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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2001_01_05ThisWeekend Area residents invited to walk for Alzheimers DURHAM –– The ‘Walk of Memories’, a walk-a-thon for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, takes place Sunday, Jan. 7 at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby. The walk will raise money for local support services, education and research into the cause and cure of the disease. Registration takes place at 8:30 a.m., and the day’s events include a free lunch and enter- tainment. Pledge forms for the walk-a- thon are available at Alzheimer Durham’s office in the Oshawa Centre or at all Durham loca- tions of A and P, Loblaw, Shop- pers Drug Mart, Royal Bank, and Mac’s and Becker’s conve- nience stores. PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 51,100 24 PAGES FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/6 Entertainment/15 Sports/18 Classified/19 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net New Year’s Resolutions come true @ Pickering Sports & Recreation Complex Call now 683-6582 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Feet first into fun Kyle Johnson took full advantage of his Christmas break –– and thumbed his nose at the frigid temperatures of late –– by spend- ing an afternoon at the McLean Community Centre Pool in Ajax. The pool has been a popular a spot in recent weeks as area resi- dents seek warmer pursuits. Premier played Santa well More than 100 needy Durham children received Yule gifts BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer More than 100 children in Durham whose families contacted the Region asking for assistance during the Christmas season re- ceived gifts from the Province last month, a Regional councillor re- ports. Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner reports the names of 119 local children were added to the premier’s Christmas list after Premier Mike Harris pledged in early December to personally see that every child in the province had a present this past Christmas. “This is one time I’m happy to be able to compliment the Province for coming through,” says Coun. Brenner, who arranged for the Region to dedicate an exist- ing toll-free line to accept phone calls from residents here who wanted to ensure their child re- ceived a Christmas gift. Coun. Brenner, who serves as the Children’s Advocate for Durham Region, reports Regional staff logged the names and ad- dresses of those who phoned the hot line and forwarded those names to the premier’s office prior to Christmas. The Region then worked with the Ministry of Community and Social Services to authenticate the names on the list and gifts were sent to 119 of the approximately 300 names submitted. “Every child who was authenti- cated did get a gift,” Coun. Bren- ner reports. “I’m very pleased. “I was very skeptical at the be- ginning,” he adds, noting “every- body put aside their politics...the real winners were the children.” Coun. Brenner explains al- though 300 names were submitted to the Province, some children’s names were submitted without the knowledge of the family. So, gifts were provided to those children whose parents or guardian con- firmed there was a need. “It was a very emotional experi- ence for the staff of Durham Re- gion,” Coun. Brenner says, noting the exercise provided a “real eye opener” in terms of the need in the local community. He believes many of the chil- dren who received gifts may not have done so had the Region not come forward to act as a go-be- tween with the Province. “People still can and do fall through the cracks,” he adds. Ministry spokesman Dianne Lone reports more than 2,000 gifts, donated by businesses, firefighting services, churches and individuals were distributed to needy children across the province. Pickering crash sends three to hospital PICKERING —A father and son received serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash here Wednes- day afternoon. Durham Regional Police said a Pontiac Bonneville carrying the two was travelling westbound on Finch Avenue around 1:35 p.m. when their vehicle was rear- ended by a Pontiac Transport van, driven by a 37-year-old Pickering man. An eastbound Oldsmobile Cutlass driven by another Picker- ing man then broadsided the vic- tims’ vehicle. The father was taken by ambu- lance to Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre with life- threatening injuries. He was listed in serious condi- tion Thursday morning. His son was transported to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre (APHC), and subsequently taken to Sunnybrook, where he was listed in serious condition. His condition had been up- graded to fair by Thursday morn- ing. An ambulance also took the driver of the Cutlass to the APHC where he was treated and re- leased. The other person involved in the crash was not injured, police said. Police said both the Cutlass and the Bonneville were de- stroyed in the collision, while the van sustained heavy damage. The total damage estimate was about $22,000. The Durham Regional Police Traffic Management Unit is con- tinuing its investigation of the crash. Anyone with information re- garding the accident is asked to call the traffic management unit of the Durham Regional Police at 579-1520, ext. 5255. ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP Looking for a good home. 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-6113 Bring Family & Friends InTo Play! Billiard Table SaleBilliard Table SaleAll Dufferin Games billiard tables are made in Canada. DAVISMADISON A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer The Satan’s Choice motorcycle gang’s 35-year biker reign in Oshawa has officially ended with the mass conversion of its members to the notorious Hells Angels. Provincial police say about 150 members of On- tario outlaw gangs, including the Choice, ParaDice Riders, Lobos and Last Chance, switched alle- giances to the Hells Angels at a “patch-over” cere- mony Friday in Quebec. The conversions give the Hells Angels its first seven Ontario chapters, including one in Oshawa, the founding city of the Satan’s Choice. The Hells Angels expansion into Ontario, which police have predicted for years, is believed to have been triggered by the entry of the Texas-based Ban- didos, which recently formed an alliance with the Rock Machine. The Rock Machine, which now has three chapters in Ontario, is the Hells’chief rival in Quebec, where the two sides have waged a bloody turf battle in recent years. Durham Regional Police Superintendent of Crime Management Chuck Mercier compared the biker development to a “corporate takeover. The larger corporation (the international Hells Angels) wants more of the market share.” The move into Ontario by the Bandidos and Hells Angels has forced smaller clubs, such as the Choice, with 96 members, to make tough “business decisions”, he said. “They had to decide: Align themselves with the bigger clubs or be annihilated.” It’s believed about 10 Oshawa Choice members, who received patches identifying themselves as full-fledged Hells Angels members, will form the city’s chapter. Supt. Mercier said the new Hells Angels mem- bers are sponsoring “anywhere from two to a half- dozen prospects,” known as probationary members or “strikers”. He said the Satan’s Choice clubhouse on Ortono Road, near Bloor Street and Wilson Road, and the ParaDice Riders-owned marina in Caesarea, in Scugog Township, is likely now “property of Hells Angels”. The Choice logo, a grinning devil’s head, re- mained perched atop the nondescript house yester- day. Police say they are prepared to deal with an in- crease in organized criminal activity. In anticipation of the new developments, a 44-member provincial squad, comprised of officers from 18 police forces, was created in 1998. Durham has one officer as- signed to it, Supt. Mercier said. Police say the Hells Angels have been visible in Durham for several years, forging ties with local bikers. “The Angels have been around in our region for years. Now we have a Hells Angels chapter. It’s not alarming to us, we’ve been alarmed for years (about the possibility). We’ve always been on the alert,” Supt. Mercier said. “They have a notorious reputation of using in- timidation tactics and violence to achieve their criminal goals. They are more sophisticated.” He said the force plans to keep tabs on the gang in the “traditional ways” and will work with the provincial unit. Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sergeant Don Bell, of the Provincial Special Squad, said he does not anticipate a repeat in Ontario of the violence in Quebec, where more than 100 deaths in the past six years have been blamed on the war between the Hells Angels and the Rock Machine. He said the Hells Angels main business is drug trafficking, but they are also traditionally linked to the exotic dance business, prostitution, extortion and theft. “The Hells Angels have an interest in any place where they can make money, and Oshawa is close to Hwy. 401, it’s part of the Golden Horseshoe and part of a very lucrative market,” said Staff Sgt. Bell. Police said Friday’s patch-over will ultimately give the Hells Angels 10 chapters in Ontario and 181 worldwide. For the Choice, the change of allegiance marks the end of one of Ontario’s oldest outlaw motorcy- cle gangs. The original chapter was founded in the mid-1960s by Oshawa native Bernie Guindon. Thirty years later, in 1995 Mr. Guindon, revered as a rebel leader by outlaw bikers and branded a crime kingpin by authorities, stepped down as Satan’s Choice president. A year later a much-publicized “retirement party” was held in his honour, much to the skepticism of biker intelligence officers. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 3 A/P We’re online at www.durhamnews.net Send it to us by fax: 683-7363 Hells Angels come to Durham Notorious gang sets up first seven chapters in Ontario Ple a s e r e c y c l e y o u r N e w s A d v e r t i s e r “When I die, just throw my ashes into the ocean” (How do you plan on getting to the Ocean?) Everything you ever wanted to know about preplanned funerals is just a phone call away. 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Paul Arculas, who is currently writing a book about the Markham Gang, will be on hand to discuss their criminal activities and their link to the Stouten- berg Gang which has re- cently emerged in studies of Pickering’s heritage. The meeting takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre on Liverpool Road south of Bayly Street. Copies of the society’s millennial book Time Pre- sent and Time Past; A Pic- torial History of Pickering will be available for $17. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information contact Tom Mohr at 839- 1221. Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 WalMart, Ajax 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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Box “E” Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1 Phone: 705-876-6282 Toll Free: 1-877-803-0222 Residents of Durham Region (excluding Oshawa) may qualify for help through the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), sponsored by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. RRAP for Homeowners: Offers financial assistance to low- income homeowners who cannot afford major repairs necessary to make their homes safer and healthier. RRAP for Persons with Disabilities: Offers financial assistance to allow landlords and low-income homeowners to improve their dwellings so that they are more accessible to persons with disabilities. For further information on whether you might qualify for financial assistance to make repairs to your home, please contact: NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Just the fax: 683-7363 We’re online at www.durhamnews.net Children urged to get second flu shot Durham sets up January clinics for booster Children who recently received their first flu shot are being encour- aged by the local health unit to get a second shot in the coming weeks to strengthen their immune system. “It is recommended for children less than nine years of age who have received a flu shot for the first time to receive a second vaccination at least four weeks later,” explains Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham’s Associ- ate Medical Officer of Health. “This helps to build up their immune sys- tem and improves the effectiveness of the vaccine.” However, children vaccinated in previous years do not require a sec- ond shot, she notes. The Durham Region Health De- partment has offered free flu shot clinics here since Nov. 16 as part of the Ministry of Health’s provincewide in- fluenza vaccina- tion campaign designed to re- duce emergency room overcrowd- ing during the flu season. The vaccina- tion program is being funded by the ministry to the tune of $38 million in an ef- fort to make ap- proximately 7.9 million doses of the vaccine avail- able to Ontarians. Here in Durham, Dr. Reynolds says 160,000 doses of the vaccine have been distributed by the depart- ment to various businesses and doc- tors’ offices. She also reports about 8,200 shots were given out during the free clinics the health department held in November and December. And, she says, “anyone who would still like to protect themselves against influenza can go to their family doctor.” The health unit is hosting two free vaccination clinics from 1 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 25 at the depart- ment’s Whitby office on the second floor of the Lang Tower at the Whit- by Mall, 1615 Dundas St. E. All children requiring a second flu shot must have an appointment scheduled. Appointments can also be made by anyone who would like to receive a free flu shot at one of these clinics. To book an appointment or for more information on the free flu vac- cination program, call the Durham Region Health Department at 723- 8521 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2195. DR. DONNA REYNOLDS ‘This helps to build up their immune system.’ It pays to pay your News Advertiser carrier Just ask D. Christie of Ajax who won a CD Compact Component System in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s recent collection draw. 