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cityofpickering.com Santa Claus Parade Saturday Nov. 15 @ 10:30 am Glenanna Road from Dixie Road to Pickering Town Centre Restricted parking and traffic on Glenanna Rd. & intersections BRUCE BISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 683-6561 Plus lic., taxes, frt. & admin. GMAC fin. eg.: $10,000 @ 0% = $208.33 mo./48 mo. = $10,000 COB $0. $11,998 OR CASH PURCHASEPURCHASE PRICE 0%PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 48 MO.2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. 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Hydro One has also installed oil-water separators at the sta- tion to prevent any further spills in the future from seeping into nearby storm sewers. About 20 per cent of the mineral oil spilled last month managed to make its way into Pine Creek. Crews are still inspecting the blown transformer to determine what caused the unusual explo- sion, Mr. Manchee said. All of the oil absorbent booms have been lifted from Pine Creek, he said. Pickering council should have its first look at Hydro One’s im- plementation plan for restora- tion of Pine Creek in the next two weeks, said Interim Mayor Maurice Brenner. The City would like to see the effort work in conjunction with the rehabilitation of French- man’s Bay and is trying to con- vince the company to take part in the three-cell storm water The fur was flying PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Linda Tantalo and her dog Wee Toby, braved the high winds and sleet during a walk along the lakeshore Thursday. They were on the promenade between Frenchman's Bay and Lake Ontario. City wants Hydro to see the light A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo ✦See Cherrywood page 4 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 13 55 KINGSTON RD (905) 837-1166 GROOMING SALON OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Call for appointment We have registered PERSIAN & HIMALAYAN KITTENS Health Warranty Comprehensive $2000 COVERAGE FOR 2 YEARS See Durham’s Largest Selection Of ADORABLE PUPPIES Starting from... $38800 each Call for details. All vaccinations and deworming are up to date. Valid until Nov. 28, 2003. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIES NEW! 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Dan McTeague, MP for Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge, who has been a vocal supporter of Paul Mar tin, said the front-runner in the Liberal leadership race has a proven track record. “He’s an individual who listens very carefully and understands the changing times in terms of our country’s policy,” Mr. McTeague said. “I think he can strengthen Canada economically and socially.” As former minister of finance, Mr. Mar tin gained international and national recognition for favourably “readjusting” Canada’s financial picture, he said. “His good nature and hard work res- onates with Canadi- ans,” Mr. McTeague said. He also predicted the country would see a more “decentralization of power” under Mr. Mar tin and a Parlia- ment more open to new ideas. “With the current prime minister, it was difficult to pass bills,” he said. “I don’t think there’s a member of Parliament, who can boast passing more than three or four bills.” “Their styles are very different,” Mr. McTeague said, of Mr. Martin and Mr. Chretien. “I think we’ll now see a shift in how we see policy. “I think it’s going to be for us, a real solution and much anticipated metamorphosis of our party.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com We Love a Parade! Come join us at the Pickering Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 15th at 10:00am Parade Route: Along Glenanna from Dixie to Pickering Town Centre Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus from the North Pole Westney Rd.Mackenzie Ave.Harwood Ave.We are here N 250 Bayly St. W. 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We’ll publish selected recipes in our 5th Annual Community Christmas Edition Sunday November 30, 2003 along with the winners. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Av e., Ajax L1S 2H5. E-mail: ajaxgraphic2@durhamregion.com McTeague has high hopes for Martin MMPP DDAANN MMCCTTEEAAGGUUEE Paul Martin’s ‘good nature and hard work resonates with Canadians.’ management system for the bay, said In- terim Mayor Brenner. “Our feeling is Frenchman’s Bay has been disrupted as result of what has hap- pened to Pine Creek,” he said. Interim Mayor Brenner said he didn’t agree with Hydro One offi- cials, who said at a public open house last month, the mineral oil did- n’t reach the bay. “How can it not wash into Frenchman’s Bay?” he asked. “All of Pine Creek washes into it. There’s no possibility it couldn’t affect the bay.” The two are still negotiating a “community impact agree- ment” similar to the one that exists between the City and Ontario Power Generation, said Interim Mayor Brenner. As home to the largest transformer station in Nor th America, Pickering feels the company should be tak- ing a greater role in the com- munity. A meeting last month with Hydro One to that fact was positive, said Interim Mayor Brenner, but re- cent correspon- dence with the company has proven other- wise. Hydro One officials are looking at the spill as a “fluke”, he said, and quote the company’s low- incident rate province-wide. In an e-mail to the City this week, the elec- tricity distribu- tor said it felt Hydro One did- n’t pose any higher risk to the community than other local c orporations, Interim Mayor Brenner said. “It’s a ridiculous statement to make and I won’t accept it,” he said. “We’d like Hydro One to work with us in a positive relationship.” As for the restoration work, Interim Mayor Brenner said he’d like to see it start as soon as possible. Doing the dig- ging and dredging in winter is actually less disruptive to the environment, he said. “We have a lot of damage in David Farr Park from trucks going in and out and we can’t repair it until the restoration work is done,” Interim Mayor Brenner said. 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From Clarington in the east to Pickering in the west, and north to Scugog and Uxbridge, apathy reigned at the polls. Even mail-in ballots in Scugog, Uxbridge and Clarington didn’t increase voter participation; the numbers dropped from the 2000 election. In Durham, Whitby scored lowest with 21 per cent voter turnout and Uxbridge and Brock were highest at 47.8 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively. Oshawa, Pickering and Whit- by had disgraceful percentages in the 20s, even with some ex- citing mayoral races. Next door in Northumberland County, Port Hope pulled off a 35-per cent participation rate. Far less than half of us are bothering with our civic responsibility. Some Durham officials speculated back-to-back provincial and local elections were to blame for voter burnout but, historically, local elections don’t get over 50 per cent participation. The implica- tions of no one turning up to vote in elections are vast, says Luigia Ayotte, superintendent of education/programs at Durham District School Board. “We complain a lot about deci- sions made by government,” she notes. “If you don’t vote, why would you complain?” Since our children are tomorrow’s leaders, one way to ensure greater voter participation in future is to instil a sense of civic responsibility in them. Students today take a mandatory civics class in Grade 10, but grades 5 through 8 get exposure to the de- mocratic process and government structure through history and social studies, Ms. Ayotte says. Teachers use newspaper units in class to talk about elections, and there can be mock votes at the Grade 7 and 8 levels. Perhaps government should consider passing legislation that those who don’t vote forfeit their right to complain at town hall and are not permitted to address politicians in pub- lic on local issues. Then, we might see some real activity at the polls. School uniforms do not solve problems of prejudice TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: I cannot stand the idea of school uni- forms. I've heard many arguments sup- porting the idea that seem either illogi- cal or irrelevant. The main argument I hear is that uni- forms will prevent ridicule between stu- dents over clothing. I totally agree with the attempt in trying to stop prejudice due to attire but forcing people to buy expensive uniform clothing will cause less fortunate students to attend schools that may be a much longer dis- tance to travel to. One outfit of clothing will generally cost over $100. St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School demands students buy from McCarthy's clothing line only, a company that refuses to show the whereabouts of their overseas factories indicating the probable use of sweat- shops. The truth is school administrators want students to be nice, neat and or- derly, which is committing a crime they claim to prevent: Judging people based on appearance. 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Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com We regretfully announce the passing of the Conserva- tive Government on Oct. 2, 2003 after a lengthy eight-year bat- tle. The Common Sense Revolution was born to proud parent Mike Harris in 1995. It was elected to gov- ernment at a time when the econo- my was already shifting into high gear as a result of its cousin's work in Ottawa. To deflect attention away from the cuts to social programs in On- tario, it quickly created a crisis in education. A legacy of boarded up schools, shared textbooks, idle out- door education classes, and spe- cial-education cuts remain in its wake. Teachers will remember the unprecedented and rigorous cam- paign that was used to discredit the teaching profession throughout the eight years of governance. Throughout the years funds were capriciously skimmed from social agencies and Ontarians were fur- ther marginalized, as the 'haves' were played against the 'have-nots' in Ontario. Food-bank requests soared as the minimum wage was stalled for 10 years. Eight years of downloading on the municipal gov- ernment resulted in tax cuts at the provincial level that were offset with an increased tax burden on municipal governments. The government is survived by "traffic gridlock" in Durham. Too few highway lanes and a ducking of their responsibilities for transit have resulted in daily traffic jams. It was only in their last agonizing days that they put money into GO Transit. Too little, too late! It will be the hospitals that will forever be the Conservative govern- ment's legacy. The Tories closed community hospitals, delegated nursing to part-time work, and lengthened emergency room and surgery waiting lists. Lack of fore- sight saw family doctors become few and far between in the province. The privatization of MRI clinics lured specialized technolo- gists away from public hospitals. It leaves behind Hwy. 407 that continues to pick-pocket Ontario residents as they arbitrarily raise tolls, and an electrical grid of which the stability is questioned on a sea- sonal basis. In a final act of desper- ation, electoral bribes were offered to seniors and homeowners. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the nearest leadership campaign of Jim Flaherty, or to the nearest hospital or school! Whitby resident Mike O'Neill is a teacher. An obituary for the Conservative government EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE MCINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor MMiikkee OO’’NNeeiillll oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr But little new information revealed BByy CCaarrllyy FFoosstteerr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM - It was apologies and an admittance of human error Wednes- day as Lakeridge Health Corpora- tion went public with the investiga- tion into unsterilized equipment used on patients. “I know I speak for every person in the Lakeridge Health family when I say how sorry we are,” Anne Wright, chairman of the LHC board of trustees said at a press confer- ence. “And how we collectively and fervently hope that every one of our patients who were examined with clean, but not sterilized, equipment will show negative results to every test.” Unsterilized endoscopy equip- ment was used on 114 patients at Lakeridge Health Oshawa between mid-morning Oct. 27 and midday Oct. 30. Patients were undergoing colonoscopies and gastrointestinal scopes. In a separate incident, an unster- ilized dental mirror may have been used on one of four patients during ear, nose and throat surgeries be- tween Oct. 27 and 28. All 118 people are being tested for hepatitis and HIV. Lakeridge initially refused to comment on the results of its inves- tigation after two lawsuits totalling $81 million were launched against the hospital in connection with the endoscopy equipment. A separate $3-million class action suit was launched as a result of the dental mirror. According to lawyers for the families involved, four chil- dren are affected. But, the need to know overrode that, said Brian Lemon, the chief executive officer of LHC. “We’re providing the information because we think patients need to know what happened and know what the risks are,” he said. “We talked to our lawyers... this informa- tion session is with the blessing of our legal advisers.” The blessing was there, but due to confidentiality and legal issues, not much new information was re- vealed. Mr. Lemon confirmed two bottles of detergent instead of one bottle of disinfectant and one bottle of deter- gent were used on the sterilization machine, and that it was human error that caused the mistake. “Hospitals are human organiza- tions and as such will occasionally experience human error,” he said, adding later that the situation is being treated “very seriously. “It’s crucial... (staff) feel comfort- able to disclose human error.” It was repeatedly stressed the ac- tual risk of transmission is extreme- ly low: approximately 15 cases per 10 0,000 people for Hepatitis B, 18 cases per one million for Hepatitis C and 47 cases per 100 million for HIV, said infectious disease special- ist Dr. Michael Silverman. Exact estimates of risk are not possible since reports on similar cases do not exist, said Dr. Don Atkinson, chief of staff at LHC. The numbers given were based on worst-case scenarios and not taking into consideration any vaccines people may have had. Asked how many people have ac- tually tested positive for HIV or he- patitis, Mr. Lemon said he couldn’t release the details, nor whether anyone who had the equipment used on them had any of the dis- eases. Steps have been taken to prevent a similar incident from happening again, and include a double-check to make sure the proper bottles are attached to the disinfectant ma- chine. Patients will continue to be moni- tored and tested and will receive support from the hospital. The manufacturer of the machine - officials would not release the name - is investigating if changes can be made to “further reduce the possibility of human error,” said Janice Dusek, the chief operating officer of Lakeridge Oshawa. The hospital is still waiting for f inal results of the investigation in- cluding what happened with the separate incident involving the den- tal mirror. 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Built for life in Ontarioford.ca Introducing the 2004 SUVs at your Ontario Ford Dealer 2004 Explorer Sport Trac 2004 Explorer XLT with No Boundaries Package 2004 Escape XLS V6 Hey Kids It’s that time of year again. It’s time to send in your Letters to Santa We’ll publish selected letters in our “5th” Annual Community Christmas” edition Sunday November 30th. Remember to include your name, address and phone number. Send to: Letters To Santa c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 or e-mail them to ajaxgraphics2@durhamregion.com fax: 905-619-9068Hospital apologizes Lakeridge Health officials Dr. Michael Silverman, infectious diseases specialist; Janice Dusek, COO; Dr. Don Atkinson, chief of staff; Brian Lemon, CEO; and Anne Wright, chairman of the board of trustees answer questions at a press conference Thursday regard- ing its use of unsterilized equipment. 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Ken will be dearly missed by his family in England; and friends and neighbours in Canada. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 on Saturday No- vember 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. C OME W ORSHIP & To Advertise Your Church Services In Our Regular Friday Feature Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 EMAIL: jsam@durhamregion.com o r FAX: 905-579-4218 NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING REV. A. 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Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sat., Nov. 15 @ 6:30 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper with Rev. Chris Jorn a Sunday, November 16 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Mission Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m Guest - Rev. Chris Jorna Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME ST. MARTIN’S HOLLY BA ZAAR ST. MARTIN’S HOLLY BA ZAAR ST. MARTIN’S HOLLY BAZAAR Saturday, November 15, 9am-2pm Come join us. There will be a Craft Table, “Cafe by the Bay”, Bake Table, Deli, Attic Treasures, Boutiques and more. St. Martin’s Anglican Church Pickering Located at 1201 St. Martin’s Drive (one block west of Liverpool off Bayly) Information 905-839-4257 1989 YAMAHA WARRIOR 350. 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Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com HARTY In memory of my Little Boy, Dana Will Harty A page in my Book of Memories Softly Turned Today Helen Harty Instow, Sask Classified INDEX 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted 555 Domestic Help Available 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning 720 Drapes, Upholstery 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring 730 Flooring, Carpeting 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs 740 Snow Removal 746 Courses 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons 900 Dating Services 905 Adult Entertainment 910 Massages ADVERTISE TODAY! 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Ajax 905-427-2388 ext.18 OPEN McLeans Stocking Stuffer Outlet Durham’s 1000s of items in stock GIFTS...TOYS & much more #1 WHOLESALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to pass a by-law regulating the water and sewer User Rates and other water and sewer fees and charges during a Joint Committee meeting on December 10, 2003 commencing at 9:30 am in the Regional Operation Centre boardroom located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario and subsequently at a Regional Council meeting on December 17, 2003 commencing at 10:00 am in the Regional Council Chambers also located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario. The proposed 2004 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various rates paid by the residents of Durham for water and sewer services effective January 1, 2004. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written or present oral comments to the Joint Committee meeting on December 10, 2003 and/or Regional Council meeting on December 17, 2003, please contact the Regional Clerk’s Department at (905) 668-7711, extension 4248 no later than noon on December 4, 2003 or December 11, 2003, respectively. For further information regarding the Region’s water and sewage programs and related existing and proposed water and sewer fees, please contact the Finance Department at (905) 571-3311 extension 6297. The Finance Department can provide the 2004 and five year forecast Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report free of charge upon request or individuals can consult the Region’s web site at www.region.durham.on.ca for information. Durham Region, Finance Department 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa Ontario L1H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-3311 www.region.durham.on.ca PUBLIC NOTICE 2004 Water and Sewer User Rates And Other Related Fees And Charges Call Today For Your Free in Home Estimate 905-427-5551 0 Down, 100% Financing Available (OAC) CARRIER & ENBRIDGE REBATES AVAILABLE* *LIMITED TIME www.sheridanheating.com N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 WIN SUPERBOWL TRIP! Sponsored By ® CAA-CAA emblem registered trademarks owned by, and use is granted by the Canadian Automobile Assoc iation. ® Travel with Someone You Trust registered trademarks owned by and use is granted by the Ame rican Automobile Association. Approximate Value $5,00 0 * Some Restrictions Apply It’s Time. It’s Time. 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The Pickering Optimist Club and the Loblaws Pickering Market host photos with Santa in November and December Photos are free, but a volun- teer donation to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be ap- preciated. Families can see Santa Nov. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 30 from noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Loblaws Pickering Market is located at 1792 Liverpool Road in Pickering. Snap a memory with Santa Claus P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamcollege.ca Thursday, November 13, 2003 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue skilledtrades@durhamc.on.ca 905-721-3300 PRIZES DEMONSTRATIONS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES CORVETTE SHOW •Automotive Technician— Service & Management •Electrical Technician— Instrumentation and Control •Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning •Management & Computer Training •Gas Technician 2 •Mechanical Technician - Industrial & Control - Tool & Die/CNC •Network Administration Specialist •Firefighter Education— Pre-Service & Training Program •Power Engineering Technician •Paramedic—Primary Care Meet the students, faculty and tour the campus to learn all about the following programs FORMER GRADUATES WELCOME COLLEGE 10th Anniversary Open House Durham College Skills Training Centre IN SELECTED AREA’S LOOKLOOK for your for your FLFLYERYER PERSONAL EDGE PERSONAL EDGE Romance Your Way Into Christmas THE ART FORUM 390 Progress, Scarborough (N.W. Corner of Brimley and Progress) Includes Your Choice Of Frame, Black & White Sketch Plus Trish Romance Collector Plate For Only $ 425 25% Off Trisha Romance Collectables,Musicals, Plates & Dolls Up To 50% Off Bateman, Brenders, Lumbers, C. Simpson, Berry And Much More. A Fabulous Selection Of Mirrors, Oil Paintings And Hundreds Of Beautifully Framed Prints Of Every Taste Golden Moments (416)297-5526 PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 Ask about our In-Home Service HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $46900 fabric included Tidbits from the front of this week’s municipal election Pickering’s new mayor already has a friend in the Toronto Police Association. The association’s board of directors endorsed Dave Ryan as the City’s next mayor in a press release issued after the News Advertiser election coverage deadline. Bill McLean said he brought his colleague’s name to the Toronto Police Association earlier in the municipal cam- paign. Mr. McLean, a former Toronto po- lice officer, was re-elected to the Ward 2 City seat. “I felt they would support him based on his stance on safety issues and the fact he’s a member of the (Durham Re- gional Police) liaison committee,” he said. ••• A pamphlet delivered by Dave Ryan’s camp late in the municipal cam- paign caused some confusion among residents. The flyer, which quotes the News Advertiser’s Nov. 5 editorial endorsing the mayoral candidate, also reprinted the newspaper’s banner on the front. Earlier this month, Doug Dickerson gained media attention for his brochures, which use the City of Picker- ing logo without permission. Mr. Ryan’s flyer was delivered to homes in Pickering over the weekend, and after the News Advertiser’s election coverage deadline. Ralph Capocci, Mr. Ryan’s campaign manager, said his team had no intention of misrepresenting itself with the brochures. “We were happy we got the en- dorsement and wanted to ensure the News Advertiser got full credit,” he said. Mr. Capocci said the flyer reprinted the material without any alterations or embellishments.