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RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo On the home stretch DURHAM ––Cross-country runner Evan Tsiopoulos, a student at Claremont Pub- lic School, heads for the finish line –– and first place –– in Whitby during Durham Elementary Athletic Association finals Thursday. Elementary school children from around the region competed in the event. Evan was running against other 12-year- old competitors. Inches from safety Determined killer wouldn’t let wife live BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer TORONTO —With her killer close behind, Gillian Hadley ran naked from her Pickering home onto the street pleading with a passing motorist “Help me mis- ter,” only to be dragged back inside by her estranged husband. “I saw a woman running up the street with no clothes on... then a man chasing her. I stopped and she runs up to the driver’s side saying ‘Help me mister, help mister. I told her to get in,”Matt Darby told an in- quest Friday. “She was fairly calm, she wasn’t freaking but you could tell she was scared,” Mr. Darby recalled of the events the morn- ing of June 20, 2000. He said Mrs. Hadley went around to the passenger side and was partway into the car when Mr. Hadley caught up with her and grabbed her by the arm. “He pulled her out as I was about to drive away,” Mr. Darby testified. Mr. Hadley, 34, dragged Mrs. Hadley, 35, back into the Hillcrest Road residence where he shot her dead and then killed himself moments later, the coroner’s inquest examining the couple’s murder-suicide has heard. After Mr. Hadley had pulled Mrs. Hadley from the car, Mr. Darby said he got out and shouted at Mr. Hadley to let the woman go. “I was yelling, ‘What the hell’s the matter with you, have some decency’,” he testified. Mr. Hadley, his face expressionless, turned calmly back toward Mr. Darby and repeated, “She’s psychotic, she’s psychotic,” court was told. 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See HADLEY page 2 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Hadley inquest jury hears accounts from neighbours Mr. Darby described Mr. Hadley’s de- meanour as “abnormally weird.” At the time of the murder-suicide Mr. Hadley was facing charges for assaulting and criminally harassing Mrs. Hadley as well as charges of breach of recognizance and breach of an undertaking. He was out on $5,000 bail with court-imposed conditions to have no communication with the mother of three. On Friday the five-person inquest jury began hearing startling accounts from various neighbours and passersby who attempted to save Mrs. Hadley, and other witnesses to the events leading up to her murder. Katherine Kisielowski testified she was babysitting at her cousin’s home on Marinet Crescent, which runs off Hillcrest Road, and was standing outside when she suddenly heard shouts of “Help me, help me” from a woman. When she looked toward Hillcrest Road, she said she saw a naked woman struggling with a “bigger burly man,” dragging her to- ward a house. “The man had his arm around the woman holding her arm and his other arm around her shoulder... She was resisting, crouching down... struggling, trying to get out of his grasp but he was dragging her,” Ms. Kisielowski said. While a neighbour called 911, Ms. Kisielowski watched from the street as a car pulled up and a bearded man — identified at the inquest as nearby resident John Wallace — got out and inquired what the commotion was about. Court has heard Mr. Wallace, joined by neighbour Noel Gordon, approached the Hadley residence and knocked on the door. When Mr. Hadley opened the door, Mrs. Hadley, holding the couple’s 11-month-old son Chase, tried to escape the residence but was held back by Mr. Hadley. Ms. Kisielowski said a “tug-of-war” fol- lowed with the two men trying to pull Mrs. Hadley out of the house and Mr. Hadley pulling his wife back. At one point, she said, Mrs. Hadley was “half-way out the door” and handed her baby to a woman — identified earlier as Mr. Wal- lace’s wife, Ana. Moments later, Mr. Gordon jogged away from the house saying, “The guy’s got a gun,” Ms. Kisielowski said. Court heard that during the struggle Mr. Hadley pulled out a handgun at which time Mr. Wallace and Mr. Gordon relaxed their grip on Mrs. Hadley. Mr. Hadley pulled Mrs. Hadley back inside the home and closed the door. Seconds later witnesses heard a gunshot, soon followed by a second. Police later found Mrs. Hadley on the floor of the foyer and Mr. Hadley in a bedroom, both dead from single gunshot wounds to the head. Durham Regional Police’s response to the call was under scrutiny during the inquest as court was told the first officer to arrive at the scene drove past the Hadley residence at 865 Hillcrest Rd. and went to the wrong address. In police dispatches the address was de- scribed as the fourth house from Westshore Boulevard, on the south side of Hillcrest Road. In what court was told was an “unfortunate coincidence,” Constable Paul McCurbin mis- takenly pulled up to 865 Westshore Boulevard, at the corner of Hillcrest Road with the brass numbers 865 outside. To add to the confusion, a white car parked in that driveway was simi- lar to Mr. Darby’s, described in a 911 call as involved in the original struggle. Ms. Kisielowski told the jury that approxi- mately 40 seconds prior to hearing the first gunshot she spotted a police cruiser drive past the Hadley house. It came from the west with- out sirens or emergency lights, she said. When Mr. Darby returned to the scene after placing a 911 call from his home, he was told by a neighbour “the police are at the wrong house.” He testified he noticed the police cruiser down the street at the corner of Hillcrest and Westshore and rushed to alert the officer. “I went back and told him he was at the wrong house... It’s up this way,” Mr. Darby said. He and the officer were running up the street headed toward the residence, when they heard gunshots. “I ran with the officer and we almost got to the hedge and that’s when the shots went off. It just sounded like a bullet going through trees,” he said, adding he estimated they were 20 metres from the home at the time. Earlier Friday, OPP Detective Constable Mark Collins, who led the coroner’s investi- gation into the couple’s death, was asked by a juror why police tactical unit officers waited two-and-a-half hours before entering the resi- dence, where Mr. and Mrs. Hadley were found dead at 11:39 a.m. Police didn’t know what had occurred in- side and “don’t rush” into tense situations for the safety of officers and anyone who may be inside, he replied. HADLEY from page 1 News Advertiser file photo Friends of Gillian Hadley react to the news near the crime scene following the mur- der of Mrs. Hadley and suicide by her estranged husband, Ralph, as police official Jim Grimley provides comfort. ™Rogers Communications Inc.Used under License.Rogers Pumpkin Patrol™is a registered trademark of Rogers Cable Inc. What we’ll be getting into this Halloween. The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol™will be in your neighbourhood for the 17th year in a row. This Halloween, over 600 Rogers employees will be volunteering their time to help local police add a watchful presence in your community. So, remind your little trick- or-treaters to look for a red Rogers van if they’re lost or in trouble. And we’ll help them contact a family mem- ber. Have a happy and safe Halloween. BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —Only weeks after its introduction, Pickering councillors are taking another look at their new committee structure. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner said councillors will meet all day tomorrow (Mon- day) to examine what is working with the new system and what’s not. “I don’t think it’s working,” he said. “From the very first week it’s obvious we were disjointed.” Under the new committee struc- ture, which was approved in May and came into effect in September, the executive committee, which met every two weeks, was dropped in favour of separate committees responsible for planning, opera- tions and finance. Three councillors and the mayor sit on the operations and finance committees, which meets during the day on the fourth Monday of each month, while all councillors sit on the planning committee and committee of the whole, which meet the second Monday of the month in the evening. All committee decisions must receive approval from council, which meets the first and third Monday every month. An example of the problems came last month when an item from the finance committee came up for council’s approval. Ward 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan, who does not sit on the finance commit- tee, abstained from voting because he said he and other councillors were not provided with the proper documentation. “I will not raise my hand on an item I have not seen,” he said at the time. Coun. Brenner said this instance of “arguing about who got what and who didn’t” is indicative of the problems with the new structure. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, who initially led the charge to reform the system, agreed the current structure needs work. “We tried it and I don’t think it’s working successfully,” he said, adding that while the new commit- tee structure has provided a more intimate environment and a chance to meet with more of the City’s staff, the issues in the upcoming budget process affect all committees and council may benefit from a more cohesive structure. Looking to do just that, Coun. Brenner said he thinks council may turn two of the new committees into one. “My hunch is we’ll be rolling the finance and operations commit- tee into one,” he said. “It will still be different than the old executive committee. There will still be a separate planning and committee of the whole... we’re too small a coun- cil and that’s why I believe we’ve been disjointed.” Coun. Holland said council should remain adaptive and the new structure should take the best of what is working while changing what is not. He expects to be asking the City clerk to proceed with drafting a bylaw reflecting that goal after Monday’s meeting. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 3 P Recycle this newspaper! Changes coming to changes in Pickering committee structure Online at durhamregion.comNORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING In June 2001, the City of Pickering with the consulting assistance of TSH Associates and Schollen & Company Inc. initiated a review of the Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines in the Pickering Official Plan. The review affects an area of land generally bound by Kingston Road, Whites Road, and Sheppard Avenue and is shown on the map below. The purpose of the review is to recommend changes to the Development Guidelines, which will assist in achieving a cohesive identify for the area, to guide development on private property, and to provide Pickering with a framework for reviewing development applications. As part of the review, the feasibility of piping a tributary of Amberlea Creek as well as the consolidation of access points along Kingston Road and an internal road scheme to service the interior of the quadrant are being examined. City Staff would like to present information on the major components of the review, namely transportation, environmental/ stormwater, and draft development guidelines. We invite your attendance and comments at the following meeting: What: Public Meeting When: October 30, 2001 7:00 P.M. Where: Council Chambers Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering If you would like a copy of the Information Package, if may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department at the Civic Complex on or after Friday, October 26th, 2001. For further information on this matter, please contact Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner - Policy of the City of Pickering Department of Planning & Development at 905-420-4660, extension 2032 or by e-mail at gmcgregor@city.pickering.on.ca DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE CALL TODAY AND REGISTER 426-9611 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. A Complete Defensive Driving Course Min. of Trans. Approved Course Provider • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. In Car Instruction • Save up to 41% on Insurance • G1 and G2 Road Test Prep • Get license 4 months earlier $36000 Includes GST Starts Nov. 8 New Course Inquire about Xmas 4 Day Course Dec. 26 - 29 FALL COUPON LET’S FRESHEN UP THOSE HOUSEHOLD GERMS!! 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The current coupling “would wear out quicker in time.” Between Sept. 5 and Oct. 9, the tur- bine produced 245-megawatt hours of green energy, said Ontario Power Gen- eration (OPG) spokesman Scott Berry. “The turbine is proving to be the right turbine for the wind conditions here in Ontario. We’re really pleased with it,” Mr. Berry added. While saying the cou- pling has worked well, “it’s a decision on our part to replace it,” he said. With the turbine down for mainte- nance, now was the right time to replace the part, Mr. Berry said. “We hoped to replace it a week ago.” Should the wind subside over the weekend, the work can be completed and “by mid-week, it can be up and spinning,” Mr. Berry said. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Fax it: 905-683-7363 Wind turbine needs fine-tuning • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Nitrous Oxide Gas • Collect From Insurances 905-831-6666 EMERGENCY PAGER 195 WESTNEY RD. 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Warra nt y TRANQUILLITY S/E $469 DOUBLE 569SET QUEEN 679SET KING 789SET DOUBLE 569 SET QUEEN 679 SET KING 789 SET Single Mattress Set $709Single Mattress Set $709 829 939 1309 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Majority of poppy funds support veterans, families To the editor: Re: ‘Local veterans deserve better’, editori- al, Oct. 24 Your comments were very supportive of the veterans and the Royal Canadian Le- gion. However, you erred in some aspects of how the funds raised in the poppy campaign are disbursed. Yes, some of the money is used to purchase poppies, wreaths and other necessary supplies for promoting the poppy campaign. But let me assure you that not $1 goes to the legion to cover any branch expenses. The majority of the funds go directly to the many needs of the veterans and their fami- lies. Our canvassers are all volunteers whether they are a veteran, branch member or someone else from the community. Also, we do not sell poppies, a donation is all that is asked, be it a nickel, dime, quarter or larg- er amount. The legion was established over 75 years ago to support the veterans and their fami- lies. Dedicated members of the Royal Cana- dian Legion across Canada provide this ser- vice (not a charity). It is an attempt to repay the tremendous debt to the men and women who served to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. In closing, I would like to thank the citi- zens of Pickering who have strongly sup- ported the poppy campaign over the years. Without their support the legion cannot pro- vide assistance to the veterans. Jim Corbitt President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER OCT. 28, 2001 OK, OK. I give up. I surrender to the Region of Durham. Pick my pock- ets. Take whatever you need. Bump up my taxes sky-high, I don’t care. Just fix the roads. Just allow me to get somewhere... anywhere... within the region in a reasonable amount of time. As just one poor itinerant (there are many more) commuting each week- day in my nondescript road sedan from Whitby to my desk in Ajax, I have had it up to here with the inter- minable waiting that goes with each and every commute. For several years, I’ve pulled onto Baseline Road, sneaking in Ajax’s back door to my place of work. But, for the past while, that option has been an unmitigated disaster. Construction seems to have gone on for an eternity at Bayly Street and Shoal Point Road, backing up traffic for miles in both di- rections, turning a 10-minute drive into one that lasts almost an hour. I finally woke up to the fact I must abandon my preferred route. So, in- stead, I set Hwy. 2 as my destination. Another mistake. Coming out of work at 4:30 p.m. on a weekday and trying to head north to Hwy. 2 is, in a word, ghastly. Cars inch through the Station- Achilles intersection where car after ever-loving car merges on to Har- wood. Again, one must wait and stew until finally lurching up to the lights at Hwy. 401. What seems like an eterni- ty later, you trundle along another few feet to yet another set of lights. After two more sets you finally, breathless- ly arrive at the corner of Harwood and Hwy. 2. A recent story in this paper lamen- tably points out that, despite protesta- tions by had-it-up-to-here Harwood motorists at an Ajax council meeting, councillors told their constituents to — are you ready for this? — wait an- other two years until the new Hwy. 401-Pickering Beach Road inter- change is built. When this new ramp is finished traffic just might move effi- ciently on Harwood. Until then, dri- vers will have to contend with the ‘Harwood parking lot’. As for travelling the 401? Forget it. Congested, too dangerous with so many crazies driving way too fast, not to mention the wall-to-wall truck traf- fic. Another news item that will no doubt provide comfort to regional mo- torists has Durham council studying transportation with an eye to predict- ing this area’s future transit needs. Yeah, that’s what’s needed — another study. How about keying on the pre- sent situation? How about making something out of Rossland Road — a route that could be an effective east- west traffic carrier, but is still nothing short of a goat path through much of the west part of the region. While the region studies,the rest of us can just, well, wait. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com You just can’t get there from here Let’s solve transportation problems of today before studying future needs It’s hard to understand the rationale for Regional Councillor John Gray’s comments regarding Our Place, a daytime homeless drop-in centre located in the heart of Oshawa. The centre, funded to the tune of $65,000 annually by Durham and $30,000 from the Province, serves as a meeting point for dozens of homeless and unemployed people each day. Rod Friesen, Our Place director, says the centre “provides a place peo- ple can not only do their laundry, have a shower and get a meal, but they can access vital services to other parts of the communi- ty. It also helps decrease their social isolation.” Coun. Gray, a member of the Region’s finance committee and whose ward encompasses a significant part of downtown Os- hawa, says, “the cause of the drop-in centre is very noble but it’s actually been a pain in the neck. All they are doing is feeding off each other’s state of mind. If it doesn’t work, why are we pro- viding funding of this centre? We need to rethink it. We need to look at how this is being done. The service is not doing what it was intended to do. It’s providing no social benefit. There needs to be more than people congregating in a building.” The councillor’s words bear close scrutiny and raise a number of questions. Certainly Our Place provides a social benefit to the people who need somewhere to go to get out of the cold, who need a place to do their laundry and to get something to eat. In what way then is it not working? Homeless unemployed people are going to congregate some- where. Where else would Coun. Gray have them go if not down- town in the region’s largest city where the concentration of poverty is highest? Located about 100 metres from Cornerstone, a men’s hostel, Our Place is ideally situated to offer services to those who need them most. Our Place originally opened because business owners com- plained homeless people were hanging around malls and restau- rants. Ultimately, no matter where a drop-in centre is located, there will be complaints from some neighbours. On the other hand, a pizza place operator who has a business adjacent to Our Place has no complaints at all about the people who go there. In addition, Our Place’s landlord, who plans to put a print shop next to the centre, says of the clientele, “they’re nice. They’ve been very good to me. They are so friendly.” Coun. Gray owes it to those who use Our Place to come up with a better solution for their problems. Otherwise, it sounds as though the centre is exactly what’s needed for our increasingly serious homeless problem. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 An attack on society’s weakest Where else would councillor suggest homeless go for basic necessities? Al Rivett Sports Editor arivett@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P Visit us online at durhamregion.com Durham police seek assistance with Ajax robbery AJAX —The public’s help is being sought in solving a mug- ging in which four suspects robbed a 17-year-old male at knifepoint. The incident occurred in Ajax Sunday, Oct. 21 at about 9:50 p.m., according to the Durham Regional Police Service. Three young people were walking in the Adams Drive and Woodward Crescent area when four males riding in a red four- door-style Chevrolet Cavalier with tinted glass approached. Three got out and asked where they could buy some drugs. After the victims responded they didn’t have any, one suspect grabbed the 17-year-old and held a knife to his throat and ordered the other victims to the ground. Police say the three suspects then searched the victims and stole a quantity of clothing. No one was hurt. Three suspects are described as black males, 17 to 18 years old, wearing dark cloth- ing, baseball caps and white ban- danas. The driver of the car is male, Hispanic or Filipino, 17 to 18, wearing dark clothing, a dark blue bandana, five-feet 10-inches tall, and about 200 pounds. The Ajax-Pickering commu- nity resource unit is investigating the incident and similar occur- rences in the Ajax-Pickering area. Anyone with information can call Detective Constable Leon Presner at 905-683-9100, ext. 5331. Workshops aid abused women DURHAM —An upcom- ing series of interactive work- shops is aimed at helping abused women. The Women’s Rights Action Coalition of Durham (WRAC) offers five free workshops on consecutive Thursday evenings. On Nov. 8, the topic is breaking the cycle of abuse, followed on Nov. 15 with self- esteem, Nov. 22 with nobody is perfect, Nov. 29 with psy- chotherapy, and Dec. 6 on legal issues. All workshops run from 7 to 9 p.m. Space is limited and regis- tration is required. WRAC is a non-profit, char- itable organization providing culturally sensitive services to abused women and children. For more information or to register, call 905-427-7849 or 1-877-849-5853. Almost $15 million lent to towns, cities for local projects Money to go for roads, building construction DURHAM —Regional council has approved more than $14 million in deben- tures to fund construction of three Durham projects. was approved by Regional council Wednesday. Durham Regional Council approved at its meeting Wednesday an $8.1 million loan to the Municipality of Clarington to cover the construction of a new main branch library and municipal centre ex- pansion. As well, the Region’s expansion of Hillsdale Manor Home in Oshawa will be debentured to cover the $5 million construction cost. The Township of Scu- gog will borrow $1.6 mil- lion for bridge and road construction. 