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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2004_02_01www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards Limited Spaces Available Instant rebates on selected cellular phones Up to 70% OFF various cellular accessories Up to 50% OFF selected cordless phones FREE installation plus rebates on ExpressVu Prices in effect until February 8, 2004 SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY MAKE IT A DOZEN Malcolm’s celebrating Name Dropping, 10 RECORD BREAKERS Pickering swimmers make mark Sports, 23 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 32 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Goal-mouth scramble PICKERING –– The action was fast and heavy at the Carlo’s Electric 13th Annual Bantam Classic in Oshawa this week, as Eric Nottbeck found out. The Ajax-Pickering Raiders goaltender took the worst of this encounter with the Clarington To r os Mitch Callieu. The two sides were tied up all night long, even on the scoreboard where the game finished 2-2. Shifting its waste around Violent duo learns fate Monday Swarming pair faces sentencing for beating, robbery By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM –Their faces masked, they roamed on bicycles in large groups and terrorized the town. Their teenaged victims were chosen at random, surrounded and outnumbered, robbed and brutally beaten. Three years after a summer of swarmings, the last two mem- bers of a brazen gang of street punks to be prosecuted for a se- ries of violent shakedowns in Ajax will find out their fate Mon- day. That’s when Bryan Ferderick Styles, 23, and Hodari Harris Johnson, 21, will be sentenced for their roles in the most vicious of a slew of 2001 swarmings, the robbery and vicious beating of a 16-year-old boy and three teenaged friends by approxi- mately 20 assailants at Lakeside Park. A Superior Court jury, after a recent trial in Whitby, found the two Ajax men guilty of nine charges, including aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon (a tree branch), wearing a disguise and robbery in relation to the at- tack in the early hours of Aug. 16, Pickering may hand program over to Durham Region By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – In an effort to ex- tend organics collection through- out the entire city, Pickering council will decide tomorrow (Monday) whether or not to transfer the responsibility for waste services to Durham Re- gion. The issue is to be debated as part of the council meeting agen- da. In October, council passed a resolution in principle to extend organic waste collection to the entire city because of the success of the Amberlea pilot project. In 2001, 500 homes in that communi- ty began a composting program that delivered average waste di- version rates of 60 to 65 per cent. The cost of the program is pre- venting the City from extending the program throughout Picker- ing. “It would be really expensive to start it up and get it going,” said Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean. By transferring responsibility to Durham, the City can benefit from the Region’s waste manage- ment reserve fund to subsidize the cost of an organic waste pro- gram for all residents. Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson has been pushing for the program for years and is in favour of the transfer. “If Pickering co-operates with the Region then the funding is in reserve at the Region and we would then be able to use that funding to pay for a kitchen waste program in the City,” he said. 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He has seen cuts and changes made to the hospital recently and feels there are more on the way, something he is concerned about. “I’ll be speaking as a concerned doctor... speaking on behalf of my patients and at least 6,000 con- cerned residents,” he said. He has had a copy of the petition available in his office to sign and he said some patients have requested a copy to get people they know to sign it. “They are all extremely upset that services have been cut and (about) any further cuts. They’re concerned about access to care,” Dr. Stas said. A motion is on the agenda re- questing service changes be re- versed, including the decision to not perform any deliveries with complications, and that public con- sultations take place before any fur- ther restructuring decisions are made by the board of directors. Katie Cronin-Wood, director of communications with Rouge Valley, said the hospital is planning to hold public consultations towards the end of February, as well as sessions with frontline staff. “It’s to make the community aware of the challenges that are fac- ing the Rouge Valley Health System and the health system as a whole. Those challenges include funding and human resources shortages,” she said. “There’ll be plenty of op- portunity for people to participate. If people have questions or con- cerns they shouldn’t wait until that time, they should contact us now.” Kathryn Ramsay, chairman of Rouge Valley’s board of directors, is also scheduled to make a presenta- tion to council Monday. Dr. Stas and Ms. Bosch are plan- ning to speak at Ajax council Feb. 9. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 3 P You’re banking with a winning team. 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BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Looking for some clout An award-winning news team 2001. The 16-year-old suffered a broken orbital bone after he was thrown down, punched, kicked and hit re- peatedly with tree branches, court was told. The teen and several friends were sitting at a picnic bench when a large group of young men on bikes rode past them into a wooded area. The sound of rustling and snapping of tree branches was heard, and mo- ments later the group emerged from the forest, many with their faces masked by bandanas. They surrounded the victims and demanded their wallets, jewelry and other personal possessions. After the teens complied, three were swarmed, knocked down and beaten, court heard. The other vic- tims received cuts, bruises and other minor wounds. “This is a random and senseless example of a violent street crime... After the robberies were completed the beatings began,” prosecutor Mike Newell said at a sentencing hearing Wednesday. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Styles, who witnesses portrayed as the ring- leader of the group, were acquitted by the jury of another swarming-rob- bery that occurred near Emperor and Tulloch streets hours earlier, al- though evidence established both were present for that attack, said the Crown. The two men were among numer- ous young people prosecuted for those attacks and others after a Durham Regional Police street- crime task force was created to end the summer swarming spree. The two-week investigation led to 17 arrests and the laying of 405 charges in relation to numerous sim- ilar muggings across Ajax and Pick- ering in which teenaged victims were stripped of their belongings and beaten. Robbery wasn’t the sole motive, said Mr. Newell in addressing specif- ically the Aug. 16 attacks. “The robbery and subsequent beatings were about violence but also about power and control. Mr. Styles and Mr. Johnson and their ac- complices decided who was and who wasn’t going to be safe on the streets of Ajax that night. There was noth- ing their victims could do about it,” said the Crown, adding the assaults were planned and once selected, the victims were outnumbered and help- less. A third adult was earlier convicted in the two Aug. 16 attacks. Kyle An- drew Corbin, 18, served eight months pretrial custody and received time- served, or the equivalent of 16 months in jail. In sentencing Mr. Corbin, Oshawa provincial court Judge Donald Halikowski said that the robberies were “executed with determination, with stealth and with violence.” Justice Robert Clark, who will hand down sentence on Mr. Johnson and Mr. Styles, was urged by the Crown to impose reformatory jail terms ranging from 18 months to two years less a day. Mr. Newell said the brutal nature of the Lakeside Park attack “grabbed the community’s atten- tion” and urged the judge to send a message to the public that such vio- lence won’t be tolerated. “People knew that something awful happened at Lakeside Park that night,” said the prosecutor. Defence lawyers for Mr. Styles and Mr. Johnson called on the judge to give the pair conditional sentences, meaning house arrest. The two men, neither of whom has a prior criminal record, were por- trayed by their lawyers as generally law-abiding and educated young men who volunteered in their com- munity. Their crimes were out of character, given their backgrounds, and nei- ther offender poses a threat to the public, said lawyers Michael Lacy and Mitchell Worsoff. Both are high school graduates and had plans for the future, said the lawyers. Mr. Styles was working part-time and attending Durham College taking electronics until his arrest, while Mr. Johnson had been a graphic artist student at George Brown College, court was told. “He’s an independent thinker. He wants to make something of him- self,” Mr. Worsoff said of his client, Mr. Johnson, himself the victim of a street robbery in Toronto when he was 10. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Teens jumped while sitting at picnic bench This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com A proud supporter of literacy initiatives ✦ Teens from page 1 The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation $20,000 Shoppin g S p r e e ! NE W ! 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And to make the event as successful as it was in 2003, we need your help. Student and community volunteers are needed to lend a hand in this fun educational event. According to the Province’s curriculum, stu- dents must complete a minimum 40 hours of com- munity service by the end of Grade 12 to graduate. The Durham Regional Spelling Bee is a great way to earn some of those hours by working with younger students in an educational setting. Coaching and com- petitions begin in March. If you are interested in assisting with this not-for- profit event, e-mail Ajax- Pickering News Advertiser news editor David Stell at dstell@durhamregion.com. Mike Powchat/ News Advertiser photo A trio of crafty guys PICKERING –– The Pickering Recreation Complex threw open its doors recently to offer residents a glimpse of all the services it provides. Brothers, from left, Sam, Matthew, and William Nehme took advantage of the craft tables. Help us spread the community buzz Win over Canada, not an election Paul Martin must answer country’s needs, not buy votes with throne speech He officially became prime minister seven weeks ago. But the real action for Paul Martin starts tomorrow when he opens Parliament with his inaugural speech from the throne. The rumour mill, always churning in Ottawa, has it an election is coming this May or June. So Mr. Martin, who slipped up in a CBC television interview in late December when he said, "I did- n't get into this to become prime minister for four months," will have to prove this session of Parliament is more than just a kick- off to an election. A number of potentially divisive subjects may come up in this session, with same-sex marriage and marijuana decriminaliza- tion right at the top of the list. These are bridge issues, the kinds of topics that tend to separate MPs along religious, generational and geographic lines. And, most dangerous of all for Mr. Martin, they offer fuel for his chief rivals in the Commons, members of the Conservative party. Fo cusing on these hot-button topics takes away from the real work the Liberals must do. Mr. Martin has formed a new team in cabinet, one with many rookie ministers who have spent the past two months finding their feet. He needs to show he intends to lead differently than did his predecessor, Jean Chrétien. Mr. Martin has promised more freedom and a larger role for backbenchers and everyday MPs. Will he provide this once the Opposition starts firing away every Question Period? More free votes will allow MPs to speak up for their constituents and vote according to their conscience, not strictly by party lines. More freedom is a position with which many Canadians would agree. Mr. Martin must plan an attack on some of the major prob- lems our country faces. Any list must include a revitalization of our armed forces, in- cluding the purchase of badly-needed helicopters, more and bet- ter-paid recruits and a new place in the world; a better dialogue between the feds and the provinces that outlines exactly what each must do to best serve the taxpayer; a strategy to improve relations with the United States and to work to secure our com- mon border against terrorist threats; a long look at our gun laws and a cleanup of the billion-dollar boondoggle at the justice de- partment; and, finally, a long-range plan to drastically reduce poverty, especially child poverty. Help Pickering High by attending tomorrow's board meeting To the editor: On behalf of the Pickering High School community council, I would beseech all parents of current and future students to mark tomorrow (Monday) on your calen- dar. Plan to attend and support mem- bers of the SCC and the students as they make yet another plea to the Durham District School Board's standing com- mittee for financial support to finally re- alize the repairs and renovations so des- perately needed at Pickering High. Ask your children about the showers no one will use due to the offensive smell, inadequate and overcrowded specialty rooms, a cafeteria too small to accom- modate the student population, an out- dated plumbing system, a heating sys- tem that requires major upgrades, leak- ing windows that need to be replaced, and deteriorating and falling exterior brickwork to name a few of the serious problems. But worse still, students often remark how embarrassed they are to host events due to the school's present condition. Why are students and parents taking it upon themselves to clean and paint washroom walls, or wash walls and win- dows? Show your support for the children and staff of Pickering High School by at- tending the meeting at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the school board head- quarters, 400 Taunton Ave. in Whitby. We need 30 minutes of your time to at- tend this meeting. Your involvement will show your support for our students and will reflect the high quality of education the school continues to strive for. 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A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com So, where are you going to be for the big game today? Will it be at home with family, at a party with lots of friends, or at a local Ajax or Pickering bar? Wherev- er you are, you won't be watching this game alone by a long shot. Millions of people around the world will be tuning in for the spec- tacle that is the Super Bowl. And the funny thing is, the game itself is not the biggest attraction for many people tuning in. Commercials and the halftime show draw a huge audience by themselves. People tune in without even having an interest in which teams are vying for the Holy Grail of football. So what does it mean to us here in Durham? Well, many bars and pubs rely on this event as one of their big days of the year for busi- ness. It's right up there in regards to single day sales with St. Patrick's Day and Halloween. Outside of Christmas shopping, it must be the biggest time of year for electronics retailers to sell big- screen televisions. As for the event, whether you tune in for the million-dollar com- mercials, the glitz of the halftime show or heaven forbid, for the game itself, think about this: what ever happened to the Grey Cup? In Canada we have our own big game every year. In fact, just over a decade ago, Grey Cup parties were still common. But it's an after- thought nowadays. But back to today's big game. If you didn't know, it features the New England Patriots, taking on the Carolina Panthers. The book- makers in Las Vegas have made New England a seven-point favourite. To help you understand, the average point spread this sea- son in the NFL was about three points per game. So the oddsmak- ers really like New England to win it. If you're on your way to a Super Bowl party today, and you like to have a little rooting interest and don't know where to throw your support or how to bet in the pool your hosts hold, here's a suggestion. New England is going to win. Carolina is a legitimate underdog and if you like underdogs, cheer on those Panthers. But for the smart bettors out there, give the seven points to anyone willing to bet on Carolina and have fun watching the Patriots win this relatively easy. There's my prediction, for fun, so take it for what it's worth and enjoy the spectacle, or even the game if that's the reason you tune in. David Stell's column appears every second Sunday. E-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Rename it the Super 'Spectacle' Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor David Stell N e w s E d i t o r www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103, Pickering Serving Ajax and Pickering 905-420-9930 ENROLL NOW FOR FALL CLASSES! MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed 401 Kingston Rd. 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Most schools hold two or three parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year, typically near the beginning of each semester. If you are unable to attend the parent-teacher conference at the scheduled time, make other arrangements to talk to the teacher. It is important. Before each meeting, ask your child if there is anything they would like you to discuss with their teacher. Pe r haps your child needs clarification in one area, doesn’t like where they’re sitting or thinks the teacher is being unfair. Their input is critical to unearthing problems and finding solutions. Most parent-teacher conferences only last 15 to 20 minutes, but a great deal of information is discussed, so be prepared to take notes. The first conference is the most important for you to attend as it outlines the academic goals for the entire year. You will learn what your child will be responsible for and how well they are progressing. You’ll also learn in which areas they need to improve. At each parent-teacher conference, find out if there are ways that you, as the parent, can stay in touch with what’s going on in the classroom. Ask which projects will require parental involvement and what you can do to help your child stay on top of things. Listen carefully and express your appreciation to the teacher for taking the time to inform you of your child’s progress. With the advent of the Internet, it is remarkably easy to stay in tune with what is happening in your child’s classroom. Many teachers now have their own websites where they list their outlines, homework assignments and special project requirements as well as links to other noteworthy websites. Most schools also have e-mail as another vehicle by which par ents and teaches can communicate. F ind out from your child’s teacher if these avenues are available to you. More than likely you’ll hear good things about your child at the conference, and when you get home, you can tell them how proud you are of them. You can also help them find ways to improve in areas that need it. W hen parents, teachers and students work together, they form a winning team. By attending these meetings, you demonstrate to your kids that you care. How to succeed in a parent-teacher conference On your marks, get set, students can go and read Annual Multiple Sclerosis Read-A-Thon pledges to help get Durham kids hooked on books By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –Sometimes it pays to be a speed-reader. Students in Durham Region are f inding that out this month as the Multiple Sclerosis Read-A-Thon gears up for its 27th year. The month-long program en- courages young readers to collect pledges for every book they read. Proceeds go toward multiple scle- rosis (MS) research and services. Coming off a “soft year” in Durham in 2003, the MS Society of Canada says it hopes this cam- paign will be even more successful. “The work-to-rule campaign by Durham District School Board ele- mentary teachers in 2003 meant 11 schools cancelled last year,” said administrative co-ordinator Court- ney Thompson-Ihnat. A total of five schools - three public and two separate - raised $6,900 in last year’s Read-A-Thon, she said. The program itself has raised more than $37 million since 1977 for the disease, which affects the cen- tral nervous system, causing numbness, loss of balance, extreme fatigue and even paralysis. Bill Thompson, principal of Hillsdale Public School in Oshawa, said the program is usually well re- ceived in the classroom. “The goal is to get students in the library actually taking books out,” he said. “The kids, who like to read, get some recognition and the odd time you find a child read a book they’ve never read before.” Hillsdale P.S., which plans to take its Read-A-Thon up to the March break, encourages its older students to pick up more advanced and challenging reads, said Mr. Thompson. Readers turning the most pages are awarded prizes from the MS Society but Mr. Thompson said he often encourages students to do- nate those items back to the cause. “I just think it’s important for the kids to get into their mind that they’re doing something good for someone without any reward,” he added. For more information about MS or the Read-a-thon, contact 416- 922-6600, ext. 2228 or 1-800-268- 7582. Confidence! 