••• Long-time councillor Maurice Bren- ner brought along some good luck charms election night. With 18 years of politics under his belt, the recently re-elected Ward 1 Re- gional Councillor admits his nerves have settled some. But that hasn’t always been the case in the past, he said. “I remember in 1991, I was trailing by 200 votes to Ken Matheson, a former regional councillor,” Mr. Brenner said. “The last two polls came in and I just managed to beat him. I was sweating.” Mr. Brenner was seen at City Hall Monday night toting the hat he wore dur- ing that fateful election night in 1991, and an eagle feather recently presented to him by David Grey Eagle Sanford of the Huron Wendat First Nations. “It’s an eagle feather and symbolic of the First Nations looking over me,” he said. ••• Brian Evely watched his results with his mother by his side and a sense of optimism in his heart. “So far 972 people sup- port me,” he said, as 11 of the 13 polls for the Ward 1 City seat were reported. “Last time I had 919 so that’s an im- provement.” Mr. Evely eventually lost to Bill McLean by 2,915 votes. But he said he felt better about this race than the last time he challenged the incum- bent in 2000. “He’s got all the connec- tions and a full budget,” Mr. Evely said. “Last time around, I was just back in the city (from university). Now, I’ve got three more years of ex- perience under my belt.” The third time is always a charm, said the 27-year-old. “There’s always a next time,” Mr. Evely added. “I’ll be keeping my eye on him.” ••• It was déjà vu for Paul White. The Ward 1 Regional candidate gar- nered 1,953 votes, about the same as he did in 2000, running for the Ward 1 local seat. Mr. White was signed up to cam- paign for the local seat, but at the last minute switched to take on long-time in- cumbent Maurice Brenner. With this his first regional campaign, Mr. White said he did a lot more walking and knocking. “I went door-to-door morning, noon and night,” he added. Af ter Monday night, the long-time Pickering resident said he’s hanging up his “political hat” to concentrate on his career in public health. “I won’t stop my community commit- tee work though,” Mr. White pledged. The mayoral election chart in the Wednesday Nov. 12 edition of the Pickering news Advertiser con- tained incorrect information. Dave Ryan received 10,426 votes while Doug Dickerson received 7,456 votes. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Correction AAJJAAXX — Girls Incorporat- ed of Durham will benefit from clothing donation. Ron Boehm, store owner of Northern Cycle Bikes and Boards, 889 Westney Rd., Ajax, has donated over $3,000 worth of new winter sportswear to Girls Incor- porated of Durham. The new sportswear in- cluding new women’s and children’s jackets, pants and snowboard boots from manufacturers including Roxy, NFA, Backzone and 686 will be sold in the Girls Inc. Clothes Circuit Resale Clothing Store. The cloth- ing store has been in opera- tion since 1996 selling items for men, women and chil- dren to support programs for girls and young mothers in Durham Region. The Clothes Circuit store is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- day and is located at 398 Bayly St. W., Ajax. For more information about Girls Incorporated or to volunteer in the store, call 905-428-8111 or e-mail: g irlsinc.durham@girls- inc.org. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P SaleStorewide Christmas SATURDAY ONLY SPECIALS! SEE OUR FLYER FOR MORE GREAT SPECIALS ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! save 40% huge selection of women’s &men’s fashions and denim. Excludes Power Buys. save 50% cubic zirconia fine jewellery save 50% men’s Mantles™100% cotton dress shirts. Reg. $50. Sale $24.99. save 40% men’s Haggar casual pants save 40% all men’s Florsheim “FLS” dress shoes. Reg. $140-$170. 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Off last ticketed prices. sale $139.99 Panasonic microwave Model #NNGX355. Reg. $169.99 save 40% women’s WonderBra pantyhose save 40% ToGo™Premiere Bedding save 33% selected watches by Timex, Bulova, Casio, Seiko, Cardinal, Sierra, Perry Ellis, Citizen and Wenger Swiss.Excludes Ironman and Expedition. save 30% •infants’ Classic Pooh fashions •women’s sleepwear and robes • men’s leather jackets by Weatherman and Mantles® save 25% women’s Jockey bras & underwear more than you came for See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday value-priced, designer value items, power buys and licensed departments are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. See in-store for details. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. Cosmetic, Fragrance & Jewellery GALA It’s Gala time at the Bay as our Cosmetics, Fragrance & Jewellery Galas take centre stage. Each Gala includes refreshments, special activities, demonstrations and special bonuses. Tickets are $10 plus applicable taxes. $2 from every ticket sold will be donated to Look Good Feel Better and $8 will be redeemable on a purchase during the Gala event. Don't miss out - get your ticket today! Call The Bay, Pickering at 905-837-8691 for details. Formerly PANDA Fundraising Sale The Great GRAND OPENING Thurs. Nov. 13 FACTORY DIRECT PRICING Candles Galore Decorative Tins Gift Wrap & Accessories Secret Santas Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Teachers Gifts Stocking Stuffers Corprate Giveaways Hostess Gifts Gift Baskets & Fillers WHITBY West Lynde Plaza 965 Dundas St. at Jefferey St. ALL AT PICKERING Pickering Home & Design Centre 1755 Pickering Pkwy. (next to Papp’s) HOURS: MON - WED 9 - 6, THUR. & FRI. 9 - 8, SAT. 9 - 6, SUN. 11 - 5 STORE OPEN FROM NOV. 13 - DEC. 23 SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. 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Congratulations Colin for being our Carrier of the Week. * Ajax Sobey’s Store Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Block Buster Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Covers Ajax/Pick. * Direct Energy Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * PIZZAVILLE Ajax/Pick. * Radio Shack Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scarb. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. * Jeannie Grandis (gingerbread) Pick. * Kavar Jewellers Ajax/Pick. * Leon’s Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * M & M Meats Ajax/Pick. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick. * Mult - Invision Computers Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * Office Depot Ajax * Payless Drugs Pick. * Personal Edge Drop One Ajax/Pick Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Nov. 19 - Nov. 23/03 Fri., Nov. 14, 2003 Local store donates the winter goods A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Clearance Sale from $9.99 $9.99 $9.99 $19.99 $10.99 $32.99 80% OFF Women’s Wear Vest (Regular value to $80) Purses (Regular value to $50) Skirts (Regular value to $50) Dresses (Regular value to $100) Brand Name Jeans (Regular value to $80) Long Dresses (Regular value to $80) Lingerie up to Save up to 80%* from $9.99 $9.99 $19.99 $29.99 $29.99 $59.99 Men’s Wear Ties (Regular value to $55) Dress & Casual Shirts (Regular value to $40) Casual Pants (Regular value to $80) Sport Jackets (Regular value to $150) Winter Jackets (Regular value to $90) Brand Name Suits from (Regular value to $450) 1360 Kingston Road, Pickering Tel. 905-421-8915 Shop For Less 7 Days A Week! *Regular value compares to S.R.P. *Limited quantities on some specials.Liverpoo l Rd . Kingst o n R d. Highw a y 4 0 1 BrockRd. Pickering * N.F.L. Sunday’s ALL DAY! 15 cent med. wings, 60oz dom. pitcher & 30 jumbo wings $19.95 Mondays & Wednesdays 30 cent jumbo wings 5pm to close! Tuesdays 15 cent med. wings, 60oz dom. pitcher & 30 jumbo wings $19.95 5pm to close! Thursday Night 2 For The Show Friday Night Lance Lindsay for the older crowd 35+ Saturday Night The Ya Babies 368 Bayly just east of Westney 905-686-2428 See you for dinner on Thurs, Fri, & Sat 5pm & Save 15% off On food only with purchase of $10.00 or more BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM - For 29 years, An- drew Belyea has been battling a disease most of us may think of as being cured or, at the very least, relatively harmless. At age 12, Mr. Belyea was di- agnosed with diabetes. And, while he has the condition under control, until there’s a cure, it’s something he’s going to have to live with. To help him cope, Mr. Be- lyea has joined the Ajax-Pick- ering Diabetes Support Group. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, with a speaker providing edu- cation and information. Since the first meeting, in which almost 30 people at- tended, the group has grown to about 140 members. At its meeting this month, the group hosts the Diabetes Health Fair, featuring a variety of guest speakers, along with all sorts of information. The fair is on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, on Kingston Road, just west of Rosebank Road, in Pickering. Admission is free and the News Advertiser is the official sponsor. Mr. Belyea has type 1 dia- betes, which was once called juvenile diabetes because “you usually got it in your teens or early years.” Type 2 diabetes is usually contracted by older people, “50 and beyond.” He’s insulin dependent and reg ularly checks his blood- sugar levels. “It requires constant moni- toring. Every three to four hours, I have to monitor my blood sugars,” he says. As for the disease affecting his life, Mr. Belyea notes it’s “always in the back of my mind.” The 41 year old is married and has three sons, ages 16, 14 and nine, none of whom is dia- betic. In his case, there was “a genetic predisposition. Also environmental factors can trigger it, if you have it.” Complications from dia- betes include blindness, kid- ney failures, strokes and heart attacks. A “complication” that has already started for Mr. Be- lyea is problems with his eyes. He has had laser surgery 13 times on his left eye and two on his right eye. He’s also had other surgeries on his left eye to expand the field of vision and his vision in that eye is blurry. “There are abnormal blood vessels growing in the back of the eye. They break every now and then,” he said. “They’re very small blood vessels. The laser cuts them, cauterise them, burn the blood vessels.” He had surgery on his left eye recently to remove scar tis- sue that was pulling on the retina. “Eye complications are quite a common complication to long-term diabetics,” he says, adding it’s “possible as time goes by” that he could go blind. “It could be 10 to 20 years from now. There’re only so many operations they can do. The key is good control over the diabetes to avoid compli- cations,” he states. There’s a problem with his “trigger finger, but it has noth- ing to do with guns. A nodule has developed on a tendon, so he has cortisone shots and is going through physiotherapy. Kidney problems can lead to dialysis treatment, although Mr. Belyea notes, “I’m not on dialysis yet. That’s another complication.” Living with diabetes DDUURRHHAAMM — Two doctors and other health professionals will speak at the Diabetes Health Fair next week. Dr. Ian Blumer will speak on the subject ‘Don’t Just Survive: Thrive’, during which he’ll outline the 10 most effective ways to deal with diabetes. Dr. John Sigalas, an en- docrinologist, will speak about type 2 diabetes and se- niors. Other speakers include Marlene Grass, a registered nurse and diabetes educator, who will talk on ‘Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes’. Registered dietician Susan Kettle will speak on ‘Holidays and Diabetes’, and podiatrist Kel Sherkin will talk about the ‘Diabetic Foot’. The fair is on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, on Kingston Road west of Rose- bank Road, in Pickering. Admission is free and it’s open to anyone living with di- abetes, their families and friends. In addition to the speakers, there will be displays, presen- tations and information. The News Advertiser is one of the sponsors. For more information, call Barbara Fleming at 905-426- 5522. Experts speak out at Diabetes Fair Andrew Belyea has been battling diabetes for 29 years and says it is a constant de- mand on his life. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P FACTORY MATTRESS 1650 Bayly St., Pickering (905)837-0288 1-888-220-2282 www.factorymattress.comHOURS: Mon. - Wed. 10am-6pm Thurs. - Fri. 10am-9pm Saturday 10:30am-6pm Sunday 12pm-4pm Open Sunday from Sept. to End of May HWY #401 1650 BAYLY ST.LIVERPOOL RD.BROCK RD.N E S W MATTRESS FACT ORY DIRECT SCROLL QUILT 15 YEAR WARRANTY SET $279 SET $165S I N G L E Double 205 330 Queen 255 399 Deluxe Single Set Double Set $197 $252 Queen Set $318 Futon Sofa Double Size Day Bed Reg. $399 NOW $299NOW $299 Oak Arm Fut on with Matt re ss M attre ss Inc lude d $429.0 0 $2 4 9.00 Mattress only also avaliable 10 year warranty PUBLIC MEETING presented by To r onto and Region Conservation and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) on the DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEKS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN Toronto and Region Conservation and OMNR invite you to a final public meeting to discuss the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks Fisheries Management Plans. The public will be asked to provide comments on the management recommendations and actions in the Plan. DATE & TIME: Monday, November 17, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Ajax Community Centre, Admiral’s Room, 75 Centennial Road Please call Jon Clayton,Toronto and Region Conservation at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5353 or Tim Rance, OMNR at (905) 713-7398 for more information. WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE The price of the Looney Tunes Golden Edition DVD featured on page 39 of our current flyer (ending Nov.16th) should be 53.83 not 25.83 as stated. ========================== We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Santa parades on the way DDUURRHHAAMM — Christmas is around the corner and Santa is visiting Durham cities over the coming weeks. The annual Santa Claus parades are in each Durham city in the near future. On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Santa and his helpers will be parad- ing on Glenanna from Dixie to the Pickering Town Centre. The Clarington parade will also be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, begin- ning at 10:30 a.m. in Bowmanville. The route begins at Central Pub- lic School on Wellington St., travels south on Silver Street, west onto Church Street, south on Scugog Street, east on King Street, and then south along Liberty Street, to Bowmanville Memorial Park. On Saturday, Nov. 22 the Santa Claus parade will begin at 6 p.m. in Oshawa at the Oshawa Centre. The parade will travel along King Street to Centre, travels south on Centre to John and Elmgrove streets and returns to the shopping centre. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 Port Perry holds its Santa Claus pa- rade. The parade begins at the fair- grounds on Old Simcoe and Reach streets, moves to Simcoe Street south to Queen Street and ends at Wat er Street. The parade will be held on Satur- day, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. in Uxbridge. The Ajax Santa Claus parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 30 begin- ning at noon. The route follows east on Station Street to Harwood Avenue and south to the Harwood Shopping Centre. Whitby will be holding their Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Dec. 6 beginning at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Cochrane, travels east on Dundas to Brock and north along Brock. Santa Claus is making the rounds PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Valley View Public School’s Santa Claus parade volunteers have been busy preparing their float for Saturday's parade in Pickering. This year’s float is a 53- foot train and volunteers are hoping to repeat last year’s first-place finish in the com- munity float category. Working hard on this year’s entry are, in front from left, Rick Moffatt, Jerry Wright and in back from left, Robert Rogers and Mike Orser. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Keeping an eye on the news Metroland Durham Region Media Group Join Travel Choice American Express for a night of Travel! Come out and meet the travel experts from our office and travel industry! Find out more about travel to Europe, Hawaii, Cruises and just about everywhere else! Join us November 18 at the Rotary Park Pavilion Ajax (Lake Driveway W.), 7 pm - 9 pm ® Travel Services YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL ... BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHO TO ASK!! Prizes and refreshments! VACATIONS Call us at 905-428-1328 or 1-800-669-1257 To find out more! Travel Choice American Express 539 Westney Rd. S. Unit 4 Community service didn’t hold kids back from diploma BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM - Less than 30 of last year’s Grade 12 students failed to graduate in June because they did- n’t complete community service hours. About a year ago, Durham’s pub- lic and Catholic schools boards were concerned that many of their 2003 Grade 12 potential graduates would in fact not get a diploma. The first Ontario students to fin- ish high school in four years instead of five, they were also the first to have a new diploma requirement. The students, and every graduat- ing class from now on, must finish 40 community service hours by working in the community in activi- ties such as volunteering at a food bank, helping out at sports tourna- ments or other events, or visiting seniors. Over 5,000 Grade 12s were eligible to graduate in June, including about 1,600 at the Durham Catholic District School Board. “Out of all of the graduates.., only 12... did not graduate with a diplo- ma because of community service hours,” says Mary-Catherine Kelly. The board’s secondary schools superintendent contacted the board’s seven high schools to find out. At three schools, she says not a single student didn’t finish the hours. No more than five students at any single school were denied a diploma because they didn’t do the community work. Ms. Kelly says while most stu- dents were completing their high school education, others didn’t feel the pressure of meeting the require- ment, even though teachers and ad- ministrators didn’t let them off the hook. “Some of them were hounded and hounded and hounded and still chose not to do it, and maybe in ret- rospect probably returned to school for another semester and so there- fore weren’t as concerned about completing the hours,” she says. Luigia Ayotte told a similar story. The Durham District School Board’s programs superintendent had heard back from 18 of the board’s 19 high schools. She reports that 16 students did not complete the community service and thus did not graduate, while an additional eight returned to their high schools this year and plan on finishing the requirement. Ms. Ayotte noted there were at- tempts made at the school level to try and urge the 16 students to com- plete the hours, but in spite of them, “they chose not to.” Given that three months into the last school year, some 50 per cent of the board’s Grade 12s had either not finished them or had failed to record the hours they had complet- ed. Ms. Ayotte said it was incredible so few students didn’t do so. She was not aware of a single per- son allowed to graduate without completing the 40 hours. “I haven’t heard from anybody who has indicated anywhere that anyone was given a free pass,” she said. Ms. Ayotte credited staff at the schools, school councils and a part- nership with Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group for the fact that students who wanted to do the service work were able to. Metroland’s local newspapers pub- A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CALLING VOLUNTEERS & NEW IMMIGRANTS The Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering is inviting everybody interested to come and learn about Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s HOST PROGRAM (a friendship program) that matches volunteers with new immigrants in the Durham Region. It's a perfect chance to make new friends as you help them in the settlement process. Newcomers are also welcome to attend and learn how to make a new Canadian friend and get help in different areas. An Information Session will be held on Tuesday, Nov.18, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room, Ajax Public Library (main branch), 55 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax, L1S 2H8. For more information and to confirm attendance contact Mahmood (Host Coordinator) at 905-686-2661 Funding support of Citizenship and Immigration Canada is acknowledged Craft Show This Saturday! Sat. N o v. 15th is the 2nd Annual F e stiv a l O f Crafts & G ifts at the Aja x Commu n ity Ce n t e r HMS R oom 9 - 3 F r ee A d m ission R aff l e B e n e fits Horizon House (Ajax/Pickering Women’s Shelter) F ood B a n k D o n atio n s A pp re c iated St . N i ck ’s Cafe 2n d P ri z e DVD P l ayer 1 st P ri z e D ay at the S p a Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 310-CASH CALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. CORRECTION NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS In our Holiday Gift Flyer, we feature: On page 10 Scotch Decorative Tape with an advertised price of 19¢. These products are incorrectly priced. The correct price is: Reg. 2.19 SALE 1.99 On page 12 Geographics Seasonal Stationery 45298 SERIES with 100 sheets per package. The correct information is: 40 sheets. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. They served, they graduated lished a list of the many volunteer opportunities available to students. Ms. Kelly said the Catholic board’s schools “were very diligent in fol- lowing through with the students” to ensure they were aware of the require- ment. Because our kids are our future Durham Reg ional Spelling Bee presented by... The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group interhome living WE’RE MOVING OUR WAREHOUSE... WE MUST CLEAR EVERYTHING! Odds & Ends, One-Of-A-Kinds, Near Perfect Goods, Ends of Lines, Leathers, Fabrics, Chairs, Sofas, Loves, Kitchen TRENDLINE, ROWE, PALLISER, SHERMAG, DECOREST AND MANY MORE! TORONTO’S LARGEST CLEARANCE CENTRE TORONTO’S LARGEST CLEARANCE CENTRE Ta b le & Six Parson Chairs Was $ 1,799 Was $ 2,199 $899$899BED’sBED’s $899$899DINING SET’s DINING SET’s from from $699$699BUFFET & HUTCH’s BUFFET & HUTCH’s Was $1,399 from EVERYTHING HEAVILY REDUCED ! NOW ON! THIS WEEKEND Just got better!Just got better! NEW AND UNIQUE BARGAINS ARRIVING DAILY! SLEIGH BED PICKERING HOME & LEISURE CTRE.BROCK RD.KINGSTON RD. 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Lease payments shown are for 48 months and include $1,010/$1,095 for freight and P.D.E. with 96,000 km allowance (12¢/km exceeding 96,000 km applies). *Based on a new 2004 Civic Sedan DX-G, 5-Speed / Accord Sedan DX, Automatic (model ES1544PX/CM5614PL) $228/$278 per month for 48 months. A.L.R. 6.8% (total lease obligation of $10,944/$13,344). Down payment or equivalent trade of $2,215/$4,782 (zero down payment plans available),plus first monthly payment required. Option to purchase at lease end for $9,027/$12,450 plus taxes. **M.S.R.P. does not include freight and P.D.E. ($1,010/$1,095). */**Taxes, licence, insurance, registration and maintenance fees are additional. Dealer may sell/lease for less. †††See Car and Driver magazine, January 2003. †For full details visit www.nhtsa.com.