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OPEN: • MON - WED 10 - 6 • THUR - FRI 10 - 9 • SATURDAY 9 - 6 • SUNDAY 11 - 5 rrs TM AJAX 282 Monarch Ave (905) 427-7708 IT’S ALL ABOUT SAVING MONEY! HALLOWEEN MAJOR RETAILER CLOSES DISTRIBUTION CENTER HURRY IN BEFORE IT’S GONE! Just in time for the season, we’re liquidating a bounty of HALLOWEEN & FALL HARVEST INVENTORY at low, low liquidation prices! DON’T PAY UNTIL 2002! On Purchases $150 or more See in-store for details Supply & selection vary per Outlet. M ILLION DOLLAR LIQUIDATION! A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 HHHH oooo llll llll yyyy wwww oooo oooo dddd mmmm aaaa kkkk eeee uuuu pppp mmmm aaaa dddd eeee eeee aaaa ssss yyyy ffff oooo rrrr HHHH aaaa llll llll oooo wwww eeee eeee nnnn BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM –– Want to look like Freddy Krueger? Or is the Wicked Witch of the West more your style? How about, oh, Michael Jackson? Getting that special Hollywood look with retail Halloween make-up can seem impossi- ble,but Goodwood’s Debi Drennan,an Emmy Award-winning make-up designer, offers do- it-yourself tips. From bruising and bleeding to burns and aging, Mrs. Drennan knows all sorts of transformation techniques. “Everyone wants to be convincing. Even as adults, you go to a Halloween party and a lot of people just are gung ho, they love Hal- loween and it’s fun,” she says. “It’s an escape, a chance to be someone else and the more re- alistic it is, the more into character they’re going to get - it’s the same with acting.” For bruising, four colours are used: a deep red, mustard yellow, dark purple and black. Some Halloween make-up companies have la- belled the combination an ‘injury stack’and it can be found in costume stores such as Party City in Ajax. “If you use your finger and roll all those different colours on, you get all the different colours of a bruise,” says Mrs. Drennan. By following the mixing instructions on a package of gelatin - not Jell-O - people can get the appearance of monster skin. The expert says to put the gelatin on skin, let it dry and then put fake blood all through it. “You don’t even have to let it dry overly long,” she adds. “If you want to make it look like a scab or something you can take a bit of corn syrup,put it in a straight line or something and put corn meal on top of it. Then take the mixed-up package of gelatin and put it all around, put red or brown paint or make-up in it to make it look like it’s been bleeding or scabbed over.” The gelatin also works great for quick burns. “Take the deep red make-up and redden the skin. Then take the unflavoured gelatin, put it on top of the reddened area, take black make- up and stipple it into the gelatin area and it will look like a really bad third-degree burn,” she says. People could even make their own face paint, says Mrs. Drennan, by mixing cold cream and tempera paint together. The cold cream will prevent it from drying up as fast as water-based make-up and it’s easier to wash off. However, she doesn’t recommend using it around eyes - use a Halloween one there in- stead. In a recent movie Mrs. Drennan did in L.A. called ‘Sins of the Father’she had to make the actors age 34 years from 1963 to 1997. Be- cause the scenes switched so frequently, the make-up for aging needed to be done rapidly. She says the effect was so well-done, some people didn’t notice the same actors were being used in scenes in 1963 and 1997 until two or three days into filming. “Aging is a lot of fun. You can do it with a bottle of latex,” she says. “Take an area of the skin, say an eyelid or somewhere kind of kneady and if you take it and stretch the skin so you’re holding it on both sides so that the piece of skin is really stretched, take your latex and stipple sponge (a hard, coarse sponge, also available at costume stores) and stipple the area. Keep holding it and take a blow dryer and quickly dry it. Put a little bit of powder on it, baby powder or foundation to seal it and then let it go. You’ll see it all wrinkle up.” Candle wax, not recommended for chil- dren, can be dripped onto skin to give a blis- tering effect, she says. Other wax she likes to use is mortician or moulding wax. For aging on areas such as the neck where skin should look like it’s hanging, she puts a thin layer of wax on, then adds a layer of latex so the piece of skin is heavier and hangs down more. “I use a lot of wax to do cuts,” she says. “I put a very fine layer of glue, roll a bit of the moulding wax so you’ve got like this little tiny tube and let it dry. Then, heat up an instrument, a knife or spatula, so it melts the wax a little bit, but so it doesn’t burn the skin and blend your edges off. Once you’ve got it so you don’t see any edges, cut down the middle and fill it with reddish black make-up and put your fake blood on it. “One thing to remember if you’re doing just your face with colours: if you want something to stand out,you lighten it. If you want something to appear sunken in, you shade it,” she says. She gives the example of trans- forming your face into skeletal form. “Darken around the eyes, your cheekbones are going to stand way out so make sure there’s lots of white on your eyebrow bone coming right around,onto your cheekbone. All in behind it, going into your hairline put a dark grey coming right down underneath your cheek bone and what that’s going to do is make that bone stand way out and it will look more skeletal than what your face really is.” For a fat lip, start bruising in the centre of the lip, take it underneath it, and come back up into the corner, putting just a tiny bit of bruis- ing on the area. Blend a lighter colour on the area surrounding the bruise, then put a line around the lip with a black pencil and put some fake blood on top of it to make it look like the tooth went right through. The broken nose look can be achieved by finding the wider side of your nose or the one that points in a certain direction. “What you do is shade the other side - you’re going to accent the wider side, then you can bruise all along the bottom of the wide side so it looks even wider,” she says. “Shade to make deeper, highlight to make bigger. You’ll see the nose actually change shape visually by accenting one side of it and shading the other.” Mrs. Drennan’s fast, simple and realistic way to make stitches is to take black threat and tie it in a double knot around a pencil then cut the thread: repeat the step for each stitch need- ed. Dab clear nail polish on all the knots and cut the pieces of thread sticking out. “Then slide it off the pencil and cut the loop off and where you’ve cut the loop, you’ll get two little ends. Put eyelash adhesive or spirit gum on those and stick it on top of your cut and you get stitches really fast,” she says. For a cowboy or a hobo look, she creates a fake beard. Mrs. Drennan uses a stipple sponge, crape (a hairy wool), and eyelash ad- hesive, spirit gum or moustache wax. She says to cut crape or another hair-like product into really tiny, almost razor pieces, put adhesive or wax along the beard line, then dunk the stipple sponge into the hair and lightly brush it onto the face, re- moving any extra with your finger. When ‘Jesus Christ Super- star’ came to the Oshawa Little Theatre, one of their make-up artists, Joan Milburn from Ajax had to learn how to do scarring on Jesus’back to stand out from a distance. “I did that with latex and very thin string,” says Ms. Milburn. “You paint the latex on and then dry it with a hair dryer. Then lay the thin string on and put another layer of latex and it crinkles up so it looks like a scar...the string raises up so it looks like really severe welts or deep cuts into the back.” But sometimes people don’t only want make-up effects, but props and causality items to go with it and make it look even more real- istic. Some Halloween stores carry the props, which are quite realistic and easy to apply. “All you need is the spirit gum,” says Jen- nie Arthey, manager for Party City who carries everything from slit throat props,to teeth,to elf ears. “Paint it (the spirit gum) on your face, pull it to make it tacky and add fake blood to it or we have an injury stack to give the bruise ef- fect.” On weekends near Halloween, the staff at Party City get all done up with the props and make-up and Ms. Arthey says some special ef- fects such as the slit throats can make people do a double take. “If you’re not into gory things, there’s elf ears, or devil ears if you don’t want to wear the headband because you want something more real. You just add spirit gum and it’s quite real looking,” she says. “I do a lot of male make-up and men don’t want to walk around with make-up on. Most of them aren’t on any cleansing programs and these wipes are great - they just wipe the make-up off and wash their face,” says Mrs. Drennan. Just because most Durham Region residents won’t be starring in any horror movies this Halloween, doesn’t mean they can’t look like they are. Reporter Crystal Crimi applies makeup to fellow staff member Brian McNair, turning him into a ghoulish creature for Halloween. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Lions drive to help the blind DURHAM –– The Durham office of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind has a brand new set of wheels to conduct its services thanks to Lions clubs in the region. The Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Lions Clubs, along with an anonymous donor, helped pur- chase the van. Celebrating the mobility are (from left) the CNIB’s Iris Milne, and Lions Club members Horace Walcott, Len Crocker, Ken Montague and Sharon VanShaik. ‘Duplicitous’ request or real need? Durham council entertains bid from police for new headquarters BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —A new police head- quarters may be part of a new home for the regional government. The Durham Regional Police Ser- vice has requested Regional council consider including 40,000 square feet and at least 40 garage spaces if a new Durham headquarters is built. The Region recently began a re- quest-for-proposal process inviting private developers to recommend a site and design for a new Durham headquarters, although council must still determine whether to actually proceed with a new facility. However, some regional council- lors suggested the request by the Durham Police Services Board to possibly be included is inappropriate. Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond labelled it “duplicitous”, considering prior assurances a new police head- quarters was not being considered. “On four distinct occasions in the last year this council was told by the police chief and through the board there were no new plans for a police headquarters,” she told council. Doug Moffatt, police services board vice-chairman and Scugog mayor, said it would be a good idea to look at cost-efficiencies that could come from combining the police headquarters into a new Regional building. “It’s not in anybody’s best interest to have tunnel vision on proposals,” Mayor Moffatt said. Oshawa Councillor Bob Boychyn, chairman of the police board, echoed the comments. “There will be a need at some point in the future. There will be that requirement,” Coun. Boychyn said. “If it is appropriate maybe it will be in the new regional headquarters and if it is not appropriate maybe we will look somewhere else.” Renovations in 1996 to the current police headquarters on Centre Street in Oshawa still have not been paid off, noted Brock Councillor Larry O’Con- nor, who questioned looking at a new facility while debentures were still being paid on the current one. Council tabled the request until its next meeting when more information on the police’s future space needs can be presented. Lube, oil and filter • 15 point inspection including antifreeze, tires, wipers, hoses & belts • Tire rotation • Brake inspection • Top up fluids • Set tire pressure $39 95† Plus tax includes an electronic battery test. a l l -i n -o n e t i r e e v e n t all brands in all sizes to suit all your needs. Price includes: Installation, balancing, valve stem, lifetime inspection and rotation every 10,000 km. 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A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Food bank open for business! PICKERING –– City officials cut the ribbon on a new location for the St. Paul’s on-the- Hill community food bank on Pickering Parkway. With the shelves well stocked with food, officials on hand for the ribbon-cutting were (from left) Mayor Wayne Arthurs, Council- lor Maurice Brenner, Councillor David Pickles, Reverend Canon Brian McVitty, Coun- cillor Mark Holland and Councillor Dave Ryan. United Way grants community project funds AJAX —Community members with great ideas for local projects but short on cash can look to the United Way of Ajax-Pickering for help. The United Way’s community pro- ject grants program is designed for ventures that will have a positive and direct impact on the Ajax and Picker- ing community, such as youth projects or arts and cultural activities. Non-political, non-denominational organizations are eligible, as is the not- for-profit sector including, service clubs, youth groups and seniors’ orga- nizations. Grants are not available for individuals. Applicants must submit their re- quests two months prior to their project start date. For more information or to request an application form call the United Way at 905-686-0606 or e-mail them at uwap@durham.net. Halloween fun at Ajax library today AJAX ––Families are invited to a spooky afternoon of stories, games and crafts at its main branch from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Make sure you wear your Hal- loween costume. The Halloween party is a free drop-in session, with space limited by room capacity. Call Sarah 905-428-3564 for more information. Bachelor of Education in Adult Education Degree/Certificate Programs INFORMATION SESSION 6 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2001 In the Community Room, Oshawa Campus, Durham College In cooperation with Durham College, Brock University offers BEd and certificate programs of study in Adult Education designed for those working or aspiring to work in adult learning environments including health care, social services, business, industry or formal academic settings. Courses are offered on Saturdays or weekday evenings, and designed to be completed on a part time basis. Enhance your understanding of adult education principles and practices Become a more effective facilitator Increase your skills and confidence in working with adults in teaching/learning settings. For application information for the BEd/Certificate Programs, visit our Website at http://adult.ed.brocku.ca or call Sandra at 905-688-5550 ext. 4308 For application information for the BEd/Certificate Programs in Aboriginal Adult Education, visit our Website at http://adult.ed.brocku.ca or call Sandra at 905-688-5550 ext. 4308 Brock University Careers begin here!thrive NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 11 A/P Too many private, farm rail crossings a ‘risk’ Safety board releases report on train, truck crash in east Durham BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer DURHAM —About 2,400 railway passengers and crew may be put at risk daily by the existence of private and farm railway crossings along the Toronto-Montreal rail corridor, says a report of an investigation into a 1999 Clarington tractor-trailer/double train crash. “The feeling is there are too many” private and farm crossings, said Ian Naish, director of investigations with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). “There are so many around that we think it’s a risk.” Almost two years after a freight train and passenger train were derailed when they struck a tractor-trailer stuck on railway tracks between Holt and Waverley roads in Clarington, the TSB re- leased the findings of its investi- gation Recommendations include set- ting new standards for grade crossings, setting design criteria for private and farm crossings, and examining the approximately 200 such crossings between Toronto and Montreal with an eye to closing or consolidating them. “Some limited effort has been made in the past to close or con- solidate crossings,” said the re- port. “However, because of the large number of private and farm crossings — most of which have very limited warning systems — users of those crossings, the trav- elling public as well as train crews are exposed to unnecessary risks.” Farmers and other property owners whose land transverses railway tracks have traditionally had the right to a private crossing maintained by the railway for use by the landowner, said Mr. Naish. “It’s a pretty sensitive issue, because people who have the right to a crossing generally want to keep it,” he said. The south Clarington crossing where the Nov. 23, 1999 accident occurred has been closed since December 1999, said Mr. Naish. Eleven people suffered minor injuries in the accident, which happened when the tractor-trailer driver, who was apparently lost, attempted to turn his rig around and got struck on a farm crossing. The TSB findings are submit- ted to the federal Department of Transport, which has 90 days to respond, said Mr. Naish. Though the department is under “no oblig- ation to do anything”, Mr. Naish said he hopes the recommenda- tions will be followed. “We figure we’ve identified some safety deficiencies and we recommend they get implement- ed,” he said. Canadian National Railway spokesman Mark Hallman said CN is “obviously reading the re- port very carefully and looking carefully at the recommenda- tions”, and is “more than willing to work with the Department of Transport” on such initiatives. 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Claudette Bradshaw, the minis- ter of labour and co-ordinator on homelessness, spoke of the grass- roots initiatives that brought the federal money to Durham. The funding began about a year and a half ago and to date, $554,420 has been spent on community pro- grams, according to Shirley Van Steen, director of housing for the Region. “This community plan was de- veloped by and for the people of Durham to find solutions to home- lessness in our area,” said Whitby- Ajax MP Judi Longfield at a press conference held at Durham head- quarters. “This innovative approach is based on the premise that it is com- munities themselves that are best positioned to develop effective, ef- ficient and local strategies to help alleviate homelessness.” A community action plan was created to identify existing condi- tions in the region for people fac- ing homelessness issues and to identify gaps in service for those in need, as well as to prioritize areas to be addressed. 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I would like to share it with you. By Tania Olsson My cheeks burned with embarrassment as I stared at the television screen. We were watching a recent family video. “I’m huge!” I gasped. I had always been tall and trim in high school. I was on the swim team and volleyball team. I was shocked and appalled to realize how fat I had become. My folks never allowed junk food in the house. When I got old enough to make my own food choices, I went hog wild. Chips, ice cream and soda pop were my routine. When I was pregnant I started eating for two. After Chaz was born I cooked for two and ate for four! I used food as comfort. I told myself it was just baby fat. It would go away. But it didn’t go away. I was getting fatter every week. With fat came anxiety and depression. My self-esteem was nil. I could see folks turning sideways to squeeze past me. I’d cringe inside. My weight made me crazy. I refused to eat in public. 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He was our ‘turkey but- terball’ eight years ago when he entered our lives. Matthew has brought us much joy. Happy birthday Matthew. We love you, from Mom, Dad, broth- ers Mark and Jacob, and sister Stephanie.” Birthday Happy birth- day to “our beautiful little girl”Alliza Thoms. She turned four on Oct. 7. Lots of love from Dad, Mom, Cristo- pher, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Birthday “On Sept. 11, our youngest fish- erman Mitchell Heineman turned three. Wishing you many big catches! Lots of love from Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Omi and brother Joel.” Wedding “Congratula- tions to Victor and Megan McKean on their wedding, which took place at Green- wood United Church on July 28. They now reside in Oshawa, following their honeymoon in Cali- fornia. We wish them all the best in their future together. Love from Mom and Dad.” Birthday “Exciting news! William Thurston turns nine on Oct. 23. William and his friends will cele- brate at Airzone and then Dairy Queen. Much love from Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Kevin and the Gills.” Birthday A birthday poem for Theodora: “Happy ninth birthday, I do say. Hope it’s filled with joy, That you get your favourite toy. Hope you like your birthday cake, It was really hard to make. Here’s a hug and a kiss, Love Mommy, Daddy and Chris.” Birthday “Wishing our princess Rebecca a happy birthday as she turned five on Oct. 15. A lot has happened dur- ing the past year. You started school, became a big sis- ter, continue to be a great helper to Mommy and Daddy, and so much more. Love, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, little Jacob and, of course,Elliott (woof). P.S. Mommy loves her special girl up to the moon and back.” 98th Birthday A birthday poem: “Doesn’t she look great For a lady of 98. Her name is Verna McNamara And she’s the leader of our band. For her birthday she asks for food To give the Salvation Army a hand. She’s thoughtful, loving and kind, A better Mom and Nana you’ll never find.” Hoping Mom and Nana had fun at her party. Love from Verna’s six children and spouses, 15 grandchildren and spouses, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Birthday “Our not-so-little girl is getting a little closer to becoming a teenager! Laura Hawkins celebrated her 12th birthday on Sept. 13. The festivities included a family party and a sleep- over party with all her friends. We hope you enjoyed your special day! With love and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Valerie, Gramma, Gram- pa, Uncle Paul, Uncle Alan, Aunt Lori and Doofus. Laura and Valerie Hawkins sent birthday wishes to Grampa Walter Chosen, who celebrated his 71st birthday on Sept. 21 with a family get-together. Happy birthday wishes from Norma, Carol and Mike, Laura, Valerie, Paul,Alan and Lori. Laura and Valerie would also like to send special wishes to their parents Carol and Mike Hawkins, who celebrated their 15th anniversary on Sept. 27. Laura and Valerie surprised their Mom and Dad with a special gift they had paid for with their own money. Love and kisses from your girls!” 50th Anniversary “Margaret and Bill Hobday celebrat- ed their 50th anniver- sary among family and friends at Bally- cliffe Lodge Nursing Home on Aug. 14. The family extends thanks to all who at- tended and the volunteers at Ballycliffe for making this such a memorable occasion.” Birthday “A special happy birthday to a very spe- cial grand- daughter,Jen- nifer Camp- bell, on Oct. 14. With love and best wishes from Grand- ma Dorothy in Huntsville.” Birthday Oct. 15 was a big day for Christian Di- mopoulos,as he turned eight. Wishing him a happy birthday were Mom, Dad, and big sister Lindsay. Birthday “Look who turned 10 on Oct. 23! Our little boy Sadiki Simpson is growing up so fast. Keep reaching for the stars and re- member,Mom, Dad and Shomari love you very much!” Birthday Happy sixth birth- day to spe- cial girl Melissa Powell on Oct. 24. Love from Mom, Dad and Emily. Birthday “Wow! Look who turned double digits. Con Papaconstantinou cel- ebrated his 10th birthday on Oct. 15. Wishing him all the best with lots of love, hugs and kisses were Dad, Mom, sister Step-hanie and brothers Greg, Chris and Zack. Enjoy your special day!” Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., NOV 3, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Christian Dimopoulos 2. William Thurston 3. Sadiki Simpson Politician questions value of $65,000 bill to Region’s taxpayers BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —A drop-in centre for the homeless and the needy has come under fire from a regional councillor, who questions whether Durham taxpayers are getting value for the $65,000 they pay annually for the Oshawa- based facility. But the centre’s operators say it is providing a valuable service for both the people who visit it and for the com- munity at large. Our Place, a daytime drop-in centre for the region’s homeless and people living in inadequate housing or in so- cial isolation, is located just a few doors down from the re- gional men’s hostel, Corner- stone, which operates it. The centre, in the heart of down- town Oshawa, offers laundry facilities, showers and a phone as well as an access point for other community re- sources. It has raised the ire of some area businesses and is not the type of facility the region’s taxpayers should be spending money on, suggest- ed Oshawa Regional Coun- cillor John Gray recently. “The cause of the drop-in centre is very noble but it’s actually been a pain in the neck,” Coun. Gray told the Region’s finance and admin- istrative committee last week. “All they (clients) are doing is feeding off each other’s state of mind. If it doesn’t work, why are we providing funding of this cen- tre? We need to rethink it. We need to look at how this is being done. The service is not doing what it was intended to do. It’s providing no social benefit. There needs to be more than people congregat- ing in a building,” he said. Coun. Gray added many of the centre’s patrons stand outside “smoking and swear- ing and spitting” and causing a disruption for area busi- nesses. The centre’s co-ordinator, Roy Isherwood, said Our Place, which also receives about $30,000 in funding from the Province, was opened to give those in need a place to go. “Part of the reason it opened was people were hanging around the malls and restaurants. There were com- plaints about people bathing in sinks and that kind of thing.” Rod Friesen, the centre’s director, said it’s true some people use the centre simply to stay warm or hang out as Coun. Gray suggested. He also acknowledged there have been some complaints from neighbours about the conduct of some clients com- ing to the centre. However, he added, the centre is working to address the neighbour- hood’s concerns. Jeff, a middle-aged man who said a bad back keeps him from working regularly, said Our Place is somewhere to escape the boredom of his one-room accommodation in a nearby boarding house. A place to “drop in, to relax and have a coffee. “There is no room where I am,” he explained. “It’s really just a sleeping area.” Currently suspended from welfare, he expects to be rein- stated at the beginning of next month. But even when he is receiving the income as- sistance, it’s hard to find money for the cost of laundry so he goes to Our Place to use the facilities. Although many of the vis- itors to Our Place are repeat clients who are chronically homeless or, like Jeff, live in local boarding houses, it is also a place for people who may be new to homelessness and need to access some of the specific physical services, said Mr. Friesen. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P Durham homeless centre under fire Our Place client Stan Riddell (right) passes time playing a card game as facility program director Rod Friesen looks on. The facility serves as a drop-in centre for homeless people in Durham Region and one regional councillor is questioning the value of the centre to taxpayers. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Heather L. Brown-Neild Associate Branch Manager (416) 289-6811 or Fax: (416) 289-7120 BAYLYWESTNEY 401 HARWOODDrive Thru This coupon is not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. Expires November 30,2001 any size frozen cake or log. $2.00 OFF FREE BOX OF NOVELTIES with the purchase of 2 boxes at regular price This coupon is not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. Expires November 30,2001 FREE TREATZZA PIZZA with the purchase of 2 Treatzza Pizza’s at reg. price This coupon is not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. Expires November 30,2001 FREE BOX OF NOVELTIES with the purchase of 10” or larger frozen cake. 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Catholic board adopts fund-raising, blessings policies DURHAM —Catholic school board trustees approved five policies and three more re- ceived second reading at Mon- day’s board meeting. The Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board approved new fund-raising, opening and closing exercises, access to school premises, official bless- ing and opening of a new school, and official blessing and opening of a major addition to a school policies. But while the policies went to school community councils and other stakeholders for input, board chairman Fred Jones re- gretted very little was received. “I find that somewhat dis- heartening,” he said. “We go out and ask for feedback and the like and there’s minimal re- sponse.” However, Gerry Blake, ele- mentary programs superinten- dent, said he believes the board is receiving more input than in the past. “It’s my impression that the consultation process is increas- ing in terms of the number of re- sponses we’re getting,” said Mr. Blake, noting the board has had to learn to give school councils sufficient time to provide com- mentary. The new school opening pol- icy notes that a commemorative plaque is to be prepared for each new facility. But Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty said he understands this hasn’t been happening of late. Education director Grant An- drews confirmed that there have been no plaques for the last two or three projects, adding, “We’re going to address that.” At about $2,500 per plaque, Trustee McCafferty said some parents “would prefer that that money be used in the class- room.” Mr. Andrews defended the installation of plaques. “I personally think there is some value in having an indica- tion of the opening of the school,” said Mr. Andrews. Receiving second reading from trustees were code of con- duct, suspension/expulsion, and appropriate dress for pupils policies. They require a third and final reading. 381 Taunton Rd. E, Oshawa (905) 579-2412 (800) 268-6675©2001 TELE-MOBILE COMPANY. ™The Mike logo is a trademark of TELUS Mobility. Mike and Mike’s Direct Connect are trademarks as used under licence from Clearnet Communications Inc. *Some conditions apply. See us for details. 