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Johnson leads local conservation association Pickering councillor re-elected to fifth term as CLOCA chairman See HARBOUR page 4 City up in arms over dredging BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING ––A local coun- cillor is calling for decisive action from the City after claiming the Pickering Harbour Company was dredging materials out of French- man’s Bay without proper ap- provals. However, harbour representa- tives say the situation was a simple misunderstanding they’ve already worked to correct. Coun. Mark Holland charged that the harbour company bull- dozed sensitive marshlands, erect- ed high berms around the Coolwa- ter Farms property at the south end of Liverpool Road, and was pump- ing dredge material from Lake On- tario and Frenchman’s Bay on to the Coolwater land, all without the proper permits. BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer DURHAM —Despite what his detractors may claim, embattled Regional Councillor Rick Johnson says he is a conservationist and has been given a clear mandate by his peers in being re-elected to a fifth term as chairman of the Central Lake Ontario Con- servation Authority (CLOCA). “I’ve received a strong mandate,” Coun. Johnson said in an interview Friday of his Jan. 15 re-election. “(CLOCA) has been very successful and become much more efficient... I think we’re in a good position to educate the public about the importance of water- sheds in the Region.” Coun. Johnson has come under fire from local en- vironmentalists and is currently facing a lawsuit filed by the Township of Uxbridge in regards to roads he bulldozed on Uxbridge-Pickering Town Line and Sideline 8 in Pickering, clearing a path to his land- locked piece of property in the area. After being ordered last month by Pickering coun- cil to restore the roads to their original state or pay for the City to do the job, Coun. Johnson struck back, claiming Town Line is an opened road allowance left in disrepair by the two municipalities and filed a countersuit against both the City of Pickering and the Township of Uxbridge. As for those who question his commitment to the environment, he has just one simple answer. “My track record speaks for itself,” he said. “I am a conservationist, not one of those extreme environ- mentalists who try to protect every fly or nurse every goldfish, but I can live and work with those people.” Coun. Johnson said he played an important role in helping collect the $10 million that saved the Altona Forest in Pickering from clearcutting and develop- PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Students work for Look and see why ‘hire’ education Sarah is smiling FEATURE/7 NAME DROPPING/8 PRESSRUN 44,600 24 PAGES SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Region works to improve emergency response times BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––The need for new ambu- lance stations in Durham is getting an emer- gency response from Durham councillors. Council recently gave approval for a $1.5-million station to be built in Ajax, while Wednesday a land purchase for a $1.3- million south Oshawa station to be built in 2002 was recommended in a joint meeting of the works and finance committees. “Locating stations as close as possible to call-density areas assists significantly in re- ducing response times,” Rick Armstrong, Durham’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) director told committee members. Land is currently being purchased for the Ajax station and construction is expected to move forward this spring. The new site will replace the current Harwood Avenue South station. If approved by council next week, a land transfer will be negotiated for a piece of land owned by the City of Oshawa on Bloor Street east of Ritson Road. A third station for Whitby, possibly as part of a new police headquarters at Ander- son Street and Taunton Road is also being considered for construction this year, one year ahead of schedule. The proposed Whitby station would be Durham’s largest at almost 18,000 square- feet with a proposed price tag of $3.8 mil- lion. It would include a 20-foot by 30-foot paramedic training room, paramedic rest and change area and would house manage- ment, administration, the communications department, spare ambulances and supplies as well as house the area vehicles. Plans for the Whitby station have sparked debate, however. Some councillors raised concerns over the size of the facility and the need to move from the Whitby Hydro site where ambulances are currently housed. Scugog Mayor and works committee member Doug Mof- fatt questioned why training could not be done elsewhere and why supplies could not be reorganized to eliminate some of the space requirements proposed for the Whitby facility. “Rather than creat- ing a training centre, rather than trying to duplicate what’s available or could be avail- able at a fixed cost at Durham College, why not put that money elsewhere instead of into a training centre in Whitby?” he asked. Mr. Armstrong said removing the training room component of the project would only eliminate about 500 square feet so it would not substantially change the cost. Currently training is essentially provided free, he said later in an interview. There is no cost for instructors for the majority of training as the courses are led by paramedics employed by the Region. Each paramedic, depending on skill level, must train between 40 to 80 hours a year through in-servicing, Mr. Armstrong said. The EMS director noted in the event of a major disaster “and they do happen” it is critical to the response time to have supplies available at a location where there is man- power to deliver them. By having the management and adminis- tration housed in the same building as the central supply, this could be guaranteed, he told the committee. Whitby Councillor and finance commit- tee member Gerry Emm questioned why the Whitby facility could not remain at Whitby Hydro. It is his understanding the utility would accommodate extra space requirements for EMS, he said. The Whitby Hydro site requires signifi- cant additional facilities be built if the am- bulance service is to meet provincial service standards, Mr. Armstrong said, noting the Region would not own the land it was in- vesting on but would have to continue to lease. He questioned whether the Hydro site could in fact effectively accommodate the EMS requirements. The joint committee asked for a further report on the various options available for the Whitby site before committing to a deci- sion. After the Province turned over ambu- lance services to the Region in 2000, it in- troduced new regulations for standards of service, including response times, Mr. Arm- strong said. The Region has been working to upgrade the service to meet the new standards but re- sponse times are still below where they should be, said Mr. Armstrong. He said when ambulance service was turned over by the Province, the system was not meeting the new standards. The new stations are just one more piece of the puzzle to other initiatives EMS has been taking to raise Durham’s standards, he said. Other initiatives have included paramedic hiring and upgraded training, upgrading of vehicles and equipment and expansion of advanced life support service. The emergency services department is also recommending a fourth station be built in a more central Pickering location. The Province has recommended a second station be built in the city but Mr. Armstrong suggested one more central location north- east of the current location could accommo- date the needs of all of Pickering. Other ambulance stations in Durham in- clude a second Oshawa station on Ritson Road North and stations in Bowmanville, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Beaverton. Those stations do not require significant upgrading or relocation, Mr. Armstrong said. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 New ambulance centres for Durham Just the fax: 905-683-7363 DOUG MOFFATT ‘Why not put that money elsewhere?’ Week 5: 2002 Buick Rendezvous Week 4: Antigua, Pineapple Beach Week 3: 2002 Oldsmobile Alero Week 1: San Jose, Caribbean Village FiestaIt’s Our3rd Year! Nowtwice as many EarlyBird Prizes to be WON!Week 1: 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe Week 3: Cancun, Jack Tar Village The resorts are all Allegro Resorts Donated by 1-877-460-3800 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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The utility will relocate nu- clear-related head office person- nel to Durham, where it operates the Pickering and Darlington nu- clear generating stations. “The thought is a lot (of em- ployees) here (at head office in Toronto) spend a lot of time there,” OPG spokesman Ted Gruetzner said in an interview. “It’s more efficient to be where they do the bulk of their work. There will be a net increase in jobs in Durham Region because we’re moving the head office.” As for how many will be mov- ing to Durham, “the number has- n’t been determined,” Mr. Gruet- zner noted. OPG announced a restructur- ing plan Wednesday that will see about 17 per cent of its workforce of 12,000 let go. The layoffs will be done equally over each of the next two years. The layoffs are “part of an overall process we’ve been trend- ing to in the last few years,” said Mr. Gruetzner, adding the utility is operating fewer facilities. “The number needed in corpo- rate support is declining corre- spondingly,” he said. Last year, OPG leased the Bruce nuclear facility to Bruce Power, a British company. Also, OPG is moving to shed its Lake- view, Lennox, Thunder Bay and Atikokan fossil-fuel plants, and the four Mississagi River hydro- electric stations. “With a decline in the number of facilities, there’s a decline in the number to operate them,” Mr. Gruetzner said. The energy market is opening up in May and the provincial gov- ernment has ordered OPG to make way for competitors. As to where the layoffs will come, Mr. Gruetzner said, “It’s hard to say. “The first offer is a severance package. You’ll see people go from various locations. “There won’t be operating staff affected too much. We still have to maintain our commitment to the environment.” OPG expects the restructuring to cost about $400 million. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 3 P Nuclear-related jobs come to Pickering as OPG announces layoffs Please recycle me! 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He added his re-election, in which he defeated Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt, who re- mains vice-chairman of the au- thority for a fifth term, is an in- dication of his strong environ- mental track record and showed he has the support of his peers. Looking to the near future he said issues coming out of the Walkerton inquiry and the new Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act could give local conserva- tion authorities more responsi- bilities and increase their activi- ties. He is also looking to the provincial Seaton Lands in north Pickering as an emerging oppor- tunity to protect environmentally sensitive lands and stop urban sprawl. “With the continued support of our municipalities, increased emphasis on environmental is- sues by the Province and the continued co-operation with other environmental agencies, CLOCA can look forward to a productive 2002,” he said. Just the fax: 905-683-7363 PICKERING from page 1 Harbour company vows to restore area “It’s time this council takes a tough stance against the Pickering Harbour Com- pany, a firmer stance,” he said at council Monday night. Jim Lucas, a local devel- oper and agent for the Pick- ering Harbour Company, ad- mitted they were dredging the bay, but said the harbour company assumed pumping the material onto the Cool- water property was permit- ted since it had submitted a plan to the Toronto and Re- gion Conservation Authority (TRCA) and has been dredg- ing the lake for over 25 years, pumping on to another property on the east spit of the bay. “We have a permit to dredge the bay,” he said. “This is just a misunder- standing... we’ve done noth- ing illegal and nothing harm- ful.” City council supported Coun. Holland’s motion call- ing for the TRCA to pursue action against the harbour company and demanded it return the property to its prior state. 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Municipalities asked to review provincial plan BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Durham’s municipalities will be review- ing a proposed regional plan to tackle the West Nile Virus, which arrived in Durham last summer and is expected to re- turn this spring with the ar- rival of the mosquito breed- ing season. “Subject to feedback from area municipalities the Re- gion will take the lead on sur- veillance for West Nile Virus and communication (to the public) on West Nile Virus,” says Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham’s medical officer of health. The Durham Health De- partment has created a re- sponse plan to co-ordinate ef- forts between the health de- partment and area municipal- ities to take a proactive ap- proach to reducing the chance for the virus to take hold in Durham this coming summer. The virus is carried by mos- quitoes and passed primarily to birds - in this area, crows and blue jays - but it can be passed to humans as well. The key to reducing the in- cidence of the disease is con- trol of the mosquito popula- tion and, for residents, pre- vention of mosquito bites when possible, says Dr. Kyle. The health department is recommending area munici- palities would be responsible for reviewing their storm water management areas, holding ponds and other areas on municipal land that make ideal mosquito breeding grounds. As well, through municipal bylaws, private property owners with stag- nant water on site could be re- quired to address the prob- lem, he says. If necessary, municipalities would also be responsible for pesticide ap- plications to control the mos- quito population. “The use of chemical pesticide measures is a last resort,” says Dr. Kyle. “The first response is for res- idents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to reduce mosquito breeding sites.” The Region’s role will be to continue to collect dead birds, operate a dead bird- sighting hotline and monitor the mosquito population. The Region began the surveil- lance program last spring due to reports the virus was mak- ing its way north along the US east coast. Testing of dead birds and of mosquitoes for the virus is conducted at two universities and at a federal laboratory in Winnipeg. The provincial government is expected to pay for testing. Last year five birds col- lected in Durham Region tested positive for the virus. No human cases of West Nile Virus were diagnosed in Durham but in the United States there were 54 human cases and five deaths attrib- uted to the West Nile Virus. Municipalities are being asked to respond with com- ments on the plan to the health department. In Clar- ington, where the report was referred to staff, Councillor Charlie Trim, a regional health committee member, noted the municipality should not only take a look at hold- ing ponds and other areas where mosquito breeding could be occurring but should advise subdivision developers as well. “Holding ponds breed mosquitoes left, right and centre. When we create these next to homes we could be creating our own downfall,” he said. The health depart- ment will be attending a provincial meeting in March to finalize plans for this year’s program, Dr. Kyle says. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P Durham prepares for West Nile Virus Fax it The News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS INFLUENZA IS HERE See page 14 FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca Play safely. Pre-registration starts now. 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Late last year, News Advertiser readers would have found Irene in top form when she referred once again to Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) environmental assessment for the idled ‘A’ side nuclear reactors as a whitewash. Irene never shrank from confronta- tion when it came to environmental or nuclear issues that arose on her watch, but she always expressed her views articulately, professionally and pas- sionately. Irene and Dave Martin, who dis- solved their Durham Nuclear Aware- ness group to join forces with the much larger Sierra Club of Canada, made a formidable team, especially when it came to nuclear power. We didn’t always agree, but both Dave and Irene never held that against us, nor, to my knowledge, did they ever cast cheap aspersions against their nuclear foes, namely those deci- sion-makers at OPG’s Pickering Nu- clear Generating Station. You could always count on Irene to stick to the issues, and present her case with compelling language and clear views on how she thought things should be. I was struck, too, by the sincerity and sympathy expressed by those same people at OPG who often found themselves on the receiving end of Irene’s well-prepared rants. Clearly, her tragic death has had an impact on people she may not have necessarily been friendly with, but who deeply re- spected her work. Wouldn’t it be something if OPG could find a way to help Durham Re- gion citizens remember Irene and her important work forever? Wouldn’t it be something if OPG’s new commitment to green energy and Irene’s years of work could be recog- nized together? The new wind generator set up last year is a perfect and enduring symbol of Irene and her work for green ener- gy sources. It’s tall and graceful and commands one’s attention. It’s on 24 hours each day, working quietly and efficiently. It is a new and, hopefully, lasting symbol of our ongoing efforts at harnessing energy alternatives. Did you know that OPG held a contest and is currently in the process of choosing a winner of the name- that-wind-turbine contest? I’ve got a suggestion: Call it the Irene Kock Memorial Wind Turbine. Steve Houston Managing Editor shouston@durhamregion.com How about the Irene Kock Memorial Wind Turbine? In naming its new green energy source, OPG could provide ultimate tribute to tireless environmentalist P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 Hiking council salaries continues to hurt taxpayers To the editor: Re: ‘Council raises can’t be justified,’let- ter to the editor, Dec. 19. I agree totally and ask: When will politicians learn the less money con- sumers have left after taxes, the less there is left to buy durable goods such as autos, appliances, etc., which in turn create jobs. The sad fact is we are losing jobs big time in Pickering and Ajax. Related to the above is the costly and intolerable dupli- cation of services in Pickering and Ajax. Surely if hydro operations and police de- partments can amalgamate, why not all departments? Look at the savings for be- leaguered taxpayers in these difficult times. Suffice it to say, we have layers of bu- reaucrats at the top we just don’t need. I would beg the good offices of Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker to speak to Municipal Affairs Minister Chris Hodgson on behalf of Pickering and Ajax taxpayers. 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Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Durham Region is suddenly hit with a 12-centimetre snow- fall. Whose responsibility is it to clear that snow from the thousands of kilometres of roads throughout our vast region? It might surprise you to know there is a plan in place, but, and this is where our regional councillors come in, it may not be the most efficient, sensible, tax-saving plan available. For instance, in Oshawa and Whitby, local maintenance crews handle all roads including regional. In the rest of Durham, the plowing is split up with municipalities handling local streets, avenues and courts and the Region hitting the pavement on its own roads. It can get confusing. Straightening out the mess, making it all more streamlined and sensible is the job of the Durham ‘Who Does What’ com- mittee. As Deloitte and Touche consulting firm spokesman Gord Glover told a regional committee this week, “Ultimately the goal of the Who Does What committee is to provide more ef- ficient and effective service at less cost to the taxpayer.” The consultants dumped a 47-page executive summary on committee members this past Wednesday (the actual report is about 300 pages) and council is expected to discuss the report at its meeting Wednesday. The whole idea of saving taxpayers money and clearing up regional versus municipal responsibilities, especially now that amalgamation talk is dead, is honourable. Of course the deci- sions have to be the right ones. Concerns over turf — Oshawa was the only municipality that refused to take part in the second stage of the study — aren’t the way to go. Taxpayers need to know the entire Region and its eight municipalities are working together for the best solution for all. Many other examples are up for discussion in the report in- cluding: regional roads maintenance, depot rationalization, building uses and consolidation, shared purchasing, service consolidation (as in less red tape for developers or engineers), waste management, vehicles and equipment purchasing. A similar process has taken place at the provincial level with the Province eager to avoid duplication and determined to save taxpayers’ money with its regional and municipal part- ners. Only by working together to find the best delivery system for services will our elected representatives be truly doing the job we’ve given them. Let’s figure out who does what... And then Region, municipalities must work together to find efficiencies NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — For a school that barely made it through the 1990s, Oshawa’s Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute is not just surviving, it’s thriving. Central’s Career Academy for Hire Educa- tion last year was awarded the prestigious Yves Landry Award for outstanding youth ap- prenticeship program in a Canadian high school. This school-within-a-school focuses on preparing high school students for careers by providing apprenticeship opportunities in the cook, construction, hairstylist, motive power and precision metal-cutting trades. These are not students who can’t cut it in school, but pupils who have a better idea than most of what they want to do when they leave high school, said Al Bender, academy co-or- dinator. “They have a particular focus, they need to have that focus to make a commitment,” he said in an interview. “We’re not the default school that if you can’t make it in the acade- mic program you come to Central.” A fourth-year apprentice in machine trades uses calculus to do his job, he noted, adding such students are capable of university,but not interested. Mr. Bender said none of the academy pro- grams “lead to a dead end” since students at the same time are working towards their high school diploma and can pursue other opportu- nities if they wish. What makes the academy unique is that it’s for students from across Durham. “Students applying to the local Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) com- mittee come from their home school to Cen- tral; it’s a regional program,” said Mr. Bender, noting Central students don’t have an edge over their peers in getting into academy pro- grams. Apart from apprenticeships, students can take a fitness instructor certification program taught by Grace Andrews, one of only seven specialty master trainers with Reebok Canada in the country. Every program the academy offers or will offer (an early childhood educa- tion apprenticeship training program is planned) begins with consultation with rele- vant employers to determine if there are op- portunities available in the careers the pro- gram is designed to help prepare students for. Paul Rouen said it makes a “huge” differ- ence for students to receive work training be- fore they leave high school. The owner of Rouen Tool and Mould Ltd. in Ajax is a member of the local apprentice- ship committee (LAC) for the academy’s pre- cision metal-cutting program. “Most kids getting out of high school today don’t have a clue about what they’re going to do, there are too many choices,” said Mr. Rouen. And he noted that because students make a commitment to the program, it offers a mea- sure of security to employers. “I don’t have to worry that the kid’s going to desert me in the first six months because he doesn’t like it,” said Mr. Rouen. Grade 11 student Ryan Elder came to Cen- tral from Dr. F.J. Donevan Collegiate Institute in Oshawa and is enrolled in the precision metal-cutting program. “Donevan doesn’t have any shops and that’s what I’m into, working with my hands,” he explained. His timing was perfect as Central set up the manufacturing machine shop just last year, after Durham District School Board trustees in late 2000 approved $122,000 in one-time funding. The money was used to buy equip- ment such as engine lathes, precision-measur- ing devices, boring equipment and power tools. Ryan had to be preapproved in an inter- view with the LAC. “It was tough because when I went to the interview I didn’t know much about precision metal,” he said. “They asked me why I want- ed to be a machinist, why I would be the best person for the job.” Ryan said he “didn’t try to make stuff up” in the interview, simply telling the committee he liked building things, working on cars and “getting dirty”. Ryan said he has so far learned how to op- erate the machines in Central’s shop and even how to make some repairs to them in his in- troductory general machining course, which is open to all Central students. Next semester, Ryan’s OYAP pre-work- place training begins, as students from across Durham attend Central all day until May 17, working in the machine shop most of the day with part of the time spent studying mathe- matics and applying it as it relates to their field. After becoming a registered apprentice in early April, Ryan and other OYAP students will begin their one-month co-operative work placement in May. In Grade 12 it’s on to Durham College for two days a week with the remainder of the time spent on the job. Ryan sees himself one day working in or owning a machine shop, and is encouraged when he scans newspaper classified ads and sees that machinists, mould makers and mill- wrights are all in demand. “I just find it interesting because you learn new stuff every day,” he said of his program. Former Port Perry High School student Ja- clyn Pottery is learning to cut and manipulate hair, not metal, at Central. “My cosmetology teacher told me about Central so I got more information about it,” said the Grade 12 student. Central is Ministry of Education-approved to deliver the hairstylist certification program. Students attend classes in the first semester and a community placement in the second. Ja- clyn will soon find out where she’s going for her placement, but until then she described Central’s well-equipped salon as “really good”. “Two-and-a-half years ago we gutted this room and renovated it,” said Mr. Bender, pointing out the walk-behind sinks and 19 styling stations on a tour. Those who are approved by the hairstylist LAC follow a structured program that will see them earn a high school diploma and com- plete hairstylist certification. Students who complete the required hours of workplace ap- prenticeship training are ready to complete the necessary certificate of qualification exams and earn their certificate. Jaclyn’s goal is to become a hairstylist. “I’ve always liked it, ever since I can re- member,” she said. Mr. Bender said provincial destreaming in the early 1990s, declining enrolment and the splitting of one provincial ministry into two — the education ministry and ministry of training, colleges and universities — all threatened what was envisioned for Central. The final threat came when the school was slated to close in June 1999 in the public board’s first system-wide accommodation and school improvement plan. “We had a framework we were working with and we had a lot of pieces in the box, but they just weren’t assembled together,” he said, noting business leaders were wary of making any kind of commitment, invariably saying, ‘we hear you’re closing’, at meetings. When the accommodation plan was ap- proved, sparing Central, it was full steam