††Source: Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada.See your neighbourhood Ontario Honda dealer for details. Hurry in at warp-speed for great offers on remaining 2003 models too! 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And who wants that? With ExpressVu™ digital TV from Bell, every single channel provides you with the digital experience of crystal-clear picture and sound. Not on some channels, on every channel. Get 100% digital, instead of just getting disappointed. Avoid digital cable letdown. Making it simple. YOU PAY ONLY $99* INSTALLATION INCLUDED (requires a 2 year commitment) • FREE TIMESHIFTING • PARENTAL LOCKS • OVER 15 THEME PACKS Board of Trade election approaching PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The nominating com- mittee of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Tr ade is seeking nominees to run for elec- tion to the 2004 Board of Directors. Election day at the board of trade is Friday, Dec. 12 and all active members are eligible to nominate or be nominated to hold elective office. A director is part of the policy mak- ing and governing body of the board of trade and must attend all board meetings of which there are approximately 10 per year. A director may also be asked to act as a liaison to a committee’s activity. Cur- rently, there are two open positions to be filled in the 14-member board. New direc- tors will be elected for a two-term period beginning Jan. 1, 2004. To nominate yourself for the position a biography, maximum 75 words, and ac- ceptance of the nomination must accom- pany the nomination form that will be sub- mitted to the board. For more information, call the board of trade office at 905-686-0883 or e-mail info@apboardoftrade.com. Christmas lunch Dec. 12 DDUURRHHAAMM — The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade invites the community to attend the its annual general meeting and Christ- mas lunch next month. The event is on Friday, Dec. 12, at Re- galis Restaurant, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering. The general meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to noon and the Christ- mas lunch will be held from noon to 2 p.m. There is no charge for the general meeting but the lunch ticket is $30 each and prizes are available to be won. Refunds will be available 48 hours prior to the event. For further information, call the board office at 905-686-0883. Registra- tions can be faxed to 905-686-1057 or e- mailed to info@apboardoftrade.com. Beer store collects change for veterans DDUURRHHAAMM — Help the Beer Store fund a Canadian WWII memorial and donate loose change at all Beer Store locations. The Beer Store will be collecting loose change until Nov. 30 to help support the Juno Beach Centre. The Juno Beach Centre opened on the anniversary of D- Day on June 6, 2003. Located at Juno Beach in Normandy, the same beach as- signed to Canadian troops in 1944, the Centre is a memorial of Canada’s partici- pation in WWII and educates today’s gen- eration of Canada’s active role in pre- serving the privilege of freedom. For more information on the Juno Beach Centre, visit www.junobeach.org. Ta ke a walk on Rouge Nov. 30 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The Rouge Valley Natu- ralists invite you to strap on your hiking shoes one last time before you break out your snow boots. Walk the Rouge on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. The nature walk will be guided by an experienced hike leader and is open to everyone. The walk will last one and a half to two hours and will run rain or shine. Meet at Amos Ponds at Old Finch Avenue and Pickering Townline on the East Side of Old Finch Ave. to take place in the walk. Call 416-282-5911 for more informa- tion. In brief NOV. 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P AA1581016WEB SITE: www.activegreenross.com HEAD OFFICE 580 EVANS AVE. ETOBICOKE Franchise Enquiries Welcome Call: (416) 255-5581 TORONTO 284 Adelaide St. W. (at John St.) (416) 977-2304 2639 Dundas St. W. (at Annette St.) (416) 769-2378 110 Gerrard St. E. (at Jarvis) (416) 977-7401 ETOBICOKE 859 Kipling Ave. (S. of Dundas) (416) 236-2453 2082 Kipling Ave. (at Racine) (416) 744-3444 186 The Queensway (opp. Food Terminal)(416) 259-4684 779 The Queensway (W. of Royal York)(416) 251-3333 NORTH YORK Yorkdale Mall (opp. Eaton’s) (416) 789-2646 2151 Jane St. (at Wilson) (416) 244-5322 1964 Victoria Park (at Curlew) (416) 510-2224 5868 Yonge St. (N. of Finch) (416) 222-6591 SCARBOROUGH 1530 Midland Ave. (N. of Lawrence) (416) 755-2248 2910 Eglinton Ave E. (E. of McCowan) (416) 438-6610 925 Ellesmere Rd. (at Kennedy) (416) 752-0066 780 Markham Rd. 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(at Kennedy)416-752-0066 780 Markham Rd. (at Painted Post)416-431-1444 1964 Victoria Park (at Curlew) 416-510-2224 AJAX 1 Westney Rd. (at Hwy. #2)905-686-2182 OSHAWA 534 Ritson Rd. S. (N. of Hwy. 401) 905-728-6221 MARKHAM 5803 Hwy. #7 (W. of Markham Rd.)905-472-6868 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-831-7281 OSHAWA CENTER 905-436-0707 Selection varies by location. Shop early for best selection. Sale prices in effect for November 14 to 24. Don’t forget to ask about our SoftMoc Frequent Buyers Club. Every time you spend $400 before taxes you will receive $30.00 off your next purchase. Sign up in stores today. SoftMoc Men's and Women's Sheepskin Lined Pancake Slipper. Tan, Beige, Blue, or Burgundy. Reg. $79.99 $59 .99 SALE Start your shopping early by making SoftMoc your gift giving destination this season SoftMoc Men's and Women's Unlined Moccasins. Deertan or Tan. Reg. $79.99 $59 .99 SALE SoftMoc Men's and Women's Lined Moccasins. Tan or Sand. Reg. $49.99 $39 .99 SALE Shop for the holidays Save up to 25% off ALL men's and ladies slippers and moccasins. Foamtreads Men's and Women's Toledo Open Back Slipper. Black, Navy, or Blue. Reg. $39.99 $29 .99 SALE Shop for the holidays 10 Days Only! Staff, citizens put pride on the line During Waste Reduction We ek in Canada (WRW), Oct. 20-26, Pickering’s Civic Com- plex staff put their pride on the line and accepted a chal- lenge from Ajax Town Hall employees to see which facili- ty produced the least waste per capita. The WRW contest was based on the weight of garbage divide by the number of employees at each facility to obtain the employee aver- age. Pickering was declared the winner after a ‘surprise one- day audit’ where it was re- vealed that the 123 Civic Complex staff produced 19.55 kg of garbage which when di- vide by the number of em- ployees, equalled 0.16 kg per person. In Ajax, 54 office em- ployees created a total of 17.73 kg to average 0.33 kg per per- son. Pickering thus had the privilege of flying Ajax’s flag for a day. In Ajax, draw winners for the two display composters were, Phil Cho and Jullian Kaminski, compliments of Norseman Plastics. Also in Ajax, approximately 50 people viewed the perfor- mance, ‘Wasteful Wanda’ written by Sherry Brown. Any teacher or group wishing to host this play can call Ms. Brown at 905-428-3879. Steve Brake of Operations and En- vironmental Services thanked volunteers Ms. Brown and Margaret Cocconet for the week’s success. Winner’s of the News Ad- vertiser’s contest, in its spe- cial feature for WRW are: Chris Montecito of Ajax who won a family movie pass. Blue Box winners from Ajax were: Michelle Gallant, Robert Coach, Cheryl Crimes, and from Pickering: Kathy Gra- ham, Joan Snoike, Ward Air- man, Heather Freund, Donna Kerri, Lyn Smith, and Edit Zero. The News Advertiser thanks Grant Mahon from the City of Pickering, Steve Brake from the Town of Ajax and Peter Watson of The Re- gion of Durham for their as- sistance. Grant Mahon, the City of Pickering’s WOW Co-ordina- tor, is grateful to Knights on Guard Protective Services, Can-Sort Recycling Ltd., 4 Seasons Country Club, Direct Line Environmental, and Bins Designer of Kitchens and Baths, for donations which he passed on to fel- low employees who suggested innov- ative ways to cut waste. Mahon was impressed by the Civics staff’s solutions and keen in- terest. This year’s office challenge proves that employees generate waste; however, people are up for the chal- lenge to do better. Paper is approximately 80 per cent of office waste. Most of the re- mainder is comprised of lunch scraps and paper towels, both of which can be composted. Reducing and reusing will solve the rest. Any office manager or ‘green-mind- ed employee’ can take a visual waste audit within the workplace. If fellow employees are tossing paper into trash cans, then it is time to provide more recycling boxes as well as in- troducing small desk-top waste re- ceptacles known as Mini-Bins. COMING EVENT; DEC 3-4 To ronto, International Centre on Airport Rd., ‘Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo.’ For more informa- tion visit www.cwre.ca <http://www.cwre.ca> or call -1-800- 787-9328. Waste Reduction Week results LLaarrrraaiinnee RRoouullssttoonn rr ee cc yy cc ll ee rr ’’ss cc oo rr nn ee rr This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com Winners of 47 editorial awards for excellence in 2003! Because our kids are our future Durham Reg ional Spelling Bee presented by... The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group $19 PE R MONTH FALL ME M BERSHIP SALE ■NO LONG TERM OBLIGATION ■NO EXTRA FEES ■NO STRINGS ATTACHED $19 PE R MONTH www.extremefitness.info HURRY! OFFER END S NOVEMBER 27th, 2003 All phone numbers are toll-free. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers. First time users only. Based on a two month prepaid plan. Offer good only at the Pickering location. PICKERING 1755 Pickering Pkwy Call Now! 1-866-268-4959 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.lonestartexasgrill.com Friday November 14 — Business Appreciation Day Saturday November 15 — Community BBQ Sunday November 16 — Come take the Budweiser Pit Pass Challenge Mon-Tues-Wed November 17 to 19 Support Amateur Teams nights Friday November 14 — Business Appreciation Day Limited number of spaces available ✪call for more info Saturday November 15 — Community BBQ In support of the Rouge Valley Hospital ✪Balloons-Face Painting ✪Clowns Join us after the Santa Claus Parade ✪Noon- 3PM Sunday November 16 — Come take the Budweiser Pit Pass Challenge Can you beat the Bud Girls?✪Noon - 4PM ✪Stay later for the GREY CUP! Mon-Tues-Wed November 17 to 19 Support Amateur Teams nights local teams will be selling special Tickets to the Lone Star for these three days ✪all proceeds from ticket sales go to support amateur sports. 705 Kingston Road, Pickering 905-420-3334 FFRRIIDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1144 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN::The Serenity Group 12-step recovery group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with ad- dictions of all types, includ- ing co-dependency. A child- care program is, as re- quired. All are welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). BBIINNGGOO: for senior players of the Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Drive, Ajax. For more information please call Mary at 905-427- 9000. CCRRAAFFTTSS::all seniors are in- vited to knit, crochet or your favourite craft with the Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre. For more informa- tion please call Peggy at 905-686-1573. WWOORRSSHHIIPP MMEEEETTIINNGG??::A Wo rd of Prophecy will be held at 7:20 p.m. at the Open for Life Church Wor- ship Centre Ajax, 377 Mackenzie Ave., Unit 10, Ajax. All are welcome. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1155 BBLLOOOODD DDOONNOORR CCLLIINNIICC:: McLean Community Cen- tre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call: 1-888-2-DO- NATE. BBAAZZAAAARR::Holy Trinity An- glican Church, 400 Monarch Ave., Units 1 and 2, Ajax holds its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gifts, crafts, baked goods. 905-683-3863. BBAAZZAAAARR:: St. Martin’s An- glican Church, 1201 St. Mar tin’s Dr., Pickering will be hosting their Holly Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured will be “Cafe on the Bay,” a craft table, bake table, deli, attic trea- surers boutique and more. 905-839-4257. BBAAZZAAAARR::The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club holds its Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Crafts, home baking, tea room. 905-686-1573. SSIILLEENNTT AAUUCCTTIIOONN::St. Timothy’s Silent Auction and Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax. Homemade lunches will be available for $4 each. Highest bids will be an- nounced after 3 p.m. For more information contact Karen Hamilton at 905- 683-9162. BBAAZZAAAARR::Orchard Villa Retirement Residence and Community Nursing Home, 1955 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, hosts their Annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book table, white elephant ta- bles and bake tables and a raffle will be offered. MMOONNDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1177 GGAARRDDEENN CCLLUUBB MMEEEETT -- IINNGG: The Ajax Garden Club will meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St.,(upstairs), Ajax at 8 p.m. The evening’s topic is “forcing bulbs” and is the club’s annual general meet- ing. For more information, please contact Beverley at 905-686-2799 or visit the club’s website at www.ajax- gardenclub.bravepages.co m. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1188 MMSS SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: The Multi- ple Sclerosis Society’s Ajax-Pickering support group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The group meetings are open to all those with MS as well as spouses, parents and sig- nificant others. The meet- ings take place at the Kins- men Heritage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr., in Ajax. For more information call 905- 668-0388. 55--PPIINN BBOOWWLLIINNGG::with the Ajax Senior’s Friendship Club at Plaza Bowling in Ajax, at 9:30 a.m. Newcom- ers are welcome but do not be late. For more informa- tion please call Arlene at 905-683-0911. EEXXEERRCCIISSEE GGRROOUUPP::all seniors are welcome to come and exercise with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Andrews Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Drive, Ajax. For more infor- mation please call Agnes at 905-686-1573. BBIINNGGOO: for senior players at the Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Drive, Ajax. For more information please call Mary at 905-427- 9000. WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1199 SSIINNGGLLEE PPAARREENNTT SSUUPP-- PPOORRTT: The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Crick- et Club on the corner of Monarch and Clements in Ajax. This meeting is open to both custodial or non- custodial parents, whether your children are 2 or 42. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P New Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshaw a 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 9 Prepare Yourself For Huge Savings During La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® Truckload Sale. Right now, save big on the most incredible selection of La-Z-Boy® furniture. Sofas, sectionals, recliners, swivel rockers, entertainment centers and more. Wing Chairs starting from Sofas starting from $399 99 Recliners starting from Reclining Sofas starting from $999 99 $1099 99 $499 99 Order NOW for Pre-Christmas Delivery FINAL WEEKEND!! N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 UNBELIEVABLE LUNCH COMBOS Under $ 7 & 15 Min. or FREE! Billboard NOV. 14, 2003 ✦See Billboard page 24 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Join children’s entertainer David Archibald and his special guest Bear, everyone’s favourite larger than life TV bear from Polka Dot Door. Together they will have you singing and bopping to cheer on St. Nick’s arrival. Plus,each child who shares a photo moment with Santa will receive* a Russ®cookie scented Teddy Bear as a keepsake of their own... O,yeah! *One per child,while supplies last. www.oshawacentre.com SEARS THE BAY ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS STAPLES CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm North of Hwy 401,intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 • 905.728.6231 or 905.686.6408 santa’s arrival Saturday, November15–11:30am Show Start Children’s treats courtesy of: Remembering Our Loved Ones In Chri stma s Chri stma s Chri stma s Tri butes Tri butes Tri butes Now Now Publishing Publishing on on Sunday Sunday Dec. 21, 2003 Dec. 21, 2003 Did Yo u Know... Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a color (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classified Sales Representative 905-683-0707 Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 custodial parents, whether your chil- dren are 2 or 42. For more information contact (905) 687-5019 or www.opfa.net. BBIIBBLLEE SSTTUUDDYY::The Community Bible Study of Pickering-Ajax meets every Wednesday from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Pickering Pentecostal Church, at Bayly St. and Squires Beach Rd. It’s an interdenomination- al, in-depth women’s Bible study. Babysitting provided. 905-420-3036 (Deborah). EEUUCCHHRREE::The Ladies Auxiliary hosts open euchre at 8 p.m. at Royal Cana- dian Legion, 1555 Bayly St. in Picker- ing. Prizes and refreshments. Cost is $2 for seniors, $4 for adults. Everyone welcome. TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 2200 OOVVEERREEAATTEERRSS AANNOONNYYMMOOUUSS:: Members of a 12-step program meet at LaStorta, at the north end of Liv- erpool Rd. next to the Manresa Re- treat House in Pickering. The meet- ing begins at 7:30 p.m. and is held in the basement or library. For more in- formation or directions call Lorraine during the day at 905-619-1419 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. BBLLOOOODD DDOONNOORR CCLLIINNIICC::St. Isaac Jog ues, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. To schedule an appointment call: 1-888-2-DONATE. BBUUSSIINNEESSSS EEVVEENNTT:: Mothers.for.Mothers hosts a small business holiday gift giving showcase and seminar from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Heritage Center, 120 Roberson Dr. in Ajax. Cost is $35 for seminar, dinner and showcase. No charge for mem- bers of the public staying only for the Christmas showcase from 6 to 8 p.m. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 2211 BBIINNGGOO::for senior players of the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Drive, Ajax. Call Mary at 905-427-9000. CCRRAAFFTTSS::all seniors are invited to knit, crochet or your favourite craft with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre. For more infor- mation Call Peggy at 905-686-1573. AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN::The Serenity Group 12-step recovery group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Bap- tist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child-care program is available. All are wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim, evenings). SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 2222 CCRRAAFFTTSS::The St. Bernadette’s Church ladies’ auxiliary holds its annual craft sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the parish hall, corner of Harwood Ave. and Bayly St., Ajax. 905-683-6575 (Anne Hausdorf). BBAAZZAAAARR::Spirit of Christmas Bazaar will be held at Amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd. N., Pickering from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Handmade crafts, baked goods, hot lunch, used book room, children’s game and a silent auction are fea- tured. Call 905-839-1383. BBAAZZAAAARR AANNDD CCRRAAFFTT SSHHOOWW: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering will be holding their ‘Deck Your Halls’ annual bazaar and craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas gifts, hand- made decorations, baked goods and preserves, knit goods, an- tiques and collectibles will all be available. For more information contact the church office at 905- 839-7271. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 2255 AAUUTTIISSMM::The Autism Society, Durham Chapter, holds a West CHAT support group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Dunbarton- Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. 1-866- 495-4680 (Leah). 55--PPIINN BBOOWWLLIINNGG: with the Ajax Senior’s Friendship Club at Plaza Bowling in Ajax, at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers are welcome but do not be late. For more in- formation please call Arlene at 905-683-0911. Billboard NOV. 14, 2003 ✦ Billboard from page 21 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Belted Dress Pants for $19.94, shown on page 5 of our current flyer (ending Nov. 16th), are unavailable. ========================== We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 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. To Advertise In This Feature Call Sandy Trantos 905-683-5110 ext.242 CruiseShipCenters is proud to announce a new program available to earn continuing Education credits. Many professional designations require members to continually upg rade themselves and maintain educational standards as part of their licensing requirements. Education on Vacation is CruiseShipCenters’ way to combine these mandatory credits with the relaxation of a holiday. 