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The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Com- munity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circu- lations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS news advertiser Jan. 5, 2001 Fines would cover stepped-up radar operation To the editor: Re: ‘Answers out there,’ editorial, Dec. 20. You are correct in your assess- ment that speeding on residential roads is a problem throughout our community. I have complained several times to City officials about speeding on Sheppard Av- enue in front of Dunbarton High School where the speed limit is 40 km/h. I live on Sheppard. As stated by Fairport Road res- idents, it is difficult and dangerous to come out of your driveway when traffic is moving at speeds well above the speed limit. Last summer I measured the distance between two landmarks (a large crack in the pavement and a man- hole cover) and started clocking cars for a few minutes on Satur- days. I measured speeds as high as 90 km/h for cars, while one motorcy- cle went by at over 115 km/h. Stephen Brake, the City’s traffic and waste management co-ordina- tor, was in my driveway one Sat- urday for 25 minutes and used the City’s radar gun to clock 95 cars. The average speed was 61.2 km/h. Only one vehicle respected the limit, and only six were not going more than 10 km/h above the limit. The highest speed he recorded was 85 km/h per hour. After his survey we saw a radar-equipped car posted on the street twice. But what good is that? First you have the speeder and then the cop chasing him at an even higher speed. People kept speeding by as the officer wrote tickets. Municipalities need to set proper crews along the streets to stop all speeders, not just one here and there. If a hidden radar was placed in the Dunbarton school- yard, three officers were placed in the school parking lot, if all cars exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h were deviated into the schoolyard and held there until ticketed (which given the number of speeders might be as much as half an hour) and if such enforce- ment was done randomly but reg- ularly, the number of speeders in Pickering would drop right down. The amount collected if such action had been ongoing during the 25 minutes Mr. Brake was in my driveway would have resulted in over $10,000 in revenue accord- ing to a police officer I spoke with. More then enough to pay for the radar and the four or five officers who operate it. Normand Dufresne, Pickering Garbage: We in Durham can’t live with it but no other site wants to live with it either. That’s the reality we face in 2001 as the clock counts down on zero hour for Durham Region - Dec. 31, 2002. Barring an unforseen and unexpected extension, there have already been several, the Keele Valley landfill site which currently takes in nearly all of Durham’s garbage will be closed on that date. And, between now and then we’ll have to find somewhere else to put it. That somewhere else appeared to be the Adams Mine Site, some 700 kilometres to the north, adjacent to the mining town of Kirkland Lake. Toron- to and Durham councils had voted to accept a deal to send our garbage to the abandoned Adams Mine for the next 20 years, buying time for new re- cycling technologies and more mod- ern solutions to dumping trash. But at the last minute, the consortium which would ship the garbage refused to agree to terms and the deal was off. It may still be on if new items in the contract can be settled on. But, as- suming Adams is off, what can we do? We’ll be looking at all aspects of garbage disposal over the next 12 months with today’s kick-off feature investigating the political history of trash in Durham Region. As noted in today’s story, there is no other issue which brings out the NIMBY in people and politicians like garbage. It’s the ultimate not-in-my-back- yard battle, and who can blame those who live near proposed landfills from fighting against them? Dumps lower property values, affect quality of life and raise fears about the future safety of drinking water. Not a pretty picture. There are no plans now or in the future to establish a landfill in Durham and it’s clear there won’t be many takers in other parts of Ontario for our trash. What alternatives re- main? We can look to other municipalities in Canada and in Europe where waste diversion and recycling programs have drastically reduced the amount of garbage produced. Our own target in Durham is to drive recycling to at least 50 per cent of all waste produced by 2007 (it’s currently about 25 per cent). That’s still well below rates of over 75 per cent in Halifax-Dartmouth and Edmonton right now. Clearly, we have a long way to go in a short time. The old dump is a thing of the past. To help the environment and ultimate- ly ourselves, we have to change our ways. After all, the clock is ticking. EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Submissions that include a first and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. Recently, an old friend in the On- tario Legislature, deputy Speaker Tony Martin, took off the robes of of- fice, laid them gently on the Speak- er’s chair and resigned on the spot over the issue of poverty in Ontario. The Office of the Speaker is not normally the place to expect political action given the neutrality expected of the position. Some pundits claimed Mr. Martin’s actions to be a blatant disrespect of the office he was sworn to uphold. Knowing Tony Martin as I do, the inaction by this government over poverty obviously moved him enough to do the unthink- able. No matter how you view Mr. Mar- tin’s behaviour, people of all political stripes have to be concerned about poverty, and in particular child poverty, as it is in Ontario now. At a time when Ontario’s finance minister forks over $200 cheques to those who are not in any great need, there seems little desire of the majority to stop to think about child poverty in Ontario at all. If you slow down enough to look into the villages, towns and cities, just slow enough so they come into focus rather than rush by in a blur, we see many people existing below the poverty level in our society. Just who are these people? They are the folks who are never going to go to univer- sity or college, never going to com- plete an apprenticeship program, never going to be trained for much more than they are doing now, in spite of the hype to the contrary. These are the people literally stuck in so-called ‘dead-end’ jobs. Some of these folks are the hands- on women who support their own family while caring for the children of others. Some make the beds for our elderly parents, others flip burg- ers, clean offices at night or are the clerks in stores — all doing the thankless tasks that keep our econo- my on track. These are our mini- mum-wage people. Regardless of the tasks they do, they all have rent or mortgage pay- ments to make, food and clothing to buy, or if lucky enough, the upkeep on a car and all of the other things all of us pay for every day. Like the rest of us they too need time and money for a little rest and recreation. So until we are willing to pay, not minimum wages, but a living wage to everyone regardless of what she or he may do, the rest of us shouldn’t be too surprised to know poverty, real poverty will continue to cause some politicians and perhaps others, to do unusual things. Symbolism of resignation lost on most Slow down and look — poverty is all around us Gord Mills Opinion Shaper E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. New century calls for innovative trash solutions Durham residents must radically reduce, reuse and recycle NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P This is the first in a series of monthly features covering waste management issues in Durham past, present and future. In this story, we look at the history of waste manage- ment in the region. BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer From the fight to close Brock West to the debate over Kirkland Lake, Regional councillors have been talking trash for years. And, as Durham embarks on the new millennium, councillors are fac- ing the garbage dilemma once again as they contemplate where to send the Region’s rubbish. “There’s been a garbage crisis for 15 years in Durham Region,” said Pickering Councillor and works committee chairman Rick Johnson. “No one really knew it because we’ve been piggybacking with Toronto.” But, the Region may be going it alone in the near future. The Toronto-owned Keele Valley landfill site in Vaughan, where Durham currently sends about 85 per cent of its trash, is slated to close at the end of 2002 after numerous extensions to previous deadlines. The Region’s plan to join Toron- to in shipping its garbage north to the Adams Mine site in the northern Ontario municipality of Kirkland Lake, which has been in the works for the past decade, has been all but derailed. That means Durham needs to find somewhere to put the approx- imately 150,000 tonnes of trash it sends to landfill sites each year. And soon. Coun. Johnson reports the Re- gion is preparing to issue a request for proposal this month in an attempt to get that process under way. But, that doesn’t mean a new landfill site will open anywhere within the Re- gion’s boundaries. “Politically a landfill in Durham is unacceptable,” he said, noting the Region won’t support any new land- fill sites here. “Durham Region used to have a series of landfills, probably every municipality has its own landfill,” Coun. Johnson reported, adding he estimates somewhere between 20 to 25 landfills have been closed down in Durham over the years. However, the most controversial battles have undoubtedly been fought in Pickering as the munici- pality lobbied for the closure of Brock West and fought the creation of two nearby mega-dumps known as the ‘P1’and ‘EE11’sites. Located on the Third Concession just west of Brock Road, the Brock West dump was in the rural area of Pickering when it opened in 1975. However, with the growth that’s oc- curred in Pickering over the years, the dump site is now less than 500 metres from a major residential sub- division and less than three kilome- tres from the centre of the city. “The landfill was supposed to be open for five years, and with its ex- perimental liner, was not expected to have problems. However, because of political decisions and poor plan- ning, the landfill (was) open for al- most 20 years and (was) seriously leaking,” stated Dr. Rosalie Bertell of the International Institute of Con- cern for Public Health in a 1995 re- port examining the health impacts of the dump on the surrounding com- munity. Concerns about the landfill cen- tred around a horrendous smell com- ing from the site. Then there were complaints about illegal dumping and things such as sewage sludge being brought in. In later years the disputes were with overfilling of the site, alleged leachate contamina- tion of adjacent lands and Duffins Creek, and repeated de- lays in the promised closure of the dump. “The capacity was to be half of what it ended up being,” said David Steele, chairman of Pick- ering Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) for the Environment, which was formed in the mid- 1980s to prevent the extension of the Brock West site. “It always seemed provincial governments wanted to put land- fill sites in Ajax and Pickering,” Mr. Steele said. So, PACT, which maintains Durham’s garbage problem should be solved locally, orga- nized a board of directors to op- pose any new landfills in west Durham and to encourage recy- cling and composting. “In reality PACT was about 15 years ahead of the politi- cians,” Mr. Steele said, recalling his first introduction to the group at a public meeting about Toron- to’s desire to create a landfill on a 250-acre parcel of land that City owns in Ajax known as Brock South. “PACT asked for a full public environmental assessment with in- tervener funding,” he recalled, adding “we knew (the proposal) wouldn’t pass.” However, it wasn’t long until the focus was on Pickering once again as the search continued for a new landfill for Metro and Durham. With the formation of the Solid Waste In- terim Steering Committee in March 1989, a proposal emerged for the P1 dump just west of Whitevale. Even though Pickering was against the dump, then-Regional chairman Gary Herrema pursued the site. In fact, a deal was struck between Metro and Durham in May 1990 that would have allowed Metro to dump 4.6-million tonnes of garbage at the site between 1992 and 1996 had it not been lifted from the table when the Liberals were defeated by the New Democratic Party (NDP) in the 1990 provincial election. Then in 1992, the NDP formed the Interim Waste Authority (IWA) under the Waste Management Act in an attempt to find three landfill sites, one for Durham, one for York and Toronto and another for Peel. “We knew when the IWA was formed we were in trouble,” Mr. Steele said, explaining the IWA went through a site selection process and eventually centred on the EE11 site next to Brock West. “We fought EE11 and all the sites in Pickering they’d chosen through the environmental hear- ings,” he said, recalling the group gathered more than 13,000 signa- tures from local citizens who urged politicians to “dump the dump”. Following the election of the Conservatives in June 1995, the Province decided to disband the IWA and scrap the EE11 mega- dump proposed for north Picker- ing. “It would have been a total dis- aster (had a new mega-dump been allowed to open in Pickering),” Mr. Steele said. “We would have been the garbage capital of Ontario.” Meanwhile, the decision to close Brock West wasn’t made until April 1996 when an out-of-court settle- ment was reached between Picker- ing and Metro Toronto. Pickering launched a lawsuit against Metro in October 1994 to get the site shut down. The settlement led to the clo- sure of Brock West at the end of No- vember 1996 to all regular garbage. But as part of the settlement, Metro was permitted to transfer into Brock West the contents of its long-closed Brock North landfill located east of Brock Road near Fifth Concession Road. That site was used as a tem- porary facility for Toronto’s trash during a 1970s garbage strike in that city, Coun. Johnson reported, noting about 180,000 tonnes of trash was dumped there. The Brock West landfill was fi- nally closed March 26, 1997 after more than 10 years of bickering be- tween Pickering and Metro over the management and size of the dump. When Brock West closed, Durham entered an agreement with Toronto to send much of its trash to Keele Valley. Peter Watson, Durham’s waste reduction manager,reports that facil- ity will close on Dec. 31, 2002 which means the Region needs to find somewhere to put its garbage while working on waste diversion initiatives. Some of the options open to the Region are outlined in Durham’s Long Term Waste Man- agement Strategy, which was ap- proved in principle by Regional council in December 1999. “The (plan) is a road map to give members of staff and members of committee the road along which we will travel to achieve our goal,” Mr. Watson said. “The number one pri- ority is to secure disposal capacity for the residential waste for January 2003.” He added,“We