ahead. Still, there were grumblings the school was “stepping out of its boundaries,” even try- ing to steal college students. “It’s not the case,” said Mr. Bender. “We’re trying to get more kids to go into apprentice- ships.” The Yves Landry Award, he said, brought “national recognition” to the program, now an example for the entire country. Hire Education Central’s apprenticeship program earning awards, getting students job-ready WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Ryan Elder, a student in Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute’s Career Academy for Hire Education, shows academy co- ordinator Al Bender the precise use of a micrometer to measure the thickness of a piece of metal on a lathe. Apprentice on the Web whitby.durhamc.on.ca Check out what Durham College has to offer in the way of skilled training. www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/ap- prenticeship/appren.html View apprenticeship information from the provincial government. Classroom CONNECTIONS News Advertiser January 20, 2002 N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER JAN. 20, 2002 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 Birthday “Woo hoo! The fourth ‘M’ turns one. Happy first birthday to our sweet little princess,Melody Riad, on Jan. 25. We can’t believe it’s been a year since you came to bring us so much love, joy and laughter. These wishes come with all our love forev- er after. From Mommy, Daddy and sisters Mahy, Merna and Meram.” Birthday “Goodbye to the terrible twos! Motaz Taha turns three Jan. 20. Enjoy your spe- cial day. Big birth- day wishes, hugs and lots of kisses. We love you, from Mommy, Daddy and your sister Oala.” Birthday “Our pre- cious Skyla Maryann turns two Jan. 21. Happy birthday sweetheart! Hugs and kisses from Mommy, Nana and Grandad Tyler, Aunties Cora, Sinéad, Rebecca and Rosemary, and Uncles Gavin and David.” Birthday Jan. 12 was a special day for Bryan Barton, as he turned 12. Wishing her big bro a happy birth- day was Brittany, along with Mom and Dad. Birthday “A special message goes out to Christian Gruenberg,as he celebrates his 10th birthday on Jan. 22. Christ- ian is a very lov- ing, kind, fun- loving, smart, special big boy. A real blessing from God for Papa, Mama, Ate, Kuya and Lola,who love him dearly.” Birthday “Little sister Emily is happy to tell everyone her big sister Amanda will be three Jan. 22. Amanda will be celebrat- ing her birth- day with friends and family from near and far. Happy birthday Aman- da. With endless love, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Emily, Grace and Rudy.” Birthday Jan. 11 was a special day in the Humby household, as Kyle turned three and be- came a ‘big boy’. Happy birthday, with lots of love, from Daddy, Mommy, Vicki and Justin. Birthday “To our precious Kassondra,who celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 16: ‘She’s traded lullabies for Dr. Seuss And bid adieu to Mother Goose. Given up rattles to play with dolls Went from nursery school to school halls. Although these changes were expected And have been reluctantly accepted. The things I hope we never lose Are the hugs and kisses and I love yous.’ Happy birthday lovely. Wishing you a long life filled with good health, happiness and much love always, from Mommy, Daddy, Jared, Olivia, Nana, Grandad, Vanaisa, and Vanaema.” Birthday A birthday poem: “Shawna, you were born 10 years ago tiny and small But look at you today, so big and so tall Long blonde hair and big blue eyes You’re quite the little girl to no one’s surprise You’ve made us proud is what we’d like to say Shawna we hope you have a wonderful day.” Happy 10th from Mom, Dad and brother Aidan. Birthday “Look out,Jamil Kanji becomes a teenager Jan. 22. Jamil, you have made our lives full with your laugh- ter and being funny. ‘Please do not change,’ says sister Noreen. Jamil, have fun at your big party Jan. 26. We love you Jamil, from sister Noreen, Mum and Dad.” Birthday “Our little sweetheart,Rebecca Karu- manchery, turned six Jan. 6. Special birthday wishes, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Ryan and all your fam- ily. We love you very much princess.” Birthday Suzanne Tewnion turns five Jan. 21. “Happy fifth birthday. Love from Mom, Dad and Jennifer.” Birthday One of the big guys in the O’Reilly home turns seven Jan. 24. Wishing Blake a wonderful day with love are Mom, Dad and brother Spencer. Birthday Happy eighth birthday wishes go out to Sarah Carver on Jan. 20. “Hope you have a nice day, sweet- heart. Love from Mommy, Daddy and Julie.” Birthday “Our friend Amanda turned 14 on Jan. 17. You go girl! Love from Emily, Rosie and your extended family.” Birthday Richard Mason turns three Jan. 22. “May your heart always be as open and your eyes forever as bright! Happy birthday Ricky. We love you! From Mommy, Daddy, Robbie, Nan Nan, Gramps, and Grandma.” Birthday “ABC turns one Jan. 23. Alexander Braeden Cosman you have blessed our lives beyond our wildest imaginations. We love you so much. Happy first birthday. Love from Mommy and Daddy.” Also sending along birthday wishes are his Grandmom Janet Cosman, and Aunties Debbie and Lisa. Birthday “On Jan. 15 a little girl turned one, we can’t believe she has been so much fun. She’s a perfect little sister, an angel and a star. Her name is Char- lotte, but we just call her Char. Happy birthday baby girl. Your family loves you very much.” Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., Jan. 26, 2002BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Christian Gruenberg 2. Blake O’Reilly 3. Sarah Carver NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P Please recycle me! A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Royal Bank employee Fran Portener spends some quality time with Bradley Leveque at Glengrove Public School in Pickering as part of the Big Brothers Association of Ajax-Pickering’s Mentoring Program. The Royal Bank donated $10,000 to help the program continue. Fax it: 905-683-7363 Parade’s best float to the top of the list PICKERING —Santa has come and gone for an- other year and children of all ages will have to wait awhile for his next appearance at the Kinsmen and Kinette Club Santa Claus Parade in Pick- ering. However, few of the thou- sands in attendance at the 2001 parade will not soon forget some of the award- winning floats. Kinsmen and Kinette Club announced recently that Gingerbread Nursery School rode away with the presi- dents’ choice award, while the best youth entry award was presented to the Valley Farm District Girl Guides. In addition, the best com- munity entry award went to Glengrove Public School, and Lick’s took the best commercial entry award. Bank helps build friendships with kids DURHAM —The Big Brothers Association of Ajax-Pickering’s mentoring program recently re- ceived a big boost from the Royal Bank Financial Group. The Royal Bank donated $10,000 to the program, a collabo- rative effort between school boards, the business community and Big Brothers. Adult mentors meet with a stu- dent in their school for one hour each week, offering a friendship that strengthens the child’s self-es- teem and school performance. Cur- rently, there are 23 mentors with the Ajax-Pickering association, two of whom are Royal Bank em- ployees. For more information on the program or Big Brothers, call 905- 831-3777. Drivers wanted by Community Care DURHAM —Local mo- torists are asked to donate their time to a neighbour- hood organization. Ajax Pickering Commu- nity Care needs volunteer drivers for two to three hours one day a week. Volunteers are sought to drive seniors to medical appointments. Re- muneration is supplied. Call Heather at 905-686-3331. WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. Trustees in Bankruptcy Several convenient locations, including: OSHAWA 146 Simcoe Street N.(905) 728-9404 (Downtown) SCARBOROUGH 1919 Lawrence Ave. E. 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At the Durham Secondary and Middle School Academy, learning is far more than an acquisition of facts but involves understand- ing concepts, developing thinking skills, and becoming a self-confident, creative person. Their program offers credit courses fol- lowing the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students can take advantage of flexible time-tabling which includes: •A traditional semester format with two per school year. • A condensed ten week semester for- mat with four per year. • There are four entry points through- out the year with new courses beginning in September, November, February and April. Students will also enjoy a low pupil/teacher ratio with a maximum class size of eight. They will also have continual assessment and feedback on their progress. All of the courses are taught by quali- fied teachers who are specialists in the sub- jects they teach. They work closely with each student, using teaching strategies suited to their individual learning styles. “Success Builds Success” is the motto of the Durham Secondary Academy underscor- ing their determination to provide each stu- dent with the opportunity to succeed. For more information about the Durham Secondary Academy call (905) 426- 4254 or visit their campus at 520 Westney Rd. S. in Ajax. Now accepting Fall 2002 registra- tions for Grades 7 & 8. “Success Builds Success” at Durham Secondary Academy Principal George Vanderkuur and stu- dents at Durham Secondary and Middle School Academy. FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca If you want to see Forest View, go to Robinhood on January 26. Call: 1-888-463-3768 We wish to inform our customers that due to a nationwide shortage of computer memory products, we must limit the purchase of these computer memory products to a single memory product per customer/household/business. 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Craft vendors sought in Pickering PICKERING —Craft vendors have the chance to display their wares at a show in March. Space is still available for the Dunbarton High School Craft and Collectible Show Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and registration forms call Donna at 905-839-1125 ext. 344. Lube, oil and filter • 15 point inspection including antifreeze, tires, wipers, hoses & belts • Tire rotation • Brake inspection • Top up fluids • Set tire pressure $39 95† Plus tax includes an electronic battery test. we can help you steer clear of the winter blues. winter maintenance package At your GM Dealership. www.goodwrench.gmcanada.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE ASK FOR OUR ACDelco BATTERIES FOR QUICK-SURE STARTS THIS WINTER, NEXT SPRING AND YEARS TO COME. †Limited time only. Participating GM Dealerships may set individual prices. LOF includes up to 5L of GM premium motor oil. Offer valid on most GM vehicles. Offer available to retail customers only. 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Hypnosis takes you where you want to be, just by using the power of the sub-conscious mind. Your sub-conscious mind is a wonderful thing. It's the sneaky little voice that tells you to overindulge...life's just stomped on you yet again and you deserve com- pensation...so into your mind comes the picture of your favourite food. In full, living colour. You can see it, smell it, taste it. Does that sound right? So how does hypnosis help? When life hits a bump, what causes you to reach for that special food is an 'emotion', be it anger, frustration, grief, or a feel- ing of something lacking your life. A feeling of happiness and joy, completion of a job well done, can also be the time that you indulge. Using hypnosis, your therapist can help you find the underlying cause that makes you turn to food for either compensation or reward. Regression under hypnosis is often effective in ferreting out causes that are so repressed you have no conscious memory of them. 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True influenza has just made an appearance in Durham Re- gion, says Donna Reynolds. “Across Canada we are seeing lower rates” of influenza this year, said Durham’s associate medical officer of health, adding this season’s strain “may not be as transmittable” as some in previous years. As well, she added, “The higher rates of vaccination, we hope, are influencing the number of cases we’re seeing in Ontario.” The Durham Region Health Depart- ment confirmed the first three cases of influenza in the region just last week, about a month later than usual. Both influenza A and B were confirmed in the eastern part of Durham, she said. “Typically it enters Durham in about December and peaks in January and February,” said Dr. Reynolds, who added cases can continue to flow over into early spring. Therefore, she said, it’s still not too late to get a flu shot and it is an espe- cially good idea for anyone at high risk of complications from flu including the elderly, young children and people of all ages with chronic medical condi- tions, including asthma. The only time it isn’t worthwhile to get a flu shot is when you have already had all three strains the vaccine inoculates against, she said. Flu shots must be taken annu- ally to be effective, she added. In the fall of 2000, Ontario intro- duced a universal flu shot program al- lowing residents to get the vaccine free of charge. Last season about 34 per cent of the general population and 35 per cent of those at high risk of complications from flu received the shot, Dr. Reynolds said. So if it wasn’t the flu you had in re- cent weeks, what was it? Dr. Reynolds suggested it could have been a copycat virus that is much like the flu but for which there is no vaccine. And if a runny nose and sore throat were the main symptoms, “chances are it was probably a cold”. The symptoms of influenza include: fever, headache, muscle ache, weak- ness and can include a cough. Vomiting is not a symptom of influenza, said Dr. Reynolds; that is a different virus com- monly known as the stomach flu. If you do find yourself or someone in your family struck by the flu or a flu-like virus, the best medicine is lots of rest, plenty of liquids, medication for relief of the symptoms and avoid- ance of alcohol and tobacco, according to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. Because the flu is a virus, antibi- otics are not effective. Never give As- pirin to a child or teenager without consulting a doctor. Alternatives such as acetaminophen (such as Tylenol or Tempra) or Ibupro- fen (such as Motrin or Advil) will help relieve aches and fever. If symptoms worsen or become different than ex- pected, a trip to the doctor may be in order. 