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The world is your classroom: Education on Vacation let’s you combine studying with relaxing Course in Ajax on Sunday DDUURRHHAAMM — Teenagers look- ing for first aid experience to help land a part-time job, or for a club, hobby or sport, have a place to learn this month. St. John’s Ambulance has a course designed for youth ages 13 to 16. This one-day emergency certificate course is $50 per person and provides valuable information on what to do when you are the first one at the scene of an emer- gency. The following are the course dates offered in No- vember: Ajax: Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oshawa: Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration and pre-pay- ment is required before course date. For more infor- mation call 905-434-7800. First aid for teens Unemployed help centre offers extended hours AAJJAAXX — The Durham Region Unemployed Help Cen- tre offers extended hours for those looking for work. Every Monday and Thursday extended hours are of- fered from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The Help Centre, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Ajax, offers computer and Internet access, guidance for your job search, community and job search resources and a fax machine and photocopier all free of charge. BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess News Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — She’s a 13- year old girl, thin as a wisp, but with a voice that soars like a grand diva. Kurayne Foster is Picker- ing’s first teen idol. “I am still in shock,” she said shortly after being chosen from the 10 finalists who rocked the Petticoat Creek Community Centre last Sat. Nov. 8. “I wanted to cry but no tears would come.” The Valley Farm Public School student began singing so young she does- n’t even recall when she started. “If you had lis- tened you could probably have heard me squeaking in my mom’s belly,” she joked. But at age seven, she got her start in public per- formance at a Toronto church where her family at- tended before moving to Pickering. These days, she performs for the congrega- tion at Holiness Church of Jesus Christ, where her fa- ther is the pastor. At Saturday’s event, Ku- rayne won with her rendi- tions of ‘Hero’ and ‘You Light up My Life’. The judges chose Ku- rayne after long delibera- tions, first to narrow the field down to five finalists, and then to choose the one idol who took home the tro- phy and a number of prizes from local businesses, in- cluding recording studio time and a chance to work with a local songwriter to create some original mate- rial of her own. Judge Chris Dawe of Chalet Studios in Clare- mont said he was blown away by the talent that took the stage. “They were all awesome singers with great attitudes. It was real- ly tough to pick because we could see they all had po- tential, they all had talent and just need someone to point them in the right di- rection.” In second place was Ta- fari Davis from Dunbarton High School. The 16 year old was the only male to make it to the final 10 and admitted nerves got in his way during the final round. But, even nerves couldn’t hide his incredibly soulful voice. Third place went to Cier- ra MacDonald, 16, also from Dunbarton High, whose star quality and win- ning smile won the judges over as much as her sultry sound. Another young teen, Alysha Harris, 13, of Pine Ridge Secondary School took fourth place with a combination of spunk in her rendition of ‘Respect’ and vocal talent highlight- ed in the song, ‘I Will Al- ways Love You’. Fifth place went to Melanie Campbell, 16, of Dunbarton High. Melanie’s glamorous style and beau- tiful sound won her a spot in the top five. The other five contes- tants who beat out dozens of other performers for a spot in the top 10 were: Sophia Mangov, 15, of Pine Ridge Secondary School; Katelyn Saynor, 14, also from Pine Ridge; Laura Hurst, 17, from Dunbarton; Lisa Manis, 14, from Dun- barton and Erin Wilson, 13, from Vaughan Willard Pub- lic School. But, perhaps more im- portant, says event orga- nizer Lindsey Brenner, was the fact about 70 kids took part in the competition and had a tremendous time showcasing their tal- ents. “I wouldn’t change a thing except to get a bigger venue for next year,” she said, noting the City of Pickering staff was taken by surprise by the large numbers who came out to watch the finals. Parents, friends and family, many of whom brought placards and loud voices to cheer on their favourite star, filled the audience The event was so popu- lar, Ms. Brenner says, she’s going to put a challenge out to all the other municipali- ties in Durham to hold their own Teen Idol.Any- one interested in seeing more on the event can watch for an upcoming show on TVOntario’s TVO Teens program, which airs on Sunday nights. A date for the show has yet to be announced. 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He hopes to col- lect at least 5,000 images, which will be burned to a CD-Rom col- lection and made available for free to local libraries and schools. The Ontario Trillium Founda- tion has contributed a $46,000 grant towards the 18-month pro- ject. “The first thing I had to do was to take all the images for the ‘Times Present-Times Past’ book (about Pickering) and convert them to a database. That was a big job that took me until the end of summer with student help,” Mr. Sabean says. Now the researcher says he’s ready to go out into the commu- nity and scan any images and ar- tifacts local residents may have available. Armed with a laptop and a scanner, Mr. Sabean can bring his equipment to the source, but prefers to do the work at his office. He acknowledges some people may be leery of parting with more unique artifacts, even for a short time. “But it can take a long time to scan an item and you need to talk to people about the picture or item to get as much informa- tion as you can,” he explains. “It’s hard to scan and talk at the same time. This way, I can scan it here at the office and then go back and ask any questions I have of the owner.” Mr. Sabean points to a collec- tion of diaries he was recently loaned that were found on a farm property in north Pickering. The books span 95 years and have three different authors, James McCreight, a former Pickering reeve, his daughter and his grandson. In them are important infor- mation about day-to-day farm- ing over the past century and lit- tle information nuggets like re- ceipts and tax bills tucked inside. “We know from the tax bills that between 1910 and 1917, taxes more than tripled because of the war tax that was added,” adds Mr. Sabean. The database, itself, was de- signed by local resident Stephen McKean, and allows the user to search Pickering artifacts, which are coded into 172 different cate- gories. Each item has an identifi- cation number, the date listed if known, the source and any other information available. It also allows for updates, should any details come forward in the future about a photo or ar- tifact. Particularly interesting is the category ‘protest’, a collection of 39 different items so far, illustrat- ing Pickering’s rebellious roots. Users will find news clippings from the 1837 Upper Canada Re- bellion, and a four-page People or Planes comic about the feder- al airport dated 1973. There are also pictures of protests against the dump in the 1980s and more recently the 407. Eventually, Mr. Sabean would like to see more of the historical society’s documents and re- search about Pickering trans- ferred to the database, which has an elaborate back up system. Anyone with interesting finds at home or wanting more infor- mation, contact Mr. Sabean at 905-831-3811. Guardian of our past John Sabean, president of the Pickering Township Historical Society, has been hard at work compiling a new historical data base which can be used for educational and research purposes. Games abound at South Pickering Seniors Centre Left, Eric Irvine celebrates after trumping a hand during a friendly game of euchre at the South Pickering Seniors Activity Centre. Top right, Ray Taylor takes his time to line up a shot in the side pocket. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photos A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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. 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Get a bedfull of laughs Because our kids are our future Durham Reg ional Spelling Bee The Newspaper Club Faces of the Future presented by... The News Metroland Durham Region Media Group Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World DDiirreecctteedd bbyy PPeetteerr WWeeiirr SSttaarrrriinngg RRuusssseellll CCrroowwee,, PPaauull BBeettttaannyy,, BBiillllyy BBooyydd During the Napoleonic Wars, Captain ‘Lucky’ Jack Aubrey is renowned as a fighting captain in the British Navy and the ship’s doc- tor is Stephen Maturin. Their ship, the ‘Surprise,’ is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy. With the ‘HMS Surprise’ badly damaged and much of his crew in- jured, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans, to intercept and capture his foe. In the course of the characters’ epic journey, the movie travels the world - from the coast of Brazil to the storm-tossed waters of Cape Horn, south through ice and snow, to the far side of the world, to the remote shores of The Galapagos Is- lands. Based on the books by Patrick O’Brian. Te ll us what you think of this movie, in 30 words or less. Send your review, along with name, phone number and address, to cchase@durhamregion.com by Nov. 17. Look for a selection of re- views Nov. 21. Also opening this weekend is ‘Looney Tunes: Back in Action.’ P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com It’s the end of the year and the beginning of a new you. Curves is 30-minute fitness, commonsense weight loss, and all of the support you need to achieve your goals. www.curvesinternational.com *Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. c.d. program. Service fee paid at time of enrollment. Not valid with any other offer. 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Writers workshop begins today DDUURRHHAAMM — There will be several chances for writers to showcase and improve their skills through- out November. The Writer’s Circle of Durham Region (WCDR) will hold a week- end of writing from Friday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 16. The weekend of ‘No Excuses Writing’ will give writers a chance to get feedback and a chance to work on writing. Susan Lynn Reynolds, author of ‘Strandia’ and writing instructor, hosts the week- end at Gil-Mar Resort and Cot- tages in Sturgeon Lake for $275 per person. Nancy Linquist, author of ‘Shad- ed Light’ will be at the Pickering Central Library Auditorium from 10 :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. The workshop, Novel Writing from A to Z, will focus on the key areas of writing a story: charac- ters, setting, plotting and theme. The workshop fee is $75 and $65 for WCDR members. Jane Bow will present ‘The Power of Words: A Workshop for Creative Writers of Fiction and Non-Fiction’ on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs. Bow, author of the novel ‘Dead And Liv- ing’ will teach what words are, how they work and how to put them to- gether to create different effects. The fee is $50 and $45 for WCDR members. To register for WCDR work- shops, contact Susan Lynn Reynolds at workshops@wcdr.org or call and leave a message at 905- 259-6520. Visit the WCDR Web site, www.wcdr.org for updates as work- shops are organized. A celebration of the arts AAJJAAXX - It was a night of celebration as the Durham arts’ community celebrated the best of the Region’s fine art as selected by Vanessa Perry, juror for the 2003 Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Above, violinists Paul and Michelle Odorico provided musical entertainment as guests noshed on hors d’oeuvres and took in about 60 of the top entries in the show. This year’s winners were: Mau- reen Lowry - Pine Ridge Arts Council Best in Show award; Gwen Williams - Ontario Power Generation Aw ard; Ryan Fedorczenko - Pickering Rotary Club Aw ard; Leslie A. Parkes - Mayor’s Award; Angela Hen- nessey and Susan Lindo - Sponsor’s Awards of Excel- lence. Judy Bear and Michelle Peech received hon- ourable mentions while in the youth category; James Thompson received the Optimist Club of Ajax Best in Youth Award; Priya Patel - Mayor’s Award; Evan Kane - Sponsor’s Awards of Excellence and Stephanie Hadi re- ceived the youth honourable mention. The show will be on display at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., until Dec. 8. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 31 A/P www.fitnesssource.ca*O.A.C on selected merchandise. May not be combined with any other products. Selection may vary by store. Administration fee of $49. 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While he once again makes Ajax his home base, his per- formances take him across North America. “In my job I started giving speech- es to bigger and bigger groups and I thought I had to brush up on my communication skills,” he explains. Instead of taking public-speaking courses, he decided to take a stab at amateur stand-up comedy to hone those skills. That was in 1995. Since then, he quit his day job, turned his amateur comedian status to that of professional, with regular gigs at comedy clubs, including the Yuk Yuk’s chain, and replaced sales with life as a one-man road show. “My focus is more on the corpo- rate entertainment market,” he ex- plains. “I give humorous keynote speeches. I play annual general meetings, conventions all over Nor th America.” The corporate gigs are great and so are the comedy clubs, he adds. “The clubs are great. It’s a good audience. I’ve been working at Yuk Yuk’s since 1996. They have clubs all over.” Bars, on the other hand, can be a little tougher. “Not everyone is there to watch a stand-up comedi- an.” Roy’s comedy brand tends toward stories on himself and his life experi- ence. For corporate gigs, the come- dy is clean but he loosens up a little for the club scene, letting things get a little “lewd, rude and crude. “I like to have fun with it,” he says, adding he also enjoys ‘spritzing,’ a brand of comedy that engages the audience with back and forth ban- ter. “It’s about creating funny mate- rial in the moment. The risk is what makes it fun. It can be a tremendous success or you can die a horrible death” when you go out on that limb with your audience. But, occasionally flopping is just an occupational hazard, he says. “Every comedian has to die a horri- ble death now and then. We all lie about it and say it never happens to us but it happens to everyone.” The good times make up for the painful moments, says Roy. “Oddly enough, it’s like a drug. Some per- formers describe it like crack (co- caine),” in the way the energy ex- change between audience and per- former becomes addictive. Anyone interested in checking out Roy’s performance can watch for upcoming shows at Yuk Yuk’s in Ajax or can visit his Web site at www.russellroy.com. Local comedian is a real stand-up guy PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The Durham Region Folk Circle invites you to catch their lively performance at the opening of the Pickering Flea Mar- kets. The Folk Circle will be making music at the grand opening of the new Pickering Flea Markets at Bayly and Squires Beach Rd. They will be performing the weekend of November 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Durham Region Folk Circle meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ajax Legion, 111 Hunt St. For information call Fred at 905- 426-5677. Folk Circle performs, Nov. 22, 23 Russell Roy says comedy and the energy between comedians and the audience can be addictive. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Nov. 14, 7:35 pm vs. Barrie • Calendar Day Sun., Nov. 16, 2:05 pm vs Saginaw First 2,200 Fans Get A FREE CALENDAR! Fo otball teams play for league title on home turf Sunday DDUURRHHAAMM --—— Jeff Priestman has to pinch himself, just to make sure all this good news is for real. What's real for the Ajax-Pick- ering Dolphins Football Club president is all three Dolphins' teams -- the tykes, atoms and peewees -- will compete for the Central Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) champi- onship this weekend. What’s more, the Dolphins teams will vie for league titles on their home turf, taking to its newly refurbished field at Kins- men Park in Pickering this Sun- day, Nov. 16. The fact that all three teams qualified for the COMFL cham- pionships is unprecedented in the 30-year history of the club. And, to have all this good news come together on in the Dol- phins' 30th anniversary year is something uniquely special for the organization, says Priest- man. Add in the fact that all three teams finished in first place in their respective conferences and lost a grand total of one game among them all season, it has the makings of a season that Priestman could only dream about at the beginning of the 2003 minor football cam- paign. "This is big, big, big for us. Having all three teams in it let alone hosting it on our own field is huge for us. Everyone is on cloud 9. The kids are higher than a kite knowing they're going to be playing for a cham- pionship on their own field. "If we had of searched for an opportune time for this to hap- pen, this is the year." The unbeaten tykes will play rival Burlington Stampeders in the divisional title tilt at 9:30 a.m. The atoms, also unbeaten, also suit up against Burlington at noon, while the peewees will face Durham Region rival Os- hawa Hawkeyes for all the mar- bles at 2:30 p.m. Priestman says all three Dol- phins' teams have enjoyed a "ton of support" this season. Two Saturdays ago, the club hosted a pep rally at its field to get everyone in the champi- onship mode. In addition to the club's own cheerleading squad, the players were feted to a bar- becue. "We really did it up right this year," says Priestman. It's all part and parcel of the club's growing popularity, not only from a player standpoint, but also from a spectator point of view, as the Dolphins' games have routinely drawn large crowds. And, while last week- end's COMFL semifinal con- test, also hosted at Kinsmen Park, drew approximately 500 spectators to the south Picker- ing park, this Sunday promises to bring close to 1,000 out to watch what's expected to be top-notch pigskin play. The strength of the Dolphins' teams this year, says Priest- man, is directly attributable to a couple of factors. First, the or- ganization has built a solid foundation through its house league program at the tyke, atom and peewee levels. "With the volume of kids we have, we're able to pick the best of the best for the rep teams," he says. And, as important, has been the shining example of volun- teerism within the club, with parents ready and able to help their kids achieve on the field. This is especially evident in the teams' fully stocked coaching staffs, says Priestman. "There has been a surge of in- terest from a number of people g iving freely of their time. Each team has at least six or seven coaches," he notes. What would cap off an extra- ordinary football season would be to have each Dolphins' team win their respective league title. Priestman, however, won't go as far as to predict across-the- board success. "The old saying is 'on any given Sunday any team can beat any other team'," he warns. "We just have to go out and play good solid football and see where we end up. Win or lose, I'm proud of these kids. They've absolutely given it their all. They've left it all out on the f ield every game." Dolphins’ season one for the ages Sinclair slams Pumas on court Pine Ridge senior boys still looking fo rward to OFSAA volleyball tourney BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Sinclair Sec- ondary School Celtics made it three Durham Region senior boys' volleyball crowns in a row, this time at the expense of the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas. The Celtics were full value for the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) 'AAAA' volleyball crown, winning 2-0, by scores of 25-23 and 25-18, in front of an overflowing and ex- uberant crowd at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax Wednesday night. The undefeated Celtics (9-0 in LOSSA league play) used an ef- fective passing game, deft setting by Chris Graham and some booming returns from right side Evan Rosser to great effect in the contest. The Pumas (6-3 in LOSSA league play) stayed close by using solid all-round team play, but couldn't get over the hump at crucial times in the matches. Celtics coach Christine Hath- away was over the moon with her team's play in the final. "I was really pleased with the guys," says Hathaway. "They real- ly came together when they had to. Pine Ridge gave us a good run for the money. Our passing was exceptional and we really just came together as a team. We played our game; we didn't change the way we played in the final. It was exciting." Also proud of his team's plucky play was Pine Ridge coach An- drew Lue, noting his players had to f ight and scratch for every point this season. And, in the final, it was no different. "We played with a lot of heart and a lot of athleticism," says Lue. "The guys have learned a lot from day one to now and I'm re- ally proud of them." Lue concurred with his Sinclair counterpart that precision pass- ing by the Celtics was pivotal to the outcome of the contest. He pointed out, too, that while Sinclair is loaded with club play- ers with several years of volley- ball experience, his roster con- tained players with no such out- side volleyball experience. His charges, however, relied on pure athletic talent to cobble together a fine season on the court. Hathaway says her team's focus will now turn to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic As- sociation's (OFSAA) 'AAAA' championships to be hosted in Durham Region at Notre Dame and J. Clarke Richardson schools on Nov. 21 and 22. Last year, the Celtics finished 10 th in the province, but are hop- ing to improve on that standing at this year's championships," says Hathaway. "Hopefully, we'll improve on that this year. With this group of guys we could finish top five, but we'll see," she says. As hosts of the OFSAA cham- pionships, Durham will get two berths, meaning the Pine Ridge Pumas will get another shot at a title. And, while they expect to get a low seeding, Lue says his players will be ready for the chal- lenge. "We'll probably be a lower seed, but I want them to have the chance to experience playing at OFSAA. A lot of our players will graduate this year," says Lue, adding that it's a first for Pine Ridge to have a volleyball team qualify for the provincials. NNOOTTEESS:: PPiinnee RRiiddggee also lost to Sinclair in the LOSSA 'AAAA' ju- nior boys' final, dropping a 2-0 (25-10, 25-15) decision to the Celtics...The PPiinnee RRiiddggee senior team defeated AAnnddeerrssoonn CCoollllee-- ggiiaattee in the quarter-finals and CCoouurrttiiccee SSeeccoonnddaarryy SScchhooooll in the semifinals to advance to the LOSSA final. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Sinclair Secondary School Celtics’ Evan Rosser skies for the slam during the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ senior boys’ volleyball championships in Ajax Wednesday night. The Celtics defeated Pine Ridge 25-23, 25-18 for the title. AAll RRiivveetttt ss pp oo rr tt ss ee dd ii tt oo rr www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 33 A/P Who always delivers to YOUR HOME in Rain, Snow, Extreme Cold or Heat?........YOUR NEWS ADVERTISER CARRIER! Who ensures on-time delivery to YOUR HOME, 3 Days/Week?...............YOUR NEWS ADVERTISER CARRIER! 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The Annandale Curling Club's Barry Moylan rink swept up the big money in the annual An- nandale Stakes Mixed Cash Bonspiel Nov. 7 and 8. The Ralph Fairman rink of Port Perry took home the second prize of $200. The KW Bumstead rink finished third, followed by the Norton rink, of Annandale, in fourth place. Both teams collected $100 apiece. Joining Moylan in the winner's circle were Su- sannah Moylan, Steve Grainger and Heather McDonald. Twenty-fourth teams played in the bonspiel, each playing three eight-end games. According to convener Alex Bianchi, all teams had a good time, with good competition and food. ••• The Annandale Curling Club will be well rep- resented at the first Ontario Curling Associa- tion zone event later this month. The junior boys' and junior women's zone events will be played in Sutton Nov. 22 to 24. An- nandale will field two teams in the junior girls' bracket and two in the junior boys' category. In the junior women's event, Kaitlin Leslie will skip one Annandale entry. She'll be joined by vice Kayla Bianchi, second Tracy O'Leary and lead Lauren Hong. Alex Bianchi will serve as coach. The other has Heather Bell at skip, vice Leahanne Legrow, second Stacey Hogan and lead Rebecca Downey with Jennifer McGhee as coach. It was planned that Leslie Pyne would skip the entry. Unfortunately, Pyne recently suf- fered a broken ankle, and had to be replaced in time for the zone competition. Both Annandale junior women's squads are all bantam aged (under 16 years). Meanwhile, in the junior men's zone event, Annandale will have two entries. One team is skipped by Paul Boyland, and includes vice Chris Janssen, second Peter Stecyk, and lead Scott March with coach Kim Bourque. The other foursome is made up of skip Tim March, vice Matt Pyne, second Patrick Janssen, lead Tyler Anderson and coach is Paul Bourque. The Tim March team is bantam age, except for Matt Pyne, who is junior age this year. Boy- land's team is the only one all of junior age. ••• Local Olympians Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart competed in the World Curling Tour 2003 Canadian Open in Brandon, Manitoba last weekend. Mitchell and Hart play second and vice, respectively, on the Glenn Howard rink, with Jason Mitchell at lead. The Howard team came up one rock short of qualifying and a $7,000 minimum return. The Howard rink's year-to-date winnings re- main at $32,375. ••• The annual Annandale skins playdowns start this week, but with an added twist. New for this season, a separate draw is being held for the bottom half of the league. This will even out the level of competition and keep more teams in- volved longer. Moylan rink cashes in at Annandale bonspiel A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photo Ed O’Leary and Joan O’Leary sweep the rock into the house while playing at the Annandale Stakes Mixed Bon- spiel last Saturday. 