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The controversial regional smoking bylaw was passed Wednesday at regional council by a vote of 22-1, following months of public consultations and debate at both the local and regional levels. Last month regional politicians deferred the issue until February BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Pickering flea market vendors got lots of sympathy but little help from Regional council in their battle against a big box mall developer that will be closing the doors on the Metro East Trade Cen- tre Jan. 31. First Pro has said it intends to close the flea market in order to demolish the building and construct space for Sam’s Club, a Wal-Mart-owned big box store to open next fall. Other parts of the plaza are currently under construction and Wal-Mart has already opened on the property. Council was hoping to tie planning approvals for the project to a condition requiring First Pro to find a temporary location for the 350 Pickering flea market vendors until construction of a new market is complet- ed in September. From candle-makers to Scottish meat-pie bakers, an overflowing crowd of vendors told council the market, and their livelihoods, will be lost forever if they don’t have an interim home between the Jan. 31 lock-out and the expected completion of their new location in September. But the Region’s lawyers told council it has no right to impose any conditions on First Pro and council could put itself at risk of litigation and a costly Ontario Municipal Board hearing if it proceeded in that direc- tion, Clarington Councillor Jim Schell told the ven- dors. “I’m trying to understand what you are asking this council to do. Under the planning act we have no legal right to stop it. Jan. 31 they (First Pro) are going to lock the doors anyway. If we delay this we’re going to put ourselves in jeopardy.” Arley Karpman, a representa- tive for the majority of the ven- dors, replied, “Sometimes you just have to do what’s right. If they come after you, so be it.” Ultimately council decided the right path was to follow the advice of its so- licitor. Ornella Richichi, First Pro’s director of planning devel- opment, told council her com- pany is working diligently to find a temporary solu- tion for the ven- dors and will continue to do so. First Pro is hoping to find a 50,000-square- foot temporary structure that will accommodate the market on the current property for the six months between the closure of the trade centre and the opening of the new market, being built by Invar Corpora- tion. Marcel Wieder, a repre- sentative for the vendors, gath- ered them togeth- er after the meet- ing and assured them council’s decision does not mean the death-knell for their cause. “We are still committed to working something out. 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The Serenity Group hosts a 12-step recovery meeting Friday, Dec. 6 (tonight) at 8 p.m. at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. The group of- fers support and guidance on ad- dictions of all types, including co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim at 905-428-9431 for information. MORE DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR SITE See page 19 Durham, rest of GTA leading Ontario’s economic boom: Ecker BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM —The Greater Toron- to Area is leading Ontario in job cre- ation, says Janet Ecker. The GTA, which includes Durham Region, has seen the number of jobs grow by 23.7 per cent since 1995 — the highest job growth rate in the province, said the Ontario finance minister. “Over one million net new jobs have been created in Ontario since (the Tories’) first Throne Speech in 1995,” she added. “Critics will say that’s only be- cause we’re next to the United States but we’re outstaging the United States and the rest of Canada.” Ontario’s job growth rate has in- creased by 19 per cent since 1995, she argued, while nationally, it has gone up only 14 per cent and in the United States only seven. In her economic outlook and fiscal review, announced Wednesday after- noon, Ms. Ecker said the Province’s economy is performing better than previously expected in its budget last June. Not only is job creation leading the average of the G-7 countries and the U.S., she said, but private-sector forecasters now anticipate provincial economic growth of 3.5 per cent this year instead of the 3.2 forecasted back in June. “Certainly consumer confidence and business confidence help drive investments and home purchases but that doesn’t happen without making sure the government has its policies right too,” said Ms. Ecker. She credited the Province’s “pru- dent fiscal management” but warned with the uncertainties in the global economy and tension in the Middle East, private-sector forecasters are looking for a downturn next year. In the meantime, Ms. Ecker said her government remains committed to fulfilling its budget plans, which include investments in health, educa- tion, and the environment. 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Individual award-winner Stan Hall donated four Car- olinian trees along with a variety of field guidebooks while volunteering his time. Randy Parisien was ho- noured for volunteering more than 250 hours to help collect data for the Durham Region Coastal Wetland Monitoring Pro- ject. The Community Group Aw ard went to the South Central Ontario Big Game Association for its donation of more than 400 trees and shrubs for planting along Oshawa Creek. The annual Durham children’s Groundwater Festival was recognized, as were local service clubs and both Pickering and Darlington nuclear stations. Dr. Stephen Murray and Deb Soanes each received an individual award while the Region of Durham Wo rks Department, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Scouts Canada’s Camp Samac were acknowledged. CLOCA honours local individuals, groups 2003 but Wednesday, after learning the delay could jeopardize the bylaw, they voted to deal with the matter immedi- ately. For many of them, deciding to bring the issue back was an easy deci- sion due to overwhelming feedback from constituents. “I have had more calls on this issue than on any local issue ever,” said Scu- gog Councillor Ken Carruthers. “And they all said, support the bylaw.” Under the new regulations, which are similar to others going into effect across the GTA, there will be no smok- ing allowed in workplaces, not even within a designated smoking room. This concerned Clarington Mayor John Mutton, who says his council is worried about the impact on workers who may not be able to leave the build- ing during a long shift to have a ciga- rette. However, he said he took some comfort from the fact the Canadian Auto Workers environmental commit- tee supports the bylaw. Referring to a presentation by Dave Renaud, chairman of the CAW envi- ronmental committee, the Clarington mayor said, “I don’t think Mr. Renaud would be allowed to be here speaking in support of it if the majority of mem- bers weren’t in support of it.” Restaurants and bars will also be re- quired to be smoke-free when the bylaw takes effect in June 2004. The Royal Canadian Legion halls will be exempt from the regulations while casinos, racetracks and bingo halls will be allowed up to 50 per cent designat- ed smoking area provided it is en- closed from the remainder of the build- ing. For the past year, a few small bar owners have consistently appeared in front of council and committees to ex- press concern about the potential nega- tive impact on their businesses. They have repeatedly asked council to allow them to address second-hand smoke through ventilation instead of an all- out ban on smoking. Ken Rodaway, owner of the Village Pump in Oshawa, asked to have bars phased into the bylaw so options could be explored more thoroughly. “Small bars can’t afford the money for designated smoking rooms. Give us time to examine the ventilation issue. Put us on that level playing field. If this bylaw is passed as written, it will hin- der small business in a very large way.” Some councillors sympathized with the bar owners and expressed concern the move would not respect their right to make a living. However, they reject- ed ventilation as an option, believing the risk of second-hand smoke could not be eliminated this way. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish suggested amending the bylaw to allow bars to use up to 50 per cent of their building for an enclosed smoking area, a posi- tion recommended by Ajax and Os- hawa councils. Mayor Parish’s sugges- tion was defeated in a 12-11 vote. Although the bylaw has now passed, comments are still expected to come back from the eight local munic- ipalities. 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Single parents meet and greet Smoking rules take effect in 2004 across Durham SMOKING from page 1 But, regional business group pushes opportunity for public to weigh in BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Buildings leased by the Region have been paid for several times over and that’s a bad deal for taxpayers, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said as he tried to drum up support for a new regional headquar- ters Tuesday. “Our works department occupies an industrial mall on Consumers Drive in Whitby, which we could have purchased in 1985 for $1.2 mil- lion. “The total rent paid to that land- lord since 1974 is $6.4 million. Re- gional taxpayers have paid for that building five times over,” Mr. Ander- son told business people during a Clarington Board of Trade breakfast at the Ontario Power Generation in- formation centre in Bowmanville. The works department occupies just one of several buildings the Re- gion is leasing for a total of $2.6 mil- lion a year plus operating and mainte- nance costs, the chairman said. The cost of operating the buildings would be reduced with a newer, more heat- efficient and updated building, the chairman added. Consolidating phone systems, se- curity and other infrastructure for several departments into one building makes good economic sense, he said. But if building a new headquarters is such a good idea, Regional council should make the business case to the public and let Durham residents de- cide for themselves, says Greater Os- hawa Chamber of Commerce Presi- dent Ian Johncox. “It’s too much money to be spent for council to de- cide in one month,” Mr. Johncox said. Regional council should not make a final decision in January when pro- posals from five developers and re- ports for financing the building are presented to council, he said, adding the public should be part of the deci- sion-making process. The chamber wants regional politicians to put the idea to a refer- endum during the November 2003 election so voters can have their say, Bob Malcolmson, manager of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Com- merce says. The chamber, the Clarington Board of Trade and other Durham business and ratepayer groups have received 1,807 letters of support in response to a mail-out campaign call- ing for a referendum, says Mr. Mal- colmson. The regional chairman says it doesn’t make sense for council to delay a decision on the issue, which has been under review since 2001. “I would hope council will deal with it that day. The facts and information will be there and there will be presentations by staff. They’ve made decisions like this before. When we made the deci- sion to spend $100 million on a (south Courtice) water plant they made that decision the day it was be- fore them.” He questions why the headquarters decision should be treated any differ- ently. It is the responsibility of elected officials to review all the material and make an informed decision on behalf of their constituents, the chairman says, adding no decision has yet been made whether to proceed with the project. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P Gift Ideas Last Minute Don’t miss our First-Ever DECEMBER FLYER in Today’s paper! Starting at UNDER $2 We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING For Best Selection in Quality & Style. Come See Us Now. IT’S BOOT SEASON Take care with candles this holiday season A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Still not sure about Santa PICKERING –– Little Jack Wood seems unsure of himself during a short visit with Santa at the Pick- ering Town Centre this week, even as St. Nick tries to engage him with a gentle smile. Youngsters from around Durham Region have been visiting shopping mall Santas to share their Christmas wishes and offer their annual hello. Local fire prevention office issues timely reminder DURHAM —An unat- tended candle is one of the leading causes of fire in homes, says the Ajax fire and Emergency Service. Thom Evered, chief fire prevention officer, offers these timely tips to prevent a candle fire: ❑Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep; ❑Keep candles away from items that can catch fire; ❑Use sturdy candlehold- ers that won’t tip easily: ❑Keep candles away from flammable liquids; ❑Keep candles out of reach from children; ❑Never leave a lit candle unattended: ❑Don’t allow children or teens to have candles in their rooms; ❑Use flashlights whenev- er possible during a power outage and; ❑Never use a candle for il- lumination when checking pilot lights or fuelling equipment. For more information on fire prevention, call 905-683-7791. Renting a bad deal for Durham: Anderson ROGER ANDERSON Regional taxpayers have paid for Whitby building ‘five times over’. Don’t get me wrong, I like Christmas as much as the next per- son. I go through a box-and-a-half of Kleenex every year watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ I like ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ (the half-hour cartoon, not that live-ac- tion monstrosity; I’m a purist thank you) better than my kids do. We read ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ every Christmas Eve before the kids go to bed, even though the youngest one is about three years past believing in the big guy. What gets my ‘bah-humbug’ humbugging big time is the glori- ous practice of anticipating-hyp- ing-advertising Christmas even as we fill out the paperwork for the second mortgage to cover the Hal- loween candy. I got my first Christmas flyer the second week of October. It was 65 F out, and I was still wearing sum- mer clothes. We have neighbours that put up their Christmas lights — and have had them blazing from dusk till dawn ever since — on the first of November. I know people who fin- ish their Christmas shopping in Au- gust. “Have you started your shop- ping yet?” replaces “Hello,” as a greeting from Halloween to Boxing Day. And don’t even think about getting me started on the 400 hideously over-violined versions of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’ that blare endlessly out of static- riddled mall speakers. It’s enough to drive anyone’s blood pressure into stroke territory. Everyone who knows me knows I thrive on a tight deadline. When I was in school, the optimum time to start the project worth 90 per cent of my mark was less than 12 hours before it was due. No use getting overly worked up about it. Crisis creativity has been my saving grace more than once. So don’t give me Christmas in October, or November, or even much before Dec. 23. If there’s more than two shopping days left till Christmas, that’s more than enough time to get everything done, even if I do have 87 people on my list. Although, come to think of it, nobody got too worked up about the McDonald’s gift certificates they all got last year. But it’s the thought that counts, right? That’s my story and I’m sticking with it. Happy holidays to all! Time to declare Christmas-free time zones Cheryl Denomy Opinion Shaper shouston@durhamregion.com Don’t give me all the holiday suffering much before Dec. 23 P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Regional government has outlived purpose To the editor: The Durham Region government has outlived its usefulness and should be dis- banded. It has created a level of bureau- cracy that is out of control and the exor- bitant costs to house and support this level of government are proof of the fact. Regional government was formed to co-ordinate and harmonize services be- tween municipalities within Durham with the intention of making the process more cost-effective. Today, the cost to operate regional government far out- weighs its effectiveness and usefulness. It has already spent $350,000 on consul- tant fees and honoraria to developers with regards to a proposed new head- quarters and they haven’t got a shovel in the ground. A new regional headquarters is unnec- essary and a blatant waste of taxpayers’ dollars. Deanna Wiley Oshawa PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Why, in an atmosphere fuelled by development needs, land swaps and future residential development, is the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel stubbornly dictating that a small per- centage of lands remain as agricultural “in perpetuity”? The land exchange group, commonly referred to as the Crombie Panel after chairman David Crombie, reiterated its commitment to the so-called Principle 6, which designates that the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve remain untouched for eternity. Notwithstanding the fact that, politically speaking, ‘eternity’ may be only as long as the next government’s needs dictate, Princi- ple 6 ignores two extremely important elements at work on the ground in Pickering. The first is that landowners in the Duffins-Rouge preserve have spoken against the severe limits the designation places on their lands. The group maintains individual landowners should reserve the right to sell their land in the future at rates similar to surround- ing properties. As farming community spokesman Chris Burkholder pointed out Tuesday, “If the Province wanted to keep it agricultural pre- serve, it shouldn’t have sold it.” The City of Pickering is also opposed to Principle 6 and appears to be on solid footing in its firm position. Mayor Wayne Arthurs said this week that privately held lands in the agricultural preserve simply don’t fall under the Crombie panel’s purview as it relates to the Seaton land swap. On the surface, Principle 6 speaks to the issue of preservation of important agricultural lands. What it doesn’t address is the conflict inherent in preserving a small portion of lands as agricultural, while sowing the seeds for massive residential growth in the not-too-dis- tant future. Add to that the potential for an airport development in the next 15 to 20 years and it becomes less likely farming would remain a preferred, not to mention profitable, land use in the preserve. Those who own lands there may be farming it now, as did fam- ilies before them. But, they too must plan for the future and thus are seeking the end of Principle 6. All levels of government must continue to work towards a solu- tion that adequately addresses everyone’s needs. While preservation of the lands in question are important today — in the absence of any real development — the ‘in perpetuity’clause currently in Principle 6 seems heavy-handed and ultimately unfair to those who hold the lands privately. Pickering has made its position clear. The small farming com- munity directly affected by Principle 6 has made its position clear. Now, the Crombie panel must reconsider its position and approach the issue with a more inclusive view to the future. Panel needs another look at its principle Designating land agricultural in perpetuity doesn’t allow for future alternatives www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P Climate Change Achieving Our Com m i t m e n t s T o g e t h e r Climate Change P l a n for Canada Gouvernement du Canada Government of Canada Climate Change Plan for Canada Taking action on climate change Together, we can do it. The plan is balanced to ensure we can achieve economic and environmental goals and that no region will bear an unfair burden. Governments, industries and all Canadians have a role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Find out what you can do. 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GM COMPLEX School makes Tree Bee history Pickering students show their tree knowledge and conservation awareness BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer PICKERING —Leaving their ri- vals in the underbrush, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School students scored a major coup in Toronto recently. School teams finished first and tied for second in the annual Tree Bee com- petition. To put the win in perspective, a non-Toronto school has never won the title in the 50-year history of the contest, which challenges students to name tree types and answer questions about conservation. Parent volunteer Larry Noonan re- lated the story of a student who told him how much she liked the event after her first exposure to Tree Bee a couple of years ago. Then a nine-year-old, she vowed to try her hardest to help her school win the competition. “This year, her team won,” said the former Toronto school principal. “This is the type of child who is not in sports, who doesn’t get to represent her school. She goes into this and shines.” Roughly 30, three-person teams from about 10 Greater Toronto Area schools took part in the event for Grade 4 to 6 students. The Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ontario Forestry Association and To ronto and Region Conservation sponsored this year’s event. Mr. Noonan explained that after preparing at their schools, students at the competition are shown 50 slides, mostly of tree leaves, they must identi- fy on a work sheet. The second part of the contest sees students answer multi- ple-choice questions related to conser- vation. Team coaches mark the work sheets right away. And, while that’s going on, Mr. Noonan, who is a member of the Tree Bee committee, goes through the slides and asks the students to identify them — and he said they get pretty boisterous, yelling out the answers. Parents who come to watch the event are impressed. “The parents are amazed,” said Mr. Noonan. “Some go away saying, ‘I didn’t know there were this many trees in Ontario’.” In finishing first, students brought home the winner’s plaque, a pennant, Tree Bee T-shirts and two trees to plant at their school, fittingly located next to the Altona Forest. They also received environmental CDs and books for their school. For the first time, winning team members will be invited to attend next year’s Christmas tree presentation to James Bartleman, Ontario’s lieu- tenant governor, at a Queen’s Park so- cial. Each competitor receives a Tree Bee badge, a white pine seedling and a poster and prize from the conservation authority. Mr. Noonan noted the Tree Bee has fallen on hard times in recent years. He said environmental studies took a major hit when the provincial curricu- lum was rewritten, and the Toronto District School Board dropped out as a sponsor. As a result, the number of par- ticipating schools has fallen dramati- cally. But, he said, “it’s very important to have school teams in things like sci- ence fair and tree bee, which are men- tal competitions as opposed to physi- cal contests.” St. Elizabeth Seton Tree Bee team member Catherina Walrond helps fellow members plant one of two trees the school won for its success at a recent Toronto competition. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM ––The Durham Region Wo rks Department would like to re- mind all motorists to drive safely this winter and watch out for black ice. In an effort to encourage road safe- ty, the Durham Region Works Depart- ment is providing motorists with infor- mation on one of the most dangerous winter road conditions –– black ice. Black ice is a thin, almost invisible coating of ice that forms quickly and unexpectedly on surfaces when mois- ture in the air or on the surface freezes. It’s extremely slippery and is one of the most commonly cited weather- related causes of drivers losing control of their vehicles, according to the health department. It is most likely to form on bridges, raised roads or other road surfaces that will change temper- ature relatively quickly, when air tem- perature above freezing suddenly drops to below freezing levels, at dawn, dusk, or during the night, and during periods of high humidity. Some safety tips: familiarize your- self with the conditions under which black ice forms, and get to know what black ice looks like. Whenever possi- ble, avoid driving under black ice con- ditions, watch/listen to weather reports by local media, plan your trips careful- ly ahead of time, make sure your vehi- cle is in good working order and is filled with fuel and increase the dis- tance between your vehicle and other. Be careful out there: Durham staff A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com THE WALLPAPER CENTRE HOURS: MON.-FRI 9:30-9 SAT. 9:30-5:30•SUN. 12:00-4:00 1652 BAYLY ST. W (Just west of Brock Rd.) PICKERING 905-831-7747 (Formely Wallpaper Country) Christmas WALLPAPER BORDERS from TRUCKLOAD SALE BOOK PRICE up to $99.90 Double Roll BOOK PRICE up to $29.90 Spool from 2$DOUBLE ROLL 3$DOUBLE ROLL 4$DOUBLE ROLL 5$DOUBLE ROLL 2$ 3$ SPOOL SPOOL Looking for a VOLUNTEER? Drop us a line before Dec. 11 There are hundreds of students in Durham who want to help you! METROLAND Durham Region Media Group This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER Times-Journal● durhamr egion.com As a requirement of receiving their Ontario Sec- ondary School Diploma, this year’s Grade 12 students must have completed 40 hours of community service. Metroland’s community newspapers in Durham Region believe community service is a valuable learning expe- rience. To help connect volunteer agencies with a Durham Region high school student, on Friday Dec. 13 Metroland’s commu- nity newspapers in Durham Region will publish a list of non-prof- it groups that have volunteer opportunities available. If you represent a non-profit agency with volunteer opportun- ties you’re invited to send us your agency name, the type of service you require, a contact name and a phone number at which students can contact you. Send your information to us at 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont., L1S 2H5, OR email it to shouston@durhamregion.com OR fax your submission to 905-683-7363. DEADLINE: Dec. Watch for a list of volunteer opportunities Dec. 13! Pickering man charged in robbery spree DURHAM –– Time has run out for a robbery suspect dubbed the Curfew Bandit, believed responsible for six knifepoint heists in Ajax and Pickering. Durham Regional Police holdup squad detectives ear- lier this week arrested a 19- year-old man in relation to crimes dating back to Febru- ary. Sergeant Paul Malik, po- lice spokesman, said a robber threatened clerks at pet, video, clothing and sandwich shops with a knife while de- manding money. Each time he struck short- ly before 9 p.m., leading in- vestigators to tag him the Curfew Bandit. Megawraps and Dejavu Discs, in Ajax, and Pet Value, Fashion Max and Hollywood Video in Pickering were robbed between Feb. 5 and March 19. The robber “took a hia- tus,” after police released a description of the suspected bandit, and allegedly resur- faced last month, Sgt. Malik said. On Nov. 25, he went back to Pet Value at 1298 Kingston Rd. in Pickering and robbed the store for the second time, police allege. A man, who was identi- fied early in the investigation as a suspect, was arrested at his residence Monday. Kevin Bruce Janes, 19, of Faylee Crescent, Pickering faces six counts each of rob- bery, wearing a disguise and possession of a dangerous weapon. He appeared in Oshawa court Tuesday and was or- dered held in custody pend- ing his next appearance Dec. 10. Tea time at Village library AJAX —Ajax Public Library Village branch staff is looking for help celebrating the festive sea- son. A Christmas tea is being held Saturday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Everyone is welcome. The branch is on Church Street, north of Hwy. 2. For more information, call 905-683-1140. Business woman’s $1,000 cash awarded handed over to Girls Inc. of Durham BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM —Debbie McCulloch is giving new meaning to the phrase ‘giving back’. Recently named this year’s winner of the Certified Management Accoun- tants (CMA) Community Service Aw ard, the Ajax resident donated the $1,000 cash award to Girls Incorporat- ed of Durham (formerly Big Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering). “I like what they stand for,” ex- plained Ms. McCulloch, who has been a Big Sister with the organization for six years. In fact, she’s had the same little sis- ter in that time, even becoming god- mother to young Alana. “Debbie is a committed volunteer and a very compassionate, very dedi- cated woman,” said Marilyn Mitchell, executive director of Girls Inc. “She’s one of those people you wish you could just clone. I wish we had 40 more like her so we wouldn’t have any- one on our waiting list.” Ms. McCulloch graduated from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick with a bachelor’s of com- merce degree in 1984. She received her CMA designation in 1988. Today, she is a financial planner and president of the Whitby franchise of Money Concepts. “I like to give back,” said Ms. Mc- Culloch, when asked about her com- munity service. “It’s just too easy to sit back and not be involved.” Her volunteer work includes acting as treasurer of Racing Against Drugs, an awareness program teaching stu- dents about the dangers of drugs; sit- ting on the Whitby Chamber of Com- merce business development commit- tee; and serving on the financial advi- sory board to the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. She has also helped launch Profit Prophet, a small business group, and is a member of the Durham Home and Small Business Association. Her fran- chise was the co-winner of its business of the year award in 2001 and again on its own in 2002. “Like most women these days, (Debbie) is very, very busy but she still manages to find time and we appreci- ate that,” said Ms. Mitchell. 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Call Oshawa 571-3344 Ajax 683-5950 Port Perry 985-4721 Still time f or Xmas Now open Sundays till Xmas from 12 to 4 NEW YEARS EVE GALA Ajax/Pickering One Parent Families Association Location: Pickering Recreation Centre Date: December 31, 2002 Time: Door opens at 7:30 p.m. Price: $50.00 which includes D.J., prizes, party favours, hot & cold buffet & champagne Dress code in Effect Contact Sandra at (905) 686-7933 or Greg at (905) 426-4865 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With 1-866-570-0045 newstartleasing.com as low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering Ajax resident’s award a reward for local service club Debbie McCulloch is a Big Sister who gave to the or- ganization she volunteers with because ‘I like what they stand for.’ Autism Society hosts Christmas party Sunday DURHAM ––The Durham Autism Society holds a Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 5:30p.m. for individuals with Autism/PDD/Asperger’s, their friends and families at Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Drive, Oshawa. Cost is free for ASO members and $5 per family for non-members. Call 905-420-1486. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Classroom CONNECTIONS News Advertiser December 6, 2002 This is the final in a series of sto- ries looking at special education in Durham schools. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Their stories are similar. Parents of Durham’s special- needs children tell of dropping ser- vice levels in local schools in recent years, and having to fight and nego- tiate with officials to get support for their kids. The response they often receive is that there is not enough money from the Province to receive the level of service they want. Oshawa parent Kim Gignac is one of them. She has three boys with special needs, whom she calls, “my special gifts from God”. The support level for her son, Leim, a Grade 1 student with Tourette’s syn- drome, dropped from one educa- tional assistant (EA) to half an assis- tant after senior kindergarten. As a result, it was suggested Leim not go to school in the afternoons. Upset, Ms. Gignac began a tele- phone campaign. “I just continued to call people at the board level,” she said. “I would make three and four calls a day and talk to three or four different people a day, telling them I was here and I was not going away.” Eventually, she got Leim placed in a multi- ple exceptionali- ties class, where two EAs are there to support nine students, at Wa verly Public School in Os- hawa. Since then, Ms. Gignac said, “we’ve had noth- ing but success.” However, she be- lieves Leim should be at his home school, Glen Street Pub- lic School, with full EA support in a regular classroom setting to help prepare him for the real world. But that’s a tall order for the Durham District School Board, which in 1999 and 2000 restruc- tured its special-education program because it was not receiving enough funding from the Province to sup- port it. That meant cutting self-con- tained classes and support staff be- cause, unlike the old days, trustees could not go to the electorate for more money through education tax increases. As a result, more special- education students are in regular classroom settings. Gail Elliott, the board’s special- education superintendent, believes the old model is gone for good. “I think this is the way it’s going to be,” she said in an interview. “I don’t see us going back.” Ms. Elliott said with the excep- tion of students with the most severe physical needs, like blind and deaf students, there is no one-student-to- one-EA ratio any longer. “In some respects, from a philo- sophical point of view, you don’t want a child to be so dependent on one person in their school career, because what are they going to do in the real world?” she said. And while support staff is allo- cated to be available to several stu- dents at once, she acknowledges parents whose kids have perhaps a 0.3 EA allocation feel it’s not enough. “Parents are not happy,” said Ms. Elliott. “They say, ‘my kids are dis- abled all the time’.” Ms. Elliott said the board needs more money to offer flexible trans- portation to special-needs students so they aren’t on large school buses. It needs an in- crease in special education per pupil amount (SEPPA) funding to support students with mild and moderate learning disabili- ties. And when Dr. Mordechai Rozan- ski delivers his ed- ucation funding re- view report to Ed- ucation Minister Elizabeth Witmer, she hopes he rec- ommends elimi- nating the exten- sive paperwork boards must go through each year to file claims for intensive support amount (ISA) funding for high-needs students. Provincial auditors were to have spent three days in the first week of December at the board reviewing its ISA claims. Ms. Elliott said the audit process shows the board is owed an extra $9 million in ISA funding. Cathy Montreuil, principal of special education and special ser- vices at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, said the board spends more money on spe- cial education than it receives from the Province in classroom spending funding envelopes — but it’s not enough. She noted provincial staffers have already completed their audit of the board’s ISA fund- ing claims, adding it demonstrates the board is entitled to roughly $6 million in additional money. “That would translate in our board to 200 education assistants,” she said, adding that money would go a long way to supporting stu- dents who have less support than they need, or none at all. However, Ms. Montreuil said there’s no guarantee the board will receive that amount, even though it has played by the Province’s rules. She said parents seeking better service are caught in a circle of ap- pealing to her and other staff, being told the program is entirely funded by the Province, and then being told by provincial representatives that education funding has gone up. What’s missing, said Ms. Montreuil, is all the details in between. “They don’t know whom to turn to any longer,” she said. “It’s very frustrating to be a parent of a spe- cial-needs student in Ontario right now.” What’s needed, said Ms. Mon- treuil, is special-education program standards setting out what services a learning disabled student, for exam- ple, anywhere in the province is en- titled to and how much it will cost. As recently as six months ago, the ministry’s special-education adviso- ry panel urged the ministry to re- lease standards, in the works since the Province almost three years ago announced they would be created. The first standards were to have been in place in the spring of 2001. “We’re continuing to conduct re- search and work with the stakehold- er group on the standards,” Dave Ross,the ministry’s senior media re- lations co-ordinator, said in an inter- view. He said a pilot project to start in September 2003 would see the re- lease of the first standards, for autis- tic children. As for the ISA audit, Mr. Ross said the government is committed to using the results of this year’s process for 2003/04 funding. He noted Dr. Rozanski’s mandate in- cluded a review of special-education funding, and his findings, too, will be considered for next year’s educa- tion grant announcement. “What they’re not telling us is how they’re going to use (the audit results),” said Ms. Montreuil. Frustrated parents need to con- tact their MPPs, she said, because it is with them that the financial deci- sions are made. Kim Gignac doesn’t need any urging. “I really want other parents to know that they’re not alone,” she said. “We have to stand up to let the provincial government know that parents of special-needs children are not going to sit on the sidelines and watch our children be abused.” RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Kim Gignac and her boys are a close-knit group. Her ‘special gifts from God,’ clockwise from the front, Leim, Brooks and Richard, all have special needs. Ms. Gignac says the provincial government is letting parents of special-needs kids down by underfunding the program. Nowhere to turn Pa r ents of special-needs students struggle for answers ‘We have to stand up to let the provincial government know that parents of special-needs children are not going to sit on the sidelines and watch our children be abused.’ Kim Gignac BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Big dreams need big actions to make them a reality and Durham’s new university is hoping the Region will meet the challenge with a $10 million pledge. Gary Polonsky, presi- dent of the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology, gave Durham coun- cil his vision of a universi- ty in this region that would hold its own against some of the best in the world. Mr. Polonsky sees an influx of “brilliant” researchers and educators and expansion on campuses across the re- gion. To get there, it will need a $100-million investment by government, the univer- sity and fund-raising over the next five years. Mr. Polonsky asked re- gional council to be part of that future with a commit- ment to contribute 10 per cent of the university’s five-year financial goal. “We must demonstrate our willingness to help our- selves in this region,” said Mr. Polonsky. “You must set the tone. You are the elected leaders of this re- gion. Together, we set the tone.” The university president told the Region’s politi- cians the scope of the uni- versity’s plans has already increased significantly since the inception of UOIT was announced in 2001. “The university is growing before our eyes in ways many of you wouldn’t believe,” he said, noting the original goal to accommo- date 6,500 students by 2009 has been boosted to 10,000. In September 2003, the university will welcome 1,300 students, a number that will grow by at least 1,000 students each year subsequent. The university always had a vision for teaching excellence but now, Mr. Polonsky said, it is set to become a leading research university as well. The president alluded to a new alternative energy re- search centre as part of that plan. “We are hiring wonder- ful people from across the country. We are doing something unique with in- tellectual property where the creator (of research) will benefit” from the dis- coveries made, he said, not- ing this concept adopts the United States model. The university president be- lieves this philosophy will “bring a brain regain of brilliant Canadians return- ing to Canada, returning to Durham Region,” to work in their home country. “At the very least, we will be a Wa terloo (university) for the eastern region of the GTA.” The plan will ultimately require more than a half- billion dollars in invest- ment with land acquisition and construction of cam- puses throughout Durham Region. It will be anchored by a main campus spanning 1,500 acres from Simcoe Street in Oshawa past Thornton Road into Whit- by, Mr. Polonsky told coun- cil. “This is stone-cold-seri- ous business. We have an opportunity to create a Boston (home of renowned research university MIT) in Durham Region.” Council has referred the $10 million request to its finance and administration committee for a report from staff to be considered in the new year. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P PICKERING TOWN CENTRE LOCATION ONLY Everythi n g Must Go LEASE EXPIRY SALE Every t h i n g Must G o DRESS SHIRTS $19 NOW FROM Regular to $150 DRESS PANTS $39 NOW FROM Regular to $135 ALL outerwear NOW ON SALE COTTON CASUAL PANTS $29 NOW FROM SPORT SHIRTS $19 Regular to $95 NOW FROM SWEATERS $19 Regular to $195 NOW FROM $199 suits Regular to $795 NOW FROM $59 NOW FROM Regular to $395 sport coats 75UP TO SAVE ON BRAND NAME MERCHANDISE % OFF ENTIRE INVENTORY REDUCED SPECIALPURCHASEPYJAMA BOTTOMS ASSORTED PATTERNS $14 99 2 for $25 EA GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS LOCATED IN THE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE FACIAL•MANICURE•PEDICURE WAXING AND MASSAGE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL 905-831-5366 Age defining skin care cosmetic line from Paris Halina at Quattro Hair Fashion Salon Invites you for a: Canadian Passport Photos Rapid Photo Pickering Town Centre 905-837-9232 $699 Durham university officials seek $10 million from Region Give a pint of the best in Ajax or Pickering DURHAM ––In this season of giving, you’re in- vited to give the gift of life in December. Canadian Blood Services is holding donor clinics in Ajax and Pickering in the coming days. 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Those interested can sign up at the complex or call 905- 683-6582 to reserve a spot. Ajax Lions invite you to celebrate the new year AJAX —The Ajax Lions Club is planning a party Jan. 1. The club is holding a New Year’s Day Levee from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis- sion is free and those at- tending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. It’s at the Lions’ hall, 500 Clements Rd. W. For more information, call Brian Hopkins at 905- 683-0905. Pickering approves steps to protect heritage, cultural areas BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Picker- ing has taken the first step to- wards protecting native her- itage and cultural areas from future development. Local councillors passed four “interim practices” Monday night to be used by the City’s planners until a full review of Pickering’s plan- ning procedures and how they can include the input of First Nations can be complet- ed over the next six months. There are 190 known na- tive and heritage culture sites in the Duffins Creek Water- shed alone, said Harvey Kirsch, of the Rouge Valley Foundation and Wapiti Al- liance. “A n ything this govern- ment does must be provincial government and Ontario Mu- nicipal Board proof,” he told council. “Put in some teeth so they can’t change your inten- tions for the interests of de- velopers.” The “interim practices” call for all significant aborig- inal and cultural heritage sites to be protected and pre- served, and an archeological master plan to be completed of such areas with the appro- priate First Nations. A minimum 120-metre archeological heritage zone will be created around all wa- tercourses. Development in those areas is contingent on the rec- ommendation of an indepen- dent archeological assess- ment completed by the City’s planning department with the appropriate First Nations rep- resentatives. “We’ll start by looking at our internal practices and then move to an in-depth re- view of our planning proce- dures to embellish upon what we have in the heritage sec- tion of our Official Plan,” said Neil Carroll, Pickering’s di- rector of planning and devel- opment. The interim practices were adopted from a report intro- duced to council Nov. 18 by Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner and David Grey Eagle Sanford, of the Huron Wendat First Nation. Council referred it to staff for more information, while Coun. Brenner and Ward 3 City Councillor David Pick- les added minor alterations to the wording of the report. “It’s technical,” Coun. Brenner said. “We have not changed the intent.” Coun. Pickles said he still found some of the wording troubling, in particular, that exhumation and reburial of human remains for the pur- pose of facilitating develop- ment shall be prohibited. The word “shall” doesn’t take into account the Ontario Cemeteries Act, which gives First Nations the choice of re- burial when ancestral remains are unearthed by develop- ment, Coun. Pickles said. That’s one of the areas planning staff will have to re- view, along with the mini- mum 120-metre zone around watercourses, Mr. Carroll said. There may be instances in which the City may feel a larger protective area is need- ed, he added. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P IN SELECTED AREA’S LOOKLOOK for your for your FLFLYERYER Agincourt Chrysler Agincourt Chrysler Masey Gutkin FREE OIL CHANGE FOR ALL MY PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS The Holiday Special Please call Masey 416.321.2201 plus up to 60 months NO PAYMENTS TIL MARCH 2003 Limited time PLUSO% Natives win interim rights on future development HARVEY KIRSCH ‘Put in some teeth so they can’t change your intentions.’ DAVID PICKLES ‘We have not changed the intent (of the initiative).’ A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com swipe more than you came for $15 BAY DOLLARS Our gift to you. Get $15 dollars off when you spend $75* or more storewide on regular, sale & clearance-priced merchandise. *Before taxes. Excludes cosmetics and fragrances. One coupon per transaction. 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It was just all this rage.” Prior to the attack, Mr. Gagnon, 27, smoked a couple joints of hash oil with Ms. Ruscoe in his Beatrice Street West home, where the victim lived in a base- ment apartment with her two-year-old son, who was asleep at the time. “Mr. Gagnon and Ms. Ruscoe had a friendly and unremarkable relation- ship... They were not intimate in any sense,” said Justice Lack. The pair watched a movie together, after which Ms. Ruscoe was about to turn in for the night when Mr. Gagnon asked her to help him find his keys. While looking, she felt a jab in the back. When Ms. Ruscoe turned, Mr. Gagnon stabbed her in the neck with a kitchen knife for no apparent reason. A grimacing Mr. Gagnon plunged the knife into her neck two more times, cutting her jugular vein and saliva gland, Ms. Ruscoe told the court. She grabbed and bent the blade, severing a tendon in her hand. Ignoring Ms. Ruscoe’s screams, Mr. Gagnon then punched her in the head knocking her down, kicked her in the face and mouth and stood on top of her throat. Believing she was dead, Mr. Gagnon covered Ms. Ruscoe with blankets, washed up and left the resi- dence. He rode his bike around and visited a friend. “He attacked her for no apparent reasons. He described being in a fog... a state of confusion, anger and rage,” Justice Lack said of the defendant. In the opinion of Dr. Julian Gojer, a forensic psychiatrist, Mr. Gagnon was in “a psychotic state induced by cannabis” and not aware of his actions. Justice Lack will hear arguments from prosecutor Kent Saliwonchyk and defence lawyer Esther Rosenberg before passing sentence Jan. 16. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P Get it, L oad it, Give it.Use it at The Gift... with endless possibilities. Fri., Dec. 6th to Sun., Dec. 8th saleweekend Selection will vary by store. 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Before this week’s opening, the nearest licensed facility was the Re- gion’s waste transfer station in north Oshawa on Ritson Road, just north of Ta unton. Items like paint, pesticides, batter- ies, motor oil and gas can be taken to the depot’s containment building, where staff separate it into the appro- priate containers. When full, the mate- rial is shipped to the Region’s process- ing facility in Oshawa, said Mr. Wat- son. Durham has spent $140,000 to set up the service, which consists of an office trailer for staff, a containment building, hazardous material bins and other equipment. But ongoing operating costs have yet to be determined. “It’s a big unknown how many res- idents will use the facility,” Mr. Wat- son said. “We certainly encourage res- idents using the facility and not throw- ing these materials in the garbage or down the sink.” This month will be a “commission- ing period”, said Mr. Watson, in which the Region hopes to test out the new service and make sure it is operating according to procedures. The depot is open Tuesdays to Sat- urdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information about which hazardous materials are accepted at the site, call Miller Waste Systems at 905-426-4222. Three times the historical fun offered PICKERING —Embark on a journey through history at an upcoming meeting. The Pickering Township Historical Society meets Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., in Picker- ing. The evening includes a number of presentations. Jerry Paris discusses ‘an excursion to Alaska and the Northwest Te rritories’, John Sabean explains the ‘history along the Trent-Severn Canal System’, and Carol King describes ‘Churchill Falls, Labrador hydro devel- opment’. For more information, call 905-420- 6588. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Sure Fit Canada for becoming a Champion of Child Welfare Sure Fit president Stephen Barry presents Yvonne Williams of Durham CAS with $5,000 for children and youth served by DCAS. Visit Sure Fit at 458 Fairall Street, Ajax To become a Partner in Protection call us: (905) 433-1551 www.durhamcas.ca Thornton Cemetery has been serving your community since 1984. Our breathtaking landscaping has won several prestigious “Communities in Bloom” awards. The history and location of the property are reflected in our architecture and landscaping. Our knowledgeable and caring staff is always on hand to answer any of your questions. Call today for an appointment or for information about pre-planning. Grounds that are known for its outer beauty. Staff that are known for their inner beauty. Thornton Cemetery Crematorium and Mausoleum (905)579 -6787 Taunton Rd.Thornton Rd.1200 Thornton Road Oshawa Police ask board to put safety first if school site is available BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —The public school board says it will do what it can to help the Kids’ Safety Village in Whitby meet its goal of future ex- pansion. The village sits on 1.2 acres of the Kathleen Rowe Memorial Public School property and is leased from the Durham District School Board. Over 12,500 Grade 1, 2 and 3 stu- dents per year visit the miniature town, which features buildings, road- ways, traffic lights, road signs and a working railway crossing, to learn about road safety. The board last week began the process of disposing of both the K. Rowe and R.A. Hutchison public school properties after voting to close the schools. The Rowe property, including the land on which the village sits, must be offered to other local school boards, colleges and universities, the municipality or regional govern- ment, and the Ontario Realty Corpo- ration. If no one wants it, the board retains ownership. Constable Esther Rathwell, the Durham Regional Police officer as- signed to the village, said the village board wants to expand in the future to also offer a fire safety classroom and Internet safety instruction. “We want to improve; we want to grow..,” she told trustees. “We basically want to look beyond 2015. If you’re thinking about what to do with Rowe, you might want to say (to us), ‘can you use this?’ We would like to consider growth in the future and if you can help us out that would be super.” Board chairman Elizabeth Roy said senior staff members have “more than a willingness to take a look” at the village’s needs. Business superintendent Ron Trbovich said the board has re- tained most of the properties it has closed in recent years and will hopefully do so in this case. “The municipality and the board would have talks about the use of the site (if the board kept it),” he said. “The safety village board would be invited to have discus- sions with us.” Mr. Trbovich in an interview said there’s a variable in the sce- nario. If the board cannot build the new Whitby elementary school where it wishes, in a por- tion of Peel Park, the fate of both K. Rowe and Hutchison might have to be reconsidered by trustees. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Up to 200 jobs touted with bid for membership-based store slated for Brock Road site in 2003 BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —One of the first Sam’s Club stores to hit Canada will be setting up shop in Pickering when the Metro East Trade Centre is redevel- oped. Slated to open in late 2003, the membership warehouse club will em- ploy 150 to 200 people, and offer more than 4,000 items ranging from appli- ances, to home furniture and food, said Andrew Pelletier, a spokesman for Wal-Mart Canada. “Pickering is a market where we’ve operated for a short period of time. The real estate was available and it’s a mar- ket with a large population both in Pickering and the immediate surround- ing area,” he said. Up until now, Sam’s Club has been a U.S. phenomenon, launched by Wal- Mart and named after its founder, Sam Walton. Only Costco has offered Cana- dians the opportunity to shop in bulk for retail items for a membership fee. But earlier this month, Wal-Mart Canada announced plans to build four to six Sam’s Clubs in Canada by the end of next year, but was tight-lipped on locations. Last week, First Pro Shopping Cen- tres submitted a revised site plan to the City of Pickering for a 129,695- square-foot membership warehouse store, which Mr. Pelletier confirmed is a Sam’s Club. It will be part of the redevelopment of the Metro East Trade Centre at Brock and Kingston roads and sit be- side a Wal-Mart built there last year. A portion of the Sam’s Club will be lo- cated on the existing trade centre site, said Ornella Richichi, First Pro’s direc- tor of land planning. “Demolition of the trade centre will begin in February. We hope to break ground (on Sam’s Club) in April,” she said. Wo rk has already begun on several other stores along the site’s periphery. Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Danier Leather, Reitmans, Tyme Maternity, SM2, the Shoe Company, and a Mc- Donald’s Restaurant are among the ex- pected tenants. The Sam’s Club construction will also be coupled with a new Winners, Bonnie Toggs and Joggers/Reebok. While a Canadian Sam’s Club fee has yet to be developed — Americans pay $30 for shopping privileges — Wal-Mart will spend between $15 mil- lion and $20 million to build the ware- house store. It hopes to have it open in time for next Christmas, said Mr. Pel- letier. Timing has been key to an ongoing struggle between First Pro and the trade centre’s main tenant, the Picker- ing Markets. First Pro argues vendors must vacate the trade centre by the end of January to allow for a tight con- struction deadline. However, the mar- kets’new home won’t be ready until at least mid-August and are looking for an extension. Wal-Mart Canada is aware of the situation but First Pro is trying to find a temporary location for the markets, Mr. Pelletier said. Ms. Richichi would- n’t elaborate on those details. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P 423 BLOOR ST. W. 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Several new stores are planned. Durham students f inish at top of marketing competition Sales management, international marketing efforts wow judges DURHAM ––Durham College marketing students took home first- and second-place honours at the 2002 Ontario Colleges’Marketing Competi- tion. Competing against 14 other col- leges, 14 Durham College students travelled to Kingston for the event last month. The competition was divided into 11 separate events. Durham’s Arthur Marcoviciu and Jesse Stever placed first in the sales management case event, while Matt Siekowski and Mari- na Obrenov captured second place in the international marketing case event. “Our students have participated in this competition for six years and this is the best showing we’ve had,” noted Bill Goodman, acting dean, School of Business. “They’ve learned a lot and their fac- ulty coaches were particularly pleased to see them demonstrate such a high degree of teamwork, which will be a major asset when they graduate and enter the workforce.” For each event, competitors had 30 minutes to prepare a 15-minute pre- sentation on an assigned business sce- nario. A panel of judges from the private sector evaluated the students on a num- ber of criteria, including presentation skills, creativity, presentation overview, ability to identify and ana- lyze the problem, and recommenda- tions. 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NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com HOLIDAY EVENT ENDS TUESDAY DECEMBER 31. OFFERS AVAILABLE ON ALL 2002 AND 2003 MODELS.▼/▼▼ †1.9% Purchase Financing/36 months available on the 2003 Mazda Protegé, Protegé5 and MPV.Finance examples: for $10,000 at 1.9% Purchase Financing the monthly payment is $285.99 for 36 months, C.O.B. is $295.64 for a total of $10,295.64. ▼No payments for 90 days applies to all purchase finance offers on 2002 and 2003 Mazda vehicles.No interest charges will apply during the first 60 days after purchaser takes delivery of a participating vehicle. After the first 60 days interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. ▼▼$0 security deposit on leases applies to all 2002 and 2003 Mazda vehicles. Offers cannot be combined.Negotiated price may exceed cash purchase price if advertised finance offer is selected, and may result in a higher effective interest rate. See your dealer for details. */**Offers available on new cash purchases of 2003 Mazda Protegé SE, Protegé LX, Protegé LX GT, Protegé5, MPV DX and retail leases only.Purchase price and offers exclude freight and P.D.E. of $925 for cars and $1,125 for Trucks. Other lease terms available. Total lease obligation for the 2003 Mazda Protegé SE (D4XM53AC00)/Protegé LX (D4LS53AC00)/Protegé LX GT (D4LS53GC00)/Protegé5 (D5TS53AA00)/MPV DX (UADZ73CA00) is $11,587/$12,451/$13,795/$14,187/$18,387 including down payment of $2,995/$2,995/$2,995/$3,195/$4,995. 20,000 km per year mileage allowance applies; if exceeded, additional 8¢ per km applies. License, insurance, registration, taxes and other dealer charges extra. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order may be necessary. Offers available from December 2, 2002 for a limited time only. Lease and Finance O.A.C. for qualified customers only. See your dealer for details. ♦Tests conducted on 2002 Mazda MPV. Highest rating possible for front driver, passenger, side and rear impact protection by the U.S. NHTSA. ♦♦♦Mazda Protegé LX – Car and Driver Nov. 2002 ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT MAZDA’S GRADUATE PROGRAM. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON LEASES NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON LEASES NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS OR1.9 %1.9 % PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS† PLUS GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES. BETTER THINGS CAN’T BE WRAPPED AT ALL. GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES. BETTER THINGS CAN’T BE WRAPPED AT ALL. The Mazda Protegé was rated #1 over Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra and others in the November Car and Driver head-to-head comparison test.♦♦♦#1 IN A 10 CAR COMPARISON TEST – CAR AND DRIVER ♦♦♦ INCLUDES AIR CONDITIONING • Class-leading interior room • AM/FM/CD 4 speaker stereo system • Side door impact beams • 60/40 split rear seats • $2,995 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGÉ SE OROR OROR $16,295$16,295*$179$179 ** cash purchase from per month /48 months lease from ALL OF THE FEATURES OF AN SE PLUS: • 2.0L 130-hp engine • Keyless entry • Power locks • 15" wheels • And much more! • $2,995 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGÉ LX OROR OROR $17,245$17,245*$197$197 ** cash purchase from per month /48 months lease from ALL OF THE FEATURES OF AN LX PLUS: • Power windows and mirrors • 15" alloy wheels • Power moonroof • Rear spoiler • Fog lights • Cruise control • And much more! • $2,995 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGÉ LX GT OROR OROR $19,495$19,495*$225$225** cash purchase from per month /48 months lease from •2.0L DOHC 16-valve 130-hp engine • 16" alloy wheels • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS • AM/FM/CD 4 speaker stereo • Cruise control • 60/40 split rear seats • Fog lights • Remote keyless entry • Power locks, windows & mirrors • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob • $3,195 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGÉ5 A 2003 Carguide Best Buy • 3.0L 200-hp V6 engine • 5-speed automatic transmission • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD/cassette 4 speaker stereo • Steering wheel audio controls • 2nd row Side-by-SlideTM seats and 3rd row Tumble-UnderTM seats • Dual sliding doors with power down windows • Power windows, locks and door mirrors (heated) • Cruise control • $4,995 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. 2003 MAZDA MPV DX WITH CONVENIENCE PACKAGE ★★★★★ HIGHEST IMPACT PROTECTION RATING POSSIBLE♦ OROR OROR $26,695$26,695*$279$279 ** cash purchase from per month /48 months lease from purchase financing for 36 months† 1.9 %1.9 %OROR OROR $20,185$20,185*$229$229 ** cash purchase from per month /48 months lease from purchase financing for 36 months† 1.9 %1.9 % ▼ ▼▼ Ajax Mazda 365 Bayly St. West at Westney Road (905) 428-0088 Province offers new women’s shelter extra security DURHAM —The Ajax- Pickering Women’s Centre has received $32,500 from the provincial government to provide increased security. In a press release from MPPs Janet Ecker (Picker- ing-Ajax-Uxbridge) and Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Ajax), the pair stated the money is part of the government’s “com- mitment to provide safe and accessible shelters for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse”. Women’s centre president Sherry Senis said the money would be “used for security cameras, intercoms and shat- ter-proof glass”. The security measures would be incorpo- rated into the shelter when a 7,400-square-foot addition is built. Ms. Senis noted the cen- tre is working with Ajax offi- cials on the permits needed for construction. “We’re hoping to have a shovel in the ground in the spring,” she said, adding the 25-bed shelter should open next September. The shelter will be about 15,000 sq. ft. and Ms. Senis praised artist’s renderings for the building. “It will blend in with the neighbourhood. It won’t look like a shelter,” she said. The women’s centre is operating the shelter, which is in a Town-owned building the Durham Regional Police had been leasing. A police officer will be stationed at the shelter when it opens. “This funding will ensure that the needed repairs and improvements are made to shelters in order to provide a safe and accessible environ- ment for women and their children,” noted Brenda El- liott, minister of community, family and children’s ser- vices, in the press release. Ajax figures old bylaw needs facelift AJAX —A public review is about to start that will lead to replacing three zoning bylaws the Town has been using to judge development since the 1960s. The final draft of a comprehensive zoning bylaw should be presented to council in June for ratification. Kevin Heritage, the policy planning co-ordinator for the Town, said the for- mat for the new bylaw is “streamlined and user-friendly”. Council’s community affairs and planning committee on Monday agreed to seek public comments on the new bylaw. The first of two open houses is in late January, with a second tentatively set for April. Mr. Heritage noted the three ‘parent’ bylaws currently being used have 55 different residential zones, and these set out the standards for home building in Ajax. “Many of these zones are very similar to one another and in some cases only vary by lot area or frontage,” he stated in a written report. “Most of these zones were created to regulate a specific development design at one point in time.” The new bylaw has 11 residential zones. There are 18 pages of definitions, covering everything from a hospital and a parking space to a body rub parlour and a place of worship. The proposed bylaw also lays out how many residential units can be on a lot, the planning requirements for a home-based business, parking spaces needed in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and permitted uses in different sections of the Town. To date, about $90,000 has been spent preparing the draft bylaw and Mr. Heritage noted another $25,000 is need- ed to complete the project. DURHAM ––Christmas is draw- ing near but for many families and in- dividuals in Durham Region, it won’t be very merry without your help. Food banks are looking for non- perishable items to help provide less- fortunate people with a Christmas meal and toy drives need new toys to make the holidays brighter for chil- dren. Food items needed include canned soups and stews, cereals, peanut but- ter, jam, canned fish and meat, toma- to sauce, rice, pasta, beans, cookies, pudding, canned fruit and juice, crackers, cheese spread, powdered or canned milk, canned vegetables, baby food, formula and cereals, cof- fee, tea, sugar, hot chocolate and per- sonal care items. In our communities, various orga- nizations are collecting food and toys. Here’s a list of places where you can help. • Pickering Fire Services invites the public to drop off new and un- wrapped toys to its fire halls for its fourth annual Christmas Toy Drive. Pickering Pentecostal Church dis- tributes the toys dropped off at local fire halls to families in need. Items are taken to various social service or- ganizations throughout Pickering and Durham Region. To ys should be dropped off before Sunday, Dec. 22. For more informa- tion, call 905-839-8095. • Old Scugog Road in Bow- manville is holding its annual Christ- mas lights and decoration event. Drive by the neighbourhood and drop off non-perishable food for the New Life Neighbourhood Centre, gifts for women at Denise House and toys for the Durham Regional Police food and toy drive, and clothing for St. Vincent de Paul. Donation boxes are set up on Taunus Court. In Bowmanville, take Hwy. 57 from Hwy. 2 (at the police station), go north and then left onto Old Scugog Road. • Simcoe Hall Settlement House, 387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, starts its annual Christmas food drive on Dec. 9, with staff and volunteers accepting non-perishable food items right up to 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 for the more than 800 families expected to register. Monetary donations will go towards the purchase of turkey gift certifi- cates, fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. • The Durham Children’s Aid So- ciety is looking for donations for the hundreds of families it is involved with each year. Donors may provide gifts of new toys, new clothes, non-perishable food or food gift certificates, diapers and baby care items. To register as a donor, call Barbara Clarke at 905- 433-1551 Ext. 2305. • Durham Regional Police is hold- ing its annual food and toy drive for the holiday season. Donations of non-perishable food and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any police station, the Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington fire halls, or businesses can set up their own Christmas drop box. Drive volunteers will pick up drop boxes or they can be taken to the drive’s drop-off centre at 50 Rich- mond St. E. in Oshawa. Cash dona- tions will be accepted at any police station or the drop-off centre. The drive runs from Dec. 1 to 23 and vol- unteers can be reached at 905-436- 9033. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 25 A/P BUNK BEDS FUTONS DAY BEDS BEDROOM SUITES KIDS BEDS IRON BEDS SOLID PINESOLID BIRCHSOLID OAKSLEIGH BEDS SHAKER BEDSCANNONBALL BEDSBEDS DISCOUNTERSBEDS DISCOUNTERS “Let Our Good Night Sleep Consultant Make Your Dreams Sweet Ones!” 35 Years of Experience 905-428-894541 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Mon. - Thurs. 10 - 7 Friday 10 - 9 Sat. 9:30 - 6 Sun. 11 - 5 *NO GST NO PST ON MATTRESS SETS (not on sale or discounted items) We’ve Expanded... Come and See our New Kids Section BUY F ACTORY DIRECT & SAVE Mattre s s $49MATTRESS & BEDROOMSMATTRESS & BEDROOMS COMPLETECOMPLETE KIDS SUITEKIDS SUITE DOUBLE $139 $199 QUEEN $189 $249 $19900 Wonder Sleep DOUBLE $179 $239 QUEEN $229 $269 DOUBLE $199 $259 QUEEN $239 $299 Orthopedic Sleep-o-Pedic $ 495495495 ALL SIXALL SIX PIECES!!PIECES!! 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He was 73. Although Canadian- born, the son of an Alberta clergyman studied in the United States, eventually earning a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University. His 27-year career with General Motors included postings to Detroit, New Yo rk and Oshawa where he became president of GM Canada at age 44. It was a time fraught with challenges and change. Those were the days when exhaust emissions first concerned the public and governments. New regulations required cars to burn unleaded gas and foreign imports chal- lenged the A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and a long time member of the board of trustees at the Kettering Institute (GMI), Mr. Collier retired in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eleanor, four children and their spouses and four grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother also sur- vive him. A memorial service was to be held today, Fri- day, Dec. 6 in Phoenix. Former GM Canada president David Collier dies at 73 Time running out for potential Opinion Shapers We ’r e looking for local writers with local views to entertain readers in 2003 If you’ve always harboured a de- sire to share your opinion with thou- sands of readers, you now have an outlet for your thoughts and ideas. For the sixth straight year, the News Advertiser is proud to welcome submissions from our readers for our annual Opinion Shaper contest. Your entry may be about a topic of your choice, should range between 400 and 425 words (please count) and should be typed, if possible, and double-spaced. You can e-mail your opinion shaper submission to tkel- ly@durhamregion.com, fax it to 905- 579-1809, drop it off at the News Ad- vertiser, 130 Commercial Ave. in Ajax, or mail it to Tim Kelly, copy editor, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, Ont., L1H 7L5. Don’t forget to clearly label your entry, ‘Opinion Shaper,’ and include your name, address, day-time and evening phone numbers and e-mail address. The 13 Opinion Shapers chosen for 2003 are required to write four columns at approximately three- month intervals. Columns appear each Friday on the editorial page of Metroland newspapers throughout Durham Region. Entries for 2003 will be accepted up to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Only those who have been selected as Opinion Shapers for 2003 will be no- tified. BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM ––The date Dec. 8 might not exactly ‘live in infamy,’but it holds great meaning for Lynn Dooly-Marek’s family. And she has the piece of paper to prove it. Ms. Dooly-Marek’s grandfather, Edgar D’Arcy McGreer, was a career diplomat in the years lead- ing up to the Second World Wa r. As Charge d’Affaires for the Canadian embassy in Tokyo, he wrote the telegram to Ottawa Dec. 8, 1941, stating he’d “just been informed officially Japan had declared war on Canada.” “My grandfather actual- ly drafted the telegram,” says Ms. Dooly-Marek. It was the day after the Japan- ese attack at Pearl Harbour 61 years ago when Mr. Mc- Greer was settling into an unknown fate, his wife and children having returned safely to Canada. “Mom was a child when grandfather was in Japan,” says the 49-year-old Whit- by artist. “They (her moth- er, grandmother and aunts) all got out on the last boat. They had been there a few years. “My mom knew some- thing was coming because her Japanese friends didn’t associate with her any- more.” With the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet, Japan suddenly joined Germany and Italy as countries with which Canada was at war. “Back then, it (the em- bassy) was called the Cana- dian Legation,” explains Ms. Dooly-Marek, who has early childhood memories of her late grandfather. He survived the war and went on to hold diplomatic postings in South Africa, Poland, Denmark, Israel and Greece. But right after the decla- ration of war, Mr. McGreer and the rest of the legation staff were placed under house arrest in Tokyo dur- ing the darkest days of the Second World War. Some stories from her grandfather’s incarceration have become part of family lore. “In the one-and-a-half years he was confined, he had only one record, ‘Scheherezade,’” she says, joking that she doubted he would ever have wanted to hear the Rimsky-Korsakov piece of music any time soon after the war. “At first, he was allowed to go golfing but that stopped,” she continues. “My grandfather was a very quiet gentleman but one morning he shaved off one of his eyebrows and half his moustache to liven things up a bit. But nobody made a comment.” Ms. Dooly-Marek sur- mises that although not ill- treated, it must have been a difficult time for her grand- father. “They would have had all the food they need- ed but it must have been so boring,” she adds. The legation staff was repatriated in mid-1942, when Japanese diplomats living in North America were exchanged with them. The Swedish passenger liner ‘Gripsholm’ arrived at Rio de Janeiro from Por- tuguese East Africa with Canadian, South American and US officials aboard from the Far East. “And when the two ships carrying officials from war- ring countries met in the middle of their voyages, both were all flood-lit while other ships were blacked out so the sub- marines wouldn’t torpedo them,” adds Ms. Dooly- Marek, recalling a story told by her grandfather. Considered an expert on Japan as well as other parts of the world where he rep- resented Canada, Mr. Mc- Greer kept himself well-in- formed. “He read three newspapers every day,” says his proud granddaugh- ter, herself an award-win- ning artist who has studied at the Banff School of Fine Art and the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Aix-en- Provence, France. “When mom married dad, Mackenzie King and (South African Prime Min- ister) General (Jan) Smuts were invited to the wed- ding,” she adds. “And in Athens, when my sister and I would have to go up to bed, we’d look down at the embassy dinners. My grandmother said it was vital to remember every- body’s name.” Granddaughter treasures family’s part in history RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Lynn Dooly-Marek possesses the official telegram sent from the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo in which war was declared by Japan, dated Dec. 8, 1941. P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com ST. 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Vandorf St. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Pouring over experiment results PICKERING –– Chelsie Munn pours liquid through different surfaces as part of an ex- periment overseen by volunteers with Scientists in the School program. The Grade 4 class at Rosebank Road Public School took part in a ‘Don’t Take Rocks for Granite’ session. Looking on is fellow ‘geologist’Nicole Turner. News Advertiser Billboard December 6, 2002 FRIDAY, DEC. 6 TREE LIGHTING:Pickering’s Winter- fest opens with a tree lighting event at 6:45 p.m. at Esplanade Park, behind the Civic Complex. See live perfor- mances from the Pickering Concert Band, Combo #5, and Lenny Graf and Tr io. Horse-drawn wagon rides, ice sculpting demonstrations and more. Contact 905-420-4620, ext. 2096. CROCHET AND KNITTING:The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club meets every Fr iday at 9:45 a.m.for these and other crafts. 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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR:Ballycliffe Lodge, located on 70 Station St., hosts a Christmas Bazaar from 11a.m. to 3p.m. The bazaar includes baked goods, crafts, preserves, a penny sale and more. Table rentals are $25. Donations appreciated. For more information call (905) 683-7321. MAGICAL CHRISTMAS:Share in the Christmas story time at the Petticoat Creek Library at 10:30 a.m.Kids three to six years old will enjoy a merry time of stories, songs, rhymes and other activities. Registration is not required, just drop in. Safe and secure below the Christmas tree DURHAM —This holiday season stuff your friends’ and family’s stock- ings with items to help keep them safe. The Red Cross, Region of Durham branch, offers a wide range of safety and injury prevention products, includ- ing first aid kits and training courses that could help people save themselves or someone else from serious injury. Some of the gifts include child safe- ty equipment such as cupboard locks, electrical plug covers and child safety manuals full of tips for the home. Emergency kits include a thermal blanket, survival candles, a flashlight, batteries and first aid supplies. In addi- tion, gift certificates for a variety of first aid and CPR courses are available. For more information, call Sharon at 905-723-2933. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com 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. Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 6, 2002 Smile because it happened... BY TONY DOYLE Staff Editor PICKERING —A local band is hoping to leave it all behind and make a splash on the music world. Meadowvale, made up of four Pickering residents using an Ajax studio as their home base, recently wrapped up shooting their first video for the single ‘Leave it Be- hind’. One of the five tracks on the band’s first disc, ‘Don’t Cry Be- cause It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened...’, guitarist and lead vocalist Barry Mantle explains the video tells the story of a relation- ship falling apart. “It’s a song about breaking up,” said Mantle, who is joined by Tr- ever Coughlan on guitar and vo- cals, Tav Hotoyan on drums and Aaran Wood on bass. “One person wants to leave it behind, while one wants to get back together.” Mantle said the group, which labels its music as catchy, original and radio-friendly, was ap- proached about doing a video after officials with C2 Productions in To ronto caught a show by the band. Filming entailed two 14- hour days at Mantle’s uncle’s farm on Altona Road and he relates the group had plenty of say in the way the video was shot and is extreme- ly happy with the work. “It has a good feel, it’s not a de- pressing video by any means,” he said, adding the video serves as a calling card of sorts. “We’re hoping we can open some eyes to what Meadowvale is all about. We hope this is our step- ping stone into the business.” With the finishing touches now put on the production, the group is preparing for its video release party Friday, Dec. 20 at Brewster’s Bar and Grill in Pickering. From there, the next step is getting the finished product to video stations, which already have the group’s CD, and getting it on the air. They are also sending out electronic press kits to record labels hoping to land a deal. The video is a culmination of a whirlwind first year for the group, which came together in an unusu- al sort of way. Mantle said he was in a store when Coughlan recog- nized him from a former band of Mantle’s. An invite from Cough- lan to join him and Hotoyan for a jam session, followed by a Web posting for a bass player, and Meadowvale was born. He’s somewhat taken aback by the band’s relatively quick suc- cess. “I think we’re headed in the right direction,” he said. “If we keep knocking on the doors they’ll open. Until somebody gives us a chance, we’ll keep pounding the pavement.” In the months since its forma- tion, Meadowvale has played a number of sold-out local shows, and its line of appearances include Lee’s Palace, Reverb and the Kathedral, all in Toronto. Mantle is steadfast when dis- cussing the group’s future, saying all four are ready to make music a full-time gig. He figures one of the keys is persistence with music ex- ecutives. “It’s a very tough business, very cutthroat,” said Mantle. “If you’re not the one working hard, another band is.” The video release party starts at 9 p.m. and Brewster’s is at 1050 Brock Rd. between Bayly Street and Hwy. 401. For more information on the band, visit its Web site at www.meadowvalemusic.com. It’s been a busy first year for Meadowvale, featuring Barry Mantle, Trever Coughlan, Tav Hotoyan and Aaran Wood. The band has released a compact disc, played numerous shows and is getting set for the release of its first video. Local band Meadowvale likes the future it sees A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo A real ear for quality music AJAX –– Christine Taylor, centre, keeps the mood light and plugs her ears as J.Clarke Richardson students hit crunch time with preparations for their Christmas Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. Work- ing hard during a recent rehearsal were, from left, Blair Nash, Brian Dinall, Andy Wood, Kristian Holmes, Shaun Withrow, Greg Ansley, Amanda Gower and Candice Welsh. Seated are Krista Thor- ley, left, and Jonathan Stewart. Sing along to Celtic Fa b les next week DURHAM ––The Fables, a band which plays a mix of rock and Celtic music, stops in Oshawa on its cross-country CD-release tour. The band from the Rock plays the Jubilee Pavilion Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. The Fables combine contemporary rock and pop with the traditional music of their Celtic roots. They write their own music and also put their stamp on traditional tunes. Band members are D’Arcy Broderick, a co-founder of the Irish Descendants, Glenn Simmons, Billy Sutton, Dave Fitzpatrick and Clyde Wiseman. They’ve been nominated for many awards and won the East Coast Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Award in 2000 and 2001. The Fables are joined by Oceans Aw ay at the show, with the doors opening at 7 p.m. Ti ckets are available at Ticket- master outlets, and in Oshawa at Newfie Seafood on Simcoe Street South and Wilson and Lee Music on Simcoe Street North. Celtic-pop band The Fables make a stop in Durham next week Robert De Niro’s back in therapy this weekend The following movie opens in local theatres this weekend ANALYZE THAT Directed by Harold Ramis Starring Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow The mafia’s Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some se- rious counselling when he gets out. Naturally, he returns to his analyst Dr. Ben Sobel for help and finds Sobel needs some seri- ous help himself as he has inher- ited the family practice, as well as an excess stock of stress. Vitti is nearing the end of his term in Sing Sing, and the FBI agents monitoring him are baf- fled. Day after day they watch as New York’s most notorious gang- land figure walks around his cell in a semi-catatonic stupor, occa- sionally breaking into songs from ‘West Side Story’. Is Vitti having a nervous breakdown be- cause of recent threats on his life by a rival family or is his odd be- haviour merely a foxy ploy to get him sprung from jail early? The FBI isn’t sure and neither is his former psychotherapist Sobel who gets called in to consult on the case. The last time Sobel treated Vitti he tried to get to the source Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) is acting off character during his stay in prison. The mafia man is singing songs from ‘West Side Story’and wandering around his cell. But is it all a ploy to get back on the outside, or is he really having a nervous breakdown? Billy Crystal also stars in sequel to ‘Analyze This’ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 29 P FSTUART LITTLE 2 Michael J. 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TO 1 A.M. OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM 99 THORNTON RD. S. Licensed General Seating on Floor All Ages Reserved Seating in Stands. Bar Privileges Available in Bobby Orr Lounge for the stands DOORS OPEN AT 8 P.M. Tickets available at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium All Ticket Master Outlets Credit Card Orders (416) 870-8000 Presented in Association with the Durham College Athletics Association. KIM MITCHELL APRIL WINE DAVID WILCOX 16 Years of Solid Gold Hits 3 Great Bands of his debilitating anxiety attacks, but barely scratched the surface. It will take time to examine the demons still lurking in Vitti’s mind and help put him on the straight and narrow –– time that Sobel doesn’t want to give. Not to Vitti. Not now. Truth is, Sobel has problems of his own. His father has just died, plunging him into an identity crisis in both his person- al and professional lives. Furthermore, he knows his wife Laura will be furious if he allows the unpredictable Vitti back into their lives. But when Vitti is granted a condition- al release into Sobel’s custody, becom- ing his patient again and –– even worse –– his house guest, the reluctant psychi- atrist finds he has no choice. In order to get peace back in his life he must help the troubled gangster sort out his psy- che, find gainful employment and go straight. Under Sobel’s tutelage, Vitti applies his unique work experience to the job market, with disastrous results. Wo rking in a jewelry store proves too tempting, being a greeter at a fancy restaurant too humiliating, and selling cars seriously tries his patience. The good news is Vitti finally ap- pears to be sincere about taking the cure. But how can Sobel be sure when guys like Lou The Wrench keep showing up? FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durhamregion.com Brass Band in Ajax for concert DURHAM –– The Whitby Brass Band presents its annual Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 13. The band performs at 7:30 p.m. at Carruthers Creek Community Church, 620 Audley Rd., off Bayly Street in Ajax. Special guests are the O’Neill Colle- giate senior chamber choir, with Erin Collins directing. The Whitby Brass ju- nior band provides pre-concert music. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Accompanied children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door or at Whitby Audio, 233 Brock St. S., Whit- by. Also available at the concert will be the just-released book, ‘Brass Roots: Whitby Brass Band Then and Now,’the illustrated story of the band’s 140 years of music in the community. The book is $20 and is also available by calling Jacky Bramma at 905-668-4715. A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Oshawa Civic Auditorium Hwy #2 and Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa Info.: 905-728-5163 Sun., Dec. 8, 6:35 p.m. Calendar Night 2 vs Sarnia First 500 Fans Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 6, 2002 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Ajax High School Rams’goaltender Brian Eustace looks back only to see Brad Snetsinger’s shot dent the twine during Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’hockey action between Ajax High and the Pickering High School Trojans at the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday. The Trojans won 7-2. Snetsingers net a pile of goals Brothers score eight of 12 goals in Pickering High’s two wins AJAX —The Snetsinger broth- ers stepped up for the Pickering High School senior boys’ hockey team, propelling the Trojans to a 7- 2 victory over rival Ajax High School Rams. Brad Snetsinger scored four goals, while his brother and de- fenceman Ed Snetsinger chipped in with a single en route to the Tro- jans’ third league win of the sea- son. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league contest was played at the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday after- noon. It was the second consecutive win for the Trojans (3-2) who de- feated the Archbishop Denis O’- Connor Catholic High School Chargers 5-2 last Thursday. Trojans’ coach Lou Manserra noted his team played well defen- sively, while avoiding retaliatory penalties, which went a long way toward the win over the Rams. “I was very pleased with the solid overall performance in the game. We played as a team al- though we were short-handed on the bench,” said Manserra, noting his team was short three players. “We also managed to stay out of the penalty box most of the game.” Michael Running and Stephen Budai also scored for the Trojans. Adding assists were Patrick Milne with two, Budai, Running, Brad Snetsinger and Stephen Tippett, all with one. Devon Murphy and Craig Mc- Donald scored for the Rams. Mike McGrath and Murphy drew assists. Scoring for the Trojans against DO’C were Ed Snetsinger with a hat trick, Tippett and Dustin Bursey. The Trojans have three games remaining in the regular-season schedule. The team plays the Brock High School Bulldogs at Cannington Arena Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. They finish out the schedule with contests against the Pine Ridge Pumas from Pickering and the Father Leo J. Austin Wild- cats of Whitby. Senior boys’hoops heavyweights battle at St. Mary Tuesday PICKERING —Clash of the hardwood Titans? A sneak pre- view of the Durham hoops fi- nals? However you slice it, next week’s senior boys’ basketball showdown between the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs and Ajax’s Pickering High School Trojans should prove once again to be a pitched battle between two old rivals. The senior teams play a rare evening game at St. Mary Tues- day at 8 p.m. The game repre- sents their first meeting of the 2002/03 Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) schedule. The rivalry between the senior squads was kicked up a notch fol- lowing last year’s LOSSA cham- pionship game where St. Mary bested the Trojans. The two clubs met four times last year, splitting a pair of regular-season contests, with each team winning on their home court. The teams also met in the final of last January’s Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Classic Basketball Tournament, with Pickering getting the better of the host St. Mary team. This year, the teams have met once already, in the semifinal of the McMaster Tournament in Hamilton three weeks ago. In that game, Pickering prevailed 60-45 and went on to win the championship. This year, it’s difficult to choose between the teams des- tined to be among the best in Durham Region, noted St. Mary head coach Mike Gordensky. “Both teams play an up-tempo style with tough man-to-man de- fence and some excellent perime- ter shooters,” he explained. “There is a lot of respect among the players and coaches off the court, but on the court it is all-out war. Each time we play bragging rights are on the line and right now Pickering has those rights. We have to play each other so much, we know what the other is going to do, so it comes down to execution and defence that will determine the winner.” Pickering High head coach Ron Parfitt views the teams simi- larly, noting his players have no problem with motivation when a game with St. Mary is on the line. “They don’t want to lose to us and we don’t want to lose to them. Both teams are fairly equal,” said Parfitt. If there’s a difference, noted Parfitt, it’s that his club is per- haps a little better shooting team. The height advantage, however, goes to the Monarchs. “If we shoot the ball well, we have an advantage; if we don’t, the advantage goes to them. There’s not a lot to choose be- tween the two of us,” he said. Prior to the senior game Tues- day, a matchup between the two schools’ junior boys’ teams tips off at 6 p.m. St. Mary is at 1918 Whites Rd. Monarchs, Trojans ready for next round Top junior basketball teams hit the court today PICKERING —St. Mary Catholic Secondary School plays host to a ju- nior boys’ basketball tournament this weekend, with many top teams from across the GTA in attendance. The Monarchs junior squad is among 12 clubs taking to the hard- wood for the St. Mary Classic Basket- ball Tournament, beginning this morn- ing (Friday) with a full slate of games and ending with the championship game tomorrow at 6 p.m. Durham Region is well represent- ed with Pickering High School, Ajax High School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (Ajax), Father Leo J.Austin (Whitby), G.L. Roberts (Os- hawa) and Monarchs in action. Also competing are A.N. Myer (Ni- agara Falls), Jean Vanier (Scarbor- ough), St. Marguerite d’Youville (Mis- sissauga), Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Scarbor- ough), Brother Andre (York Region) and St. Mary’s (Hamilton). St. Mary face the Notre Dame Cougars in their first pool game Friday at 8 a.m. and play the A.N. Myer Ma- rauders in their second game Friday at 6 p.m. Tournament organizer Mike Gor- densky, a teacher and the senior boys’ basketball coach at St. Mary, noted the Pickering High Trojans should be the team to beat. Action continues Saturday at the school, 1918 Whites Rd. Pickering teen turns in Barnes-burning effort in the pool PICKERING —A Pickering teen finished sixth in Canada while compet- ing at the Canadian Short Course Na- tional Swim Championships in Edmon- ton, Alberta recently. Warren Barnes, 17, who swims with the Scarborough Swim Club, made it through to the finals against the top eight in the country in two of his five events. He finished sixth in the 100-metre and 200m breaststroke events, setting new personal best times. More than 350 of the top Canadian swimmers took part. Performances at this meet set a bench- mark for the 2002-03 swimming season with the U.S. Open Championships just around the corner and the X FINA World Aquatic Cham- pionships in Barcelona, Spain next July. Barnes now concentrates on the senior provincial meet in mid-Decem- ber in Ottawa. He will join 17 other qualifiers from his team, including Dun- barton High School students Laura Barnes, 14, Vanessa Wappel, 14, Daniel Langlois, 14, Nicole Sabourin, 18, and Kurtis Miller, 17. WARREN BARNES SPORTS BRIEFS Dec. 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 31 A/P Thunder strikes another bl ow to Telus Lightning DURHAM —The Brampton Thunder’s power-play unit dealt a fatal blow to the Telus Lightning’s hopes for their first National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) win this season. The Thunder struck for three goals on the power play en route to a 5-2 victory over the Lightning, whose woes continue this season to the tune of 17 consecutive losses. The NWHL game was played Tuesday night at the Ajax Community Centre. The Lightning stayed with the Thunder (12-5-0 for 24 points, second in Central Division) for two periods, leading 2-1 after the opening 20 min- utes. Brampton scored a power-play marker in the second to knot the score. In the third period, it was all Brampton, which scored two consecu- tive goals with the man-advantage to take a 4-2 lead. The Thunder scored its final goal with 1:22 remaining. Jamie Hill and Nikki Leone scored power-play goals for the Lightning. Brenda Reynolds and Britney Chan- dler added assists. Telus goaltender Jennifer Piitz was peppered with 54 shots, while the Lightning managed 29 shots. Telus continues its homestand Sat- urday, facing the Montreal Wingstar at the Ajax Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the unbeaten Beat- rice Aeros (14-0-1 for 29 points, first in the Central Division) pay a visit to the community centre at 7:30 p.m. LIGHTNING BOLTS:The Telus Lightning versus Ottawa Raiders game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Ajax Community Centre has been rescheduled for the same day at the Royal Canadian Air Force Base in Tr enton at 2 p.m. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Telus Lightning’s Jennifer Kearney (8) breaks out of the Telus zone as Brampton Thunder’s Brooke Whitney (3) pursues her up the ice during National Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday night. Brampton won 5-2. 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South, Oshawa CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH AN EVENING OF MAGIC FEATURING World Champion and International Figure Skating Stars: Emanuel Sandhu • Brian Orser • Jeffrey Buttle Josee Chouinard • Yuka Sato and Jason Dungjen ★★★and Future Stars of Tomorrow ★★★ ★ Heather Geboers, Senior Ladies Eastern Ontario Sectionals Champion, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club ★ ★ Tara Doherty and Tyler Myles, former Junior Champions in Ice Dance ★ ★ Niki Pados, Junior Ladies Sectional Champion, P.E.I. ★ ★ Erin Rynberk, Special Olympics World Champion in Ice Dance ★ Ajax Rising Stars ★ ★ Pickering Figure Skating Club Future Stars ★ Black Ice ★ (Skaters subject to change) Ticket prices are $46. Limited VIP seating (0n-ice seating and post-show reception with the stars) is available for $100. Some service charges may apply. For more information, visit www.pickering-ice-events.com. Tickets on sale November 22 through Ticketmaster 416-870-8000, or any Ticketmaster outlet. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A Production of • Shadowland & Associates • ECO Communications • Icepros Show Services • Sanctioned By Despite Gadon’s heroics, Panthers lose to Oshawa Pickering, Ajax junior clubs hook up tonight PICKERING —Despite a Herculean effort by the Picker- ing Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ top scorer, it wasn’t enough to lift the junior ‘A’ club past the host Legionaires at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium Tuesday night. The Panthers trailed 3-1 en- tering the third period, but James Gadon scored two goals in just more than three minutes to pull even. Oshawa’s Andrew Gibbons scored the game winner on the power play with just more than two minutes to play, and then salted away the 5-3 victory with an empty-net marker with just more than a minute to go. All told, Gadon provided the Panthers with a hat trick to boost his goals total to 22 for the year. Gadon has 36 points in 32 games. Brent Chandler earned three assists, giving the veteran for- ward five points in the past two games. Defenceman Bryan Hampton had two assists. The Panthers (6-23-3-0 for 15 points) continue to bring up the rear in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ hockey League’s South Conference standings, two points back of eighth-place Thornhill Rattlers and three behind seventh-place crosstown rival Ajax Axemen. The Panthers face Ajax at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Pickering travels to Thornhill to face the Rattlers at 7:30 p.m. GAME SUMMARY 1st period 1. 02:15 Oshawa — Derrick Bagshaw (Mike Mokendanz, Andrew Gibbons) 2. 09:30 Oshawa — Bagshaw (Unassisted) 3. 17:08 Pickering — James Gadon (Rob Foster, Brent Chandler) Penalties: Justin Sawyer OSH (high sticking) 11:27, Michael Fini PKR (tripping) 13:56 2nd period 4. 17:37 Oshawa — Gibbons (Brandon Nickerson, Bagshaw) Penalties: Patrick Miller PKR (holding) 5:13, Sawyer OSH (roughing after whistle) 8:46, Matt Wyles PKR (roughing after whistle) 8:46, bench minor PKR (too many men) 14:45 3rd period 5. 00:32 Pickering — Gadon (Chandler, Bryan Hampton) PP 6. 03:41 Pickering — Gadon (Chandler, Hampton) PP 7. 07:44 Oshawa — Gibbons (Bill Deir, Mike Paulak) PP 8. 18:24 Oshawa — Moken- danz (Bagshaw, Aaron Chopee) EN Penalties: Bagshaw OSH (hooking) 3:12, Corey York PKR (verbal abuse of official misconduct, game misconduct) 1:35, Michael Freeman PKR (hooking) 6:17. 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Kaitlynn Purdie finished sixth in the preliminary ladies’ II bracket at the Keswick Invitational Nov. 30. The Raccoon Rally in Bow- manville yielded a number of top performances from young Ajax skaters. Leading the pack were Cerene McMillan, Alessia Calvallo and Caitlin Carpe who all finished first in their respective categories: McMillan in pre-preliminary ‘B’, flight 4, Carpe in preliminary ladies’, flight 2 and Cavallo in intro- ductory ‘C’. Samantha Tyrrell and Erin Mac- Donald also skated well. Tyrrell placed second in the introductory ‘A’bracket and MacDonald placed second in the preliminary ladies’ bracket at Bowmanville. Nakalia Davis finished third and Sarah Hey- don was fifth in the preliminary ladies’ division. Alison Davis was fifth in stage 7, Giuliana Cavallo fin- ished fifth in the introductory ‘B’di- vision and Khristine Walker was fifth in the introductory group. Stephanie Walker placed sixth in preliminary ladies and Leigha Petrone placed seventh in prelimi- nary ladies, flight 1. Three club skaters competed at the recent BMO Financial Group Central Ontario Sectionals in Vaughan. Troy Hockley and Lauren Peltier, of the Scarborough Skating Club, placed seventh in juvenile dance. Amanda Gilroy skated to seventh place in the junior ladies’ event. At the subsectionals event in Vaughan, Sarah Bates was sixth overall in the pre-novice category. She was eighth after the short pro- gram and finished fourth in the long program. Competing at the recent October- fest event in Barrie, Troy Hockley and Peltier finished fourth in varia- tions, fifth in compulsories and fourth overall in juvenile dance. Bates finished sixth in the short pro- gram and eighth overall in the pre- novice ladies’ division Young competitors will be joined by world champion PICKERING —The Pickering Ringette Association is planning a special appearance for its 25th an- nual tournament slated for Dec. 13 to 15. Teams from across Ontario and Quebec compete in all age divisions at the tournament, which uses both the Don Beer and the Pickering Recreation Complex arenas. This year, the league will have a special guest in Keely Brown of the Team Canada ringette team on hand. She played goal for the club and was awarded most valuable player honours at the 2002 World Ringette Championships in Edmon- ton last weekend. Canada took the gold medal with a 3-1 victory over Finland. Ms. Brown will discuss her ex- periences at the World champi- onships, show her medal and awards, and sign autographs Satur- day, Dec. 14. The time has yet to be determined. 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We need all looks, shapes and sizes (newborn to senior/ no ex- perience needed) for catalogues, movies, TV commercials. Starquest Model & Talent Search will be holding auditions & information sessions in: Whitby/ Oshawa Monday Dec. 9th Quality Suites Hotel 1700 Champlain Ave. Audition fee of $39+ gst (includes photo) is refunded if you are not selected. Please plan to attend anytime between 5-7:30 pm. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help MECHANIC 4th Year Apprentice Weekends or Evenings for a busy, fast-paced automotive shop. Must be a team player and able to work well with minimal supervision. We offer competitive wages and; excellent benefits, including profit sharing. Send resume to: Uxbridge Canadian Tire 327 Toronto St. S. Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1N4 Phone 905-852-3315 Fax 905-852-3555 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. Harvey's Restaurant (Inside Home Depot) is looking for Full or Part Time Days & Nights Bring resume to: 256-260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Are you a stay-at-home parent or “too young to retire”? Do you enjoy driving and working with children? Then driving a school bus may be for you! Free Training Provided Live in Durham Region Call now to apply: Stock Transportation Ltd. 1-800-889-9491 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 LOOKING FOR FULL - TIME EMPLOYMENT? Are you 15-30 years old and a resident of Durham Region? Are you unemployed, underemployed and not collecting E.I. Benefits? The YOUTH CAREERS 2000 Program is currently conducting interviews for upcoming sessions in the Ajax and Pickering area. This new program is designed to support you by: • Providing 3 weeks of paid employment training. • Matching your interests and skills to employment opportunities. • Providing continued support in securing employment. To register for orientations CALL (905) 427-7670 (Collect Calls Accepted) And ask for a Youth Careers 2000 Staff Member Your YMCA’s Charitable registration number is 11930 7080 RR0001 Program funded by HRDC and delivered by the YMCA 505 Careers 505 Careers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 33 A/P TEAM Leadership Opportunity We are: a North American mar- keting organization, looking for people who are willing to work their way to the top. We have: excellent training, competitive products that most consumers need, and a unique sales process that you won't find anywhere else. Candidates should: want to earn excellent money, be willing to work hard, be mature and have the desire to be a winner. For more info, call: Ray or Tammy at 905-436-8499 WORK NOW! Tired of labourer that gets you no where? Try something new! Busy Advetising Co. has 25 spots for people who prefer to work smart not hard. F/T, Perm & Temp. $300-$500/wk Call Lauren 905-666-9235 Salon & Spa Help514 ESTHETICIAN & NAIL TECHNI- CIAN space available for rent. Must have own equipment. Good location in Pickering. Great potential. Call (905) 837-7641. Skilled & Technical Help515 BODYMAN &/OR PREPPER needed. Must have experi- ence & own tools. Hourly pay. Start immediately. Call 905- 985-1991. LICENSED PLUMBER & GAS fitter wanted for full time com- mercial/industrial work in Toronto area. Fax resume to: 905-420-5040 MECHANIC - Class A, with good diagnostic skills, for busy East Scarborough Shop. Call Scott 416- 283–1843. OUTSIDE SALES REP full time, for progressive metal distributor. Eastern GTA/Dur- ham Region. Sales experi- ence required. Renumeration package based on qualifica- tions. Please reply to File # 867, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 SECURITY SYSTEMS Techni- cian required for Ajax firm. Must have CCTV experience. Fax resume to 905-686-6887 SHEET METAL WORKER wanted, licensed or 4th year apprentice for full time com- mercial/industrial work in Toronto area. Fax resume to 905-420-5040 SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC, full time position with benefits. Must be qualified with past experience and references. Fax resume to 905-723-2977. Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER-Durham Re- gion's fastest growing condo- minium specialist is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of BOOKKEEPER. Ex- perience required. Please send resume & salary expect ions, in confidence to: Newton - Trelawney Management Services, 95 Bayly Street, West, Suite 03, Ajax Ontario, L1S 7K8, or fax to 905-619- 2705. FAMILY LAW SECRETARY re- quired minimum 5 years ex- perience. Fax resume to: (905)509–2370 or email to: rkaufman@stroudlaw.ca LEGAL ASSISTANT for file as- sembly and support in our Port Perry main office. We are focused on excellence in the fast paced area of residential real estate. We have a high tech team oriented workplace and attractive salary & bene- fits. Please send us your re- sume by fax to 905-985-3758 or email: george@titlers.ca PROPERTY MANAGEMENT requires full-time office help. Scarborough location. 5yrs management experience, Yardi computer experience. Fax resume to: 416-297-9499. Sales Help & Agents530 SALES ASSISTANT required for new home sales in Whitby. Candidate must have excel- lent computer, & communica- tion skills and maintain a pol- ished & professional de- meanor. Must be able to work independently and work both afternoons and weekends. New home sales experience is preferred. Fax resumes (905)430-9112 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT Level I or II and receptionist/office manager for progressive GP practice with ortho/TMJ focus. Must be proactive, able to work independently, show ini- tiative. Dental experience re- quired. FT and PT positions. Whitby. Excellent pay and bo- nuses. Send resume to: 51 Futura Ave., Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 1S8 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST needed for busy family prac- tice. 3 evenings a week and every Saturday. Drop resume to 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED full time for dental office in Ajax. Please fax resume to (905) 619-0564. RN/RPN required part-time immediately for family prac- tice clinic, must be willing to work days, evenings, wee- kends. Experience an asset. Fax resume to Janice 905- 430-6416. YORK REGION Orthodontic office requires Dental Assis- tant or PDA for 2-3 days/week. Please fax resume to: 905- 642-9692 Hotel/Restaurant540 SOUS CHEF - salaried posi- tion, requires red seal, ban- quet and line experience. Fax resume to: 905-372-5905. Ap- ply to: Chef Michael at Best Western Cobourg Inn & Con- vention Centre. Houses For Sale100 OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, De- cember 7th & Sunday, De- cember 8. 1:00 - 4:00. 17 Kingsview Court, Courtice. (Hwy 2 & Townline) 3 Bed- rooms, 2 Bathrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, New Pergo Floor and Trim, Wood Burning Fireplace, w/o Basement. Move in Con- dition - Finished Top To Bot- tom, Great In - Law Potential. Asking $166,000 Call 905- 438–9842. GARDEN/ROSSLAND,Unique raised bungalow, completely finished. 3+2 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths (1 w/ensuite), hard- wood, appliances, f/p, 2 walk- outs to custom deck, close to parks, schools, shopping. $258,000. OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun. Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-6pm 45 Limestone Cres. 905-665– 9981 PORT HOPE - 3 bedroom, one year, custom brick bungalow in desirable Highland Estates, front porch, open concept, hardwood flooring, oak kitch- en, 2 bathrooms, quick clos- ing. 4 Chalmers Court, $163,500. 905-885-0057. No agents please. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX,- Lovely 3+1 bedroom, de- tached, fireplace in family- room, air con., garage, hard- wood under broadloom, near Lake, schools, parks, Go, 105 Bryant Rd. $239,900. Call 905-706-4801. FIRESALE IN WHITBY. 4- bdrms, 4 bathrooms. Valued at $309,000, asking $285,000 firm. Motivated vendor. Call (416) 993–1100 Apt./Condos For Sale110 CONDO - THORNTON PLACE Private Sale (second floor facing south) Thornton Rd. & Rossland Rd. Osh. Conveni- ent to shopping & bus stop. 2 bedroom + 1 den, 2 wash- rooms, master bdrm has walk-in closet, large eat in kitchen, dining room area, liv- ing room area with walkout to balcony, underground parking space. Asking $160,000. 905- 424-0647. WHITBY, SAILWINDS luxuri- ous, 2 bedroom, solarium, balcony, 5 appliances, pool, 1,050 sq.ft., $205,000, imme- diately. Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group. (416) 783–5000 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 1000 sq.ft., drive in door, $595, available immediately, Also 8 car fully equip body shop. $1795./mo. Call for more info. 905-725–1171. Office & Business space150 OFFICES FOR RENT - if need- ed full service and furnished. Nelson St. area Oshawa. Call 905-434-1888 or evenings 905-725-7828, ask for Al. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 WHITBY - space for rent, 300 sq. ft. ideal for beautician, es- tetecis, massage therapists, barber or office space, plus common bathroom and staff room. Great location, plenty of free parking. Call (905) 576- 0823. Business Opportunities160 MOMS/DADS.....Work from home! Be there for your kids. No more daycare. No risk. Great income. http://flo. momceo.com 1-800-889- 0194. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOMS Available January 1st. 350 Malaga Rd, $795/month all in- clusive. No pets. Please call between 5pm-9pm (905)576– 6724 or 905-242-4478. 1 X-L BEDROOM, Taunton/ Thickson, built-in dishwasher, private entrance, gas, hydro, water included. $790/month, avail. Jan. 1. No pets, no smoking. 905-432-7997 1-BDRM SPACIOUS base- ment apt, separate entrance, south Ajax. No pet/smoking. Avail. immediately $775. in- clusive. First/last & credit check. Call (416) 878–0377 or 905-619-9144 2 BEDROOM upper duplex apartment. Separate entrance, large kitchen w/storage, laun- dry room, parking, 4-pc bath, large balcony, heated, ap- pliances. Oshawa Centre area. 905-728-5570. 