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Children three to five years old are invited to a half-hour storytime program featuring stories, songs and more. The program is offered at the central branch at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes- days, with an additional 2 p.m. time on Wednesdays. The Petticoat Creek branch holds the event at 2 p.m. on Mon- days and at 10:15 a.m. on Tues- days. The program ends the week of March 4. Families are invited to join the library for family story- time. The program is offered at the central branch at 7 p.m. on Thurs- days and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, at the Petticoat Creek branch at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, at the Claremont branch at 10 a.m. on Thursdays, at the Greenwood branch at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and at the Whitevale branch at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The program ends the week of March 4. All pro- grams are free and no registration is required. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P MONDAY, JAN. 21 DIVORCE:DivorceCare meetings are held every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Christian Life Centre, corner of Rossland and Ravenscroft roads, Ajax. It’s for those going through separation or divorce. Call 905-686-1411. ARTHRITIS:The Arthritis Society blue bird club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Cana Hall, 44 Williams St. W., Oshawa. It’s a support group for people with arthri- tis and their family and friends. Dr. Ali Shickh, rheumatologist, is the guest speaker. Call 905-655-3898. TUESDAY, JAN. 22 TOASTMASTERS:Individuals seek- ing to enhance their communication and leadership skills in a fun and cost-effective way are invited to the Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters club’s open house held every Tues- day at 7 p.m.at 1 Evelyn Ave., in Pick- ering. Call Hazel at 416-560-3768 or Marva at 905-619-0030. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:The Ajax-Pickering group holds its annual general meeting to discuss the new executive and reports. Meeting is at 9:15 a.m. at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., in Picker- ing Village. Ample parking. JOIN THE DISCUSSION:The Tues- day Morning Discussion Group talks about Canadian immigration and refugee policies at today’s meeting. The group meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.at 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax.Call Moira at 905-426-2048. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free meditation classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m.at the Ajax library’s main branch, 65 Har- wood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYoga.ca. PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Associa- tion of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- ping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800- 488-5666 for location or information. Billboard January 20, 2002 Library adds to its storied children’s history Online at durhamregion.comUnited Way carnival a celebration PICKERING —There’s going to be a carnival next month as the Ajax-Pickering United Way celebrates its 2001 fund-raising campaign. The organization plans a Caribbean-style celebration, fea- turing the sights, sounds and tastes of the sunny south. Carnival is being held Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, on Valley Farm Road south of Kingston Road. The United Way holds the event each year to celebrate the ac- complishments of the annual fund- raising campaign and to recognize the hard work of its volunteers. The final 2001 campaign total will also be revealed that night. Two for the Show will provide music, with additional entertain- ment by the Humming Bird Dancers and Steel Band. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes the dinner and dance. 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Whitby www. performanceorthotics.com Foot Comfort Centre FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca Have your pick of the view. Pre-registration starts now. Barnes, Langlois also medal winners for club PICKERING — Pickering mem- bers of the Scarborough Swim Club were flush with precious medals at the recent Quebec-Ontario Inter-Provin- cial Swim Meet in Montreal. Held at the Claude Robillard Pool, the meet attracted a high level of com- petition from clubs across Ontario and Quebec. The Pickering results were as follows: Kurtis Miller, 16, made it to the podium in each of his events, capturing gold in the 100-metre backstroke, 50m and 100m freestyle and silver in the 200m back. He placed second in the elite finals for the top three overall in each of the 100m events. Warren Barnes, 16, captured silver medals in the 100m and 200m breast- stroke events. He finished ninth in the 400m individual medley and 10th in the 100m but- terfly. Miller and Barnes are both members of the medley relay team currently ranked number one in Canada for its age group. Daniel Langlois, 14, swam to bronze medals in the 200m back, 100m free and 50m butterfly. He also fin- ished fourth in the 50m free and 400 IM. Nicole Sabourin, 17, finished eighth in her 200m fly in a junior national time, and then captured another eighth in the 800m free. P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 20, 2002 SPORTS BRIEFS Pickering tweens bridesmaids twice PICKERING —The Pickering tween ‘AA’ ringette team put forth ster- ling efforts to earn silver at two recent tournaments. The tweens took part in a huge tournament in Whitby last weekend at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. En- trants from Gloucester, Ottawa, Missis- sauga, Ajax, Whitby and Pickering com- peted. Pickering won four consecutive games before dropping a meaningless contest to a talented Gloucester squad. The tweens advanced to the final and lost to the same Gloucester team al- though no score was submitted. Meanwhile, Pickering also compet- ed in a Cambridge tournament. Picker- ing posted two wins over Waterloo and another over Mississauga to earn a spot in the final against the host Cam- bridge squad. Despite controlling the play for most of the game, Pickering ended up on the wrong end of a 4-2 score. Team members are Katie Foden, Samantha Puddister, Maryanne Stover, Brittany Feher, Jodie Hannen, Christine Macdonald, Christine Langford, Krista Keberer, Leandra Telefoglou, Nicole Blake, Lindsey Huibers, Brianne Jamieson and Jennifer Michalicka. Attack comes up short in Barrie volleyball tourney DURHAM —Durham Attack boys’ volleyball teams fared well at the Ban- tam Boys’ Provincial Cup tournament in Barrie recently. The Attack sent three teams — players ages 12 and 13 in their first year of competitive volleyball — to the event, all placing in the top seven of the 12- club tourney. The best local result came from the Attack Black squad that finished in sec- ond place. Attack Black defeated Toron- to West 2-0 (25-21, 25-19) in the semifi- nals. In the final, however, Attack Black was defeated by Bronte Beach 2-0 (25- 17, 25-9). The Durham Attack White finished in sixth position with a 3-3 record in pool ‘C’. Meanwhile, Red finished sev- enth overall with a 3-3 record in pool ‘A’. Bank can't handle Mario’s AJAX —East Side Mario's shifted into high gear in the second half to edge the Bank of Montreal in Ajax Ladies' Basketball League play Wednesday night. The bankers held a one-point lead at the interval, but Mario's used its running game to take the lead in the second half en route to a 46-41 victory. Engrid Carmichael Johnson netted 15 points for East Side, while Lana Letourneau scored 13 for the bank. In the second game of the night, Et Tu Caesar's held off Select Food Products for a close 32-28 victory. Lori Fleming was the high scorer for Caesar's with eight points; Erinn Lynch replied with 12 for Select. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High School Spartans’Mike Filinski, centre (45), and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Dan Makoge, left, and Jermaine Reid all chase down a loose ball during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’basketball action at St. Mary Wednesday. The defending LOSSA champion Spartans won 63-60. Dunbarton shakes off loss to win battle with St. Mary PICKERING —After blowing big leads twice, the Dunbarton High School Spartans bent but didn’t break on the hardwood against the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs Wednesday afternoon. In their first Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league match since last year’s final, the defend- ing champion Spartans held off the hard-charging Mon- archs in the final stages to post a 63-60 win in senior boys’ basketball play at St. Mary. After trailing by as many as 14 points, the Monarchs fought back to make it a one-point ball game, 28-27, at halftime. St. Mary’s shooting, however, went cold in the first five minutes of the third quarter and they promptly fell behind by 12. Once again, the Monarchs battled back to tie the contest with 30 seconds remaining, but the Spar- tans turned several St. Mary miscues into points in the closing seconds. “We kept putting ourselves in a hole,” noted St. Mary coach Mike Gordensky. “If we hadn’t gone into such long scoring droughts it could have been a different game. As it was, I was proud of the way we kept battling back.” The victory upped the Spartans’ LOSSA league record to 6-1, rebounding from a less-than-stellar 74-62 loss to the Pickering High School Trojans at the Ajax school last week. Dunbarton’s overall record improves to 14-4. Dunbarton assistant coach Jeff Maharaj noted the vic- tory was an important one to get back on track after slumping last week in absorbing the loss to Pickering. His charges’ ability to break down the press and zone defence doled out by the Monarchs was the biggest factor in the win. “We were patient and we worked the ball around,” ex- plained Maharaj, assistant to head coach Everton Clennon. Maharaj said his team was “pretty excited” to record the win over their chief city rivals from St. Mary as it marked the first time in three years the Spartans have won on the Monarchs’ home court. Adrian Johnson was the high scorer for the Spartans with 16 points. Other Dunbarton players in double figures were Kemar Munroe with 15, Nathan Graham with 14 and Mike Filinski with 11. David Ferdinand netted a game-high 22 points for the Monarchs. The Spartans will play in Toronto at Scarborough’s Centennial College tournament this weekend. Meanwhile, the Monarchs are getting set to host the first News Adver- tiser Classic, featuring eight of the top senior boys’ bas- ketball teams from Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, Feb. 1 and 2.Please recyclethis newspaperMiller a golden boy in the pool FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@ marshallhomes.ca Ready to view January 26. 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We offer a friendly work environment, excellent benefits, and a competitive pay structure. Please forward your resume in confidence to: NOKIA PRODUCTS LIMITED Attn: HR Department 601 Westney Road South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 Fax: (905) 427-3285 Email: hr.ajax@nokia.com No phone calls please. We thank you for your interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. CERTIFIED TEACHERS PART TIME Join our team of caring professionals & enjoy making a real difference with your students. • Elementary & Secondary positions • Flexible afternoon/evening hours • Excellent training, material/support Resumes to:1105 Finch Ave., Pickering L1V 1J7 or Fax (905) 420-8171 Metroland, publisher of “This Week” & “News Advertiser” is expanding its already successful real estate advertising sales department. Additional features and product launches are anticipated to complement existing core publications. 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Call Melissa or Todd (905) 571-1603 Toll free 1-877-571-1603 COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION: To coordinate all aspects of programs and services within the Durham Region. • Recruit, train, coordinate and evaluate volunteers • Assists with planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs and services • Researches market growth potential for programs • Assists with the budget process • Liaises with stakeholders and community organizations regarding programs and services QUALIFICATIONS Two to three years community college diploma and between one to three years of job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver's license. Please forward your resume by Jan. 28th, 2002 to: File #DR-09 Branch Manager,Region of Durham CANADIAN RED CROSS 419 King Street West, Suite 115, Oshawa, Ontario. LlJ 2K5 or fax to (905) 723-9023 NOW HIRING $18.75/HR. 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Attention - Manager SIX FIGURE INCOME avail- able Managers required Call John 1-800-293-0067 SMALL OFFICE requires gen- eral help, full-time. Duties in- clude telephone. Basic com- puter skills are a must. Fax resume to: 905-839-1933 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 plus commission. Phone (905) 579-6222. STUDENTS!!Part-time even- ings & Saturdays. Appoint- ment setters required. Call (905)426–1322 TRAVEL CANADA/U.S.A.- Fast growing ad company is expand- ing to the us and Europe we need to replace people gong abroad now! Call Paige for information at (905) 576-5523. WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/pro- cessing our circulars, copy/mail- ing PC disc programs. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self- addressed stamped envelope to: Distinctive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. or www.workathomevc.com Retail Opportunities511 JUICE ZONE, CANADA'S Premier Juice and Smoothie Bar chain is expanding into Durham Region and is now offering an unbeat- able franchise opportunity at Oshawa Mall. Please contact Jeff Parker (905)206–0337 www.juicezone.ca Skilled & Technical Help515 HVAC MECHANIC or Appren- tice wanted. Call (905) 665- 8246 Whitby. EXPERIENCED CARPENTER, carpenters helpers, experi- ence general handy persons, needed for custom home builder. Must have own trans- portation. Call (905) 427-0390 or Eve. (905) 985-3724. LICENSED ELECTRICIAN re- quired for rapidly growing electrical contractor. Must be energetic, neat, reliable and have a wide range of experi- ence. most work in Durham Region. Good wages, profit sharing, service van. Fax re- sume to (905) 623-8984. 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Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT required must be HARP certified. 2 or 3 nights a week and Saturdays. Please drop resume off at: 113 Kendalwood Rd., Whitby REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary seasonal help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 CRAFT ASSEMBLERS WANTED for reputable Pickering Craft Manufacturer. Must have Craft experience. Please call (905) 686-9031 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. 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Pickering Loblaws Mall TELEMARKETER'S NEEDED $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred Call (905) 686-9842, Ext. 240 9-4pm, after 4 pm call (905)-686-2445, Ext. 240 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 GENERAL LABOURERS Oshawa/Whitby Locations • $10/hour Contract to Permanent •All Shifts Available Fax resume to: 416-495-8479 or email: brian@winterstaffing.com www.winterstaffing.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Shipp Cres. Keeble Cres. Holmes cres. Hearn Cres. Hughes Cres. Kemp Dr. Dennis Dr. Hester Ave. Delaney Dr. Thorpe Cres. Chalmers Cres. Gardiner Dr. Blackburn Cres. Crawford Dr. Callen Crt.Clover Ridge Dr. E Andrea Rd. Lawrie Rd. Holliman Lane Ashbury Lane Warwick Dr. Lilley Ave. Davey St. Spiers Cres. Hillman Dr. Sallis Dr. Shoal Point Rd. Millington Cres. Brennam Rd. Daniel Cres. Jacwin Dr. Jallan Dr. Carwin Cres. Burningham Cres. Lincoln Ave. Georgina Dr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Major Oaks Rd. Shay Dr. Duberry Dr. Rayleen Cres. Beaton Way Heathside Cres. Longbow Cres. Foxwood Trail Gardenview Sq. Amberlea Rd. Amberwood Napanee Rd. Otonabee Dr. Aberfoyle Crt. Springview Dr. Greenvale Cres. Highview Rd. Ariel Cres. Oberon Crt. Eramosa Crs. Beckworth Sq. Sandhurst Cres. Westcreek Dr. Pinegrove Ave. Meldron Dr. Oakburn St. Krosno Blvd. Foxglove Rd. Hewson Dr. Annland St. Balaton Ave. Fiddlers Crt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 BETZ POOLS STOUFFVILLE requires full time Retail Sales Help Experience an asset. Call for appointment. Call Lynda or Ted: 905-640-1424 AWAKE OVERNIGHT STAFF Preadolescent group home in Scarborough. DUTIES INCLUDE: *Supervision *Cooking *Light cleaning • Exp. with special needs children required • Salary $10.50/hr. plus benefit package. Fax resume: 416-495-6936 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. EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING TO HIRE NOW Job Connect Program can help. Must be 16-24 yrs., out of work/school, Not collecting EI. 4 Locations to serve you *579-8482 *623-6814 *427-8165 *666-8847 HVAC COMPANY looking for a Dispatcher ➢ Experience preferable ➢ Good Pay ➢Company benefit package Fax resume to 905-683–0817 510 General Help 510 General Help DENTAL HYGIENIST required immediately for sick leave. Please call Dr. Nevill at 905- 683-6920 or 905-430-7733. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for an orthodonitic of- fice with good communica- tions and computer skills. Ex- perience preferred. Fax re- sume to: 905-427-4768 or email Jeti36@aol.com DURHAM AREA - Dental office requires: DENTAL ASSISTANT, Harp Certified, part time leading to full time. Also HYGIENIST, part time, more hours to follow. Also DENTAL ASSOCIATE, 2-4 days per week. Call Robbyn 905-655- 7733 or fax resume to: 905- 655-7738. ENDODONTIC OFFICE in Pickering looking for dental assistants (HARP certified) for full and part-time positions for 1 year maternity leaves. Please drop-off resume: 944 Merritton Rd., Suite#200 Pickering, ATTN: Laurie Ann. Phone 905-831-4564 OFFICE ASSISTANT needed for a busy Chiropractic office in Pickering. Healthy, enthu- siastic person needed for days, evenings and Saturdays Training provided. Please fax resume to 905-420-1443 GUARDIAN DRUGSTORE 97 King St. E., Oshawa (next to Oshawa Clinic) Full-time po- sition available for pharmacist assistant, experience an asset but will train. Also available 2 part-time sales positions (steady hours) 1 position dayshift, 1 evening shift posi- tion (every 3rd weekend), hours 4-8pm Sat 10-5 Sun 11- 5pm. Experience on cash an asset but will train. Students welcome to apply. Drop off resume. No phone calls please. OPTOMETRIC RECEPTIONIST Successful candidate will be organized, able to multi task, have an enthusiastic, pleasant personality with the ability to work well as part of a team. Full- time with evenings and occa- sional Saturdays. Send resume with references to: 189 North St., Port Perry, L9L 1B7 PART-TIME HYGENTIST re- quired for Pickering office. Call 416-267-1848 PHARMACIST MANAGER needed for new Medical Pharmacy opening in Brook- lin. Also experienced PHARMACY TECHNICIANS needed. Fax resume to: 905- 666-8233. VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge invites applicants for permanent part-time RNs. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3, 905-852-0117. Hotel/Restaurant540 PART TIME CAFETERIA help needed, approximately 20 hrs. per week. Experience pre- ferred, must have own trans- portation. Fax resume to (905) 430-5020. Attn. Camille. Domestic Help Wanted550 LIVE IN CARE GIVER required for elderly gentleman in Whit- by. 905-576-8079 Please call for more information. Domestic Help Available555 C'MARIAS HOUSE CLEAN- ING.Affordable rates. Call Maria (905) 436-8645. kczaj@sympatico.ca Employment Wanted570 PAYROLL CONSULTANT (over 25 years experience ADT) need help with your ADT payroll? Is your payroll person going on maternity leave or sick leave. Call Irene 905-666- 2179 WANTED: EMPLOYMENT as driver, local or short haul. Eg Tor-Mtl or driver trainer posi- tion. AZ Qualified- 30+ yrs safe driving. Telephone home (905)725–9136, cel (905)259- 2128. Houses For Sale100 COUNTRY PROPERTY - 15 min. NE of Oshawa. Century Home, large 1/2 acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, home office, original wood floors, bright eat-in oak kitchen, main floor laundry, fireplace, french doors, skylights, interlocking brick landscaping, satellite dish. Move in condition. Pri- vate Sale $185,900. For appt. call 905-263-8226. 3+1 BDRM BUNGALOW in Prime Northwest Oshawa. Wall-to-wall fireplace, hard- wood flooring thru out, large eat-in kitchen, 2-4pc baths, in- law apt w/private entrance, large driveway, new furnace, c/a, close to shopping, schools and bus route. $149,000. Call (905)725–8769 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW in desirable northwest Oshawa. Large pie-shaped lot on quiet street. Gas furnace, central air, main floor fireplace, new roof. Brand new 4pc bath in basement with Whirlpool corner tub, double driveway. Close to all amenities. Asking $210,000. (905)432–0056 MINUTES TO 401/TRANSIT. Courtice Court location, pre- mium pie-shaped lot. Exten- sive hardwood, 2 oak stair- cases, quality upgrades. pro- fessionally finished base- ment, 3-pc. bathroom, extra bedroom. $224,500. 905-435– 9993 WILL BUILD TO SUIT - 5 acr- es treed estate lot with running stream. Backs onto farmers fields. Approx. 35 min. from Oshawa. 1 km. from 4-lane Hwy. 35/115. $219,000. 905- 432-4270. 68 ELEPHANT HILL DRIVE, Bowmanville: raised bungalow 1490sq.ft 2-bedrooms with numerous upgrades. Huge backyard, 2-tier deck. Call anyday to view (905)697– 8952. Asking price $159,600. 2 STOREY,4 + 1 bedroom, in S. Ajax, finished walkout basement with gas fireplace. double car garage, by the Lake, $305.000 or near offer. call 905-427–3509 Lots & Acreages135 NEWCASTLE - 34 acres, with trout stream $114,900. Walter Frank, Royal LePage Frank R. E. 905- 576-4111 Indust./ Comm. Space145 Busy used car lot in great Ajax/whitby location for rent Call (905)767-6230 INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent 3,750 sq ft. Truck level ship- ping door, prime location in Pickering. Close to 401. (905)430–7640 PRESTIGE Industrial Condo 1,000 sq.ft. plus mezzanine, newly renovated office, air conditioned, security system, Thickson & 401. $865/month inclusive plus GST 705-689- 3489. Available immediately Office & Business space150 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. INVESTOR WANTED Profes- sional with excellent credit rating seeks private investor for second mortgage. Willing to pay appraisal and legal fees. Rate negotiable. Brokers need not apply. Please reply to 27-1300 King St. E., Box 120, Oshawa, ON L1H 8J4 or email: wjb@interlinks.net MOBILE FOOTCARE business for sale for qualified person. Within Durham area, with es- tablished customer base. Call 905-263–4575. WORK FROM HOME/OFFICE $500-$1500 PT, $2000-$4000 F/T, Bilingual welcome Train- ing Provided 416-812-6595, www. workathome-earnmoney.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM APT. like new, in private residential South Oshawa home, prefer quiet, mature, non-smoking person, no pets. $595/mo. Includes many extras. Feb. 1. (905)579-7145. after 6. 1-BEDROOM NEAR Oshawa Centre, quiet building, new carpeting, heat, hydro, cable included. No pets, non- smoker, mature adult pre- ferred. First/last, avail. Feb 1st. $745/monthly. Call 905- 433-2484 1100 SIMCOE ST. S,Oshawa 2-bdrm, parking. $800 inclu- sive, Avail. Feb. 1st. First, last, references required. (905)666–8004 2 BDRM APARTMENT for rent for mature persons, next to the Oshawa Centre. No pets. Starting from $850-$940 per month. For a viewing, please call Melanie at 1-800-267- 3626 2 BDRM APARTMENT for rent for mature persons, next to the Oshawa Centre. No pets. Starting from $850-$940 per month. For a viewing, please call Melanie at 1-800-267- 3626 2 BEDROOM $675, 3 bed- room $825, Bowmanville, quiet street, large property in nice neighborhood, laundry & parking. Available March 1, No dogs. 905-623-3101. 3-BEDROOM CONDO Apt. 2 full baths, all appliances, Immed. possession. Call Judy Stacee, 905-428-4557, Min Com New Choice Realty Ltd. A+ 1-BDRM, South Whitby, clean & quiet area, well maintained, walk to GO. First, last, references. No animals or pets please. (905)655–3107 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm $1050; 3 bdrm $1195 . Parking included. First & last. Available February 1st. (905)426-1161. AJAX - opposite Wal-Mart, 2 bedroom walkout basement, 4 appliances, all inclusive, no pets, no smoking, $889/mo. Available immediately, one parking, private entrance (905)686–5559 cell (416)895- 4388 AJAX 2-BEDROOM BASE- MENT apartment, separate entrance, one parking, ap- pliances, separate laundry facilities, suits non-smoking professional couple, or single. No pets, available imme- diately $865/month. First/last/ reference. 905-426-5857. AJAX, 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, bright, spacious. close to schools, shopping. laundry. shared yard. 2 car parking, $800+ 1/2 utilities. March 1st., Mike 416-757-7773 x24 (days), 416-258-7742 (even- ings) ALEXANDER PARK,1 bed- room newer apt. "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchens, baths, hard- wood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available Imme- diately. (905)579-9439. BRAND NEW 2 Bedroom apartment, downtown Osha- wa, $800. includes heat, hy- dro. Available immediately. lst/last, references. Telephone (905)655–4979 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bedroom $850 Feb. 1st & March 1st; 3- bedroom $950, February 1st. 1- bedroom $750. In well-main- tained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723- 0977 9a.m-6p.m. CENTRAL OSHAWA Upper 2 Bedroom duplex, equipped, $750 plus utilities. Call 905- 725-3090 COZY 2 BDRM in Courtice with front yard. Separate en- trance, parking. No smoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. March 1. First & last. (905)723–5357. DOWNTOWN WHITBY -Small apartment building 2 bedroom Feb. lst. $850 all inclusive, also huge 3 bedroom with bal- cony $1,050 heat and hot wa- ter, parking included. March lst. lst/last. Telephone (905) 669-4009 or after 6 p.m. or anytime weekends (416) 520- 6392. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - one and two bedroom apts. One $695, Two $750; All utilities, air, laundry facilities included, One parking. No pets. Refer- ence/first/last. 905-430–8327 EXECUTIVE LARGE 1-Brdm above ground apt w/walk-out facing ravine. Oshawa. Avail. Feb. 1st. Shows a 10+. Non- smoker, no pets, professional singles preferred. $900 inclu- sive. 905-431-9210 or 905- 434-6255. GOOD AREA OSHAWA - 3 bedroom apt. Appliances in- cluded. Private entrance, parking, $990/month, possible rent to own, utilities split with landlord. Laundry facilities. First/last/references. 905-576– 3497 HWY #2. Church Street, 3 bedroom apartment available, call 416-444-7391. LARGE 2 bedroom apt. Main floor of house. Close to down- town. Large yard. Utilities, laundry and parking incl. $850/mo. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-433- 2954. LARGE ONE BEDROOM APT., large kitchen, suit one person. Rosebank/Hwy. 2 Pickering. Availble Feb. 1st. $850. in- cludes utilities. Appliances in- cluded, laundry facilities, new washroom. 905-839–2372 N.W. OSHAWA 1-bedroom split level apartment newly renovated, separate entrance, private laundry. Furnished, $995, unfurnished $795 all in- clusive, suit single person. First/last. (905)427–9042 NEED ADVICE? Before you decide to rent or advertise your property call (905)436- 5095 for free information. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom Feb. 1st; Two bedroom April 1st. . Conveniently located in Ux- bridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE BEDROOM APT.