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See in-store for details. ON NOW • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Chemiclave Sterilization • Mercury Free White Fillings EMERGENCY PAGER 905-831-6666 Program offers support for tween girls DURHAM –A new program hopes to address some of the pressures facing girls in their ‘tweens’ today. ‘Free to Be Me’ is available to girls ages 9 to 12. Offered by Catholic Family Ser- vices, the program runs for five con- secutive Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., running from March 23 to April 20. It takes place at the Os- hawa Guide House, 121 Simcoe St. S. This is a life skills, interactive pro- gram for girls, looking at such issues as positive body image, self-confi- dence, media pressures, friendship with other girls, the struggles of rela- tional bullying, assertiveness and the importance of being one’s au- thentic self. Cost of the program is $50. Subsi- dies can be provided on request. All parents are encouraged to at- tend a parent workshop Tuesday, March 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Girl Guide House. They will have an opportunity to ask questions about the girls’ program and to receive a ‘Free to Be Me’ parent workbook. For more information or to receive a registration package, contact 905- 725-3513. Technology puts cameras in the palm of hands; forces businesses to react By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM –Cellphone and camera technology is ad- vancing so fast it’s made municipalities in Durham Region shudder. A recent advertisement, introducing “the world’s smallest, truly wireless colour video camera,” is touted to be the size of a quarter. It’s so small it said “concealing” the cam- era is not a problem. “See everything and record the action from up to 300 feet away,” reads the ad. “Hide the camera vir- tually anywhere you can imagine!” It’s this kind of covert surveillance and image- recording public officials in Ajax, Clarington, Pick- ering and Whitby have tried to prevent, by ban- ning the use of such de- vices in municipal wash- rooms and change rooms. Now, some private health clubs in Durham are following suit to pro- tect their clients. Good Life Fitness Clubs imple- mented a similar policy in early January. “It was brought down from head office, just be- cause it’s a privacy issue,” said Wendy McWilliams, a Good Life employee on King Street West in Os- hawa. Ms. McWilliams urges patrons who are still weary of their image being cap- tured on camera to use the club’s change booths to disrobe, which are in dressing rooms at Good Life Fitness Clubs. “That’s one option,” she said, explaining that each booth is similar to a cubi- cle with a curtain. Clients can use these to shield themselves from any digi- tal or otherwise prying eyes. “In general, just be aware of what’s going on around you,” Ms. McWilliams said. Detective Constable John Bradley, of the Durham Police electronic crimes unit, said regional police have not had any negative reports regarding picture-enabled cell- phones, but added the onus is on the public to no- tify health club staff to en- force the proper use of these electronics. “If someone is in a place of privacy, or has an expec- tation of privacy, and someone is behaving sus- piciously and is in posses- sion of a digital camera or (camera) phone, while that in itself is not an of- fence, the best they can do is bring it to the attention of the property owner or management,” he advised. Jay Arteaga, owner of Platinum Family Fitness in Oshawa, said hearing about camera-phone re- strictions in other change rooms spurred him to think about putting into practice a similar policy in his club next month. “We always tell our members to cautious; be aware. Just like protecting your valuables, protecting your privacy is always an issue. Nothing’s ever hap- pened up to this point...but we’re (still) going to implement a rule,” Mr. Arteaga said. Durham Police Sergeant Paul Malik said knowing what these electronic de- vices can do is the first rule of thumb. “Everyone should be aware of the technology out there,” Durham police sergeant Paul Malik said. “Some people may invade your privacy...you never re- ally know.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P Interest rates and offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Interest penalty for early withdrawal. The Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO) insures Canadian currency deposits for a maximum of $100,000 for the combined principal, interest and dividends relating to members' total deposits. Discover financial peace of mind at your local HEPCOE Credit Union branch. 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering • 905-831-1121 Over 1% better than the most common rate posted by the Big 5 Canadian Banks. 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Reg. 4616736 LEARN TO READ THE BIBLE SEMINAR An Eight Week Bible Seminar “The Life of Jesus” - Bible Seminar DATE:Fe b. 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME:Tuesday Nights – 7:30 to 9:00 pm LOCATION:East Shore Community Centre (910 Liverpool Road – South of Bayly Road) FREE • EVERYONE WELCOME • FREE Questions & comments welcome - Free seminar material To r egister by email: info@biblebasics.ca To r egister by telephone or for information call: Ken Curry at 416-431-7069 Changing the way we protect ourselves News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com Metroland Durham Region Media Group Talk a career in trades Wednesday PICKERING –Learn more about careers in the skilled trades and apprentice- ships at a session in Pick- ering this week. The YMCA Durham Em- ployment Services (DES) is holding a free, Talking Trades apprenticeship in- formation session, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Experts in the area of apprenticeships will be on hand to answer questions and help you start a career. A YMCA representative will be there to talk about the employment programs available to help you find the job you’re looking for. YMCA DES, Tradeabili- ty.ca and the Pickering Public Library are joining forces to offer the session. Talking Trades is at the Pickering Public Library, central branch. The event starts at 7 p.m. and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so call Kelly at 905-686-7060 to re- serve your seat. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Name Dropping SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ KEITH GILLIGAN, STAFF REPORTER, 905-683-5110 EXT. 251 Name Dropping is a complimentary service of the News Advertiser. Please note a new policy regarding Name Dropping events. We are now accepting submissions for these events only: engagements, weddings, wedding anniversaries and the following birthdays: 1st, 13th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 70th, 75th, 80th, and every birthday beyond 80. We ask that you limit your submissions to 50 words or less and one photograph only per announcement. No poems. Items can take several weeks to appear and there’s no guarantee they will run on or near the event date. Send your typed Name Drop- ping notices, including the event date, and photos to Name Dropping, c/o The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5. For picture return, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope. Name Dropping items can be sent by E- mail to kgilligan@durhamregion.com. Pictures should be sent in jpeg format. Please include a telephone number. Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., FEBRUARY 7, 2004 & 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Zachary Spracklin 2. Kyle Humby 3. Samantha MakiBASKIN ROB BI NSSEVENTH BIRTHDAY “Happy seventh birthday Paige. Wishing you a great birthday Jan. 11. Lots of love from Mom, Grandpa, Lois, Wa yne, Black and White, and all your friends and family.” BIRTHDAYS Jan. 3 was a big day for Tyler and Eric. Tyler turned seven and Eric turned three. Happy birthday wishes, love, hugs and kisses came from Oma and Opa. ENGAGEMENT “Congratulations go out to Diana Yake and Ken Mc- Crae, who, after 10 years of dating, were engaged Jan. 5 while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Love and best wishes from Cindy Yake, Pat and Charles Mc- Crae, and families.” 50TH ANNIVERSARY Happy 50th anniversary Tilly and Kees van der Vecht on Jan. 15. Love from Ingrid, Steve, Jennifer, Jef- frey, Linda, Doug, Alyssa, Joanne, Gord, Jessica and Danielle. ENGAGEMENT Margaret and Gerard Townley of Ajax are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jonathan to Janice Van Koughnet, which took place on New Year’s Eve 2003. “All the best to both of you, from all our fam- ily and friends. We are happy to welcome Janice into our family.” ENGAGEMENTS Margie and Roger Pethick are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Sarah is engaged to Michael Mortillaro, son of Lorraine Mortillaro and step- son of John L’Amoreaux of Scarborough. Andrew is engaged to Marie-Michele Breton, daughter of Michel and Louise Breton of Quebec City. Family and friends wish them many years of happiness. FIRST BIRTHDAY “Happy first birthday Jan. 20 for Zachary Jean-Richard Spracklin. Happy birthday from Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Grampa, Gramma, Grampa and all your aunts and uncles. We all love you very much!” THIRD BIRTHDAY “Big birthday wishes to our little princess Samantha, who turned three Jan. 16. Lots of hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Baxter, Grandma and Grandpa Maki, Grandma and Grandpa Taylor, and all your aunts, uncles and cousins. Saman- tha would like to wish her Grandpa Taylor a happy 65th birthday, also on Jan. 16.” 12TH BIRTHDAY A birthday message for Malcolm King Mc- Gowan, who made his first appearance 12 years ago on Jan. 29: “Malcolm King Mc- Gowan, I wish you the best birthday and may God bless all your dreams in the com- ing years. Lots of love from Mommy, Marcus and everyone else who you mean lots too.” 50TH BIRTHDAY “Oh wow! Krazy Karl is 50 now. Love from your friends at Driftwood.” BIRTHDAY Robert Garcia celebrated a birth- day Jan. 30. “We’re so fortunate to have a bit of heaven as you turn seven. You’re cherished and loved by many. Big hugs and kisses, with love from Mom and Dad.” MARRIAGE “Alexis, Victoria and Michelle would like to wish Joanna Domanski and Krystian Deryla all the best in the years to come as husband and wife. They were married Oct. 11, 2003.” FIFTH BIRTHDAY Jan. 11 was a special day in the Humby household, as Kyle turned five. Wishing him a happy birthday, with lots of love, were Mom, Dad, Vicki, Justin and Pepper. ORDER NOW Drink responsiblyPLEASE www.MetrolandWineConnection.com or call 1-86 6-216-1225 Between 8am and 8pm While quantities last. Delivered direct to your home or office for a charge of $6.95 for the first case. ($9.95 to Northern Ontario). Only $1.95 each additional case. Bottles NOT sold separately. Case of 6 as shown, also available as all red or all white, or mix your own case see website for details. BONUS: Just Add Gold $18.95/case. • Henry of Pelham 2002 Cabernet/Baco The cassis and mint of the Cabernet dominate in this blend, but with a touch of Baco’s spiciness to keep things kicking. Score: 88, Price: $10.95 •Harbour Estates 2002 Chardonnay - Crushed pineapple + tropical ripeness must have attracted the attention of the Ontario Legislature when they chose this as their House wine. Now you can drink like your MPP! Score: 90, Price: $12.95 •Pillitteri Estates 2003 Pinot Grigio, International Series Bright aromas of crisp anjou pear highlight this zesty wine. 90% of the grapes were grown in Friuli, Italy with 10% in Niagara- artfully blended here by Sue-Ann Staff. Score: 87+, Price: $10.00 •Creekside Estate 2002 Merlot - Toasty oak and violet aromas leap right out of the glass. Big, rich and fleshy blackberry fruit on the palate. Simply stunning value. Score: 91, Price: $12.95 •Angel’s Gate 2002 Vidal A delightful wine with a floral bouquet and slightly off dry tangerine and mango flavours. This is an aromatic crowd pleaser. Score: 88, Price: $11.95 •Willow Heights Estate 2002 Gamay - Aromas of sour cherry pie with a touch of clove spice. Similar to the 2000 but with far more structure. Score: 88, Price: $10.95 “Complex reds and vibrant whites at amazingly low prices are the hallmarks of our Discovery Pack, featuring everything from the white chosen by our Legislature, to a merlot with the intensity of a fine Bordeaux. Enjoy.”– GORDON STIMMELL TORONTO STAR WINE CRITIC DISCOVERY PACK $69 75 • 2002 Cabernet Franc - This wine smells like a bouquet of violets floating in a vase filled with red currants and pomegranates. Think fine Cabernet with the elegance and vibrant fruit of Pinot Noir. Score: 90+, Price: $18.95 •2002 Inox Chardonnay - Like beautiful white Burgundy. It is a pure expression of Chardonnay with an incredibly long finish. Score: 91, Price: $24.95 •2002 Merlot - This is the new benchmark for Ontarian Merlot. Dense black currant fruit with ripe tannins. This is an absolute joy to the palate. Score: 91, Price: $19.95 •2002 Ratafia 500ml - A treasured aperitif in France, this 18% alcohol white wine is made very much like a port. With the complexity of a single malt and the delicate sweetness of a nectarine, it’s like keeping the perfumed aromas of the harvest alive for months in your refrigerator! Score: 90, Price: $29.95 “The Spotlight of the Release is cast on Peninsula Ridge, the perfect blend. Artful and passionate winemaker, dedicated and intelligent ownership, and a complete commitment to quality. The results are impeccable.” - DAVID FARNELL WINE CONNECTION SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT ON: PENINSULA RIDGE $93 80Case of 4 as shown. BONUS: Just Add Gold $18.95/case. VA L E N T IN E’SGIFT!MAKESA PER F E C T • Niagara Heritage Series 2002 Red, Winemaker’s Select - Exotic mahogany, full plum and cherry with a hint of Cabernet bell pepper. A smooth wine with bright fruit. Score 86+, Price: $9.95 •Niagara Heritage Series 2003 White, Winemaker’s Select - Lovely floral, peach blossom aromas with a hint of mellow spice. A great all around sipping wine. Score 87, Price: $9.95 “You usually have to pay a premium for a ‘sure thing’, not so with our Casual Wines. These wines from Stoney Ridge are excellent value for your money.” - SHARI DARLING WINE CONNECTION WINE ASSESSOR CASUAL WINES $39 80 Case of 4 as shown, also available as all red or all white, or mix your own case see website for details. BONUS: Just Add Gold $18.95/case. SPECIAL OFFER:All metal and wood corkscrew - a $10 value. FREE in EVERY CASE of wine.WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. We know that you love Merlot and Chardonnay. The global wine industry has also figured this out, and have termed these varietals as the "Fighting Varietals." Creekside Estate 2002 Merlot - Score: 91, Price: $12.95 Harbour Estates 2002 Chardonnay - Score: 90, Price: $12.95 FIGHTING VARIETALS Case of 4 as shown, also available as all red or all white, or mix your own case see website for details. BONUS: Just Add Gold $18.95/case. $5180 Metroland ,,y,gwww.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 11 A/P Opportunity to give at upcoming clinics DURHAM –A plea is being extended to the public as the Greater Toronto Area experiences an unprece- dented demand for blood. An announcement through Canadian Blood Services in Toronto states the demand is dri- ven by the ongoing in- crease in surgeries, trau- mas and blood-related therapies that are taxing hospitals to their limit. With hospitals requir- ing a minimum four-day red blood cell inventory, Durham Region donors responded recently by raising the supplies from under one day, to one and a half. So patients in their communities continue to receive blood and blood products, Canadian Blood Services is asking local residents to roll up their sleeves. As long as they meet el- igibility requirements, most people can donate blood every 56 days. One donation of blood can save up to three lives. For more clinic and eli- gibility information, or to schedule an appointment to give blood, call 1-888 2 DONATE. Upcoming local clinics can be found at the fol- lowing locations: Pickering Nuclear Gen- erating Station, Informa- tion Centre, 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd. Wednes- day, Feb. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. Bernadette Church, Parish Hall, 21 Bayly St. E. Ajax, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer Parish, Church Hall, 796 Eyer Dr. Pickering, Monday, Feb. 16 , 3:30 to 8 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, O’Brien Room, 18 67 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering, Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 8 p.m. McLean Community Centre, Banquet Hall, 95 Mag ill Dr. Ajax, Saturday, Fe b. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Visit Our Demonstration Area And Try The Season’s Hottest New Products From: The First 500 People Through The Doors Each Day Will Receive A Sleeve Of Tour Mission Golf Balls. GRAND GRAND GRAND PRIZE DRAW PRIZE DRAW PRIZE DRAW (Sunday at 4:00 p.m.) (Sunday at 4:00 p.m.) WIN!! WIN!! WIN!! 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SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERT ISING FLYERS BARGAINS Sunday, February 1, 2004 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Shayna Sunday’s carrier of the week is Shayna. She enjoys shopping & computers. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Shayna for being our Carrier of the Week. * Fairport Guardian Drugs Pick. * Glenanna Guardian Drugs Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Welcome Home Ajax/Pick. * Westney Guardian Drugs Ajax * Wind City Cab Pick. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Feb. 11 - Feb. 15, 2004. Blood donations neededOptimist contests challenge youth DURHAM –Scholarships are available for students who would like to enter the 2004 Optimist Essay and/or Oratorical Con- test. The essay contest is open to youths under 19 who write a 400- to 500- word essay. The prize is a $650 scholarship from the District. The topic is “Being the Best I can Be.” Clubs must receive essays before Feb. 20. The oratorical contest is open to youths under 16 . Speeches must be be- tween four and five min- utes, and prizes of $1,500, $1 ,000 and $500 scholar- ships from the District will be awarded. The topic is “Thinking, Working and Expecting the Best.” The Durham Region Oratori- cal Contest will be held April 14 and those inter- ested must register be- fore March 9. “Last year we had an excellent turnout of youth from the Durham area,” says Optimist Scott McAthey. “This year we hope even more youths will be interested in com- peting for these scholar- ships.” For contest registration and mailing information, or for information on other upcoming Optimist community activities, check out the new Opti- mist Clubs of Durham Re- g ion Web site at www.ocdr.org. Get hooked on group AJAX – The Ajax Rug Hookers group is welcom- ing new members to its crafty team. Those searching for an artistic endeavour can come to the group’s next monthly meeting, Mon- day, Feb. 2 at the St. An- drew’s Friendship Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The club draws mem- bers from across Durham Region and encourages anyone interested to come out and experience rug hooking. For more information about the club or craft, call Jayne Nevins at 905- 686-9315. Community news online at ww.durhamregion.com Increasingly, more people are working beyond ‘mandatory retirement’ Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM –Retiring at 65 or younger has long been the ex- pectations of most seniors - but the times are changing. Currently, there is no law in Ontario stating you must retire at a particular age. It is left up to employers to enforce their own policy, and most do. Howev- er, a growing trend is emerging: seniors just aren’t ready to re- tire at 65, and some employers are allowing people to work well into their golden years. There are a number of reasons for this, said Betty Penny, presi- dent of Penny and Associates Inc. accounting management services, which has offices in Os- hawa and Port Perry. “I think retiring at 65 is young and should be left up to the indi- vidual... I know many active peo- ple in their 70s that can still beat me in a game of chess and can challenge me mentally. Perhaps the (retiring) philosophy was about 20 years ago, but today we are more active and have health- ier lifestyles.” Joe Dickson, president of Dickson Printing in Ajax, and on the executive of the town’s downtown Business Improve- ment Area (BIA), also disagrees with the mentality of retiring at a set age. “I don’t believe forced retire- ment is good,” Mr. Dickson said, stating he has one member on his staff over the age of 65. “I think there is a feeling that peo- ple are stronger than they were 20 years ago. The life expectancy is longer, it’s only natural to want to work longer.” Mr. Dickson said older em- ployees are valuable for their ex- perience and still perform at high levels. Ontario Power Generation is one employer that still holds the tradition of retiring employees at 65. OPG spokesman John Earl said the policy is not about safety issues that pertain to working at the nuclear generat- ing plant in Pickering. Mr. Earl also explained that OPG employees have a “defined pension plan”, meaning they agree on a retirement income deal upon being hired, as part of their union contract. “They can retire early if they want,” he added. “The main cri- teria surrounding (how much they will receive) is their age and years of service.” Dick Weatherall, an Oshawa resident, is 66 years young. Aside from volunteering his time at the local hospital and seniors’ centre, amongst other endeav- ours, Mr. Weatherall works part- time at the Home Depot on Har- mony Road in Oshawa. He re- ceived no pressure from Home Depot to retire when he hit 65 — but has experienced setbacks to his pension because he is still re- ceiving a working income. “The government clawed back about $100 from my pension cheque,” Mr. Weatherall said. “I got a letter when I turned 65 from the government, saying I had gone over the ‘magic num- ber’ for how much money I could make.” He has his reasons for why he chose to work past the expected age of retirement. “I like to keep busy and give something back (to the commu- nity),” he said. He gives woodworking demonstrations at the store, an area he has had an interest in for many years. “It’s also a great place to see all of my buddies who come in,” he added. Previously, Mr. Weatherall worked for General Motors for 42 years. He notes he has less spare time than he used to, with all of his activities. “My wife complains that she never sees me anymore,” he joked. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P YOUNG A FEATURE FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLE ForeverForever Freedom 65? Think again Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Dick Weatherall may be 65 but there’s no slowing him down. Along with his volunteer work, he runs woodworking demonstrations as part of his job at Home Depot.Community news online at ww.durhamregion.com A healthy 60-year-old man played two sets of tennis and later in the day developed low back pain. He sur- mised he had simply strained his back. But by evening, he experienced severe abdominal pain, lost con- sciousness and was dead on arrival at the hospital. A 50-year-old woman complained of chest pain after a heavy dinner and believed it was just heartburn. But when pain increased, she paid a visit to the hospital emergency. Doctors there suspected coronary attack, but blood tests and an electrocardiogram were normal. Doctors then concluded that the pain was the result of severe indiges- tion and prescribed Pepcid and a painkiller. But as the patient was leav- ing the hospital, she collapsed and be- came unconscious. In this case she was at least in the right place at the right time and an emergency opera- tion saved her life. Mention the words “Triple A” to Americans and they immediately think of the American Automobile As- sociation. But in this case, both pa- tients had developed an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This triple A disease doesn’t receive much press. But it’s an efficient assassin, and lethal unless diagnosed and treated before rupture occurs. Every year, 20,000 North Americans die from this abnormality. The aorta is the main arterial pipeline that delivers blood from the heart to the entire body. It’s about the size of a garden hose and after leaving the heart heads towards the neck for a few inches, then turns and travels down the back of the abdomen. Studies show that about five per cent of men over age 65 have some de- gree of AAA. And, although suppos- edly the stronger sex, AAA is five times more common in males than fe- males. Aneurysms may be without symp- toms until rupture occurs. But when an AAA reaches 4 cm (1.6 inches) in size, a pulsating mass can be felt on abdominal examination, except in obese patients. The majority of aneurysms contin- ue to expand, but usually at a rela- tively slow rate. Patients must have the size of the AAA monitored every six to 12 months by ultrasound, CT scans and MRIs to detect a change in dimensions. How to treat an AAA depends on its size. Surgery is usually advised for aneurysms measuring five to 5.5 cm since they are likely to rupture. And when an operation is advised, experi- ence counts. Dr. Gilbert Upchurch, a vascular surgeon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ana- lyzed 3,912 patients who had abdomi- nal surgery for an AAA. His study shows that for this type of surgery ex- pertise is important. It’s the old story that practice makes perfect. For instance, patients whose aneurysms were repaired by a vascu- lar surgeon in a hospital where many AAAs were repaired had a mortality rate of 2.2 per cent. For those where the surgeon was doing fewer cases and with less experience, the mortali- ty rate was 5.5 per cent. In recent years, some patients with AAA are being treated by stents, de- vices that provide support to the arte- rial wall. Rather than using an ab- dominal incision, the stent is inserted through the femoral artery in the groin and then guided up to the weak- ened aortic wall. So what is the best choice? Dr Bruce Perkins, a vascular surgeon at Johns Hopkins Medical School, re- ports that no one knows the answer at this point. By avoiding abdominal surgery, patients have an easier post- operative course. But he stresses in- sufficient time has elapsed to know whether stents will provide the same good long-time result as patients who had an AAA repaired by abdominal surgery. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com INSURANCE RELAX YOU’RE COVERED THAT'S ATTO, NOT AUTO 905-890-1412 • 1-800-263-9683 www.attoinsurance.com Team Atto’s Newest Girl, Front & Back!! Join us at www.cascar.ca for Cascar Racing’s tentative schedule. 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That’s because at THE COURT AT BROOKLIN retirement residence, utilities are included in your reasonable monthly rent. No matter how much heating oil prices climb, or the cost of natural gas fluctuates, our residents don’t have to worry about it. That’s why, particularly at this time of year, a move to The Court at Brooklin is the right move! If you live at The Court at Brooklin retirement residence...you’ll pay $0 for heat! 5909 Anderson St., Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 www.courtatbrooklin.com Stay Warm With Us! SET YOUR THERMOSTAT AS HIGH AS YOU LIKE! Three delicious chef-prepared meals daily Full activity calendar ❅Month-to-month rent Resident managers 24-hours ❅Barber/beauty salon Housekeeping/linen service ❅Much more! CALL FOR A FREE LU NCH & TOUR (905) 655-7718 © 2004 HRC Health▼▼FY And your neck and shoulders too DURHAM – It's winter. Snow hap- pens. But that means shovelling it, which, in turn, can mean aches and pains if you don't do it the right way. Before you arm yourself with a shov- el, it's best to arm yourself with some information and warm-up exercises, says Greg Grierson, a physiothera- pist with Whitby Civic Physiotherapy Centre. Snowfalls often mean an increase in patients at the clinic, he said. "We get a lot of back, shoulder, neck problems. We get a lot of busi- ness from slips and falls," he said. Snow shovelling isn't just some- thing you can go out and do, espe- cially if you aren't in shape, he said. Even those in shape need to be aware of the proper way to handle shovel- ling, he added. According to the Canadian Physio- therapy Association, shovelling snow requires as much energy as running 15 kilometres per hour. While 15 min- utes of snow shovelling benefits the heart, maintaining or increasing car- diovascular fitness, most people don't realize shovelling, especially if the snow is wet, is like picking up heavy weights. One full shovel load of wet snow can weigh as much as 25 pounds, the association said. "Most people don't realized you have to pace yourself especially if you're not in shape," Mr. Grierson said. "You have to realize it's a lot more exercises that you're used to. If you are in shape, you're more apt to cheat and not bend your knees and not use your back and twist." Muscle, low back and/or shoulder pain, vertebral disc damage and even spinal fractures can result from snow shovelling, apart from heart attacks. Mr. Grierson said the most impor- tant thing to remember is to shovel snow facing in the direction you are going to lift. "People like to stand facing the bottom of their driveway and shovel forward," he said. "Then at the end, they have to lift and twist to put the snow to the side." Instead, start in the middle of the Wat ch your back out there ✦See Tip page 16 driveway at either end and face ei- ther side, he said. This way, you push the snow in front of you for shorter distances, which is easier than lifting, and when you do lift, it's straight ahead, with no twist- ing, he said. It's often better to shovel as early as possible, since the longer snow sits, the more chance there is of it getting wetter and, therefore, heavier, Mr. Grierson said. When it snows all day, shovel a couple of times, instead of once when the snow has stopped. You'll have a lighter load and it's easier on the back, he said. The CPA has some back-friend- ly S.M.A.R.T. (stretch, move, add it up, reduce strain, talk to phys- iotherapist) tips for snow shovel- ling. • Stretch. Relaxed, warm mus- cles mean less chance of injury. Here are some simple exercises to do before shovelling. Hold each stretch for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat three times. Repeat on the opposite side. • Rotate your wrists to the left and right 10 times each. Do the same with your ankles. Slowly bring your right ear towards your right shoulder. Bring your right arm across the chest and pull gently on your elbow with your left hand. Lie on your back with knees bent. Bring one knee to your chest; pull gently towards the stomach. In the standing po- sition, bend the left leg slightly, stretch the right leg forward and pull your ankle up feeling a stretch on the back of your leg. From a standing position-hold on to a chair or wall while you do this-slightly bend your right knee and pull your left ankle toward your buttocks with your right hand, feeling a stretch at the front of your hip. • Facing a wall, with your body on an angle and hands on the wall, push your heels into the floor, feeling a stretch at the back of your legs. Variation: You can also stand with your toes on the edge of a stair, and let your heels drop slightly. • During shovelling, it's impor- tant to stop every so often, straighten up, put your hands on your hips and bend backwards, Mr. Grierson said. Walk around a bit. "Most people know to do that," he added. • Move. Push the shovel to move the snow and avoid lifting whenever possible. Face the snow you're about to shovel. Always keep your back straight, your knees bent and throw the snow forward. Avoid twisting and throwing the snow over your shoulder. • Add it up. Fifteen minutes of snow shovelling counts as moder- ate physical activity. Add up all you do in a day and aim for a min- imum of 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. • Reduce strain. Low back in- juries are most common when shovelling snow. It usually takes place when a person bends for- ward and then abruptly twists to one side. To reduce strain, here are some tips. • Choose a shovel that's right for you. Mr. Grierson said this is important. "One shovel won't fit everyone," he said. "They've got lots of selec- tion in most stores so get out and try them all." • Lift the snow properly. Squat with your legs apart, knees bent and back straight. Lift with your legs. Do not bend at the waist. Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it. Holding a shovel of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine. • Step in the direction in which you are throwing the snow. This will help prevent the low back from twisting and "next-day back fatigue" experienced by many shovellers. • If you have a health problem or are not in good shape, do not even consider snow shovelling. • Find someone ahead of time to help. Don't wait until there is a lot of snow on the ground before you figure out how to remove it. • Talk to a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists can help you un- derstand how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well and how to restore mobility. For more information, visit the We b site www.physiotherapy.ca. 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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Time: 7:00pm Location: Le Gala - 65 Sunray St. (North of AMC Theatre Complex) Whitby For tickets, contact: Berkshire Securities Inc.* 905-666-1604 Berkshire Investment Group Inc. 905-666-4994 24 Hour Reservation Line Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Commissions, trailing commissions management fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. This ad is brought to you in part by AIC Limited. TM AIC LIMITED *Member CIPF Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin To Discuss Wealth Creation With Local Investors The Whitby branch of Berkshire Investment Group Inc. and Berkshire Securities Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an evening with Michael Lee-Chin, one of Canada’s wealthiest individu- als and one of the world’s rich- est people according to Forbes magazine. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at Le Gala in Whitby. Michael is Chairman and CEO of AIC Limited, Canada’s largest privately-owned mutual fund company, Chairman of National Commercial Bank of Jamaica and President and Chairman of Berkshire-TWC Financial Group Inc. Michael started AIC Limited in 1986 with a single minded purpose - to create wealth for Canadians by fol- lowing the discipline and logic practiced by the wealthy to cre- ate and preserve their wealth. He studied the greatest modern-day wealth creators, such as Warren Buffett and concluded that logic and rea- son, discipline and rationality were the principles of their suc- cess. Ultimately, Michael’s wealth creation philosophy is a triumph of discipline over speculation. “We are extremely excit- ed to bring Mr. Lee-Chin to Whitby to share his views and insight on long-term wealth creation,” says Steve Barnes, Berkshire Securities Inc. Branch Manager. “His disci- pline and determination are admired throughout the finan- cial services industry and investors will definitely benefit from his commentary and advice.” Michael will discuss his common sense approach to investing, which focuses on the following objectives: •Preserving principal over the long term. •Growing the invest- ments at a good rate. •Minimizing taxation as much as possible. Michael will also explain the negative role emotions can have on decision making and explain how ignoring the mar- ket can actually be beneficial to one’s financial health. “Having the opportunity to ask questions of one of the wealthiest people in the world is likely a one-time event,” says Steve. “We are proud to give Whitby residents this chance.” For complimentary tick- ets please call (905) 666-1604. 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Now the two positions have been “col- lapsed” into one, Pat McNeil told the Community Advisory Com- mittee on Tuesday. A vice-president at the Picker- ing station, Mr. McNeil said the change is “an indication as to where we are in getting our act together.” However, on the Pickering ‘A’ side, there will still be two vice- presidents “until a decision is made on” the future of the units, he added. “A decision is to be made by the government in March or April.” Billionaire Canadian talks wealth in Durham this week DURHAM –Next week is your chance to ask a billionaire the secret to his success. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Michael Lee-Chin, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, discuss- es creating and maintaining wealth at Le Gala Banquet Hall, 65 Sunray St. in Whitby. The event is presented by the Whitby branch of the Berkshire Investment Group, with regis- tration at 6:30 p.m. and the evening’s agenda at 7 p.m. Mr. Lee-Chin is chief execu- tive officer, as well as chairman of AIC Limited, which is Cana- da’s largest private mutual fund company. For tickets to the presenta- tion or more information, call at 905-666-1604. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. By Lisa Murray-Doran N.D. Children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are usually more of everything. They are more active, more creative, more intuitive, more sensitive and more intelligent than average. In the medical community there is great debate today about the over diagnosis and treatment of ADD and even some suggestions that ADD is not a disease, but a sign of unrealistic cultural expectations of our children. There are some big problems with the diagnosis of ADHD. Often the diagnosis is made by a family physician based solely on documentation by a teacher on classroom behaviour. The symptoms are vague and subjective descriptions such as “difficulty following through on instruction”, “impulsive”, “fidgeting” and “has trouble waiting turns”. There is not even a clearly defined behavioural pattern and there is no diagnostic test available. Pe rhaps in many cases what we are seeing is a perfectly rational expression of extreme boredom and frustration with an incompatible and unrealistic environment for children such as extended periods of time indoors and sitting at a desk. Boys are diagnosed 10 times more frequently with ADD/ADHD than girls. Knowing this we must ask ourselves, what are our cultural expectations of our boys? Are these expectations reasonable, given what we know about our boys? Not only is this debilitating label too frequently imposed on our children but many normal children are being diagnosed and treated as ADHD. The drug of choice for the treatment of ADD/ADHD is the now popular rave drug and CNS stimulant Ritalin, a chemical relative to cocaine and there are many side effects: - suppression of growth - nervousness and insomnia - decreased appetite - dizziness, drowsiness and headaches - nausea and abdominal pain - palpitations - loss of spirit and personality - “sense of sadness” The drug enforcement agency in the U.S. has investigated the use of the behaviour modifying drug Ritalin in some parts of the U.S. where it is expected that overwhelmed parents are medicating and sedating their children rather than dealing with normal issues that arise as a child grows up. The incidence of Ritalin use in wealthy families is almost three times greater than the U.S. national average. Treatment and prevention ADD kids are usually allergic kids. Dr. Doris Rapp has stated that 65 per cent of children on Ritalin improved with diet modifications alone, many more with proper nutrient supplementation. This indicates that the number one culprit affecting a diagnosis of ADD may be our children’s nutrition. Refined white sugar and preservatives are the most common causes of food sensitivities. Sensitivities to milk products is also a common concern. Banning all forms of refined sugar in your household for a period of four to six weeks is often a successful test of this theory. Let them move! As a mother of three boys I know how active they need to be, and I know what happens when they are not able/allowed to move they way that they need to - bad moods, aggressive behaviour, fighting with their siblings. We know now that often children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are children whose neurological sensory filters are not working well, so they get overstimulated by what they see, by what they hear, by being touched. Imagine what this would be like in a noisy classroom, or in a hallway on the way to recess - everyone talking, so many things to see and everyone bumping into you - imagine how overstimulated you would become. And imagine being expected to learn in that overstimulated state.We now know that a child who is overstimulated through their senses will instinctively seek movement to calm themselves down. They will instinctively bounce and run and will absolutely not be able to sit in their seat or be able to wait for their turn in line. So, is this child’s problem that they move or is this child’s problem that they need help coping with the chaos of classroom life? So often these children are attracted to television and computer games - and it makes it easy for parents too - to have active kids sit for hours in one place. However, in understanding that their visual and auditory systems are easily overloaded we can understand that these are the last things they should be using for hours on end. In my house we have our rough and tumble play time every evening after school where we convert our kitchen into a gross motor play area while I make dinner and I can supervise. We have two or three physiotherapy balls that the boys bounce on and drum on and play on; we have a mini trampoline that they can jump on as well as a swing suspended from the doorway. We also have a balance board and a ball for punching and kicking bolted into the ceiling. All this equipments allows the boys to play as they need to. This makes for a lovely and peaceful evening meal where we can all sit together and have family time. After dinner we usually play outside before we sit down to do homework, rain or shine, cold or hot; we spend a minimum of one hour a day outside. We roll down hills and tobaggan and climb trees and explore ravines and balance on fallen trees and bike ride and ski and skate and rollerblade. Remember when you used to do all that as a kid? Kids are different from adults - they need to move, just like they need good meals and lots of love. So let them move! Provide an environment for them that is safe and fun and allows them to move in real rough and tumble ways. 12 ways to improve your child’s attention span 1. Provide a balanced breakfast. Be sure they’ve had a morning meal low in refined Let kids be active to help deal with ADD Your Denturist Can Help • Complete & Partial Dentures • Removable Dentures on Implants • Same Day Relines • Repairs while you wait Andre Maragh, DD (Denturist) 1792 Liverpool Rd., Pickering 905-420-2652 Pickering Denture Clinic • Evening & Saturday appointments • All Insurance Plans Accepted • Custom mouthguard • No G.S.T. and No P.S.T. 