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There, she'll compete against a field of 17 other accomplished rid- ers 18 years and under from across Canada at the prestigious event. Children's hunter/jumper is an equestrian event that has competi- tors jumping over three-foot high fences on a specifically designed course. Sunday will mark Donnan's debut on the national stage of hunter/jumper competition after an arduous summer of qualifying. But, the Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is looking forward to the challenge. "Yes, I am definitely looking for- ward to it," says Donnan, who has been riding horses since age 8. She'll be aboard her 11-year-old grey gelding Heir Borne for the na- tionals. Donnan and Heir Borne have formed a hunter tandem for the past year, and it's a partnership that con- tinues to grow with each event. "He's a great horse to have in com- petition," notes Donnan, adding her instructor, Michelle Johnson at Pause A White Equestrian Centre in Aurora, owned Heir Borne since birth. "He's very well mannered, he had great form and he does his job." Although she has no goals in mind for her national debut, Donnan says she's hoping to continue what has been to this point a "very good sea- son" of hunter/jumper competition. Leading up to her Royal Winter Fair, Donnan and Heir Borne had a busy summer of qualifying, with 24 provincial qualifying events held throughout Ontario from April to September. She finished an impres- sive fourth overall out of 74 competi- tors provincially in qualifying for na- tionals. Her best event this summer was at the Collingwood national qualifying event last August where she wound up as the reserve champion. Donnan caught the equine bug as a youngster after having a riding les- son at a local stables, recalls her fa- ther, Al. "She had done a number of sports, but she went for a riding lesson at Audley Road Stables and there was no turning back since then," he says. Donnan continues to train each week at Pause A While Stables, where Heir Borne is boarded. She eventually hopes to own her own farm and develop a show team in the future. Leigh Donnan and Heir Borne will compete at the Children’s Hunter National Champi- onships at Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair this Sunday. Volleyball event kicks off today BByy BBrriiaann MMccNNaaiirr Staff Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ——Anyone requir- ing proof Durham Region has become a breeding ground for quality volleyball need merely take a tour of a few area high schools this weekend. The 24th annual Provin- cial Cup will bring together 96 elementary school teams, 43 of them from Durham, competing in both boys' and girls' division (ages 12-14) at five different local high schools. Action gets underway tonight at 5 p.m. at all five locations - Anderson and All Saints in Whitby as well as Pickering High School, Notre Dame and J. Clarke Richardson in Ajax - and continues until champions are crowned Saturday evening at Notre Dame (girls) and Richardson (boys). Not only is Durham Re- gion well represented in numbers, but also in quali- ty. Brooklin's Meadowcrest, for example, is the defend- ing champion on the boys' side and also finished sec- ond among girls' teams a year ago. Durham teams have dominated since 1996, with Meadowcrest (1997, 1999), Dr. Thornton (1996), Glen Dhu (1998) and Pringle Creek (2001) of Whitby win- ning boys' titles and Picker- ing's William Dunbar (1998), Claremont (1999) and Glen Dhu (2000, 2001) claiming girls' champi- onships. "It's just unbelievable. It is a hotbed," says Andy Dy- ment, who runs the tourna- ment along with son Rob Dyment and Phil Ovsenek. "Number one, you have to credit the coaches from DEAA (Durham Elemen- tary Athletic Association), who put an inordinate amount of time in working with the kids." All 16 teams that reached DEAA's Sweet 16 in both boys' and girls' play this season will be competing at the prestigious tourna- ment, which also features a smattering of other Durham teams and those from as far away as Ottawa and Windsor. "It's been great volleyball this season," says DEAA president Rick Alston, who fully expects local teams to be right in the mix again this year. "We've had more and more schools becoming more and more competi- tive. It's just blossomed." Meadowcrest will carry the favourite tag into the boys' tournament, not just as defending Provincial Cup champ but also as the 2003 DEAA winner. Mead- owcrest downed Whitby's Colonel Farewell in the final recently. Whitby's Captain Michael VandenBos won the DEAA girls' title over Applecroft of Ajax. Other Durham schools sending teams to the tournament include: Ormiston, Fallingbrook, Broughton, Fairman, West Lynde, Leslie McFarlane, Glen Dhu, Thornton of Whitby; Brooklin's Win- chester; Saywell, Trudeau, Cawker, Coronation, McL aughlin of Oshawa; Roland Michener, Cadarackque, Parkside of Ajax; Dunbar, Maple Ridge, Fairport Beach, Highbush, St. Elizabeth Seton of Pick- ering; Bowmanville Senior; Sunderland; and Clare- mont. Area teams vie for Provincial Cup Swimmers are record breakers PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Club records have not only been smashed, but obliterated by a newcomer to the Pickering Swim Club. National team swimmer Laura Nicholls, 24, who joined the Pickering Swim Club this fall, has been re-writ- ing the club's record books with regu- larity in only her first two meets after coming over from the Kitchener-Wa- terloo National Swimming Centre. Nicholls broke three club records at the recent Brantford International Swim Meet, as well as establishing two new standards at the Pickering Swim Club's own sprint meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. At the Brantford meet, Nicholls swam to first place in the final of the 17-and-over women's 50-metre freestyle, winning in 26.13 seconds. That topped the former club record set in 1995 by Stephanie Wilkinson of 28.12 seconds. Nicholls also finished third in the final of the 17-and-over women's 100m free in a time of 56.98. Her time estab- lished a new club record, beating the former club mark set in 1998 by Karen Gerroir of 1:00.55. In her third event at Brantford, Nicholls set a new club record of 1:06.47 in the 17-and-over women's 100m backstroke. She beat the former record of 1:09.39 set five years ago by Gerroir. Nicholls finished third in the event. She had previously established a new club mark in the 100m free at the Pickering Sprint Meet where she raced to a first-place finish in 57.92. She, in turn, beat her own mark with a 56.98 clocking at Brantford. Her other club record at the Picker- ing Sprint Meet came in the 17-and- over women's 50m back. Her time of 31.94 shattered the previous mark of 35.02 set by Nikki Minchin in 1994. The Pickering Swim Club had a host of other record-breaking swims at the Brantford International and the Pickering Sprint Meet. Setting new club marks were: AAtt BBrraannttffoorrdd:: • Kaleigh Heard posted a club-record time of 2:43.92 in the girls' 11-12 200m individual medley. Cailie Douse set the previous mark of 2:46.24 last year; • Adam Gomba set four new club records. He swam the boys' 11-12 50m free in 28.17 to set a new club mark. The old one of 29.46 was set a year ago by Jeff Hannon at the 2002 Short Course Junior Provincial Champi- onships. His time of 1:00.93 in the 100m free broke the previous mark of 1:03.43 set two years ago by Alex Grif- fith. Gomba also bettered Griffith's club record in the 200m free. Gomba swam the event in 2:12.94, bettering the previous mark of 2:15.10. Gomba's third club record came in the 200m I.M. in a time of 2:34.88, besting Grif- fith's two-year-old mark of 2:35.54; • Alex Griffith bettered his own club mark in the boys' 13-14 50m free. He swam the event in 26.56, bettering his previous mark of 27.69 set earlier this year. AAtt PPiicckkeerriinngg SSpprriinntt MMeeeett:: • Danielle Gomba set the new stan- dard in the girls' nine-and-10-year-old 50m free. She clocked in at 33.90, beat- ing the previous mark of 34.24 set by Brenna Wilson in 1997; • Kaleigh Heard registered three new club records. She posted a club record time of 2:44.39 in the girls' 11-12 200m back. The time broke an eight-year- old record of 2:46.37 set by Catherine Kitscha. 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Please send resume and covering letter by Friday, Nov. 21 to the attention of: Chris Bovie, Managing Editor Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Fax: 905-683-0386 e-mail: cbovie@durhamregion.com *Only those selected for an interview will be contacted ABILITIES CENTRE DURHAM Abilities Centre Durham is a non-profit organization established to create a Centre in the town of Whitby to serve as an athletic and recreation facility for persons with disabilities and a performing arts facility for all persons, residing in the Greater Ontario Region. Abilities Centre Durham is seeking an Administrative Manager to lead and co- ordinate the first phase of the project - fund-raising, development and pre- construction planning - as directed by the Board. This is a part-time, 3-month contract position. ADMINSTRATIVE MANAGER * To support & coordinate the activities of the Center's Board & Committees * To work with and coordinate the activities of the fund raiser, government and funding agencies as well as all persons or organizations directly related with the planning stages of the project's construction * To oversee and administer all of the financial activities of the organization under the direction of the Treasurer Applications should be forwarded by November 30, 2003 to: Abilities Centre Durham c/o Iroquois Park Complex, 500 Victoria St. W. Whitby Ont. L1N 9G4 www.durhamcollege.ca Interested in a career in health care? If you are passionate about helping others, we have a place for you. Personal Support Worker graduates obtain a college certificate and are in high demand by Durham Region’s top health-care employers. We offer a state-of-the-art lab and facilities. Join us for a Free Information Night Thursday, November 20, 7 p.m. Durham College Gordon Willey Bldg., Room: SW206 Contact Jean Jackson 905.721.3111 x 2114 or jean.jackson@durhamc.on.ca COLLEGE COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca LEARN MASSAGE INSTITUTE Certificate Courses. Couples Mas- sage Nov 22 $150 also in-home in- structions. Holistic Business semi- nar Nov 23 11-3 $75. Government Approved Call anytime. 905-809- 5926. www.learnmassage.ca LICENSED PERSONAL lines CSR. Knowledge in power broker- age an asset. Please forward re- sume to D.J. Taylor Insurance, 169 North Street, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B7. ONE of North America's largest fi- nancial services companies is rap- idly expanding in this area. If you desire a dynamic career with ex- cellent income potential, Call Peter at 905-213-3933 SALES MANAGER In the Accom- modation industry. Your primarily responsibility will be to actively generate sales for Durham Col- lege/University of Ontario Institute of Technology Residence and Conference Centre. You will be re- sponsible for developing new and maintaining existing customer rela- tionships, creating awareness in the community through various memberships/organizations, and to communicate with the property to ensure 100% guest satisfaction to all your clients. Interested appli- cants should forward a resume with a cover letter to:Fax resumes to attention: Scott Woods at (905) 404-8877 or email: swoods@campuslivingcentres.com AZ DRIVER req'd for US runs. OTR, LTL. 33¢ per mile, $25. p/u & drop/OR percentage paid. $1000 -$1500/week. Home most wknds. Call 905-242-5313. AZ OTR Driver for broker, clean abstract, 3 years experience, home weekends guaranteed,e- mail info to matlorqim@rogers.com or call 905-243-5351. CLASS AZ DRIVER required, run- ning Canada and US. Must have 3 years experience and clean ab- stract, part time or full time. 905- 377-1937. TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Full time and part time in Ajax area DISPATCHER Thursday to Sunday, nights 905-683-5570 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - $12 per hr. Must have experience with air tools such as : Air screwdrivers, air drills. Safety steel toed boots and 6 months experience, Pickering ar- ea. Apply in person to 1614 Dun- das St. E., Whitby (Dundas/Thick- son) Fleming Door Products Ltd. Due to exceptional growth, Fleming Door, Canada's largest manufacturer of Steel Doors and Frames, has an immediate career opportunity for the following position. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Post secondary Technical education Should be well spoken, organized and computer literate. This position processes incoming orders and provides customers pricing and technical support. This position include full company paid health and medical benefits. Pension contribution and excellent vacation policy. Join one of Ontario's fastest growing companies with a vision on the future Visit our Web Site : www.flemingdoor.com Mail, Fax or E-mail your resume today Human Resources Department 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3X9 Fax : (905) 427-1668 E-Mail : hrdept@flemingdoor.com SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE Full-time superintendent couple needed for high rise complex in Oshawa. Duties include cleaning, maintenance, tenant relations and office duties. Apt and wages in- cluded. Send resume to Box 959, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Commercial Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call David at 1-800-465-7633 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT- LY - Looking for individuals with cleaning experience for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Extremely attractive wages and gas allow- ances offered. Own vehicle pre- ferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. A ROCK & ROLL ATTITUDE $400-$600 weekly. Advertising Co. busiest time of year 15 positions to be filled immediately in customer service dept. Must enjoy loud music, no experience necessary Full time.Call Emily (905)571-4483 ATT:Recession-Proof business! Work from home on your comput- er, $25-$75/hr PT/FT, http://www.fourtuneinsuc- cess.com/?refid=sr1. EL RANCHO looking for dish- washers servers and bartenders Full time and part time. Drop re- sume: 3500 Brock St. North Whit- by (north of Rossland) E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WindReach Farm is a farm designed for people with special needs. An experienced Development Officer is needed to develop, manage and implement an enhanced fundraising program, focusing on corporate fundraising. Research, write, design, prepare, submit and follow up on fundraising proposals and grant applications. Prepare and deliver presentations to donors and prospect donors. Develop event marketing, communications and public relations materials. Work with the Board of Directors, and diverse staff and volunteers. Qualifications: Several years experience fundraising, emphasizing corporate fundraising. Proven research skills and demonstrated ability to prepare fundraising proposals and grant applications. Excellent writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated success in project management. Salary to commensurate with skills and experience. Confidential applications by email to: wrfhiringcommittee@sympatico.ca Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday November 28th, 2003Development OfficerPRODUCT TESTING TECHNICIAN Required for busy hi-tech company with emphasis on RMA's •Basic knowledge of electronics and electronic testing equipment •Must have good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, Excel, Word and MYOB •Good communications and organizational skills •Ability to work independently Please email resume to:enaccarato@keyscan.ca AZ Drivers Albion Hills Industries Ltd.a Whitby, Ontario based carrier is now hiring AZ Highway Drivers. Must have 1 year minimum U.S. Border Crossing experience and a clean abstract. We Offer •Late Model Equipment •Satellite Dispatch •Competitive Pay Package •Benefit Package •Weekly Pay - Direct Deposit •No NYC •Home Every Weekend For More Information Please call Bryan -- (905)665-6752 email:albionhills@on.aibn.com REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Keyscan Inc. Keyscan Inc. seeks a Regional Account Manager for Ontario. Keyscan Inc. is a leading Canadian (Pickering based) manufacturer of Electronic Access Control Systems. Candidate should have post secondary degree in business, engineering or computer science. Good communication skills are essential and prior experience in electronic security industry an asset. Resumes, in confidence to:sales@keyscan.ca (no telephone calls please) DO YOU WANT TO: Make A Difference? Work From Home Part-time? Then The Kidney Foundation of Canada needs you. We require an organized, detail oriented, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to coordinate our March 2004 door to door fundraising campaign in Ajax & Pickering. Some previous volunteer related experience plus Word Processing & Excel would be an asset. Car required. Please submit your resume by November 21, 2003 to: The Kidney Foundation of Canada c/o J. Devonshire, Regional Coordinator - East R.R. 1 Port Hope, ON L1A 3V5 email <kdnyeast@eagle.ca> Fax (905)753-2226 NOW HIRING! DRP SECURITY Our Durham facility requires people immediately for sales, customer service. $3,000 monthly minimum (guarantee + bonus,sales and customer service) No experience necessary. Immediate start. Student scholarship program. Call for interview: Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm Monday 9am-9pm 1-888-876-6420 FT & PT CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS Needed to work overnight shifts within our treatment residences located in the Oshawa area for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties Minimum Child and Youth Worker Diploma, knowledge of Crisis Intervention and An- ger Management Computer and clinical skills an asset. . Please submit resumes to: ENTERPHASE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES 209 BOND STREET EAST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO. LIG 1B4 OR FAX TO: (905) 434-1775 TRANSPORT Oshawa, Ontario based carrier has an immediate opening for DEDICATED & OVER THE BORDER AZ DRIVERS Please contact Olivia Wiggins Reid (905) 725-5544 Ext. 227 Licensed Auto Body Technician required immediately for busy Ford Lincoln dealership. •All the best equipment •Profit sharing •Full benefit program Contact John Mather, Body Shop Manager Ph: 905-668-5893 or fax resume: 905-430-3543 PARTS PICKER/ASSEMBLER required for busy Hydraulic hose company. > Must be fluent in English > Forklift certification an asset > $11.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 905-686-4385 MAINTENANCE A Pickering Engineering Co. requires a flexible person to maintain equipment, perform building repairs, and do general duties. $10 - $12/hr. email: rupke5010@rogers.com Fax: 416-284-1384. PERSONAL TRAINERS NEEDED Certified or University degree For Body Boomers Oshawa Location Fax resume to: 905-725-6430 or Contact Joe at (905)725-2639 Opportunity Available looking for a multi-tasker, must have computer/s/r/order desk. Must be personable and willing to learn. E-mail resume to posting@look.ca CHRISTMAS CASH - 'Tis the season. FT only. Ask for Jill (905) 721-8154 MOBILE Wash, looking for person to work in the Pickering, Courtice area. Please call (905)831-3630 CURVES Fitness and weight loss centres is hiring part-time employ- ees at its Pickering locations. Ap- ply if you're energetic, have an en- thusiastic personality, and love to work with people. Training provid- ed. Fax or drop off resume to loca- tion of interest, 905-421-9550: 1050 Brock Rd., Unit 11 or 905- 509-5578: 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 18 MANAGER TRAINEE Durham Residence and Conference Centre is looking for recent College or University graduates that are inter- est in hospitality industry. Hotel ex- perience is preferred but not re- quired. Computer skills (Word and Excel) Full time and benefits. Fax resumes to attention: Scott Woods at (905) 404-8877 or email: swoods@campuslivingcentes.com AVON Sales dealers needed. Earn cash for Christmas Sell Avon products at work or home. Call for today for info. Andrea 905-426-8570 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. NANNIES NEEDED * Full & Part-Time * Live-in & Live-out Nannies for Children Call us for an interview 905-666-2228 or fax 905-666-9689 www.cardinalnannies.com 519 Dundas St. E. Unit #3 Whitby, ON CULLEN GARDENS REQUIRES restaurant dishwashers, line cooks, hostesses, servers and bussers for Christmas season. Also need a Santa for days/even- ings in Nov. and Dec. Fax resume to (905) 668-0510 CYW'S/DSW'S-D.L.C. Residential Services requires 2 part time CYW's/DSW's to work with severe- ly delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and aut- ism in the Scarborough area. Ex- perience with complex and aggres- sive behaviours essential. Driver's license an asset. Criminal Refer- ence Check and Pre-employment medical necessary. Only those se- lected for an interview will be con- tacted, no phone calls please. Fax/email resumes to 416-281- 4529 / debdlc@on.aibn.com LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Long term temp, Staff Plus will be interview- ing 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Come and see us at our new location, 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. Any questions please con- tact 1-888-509-3222 We're growing again!! Bill Nurse Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac requires: •CLASS "A" GENERAL TECHNICIANS •GOODWRENCH TECHNICIANS •SERVICE CASHIER •SERVICE CONSULTANT •DETAILER If you enjoy working in a team environment, please drop off your resume in person at: 1530 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario Service Reception, Attn: Dave Duggan Tuesday, Nov. 18th or Thurs. Nov. 20th 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DRIVER/LABOURER wanted for Durham based company. To ser- vice portable toilets and septic tank pumping. Must have own transportation and clean abstract. Full and part time work. $8 - $10 per hour based on experience. Pls Call (905) 831-8189 or fax (905) 985-3850 EARN EXTRA CASH - Wanted: Driver teams for designated driver service (couples preferred). Must be over 25, have clean drivers ab- stract, valid insurance and license, own car and cell phone. (905) 242- 3456 EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham's Most Reputable Agency Without the attitude Quality time is our motto Discretion Guaranteed! Serious inquiries only Open 12pm daily (905)725-2322 FRIENDLY,reliable individual re- quired to work 'Books Are Fun' re- tail fairs in Bowmanville area. Fun and exciting opportunity, starts im- mediately. Part-time weekdays. Fax resume to 905-697-0985. FULL-TIME & PART-TIME Alarm Dispatch Operators Shift work, Ajax. Will train. Start $8.00 per hour. Fax resume to (905)683- 6631 HAIR STYLIST,ambitious and motivated person, for very busy salon located in Oshawa, full time or part time, Call (905)723-5090. HAIRSTYLISTS wanted, experi- enced with clientele. Full or part time. 2 positions available. GREAT HOURS, GREAT PAY, GREAT NEWLY RENOVATED SALON. North Oshawa. Call 905-576-5591 or 905-697-8123. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! As- sembling Products, Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars, Copy/Mail- ing/PC Disk Program. FREE IN- FORMATION at www.gifts.