- Newly renovated. Ceramic floor, 4 pc. bath, walk to Durham Col- lege, $675/mo. Available Feb. 16th. Parking, fridge, stove. Call 905-429–8038 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apt. available immediately. Close to amenities. One parking. Sep. entrance, appliances, laundry facilities. $800/month first/last/references. Mike 416-716-6620 or Harry 905- 839-5519. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apt., in duplex, very clean, ap- pliances, parking. Available Feb 1st. $700+ utilities/month. First & last required. Call (905)576–1486 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 3- bedroom Feb. lst. $975., Telephone (905)571- 4912 until 6:30 p.m. PICKERING - 2 BDRM base- ment apt. Separate entrance, parking, appliances. Own laundry. Avail. immediately. Whites/Finch, area. $1,000+. Call (905)831–4083 or 416- 385-9791. PICKERING New 2-bedroom finished basement apartment. Parking, separate entrance, private patio+deck, large bath w/stepup tub, built-in shelves, ceramics/carpet, includes ca- ble/utilities. Suit mature per- son non-smoking/pets. Refer- ences. 905-837-0773 PICKERING, NEW 1-bedroom apartment, separate entrance, parking, $650 inclusive. First/ last, available February 1st. Call (905)831–8403. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately, Feb. 1st, & Mar. 1. $719+ $819/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30 pm TOP OF HOUSE, 2 bedroom apt. avail. immed. with sky- light, freshly painted and bathroom upgraded. No pets, adults preferred. Call to view 905-666-4145 No calls after 9pm. (Dundas/Cochrane area) WALKOUT BASEMENT apart- ment for rent, prefer working professional. $l,000 per mo. utilities included. Available Feb. lst. (905) 831–4068 (416) 518-9917. WHITBY - DUNDAS/ BROCK, Luxury 1-bdrm. Car- pet, elevator, a/c, very quiet bldg. Newly painted, storage, all inclusive. $900/month. Avail. February 1st. First & last required. 905-668-0182 or 416-460-5410. WHITBY - ONE bedroom basement, partially furnished, shared laundry, walk to Go/ Town. No pets. First/last. $650 incl. utilities. Available Feb 1st. (905)666-9442. WHITBY - Regency Manor (Brock/Mary). Large 2 bed- room in quiet adult lifestyle building. Senior service avail- able. New carpet. On site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. WHITBY,Dundas & Coch- rane, large clean multi-level 2-bedroom units, some with hardwood. Available Feb. lst. Near school, shopping, tran- sit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 before 9pm WHITES/BAYLY,Bachelor basement. Female preferred. Very clean, newly renovated, 4pc bathroom, large eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, parking, cable, utilities incl. $750/month, first & last. (905)839–9271 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 TWO-BEDROOM CONDO in Courtice, ground floor, avail. immediately. Clean & quiet. Cable, local telephone, 2-car parking, fireplace & storage. $1,300/month inclusive. First & last. 416-875-3221. OSHAWA CONDO,2 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, storage room ensuite, huge balcony, recreation facilities, parking, 24 hr. security, $l,000 inclu- sive. Telephone (905) 576– 3830 afternoon. PICKERING LUXURY Tridell Casita bungalow, available immediately, gated security, ensuite, laundry, 2-bedrooms, 2-full baths, eat-in kitchen, underground parking. $1400/ month plus low utilities. Call Barrie 905-839–7496 Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 BOWMANVILLE 2 STOREY,3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom house, lakefront property on Lake Ontario. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, fireplace, $1500/ month, available immediately. Call 905-623-5261 3 BEDROOM townhome, de- sirable Whitby location fresh- ly pained new carpet. 5 ap- pliance no pets/smoking, credit check $1385/month + H&H. Available February Call Kathy. 905-666–2375 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSESfor rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. 1-BEDROOM APT. IN MYRTLE $750 inclu- sive. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). BOWMANVILLE - spotless 3 bedroom 2-storey, single ga- rage, gas heat, $1325/monthly plus all utilities except water. Firs/last/references/credit check. 905-987–4661 BRAND NEW 3,200 SQ FT executive Ajax home, 4 bed- room, hardwood & ceramic throughout avail. March 1, asking $2900/mo., call for de- tails, 905-427–2452. NORTH OSHAWA - spacious 2-bdrm, freshly painted, upper level, parking, laundry, back- yard. $1,000 utilities included. First, last, references. Non smoker preferred. Avail. Feb. 1st. 905-571-7395 snp OSHAWA SPACIOUS 3 BED- ROOM one & half baths, semi, good location, new carpeting through out, immediate occu- pancy. $1050 plus utilities. Call Murray 905-438–1628. PICKERING, WHITES/FINCH. 4-bedroom 1 year new home, 2-1/2 baths, double garage, fireplace, 5 appliances, air conditioned. Available Feb 1st. $2100/month+ utilities. References. (905)837–5438 or (416)568-0686 WHITBY - SPACIOUS 3 Bed- room house for rent. Available immediately. $1150+; On bus route. No smoking/no pets. 905-686–8385 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for next orientation for Jan. 23rd. 3-bdrm. townhouses. $849 & $870 plus. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.- Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door bet- ween 10am-7pm.) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. A-A-A-A-1 - OSHAWA SHOP- PING Centre area. 3 brdrm townhouse w/garage, dining room, livingroom, large eat-in kitchen with walk-out to fully fenced yard, finished rec room, 4pc & 2pc washroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer incl. $1,295 + utilities except water. Call Garry Bolen, Sut- ton Group Status at 905-436- 0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. February 1st. 905-579- 9956 days. AJAX (DURHAM CENTRE) el- egant executive 3-bedroom townhouse, 6 appliances, ga- rage, security, a/c, 2-1/2 baths, spacious master bed- room & ensuite. Next to shop- ping, schools, and park. $1700 plus. Available immediately. (905)475-3750 or (905)666– 3143 OSHAWA Simcoe /Taunton, 3 bedroom townhouse, garage appliances, finished base- ment , gas heat, $1100 plus available March 1, Condolyn Management 905-428–9766 Housing Wanted191 WANT TO RENT:clean non- smoking, family of 3 with 2 small dogs want to rent a 3- bedroom fenced in bungalow in Ajax or South Pickering. Need for March. Debbie or Warren (905)985–9879 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX, 401/HARWOOD,one bedroom, furnished/unfur- nished, parking, cable, share kitchen, bathroom and laun- dry, $120. /week. lst./last re- quired. Days (905) 831-3000 ext. 504 or Eve. (905) 427– 2556 HARMONY/OLIVE room for rent, shared facilities, parking, cable, non-smoking family home. Suits working profes- sional. $350/month, first/last/ references. Available imme- diately. Call 905-436-7938 NORTH AJAX - large room w/ separate bath. Share kitchen & laundry. $500/monthly in- clusive. First & last required. (905)426–6592 NORTH OSHAWA, near dur- ham College, fully furnished basement rooms with satellite dish, share kitchen & bath- room. $450/month. Available Immediately. No smoking, no pets. (905)743-9448 OSHAWA - Furnished room with kitchen and private en- trance, parking. Working gen- tlemen preferred. No smoking/ pets. $100/week. First & last. (905)434-7532 or (905)579- 0596. OSHAWA, quiet Christian home, 2 rooms, 4-pc bath. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suitable for single, non-smoking, employed male. $110/week. Avail. immed. 905-434-7787. ROSEBANK SOUTH , large nicely furnished room in beautiful, clean house. $425 month. Call (905) 509–4331 PICKERING LIVERPOOL/401, 3 bedroom. Single responsi- ble fully employed quiet per- son. Phone, cable, laundry in- cluded and parking extra, close to all amenities. $500/ month, available Feb. 1st 905- 831-8503. Cell 416-723-7448. PICKERING, Whites Rd. Fur- nished room, suits working person. Use of kitchen + laun- dry. Available immediately. Telephone +cable available. $110/week, first/last required. Call 905-420-1846 FURNISHED ROOMS -Ajax Separate entrance, parking, quiet area. No pets, non- smoker. Suit professional gentlemen. First/last, $300 & $400 monthly. (905)683-5480 SIMCOE/BEATRICE - large furnished room near Durham College. Suits student/single professional. Available imme- diately , non smoker $400/ month, first/last. Call 905-720– 2272 after 5pm (message). PICKERING 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, family room, 5 appl., new carpet, double garage, partially finished basement, approx 1600 sq.ft. fenced yard with deck. walk to schools, shops, go, working family preferred. No pets, no smokers. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1375 plus (905) 839–9227. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 OSHAWA 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. Rent $800/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Please call 905-432-2935 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P Experienced CLASS A TECHNICIANS required. Apply in person: MENZIES CHRYSLER 1602 Champlain Ave.Whitby ATT: Clarke Menzies 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Specialized Services for the Automotive Industry IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE PARTS MANAGER - GM Parts Experience preferred. PARTS ASSISTANT -Multi task position assisting Parts Manager & Shipping/Receiving. INSTALLERS -Working on Police Cars and Commercial Vehicles upfits. MECHANICS -Class “A”. We offer excellent wages and company benefits. FAX RESUME TO 905-725-3302 (Indicate which position you are applying for) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Finch/Markham. Bilingual person required. Responsibilities include: collection calls, posting receivables, & deposit slips. Please fax your resume stating experience and salary expectations to:(416)293-4225 525 Office Help 525 Office Help AAMCO MANAGMENT TRAINEE This individual must be aggressive, persistent and self-motivated . Sales experience a definite asset. Experience in the Automotive industry is not required. Call Mr. Henry (905)720-2222 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Clinical Registered Dietician Required for a 175 bed Long-Term Care facility. Must have strong assessment skills, well-developed problem solving and analytical abilities. Must be a member of the College of Dieticians of Ontario. Mail/fax resume to ; Extendicare 82 Park Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8J1 Fax: 905-579-1733 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental RECEPTIONIST / ASSISTANT for busy Optometry office in Whitby. Full-time/part-time some evenings & some Saturdays mandatory. Non-smoking envi- ronment. Must be organized, able to multi- task, enjoy dealing with people and have excellent telephone manner. Must have ability to work with minimal supervision, and anticipate needs without instruction. Multiple duties include maintaining appointment book, dispensing glasses and contact lenses, collecting payment. Mail resume to post-office box at: Kendalwood Plaza Postal Outlet 1801 Dundas Street East Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 P.O. Box 70591 A charitable organization offering housing and care for the elderly, requires REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES WITH MEDICATION CERTIFICATE PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm alternate week-ends 11:00 pm – 7:00 am alternate week-ends CASUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Day, Evening and Night shift UHS offers resident-focused care, fosters a team driven environment, Provides ongoing inservice education and promotes career development through our learning center and internal posting policy. GERIATRIC NURSING IS THE SPECIALTY OF THE FUTURE. JOIN OUR TEAM! Please forward your resume to: Sara O’Donnell, Co-ordinator, Human Resources Unionville Home Society 4300 Hwy 7, Unionville, Ontario L3R 1L8 Fax# (905) 477-5938 or e-mail sara@uhs.on.ca No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent Room & Board Avail/Wanted193 ROOM FOR RENT in nice clean Courtice home. Includes use of laundry facilities and family room, food included in price. $150/week. available immediate- ly. If food not wanted price negotable. 905-404–8112 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX- SHARE LARGE house with 1 other person. Fully furnished with parking and laundry, air conditioning. Large yard with barbecue. Available immediately. $500/month. (905)426–4213 BROCK RD./DELLBROOK nice room, quiet stone house, semi-private bath, share kitchen/laundry, share all facilities, air conditioned, near bus, $450/month, inclusive, first/last. Non-smoking house. 905-428-7497 EXECUTIVE HOUSE to share. Fully equipped in exclusive Pickering area. Must be non- smoking individual. $600/ month all inclusive. Call Peter (905)686–6718. AJAX-convenient to 401 - 3 bedroom executive non- smoking furnished home to share with one. Separate 4pc. private bath, own livingroom. Laundry, a/c, fireplace. Bus at door. Suit professional. Quiet street. $775/mo/negotiable. Immediate. Parking. 905- 686–9963 OWNER OCCUPIED HOME - east Oshawa, large loft room with own entrance, storage and bathroom. $499 single. Large main floor room, $449 single; all inclusive. Use of all facilities. Parking, antenna hookup, near bus-route, refer- ences, no pets (allergies). Call Bruce 905-404-0084. Bargain Centre309 4 TIRES,one week old, Michelin All Season, 175 x 70 x 13. off Honda Civic. Cost $497.00 lst $300 takes them. (905) 420–2355 Articles For Sale310 CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berb- er carpets for $389.00. In- cludes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest Freezers, new scratch and dent $199, new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 15" COMPUTER MONITORS, used, $50. Call 905-438-8552. 20 QT. COMMERCIAL mixer, 2 years old with stand, $1750. 2 domestic stoves $200 each. (905)433–2570 4 PC. BEDROOM SUITE, pale green with white, $1800. Call 905-725–9251 4x8 POOL TABLE,excellent condition, all accessories. $900 obo. 905-683–9917 PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pia- nos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/extra-cap $149/up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Selection fridges $150/up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUES: PAINTED Hoosier cupboard & pine corner cup- board & prints. Call (905)697– 8468 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BARN -100'x35'. Trusses and framing of laminated white pine w/exterior galvanized sheeting, with attached struc- ture of 50'x20'. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Call 705-786-3361 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BLACK modern bedroom set for sale. Dresser, mirror, headboard, nightable, bed rails. Asking $390. After 7 pm. 905-435-8151. BROWN LAZY BOY RECLIN- ER $85. Fax machine $60. 905-373-6082. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV-HU FIX. Repro- gramming your cards every week? Stop that by getting your cards programmed with one of the best private scrip around. Card swapping avail. 1+2 months warranty avail- able. Rui 905-571-3945, Cell: 905-435-3945 DIRECT TV SATELLITES,only $350., unlooping $125., H and HU card programming from $20., programmers $195/in- struction. Installation $125., Whitby (905) 668-4964 (905) 668-7624, Ajax (905) 683- 8565. DIRECT TV SATELLITE com- plete RCA $325 -w/1-month programming $350 or $400 w/ 3 month programming guar- antee. Card programming: HU $20/1-month, $10 no guaran- tee, H Cards $25/1-month. Pickering. 905-831-6919; 416- 409-6855 DIRECT-TV PROGRAMMING H & HU Cards $20 with 1 month guarantee. Systems, cards, emulation, loaders on sale. Call (905)430–9214 ESTATE LIQUIDATION - Dressers $45 antique Queen Anne dining room suite $4400; antique bedroom suite $1395; sofa $155; kitchen table & chairs $45; maple corner cup- board $495; six antique chairs $65 each; Gibbard dresser $495; antique mirror $50; 6pc. Roxton maple bedroom suite $3200. Stove $65. 7 pce. solid maple dinette suite, $425., tv. $85., freezer $165., wrought iron 3/4 bed (1840's) $264., five pce Krug mahoga- ny bedroom suite, $l,400. Black lacquer dining room suite $650. Many pictures, prints, lamps, fixtures, col- lectibles, & many more items. 20 King St. West Bowmanville. 905-697-3532. FULL-SIZE washer/dry $200. Queen Sealy pillow top box/ matt, 6 months new $799 ask- ing $400. Palliser 9pc bed- room set, queen, medium oak finished new $4000, $2500. Paula (905)725–1281 (snp) HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. HOT DOG CART - Toronto Kitchen Equipment model, ex- cellent condition with many extras. Ready to work. Phone (905) 721-0601. KENMORE heavy duty washer and dryer. $300/pair. Call 905- 427–2359 1997 MANCO Dune Buggy. Ideal for kids. 3.5hp. Tecum- seh motor. Excellent shape. $800. Call 905-725-2383. ANTIQUE FRENCH door, with beveled glass windows, and with antique brass handle. 23" x 80". Excellent condition. $150. 905-697-9462 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. Holi- day special - pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $100 ba- sic; $175 for DVD option in- cludes game shark CD. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 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. SUZUKI QUADRUNNER LT- F250, low mileage, Trailer 49'x98" high tailgate, 10HP snowblower-24", 8 HP rear tine tiller, Webster Air com- pressor 100-psi. Inquiries 905-623–7392, between 6-8 p.m. TABLE WITH 4 chairs. Black wood, solid, 42"x42" table. 4 leather high back chairs. Set DeBoers purchased. (905)697–9462 (snp) OAK/PINE FURNITURE...NO PST/NO GST ON SELECTED FLOOR MODELS..EG: Solid Oak Bedroom Suite. Queen Bed, Dresser, Mirror, Armoire & Nite Table. ONLY $3,995 and NO TAX. We have one of the largest selections of Solid Wood Bedroom and Entertain- ment Units available any- where, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifica- tions. Let Traditional Wood- working be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been building quality solid wood furniture her for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/ plans and turn them into reali- ty. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made. Remember.."There is no Sub- stitute for Quality"..Traditional Woodworking, 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-985-8774. www.traditionalwood working.on.ca STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. Articles Wanted315 WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FIREWOOD - serving all of Durham 905-924–5512 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 CANE CORSO Mastiff Pup- pies, 8 weeks old. Ready to go to approved homes. $1500.00 contact 905-404-3050. GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- pies-7-males/3-females, lov- ing companions for all ages. Pure breeds, family raised, parents on-site, vet checked, first shots, ready-to-go. Don't wait-last litter gone in 1-day! $500. 905-404-8022, 416-688- 8900 LOVING HOMES NEEDED for adult cats. Many young and mature cats (spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated) looking for homes. Kittens with lst booster sometimes available. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also for adoption. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and donations always wel- comed. Foster homes for medi- um to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption (905) 438–8411 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting Jan. 21 No- vice and Utility. To Register call Bev. (905)435-0868 WANTED - good used DOG KENNEL. Please call 905-377- 9983. Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1994 Olds LSS $3,995!!!!! 1995 Dodge Neon $2,995!! 1997 Pontiac Sunfire $4,995!! 1996 Plymouth Breeze $4995! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905) 428-8871. 1993 CHEV LUMINA, 161km, $4,495 o.b.o. 1989 DYNASTY, clean, emission tested $1,499 o.bo. 1990 CAVALIER just paint- ed, certified/emission tested, $2,295 o.b.o. (905)404-5783. 1989 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, $500 or best offer as is. Call (905)571-2695 after 5pm. 1990 DODGE SHADOW $1999; 1990 Chev. Cavalier, $2299. Both engines & bodies in excellent condition. Certi- fied & emission tested. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-428- 1879 after 6pm 1990 HONDA CIVIC 2dr Hatchback, reliable & economi- cal, runs very well. Body in great condition. Gold. Fun to drive with standard transmis- sion, 186,000km. Must see at only $2,995. 905-438-9759 1993 BUICK REGAL 4 dr., fully equipped, like new, 150,000 kil., certified and emissions tested. $5,995. Dealer (905) 260-2220. 1993 DODGE SHADOW,4dr. A/C, cruise, tilt,, certified, E-tested, oil sprayed. $3,995. 905-623–3347, or 905-242-6640. 1994 SUNBIRD,2 dr., auto, red, 135Km, certified, E-test, $4100. Call 905-434–5219 1995 FORD CONTOUR, blue, 2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed, loaded, traction control, sport package with aluminum wheels, $6,300 OBO. Must Sell! Call 905-435-3442. 1995 VW GOLF GL, power sun- roof, alloy rims, AM/FM cassette, very clean, 148k mostly highway, new brakes well maintained. $9,600, certified. 905-665-6007 ask for Dave 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, supercharged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speakers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM V6, CD, power everything, alloy wheels, maintenance records, 97k, all highway, Transferred. Must sell. $10,500 firm. Call days 905-644-2271 eve 905-579-9012 2001 SUNFIRE SE,5 spd, sil- ver grey, am/fm, CD, air, key- less entry, spoiler 44km, ask- ing $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. 2001 SUNFIRE,4dr, pewter, auto, 11,000kms. Looking for someone to take over lease, $272.49/month (3years, 4months remaining). You pay no transfer cost. Call (905)623–9208 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, pewter grey. Take over lease payments at $382.50 plus taxes. Asking $1500. which includes lease transfer fee and security deposit. 3 yrs. 6 mo. with 68,000 km. remain- ing. 905-436-6218. 97' CHEV.S10L.S. Low Kms., 4CYL., 5Speed STD., Tonneau cover, CD, 3RD Door, Sport Side Box, Alum Wheels, and more. Asking $9900. call 905- 728-5007. After 3. Cars Wanted405 $$ CASH FOR CARS & Trucks. Rouge Valley Recy- cling. Free Towing. Call (905)706-8852 or (905)767- 9977 or (905)837-9640 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. Trucks For Sale410 1988 DODGE DAKOTA, 4 cyl, 225km, good body, all new brakes on rear, 5-spd stan- dard, emission and certified, $2800. Call 905-666–1997 1989 FLATBED truck, 240,000km $2200. 1988 GMC 190,000kms, needs engine work $2200. 1986 GMC 240,000kms $1200. Trailer flat bed $120. (905)725–0971 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 5.9L, 110,000kms. $14,995 o.b.o. Call (905)668–9817. TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 CHEVY CARGO VAN, auto, runs good, $1800 as is. Call Hope 905-404-8676. 1992 CHEV. TRACKER, white, 2dr. hardtop, 4X4, 4 cyl. stan- dard 5-spd, one owner, excel- lent condition 194,000 hwy. km. Will certify. Asking $5,200. Call 905-986–5159 1992 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN LE, highway mileage, original owner, all options working. $2,900 o.b.o. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434– 2775. 1993 JIMMY, 4X4,loaded, low Km, 4-door, many new parts, immaculate, lady dri- ven, certified and E-tested, $7995. 905-579-2886 or 905- 579-4538 Oshawa 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX, great condition, V8, rear heat and air conditioning, emission tested. 145,000km. Asking $7,400. Call 905-728–3457 1996 CHEV LUMINA Van, 7 passenger, 4 dr., v-6, 95,000 kil., fiberglass body, fully loaded. $9,500. Call (905) 436–2376 or leave message. 2000 SILVER VENTURE Van, assume lease, 0 down, fully loaded, seats 8, 47,226 km. (max. 72,000). Lease till Sept. 2003. 380p/m includes taxes. 905-720–0631 Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aero- star motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905- 434–0392 Coming Events249 AVAILABLE: CAPS,The Graduate, Toronto Raptors, Crosbie Stills Nash & Young, Wrestle Mania X8, tickets with dinner 1-888-548-3849 www.etsys.com Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND GOLD WEDDING band with inscription, in the Pickering area. Call (905)404– 2029 Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY, Live-in, Pickering, for infant & 3 year old. Childcare, light housework, some meals, requires drivers license, ref- erences. Call 905-839-6221 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 BABYSITTING AVAILABLE in my home. Please call Sophie (905)831–9452 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. PICKERING CHILDCARE, pri- vate home. ECE and assistant. CPR/First Aid. Nutritious meals, great learning envi- ronment, fenced yard, potty training offered, any age wel- come. Smoke free, full/part time spaces. Barbara, 905- 831–9302. WESTNEY HEIGHTS mother/ daughter team, nurturing envi- ronment, nourishing meals, indoor/outdoor activities, crafts, fenced backyard. Non- smoking, CPR, first aid, refer- ences & receipts. 905-427- 4190. Daycare Wanted274 NANNY NEEDED in Pickering for perm. part-time evenings and weekends. Must have own vehicle & SIN. 2 young children & dog. Housekeeping chores. $12.30/hour. Maria (905)831–0652 Music&Dancing Instruction277 MUSIC LESSONS.Piano, gui- tar, strings, winds. Joy of Mu- sic. 905-427-5222. Esthetics/ Beauty Services284 Psychics294 LOVE Psychics tell all. Love, job, money. 1-416-976-2288. $25/call. Adults only yogi.com Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. EXPERIENCED HAIRDRESSER will come to your home to do your hair, perm, colour, cut etc. References provided. Please call (416)282–2358 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 NEED WHEELS? You're Approved $1000 down $49 a week Call (905)728–1725 (conditions may apply) LEASE TO OWN Lease a new or used vehicle at 8% regardless of credit You Work - You Drive 905-571-5363 905-260-0050 (after hrs.) NO TURNDOWNS WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com TUTORING Certified Teacher with 30 yrs exp. • K to grade 8 reading and math • Preparations for gr 3/6 provincial math test • Detailed assessment available • One-on-one learning or small group lessons Call Janet 905-839-7759 279 Tutoring Services 279 Tutoring Services ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ✩ ANTIQUE SALE ✩ at Antika Antiques Jan. 19th-20th UP TO 50% OFF 109 Old Kingston Rd. 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Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683- 1110. Adult Entertainment905 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 THE HONEST MOVER $75 PER HOUR - 2 men Big or small we do them all RUBBISH REMOVAL Licensed Company INSURED Local or Long Distance (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. 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Step 256 Deaths 256 Deaths ❦Gertrude Nelson ❦ In loving memory of dear mother Who passed away on January 20, 2001 ❧ If I could have one lifetime wish, One dream that would come true; I would pray to God with all my heart, For yesterday and you. ❧ Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your daughter Norma 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors Any purchase over $1,500, get a “Free storm door installed” 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 ROOFING • WINDOWS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured 165 Mortgages, Loans our sponsors Sunday February 24, 2002 Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd. •Fashion Show 2:30 pm •Door Prizes •Refreshments •hor’s Deuvres •Grand Prizes Trip for Two For Exhibitor Information Call Chris Rausch At 905-683-5110 Spring Bridal Show 2002 Spring Bridal Show 2002 Doors open at 11:30 am 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating 710 Painting and Decorating Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Second-place Pickering club beats Oshawa, ties Whitby, Aurora PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers minor bantam select hockey team posted a win, two ties and a loss in its most recent four-game league swing. The Panthers engaged in a home- and-home series with the Whitby Wildcats, posting a 3-3 draw and 2-1 loss. Closing out the two-game series at home, the Panthers held a 3-2 lead until the dying seconds when Whitby scored the equalizer. Taylor Gray, An- drew Dowdell and Joey Paul scored, with assists to Justin Bruce, Matthew Evans and Paul. In the opener of the series in Whit- by, the Pickering bantams opened the scoring, but the Wildcats scratched out two goals to earn the victory. Andrew Paradis scored the lone Panthers’ goal, assisted by Ryan Lindsay and Justin Papizewski. Against the Oshawa Timberwolves, the Panthers devoured their opponents 4-2. Brad Downton, Chris Rotolo, Dowdell and Evans scored, while An- drew Goldsmith, Paradis, Gray, Dowdell and Evans drew assists. At home against the Aurora Tigers, the Panthers skated to a 2-2 draw. Al- though pounding the opposing netmin- der with 30 shots, the bantams couldn’t capitalize. Paradis and Gray scored, with assists to Derek Savoie, Paul and Evans. The club is currently tied for second in its division. Adding to the success of the team were Derek Westlake, Leland Street, Michael Lafferton, Daniel Thrift, Kyle Fredericks and goaltenders Matt Mc- Mulkin and Mike Johnson. P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Lord(ess) of the ring PICKERING — Pickering’s Alexis Trentadue (23) keeps the ring away from a Whitby player during novice ‘B’ringette action at the Pickering Recreation Complex Wednesday night. 