need to ensure the 70 to 75 per cent of the total waste stream currently going to landfill sites continues to go somewhere.” While the Adams Mine site ap- pears to be off the table, Mr. Watson pointed out Regional council ap- proved a recommendation to negoti- ate with Rail Cycle North for long- term waste disposal. “The prime site was Adams Mine, but there are alternate sites in that proposal,” he added, noting the Region will explore all available op- tions through the upcoming request for proposal process. As for waste diversion initiatives, Mr. Watson reported “there are a number of options we’re exploring right now (regarding recycling)... the Blue Box program is an extremely popular recycling program in the Region. “I’m thrilled the residents of the Region have embraced recycling so conscientiously... they’re doing an excellent job.” Mr. Watson added the fact that more and more residents are begin- ning to ask what else they can do to cut down on solid waste bodes well for the Region’s goal to divert at least 50 per cent of its residential waste from landfills by 2007. Coun. Johnson is confident Durham will not only reach that goal but will surpass it. He believes the Region will develop new initiatives within the next five to seven years “that will make landfills look archa- ic”. Dumping the dump Landfill controversies which began and ended in Durham Trash by numbers: Tonnes of waste disposed by Durham in 1997: ❑135,729 of garbage; ❑11,774 of leaf and yard waste; ❑5,193 of recyclables and reuse- ables; ❑28,829 of blue box materials. Total = 181,525 Tonnes of waste disposed by Durham in 1998: ❑144,751 of garbage; ❑13,181 of leaf and yard waste; ❑5,792 of recyclables and reuse- ables; ❑30,632 of blue box materials. Total = 194,356 Tonnes of waste disposed by Durham in 1999: ❑142,553 of garbage; ❑14,398 of leaf and yard waste; ❑5,579 of recyclables and reuse- ables; ❑31,599 of blue box materials. Total = 194,129 Source: Region of Durham Works Department For the PETsMART location nearest you call: 877-4PETsMART Visit our website at www.PETsMART.com Prices effective January 2 through February 2, 2001 Leashed pets welcome. For the safety of your pet as well as others’ please make sure your pets are current on all shots before you bring them shopping. 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A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P New year in Durham Region gets off to violent start Bar brawl, stabbing, home invasion mar some of the Dec. 31 celebrations BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer The new year began on a bloody note in Durham Region with a vicious beating, a stabbing and a home inva- sion sparked by disputes over a game and a girl, police say. Durham Regional Police said a 33- year-old man was attacked in an Os- hawa bar shortly after midnight Tues- day. The incident happened after the victim got into an argument with an- other man while playing pool at the Tartan Tavern, at 555 Rossland Rd. E., police said. “The victim was apparently fol- lowed into the washroom. While he was at the urinal, an unknown as- sailant grabbed his head from behind and smashed his face into the wall,” said spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley. The victim reportedly blacked out, said the officer. When he regained consciousness, the man, who was bleeding profusely from a head injury, confronted his sus- pected attacker at a table near the bar, he said. The suspect was seated with three other men and a woman. Bar witnesses told police the vic- tim was then knocked to the floor by the suspect and then repeatedly “punched and kicked and stomped on,” Sgt. Grimley said. He said the assault was stopped by the suspect’s friends and the group fled the bar in a dark Honda hatch- back. The victim was taken to hospital with a possible broken nose, swollen eye and cuts and gashes to his head. Sgt. Grimley said the suspect was described as white with olive com- plexion, 5-foot-10, with a stocky build and short dark hair. He is believed to have an Italian accent and was wearing black jeans and a black leather jacket. In another incident, police said a 20-year-old Ajax man was stabbed in the upper leg near the groin during a fight at an Oshawa New Year’s Eve house party on Malaga Road. “The girlfriend of the (stabbing) suspect is the ex-girlfriend of the vic- tim, which we believe may have had something to do with the altercation,” Sgt. Grimley said. He said the pair got into a fight dur- ing which the victim was knifed. The attacker fled the residence prior to of- ficers arriving and the victim was taken to Lakeridge Health Oshawa with a “severe puncture wound,” he said. The man, who suffered a large amount of blood loss, was transferred to St. Michael’s Hospital, Sgt. Grim- ley said. His condition was not be- lieved to be life-threatening. Police believe the stabbing is relat- ed to a terrifying home invasion in Whitby, which occurred the next night. Four masked men armed with a stun gun and a handgun forced their way into a Nichol Avenue home at 7 p.m. Tuesday and bound two women and three men with duct tape. The thugs said they were looking for one woman’s son - a suspect in the earlier stabbing - and the victims were threatened with a broken liquor bottle, police said. Inspector Greg Reid, of the Whitby community police sta- tion, said the bandits took a large quantity of jewellery and fled. One of the occupants of the home managed to free himself and help the others and police were called. An 18-year-old man was later arrested at an Oshawa residence in connection with the New Year’s stabbing. Wallace Groves, of no fixed address, faces charges of aggra- vated assault, assault with a weapon and breach of probation. The investigation into the home invasion continues. SGT. 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SATURDAY, JAN. 6 PRAYER SERVICE:Local residents are invited to attend a prayer service to celebrate the new year at Devi Mandir, a Hindu temple located at 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. The Durga Jagran takes place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. and there is no cost to at- tend. For more information please call Devi Mandir at 686-8534. SUNDAY, JAN. 7 ALZHEIMER’S WALK: ‘Walk of Memories’, a walk-a- thon for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, takes place at Cullen Gardens and Minia- ture Village in Whitby. The walk will raise money for local support services, education and research into the cause and cure of the disease. Registra- tion takes place at 8:30 a.m., there’s a free lunch and enter- tainment. Pledge forms are available at Alzheimer Durham’s office in the Oshawa Centre or at all Durham locations of A and P, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Royal Bank, and Mac’s and Becker’s convenience stores. 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Ask in store about our guaranteed installation Now 49999 KENMORE®RANGE Save $220. #59091. Sears reg. 719.99. White-on-White and self-clean extra Save $200 on team KENMORE WASHER AND DRYER Washer. #10502. Sears reg. 599.99. 499.99 Dryer. #60212. Sears reg. 499.99. 399.99 Save $230 on team KENMORE SUPER CAPACITY WASHER AND DRYER Washer. #47662. Sears reg. 729.99. 599.99 Dryer. #88662. Sears reg. 579.99. 479.99 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 15 P Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 5, 2001 Soderbergh’s Traffic rolls into Pickering cinemas tonight TRAFFIC Starring Michael Douglas, Salma Hayek, Erika Christensen, Dennis Quaid, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. A patchwork of stories that evokes the high-stakes, high-risk world of the drug trade, as seen through a series of inter-related stories. Some are highly personal, some are filled with intrigue and danger. A Mexican policeman finds him- self caught in a web of corruption; a pair of undercover DEA agents work in the sordid and dangerous world of San Diego dealers; a wealthy drug baron living in upscale, suburban America is arrested and learns how quickly his unknowing and pampered wife takes over his business; and the U.S. Presi- dent’s new anti-drug czar, an Ohio State Supreme Court Jus- tice, must deal with his increas- ingly drug-addicted teenage daughter. (Famous Players Pickering 8 - Pickering Town Centre, Cine- plex Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). Let the News Advertiser entertain you! Please Recycle Me... 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. MO LEX 9VIP ALL SHOWS! ALL AGES! ALL SEATS! $425 1095 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 24 HR. INFO 420-SHOW 416-444-FILM WHY PAY MORE! DRACULA 2000 Jonny Lee Miller AA1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 ALL THE PRETTY HORSES Matt Damon 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 AA 1:00, 3:30, 7:00, 9:30 PG PGDUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Jeremy Irons 1:00, 3:05 PROOF OF LIFE Meg Ryan AA1:10, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30 102 DALMATIANS Glenn Close 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 PG CHARLIE’S ANGELS Drew Barrymore 1:10, 3:05, 7:10, 9:05 PG PGUNBREAKABLE Bruce Willis RUGRATS IN PARIS Animated 1:10, 3:10 F AAMEN OF HONOR Cuba Gooding Jr.7:00, 9:20 CAST AWAY Tom Hanks Violence MEET THE PARENTS Robert De Niro 7:00, 9:05 PG GIVE THE GIFT OF MOVIES $5 & $10 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Frightening Scenes Mature Theme Horror, Not Recommended For Children Coarse Language, Mature Theme 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:10 Mature Theme, Frightening Scenes PICKERING 8 905-839-2994 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?(PG)May offend some, not recommended for children. Fri, Sat, Sun 1:10, 3:15, 7:40, 9:55 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:40, 9:55 EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE (F) Fri, Sat, Sun 12:50, 2:50, 4:50, 6:50, 9:00 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:50, 9:00 FAMILY MAN (NO PASSES) (PG) Fri, Sat, Sun 1:20, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:05, 9:45 HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (F) Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:00Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:20, 10:00 TRAFFIC (NO PASSES) (AA) Course language, substance abuse, mature theme Fri, Sat, Sun 12:30, 3:35, 6:45, 9:50 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:45, 9:50 VERTICAL LIMIT (PG) Frightening scenes. Fri, Sat,Sun 12:45, 3:30, 7:15, 10:15 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:15, 10:15 WHAT WOMEN WANT (PG) Mature theme. Fri, Sat, Sun 1:05, 4:00, 7:10, 10:05 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:10, 10:05 OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 102 DALMATIANS (PG)Fri, Sat, Sun 1:10, 2:00,m 4:10 4:40, 7:35 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:35 BOUNCE (PG) Mature theme 7:15, 9:40 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (PG) Frightening scenes Fri, Sat, Sun 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:50, 9:35 MISS CONGENIALITY (PG) Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00, 1:30, 3:30, 4:00, 7:10, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:10, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00 PAY IT FORWARD (PG) Mature theme 9:55 RED PLANET (PG) Mature theme 10:10 RUGRATS IN PARIS (F) Fri, Sat, Sun 1:20, 3:35, 7:20 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:20 WHAT WOMEN WANT (PG) Mature theme Fri, Sat, Sun 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:30, 7:00, 7:30, 9:50, 10:15 Mon, The, Wed, Thu 7:00, 7:30, 9:50, 10:15 438-9053 or 877-438-9053HUGE S E L E C T I O N O F A M I S H HAND-C R A F T E D S O L I D OAK & C H E R R Y FURN I T U R E 1428 HWY #2, COURTICE Just East of Oshawa/Courtice Townline DISCOV E R AMISH YOUR AMISH Furniture Gallery RENOVATIONS, CLEARANCE & BALLOON SALE! Storewide savings up to 50% OFF OR - WE PAY THE G.S.T. P L A Y LPA A C E The Party of Parties Pickering Dairy Queen 1099 Kingston Rd., L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 DRIVE THRU This year we decided to rent the banquet hall at our church for our staff Christmas party since more than half our staff attend there. The banquet hall at Carruthers Creek Community Church is absolutely beautiful with majestic floor to ceiling windows, expansive carpeting and a mahogany hardwood dance floor in the centre. Next we hired a unique company called “Everlasting Impressions” who come in and turned the hall into a winter wonderland with white Christmas trees, thousands of twinkling mini-lights, hanging ornaments and lots of Christmas garland. A sound system was installed as well as a 100 inch big screen projection system. As our staff entered the hall through an archway, covered with Christmas Ivy and sparkling mini-lights, there were many ooohs and aaahs. Our staff were treated to shrimp, a variety of finger foods and a special 6 foot sub delivered from the Subway at Bayly and Westney. They feasted on fresh baked dinner rolls, meatballs and Lasagna and then a variety of Dairy Queen candy cakes made especially for the occasion. While eating we were treated to some old video clips from our security cameras when the store first opened in 1995. I looked a lot younger and a lot thinner then! Of course many staff didn’t forget to remind me of that very fact! We also viewed all the new DQ commercials that will be on TV in 2001 along with videos from past staff outings and Christmas parties. We had many spot dances for our staff and hundreds of dollars worth of gift certificates from the Music World in the Pickering Town Center and the Lick’s store right beside us were given out as prizes. But for me the best part was the contest for the best dressed male and female. The girls looked so good, some in dresses and some in long dresses.The guys were equally impressive in their jacket and pants and some in suits. The staff were allowed to bring dates or a friend and all of them got their pictures taken inside the lighted archway. Each staff member received a copy of their picture and the pictures turned out great! This same staff will be ready to serve you in January and offer you our Cheeseburger Lovers Special for the whole month. Buy two single Cheeseburgers for 2.99 or 2 double cheeseburgers for 3.99. What a deal! Your support for our store is always appreciated. Thanks a million! 