2 BEDROOM, OSHAWA. basement apartment, large living room and kitchen, $550 plus utilities Available imme- diately. No pets. Telephone (905) 576–6014 AAAA1- WHITBY - smaller one bedroom smaller semi detached, walking distance to all amenities, on main bus ro- ute, large lot. Includes fridge and stove, $595 per mo. in- cludes gas and water. avail le. immediately. Call Gary Bolen (95) 436–0990 AJAX -one bedroom base- ment, new and spacious, sep. entrance, cable, one-car park- ing, $750/inclusive/first/last. No smoking/pets. Available Jan. 1st. 905-428–1255 AJAX 3 BEDROOM main lev- el, private entrance, $1250 in- clusive. Avail. now. 1 Park- ing. Access to yard. No pets. 416-925-1050 or after 6pm 647-283-5933 AJAX HARWOOD/401, 2 bed- room, $1250 inclusive, flexi- ble lease length. Call 905-683- 5687 AJAX -Two or one bedroom with den basement apartment, side and rear entrance, 4 piece bath, own laundry, parking. Call 905- 683–9213. AJAX, LUXURY ONE bed- room basement apartment. Four appliances, marble floors, oak cabinets, air, side entrance and walkout, near bus, $900 plus. Immediate. (905)686–7944 AJAX -newly renovated 3 bed- room, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, private laundry, fireplace, garage, backyard, no smoking/pets, Dec15/Jan1, $1500. 647-280- 4074(Toronto local) ALEXANDER PARK, 1 bedroom available immediately, & 2 bed- room Feb. 1st, newer apts. "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchens, baths, hard- wood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. 905) 579-9439. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. BACHELOR BRIGHT base- ment, separate entrance, large windows, 3pc bath, laundry access. Near ameni- ties, utilities included. Avail- able immediately. Rossland/ Wilson. $650/month. (905)725–7039. BOWMANVILLE - must be seen, spacious 2-storey 2 bedroom unit, parking, close to all conveniences. No dogs, first/last $800/+utilities. Avail- able Feb. 1st. 905-623–5835 BEAUTIFUL NEW 2-bedroom basement. Whitby...Queen's Common. Alarm, fireplace, laundry, large windows, sepa- rate entrance, appliances incl. Must see! All inclusive $1000. Immediately. 905-619-8844, then dial 905-852-7179 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. Feb. 1st $825. Well- maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm COMPLETELY FURNISHED 2 Bedroom Main floor of house in desired quiet nieghbour- hood. Very clean, never before rented. Fully equipped kitchen, large in ground pool. Working professionals preferred. $1050+1/2hydro. Available Immediately. No pets/smok- ing. 905-576–5111. COZY & CLEAN 1-bedroom apartment close to TTC, 401, U of T & other amenities. Large bedroom, open concept & lots of storage! $800.00 in- clusive! Call Karen Carson 905-831-2273 HWY 2/CHURCH, Ajax. 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, laundry, cable, all utilities in- cluded. No pets. Available im- mediately. $850/month. Ku- mar (905)683–5847 NEWCASTLE,large 1-bdrm newly renovated basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suitable for profes- sionals. No pets/smoking, avail. Jan. 1st. $825 inclusive. First/last. 905-987–5496 or 416-676-9077 ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT Ajax. Private 4 pc. bath, living kitchen, furnished, stove, fridge, cable, utilities, parking. Laundry. Prefer business sin- gle, no pets /smoking/drink- ing. References. lst/last, $650. (905) 426–7824 OSHAWA - OXFORD OFF MILL Two - 2 bedroom in quiet building, balcony living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive. No dogs please. Dec. lst. Call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA SIMCOE S.1-bdrm apt $500 plus heat, hydro. First/last required. Also 3-bedroom house plus full basemnt Simcoe & Taunton Rd area, $1,000. Call Stephen at (905)571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA available imme- diately unique 1 bedroom main level in century home on bus route, parking, laundry. Non-smoker, $600 +hydro. 905-786-2413 OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 1bedroom Jan. 1st, $789; 2 bedrom Feb. 1st, $889; 3 bedroom Jan. 1st, $975. Telephone (905)571- 4912 until 6:30p.m. AJAX IMMACULATE 2-Bed- room basement apartment. 4- appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $900+1/2 utilities. Avail- able immediately. Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 2, Evenings/Weekends 416-258- 7742. PICKERING - 2 bedrooms, walkout basement, stove, fridge, $800 month, includes heat, hydro, water, cable. Richard MacLean, Century 21 Briscoe Estates. (905) 839– 2121 PICKERING - LARGE one bed- room basement apartment, appliances included, $800. Non smoker/no pets. Avail- able Jan. 6th (905) 420–6157 PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM new basement apartment, very bright, non smoker, no pets. $800 per mo. Available immediately. (905) 509-6363 PICKERING - two bedroom upper level of house, parking, deck, laundry, hardwood flooring, $l,000 plus utilities. Two bedroom lower level, 5 large windows, laundry, park- ing, hardwood flooring $850 plus utilities, mid Dec./Jan. (905) 839–2885 PICKERING main floor, 3 bed- rooms, 2 car parking, suitable for working adults. Avail Jan 1. No smoking, no dogs, in- clusive $1160. Reference check, leave message, 905- 420–8308. Also Ajax, Near Hospital, new 1 bedroom basement apt, 1 car parking separate entrance, no smok- ing all inclusive, $800 avail Jan. 1. leave message. 905- 427-4767. PICKERING one bedroom basement apt, separate en- trance. $800 includes parking, laundry, cable and utilities. Available January 1, 2003. 905-509-1889, 416-616-5189. PICKERING VILLAGE.one bedroom ground floor, no smoking, no pets. Quiet, available January lst. $850 inclusive. Telephone (905) 426–6676 Pickering-Whites Rd.1 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, $750 in- clusive, first/last. Avail. im- mediately. No pets, no smok- ing. 905-421-9968 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites, From $1100. Avail. immediatley. 905-831-1250 PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM $1100+ utilities. ALSO bachelor $550+ utilities. Both available immediately. Altona/ Shepherd. No smoking. Call Wayne or Drew (416)686– 7619. PICKERING, BASEMENT, WARM separate entrance, prefer single non-smoker, Jan. 1st. Incl. utilities, park- ing. Close to shopping centre and transit, $700/mo. 1st/last. 905-420-1945 after 7pm, any- time weekends. PICKERING, NEW LARGE, bright beautiful 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment, private entrance, no smokers, no pets. First/last. Available Jan. 1st. References, utilities included. Call (905) 839–2774 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50 + Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building. Close to down- town. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities includ- ed. Call 905-430-7397. SELF CONTAINED 2-brdm base- ment, separate entrance, park- ing, laundry. Westshore area. Avail. immediately. $800 inclu- sive. First & last. No smoking/ pets. Call 905-831–8174 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SMALL ONE BEDROOM downtown Oshawa, $600/ month, first/last required, utili- ties included, laundry facili- ties available, cable separate, no pets, suitable for one, on main bus route, avail imme- diately 905-725–7321 ext 13 from 9-3 Monday-Thursday ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, one bedroom apartment in Oshawa. Completely renovat- ed, all neutral decor, walkout to patio. Available immediate- ly. $650/per mo. plus utilities. (416) 433-0551. WHITBY - 2 BEDROOM.$840 Jan. lst. all inclusive except. cable. Office hours 9-5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday - Thursday (905)665– 7543. WHITBY - Large clean 1 bed- room, basement, 8 foot ceil- ing, near 401/lake, parking, laundry on site $710/mo. in- cludes utilities. Available Jan. lst. 905-438-2753. 534 MARY ST., WHITBY - clean quiet low-rise building, park-like setting, balconies, on-site laun- dry, close to downtown, bus at front door, 905-666-2450. WHITBY Bright, Clean 1 Bed- room basement apartment, 4 piece bathroom, separate en- trance, 2 car parking, $725.00 1st and last. 905-665-5689 WHITBY & PICKERING. Brand new legal, spacious, 2- bdrm basement apts available Dec 15th. $850 & $875+40% utilities. 905-686–8385 WHITBY, BRAND NEW one bedroom plus den basement apartment, separate entrance, shared laundry, available now. lst/last,$825 inclusive. non smoker. (905) 686–1003 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E., park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420 WHITE'S RD South,1-BDRM walk-out basement, full kitchen, 4pc-bath, separate laundry, pri- vate patio, parking, no pets, non- smoking, female preferred. $875 incl. 905-839–0067 Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. OSHAWA - Clean 2 bedroom condo, stove, fridge included. $775/mo. includes utilities and parking. Available Dec. 15th. Cal (416) 449–5785 PICKERING - Brock/401, im- maculate 1 bedroom plus den .All appliances, insuite laun- dry, utilities included, avail- able immediately, $1250/mo. 905-683-5000 Catherine Kaus. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacu- lar results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA Family Bldg., Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $765 & $875 Utilities in- cluded. Easy access to schools, shopping. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 FULL-TIME LEGAL Secretary required in Oshawa with min. 5 years ex- perience. Must have full knowledge of SABs. Fax resume to 905-433-2555. CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. Kent Legal LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT - EAST END •MVA/Personal Injury •Accident Benefits •Self-starter, exp. interviewing clients & adjusters •3-5 yrs. previous downtown exp. preferred •January start •PC Law, PowerPoint a plus Contact Sonia Schouten-Pace, sonia@kentpersonnel.com 416-363-7227 525 Office Help 525 Office Help SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST required for busy hi-tech company with emphasis on technical support. Need excellent customer service skills and an attitude that "the customer comes first". University degree plus good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, excel and word. Please email resume to: cardac@keyscan.ca Information Driven Marketing or Product Manager To address our ever-growing roster of clients/projects, we’re looking for a mid to senior level marketing expert with the following skills and experiences who’s able to roll up their sleeves to "get the job done"; • research/analysis (including advanced use of MS Excel) • market segmentation • product management • report writing/Powerpoint presentation development • project management • creative problem solving • above average verbal communication • liaising with/directing a wide range of marketing service supplier firms What we’re offering is a unique opportunity to become part of an outstanding team of marketing experts based right here in Durham Region. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our web site at www.infobasemarketing.com. If you like what you see, send your resume, along with a cover letter outlining how your goals, skills and interests are aligned with our vision/needs to Gary Breininger at gbreininger@infobasemarketing.com 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Inside Advertising Sales Looking for some professional opportunity? We need motivated, seasoned sales professionals to help us produce print directories and special publications for the Durham region. Excellent telephone presence, previous sales experience and motivation are required. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, commission and bonus structure and a positive work environment with a respected company. Please forward resumes to: General Manager 138 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-426-6598 jpirone@durhamregion.com Metroland Muir’s Cartage Ltd, a progressive cartage company, located in Concord, has immediate openings for: Lead Hand Mechanic • Saturday, Sunday & Monday 6am–6pm • Supervisory experience is required. Mechanic • All shifts including midnights • Experience is required. Both positions require a Class A truck and coach licence. If you are interested, apply by fax to 905-761-3696 or email to jobs@muirscartage.com. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help IN-PLANT VEHICLE HANDLERS required for new company in south Whitby Clean driving record a must! Drivers abstract required - abstract to be no older than 7 days MAINTENANCE STAFF Must have knowledge of Compressed Air. Electrical knowledge & Allan Bradley Controls Welding an asset Send resumes Attn: Archie 905-665-3561 510 General Help 525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent We have a luxury penthouse for rent at the top of 555 Mayfair Ave.This suite is approx. 1700 sq.ft. and has 2 large balconies overlooking Oshawa.This apartment has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and includes central air, wood-burning fireplace, stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer. If you are interested in renting this unit at $1895. per month. Please contact our rental agent at 905-433-7777. 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com AJAX -newly renovated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, 5 ap- pliances, private laundry, fire- place, garage, backyard, no smoking/pets, Dec15/Jan1, $1500. 647-280-4074(Toronto local) 3 BEDROOM brick bungalow, north Whitby. 2 fireplaces, fin- ished rec-room, quiet street, $1200/mo.+utilities. First/last/ references. Available now. Mike Jr. 705-484-0111. 3-BDRM BUNGALOW w/ga- rage, private large yard, 805 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Newly renovated, hardwood floors. $1300 monthly. Avail. imme- diately. 905-242-3331 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $8,000 per month plus utilities. Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR ALL INFORMATION) AJAX, LARGE 4-BDRM, 2,900sq ft., double garage, no smoking/pets. $1450+utilities. ALSO AVAIL large 1-bdrm basement apt, 1,400 sq ft., separate entrance, no smok- ing/pets. $790 inclusive. Both avail Dec. 15th or Jan. lst. Call Dan (416)564–0169 BROOKLIN, 3 bedroom Trib- ute home. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, high ceilings, fully furnished. From Jan 8- March 31 $1200/month. 905- 655–5628. C0URTICE - Executive 4 bed- rooms, 3 baths, 3,000 sq. ft., double garage, close to schools and 401. Available Jan. 1st. $1600+utilities. (519) 688-6370. 3 BEDROOM brand new fully detached home, double ga- rage, Rosebank/Altona area, $1325 +utilities. Call Brad 905-683-1088 HOUSE TO SHARE - 3 bed- rooms, 2-storey, big back- yard, appliances, laundry. Trull's Rd/Hwy 2 area. Avail- able Jan. 1st. $550/negotiable 905-436–1904 LARGE BUNGALOW,2-bed- room, 2 full bathrooms, kitch- en, living/dining room plus finished basement, available January 1/03. $1000/month plus utilities. (416)369-1355 or (905)623–0319. EAST OSHAWA - Lovely brick bungalow, 2 bedrooms, fin- ished basement, fireplace, 2 washrooms, central air, in- cludes appliances, $l,200 per mo. plus utilities. Available immediately Pets welcomed. Call (905) 723-7171 or (905) 767-5350 leave message. OSHAWA CENTRAL -2 bed- room, main floor of house. Half basement with laundry facilities, no smoking/pets. Available Feb. 1st. Utilities extra, $925/mth. Call after 7pm. 905-725–3090. PORT PERRY 3-bedroom house, $895 plus utilities; 4- bedroom farmhouse on Scu- gog Island $1100 plus utilities. Available immediately. Call Steve 905-985-3583 PORT PERRY main floor, 3 bedroom bungalow in town with appliances. $925 + uti- ltiies. References required. Call Sandy Gloster 905-985- 4335 SHORT TERM RENTAL - Spa- cious 4 bedroom finished top- bottom on a premium lot. Minutes North of Pickering. $1250/mo. plus utilities. In- cludes fridge, stove & built-in dishwasher. Available imme- diately. Call Mary Roy @ 905- 426-7515. SIMCOE/ROSSLAND 2bdrm + in-law apt. 49ftx188ft lot. No pets. Avail immediately. All appliances, parking incl. First/last, references, credit check. 905-430–7063 TWO BEDROOM main floor of house. Ritson N. Oshawa. Living/dining/kitchen, parking and laundry facilities. $850/in- cludes utilities. Available im- mediately. 905-571–0539 NORTH WHITBY,3-bdrm. Shows beautifully, c/a, 5 ap- pliances, 2-car parking, $1,320 includes water. Abso- lutely No dogs. Avail. January 1st. Call Cindy 905-725–2246 leave msg. WHITBY, 3-BDRM upper floor of detached bungalow, 5 ap- pliances, C/A. Immaculate, large lot, large detached ga- rage. Dunlop/Henry. No pets/ smoking. References, $1350+ , immediately. ALSO luxury 1- bedroom basement, 5 ap- pliances, whirlpool, brand new. Immediately $850+. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA SHOWS VERY well 3- bedroom townhouse w/garage finished basement walkout from kitchen to a private fenced yard 4-appliances and water included $1295/per month plus utilities available Dec.1st. Gary Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Status. CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR INFORMATION, 905-436-0990. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna Children's playground Close to all amenities Fenced back- yards. (905) 436-3346 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX ROOM FOR RENT- Use of facilities. Working female preferred. $400 monthly first/ last required. Call 905-619– 0999. BASEMENT BEDROOM for rent in north Ajax. Share bath- room, laundry on main level. No kitchen, no smoking, no pets. Prefer student. $450/mo. First/last. Available imme- diately. 905-683-7938. BOWMANVILLE -Room for Rent in new 3 bedroom house. Use of all facilities. $350/mth. 905-242–1926. HOUSING WANTED single, non-smoking, employed man requires room or small apart- ment to rent in town, Port Per- ry. Call Chris 905-985-2668 PICKERING Beautiful condo right on Frenchman's Bay. Great location. Close to GO Train. Full laundry, exercise room and sauna. Available immediately $400. 905-837- 6746, 416-732-8633 Shared Accommodation194 A PRESTIGIOUS 3-bedroom walkout basement apt. to share w/young professional or student preferred. Fully fur- nished. Non-smoker, avail- able Jan. $425/month. East Oshawa. 905-436-3187. AJAX- FEMALE preferred, Large self-contained bedroom, laundry, work out room, park- ing, cable inclusive. $625 first/ last. References required. Phone (905)619–3534 Dee. COUNTRY SETTING - North- east Oshawa, clean extra large bedroom, shared kitch- en and basemen apt. for non- smoker/drinker. Available im- mediately. Reasonable. Joan (416) 716–2778 days only. SHARED ACCOMODATION, prefer quiet gentleman, in pri- vate home, Westney Rd. N. $575 inclusive. Parking. Available immediately. (905)683–0872. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. Photos. $375/week, Christmas Open. (905)683–5503. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castleton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241- 2224 or 905-344-7838. Snowmobiles233 1973 SKI-DOO Olympic, 340 twin, runs good. 1971 Ski-Doo Olympic, 335 single, run regularly until last year. $500 for both. 905-986-4094. 1999 YAMAHA SX 700, grip warmers, studded track, cov- er, 3,200 kms., very clean, $4,998 plus taxes. Vander- meer Toyota, ask for Hank. 905-372-5437. Tutoring279 Bargain Centre309 CORNER STYLE COMPUTER desk 70"x77"x23.5"d. Paid $279 asking $180; Pro.form 625EX treadmill, cost $1,400 asking $500. Washer & dryer $100 each. 905-683–5135 QUALITY FURNITURE. Leath- er sofa & chair (taupe), 2 wingbacks (reddish) oak bed- room & kitchen sets, Large chandelier, coffee table stove etc. 905-831–5546 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 11PC. DINING ROOM SUITE, 8 chairs, buffet, hutch & table. 3 antique sideboards, 88 Olds Cutlass Ciera, certified, fully loaded. (905)668–6695 2 ANTIQUE DINING ROOM suites: Mahogany, 8 pcs., $2000; Walnut 9pc. $3000. Both newly refinished. Call 905-721-8430 3 SETS OF DISHES,All Serv- ice of 8 w/extra pcs. "Nori- take", Lorenzo pattern; "Spode", Christmas Tree pat- tern; "Mikasa", Silk flowers pattern. Call 905-430–1791 btwn 1-6pm 52" RCA Big screen tv with manuals and 5 year warranty. Bought 6 months ago. Asking $l,600. Telephone (905) 665– 8208 A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.) commercial carpet $285 or Berber carpet from $375 in- cludes installation and FREE upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many other great choices to choose from. FREE shop at home service. Whitby to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK SALE, Home Show pricing on all new 2002 models of Roland digital pia- nos, Samick pianos. All How- ard Miller clocks. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC GUI- TAR, TAKAMINE G Series. Black. Paid $800 new 1yr ago. Complete w/stand & electron- ic tuner. $450. Hardly played. Call 905-404-8242. snp AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, dishwasher. Also apartment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 AREA RUGS,3 available, tra- ditional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697– 9462. (snp) WASHER 2yrs $300; dryer 2yrs $250; queen oak bed- room 3yrs $750; stove self- clean 3yrs $350; fridge $300; single bed 3yrs $160; double bed 3yrs $200; apt. size washer $200; sofa+chair $200; dresser set $150; 6 heavy Victorian(1880s) dining chairs $600. 905-263-2657 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BILLIARDS TABLE, 4x8,1" slate, solid mahogany, all equipment, balls, cues, racks, score board, light, new $6000, sell $2500. 905-985-4226 BURGUNDY LEATHER SOFA, chair & ottoman $3500 brand new pair of cream matching loveseats. $1000. 905-432– 2364 after 6:00. CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CHILDREN'S loft bed ensem- ble, wooden highchair, large wooden trunk, 4-Victorian chairs, 2 end tables, rocking chair, ferret cage, small pet travel cage. 905-665–7505 CHINA FOR SALE manufac- tured by Mikasa, pattern "Silk Flowers", service of 12, com- plete set including all serving bowls, accent plates etc., like new $950. 905-420–4381 or 416-523-4188. COMPUTER BLOWOUT PRICE for IBM PENTIUM II-350, High quality system, 64Mb Ram, modem, CD, kbd/spk/mouse, 15" monitor, ONLY $275! 905- 439-4789 Can deliver +set-up COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE. Pentium II 350 /400. Complete Computer Systems starting at $325/ $375. Internet ready. 1 - 3 year warranties available. Layaway plan available. Computer service in your home or mine. Certi- fied technician. System main- tenance, internet setup/shar- ing, virus removal, hardware/ software installation, network- ing and website design. Per- sonalized service, reasonable rates. Stephen (905)576-1463. COMPUTER SYSTEMS NEW & Used. P200 tower $99; Intel C366 tower $195; 15" monitors $80; 17" monitors $110; Up- grade your old PC to Celeron 1 Gig w/128M Ram, P111 Moth- erboard, Case, only $299. Model T. Computers 905-430– 5615 ComputerDeals.Net (www) NEW AMD 1200+PRO com- puter with burner and DVD $699. Pentium 2 internet starter with monitor $399. Tons of off-lease laptops from $499. We love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS:BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Prices Slashed till Dec. 24. P200 Tower Internet Ready Complete System $185.00; P2/350 Internet Ready Com- plete Systems Starting at $250.00; Complete System in- cludes 15" Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse Upgrade to 17" Monitor $50.00; 90 Day War- ranty, Lay-Away Plan New Systems and Laptops Avail- able. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes DIAMOND AND EMERALD cocktail ring, excellent quality. Appraised at $4,800. Asking $l,800. Gorgeous Christmas present. Telephone (905) 426–1920 MOVING SALE Dining set (China Cabinet, Hutch, Table + chairs) $2400; TV w/stand (Panasonic 35", 5years) $890; Stereo component $1900 (original $3500); Home Enter- tainment theater $1600 (origi- nal $3100); stereo speaker (excellent JBL-$2000, Infinity- $500 & B&W-$800). 905-666- 3256 DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DRYER, WOOD kitchen table w/leaves & 4 chairs, dining buffet/hutch, 50's antique dresser, solid wood dresser, humidifier & more! (905)743– 9976. EXECUTIVE OFFICE furniture includes: free standing solid oak executive desk, hi-back leatherette armchair, wingback upholstered chair, and 2 eclectic solid wood bookcases with glass doors, purchased one year ago at DeBoer's, complete ensemble $5,000. Perfect for the executive home office. 905-683–7773 FORD MOTOR - 300 6 cyl., 50,000 km, $150. ALSO TRUCK TIRES- 8 1000x20 lug tires on rims, bias type, 60% good rubber $115. each. Call Rick 905-985-3740. FREE STANDING GAS FIRE- PLACE - 3 yrs. old. Asking $1500. Call Sue 905-786– 2854. FREEZER - MEDIUM sized. Used for only 9 months. Still under warranty. $299. obo. Phone (905) 721-0601. GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR Dollar$$. Children's con- signment shop Infant-Size 16 and maternity clothing, toys, gifts & baby equipment. Af- fordable Christmas Gifts & Stocking Stuffers. The Alpha- bet Soup Shoppe, 2200 Brock Rd. (N. of Finch) 905-426- 8860 HOT DOG CART - comes complete and ready to work for you. Licensed in 2002. Many extras. Phone (905) 721-0601 LADY'S engagement ring, new with appraisal certificate, 1/ 2ct/ white/yellow gold. $1800. OBO, Pressure washer new $350, Sports card collection, call for list. 905-743-6111, 905-723-2240. LENA LIU PRINT $299.99, Cocktail table, 2 end tables $899.99, dinette/kitchen set $999.99, Everything only months old. Open to offers. (905)432–2102, (905)261- 0633. LOSE UP TO 15 LBS By Christmas. Call now 416-631- 3972 www.lose2bfit.com LUIGI'S FURNITURE - After 12 years in the old red barn - we've relocated to 500 King St. West, Royal Bank Plaza, across from Oshawa Centre. Palliser Leather - Wholesale prices! Simmons pocketcoil queen sets, lowest price in Durham. Always in stock, lowest price mattress $89., futons from $165. Great se- lection of recliner sofas, chairs, wing chairs, etc. All clearance priced. Now in stock. "NHL" and "Roots" bean bags plus many more. Largest selection of futons, always in stock. Santa shops "Luigi's" for the best quality at the low- est price. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. Merry Christ- mas and Happy New Year!!! MAYTAG PLUS fridge 3 months old, cooker & dish- washer $850 for all. 905-666– 0781 MODERN TABLE and chairs in black wrought iron and birch. 4 chairs and 2 captains chairs. extra large leaf. Only 1 year old. New table in time for Christmas! Please call 905- 728-9400 (snp) MX1000 - 11PC drum set, $600. Heavy duty thickness plainer, 12" parts, 2Hp 220 volt $1100. (905)263-4988 NASCAR FANS GIFT IDEAS, Pictures, Calendars, Die Casts & Collectables. Also stocking stuffers. Store open evenings/weekends, 229 Rox- borough Ave, Oshawa. Gary 905-436-7975 OAK DINING SUITE $1,500. Williams New Scale piano $500., Junior guitar $50., Call Janice (905)509–2640 after 6 p.m. PIANOS FROM $95.59/MO., 6 months or 24 equal payments interest free on all instru- ments. Sale starts Nov. 30/02. For info. call 905-720-4948 Alexandrov Keyboards, 43 Wilson Rd. North Oshawa (at King). PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLANT, FIG TREE 6', with de- luxe wicker container. Very healthy, excellent condition. (905)697–9462 (snp) PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $95; XBOX chip now avail. Inquire about our games in stock. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLE.Valley 4x8 coin operated. Cues and balls in- cluded. 1 inch thick. solid 1 piece table top. Very true table. asking $800.00. Must pick up. Call 905-434-1679 af- ter 4:00 pm. QUEEN-SIZE BLACK lacquer bed frame, w/box frame $300. Queen-size teak bedroom set w/dresser & mirror, great shape $900 obo. 1991 Firebird GTA, black, 77,000kms, never winter driven, mint condition $9000 firm. (905)983–9184. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS from $50. Installation kits $30. Telephone (905)426–9394 (Ajax.) USED TIRES,all sizes avail- able starting at $20. 905-436- 7694 SNAP ON TOOL BOX, floor size w/wheels, $2,200 obo. Must sell, moving. Call after 6pm Graham 905-655–3435 or daytime call Pat 905-666- 8222 SNOWBLOWER-12 HP. 32" wide dual stage Craftsman snowblower, stored for 6 win- ters, electric start, no hours, very good condition. Retail value $2300.00 asking $960.00 Call Barry 905-430– 7461 after 6pm SOFA $150, DRESSERS $45 each, 6pc oak bedroom suite $995, sofa bed $395, table & chairs $45, wall unit $95, an- tique brass bed (1880's) $495, antique gramophone (1900's) $495, white baby change table $40, antique dressers $295, coffee table $20, maple end tables $65, old movie posters $50, lamps $8 & up, painting $5 & up. Many other items. Bowmanville (905)697–3532 SOFA & LOVESEAT like new, blue crushed velvet print. $350. 905-509–2784 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. NEED A COMPUTER?Don't have cash? The original IBM PC, just $1 day....no money down! Unlimited AOL & inter- est free for 6 months! The Buck A Day Co. 1-800-772- 8617 www.buckaday.com TICKETS FOR SALE all Tor- onto Raptors, Leafs Vrs De- troit Nov. 16, Philly Nov. 23, Rangers Dec.14, and others, also will buy and sell. 905- 626–5568. WOOD CHIPPER, Bear Cat Model 554, chipper/shredder, 5" capac- ity, 3 pt. hitch mount, 1 1/2 yrs old $2900 obo. 905-986-4094. Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. WANTED - older farm tractors or crawlers, any make, any condi- tion, phone 905-774–9127 WANTED: FURNITURE & ap- pliances, children's furniture, knick knacks & toys. Con- signments. (905)743–9976. Vendors Wanted316 EXHIBITORS WANTED for the "What Women Really Want Show." February 1 & 2nd, 2003. Hilton Suites Hotel Convention Centre & Spa, Markham. Prime booth space still available. Call 1- 888-211-7288 ext 227 snp Firewood330 "WOOD GUYS",100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. Bagged firewood. (905)473- 3333. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Christmas Trees335 CHRISTMAS TREES-All sizes $8 & up. You cut or precut. Hay rides. From Oshawa go north on Simcoe Street to Howden Rd. East for 1/2 mile. Open weekends or call 905- 655-3501. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 GERMAN SHEPHERD,1 year old, great with kids, house trained, crate trained. $250 crate included. Must Sell! (905)434-1304. PAPILLON PUPS 10 weeks, two year old female, three year old male Call evenings or weekends. 905-986–9955 PUPPIES-Poodles toys & standard; Australian Shepherd; Shihtzu; Schnauzer, Fox terriers, Pekingese. Hus- ky x; Lab x; Border Collie X $125. 905-831-2145 SHIHTZU PUPPIES. cute & cuddly, 10 weeks, vet- checked, 1st shots, 2 males only. Call 905-985-5254. Cars For Sale400 '91 TALON,5 spd, 208,000 km, ,$2200; '91 ESCORT, 4 dr. auto. $2500; '93 CADIALLAC DEVILLE, very clean, $4500. 905-434–0392 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:1990 Cougar LS, fully loaded, certi- fied, e-tested $2200. Must sell asap. (905)743–9976. 1991 SUZUKI SPRINT,3 cyl. turbo, one owner, spent 1/2 down south, all original, im- maculate no rust, certified ems, good on gas, good com- muter. $2900 o.b.o. (905)743– 9976 SEASONED FIREWOOD for Sale 905-706-7047 LOOKING for a used belt conveyor 60'-70' and used automatic plastic strapping machines. Call Kirk 905-579-4407 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM? No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 TUTORING 29 yrs experience. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, High School. Math & reading specialist (905)683–7059 1011 Simcoe St. Professionally Managed by Tandem Group • 3 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt. • All new windows & vertical blinds • New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl. • Totally renovated suites • Seniors’ Discount in effect • Close to schools, shopping & Transit • Park like setting, some overlooking ravine • Available immediately From $999.00 “Your Comfort is our Concern” 905-579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from $79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets. Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6. Call 905-263-2517 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for SaleNew Furniture & Mattress Sale 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby 1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd. New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds, dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather & fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro- ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire- places plus many articles. Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5. Call 905-576-7550 NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTRE Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes including 3/4 & King, Diningroom Suites, Kitchen Suites, Bedroom Suites, sofa sets, including bed so- fas, plus smaller articles. Open Special - 3 pc. sofa, loveseat & chair, only $599; 5 pc. diner $399; Good Prices On All Merchandise in the Store. Drop in have a look as we organize. Open Mon. to Fri. 10 to 6; Sat. 9 to 5; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store" Christmas from the Heart Craft Show & Sale Come Celebrate the Holidays with Us Dec. 7, 2002 9am-4pm, Valley View Public School 3530 Westney Rd., Greenwood 905-686-3514 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTRE Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes including 3/4 & King, Diningroom Suites, Kitchen Suites, Bedroom Suites, sofa sets, including bed so- fas, plus smaller articles. Open Special - 3 pc. sofa, loveseat & chair, only $599; 5 pc. diner $399; Good Prices On All Merchandise in the Store. Drop in have a look as we organize. Open Mon. to Fri. 10 to 6; Sat. 9 to 5; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store" NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from $79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets. Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6. Call 905-263-2517 New Furniture & Mattress Sale 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby 1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd. New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds, dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather & fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro- ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire- places plus many articles. Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5. Call 905-576-7550 ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 PUBLIC AUCTION ✧SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE ✧ (LAST SUNDAY SALE THIS YEAR) KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China Sun. December 8th, 10:30 am Start ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✔Estate/Antique/Contents ✔Xmas Gifts Liquidation ✔Mahogany Carved Furniture ✔Jewellery - Persian Rugs Plan To Attend This Major Sale!! PART (1) -Estate Contents - Victorian, Canadiana Furniture, diningroom & bed- room suites from North Carolina, French antique cabinets, walnut china, side- board, old pine cupboards, collectibles, china, glassware and household items. PART (2)- XMAS gifts including Royal Doulton figurines, Murano, glass, Lim- oges, china, Bohemian heavy cut crystal, collector dolls, C.I. Toys, Limited Edition art, mirrors, oils, Tiffany lamps, Depression glass, too many items to list! PART (3)Container of carved mahogany furniture, console tables, stacking bookcases, partners desk, vitrines, oval & kidney display cabinets, grandfather, Louis XV chairs, beautiful decorative furniture, to be sold in over 100 lots. PART (4)- Diamond rings with appraisals, ruby, emerald, sapphires etc. Too many to list. Great savings, big assortment, gold necklaces, watches, earrings, etc. We will also have 40 persian rugs sold to the highest bidder ranging in all sizes! AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This will be a great sale for Xmas shopping. The best selection ever. Over 400 lots in total. Arrive Early for great savings!! TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 310 Articles for Sale 330 Firewood www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 35 A/P 1992 GRAND AM,V6 3.3 en- gine, a/c, p/w, p/l, tilt, cruise, abs brakes, excellent condi- tion. Certified/e-tested. Asking $3,200o.b.o. Call Days 905- 725–8911, evenings/wknds 905-668-4016 1992 PONTIAC LAMANS SE 4-door, 4-cyl, auto, ps/pb, 140,000km, excellent cond. stereo cassette, buckets/con- sole, no rust, $1550-obo. 1989 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE mint, buckets/console, low mile- age, loaded, runs well $1350 905-404-8541 1994 FORD MUSTANG 3.8 litre automatic, air, AM/FM cassette, power windows, locks & trunk. Excellent con- dition $5,500. obo 905-852- 5669 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4 dr., good condition, no rust, certified, e-tested, neww brakes. $4,400 obo. Call (905)576–0614 (snp) 1995 HONDA CIVIC,2 door coupe, 5-speed, red, a/c, pow- er mirrors, $6999.99 certified & e-tested or $6500 as is. Call (905)404–8684 (snp) 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA GXE, excellent condition, black ex- terior, fully loaded, air, auto, 158K, one-owner, certified/e- tested, keyless entry, anti theft, asking $8,700. 905-435– 0321 1995 SILVER FORD TAURUS stationwagon, 4 dr, fully load- ed. New tires, new exhaust, only 47,000 km. Dad was 1st owner. Immaculately clean. Certified, emission tested, asking $8,200. obo. 905-985- 8251. 1997 CIVIC LX,4 dr., auto. 93,000 km, a/c, ABS, remote starter, alarm, very clean, non-smoker, $10,000. Call 905-725-2868 or 905-447- 5340. 1997 FORD ESCORT, 114,00kms, automatic, air conditioning, p.s., p.b., ex- tended warranty 'til June 2003. Certified & e-tested. $8000. Call (905)655–1178 1997 MONTE CARLO LS, 192,000 kms. on car, under 15,000 kms. on brand new GM motor. Leather, loaded, $10,600 certified & E-tested. 905-809-1525. 1998 OLDSMOBILE LS 88, 3.8 litre, 80,000km, loaded, very clean, excellent condition, certified & emission tested, asking $11,900 negotiable. 905-725–5873. 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE - 4 dr., 5 speed, green, air, cd, new brakes & tires. $9,500 or best offer. Call 905-435–0413. 2000 HONDA ACCORD 4-cyl, Auto, all power, 4-door, heated leather, 29,000-kms. Certified & e-tested. Asking $24,000. 905-725-6415 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE L.T., 5 spd. manual, 2.2L 4 cyl, a/c, am/fm/CD, remote keyless entry, conv. pkg, reclining front buckets, ps, pb, pd, 15" wheels, 44,500 hwy. km, fac- tory warranty, will certify, $10,900. 905-655-9265. 2002 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT Black, fully loaded & maintained. Power everything w/sunroof. Extended warranty inc. Assume lease: $400/mth 3-1/2-years. John 905-424-3990 2002 SUNFIRE, 4 dr. sedan, $12,000. Call 905-725-6707. 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA CE first owner, e-tested & certified, fully loaded, keyless, alarm, rear wiper, dual air/heat, sil- ver blue. $16,400. 426–2696 EXCELLENT CONDITION 99 Pontiac Sunfire, black, 2 Door, automatic, air conditioning, CD, rear spoiler, new battery & brakes, 83,000km, $8500. 905-242-6767- days, 905-263–8461-nights. ONLY 80,000-KM on 1986 Ford Tempo, 4 door, clean car, only $699. 905-837-6746 Cars Wanted405 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1992 GMC EXT. CAB 4X4 HD blue, dual batteries, steering stabilizer, 350 auto, posi, air, exc. condition. $10,500. 905- 242-4161 1997 JIMMY SLT,fully load- ed, leather, cd, 4 wheel drive, lady driven, non smoker, me- tallic grey 2 tone, must sell. Will certify. $14,950. (905) 668–1411 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 67,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $21,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1985 JEEP CJ-7, 91 YJ body, new, motor, trans, front & rear diffs 10,000kms ago, 4:10 gears, Detroit lockers front & rear. 35" mud tires too much to list $5000. Call (905)404– 8684 (snc) 1993 VILLAGER MINI VAN one owner, 245k, e-tested, as is $800. 905-852-6003 1995 DODGE CARAVAN,7- pass, cruise, tilt, tint, a/c, p/m. Rebuilt motor (Nov '02 1yr. warranty), newer transmis- sion (35K, Apr '01). $4950 cert, e-tested. (905)571–5315 1995 LUMINA APV VAN, loaded, certified, e-tested $5800. (905)743–9976. 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 109,000 km, tilt, cruise, door locks, keyless entry, remote start, remote mirrors, under- coated, am/fm cass, 7-pas- senger, delay wipers, roof rack, 3L V6, auto, $7995 certi- fied & e-tested. 905-404-8791, 905-987-2205. 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO LT 4.3L, V6, loaded, air, rear heat/ air, quads, Dutch doors, al- loys, cass/CD, 87,000km $14,750. e-tested/certified 905-767-3491 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA extended, all power, buckets, blue/black metallic with silver accents, certified. Excellent condition. For more info call (905) 576–5843 2002 HONDA CRV EXL -Red w/leather, power sunroof, 4WD, Heated seats, w/6 cd/ cassette speakers, power- windows, locks/mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry/ alarm, 7000km, 7yr. extended warranty, rustproof. $31,000. 905-432-9825. 95 PATHFINDER XE 4x4, white, blue interior, chrome rims, fully loaded, 219kms (hwy) -it's only a number, don't let it fool you. $11,500 ems & cert. Open to offers. Mint condition. second owner, lady driven. (905)743–9976. Motorcycles435 2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 1500kms, black, mint condi- tion, many accessories. Ask- ing $7,500. Call (905) 404- 8242. Driving Schools447 Coming Events249 UXBRIDGE $15,000.SHOP- PING SPREE. Shop Uxbridge and you could win one of 3 Uxbridge Shopping Sprees. Draw New Years Eve. Ux- bridge B.I.A. 905-852-2905 Announcements255 Personals268 WITNESS to motor vehicle accident occurring Thursday, Nov. 7/02 at 10:15 a.m. on Harwood and George, Ajax re- quired. Phone 416-590-0038 ext. 6883. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 AJAX, BAYLY/SHOAL POINT part time nanny needed im- mediately, live in/out for 2 boys ages 4-1/2 & infant. Ex- perience, references required 905-426–5979 Mother's Helpers271 MOTHER'S HELPER -Re- quired everyday, for a few hours in Pickering area. La- dies with a flexible schedule please contact 905-831–8502. Daycare Available273 www.durhamdaycare.com for parents and home care pro- viders in the Durham Region. Complete listing available. Helping you find quality child- care. 905-665–1330 ECE TRAINED, 15yrs. experi- enceCPR/First Aid, small numbers = loving care +atten- tion. Fun, educational activi- ties. Whites/Finch area. Call for interview 905-831-2841 LOVING MOTHER,ECE De- gree, 14 yrs. experience, of- fering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educational. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexan- der G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. WESTNEY/401-TLC Daycare available January, nutritious lunches & snacks, activities, outings, First aid/CPR, refer- ences and receipts, 905-686– 4195 WHITES & FINCH (Coughlin Homes) daycare available 1 year of age & up. Lunches & snacks, crafts, activities and daily outings, 16 years ex- perience, references and re- ceipts, for more information call 905-420–0206. Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt con- sole, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591- 6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.55% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 PURCHASE (5% DOWN),Re- finance (Commercial & Resi- dential), Debt consolidation (unlock equity & pay Mort- gage rates consolidate high interest credit cards), Self- employed, can't verify in- come, good credit. We'll find you the best deal. Call N. Gil- lani @416-450-8568 Frank's Funds Inc. House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 ALTEC CONSTRUCTION Interlock Stone Masonry Retaining Walls Finished Concrete ** fully insured ** Call Vince for free estimates 416-274-7625 905-686-7905 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for a reliable energetic, experienced house cleaner? I work alone. Excellent references Reasonable rates. Ajax, Pickering area (905)-428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" KIDS "R" US CHILD CARE CENTRE • Gov't Licensed • Qualified E.C.E. diploma staff • Ages 18 mo.-12 yrs. • Open 7 am - 6 pm 905-831-2140 1203 St. Martin's Dr. Pickering 1 block W. of Liverpool on Bayly 2 min. walk from Pickering Go Station & Hwy. 401 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ WEDDINGS PERFORMED in my home or your choice. Durham Marriage Services 905-985-0031 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED of Pickering Need a car? Bad Credit No Credit We Can Help Trade or Down may be required Call Theresa 905-421-9191 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 Enter to win 1 of 5 $100 grocery gift certificatesEnter to win 1 of 5 $100 grocery gift certificates TAYLOR TREE FARMS TAYLOR TREE FARMS www.christmastrees.on.ca/taylortreefarm.html Enjoy An Old Fashioned Christmas at • Horse Drawn Wagon & Tractor Rides • Huge selection of Fresh Pre-cut Pine, Spruce and Fir Trees • Santa will be here with candy canes for the kids • Free tree shaking, bailing, disposal bags & parking • Bonfire, Music, Refreshments 905-640-1325905-640-1325 Open weekends starting December 1st, 9am-5pm Harvest-Your-Own Spruce and Fir from over 100 acres of Top-Quality trees Harvest-Your-Own Spruce and Fir from over 100 acres of Top-Quality trees www.christmastrees.on.ca/taylortreefarm.html 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees ❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰ ANTIKA ANTIQUES "CLOSING SALE" Thank you to our customers for their patronage. Everything reduced until Christmas. Some below cost prices. 