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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_11_04DURHAM —A little bird invites the public to an upcom- ing event. The Frenchman’s Bay Water- shed Rehabilitation Project hosts a ‘backyard bird bonan- za!’, an evening about birds and how to monitor them from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nu- clear Information Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 14. For the past two years the organization has been monitoring the birds that appear in their backyards throughout the winter season. The event will feature guest speakers, bird call demonstra- tions, door prizes, and more. The information centre is on Montgomery Park Road, just west of Brock Road. For more information call 905-420-4660 ext 2212. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo What’s so funny? AJAX ––The ‘kids tyme’program at the Mill Street Community Centre in Ajax provides the per- fect setting for youngsters ages three to five to share fun times and socialize in a friendly, sup- portive setting. The 10-week program allows children to explore their creativity through arts and crafts and other pursuits. Here, friends Alex Capizzo and Mikayla Tafertshofer share a hearty laugh at Thursday’s session. PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Hospital auxiliary Curling clinic marks a milestone draws a crowd SECTION/PULLOUT SPORTS/22 PRESSRUN 51,100 32 PAGES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND www.blaisdale.com16 mths - grade 8 5 locations in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Limited spaces available at Pickering Village Campus (56 Old Kingston Rd. W. of Church St.) Blaisdale MONTESSORI School INCREDIBLE PRICE! 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The Ward 3 regional councillor, his wife, and the City of Pickering are currently named in a lawsuit filed by the Township of Uxbridge, seeking $1 million in damages and asking the Johnsons to restore the property to its original condition. Coun. Johnson cleared a road to his landlocked piece of rural property and cut down trees along the Uxbridge/Pickering border to cre- ate a driveway. See JOHNSON page 5 Students improve test scores But amid latest standardized test results, Ecker admits marks could be better BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Provincial test results of grades 3 and 6 students released Friday show “tangible im- provements in student learning and achievement”, says Janet Ecker However, the education minis- ter also conceded, “We’re not where we should be yet.” Ontario Grade 6 test scores are up across the board compared to last year’s numbers, while Grade 3 scores remained roughly the same, according to the Province’s Educa- tion Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). The Education Ministry’s arm’s-length testing agency ad- ministered the reading, writing and math test to the students last May. Roughly 12,300 pupils in Durham’s Catholic and public school boards wrote the test, al- though board results here are not yet available. Provincial results show fifty- five per cent of Ontario’s Grade 6 English-language students met or exceeded Level 3 (equivalent to a score of between 70 and 79 per cent) in the reading portion of the 2001 test, compared to 50 per cent in last year’s assessment. There was also a five percentage-point jump in the writing score, or 53 per cent this year compared to 48 per cent in 2000. Meanwhile, 54 per cent of the Grade 6 pupils met or surpassed the standard in math, three points better than last year. The Grade 3 results were virtu- ally unchanged from a year ago: the 49-per cent success rate in reading and 52 per cent in writing are identical, while 61 per cent of students met or surpassed the provincial standard in math, up four per cent from last year. The EQAO began testing grades 3 and 6 students in 1999. In See TEST page 5 PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED rrs TM FINANCING AVAILABLE WE MAKE ANY SIZE MATTRESS SET UP AVAILABLE DISPOSAL OF OLD SET AVAILABLE FREE 6 MO. 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NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 3 P ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Fighting influenza PICKERING –– Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker rolled up her sleeve Friday and took a shot to ward off the flu during a visit to a local pharmacy to promote the provincial government’s under- writing of free flu vaccines for Ontarians. Here, Ms. Ecker is given her needle by registered nurse Christine Osborne as Shopper’s Drug Mart pharmacist Rahim Suleman looks on. Mr. Suleman’s Steeple Hill drug store is hosting a free flu shot clinic Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4-8 p.m. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer PICKERING —Public board planners are overlooking some key points in their proposal to close Valley View Public School, more than 100 people heard at a meeting in the ham- let’s community centre Tuesday night. Greenwood’s only school is one of eight slated for closure in the first draft of the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s accommo- dation plan, unveiled two weeks ago and to be approved in De- cember. Residents have formed a save our school committee and are vowing to put up a determined fight to prevent the closure of the facility where former Canadian prime minister John Diefenbaker once went to school. The 20-plus person committee is canvassing the community for support, has contacted the board’s 11 trustees and other elected officials, has started a petition sporting more than 200 signatures, and hopes to meet with Education Minister and Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker. “We will present a strong and united opposition to this propos- al,” said committee member Karen Wianecki. “We will send a strong message that we are not the route of least resistance. We will, above all else, insist that our children be allowed to continue to receive the education we have chosen for them and the one we as parents believe they deserve.” She challenged the board’s reason for proposing the school be closed, namely because its en- rolment is declining. She said two special-education classes were moved from the school last year, and noted attendance also fell when the board changed the school’s catchment area, which was to have originally included the Nottingham subdivision. She said the board’s planners are not thinking down the road in considering only subdivision ap- plications that have received final approval in the accommodation plan. With Hwy. 407’s arrival in the area of Valley View will come growth and students, Ms. Wia- necki argued. She also criticized the proposal to send Valley View students to Cadarackque or Claremont public schools, noting the former is already overcrowd- ed and has 11 portables. The community plans to pre- sent the board with three options to keep the school open. They will suggest the board revise the school boundaries, accommo- date students from overcrowded schools at Valley View, or “reju- venate” the school with a perma- nent addition. “This is only the beginning,” said committee member Nicole Hale. 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The confidential solici- tor’s report will be discussed by councillors at an in-cam- era meeting Monday night prior to council, although any decisions will have to be ap- proved in the public forum. “I expect some actions to be taken by the City and they will have to be ratified in the public meeting,” said Re- gional Councillor Maurice Brenner. “There are really only three options. The City can take legal action against (Coun. Johnson), require him to restore the property (to its original state), or do noth- ing,” he said, adding he felt the last choice “is not an op- tion”. Coun. Johnson will not be allowed to attend the in-cam- era meeting nor will he be able to vote on any decisions at council. As of Wednesday, City clerk Bruce Taylor said he had received six requests from the public to make dep- utations on the issue Monday night before council reaches a decision. three years, overall Grade 3 scores have risen an aver- age of roughly four points, while Grade 6 results are up an average of seven. In a teleconference in- terview Friday, Ms. Ecker suggested improving stu- dent achievement will take time and is not a matter of “snapping a finger” and making it happen. “We need to have as many students as possible meeting the provincial standard,” she said. “We deliberately set a high stan- dard and the job now is to work with schools to meet those standards.” Ms. Ecker said she agreed with an EQAO rec- ommendation that calls for a review of the grades 3 and 6 data over the last four years “to review the effec- tiveness of the provincewide implementa- tion of the curriculum. “Part of the plan has al- ways been to take a step back and say, ‘what do we need to do’,” she said, de- fending the curriculum as “the right curriculum”. The EQAO intends to release school board results Tuesday. School boards then have until mid-De- cember to release school- by-school results in their jurisdictions. “Our plan is to do it ear- lier in December... proba- bly within the first week, that’s what we’re aiming for,” said Andrea Pidwer- becki, Durham District School Board spokesman. Meanwhile the Durham Catholic District School Board plans to release its school results at its Nov. 12 meeting. As for the EQAO’s Grade 10 test, cancelled in mid-October after parts of the exam were posted on the Internet, the agency now says it will likely an- nounce new test dates next week. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 5 P Test results show improvement Johnson maintains he had permission for work JOHNSON from page 1 TEST from page 1 DURHAM ––The CAW Local 222 Women’s Committee and the Oshawa YWCA are asking mem- bers of the community to join them Dec. 6 for a can- dlelight vigil in memory of the victims of the Montreal Massacre. On Dec. 6, 1989, 23 young women were gunned down as they studied in the University of Montreal’s School of Engineering building. By the end of his shoot- ing spree, the young shoot- er who said feminists had ruined his life, had mur- dered 14 women and wounded 13 others before killing himself. The vigil takes place in the main hall of Local 222’s Union Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Massacre victims remembered George Vanderkuur is a scientist at heart and a teacher and Principal to the students at Durham Secondary Academy. A Graduate of the Royal Military College in Kingston with a degree in Physics from Carlton University, George taught high school in the Ottawa area for 6 years. But in 1969, when the Ontario Science Centre opened he took a position as a teacher/demonstrator for the next 10 years. “It was a very enjoyable job,” says George. “I taught school children from all over and travelled to the U.S. and Asia conducting workshops for the Centre.” In 1980 he was promoted to Chief Scientist and spent the next 5 years developing exhibits. “I really loved the creativity of designing the exhibits,” says George. “As well as the interaction with all of the staff and visitors.” After his time with the Science Centre George began work with the Premier's Council Technology Fund coordinating the evaluation of the seven different Centres of Excellence across the province with teams of scientists from many countries conducting research. But as life comes full circle, George went back to teaching and consulting for the Toronto District School Board including his participa- tion in the founding of the Ursula Franklin Academy. He then retired but that was short lived when he starting writing text books and had the desire to work part time as a science teacher. During this time the opportunity came up at the Durham Secondary Academy where he took the position of Principal at the private school in Ajax. “The school fits an important need for high school students,” says George. “The class- es are no larger that eight and the highly quali- fied teachers give them lots of attention and encouragement.” Each semester is 10 weeks long and they can be started 4 times a year. Next term regis- tration starts the week of November 13th. The school is located at 520 Westney rd. S. in Ajax. For information call (905) 426-4254. The Scientific Principal of Durham Secondary Academy Principal George Vanderkuur At Durham Secondary Academy, successful learning is a priority. Our formula for success is: Individual attention with outstanding teachers in an informal, friendly environment. 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Pickering 905-421-0424 P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 A little truth would go a long way To the editor: Reality works sort of like this: In order to have understanding there has to be truth. If the truth is distorted, understanding becomes distorted. If there is no truth, there is no under- standing and therefore no true concept of reality. No true democracy can exist if truth is withheld from the same grassroots de- mographics that elect governments. The United States has historically hidden or distorted various truths from its citizens. Therefore, the people of the U.S. have no true concept of what is reality. Let us hope that one day the citizens of the world can unite and form a better understanding of exactly what the nature of the current Middle East conflict is, and let us hope one day the American government will stop the cloak of mis- conception. 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Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com The public school board’s system- wide accommodation plan is a logical step towards addressing pupil place needs in local communities, based on the funding formula established by the Province. But remember, the plan is only in draft form right now. If you think it’s a done deal, I would suggest you re- call three years ago when the board went through this process for the first time: trustees voted down the first plan after an outcry in Oshawa over six planned school closures there. This time eight schools are slated for closure and several communities are vowing to fight the decision, as the people of Greenwood are doing for Valley View Public School. At a meet- ing Tuesday night, a strong case was presented for keeping that school open and Pickering’s trustees are heartily on side. However, this is a numbers game and the Province sets the rules. Home- town pride doesn’t count for much here. Strike that — it means nothing. “The funding formula provincewide does not recognize the values of small communities, small schools,” says Jack Massie, the Durham District School Board’s facil- ities superintendent. To maximize provincial grants for new pupil places, he said the board has to maximize the utilization of space in its existing buildings. Valley View has a capacity for 189 students, but only 141 pupils at present and four classrooms not in use. That means Valley View, sadly, is a liability to the board. That is not to say Valley View is failing as a school. There just aren’t enough students right now. According to an Education Min- istry fact sheet on the pupil accommo- dation grant, “boards qualify for fund- ing for new pupil places when they can demonstrate that they have used all their permanent existing school buildings effectively and cannot ac- commodate increased enrolment without additional space.” The draft accommodation plan does this by proposing the closure of schools that are below their ministry- rated capacity, those with falling en- rolment, and by consolidating over- crowded school populations. In the last case, I’m referring to the plan to use Exeter High School in Ajax to ac- commodate elementary students from two schools. The bottom line is the board has to close schools, freeing up pupil places that generate dollars to build new schools where they are needed. In the draft plan, Mr. Massie says the pro- posed closures would mean an addi- tional $1.57 million per year for new schools. That’s how the system works. And while school board officials often say the accommodation funding formula has resulted in a tremendous building boom in recent years, it’s also why a school like Valley View, cherished as a perfect fit for its community, is on the closure list. It’s the system, not board, that penalizes little schools By closing underutilized facilities, public trustees free up valuable money for new space across Durham They’ve merrily tried all manner of personal and business tax cuts, they’ve dropped spending on all the non-essentials and they’ve watched and applauded as the Bank of Canada (following the U.S. Federal Reserve Board) has slashed the prime rate month after month. Now it’s time for our federal and provincial finance ministers, Paul Martin and Jim Flaherty respectively, to do something that will have a real impact. The pair can even dress up as Santa Claus (Mr. Martin) and his very special elf (Mr. Flaherty) if they like. Hal- loween was just a few days ago after all, and as they say... Christ- mas is coming. Please, please, please lower the dreaded goods and services tax and the provincial sales tax. Only Mr. Martin and Mr. Flaherty have it in their power (with the blessings of their bosses of course) to take this drastic course of action, but we urge them in the strongest terms to take the plunge. As we deal with the daily drudgery of layoffs in all manner of businesses and the latest doom and gloom on the terrorist and war front, Canadians could use a little relief. A cut to the GST and PST would have a direct and immediate impact on our purchasing power. Yes, it would bring fewer dollars into government treasuries, but with retailers cringing at the thought of the worst Christmas shopping season in at least a decade, it’s time for action. At a bare minimum, the PST and GST need a three- point slash each, maybe more if our finance ministers are daring. In Ontario, where the Tories have bragged at having the lowest provincial income tax rate of all provinces, even besting Alberta, there is work to be done. After all,Alberta, which to be fair lives off its vast oil reserves, doesn’t even have a PST. In the provincial ri- valry to take the least in taxes from its citizens, the Tories have a way to go. Why cut the GST and PST? To boost consumer spending of course, to encourage consumption, to keep people employed, to keep small businesses afloat. If the tax cuts have the desired effect, it’s possible the jump in spending and the tax revenue raised might even make up for the amount of tax chopped. There are also those taxpaying workers to consider. These em- ployees who’d be kept on would otherwise be forced to collect em- ployment insurance — and be unable to purchase goods in the amount they did while employed. It’s not an easy decision, but Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Martin are huddling right now with their experts. Let’s hope they are looking hard at PST and GST cuts as they present budgets in the next month. Time for the kindest cut of all With Christmas coming, eliminate PST and GST – jobs, business, economy depend on it Mike Ruta Staff Writer mruta@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER NOV. 4, 2001 “Happy 13th birthday to our loving Taveeta on Oct. 16. Tv, you are fi- nally a teenager. Wow! May our saving Lord richly bless you and