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 900 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa The Area’s ONLY Full Line LA-Z-Boy Dealer Take aTake a fromfrom PaymentsPayments 90 Days No Interest No Payments No Admin Fee O.A.C. NOW AT ** Sutton Group - Heritage Realty, Inc. BRAD BASSETT* 619-9500 To Advertise in Ajax Open Houses please call your sales representative at (905) 579-4404 SAT., JAN. 6, 1-4 P.M. 877 LINDSAY BLVD., OSHAWA PRICE REDUCED TO SELL This executive 4 bdrm. home has 3,450 sq. ft. plus bsmt. 2 car att. gar. Landscaped & fenced 45’ lot. Det. 2 storey all brick; w/ 2nd flr. laundry & mstr. bdrm. retreat area + en suite; mn. flr. ceramic entrance hall; private office/den; fam. rm., gas fp., spacious liv. & din. rms.; terrific family kit. w/ w/o to patio. Interlocking brick walkways; CAC & CVAC; We can’t list it all - Come & have a look. Dir.: Harmony Rd., 1 block N. of Rossland- Turn right on Corbett & left on Lindsay Blvd. $259,000. JOHN BATE* (905) 623-2453 or 697-1619 SUN. JANUARY 7, 1-5 P.M. 1859 WILDFLOWER DRIVE This all brick beauty is located in a great family neighbourhood close to both catholic and public schools. Features include an eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, 2nd floor family room with gas fireplace and balcony, central air, fresh paint, 9 ft. ceilings and a real 2 car garage. Come take a look for yourself and meet me. Brad Bassett. NEW P R I C E $2 5 9 , 0 0 0 T HE G ENERAL M OTORS H OLIDAY R ATE B REAK ❅ to get everything you always wanted. Sale ends January 10th. 0.9% Purchase Financing up to 48 months† Down payment Payments Interest (General Motors pays the interest)NO 10 DAYS LEFT ❆ or FOR 12 MONTHS Purchase Financing up to 48 months†† 2001 CHEVY/GMC 1500 SERIES PICKUPS 2.9%Purchase Financing up to 48 months† Down payment Payments for 90 days Interest for 90 days (General Motors pays the interest) NO FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT US AT gmcanada.com DROP BY YOUR LOCAL DEALER, OR CALL US AT 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Offers do not apply to: 2000/2001 Corvette, 2001 New Style Chevy/GMC CK 2500/3500 Pickup/Crew/Chassis Cabs, 2001 Chevy/GMC Carryover style Chassis Cabs, GMC Sierra C3 (Y91), 2001 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali, 2001 Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, and 2000/2001 Chevy Express/GMC Savana. †Financing on approved GMAC credit only for most Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, and GMC vehicles. Example: $10,000 at 0.9%/2.9% APR, the monthly payment is $212.18/$220.90 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $184.64/$603.20. Total obligation is $10,184.64/$10,603.20. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Offer available on GMAC Purchase Financing contracts with terms up to 48 months only. Offers apply to new or demonstrator 2001 and remaining 2000 models. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet/Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Buick/GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only (excluding Northwestern Ontario). Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. Lease and purchase offers do not include freight, licence, insurance, and taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions or details. ††Available at GMAC standard rate. ON VIRTUALLY ALL 2001/2000 MODELS plus Down payment Payments for 90 days Interest for 90 days (General Motors pays the interest)NO OR plus 6 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 PAGE 17 P We ’ r e o n l i n e a t w w w . d u r h a m n e w s . n e t Into the great unknown Social housing transfer brings questions for Region BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Durham Region is facing yet another un- known as it begins the new year thanks to the transfer of social housing from the Province on New Year’s Day, regional offi- cials say. The provincial government handed over the ownership and responsibility for ad- ministering the social housing program to municipalities on Jan. 1. But, the financial impact of that transfer on Durham Region is still unknown. The Region has been paying for social housing since 1998. So, in that respect there is no immediate or additional finan- cial implications, reports Shirley Van Steen, Durham’s social housing director. However, she says the “great unknown is what the longer-term capital costs will be”. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson says although Durham assumed the owner- ship of approximately 1,600 housing units on New Year’s Day, the Region hasn’t had the opportunity yet to conduct an audit of the housing stock. “One would hope they’ll be in as good a shape as the Durham Region non-profit housing stock... so the costs of upgrading won’t be too much,” he said, adding, “I couldn’t honestly tell you right now (what the costs might be).” But, despite the potential costs associat- ed with the transfer, Mr. Anderson is confi- dent Durham is up for the challenge. “We’ll manage it as well as we’ve man- aged the other items they’ve downloaded to us,” he said in a recent interview. He noted when the land ambulance ser- vice was transferred from the Province to municipalities Jan. 1, 2000 there were no interruptions in service. In fact, he believes the service has improved. “I think we’ll handle the housing... we just don’t know the final numbers yet,” he said. Under Bill 128, ‘The Social Housing Reform Act’, all of the public housing in Ontario, which has always been run by the Province, became the property and the re- sponsibility of area municipalities on Jan. 1. “The Ontario government believes so- cial housing is best administered by local governments who are closest to the people they serve and who best understand the needs of their communities,” Tony Clement, minister of municipal affairs and housing, stated in the government’s ‘Guide to Social Housing Reform’. The social housing portfolio in Ontario consists of 84,000 units of public housing, previously owned by the Ontario Housing Corporation; 156,000 units owned by non- profit corporations and co-operative hous- ing associations; and 21,000 tenants in pri- vately owned buildings assisted through rent-supplement contracts with landlords. Ms. Van Steen, who was hired as Durham’s director of housing services in October, said the Region has issued a re- quest for proposal (RFP) to hire a consul- tant to review the buildings being handed over in the first phase of the transfer. In that phase, the Durham Regional Housing Authority (DRHA), which was previously owned by the Ontario Housing Corporation and provides rent-geared-to- income housing, will be transferred to the Region. The authority is being renamed the Durham Regional Local Housing Corpora- tion and Durham is assuming the owner- ship of the real estate, which includes 1,276 social housing units and 452 private market rent supplement units. She reports the ownership of the non- profit and co-operative housing units in Durham will be transferred from the Province to the Region in Phase 2 of the transfer, which is to take place over the next 18 months. So, when the transfer is complete, Durham will be responsible for more than 6,400 housing units, she said, noting the audit of the housing stock is expected to be completed in March. And, as for the financial impact, Ms. Van Steen is hopeful there may be savings because the corporate overhead charged by the Ontario Housing Corporation to local housing authorities will be eliminated. Meanwhile, according to a staff report, the Region is still awaiting a response from the Province regarding Durham’s applica- tion for $930,000 in transition funding, ap- proximately $400,000 of which is intended to cover the technical audits of the social housing stock. But, Mr. Anderson said, “The Province hasn’t been one to look favourably on tran- sition costs. I wouldn’t expect to see much from them.” January is Crime Stoppers month BY SERGEANT KEVIN SLANEY Durham Region Crime Stoppers January is Crime Stoppers month in Canada, and as such, a time to reflect on the successful program that has led to thousands of arrests in Durham Region alone. This successful crime-solving partner- ship is comprised of the public, media and police. Crime Stoppers dates back to the tragic 1976 shooting death of a 17-year-old gas station attendant in Albuquerque, N.M. Anonymous information led to the arrest of the murderers within a few days of a media- sponsored crime re-enactment. Since then, Crime Stoppers has evolved into an internationally respected crime- fighting program responsible for the arrest of over 250,000 criminals and recovery of $4.5 billion in stolen property and seized narcotics. Presently, there are more than 1,000 Crime Stoppers partnerships worldwide. Forty of Canada’s 100 programs are in On- tario. In Durham, Crime Stoppers has made a significant contribution in the fight against crime. Since its inception in 1986, the local Crime Stoppers has received more than 10,000 telephone calls. It has been responsi- ble for the arrest of over 2,100 criminals, 4,772 charges being laid and the recovery of over $16.5 million in stolen property and seized narcotics. Crime Stoppers works when we all do our part to stop crime. It’s your program. Why not use it? Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information of criminal activity that leads to an arrest. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court and Crime Stoppers does not use call dis- play. ❑ ❑ ❑ Sgt. Kevin Slaney is the police co-ordinator of the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers program. ROGER ANDERSON ‘We’ll manage it as well as we’ve managed the other items they’ve downloaded to us.’ NEW YEAR’S LEVEE PLEASE JOIN US For a Hosted by Janet Ecker, MPP Pickering - Ajax - Uxbridge KINSMEN HERITAGE CENTRE 120 Roberson Drive, Ajax SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2001 12 NOON - 3:00 p.m. For information call: 905-420-0829 or 1-800-669-4788 Sunday, January 28, 2001 Spring 2001Spring 2001 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Recreation Complex Sunday, January 28, 2001 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Recreation Complex BRIDES Ajax / Pickering Largest Bridal & Fashion Event • Spectacular Fashion Show • Refreshments • Over 30 displays • Prizes • Live Entertainment For booth information Call 683-5110 Chris Rausch Pickering Town Centre Sponsors: Grand Prize Trip Courtesy of: BRIDES PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers posted a .500 record during tournament action over the Christmas holidays, but it wasn’t enough to vault the team into the playoff round. Pickering was one of 28 teams — most from the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League — to compete at the 2000 Newmarket Junior ‘A’ Showcase Tournament Dec. 27 to 30. The tournament offered Ontario Hockey League and U.S. college scouts a chance to see the league’s best teams and players in action. After opening the event with a loss and a win in their first two games, the Panthers needed a win over the Mississauga Chargers in the third game to ad- vance to the playoff round. With the score tied 4-4 late in the game, the Panthers pulled their goaltender in an all-out attempt to go for the win. The plan, however, backfired as Mississauga scored into the empty net. Pickering replied to tie the game 5-5 with four seconds remaining. No scoring information was available. Pickering opened the tournament with a 6-4 loss to the Lindsay Muskies, the first-place team in the league’s Eastern Confer- ence. Trailing for most of the contest, the Panthers re- bounded to tie the game with 1:06 remaining in the second period on a goal by Pat O’Halloran from Matt Christie and Don Johnson. Lindsay, however, put the game away by scoring two unanswered markers in the final frame. Also scoring for Picker- ing were Darryl Lloyd, Kyle Aitken and Christie. Also assisting were Rob Colangelo with two, Colin Jennings, Christie and Gar- ret Winder. The Pickering juniors rebounded to trounce the Durham Huskies 9-1 in the second game. The Pan- thers’ special teams were the story of the game, as they struck for three short- handed goals and two power-play markers. Scoring were Winder with the hat trick, Colange- lo with two, and Jennings, Mike Cuzzolino, Dan Schofield and John Busce- ma. Assisting were Christie with three, Doug Carr, Schofield, Johnson and Winder each with two, Pavlovski, Alex Greig, Brent Chandler, Lloyd, Jason Ricupero and Busce- ma with one apiece. The Pickering juniors play three games this weekend, hosting the Auro- ra Tigers at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Picker- ing juniors are in Thornhill to face the Rattlers. On Sunday, the Panthers travel to Huntsville to meet the Wildcats. P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 5, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 5, 2001 Win, loss, tie not quite good enough for Panthers Draw with Mississauga means Pickering misses tournament playoffs GARRET WINDER Scores hat trick against Durham Huskies. Panthers top Cedar Hill at select tourney PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers minor atom select hockey team downed Don Mills to win the Cedar Hill Minor Atom Select Hockey Tournament held in Scarborough Dec. 26 to 28. Pickering won all three of its games to be declared the grand champions in the event’s 25th year. In the final, Pickering skated past Don Mills 6-2, defeating a squad that had won its two previous games with decisive shutouts. The Pickering players were not intimidat- ed, however, and notched three goals before Don Mills responded. The Pan- thers played well both of- fensively and defensively throughout the game. Scoring for Pickering were Taylor Robson and Galen Sleeth, each with two, and Richard Doherty and Tyler McDonald with one each. Brian Forrester, who enjoyed a stellar tour- nament on defence, record- ed three assists, while Jesse Metzger earned two assists. McDonald, Rob Fraser and Kyle Kinsman each had a helper as well. Nick Accetone was the game’s most valuable play- er. Pickering completely dominated its first contest en route to an 8-1 victory over Malvern. Goal scorers were Robson and Sleeth, the game’s MVP, with two apiece, and Fraser, Daniel Vanderstarren, Zach MacLennan and Metzger with one each. Helping with two assists was Richard Doherty, while singles went to Fraser, Mc- Donald, Robson, Metzger, Sleeth, Accetone, Matt Fowler and Kevin Mont- gomery. Pickering had its hands full against a fast-skating Ajax team in Game 2. Al- though they eventually won 5-4, the Panthers trailed 3-2 at the end of the second period. Ajax never gave up and buzzed around the Pickering net in the last 30 seconds trying to get the tying goal. Scoring for Pickering were Sleeth and Eric Bartholomew, the game’s MVP, with two each. Fras- er added the other. For- rester assisted on three goals, Robson contributed two more, and Kinsman and McDonald each had one. The Pickering defence played a significant part in all three victories, includ- ing the play of Nigel Flem- ing, Ryan Patrick and An- drew Nauth. Pickering goaltenders Andrew LeClair and Stephane Hamade were outstanding throughout the tournament. MATTRESSES • BEDS • SUITES • LINEN • FUTONS WHITBY 1540 Dundas Street East Northwest corner of Thickson & Dundas 668-4300 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northwest corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047MATTRESSES • BEDS • SUITES • LINEN •FUTONS Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted DUNDAS 401TH I C K S O N R D . BR O C K R D . METRO EAST CONVENTION CENTRE PICKERING HOME & DESIGN CENTRE HWY. 401 NO PST & NO GST ON ALL SUITES 5 pieces or more! Double Wood Futon Frame $$1991999595 Double Metal Futon Frame $$89899595 ALL MATTRESSESALL MATTRESSESup toup to THER•A•PEDIC & MORE 50%50%OOFFFF Futon Bunk $$3993999595 6”, 8” & 9” Futons Available PST GST General Help110 2 PETROLEUM CLASS "A" drivers needed, experienced preferred, to work out of Port Perry area on a continental shift. Full benefits, above average pay. Call 1-877-398- 7202 A-Z HIGHWAY DRIVER US Experience, Top Pay, Benefits. Call 905-404-1820 Message AZ DRIVER REQUIRED,On- tario driving, experienced, home on weekends, with agri- cultural experience. Call (905) 786-9803 or (905) 447-0711 A RARE GROUND FLOOR Opportunity - established NYSE and TSE company, re- cently launched in Canada, requires excellent communi- cators. Home-based busi- ness, lucrative commissions, bonuses, and residuals. 