-plus- online.com or send S.A.S.E.: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 113, Referent 7-107, Concord, On- tario L4K 1Y7 HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT - The Durham College Residence and Conference Centre is looking for a housekeeping attendant. Housekeeping experience is pre- ferred but not required. Full time. $8.00 per hr. benefits. Fax re- sumes to attention: Phaedra Co- poc at (905) 404-8877 INVEST IN YOURSELF Full training provided. Health & Nutri- tion Industry. $25-$75 hr part time/full time. 1-888-215-4830 www.2securefreedom.com LINE COOKS, SHORT ORDER Cooks, well paid. Please call 905- 728-4190, or apply within with re- sume, Stippy's Restaurant, 53 Walton St. Port Hope NEED EXTRA CASH?Inserters needed immediately to prepare fly- ers in Ajax. Serious inquiries call Gem Delivery (905)427-7402 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY ENER- GETIC self starter needed for a residential cleaning company. Ve- hicle required. Call Diane 905-655 -7563 HowsonHomeOrganiz- ers.com SEEKING OSPCA Inspector or exp. Agent , 3-4 days per week. If you are truly concerned about ani- mal issues and have the right qual- ifications. Please fax resume to 905-433-3965. A current Police Clearance Certificate, clean driv- er's abstract will be required. No phone calls please. FREELANCE SALES Are you a self motivated, independent salesperson? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fast paced environment? Dynamic Publishing and Events Management is looking for a FREELANCE SALESPERSON for print and event sales in Durham Region. •Sales experience is a must •Print sales an asset •Own transportation required •Excellent commission structure and bonuses Send resume by fax to: Andrea McFater - Publications and Events Manager 905-426-6598 Or drop off to: 138 Commercial Ave. Ajax PART TIME Help Required Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE PART TIME phone work mornings or afternoons. Monday - Friday in our Pickering office. (416) 264- 3336. PART-TIME MAINTENANCE OP- PORTUNITY, Seeking a mature person for light general mainte- nance, tools, shop and yard. Good organization skills, some pick ups and deliveries. Could suit retired or semi-retired person. Ex- cellent wage and benefit package. Call immediately. Barb (905-668- 3244 or fax resume to (905)-668- 8205. PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE is now hiring ECEs, Assistants, Van Drivers, and Supply Staff. Please submit your resume to 129 Perry Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4B7 PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 RETAIL store in Ajax now hiring full time positions. Experience a must. Fax resume to (416) 545- 1363 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS needed to transport foster children. Week- day and weekends available .35 per km reimbursed. Police check required. For further information please contact Michelle Todd @ 416-570-3709 SERVERS,part-time. Ajax loca- tion. Fax resume to: 905-426-5967 SATELLITE INSTALLER needed. Must have own vehicle, ladder and tools. Training provided. 705725-9788 SIDEWALK CREWS WANTED for Ajax / Pickering must have own trans- portation. Ask for Nick or leave message (905) 720-0457 SUPERINTENDET,a couple re- quired immediately, mid-sized building, downtown Oshawa, wage & apartment. Fax resume to 416- 709-1042 WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com ESTHETICIAN & HAIRSTYLIST required immediately at David's Hairstyling & Spa. Call 905-985- 7101 or 905-985-7102. Ask for David or Scott. EXPERIENCED Hair Stylists want- ed for high-end concept salon in Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town centre. Salary plus commis- sion. Contact L'Attitudes (905)-723 -5937 or fax resume to (905)947- 8143 THE FACIAL PLACE is seeking Esthetician, part time. Drop off re- sume, Attn: Kim 1084 Salk Rd., Unit #4, Brock Rd., Pickering. 905- 831-9700 24 Hour emergency drain clean- ing service company requires a person with a mature, positive atti- tude. Team player with experience in high-pressure water jetting and blasting preferred but will train the right individual. Good drivers ab- stract a must. Excellent wages and benefits available to the right can- didate. Please fax resumes to 905- 420-9868 or email to: mgabley@robojet.ca CLASS "A" TECHNICIAN re- quired, must be able to trouble- shoot electrical and general prob- lems. No apprentices please. Good benefits. No evenings. or weekends. Fax resume to (905) 430-9983. ELECTRICAL Journeyman need- ed (Commercial). English speak- ing, own vehicle & tools. Top wag- es, fax resume to 705-426-2817 or e-mail to joanfreve@sympatico.ca LICENCED truck body repairer and painter AND apprentice body repairer required. Full-time. Reply to: Quality Collision East, 92 Orchard Rd. Ajax 905-428-1785 or fax 905-428-8275 GENERAL LABOURER required for Ajax company. Welding/truck mechanic experience an asset. Salary based on experience. Ben- efits. Send resume to File #958 c/o News Advertiser, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 LEGAL REAL ESTATE Secretary with 4-5 yrs. experience for Ajax law firm. Must be able to handle residential real estate transactions with minimum supervision. Fax re- sume: 1-905-853-0508. ONE OF DURHAM'S Largest insu- rance brokerage requires a dy- namic individual to join our team as a Personal Lines CSR. Must be RIBO licensed, knowledge of Agency Manager an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-427-4615, att: Laura BE THE SALES REP the competi- tion is afraid of in the plumbing and maintenance industry. Promotes quickly, car required 905-852-0566 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com As a leading provider of Professional Nursing and Quality Health Care Services, we require RPN's and RNs for local private duty cases. Firstaff Health Care Services Inc. Fax (905) 477-1956 Or Call (905) 305-9551 Email: rosanna.firstaff@rogers.com MEDICAL DICTATYPIST FULL TIME Dynamic, friendly and computer literate for a modern high-quality medical imaging clinic in Port Perry. Benefit and pension plan available. Fax 905-985-7535 The Perfect Maid Service No Time to clean? No problem. Spotless home and no work! It is time to get your home really clean! We are an experienced maid cleaning service, fully insured, bonded and staff supervised. We provide complete maid services at extremely reasonable rates. Call today! 905-686-5424. Windows included! ROBOJET CANADA INC.is ex- panding and as part of that expan- sion we are currently looking for a seasoned sales professional. Re- sponsible for selling service to a wide cross-section of customers. You should be a high achiever and able to communicate at all levels to meet your sales targets. A good knowledge of plumbing and indus- trial water blasting would be an as- set. You are a team player, Profi- cient in preparing and submitting estimates and tenders. Please fax resume to 905-420-9868 or email: mbagley@robojet.ca COMMUNITY NURSING HOME, Port Perry has full-time & part time positions available for RPNs. Please fax resume to (905)985- 3721 DENTAL Hygienist required for Saturday position. (905)420-6226 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST mature & experienced for busy office in Pickering. Fax resume to 905-837- 2099 PHARMACIST,Oshawa, $45/hr, full or part time, no evenings or Sundays, 905-728-1668 or fax 905 -728-5633. WANTED REGISTERED Massage Therapist for established practice. Receptionist/Assistant Mon-Fri, 1-8, computer exp. necessary. for busy Physiotherapy Clinic in Ajax. Send resume to Whitby Civic Physiotherapy, 555 Rossland Road. East Whitby. L1N 2M8. At- tention Nancy. No phone calls please. WE ARE LOOKING for an experi- enced, energetic, outgoing assist- ant to join our friendly team. 4 days per week. Apply to File #956 Oshawa This Week, P.O Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 $30 OFF your first cleaning. Call for a free estimate 905-837-9601 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" CLEANING LADY available. Fridge & stove included References available $70-$80 Please call Tracie at (905)442-0348 (905)666-1728 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. We're looking for licensed financial security advisors who know what they want out of life and are ready to go after it. 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HMC 1-800- 699-0792 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Avanti Financial (905)428-8119 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com BEST RATES Get A First Or Second Mortgage, Refinance A Loan. INVIS FINANCIAL 416-938-9087 MORTGAGES - first & second mortgages available. Good/Bad credit, low income, self-employed. Purchases-Refinance-Debt Con- solidation. Call Dave "Capital One Rlty" 705-748-5224. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 FRANCHISING FOR OVER 25 YEARS • Extensive training and ongoing support • Excellent marketing and administrative services •Servicing retail, commercial and industrial accounts 1-800-387-7311 Contact BOB CROOKSTON or email at robert_crookston@ici.com CANADA’S LARGEST DECORATING CENTERS Paint • Wallpaper • Carpet • Window Blinds We are Relocating in Ajax Authorized Dealership Now Available Be a part of • visit our website at coloryourworld.com 310-CASH CALL PAYDAY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $770 , satellite included First/last. Dec. 1st. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Brock/Major Oaks, available now. Own entrance, kitchen, bath- room, livingroom, laundry, with fireplace, a/c and parking. No pets/smoking. $750/month includ- ing utilities. Call (905)683-0141. 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All util- ities, cable included. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking, $860/mo inclusive. Call 905-720- 0432 2 BEDROOM & bachelor, living room, dining room, kitchen, park- ing, hardwood floors, first/last, no Simcoe St. N. (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Bayly/Liverpool, close to GO. $750 plus 1/2 utilities. Parking, laundry. Available immediately. 905-883- 1877 after pm. 2 BEDROOM upper level, Oshawa central location. Private entrance, no pets, $700 plus hydro. lst/last. (905) 720-2812. 2-BDRM.huge basement, Sep. entrance. Pickering. Avail. Dec./Jan. 1st. Couple preferred. Cable, laundry, parking included. No smoking/pets, Credit & Police check. First/last, $900./mo. (905)426-2686. 3-BEDROOM MAIN floor bunga- low, private parking, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, first/last, $860 heat, hydro cable included. (905)434- 6691 evening. AJAX - BAYLY/Pickering Beach Rd., 2 bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, close to public transit, free parking, cable, laundry, available immediately. $700 plus 40% utilities. lst/last, ref- erences required. Also rooms avi- alable $400 per mo. each. (905)686-0151 AJAX - Beautiful one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, own laundry, one parking, separate en- trance. Suitable for single person. Available immediately. $800 inclu- sive. 905-426-7341 AJAX - LEGALIZED UPPER 3 bedroom of home. Hwy 2/Har- wood, close to schools, transit, non smoker, no pets. First/last. Available immediately. (905) 686- 5297 (416) 297-3342 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Dec & Jan. 1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX Legal, one bedroom basement apartment. Large, bright, appliances $650/mo. + 40% utilities First/last, references, non-smokers Available Dec. lst 905-839-5223 AJAX SOUTH bright clean one bedroom walk-out basement apart- ment. 4 piece bath, oak kitchen, steps to lake, single parking. Avail- able Dec 1. No smokers/pets. $725/month inclusive. Call (905)619-6536 AJAX,Brock Rd. area. Newly ren- ovated 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry and parking. No smok- ing/pets. New appliances, $1050 inclusive. Call (416)276-3879 AJAX,large legal 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 4 appliances, private en- trance, parking, first/last, referenc- es, avail Jan. 1st, 2004. $825/mo inclusive. 905-686-3201. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BLACKSTOCK--2-bedroom, large kitchen & living-room, 2 w/os, quiet & private location, overlooking pro- fessional landscaping. Gazebo, pond, waterfall. No pets. $950/month. First/last. Call 905- 985-7351. BRIGHT, clean,2 bedroom, main floor of semi, 2 entrances, 4 appli- ances, no pets, first/last, $850 plus 1/2 utilities. January lst. (905) 728- 4754 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for September $725 & three bedroom for October $950. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $770 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890 COURTICE furnished 1 room loft for rent, private entrance, satellite, own bathroom, $480/mo. Available immediately. Call 905-436-3446 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.a jaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. DOWNTOWN WHITBY,very large 2-bdrm., newly renovated, avail. Dec. 1st. $1000/mo + hydro. Call Frank 905-668-7446 HWY 2 & WESTNEY,newly reno- vated spacious 2 bedroom apt with walkout to patio & fenced yard. $925 includes parking, cable util- ities, no smoking/pets 416-450- 2484 Luxury 1 bedroom with den/office in century home with indoor park- ing, walking distance to all amen- ities. Located in downtown Port Perry. Available December 1st..(905)852-3107 MODERN 1-bedroom, new open concept maple kitchen with dish- washer, new bath, walkout to pri- vate patio. Available immediately. North Oshawa $675 inclusive. Call Rob (905)436-1336 NEW BASEMENT APARTMENT 401 & Whites. ($30,000 in renova- tions). Full details/photos: www.geocities.com/hanif_rajabali/ 900-1000 sq. it. Kitchen HD wash- er/dryer, new oven, fridge, 2 bed- rooms, $875+utilities. Contact: Hanif 905-420-4359. NEW BRIGHT clean 1-bedroom basement. Close to O.C. Separate entrance, A/C 1-parking $725/mo inclusive, first/last. Suits older working person, no smoker/pets. Avail. Dec 1st. (905)438-8456. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, No- vember lst or December lst/ Janu- ary lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE & TWO BEDROOM for rent Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905) 579-2387 after 5 p.m. ONE BDRM basement, Pickering, separate entrance, 4 appliances, a/c, f/p, parking, $750/mo inclu- sive, avail immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 ONE BEDROOM Large, clean basement apt. Ritson/Bloor area. Plus, one room for rent. First/last required. Call weekends or even- ings 905-438-9219. ONE LARGE bdrm apt, open con- cept. Oshawa. Private entrance, 1-parking, c/a, cable. Avail. imme- diately. $795/mo inclusive. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. Call (905)432-2141 OSHAWA 304 Simcoe S., 9 Que- bec St., older apartment building. 1-bdrm apt $520, 2-bdrm $600, plus heat & hydro. First/last re- quired. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - 2 bedrooms in Triplex, Wilson Rd/Adelaide area. Laundry, parking, $825 includes heat and water. First/last required. No pets. 1-800-527-2170 M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for appt. Available Jan. 1st. OSHAWA - large two bedrooms (Park & Bloor) from $750. (905- 728-8066 or 416-818-3886). Oshawa-(steps to shopping cen- tre) large two bedrooms from $650. Whitby - two bedroom from $795 (416-818-3886) OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905) 839-4659. OSHAWA - Park Rd/Phillip Mur- ray, one bedroom apt. available immediately. No smoking/no pets please. Call Cathy at 905-721- 9982. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry, on site. No dogs. (905) 432-8914 or 1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173 OSHAWA Blvd/King St. area, basement bachelor apt, freshly painted, new carpet. Suitable for 1 adult. No smoking/pets. Available Dec 1st. $600/month inclusive. Call (905)571-7449 OSHAWA NEAR GM clean, quiet, basement, hydro/cable/internet, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- ing mature gentleman preferred. $450 first/last 416-888-4905 OSHAWA,1-bdrm apt., heat & hy- dro, fridge & stove, parking for 1 car, close to 401, Bloor/Albert $685/month. First/last. (905)723- 9781. OSHAWA,2-bdrm apts in brand new bldg, ceramics, oak kitchen, a/c, $950/mo + hydro & gas, avail. Dec. lst. Call (905)431-9717. PICKERING Village - 2 bedroom apartment, full bath, full kitchen, no smoking/pets, $1150/month, call (905)579-0807. OSHAWA,2-bedroom all inclusive $650, 1-bedroom all inclusive $625, 3-bedroom all inclusive $1050, 2-bedroom all inclusive $950. First/last required, access to backyard, (905)424-3450. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available Dec.lst. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,near O.C. basement bachelor apt. avail. Dec.1. All in- clusive, 1-parking, NON-SMOK- ERS ONLY! No pets. First/last, $525/mo. Brian (905)243-7055 OSHAWA-Clean, 1-bedroom bsmt., well maintained, large back- yard, parking. Access to down- town, GM, 401, public transit. (Simcoe/Wellington). $675/month plus 1/3 water & hydro, first/last, references. Call Rob/Tracey (905)438-0058 PARK & PHILLIP MURRAY Large 1-bdrm basement, large windows, 1 parking, shared laun- dry. Available immediately. $650 inclusive. non-smoker/pets. first/last, references required. 905- 420-2864 PICKERING -2 bedroom, base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, immediate occu- pancy, no smoking/pets. Alto- na/Hwy. 2. $930/mo. First/last. Call 905-509-0158 PICKERING - 401/Brock Rd. Large bright 1 bedroom basement apartment. Large familyroom. Sep- arate entrance, full kitchen, 3pc. bath, 1-parking, shared laundry, a/c & heat. No smoking/pets. First/last month. Walking distance to amenities. $650/mo. inclusive. Dennis 905-428-0979. PICKERING - Brock Rd/401, bachelor/basement apartment, quiet home, separate-entrance, parking, full bathroom, kitchen, air, first/last $725/month. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately, Suit single person, (905)427-0886. PICKERING -Fabulous 2-bed- room basement, full bath/kitchen, separate entrance, laundry, a/c, deck, parking x2, no smoking, first/last, $875/month inclusive. White's/ 401. 905-837-0227. PICKERING - large, bright 1 bed- room bsmt, a/c, cable, private en- trance. near amenities. $600. pre- fer 1 professional person. also bachelor $500. share kitchen/ bath, no pets/smoking. first/last/ref. available immediately. (905) 831- 3655 PICKERING large 1 bedroom basement apt, plus extra room, large kitchen private entrance parking, laundry, $850 inclusive, non smoke, no pets. Call 905-686- 6259. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. Large 2 bedroom basement, own entrance, newer appliances, cen- tral vac, cable, share laundry, no smoking/pets. First & last $950. Available Nov.1, .(905)839-4199 PICKERING VILLAGE sunny 2-bedroom, 2nd floor of house, Beautiful garden, 2 car parking. Suit quiet, mature person/couple. $895 plus. Available Dec lst. (905)428-6386, cell (416)884- 9092. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. $825/month inclusive. Separate entrance. 1 car parking. No smok- ing/pets. References. Available Jan. (416)783-1410 evenings. PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, eveinings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING,Basement apartment with living room, bedroom, share kitchen & bath. Separate entrance, near all amenities. Available imme- diately. Call Mrs. Jaffry (905)686- 5783. PICKERING,BEAUTIFUL clean 1-bdrm bsmt. apt. 4 appliances, a/c, 1-parking, $700/mo. No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-3353 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy #2 bright 1 bedroom basement apt., share laundry, no smoking. Available Dec. lst. $675/month First/last. (905)427-9643 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, bright, brand new bachelor, own kitchen & bathroom, parking. Suit- able for working person. No smok- ing/pets. Bus stop at door. $550/mo inclusive. Avail immedi- ately. (905)686-3877 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 3-bdrm bsmt, kitchen, living room, full washroom, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near Go, bus, mall. Available immediately. $1075/mo inclusive. Call (416)878- 5534 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy 2, 1-bdrm bsmt, avail immediately, seperate entrance, laundry, park- ing. No smoking/pets. $650/mo +. ALSO 1-bdrm $350/month. Call days 10am-6pm 905-831-7909 or 6pm-10pm 647-881-2164 PICKERING,new large, bright beautiful 1-bedroom walkout base- ment apt., private entrance, no smokers/pets, first/last avail. im- mediately. References, utilities in- cluded. Call(905)839-2774 PICKERING,STUNNING large one bedroom walk-out apartment in new custom home. West Pick- ering, 2 min from 401. Forest view - quiet street. 5-appliances. $995/month inclusive. Call Elean- or 905-619-2639 PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, seprate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. No dogs, first/last, work references. Suite single fe- male. $700/month inclusive, Jan 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING-EXECUTIVE stun- ning two bedroom walk-out base- ment apartment in new custom home. West Pickering, 2 min. from 401. Forest view-quiet up- scale street. 5-appliances. $1395/month inclusive. Call El- eanor 905-619-2639 PORT PERRY - bright spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in private home. Fridge, stove included. Pri- vate entrance, parking. $900/month. Available Nov. lst. 905-985-8615. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. ROSSLAND/THICKSON bright walk-out bsmt, seperate entrance, 5 appliances, 1-bdrm, $875 + share utilities. Mature non-smoking person/couple preferred. Refer- ences req'd. Avail. immediately (416)716-5138 SIMCOE St. N. Oshawa, luxury 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, $1,360 plus parking, $1,470 plus parking, $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SOUTH AJAX,2-bedroom base- ment apt., seperate side entrance, 3-pc. bath, shared laundry, basic cable, $850 inclusive, avail. imme- diately., call (905)428-6936 6:30-9:00 p.m. SPACIOUS sparkling 1-bdrm, main floor of quiet house, avail. im- mediately. $750/mo inclusive, 1-parking, private entrance. Oshawa. First/last. (416)284-7502 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Oct/Nov/Dec. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. WHITBY - 1-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available December 1st. $690. Near Go bus/amenities. Call (905)686-7870. WHITBY - Two, 2-bedroom apts., Available immediately, $825; Very spacious, clean & quiet Near GO transit & train, No dogs. 905-449- 5432 WHITBY 2-level apartment. 2+1 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 baths, 2 entrances, quiet building, non- smoking, no pets. $1250/mo avail- able late November. 905-426-3288 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY spacious 2-bedroom in 5-unit bldg, one (small) car park- ing, laundry, minutes to GO, Single adult preferred. Jan. lst. No pets. $900-inclusive, first/last/referenc- es. Daytime/Weekday viewings (905)666-3338-days (905)832- 2722-eve WHITBY, CLEAN 1-bedroom apt in home, centrally located and close to all amenities. Suitable for single working person. Non-smok- ing, no pets. $645+hydro. Avail- able immediately. 905-668-3011. WHITBY,Garden/Hwy 2., large 1-bedroom basement apt, separ- ate entrance, utilities & cable in- cluded, non-smoker, no-pets, $850/mo, first/last required. (905)444-9467. WHITBY- 2 bedroom, $860. Dec. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003, PAGE 37 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WHITBY,Newly renovated 2-bdrm bsmt. $825/mo + portion of utilities. No smoking/pets. Shared laundry, fridge, stove, close to shopping, public transit, 1-parking, Call (905)655-9624 WHITBY,one bedroom basement apartment, hwy 2 and Lupin, $680/mo., newly renovated, park- ing, utilities and laundry, cable, in- ternet. Prefer no pets/smoking, lst/last. Available immediately. Evenings (905)668-9331 OSHAWA Near O.C. one bedroom apt, utilities included. Available im- mediately. (905)571-0866 leave message. OSHAWA,290 Albert ST. 3-2 bed- room apts/. avail. immediately., coin laundry, 1 free parking, inclu- sive $825. no dogs, first & last, call Bob at(905)924-6075. AJAX,44 Falby Crt., Jan 1st. 2-bedroom, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, balcony, underground parking, new carpet, paint, ensuite laundry. Air conditioning, pool exercise, tennis. $1200/month. (705)742- 5483 LIVERPOOL/401 new 1-bedroom plus 1, steps to shopping, GO, highway, 5 appliances, parking, $1100 inclusive. Available imme- diately. 416-540-2653 or 905-428- 7581 TAUNTON & Simcoe - large 3 bedroom condo for rent. New kitchen with fridge and stove. Pri- vate basement storage with wash- er and dryer. $995 plus hydro. Parking included. First/last refer- ences required. Available January. Call (905) 439-1604 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC. FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 2+1 BEDROOM,walk to O,C & downtown, close to 401 & schools. 5 appliances included.Gas heated, new doors/deck, avail. Dec. 15th, $1050+utilities. Referenc- es/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905- 260-3652. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, finished basement, centrally located in Oshawa. Fridge, stove, 1 1/2 baths, close to schools, bus route. Available Dec. 1st. $950+ utilities, first/last.. Days: 905-728-9380 or eve:(905)728-8466 3 BEDROOMS,finished base- ment, gas fireplace, fridge, stove, dishwasher, freshly painted, new carpet, Oshawa - Stevenson/Gibb area, close to OC, near French, Catholic and Public schools, close to 401. Available Dec. lst. $l,l00 plus utilities. lst/last. (905)576- 8827 4 BEDROOM,Bowmanville. C.A., C.V., 5 appliances, eat-in kitchen, freshly painted, newly renovated baths, partially finished basement, gas heat & stove, large yard. $1350 + utilities. No smoking/dogs. Contact 905-715-7742 or rmcneil@rogers.com AJAX - COZY 2 plus bedrooms, main level, across from park, short or long term, semi or unfurnished, suit single/couple, no smoking, $l,300 inclusive. (905)619-0904 AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor, Large backyard, shared washer/dryer, 2-car parking, Har- wood/Bayly, $1325/inclusive. No smoking/pets. Immediate or Dec. 1. First/last. 905-420-1037, 416- 826-4401 leave message. AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1100/month, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. De- cember 1st. (905)509-2335 after 4pm AJAX, COZY COTTAGE-LIKE 3-bedroom, dining room home for rent. Hardwood floors, front veran- da, back deck, large private fenced yard with view. Beside school. $1175/month+utilities. 905-426- 5894, 807-628-0225 COURTICE -Trulls/George Re- ynolds - Available Dec. 1st. 4 1/2 yr. old home with garage -2 bed- room main floor, extra clean, ex- cellent neighbourhood, includes appliances+laundry, no pets, no smoking. $1145 inclusive. (905)424-1125 FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $900/month. Free record message. 1-800-258-0620 ID#1051 Re/Max Rouge River Inc. QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! THE NANNY EXPERTS Child care/elderly care/special needs No Fee to employers 416-699-6931 or www.oeanannys.com HIGHLAND CREEK -2 bdrm. bungalow, large scenic lot, avail- able immediately. $1000+utilities month to month. Call 416-566- 3357 or 905-420-8515. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - Large semi, renovated, 3 bedrooms, sep. dining, 4 appliances, c/a, wood fireplace, hardwood floors, huge deck, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1250/inclusive. 416- 281-8403 or 416-723-3045. OLIVE/GRANDVIEW 1 BED- ROOM basement apartment, sep- arate entrance and self contained, 4 pc. bath, $725 plus utilities. Close to all amenities. Call Guth- er 905-436-0990. OSHAWA - North; 3-bedrooms, close to all amenities and transpor- tation, available December 1st. First and last required. $1230 + utilities.Telephone 905-925-5087. OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available November 2003, $2500 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA,near O.C, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, parking, fenced yard, newly renovated and decorated, $1400/mo. plus utilities, avail. Dec.1/or sooner, (905) 668-7625 OSHAWA,spacious 3-bedroom upper, fresh renovation, quiet fami- ly neighbourhood, huge fenced yard. Gas heat, c/air, large de- tached workshop available. No pets. First/last, references. $925 plus utilities. (905)655-3943 PICKERING - Altona Rd/Hwy. 2 - 4 bedroom executive home, appli- ances, air, ravine setting. Quiet street, available now. $1750+. Condolynn Management (905)428- 9766 PICKERING/MARKHAM Town- line, completely renovated 2-bed- room home, located in beautiful private country setting, mins,. from shopping, 407, Available Dec.10, $1500/mo. plus utilities .(905)420- 8320 PICKERING: Hwy #7/Westney, on golf course, small cozy 3-bedroom farm house, available immediately or Dec 1st. (barn available) (905)428-7407. PORT PERRY NORTH (Seagrave area)--4-bedroom farmhouse, newly-renovated, fantastic lake- view. Also 1-bedroom apartment, completely private. Call 1-888-550 -3687. TRULLS RD. north of Hwy. 2, 3 bedrooms, newly renovated house, 2 acres, new gas furnace, city water, double garage, avail. Dec. 1st. $1150 +utilities. No pets. (905)479-0008 BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom Whitby town home, very spacious, 5 appli- ances, A/C, $1285 plus utilities. For appointment call Katie (905)665-7299. BROOKLIN TOWNHOUSE, Trib- ute brand new 1600sq.ft. Victorian 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, with 5 applianc- es. Eat in kitchen, sep. family, liv- ing and diningrooms. Walk to school. $1400+util. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Dec/Jan. lst. 905- 424-8893. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. EXECUTIVE BROOKLIN 3-bdrm, upscale Tribute Community (Thick- son/Winchester). Gas fireplace, familyroom, walkout/deck from kitchen, hardwood, 5-appliances, C/A, freshly painted, non-smokers. 1st/last. $1200/mo+utilities. Dec. 1. (905)655-0229, (905)432-4247. OSHAWA south 4 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $1050/month plus utilities. First/last. 3 bed. $975. Avail. im- mediately. Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422, 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,large 3-bdrm town- house. $999/mo. or with garage $1099. Close to GO, schools. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-571-0435 www.lynwill.com PICKERING Townhouse Bay- ly/Liverpool, close to every thing 1 1/2 bath, 3 bedroom, finished basement, newly renovated, small backyard, complex pool, presently available, 905-839-5770 or 647- 280-1934. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. AJAX,room for rent suitable for working female. $425/month, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-404- 8479 PICKERING - 2 rooms, unfur- nished, working tenants preferred, plus separate bathroom, share laundry and kitchen, parking, close to amenities. Available immediate- ly $500. No smoking/pets. (905)686-0645 PICKERING,Brock/401, furnished large room in quiet clean home. Near Walmart. Cable, parking, laundry & share facilities. No smoking. Prefer female. Referenc- es. $100/wk inclusive. 416-738- 5150 or 905-427-7073 ROOM TO RENT, close to O.C and 401. Male, non-smoker pre- ferred. Use of kitchen, util. includ- ed $450/mo. first/last. CAll after 7 p.m. 905-435-4606; days 905-683- 3514 WHITBY -Rossland/Garden. Spotlessly clean furnished bed- room, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 WHITBY,Thickson/Dundas. Room for rent. Parking, cable, share all facilities. No pets. Avail. immedi- ately. $400/mo. First/last. (905)433-9125 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL,beauti- ful extra large room, private bath/jacuzzi, upscale large house, Ajax/Pickering looking for occu- pant. Non-smoking, Facilities/park- ing $600/month. First/last/referenc- es. Immediate. 416-995-6138. HOUSE TO SHARE in Central Oshawa, close to bus and amen- ities. $425/mo., available immedi- ately, first & last. call(905)725- 6627. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. MENNONITE MEATS Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-6 & Sat 9-4 121 BROCK STREET, WHITBY 905-665-3092 The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef,Poultry,Pork,Sausage 1996 340cc Polaris Indy Lite, good dependable sled. New windshield & ski, 3700km, $2,250. O.B.O. Call Jim 905-852-3990 PARENTS of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Meeting with Ministry of Education Nov. 19th. Need your input-past, present and future students. Contact: Lori Hendry 905-430-0401. LOST -dog, black and tan Yorkie male, needs medication. Vicinity of Harwood/Westney, Ajax. If found please call (905)686-4560 LOST - Dog, small black poodle cross, female. Pink collar, very nervous. Vicinity of Ajax. If found call (905)426-3934 JUST IN TIME for the holidays! Lose 10 - 30 Pounds in the next 30 days! Safe, Natural, with guaran- teed results! Free Consultations available. (416) 324-0784. WIDOWER,62, retired, looking for lady 45-60, divorced or widowed, for long-term relationship. I am 5'- 11", slim, healthy, 165 lbs. I own my own home & am very financial- ly secure. Reply to File #300, Port Perry This Week, 180 Mary Street, Unit 11, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1C4. NANNY Live in. Ajax.Goa speak- ing. Two children, 1 & 4 yrs. $9.00/hr. 416-221-3303 PICKERING couple looking for a full time, experienced care giv- er/nanny to care for our 18 month old daughter. Some light house- keeping and cooking. Call (905)420-5070. 15 YEARS experienced, day care available. St. Jude bus route, hwy 2 and Ritchie, all ages. Tax re- ceipts and references. Call (905) 683-1556. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P. S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom / crafts / outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd./ Kingston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839-7237 AJAX CHRISTIAN SPANISH Eng- lish, daycare available. Har- wood/401 area. Full and part time. Telephone (905)686-7204 ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home daycare, one full time space avail- able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4 years, Fluent English and Hungar- ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509- 5802 DAYCARE PROVIDED in non smoking home, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 3 yrs and up, provide snacks, Valley farm and Finch. For more information (905)420-2002 HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA. Reli- able daycare in my home, Afford- able rates. Non-smoking. Full- time. 6 months and up. (905)428- 6241. IN-MY-HOME Day care, experi- enced Mom. Crafts, story time, outings, much more. Meals/snacks. Near Lord Elgin P.S. Harwood/Hwy #2. All ages welcome. (905)427-4926. KK'S HOME daycare. Reliable smoke-free, fenced backyard, daily outings, playroom, hot and cold meals and more. Steps from St. Marguerite Strouds' East/Whites. References. Karen (905) 837-9267 RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 15 years experience for infants- 10 years. CPR, creative play, outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 TENDER TOTS Home Daycare, 1200 sq. ft. area. 150 sq. ft. ball room, playroom/crafts/reading, nu- tritious hot meals/snacks provided, full/part-time, competitive rates. Details: www.geocities.com/ tender_tots/ CLAREMONT area, daycare want- ed. 2 days/week. 2 children 3-1/2 & 15-month. Starting in the new year. Your place or ours. (905)649 -3111 references required. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 14.5 HP LAWN Tractor, 3 seasons old, top condition, $1100. call (905)837-3247 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) SOFA & MATTRESS SALE We are selling 3 pc. sofas from $449.00, up- holstered chairs from $99.00; Loveseats from $199.00; mattresses all sizes including king from $159.00. We have just received 59 pcs. of Italian leather sofas, loveseats & sectionals in quality leather, sofa & love from $1449.00; leather rocker recliner only $399.00 3 LOCATIONS: * 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa 905-571-4610 * 1975 Taunton Rd. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 * 870 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby 905-576-7550 VENDORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: Susan O'Brien 905-426-4676 ext. 226 Email: sobrien@durhamregion.com MR. C'S WAREHOUSE SALE Christmas-Hardware, Houseware & more. 50% Off Everything Enter our free electric scooter contest 220 Clements Rd. Units 10 & 11, Ajax (Red doors, behind Bingo Country). Sat & Sun Nov 15th & 16th, 9am-5pm Nov 15-Dec 21, Open:Tues- Fri, 12-8pm, weekends 9-5pm Visit our warehouse to see our new inventory with surprise price reductions! MOVING SALE - INDOOR!!! Sat. Nov. 15th - 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 1542 Rawlings drive, Pickering (Hwy 2/Dixie) China - minton, royal Albert, housewares & more!!! 2nd Annual Festival Of Crafts & Gifts This Saturday! Nov. 15 At The Ajax Community Centre HMS Room (South end of Building) 9-3 Free Admission, Raffle, Food Bank Donations Welcomed Over 35 Unique Vendors Proceeds Of Raffle Donat e d to Ajax/ Pickering Women’s Sh e l t e r SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Amberlea Presbyterian Church 1820 Whites Rd. North, Pickering Sat. Nov. 22nd, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit an old-fashioned church bazaar offering handmade crafts, home baking, hot lunch, children's games, used book room and silent auction (which includes a handcrafted corner cabinet). ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Church of Holy Trinity Sat. Nov. 15, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Gifts, crafts, baking and a great lunch. Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase stocking stuffers, or special baked items for your freezer for the holidays. Look forward to seeing you there! 400 Monarch Ave. Units 1 & 2 Ajax (905)683-3863 5PC.Queen bedroom suite plus mattress & box spring, good condi- tion $500. Queen size sofa bed, beige, good condition $350. Peg Perego Twin stroller, good condi- tion $300. Microwave stand, drop leaf side, lots of storage $35. Large storage cupboard $50. (905)427-8872 after 6pm week- days, anytime weekends. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES - Afford- able appliances. Large selection or new & used appliances now in stock. Rent to own NOW AVAIL- ABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our showroom. Parts/Sales/Ser- vice. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60' $16,500. Since 1980 Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings. 1-800-504-7749 www.pio- neerbuilidings.com ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SUITE 90 years old, dark walnut. Table, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch. $2500. (905)725-1790 leave message. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BISON all Canadian, 100% Natu- ral. Fresh, frozen, all cuts avail- able. 3 & 5 lb Christmas roasts. To order or pick up call (905)985- 3384 Startek Buffalo Farm, 2011 Shirley Rd., Port Perry. BLACK LACQUER bedroom set, 2-yr $1400; 1920s-10pc walnut diningroom suite $2300; girl's white double bedroom $400; sofa & chair $350; Oak Country Cana- da dining room 13-pc $1800; 10x12 wool rug $300; fridge & stove $350; Can deliver (905)260- 1236 CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CERAMIC Kiln $200 obo. Call 905 -686-2460. CHERRY LUMBER dressed on 2 sides. 350/lin ft, $275 per ft or $600 for all. Call Cliff (905)213- 0412 & leave message. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $239.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) DEMETRIOS ivory wedding gown, size 10, sleeveless V-neck, A-line, beaded bodice & hem line, match- ing floor-length coat, never worn, paid over $1800 asking $600 obo. (905)655-3230. FAMILY HEIRLOOM must be sold, 9pc. solid wood antique din- ingroom suite. Needle point chairs seats, excellent condition. Appri- ased at $4,000+, asking $2500 obo. Plus solid traditional cherry- wood curio cabinet with 2 small storage drawers w/light in it. Ap- prox. 16"x16"x72" tall. $450. Call 905-576-6208. FARM Fresh Meats, Government inspected. Sides of beef, cut & wrap included. Free delivery. Call (905)852-7997 FILING CABINETS from $59.99; lateral cabinets from $99; 4x8 glass island $299.99; mirrored showcase w/lights & storage $699.99; large boardroom table $999; folding & stacking chairs from $7.99; van seats from $50; 905-668-0800 FRIDGE and matching stove, 8 yrs. old, like new $550., Hexagon glass top coffee and end table $100., (905) 434-6920 FULL length mink coat with high collar, pastel brown, size 16, 7 years old. (905)576-2024 G.E. FRIDGE with over size freez- er, plus stove, almond, like new $450 pair. Telephone (905)420- 2579 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LADIES BIRK'S WATCH, 14 karat yellow gold case and fine mesh bracelet, diamond bezel, 12 full cut diamond, clarity VS-1, Colour F. Valued $2,895. Asking $l,750 or best offer. (905)725-6808 LUIGI'S FURNITURE celebrates Christmas with a huge clearance sales. Why wait for boxing day for savings we offer now! Palliser leather is at the lowest prices of the season. Simmons mattress sets from $449/set. Twelve years later, still offering spring mattress- es from $89. Ten different styles of futons, always in stock, starting at $165. Reduced prices on all our floor models, recliner sofas, chairs, sectionals, all leather sofas, fu- tons, wing chairs, bunk beds, bed- room suites, etc. Bean bags are back. Most popular "gift" in store. Luigi still offers the best quality at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. (Still across from Sears, Oshawa Centre. MAPLE LEAF Hockey tickets at Air Canada Centre. Great Christ- mas gift. Excellent seats. Cal (905)753-2246. MAYTAG Stove, double oven, computerized, 1-year old, $1500 OBO. Beeumark Fridge, 1-year, Panasonic Microwave, less than 1-year old, Kitchen cabinets. all reasonable offers considered. (905)428-9352. NATURAL MEAT,Right from the Farm. Chicken, Baby Beef, Lamb, Pork, Goat. Processed for the freezer to your specifications. Member of Canadian Organic Growers. (905)983-5370 NEED A COMPUTER?DON'T HAVE CASH? The original IBM Pentium 4 PC for $1 a Day! Don't pay 'til 2004! Fast Delivery! Free Digital Camera! Call Now! 1-800- 656-8369 www.brandsnow.com NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 OAK 5pc bdrm set; mahogany ar- moire computer desk; great condi- tion. Call (905)435-0688 or (905)571-0494 OIL FURNACE.Eneroil Comforter Hi-efficiency. 2-speed fan. Ideal for home, shop, garage. Approx. 11 years old. $600. 905-725-9456 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by the side, cut and wrapped, $1.83/lb. 705-432-3031. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANO,Roland electronic, model #HP900L, multi function plus stool & keyboard cover $1200. Carpet, super rajput wool, 8x10, patterned blue, $400. Call (905)831-3044. PIANOS/CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS.Play backed-up and foreign titles. PS1 Chip: $65.PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $150 (vs 5-7), $200 (vs 8). XBOX Chip: $150. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. DON'T WAIT FOR GARAGE SALES! I buy everything! Antique or not, furniture, jewelry, collect- able's, clocks, radios, dishes, toys. Cash paid on the spot. 905-213- 6987 FAMILY OF GOD, LOOKING for donations, cash, old clothes, yard sale items, anything to help the needy. Will pick up or work for your donations. Please call 905- 448-9375 or 905-260-0723. FALL and Christmas CRAFT show, Saturday November 22nd, 10am-4pm, admission $1.00 - Dur- ham College, Gym. Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, use Conlin Rd. Entrance. APPLEWOOD,burn the best! 1 year old. $240 bush cord, 16"+. Cut and split, honest measure- ment. Delivered.(905)987-4445 or 905-242-6141 Newcastle. A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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 EXCITING LIVE AUCTION! BY: B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES Acting Under instructions received: we will sell in detail lots: OUTSTANDING LIQUIDATION AUCTION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - DIRECT FROM THE MFG. ESTATES * CONSIGNMENTS* CLOSEOUTS * SAMPLES* Household Furniture * Dining Room Suites * Bedroom Suite* Collectibles * Major Art Collection * Gold & Diamond Jewellery * Décor & Accent Collection * Tiffany Lamps * Spots Memorabilia * Oak Furniture * Silver Jewelery * Home Furnishings * Leather Sofa Sets * Home Theatre * Catalogue Sale - Will Be Sold In Detail By: WED. NOV. 19TH at 7 PM (PREVIEW 6 PM) THE JUBILEE PAVILLION 55 LAKEVIEW PARK AVE. OSHAWA (Watch for Auction Signs) Partial Listing Of Over 500 Quality Items To Be Offered Diamond Jewellery * A.J. Casson Artworks * Indoor Outdoor Sculptures * Large Spots Memorabilia Collection * Queen Anne, Nostalgia, Modern Contemporary Homes Furnishings * Glassware * Porcelain * Collector Plates * Die Cast Toys * Electronics * Accent Lamps * Kenwood * Sanyo * Stereos * Cordless Phones * Limoge Collection * Accent Furniture * Jvc Home Theatre * Oak & Mahogany Dining Room Suites * Sofa, Loveseat & Chair Ensembles * Limited Edition Prints Of Group Of Seven Members* Ladies & Gents Diamond & Gold Rings, Estate Rings, Watch Sets & More. Many items will be sold on the basis of NO MINIMUM - NO RESERVE! COME AND ENJOY THE FUN, EXCITEMENT, AND THE GREAT DEALS! Terms: Free Admission, free parking, We accept Cash, Visa, MC Debit as available, additions & Deletions apply, Delivery available as per posted & announced at sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse entry and have removed any person from the Auction. Information call: 905-940-0713. 10% Buyers Premium on all items, discounts available. Sorry, no children. PUBLIC AUCTION CLOSE OUT AUCTION HWY #115 TRUCK AND CAR REPAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 10 A.M. Repair Centre located on Hwy #115, North- bound between Newcastle and Orono, selling the Equipment, Machinery shop tools, and of- fice furnishings, brake lathe, tire changer, bulk lube benches, welders, torches, air tools and equipment etc. etc. Full list next week. Check website for updates Terms Cash, App. cheques, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauction.com 'serving the auction industry since 1971 SOFA & MATTRESS SALE We are selling 3 pc. sofas from $449.00, up- holstered chairs from $99.00; Loveseats from $199.00; mattresses all sizes including king from $159.00. We have just received 59 pcs. of Italian leather sofas, loveseats & sectionals in quality leather, sofa & love from $1449.00; leather rocker recliner only $399.00 3 LOCATIONS: * 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa 905-571-4610 * 1975 Taunton Rd. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 * 870 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby 905-576-7550 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905- 242-6577 HP debranded P4 2.4Ghz 512,MB, 60GB, shared video, 16X DVD, CDRW, 56K, 10/100 nic, 19" grade A Viewsonic monitor, war- ranty with systems, selling for $900/ea. (905)683-6472 BLOND Cocker Spaniels, vet checked and first shots, 3 female 1 male, great temperament, mom on site. Call (905)344-7601 FREE RABBIT with cage to good home. Rabbit very tame. Call 905- 728-0157. FREE TO GOOD HOME,Siberian Husky, female, spayed, 2yrs old. Moving to Nova Scotia. (905)242- 3726 FREE:REGISTERED MINI SHNOUZERS, 8 years old, 1 male 1 female, Free to mature adult homes, not compatible with young children. Call (905)728-6428 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. 