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By taking control of your health you can reduce your risk of illness and work towards your optimal health. For more information and to reserve your spot for upcoming seminars contact Susan E. Cable, RNCP, South Ajax Chiropractic Clinic at (905) 683-8338. 8. Offer your child real-life tasks such as folding laundry, peeling carrots. 9. Give your child choices. 10. Honour the rhythms of the day, and the rhythms of the seasons. Have a before-bed routine that you stick to each day and a morning routine that is predictable and stress free. 11. Use touch to soothe and calm. Big hugs, massage - kids love them! 12. Remove allergens from the diet. Explore the area of food sensitivities with a naturopathic doctor. The top ones are: wheat, dairy, corn, soy, sugar, and artificial chemicals such as food colourings and preservatives. Lisa Murray-Doran is a naturopathic doctor in Ajax, and a busy mom of three growing, very busy boys. She works with many families, dealing with things from ADHD to chronic ear infections to fertility to menopausal symptoms to healthy weight loss. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about attending as a patient at the Pinewood Natural Health Centre, please contact Lisa Murray-Doran at 905-427-0057 ext. 3# or visit our website at www.barefootdoctor.org. Continued from previous page Regenerate and rejuvenate your body “naturally” Ways to improve your children’s attention span SUSAN E. 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Place your order six months ahead so that you can mail them out two or three months minimum before the wedding. The right Invitations Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo She’s happy PICKERING –– It was French storytime at the Pickering Public Li- brary’s central branch recently, and Simone Shanks gave her all to the sing-a-long portion. Simone and mom Hazel joined storyteller Cynthia Spekkens in the French version of ‘Happy and You Know It.’ The program runs Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. until March 10. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P Broadbent wants new relevance for the NDP Former federal party leader, Durham MP back in the political game DURHAM — He’s been there and done that. Now, after more than a dozen years of working in public policy and academia, Ed Broad- bent is right back in the political game. Mr. Broadbent, who turns 68 in March, moved one step closer to a return to Parliament Hill when he easily won the New Democratic Party nomination for the riding of Ottawa Centre. Probably the NDP’s most well- known figure, Mr. Broadbent began his 21-year run as MP in 1968 to ‘90. He won seven straight elections in the Oshawa riding and served as his party’s federal leader from 1975 to ‘89. While Mr. Broadbent’s nomina- tion win on Jan. 20 was buried under the news of political neo- phyte Belinda Stronach’s run for the Conservative Party leader- ship, it’s doubtful the old politi- cian will stay out of the limelight for long. His candidacy is seen as a tri- umph for current NDP leader Jack Layton, who spoke to Mr. Broadbent last fall about running again. The party has seen lean years since its longest-serving leader re- tired more than a decade ago. Despite the efforts of his succes- sors Audrey McLaughlin and Alexa McDonough, the NDP seat numbers slipped in each election as did the relevance of the party. Party stalwarts are hopeful Mr. Broadbent, never shy about ex- pressing his views and always clear about his vision, will gener- ate interest in voters looking for a left-wing alternative to the cen- tre-right Liberals and far-right Conservatives. “We’re going to challenge Paul Mar tin’s drift away from Canadi- an values and give the people of Ottawa Centre a strong voice for the issues that matter to them,” said Mr. Broadbent at his nomi- nation meeting. “For far too long the Liberals have taken this community for granted. But I, along with the help of our growing coalition of progressive people, am going to do my best to change that,” he added. Over the past few months, Mr. Broadbent has clearly stated his distaste for Liberal policies, par- ticularly for the moves Mr. Martin made as finance minister. He believes Mr. Martin’s em- phasis on cutting costs has wors- ened existing social problems and has hurt Canada. “Is it any wonder that in the UN ranking of nations in the last decade, Canada has dropped from No. 1 to No. 8?” Mr. Broad- bent asked. For Mike Breaugh, a longtime Oshawa NDP politician who served at Queen’s Park and briefly in Ottawa, Mr. Broadbent breathes life into the party. ‘If (voters) give us 40 to 50 seats, we will turn the Liberal priorities upside down. If they give us 50 to 100 seats, we will turn Canada right side up.’ ED BROADBENT “Ed has stayed close to a large circle of friends in and out of poli- tics and has been very involved in public policy issues and problems. He’s not happy about the direc- tion the country has gone in. “He wants to come back and make an impact,” said Mr. Breaugh. “He’s done an awful lot of things over the years,” said one- time Oshawa NDP candidate Brian Nicholson, currently a Durham regional councillor. Indeed, Mr. Broadbent, who has bachelor, masters, and doc- torate degrees from the Universi- ty of Toronto, is well known as a professor, author and outspoken advocate for social change. He’s a constant presence at high-profile seminars and confer- ences around the globe. It’s not unusual to see his name on articles about human rights or economic inequality in national newspapers. He recently edited the book, ‘Democratic Equality: What went wrong?’ an analysis of the eco- nomic and social policies Europe and North American nations have followed over the last decade. Mr. Broadbent, who faces a tough battle to win the riding of Ottawa Centre against star Liber- al candidate Richard Mahoney, is hopeful Canadians will buy into his party’s vision and will support the NDP. “If they (voters) give us 40 to 50 seats, we will turn the Liberal pri- orities upside down,” Mr. Broad- bent said at his nomination meet- ing. “If they give us 50 to 100 seats, we will turn Canada right side up.” A federal election is widely ex- pected this spring. News Advertiser file photo Ed Broadbent speaks to a group of supporters at an NDP breakfast in Durham back in 1987. Mr. Broadbent lent his support to unsuccessful NDP candidate Sid Ryan, right, and Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton, left, during last year’s provincial election race in Oshawa riding. Ed Broadbent bio Born: March 21, 1936 in Oshawa. Homes as a child: Lived on Jarvis and Burke streets in Oshawa; now lives in Ottawa. Education: Attended E.A. Lovell P.S. and Central Collegiate University: University of Toronto, B.A., M.A. Phd. (Political Science). Family: Mr. Broadbent and his wife, Lu- cille have two children - Paul and Christine - and four grandchildren. Professional life before politics: Taught at R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate in Os- hawa in 1959 and at York University in mid-1960s. Positions post-1990: President of Inter- national Centre for Human Rights and Economic Development; International Judge on the Tribunal on Violations of Women’s Human Rights at the UN Conference on Human Rights; Vice- president of the Socialist International; since mid-1990s has taught at Oxford University, Simon Fraser University, Queen’s University and McGill Universi- ty. Political life: First elected MP for Os- hawa-Whitby riding in 1968, re-elected in 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988. Re- tired from politics in 1989. Leader: Ran for leader of the federal NDP in 1975, replacing David Lewis. Led NDP in elections of 1979, 1980, 1984 and 1988, increasing the party’s number of seats in Parliament to 43 in his final election. Retired as leader in 1989 at age 53 to pursue other inter- ests. Honours: Officer of Order of Canada (1993), Companion of Order of Cana- da (2002); Honourary degrees from several Canadian universities. Comeback: Announced in December 2003 he would contest NDP nomina- tion in Ottawa Centre for upcoming federal election. Nomination: Won NDP nomination for Ottawa Centre on Jan. 20, 2004. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Sun., Feb. 1, 2:05 pm vs Kitchener • Thurs., Feb. 5, 7:05 pm vs Kingston Sports SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Notre Dame Cougars ride Lisa Plenderleith to win over defending champs By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX —Notre Dame's diminu- tive netminder proved to be a big reason the Cougars record- ed a hard-fought victory over the St. Mary Monarchs in Durham Region girls' hockey action on Thursday. Lisa Plenderleith was simply brilliant as she continually handcuffed the high-octane Monarchs offence in helping Notre Dame to a 3-1 victory in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ac- tion. The Cougars handed the Monarchs their first loss of the LOSSA season, while also im- proving their league record to 4-1. But, the story of the game was undoubtedly the play of Plenderleith who kicked out a f lurry of Monarchs' shots, in- cluding a brilliant glove save on a St. Mary breakaway. Plenderleith's ability to make numerous big saves, says Notre Dame coach Frank Gorringe, was the key to the victory. "She's a very steady player and very disciplined. She cov- ered the loose pucks very well tonight and came up with big saves on a breakaway and sev- eral point-blank opportuni- ties," he says. "She's a very coachable young lady and we're very excited to have her on the team this year." For her part, Plenderleith de- f lected attention away from her play, giving the credit to the players in front of her. "We played with a lot of heart; we really wanted to win," says Plenderleith, who also plays goal with the Ajax Knights major bantam 'AA' rep boys' hockey team, which is currently embroiled in a playoff series with the Oshawa Gener- als bantams. "Defence was the f irst thing on our minds. "We were totally confident about playing St. Mary. The de- fence played well in front of me and cleared the traffic, so I was able to see all the shots." For whatever reason, says Gorringe, the Cougars have, over the past two seasons, saved their best efforts for St. Mary. After upsetting the pow- erhouse defending champion Monarchs last year, the Cougar's confidence was high for this season's contest. "Last year we beat them, which was unexpected. Both times the team rose to the oc- casion," he says, noting the Cougars' game plan was to focus on defensive zone cover- age to limit St. Mary scoring chances. "The girls came to play today. They knew the chal- lenge of playing a really good St. Mary team. They deserve full marks for their effort." After St. Mary opened the scoring early in the first period on a goal by Nicole Ruta, the Cougars roared back to tie the game with 3:57 remaining in the period on a goal by Chris- tine Taylor, who received a pin- point pass from Danielle Bent- ley from the corner. Bentley gave the Cougars a 2-1 lead with 1:14 remaining in the first period after poking home a loose puck in front of the net. Bentley scored an insurance marker on a goalmouth scram- ble with 4:06 remaining in the second period. Both St. Mary and Notre Dame have three games re- maining in the regular season, which ends in late February. LISA PLENDERLEITH Goaltender leads the way. Tiny goalie turns in huge effort Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hands up PICKERING –– Verifeye’s Ivor Walker seems to have another set of arms as Frank Tuitt from the Ell-Rod Holdings team provides blanket coverage during Pickering Men’s Basketball League action at Dunbarton High School on Monday night. Verifeye held off Ell-Rod 47-36. Playoffs begin next week. Late goal sinks Panthers PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers were ag- onizingly close to earning at least a single point and possibly more in their contest against the Newmarket Hurricanes on Thursday night. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League teams appeared destined to battle to a 1-1 tie with overtime looming, before disaster struck for the visiting Panthers. Newmarket's Amar Nagra's shot beat Pickering netminder Brian Schermele with the go- ahead goal with a mere 16 sec- onds remaining in the game to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 victory over the Panthers. The Panthers played Friday night at home against the Wex- ford Raiders with the result un- available at press time. Picker- ing finishes regular-season play on Tuesday in Oshawa against the Legionaires. Thursday's game — a possible f irst-round playoff preview — was one that was dominated by defence and goaltending, espe- cially the Panthers' Schermele who was brilliant in keeping the Pickering juniors in the hunt against a Hurricanes team that is vastly superior in the stand- ings. Schermele made 31 saves in the contest. Panthers' head coach John Winder notes Schermele was the difference maker, but he added that the team's improved defen- sive play was also a factor in keeping it a low-scoring game. "Our defensive zone coverage was very good. Our forwards helped the defence and the de- fence won the one-on-one bat- tles," says Winder. "Brian's in a groove right now and he's play- ing good hockey, but the differ- ence was that we had guys help- ing him out on defence." After Newmarket scored just 25 seconds in, Pickering knotted the score at 1-1 at the midway point of the first period on a goal by Cory York, assisted by Phil McIlhone and Richard Schofield. Following Nagra's go-ahead goal, Pickering had a chance to tie the contest in the dying sec- onds, with Jeremy Whelan's shot grazing the post. Thursday's loss was the sec- ond setback for the Panthers this week. On Tuesday night in To r onto, the Panthers were de- feated 5-1 by the host Wexford Raiders, another team that could meet Pickering in the first round of the playoffs. Chris Wood had the lone Pan- thers' goal. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 23 P THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 695 Finley Ave., Unit 1 & 2, Tel. 905-683-1112 Proud to serve you Oil Change $18.95 for most cars. “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 From 4.8% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! 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Nelson Financial also specializes in investment opportunities that pay an exceptional rate of return. “We are currently paying a 12% annual rate of return on a minimum investment of $25,000,” says Mark. “You can choose a number of payout options on your investment including monthly principal and interest, interest only or just keep your money in for 5 years with a payout of interest and principal at the end of the term.” People from all walks of life have taken advantage of Nelson Financial’s investment opportunities from a Revenue Canada auditor to a self- employed charity fundraiser. Many have been with the company since its inception with an average $75,000 investment. Talk to a Nelson Financial con- sultant today to lease a new car or find out how you can put your money to work for you whether it’s current sav- ings or the equity in your home. Nelson Financial is located at 643-Kingston Rd. in Pickering. For information call (905) 839-1761. Nelson Financial Puts You In The Driver’s Seat Of A New Car Or A Great Investment Opportunity Nelson Financial has helped many bank- declined customers secure a new or used vehicle. “We are currently paying a 12% annual rate of return on a minimum investment of $25,000.” Heard, Gomba post winning efforts at meet, each break two Pickering club marks PICKER ING —Kaleigh Heard was definitely heard in the pool for the Pickering Swim Club (PSC) at its own Winter Swim Fest Meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex last week- end. Swimming in the girls' 11 and 12 category, Heard, 12, estab- lished two new club records at the meet that attracted com- petitors from clubs across the GTA. She smashed her previous record in the 400m freestyle, winning the event in 4:53.06, bettering her record of a year ago of 4:57.46. Heard also shaded her previ- ous record in the 400m individ- ual medley, winning the event in 5:33.87. Her previous mark of 5:33.81 was set last year. Danielle Gomba, 11, also es- tablished two new club records in her events in the girls' 10 and 11 age group. She beat a seven- year-old club record in the 25m free, winning in a time of 14.74. The previous mark was 14.91. Gomba also set a new club mark in the 25m butterfly with a swim of 15.69 seconds, beating the old mark, set in 1989, of 16.01 seconds. In addition to winning the 25m fly and the 25m free, Gomba also recorded wins in the 100m I.M., the 50m back and the 50m fly. Trevor Paterson, 10, swim- ming in the boys' nine and 10 age group, posted a new club record of 17.54 seconds in the 35m fly. The previous mark, set in 1998, was 17.97. The Winter Swim Fest Meet also included a number of strong performances by PSC swimmers. Alysha Lynden, 11, captured five first-place finishes in the girls' 10 and 11 age group. She placed first in the 100m free, 400m free, 200m backstroke, 200m fly and the 400m I.M. Also registering five first- place finishes was Meghan Toswell, nine, in the girls' nine- and-under age group. She placed first in the 50m breast- stroke, 25m fly, 100m fly, 50m fly and 25m back. Brian Austin, 16, earned three first-place efforts in the 16-and- over 100m I.M., 100m breast and the 200m free. Bradley Johnston, 15, record- ed three victories in the 100m I.M., 50m fly and the 200m fly in the boys' 14 and 15 age bracket. City athletes are record setters at Winter Swim Fest competition Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Swim Club’s Danielle Serge is a picture of concentration while competing in the 200-metre breaststroke at the recent Winter Swim Fest meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. Prepare for industry certification in Dental Chairside Assistant (905) 723-1163 Oshawa Centre 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre Train for an exciting and creative career in the dental health field, helping people and making a difference. Program Overview: • Anatomy & Histology • Pharmacology • Radiology (H.A.R.P.) • Preventive Dentistry • and more Apply for a position in: • General or Specialized Practice • Public Health • Dental Sales & Administration Visit: www.trilliumcollege.ca Are you looking for MORE than a Job? Invest in becoming a Professional! Develop the skills required to work as a Member of the Medical Profession. Upon successful completion you may find Employment in: Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre 905.723.1163 Hospital Physicians Office, Private Labs, or Federal or Provincial Labs Starting J a n . 