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The most common situation that arises is, that if you have had problems in the past and have correct- ed them, is that they will no longer have a negative impact. This is the furthest thing possible from reality. Although it is absolutely necessary to correct the delinquency, it will be a negative factor on your credit bureau for a minimum of three years. (With some lenders, 5 to 7 years) The next most common error is shop- ping around for your financial needs. The first thing a lender does is a credit report (even if your request will not follow in their lending guidelines). Most lenders assess credit worthiness by a scoring system, and each inquiry is a 10 point reduction. A secondary factor to this, is that if there are over 3 inquiries in a six month period the system will automatically decline your application as a credit seeker. No it’s not fair, but it is the system that the lenders created and follow. Question your lender as to whether your requirements are with- in their lending guidelines prior to making a formal application. Why Central Funding Group? Fast Professional service, with your needs being our primary concern. We look for ways to get your financial requirements approved,rather than looking for ways to decline you. The best available rates and terms available in the market. Prime First Mortgages are up to 1% below posted market rates. Second and third mortgages to 100%of current value. Private mortgage funds are available for those clients that do not fall under regular lending criteria, at very competitive rates and terms. Consolidations have always been a specialty. Till next time Glenn A. Campbell WATCH OUT FOR A BAD WINTER STORM Attention Home Owners! 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Expires Feb. 28th 2001 DODGE VIPER 19 HARWOOD AVE.(North of 401) 905-683-5358 • CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 2001 DODGE VIPER SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO OSHAWA HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX CREDIT PROBLEMS? May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 TOM BRASSOR PAUL GROBERT NEW CAR SALES MGR. JON CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER TED WILLIAMSON JIM McELROY TED WILLIAMSON DWAYNE PICKARD HAZEN HARDING DON ARSENAULT + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. *2001 Finance payments based on 84 months, 2000-72 months, 99/98/97 on 60 months, 95 on 48 months. 8 1/2% interest. **Based on $2,000 *** Based on $3,000 Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 8.5%= $246.48 mo. for 48 mo. COB $1,831.04, total $11,831.04. O.A.C. All prices shown are plus lic., taxes & admin. 2001 feature cars are previously owned.• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!1997 RAM CLUB CAB SLT KERRY PICKARD LEASE CO-ORDINATOR SALES REP. VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP 1998 VOYAGER 6 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM radio, 7 passenger, only 33,000 miles. Stk. #V6761. Sale $299.54/mo.**WOW 3.8L, auto, 7 pass. w/quads, leather, dual zone air, ABS, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, p/w, p/dl., p/seat, rear air, keyless entry & more. Stk. #T5169A 1996 TOWN & COUNTRY LXi Sale $283.93/mo.***WOW Loaded auto., leather, all the toys, low km., diesel. Stk. T4746. 2001 RAM 3500 SAVE SAVE SAVEDEMO0% WOW 3.5L V6, autostick, p/w., p/dl., p/seats, auto temp , air cond., tilt, cruise, p/sunroof, ABS, keyless entry, 4 disc CD, security alarm, fog lamps, traction control & more Stk. #P6835. 2001 CHRYSLER 300M PRICED TO SELL!WOW 3.8L V6, auto, p/s., p/b., 7 pass., sunscreen glass, driver slide door, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass., p/w., p/dl., p/mirrors, alum. wheels, child seats & more. Only 12,300 miles. STK. #P6661 2000 GR. CARAVAN SE Sale $399.69/mo.***WOW 2001 PT CRUISER 2.4L, auto, p/w, p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., sunscreen, keyless entry., cloth seats, AM/FM cass. & more. Stk. #P6867 Sale $19,888WOW 2001 SEBRING LX CONVERT 3.0L V6, auto, p/w., p/dl., p/seat, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P6849. $32,110 $29,888WasNowWOW 2001 SEBRING COUPE WOW 5 speed, loaded. Only 20,553 km. Stk. #P6920. Sale $462.24/mo.** 2001 CARAVAN SPORT One owner, 12,000km, loaded. Stk#. P6850. Sale $25,888WOW No Credit Application Refused … at Village Chrysler GUARANTEED APPROVAL! VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP No Credit Application Refused … at Village Chrysler GUARANTEED APPROVAL! DERRICK MacMILLAN DENISE WILLIAMSON WOW Sale $493.00/mo. *** 5.9L, V8, auto., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, ABS, trailer tow, prom decor, AM/FM cass./CD, air cond., rear air/heater, p.seat & more. 8 pass. seating. Stk. #P6700 1999 RAM 2500 WAGON2001 RAM 2500 WAGON WOW Sale $426.00/mo.*** 5.2L, V8, auto., 12 pass., prom decor, p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., rear air/heat & more. Only 4,400 miles. Like new. Stk. #P6836. PRICED TO SELL!WOW 2.4L auto, p/s., p/b., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, touring suspension, air cond. & more. Only 41,600 miles. 1998 SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Sale $655.48/mo.*** 4L 6 cyl., auto, p/w, p/dl., tilt, cruise, p/seats, leather seats, 10 disc CD, p/sunroof, heated seats, auto temp. air, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, plus much more. Stk. #P6749 WOW 2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT Child seats, air conditioning, 3.3 V6, power windows & locks, 28H pkg. P6900 2001 SEBRING LX Auto., air, powerwindows & locks, plus much more! 9 AVAIL. $17,888$17,888 **$24,888$24,888 ** LAST CHANCE ON 2001 BLOWOUT PRICES!!! 2001 INTREPID SE Air, auto., power windows & locks, plus much more! 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Auto., 26E pkg., air, 6 cyl. power windows & locks, + more! Stk# P6982 $17,888$17,888 ** 4 AVAIL. $28,888$28,888 ** 1997 HONDA CIVIC 4 CYL, 5 spd, P/S, P/B, P/Door locks, AM/FM Cass., P. sunroof, P/W, P/DL, Tilt, cruise, 1 Owner, clean, ready to go, STK # V6906A. Sale $10,999 1999 RAM 3500 QUAD CAB 5.9L Diesel, auto, SLT Decor, tilt, cruise, air cond., AM/FM Cass, P/W, P/Door locks, Cloth Seats, Ext. Mirrors, & More, 1 OWNER Sale $29,888 1999 DAKOTA C/C 5.2L, auto, air cond, spin axle, P/W, P/DL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM Cass, sport group & more. Stk# V6856. Sale $17,888 3.3L, auto, P/S, P/B, sunscreen, air cond., 7 pass, tilt, cruise, AM/FM Cass & more. Stk#. T5338A 1996 GRAND VOYAGER Sale $10,999 2000 DAKOTA CC 3.9L V6, auto, P/S, P/B, air cond., sport group, AM/FM Cass., Low KM, 1 Owner T5333A Sale $21,444 2000 RAM 3500 DIESEL 5.9L Diesel, 6 speed manual, sport appearance, and spin axle, keyless entry, leather seats, security alarm, AM/FM Cass CD, SLT Decor P/W, P/Door, P/DL, air cond., & More 6,000km P6944 SALE 1997 RAM 2500 C/C DIESEL Load, like new, low km, 1 OWNER. Stk.# T5361A Sale $21,888 JEFF STEACY NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P 4695 KINGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH USED CAR HOTLINE 287-7777 MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKI N G S T O N RD.BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAXES & ADMINISTRATION + LICENSE & GAS ONLY. PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS WITH ALL TAXES INCLUDED. NO PAYMENTS UNTIL MAY 2002. O.A.C. OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-465-8142 1999 DODGE STRATUS 143.73/TAXES INCL. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, MUST GO SACRIFICE. CLEAN. 1 OWNER. TRADE IN. STK#5607A 76,000KMS. $12,998 1999 DODGE NEON $132.96/TAXES INCL. AUTO, PS, PB, AIR, CASSETTE, CLEAN TRADE-IN $11,998 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS $154.49/TAXES INCL. LT CYPRESS GREEN EXTERIOR. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE. CLEAN. TRADE IN. STK#75076A. 60,000KMS. $13,998 1998 DODGE AVENGER $186.78/TAXES INCL. 2 DR. BLACK, LOADED. PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE. TRADE-IN. CLEAN. COME TAKE A LOOK. STK#75062A 58,000KMS $15,998 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE $186.78/TAXES INCL. LEATHER, PW/PL, AIR CLEAN TRADE. JUST ARRIVED! COME TAKE A LOOK! 83,000KMS. STK#4589B $16,998 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID JUST ARRIVED! CLEAN TRADE IN. PW/PL/PM. AIR, TILT CRUISE, CASSETTE PLUS LOTS MORE! WILDBERRY EXTERIOR. STK#5592B $11,998 1997 DODGE STRATUS 4 DOOR, AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, STK#5505A. $7,498 1996 HONDA PRELUDE 2 DOOR, FINISHED IN SILVER, 5 SPEED, SUNROOF, LOADED. STK#75059A. $15,888 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID SPECIAL SALE PRICE ONE OWNER ONLY, 30, 900KMS PW/PL AIR, TILT, CRUISE. LOADED! LOADED! LOADED! $9,998 2000 DODGE CARAVAN $197.55/TAXES INCL. 4 DOOR PW/PL/PV AIR, TILT CRUISE, CASSETTE. JUST ARRIVED! LOOK AT THE SAVINGS! BAL. OF FACTORY WARRANTY! 39,000KMS ST#5637A $17,998 2002 CHRYSLER NEON LE $176.02/TAXES INCL. AIR, 5 SPEED, PS, PB, CASSETTE, TINTED GLASS & LOTS MORE. 300KMS. STK#5633A $15,998 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORD $219.07/TAXES INCL. GARNET RED EXTERIOR, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, P/SEAT & LOTS MORE. FORMER DAILY RENTAL. 17,000KM. STK#5539A $19,988 2001 PT CRUISER $262.13/ KEYLESS, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. LOW, LOW, KMS. FORMER DAILY RENTAL. STK#5554A. 19,000KMS $21,998 2001 PT CRUISER LTD $272.89/TAXES INCL. DARK BLUE, LEATHER, POWER SUNROOF, CHROME WHEELS, PW, PL, PM, CD/CASSETTE, PLUS LOTS MORE. TRADE IN. CLEAN. 26,000KMS. STK#77015A $23,998 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING $197.55/TAXES INCL. TAUPE EXTERIOR, 2.7L V6 ENGINE. AUTO, PW, PL, AIR, PM, TILT, CRUISE, FORMER DAILY RENTAL. STK#5618A $17,998 $326.71/TAXES INCL. LUXURIOUS! BEAUTIFUL! FULLY LOADED LEATHER POWER SUNROOF HEATED SEATS TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. COME SEE! BALANCE OF FACTORY 5YR 10,000KM WARRANTY. STK#5616A. 21000KMS $29,998 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX $154.49/TAXES INCL. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, PRICED TO SELL. STK#5559A 54,000KMS $13,998 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID $143.73/TAXES INCL. CLEAN, 1 OWNER TRADE, PW/PL, AIR, TILT CRUISE. NEW PRICE! MUST GO! STK#72012A $12,998 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE $176.02/TAXES INCL. BLUE, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, PLUS LOTS MORE. LOADED. STK#75007B 54,000KMS $15,998 1999 CIRRUS LXI $165.25/TAXES INCL. LOADED. CHAMPAGNE/LEATHER, PW, PL, AIR, PM, V6, AUTO, TILT, CRUISE, CLEAN. STK#64015A 60,000KMS $14,998 1999 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT $186.78/TAXES INCL. QUADS, 4 DOOR, 3.3 ENGINE, PW, PL, PVENTS, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE $16,998 1999 DODGE CARAVAN $143.73/TAXES INCL. 4 DOOR, V6. LOADED, PW, PL, AIR, LOW LOW PRICE. STK#5581A $12,998 1998 DODGE CARAVAN FINISHED IN IRIS, 7 PASSENGER, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, V6, AUTO, POWER LOCKS, 1 OWNER, 64,000 KMS. LOW KMS. AS IS, YOU CERTIFY, YOU SAVE. STK# 78758A.$11,998 1996 GRAND CARAVAN SE 3.3 ENGINE, PW, PL, AIR, 7 PASSENGER, 4 DOOR, TILT, CRUISE, CAS- SETTE, CLEAN. AS IS. YOU SAFETY. YOU SAVE. STK#68875A $9,998 1996 GRAND CARAVAN LE 3.3L V6 ENGINE, AUTO, REAR TIRE AIR, PW//PL, AIR, TILT CRUISE, PV. THIS ONE HAS GREAT SAVINGS. AS IS. YOU SAFETY, YOU SAVE! 163000KM, STK#78544A.$8,998 2001 DAKOTA QUAD CAB SPORT $272.89/TAXES INCL. LOADED, 4 DOORS, PW, PL, PM, AIR, V6, AUTO, 1 OWNER ONLY. ALLOY WHEELS, DARK BLUE BEAUTY. 6,000 KMS. STK#77084A $24,998 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB SPORT 4X4 $305.19/TAXES INCL. LOADED, 4 DOOR SPORT, POWER SEAT, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. WOW 1 OWNER. STK#77073A 28,000KMS $27,998 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CLUB CAB V6 AIR TIRE + WHEEL PACKAGE. MATCHING HARD TOP TANNEAU COVER, BOX LINER. NEAT AS A PIN! 57,000KMS. STK#5408B $19,998 1999 DODGE RAM SLT, FINISHED IN AMETHYST REGULAR CAB, LIKE NEW. 23,000 KM. ONE OWNER. STK#5496A. $17,988 1998 DODGE DURANGO SLT LEATHER, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM CASSETTE/CD, 4X4 GREAT FAMILY & TOWING VEHICLE AS IS, YOU SAFETY, YOU SAVE. 104,000KMS. STK#65077A $19,998 O DOWN 0 DOWN O DOWN 132.96/TAXES INCL. O DOWN O DOWN $84.53/TAXES INCL. O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN $219.07/TAXES INCL. O DOWN O DOWN $215.63/TAXES INCL. VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS 2001 CHRYSLER LHS CONTINUES TO GIVE YOU SUPER SAVINGS! CONTINUES TO GIVE YOU SUPER SAVINGS! CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS YOUR CHRYSLER EAST END SUPERSTOREYOUR CHRYSLER EAST END SUPERSTOREYOUR CHRYSLER EAST END SUPERSTORE 0 DOWN!0 PAYMENTS UNTIL MAY/02 0 DOWN!0 PAYMENTS UNTIL MAY/02 $174.84/TAXES INCL. O DOWN A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 20, 2002