5 weeks old. Call (705)277- 2142 SHI-TZU 9 week old puppies, de- wormed, lst shot, 1 male, 1 female. Call 905-839-3932. 1985 NISSAN 300 ZX,3.0L, 5spd, 186k, T-tops, $1000 obo. 905-430- 9510. 1989 GRAND AM 2-door, 5-speed, 4-cyl, white, sunroof, cruise, tilt, tinted windows, 155,000 -kms, new tires, battery and front springs. Runs well, e-tested $1600-obo (905)434-5963 1990 MAZDA 323,294,000km, standard 5-speed, good winter car, as is, $700. 905-426-0631 1991 CAVALIER,5spd. 2dr., well maintained , lady driven, New brakes& gas tank. 280 klms. $1200. as is call (905)576-1073 1991 PONTIAC Grand Prix STE 3.1 automatic, 147,000 kms, very clean white exterior with grey inter- ior, factory mags, power windows, power door locks, tilt wheel, cruise control, A/C, power side mirrors, on board computer, power lumbar seats, AM/FM with equalizer and steering wheel controls, certified and e-tested. asking $4995. (905)571-5138 1993 CUTLASS SIERRA,SL, 150,000 kil., tilt, cruise, windows, locks, v-6 auto, $3,800. Certified and emissions passed. 1992 Pon- tiac sunbird, 130,000 kil., 2 dr., red, certified, emissions passed, $2,995. (905)433-8050 0r (905) 434-6833. 1994 CHEV CAVALIER,4 cyl. 5 speed, 143,000 kilometres, factory mags, power door locks, 2 dr. red, certified and e-tested. Asking $2990. (905)571-5138 1994 HONDA CIVIC,green, 2-dr, auto, P/S, P/B, air, C/D, excellent condition, very clean. Cert/emis- sions 220,000km $4700-obo. Mike (905)436-1322 or leave message 1995 Buick Le Saber LMTD. 295,000 kms, only 160,000 on en- gine, leather, CD, loaded, must sell, best offer. (905)728-6428 1995 GRAND AM 105,000KM Sunroof, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, power trunk, power mirrors, a/c. Mint condition, $6295 certified. (905)427-5700. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door, auto- matic, A/C, C.D, rust check, certi- fied and e-test, 190,000 kms, runs great, asking $4500, (905)436- 1705 1997 BREEZE loaded $8995; 01 Focus wagon, loaded $12,995; 01 Taurus loaded $13,495; Make no payments until Feb/04. Certified cars. Pickering Village Hyundai, (905)427-0111 1996 SUNFIRE,$3,699; 1995 Sunfire $2,999; 1990 Aerostar, ful- ly loaded $2,699; 1997 Daytona, T -roof $2,699; other vehicles from $1,899. Certified & e-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6 p.m. 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX, 141,000km, 4-dr, 5-spd, green, air, cruise, certified & e-tested, very re- liable. $8,800 firm. (905)420-2426 1997 SUNFIRE gt, red, Pw, brakes and steering, good condition, 118,000 km, asking $6,000. Call (905)377-1937 1998 BMW 328i,Canyon Red, beige leather interior, premium pkg & sound system, heated seats, 108,000km, certified (certified se- ries warranty 120,000km) asking $22,900. (905)655-0177 1998 Pontiac Sunfire GT 4 cyl. auto. Factory mags, tilt wheel, dual exhaust, Cruise control, A/C, pow- er windows, AM/FM/CD player with steering wheel controls, 200,000 easy kilometres, certified and e-tested. Asking $4450. (905)571-5138 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT,take over lease pymts for 18 mos at $272/month. Excellent condition. Call (905)436-3910 2001 NEON,4 dr., auto, air, sun- roof, am-fm cassette 5 disc cd player, keyless entry, 3 new tires, hwy driven 91,000 kil. $8,800 or best offer. (905)743-9300 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, 600 kil., good deal employee price $37,000. 1997 Grand Caravan 169,000 kil., clean, $6,800. 1993 Olds Acheiva, 177,000 kil., $3,500. (905)571-2199 ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan starting from as little as $228/month. Taxes incl. No down payment necessary OAC. 2000 Windstars starting at $269/month. We welcome people who are cred- it challenged. We are committed to get you driving today! Royal Woods Ford Lincoln, 3260 Hwy #7, Pickering. (905)686-2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 or check us out at www.royalwoods ford.com SALES LIMITED Bad Credit Even Bankrupt Credit But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. APR from 9.9% eg. Car $10,000 APR 19% Payment $322.78/mo 48 months C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGETTE BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 SAVE ON OFF LEASE VEHICLES 2001 Pontiac Aztec, black, fully loaded, leather, heated p.seats, 74k $14,900 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport, Ext. Dark Green V6, 5-spd, air, cass, 86k, $13,900. 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT,5-spd, fully loaded, p.roof, Cd, air, 50k, NO GST, $10,900 obo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 4dr, silver p.w., p.locks, p.mirrors, 77k, $13,500. 2000 Venture ext., 4dr, Sand, fully loaded, 73k, $13,500 fully loaded, 54k, $13,500 MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING OAC MycRush Auto (905)668-2467 evening & weekends (905)260-1012 405 Mary St. E. Whitby $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week. Call (905)683- 7301 or (905)424-9002 after 6p.m. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686- 1899 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 '96 DODGE RAM, 1/2 ton, 4x4, 360, V8, Auto, Fully loaded, great truck. $9200 certified. (905)706- 1260. 1961 Green Brier Van, $1500, 1984 GMC 1/2-Ton with cap, E- tested, recently safetied, price ne- gotiable. 1995 GMC 3/4-Ton, as is $7000, or $7500 certified/E-tested. (905)623-2430 1984 Chev 1/2 Ton, good breaks, exhaust, tires, cap. Runs great, E- tested, body rough, $1800 OBO as is. (905)404-1662 1989 Bronco two, 2.9 V6, stan- dard, new brakes, and emergency cables. Good condition. As is $1500. call Ron at 905-434-7330 1990 CHEVY SUBURBAN,fully loaded, good condition, 350 auto, selling as is for best offer. ALSO 992 Buick Century 4-dry, loaded, excellent condition, certified/e-test- ed, asking $2,350. Private sale. (905)404-8695 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500,Ex Hy- dro site vehicle, 53,000km, mint body and 305 motor, new paint, al- ternator cap, certified & E-tested, $6,995, ALSO 1986 Chev. S-10 day (905)683-0087, evenings (905)683-9778 1995 CHEV S-10 5-speed pickup truck. New tires and no body rust through. High miles but runs well. Cheap transportation. Best offer. (905)852-6051 GMC JIMMY 4X4 SLS, 2002. 2-door, power-windows, power- locks, tilt-steering, cruise-control, CD, off-road package, all-wheels. $384 @ month (remainder of lease). Call Chris, 905-261-7527. 1993 DODGE CARAVAN, 6 cyl, 193 klms., good condition, $2200, certified, call (905)436-9713 1994 JEEP Grand Cherokee, A1 condition in and out, all options, 250K, certified and e-tested. Ask- ing $7,200. Call 905-665-8566 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4, 4-door, 172,000 km, new tires, good condition, little to certify. $5300 as is, $6000 certified. Please call 905-985-6716. 1996 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 96, kms., air, power windows, keyless entry, 2 new tires. $6900. call ( 905)438-0144. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com CALL NOW TO RESERVE (905) 655-7718 5909 Anderson Street • Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 THE COURT AT BROOKLIN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE is… (and we still have room for you!) www.courtatbrooklin.com At The Court at Brooklin retirement residence, we offer an independent lifestyle that’s comfortable, affordable, and has all the amenities you’re looking for. Schedule your personal tour today, and discover the gracious retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted! Call today for your complimentary lunch and personal tour! (905) 655-7718 Weekly housekeeping and linen service Full activity calendar Three chef-prepared meals served daily Scheduled local transportation No extra fees or hidden costs Now OpenNow Open Month-to-month rent Resident managers on-site 24-hours a day Roomy studio suites Spacious one- and two-bedroom suites Serving Canada’s seniors since 1987. ©2003 HOLIDAY RETIREMENT CORP. SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Continued on page 8. • Andrews Shoes • Arby’s • Aryana Design Rugs • Bank of Montreal • Bell Mobility • Block Buster • Body Boomers • Cards and Cuddles • Coffee Time • Daily Planet • Det Brotkor • Details Home Elements • Express Tailoring • Euro Perfume • Get The Picture • Graziella’s Fine Jewellery • Hair Care Centre • Half Price Books • Hammertime Sports Cards • Hide & Skin • Jenny Nails • Kameka Shoes • L & M Taylor • Leather City • London Shoe • Mama Mia • Mane Solutions • McDonalds • Mini Smokers Corner • Oxford Cleaners • Professional Shoe Repair • Quiznos Sub • RK Hot Shots • Roche Tax • Roma House for Trading • Rubi’s Fashions • Spreads • Staples/Business Depot • S&H Health • Turning Heads • Twain Gold Diamond Centre • Underwraps Restaurant • Cruiseship Centres • Whitby Mall Florist • Whitfields • Your Dollar Store With More • Turko Lottery Kiosk THICKSON & HWY. #2, WHITBY 905-579-2515 SANTA MAGIC ARRIVAL Saturday November 22nd at 11:30am FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONSUMER TRADE SHOW • PRIZE GIVE-AWAYS • PEPPER THE CLOWN CHILDREN ACTIVITIES Friday Nov. 28th - 4pm-9pm, Saturday Nov. 29th - 10am-6pm Sunday Nov. 30th - 10am-5pm FACTORY OUTLET/CLEARANCE CENTRE NOW OPEN! Cut out this passport for your chance to win a Carnival Cruise for 2. CRUISE THE MALL EVENT PASSPORT Store 1 Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 Store 9 Store 1 0 Store 1 1 Store 1 Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 Store 9 Store 1 0 Store 1 1 Store 1 Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 Store 9 Store 1 0 Store 1 1 Store 1 Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 Store 9 Store 1 0 Store 1 1 WEEK 1 Nov. 15-21 WEEK 2 Nov. 22-28 WEEK 3 Nov. 29-21 WEEK 4 Dec. 6-15 Cruise around to our many merchants and look for 11 hidden pictures of a cruiseship boat in differen t stores each week. Have a store manager initial one of the boxes, one initial per store. Once the boxes have all been filled in, fill out the bottom of the ballot and drop it off in the ballot box. Draw date December 16th, 2003. Name: Phone: Address: 100% waterproof 905-436-9070 Roma House Roma House • Watch Batteries • W a t c h e s • S i l v e r • C u s t o m Jewellery (416) 720-3419 Specializing in: * Colours * Perms * Foil * Up-Dos 10% Seniors Discount 905-743-6263 $ 5.00 off - Purchase over $25.00 $ 15.00 off - Purchase over $70.00 $ 20.00 off - Purchase over $100.00 Not valid with other offers. Valid Nov.14-Nov. 30/03 Award-winning hairstylists invite current and new clients from Monday to Saturday. Welcome to Claudette of the Oshawa area. Check out our specials during the week including chemicals. 905-723-0211 • Harley Davidson • Caterpillars • Dr. Martens • Wolverine 905-433-8993 Old Walmart Location Limited Time Only FOOTWARE CLEARANCE 50%-80% OFF 15% off Hair Products (905) 725-2080 20 % OFF Helium Balloon Arrangements Exp. Nov.21/03 905-434-8747 905-434-8747 905-434-8747 RK HOT SHOT Karl Kani, Phat Farm, Enyce, Rocawear, AdamKS, Ecko Wear Life, Triple Five, Mamx HIP HOP CLOTHING 905-429-3529 100% waterproof 905-728-4197 MONSTER BOOK FAIR Old Walmart location UNTIL CHRISTMAS TUR K O TUR K O TURKO LOTTER Y LOTTE R Y LOTTERY KI OSK KIOSK KIOSK Family owned and operated Tel: (905) 576-0014 ARY A NA ARY A NA ARYANA DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN RUGS RUGS RUGS Custom Framing Romance, Bateman Group of 7 etc... Call 905-432-1810 Save PST & GST A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner BY APPOINTMENT BRENDA WARRINGTON* 905-430-3000 1-877-473-5551 $187, 9 0 0 BILL McLEAN* 905-831-3300 SUN., NOV. 16, 1-4 P.M. 39 FOREST RD. 1 1/2 storey with “HUGE” family room & master bedroom addition. 3 piece ensuite bath. Many recent renovations, beautiful lot backing onto quiet park, 1 1/2 garage. From Harwood & Bayly proceed north to Kings Cres. & follow signs. Ron Argue* 905-428-4557. $224, 9 0 0 SAT. & SUN., NOV. 15 & 16, 2-4 P.M. 35 BARRETT CRES. 1st TIME BUYER’S DELIGHT! This gorgeous family home features hardwood flrs., 2 renovated baths, a new roof, new driveway (02) and an enclosed front porch! There’s an above- ground pool for the kids, beautiful landscaping and modern, trendy decor and a stone fp for the rest of the family! Come visit this quiet cres. in popular Westney Heights! $208, 0 0 0 SUN., NOV. 16, 2-4:30 P.M. 3 ROTHERGLEN RD., AJAX Move up in style in his stunning executive style home full of value and class throughout featuring over 2800 sq. ft. of elegant design, large formal living room, oak hardwood floors, great size kitchen for those family gatherings and much more. Once you see it you’ll want to own it! Call Mary Roy today at 905-426-7515. SUN., NOV. 16, 12-4 P.M. 23 MEDLEY LANE SOUTH AJAX BEAUTY Located in great family neighborhood, this detached bungalow has lots to offer including newer windows, C/A & C/V, updated eat-in kitchen, 2 bathrooms & finished rec rm. with built-in bar. Walkout to private patio and fully fenced yard. Walk to schools, lake, hospital and shopping. Shows immaculate. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! See you Sunday. JUST LISTED 1175 CANBOROUGH Don’t miss out on this large 1,400 sq. ft. Glendale home. Private dining room overlooks a large living room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and walkout to a two tiered deck. This house shows great and it won’t last. Call Bill McLean* now at 905-831-3300. OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN., NOV. 1 5 & 1 6 , 2 - 4 P . M . RON ARGUE* 905-428-4557 SUN., NOV. 16, 1-4 P.M. 75 BARRETT CRES., AJAX ASKING $214,000 3 bedroom in super condition. Finished rec room, good fenced yard, 2 baths. Westney Road, left on Ravenscroft, right on Radford to Barrett Cres. Host: Ken Collis. DARREN MARTEL* 905-683-1790 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Awesome multi-level 3 bedroom, 2 bath, low condo fee, gas heat, central air, upgraded, landscaped, hardwood floors, kitchen upgraded & bath! Spring possession. Call to view. CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker $181, 9 0 0 SHARON CHISHOLM* 416-566-6120 (CELL #) SAT., NOV. 15, 1-3 P.M. 79 HARTY CRES., AJAX ROSSLAND & RAVENSCROFT NORTH AJAX 2 YEAR NEW HOME (APPROX.) SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! Imagine yourself in this spectacular 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom home. This impeccable home features an elaborate master bdrm. with a luxurious ensuite, high ceilings, a laundry room upstairs, sparkling ceramics in the kitchen and bathrooms and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The basement is prof. finished with a 4-piece bathroom. Ideal fdeal for in-laws or additional income $$. This home backs onto greenbelt for tranquility and privacy with a custom deck - absolutely perfect for entertaining. There is access to the garage from inside the house. Listed at $279,500. Own your dream home from (approx.) $1,474.00 per month with 5% down (P&I). $279, 5 0 0 QUALITY ONE LTD. RLTR. Results Realty Inc. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker JANIS EVANOFF* 416- 266-3339 MARY ROY*** 905-426-7515 C L O S E T O S C H O O L S • P A R K S heritage realty inc. email: jacquelynn.tanner@sympatico.ca SUN., NOV. 16, 2-4 P.M. 77 PITTMANN CRES., AJAX SUPER SOUTH AJAX SIDESPLIT! Lovely landscaped, mature private lot. A/G pool with newer liner & pump. Replaced roof, windows, furnace & doors. Ceramic & parquet flooring. Updated kitchen & 4-pc. main bath. Main floor laundry room & 3-pc. bath. Main floor family room with wood stove. Finished rec room & office w/gas fireplace. Master H/H closets & semi-ensuite. Spacious 4 bdrm. with paved double drive. Steps to schools, park, lake, local transit. Fabulous family location! $268,800. JACQUELYNN TANNER* Sales Representative (905)619-9500 Fax (905)619-3334 $26 8 , 8 0 0 MEMBER BROKER NEW CHOICE West Realty Inc. MONIQUE MUELLER* 416-281-0027 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WOW! What a great price for this beautiful, 4 bdrm. home with prof. finished basement and landscaping, parquet & hrdwd. floors thruout. Many upgrades. Located on quiet street in established area with well kept homes. Call Monique today to book your appointment. 416-281-0027. http://www.moniquemueller.com mailto:monique@moniquemueller.com $34 9 , 9 0 0 FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SHARON ABERNETHY* 905-686-3330 OR 905-831-3300 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 28 SHARP CRES., AJAX ALL BRICK DETACHED This spacious home is located in a great family neighborhood, close to all amenities. An interlock walkway leads to the custom built front porch; lots of room to sit & enjoy that evening coffee. The main floor family room features wood laminate flooring & woodburning fireplace; ceramics flooring from the front entry through to the modern kitchen; 3 spacious bedrooms; master with 4 pc. ensuite & walk-in closet. Sliding doors off the dining room walkout to a tiered deck that overlooks the landscaped back yard and pond. The 1 1/2 car garage is sure to please the man of the house. No disappointments here! For your appointment to view call Sharo n Abern ethy* @ 905-686-3330 or 905-831-3300. KEN COLLIS* 905-728-9414 RMR $214, 0 0 0 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 41 A/P rockportgroup.net 420-5658905Now Previewing!Now Previewing! $204,900$204,900 A limited number of extra wide townhomes starting from • All Brick Extra Wide To wnhomes • 9’ Main Floor Ceilings • Up to 1,918 Sq.Ft. • 2 & 3 Storey Townhome Designs • No Condominium Fees • Steps to the Lake and Greenbelt •All Brick Extra Wide To wnhomes •9’ Main Floor Ceilings •Up to 1,918 Sq.Ft. •2 & 3 Storey Townhome Designs •No Condominium Fees •Steps to the Lake and Greenbelt $5,000$5,000 OFF PRICELIST OFF PRICELIST EST. 1957 * Hours: Mon. - Wed. 4 pm - 8 pm. Thurs. by appointment. Fridays closed. Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12 pm - 5 pm. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. * Does not apply to all lots. Preview Opening Special Preview Opening Special A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOOD FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STARLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 KINGSTON RD. ILLAGE CHRYSLER 1-800-296-7107 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! V • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” 2002 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 a month for 60 months with $1,895 down payment or equivalent trade. Plus $850 freight. THE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARS OR 115,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PLUS 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. GM, FORD, HONDA AND TOYOTA DON’T MATCH IT. F U L LY T RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.9% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $6,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/72 month term, monthly payment is $416.66 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT REG CAB 4X2 $$33,90033,900 25G package, sport appearance group, trailer tow group, 5 spd. auto, anti spin differential, Hemi 5.7L Magnum V8 SMPI, leather wrapped steering wheel, tow hooks, box liner, 20” wheels and much more. Stk. #T6574. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 $$40,97540,975 25G package, 5 spd. auto, sport appearance group, trailer tow group, anti spin differential, 5.7L Magnum SMPI V8, leather wrapped steering wheel, box liner, 20” wheels and much more. Stk. #T6503. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 $$38,50538,505 24G package, 40/20/40 split bench, sport appearance group, trailer tow group, 5 spd. auto, anti spin differential, 4.7L magnum V8, rear sliding window, power tr ailer tow mirrors, box liner. Stk. #T6632. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT QUAD CAB 4X4 $$37,09037,090 26C package, H/D service group, 5 spd. auto, anti spin differential, 4.7L Magnum V8, rear sliding window, pwr. heated fold away mirrors, leather steering wheel, sport/roll bars, box liner and more. Stk. #T6471. PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS TIL NOV. 30TH00%% 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tire & handling grp., air, box liner, alum. wheels, AM/FM/CD & more. Only 45,700 km. Stk. #T5850B. $$82.3182.31Sale /84 mo. wk. 2002 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, keyless, shift-on-the-fly, tire handling grp., AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Only 45,600 km. Stk. V7693. $$82.3182.31Sale /84 mo. wk. 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 5.2L V8, auto, p.s., pdl., H/D service, anti spin axle, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, tilt, cruise, & more. Only 23,000 km. Stk. #V7647. $$68.0468.04Sale /84 mo. wk. 2000 CHEV 1500 QUAD CAB V8, auto, p.s., p.b., chrome wheels, air, box liner, cloth seats & more. Only 119,800 km. Stk. #T6509A. $$60.5460.54Sale /72 mo. wk. 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, sport plus grp., fog lamps, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 114,100 km. Stk. #V7706. $$56.5256.52Sale /72 mo. wk. 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, sport plus grp., anti spin axle, slide rear window, air, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 97,700 km. Stk. #V7657. $$64.5664.56Sale /72 mo. wk. 2002 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, defroster, skid plate grp., anti spin axle, bed liner, AM/FM/CD, SLT decor., alum. wheels & more. Only 16,500 km. Stk. #P7452. $$88.3888.38Sale /84 mo. wk. 2002 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, H/D service, defroster, overhead console, skid plates, elect. shift-on-the-fly, p.w., AM/FM/CD & more. Only 54,000 km. Stk. #P7491. $$84.4584.45Sale /84 mo. wk. 2001 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 5.2L V8, auto, ABS, H/D service, anti spin axle, p.w., pdl., keyless, air, O.W.L. on/off road tires, chrome wheels & more. Only 42,000 km. Stk. #V7725. $$96.7196.71Sale /72 mo. wk. 2001 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, SLT plus decor, anti spin axle, air, p.w., pdl., fog lamps, AM/FM cass., slide rear window & more. Only 74,100 km. Stk. #V7724. $$80.6380.63Sale /72 mo. wk. 2001 RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L V8, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 125,900 km. Stk. #T5974A. $$68.5868.58Sale /72 mo. wk. 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., p.s., p.m., AM/FM/CD,air, tilt, cruise, premium seating, box liner, keyless, trailer tow, ABS, anti-spin axle & more. Only 15,500 km. Stk. #T6335A. $$99.7999.79Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, anit-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. $$103.72103.72Sale /84 mo. wk. 1997 FORD 150 XLT CLUB CAB 4X4 4.6L V8, auto, air, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, tow hooks, tool caddy, box liner, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 161,500 km. Stk. #T6514A. $$60.7760.77Sale /60 mo. wk. 00 %% PURCHAS E FINANCIN G 00 %% PURCHAS E FINANCIN G 00 %% PURCHAS E FINANCIN G 00 %% PURCHAS E FINANCIN G FALLFALL SAVINGSSAVINGSSAVINGS TOP DOLLAR FOR YO U R TRADE! www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 14, 2003 PAGE 43 A/P Business Person of the Year 2004 Roger Davidson -Scarborough Chamber #1Chrysler Dealer in Scarborough DAVIDSON The Road to Value Chrysler Dodge Jeep MORNINGSIDE AVE.K I N G STONROADMARKHAM R0AD416 281-2277 Ask about our SPECIAL Empl o y e e Purchase Pla n f o r • OPG • Bell • D a i m l e r C h r y s l e r employees & a f f i l i a t e s MOPAR DVD!* FREE $399*** 2003 JEEP LIBERTY LTD. 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