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Ifyou’ve never experienced Black Dog hospitality,you’ll find that our “real British pub”atmosphere and quaintness is a rare breed above and beyond the rest.We’ve heard time and again that we’re the best place in town to bring friends,clients,family and visitors you really want to impress. After one visit we know you’ll want to join the Black Dog “family”. Again,thank you.We genuinely appreciateyour patronage. Ken Rueter & Staff Black Dog Pub (416) 286-4544 www.blackdogpub.com 87 Island Road West Rouge (S.ofHwy.401,east ofPort Union Rd.) WINNING#1 PUB&PATIO CATERING & EVENT PLANNING 180 0 Toronto East now boasts a restaurant of refined distinction and fine taste. It’s 180 0, where you can revel in the stunning decor as you feast on our renowned selection of glorious cuisine and outstanding wines. All presented with exceptional service. It’s a whole new direction in fine dining. 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Look no further than Donlands Jewellers, a full- service jewellery store which has all those special touches that puts it a cut above the rest. In fact, it’s been recognized as this year’s News Advertiser’s Reader’s Choice Award for favorite jewellery store. And, no wonder. Donlands Jewellers has everything you could ask for in a jewellery store. The outlet specializes in gold and diamonds, and offers a wide selection of in-stock rings and necklaces in a variety of tasteful styles to meet every price range. But that’s not all. Donlands Jewellers also car- ries beautiful watches from top manufacturers as well as sterling silver items. The store also has a full line of stone rings such as rubies and emeralds, as well as birthstone rings. Donlands Jewellers also prides itself on its price matching policy, which ensures customers always get the lowest price on its merchandise. The store will meet or beat the price of another jeweller. And, if there’s any- thing that’s not in the store, says owner John Lorefice, then it can be promptly ordered in for the customer. “If you need a particu- lar chain that we don’t have in stock, we can get it in for them,” she says. Donlands Jewellers also does custom work for its customers as well as repairs. The store also carries a wide assortment of giftware items, including picture frames from Frameology - a popular line of picture frames. There’s also candles Diamond, Gold, Perfect Gift Ideas The Specialties of Donland Jewellers and Christmas giftware that’s now on the shelves. Aside from its quality jewellery and giftware, Donlands Jewellers also prides itself on its communi- ty involvement over the years. The store has spon- sored and donated to a vari- ety of community organiza- tions and charitable causes over the years. “We’re pretty active that way,” says Mr. Lorefice of Donlands Jewellers involvement in the commu- nity. “When people bring in a letter to us, we try to help out the community. We’ve helped everyone from the Hospital for Sick Children to a local peewee hockey team.” Donlands Jewellers is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, !0 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. It’s located at 705 Kingston Rd. in the Whites Road Shopping Plaza. For more information, call (905) 420-2552 or 1 800 263-0369. Also visit their website at www.donland- sjewellers.com Home Decor Genuine Factory Outlet is all about people. It’s about the people they serve and the staff who give the best in customer service. It’s no doubt one of the many reasons why they have been named Best Factory Outlet in the 2001 Readers’ Choice Awards. “The staff really enjoy their work,” says owner Bernard Barry. “The reward really belongs to them. They’re a great team.” The very proud owner says his staff are very help- ful, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. “We turn ordinary peo- ple into extraordinary peo- ple,” says Bernard. “ He says the award is a great honour and thanks his many customers for their support. Home Decor Genuine Factory Outlet is a place you must visit if you’re thinking about decorating your home. It’s truly one of the best shopping experiences you’ll ever have. Here, you can redeco- rate your home for a fraction of the price. From ready- made window fashions to lamps, the Outlet offers quality and value. It’s truly the affordable alternative for every room in your home. ADVERTISING FEATURE Welcome To Ajax and Pickering’s Best Factory Outlet Owner Bernard Barry Invites you to save at Home Decor Genuine Factory Outlet NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P My kind of Congratulations! ...to our 16 winners in the Reader’s Choice Awards Black’s Camera - Best Camera Store The Dairy Queen Orange Julius Treat Centre - Best Ice Cream East Side Mario’s - Best Italian Restaurant Famous Players - Best Movie Theatre Gallantry’s Banquet Hall - Best Banquet Facility Hallmark - Best Gift Shop La Senza - Best Lingerie Shop Payless ShoeSource - Best Shoe Store PJ’s Pet Centres - Best Pet Store Reed’s Florists - Best Florist Sears - Best Photography - Best Appliance Store - Best Department Store - Best Window Coverings Shoppers Drug Mart - Best Drugstore Subway - Best Deli Sandwich TD Canada Trust - Best Bank/Trust Co. Tim Hortons - Best Cup of Coffee - Best Lunch Tuxedo Royale - Best Formal Wear ...and thank you to our shoppers for voting us the Best Local Shopping Centre and Best Regional Shopping Centre. pickeringtowncentre.com Gabrielle from Oshawa Nikoletta from Ajax At First Choice Haircutters, we pride ourselves on providing top notch haircare at affordable prices, with no appointments. Our professionally trained stylists always give their best and are committed to quality and service. Thanks Everyone. THANKS AJAX & PICKERING! for voting us your #1 Hair Salon Ajax 105 Bayly Street W (905) 683-3650 15 Westney Road (905) 428-6824 65 Kingston Road E (905) 427-6776 Pickering 375 Kingston Road (905) 509-0195 705 Kingston Road (905) 831-7569 1298 Kingston Road (905) 831-2196 1660 Kingston Road (905) 428-1607 Adult Cuts $10 .50 Kidscuts $8.00 12 & under A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic & Area Rugs “Where Customers Send Their Friends” www.carpettowne.com We professionally install & guarantee everything we sell Free Shop at Home Service or visit one of our Two Showrooms Proudly serving Pickering, Ajax and Durham for 24 years to all our valued customers for your generous support and vote of confidence thankyou...thankyou... 1 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS Papps Casual Dining has enjoyed great success since moving to the cur- rent location in the Pickering Home & Leisure Centre. The beautifully deco- rated, fresh looking restaurant can accommo- date 225 patrons and has a patio that can seat 100. Adjacent to the restaurant Papps offers a banquet/party room where customers have celebrated many social events and even small weddings up to 125 guests. There is also a meeting room for up to 40 guests. The owners of the restaurant, Chris and Tom Papatheodorou, live locally and have spon- sored many local events and charities in the com- munity. Ted would be proud of the boys as they carry on the family tradi- tion that he started back in 1965. What an exciting menu! Everything from a terrific kids’ menu to sal- ads, burgers and pasta. Signature items include Big M “Steak on a Kaiser. Enjoy chicken souvlaki or the new feature, steaks and prime rib and of course the famous Readers’ Choice winning, Papps wings. This is the third con- secutive win for Papps and Chris and Tom couldn’t be happier to be Papps A Delightful Experience And Great Food Too! chosen as Best Family Restaurant. On Nov. 5th a new addition will be added to the great line up on the menu. The installation of a stone pizza oven will enable Papps to offer thin crust gourmet pizza in a variety of topping selec- tions. Chris and Tom are delighted with this hon- our and invite new cus- tomers to come on in and enjoy the experience and thank all of their friends and customers for their support over the years. And...don’t be sur- prised of something from the past becomes a reality again. Is there an announcement on the horizon? ADVERTISING FEATURE 2000 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS BEST FLOOR COVERING --- CARPET TOWNE SUNSET GRILL Featuring All Day Breakfast 7 Days A Week Lunch Specials Take Out Available THANK YOU FOR SELECTING US THE RESTAURANT WITH THE “BEST BREAKFAST” 4 years in a row! 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax (Bayly Plaza East of Westney)905-428-2265 Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/PickeringNews AdvertiserBest Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/PickeringNews AdvertiserBest Business Award Readers’ Choice Awards 1999 Continuing the tradition of Ted's Big M Original Drive- in. Good Food - Great Times since 1965 Chris, Tom and the staff would like to thank the customers for choosing Papps as “Best Family Restaurant" "Best Chicken Wings” Casual Dining Wins again! Best Family Restaurant for the Third Consecutive Year! NEW Smaller meeting room available for up to 40 people • • • Banquet room now booking for January April 2002 , up to 120 people. Ideal for showers, birthday parties & small weddings. Free Room! Ask for details. Excellent kids menu! •PAPPS GETS EVEN BETTER! COMING NOVEMBER 5TH, GOURMET THIN CRUST PIZZA FROM OUR OWN STONE PIZZA OVEN Pickering Home & Leisure Centre - 1755 Pickering Parkway NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P 2000 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS When it comes to home comfort throughout the year, count on Rodman's Heating and Air Conditioning, this year's Readers Choice Award win- ner for Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor. The family-owned and operated company, which has more than 50 years experience under its belt, collected the award last year and in 1997. Rodman's has helped thousands of families in Durham Region choose the right heating and cooling system for their homes. Thanks to its rich experi- ence, it knows what to look for when choosing a heat- ing and cooling system and has chosen to represent the Tempstar line of products. As a recognized Tempstar dealer, Rodman's offers a full line of Tempstar heat- ing and air conditioning equipment. "When we install a Tempstar unit, we know it will do a great job and we won't have to come back to make sure of it," says sales manager Kirk Dick. And that means peace of mind for homeowners. "Other than annual mainte- nance, homeowners can forget about everything but enjoying the comfort a Tempstar system brings," explains Kirk. All work is completed by fully-qualified maintenance technicians who are avail- able for emergency situa- tions around the clock. Rodman's has built a strong reputation for service, believing "it is the best thing we can offer our cus- tomers," says Kirk. "We've been in business since 1949 and we wouldn't have been successful if we didn't strive for the best." Dealing with a recog- nized Tempstar dealer also means you'll get the best deal possible. Rodman's works closely with local rebate programs from the manufacturer to ensure you'll enjoy any savings programs. Rodman's is a certified member of Green Source, the alternative to local utili- ties. It offers rental pro- grams, financing, parts and labour warranty plans and maintenance plans. A community-minded company, Rodman's was nominated for the Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade's upcoming Business Excellence Award and sup- ports the Ajax Family Festival and Ajax Home Week. Located at 285 Hunt St. in Ajax, call Rodman's at (905) 683-3641 to arrange a time when its friendly profes- sionals can assess the status of your present comfort equipment and make rec- ommendations on improv- ing both performance and economy. Count on Rodman's to Keep You Warm This Winter ADVERTISING FEATURE TANNING WORLD “The Ultimate in Indoor Tanning” We would like to Thank our customers for voting us #1 TANNING PLACE in Ajax & Pickering for the last 4 years in a row. In our way of saying Thanks we are offering our valued customers to bring in this coupon for a “FREE TAN” 1735 Bayly St. Unit 9 A Pickering, 831-7794 • Courtice (905) 438-9877 • Uxbridge (905) 852-2822 • Scarborough (416) 439-4533 www.tanning-world.com HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 24 HOUR SERVICE 683-3641 SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949 • FIREPLACES • DUCT SYSTEMS • AIR CONDITIONING • GAS FURNACESRODMAN 'S5050 YEARS 1 949-1 9 9 91 949-1 9 9 9 Thanks for voting Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of the year again this year! Thanks to our great Staff Members who make it possible to provide customers with knowledgeable professional service. Reader’s Choice Awards 1997 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 TWO BEAUTIFUL BANQUET HALLS ALL INCLUSIVE $6500 per person Thanks Ajax/Pickering for choosing Gallantry’s as the Best Banquet Hall in the Reader’s Choice Contest EATERY OPEN EVERYDAY 9:00 AM A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS At Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates, pro- viding a golf experience that exceeds your expec- tations is the driving force behind the picturesque and meticulously main- tained courses you love. Winner for Best Golf Course, it's home to Deer Creek North, a sig- nature course that offers a quick pace of play that is never interrupted by tournaments, which are held at Deer Creek South, a golfer friendly, par 72, championship course. Deer Creek, located at 27 Buggey Lane in Ajax, is home of a World Class Golf Academy, offering you a chance to benefit from the wisdom and proven teaching methods of qualified staff. Traditionally one of the first courses in Durham to open each spring, and among the last to close in the fall, Deer Creek also tees up special occasions year- round with banquet facil- ities that hold up to 225 people. Deer Creek's pro shop is also open year- round. Find out about memberships, gift certifi- cates and more at golfdeercreek.com or call (905) 427-7737. Deer Creek Wants To Exceed Your Expectations ADVERTISING FEATURE Reed's Florists Blooming With Pride As the oldest florist in Durham Region, Reed's Florists has planted the seeds for lifelong relation- ships. It has proudly helped you express your feelings through all of life's occasions, from ele- gant wedding arrange- ments and cheerful maternity and get well arrangements to tasteful sympathy bouquets. Experienced designers have earned your trust by creating appropriate arrangements you're proud to send to the spe- cial people in your life. Count on Reed's Florists to deliver flowers locally and throughout Metro Toronto with their own trucks and to arrange same-day delivery to many parts of the country, and next-day delivery to selected countries. Reed's Florists thanks you for your continued support and is blooming with pride after being selected Best Florist for the fifth consecutive year in the Readers Choice Awards. Visit Reed's Florists for flowers, gifts and greeting cards at 206 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, in the Pickering Town Centre, at the Oshawa Centre and at 12 Simcoe St. S., also in Oshawa. Call 905-683-6060. 2000 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS BEST SHOPPING CENTRE --- PICKERING TOWN CENTRE INCOME TAX “for Small Business” Transit Square, Ajax GO Station, 100 Westney Rd. S., Unit 16, Ajax, ON L1S 7H3 (905) 426-7798 • Income Tax Preparation • Sole Proprietorships • Partnerships • Federal Corporate Tax • Ontario Corporate Tax • Year-end Accounting • Government Remittances - GST, PST, EHT, WSIB, Payroll, T4’s • Affordable Accounting for Small business - CALL NOW #1 AJAX-PICK E R I N G THANK YOU for voting us BEST FLORIST 5 years in a row (905) 683-6060 (905) 576-5480 1-888-REEDFLO (733-3356) www.reedsflorists.com LOCATIONS Reed’s Ajax Flower Shop 206 Harwood Ave. South Ajax Reed’s Pickering Flower Shop Pickering Town Centre Pickering Reed’s Oshawa Centre Flower Shop Oshawa Centre Oshawa Reed’s Downtown Oshawa Flower Shop 12 Simcoe St. South Oshawa JEFFREY & PHILIP WILSON LEGEND MUSIC ENTERPRISES CORP. QUALIFIED PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IN: •GUITAR•BASS•PIANO•DRUMS•VOICE•VIOLIN •ALTERNATIVE•ROCK•METAL •FOLK•COUNTRY Preparation for conservatory exams in classical guitar & piano. All Levels - All Ages (905) 837-2839 1211 Kingston Road Pickering (Between Liverpool & Walnut Lane, on the south side) SALES • EXPERT REPAIRS • LESSONS THANK YOU For Voting us “Best Musical Instruction” and “Best Musical Instrument Store”. NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 23 A/P Celebrates our 7th Anniversary in Pickering Village & our 3rd Readers Choice Award-Best Antique Store. Jeff Clark would like to sincerely thank you for your support & patronage over the last year. If you have not browsed our 3000 sq. ft. of showroom in Pickering Village please drop by for a visit. Our showrooms are displayed with antique fine furniture along with collectibles in our barn. We continue to acquire new inventory on a weekly basis which many of our customers recognize & appreciate. WE BUY AND SELL Single Pieces or Complete Estates “We Do House Calls” ANTIQUES •Furniture •Fine China •Figurines •Glass •Trunks, Boxes Collectibles and more... VISIT OUR 3000 SQ. FT. SHOWROOMS & BROWSE 3 BUILDINGS (905) 683-8243 78 Old Kingston Rd. (Pickering Village, Ajax)HWY #2-KINGSTON RD.BROCK RD.ELIZABETH ST.OLD KINGSTON RD. PICKERING VILLAGE CHURCH ST.A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Mandarin Pickering 1725 Kingston Rd. (East of Brock Road) (905) 619-1000 www.mandarinbuffet.com ® ® Thank You Ajax & Pickering For Your Continuing Support. We Are Proud To Serve You! Thank you for making the past four years very special. he dance studio in Pickering offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, acro and highland. Space is still available in some classes. We would love to have you on our team. Please call for more information. 905-420-7399 T ELITE DANCERS SOME OF OUR Thanks for voting us as the best carpet cleaner and janitorial service • Window Cleaning • Steam Cleaning • Spot Removal • Dry Cleaning • Shower Shampoo • Pet & Odour Control • Furniture Cleaning INSURANCE CLAIMS • FIRE RESTORATION • JANITORIAL SERVICES BONDED & INSURED PHONE: 905-619-2153 FAX: 905-619-0068 www.canadiancarpetcleaning.com 24 EMERGENCY SERVICE 24HOUR For Fire and Water Damage Canadian Carpet Cleaning Ltd. Residential - Commercial Since 1979 Only Experienced and Qualified Technicians Employed ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS & SERVICE SHOPPING HEALTH SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE Auto Parts...................................................Canadian Tire Body Shop..............................................Royal Auto Body Domestic Car Dealership.......................Village Chrysler General Auto Repair.............................Master Mechanic Import Car Dealership..........................Pickering Toyota Mechanic................................................Master Mechanic Muffler Shop.......................Midas Auto Service Experts Oil/Lube Change................................................Mr. Lube Tire Store.....................................................Canadian Tire Used Car Dealership........................Boyer Pontiac Buick Chiropractor.................................................Dr. Fletcher Dentist.................................................................Dr. Seon Denturist.........................................................Dr. Deagan General Practitioner........................................Dr. Jagota Hearing Services....................Ajax/Pickering Audiology Massage Therapist.....Greg Quirk, Pickering Chiropractic Optometrist.................................................Dr. Gillezeau Pharmacist....................Fairport Guardian, Bill & Leung Physiotherapist..............ACT Health Group Corporation Foot Specialist........................................Ajax Foot Clinic Billiards................................................The Edge Lounge Bingo Hall.....................................................Delta Bingo Children’s Entertainment................................Air Zone Golf Course....................................................Deer Creek Ice Skating..................................Laurie’s Learn to Skate Movie Rental..............................................Rogers Video Movie Theatre........................................Famous Players Pub............................................................Black Dog Pub Sports Bar........................................................Mud Hens Accounting Firm...............Accounting Business Centres Bank/Trust Company...........................TD/Canada Trust Banquet Facilities...........................................Gallantry’s Brew Your Own Beer/Wine....................Carousel Wines Carpet Cleaner.......................Canadian Carpet Cleaning Children Tutorial......Speech, Language & Learning Ctr. Continuing Education...........................Durham College Dance Studio.......................Jaqueline’s School of Dance Day Care Centre......................Helping Hands Day Care Driving School.........................Young Drivers of Canada Dry Cleaner (location).......................................Jefferson Fitness Club............................................Extreme Fitness Hair Salon/Barber Shop..........First Choice Hair Cutters Heating/ Air Conditioning................................Rodmans Home Builder....................................John Boddy Homes Insurance Company.......................State Farm Insurance Internet Provider.....................................Rogers@Home Investment Planning Company.................Merril Lynch Lawn Service...................................................Weed Man Manicure/Pedicure........................................The Shoppe Martial Arts Club......................Rising Sun Martial Arts Photography Studio................................................Sears Print Shop...................................Staples Business Depot Private School.....................Blaisdale Montessori School Retirement Living...........................................Cedarcroft Shoe Repair....................................Moneysworth & Best Tanning......................................................Tanning World Taxi Service.....................................................Rapid Taxi Travel Agency..................................Goligers Travel Plus Weight Loss Clinic................................Weight Watchers Antique Store...................................Antique Discoveries Appliance Store........................................................Sears Art & Framing..................................................Michael’s Bicycle Shop.....................................................Bay Cycle Book Store...........................................................Chapters Camera Store........................................................Blacks Computer Store............................................Future Shop Craft Store........................................................Michael’s Cellular Phone Centre....................................Bell World Clearance Store...................................................Winners Department Store....................................................Sears Dollar Store......................................................Dollarama Drug Store........................................Shoppers Drug Mart Fabric Store.....................................................Fabricland Factory Outlet.......Home Decor Genuine Factory Outlet Floor Coverings..........................................Carpet Towne Florist......................................................................Reeds Formal Wear............................................Tuxedo Royale Furniture Store........................................................Sears Gardening Centre & Nursery......................Vandermeer Gift Shop............................................................Hallmark Grocery Store......................................................Loblaws Health Food Store...............................................Loblaws Home Improvement/Hardware..................Home Depot Jewellery Store..................................Donlands Jewellers Kitchen/Bath/Bed................................................Winners Lighting Centre............................................Home Depot Lingerie Store....................................................Le Senza Local Shopping Centre...............Pickering Town Centre Maternity Shop...........................For You Two Maternity Mattress Store............................................Sleep Country Men’s Store...........................................................Moores Musical Instruction...................................Legend Music Office Supplies............................Staples Business Depot Optical Store.............................................Hakim Optical Paint Store....................................................Home Depot Party Supplies.........................................Party Packagers Party Rentals.........................................Exclusive Affairs Pet Store.............................................................P.J’s Pets Pool Company.............Diplomat Pools Spas & Hot Tubs Regional Shopping Centre..........Pickering Town Centre Second Hand Shop............................Once Upon a Child Shoe Store..................................................Payless Shoes Sporting Goods Store..................National Sports Centre Stereo/Electronics.........................................Future Shop Strip Mall..........................................................Amberlea Toy Store..........................................................Toys R Us Wallpaper Store....................................Wallpaper Centre Window Coverings..................................................Sears Women’s Store....................................................Winners Congratulations To All Of Our Winners!!! FOOD & DRINK 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS Good Luck Next Year! All-Around Restaurant........................East Side Mario’s Bakery.................................................................Bun King Breakfast.........................................................Sunset Grill Buffet...................................................................Mandarin Chicken Wings.................................Papps Casual Dining Chinese Restaurant............................................Mandarin Cup of Coffee.................................................Tim Hortons Deli/Sandwich & Speciality Shop.... Great Canadian Bagel Family Restaurant...........................Papps Casual Dining Fast Food........................................................McDonald’s Fine Dining..................................................................180o Fish & Chips...........................................................Jaspers