2 6 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The City of Pickering is Toronto’s eastern neighbour and home to a growing community that blends business opportunities, cultural diversity and historical rural settings with a picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront. We are committed to effi ciency in the delivery of services to our 93,400 residents, and offer a progressive culture that values innovation, enthusiasm and community responsibility. An immediate opening exists for a professional individual to perform general administrative duties and provide secretarial support to the Human Resources Division. Typical duties include word processing documents, minute-taking, coordinating meetings, handling inquiries, performing basic research to compile and summarize data, fi ling and records maintenance. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated, through superior performance, a commitment to continuous improvement and customer service. This opportunity will appeal to a results-oriented individual who has the experience and confi dence to work effectively with all levels of staff in an active environment. You will possess a post secondary business education diploma and have a minimum of 3 years progressive work experience, preferably in a human resources or legal environment. An effective communication style in the English language with the ability to exercise judgment, tact and discretion in handling sensitive, personal and confi dential information is required. You must have advanced knowledge of windows based computer applications, advanced minute-taking skills and be able to type a minimum of 65 w.p.m. with a high level of accuracy. Experience in the maintenance of a centralized corporate fi ling system is a strong requirement of this position. Salary range: $39,199/yr – $44,546/yr (Based on a 35 hour work week) Please reference Job Posting: 02 - 04 Please apply by Friday, February 6th, 2004. Drop off or mail to: Human Resources Division City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 By Fax: 905.420.4638 By Email: hr@city.pickering.on.ca Directly online at: cityofpickering.com In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O.1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer cityofpickering.com A City of Opportunity The Town of Whitby, Durham’s Business Centre, a rapidly expanding and progressive community, is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. FITNESS SERVICES SPECIALIST - MANAGEMENT POSITION As the successful candidate, you hold a recognized University Degree/College Diploma in Business Administration, with a major/minor in physical education, recreation/leisure or sports administration, combined with a minimum of three (3) years of general management experience supervising a fitness/health club facility. Your demonstrated skills set and experience will include extensive business plan development and implementation, and your business planning expertise will include comprehensive development of marketing plans, involving the evolution of pricing, promotion, advertising and new product strategies. Preparing and managing operating and capital budgets related to fitness/health club operations is second nature to you. You will also possess demonstrated experience in programming, supervising and training fitness staff. Your fitness designation will be considered an asset. Your well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills enable you to master the diverse needs of our community. You must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license, in good standing, and have access to a vehicle in order to effectively conduct corporate business (mileage compensated). Reporting to, and under the direction of, the Supervisor of Recreational Services, the Fitness Services Specialist is responsible for coordinating the business operations of the Fitness Services for the Town of Whitby, including development, supervision, delivery, promotion and evaluation of fitness business and related programs and special events; ensuring the safety of health club members and fitness program participants; preparing and implementing business and marketing plans and budgets; overseeing the health club operation, fitness programs and equipment maintenance; and, planning and implementing short and long term directions for the business operations of the Fitness Section. Also responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of fitness staff in a unionized environment. The Fitness Services Specialist will be expected to assist with divisional and/or corporate initiatives and special assignments. MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday - and additional unpaid hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. SALARY - Subject to skills, ability, qualifications and experience. To be considered for this challenging opportunity, please fax, mail or e-mail your confidential resume, no later than Wednesday, February 18th, 2004 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Corporate Services Department - Human Resource Services Division 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905)430-4340, E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. DATA MANAGEMENT/IT COORDINATOR 35 hrs per week/ 1 Year Contract $43,428 - $52,322 per annum Oshawa Community Health Centre and The Youth Centre are looking for an experienced IT professional to assume the lead role for our organizations in coordinating and providing data support, data management, and informa- tion technology functions. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years related experience, and must possess advanced skills in all aspects of administering a Windows 2000 Network Environment, developing and utilizing Access/SQL data- bases, and Netscreen VPN technology. The successful candidate will also possess advanced troubleshooting skills, experience in computer training, have a thorough knowledge of IT security and related issues, and be will- ing to travel and work from two sites (Ajax & Oshawa). Interested individuals should send a cover letter (quoting reference #IT0402) and resume, by Friday February 20, to: Hiring Committee Oshawa Community Health Centre 777 Simcoe Street South Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4K5 Fax: 905 723 3391 Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. ASSISTANT MANAGER Growing Real Estate Firm looking for Assistant Manager for their offices in Oshawa and north Whitby. Great opportunity for the right individual to grow and expand with us. Brokers Registra- tion preferred but will consider all applicants. Send resume to: John Hill, 21 Drew Street, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z8 THE OFFSITE OFFICE provides "small" businesses with adminis- trative assistance on an as needed basis - hourly, daily, weekly, etc. from a fully equipped/furnished of- fice. Call Fax (905) 432-2212 or email: offsite@auracom.com AZ Drivers & O/O's- Northeastern US, lots of miles, good pay+bene- fits. Clean abstract, some experi- ence preferred. Fax resume to 905-513-6001 attn: Dispatch, or call 905-513-6051. DZ DRIVERS wanted. Must pro- vide clean drivers abstract & crimi- nal search. Border crossing experi- ence a plus. Lots of work avail- able. Benefit package available to qualifying applicants. Call (905)294-1996 leave msg. ADVERTISING SALES REP.Ajax publisher seeks an experienced ad sales rep. for trade magazine. Candidates should have a proven sales record in trade publishing. Email resume to Mr. R. Hurst, rwh@istr.ca MANDARIN Restaurant requires Host Staff, Bartender, Bus Person, Dishwasher, Cleaner & Grill Atten- dant. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.) SUPERINTENDENT required im- mediately for 18-unit apartment Complex, 76 Liberty St. South, Bowmanville. Suitable for middle- aged or retired couple able to perform physical work and minor repairs. Call (905)623-4172, Fax 905-623-2257 Tired of Going Nowhere? We’ll get you moving…. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. Established 1979 Busy carrier has US highway single positions available for AZ Licensed Drivers We offer: A Competitive Pay Package Comprehensive Benefit Package Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit Home Every Weekend Satellite Dispatch and more Must have a clean abstract and clear criminal search Call: 905-665-6752 1-866-837-7095 email: recruiting@on.aibn.com AZ TANKER DRIVER We Offer: •Full time employment •$19.00/hr. to $22.00/hr. •.38/mile to .42/mile •6% Performance bonus •Benefits •Co. Uniform •Ongoing training You Must Provide: •5 yrs. driving exp. •U.S. exp. •Heavy haul exp. *Propane tanker exp. not required, but must be willing to train. *Mostly Ont., but some Hwy. trips Tel: 905-426-3716 ALL POSITIONS WANTED for start up, volunteer/charity musical theatre company. Positions re- quired: accompanist, light- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- pher, male vocalists. Call 905-686- 8351 or 905-428-2512. ARE you interested in Home De- cor? Call Gloria (Oshawa) 905-725 -6122, Kim (Pickering) 905-839- 2669 for details. Visit website www.homeinteriors.com ALL MAPLE LEAF FANS! New company is looking to fill 10-15 positions in customer service mgmt. Tr aining provided. Rapid advancement opportunities available. $400-$600 weekly. Call Lucy (905)571-4483 ATTENTION SPORTS lov- ers....National based advertising firm seeks 12 sharp individuals to take part in our national sports and entertainment accounts. $450 week starting. Full paid training program and bursaries available. No telemarketing involved. Call Calen-Tyler for preliminary inter- view @ (905) 571-7346. AVERAGE $21.40+ HR Immediate Openings for Customer Relations Enumeration No experience necessary Full training provided Full Time Only Call for interview Mon-Fri 9:30am - 3pm 289-314-5413 CASHIER - retail store requires head cashier full time employment. Fax resume to: 416-665-8614. CLEANING LADY wanted. Zephyr are. 1 (or maybe 2) half day (s) week. Cash weekly. Car required. References required. No agencies. Call (905) 852-2759 and leave a message for Rick. DADDY O'S GRILL - Experienced waitress/waiter/cashier. Part time, 3 days/week, 7 a.m. - 2p.m. 981 Brock Rd. S. Pickering. 905-420- 2547 before 5 pm. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Johnson Controls, a team oriented company dedicated to pursuing excel- lence through improvement and innovation currently have opportunities at our Whitby facility. As a world class Tier 1 automotive supplier who has been named as a Fortune 500 Company year after year, our goal is to continually exceed our customers increasing expectations. SHIFT COORDINATOR The Shift Coordinator facilitates activities associated with the manufactur- ing and shipping of quality interior assemblies. In this position, you will supervise a medium - sized group of associates and Team Leaders. Responsibilities include production scheduling, dispensing and control of material, in process and finished goods, assembly, quality control and the selection and development of associates. If you are positive, dedicated and committed to leading and enhancing a safety-oriented and team-based workplace, then we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate for this position will have a post-secondary education and 5+ years of production supervision experience in a just-in-time, tier- one automotive manufacturing environment. Johnson Controls offers comprehensive compensation and benefits package. For immediate consideration apply directly to: Human Resources, 1555 Wentworth Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9T5 or email: ASG-WhitbyHR@JCI.com We are an equal opportunity employer. $$ EARN $$ EARN $$ EARN $$ We are currently recruiting for the following positions: •General Labourer- Heavy lifting •Assemblers •Forklift Operators-licenced •Welder/Fitter (TIG,SMAW,GMAW, MIG) All positions require the ability to work all shifts (days, aft, mid), you must have steel toed safety shoes and reliable transportation. Please call or fax resume attn: Kristen (10am-3pm) Phone: 905-686-7732 Fax: 905-831-8134 FREE MONEY GREAT BENEFITS FREE TRAINING M a n u fa c t u r e r o f R u b b e r & P l a s t i c P r o d u c t s Due to continued expansion WEGU Canada requires an experienced: PLASTIC MOULDING /SETUP TECHNICIAN A suitable candidate’s abilities will include: Minimum 5 years injection moulding experience. Plus minimum 2 years tool setup/trouble shooting experience. Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical. Excellent skills of mould construction, mould changes and engineered resins. QS9000 experience and excellent communication and computer skills. Wegu operate a 7/24 shift work pattern. Please apply by writing / fax or E-mail to: Attention: Sam Spitale WEGU Canada Inc., 1707 Harbour St. Whitby, Ontario. L1N 9G6 Fax (905) 668-3414 E-mail: sspitale@wegucanada.com C a n a d a I n c . LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT? Are you 16-30 years old and a resident of Durham Region? Are you unemployed, not attending school fulltime and not collecting E.I. Benefits? The YOUTH CAREERS 2000 Program is currently conducting interviews for upcoming sessions in the Ajax/Pickering area. This program is designed to support you by: •Paid 3-week job preparation •Matching your interests and skills to employment opportunities •16 weeks of work experience •Continued support in securing employment To register for orientations CALL (905) 427-7670 (Collect Calls Accepted) Ask to speak with Ben This project is funded by the Government of Canada Inbound Sales and Service Professionals Columbia House, the world's largest marketer of audio and video products for home entertainment has immedi- ate full time openings for inbound sales professionals. The successful applicants should possess the following qualifications; proven customer relations and problem solving skills, excellent telephone voice, must be dependable, reliable and self motivated with proficient computer skills and a minimum of one year customer service and /or sales experience. Hours are Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Interested and qualified applicants to email their resumes to: Michelle Lopez Recruitment Manager Email: michelle_lopez@chcmail.com No agencies or telephone calls please, only potential candidates will be contacted. ATTENTION!! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR: •A company with a conscious? •Ajob that is "kid friendly"? •Do you want to work at home on a part/full time basis? To request for more information go to: http://moms.advancingwithus.com DURHAM WIDE EXPANSION DURHAM REGIONAL PROTECTION IMMEDIATE OPENINGS In customer service, sales, labour & office work $3000 per month performance guar. No experience necessary, benefits. Company vehicle and/or transportation available for qualified applicants. Call 905-434-6149 Sat & Sun 10-2, Monday 9-9 EARN EXTRA INCOME FROM HOME - Simply hand addressing labels for our company. Send SASE Extra Income, 37-350 Camelot Crt., Oshawa Ont. L1G 6P7. Start Immediately. EL RANCHO looking for kitchen staff, dishwasher & weekend serv- ers. apply in person 3500 Brock St. North Whitby (north of Ross- land) Thibodeau Transport DISPATCHER (afternoon shift) needed for our Pickering terminal: The successful candidate must be able to work in an extremely fast paced environment. The duties consist of: •Supervising the unloading and loading of merchandise on dock •Must have the ability to communicate with dispatchers in our outlying terminals •Excellent knowledge of the Toronto and surrounding areas, as well as a general knowledge of the province of Quebec. •Fluent in French is an asset Experience in the transport business would be an asset. CUSTOMER SERVICE Must be completely fluent in French and English. Previous customer service experience would be an asset Must have excellent communication skills as well as above average problem solving abilities. Must have a pleasant telephone manner. Must be able to work in a fast paced working atmosphere A working knowledge of the transport industry would be an asset. Knowledge of the province of Québec & Ontario would be an asset. These positions offer a real sense of self satisfaction and personal achievement. If you are that person please: Fax your C.V. to 905-420-6049 or you can e-mail us at eric.lizotte@groupe-thibodeau.com. GRANITE GOLF CLUB IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DRIVE! Granite Golf Club, built in 2000, is an exclusive 18-hole championship private golf course, complete with Practice Academy, located near Stouffville, in the To wnship of Uxbridge. The addition of our clubhouse, scheduled to open in Spring 2004, rounds out our offer- ings of the finest facilities and uncompromising service to our discerning membership. Affiliated with Granite Club, Limited, we offer the best elements of an athletic,social and family club through var- ied programs and amenities. We are currently seeking service-oriented individuals to join our 2004 team and are accepting applications for the following full and part- time seasonal positions: •Golf Course Maintenance Staff •Golf Shop Attendants •Back Shop Attendants •Starters/Marshals •Locker Room Attendants •Camp Counselors •Culinary Staff •Food & Beverage Servers & Bartenders We offer competitive wages, schedule flexibility and a fun work environment. All interested candidates should forward their resume to: Human Resources Granite Club, Limited Fax: 416-510-6683 E-mail: hr@graniteclub.com GRANITE We wish to thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We're Growing Again!!! SALES REPRESENTATIVE Want a career in sales, not just a job? You: •Are a results-driven achiever •Have a passion about reaching your goals, love to compete and win, enjoy working hard and want to be part of an elite team of achievers •Are one who gains more satisfactions from the challenge and excitement of selling accounts...than on-going customer maintenance •Would rather sell a service...instead of high tech. We: •Are a 700 million international company listed on the NYSE and specializing in the uniform image business for small to major companies in all indus- tries •Care about our people and promote from within •Have been growing for over 35 years and have an exciting career path to executive management •Have in-depth training and on-going support •Offer competitive salary, commission, quarterly bo- nus, car allowance and full benefits. If you are an achiever looking for a career opportunity, send your resume including notable accomplishments to: Chris Harnett, Branch Manager Unifirst Canada Limited 1175-1 Squires Beach Road Pickering, Ontario. LlW 3V3 No phone calls please SALES REPRESENTATIVE SANTA MARIA FOODS CORP. is a leading food manufacturer of premium quality deli products under the MASTRO & SANDANIELE brand names.We currently have a career opportunity for a dynamic individual responsible for the OSHAWA and surrounding areas. Preference will be given to applicants with a business degree and proven experience in sales within the food industry We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to: H.R. DEPT. Fax: 416-675-7554 email: kramsahoye@sandanielemastro.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. EXPERIENCED SALES REP needed by Ajax publisher to sell web-site design and SEO services to new and existing clientele. Must have minimum of 3 years web-based design services sales experience. Salary plus commis- sion. Send resumes to: rhurst9119@rogers.com FLORAL DESIGNER,part-time experience in weddings and sym- pathy tributes a must. Apply in per- son, 990 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby (905)579-4949 FRONT STORE MANAGER re- quired. Excellent opportunity for goal oriented self motivated indi- vidual, established local retail pharmacy. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 54015 Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 8T2 GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T, mail processors needed immedi- ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 105, or visit our website at www.opportunity-depot.com/mb GLAZIER REQUIRED for win- dow/glass & door repairs/replace- ment experience & drivers license required fax resume to 416-284- 6387 HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDI- NATORS (2), Oshawa location. Responsibilities include: training employees in-work site safety, conducting workplace inspections, job safety analysis. Experience with Scaffolding, Manlifts, Scissor- lifts. Analyze accidents, make rec- ommendations to H & S Manager. Must have 3-5 years construction experience. Knowledge of all per- tinent legislations & acts. Previous supervisory experience. Excellent organization, planning, communi- cation and training skills. Knowl- edge of MS Office. Qualified appli- cants are req'd to fax/email their resume no later than Friday, Feb- ruary 6th, 2004 to: 519-653-5892. bwallace@hetworth.com OSHAWA HOTEL needs weekend laundry person, hotel & laundry ex- perience preferred. ALSO Sales Manager, 6-month contract posi- tion, sales & related experience. Fax resume to 905-436-9544 MOVERS REQUIRED! Drivers and helpers experienced in local and office relocations for Durham Region and the GTA. Weekends and nights required. Contractors welcome. Bonus and benefits pro- gram. Please forward resume to: Solutions in Moving P.O. Box 88, Ajax, Ont. L1S 3C2 SETTLEMENT HOUSE Shops re- quires Delivery/Maintenance per- son. G license required. Weekdays and weekends. Reply by fax (905) 985-4082. E-mail: www.set- tlementhouse.com Mail: 183 Queen St., Port Perry, On L9L 1B8 or drop off resume to:Terry Wilson, Operations Manager. HOMEMAKER - a woman in her 20's is looking for a morning per- son to help her start her day and maintain her home. This person must: be able to provide support in a meaningful and respectful way; have an understanding of how to make a place where you live a "home"; have knowledge of how to maintain a home; be able to pro- vide transportation around Picker- ing; be available Mon. - Fri. at 7 a.m. Submit resume to: ges@interlog.com or phone: 905- 839-3406 Genia. WA ITSTAFF Full/Part Time including weekends Bring resume in person after 11a.m. to: Joe's Sports Bar & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (North of Hwy #2, at Dellbrook Plaza) International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH A real opportunity for adventure ! Thousands of new jobs monthly! The College of Applied Linguistics is offering a 5-day Certificate Course March 17th-21st (Evenings & weekend) Centennial College at Progress Campus. To r egister for the Open House, Feb. 19th,7p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 CHAIR FOR RENT - in nice shop, and/or hiring with full clientele. Kingston Rd. and Rougemount. Available immediately. Call 416- 473-8997. ESTHETICIAN,with excellent cre- dentials for upscale rejuvenation clinic/spa. 25-30 hrs/wk. Fax re- sume to> 905-576-9176 or drop off to: Skin & Body Rejuvenation Clin- ic, 77 Ontario St. Oshawa HAIRSTYLIST with 2+yrs. exp. that has a strong desire to work with an established team of Salon Spa professionals and are commit- ted to their craft. We would like to meet you. Bring your resume, Att: B.Tr aicheff, to ELEGANCE SALON SPA-CONCEPT AVEDA, 123 Athol Street, Whitby, Ont. L1N 3Z1 UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill salon has an opening for an EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, full time position. For appt. call Rosario 416-281-2504. AUTO BODY person req'd for busy Oshawa shop. Must be li- censed. Flat rate or straight time. (905)432-7394 CRANE AND EQUIPMENT DIS- PATCHER - Durham based com- pany. Construction exp. a must. Knowledge of GTA. Must be com- puter literate. Crane exp. an asset. Email only. No telephone calls or follow-ups. resumes@dwightcrane.com HICKORY DICKORY DECKS seeking licensed carpenter to build custom decks. Must have own ve- hicle, tools, neat appearance. Builders Helper to assist contrac- tors. Valid drivers license and own transportation required. Call Garth at (905) 665-9579. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Foreman wanted. 4 years min. exp.Must have clean driving record. Must be reliable. Serious inquiries only. Fax resume to: 905- 655-5891. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Ser- vice Technician is required for Pickering area general repair shop. Diesel experience would be an asset. We offer to the right candidate a competitive compen- sation and an excellent work envi- ronment. If you are looking for a progressive change in the automo- tive field drop your resume in per- son to R&G Auto Centre 1600 Bayly St, Pickering (905)420-1389 or fax to (905)420-7183 LICENSED TECHNICIAN with Tr uck & Coach, a/c & driver clean inspector & repair certified. Fax re- sume to (905)428-2660 or call cell (416)802-0475. LOCAL COMPUTER Networking company seeks a professional, ex- perienced Technician to service our business clients. The success- ful candidate must work well with clients and peers, have solid com- puter experience, effective com- munication skills, and a strong work ethic. Renumeration package includes salary and performance bonuses. Reliable vehicle re- quired. Email your resume with salary expectations to Grant at grant@csis.on.ca. MECHANIC, LICENSED required for Ajax truck and crane company. Experience with diesel engines and hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. DZ driver's license or bet- ter a definite plus. Competitive wages, benefits & uniforms. Fax resumes to (905)686-8546. POSITIONS AVAILABLE immedi- ately for Truck Mechanics, Trailer Mechanics, Welders and Mobile Service Mechanics. Competitive wages. Apply in person to 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa (905)721-2788. PRECISION TUNE is growing! We are seeking a licensed Class A Mechanic and/or a Senior Appren- tice to join our team. Fax resume to (905)683-0192 or call (905)683- 9699 to arrange an interview TRUSS AND WOOD PRODUCTS supplier requires capable individu- als for New Junior positions. Civil or architectural technology gradu- ates preferred. Port Perry. Fax: 905-985-8189. ADMINISTRATOR- BOOKING Agent for international production touring company based locally. Ex- perience preferred but not neces- sary. Email resume with phone number to: icp@interlinks.net DENTAL FIELD needs reception- ists. Dental seminar upgrades your skills for this rewarding career. Contact Donna at 905-655-7062 or e-mail drt_donna@rogers.com for further information. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004, PAGE 25 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca Own a franchise in one of the most dynamic segments within the QSR industry! Currently, we have 2 NEW STORES available at Kingston Rd & Whites Rd, Pickering $350,000 Brock Rd & Delbrook, Pickering $350,000 For franchise information, please call 1 800 563-6688 www.countrystyle.com OPENING SOON in Ajax 100 Westney Road South in the Ajax Go Station complex JOB FAIR! •Managers •Servers •Bartenders •Line Cooks •Prep Cooks •Dishwashers •Hosts/Hostesses If you are outgoing and enthusiastic come see us: Wednesday Feb. 4th & Thursday Feb. 5th from 2 PM to 8 PM Home Relief Health Services Inc. Home Care and Nursing Services RNs AND RPN'S Needed immediately for: Pediatric and Adult Community Shift positions - Especially nights In Pickering, Ajax , Whitby & Oshawa •Competitive pay rates •Flexible scheduling •Educational Opportunities •Specialized & Individualized training Send resume to: home@homerelief.on.ca or Fax (905) 472-0862 For information call (905) 472-0709 or 1-888-526-8746 CHEMICAL PRODUCTION OPERATOR Rohm and Haas Canada Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of specialty chemical products, has an opening for a Chemical Production Operator at our manufacturing facility located on the east side of Toronto. As a Chemical Production Operator, your responsibilities will include driving a forklift, manually handling materials, operating and monitoring process equipment, as well as performing other general processing duties. This position could lead to other responsibilities, including the operation of process control systems. The facility is a seven-day operation. Candidates must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a team environment, have excellent organizing and communication skills, and possess good computer skills. We invite all interested candidates to apply, although preference will be given to those with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the chemical industry, or a community college diploma in Chemical Technology (or equivalent). Rohm and Haas Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent wage and benefits package. Please mail or e-mail (no faxes or phone calls) your resume to: Ms. T. Newall, Human Resources. E-mail: hrcanada@rohmhaas.com We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. INC. 2 MANSE ROAD • WEST HILL, ONTARIO M1E 3T9 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 3 3 & 7 7 F a l by C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.aja xa pa r t m en t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR Candidates must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, ability to problem solve, excellent communications skills, computer literate using Microsoft Word. Proof of successful completion of diploma or degree in Activation, Gerontology, or Recreation and have current work experience with senior sand co-ordinating volunteers. Candidates must be flexible. Applications must be received by Feb. 14/04, to: Resident Program Manger, Extendicare, 82 Park Road N., Oshawa, ON Fax:905-579-1733 ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER SALES POSITIONS An estab- lished Salon seeks charismatic qualified individuals to join our team. We are looking for confident people with excellent communi- cation skills, proven sales records, and the ability to lead. We offer competitive wages and paid training in a fast paced environment. If you are results oriented and able to work some weekends and evenings please email your resume and cover letter to: deanna@valentinos.ca CRANE AND EQUIPMENT SALES/Co-ordinator for Ajax based rental company. Requires individual to be a motivated self- starter. Must have construction ex- perience. Crane experience an as- set. Basic computer knowledge a must. Email resumes to: resumes@dwightcrane.com ONE SALESPERSON and one leasing person required for small dealership in port Perry. No high pressures, top commissions paid. Call Don Sr. (905) 985-7354 SALES REP NEEDED for Durham Region. Training provided. Car is an asset. Send email to: human.resources@moneypak.ca SALES,Advanced commissions, work from home, FT/PT. A need- ed service, no competition, estab- lished NYSE company. Diana Thompson O.M.C., 416-244-3312 PA RT-TIME RN NEEDED for busy family practice in Pickering. Days/evenings. Fax resume to: 905-420-0863. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Typist for Busy Specialist's Office: 3 to 4 days per week. No night/No week- ends. Dental experience required. Dictaphone and "Tracker" experi- ence preferred. Minimum 50 wpm (by test). Please fax resume to 905 -434-2357. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL recep- tionist needed for family prac- tice/walk in clinic. Experience a must. OHIP billing an asset. Must be willing to work nights and week- ends. Please fax resume to: Jan- ice (905) 430-6416. NORTH WHITBY General Practice requires full-time Receptionist. Ex- perience mandatory, computer lit- erate. Please reply to File #945, Oshawa Whitby This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT, Tuesday-Saturday. 35-40 hrs/wk, energetic, professional, quick learner, detail oriented. Willing to train right candidate. Fax with cov- er letter to: 905-666-8160. Serious replies only. RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST required for a multi-clinic practice. Casual or regular part time available. Call (905)434-6889 or (905)576-8249 for more information. ATTN: ALL PLUMBERS Are you looking for an apprentice?? Self- motivated, mechanically inclined, hard-worker w/10 yrs exp. in plumbing (commercial/residential) References available. Call Greg weekday evenings (905)985-8829, weekends (905)987-0536 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER- Do you have a room(s) in your home in total chaos but don't know where to start? You have found your organizing, clutter clearing angel. Please call for details, April 905-404-4656. FIND OUT WHAT your home is wor th.Visit: www. durhamhomeevaluation.com ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1 bedroom 2-storey brick home backing onto woodlands in desir- able Mapleridge area of Pickering. Features include professionally fin- ished basement with bar, two car garage, 3 bathrooms with full en suite off master bedroom and main floor laundry. Recent upgrades in- clude extensive landscaping, new- er roof, high efficiency gas fur- nace, central air, central vac and freshly paved driveway. Asking $329,900. Evening and weekend appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. OSHAWA,3-bdrm semi, 4 & 2pc bathroom, family room w/gas f/p, updated Oak kitchen, windows, front deck/porch, roof, furnace, fencing, h/w floors, a/c. Pie lot on quiet court. 31/2% assumable mortgage. $169,900 (905)436- 2185 UNIQUE PROPERTY for sale. 1572 Townline Rd.N. RR#5, Oshawa, 1/4 mile north of Taun- ton, enquire within. PICKERING,Brand new TH condo on water, end unit. 3-br + loft, gas FP, roof deck. Close to 401, shop- ping + schools. $400K. Call (905)427-5562 CONDO - Oshawa Adelaide/Sim- coe. Near hospital. Large 2 bed- room, fresh, newly renovated, ex- ceptionally clean and quiet, faces west, extra large balcony, $189,000. Phone (905) 725-3152 (416)233-6449. LUXURY CONDO.WHITBY, 712 Rossland Rd. E., 2-bdrms, large terrace, balcony, 9th floor, great view, elevators, 1200sq ft. Private Sale. $259,000. Call Benton 1- 800-267-3339 SAILWINDS CONDO 1586 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms plus den 2 parking spots and balcony many upgrades call 905-666-2455. INDUSTRIAL 900 sq.ft., Fox St. Oshawa. $500 monthly. Available March 1. Call 905-576-0498 or 905 -725-9503 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. BE YOUR own boss. Established Oshawa based courier/delivery service for sale. Call 905-436- 3733. DISTRIBUTOR wanted in Durham. Well established int's Co. Excellent financial. Possibility work from home. Product show and info meeting Oshawa. Sunday Febru- ary 1st, 2004, 1:00pm. Call Sherry to register. 647-282-3166. Add. 471 Simcoe St. S. Legion VIP Room. Business Opportunity THE REAL ESTATE BOOK North America's largest and most successful "Homes fro Sale" publica- tion with over 400 maga- zines is expanding into many new territories in Oshawa, Whitby and Pickering Ontario. If you have ever wanted to oper- ate your own publica- tion...the time is now. We are interested in entre- preneurs who have great selling skills who wish to control their own destiny by owning our brand rights in a specific territo- ry. We offer comprehensive training, on-going support and a plan of success that has worked for 25 years...all you need to do, is bring the talent. There are no franchise fees or royalties; however, initial start-up and work- ing capital required. Only those people inter- ested in making 6 figure incomes should consider this opportunity. Contact Tara Truitt @770-962-7220 ext. 608 for more information $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st. 2nd. and 3rd Mortgages. Bad Credit OK. Call Ontario Wide. 1-888-307-7799 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Tor onto. DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 UNIPARTCAPITAL - Mortgage fi- nancing specialists residential, commercial, industrial, debt con- solidation, private funds. We sim- plify the complicated variety of mortgage choices, to suit your per- sonal needs. (905)686-7094. 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Central Oshawa, no parking, avail. imme- diately $575/mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- 6922 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $770, satellite included First/last. Immediately. No dogs. Call (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Pickering, Brock/Hwy 2. Beautiful clean, 4 appliances, large living- room, a/c, 1-parking, $700/mo., available March 20th. No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-2015 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment. Luxury, laundry and parking included. Westney/401/Hwy #2, beautiful, sunny. $900 per mo. Available February 20. Credit check is a must. Call (905)428- 8752 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Im- mediately, $750+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 212 MONTRAVE AVE.- large 2 bedroom apt. in upper level of trip- lex. Clean, bright, spacious. Newly renovated hardwood floors. New windows, roof and fridge. Laundry, parking, near O/C/401. Suit quiet person. No pets. Avail. March 1st/first/last. $800/mo.+hydro. (905)436-3379 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM basement seperate entrance, laundry, park- ing, no pets/smoking. Feb. 8th, $775. inclusive. One bedroom, basement, $725 incl. April lst. (905) 686-8104, (905) 767-2642. 3 BEDROOM APT., 1300 sq. ft., raised bungalow. Hardwood floors, private backyard, shed, interlock- ing patio, air con, laundry, Oshawa, avail. immediately, $1175 inclusive. David 905)436-7524 or Sam 905-571-0554. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apart- ment for rent. No pets/smoking, nice, clean. $950/month, first/last, March 1st. 905-839-9729 401/PARK,Furnished 1-bdrm. basement, private entrance, fire- place, cable, parking. Available im- mediatley. Suits single working person, $690./mo inclusive, Also furnished room, $110./wkly., no pets.(905)576-6127 534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca AJAX - 3-bdrm main floor apt w/hardwood floors, bright & spa- cious, 4 appliances, Jacuzzi tub, close to all amenities, 2-car park- ing, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities, avail. February 1st. Richard - Days 416-865-7865 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX - one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, 1 parking, own entrance. Available immed. . $800/mo- inclusive. 905-426-7341 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail March 1st. (905)683-8421 AJAX NEW BACHELOR,base- ment apartment, immediate, suit mature single professional person, furnished, private bathroom, near all amenities, no pets/smoking, $525, negotiable. Westney South. (905)428-6385. AJAX South newly renovated one- bdrm apt in raised basement. Very spacious & bright. Air, parking, laundry, cable, Jacuzzi, first/last references. $750+1/3 hydro. March 1. 905-683-5088 AJAX,3-bdrm main floor apt., nicely decorated, h/w floors, 5 ap- pliances, eat-in kitchen, 2-car parking $1175+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442- 0020. ALL NEW,available now, two apartments, one bedroom $675 + $750. all inclusive, downtown Oshawa. Please leave message 905-434-7012. ANDERSON/TAUNTON,Whitby bachelor basement apartment, new home, full-bathroom, full- kitchen, 1-parking, laundry, stor- age, private entrance. $700/month inclusive, available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 1-905-874- 4973 or 647-283-5687. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BASEMENT APT.-with rec room, one bedroom, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, Avail. Feb. 1st. near downtown Oshawa. $560/all inclusive. 905- 718-8949. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. CENTRAL OSHAWA,avail March 1st, 1-bdrm top floor, separate en- trance, parking, $795/mo inclu- sive, laundry, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- 6922 CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available March lst. in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- sive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLEAN WALKOUT one bedroom basement, south Whitby, includes 4 appliances, cable, one parking. Minutes to hwy and shopping. $675 inclusive. (905)728-5514 CLEAN, attractive, and cozy one bedroom lower level apt. Close to O.C.Single preferred. Pets & smoking not preferred. Avail. Feb- ruary. First/last. $675. 905-436- 9793. CLEAN,warm one bedroom, walk to O.C., coin laundry, parking, large backyard, use of BBQ, no smoking. Pets allowed. $750/mo.(no last) or $650/mo.(1st/last)+ hydro. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)579-7655 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail immediately. First/last Refer- ences. (905)430-8327 KING AND HARMONY -Small one bedroom apt. suitable for one person avail. immediately. $625/ month, utilities included. No pets/smoking. Call 905-579-3328, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30p.m. LARGE 2-BDRM APT.Avail now. Completely redone, fridge, stove, laundry facilities. Close to Oshawa Centre. $750/mo + hydro. First/last. No pets. Call 905-431- 7762. NE OSHAWA,Harmony/Adelaide. One bedroom basement apart- ment, seperate entrance, gas fire- place, all inclusive. Non smoker, no pets, $680 month. Suitable for female. Leave message at (289)314-4070 NORTH OSHAWA beautiful home, great location, 2 bedroom base- ment apt. furnished, eat-in kitchen, gas fireplace, sep entrance, laun- dry, parking. $860-inclusive. Im- mediate. (905)721-0522 OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre, 1 bedroom, basement, parking, no pets, no smoking, near bus route, $700. month, first, last, references, available Feb. 1. 905-259-1132. OSHAWA 1 bedroom $150/week- ly. Clean quiet, parking, applianc- es, utilities included. Available Feb.lst or later. 905-579-5927 leave message. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apart- ment, top floor of home, near main bus route, $700/month, first/last re- quired, utilities included, no pets. 905-725-7321 ext 13. between 9-3, Mon-Thurs. OSHAWA extremely large, clean 1000sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Elegant, stylish, 10ft. ceilings, 5 appliances, c/air, ceramic kitchen/ bath, hard- wood floors, PET OWN- ERS/SMOKERS NEED NOT AP- PLY. Immediate. (905)259-7118 OSHAWA KING/RITSON large 1-bedroom on top floor of house, close to downtown, $700/mo inclu- sive, parking, laundry. Avail. March 1st. (905)431-3980 OSHAWA NEAR GM - clean, quiet, basement, hydro/cable/inter- net, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- ing mature gentleman preferred. $425 first/last 416-888-4905 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $670+hydro, first/last required. Available immediately. No pets. 3+1 SEMI, King/Wilson 1-1/2 baths, fenced yard, parking. No pets. Feb. 1st or immediately. $1050/month + utilities. First/last. $200 water deposit. Call 905-430- 0249. OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM very clean, freshly painted, ample park- ing, extemely large yard, available immediately. Located in residential area. NO PETS/NO SMOKERS 905-259-7118 OSHAWA,near O.C. 2 bdrm. Clean, quiet & secure bldg. Avail. immediately. $790+up. First & last. No dogs. 905-434-5225 OSHAWA,quaint, 1-bedroom apartment. Large country kitchen, porch, parking, coin laundry, bus at doorstep, non-smoker only. $675 plus hydro. first/last (905)786 -2413, cell 905-431-3829 OSHAWA,Spacious sparkling 1-bdrm, main floor of quiet house, avail. immediately. $690/mo inclu- sive, 1-parking, private entrance. First/last. (416)284-7502. PICKERING - Exclusive base- ment apartment, 2 or 3 bedrooms, fireplace, laundry room, parking, cable, air included. Starting from $900 plus utilities. (905) 509-3063. PICKERING -1 bdrm. basement apt. Whites Rd./401, separate en- trance, parking, no pets/smoking. $750 all inclusive. Avail. March 1. Call 905-420-6464. PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. $905 +utilities. Call Garry 905-982 -0826 or 905-243-4700 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com QP assumes no liability when using service.18+.FM/04. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! Outside Oshawa,call 1-888-482-8282 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 SHERIFF'S SALE OF LANDS UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Milton dated the 15th of May 2003, Court File Number 1210/03 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Eric Robert Treadwell, Defendant, at the suit of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Plaintiff, the Enforcement Office of the Superior Court of Justice located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario has seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Eric Robert Tr eadwell, Defendant in, and to: Part of the west half of Lot No. 4, Concession 5, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham as more particularly described in instrument Number D411443 and municipally know at 1629 Regional Road #1 Uxbridge, Ontario L0C 1K0. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Eric Robert Tr eadwell, Defendant, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: Deposit 10% of bid price or $1000.00, whichever is greater * Payable at time of sale by successful bidder by cash, certified cheque or bank draft * To be applied to purchase price * Non-refundable Te n Business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7. All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price Other conditions as announced THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITH- OUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. NOTE:No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. January 7, 2004 Andrew McNabb Court Enforcement Officer 605 Rossland Rd. East Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 PICKERING - new sunny large one bedroom apt. Parking, laun- dry, a/c, no pets/smoking. Avail. now. $850/inclusive. (905)420- 1896 PICKERING - Rouge Valley, quiet one bedroom, large livingroom, sep. entrance, fridge, stove, park- ing, a/c, clean, 3 min. walk to lake/park. No smoking/pets. Cable.. $750/mo. (905)509-0090 PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, non- smoker/no pets, suits single work- ing person. Avail. Feb. 1st. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243. PICKERING,Whites Rd/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm bsmt, March 1st. Spa- cious, a/c, laundry, parking, separ- ate entrance, no pets/smoking. Suit working couple/person. First/last/references. 1 person- $900/mo, 2 people-$950/mo inclu- sive. (905)420-8584 PICKERING,WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement, seperate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laundry, C/Vac/C/A., parking. No smoking/pets, First/last, referenc- es, $900+. Avail. immediately (905)420-9949 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. ROSSLAND RD. WHITBY - Spa- cious private legal 2 bedroom basement, own entrance, laundry, parking, all inclusive $850 mo. cable included. March lst. (905) 430-6772. SIMCOE / BOND Spacious 1 bed- room, $660 +hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Laundry fac. on-site, parking. Call 905-434-7931 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available. Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Weekly tenant activ- ities. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. THICKSON RD./401 - Huge brand new one bedroom basement apt. with sep. entrance, eat in kitchen, own laundry. Parking, utilities and satellite TV included. Must see! Available March 1st. $800/mo. 905-728-7342 WHITBY - LARGE APARTMENT, secluded, one bedroom, eat in kitchen, private entrance, car port parking, laundry, $850 inclusive. Available anytime. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references, (905) 666-7529 WHITBY - one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, includes heat, water/hydro, cable. No pets. Park- ing. No smoking. $565/mo. Call (905)668-3364 WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2-bed- room apt., walk to Go, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $815 + hydro. No pets. March 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697 after 6pm. WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $860/mo. in- cludes heat/water/hydro. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1. 905- 665-5248, cell 416-254-2417 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,3-bdrm main floor of spacious house, gas f/p, a/c, 4 ap- pliances, 2-parking. $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Garden/Dundas. Very spacious 1-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, parking, full kitchen, shared laun- dry, renovated bathroom. No pets/smoking, $900+, first/last, available immediately. 905-444- 9392. WHITBY-2 bedroom, $860. 3 bedroom $950., Feb. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, ground floor, avail. Feb. 15/04. New low price - $1295/mo+hydro. View at www.tinyurl.com/x89y 416 -270-1213. A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $950/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, 4 appliances, freshly painted, new floor, $l,l50 plus util- ities. Available immediately. Tele- phone (905)433-1632 3 BEDROOM, main floor bunga- low, 5 appliances, fenced yard, central air/vac. Walking distance to GO, schools, and shopping. Avail. immediatley. 905-983-5433 or 416 -676-2091. A1 - 3 Bedroom bungalow with garage, in great family neighbour- hood, near OC and buses. Large backyard, Appliances/laundry in- cluded. $1275/inclusive. Avail. March 1/sooner. (905)424-1113 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses semis & fully detached homes from $1200 - $4000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bow- manville, Call Garry Bolen, Asso- ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. 3 BEDROOM,4 level backsplit, 2 bedroom up, one down in self con- tained apartment, central air, laun- dry, 3 car parking. 8 appliances. North Oshawa $l,395. plus util- ities. lst/last. (905) 728-9706. AJAX - 4 bedroom, 5 appliances, large yard with inground pool, de- tached garage, $1500+. (705)444- 7393 AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat- ed, finished basement. Perfect for couple or small family. No smok- ing/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-404-7555 AJAX,Available immediately, 4-bedroom house, garage, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, 2 mins. to plaza, schools, recreation centre, Go train. Easy 401 access. $1450 plus utilities 416-274-2667. AJAX,bungalow, main floor, hos- pital area, 2-bdrms, 2-parking, laundry, backyard, garage, all util- ities & cable incl. Walk to schools, buses. First/last. $1150/mo. March 1st. (905)686-4703 AJAX, large semi, pets allowed. Ideal office with living quarters. $1275/mo. Dave Claringbold (905)428-4557 Mincom New Choice Realty Ltd. AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm house, 4 appliances, 2-parking, h/w floors, walk-out deck, $1550-inclusive Avail immed. Call (905)426-7341 AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY #2, 2400sq ft 4-bdrm house, main & upper floors, huge familyroom, kitchen, deck & backyard, 3 bath- rooms, opposite bus stop, $1400+. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. Call daytime 416-822-5043 or evenings 905-686-5655 BOWMANVILLE,401. 3-bedroom, full basement, finished garage, new ceramic/carpet/fixtures, com- pletely re-painted, incredible loca- tion. $1200 plus utilities,available now, references required. No pets. Call 1(800)361-3228 or evenings 905-396-5333. CUTE AND COZY 2 bedroom bungalow on 4 acres available im- mediately. Minutes from hwy 7. Brooklin. Call (905) 434-7235. Ref- erence and credit check. $l,200 per month plus utilities. NEWCASTLE, quiet older neigh- bourhood. Clean, spacious, 3 bed- room bungalow. 1 1/2 baths, 2 fire- places, 5 appliances, finished basement. $1500 utilities included. Available immediately. 416-821- 2278. PICKERING,ALTON/HWY #2, 4 bedroom executive home backs on ravine, quiet court, appliances, im- mediate, $1750 plus, Condolyn Management (905)428-9766. SOUTH AJAX - Pickering Beach, steps to Lake, completely renovat- ed bungalow, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement/ laundryroom, 5 appliances, No smoking/pets. $1300+Util/month. Avail. March 1st. 905-706-6558. WHITBY - Rossland/Anderson - Executive detached 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, double garage, den/dining/family/fireplace. Air, in- tercom, deck, fenced. Available immediately. $1895+utilities. Days 905-579-7013; Eve. 905-940- 3060. WHITBY 2-BEDROOM,spacious home, livingroom, diningroom, eat- in kitchen, 2 car parking, walkout to deck, large corner lot, $1000/month + 60% utilities. Call (905)665-3222. WHITBY,3 bedroom main floor bungalow, hardwood floors, large treed yard, great area, close to downtown, 5 appliances, parking, laundry, suit professional couple. References. No pets, $l,l00 plus heat, March lst. (905)985-3355 WHITBY,Garrard/Hwy #2 lovely clean 2-bedroom, huge private lot fireplace, security, deck, basement possible for short term rental, $1265 plus utilities, Mar.1. Double car garage (905)576-5191 or 905- 767-6704. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA - Near the Oshawa Shopping Centre. 3 bedrooms, 2 storey townhouse with attached garage. Finished basement, walk- out from kitchen to private back- yard. Fridge, stove, washer, and dryer included. $1295 plus utilities (includes water). Available Feb. 1st. Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Real- ty 905-436-0990. OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Call 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. BOWMANVILLE Available Feb 15th or March lst. Beautiful 2200 sq.ft. home to share. Laundry and parking. $500/month utilities in- cluded. No pets. (905)697-7010. BROCK/DELBROOK,Pickering.3 Large rooms available top floor in family home, Cable included. Stu- dent welcome, parking. On bus route, close to school. Call any- time 416-460-8609 BROCK/TAUNTON - 2 rooms for rent in luxurious home. Includes own TV, share all facilities, $500/mo. inclusive. Parking. Call (905)444-9496 or 905-442-1521 Jenny. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,near GO. Furnished or unfurnished room, share kitchen/bathroom. Parking, cable, $420/mo inclusive. Prefer single female. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately/Feb. 1st. (647)888-3857 LIVERPOOL/FINCH Pickering Use of kitchen, laundry, share bathroom. Cable in room. Suitable for mature single non-smoker. $380/month. Call (905)831-4983. PICKERING -Roommate wanted, female preferred, non-smoker. Three bdrm. apt. at Rougemount Dr./Hwy. 2. Directly on GO bus route. Bedroom plus access to kitchen/bathroom/livingroom. Call 905-509-5891. WHITBY,Brock/Rossland, large bed/sittingroom, own bath, light cooking, parking, cable and laun- dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- ing person, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $485/inclu- sive. (905)666-1460 3 PEOPLE to share 4 bedroom bungalow, close to Durham col- lege, $500 per person, per month, utilities divided equally 4 ways. Av ialble Feb. lst. (905)720-1524, or cell (905) 626-4666 BEDROOM for rent in house. Bowmanville. Close to everything. Par king included. Share house with two adults and a dog. $475/month inclusive. First/last. Please leave msg. (905)623-2147 FIVE bedroom farmhouse, Stouff- ville/Claremont area. 2 acres, pool, parking, laundry, storage, satellite t.v., children welcome. Available immediately. $400 inclusive. (905)640-6275. HOUSE TO SHARE in Central Oshawa, close to bus and amen- ities. $425/mo. available March 1st, first & last. call(905)725-6627. LARGE bedroom in quiet home, North Whitby, own bathroom, share kitchen & laundry with one other female. Non-smoker, no pets $550-inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)665-6205 WORKING PERSON to share full use of new large Chemong lake- front home on 2/3 acre and snow- mobile trail. 15 minutes north of Peterborough. Includes private bedroom with own express vu and bathroom, No pets/non smoker. lst/last, $800 per mo. (705) 657- 2525 1990 SKI DOO MX trail machine, reverse, extra long tract, silver, new parts, excellent running condi- tion. 8,400 km. Asking $1800. Call (905)728-8681 THE SINGLES NETWORK - networking/speed dating events. Call now 905-24-4-LOVE (5683) EXPERIENCED NANNY Wanted for two child family in Ajax (416)590-7429 ext. 101. FILIPINA Nanny/housekeeper, live -in/out. available. No fee to em- ployers. Amah Intl. 416-221-3303 PA RT TIME NANNY needed, Car- ing, reliable and responsible per- son needed to care for 3 children under 5 yrs. old. Flexible hours if possible, 2 half days a week. Gle- nanna/Dixie area. (905)420-4044 ECE TRAINED,17 yrs.+ experi- ence, mother of 2, CPR/First Aid Loving home environment, with fun and educational activities. Whites/Finch area. References available. Call 905-831-2841. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 SHOALPOINT & BAYLY AREA. All ages, lots of games, books & great ideas in my home. Snacks/crafts, library trips. (905)683-8021 Teacher/Tutor Child with Reading Difficulties? Certified Teacher has private practice in Ajax. 416-616-2504 STRESSED?Learn to manage your stress and relax with proven techniques. Individuals/groups. In home. Jac (905) 439-9083 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222 A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 2 INBED TRUCK SALTERS,1 highway salter, 10 hp. Briggs. needs conveyor chain. 1 Fisher salter, good condition, needs mo- tor. Will sell separately. Asking $2300 obo. Call Craig 905-985- 0294. 2 OAK TWIN sized captains beds with mattress' 1 oak night stand 1 chest of drawers. Excellent Condi- tion hardly used. $700 obo. Call Hasan Jaffry after 6:30pm 905-509 -4546. 36" SONY FLAT SCREEN T.V. with stand & full 5-year warranty. Have all bills & warranty. 1-year old. Paid $3300, sell for $2000 firm. (905)697-9985 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ANTIQUE IRON BED $150; An- tique mahogany buffet $600; dresser-hutch $75; pine kitchen buffet-hutch $150; oak dining-ta- ble/chairs $500; oak coffee & end- tables $150; fridge $50; Barbie house/clothes/dolls $30; portable pool-table $25; wood shelving $25. 905-427-2079. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry- wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands. Dovetail construction, never opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 -3993 BEST CARPETS, hardwood, lami- nate. Buy from wholesaler, good prices. Monthly payments O.A.C. Thick twist Saxony-0.88/sq.ft., Hardwood 3 1/2 x3/4-$4.49. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate-Dennis 905-424-4123. BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE box spring from Sears, "Top of The Line", will not fit upstairs in new house, $250. Call 705-786-7405. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040. DRAFTING TABLE and chair. Ex- cellent condition. $200.00 firm. Call (905)839-5511. CHERRY-WOOD Curio Cabinet. Precious moments plus Yester- day's Child's. Wooden shelf, ca- noe shaped, clock inserted. Clus- tered diamond ring-2months old. 2-swivel Lazy-Boy Chairs/Foot- stools. Moving. Much more. (905)579-9119 CHILD'S BEDROOM SUITE, solid pine, crate design bunkbeds, 3 beds, dresser, bookshelf, desk, entertainment unit, underbed drawer, excellent condition. $1,500 Call (905)655-9250 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $219 P3/450 only $299. Oth- er systems available. CD-RW up- grade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) CUSTOMIZED wood items for sale (bookcases, shelves, tables, cabi- nets, etc.) Call Connor or leave message at 905-404-8676 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL at PINE RIDGE PACKERS. 40 lb. of steaks, roasts and hamburger. Gov't. inspected, aged for 14 days. $120. per order. Book Now!! 905- 986-4932. STORE HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 8-5 p.m.; Saturday 8-noon. EIGHT-PC 1930 bedroom $1250; 1-yr sofa & loveseat cost $2800, sell $1200; small honey-oak 7-pc dining $1200; 7-pc Duncan Phyfe style dining $650; 4-pc bedroom $400; brand new hospital bed $850; ant dresser & mirror $175; small cafe-style table 4 chairs $275; fridge $200; (905)260-1236 FORMAL 10-pc oak dining rm $1400; Mexican 9-pc dining room $1250; 6-pc queen bedroom $850; girl's bedroom 6-pc $450; sofa loveseat chair $450; single bed $175; double bed $200; ant oak din table $300; rocker $75; (905)260-1236 FRIDGE AND STOVE,4 years old, Whirlpool Designer Plus. Fridge - 19 cu. ft., spill guard, frost free, humidity control. Stove - ce- ramic glass, self clean, digital. Asking $950. Telephone (905)427- 9305. GENERATOR, 5000 watt. Get ready for the big winter blackout. Runs several electric heaters and appliances. Comes with instruction manual $850. 905-432-4434. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LADIES DIAMOND earrings for sale. Total weight .33 carat. $300. (905)-837-9213 LEAF TICKETS,Saturday March 6th, vs Buffalo. Platinum seats. $500/pair. Call 905-576-9034snp MOVING SALE:wall unit, sofa ta- ble,end tables, antique tables, fur- niture, crystal, oil paintings, nic nacs, and much more. Call (905)683-4829 MOVING:Chesterfield & chair, computer desk, stove, 2 glider chairs, fridge, queen bed, single bed, other assorted pieces, some dishes. Call (905)433-2541 MOZART upright piano good con- dition, stool with Eagle glass feet. $650 call (905)797-2998. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW NOV. 02,Frigidaire gallery convection oven, with cook top, self cleaning slide in model, in- cludes silver maintenance pack- age. $1250., 2 rosewood speak- ers/display cabinets, each 48 1/2 " by 19" by 29". $750 pr. (905)655- 3193 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. @ $1.83 lb. cut & wrapped. 