905- 728-3922. CARPENTERS & LABOURERS required full-time in the Town- ship of Durham. Competitive wages. Must be reliable and flexible. Must have own trans- portation. Call Derek or Clau- dia at 905-473-9002 CLEANER required full-time dayshift Monday-Friday in the Ajax area. Must be a team player and motivated. Please call (905)683-7515 CLEAN UP PERSON required for dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985-7354. CLEANING PERSON required one day per week, wet work only. References required. Please call (905) 837-0137 af- ter 4 p.m. WAIT-STAFF / CASHIER - 3 days a week. 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Experience necessary. DADDY O'S GRILL 981 Brock Rd. S., Pickering. Call (905) 420–2547 before 5p.m. COURIER DRIVERS required. Own Car, 70% commission = $600. Mini vans = $750. Full size van = $900 weekly. Call 905-686-3506. ESTABLISHED PUBLISHING company requires a Writer and also a Salesperson for both Whitby & Port Perry. Fax resume: 905-852-0538; email: sales@creativemedia.com EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST wanted in Courtice. Contact Debbie or Wendy 728-6800. ESTHETICIAN/NAIL PERSON needed for busy salon in Ux- bridge. Call (905) 852-2822 and ask for Lucy. CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. DIRECT DRIVER PERSONNEL 5 AZ Drivers For Durham area $14 - $15 hour 1-877-420-1270 Leave msg “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 5, 2001-PAGE 19 The YMCA of Greater Toronto provides Employment and Training services throughout Durham Region. The participants we serve are unemployed youth, youth in transition from school to work, adults seeking employment and/or career transition. We are currently seeking enthusiastic team players in the following areas: ❐Employment Counsellor (Full time contract) ❐Job Developer (Full time contract) ❐Administrative Assistant (Part time contract) ❐Employment Consultant/Trainer (Part time contract) Please fax your resume and covering letter to (905) 839-9687 Att: Hiring Committee by January 8, 2001. All positions are based in Durham Region and access to a vehicle is required. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Required immediately by manufacturing company in Ajax.Busy seasonal business • Minimum 2 years related experience • Detail oriented • Able to work well under pressure • Willing to work additional hours in season • French an asset Salary competitive and excellent benefit package. Fax resume to 905-683-0708 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 110 General Help 110 General Help $12./HR TO START If You Enjoy Working With People, We Have a Job For You ! • Hiring immediately • Four positions available • Training provided Must be available to work Evenings & Saturdays Call for an Interview (905)426-1322 DIRECT DRIVER PERSONNEL 10 DZ Drivers for Recycling in Pickering or Markham $13. per hour Call 1-877-420-1270 leave message COFFEE TIME DONUTS 1900 Dixie Rd. Glendale Marketplace EXPERIENCED COUNTER HELP needed full/part-time. Fast, friendly, efficient people. Must be flexible with hours. Call Annetta 905-839-8644 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help What’s your resolution? Upcoming Courses - January 2001 Administration (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$155.40 Auto Insurance - Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 10/ $215.00 Business of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 10/$215.00 Cabinet Making 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 17/$347.16 Cabinet Making 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 16/$417.16 Carpentry Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 15/$322.16 CFC/ODP Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 2/$135.00 CNC (Milling) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 30/$324.58 Communications (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$155.40 Computer-Front Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$99.00 Computer Repair at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$200.00 Construction Estimator 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$298.00 Construction Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$298.00 Control Circuits Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$248.36 “D” Driver’s Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 20/$544.00 Electrical Theory Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$198.12 Engine Repair 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$246.36 Engine Repair 3A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 30/$154.24 Finance & Budgeting (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 25/$155.40 Fire Alarm Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 17/$299.20 Forklift Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$235.40 Gas Tech 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$1,114.40 Home Inspector Residential . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 16/$940.00 Human Relations (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 24/$155.40 Human Resource Selection (OMDP) . . . . . .Jan 27/$155.40 Insurance on Property 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 8/$215.00 Marketing Strategies (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 25/$155.40 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer . . .Jan 15/$12,500.00 Mortgage Broker/Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 11/$300.00 Personal Success (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$155.40 Pleasure Craft Operator Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$85.60 PMP Prep for Certificate Holders . . . . . . . . . .Jan 9/$130.00 Pre Exam C&M Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$279.80 Pre Exam Ind. Maintenance Mech . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$361.40 Pre Exam Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 29/$306.12 Pre Exam Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27/$279.80 Pre Exam Stat. Eng. 4th Class . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 16/$255.84 Principles & Pract. of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 8/$215.00 Programmable Controllers 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$268.36 Project Economics & Politics . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$183.88 Project Mgmt Professional (PMP) Certification Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 19/$2,500.00-2,700.00 Project Management, Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$183.88 Project Planning & Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$183.88 Skills for Sales Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 23/$265.00 Team Building (OMDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$155.40 Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 15/$194.12 Welding Basic Module 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 22/$382.84 Welding GMAW (MIG) MD6 . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 30/$382.84 Welding GTAW (TIG) MD9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 30/$382.84 Business & Industry Development Services 905-721-3340 MONDAY, January 8th 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. FREE Travel Seminar How To Operate Your Own Home-Based Travel Business Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 26 years’ experience Tuesday, January 9th at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus No Inventory, No Receivables, Interesting Deductions and Great Travel Benefits make this an opportunity that must be examined. Please RSVP to: 1-800-608-1117 Space is limited. Not multi-level marketing. Registration #4316071 Durham Business & Computer College f/t and p/t studies www.dbcc.on.ca 905-427-3010 IT Career Training EXPERIENCED COURIER drivers wanted, full-time/part- time, must own vehicle, sal- ary. Call after 6 p.m. 905-619- 3152. EARN $200., $300., $500., or more per week, assembling products in the comfort of your own home. Send a self- addressed stamped envelope to: O.P.H. 6-2400 Dundas St. W., Suite 541, Ref 636, Mis- sissauga, Ont. L5K 2R8. FLORAL DESIGNER WANTED, 3 to 5 years experience, Call Vivian at 905-576-1760(days) or call Peggy at 905-579– 0941(after 5pm) or fax resumes to 905-432-9004. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 FULL & PART TIME positions available immediately for new co-ed residential program in Durham Region. Post sec- ondary education in CYW or related field. Experience in residential setting an asset. Please fax resume to (905)571-5879. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CRAFT ASSEMBLERS WANTED for reputable Pickering Craft Manufacturer. Must have Craft experience. Please call (905) 686-9031 PAGE 20-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 5, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 107 Hotels/Restaurants 107 Hotels/Restaurants 107 Hotels/Restaurants JUNIOR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the scheduling of small projects and production processes with minimal supervision. Requirements Computer knowledge, exceptional communication and organizational skills; and a working knowledge of construction and home renovation. CRCS General Contractors is a leading restoration company servicing the Durham Region. •Only those candidates for consideration will be contacted Submit resumes in person to: CRCS GENERAL CONTRACTORS 11 Stanley Court, Unit 10 Whitby, Ontario. LlN 8P9 (905) 430-3477 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help SOUTHFORK AGGREGATES INC. We are currently accepting applications for individuals interested in winter sand/ salt operations at: *Brock Rd. and *Newtonville Positions available include: Plow drivers, sander drivers, and involve both live in and call in. We anticipate that individuals hired will be offered seasonal winter work for the next five years. Full time positions will also be available. Must have valid DZ and current abstract. Please fax your resume as soon as possible: 905-683-3012 Interviews and hiring will begin immediately. THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WANTED News Advertiser is seeking Contractor to deliver to rural areas in Pickering. Work consists of collation and distribution of flyers.wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Must have vehicle. Please contact Camille at 905-683–5117 We've got great things in store for you! NOW HIRING FULL TIME OR PART TIME STOREFRONT All shifts available. Also short shifts 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Monday - Friday Also Donut and Muffin Bakers Full and Part time Apply in person or fax resume to: 1750 Bayly St. W. Pickering (905)428–0883, Fax (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help CASUALTY FIELD ADJUSTER ING Halifax Insurance offers a permanent position in our Pickering office handling bodily injury claims. Fax resume to Lori Warner at: 905-420-8113 OFFICE CLERK PART-TIME Organized, motivated individual with clerical experience required to join our growing team. 20-25 hours per week. MSOffice skills a must. Permanent position. Fax resume (905)509–8164 you’re ready to show howBECAUSE great you can be. YOU’VE EARNED IT. TM Now Hiring! Casey’s Bar & Grill will soon be opening its doors and welcoming the people of Ajax. We have the following full-time and part-time positions available for energetic and outgoing individuals: Managers Servers Line Cooks Hosts Bartenders Prep Cooks Dishwashers You provide the enthusiasm and the desire to learn...we provide an excellent training program! Apply in person on the following days: January 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2001 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Casey’s Bar & Grill, Ajax Durham Centre, 36 Kingston Road East www.caseysbarandgrill.com Prime Restaurants is Canada’s leading casual dining chain. Our network includes East Side Mario’s, Casey’s Bar & Grill, Pat & Mario’s, Red Devil Barbeque & Grill, Prime Pubs Inc. and the Esplanade Bier Markt. LAIDLAW LOOKING TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY? LAIDLAW IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW, TO FILL POSITIONS AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LAIDLAW TRANSIT • 6775 BALDWIN ST. N. BROOKLIN, ONT. 1-800-263-7987 AJAX • PICKERING • UXBRIDGE • SCUGOG • PORT PERRY TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED (APPROX. 2-3 WKS. DAILY) PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 Canada’s Leading Home Furnishing Retailer is now hiring: DELIVERY DRIVERS $13.50/HR. STARTING RATE, $14.00/HR. AFTER PROBATION Drivers must have a DZ licence with a reasonably good abstract. You should be enthusiastic, presentable and enjoy working with the public. We offer •A guaranteed 40 hr work week •Competitive wages •A secure working environment •Benefits including medical and dental coverage •A generous profit sharing plan Please apply at: 20 McLevin Ave., Scarborough 1 Suntract Road, Weston 201 Britannia Rd., Mississauga Canada’s Leading Home Fur nishing Retailer is now hiring: WAREHOUSE POSITIONS FULL TIME DAY AND NIGHT, PART TIME ALSO AVAILABLE Applicants should be physically fit, self motivated and able to work in a fast paced warehouse environment. WE OFFER • A secure working environment. • A full benefit package including medical dental coverage (F/T) • A generous profit sharing plan and product discounts (F/T and P/T) • Opportunities for advancement. Please apply at 20 McLevin Ave., Scarborough Although we appreciate all those interested in applying only those being interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please HOUSE CLEANERS. Needed 3-4 days a week (Mon.