Greek Restaurant......................................Friendly Greek Hamburger................................................................Licks Ice Cream......................................................Dairy Queen Indian Restaurant.................The Mt. Everest Restaurant Italian Restaurant.................................East Side Mario’s Lunch.............................................................Tim Hortons Outdoor Patio...........................................Black Dog Pub Pasta.......................................................East Side Mario’s Pizza....................................................................Pizza Hut Seafood Restaurant.......................................Red Lobster Steak.....................................................................The Keg 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 1 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 25 A/P Warm Memories... DIPLOMAT POOLS SPAS & HOT TUBS 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 Package includes over and options at no extra charge $1,200 OF ACCESSORIES New Winter Hours: Wed 10-7, Thurs 10-6, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-3 ~ Call to set up appointment if these time are not suitable 1 www.diplomatpools.com dpools@diplomatpools.com Your licence to survive. ® THANK YOU for your recognition and support in Ajax - Pickering Whitby - Oshawa during the past year www.youngdrivers.com 426-YDOC 9362 Daren Micikyan, Centre Director 458 Fairall St., Ajax • Just South of 401 (at Westney - across from GO Stn.) Home Decor Products Room HOME Total TOTAL 905-683-2222 any size Reg. Retail $179.99 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5 EAST 401DON VALLEYWESTNEY RD.BROCK RD.HARWOOD AVE.THE OUTLET WHITBYAJAXTORONTO It’s a FACTORY, It’s a STORE... It’s where you shop for HOME DECOR! GENUINE to our happy customers for choosing us as Best Factory Outlet HOME DECOR OVER 5,000 TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS DuvetsDuvets 6999$6999$ Great Gift Idea Thanks... At Young Drivers of Canada, the motto 'Your Licence to Survive' is a guid- ing philosophy that drives home the importance of safety behind the wheel. That motto is respected and appreciated by new drivers and their families, who have selected Young Drivers as the Best Driving School. Young Drivers has been offering safe-driving instruction in Durham Region for 25 years. Its main office is located in Ajax, with classrooms located through- out the region. Centre Director Daron Micikyan is proud of fully- trained instructors who are re-trained each year. Students benefit from in- depth instruction on every- thing from how to avoid col- lisions to extensive highway driving. Young Drivers offers day, evening and weekend classes and goes the extra mile by picking up and dropping off local students for private driving lessons. Parents can attend a compli- mentary class to help them ensure their new driver practises safe driving habits. Students also enjoy a rebate on the purchase of a Ford vehicle. Call 905-426- 9362. Young Drivers of Canada Wins Best Driving School Award Diplomat Pools and Spas would like to thank all our cus- tomers for their business and taking the time to vote for us as their #1 Pool Store. We appreci- ate the recognition for all our dedication and hard work throughout the year. Our pro- fessional and expert staff, strive to continually exceed your expectations. Our knowl- edge and expertise is unparal- leled in the pool and spa indus- try. Over 30 years of building high quality, award winning swimming pools and spas and delighting thousands of fami- lies has earned us an outstand- ing reputation. Open all year round, Diplomat Pools and Spas pro- vides a variety of products and services to satisfy all of your pool and spa needs. That includes a complete line of chemicals, pumps, filters, heaters, pool and spa acces- sories and toys, hot tub rentals, sales and service. Take advan- tage of our great prices and promotions throughout the year. Receive over $1200 dol- lars worth of accessories with the purchase of a Sunrise Spa during the month of November. At Diplomat Pools and Spas our job is to provide you with as much information and knowledge as possible so that you have more time to enjoy your investment. It is a job that all of our staff take very seri- ously. The staff at Diplomat Pools and Spas is experienced, very knowledgeable, well trained, and dedicated to pro- viding our customers with out- standing service. Bring in a sample of your pool or spa water and receive a computer- ized water analysis to help keep your pool and spa water sparkling and safe. Come and visit our show- room located at 637 Kingston Rd. in Pickering and see for yourself why Diplomat Pools and Spas has been recognized as the #1 Pool Store. Thank you to all of our new and existing customers for letting us be your #1 choice when it comes to pool and spa related ser- vices, chemicals and acces- sories and we invite new cus- tomers to come and experience outstanding customer service at Diplomat Pools and Spas. Diplomat Pools and Spas is #1 ADVERTISING FEATURE A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS Sears Canada Inc., Pickering Town Centre, proud recipient of the Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Overall Department Store, Best Window Coverings Store, Best Photography Store/Studio and Best Appliance Store. At Sears Pickering we strive to provide the level of service you expect while offering quality products. Store Manager, Eugene Moulder, praises employees as "the most important part of our success. The awards are truly recognition of their hard work and dedi- cation to you, our customer. We thank you and look for- ward to your continued support at Sears Pickering." Sears Canada is a multi- channel retailer with a net- work that encompasses 118 Sears Department stores, 7 urban Eatons department stores and 37 furniture and appliance stores. The com- pany publishes Canada's only general merchandise catalogue and has over 2,100 catalogue pickup locations. In addition, Sears has 133 deal- er stores, 17 outlet stores, 37 floor covering centres, 52 auto centres, 110 Sears Travel offices and offers shopping online at www.sears.ca. Sears Your Favourite Department Store ADVERTISING FEATURE Freshness, quality, service and cleanliness are just some of the reasons why you've once again selected Loblaws as the Best Grocery Store. You've come to depend on the many services locat- ed under one roof, includ- ing a meat service counter that continually earns your praise, a bakery with deca- dently-delicious cakes and fresh-baked goods, a full- service pharmacy, photo lab, flower shop, and affordable household prod- ucts and other general mer- chandise. Pickering store manager Terry Bahen also credits the variety of groceries and President's Choice and No Name products, both excel- lent products at a great value. Ajax store manager Mari Beth Reeve points to the popularity of The Insiders Report and is pleased that President's Choice Financial Services have also earned your respect, with very competitive rates and the opportunity to earn free groceries. In Pickering, Upstairs at Loblaws has become a favourite spot for cooking classes and seminars, chil- dren's birthday parties and community events. There's also Meals to Go for busy families. Call Loblaws in Ajax at 905-427-8483 and in Pickering at 905-831-6301. Loblaws Your Favourite Grocery Store Again NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 27 A/P ® READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 1999-2001 Master MECHANIC PROFESSIONAL AUTO SERVICE YOUR AJAX VEHICLE DRIVE CLEAN TEST & REPAIR CENTRE EMISSION TESTING IS HERE! Your Emission Experts Our Test Pass Rate Is 89% 240 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax • Call Us For Test Appointment • Free Pre-Test Inspection • Emission Test Information 619-2392 (Beside Cross Country Donuts) THANK Y O U FOR VO T I N G US “B E S T GENER A L AUTO R E P A I R & BEST MECHA N I C ” Call Us For Information Or Appointments Use Our Oil Change Coupon To Improve Your Vehicle Emissions EMISSION TESTEMISSION TEST (VALID TUES., WED., THURS. TO NOV. 30/01 ONLY) 1 COUPON PER TEST COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $$55 0000 OFFOFF RESPEC T CONFIDE N C E DISCIPLI N E PATIENC E 50% OFF RISING SUN AWARD WINNING PROGRAMS OPEN 7 DAYS •Girls & Boys of all ages • Men, Women & Seniors • Tai-chi/Kickboxing GIVE YOUR CHILD A POWERFUL ADVANTAGE We provide the knowledge. They develop the confidence. Testing & Certification by Master Cees Keukens - 30 Yrs. Experience, 2 times World Champion, Member of Martial Arts Hall of Fame PICKERING REC CENTRE 905 905 428-9026428-9026 AJAX PLAZA 905 905 428-8292428-8292 TAE KWON-DO • KARATE • JIU JITSU • TAI-CHI PROFESSIONAL BLACK BELT INSTRUCTORS www.risingsun.canada.tripod.comHousewares Bedding & Linen Major Appliance Hardware, Lawn & Garden Mens Fashion Ladies Fashion Kids Fashion Fashion Accessories And So Much More... SEARS PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Your Best Choice For One Stop Shopping! Thanks, Ajax/Pickering for Voting us the #1 ...Portrait Studio ... Appliance Store ..Overall Department Store ...Window Covering Store A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Congratulations to Bill and Mary Jackman Winners of a $500 Shopping Spree! Bill and Mary won by filling out their Readers Choice ballot. Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2001 Reader’s Choice voting for favourite businesses. Watch for next year’s ballots starting in August 2002. FREE CONSULTATIONS! NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, October 26, 2001 PAGE 29 A/P We thank all our customers for their patronage & will continue to offer you the highest standard in service & quality Established in 1949 Donlands Jewellers is 3 Time Readers Choice Award Winner For “Best Jeweller” 1999, 2000, 2001 Readers' Choice Awards 99 1 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE KINGSTON RD.WHITES RD401 (905) 420-2552 • 1-800-263-0369(905) 420-2552 • 1-800-263-0369 www.donlandsjewellers.comwww.donlandsjewellers.comwww.donlandsjewellers.com 705 Kingston Rd. At Whites Rd. (Beside Liquor Store) N A passion for food... and a lot more! Would like to thank all our valued customers for voting Loblaws THE BEST GROCERY STORE in the Pickering & Ajax area McDonald’s Restaurants of Ajax & Pickering thank you for choosing us as Compliments Of: McDonald’s RestaurantsCompliments Of: McDonald’s Restaurants Ajax 270 Kingston Rd.E (in Walmart) 135 Kingston Rd.E(Heritage Plaza) 222 Bayly St.W Pickering 1899 Brock Rd (in Walmart) New Location 1300 Kingston Rd. (Hub Plaza) Offer Expires: June 30th 2002 Please present before ordering. No cash value. Not valid with any other offer. Limited one coupon per customer per visit. Valid only at participating McDonald’s Restaurants. ©2001 McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited. For the exclusive use of McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited and it’s franchises. “Best Fast Food Restaurant”“Best Fast Food Restaurant” A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Year 4 !Year 4 ! Our system guarantees the removal of all E Coli from the water. This enhances our reverse osmosis system that we use exclusively when making all our products. Shiras & Pies Porter November Monthly Specials Carousel Wines tops the polls in the Readers Choice voting for the 4th consecutive year. Thanks to all our customers for taking the time to participate. Carousel Wines 1794 Liverpool Rd. Pickering (across from LCBO) 905-831-3244 Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Now is the time to make Christmas Wine Remember... a day without wine is like a day with out sunshine. WATCH FOR OUR 21¢ SPECIALS ON CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY, THE 21ST OF EVERY MONTH UNTIL DECEMBER! Visit us at: www.lickshomeburgers.com Thanks Ajax/Pickering for Voting Lick’s as #1 Hamburger Restaurant FREE FREEFREE GOBBLER KIDDY MEAL HOMEBURGER® or NATURE BURGER® With the purchase of another of equal or greater value and a medium soft drink. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, combos or offers. Valid until: November 30/01 at 1163 Kingston Rd. With the purchase of another of equal or greater value and a medium soft drink. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, combos or offers. 1163 Kingston Rd. With the purchase of another Kiddy meal of equal or greater value and a medium soft drink. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, combos or offers. 1163 Kingston Rd.Valid until: November 30/01 at Valid until: November 30/01 at one per customer Visit us on November 21st and Try our Homeburger for only 21¢ HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Vot e d # 1 Ha m b u r g e r i n Aja x / P i c k e r i n g Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Special people need a special place to learn. THANK YOU For voting us the BEST CHILDREN’S TUTORIAL SERVICE for the third time15 Harwood Ave., S. Ste. 201 Ajax, Ont. 905-686-4800 * Educational Tutoring in all areas *Speech-Language Therapy *Small Groups in Social Skills Watch for our Exciting Announcement in December THE WALLPAPER CENTRE PICKERING 1652 Bayly St. W. (Just West of Brock Rd.) 905-831-7747 MON.-FRI. 9:30-9:00 SAT. 9:30-5:30 SUN. 12:00-4:00 SEMI-ANNUAL MEGA TRUCKLOAD In Wednesday., October 31st News Advertiser Thank you to our many loyal customers from the Management & Staff Watch for our...Watch for our... A Very Special Thank You! STOP WAITING START SURFING The Internet on Cable A few things to consider the next time you’re waiting online: • Rogers™ @Home© is up to 100 x faster than a 28.8 modern • Instant connection, no log- on or dial-up required • Technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Unlimited Internet access To all our customers & friends who voted us favourite internet provider You'll be able to put your best foot forward after visiting the Ajax Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre, proud recipient of Best Foot Clinic in this year's Readers’ Choice Awards. The clinic offers diabet- ic and general foot care for all ages, as well as treatment of calluses, corns, warts, and ingrown and difficult nails. It also treats heel and ankle pain, as well as painful legs and feet. The centre provides custom-made foot orthotics, orthotic sandals and custom footwear. Clinic owner and Chiropodist James H. Beard (BA, D.Ch) takes the time to talk to patients about assessment, diag- nosis and treatment plans. He believes strong- ly in updating techniques and skills through educa- tion and has earned a rep- utation for friendly, per- sonal and compassionate service. Patients appreciate the clean and modern facility, and prompt and punctual service. Located at 48 Church St. S. in Ajax, the clinic is open Monday through Friday, with evening appointments available. New patients are being accepted. Call 905-426-FEET or 905-426-3338. Get Off On The Right Foot With Ajax Foot Clinic Lick's Burgers & Ice Cream Shop has scooped up the Readers Choice Award for Best Hamburger Restaurant for the fifth time, thanks to winning ingredients. Lick's has earned a reputation for putting the 'gourmet' into fast food, serving up big, juicy ham- burgers hot off the grill, with toppings like hot peppers and cucumber to choose from - not just your standard fare! The tantalizing menu also includes vegetarian burgers, turkey burgers and grilled chicken on a bun. Don't forget a milk- shake or an ice cream cone, available in 24 deca- dent flavours like Moose Tracks and Chocolate Peanut Butter. The fun atmosphere is as well known as its menu, with 50s and 60s music creating an ideal back- drop. The same great ser- vice you love at the restaurant is also avail- able for your special events, as Lick's caters barbecues throughout the summer and into the fall, and also partners with schools for special lunch- es. Visit Lick's at 1163 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Call 905-839- 5425. Lick's Scoops Up Award Once Again ADVERTISING FEATURE THANK-YOU...... Valued customers for rating The Shoppe as your FAVOURITE MANICURE & PEDICURE PLACE We welcome all new clients 60 Randall Drive Ajax 905-428-0600More than just a Hair Salon JOICO AVEDA The merchants of the AMBERLEA PLAZA would like to thank the readers, of the News Advertiser, for choosing us as the most preferred STRIP MALL in Ajax-Pickering. We welcome new customers to discover the shopping experience at the AMBERLEA PLAZA. MANAGED BY VALIANT PROPERTY MGMT THANK YOU to our Loyal Customers for voting us BEST BANK/TRUST COMPANY in the 2001 Ajax – Pickering Readers Choice Awards. We will continue to give you the Best Customer Care. BANKING can be this COMFORTABLE Pickering Town Centre AJAX FOOT CLINIC & ORTHOTIC CENTRE JAMES H. BEARD - CHIROPODIST 48 CHURCH STREET SOUTH (905) 426-FEET (3338) WE WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECOGNITION IN THE 2001 READER’S CHOICE AWARDS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AND YOUR FEET IN THE FUTURE. SORE FEET? NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 31 A/P An American Italian Eatery 1355 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING TOWN CENTRE, PICKERING, 839-5811 Matthew & Dianne East Side Mario’s - A Winner in three categories in 2001 Visiting East Side Mario’s is always an unforgettable experience at the Pickering Town Centre. Fans of this unique eatery definitely did not forget about East Side Mario’s when voting in the 2001 Reader’s Choice Awards. We want to thank once again our loyal Customers and the many new ones that have visited us in the past year. At the Pickering location the American Style Italian Eatery is known for great service, excellent food, value and a delicious array of creative menu items. Making customers’ dining experience a memorable and enjoyable one is always a priority and making it possible is the friendly and attentive staff. • BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT • BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT • BEST PASTA Thanks For YourThanks For Your SupportSupport KIDS’ E A T F R E E WED. NI G H T (1 chil d p e r a d ult e nt r e e) SUN - THUR 11AM - 11PM and FRI & SAT 11AM - 1AM 1999 1997 19971998 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 2000 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2001 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS When you walk into East Side Mario’s, you’re walking into a place far removed from the sur- roundings outside its doors. You’re entering the Little Italy district of Manhattan, New York City, with all the sounds and smells and action that make this restaurant unique. The family dining con- cept has been a big attrac- tion for area patrons and many comment on the interior design that depicts a streetscape in New York’s Italian section. You’ll enjoy the store- front facades with side- walk displays with related paraphanalia and various scenes of the Big Apple. Of course, the food is the big attraction at East Side Mario’s. The menu items at East Side Mario’s are made from the freshest ingredi- ents and derived from American-Italian-style eateries with such a varied menu including Linguini Chicken Tettrazini, Ribs and Rotisserie Chicken, 10 ounce New York Strip Loin to Angel-Hair Primavera, you’re sure to find some- thing for the whole family. All East Side Mario’s entrees are served with an unlimited supply of Hearty Vegetables or Italian Wedding Soup or Garden or Caesar Salad and their famous freshly baked garlic homeloaf. Kids eat free Wednesdays. It’s family value that can’t be beat. When it comes to ser- vice, you better look out because it’s an experience you soon won’t forget. “We overwhelm our customers with service,” says Emanuel. “Many can’t believe the attention they receive form our staff. Their every need is taken care of.” A traditional bar area portrays a pub-like atmos- phere with Liberty Hours from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ‘til closing, featuring half-price appe- tizers. TV monitors within the restaurant display sporting event, including the NTN interactive enter- tainment network of trivia games. So, take a walk on the East Side for a taste of Little Italy where owners Vickie and Emanuel Camara of Ajax and Bowmanville offer a full menu including take out until close and are open seven days a week. The Ajax East Side Mario’s is at 100 Westney Road South in Transit Square. For more informa- tion, call (905) 619-2229. The Sounds and Smells of Little Italy at East Side Mario’s - Ajax ADVERTISING FEATURE FOR YOU TWO MATERNITY Thanks for your referrals. We’re #1 - 4 years in a row! Huge Selection and Great Prices!! Casual Tops Casual Pants Business Suits Dress Pants Leggings Overalls $19.95 19.95 89.95 34.95 9.95 49.95 + up Holiday Dresses Blouses Bras Briefs Nursing PJ’s Nursing Tops $39.95 29.95 14.95 10.95 29.95 9.95 + up 3 for 500 Dresses in Stock Priced from $19.95 - $150 109 Old Kingston Rd.,Hwy. 2 East of Brock Rd. Pickering Village Courtyard 905-426-2088 Mon - Wed 10 - 8, Thurs - Fri 10 - 9, Sat 10 - 6, Sun 12 - 5 JEANS $14.95 Not valid with any other offers. Expires Nov. 30/01 SAVE $40 Slightly imperfect • Sizes XS to XXL AVENT 15% OFF Not valid with any other offers. Expires Nov. 30/01 Breast Pumps, Baby Products NO TAX Not valid with any other offers. Expires Nov. 30/01 On Sales Over $50 (Before Tax) With This Ad * Excludes Medela 100 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH100 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH Transit Square, Transit Square, AjaxAjax 905-619-2229905-619-2229 Vickie & EmanuelVickie & Emanuel BuddaBudda Boom Boom Boom Budda Budda Bing!Bing! Come and get stuffed in Little Italy, Manhattan and experience the true meaning of Family Value where the soup or salad and garlic homeloaf is unlimited with dinner entrées and Kids Meals come with beverage and ice cream, and if you still have room, our desserts are a Beautiful Thing. So, every Wednesday Kids Eat Free, ask about our Lunch Cards, and experience why you awarded us with: • Best All Around Restaurant • Best Italian Restaurant • Best Pasta Come and get stuffed in Little Italy, Manhattan and experience the true meaning of Family Value where the soup or salad and garlic homeloaf is unlimited with dinner entrées and Kids Meals come with beverage and ice cream, and if you still have room, our desserts are a Beautiful Thing. So, every Wednesday Kids Eat Free, ask about our Lunch Cards, and experience why you awarded us with: • Best All Around Restaurant • Best Italian Restaurant • Best Pasta Thanks Fo r Y o u r S u p p o r t Year After Y e a r ! ! !Thanks Fo r Y o u r S u p p o r t Year After Y e a r ! ! ! An American Italian EateryAn American Italian EateryAn American Italian Eatery Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Readers' Choice Awards 1997 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business Award The Winning Foursome -- Deer Creek North, Deer Creek South, Glen Cedars and The Academy -- “We’ve got it all” The Coughlan Family would like to thank The News Advertiser’s Readers for voting Deer Creek as their favourite golf course for the third year in a row. This is an honour of which we are extremely proud, thanks again to all of you. We look forward to seeing everyone during the many remaining days of this golf season. 3 Championship Golf Courses #1 Ranked Golf School For Lessons and Instruction Corporate Tournaments for up to 225 Players Gift Certificates The New Deer Creek Corporate Card (905) 427-7737 www.golfdeercreek.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 33 A/P For You Two Maternity is a similar name to most families that have had a baby in the last 14 years, so it's not a surprise that For You Two Maternity has won the Reader's Choice Award for the fourth straight year. Owner Linda Gilbert- Gedmintas, a life-long resi- dent of Ajax-Pickering opened For You Two Maternity in 1988 in Pickering. In 1997, they moved to The Courtyard in Pickering Village. Linda and her decicat- ed staff focus on customer service: For You Two Maternity boasts a 40 per- cent referral rate, that's thanks to the remarkable ser- vice, huge selection and great prices on fashions, nursing wear and breast pumps. In 1995, For You Two Maternity was the pround recipient of the Ajax- Pickering Board of Trace's "Business Excellence Award" recognizing the business's commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Linda is determined to source wonderful maternity fashions direct from the manufacturers, offering affordable styles that look good and feel great. New stock arrives daily. For You Two Maternity carries a full range of AVENT products: breast pumps, baby bottles, paci- fiers and much more. They also stock 7 styles of nursing bras, support belts and great nursing pillows. Medela breast pumps are available for rent. Christmas gift certifi- cates are always popular. This year Linda is offering a free gift with every gift cer- tificate sold. The gift is a pair of casual, comfy pull-on pants. For more inforation call For You Two Maternity at (905) 426-2088. For You Two Maternity Thanks Its Customers ADVERTISING FEATURE LINDA GILBERT-GEDMINTAS JILL MASON LINDA KEMP JULIE SHERLOCK THANK-YOU Management, Staff & Sponsors of THE DELTA BINGO- Pickering, would like to thank everyone for voting us the winner of the 1999 Reader Choice Award. It is a great honour and very much appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal players for their continued support. Due to the generosity of our customers our charity groups have been able to support or subsidize many local organizations, which allows our community to flourish in many positive directions. Once again Thank You! Anna Hawe Club Manager The Delta Pickering Ajax/Pickering News Advertise r Best Business A w a r d Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News Advertise r Best Business A w a r d Readers' Choice Awards 1999 FINEST INDIAN CUISINE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS For choosing us #1 Indian Cuisine for the 3rd year in a row. This is a truly great honour on our 3rd Anniversary 611 KINGSTON RD. W. AJAX (905) 686-5553 MONDAY CLOSED TUES-THURS 11:30am-9:30pm FRI-SAT 11:30am-10:30pm SUNDAY 12noon-9:00pm Catering & Ready Foods Great Sandwiches Fresh or Frozen Take Home Meals Bayly WestneyHarwood Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-7 Sat. 9-5 Sun. Closed (Cloveridge Plaza) 989 Westney Road South, Ajax 686-2461 THANK YOU for voting us BEST CATERER 5 years in a row A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, October 26, 2001 1650 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-686-3707 just west of Brock Road AUTO-SERVICE EXPERTS!TM More ways the New Midas will help you keep a good thing going. WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE Service Includes: • Lube, oil and filter change • Check antifreeze level and strength • Top up brake, transmission, power steering and windshield washer fluids • Rotate tires and set tire pressure • Check all lights, hoses and belts • Battery test • FREE written 45-point brake inspection Offer expires Dec. 31, 2001 CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT •Complete Auto Repairs • Drive Clean Test & Repair Facility • Apply today for your Midas Credit Card Plus LIVERPOOL RDBROCK RDHWY 401 KINGSTON ROAD Hours: Closed Sunday, Mon - Thurs 8am - 8pm, Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 4pm $2999 MOST VEHICLES Environmental Charge may apply Drop In And Take A Look At Our Christmas Showroom “Christmas Open House” Nov. 10-11Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Lakeridge & Bayly St., Ajax 427-2525 The Management & Staff would like to thank everyone for a very successful year. VOTED #1 GARDEN CENTRE VOTED #1 GARDEN CENTRE Lakeridge & Bayly St., Ajax 427-2525 The Management & Staff would like to thank everyone for a very successful year. VOTED #1 GARDEN CENTRE The Management & Staff would like to thank everyone for a very successful year. Lakeridge & Bayly St., Ajax 427-2525 The Management & Staff would like to thank everyone for a very successful year. VOTED #1 GARDEN CENTRE Lakeridge & Bayly St., Ajax 427-2525 Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre 420-1443905 Pickfair Plaza Liverpool Rd. & Hwy #2 Greg Quirk, Registered Massage Therapist The greatest compliment patients can give is the referral of their friends and loved ones. Thank you for your trust during the past year. NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 35 A/P THANK-YOU FOR VOTINGTHANK-YOU FOR VOTING Bell World #1Bell World #1 Pickering Town Centre Pickering (905) 837-1212 ® Thanks Pickering and Ajax for voting us favorite Daycare Centre for the 5th year in a row. We are honored that you feel this way about us and would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff, parents and children at both our locations. As many of you know, we relocated our Pickering location in May and expanded our capacity. Our new location is situated behind the new Swiss Chalet at 734 Kingston Rd. We were fortunate to be able to design the layout and add many special features that our old location did not have. One of our most exciting features would be our roof top playground. 