905-426–2888 109 Old Kingston Rd. Unit 6, Ajax (Pickering Village) ❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰❤✰ 340 Antiques and Art 340 Antiques and Art NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-570-0045 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale COME & WORSHIP Deadline Wed., 10 a.m. for Friday Publication. St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTMAS COME & WORSHIP SECTION will publish Fri., Dec. 20 Proof Deadline: Monday, Dec. 16 Non-Proof Deadline: Wed., Dec. 18 To book your ad, call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 SPECIAL Unitarians of Durham Region Give your child the gift of faith without the chains of dogma www.uucd.ca 905-655-8740 ST. PAUL’S ON-THE-HILL Pickering 905-839-7909 882 Kingston Road east of Whites Rd. Candlelight Carol Singing Lots & Lots of your favourite Carols Sunday Dec. 8th at 7 p.m. 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship Mortgages 1st, 2nd & 3rd’s “Don’t be caught short of cash” Consolidate before Christmas 2nd Mortgages up to 90%, 3rds to 100% Debt Consolidations/ Refinance Previous Bankrupts Welcome Apply on line or call: www.accuratemortgages.com Accurate Mortgage Services 905-436-9292 local Whitby toll free 1-877-509-LOAN Rates from 1.99% oac $$ 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 37 A/P Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 Passion Paradise ✿✿✿✿✿✿ Welcome to our world of paradise and companion with a heart full of passion 100% Discretion In & Out Going Service Call Nikki (905)426-5087 (905)767-5026 Drivers Needed • Hiring 19+ 24hrs 7 days/week 905-424-0576 Do you want what you can’t have? But always get what you don’t want? Now you can let your Imagination Turn into Reality Sinful Pleasures A& A EXCELLENT MOVING 2 men, 26ft truck Small/Large Moves $55/hr. For free estimates Call 416-396-3766 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Yellow & Green Home Improvement General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry & Renovations (416)410-4536 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 278 Registration 278 Registration YOUR BANK SAID NO!! Consult an experienced broker •Prime debt consolidations up to 100% saving 100’s of $ monthly •Consolidate for any reason to 90% 2nds at market rate + 1-2% •Purchases and refinance up to 1.30% below posted market rate CALL: SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060, or Pickering (289) 314-4098 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Spring Special - 25% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable (905)509-8980 or (905)428-8704 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step 256 Deaths 256 Deaths CARL KNOWLES In loving memory of Carl Knowles Aug. 15th 1930 - Dec.7th 1999 The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt with the heart. Always on our minds, Forever in our hearts Lois and Family 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam ❦Card of Thanks ❦ Our home burnt down November 16th at 9 a.m. in Bowmanville. We would like to thank our neighbours for their support that morning, Motel 6 in Whitby for their kindness they extended to us, all of my co- workers at Whitby Mental Health Centre for their support and contribution, especially Lori, Cheryl, Mavis, Dan, Art & the DDS staff. Also a thank you to Marian and Gwen at Durham Supervised Access. A special thanks to the staff and students at Waverly P.S. From David, Norma, Brieanne, Daniel, Helen & Nana 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE PLEASE CALL AJAX 683-0707 Hardwood Floors Prefinished from $2.99/sq. ft. Showroom at Oshawa Hardwood Floors Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E. Whitby 905-433-9218 1-866-433-9218 730 Flooring, Carpeting 2000 Subaru Outback Ltd. - $25,000 or Assume Lease - 2.5L H-4 SOH Engine, 165hp @5600rp, torque 166ft/lbs @4000rp; Loaded: All wheel drive; front and back sunroof, Green & Beige, Beige leather int., Alpine Stereo w/MD & CD Player with remote, Autostart on both sets of keys, floor protection insert for cargo area, Certified and Emissions Tested, Existing Odometer reading of 51,000km, Sale Price $25,000 + gst & pst /or Assume Lease at $335.72 per month + gst & pst (= $386.08 per Month) + $3,500 Certified Cheque, term of lease ending Dec. 31, 2005, Lease maturity purchase price $14,300.00, Max ending Odometer 107,600km. Oshawa Area (905) 623-8964. Also Selling PVC Inner Tube from O’Brian (Thriller) 72” diameter (180 cm); Heavy gauge PVC Inner Tube, with electronically welded seams for durability; Strong 840 denier nylon cover, with double stitched seams and reinforced stress areas; Custom pull-from the center towing system with Quick Connect; Details such as large recessed Boston valve with integrated Schrader valve, floor drain, valve cover; Seating for up to 4 people; 8 soft foam handles with comfortable neoprene base pads; conical hull for easier planing and “teacup” ride; Designed for four (4) riders maximum. Price: $175.00 Sony Compact Disc Changer System For Automobile Holds 10 CD’s; Compact and space saving CD changer for vertical, horizontal, suspended or inclined installation in your car; Repeat play function for playing a rack or a disc repeatedly; Shuffle play function for playing racks of one disc or of all discs in random order. Price $300.00 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale Fax us your ad at 905-683-0707 Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Cordially invite you to attend Need a hand hiring JOIN US! WED. JAN. 15, 03WED. JAN. 15, 03 1:00PM - 8:00PM1:00PM - 8:00PM Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street E., Oshawa REGISTER YOUR COMPANY TODAY!! CONTACT YOUR CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE Oshawa Job & & Fair C a r e e r (905) 576-9335(905) 576-9335 Ajax/Pickering (905) 683-0707(905) 683-0707 WorkforceWorkforce Uxbridge (905) 852-9141(905) 852-9141 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Whelan takes a wailin’ PICKERING –– All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans’Wayne Turcotte lays the lumber on St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’Jeremy Whe- lan as he carries the puck during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’hockey action at Whitby’s Iroquois Sports Centre Wednes- day afternoon. The Monarchs won 4-2, getting goals from Ryan Eickmeier, Brian Gonsalves, Derek Polowyk and Kevin Krasnowski. LANCOME BONUS OFFER 7 pc. gift with purchase of $27.00 or more. While Quantities Last YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA STORE FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY Welcome To Your New VICHY DERMATOLOGIST CENTRE Using special tools exclusively for Shoppers Drug Mart, we will check for skin damage, measure moisture levels and determine your skin’s oil content. With that information we can help find the right products for you. Visit Our New NEW You’re invited for a free skin evaluation. WE DO MAKE-OVERS FOR ALL SPECIAL OCCASIONS Christmas Party’s New Year’s Eve Weddings LARGE VARIETY OF CHRISTMAS FRAGRANCE SETS Gift With Purchase 3 pc. incl. full size lipstick, mini 5th avenue fragrance and a cerimide capsule sample. FOR MEN AND WOMEN Westney Heights Plaza 15 Westney Rd. AJAX 8am-Midnight 7 Days a Week WESTNEY RD.KINGSTON RD.(HWY 2) Sabrina Dalessandro, Cosmetics Manager Shoppers Drug Mart has a new store in Ajax and it’s an impressive design that will change the way you’re used to shopping. Celebrating it’s Grand Opening on Saturday, Nov. 29th, this new-concept store for the future features the latest in pharmacy design and customer convenience. Pharmacist/owner John Spina, says Shoppers Drug Mart is your destination for much more than just your prescriptions. Shoppers Drug Mart started creating these new stores in 2001 that have widened its product lines to include items such as groceries and health food products. It also now has and a stronger position in cosmetics. The result is a store that combines the variety of a department store and the features of a convenience store. “What we have is a one-stop shopping destination” says John. “With a customer friendly environment that features wider aisles and accessible shelves.” The first thing you’ll see when entering the the 15,500 sq. ft. store is the full service cosmetics department. It’s makes a great first impression. “The initial reaction from our customers has been extremely positive” says Cosmetics Department Manager Sabrina Dalessandro. “They love the look of the department and that we carry all of the well known lines including Lancome, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Christian Dior, Chanel and many more.” The very knowledgeable staff will help you look and feel your best with skin care analysis, colour analysis and makeovers. All are a great idea for those holiday parties this season. The store also features a wide selection of periodicals and a photo centre with one hour photo service and a Kodak Picture Maker. The department can process your negatives as well as your digital images. Of course the store wouldn’t be complete without the full service pharmacy offering the Health Watch program, free delivery, the free Brown Bag program for old medication disposal. There is also a private consultation room and a comfortable waiting area. The new Shoppers Drug mart is open from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight every day including holidays such as Christmas and New years day. They carry a wide variety of items you use to only find at your local convenience store. There are dairy products including milk and eggs. There’s juice and soft drinks, bread, snacks and many other other grocery items including a line of frozen foods. In fact the store has devoted one third of it’s space to this exciting addition to Shoppers Drug Mart. “We have also created a department devoted to health foods” says John. “We have soy products, supplements, vitamins, healthy snacks and more. It’s a product line that customers have been asking for.” In fact customers have been wanting a Shoppers Drug Mart like this for a long time and in response to this feedback the company began creating these very successful new concept stores. Be sure to register for a Shoppers Optimum Card and start collecting Shoppers Optimum Points right away. You can redeem them and receive a discount from 20% to 100% on your purchases up to a maximum value of $75. Shoppers Drug Mart is located at the Westney Height plaza at the corner of Westney and Kingston Rd. For more information call (905) 426-3355. Shown here for the official Grand Opening is Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Goldberg, John Spina of Shoppers Drug Mart and staff. Shoppers Drug Mart’s newest concept store located at 15 Westney Rd. North Ajax. Shoppers Drug Mart Celebrates Grand Opening of New Concept Store in Ajax ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 39 A/P ® D O N ’ T M I S S I T ! D O N ’ T M I S S I T ! CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES • 47" High definition ready wide screen TV • 300 watt Dolby Digital receiver with integrated DVD/CD player plays DVD movies and MP3 music files • Progressive scan for a smoother picture • Sub-woofer for deep bass • Includes 1 pair of speaker stands • 5 matched cube size surround speakers can be hidden anywhere Home Theatre For The Holidays! Santa’s Super Buy! After $300 Mail-in Rebate $3199 47" 3 YE A R WAR R A N T Y ! C O M P L E T E 1 0 P I E C E S Y S T E M IN C L U D I N G A 4 7 " T V 25" Stereo TV • Up to 520 lines of resolution • Component video input DVD/CD Player • Bass boost and dialogue enhancer • Plays DVD/CD- R/RW, MP3 & WMA files *O.A.C. All applicable taxes and a processing fee of $45 is due at the time of purchase (Eg. $1500 purchase with $45 PF equals an APR of 3.0%). Balance due January 2004. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit and cannot be guaranteed for Christmas delivery. 25" Santa’s Super Buy! $199 ✔ That’s 13 months away! ✔ $100,000,000 of stock on hand! ✔ 90 DAY LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE! Includes Delivery! Santa’s Super Buy! $349 Santa’s Super Buy! $799 Digital Camcorder • 2.5" colour LCD screen • 700x digital zoom with built-in auto light Includes Delivery! Santa’s Super Buy! $479 30" Easy Clean Range • Electronic time of day clock • Porcelain drip bowls • Appliance outlet and oven light No Money Down!* No Interest! No Monthly Payments! On EVERYTHING in our SuperStore Showrooms!FINAL WEE KE N D!FINAL WEE KE N D! $50 MORE UPGRADE TO A 21 CU. FT. SIZE FOR ONLY AFTER $50 INSTANT REBATE. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. 18 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator • 2 half width & 1 full width cantilever glass shelves • 3 fixed door racks, 1 with gallon storage Includes Delivery! Santa’s Super Buy! $999 www.durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 BANKRUPTCY WAREHOUSE SALE! BANKRUPTCY WAREHOUSE SALE!WAREHOUSE SALE! FAMOUS BRANDS SALE ON ‘TIL CHRISTMAS Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5 1630 Kingston Rd. Pickering COMFORTERS RALPH LAUREN - WESTPOINT STEVENS TWIN $2200 FULL $2900 QUEEN $3900 KING $4500 OVER 2,000 IN STO C K CANON FIELDCREST LINEN •TOWELS •PILLOWS •SHOWER CURTAINS •MATTRESS COVERS •DRAPES CANADA SPORTSWEAR SPALDING - MACH 5 •WINTER COATS •JACKETS •POLAR FLEECE •SWEATERS •PANTS •SNOWMOBILE SUITS •GOLF TOPS & SPORTS SHIRTS... HANES • ISOTONER • TOTES • VOGUE • LEATHER GLOVES • MITTS • SCARVES • PANTYHOSE • BRAS • HOSIERY •LOUNGE PANTS & FOOTWEAR •TOPS •FLEECE - POLAR FLEECE KINGSTON RD. HWY. 401WHITES RD.LIVERPOOL RD.BROCK RD.WESTNEY RD.N S E W HWY. 401 SAL E ON ‘ T I L CHR I S T M A S SALE ON ‘TIL CHRIST M A S SAMSONITE MENS LEATHER WALLETS $1000 5,000 NEW PIECES JUST ARRIVED • ENYCE • SEAN JOHN • PHAT FARM • OUTCAST • AKADEMICS • ROCA WEAR VELOUR TRACK SUITS $15999 BEST PRICE ANYWHERE SALE ON ‘TIL CHRISTMAS Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5 1630 Kingston Rd. Pickering KINGSTON RD. HWY. 401WHITES RD.LIVERPOOL RD.BROCK RD.WESTNEY RD.N S E W HWY. 401 LIPSTICK MASCARA LINERS BLUSH POWDER NAILPOLISH FOUNDATIONFRAGRANCES TONERS CLEANSERS HAIRCARE MOISTURIZERS EYESHADOW WAREHOUSE SALE high fashion jewellery • necklaces bracelets • bangles • rings • earrings & much, much more SPECIAL PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S. AVAILABLE AT OUR SALE SPECIAL PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S. AVAILABLE AT OUR SALE ASSORTED GIFTWEAR • CD’s • BOOKS • COMPUTER GAMES • SOFTWARE • POT POURRI • GIFT BASKETS ALMAY COLORSTAY CHA R L I E MOISTURESTAY SUPERLU S R O U S & MOONDROPS LIPSTICK S AND MANY OTHER FINE PRODUCTS FROM INCLUDES: SALE ON ‘TIL CHRIST M A S SAL E STA R T S NO V 3 0 t h FORMER KNOB HILL FARMS FORMER KNOB HILL FARMS www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 41 A/P SALES CENTRE HOURS MON. TO THURS. 1PM - 8PM SAT., SUN. & HOL. 11AM - 6PM CLOSED FRIDAY 905-839-7934 EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES LUXURY SEMIS PRICES, SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RENDERINGS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. E. & O.E. $234,990from $209,900from www.northstarhomesinc.com • A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY NESTLED AMIDST ALTONA FOREST’S ACRES OF UNSPOILED, MATURE WOODLANDS • SUPERB ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING IN RICH STONE AND WARM CLAY BRICK • 9’ MAIN FLOOR CEILINGS • UPGRADE CERAMIC FLOORING • VINYL CASEMENT WINDOWS • GAS FIREPLACES AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE!!! A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP 19 HARWOOD AVE. (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX CREDIT PROBLEMS? May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODAll previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on •36*/60/**72/***84 MO. WITH $3,000 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT & TRADE AT 7.9% INT. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles. 0% financing or $3,250 FDA available on selected new vehicles. Finance eg. $10,000 @ 0% = $166.66 mo. for 60 mo. COB $0. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. Pickering/Ajax News Advertiser readers voted best domestic dealership. OAC. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. 2.0L engine, automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM cass. 105,000 km. Stk. #N5727A. $$99.0099.00 mo.** 2000 NEON Finished in steel blue with upgraded leather interior. 3.5 V6, auto, AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes and more. Only 31,000 km. Stk. #P7307.• 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORD $$325.00325.00 mo.*** 3.3L, 4 spd. auto, buckets, rear bench, pwr. pkg., anti-lock brakes, AM/FM cass., sunscreen, dual zone air. 10,225 km. Stk. #P7204.• 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT $$325.00325.00 mo.*** 4.7L V8 auto, sport plus group, deluxe conv., power group, anit-lock, AM/FM cass. 84,000 km. Stk. #T5952A. $$349.00349.00 mo.** 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD Midnight black. Auto, air, 4x4, AM/FM/CD, p.w., pdl., great on fuel. Priced to sell. Stk. #J5950A. $$232.00232.00 mo.*** 2001 CHEVY TRACKER WON’T LAST LONG 3.5L, auto, air, leather, side airbags, AM/FM/cass., 4 pack CD, sunroof, alloy wheels, heated seats, temp zone pack. Stk. #CH5552. 2002 300M SPECIAL $$511.00511.00 mo.*** 2.0L engine, auto, air, driver conv. package, AM/FM, CD pack, aluminum rims, brand new. Stk. #N5719. $$203.00203.00 mo.*** 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 6 LEFT (DON’T MISS OUT) 4.7L V8, magnum eng., multi speed auto, anti-spin, dual zone air, rear heater, pwr. pkg., 7 pass. seating, running boards, AM/FM CD. 24,000 km. Stk. #P7188.• SPECIAL $$499.00499.00 mo.*** 2002 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 SPT. 2.7 V6, auto, air, disc brakes, keyless, AM/FM/CD, p.w., pdl., p.m., 15,000 km. Stk. #P7304.• $$249.00249.00 mo.*** 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2.3L engine, auto, pdl., air, p.s., p.b., AM/FM cass., cloth seats & more. 1 owner. Stk. #R5672A. 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 DR. $$99.0099.00 mo.•Only 2.4L 4 cyl., DOHC 16V eng., 4 spd., auto, 16” aluminum rims, AM/FM/CD, six premium speakers, power pkg., 15,069 km. Stk. #P7184. • $294.00$294.00 mo.*** 2002 PT CRUISER 2000 DODGE GR. CARAVAN 3.8L 6 cyl., auto, 7 pass. with quad buckets. AM/FM/Cass./CD, 16” aluminum rims, anti lock brakes, overhead console, power seats & more. 70,000 km. Stk. #V7333. $299.00$299.00 mo.** 5.2L engine, auto, air, wheel plus group, AM/FM/cass., 95,000 km. Stk. #V7324. $399.00$399.00 mo.** 2000 RAM 1500 C/C 4X4 3L engine, auto, power package, leather seats, air, fog lamps & much more. 122,000 miles. Stk. #J5832A. $299.00$299.00 mo.• 1995 MITSUBISHI STEALTH R/T MINT THE ALL NEW DODGE RAM DIESELS & HEMI ENGINES NOW AVAILABLE STOP BY FOR YOUR QUOTE! 3.0L V6, auto, air, conv. group, climate group, AM/FM/cass., 58,000 km. Stk. #V7289. $$244.00244.00 mo.** 2000 DODGE CARAVAN Silver bullet +, 3.5L high output V6. Power sunroof, auto stick, Infinity sound. Only 20,000 km. Ready to go call now. Stk. #P7068.• 2001 CHRYSLER 300M 4 cylinder, 4 door, 48,000 km. Stk. #S5888A. 2001 CHEV CAVALIER $$436.00436.00 mo.*** $$379.00379.00 mo.** 2000 CHRYSLER 300M 4.0L engine, 4 spd., auto, power package, Select Trac, AM/FM/CD, 25,000 km. Stk. #P7300.• $$434.00434.00 mo.*** 2002 JEEP LAREDO 3.5L V6, 4 spd., auto, with autostick, sunroof, ABS disc brakes, heated seats, AM/FM 4 disc chager. 47,000 km. Stk. #V7328. ONE OWNER CLEAN! FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE $$121.00121.00 mo.** www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 43 A/P USED CAR HOTLINE 416 287-7777 NEW CAR HOTLINE 416 281-2277 MORNINGSIDE4695 KINGSTON RD. 401 on Ne w 2 0 0 2 m o d e l s ! NO G S T plus $100 0 NO PAYM E N T S FOR 90 D A Y S O N ALL NEW 200 2 & 2 0 0 3 MODELS0%FINANCING*plusA dire c t challen g e t o all Ch r y s l e r Deale r sto do n a t e g i f t s to the Chu m C i t y W i s h ! SPECIAL FINANCING NEEDS FOR NEW & USED? FATHER CREDIT CAN HELP! We w ant good people with BAD CREDIT! • Repossession • First Time Buyer • Slow Pay • Divorced • Write-Off • New Resident • Bankruptcy • Re-Establish Your Credit Call Marty at 416-287-7777 Ext. 184 #1EAST END VOLUME DEALER! Y O U R 0 DOWN!$249 YOU OWN IT! 0 DOWN!$280 YOU OWN IT! CASH PURCHASE STARTING AT $13,988 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 Street smart looks with high performance attitude! Engineered for serious fun! Aggressive stance! 2000 DODGE CARAVAN 1999 DODGE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CARAVAN Stk#84090, 3.3L, V6, 4 spd., auto, air, 7 pass.seat, deep tint, AM/FM cass., dual sliding doors. Stk#88010, 3.7L, V6, 5 spd., A/C, deep tint, fog lights, 16” alloy rims, Light group. AM/FM/CD, pw/pl/pm 2003 GR.CHEROKEE LAREDO 4.0L 6 cylinder, 4 speed auto, air, pwr. windows, pwr.locks, keyless, fog lamps, pwr.seats, security alarm, infinity sound, light group, heated mirrors, automatic headlamps.Stk#88008 0 DOWN!$395 YOU OWN IT! 0 DOWN! $176 YOU OWN IT! 0 DOWN! $135 YOU OWN IT! 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 All payments include freight, admin., PDE & taxes.Payments shown cannot be combined with 0% financing & Gold Key Lease.No payments for 6 months available with standard bank rates. All payments shown are based on 60 months w/biweekly payments which include GST program. 0% does not apply to used vehicles. See Davidson for details. Automatic, power windows, power locks, air conditioning Stk#5919A Automatic, air conditioning Stk#5797A & 5808A 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID 2000 CHRYSLER NEON 30th kms, balance of 5 year 100th km warranty! A nice family car! Finished in SX red! Pre-Ow ne d Savings! FREE movie pass with every test drive! OVER 85 VEHICLES IN-STOCK! 0 DOWN! $155 YOU OWN IT! 0 DOWN! $166 YOU OWN IT! $500 CASH TO YOU! up & above all programs $500 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT! with the donation of an unwrapped Toy going to the CHUM City Wish Plus FREE Beyblades to the 1st 75 Customers during this sale. 2003 DODGE CARAVAN RECEIVE or plus DAVIDS O N C H R Y S L E R M A K E S Y O U R 1ST LE A S E PAYMENT NO SEC U R I T Y D E P O S I T * ON GO L D K E Y L E A S E S Excludes R A M 2 5 0 0 & 3 5 0 0 s e r i e s $500 UP TO NO PAYME N T S FOR 6 MONTH S AVAILA B L E * If you going to buy a Chrylser,Dodge or Jeep, HERE’S WHY you should shop Davidson with every new or used purchase NO GST plus $500 on New 2 0 0 3 m o d el s ! YES! O P E N THIS S U N D A Y DECE M B E R 8 TH10AM- 5 P M A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 www.durhamregion.com