-Fri.). 5-6 hours per day. (Drivers license an asset) Transportation provid- ed in Ajax and Pickering. Call 428-9765. INVENTORY POSITION - used auto parts inventory person needed. Some heavy lifting, ship- ping & automotive experience required. Apply in person with resume or fax to 905-434-7997 Dom's Auto Parts Courtice. No calls please. LICENSED STYLIST to assist in managing Ajax salon, profit sharing, guaranteed salary/com- mission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350, dept. store discounts. Call Cynthia (905) 426-6180. NIGHT SHIFT work, cleaning and reloading catering trucks. 1- F/T, 2-P/T positions, start imme- diately. G license required. Call (416) 286–8436 leave message PALLET MANUFACTURER Hupaco Wood Products Limited pallet manufacturer requires full- time experienced female or male saw and nail gun operators. Fax resume to Ray Morden (905)686-8916 SEWING MACHINE operator. Westney/Bayly area. Full time. Please apply by phone to 426- 3243 or fax 426-2160. SMALL OSHAWA based trans- port company requires owner- operators that want to run U.S. open board. Weekly settlement. Fax detailed resume to (905) 725-8231. SNOWBLOWERS:Last chance! 10HP, MTD, 30" cut. #21./wk. Some smaller available.1-800- 267-9466 www.crazycatsdi- rect.com STRONG VOICES needed. Telephone sales for Garden Bros. Circus. Salary + commission. Day & evening positions avail- able. Call (905) 579–6222 SUPERINTENDENTS Assistant required for 47 unit apartment building in Whitby. Only part time position. Phone 1-877-499- 2399. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to deliver door to door in Ajax and Pickering, every Wed., Fri., Sat., by 6 pm. Call 905-683–5117 and ask for Alka. WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to help expand our finan- cial services business in this area. Please call Bill Cooke (905 )436–8499. WINTER IS HERE and its our busiest season. Carpet cleaners needed immediately. $400per/wk to start. To schedule interview call 905-579-7814. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. Office Help120 ADMIN. PERSON-FRIDAY Small office. Assorted duties including Shipping. Aptitude for figures and spelling. 487 Westney Rd. S. Ste.#16 for short test on or after Jan. 2. EXPERIENCED family law secretary to fill maternity leave. Commencing imme- diately. Divorce mate and family law rules knowledge required. Please fax resume to (905) 433-7038 or phone (905) 433-1991. Sales Help / Agents130 Skilled Help135 CLASS T TRUCK MECHANIC full-time, good wages & bene- fits (705) 426-1571. FRAMER,fully experienced, required and carpenters help- er. Year round work, with own transportation a must. After 6 pm 905-242-4432. FRAMING crew required. Whitby. Year round work. Af- ter 6 pm 905-242-4432. LICENSED MECHANIC and 3rd-5th year apprentice need- ed immediately for very busy 7 day shop. Must have own tools. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-706-2018 MANAGEMENT POSITION Manager, Sports Bar, experi- enced, short term with long term potential. Oshawa, Call afternoons or evenings 905- 718-9588 WANTED -CARPENTERS, Carpenter Helpers and la- bourers. Call daytime (905)427-0390 or evenings/ weekends (905)985-3724. Hospital Medical Dental150 CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant and Dental Hygienist required for busy practice. Permanent part-time basis. Fax cover letter and resume to 905-576- 1433 CLIENTS WANTED - Durham College Dental Clinic offers Dental Services. Dental Hy- giene students under direct supervision of teaching staff, offer the following services: Dental Examinations; X-Rays as required; Cleaning of teeth (includes scaling & polishing); Fluoride Treatment; Polishing of fillings; Oral Hygiene Instruction. A nominal fee for services and a commitment of time is the main requirement. Call 905-721-3074. DENTAL ASSISTANT required immediately for busy practice at Townline & King area. Evenings & Saturdays required. Part time possibly leading to full time. (905)438–9977. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Re- quired for maternity leave starting February 2001. CDA required Send to: 20 Harwood Ave. S. #6 Ajax, Ontario, LlS 6N2 or fax to: (905) 428-2728 POLITE CONSCIENTIOUS person required immediately to work in dental office, experience not nec- essarily required. Please call (905) 579–5151 RECEPTIONIST NEEDED part time, for doctors office in Ajax. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical office experience required. Must be flexible with hours. Fax resume to: 905-686-5926. RECEPTIONIST/THERAPIST needed for wait loss clinic in Ajax. Must be positive, outgoing and friendly. Personal experience in wait loss an asset. Call 416- 609- 8354 Daycare Wanted160 BABYSITTING REQUIRED, our home caring for 6 month infant, 4+6 year olds. Older ones in school every other day. Sir J.A. MacDonald P.S. Krosno/Liverpool. Leave message 905-839–3667 EXPERIENCED COMPANION/ NANNY needed in South Ajax Monday to Friday, 8 am. - 4 p.m. Good wages, pleasant home, start asap, call (905) 428-1915 or (905) 428-8130. FRENCH SPEAKING childcare provider required for 2 1/2 year old boy. Contact Audrey for more information (905)619-8914. NANNY, Optional live in or out, to care for 9 month old baby, housecleaning and cooking. Non-smoker. Church and Hwy#2 Ajax. Call 905-427–2898 WANTED - LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required immediately. Please contact 905-509-4969. Daycare Available165 18 MONTHS +First Aid certified, child proof environment. Great hours, bilingual, educational toys, indoor/outdoor playtime, songs, crafts and more. Hwy#2 /Whites. Call 905-420–3743 24 HR. PER DAY private home daycare available, in Pickering, children all ages. If you are looking for experi- enced, loving, caring and ma- ture individual contact Angela 421–8907 A1 DAYCARE available in my home. Brock/Major Oaks. Lots of experience, close to 2 schools. Lunches, snacks provided. Call Marla (905) 427–9474 LOVING Christian home day- care, will teach alphabet, numbers and values. 6 months - 5 years preschool, First Aid/CPR. Valley Farm Rd/Hwy 2, near Pickering Go. (905) 837–9600. DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home reasonable rates, flexi- ble hours, close to Westney Heights Public School. Refer- ences available upon request. Call (905)619-9428. HWY 2/HARWOOD area. Re- liable daycare in my home. Affordable rates. Non-smok- ing. Full-time. 6 months to 3 years. 905-428–2676. HWY 2/ HARWOOD area, re- liable, responsible daycare my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619-8752 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. FULL-TIME INFANT CARE 3- 18 months. ECE, First Aid, Inf- ant CPR. Smoke/pet free. 1 position now available; 2 for March, Shoalpoint Rd./Bayly Receipts. Laurie 426-4954 WELCOME TO PAT'S Play- ground of Fun & Learning. Qualified Early Childhood Edu- cator, arts/crafts, cool learn- ing activities. Naptime, meals, ages 3-7years. For more info. (905)427–6815. Firewood205 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST - top quality seasoned hardwood. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by and Oshawa. Call DURHAM FIREWOOD 427–5278 ROKA FIREWOOD - 4x8x12", $69 - 4x8x16" $75. Locally owned & operated since 1961. Days 705- 277-3381 toll free from Oshawa or Evenings 434-6665. Bargain Corner210 DRYER, VIKING,white, ex- cellent condition ($230). Please call (905)683–3959 Articles for Sale220 CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re- lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation, fast deliv- ery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 sur- round sound home theatre system; 500 digital packages must go; System includes re- ceiver, DVD and CD player, 5 speakers, for complete 5.1 surround for only $957. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cas- sette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD play- ers, televisions. 90 day laya- way. Oshawa Stereo 579– 0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES Hank's Appliances. Heavy duty washers $175/up. Gas & Electric dryers $175/up. Full & apt-size stoves, electric & gas $100/up. Frost-free fridges $199/up & side-by-side $349/ up. Bar fridges $49. Visit our showroom today. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES - Admiral white stove and fridge, $250/pr; G.E. fridge, Moffat stove, black and white, $250/pr; Admiral wash- er $200. All excellent working condition. Call 905-721-0309. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPET AND VINYL SALE- Carpet three rooms, 30 square yards, from $339 installed. I will discount your best quote up to 10%. New colors and designs.Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike for your free estimate, 905-431-4040 COOKSTOVE -wood burning, antique style, Elmira stove with oven and cook top, with top warming oven. New would cost $3200, but this nearly new unit only $1800. (905)721–1703 DISHWASHER - Maytag built- in dishwasher, good shape $175. (905)721–1703 DSS SATELLITE. Unloop and program your own Direct TV Satellite cards in seconds with the New Wild Thing X. $199. 905-626–6092. Free in- stallation & delivery in Dur- ham Region. Also wanted DSS H-Cards DSS SYSTEMS - HU & H test cards with/without systems. WTX unloopers. Programmers to write your own script. Get all the local channels with your dish $175. Website car- ibdss.com or email: car- ibdss@yahoo.com or Call (905) 426-9578. MOVING SALE- Sat. Jan. 6th, 9 a.m.- 7 Pheasant St. Whitby (S. of Garden & Manning). Furniture, knick-knacks, appli- ances etc. 666–7882 MOVING SALE,Deilcraft Queen Anne diningroom, buffet, table, 6 chairs, $3500. 2 desks $25/ each. 2 wingback chairs, rose/ blue/cream, $300/pr. Lowrey electronic piano, 5yrs, $2000. All excellent condition. 432–2964 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, starting at $995. Get ready for Boxing Week sale on now! Check out the web at www.barb- hall.com or call Barb at 905-427- 7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS & GRANDFATHER CLOCKS. Christmas Sale now on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Christ- mas Sale on all Howard Miller clocks. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.TelepPiano.com POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate bil- liard tables for sale. Call 905- 420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SONY PLAYSTATION 2 with receipt, $1500. Call 905-509– 3317 or 416-899-3317 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774.... www.traditionalwoodworking.on .ca BACKSTREET BOYS TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & other con- certs. Telephone (905) 626-5568 SCRATCH AND DENT - Varie- ty of new appliances, New 4 cu. ft. danby bar fridges $199, Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. Articles Wanted230 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655-8049 or (905)242-0890. LAPTOP COMPUTER wanted, must have a DVD drive and be in excellent, ready-to-go condition. 718-2022, leave message. snp Arts & Crafts260 BOOKING FOR FOLK ART CLASSES starting soon, All lev- els, welcome. Beginners our speciality. Seminars available. Call (905) 576-3947 for informa- tion OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting January 15th. Novice and Open. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868. DOG WALKING/SITTING - con- sider a daily walk for your dog or daily sitting. Drop off or pick up. Call Donna Ajax (905)426–1999 CANE CORSO MASTIFF Puppies, 8 weeks, with papers, blue & brindle, crop, ready to go. Call (905)985–9137 or (905)576- 4103. SHIH TZUS puppies, home raised, 6 weeks old, playful, healthy and cuddly, Vet checked, first shots. Parents on premises, $400. 905-985–8805 or leave message. AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home-raised, purebred, duclaws and tails docked, first shots and vet checked. 905-985- 8021. NEW STALLS and private barn available. 300 acres. Indoor and outdoor arena. Individual feed- ing. A clean friendly atmosphere. $200/month. Free Trailer pickup in Durham Region. Pick. 905- 294-1928. Automobiles for Sale300 1981 CADILLAC SEVILLE - rust-coloured with beige in- terior. 4 dr., exterior in excel- lent condition, good, clean in- terior. Must be seen. $1000 o.b.o. Call (905)404-2742 and leave msg.snp. 1985 BMW 735I, 320km. Good condition. Metallic blue on navy blue leather interior. $900 O.B.O. May be used for parts. Call 416-616-2433 or 905-404-0502. 1989 CHEV CORSICA 2 litre, 4 cyl. 218,000km. Asking $1850 as is or best offer. Good con- dition, good second car. 905- 623-1079. 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 6 cyl, 2 door, 170,000 km. good tires, emission tested, good conditin. $2200 o.b.o. Call 905-852-4403 1991 DODGE SHADOW Only 55,000kms, good driving, well maintained car, 4 cyl., 4 door, automatic, safety and emis- sion tested, $3395. Oshawa dealer. 905-718-1808 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD, 4X4, 172,000 km, $6500; 1994 CHEV BLAZER, 4 dr, 4X4, 200,000 km, $9000; 1997 TJ, 4 cyl, 5-speed, 142,000 km, $10,000. All cars cert, emis- sion tested & 12 month 12,000 km. Limited Power train war- ranty. Call Doug, days 905- 985-0074; Eve. 705-277-3250 Dealer. 1991 NISSAN Maxima Sport, black with leather, V6, sun-roof, CD, 319km, reliable, good condi- tion, $5,550. Call 905-432–5486. 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD S.E.2 door, V6, 5-spd tilt, a/c, pwr steering, pwr brakes. 185,000 km. good condition $1500. 905- 440-6530. 1992 CADILLAC BROUGHAM, in excellent condition, only 66,000 kms., luxurious interi-or, fully loaded, blue exterior, a well maintained car, private sale, ask- ing $12,950 OBO. Call 705-939- 2556. 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very lit- tle rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $3000 obo. (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMO- BILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 CHEVROLET Cavalier RS Standard. 2/door loaded. Excellent condition. Certifiable. Asking $4200 Negotiable. (905) 513-6155 snp. 1999 HONDA CIVIC DX,2,000 kil., mint condition, must sell. $16,000. Please call Carol 655- 9116 1999 PATH FINDER,40,300 kms., Chilkoot Edition, no GST, 3 years factory warranty remain- ing, $26,900 certified, OBO. 905- 372–3450, Cobourg. MUST SELL -Too small for fam- ily -1987 DODGE DAYTONA - 2.2 turbo, low kilometers, mint leath- er, t-roofs, loaded, everything works, new tires, battery, cv joints. Good body. You certify, you save. $2,200 o.b.o. (905)571-4872. 