2400 sq.ft. of play space with rubberized surfacing all enclosed by an 8 ft. wall. This playground offers complete and total security for the children as there is never a worry of any type of debris, loose gravel or dirt for the children to ingest. There is also no concern with strangers approaching our fenced area to speak with the children. Another very important feature is our security access card system. Upon enrolling, all parents are given a swipe card to gain access to the centre. Any visitors must “buzz” to be allowed into the centre. This feature along with our surveillance system offers complete security for children, parents and staff. All our rooms are oversized with huge windows on every wall and washrooms located in the rooms for the convenience of the children. The Pickering location offers care to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. We have bus service to 10 schools in the area for our school- aged children. Our Ajax location is located beside Westney Heights Public School at 31 Brennan Rd. and we also have bus service to 4 other schools in the area. This location will be undergoing a face lift in the next few weeks. A walkout from the basement will provide easy access for the Preschoolers to our playground. The centre will be painted from top to bottom and new equipment has been ordereed. A new computer for the Preschoolers will be a big hit. We have been in Ajax and Pickering for the past 12 1/2 years and provide quality care to over 133 children. I would like to thank the staff for all their hard work and dedication over the years. Many of the staff have been with Helping Hands for 10 or more years. Many also have joined us as assistants and gone on to obtain their ECE diplomas. We are proud of all of them. Drop in to see us or give us a call for any further information. Readers' Choice Awards 1997 Oshawa/Whitby This Week Best Business Award Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Thank You to all our customers, past and present, who voted us your 2001 Reader’s Choice favourite for Fish and Chips in Pickering and Ajax. John and Jenny sincerely, JASPER FISH & CHIPS 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905-831-5363 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Thank you for choosing us as your favorite Party Rental Business Serving all of Durham Region 416-759-2611 Visit www.businessdepot.com or call 905-686-1422 in Ajax Thank you Ajax & Pickering for choosing us as your favourite Catologue #1-800-668-6888Print Shop and Office Supply Store NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 37 A/P Health &FITNESS NEWS ADVERTISER OCTOBER 28, 2001 Rhabdomyolysis and cholesterol-lowering drugs I doubt if one person in a mil- lion has ever heard of rhabdomy- olysis, least of all been able to spell it. But recently this disease made us all sit up and take notice. This happened when Bayer Pharma- ceuticals suddenly withdrew its cholesterol-lowering drug (CLD), Baycol, from the market. Baycol has been linked to deaths from rhabdomyolysis. What is this disease and are other CLDs safe? Rhabdomyolysis occurs when skeletal muscle is injured. This results in the release of toxic cel- lular components into blood cir- culation causing damage to kid- neys. The result may be complete kidney failure and death. The telltale signs of rhab- domyolysis are muscle aches and pains not associated with rigor- ous physical activity. This is not a new disease. Dur- ing World War II many people suffered severe injuries to mus- cles from being crushed by build- ings. Some of these victims died from rhabdomyolysis. Bayer is to be commended for quickly withdrawing a drug that had generated mega millions of dollars. But it now appears that some deaths linked to Baycol occurred from patients not following direc- tions. Bayer had repeatedly warned that Baycol should not be taken along with Lopid, another CLD. But one has to ask, if Baycol causes this problem why are other CLD’s still available? Par- ticularly when it’s been reported these drugs are also linked to rhabdomyolysis, but to a lesser degree. So what should patients do who have been prescribed CLD’s? First of all, these reported deaths and kidney failures only prove once again that no drug is without side-effects. And today with so many patients taking sev- eral drugs at once interactions are more likely. In 1998 I wrote that patients taking CLD’s Mevacor, Zocor and Lipitor, should not drink grapefruit juice. Studies showed that grapefruit juice could increase the blood level of Mevacor 15 times. It was like taking 15 times the normal dose of Mevacor. And that the continued use of grapefruit juice may result in rhabdomyolysis. So patients should always ask themselves this question, “If something like grapefruit juice can pack such a powerful counter punch what about other drug combinations?” After all, it’s not as if these pa- tients had poured themselves a three ounce martini! Cardiologists stress thousands of lives have been saved by CLD’s so don’t toss out the baby with the bath water. They suggest patients switch to one of the other five CLD’s. After all, millions of patients have been taking these drugs without dying from rhab- domyolysis. This appears to be the prudent move at the moment. But it is a wake-up call that we must all be careful about medication. You rarely get something for nothing and the medical world is still not sure of the long-term effects of CLDs. For instance, Dr. Evelyn Hess, Professor of Medicine at the Uni- versity of Cincinnati Medical School in Ohio, issued a recent warning. She told doctors at the 9th International Congress of Toxicology in Brisbane, Aus- tralia, some patients on CLDs have developed the Lupus Syn- drome. And that although natural Lupus occurs in women, drug-re- lated Lupus strikes both sexes. I have always been skeptical about such widespread use of CLDs. How much consumption is driven by sound scientific medi- cine? How much by “cholesterol- phobia” generated by TV and the resulting profit made by pharma- ceutical companies. Now more millions of patients may be placed on this medica- tion. A recent report in May from the National Cholesterol Educa- tion Program says cholesterol levels in North Americans should be dropped even further. This means in North America the 13 million now taking CLD’s would be increased to 36 million. One wonders if so many mil- lions of people are really that ill? And if so, surely all this medica- tion isn’t good for the body. Rather than massive amounts of drugs perhaps we need a massive change in lifestyle to prevent car- diovascular disease. I admit since my heart attack three years ago and the following bypass surgery I take a CLD. And every time I swallow one I won- der if it’s the right move. So why do I do it? Because it’s been aptly said “he who treats himself has a fool for a patient.” And several heart specialists have said I’d be a fool not to take them. If you’re on a CLD drug be sure to tell your doctor if you de- velop unexplained muscle aches and pain. And make certain that you have regular blood tests to check on the health of your liver and kidneys. W. Gifford- Jones, M.D. The Doctor Game shouston@durhamregion.com LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! 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It's a Mobile Showroom which just may be the only one in Canada. "The day is gone when you car- ried some brochures and a sample window to a customer's home," explains Wayne. "So I obtained a retired North York Mobile Library truck and installed interior walls along with all of my window sam- ples." When you call Durham Windows and Doors for a free estimate, Wayne will show up at your door with his Mobile Showroom which you'll enter by way of a sliding patio door. Inside, displayed on the walls, are the Tech Weld 2000 series of vinyl windows which you're free to operate and you'll discover the many special features including how they can be cleaned without going outside. "After being in this business for 24 years, I can honestly say these are the finest windows on the market," says Wayne. "They're triple sealed to reduce air leakage and come with heavy duty hardware." All Tech Weld 2000 vinyl win- dows come with Low E Glass which filters out the ultraviolet rays keep- ing your home cooler in the summer and eliminate fading of your cur- tains, drapes and furniture. All of the windows come with a lifetime warranty on the frame and hardware. Wayne would also like his cus- tomers to know that he does all of the estimates personally, eliminating the cost of a salesperson. Durham Windows and Doors also does all of its own installations, which ensures that every customer gets a high quality job done at the best possible price. Durham Windows and Doors is located at 696 King St. W. in Oshawa. For more information call (905) 579-2222 or 1-888-576-8575. MOBILE SHOWROOM PICKERING —Local kids are invited to celebrate the 25th Annual Children’s Book Week by participating in various upcoming events. The Pickering central li- brary branch kicks off the week Monday, Nov. 5 with an ‘all-star reading extrava- ganza’ starting at 3:30 p.m. Library staff and managers will read their favourite children’s stories and poems and there will be a draw for a Canadian children’s book. Wednesday, Nov. 7 fea- tures ‘bears, blankets and books’ starting at 7 p.m. All ages and teddy bears are in- vited to this all-Canadian bedtime story event. Pyja- mas are encouraged. The week wraps up with ‘be an author’ on Saturday, Nov. 10 starting at 2 p.m. for ages seven to 11. Chil- dren can listen to readings of Canadian picture books then have the chance to cre- ate their own masterpiece. Registration is required for the author program at the children’s information desk. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 39 A/P Book your children a week of activity with Pickering library SUNDAY, OCT. 28 HOLOCAUST LECTURE: For Holocaust Education Week, B’nai Shalom V’Tikc- ah reform synagogue and St. Paul’s United Church invite the public to the lecture, ‘medicine and the Third Reich: past, present and fu- ture,’ beginning at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Dr. William Seidelman. Lecture is at St. Paul’s, 65 Kings Cres. in Ajax. Call 905-420-4429. CONCERT:Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, holds its annual cabaret and hymn sing at 7 p.m. Senior choir, youth band and guests to perform. Tickets are $5. Call 905-839-7274. HALLOWEEN FUN:The Ajax Public Library invites families to a spooky after- noon of stories, games and crafts at its main branch from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Make sure you wear your Halloween costume. While at the library check out the collection of mysterious books for all ages.The Halloween party is a free drop-in session, with space limited by room ca- pacity. Call Sarah 905-428- 3564. TUESDAY, OCT. 30 SAHAJA YOGA MEDITA- TION:Free mediation class- es are held by Sahaja Yoga Meditation every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Library’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYoga.ca. SENIORS’ FRIENDSHIP CLUB:The Ajax Senior Citi- zens’ Friendship Club meets every Tuesday morning be- ginning at 9:30 a.m. for a dis- cussion group at the Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Guest speaker John Fowles of Hos- pice Durham will discuss the organization’s work and show a video.All seniors wel- come. Call Louise Johnson at 905-683-7799. PARENT SUPPORT: A local group under the umbrella of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids in- volved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location or information. LOSSES AND TRANSI- TIONS SUPPORT:Ajax- Pickering Cope Mental Health Program offers a sup- port group each Tuesday in south Ajax for those dealing with loss or transition. An ex- perienced volunteer and staff member facilitate sessions. Group members are screened and assessed to promote confidentiality. Call Jennifer Robertson at 905- 686-3248. TUTORS NEEDED:Volun- teer tutors are urgently need- ed Tuesday evenings in Ajax until the end of May. Help adults improve their literacy skills. Call 905-440-4507. PICKERING POWER- HOUSE TOASTMASTERS CLUB:Enhance your com- munication and leadership skills at toastmasters meet- ings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1 Evelyn Ave.Call Hazel at 905-420-8568 or Marva at 905-619-0030. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 SINGLE PARENT SUP- PORT:The Ajax and Picker- ing chapter of The One Par- ent Families Association of Canada meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on the second Wednes- day of the month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, 418 Monarch Ave. at Clements Road. Meetings are for both custo- dial and non-custodial par- ents whether your kids are two or 42. All are welcome. For more information visit www.geocities.com/opfaca, or call 905-837-9670. FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to medi- tate at free yoga classes every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. Call 905-420- 7252. HALLOWEEN FUN:The Optimist Club of Ajax is dis- tributing Halloween candy and other treats, until either the kids or the candy run out, starting at 10 a.m.in the Ajax community room of the McLean Community Centre on Magill Drive at Westney Road. There will be a prize for best costume. News Advertiser Billboard Oct. 28, 2001 VON wants someone like you DURHAM —A local or- ganization is looking for vis- itors for 116 people across Durham. The non-profit Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) needs people to volunteer for its friendly visitor program, which matches lonely and isolated clients with volun- teers. VON offers support to clients through visiting, reg- ular phone calls, pet therapy and school programs. Call 1-800-263-7970 or 905-665-2222. Tomorrow begins today. A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. BETTER LEARNING 2001 Why Should You Choose Montessori? From the moment you become aware of the fact that you are about to become a parent, many overwhelming feelings begin to over- take you. At some point doubt and fear creep in to the equation. Will I be a “good” parent? Can I provide all that my child needs, includ- ing all the “things” that I didn’t have as a child? The questions seem unending; the answers of course aren’t always straight for- ward. Somehow we all seem to go the dis- tance on instinct and a few pieces of well cho- sen advice. Today the most confusing, exasperat- ing, and crucial decisions that we as parents will have to make is the choice of education for our children. What can you do and where can you go to provide your child with a sound and all-encompassing method of edu- cation? Why not Montessori? There are many misconceptions about the Montessori method of education. A Montessori education is only for the “rich”. The children play in their classrooms all day. Children who start out in a Montessori school have a hard time adapting to “regular” school because they don’t have all that specialized material to work with. Maria Montessori established the first Casa dei Bambini in 1907 in one of the poorest and most deprived areas in Lorenzo, Italy. The teachers and assistants were local people and the children were defined as “deficients” a most derogatory term. However with the aid of specially developed materials and a properly prepared environment; these so-called “deficients” astounded the skeptics with their ability to learn. Maria Montessori put her medical and engineering training to good use as she devel- oped many of the materials used today. It was through extensive observations of the children and their needs at particular times in their development that prompted her to cre- ate these materials. The “hands on approach” imprint on the child’s mind, different concepts such as length, width, volume, texture, quantity etc. Once the child has worked with the materials in a concrete way, and the concept has been fixed or incarnated with him, then he can pro- ceed to work in the abstract form without dif- ficulty. The children are taught to care for themselves, others, and their environment through activities in Practical Life, Cultural and Grace and Courtesy. It was my children that led me to Montessori and through them I have come to understand and believe in the Montessori method. In fact, such a strong believer, that when a Career change was in the cards due to Corporate restructuring and downsizing, I enrolled in a teacher training course for Montessori Teachers. Now that I am actively involved in training and learning the con- cepts, methods and philosophy - I can unequivocally say that there is not a child in the world who could NOT benefit from a Montessori education. You gave your child the most precious gift of life - why not give him something that will enhance that gift forever - A MONTES- SORI EDUCATION AT THE MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING. For more information call (905) 509 -1722 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 A Partner in Your Child’s Education. OXFORD LEARNING CENTRES® www.oxfordlearning.com 905-420-3141 1105 Finch Ave., Pickering 905-668-6800 3050 Garden St., Whitby • Reading • Writing • Spelling • French • Math • Study Skills • Little Readers How can you learn if you don’t understand? Oxford Learning Centres® recognizes that children don’t all learn the same way. We offer individual programs for individual learning styles. More than memorization, Oxford offers understanding to help your child achieve better grades and build confidence. MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” PRIVATE SCHOOL AGES 1 1/2 - 14 YEARS “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed PICKERING 905-509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) Call for a Visit “Take the time to visit & understand!” Personalized programs to improve your child’s GRADES & CONFIDENCE "None of my friends knew I was being tutored because the tutor came to my house!” OAC StudentOntario Certified Teacher Applications Welcome One On One Tutoring 905-721-8638 READING WRITING MATH STUDY SKILLS JK - OAC LANGUAGE Advertising Feature P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER OCTOBER 28, 2001 St. Mary, Pine Ridge face off for Pickering, Durham bragging rights BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —Another huge hurdle is headed down the pike for the undefeated St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs football squad next week. In a matchup of 5-0 teams, the Mon- archs will visit the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics action at the Liverpool Road North school Tuesday afternoon. The game carries heightened significance as it will ultimately decide the top seed for the playoffs this year. And, although the defending LOSSA champs have been routinely blowing out teams this season, they’re taking nothing for granted, says St. Mary head coach Gor- don Judges. “We’re concerned about playing one game at a time and trying to get better each week,” he noted. “There are a lot of excel- lent football clubs in our conference. Pine Ridge is also 5-0. They’re an excellent football club and they’ve been improving every week.” Judges is impressed with the calibre of the Pine Ridge squad even more so as the school has been without a football pro- gram for the past several years due to an impasse between teachers and the provin- cial government. “For a school that hasn’t had a program for the past few years, to play as well as they have is truly a mark of good players and good coaching there,” said Judges. The Monarchs are coming off two lop- sided wins. St. Mary crushed the Bow- manville High School Talons 36-0 in Bow- manville Oct. 19. The Talons are in the midst of their first-ever season of football play. The Monarchs then dominated the Pickering High School Trojans 40-12 at the Ajax school last Wednesday. “I was very pleased with our effort in all areas of our game,” said Judges. “It was re- ally solid football overall. We played on a very hot day and the field was very soft and greasy, so it was hard to get good trac- tion.” With the result assured in the first half, Judges turned over the roster to give his younger players some extended playing time and they acquitted themselves well. “Anytime you can do that, it’s a bonus. Guys who go into the game on the second team are the future of St. Mary football. They did an excellent job.” Judges also had high praise for Trojans’ senior quarterback Grant Peters who was able to move the ball through the air on the Monarchs. “He was able to find the open guy and he really threaded the needle,” said Judges. The Monarchs were led by Ryaan McMillan’s two touchdowns. Kareem McLaren, Sasha Glavic and Ryan D’- Sousza — with his ninth touchdown of the season — also scored majors. Kicker Trevor Small, in place of an injured Dane Okrasa, booted two field goals and was four for five on convert attempts. Jerome Ford and Mike Brown scored the Trojans’ touchdowns. The Monarchs finish the regular season at home against the Sinclair Secondary School Celtics on Friday. Meanwhile, the Pumas end regular-season play in Ajax Fri- day against the Exeter High School Fal- cons. Battle of the football undefeated WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo BOWMANVILLE ––Bowmanville High School Talons’tackler Chris Beneteau forces St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’running back Ryaan McMillan out of bounds during recent LOSSA football action. St. Mary won 36-0. Five teams carry Annandale banner at upcoming junior zones BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —The Ontario Curling Association zone playdowns get under way for the junior teams Nov. 10. At this point, five Annandale teams are headed to the Ter- anet Junior Zones at the Os- hawa Curling Club. Skipping in the junior girls’ division are Meaghan O’Leary and Kaitlyn Leslie. In the boys’ bracket, the skips are Paul Boyland, Tim March, and Justin Ferreira. Zone entries close Friday, but all entries are accepted. Two teams on each side (‘A’ and ‘B’) advance to re- gionals at the Bayview Country Club Nov. 24. ••• The annual Annandale Stakes Mixed Bonspiel is at the club Nov. 9 and 10. The club’s first bonspiel of the season has an excellent record of full entries and lots of fun. Sponsored by the Canadian Ski Patrol System Ski Sale & Swap Pickering Recreation Complex Equipment Received NOV. 2 5 pm - 10:30 pm NOV. 3 9 am - 5 pm Equipment Sold NOV. 2 7 pm - 10:30 pm NOV. 3 9 am - 6 pm NOV. 4 11 am - 3 pm No unsafe equipment please!!! For more information visit our web site http://www.zvaios.com/skipatrol or call Ajax (905) 427-5539 •Alpine •Cross Country •Snowboards NOVEMBER 2, 3, 4 PICKERING RINGETTE ASSOCIATION Come out and try Ringette on Sunday, November 4, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the O’Brien Rink Pickering Recreation Complex. Please bring helmet and skates. We will supply the fun and the sticks HOUSE LEAGUE PLAYERS WANTED Girls and Boys (ages 4 to 9) For further information please contact Debbie McGarry 905-426-7884 Ringette is a fast paced gamed played on ice applying the best aspects of hockey, soccer and basketball. We offer a full schedule until March 2002 for only $200. Games and practices occur Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings. Skating and skills development emphasized during practices. Ringette will improve your child’s skating abilities NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 41 P PICKERING —The Pickering Swim Club presented awards to deserving swimmers at the club’s recent awards night at the Mandarin Restaurant. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs was on hand to congratulate the athletes on their accomplishments. Pictured are, in front row, from left, Mike Storto, Brad Johnston and Sarah Wolch. In middle row are Lisa Barbieri, Kathryn Ball and Jessica Ward. In back row are head coach Lucie Hewitt- Henderson, Mayor Arthurs amd Alex Griffiths. Pickering Swim Club hands out hardware PICKERING —The Pickering Swim Club hon- oured its best and brightest at its 26th annual awards ban- quet at the Mandarin Restau- rant recently. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs attended the banquet where he presented the ‘small team provincial winners award’ to Kathryn Ball, Lisa Barbieri, Jessica Ward, Sarah Wolch, Calan Eldridge, Alex Griffith, Brad Johnston and Mike Storto. In addition to the mayor’s participation in the evening’s events, there were various pre- sentations to club members by head coach Lucie Hewitt-Hen- derson, coaches Tom McLoughlin, Cathy Wolch and Bernie Grose and Swim Ontario’s Rick Hannah. Long odds pay off for Duke of York Pickering man’s horse claims Breeders Crown title PICKERING —A harness race horse co-owned by a Pickering man paid big divi- dends at a prestigious race last weekend. Standardbred Duke of York — co-owned by Al Libfeld of Pickering and Marvin Katz and Sam Goldband of Toronto — overcame long odds to win the two-year-old trotting colt race at the prestigious Breed- ers Crown at Toronto’s Wood- bine Racetrack. Going off at 34-1 odds, Duke of York, guided by driver Paul MacDonell, captured the race in a season’s best 1:57.2, earning $406,146 for his own- ers. In the process, Duke of York bested prohibitive favourite Andover Hanover, which hadn’t lost a race in nine starts this year. For the betting public, Duke of York’s win paid $70.30 for a $2 wager. It was Duke of York’s fourth win in 11 starts this year. His career earnings climbed to $546,182. ••• DURHAM —The Ajax- Pickering Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hockey team finished as the finalist at the recent Tour- nament of Kings in Brockville. Despite outshooting Eastern league ‘AAA’rival York-Simcoe, the Raiders dropped a 2-0 deci- sion in the tournament final. In their best game of the tour- nament, the Raiders edged Gloucester 3-2 in the semifinal game. The Raiders won their divi- sion with a 5-3 win over Rideau- St. Lawrence, a 3-3 tie with Ne- pean and two losses: 4-0 to Outaouais and 7-3 to Gloucester. The locals started Eastern league play with a 4-4 tie with York-Simcoe and a 3-2 win on home ice over Quinte. Team members are Eric Not- tbeck, Sean Morris, James Jarvis, Michael Carey, Blake Coultice, Steven Shanks, Nick Holmberg, Cameron Bursey, Drew Stark, John Harrington, Marcus Carroll, Josh Pritchard, Brendan Hann, Stephen Koufis, Nick Mainelli and David John- son. The minor peewees also fin- ished second at the Tim Hortons Tournament in Hamilton earlier this month. ••• PICKERING —The Pick- ering Panthers major atom ‘A’ rep hockey team won two games last weekend to improve its record to 4-1-1. Pickering surrendered three first-period goals to Port Perry before storming back for a 5-3 win. Scoring for Pickering were Graham Long with two, Cole Watkins, Taylor Robson and Ryan Lee. Recording assists were Sean Pavlidis with two, Dylan McDonald, Robson and Lee. Andrew LeClaire and Jeff Forgeron made some great saves to preserve the win. The Panthers were in com- plete control against Peterbor- ough, skating to an 8-0 victory. Scoring were Mark Johnson with a hat trick, Mike Marshall, Long, Watkins, Lee and Jacob Turi. Assists went to Robson with four, Johnson, Marshall, Long, Josh Billinger, Watkins, McDonald, Pavlidis and Adam Finlayson. Also contributing to a fine defensive effort were Patrick Farren, Ryan Patrick and Jessie Metzger. SPORTS BRIEFS Select Food eats up East Side Mario’s AJAX —East Side Mario’s missed some cru- cial baskets down the stretch, leading to a 35-32 loss to Select Food Prod- ucts in Ajax Ladies’ Bas- ketball League play Wednesday night. East Side settled quickly into its game and opened an early lead. Un- deterred, Select came back strongly to post a lead at the interval. De- spite plenty of scoring op- portunities in the second half, East Side struggled to find the net, allowing Select to post the victory. Debi Bonar netted nine points for Select and Anne Whitehead replied with 12 for East Side. In the night’s closing game, Et Tu Caesar’s was an easy 42-32 winner over the Bank of Montre- al. Carol Stephenson was the top scorer for Caesar’s with 16 points, while Lana Letourneau netted 12 for the bankers. Players in the league live in Ajax and Picker- ing. Unlock the Treasures of Rogers Television this Fall! Spot the “Unlock the Treasures” icon shown above on any Rogers Television program and you could be the Grand Prize winner of the $500 Gift Certificate from The Brick plus a JVC VCR. Note the date, time and show you saw the icon appear. Then call the Rogers Television contest line at 1-866-848-0888. To qualify, you must be at least 18 years of age. For complete contest rules and regs. go to www.rogerstelevision.com and click “Durham”. thebrick.com WATCH TO WIN Career Training500 CANADIAN FLORAL ACADE- MY now offers you a three- week diploma program in the wedding and floral industry. 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Accepting resumes via MAIL at: MENTOR CANADA Attn: Human Resources Dept. 1333 Boundary Rd., Unit 10, Oshawa, Ont. L1G 6Z7 OR by FAX at: 905-725-7340 500 Career Training 500 Career Training 505 Careers 505 Careers School of Business Other Classes Starting Soon: Accounting & Payroll Admin Small Business Manager I.T. Technician Network Administrator Personal Support Worker Web Design/E-commerce Exec. Office Assistant Legal Admin. Assistant Begin your new career in ESTHETICS and SALON OPERATIONS with a diploma from THE TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Manicures/Pedicures • Facials • Make-up • Aromatherapy • Client Consultation • Salon Operations/Computers • Skin Treatments • Hair Removal/Waxing • Body Treatments/Aromatherapy • Body Massage/Reflexology • Professional Skills/Jobsearch Training includes: Call for class information. Seats are limited! Helping You Build a Better Life Financial assistance may be available to qualified candidates. Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 FEED MILL SUPERVISOR/ MANAGER Farm/ Feed Mill is seeking a motivated person with previ- ous supervisor and mechanical experience, and the ability to take on tasks with their own initiative. We offer a competitive salary plus benefits and incentives. Located in the Stouffville area. Please call between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 and 9:00 pm. (905)640-2052 Fax resume (905)640-9232 633 Granite Court Pickering, ON L1W 3K1 Fax: 905 837-6352 humanresources@lenbrook.com Speaker Technician - File #450 Reporting to the PSB Design Team Manager, this position requires a person with 1 to 3 years of technical experience with consumer speaker products. Training and experience in electronics or audio technologies is desired. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your résume, quoting File #450 by November 5, 2001. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all others for their interest. Qualifications: •Post secondary education including a Technician or Technologist Certificate is preferred. •Familiarity with Windows 98; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project and Outlook is necessary; experience with MLSSA, LMS, and AutoCad would be considered an asset. Responsibilities include: •Maintaining engineering documentation •Acoustic speaker testing/measurement •Documenting and testing sample components Director of Finance and Operations -- File #467 Reporting to the President of Lenbrook Canada, this position will be responsible for providing a superior level of strategic planning and forecasting, sales and administration as well as operational and IT efficiencies. As the ideal candidate, you possess keen business acumen and solid relationship building and mentoring skills. You have successfully completed a C.A., C.M.A, C.G.A., or equivalent degree and possess an indepth knowledge of financial/accounting, tax and audit processes. Your advanced knowledge working with MS Office will aid you in the preparation and delivery of professional documents and presentations. Individuals with strong leadership and communication skills who can effectively develop partnerships with the senior management team, as well as coach and develop staff, will be strong contenders for this position. Operations Coordinator -- File #468 This position requires a proactive, flexible and well-organized team player that enjoys a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines. A minimum of 4-5 years experience in an operations or office management role is required. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your resumé, quoting the appropriate file number, by November 12, 2001. We thank all candidates and advise only those selected for consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please. No agencies please. 633 Granite Court Pickering, ON L1W 3K1 Fax: 905 837-6352 humanresources@lenbrook.com Complete job descriptions are available at www.lenbrook.com/opportunities/ PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR FOR THE INJECTION MOULDING DEPT. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager this position will be responsible for motivating and training employees to achieve production requirements while ensuring all applicable Health and Safety responsibilities are complied with. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills ensuring their ability to direct and work in the most effective/ efficient manner. Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing facility is required. General knowledge of the QS9000 standards and requirements is preferred. General computer skills would be considered as an advantage. Shift work is required. Ventra Plastics Peterborough offers a total compensation package commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics Peterborough P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough, Ont. K9J 6Z8 spost@peterborough.ventraplastics.com SECURITAS CANADA LIMITED We are currently looking for security officers for well-known companies in the Durham Region Area. These positions pay above average pay rate. Qualified candidates must have the fol- lowing skills: - Respond quickly to emergencies - Bondable - Law & Security background preferred, but not mandatory - Trustworthy and reliable - Able to work shift work - Able to be licensed as a security officer - Have at least G2 driver's license to drive our patrol vehicles - Be able to get special clearance for specific company Only the qualified applicants will be notified and interviews will be starting October 31, 2001. Apply by fax to (905) 644-1069, attention Human Resources. 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help ELEPHANT BLUES?Tired of working for peanuts? Less than $500 per week? 10 open- ings in customer service available. Ask for Meghan (905) 576-4425 EARN $5000 for Christmas? Looking for 10 seasonal help- ers with some permanent openings available. Full time 18+. Call Jackie 905-435-0646 EARN EXTRA DOLLARS for Christmas. Looking for part time help. Indoor/Outdoor work. Must be able to stand. Please call and leave mes- sage (905) 426-4347 EXPERIENCED DENTAL HY- GIENIST needed for family practice. Monday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., two Fridays a month. 8 :30 a.m. - 12 noon. one Saturday a month. No Fridays or Satur- days in July and August. Please fax resume to: (905) 668-4014 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS, New Years . . . Filling season- al openings now! Long term also available. Call Christi 905-435-8131 HO! HO! HO!- need some dough? no exp. necessary. Full training provided. Call to- day, work tomorrow. Full time, 18+. Call Sandra (905) 435- 3478. HERBAL MAGIC - Part-time/ Full-time Health Counselor positions available. Provide weight management counsel- ing. Sales experience essen- tial. Excellent opportunity for advancement. Call (905)432- 6999. HEY! MUST BE THE MONEY! Tired of jobs that suck? West Coast Company new to Osha- wa looking for 10-12 people immediately. Must like loud music and work well with the opposite sex. Call Amanda 1-866-851-4511 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products- Mailing/Processing Our Cir- culars - Copy/Mailing PC Disk Program. No experience needed. Free information. Send SASE to: Crafts, #8- 7777 Keele St., Referent 07, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 LABOURER NEEDED- to ass- ist framing carpenter in new home construction. Must have own transportation. Exp. an asset. Call 905-728-7012. OWN A COMPUTER?Put it to work, earn on-line income. www.idealincome.net.PART-TIME Waitress/Waiter for nightshift. Must have ex- perience. Position required for Pub/Restaurant in South Ajax. Call (905)428–8790. TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. LAZY PEOPLE WANTED!! $540 weekly. No heavy lifting involved. People skills an as- set. Full-time immediate openings. Must be 18 years +Call Natalie for interview 1-866-851-4511. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues., October 30 at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby MASQUERADE - Interviews for first 100 people, no experi- ence necessary. 18 years +. Full time, year round or sea- sonal. Call Cassandra at 905- 435-0637 A MATURE person required for residential house cleaning. Monday-Friday, Approx. 25- 30hrs/wk. Experience pre- ferred. Valid drivers license required. To start imme- diately. Call 905-686-7555. NO EXPERIENCE necessary staff needed for hot dog carts. Year round employment. Ve- hicle required. Flexible days. Benefits available. Fax resume (905)728-4396 or call (905)728–7242, leave message. ONE OF NORTH America's largest financial services companies is rapidly expand- ing in this area. If you desire a dynamic career with excellent income potential call Cindy (905)436-8499. WAIT STAFF required. Apply in person, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pickering, or for more infor- mation call (905) 420-2595. SHIPPER/RECEIVER required for busy hi-tech company. Good organizational skills and computer knowledge required. Please e-mail resume to: cardac@keyscan.ca SHORT ORDER COOK - needed for days and even- ings. Experience required. Pete's Gourmet Burgers. Pag- er (416) 378-9915 STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. Dundas/ Thickson area. Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 SUPERVISOR/MANAGER for growing Inspection Services company. Experience in in- spection and material logis- tics preferred. IT knowledge required. Starting salary: $30,000 annual. Fax resume: 905-665-6454 Attn: Laura Gleason TEACHER REQUIRED for pri- vate schools, Pickering to Oshawa. Some computer ex- perience, part time possibly leading to full time, small student/teacher ratio. Car re- quired, 905-438-0239 TELEMARKETER-Experienced professional to book quality appointments. Part Time. Work from home. $20/hr. achievable for right individual (base+ bonus). Lily, (416)498- 1723 TEMPORARY P/T OR F/T- Signing on business sponsors for a Big Durham Region Fun- draiser. Can do some work from home. We need 4 people for steady work from now until Christmas. Very good money. Car necessary. Sheila 905- 665-6600 TITANIC RESTAURANT seek- ing Floor Manager, Experi- enced Cook, Waitress/Waiter and Bartender. Apply at Ajax Go Train Station or Phone for appt. 416-389-1525 between 9 a.m. -4 p.m. WINDOW INSTALLERS re- quied for Durham Region in- stallation. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to: 905- 434-4465. WANTED: WINDOW IN- STALLERS,Installation area: Scarborough to Bowmanville. Require own vehicle, tools and brake, Full-time. Also re- quired: entry and storm door installers Call 9 am-5pm, 905- 686-9842 ext. 240, after 5pm 905-686–2445 ext. 240. WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/ processing our circulars, copy/mailing PC disc pro- grams. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Distinc- tive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. TRAVEL CANADA/ USA Fast growing adver- tising company is ex- panding to the US and Europe. We need to replace peo- ple going aboard NOW!!!! CALL SHEILA (905) 576-5523 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS Required with extensive ra- diology and/or medical imaging experience. Must have strong typing and computer skills. Fax resume to: (905) 404-2398 after 5 p.m. If you believe in giving customers “WOW” service, there’s room on our team for you. DRIVERS NEEDED CASH PAID NIGHTLY MUST HAVE OWN CAR Drop Resumes In Person 75 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY No phone calls please. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 43 A/P The Better Way To Work W W W .T T C .C A At the TTC, we are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. We place a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day, and we keep Toronto moving with a dedication to service, safety and convenience that is unparalleled in our industry. We are currently seeking new Drivers to join our team of Bus, Subway and Streetcar Operators. Drivers As a Driver, you will act as the Commission’s Front Line Ambassador, fostering and maintaining good customer relations. To join our team in this role, you must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, have a valid non-probationary Ontario Driver’s License in good standing, and meet all legislated standards governing the issuance of a Class “C” License (for Urban Operator). You must be prepared to work a flexible work schedule. Professional driving experience would be an asset. The TTC offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, as well as rewarding opportunities to apply your skills in a unique, highly visible customer-service role. Hourly Rate: $16.81 (after training) to $22.25 (after 3 years). To respond, please send your resume, quoting Ref. #4868-MN, in confidence, to: Toronto Transit Commission, Human Resources Department, Placement Services, 1138 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3H2; Fax: (416) 397-8307; Email: jobs@ttc.ca (please send your resume in the body of the e-mail; no enclosures please). Applicants who have applied for this position within the last 12 months need not re-apply. Committed to the principles of employment equity, the TTC encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, racial minorities, and women. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 509 Drivers For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 albionhills@on.aibn.com We Provide: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Excellent Maintenance Program • 24 Hour Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • No Slip Seating • Home Every Weekend We Require: • Valid AZ License • Clean Driving Abstract • Professional Attitude We are a Whitby, Ontario Based Carrier specializing in expedited service to and from the U.S. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. AZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS DISPATCHER / OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE Whitby based Trucking Company is seeking computer literate individual to perform Operations Administration which includes duties such as: statistical reporting, dispatch relief. You must be a team player and willing to be flexible with hours. Fax to: (905) 666-1668 510 General Help 510 General Help DIRECT DRIVER PERSONNEL Requires •AZ Drivers •DZ Drivers •Warehouse CALL DDP 1-905-420-5005 DISPATCHER WANTED Dispatcher required by an Oshawa based trucking company. Must be com- puter literate, able to work various shifts (nights and/or weekends) in fast paced, JIT environment. Experience in the trucking industry an asset, but willing to train the right candidate. Excellent ben- efits, salary based on experience. Please fax resume to 905-404-6620 $100 HIRING BONUS No Experience Necessary • No Nights, Weekends or Holidays • Paid Training & Workmen’s Compensation Ajax/Pickering Location 905-837-9601 Work part-time hours with the World’s NUMBER 1 Home Cleaning Service MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: learnmusic@home.com or call (905) 721–9799 Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement? Start on the right path, gain experience in Security or Private Investigations with INTELLIGARDE INTERNATIONAL Fax resume to:416-469-4255 Please quote #0017 SOUTHFORK AGGREGATES We are currently accepting applications for individuals interested in winter sand/salt operations at: Pickering Patrol Yard Positions available include: • Plow drivers • Combination unit drivers and involve both live in and call in. We anticipate that individuals hired will be offered seasonal winter work for the next 3 years. Must have valid AZ or DZ and current abstract. Please fax your resume as soon as possible, stating your preferred location to: 905-683-3012 Attention: Lloyd George Interviews and hiring will begin immediately. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 WOODCRAFT "Pine and Oak Furniture Retailer" Full time position at Markham Rd. & Steeles Ave. location. Experience an asset. Position includes some weekend and evening hours. Call Liz at 416-293-2279 We foster a high-energy, team- driven environment to create a challenging, rewarding workplace, where ongoing professional and personal development is actively supported. Our vision is to achieve a healthy community through an innovative continuum of care. This means sharing knowledge, ideas and decision-making. Consider joining our team in a warm, family- centred atmosphere of co-operation and care. Refrigeration Mechanic Use your sound knowledge of HVAC, pumps, coil tube boilers and centrifugal chillers in this full-time opportunity servicing and maintaining all HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including centrifugal chillers. You will conduct regular inspections on refrigeration units, perform preventa- tive maintenance and inspection of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, troubleshoot refrigeration equipment failure, operate standby generators and steam production, air conditioning and ventilation systems, and perform minor repairs and adjustments to centrifugal chillers. You must have a current Ontario Refrigeration Certificate, plus 2 to 5 years of commercial/industrial and refrigeration mechanic experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Computer proficiency in building-automation systems would be ideal. To find out how we’re making it great for patients and staff alike, please send your résumé, quoting file# ME/200/7, by November 7, 2001,to: Human Resources, Markham Stouffville Hospital, 381 Church Street, Markham, Ontario, L3P 7P3. Fax: 905-472-7055. Job Line: 905-472-7575 or 1-866-243-JOBS. E-mail: humanres@msh.on.ca Making it Great www.msh.on.ca 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help AJAX MACHINE SHOP Requires general shop help. Interest in Epoxy & Urethane Resin moulding an asset. Valid "G" D L a must. F/T-Start $8/hr. Fax resume to: 905-427-4993 ALLIANCE COLLISION requires an experienced AUTO COLLISION APPRAISER familiar with computerized estimating, Mitchell or ADP. Successful candidate must have outstanding organizational and communication skills. Excellent work environment. 32-40 hour week. Ph.905-420-3501 Howard Marten Co. Ltd.,a leader for over 50 years in the design and installation of fluid systems has an immediate opening in our Pickering location for a FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Responsibilities • Installation of automatic lubrication systems incl. tubing & hose routing • Troubleshoot and repair systems • Assisting Service Dept. with repairs Requirements • Blueprint reading, strong mechanical abilities, and own hand tools • Customer service skills • 3-5 year experience an asset We offer excellent working conditions with competitive salary and benefits. Forward resume to: Attn: Service Manager Fax: (905) 831-9369 CERTIFIED JOURNEY PERSON ELECTRICIAN Full Time Positions Nights & Afternoon Shifts A Certified Journey Person Electrical with 5-10 years continuous experience in the Electrical field (documentation required). This person will have knowl- edge of P.L.C., panel wiring, trouble shooting, design and repair all plant equipment. Must also be able to work from blueprints and have machine schematics experience. Computer skills are also an asset. This person will be required to perform P.M. on all plant equipment assigned to his department. Own tools a must. If you are interested in a challenging career and an opportunity to grow, send resume to: File #753 c/o Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell Street P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Oshawa area manufacturer of process equipment requires personnel to fill the fol- lowing positions: •CNC Setup Machinist, mills/lathes • CNC Machinist Operator (apprentices considered) • Welder/Welder's Helper Industry competitive wages and benefits Fax resume to (905) 434-6409, Attn: Mr. Lee 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Skilled & Technical Help515 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed imme- diately. Experienced in Fram- ing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negoti- able, benefits. Call (905)427- 6261 or fax resume (905)427- 8659 CLASS "A" DIESEL mechanic or a diesel endorsed appren- tice with a minimum of 3 years experience in heavy duty truck repair. Fax applica- tion to (905) 426-2771. F/T TRANSMISSION RE&RE person required. 4th-5th year apprentice or licensed techni- cian. Tools required. Wages dependent on experience. Full benefits. Hours Mon-Fri 8- 5:30. Call 905-432-3935; fax resume 905-432-2384 1ST OR 2ND year plumbing apprentice wanted for small service and renovation busi- ness. Call (905) 576-6421. Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED by small sales +marketing com- pany in Pickering. Must have superior AccPac skills along with related knowledge and experience in all facets of the accounting process. Positive attitude and a team player mentality are important. Please respond with resume including salary expectations to: jdavis@somcan.com No phone calls please COST ACCOUNTANT required for small Ajax company. Ex- perience in a manufacturing environment and exceptional Excel skills a must. Reply to: File #752, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario, LlH 7L5 with salary ex- pectations. P/T SKILLED RECEPTIONIST needed: Advance Microsoft Word 2000, web page design/ html, Microsoft Excel, HVAC or Engineering/Technical of- fice experience. Fax resume 905-430-7154 or Email: dclark@durhamenergy.com PART TIME for local contrac- tor. Motivated individual with good communication skills, knowledge of windows, MYOB, general office duties. Fax resume & salary expec- tations to 905-839-4160 RECEPTIONIST. Mature pre- sentable well-spoken individ- ual, 2 yrs. exp. Answer phones, basic administrative duties. Starting $9.50/hour. Open-House October 29th 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Malpack Limited, 510 Finley Ave. Ajax. Sales Help & Agents530 PLUMBING AND PARTS (Whitby) - Full time retail sales position. Sales experi- ence and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the company. Con- tact David (905) 430-1502. SALES PERSON required. Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Vickie 905-426-1322 SALES PERSON to make ap- pointments and sell promo- tional products. Wide-open territory. Previous experience in sales or promotional pro- ducts would be an asset. Fax resume to 705-740-2997 SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Urgent ! Large cellular retailer looking for motivated, respon- sible, economist, sales peo- ple for lucrative full and part time positions in the GTA. Req. sales exp. and mobility. Fax resume (905) 850-8916. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIS- TANT required for Ajax office, no experience necessary. No evenings or weekends. Phone 905-686-4343 or Fax 905-686- 4347 DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, large Pickering practice. HARP Certified. Call Korol 905-831-6666 or fax resume to: 905-831-7094. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/RE- CALL PERSON required, full- time, 2 years experience necessary. Mail resume to: Dr. Stephen Murray, 1300 King St. E. Oshawa. L1H 8J4 or fax to: (905)436-3480. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SECRETARY required for a busy specialist office in Ajax. Please forward resume to: File #747 c/o This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 FULL-TIME MEDICAL Secre- tary for Specialist in Whitby. Microsoft Word, Processing experience. Transcription a must. Booking of appoint- ments, answering phone. Fax resume to (905)430-9107. PHARMACY ASSISTANT re- quired. Full-time position, in- cluding nights. Experienced or will train. Apply at GUARD- IAN DRUGSTORE, 97 King St. E. Oshawa (next to Oshawa Clinic). No phone calls please. Also accepting applications for sales associates for even- ings & weekends. Students welcome to apply, will train. HEALTH WORKERS - Earn extra income plus tax-breaks. Become an Independent Dis- tributor of natural health pro- ducts with an established, reputable, corporation. (905) 434-3334, 1-866-388-6664 or e-mail, fitness@email.com HYGIENIST REQUIRED - 4 days/week. Family oriented preventative practice. Send resume: File#751, c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box#481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 LARGE OSHAWA OFFICE looking to add Hygienist & PDA. Both positions will in- clude day, evening & Satur- day hours. Please Fax resumes to (905)579-2557 at- tention Shelley. MEDICAL SECRETARY required for specialists office - Oshawa. Full time. Reception, OHIP billing, dicta typing preferred. Reply to File #749 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY: Mature person for part-time. Medical Office receptionist for a busy Ajax office. 13-22 hours/week. Please respond in writing before October 29th, to T. Grainge Box 523 Locust hill, Ont., L0H 1J0 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, full-time needed for Health Centre Pharmacy in Courtice. Zadall computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to Manag- er: (905)721-0770. ULTRAS0NOGRAPHER full days or part time, private Oshawa/Whitby offices. Ex- cellent compensation pack- age. Phone 905-731-4000 VERY BUSY weight loss centre in Ajax needs part time dietitian must be punctual enthusiastic and friendly. Call Paula 905-619- 2038 extension 227. X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST.Sen- ior position with extended hours or job share required for position in Oshawa. Phone 905-731-4000. Hotel/Restaurant540 PART TIME food service em- ployees. Required in Whitby, Mon-Fri, no wkds, Cafeteria style service, top pay, bene- fits. 2 years experience re- quired. Near Go Station. (905) 430-5156. Teaching Opportunities545 Domestic Help Wanted550 I AM A WORKING woman looking for a mature and ex- perienced person (stay at home mom, retiree) who can do laundry, clean under cup- boards, organize household items, general inside & out- side cleaning. Steady position. 6 hours, 2 days/week, $12/ hour. Westney/Hwy 2 area. Fax your name, number & hours available to (416)439- 1013. Houses For Sale100 ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW lo- cated in Historic Bowman- ville. Walk to shops & schools. L/R, D/R, Eat-in Kitchen, 2+1 bdrms, hardwood flooring, 2 1/2 baths, finished basement, fully enclosed yard, perennial gardens, c/a, c/v. Private sale $179,900. (905)623–4611 AJAX -62 Burcher Rd. de- tached 3 bedroom brick, 50 x100 ft. lot, brand new carpet and vinyl throughout. New roof, double paved drive, large covered front deck, immediate possession, $172,900. (about price of local semis). 905- 686-4236. COURTICE 1530-sq.ft. custom ranch bungalow, 112'x200' lot, near schools, community complex, 3-bedrooms, 2- baths, eat-in kitchen, large L.R./D.R. w/walkout to deck. Finished basement, double garage. $259,900. 905-433- 0069 WHITBY 4-bdrm detached, quiet street. Near parks, schools, plazas. Formal LR/ DR, country kitchen, family- room, inground pool, Ensuite plus 4 & 3-pc, office, garage, C/A, Cashback. $229,500. 905-666-5135 ACREAGE - Lovely homes on 2-10 acre lots. Private loca- tions. Free hot list of available properties. Pre-recorded message 1-877-210-6206, ID#1047. Century 21 - Wenda Allen Ltd. Apt./Condos For Sale110 AJAX CONDO - gorgeous building near Lake. One bed- room, approx. 700 sq. ft. Large kitchen, 5 appliances, balco- ny, laminated and ceramic flooring, parking, locker, $144,900. Ron 905-619–8875 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted115 COURTICE 25 acres, highway farm, corner property, 6 room home, large barns, close to subdivision, ideal for market garden, nursery, fruits stand, $650,000. Walter Frank, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate. 905-576–4111. Lots & Acreages135 ACREAGE 400 - Recreational property - two 25 acre lakes. Quality duck and deer hunting. Year round access. Log cabin, new survey, vendor mortgage available. East of Tammworth $165,000. Phone (705) 876- 7766 BURKETON 88 acres, 2 road frontages, spring fed pond. Asking $299,000. Walter Frank, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate 905-576–4111. KASHAWAKAMACK LAKE - 2 hrs east, 15 kms of boating, RV or build. Year round road and hydro. $14.900. Terms: $117.14 mo. call (613) 541- 9629 Office & Business space150 FREE - ONE MONTH.Desir- able Rossland/Simcoe Osha- wa location. 400 sq. ft. fur- nished office space. $350/ month plus GST. Won't last! Call Steve 905-576-6999. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. $DISNEY$.distributors need- ed for the most exciting new merchandising program ever! Exclusive license agreement, no selling, no competition, backed by multi-million dollar promotional advertising cam- paign. Harness the power of corporations like Disney/Nin- tendo. Min. investment $17,600. Free info. package: 1-800-754-9979 SIGN FRANCHISE expanding locally. Fully computerized. No experience needed. Train- ing & local support provided. Low investment. Financing avail. Call 1-800-296-8671 or www.signarama.com SMALL VENDING BUSINESS for sale. Pop, coffee & snacks. 14 machines on locationin Durham Region. 905-571- 6095 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM Adult Triplex, clean quiet neighborhood. No smoking/pets. $650 all inclu- sive. Available December 1 905-404–8565 1 BEDROOM APT.Residen- tial. Separate entrance, single person. Cable, laundry, park- ing. $600 inclusive. Available Nov. 15th. Call 905-576-1320. 1 BEDROOM basement fur- nished self-contained $750 utilities and cable included Available November 1st. Har- mony/Bloor 905-720–2927 2 BEDROOM APT.in adult building near Oshawa Centre. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fac., $770/mo. inclusive. First/ last, references. Avail. No- vember 1st. (905)404–9167 or (905)579-6291. WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - Big, bright 1 bdrm basement apt. Separate en- trance, close to bus & schools. Wet bar, laundry. All inclusive $750/month. Avail Dec. 1st. (905)668–6140. AJAX - ONE LARGE bedroom walkout basement side en- trance, couple / single pre- ferred, no-smoking/pets, parking, utilities, cable, 4 ap- pliances. Immediately. $800 (905) 428–8356 AJAX, WESTNEY/Hwy. #2, 62 Marshall Cres., safe, newly renovated 2-bedroom base- ment apt., shared laundry separate entrance, 4pc. bath, $775+ 40%. Available Nov. 1st. (416 )436–2884, 1-866- 737-5617 Open House Mon- day-Friday 10am-4pm. Mon. Tues. Thurs. 7-7:30pm Sat. & Sun. 11:30-12:30pm. AJAX, 1-bedroom basement apartment, 110 Tulloch Dr. Available December 1st. In- cludes washer, dryer, fridge & stove. $700/mo. Call (905)686–2778. OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. $895/month. Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 BE THE FIRST!Brand new 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, tran- sit, parking, utilities, ceram- ics. $750/month. Nov. 905- 686-9678 BRAND NEW basement apt. one bedroom plus office. Close to all amenities 401/ Westney, Ajax. No pets/no smoking. Available imme- diately. $800. 905-619–2565 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room, $950 November & De- cember 1st. 2-bedroom Oc- tober, November & Decem- ber 1st $850. In well-main- tained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m-6p.m. COUNTRY SETTING-10 min. east of Oshawa, recently painted, 1200sq.ft. basement apartment, kitchen w/oak cupboards, full bath, living- room, 2-bedrooms, laundry room, separate entrance, 2- parking. Avail. Nov. 1st, first/ last $975-inclusive. No pets, non-smokers. 905-263-4700 DOWNTOWN WHITBY, 1 bed- room apartment $560 all utili- ties included. Available Nov. 1st. Call 905-430-7903 IMMACULATE LARGE 2 bed- room, Oshawa Blvd and King St. area, main floor of quiet duplex, hardwood floors, beautifully decorated, gas heat, gas hot water, parking for two cars included. Private laundry facilities. Available Dec. lst. No pets. $825. Tele- phone (905) 263–2354 MUST BE SEEN!!!! - Central Whitby - main floor duplex. 2 + bedrooms, 2 level, newly renovated, hardwood/ceramic flooring, large family room, 2- 4pc. baths, laundry, applianc- es, large driveway, suitable for quiet couple $1200. heat/ water included. Available Nov. 1st. Call Ian 905-261-1378 NOVEMBER-APRIL large bedroom with ensuite, kitchen, laundry, parking in Pickering condo. $500/month plus cable & heat. Female preferred. Call Jackie 905-421-9973 or (work) 416-590-0038 ext-6865 ONE & TWO bedroom apts. , living room, dining room, kitchen, parking, hardwood floors, first & last, no pets, references. Available Dec. lst. Close to hospital. Call (905) 723–1647, (905) 579-6989. ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent. $650/month inclusive. Central Oshawa, first & last, references, no pets. Available immediately. Call Mon. - Thurs. between 9a.m. & 4:30p.m. 905-725-7321. ext. 13 OSHAWA 2 bedroom avail- able November 1st and De- cember 1st. 946 Masson Street, $740/ month all inclu- sive. No pets. Please call af- ter 5 pm 905-576–6724 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 2 bedroom Nov. and Dec. lst. $849., Telephone (905) 571-4912 until 6:30 p.m. OSHAWA- 2 BEDROOM apt. available Dec. lst. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult perferred building. No pets. 905-579–9016. PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. Available No- vember 30th, non-smoking $750/month inclusive. Call 905-839-7682. PICKERING- 1-bdrm main floor of house, private entrance, walk- out. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. Close to Town Centre. Call after 6pm for appt. 905-837-9417 PICKERING - EXECUTIVE home, new basement apart- ment, parking, all inclusive working person preferred, $725. lst/last. Avail. imme- diately. Call (905)420–8376 PICKERING-Brock&Dellbrock. Available Nov. 1st, one large bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, sin- gle working person preferred, $700/month first and last. In- cludes utilities, cable, A/C, parking, fridge/stove. No pets, no smoking, references. 905- 686–6231 PRIME STEVENSON RD.area Oshawa. Spacious 3 bedroom basement apartment. Sepa- rate entrance, parking, private backyard. $950/month first/ last. Available immediately. Call Steve 905-576-6999. RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY- Executive Tridel Building, op- posite Pickering Town Centre, one bedroom apt., 5 applianc- es, available Dec. 1st. $1100 inclusive. (416) 898–4435 RURAL UXBRIDGE Quiet country living on 20 wooded acres. 1 bedroom apartment on ground level. Private en- trance, garden, heated floor, no smoking, no dogs. $975 + heat. Includes hydro & park- ing. Available December 1. 905-649-1236 RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Sim- coe 2-bdrm. apts. good loca- tion, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $850+hydro & $850 inclusive. Cable & park- ing included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905-576–2982. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. SPACIOUS 2 bedroom walkout apt. 4 appliances, Utilities incl. Whites Rd. S. Pickering. No pets. $900. Dec. 1st or sooner. Call 905-767-5046 after 6 p.m. PICKERING VILLAGE,1-bdrm upper floor in Victorian home. Separate entrance, eat-in kitchen. Suitable for retired single person. Non smoking, no pets. References. $780 in- clusive. (905)619–1847 WHITBY - Garrard & Hwy #2, 1-bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance & parking. No pets/smoking. References, first/last. $700 month, utilities included. Available Dec. 15. (905)436-2174. WHITBY - Regency Manor. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, $960/month incl. utilities. On-site laundry, Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 905-668- 7758. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 1-1/2 STOREY DETACHED, 2/3 acre, 3bdrm, 2 baths, big bright kitchen. Excellent con- dition. Includes use of ga- rage, lots of storage. Avail Jan. 1st, 2002. Located 10 minutes from Oshawa. Possi- ble rent-to-own. First, last, ref- erences. Call John Wheeler (905)728–1600. A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 3 BEDROOM HOME on quiet crescent Whitby area. Fully fenced, finished basement, double car garage. $1375+. No pets. Available immediately. 905-655-4107. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE near Oshawa General Hospital. Avail. Dec. 1. $1075/month + utilities. Call 905-668-2860 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. AJAX AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY - large, 4 Bedrooms, $1350 + utilities. Shows well, clean home. Available immediately. No pets, non-smoker. Call Dennis Morgan Sutton Group Heritage 905-831-9500 or 416- 587-0060 AJAX - WESTNEY , 3 bed- room, newer, family room, upper level, $1300 first & last, available Nov. 1, appliances, 905-435–0867. AJAX 3 BEDROOM house, Westney/Hwy#2, close to all amenities, central air, central vac, fireplace, large fenced backyard w/deck. Avail. im- mediately. $1300 +utilities. Call 905-621-4566 BOWMANVILLE - large 4 bed- room detached 3 baths, dou- ble garage, sunken family room with fireplace, 5 ap- pliances, close to all ameni- ties. $l,450 plus utilities. (905) 697–2437 A-A-A-A-MANY HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905- 436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and sched- uling). SEMI DETACHED 2-bedroom Victorian farmhouse, 1km. north of Brooklin. Ideal for couples starting out. $850+ utilities. Prefer no pets. Avail- able Dec. 1 or Jan. 1. 905- 655-4966 WHITBY - 10 acres, cozy 2 bedroom house. $1100. Avail- able immediately. Donal 416- 917-1113. Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. November 1st. 905- 579-9956 days. AAAA1-3 BEDROOM, Osha- wa, just renovated end-unit., forced air gas, air, new floor- ing, completely renovated 4 pc. bath, freshly painted, ex- cellent area, private yard, in- cludes 4 appliances/water/ condo fees, avail. immediate- ly $1195./mo plus heat & hy- dro Call Garry Bolen at Sutton group. 905-436–0990 DECEMBER 1st 2 bedroom townhouse South Oshawa fac- ing courtyard, laundry, fenced yard, semi-finished base- ment, parking, $980 inclusive first and last. 905-723–9767 Leave message. Housing Wanted191 WORKING MOM with 2 school aged boys looking for housing in the Simcoe St. S. - Conant St., area, near Cedar- dale Public School. South Oshawa. Prefer upper level or main floor, 2 bedrooms, rea- sonable rent. I have no pets. Can move in anytime. Do not wish to share accommoda- tions. Please call (905) 432- 0067 or Pam at (905) 924- 6077 cell. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 ROSSLAND/SIMCOE AREA warm clean room. Fully fur- nished comfortable room. Cooking facilities. Working quiet gentleman preferred. Near bus, reasonable rent. (905)728-4845. ROOM TO RENT, Quiet home with working professionals, close to Hwy, bus, Oshawa Centre & downtown. Full use of house, cable included, $400/month, first/last. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 905-728-1850 AJAX -FURNISHED ROOM includes parking, cable, sepa- rate entrance, share facilities, non-smoker, first/last, $425/ month. Call 905-427-6932 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. NORTH-OSHAWA one fur- nished bedroom to rent, share kitchen/bath, large-deck, large private country home, 1-acre lot. Parking, laundry, storage available. $450 inclusive, available November lst. No smokers. 905-626-3099. NORTH OSHAWA fully fur- nished basement rooms with satellite dish, share kitchen & bathroom. $100/week. Avail- able Immediately. No smok- ing, no pets. (905)743–0260 ROOM FOR RENT in luxuri- ous country home, many ex- tras, Roseneath area. Call 905-352–3535 Shared Accommodation194 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL Bedroom and sittingroom, private bath- room, furnished or unfur- nished. Share kitchen/laundry. Living & diningroom and gar- den. All inclusive including maid service & parking, $650. 416-346-8684. LARGE 3 BEDROOM town- house to share with married couple. 1 unfurnished room $425/mo. Phone, cable, laun- dry inc. Private den w/tv, tran- sit at door, non-smoking fe- male preferred. Available Nov. 1st. Call Kathy (days) 905- 509-1353; After 6 p.m. 905- 665-6900. OSHAWA 2 FURNISHED bed- rooms, available immediately nice bungalow. Near 401, Go train, malls, college. $450 & $500/month all utilities in- cluded, parking, laundry. Must like pets. References, first/ last, call Victoria (905)728– 6194. OSHAWA,1-bedroom plus of- fice, 3000-sq.ft., exec. home, share kitchen bathroom, laun- dry. parking, No pets. No smoking. Suits single working female $550./mo. inclusive. first/last call 905-404-0720. PICKERING,beautiful new home, close to all amenities, smokers welcome. A must to see! Tel (905) 683-6877. LARGE ROOM in basement with private bath. Non- smoker. Available Nov. 1st. $525 month. Pickering, Liver- pool & Finch. (905) 831-7778 Vacation Properties200 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, per- fect family vacation home 3 bedroom townhouse, pool, ja- cuzzi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579- 3788. Snowmobiles233 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985- 9962. Bargain Centre309 ALMOND Kenmore Refrig- erator 17cu ft $150. Almond Frigidaire stove 30' $150. Cathy 905-619–3068 (even- ings). EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Weider Pro 9645 home gym $300; Health walker $100; Ab Master $25; weight lifting bench $70; various steel free weights & bars $125. All equipment in mint condition. (905)831–9830 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough NEW DANBY window air con- ditioners - 5,000 - 12,000 btu from $249 - $499. Scratch and dent - Variety of new ap- pliances, Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/ up, re- conditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 16HP 42IN LAWN Tractor, un- der warranty; sectional couch w/bed & recliners; kerosene heaters w/pump & kerosene; 5hp Honda motor; treadmill; fur coat. Prices negotiable. (905)686–7569 50'S STYLE PIN BALL ma- chine, in good working order $500. Call 905-725-6847. 9 PCE. OAK dining room suite, 5 pce. leather sofa set, 4 x 8 slate pool table, cover, 1997 Buick LeSabre $12,000. (905) 985-7930 or (905) 404–0810 HOME THEATRE SYSTEM LIQUIDATION SALE - only $100 per unit in packages while supply lasts. Hurry for best selection, cash only. Sale 5.1 Dolby digital w/DTS, digital ready Pro Logic High end 2 channel stereo sys- tems. Complete high end packages including receiver, DVD player w/digital converter including DTS. 6+1 CD play- ers, double cassette decks, 5 speakers, for very special price. JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, tele- visions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 905-579-0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Whirlpool Washer +dryer, $449/pair. Washers reg/extra-cap $149/ up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. lrg selection apt.-size wash- ers/dryers. Large selection of fridges $100/up. Side-by- sides $299. White & almond stove, full & apt-size $150/up. Air conditioners $100/up. De- humidifiers $99. portable dishwashers $225/up. Too much to list, visit our show- room. Parts, sales, service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Hours: Mon- Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. AIR HOCKEY TABLE,large heavy duty Sportcraft model. 3.5 x 7 ft. brand new, hardly used. $299.95. Please phone (905) 721-0601 or (905) 668- 0648. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Bright and Spacious North Oshawa, one bedroom with new kitchen and bath. Walkout to private patio. $700 per mo. inclusive. Call Rob at (905) 436-1336 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Looking for experienced TUTOR for my 3 children Grades 3,4 & 8 at my home after 5pm Ajax-near Walmart 905-686-1396 ROUGH CARPENTERS Immediate positions for licensed carpenters experienced in concrete formwork for reputable General Contractor. Fax resume to 888-315-6320 A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 CASUALTY UNIT MANAGER ING Halifax Insurance offers a position in our Pickering office. Fax resume to Lori Warner at: 905-420-8113 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER The Durham Secondary Academy Is seeking a high school science teacher beginning mid-November. Qualified applicants must be able to teach Biology and Chemistry - Physics a bonus. The Durham Secondary Academy is a small private high school located in Ajax and has been operating since 1997. We have low student:teacher ratios and offer unique 10-week semesters, allow- ing students to focus on specific sub- jects. Interested candidates can fax their resume to: George Vanderkuur, Principal (905) 426-8641 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities !!SERIOUS INVESTORS!! You Too Can Realize Returns Found Only In The Gaming Industry. For details or application package contact Entertainment & Gaming in Ontario 416-716-9039, 9-5 Mon.-Fri. 159 Investment Opportunities 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 530 Sales Help & Agents 190 Townhouses For Rent AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Pest screens and caps in- stalled. Modern equipment. Professional service. Call and leave message (905)686- 7741. AFFORDABLE LAPTOPS Dell Latitude CPI Pentium 233 3.2GB, 64MB, 12.1TFT display & CD $769.99. Free laptop carry case (regular $49.99) 1 free installed 33.6KPA modem (regular $59.99). Ian Parker 905-725-3451. Jason Pot- tinger 905-576-0403 www.lap- topguys.8m.com DTV SYSTEMS HU Hash patch available. For all your DSS needs call (905)683-5493 or (905)427–1416 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 COMMERCIAL MAYTAG side load dryers & top loader washers w/slide coin box, in pristine condition. Excellent for apt. buildings. Call (905)576-2982 or cell 905- 626-6619. cnp COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pent- ium Internet starter system $299, new 1 gig pro-system with monitor $799, discounted laptops, big selection, from $399. We love doing upgrades and difficult repairs. (905)655–3661 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV SATELLITES, H & Hu Card programming $25. RCA Direct TV systems with dual LNB. 905-427-6515. Ajax www.canadiandss.ca DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, compledte with dual LNB with programmed HU card, H & HU card program- ming, Kirk's Satellite Servic- es, 905-728-9670., Oshawa. DIRECT TV.Watch TV again, Hash fix $20. HU Cards, pro- gramming. Virgin cards for sale. Installation available. Oshawa 905-571-3945, or 905-435-3945 DSS SYSTEMS - Sale on H & HU test cards and systems. Boot loaders. Emulators. Cubes. HU loaders avail. Website: caribdss.com email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. ELECTRIC STOVE with self- cleaning oven, $200. Call (905)686–7435 HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. HAY AND STRAW - Round & Square bales. Stored Inside. Pick up or delivery. (905) 797- 2249 LEXINGTON & HARDEN fur- niture, complete mahogany bedrooms suite with king bed, mahogany diningroom suite, kitchen suite, sofa tables & occasional tables, all like new. (905)985–8798 MOVING SALE - 9pc dining- room; chesterfield & chairs; tables; china; crystal; paint- ings; silver & numerous other items. All in perfect condition. Call (905)686–4235 MOVING SALE:Dining room suite, 12 pce. French Provin- cial, $3500; green velvet couch, $650; beige velvet loveseat $300; green velvet chair $275; stove $150. Call 905-576-7817 MOVING -new birch barstools $50; desk/swivel chair $220., bookcase $70., filingcabinets $150/$70; dressers $160/$30; sofabed $250; changetable $10; frenchdoor $15; bifold- door $5; sofatable $90;laun- drycabinet $15;chandelier$80; 905-839–9229 MUST SELL FAST!Kenmore almond custom stove & fridge, good condition, indi- vidually sold or as pair, best offer; Wood fireplace insert, face/front 40" wide x 28 3/4", depth/back 2" wide x 20 1/2 height x 17" deep, incl. chim- ney liner w/cap (roof) best off- er; Oshawa location. 905-623- 9803 or 905-579-0899 after 7 p.m. or leave message o OFFICES DESKS,3 full size, various colours. very good condition Best offer, 905-430– 8116. ORIENTAL rugs for sale. Hand made carpets. different sizes and colors. Contact Jeff, 416- 939-0314 or Nash, 416-318- 6723 PENTIUM II 266 computer system, 64Mb Ram, 3Gb HDD, CD, 3.5 floppy, 56k mo- dem, sound/video cards, kbd/ spks/mouse, 15" SVGA moni- tor, $450. Solid oak pool table 4x5'x9', $2800. 905-439-4789 PIANO SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pia- nos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Back to Lessons special. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Effort. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certifi- cates available. $5 Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 $35., PS2 Ver 1 & 2 $75, Ver 3 $95, Ver 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 PORTABLE DISHWASHER - Good condition, white colour. Asking $200. Call (905)420– 1816 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SNOWBOARD,bindings, and boots, excellent and new con- dition. 144cm board, boots size 7-9. $175.00. Call Connor at 905-404-8676. SOFA SET $350; professional 20" scrollsaw $300; brand new Nordictrack $450; 3 pc. oak coffee table $300; Brunswick bumper pool table, $350. 3 pc. wall unit $375. 905-404-0506 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Fall is here and we are celebrating with great deals on Home en- tertaining....Dining Room, Home Entertainment Centers, Home Office are all specially priced.....Our new showroom addition is nearing completion and many NEW lines are now in our finishing depart- ment..We also have some ex- cellent floor models left (with savings up to 40%)...... Our order book is filling, don't be disappointed, get your orders in now.....Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region.......Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality....Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made.....Remember......"There is no Substitute for Quali- ty".......Traditional Woodwork- ing..115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. TICKETS FOR SALE Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Britney Spears, Stone Temple Pilot. Also will buy tickets 905-626-5568 TREES, COLORADO,Blue Spruce, Sizes from 3-8 ft., $80.00 each. phone 905-983– 5386. VERTICAL AND LATERAL h/d filing cabinets $69-$299; desks $99; special on chairs new & used $25&up. 2 van seats, one universal $50; one GM like new $250; beautiful glass shelving on wheels, new $850, asking $399 obo. Store magazine rack $150; Beautiful 12 ft. dark mahogany boardroom table $999; Sharp h/d cash register $299; 905- 668–0800. Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. GI JOE, VINTAGE,12 inch, top $$$ paid for key pieces. Wanted by personal collector. (905) 686-4814. WANTED - Headers for a Ford 4.9L inline 6 300. Call Brian 705-786-0550. Vendors Wanted316 CRAFTERS WANTED at "The Gift & Craft Showplace" locat- ed in the Courtice Flea Mar- ket, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attend- ing each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts direct- ly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436- 1024. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN BULLDOG - white with one black patch over ear and opposite eye. "Petie" Not an English Bulldog. Rare breed for Canada. $600. Ne- gotiable to good home. Call Pam at (905) 924-6077 cell. BENGAL SPOTTED LEOPARD kittens from I. C. Spots. 905- 649-2546 BLACK LABS - 2 males, 7 wks. old. Ready to go. Pur- ebred no papers. Breed for temperament and looks. Ex- cellent pets. $250. Call 705- 324-9050. FREE BABY GUINEA PIGS, Call 905-428-0132 HELP GIVE A HOMELESS pet a second chance. Healthy kit- tens, vet checked with first booster. Adult cats, all spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also available for adoption. Pet supplies and donations always welcomed. Foster homes for medium to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Call Durham An- imal Adoption at (905) 438– 8411 ROSELLA BREEDER reducing stock. Hand raised babies and breeding pairs. Call (905)721– 8397. Cars For Sale400 1967 VALIANT 2 dr. slant 6, good shape. not running, good for restoration $1800 o.b.o. (905)728–1316 after 5pm. 1984 NISSAN PULSAR,runs good but needs work. Selling as is $400 o.b.o. Call (905)728–1316 after 5pm 1990 CAVALIER $2,695. 1990 Dodge Shadow $2,599. 1990 Dodge Caravan, 7 seater, fully loaded $2,999. All in excellent condition, certified & emission tested. 905-683-7301, 905- 428-1879 after 6pm. 1990 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, 350 h.d., aluminum rims, lots of extra's. E-tested & certified. $3,000 o.b.o. (905)576–9127 1990 LUMINA,166,000kms.,, 4 door, auto, certified & E- tested, $2595.00, 1988 & 1989 Corsicas, V6 auto, both as is, $500each, Dealer 905- 718-9347. anytime. 1991 BONNEVILLE SSE,3.8, rebuilt eng., trans. New struts, tires, brakes. New paint, black-tan leather int., sunroof, excellent shape, $6500. Firm, Cert./E-tested. Paul 905-436– 7846 1992 DODGE SHADOW, 4 door, automatic, nice clean car, only 70,000 kms, safety + e-tested, $3295. Oshawa Dealer, 905-718-1808 Murray. 83 Ritson Rd. S. 1994 CHEV. CAVALIER, im- maculate condition, air, ster- eo, new paint, $4300 certified and e-tested. 1995 OLDS Sierra fully loaded, immacu- late condition, asking $5500 certified & E-tested. 905-686- 8985; cell: 905-706-1041 1999 Chev Malibu LS V6 4- door, sand drift with cloth in- terior. CD/Am/FM, new rotors, pads & Michelin tires loaded $15,000 obo. 905-655–4777 evenings 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cyl., auto, new tires, certified + E-tested $3500 OBO 905-579- 0804. Also, 1985 Dodge Pick- up, 6 cyl., auto, custom rims, asking $2200 OBO 905-571- 1795 1995 CHEVY BERETTA, 2dr, V6 auto, loaded 180K $7995; 1992 Buick Grand Sport, 3800 motor, loaded 194K $4795; 1996 Sunfire, 2dr. auto, air, 157K $7295; 1996 GMC Sa- fari, auto, air/rear air, 166K $8995; 1996 Grand Am, 2dr. auto, loaded 163K $7495; 1994 Cavalier, 4dr auto, air, 125K $5495; 1992 Grand Voyager LE, loaded, 3.3 mo- tor, 151K $5995; 1994 Lumina, 4dr, auto, air, 220K $4495; All Certified & E-tested, warranty included. Diamond Auto Sales 905-619-1900. '95 FUEL SAVER! Ford Escort 4cyl 1.9l 5sp standard trans- mission, lotsz of options 4dr hatchback, 103963kms, certi- fied, Emission passed. $5900. Call 905-404-8791 or 905-987- 2205 Dealer 1996 GEO METRO,2 dr. hatch back, 3 cyl., well maintained, fully certified, 104,000.km., $5,700.00 - 905-579–3013 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, lady driven, supercharged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speakers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale Call (905) 668-1396. 1997 CAVALIER excellent condition, 80,000kms, safety checked, clean air certificate. $10,500. Call 905-831-7947 1997 FORD CONTOUR, 2.0 Litre, CD, air, 55,000 km, $8500. Call 905-837–9257 1999 MAZDA MIATA MX5 Convertible - Ltd. edition, an- niversary silver, a/c, auto, sports pkg, silent alarm sys- tem, 24,000km, asking $29,000 o.b.o. Call days (905)837-5236 or evenings (905)433–2325. 91 HONDA CIVIC DX very good condition 4-door, auto, 1 owner, certified, all main- tenance records. $3500. 905- 571-1453 GOOD WINTER CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS from $500 - $1500. 20 available. GM, Honda, Ford, Mazda, plus others. Safety, emission, or as is. Call 905-728-1725 or 905- 706-3409. Oshawa Auto Sales. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. Trucks For Sale410 '88 CHEV 4x4,5 speed, 158k, no rust, e-tested. Asking $5800. 905-725-7146 even- ings. 1989 BLAZER 4X4, fully load- ed, auto, good condition, $4500. obo. Must sell. Call Ed 905-697-9945. 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, well maintained, 140,000km. Ask- ing $13,000. Call after 6pm (905)436-5054. 2001 DURANGO SLT 4x4, 5k, undercoated, pewter colour. $37,000 or best offer. Call 905-668-4039 90 CHEVAN,good running condition, not much to certify, one owner, e-tested in august. $1200. 905-571-5227 2000 GMC TRUCK, BLACK, SIERRA,V-6 stepside. Chrome wheels, trailer pack- age etc. Take over lease $399 per/month or buy. Bill Home: 705-932-3453 Cell: 905-621- 0242. ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4x4, excellent condition, certified, E-tested, 223,000 km, $18,000. Call 905-852-5411. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 FULL SIZE Chev. van, excellent shape (needs mo- tor) $800; 1989 Park Avenue $1700; 905-404-4805 lv. message; or 905-432-8079 1995 DODGE CARAVAN, 120,000K, 7 passenger, am/ fm cassette/cd, $6,900 o.b.o. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 1999 MONTANA -4dr., quad seats, keyless, traction, load leveling, aluminum wheels, deep tint, cd, luggage rack, non-smoker, end of lease price, mint condition. Call John (905)686–3826 Motorcycles435 1983 YAMAHA VIRAGO,new paint, too many new parts to list, $2000. Call 905-837–9989 Garage & Storage Space455 8X20 DRY,secure indoor/ outdoor storage space for sale or rent. 905-438-8938 leave a message GARAGE FOR RENT,in high traffic area in north Oshawa. Suit mechanic, car detailer, upholsterer, also suit paper sorters. Available November 1st. Call anytime, (905)723- 3692 STORAGE:Indoor/Outdoor storage small campers (pop- up trailers), cars, boats & mo- torcycles. Own insurance a must - fire & theft. Provide your own protective covers. John evenings/weekends 705- 786-3124 or 905-434-3773 Coming Events249 PORT PERRY HOME & CRAFT SHOW, Sat. Oct 27th, 9:00am-5:00 pm & Sunday Oct 28th 10:00am-4:00pm. Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry Announcements255 Personals268 A SHY 43 year old woman with no children would like to meet a well established gen- tleman who is tidy, organized, fun loving, outgoing, affection- ate, night person and addiction free for a long term relation- ship. Reply with recent photo to: File #754 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5. HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LIVE IN CARE GIVER from China experienced, compas- sionate care for children, el- derly or disabled. Speaks English. Helen 416-708-8686. LIVE-OUT NANNY WANTED in Ajax. Must be experienced in some of these areas. ECE, nursing background, or ex- perience with special needs children. References. 905- 767-4193 for interview. Daycare Available273 IN NEED OF A NANNY?We have experienced Phillipino nannies from overseas. Reli- able/hardworking, patient, live-in nannies. Seeking em- ployer to sponsor. Call-Moth- er's Helper 416-496-0562 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Qualified ECE, First aid/CPR. Scarborough Golf/ Lawrence. Domna 416-438- 1471 DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home. I have 2 openings available for preschool-aged children. Toddlers and infants are welcome. Fairport/Gle- nanna area. Please call (905)831–9707 for interview. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. WHITES ROAD/HWY 2 ECE, 9 years experience, fenced yard, lunch & snacks provid- ed. Fun activities. Call Irene at 905-837-1878 Psychics294 PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL Reader/ Advisor. All problems - Palm Cards, Crystal ball reading, 35 years experience. Have helped many. 99% accuracy. Also readings by phone, house parties. 905-666-8527; 416-995-0187. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.05% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ NEED A CAR? ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ *Previous Bad Credit *Discharged Bankruptcy *New in Country WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Ask for Mike Williams • 905-839-6666 Pickering • 905-427-2828 Oshawa • 416-289-3673 Toronto • 905-839-6008 Fax 1-800-BUY-FORD ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $499 Down REPAIR YOUR CREDIT! CAA Card Included 1-866-570-0045 Newstart Leasing NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 45 A/P ✰ ATTENTION CRAFTERS ✰ Space available for lease in our multi-retail store. Call- 905-743-0600 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions McCRISTALL AUCTIONS Tuesday, Oct 30 -- 5:30 start 33 Hall St., Oshawa, ON (905) 725-5751 CONTENTS:Sofa and two armchairs; four antique china cabinets; antique Duncan Fife drop leaf, single pedestal, 5 chairs; fine china, McCoy; Depression glass/cranberry; telephone table; depression double chest of drawers, dresser with mirror; corner curio, antique; crystal; maple pedestal table; antique side- board. Prints: Trisha Romance, Bateman & more lim- ited numbered prints. Fenton, Staffordshire; Mant- Clock; several teacups, antique upholstered armchairs. Too many items to list.Terms: Cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express. Merchandise coming in daily. Lots of gold for everyone. Fully computerized bidder registration. Starting outside, moving inside. AUCTIONEER: PHILIP McCRISTALL WILLOWTREE FARM • PUMPKINS • PUMPKINS • PUMPKINS Wagon Rides to Pumpkin Field on Weekends APPLES, APPLE CIDER, FALL DECORATIONS, FARM BAKING, CORN MAZE, FARM ANIMALS, HAY JUMP & CORN TEEPEE 2 km west of Hwy. 12 at Manchester light on Durham 21 905-985-4973N Hwy 47Durham 21 Goodwo o d Whitby Port Perry Hwy 12Manchester Lights Open 9:00-6:00 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on behalf of the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering, ap- plication will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario for an Act establishing the Ajax Pickering Transit Au- thority as a body corporate, and investing in the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority the rights and responsibilities of a corporation, including the right to own real property, and generally govern its affairs. The corporation's powers and operations shall be gov- erned by the terms and conditions of the merger agreement bet- ween the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering (described be- low), and the general purpose of the Ajax Pickering Transit Au- thority shall be to operate a transit system across Ajax and Pick- ering. The application shall also request the Legislative Assembly to permit the transfer of real property and other assets from Ajax and Pickering to the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, without any taxes or license fees being payable. Currently, the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority is a joint Board of Management incorporating representatives from both municipali- ties, but the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority does not have the powers of a corporation. This joint Board of Management was established by the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering on Sep- tember 4th, 2001 by way of a merger agreement made pursuant to the Municipal Act. Any individual wishing to receive a copy of the merger agreement may contact any of the undersigned to make arrangements to view a copy of the agreement. The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an interest in the application and who wishes to make submissions for or against the application to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing, the Clerk of the Legisla- tive Assembly, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, On- tario, M7A 1A2. Dated at Ajax and Pickering this 4th day of October, 2001 Ted Galinis General Manager Ajax Pickering Transit Authority Martin de Rond Clerk, Town of Ajax Bruce Taylor Clerk, City of Pickering 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 270 Nannies/Live-In/Out 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages, Loans Fax us your ad at 683-0707 House Cleaning556 FOR ABSOLUTELY beautiful housecleaning call Linda at 905-683-1784. Home Improvements700 Handyman705 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Snow Removal740 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 Massages910 OSHAWA,a relaxing mas- sage plus hot tub, friendly faces. 2 for available. 905- 404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED SNOW PLOWING SERVICES Industrial Commercial Plowing, Salting and Removal. 905-428-7878 905-725-7486 Cross Movers Exp. in moving Households • Offices • Apts. Packing Avail. Free Estimates 416-265-3553 905-683-5342 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. Packing, Storage boxes available. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Professional service. Call (905)436-7795. THE HONEST MOVER $75 PER HOUR - 2 men Big or small we do them all RUBBISH REMOVAL Licensed Company INSURED Local or Long Distance (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean fast and reliable service Call (905) 686-9128 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior/Exterior Free Estimates 15% Discount All WorkdoneNov.-Dec. 905-837-9558 416-894-2774 Pioneer Electrical Services Ltd. We provide services for the selective customer. -Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes -Upgrades to accommodate special equipment -Exterior lighting installation Call (416)992-0631 HANDYMAN SERVICE Painting, Brickwork, Eavestrough Cleaning, Fall Cleanup, Concrete Repairs, Garbage Removal Call 431-7762 or 655-5085 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 24 yrs. exp. Fully insured Free estimates 905-433-7140 Stone Properties Garage Door Openers $75 Finished Basements, Garden, Fences, Sheds, Painting, Decorating Tiling, Wooden Floors, Paving, Decks, Kitchens, Electrical Plumbing, Windows Doors, Renovations Amir 905-619-9330 MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramic tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more. Quality workmanship. 15 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 •Eavestrough cleaning •Rubbish removal •Snow/ice removal 905-427-8613 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. Small job Specialist Plumbing, electrical, garbage removal, installations Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Bathroom renova- tions, new kitchen counters and kitch- ens, finished bas- ments, rec. rooms and decks. 20 yrs. Exp. Call Mario (905)- 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 ACE RENOVATION SPECIALISTS Tile floors, wall paint- ing, ceiling repairs, complete renovations, all work guaranteed, free estimates Call (905) 922–5088 BILL’S BUILDALL Home Improvements & Renovations Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists 416-315-6563 NO TIME TO CLEAN? Houseclean team available weekday mornings or afternoons Ajax/Pickering Private, reasonable & reliable Kim 905-619-1360 Sharon 905-428-6429 Domestic Cleaner, Your Personalized cleaner.Very Affordable Rates, trust- worthy, reliable. Scrubs, wash, vacuum & clean. Bathroom, kitchen, floors, oven, refrigerator, laundry. Call Kay 905-509-1400 A/P PAGE 46 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 • Purchases, Refinance • Consolidation Loans • Personal Loans • Credit Lines • And much more 1st. 2nd . Mortgage s Accurate is your Financial alternative. “no up front fees” Call Today Vallerie Lawson at 905-436-9292 or toll free 1-877-509 LOAN A.M.S. Accurate Mortgage Services Inc. 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements A & C ROOFING/WINDOWS LTD. • All types of roofing and windows • Full warranties guaranteed • Bonded and Insured • Free estimates • Financing available. Call Andrew at (905) 428-8704 or (905) 509-8980 RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors DIRECT WINDOW Deal Directly and Save Vinyl Replacement Thermal Windows * Side Slider - Double Hung * Bay * Bow All types of Aluminum Work Free Estimates (905) 426–6342 HOME SERVICES (DURHAM) Minor-Major Repairs & Renovations Electrical Drywall Kitchen Bathroom Plumbing Stucco Painting Ceramic Tile 905-426-5301 JBS CLEANING WE SPECIALIZE IN CLEANING Window and eavestroughs. If you are not happy with our work we will do it again FREE OF CHARGE. Call Dennis at (905) 837–1910 John McLellan “A Man of His Word” Roofing Windows Renovations905-767-1240 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements ROOFING • WINDOWS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping TREE MAINTENANCE & REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL DAVE 831-7055ALSO 736 Tree Service 736 Tree Service COMMERCIAL ❆Snow Plowing ❆Salting ❆Snow Removal 905-427-6282 740 Snow Removal 740 Snow Removal RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas AJAX Burcher Rd. Ambassador Sr. Billingsgate Cres Thorncroft Cres. Tulloch Dr. Emperor St. O'Dell Crt. Clements Rd.E. Parsons St. Preston Crt. Gibson Crt. Foord Rd. Simpson Rd. Turnbull Rd. Follett Crt. Taylor Rd. 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To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 0 2001 DODGE VIPER 19 HARWOOD AVE.(North of 401) 905-683-5358 • CHRYSLER • DODGE • DODGE TRUCKS “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 2001 DODGE VIPER SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO OSHAWA HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX CREDIT PROBLEMS? May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 TOM BRASSOR PAUL GROBERT NEW CAR SALES MGR. ANNE HEARD JON CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER TED WILLIAMSON JIM McELROY TED WILLIAMSON DWAYNE PICKARD HAZEN HARDING DON ARSENAULT + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. *2001 Finance payments based on 84 months, 2000-72 months, 99/98/97 on 60 months, 95 on 48 months. 8 1/2% interest. Some payments based on $2,000 down or equivalent trade, plus tax, licence etc. AJEET AHUJA DURHAM’S LARGEST RETAILER OF CHRYSLER VEHICLES DENISE WILLIAMSON No Credit Application Refused.... GUARANTEED APPROVAL! •NO FREIGHT • NO AIR TAX • NO GAS TAX•NO FREIGHT • NO AIR TAX • NO GAS TAX SALE PRICE SALE PRICE Leather heated seats, automatic, air, sunroof, under seats storage, power windows & locks and much, much more. Your choice of colour! Equipped with: PLYMOUTH NEON Stk. #P6515 • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!2.7L V-6, automatic, p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, air conditioning, cloth seats, AM/FM cassette & more. Stk. P6695. 2000 INTREPID 3.8L V6, auto, p/s., p/b., 7 pass., sunscreen glass, driver slide door, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass., p/w., p/dl., p/mirrors, alum. wheels, child seats & more. Only 12,300 miles. STK. #P6661 2000 GR. CARAVAN SE LOADED1999 DAKOTA 4x4 Loaded, low km. Stk. #V6819.Auto., p/s., p/b., A/C., V6, plus much more. Stk. # V5011A. 1999 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 1999 DURANGO SLT 4 spd. auto, air, 5.2L, hi-back buckets, 3rd row seat, console, anti-spin differential, p/w., p/l., 5x7pm, fog lamps - much more. Bal warranty. STK #4683A4x4 SPORTOnly33,000 KMSMUST SELL! 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB SLT 2001 SEBRING LX CONVERT2001 DODGE VIPER 3.0L V6, auto, p/w., p/dl., p/seat, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P6849. 8L, V10 - produces a minimum of 450 stamping stallions! 0-100 kph. in 4.3 seconds! Good enough. 4.7L, V8, auto., p/s. p/b., p/w., p/dl., overhead console, awd spin axle, keyless entry, air, fog lamps, tonneau cover, tube rails, tilt, cruise, Stk# V6844. 5.2L, V8, auto., p/s., p/b., air, rear stop bumper, AM/FM stereo, ready to work. Only 48,200 miles. Sale $264.00/mo. 2001 CHRYSLER LHS 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., p. seats, tilt, cruise, p. sunroof, alum. wheels, AM/FM cass./CD, leather seats, auto temp. air, overhead console & more. Stk. #P6744. GREAT PRICE!LIKE NEW1998 RAM 3500 VAN 2.4L auto, p/s., p/b., air, p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., p/mirrors, cloth buckets & more. 1 owner. Stk. #P6692A 1999 DODGE STRATUS 4DR 2.4L, V6, autostick, p/s., p/b., p/w., p/pd., tilt, cruise, leather seats, alum. wheels, AM/FM cass CD, air, p/seat, & more. Stk. #P6609. 5.9L, V8, auto., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, ABS, trailer tow, prom decor, AM/FM cass./CD, air cond., rear air/heater, p.seat & more. 8 pass. seating. Stk. #P6700 Sale $497.79/mo. 2001 RAM 2500 WAGON2000 SEBRING JXI CONV.1999 RAM 2500 WAGON 2.7L V6, auto, p/s., p/b., p/w., p/dl., air, cass., tilt, cruise, p/seat, cloth buckets & more. Only 36,100 miles. Stk. #V6756. 1998 INTREPID 4DR 2.7L V6, auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., cloth seats & more. 2 to choose from. 2001 SEBRING LX 4 DR.1997 RAM CLUB CAB SLT Loaded auto., leather, all the toys, low km. Stk. T4746. 2001 RAM 35001998 VOYAGER 6 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM radio, 7 passenger, only 33,000 miles. Stk. V6761. 4.7L V-8, auto., p/s., p/b., tilt, cruise, air cond., skid plate group, keyless entry, sentry key, security alarm, sunscreen, fog lamps, AM/FM cass. and more. Stk. #P6628. 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Buy forBuy for $$528.16**528.16** per monthper monthper monthONLY 12,200MILESSAVE SAVE SAVE 1998 NEON 4 DR. 4 cyl., auto., p/s., p/b., air cond., AM/FM cass., cloth buckets, & more. 1 owner. STK. #V6839 DEMO4.8 % 12 IN STOCK *5 year/100,000 km factory warranty included*5 year/100,000 km factory warranty included 14 in stock at 1 location (Instock & Incoming) $ .8%FINANCING UP TO 36 MO. OAC.1 OWNER1 OWNERBRAND NEW 2001 PT CRUISERS LIMITED EDITION ONE WEEK ONLY 5.2L, V8, auto., 12 pass., prom decor, p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., rear air/heat & more. Only 4,400 miles. Like new. Stk. #P6749. MAKE AN OFFER $25,110 $22,888WasNow $32,110 $29,888WasNow $24,110 $21,888Was Now Sale $299.89/mo. KERRY PICKARD LEASE CO-ORDINATOR SALES REP. per month179$ ** Sale $493.00/mo.Sale $426.00/mo. Sale $216.48/mo. Sale $299.00/mo. Sale $399.69/mo. Sale $298.68/mo. Sale $299.54/mo.Sale $168.24/mo. 11,988 Sale $299.54/mo. at Village Chrysler NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001 PAGE 47 A/P 4695 KINGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH USED CAR HOTLINE 287-77775 DAYS ONLY!5 DAYS ONLY!MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKIN G S T O N RD.OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-465-8142 *OAC variable terms, all prices are + PST, GST, Adm. & License extra. No payments until 2002, offer applies to 1995 & newer vehicles.No deferrals on 6.9% Intrepids and 7.9% on 98 & 99 Neons, plus Royal Buyback Purchase. 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 4 DOOR SEDAN 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA CE $249$249OROR 5 TO CHOOSE FROM! MTH 60 MONT H R O Y A L B U Y B A C K WITH $150 0 D O W N $24,888 2001 PT CRUISER 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 2000 INTREPID SE 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE 1999 DODGE REAM 4X4 SPORT 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 1999 DODGE RAM SPORT 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1998 DODGE NEON HIGHLINE 1999 ALTIMA GXE 1996 DODGE GRAND CARVAN SE AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, KEYLESS ENTRY, REAR WIPER & DEFROSTER, 18,500 KMS.STOCK. #5554A. WAS $25,488 NOW $23,988 $18,988 $24,988 $15,988FRO M NOW NOW $15,488 $22,988 $21,988NOWNOWNOW NOW $10,988 $17,988 $12,495NOWNOWNOW NOW NOW NOW NOW 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, UNDER 50TH KMS. 3 TO CHOOSE. WAS $14,988 $13,988 2000 LHS FULLY LOADED, PERFECT CAR. FINISHED IN LIGHT CYPRUS WITH MATCHING INT. STOCK #5434A WAS $27,777 $26,988 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX 1998 DODGE STRATUS FULLY EQUIPPED, AIR, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM CASSETTE, FORMER RENTAL. STK#5550A. $17,988 $11,988 RATED AS ONE OF THE BEST USED CARS TO BUY. 4DR AUTO TRANSMISSION. FINISHED IN WHITE. LOW KMS. LOCAL TRADE. STK #67071A 3.3L V6, QUADS, REAR AIR/HEAT, AUTO, MUST SEE 4 TO CHOOSE FROM POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, AIR, TILT, CRUISE STK# 72021A 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR, 48TH KMS. STK# 5477A RATED AS ONE OF THE BEST IMPORTS TO BUY. FULLY EQUIPPED INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, POWER WINDOWS, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, STEREO. LOW KMS. 3.3L V6, AUTO, AIR, PW/PL 1 OWNER 2.7L V6 AUTO AIR CASS, P.WINDOWS, P. LOCKS. 3 TO CHOOSE FROM V8 LOADED. A MUST SEE! STOCK #5536A AIR, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, TILT, 4L CYLINDER, AUTO. STK# 75033A QUAD CAB, FINISHED IN RED, FULLY LOADED, AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AIR, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE, TILT, 4 CYL. AUTO STK# 5549A *FOUR KEY FEATURES OF CPOV PROGRAM • “PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY” • “ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE” • “QUALITY RECONDITIONING” • “NATIONWIDE SERVICE”QUALITY RECONDITIONING3 DAY HASSLE FREE EXCHANGE WARRANTY ALL DAVIDSON CHRYSLER USED VEHICLES COME WITH A LIMITED 6 MTH. POWERTRAIN WARRANTY**. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO DELIVER THE BEST PRE-OWNED VEHI- CLE SHOPPING AND OWNERSHIP. EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. 110 POINT INSPECTION✔ ✔✔ ✔✔ Manager’s Special 5 DAYS ONLY $14,988$14,988 AM/FM/CD P L A Y E R AUTOMATIC T R A N S M I S S I O N POWER STEERING 1.8L ENGINE REMOTE FUEL DOOR RELEAS E AIR COND I T I O N I N G POWER LOC K S REAR DEFROSTER REMOTE TRUNK REAR FOLDING S E A T S POWER BRA K E S ** A/P PAGE 48 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, October 28, 2001