705- 432-3031. PIANO Te chnician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex RETIRING,500,000 Greeting Cards, fill a bag $5.00. 1500/5 cents each, lot price $15,000. 2 days only, Sat, Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan 25. at Courtice market, building 3, 401 - Courtice Rd. 2 lights north. or call (905)697-2412. SOFA & LOVESEAT excellent condition, less than 2 years old. Neutral tones. $1000/set. (905)668 -2858 SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 LOOKING for 2 pair of good condi- tion cross country skiis and equip- ment. Skiis 175-185cm and 200- 210cm., boots 5-6 or 9-10. Please call 905-404-8676 ask for Hope or leave message. WANTED COMIC BOOKS, pre 80's. Will trade or pay cash. Con- tact Moe (416)677-0825 WANTED TO BUY - Car carri- er/roof topper for a minivan in good condition. CAll 905-665- 7684/ WANTED:Beds & bedroom furni- ture, sofas & livingroom sets, cof- fee & end tables, oak or maple kitchen furniture, diningroom furni- ture, armoires, bookcases, an- tiques, tools, exercise stations ex treadmills and any other house- hold content. Will pay cash and pickup (905)260-1236 VENDORS WANTED - For the Bowmanville Home Show. April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2004 Call Aubrey Rees at 905-623-7632. AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. 905-427- 1734. DRIED FIREWOOD for sale by Canuck Tree Service. Absolute best prices. (416) 876-0007 or (905)509-4449 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs of all ages. TURSO DOG TRAIN- ING 905-797-2855 Port Hope, Oshawa 905-432-8313. BERMESE Mountain Dog Puppies 5 weeks old, 7 males, 3 females, first shots, vet inspected, home raised, $650 (905)683-4038 BLACK LAB/Border Collie Cross, male, 8 months old. All shots up-to -date. Excellent with children. $100. Call (905)426-6291. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS for sale, 2 females, 5 males. Ready to go. $500 each. Oshawa. (905)720-9934 HORSE OWNERS - Tired of mucking out stalls - reduce the time and bedding costs by 50%. Install a Comfort Stall flooring sys- tem (10'x10' = $430.00). Call Windstead Farms at 1-877-277- 4895. OLDER CATS NEED love too! Many young to older adult cats (Spayed or neutered, fully vacci- nated) looking for homes. Kittens with first booster sometimes avail- able. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs available for adop- tion. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and donations al- ways welcomed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption (905) 438- 8411 PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Great Danes, Pit Bulls, Pekingese, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller, Westhighland. (Britnui Spaniels, Samoyed, German Po inters & more at $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services available. 1989 CHEV CAVALIER,4-door, no rust, 85,000kms 4 cyl., auto, certified & e-tested $2495. 1995 Chev Corsica, 4-door., 4 cyl auto, 210,000kms $3500 certified & e- tested, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 2-door, 4 cyl, 130,000kms, red, $2995, certified & e-tested. Call 905-213-6677 or (905)433-8050. 1993 CAVALIER,maroon, 4 dr, auto, 264K hwy kms, well main- tained, runs well, needs some mech work, $950 as is obo. (905)665-8582 Mark. 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, tilt, cruise, pw, pdl, very clean, 180,000 kms, certified with incred- ible e-test reading. $3,400 or b.o. (905)571-5138 1996 EAGLE VISION -3.5L, 140k, loaded, excellent condition, certi- fied, $4000. Call 905-987-6926. 1996 NEON $2899; 1995 Saturn $2899; 1992 Voyageur $2299; 1991 Ranger dual fuel $2499; oth- er cars from $1699+up certified & e-tested. Kelly & Sons since 1976. (905)683-7301 or 905-428-1879 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, p.w,pdl, air con, am/fm CD stereo, certified, e-tested. 167,000 km, $4500. (905)767-0397 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- inder, automatic O/D, 2-door, air, C.D.player, factory rear spoiler, al- loy rims, excellent condition, no rust, very reliable, economical & clean. Certified/Emissions $4500. 905-718-5032 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4-dr. V-6 auto, high kms. but extremely clean! Factory mags, pw/pdl, am/fm/cd, tilt, power mir- rors. Cert, e-tested $4400. 905- 404-0540 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO.v-6, automatic, red, 4 dr., loaded. Pow- er package. Balance of extended warranty. Excellent condition. 103,000 kms. Cert. and E-tested. $ll,500. obo. Call (905)985-3621 2000 VW JETTA GLS, great con- dition, immaculate, new tires, sun- roof, heated seats/mirrors, keyless entry/alarm, CD & cassette/8 speakers. Silver on black, 5-speed, 67,000kms, $14,950. (905)666-2196 2002 SUNFIRE COUPE automat- ic trans, 25,000-km CD player, $199/mo + tax, assume lease, no down. (905)433-7548 SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com www.Renovations4u.ca Call Abdul 905-444-9944 * F/Bsmts. $6500 + material * G/Openers installed $70 * Plumbing/Electrical * Painting & Decorating * All Kitchens * Decks/Fences & G/Sheds * Windows & Doors * Wooden Floors/Ceramics * Lawn/Snow Maintenance * Dry Walling/Taping * Bsmt. Windows & Doors * Patios/Paths & Steps * Plans for Building & Fire * Washroom 3 pc. roughed * Regulated Code $250 in $600 + material Garage Doors and Openers ✰Sales ✰Service ✰Installation Your Garage Door Specialist Free Estimates ☎(905)686-6195 ☎ BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations Free Estimates * Fully Insured Call Don (905)626-2111 the.allains.sympatico.ca RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty INDOOR SHOWROOM SATURDAY: 9am-3pm 2002 Toyota Echo, silver, 4dr, auto, air, CD, 50K, $8900. 2001 Montana, blue, pw, pl, air, CD, 54K, $13,900 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, red, 2 dr, auto, air, CD, 52k, $8,900 2001 Chev Venture LS, ext silver, 4dr, loaded, p.sld., rear heat, 113K $13,300 2000 Chev Venture ext.sand, 4dr., p.w., p.l., 73k, $13,200. 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE,burgundy, V6, auto, air, loaded, 72k, $11,200 1998 GMC Suburban SLT, black, 4 dr, load- ed, leather, 4x4, 225k, $12,900 MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING OAC MycRush Auto (905)668-2467 evening & weekends (905)260-1012 405 Mary St. E. Whitby WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV. 905-706-8498 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1993 F150 XLT Super Cab, load- ed, 1-owner, (905)579-4573 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, shortbox, green. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. 1999 DODGE RAM SLT,quad cab, 4-dr, matching cap, trailer pkg, $17,000 certified & e-tested. (905)697-6272 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, Copper brown/beige interior with tinted windows, standard, am/fm, cd, air, pwr windows and locks. Only 13,800 kms. Take over lease $312.56 per month plus a $l,000 down. Phone (905) 987-1459. 1988 DODGE CARAVAN, 133,000 kil., rebuilt engine, good condition, senior citizen owned. $l,000 must sell. Telephone (905)426-2326 1991 AEROSTAR,good condition, new snow tires, $700 o.b.o as is. Call (905)922-4462 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE van, 3.1, auto, 7-seater, air, tilt, am/fm cassette, rear heater, excel- lent condition 200K's, certified/e- tested, asking $3,250 o.b.o. ALSO 1996 Cavalier, 2-dr, 4cyl, 5-spd, highway mileage, air, am/fm cas- sette, excellent condition, asking $2,950 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. (905)404-8695 (private) 2000 FORD,E-150 Cargo van, auto 4.6 with over drive, AM/FM, barn sized doors, 169,000kms., $12,900, certified and E-tested. (905)579-6950. 2003 GMC 2-door Jimmy 4x4, black, 2200 km, take over lease @ $430/month. Leaving country. (905)432-2302 EXCEPTIONAL 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE, AWD, 3.3, every option, regularly maintained, all records, 4 captains, all leather, clean/non-smoking, certified/e- tested, $3,895. (905)436-9998 2003 XR5OR,bought new Aug/03, less than 10 hrs. Mint condition, starts easy, speed governor. $1650, must sell! Mike 905-260- 5553 (Oshawa) CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. 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Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper y g By Paul Futhey Staff Writer DURHAM — Last year, the west was the best in LOSSA AAA se- nior boys' hockey. This season, however, with the playoffs just days away, a number of beasts in the east have their eyes on the prize. After an all-west division final last season, in which Pickering topped St. Mary, it might not be a stretch to see a pair of eastern squads duking it out for the LOSSA title in this year's final. The first playoff round, featur- ing 16 teams, comes in the format of a two-game total points series and begins next week. "We've certainly gone through a lot of adversity," commented Josh French, one of the coaches of the Eastdale Eagles, a serious title contender despite their LOSSA- enforced sixth-place finish. The Eagles had returned to their customary powerhouse sta- tus after an off-year. Eastdale's 8- 1-3 record, however, has since been trimmed to 5-4-3 after a cler- ical error forced a forfeit of three games - all wins. Anderson, 9-2-1 after picking up one of the forfeit- ed games, jumps from fourth to first and will face winless Richardson in the first round. R. S. McLaughlin (8-2-2) and Cour- tice (8-2-2) stay in second and third in the east, while Henry Street (7-4-1) and Port Perry (7-4- 1), climb to fourth and fifth, re- spectively. In the west, St. Mary easily clinched the division, outdistanc- ing Pickering, All Saints and Uxbridge. Mike Dion, the head coach at St. Mary, commented the exam break came at an opportune time: to provide a break after the Monarchs, who draw Austin in the first round, lost their last two league games. Pickering, the defending cham- pion, finished in second (7-4-1) after winning its final three games and will face Bowmanville's St. Stephens (seventh in the east) in the first round. The first round format is ex- panded from the one-game, sud- den death setup of year ago. The change has been welcomed, espe- cially by the higher ranked teams. "You'll have a truer representa- tive coming out (of the opening round)," said Chris Ordanis, head coach at Anderson Collegiate and one of the league conveners. An- derson has fielded highly compet- itive teams in the past two years, only to get tripped up in the play- offs. Last season, battling for first place in the division and a first round bye, Anderson lost to St. Stephen's during the last regular season game and then dropped a 3-1 decision to Denis O'Connor in the first round of the playoffs. Glenn Ross, head coach at R. S. McL aughlin (the only team to beat Eastdale on the ice this sea- son), has seen his squad compile an overall mark of 22-6-3 despite only having two AAA players on its roster. The Trojans are des- tined for a first-round bout with the Pine Ridge Pumas, seventh in the west. Rather than being lulled into complacency, McLaughlin has every reason to be focused and prepared, said Ross. After all, one of McLaughlin's two losses came at the hands of Pine Ridge. "I think they see it as a game they have to get up for," said Ross of his players. Same thing for the Courtice Cougars. While they managed to beat first round opponent Dun- barton during the season, Cougars' coach Ron McNorton said it's vital for his team to stay disciplined in order to replicate reg ular season success in the playoffs. Courtice has lost just once in its last 11 league games. "We've got to line up some prac- tices before we start," said Mc- Norton, who has overseen a bal- anced attack this season. "I've got a team that loves to take penal- ties." While a number of eastern teams have compiled impressive records, it would be premature to dismiss the west entirely, the coaches agreed. Uxbridge (5-5-2), according to Dion, is as good as some of the teams in the east he's seen. Even fifth-place Ajax, while sporting a rather ordinary record of 4-5-3, has scored 16 more goals than it has allowed despite being beset by massive injury woes. In the opening round two game total point series, should each team win once (regardless of mar- gin), a four on four sudden death overtime period will ensue imme- diately following the second game. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo On the run AJAX –– St. Wilfrid’s Carlos Padilla works his way up the court, while being covered by St. Patrick’s Kenneth Envidia during action in the Notre Dame Cougars Classic Elementary Basketball Tournament on Wednesday. Schools set for hockey playoffs www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 1, 2004 PAGE 29 P Presented by: For more information call Laurie Thompson 905-683-5110 Ext. 230 Sunday February 22, 2004, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 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PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. fantastic door prizes courtesy of Tuxedo Royale, The Bay and Bonnie View Inn WINONE OF 3 Pickering Home Outfitters Pickering THE NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY PART OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORES Sponsored by: Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Gotcha covered PICKERING –– St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ guard Duane Howard (23) keeps a close eye on St. Joan of Arc Knights’ Christian Lucas during first-round action at the News Advertiser/St. Mary Classic senior boys’ basketball tournament on Friday afternoon. The Monarchs won 64-59 over the Barrie squad. Howard led the way with 20 points, followed by Nathan Thomas with 16. Sixteen teams competed in the third annual event that ended with the final Saturday night at St. Mary at 7:30 p.m., played after press time. Durham West peewee girls almost perfect DURHAM — The Durham West Light- ning peewee 'BB' girls' rep hockey team skated with the Sharks and had to settle for silver at the recent Scar- borough Sharks Girls' Hockey Tour- nament. In the final, the host Sharks scored a 4-2 victory over Durham West, which carried an undefeated 3-0 record into the championship tilt. Durham West opened the event with a 3-0 win over Peterborough, thanks to the shutout goaltending of Brook Cree. The Lightning clawed the Oshawa Panthers 3-1 in Game 2 and finished preliminary play with a perfect mark after scoring a 2-1 victory over a team from Michigan. Unfortunately, Robyn Crummey suffered a broken arm in the third period on a hard hit into the boards. Other team members are Bobby- Lee Churly, Samantha Gray, Sally Hong, Meaghan McCloy, Danielle Fu- jiwara, Jaclyn Young, Jennifer D'A- lessandro, Yvonne Mais, Erin Gor- man, Bethan Davis, Sloane Stephen- son, Carolyn Gummer, Meg Bowen and Danielle Cyr. Chris Cyr coaches the team, assist- ed by Gord Young, Rob Crummey, and Ed McCusker. The trainer is Tracy Orzel. Ringette squad beats Hamilton in final PICKERING —The Picker- ing ringette belle 'A's have reason for celebration, picking up their first tournament gold medal of the season. Pickering played host to the tournament last month and was able to withstand some fierce competition to walk away as champs after outlast- ing Hamilton 3-1 in the fi- nals. L isa Flatman opened the scoring, but Hamilton answered quickly. Mykala Abel got the go-ahead marker and Krystan Jones added the insur- ance goal late. Melissa Dart, Danielle O'Brien, and Monica Pozzan picked up assists. Pickering opened the tournament with a hard- fought 3-3 tie against Elora-Fergus. Pickering was down early but fought back with two goals by Abel, and a sin- gle from Martina Cawker. Assists went to Natasha Gray, Jones and O'Brien. In a prelude to the final, Pickering took on Hamil- ton in the round robin, ending up with a 6-6 tie. Goal scorers were Flat- man, Pozzan, Alex Ed- wards, Jones and Jessie Dunn, with two. Cawker, with three, Dart, with two, and Pozzan, Flat- man, Gray, Dunn and Abel assisted. Pickering then found its winning ways, posting 11 -2 and 6-0 wins over West Ottawa and Rich- mond Hill respectively. Cawker, Jones, Dart, Abel all had two goals against Ottawa, while Flatman, Dunn and Pozzan chipped in as well. Shaw- na Silver had three as- sists, Megan King, O'Brien, and Pozzan, two each, and singles went to Edwards, Jovette McDon- ald, Abel and Jones. Cawker, Jones, Dunn, Dart and Abel, with two, scored in the 6-0 win. As- sists were awarded to Jones, with two, Gray, Ed- wards, and Pozzan. Vanessa Bastos and Niki Arnott were strong between the pipes all tournament long and played a strong role in the championship victory. 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AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 ILLAGE CHRYSLER FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 ILLAGE CHRYSLER 1-800-296-7107 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! V T H E B E S T P R O T E C T I O N W E ’V E E V E R O F F E R E D O N A L L 2 0 0 3 A N D 2 0 0 4 M O D E L S . 7 Y E A R S O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . FU L LY T R ANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.9% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $6,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. Save GST & PST on selected vehicles. V 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA CLUB CAB 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, tonneau cover, cloth seats, only 68,800 km. Stk. #T6568A. $$61.2261.2 2Sale /60 mo. wk. 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 $$93.0193.0 1 /84 mo.Sale 4.7L V8, auto, air, skid plate grp., ABS, Elect. Shift-on-the-Fly, Anti-spin axle, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #P7686. wk. /84 mo.* 2003 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, SLT group, air, anti-spin axle, skid plate grp., rear defroster, bed liner, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry & more. Only 12,300 km., Stk. #P7833. $$91.3391.3 3Sale /84 mo. wk. Sale /84 mo. Sale /84 mo. wk. 2.4L HO Turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., p. sunroof, leather heated seats, 6 disc CD, 17” chrome wheels, air, trac. control, 4 wheel disc, ABS, tilt, cruise & more. Stk. #P7783. $$85.8885.8 8 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, anti-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. $$103.72103.7 2Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 2.0L., auto, air, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, tilt, cruise, floor mats & more. Stk. #P7774. $$35.9435.9 4Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 CHRYSLER 300M SPECIAL 3.5L HO V6, auto stick, side air bags, p. sunroof, ATC, tire & wheel grp., leather heated seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, p. seats & more. Stk. #P7782. $$96.5896.5 8Sale /84 mo. wk. 2000 CHRYSLER 300M 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p. seats, p. sunroof, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., 4 disc CD, 360 Watt AMP, performance/handling grp. & more. Only 58,000 km. Stk. V7632. $$76.6176.6 1Sale /72 mo. wk.* SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STARALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” COSTCO WHITBY BANK OF VILLAGE THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AT VILLAGE CHRYSLER1000 1000 HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE WITH $1 Present this with your offer & receive $1,000 off any brand new 2003 vehicle in-stock. 2.4L 4 cylinder DOHC 16V SMPI, auto, 28K package, air, p.m./p.w./pdl., power sunroof, CD, heated front seats and more.Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED 2003 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 3.7L power tech V6 engine, 28D package, auto, anti- spin differential, power sunroof, 6 disc CD & more. 2003 DURANGO SLT SPORT UTILITY 4X4 $36,105 2,500 - Sale Price V8, 26G package, convenience group, trailer tow grp., 5 spd. auto, anti-spin diff., rear heat/air, running boards CD, & more.Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% PRICES AREOUR PRICES ARE HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE Stk. # PT5788 Stk. # J6412 Dealer Discount $33,605$33,605 Stk. # T5962 000 Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% $29,945 4,491 - Sale Price $44,445 6,666 - Sale Price $37,779 Tax Savings $25,454$25,454 Tax Savings $37,779 RIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERERIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERERIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERE VIPER CROSSFIRE PACIFICA AWD By Appointment Only New! 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