2000 SUNFIRE,4 door, silver, air, Cd, 9,800kms. Take over lease for only $313/month, 30 months remaining. Please call Ryan Milosh (905)571-7551. FIND YOUR NEXT used vehicle at: durhamwheels.com Automobiles Wanted305 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED dead or alive! Big bucks for cars & trucks, one hour pick-up, free towing. Mo- tors, transmissions, parts and insulation available. Call Ed's (416)281-3499 Trucks for Sale310 1984 DODGE RAMPAGE, good condition, with '83 parts car. $2000 obo. as is. '88 Chev. S10 4x4 extended cab, needs work, southern-box, new-tires, some bodywork done as-is $1200. 905-438- 9979, 905-439-1937. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1992 JEEP YJ Sahara, 105,000kms, 5-speed, V6, 3 tops. Great condition, $7000. Call (905)438–9859 89 DODGE RAM 350 camper conversion. Air, cruise, new tires, tanks, toilet, CB, cooler, microwave, awning, many ex- tras, passed emissions, safe- ty in 2000. Must see. $16,200.OBO, 905-433–0910, ready-to-go winter/summer. Snowmobiles360 1997 SKIDOO Grand Touring LE with reverse, studded track, heated thumb/grips. 1988 Yamaha Phazer both in excellent running condition package complete with trailer $6500 o.b.o. (905)430–4738 2 1990 SKIDOOS, 377 Safari LEs, electric start, independ- ent suspension, good condi- tion. Double trailer with wind deflector. Package deal, $4100, will separate. Call 905- 436–6047 POLARIS SNOWMOBILES & Trailer Package Deal - $12,500 FIRM. - 1999 North- trail, fully enclosed double trailer, like new $2899; 1997 Polaris 700 Ultra Touring (Fast Machine) includes saddle bags, electric start, reverse, hand-warmers front & back, 500 original miles, mint con- dition $6150; 1996 POLARIS 500 Classic Touring with sad- dle bags, cover, hand warm- ers front & back, electric start & reverse, 1000 original miles, excellent condition, $4150. Call 905-261-1671 OSHAWA, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APT available from mid-Janu- ary. Electric heat, washer/dry- er each floor. Very quiet, ex- clusive, adult building. No pets. 905-579–9016. 3-BEDROOM,excellent neighbourhood, north Bow- manville, with large backyard, laundry, parking, available immediately. $725/month. Call (905)571–5320 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX CONVENIENT LOCA- TION basement apt. 3 pc. bath. Small kitchenette, most- ly furnished, $500 monthly, incl. No pets/smoking. Suits single working person. For- eign student welcome. 426- 2262. BASEMENT APT w/separate entrance. Partial kitchen, $625/month inclusive. Non smoker, no pets. Avail. Fe- bruary. Also ROOM avail im- mediately, non-smoker, fe- male preferred. $450/month inclusive. Both Whites/Finch area. (905)831-3271. CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 2- bedroom, Feb. 1st, $825/mo., in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. PLEASE CALL (905) 723-0977 9 a.m. - 6p.m. CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 2- bed. Nov. 1st & Jan. 1st $785/mo., in well-maintained building, close to all ameni- ties. PLEASE CALL (905) 723- 0977 9 a.m. - 6p.m. COUNTRY SETTING-10 min. east of Oshawa, freshly paint- ed, 1200sq.ft. basement apartment, kitchen w/oak cupboards, full bath, living- room, 2-bedrooms, laundry room, separate entrance, 2- parking. Avail. Jan. 8th, first/ last $975-inclusive. 905-263– 4700 COURTICE, bright, spacious 2 bedroom main floor apart- ment, gorgeous, cozy, 4 pc. bath, with skylight, 4 ap- pliances, Quiet area, 2 car parking, laundry, cable, deck in backyard, $1,100 per mo. all inclusive. Available imme- diately. (416) 438–0957 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main level of duplex. Newly reno- vated, ample parking, non- smoker. No pets. First/last. Lease agreement. $900+utili- ties. Call 434-6505. AJAX Spacious 3 bed. walk- out bsmt. apt. Huge kitchen. A/C. Sep. entrances. & sep. Laundry. 2 car Parking. Cable & utilities. Avail Feb. 1st. $1000/mo. Non-smoking/pets. (905)-428-1424. ONE-BEDROOM bachelor apartment, separate entrance, cable TV, fireplace, $595/ month first/last, references required. Available imme- diately. No pets. Call (905)435–7305 or 519-570- 2021 leave message. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apart- ment, newly renovated, brand new carpets, $795/month in- clusive. Available Jan. 15th. No smoking, no pets. Call 665-7953. PICKERING newly renovated 1-bedroom basement, full bathroom, kitchen, laundry, own entry, cac, central vac. Suit single person, $725 in- clusive. Available Immediate- ly. No pets/smoking. 905-426- 4723 PICKERING-ROUGE Base- ment apt., high ceilings, bright, large, 1-bedroom, 4pc. bath/jacuzzi, fireplace, ap- pliances, parking, single non- smoking, no pets, avail. im- mediately, $675 +utilities, first/last, (905)509–5548. OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Util- ities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 bedroom avail immediatley $779; 1 bedroom Feb.1st, $679. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TWO BEDROOM main floor apartment King St. E. Oshawa, bright, private quiet, parking, walking distance to shopping and bus. $950 per mo. utilities included. March lst. lst/last. References, (905) 579-8339. UPDATED* RENOVATED* 2 bed- room basement apt. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, north-end Oshawa, all inclusive, $775/mo. Immediate posses- sion. Call Natasha 576-8040. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. West. $740 & $850. Utilities Incl. Close to schools, shopping and 401. Pub- lic Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 A & A AUTO Cars, trucks, boats. We pay up to $10,000. Cash on the spot. Any condition, any year. Call us anytime, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 min. service. 905-686-0605 or 905-706-3880. WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $699 Down Low as $199/mo Credit No Problem 9.9% 1-866-340-5559 CALL TODAY, DRIVE TODAY! WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 COUNTRY FURNITURE CUSTOM MADE Computer Desks; Harvest, Coffee, End Tables; Entertainment Units, Deacon's Bench; Buffet & Hutch; TV, Corner Units. Phone (905)665-1664 SEASONED FIREWOOD Available. Face cords, pick up loads, bush cords. Dave 905-831–7055. Driver to Assist Sales Manager. Neat appearance, Car Essential. Will Train. Call 905-426-4246 $SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS $ Excellent earning potential for experienced industrial sewing machine operators. Full-time day shift. Call Debbie (905) 420–8784 IMMEDIATE MATURE & NEAT MEAT/DELI Help wanted PART TIME/ FULL TIME Apply in person with resume to: EAST END QUALITY MEATS &DELI Blair Park Plaza, WhitbyHAIRSTYLISTS Concept Salon is looking for "Team Leaders". No clientele needed. The Wild Flower Salon & Spa (905) 430-2113 Great Part-time Job $8/hr to Start Plus Bonus !!! Hiring Immediately Telephone Appointment Setters No exp. necessary Call for an Interview (905) 426-1322 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 5, 2001-PAGE 21 WANTED ADMINISTRATOR (to run life insurance)Managing General Agency Must have life insurance background and be used to dealing with brokers. Salary based on experience. Send resume to: Custom Retirement Planning Inc. Suite 16, 785 Westney Rd. South Ajax ON L1S 7G1 or fax to: 905-428-1793 Ajax Machine shop requires General Labourer. Shop experience an asset. Full time starting immediately. Fax resume to: 905-427-4993 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help AJAX Come join our team. Positions available: ➢ Service Writer ➢ Licensed General Tech. ➢ Tire/Lube Tech. Fax resume: Attn. Reno Sinopoli 905-426-4007 GLASVAN GREAT DANE TRAILERS INC. We require: Semi - Trailer Mechanics • Day & Afternoon shift available • Full benefit package • Shift premium • Experience a must • Self starter • 310J license an asset Please tell Rob or John what you need!!! 1025 HOPKINS ST., WHITBY, ONTARIO, LIN 2C2 (905) 430-1262 QUALIFIED Lube ,oil, filter & tire rotation person required. Experience a must. Call 683–5358 Ask for Doreen Manufacturing company in the Courtice area requests resumes for the following positions: •CNC Setup/Operator/Machinist • CNC Operator/Apprentice/Machinist • Welder's Helper • Welder Competitive wages and benefits. Qualified applicants please fax resumes to HR Dept. (905) 434-6409 "THE UKRAINIAN LADY" KOBASSAAND SAUSAGE ARE STILL LOCATED AT THE PICKERING MARKET FOOD SECTION EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 200 Market Basket 200 Market Basket 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 150 Hospital Medical Dental 205 Firewood 220 Articles for Sale 290 Pets/Supplies/ Boarding 300 Automobiles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Rob today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase • Deposit required SALES LIMITED Need a Car? And Your Credit Repaired? No Credit, Bad Credit or even Bankrupt Phone Mel today @ BROCK AUTO (905) 619-8763 Down Payment or Trade May Be Required We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 UXBRIDGE One bedroom apt, newly decorated in clean, se- cure bldg, Includes heat & hy- dro, laundry facilities in build- ing. Available February 1st. Call 905-852-6068. VARCOE & NASH Avail Feb 1. 2 bedroom basement apt in raised bungalow. $800/month. Includes separate entrance, parking, heat, hydro, separate laundry no pets. ALSO 1 bed- room, $650/mo, March 1. Call Rick or Connie 404-8148. WANTED,quiet mature per- son or couple for 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor of house in Pickering Village. $750 plus, first & last required. Avail Fe- bruary 1, 905-428–6386. WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bedroom, near schools & parks, well-maintained build- ing, large parking area, first/ last required, or 1-877-499- 2399 WHITBY 2-BEDROOM apt. in triplex, in preferred area. Close to downtown, Go Sta- tion/401. Available Feb 1st. $800 + hydro (approx $30) Call (416)693–9017 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent410 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $32,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Ken Col- lis, Associate Broker, Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. HOUSE FOR SALE or Rent in Ajax - approx. 3000sq ft. 4 bdrms, 2-1/2 bathrooms. $1500 monthly. Avail. Febru- ary 1st. (905)839-6065 PORT PERRY spacious coun- try home 4-bedrooms, 2-bath- rooms, large eat-in kitchen. Credit check, for responsible tennants. $1200+utilities. Also, 1-bedroom basement apt. same location $550. Call 905- 576–3830 ROSSLAND/ADELAIDE $1100 plus utilities, Available Feb 1st. 3- bedrooms, 2 baths, detached 2 storey with finished basement. Call (416)434-1597 Dianne STOP PAYING RENT!Don't pay another cent to your land- lord. For free report call 1-877- 210-6206 and enter ID# 1001 or visit www.ericgawley.com Townhouses For Rent420 WHITBY brand new beautiful 3 bedroom townhome. Great location. Hardwood floor ce- ramics etc. Available Jan 2001. $1250 (+references) No pets. Call Lorraine 905623- 9175 or 6971700. Rooms for Rent430 Ajax furnished room available to non-smoker. refrige cable and parking included On bus route, Shared bath kitchen and laundry. References required. Mature workingf female pre- ffered. Call 427-1676 CLEAN QUIET, furnished rooms kitchen, whirlpool bath; GO, city bus, parking, cable, telephone included. Fe- male preferred. Non-smokers. Oshawa. Call 905-404-0580 FURNISHED ROOM in family home, share kitchen, bath, and laundry. Available imme- diately. Hwy. 2/Dixie, Picker- ing. Near bus/ train /shop- ping. Parking available. $450/ mo. 837–1694 HWY#2/WHITES, working/ student, non-smoking. Clean, furnished or unfurnished, share kitchen, bathroom, parking, backyard. Negotiable availability. Call 905-420-3743 Shared Accommodation450 2-BEDROOM condo to share in the East Hamptons. Full use of all amenities, parking, in- door pool, private bath. Rea- sonable-rent. Flexible occu- pancy. Female preferred. (905)427–1806. FURNISHED NORTH Oshawa house to share, Simcoe/Taun- ton. Laundry, cable, utilities included. Prefer professional non-smoking clean, consider- ate female. $400/mo. first/last/ references. Available imme- diately. 706–3440 PICKERING - large house to share, Sheppard and Whites area, parking, laundry, private bathroom, call Jeff 905-831- 8739 Condominiums For Rent455 AJAX,Westney & Hwy.#2, 2 bedroom condo, very clean, all inclusive, $1250./mo., call (416) 953–4306. Office & Retail Space460 COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. 555 sq ft. at $17 net per sq. ft. Dundas/Thickson Rd. Available immediately. Call (416)728-7248. STORE FRONT King St. at Park Rd., Oshawa. 940 sq.ft., 25 parking spaces. $1018 per month plus utilities. Call 905- 433–8080 Florida Vac. Rentals490 DISNEY, UNIVERSAL Studios, Orlando Florida, 2 almost new luxury, 4 bedroom homes with private heated pools. Cana- dian owner. Save money!! call 1-800-246-1996 http:// webhome.idirect.com/~cratne Private Homes For Sale500 OLDE WHITBY - $225,000 - 629 Byron St. S., Whitby. 430– 3947. Open House Sun., 1 - 4 p.m. Beautiful 4 bedroom house, hardwood floors, origi- nal trim, fireplace, natural gas. ONLY $134,900!Detached bungalow in Ajax. 40X100 foot lot. 3 bedrooms. Huge eat-in kitchen. Mike Lynch Sales Rep., Sutton Group Heritage. 905-831-9500 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.95% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. FREE HOMESELLERS Mar- keting Kit! Containing special report and video. Save thou- sands on your next move! Call 1-877-210-6206 Enter ID# 1023. OPEN HOUSE,Sun. Jan 7th 1-4pm 19 HILLCROFT ST. Oshawa 3-bedroom house, fully finished basement, fin- ished hardwood floors throughout. New kitchen, di- ningroom, formal livingroom, state of the art home office, recroom/boardroom, laundry- room. 3 baths, 2 two-piece, 1 four-piece. Fully fenced back yard, paved driveway. $199,900. 905-432-7278 S.AJAX, 3-bedroom back split, open concept kitchen/ dining room, fireplace in base- ment, in ground pool, $189,900. no agents. Call(416)892–2387 WHITBY PRESTIGIOUS crescent location, 3 bedroom backsplit, fireplace, fully fenced, cedar- hedged backyard. Large deck, close to 401. Park complex near- by. No agents, $185,900. Call 905-434-5267 Money to Lend575 AJAX - 3 bed. main floor semi, Feb. 1st. $900. plus 60% util. Also 2 bed. basement apt. March 1st. $675. + 40% utilities. First/last/References Non-smokers. 905-839-5223 for details. PAGE 22-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 5, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 580 Mortgages, Insurance 580 Mortgages, Insurance 690 Worship Services 690 Worship Services 690 Worship Services 690 Worship Services 700 Birthdays 700 Birthdays In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Christine Lusty Lonely is our home without you, Life to us is not the same, And the world would be like heaven, If we could have you back again, A light from our house is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled, If only we could have the time, We never spent together, The day you left, we didn't realize, You were going away forever. With All Our Love Honey Mom & Dad Mac & Lindsay HEGGIE, Janet -passed away on December 19th in Richmond, Virginia in her 81st year. Janet, loving wife of the late Andrew Heggie of Siloam. Mother of Ian (Margaret), Douglas (Lorna) and Lawson (Sharon). Sadly missed by all grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cremation has taken place at the request of the deceased. KENNEDY, John Elmer -Passed away at Ux- bridge Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 2001. Husband of Rose Kennedy (nee Patenaude) Dear father of Jim and his wife Mary, Mary Anne and her husband Don Ferguson, Jac- queline and her husband Daryl Norton. Grand- father of Marshall & Matthew Kennedy, Joseph & Jonathan Ferguson and buddy Pamper. Will be sadly missed by loving sister Audrey and brother Harvey, predeceased by brother Leonard. There is only a Funeral Mass at Uxbridge Catholic Sacred Heart Church at 1:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2001, followed by a luncheon at the Claremont Legion from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hos- pital Foundation. 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams Improvements800 Plumbing809 Painting & Decorating810 Moving & Storage815 Drapes, Upholstery820 Flooring, Carpeting830 QUEEN'S FLOORING & DESIGNS.Sales and Installa- tion (Full service) Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Custom Made & Designs. 27 years Experi- ence. Free Estimates and Shop At Home. Seniors Dis- count. Best Prices. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel 905-438-0057 or Cell:416-930- 0861 House Cleaning835 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Call Teresa (905) 666-0727 to arrange a clean- ing by one of our experienced staff. Driving Schools885 Adult Entertainment892 S&B DRIVING SCHOOL MTO/OSL approved insurance course-$285. 10 in car lessons $207. Free pick-up and drop off (416) 287-3060 CUSTOM HOME SEWING & DESIGN Slip covers, drapes, etc. Your fabric or ours. Inspiration to Installation. call (905)626-4410 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION Specializing in total home repairs & renovations, inside & out. All work fully guaranteed. 686–1913 GEORGE'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Decks, Fences, Doors, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Drywall, Taping, Ceramic Tiles & General Repairs (905)837–0702 cell (416)835-3689 EXPRESS HANDYMAN Painting Ceramics Renovations Guaranteed Work (905)427–6237 CELLO CONTRACTING Handyman Services • Minor Repairs • Renovations No jobs too small *Free Estimates* Call Joe Cell (416) 409-1383 Pgr. (416) 330-4046 845 Snow Removal 845 Snow Removal RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 852 Party Services 852 Party Services SNOW ON THE HILLS At Hy -Hope Farm Tobogganing & Hot chocolate Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides FRESH APPLE BAKING AND PRESERVES (905) 655-4123 5450 Lakeridge Rd. Pickering (enter at own risk) 892 Adult Entertainment 892 Adult Entertainment 810 Painting & Decorating In loving memory of ❧CHRISTINE LUSTY ❧ who passed away January 5, 2000 Time may help to ease the bitter pain Of the loss of one held dear; But only few know how we miss her, And the loneliness of this year. I try to be brave and remember She now is free from all pain; And at the road's end, God willing, We, too, shall meet again. Lovingly remembered, Sean 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) or 852-9141 (Uxbridge) and let one of our professional advisors help you. AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectables, Household Effects & Sports Cards Sunday, Jan. 7th, 10:30 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) Located at Silvanus Gardens, Orono. Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy. North to Main St. Orono, West to Mill Pond Rd. & Follow Signs approx. 2 km. Our 1st Auction of the New Year features approx. 1/2 hr. of exceptional hockey cards including stars from 50's, 60's, 70's, Bobby Orr rookie, Gretzky, early Howe's & Hulls plus many more. Cards sell 1st at 10:30. Regular auction starts approx. 11:30 includes an offering of antiques & collectables from days gone by. Misc. chairs & rockers, oak stacking file cabinet (22 drawers), misc. tables (gate leg, pedestal, side, etc.), washstand, crocks, plus much more. Not a large sale but something for everyone. (Consignments still being accepted). Terms Cash, cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac. Call for consignment info. & all your auction needs. MacGregor Auction Services Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE HOLIDAY INN HOTEL 1011 Bloor St. East Oshawa Sunday Noon Jan.7th View: 11:00 A.M. Sale Starts at 12:00 Noon Partial List: Philips, Magnavox, Panasonic, Sharpe, Fisher Etc. Electronics, Cordless Phones, VCR's, TV's, CD/Disk radios/home stereos. Phones, com- puters, camcorders. Hand tools. 14K jewelry, rings, earrings, chains, Wild Life Figurines, shavers, lug- gages, cookware, small appliances, vacuums, Rosewood & Accent furniture, comforters, grills, bread machines. IRISH CRYSTALS, DINNERWARE, GOLD CUTLERY & MORE. Terms: Cash, Visa, only. SALE BY GLOBAL SALES (905) 947-0333 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 683-0707 (AJAX) OR 852-9141 (UXBRIDGE) 400 Apartments for Rent 410 Houses for Rent 410 Houses for Rent 430 Rooms for Rent MORTGAGES AND LOANS 1st & 2nd to 95% - Purchase / refinance • Your bank said No • No Income • Poor Credit Funds available with home equity. Competitive rates. Consult an experienced broker instead of shopping. *No up front costs Ask for Sylvia Jules 905-686-2557 or Evgs & Wkends 905-430-8429 Happy 18th Birthday Tanya January 7th Love Ya, Mom, Dad, Josh, Muffin, Molson, Mitzy, Grandma & Grampa AJAX New Testament Church of God PENTECOSTAL 95 MaGill Dr., McLean Community Centre Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Rev. Christie, Pastor (905) 686-7040 • (905) 434-2716 St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. Come and Worship Publishes every Friday To advertise your church services call Janice at 683-0707 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North Pickering Village - 683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME Church of God Sabbath Keeping Invites you to our Fellowship Service each Saturday McLean Community Centre (on McGill) 12 - 5 p.m. ~ 1-416-736-1999 Sick of RENTING? Income $35,000 plus? * 1st Time Buyer? * Professional Renter? Call Mark to “Own” your next home! Mark Stapley Sales Rep, (905) 571-6275 (800) 840-6275 Licensed Realtor since 1988 Pa g e r (9 0 5 ) 6 1 9 - 0 6 6 3 Ability Real Estate Ltd. D i r e c t Approved by phone EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECKS! 310-CASH OSHAWA LOCATION NOW OPEN CALL NOW! MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. 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Fax Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 905-579-4218 Uxbridge Tribune 905-852-9141 WOMEN in abusive relationships for help call Denise House for Women & Children Toll Free 1-800-263-3725 (confidentiality) Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 5, 2001-PAGE 23 Pick up your copy at: Ajax 130 Commercial Ave. Oshawa 865 Farewell St. Web Pages Directory Now on the Streets Durham Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 575 Money to Lend Wednesday, January 17, 2001 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Public Welcome 1:00-8:00p.m. On Bus Route - Free Parking - Free Admission GREAT DOOR PRIZES FOR THE PUBLIC! ONE (1) FREE Internet-ready PC system PLUS 5 x $100 Gift Certificates from Special Newspaper Publication: Sunday, January 14, 2001 The solution to your hiring problems. Find the right people for the job! presented by Career &Career &Job ExpoJob Expo WorkforceWorkforce Co-sponsored by Hiring problemsHiring problems making youmaking you crazy?crazy? Register now for To register your company, call today! Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Toronto: (416) 798-7259 Companies registered to date: Canadian Armed Forces The Career School of Hair & Nails Lakeridge Health • Spherion Diamond Management Institute Sears Canada • Kawartha Quality Care Primerica • ParaMed • St. Elizabeth’s AppleOne • Intelligarde 670 Personals Be careful out there Take steps to get the most out of your winter fun One of the best things you can do for yourself is to get out and enjoy the sea- son with some exercise in the fresh, clean air of Durham Region. It’s good for your mind, body and soul, especially if it means spending some time with those you care about. Thirty minutes of moderate daily activity, accumulated in 10-minute intervals four times a week are all that’s needed to maintain your health. But as with any other time of year, safety is a factor. The following are some tips to consider, courtesy of Tourism Durham: • Walk, hike, ski or skate with others; • Tell people where you are going,the route you are taking and how long you will be away; • Carry a light fanny pack or back- pack for identification, snacks and drinks; • Stretch prior to activity to help avoid injury; • Drink fluids while active; • Wear comfortable, waterproof footwear; • In winter be especially aware of the wind chill factor; • Avoid icy surfaces and be active in places where you are shielded from the wind; • When choosing clothing, consider visibility, comfort and layering; • Never surprise animals living in the wild; • Before starting a new physical activ- ity, consult a physician; • Skate, ice-fish, walk or snowmobile on ice you are sure is thick enough to be safe; • Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection; and • Use sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 15 or higher that offers UVA and UVB protection for your face. FROSTBITE Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and/or the tissues under the skin. The flu- ids in the body tissues and cellular spaces freeze and crystallize. This can cause damage to the blood vessels and result in blood clotting and lack of oxy- gen to the affected area. Serious cases of frostbite can result in damage to tissue so extreme amputation is required. Hands, feet, ears, nose and the face are most vulnerable to frostbite. And if conditions are cold with a high wind chill factor, or, if the temperature is bitterly cold, even brief exposure of uncovered body parts (for example, the ears) may actually result in frostbite in just minutes. To prevent frostbite, wear proper clothing for winter weather that insulates from the cold,lets perspiration evaporate and provides protection against wind, rain and snow. Coverings for the head and neck are important: hats, hoods, scarves,earmuffs and face masks all pro- vide good protection. Also protect your feet and toes. Wear two pairs of socks — wool is best,or cot- ton socks with a pair of wool on top. Wear well-fitted boots, high enough to cover the ankles. Hand coverings are vital. Mittens are warmer than gloves, but may limit what you can do with your fingers. Wear light- weight gloves under mittens so you’ll still have protection if you need to take off your mittens to use your fingers. The signs and symptoms of frostbite include a blanching or whitening of the skin in mild cases. In severe cases, the frostbitten skin will appear waxy-look- ing with a white,greyish-yellow or grey- ish-blue colour. The affected part will have no feeling (numbness) and blisters may be present. The tissue will feel frozen or “wooden”. This indicates a very serious condi- tion. Other symptoms indicating frostbite are swelling, itching, burning and deep pain as the area is warmed. If you think you may have frostbite, even if it is a mild case, seek profession- al medical help. It is highly recommend- ed a medical professional be consulted. The following list will provide some guidelines to decrease the chance that you suffer further injury: • Don’t use dry heat (sun lamp, radi- ator, heating pad, etc.) to thaw the injured area; • Don’t thaw the injury in melted ice; • Don’t rub the area with snow; and • Don’t use alcohol, nicotine or other drugs that may affect blood flow. HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is a particularly danger- ous condition that can lead to death. It develops when a person becomes so cold his or her body is unable to warm up and the body’s natural defences against cool- ing start to fail. The chilling conditions of hypothermia set in when the body loses heat faster than it retains heat. Contact with water can bring hypother- mia on even faster because water cools body temperature 25 to 30 times faster than air. If someone is drenched from wet snow, rain or is perspiring heavily, they will lose body heat faster than they would under dry conditions. So, if you plan to spend time outside this winter, dress appropriately. Proper winter dressing includes layering cloth- ing made from natural fibres like silk, cotton and wool to prevent excess per- spiration. The outer layers should be made of material to keep dry, including gloves, sturdy waterproof boots and headgear. About half of a body’s heat escapes through the head, so wearing a hat can slow down that process. Symptoms of hypothermia include: uncontrollable shivering, cool skin, rigid muscles, weak pulse, a slow reaction time and slurred speech. Quick treatment of hypothermia is vital. The following are actions to be taken and avoided: • Exercise or keep moving to stay warm if unable to get to a warm place; • Remove wet clothing as soon as possible and replace with dry blankets or clothing; • Give the victim warm beverages; • Don’t use direct heat or hot water to warm the victim; and • Don’t massage the skin. JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Daniel and Lucas Wilson are bundled up against the biting cold during a recent day of tobogganning. Winter activities are enjoyed by many Durham Region residents,but safety should always be considered before heading out. (416) 281-2277 1-800-465-8142 MO R N I N G S I D E A V E . MILIT A R Y T R AIL 401 2A K INGSTON R D . K IN GS T O N R O A D LAWRENCE AVE E. Highland Creek ELLESMERE RD. D AVIDSON HHOTLI NE (416) 281-2277 2000 CARAVAN 2000 TOWN & COUNTRY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB *0% AVAILABLE ON ALL 2000 MODELS AND 2001 NEONS! NO PAYMENTS! NO DOWNPAYMENTS! 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