guide you in all you do. Enjoy your teens. We know you will have fun. We love you. Your loving parents, grandparents, god- parents, aunts, uncles, sisters, espe- cially Janie, Lolita and Dayavata, and also your favourite cousin Sophia.” Birthday Congratulations to Stephanie Mc- Donald and Jim March- ment, both of Picker- ing, on their recent wedding. The cere- mony took place at St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church on July 7. The happy couple now resides in Whitby. Love and best wishes for a long and happy life to- gether from family and friends. Wedding Happy 14th birthday wishes went out to Rachael Currie-Wraith on Oct. 21. Hugs and kisses from her Mom Rhoda, Tammy and Steve, Emily and Shane, Chris, Greg and Erin, and Brendan. Birthday Oct. 9 was a big day for Jen- nifer Koichopolos, as she turned nine. There were happy birthday wishes, love and kisses from Mom, Dad, Michael and Baba. Birthday October was a special month for a father and son. Glenn Cullen turned 34 on Oct. 3 and Bruce turned seven on Oct. 29. Happy birthday and love from Mommy, Ryan and all their family and friends. Birthdays “At last, the big day is finally here. Jaiden Brown turned seven Oct. 21. Happy birthday Jaiden. Love from Mommy, Daddy, Jor-el, Jahmeel and Jemini.” Birthday “Birthday wishes to Joshua Glass on Nov. 8 from nanna,poppa and Sugar, great grandma Ruth, uncle Mark and auntie Bev, Mackenzie and Shade, and great grandma Fairley. All your friends at nanna and poppa’s send lots of hugs and kisses to you on your special day.” Birthday 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 2H5 “Best wishes to Joan O’Hara who celebrated her 60th birthday Nov. 2. Best wishes from Don, David (Kim), Cathy (Ron) and granddaugh- ter Kristen. Love and kisses nana.” 60th birthday “Joyce and Bill Lawlor are cele- brating their golden wedding an- niversary Sat- urday, Nov. 10. An open house will be held the after- noon of Nov. 10 at their home. Friends are invited to come by and help them celebrate. Here’s to 50 more years. Love from Alex and Mary Ellen, Gail, Richard, Ken, Jen and, of course, ‘Shelley’.” Golden wedding anniversary “Happy birthday to the world’s cutest lit- tle guy, James Owen, who cel- ebrates his first birthday Nov. 12. Happy birthday wishes and lots of kisses from your loving dad, mom, grandpa, aunt Susan, Magoo, Tinker, family and friends.” Birthday “On Oct. 20 the celebrations were plenty, for Amethyst Prue has turned two. She enjoyed pizza and cake, games and rides with family and friends at Chuck E. Cheese’s. Dolly, you’ve filled two years with love and joy and we look forward to so many more. Happy second birthday, we love you very much, from mommy, daddy, Violet, Dab- ber and Jackpot.” “Happy first birthday to our little angel,Keona Breanne, on Oct. 18. Hugs and kisses and love from mommy, daddy, Brandon, nana and all your family and friends.” “Alicia Bunyan-Sampson turned the big 13 on Oct. 13, while her brother Neijah Bunyan-Sampson turned 20 on Oct. 27. Happy birthday to both of you from mom, dad, big sis Pixie and Tyler.” Birthday Birthdays “Michael Dunn celebrated his 10th birthday Oct. 31. Happy birthday wishes with lots of love, hugs and kisses from mom. ‘I love you very much,Michael. Happy birthday’.” “Wow! Our beautiful little daughter Teresa McEachen- Williams turned two on Nov. 2. She en- joys singing and dancing. Love always, mommy, daddy, grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins and friends.” “Happy birthday, Nicole, who cel- ebrated her 17th birthday Oct. 21. We love you very much, from mom and dad.” Andre and Melanie Strzelczyk (nee Moore) were united in marriage on Aug. 11, 2001. The happy couple resides in Os- hawa and wish- es to thank all who attended and the won- derful bridal party:Michelle Moore (maid of honour), Ann Strzelczyk and Janelle Sturrock (bridesmaids), Chantal Forder (flower girl), Christian Secan (best man), Kel- ley Strzelczyk and Mark Moore (ush- ers) and Ryan Jones (ring bearer). “A special thanks to mom and dad for your wonderful help and support, we couldn’t have done it without you”. The family and friends of Jacque- line Elizabeth Elzenni and Sean Thomas Bradshaw are pleased to an- nounce their en- gagement. 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The John Howard Society of Durham Region is in need of individuals with back- grounds in finance, previous experience in advocacy and board service, a working knowledge of government funding, and a genuine desire to help people. The John Howard Society is a social ser- vice organization serving local families and individuals, with programs ranging from literacy and employment to counselling and housing. Those interested in a role with the board may submit a resume to: board develop- ment committee, John Howard Society of Durham Region, 492 Simcoe St. S., Os- hawa, Ont. L1H 4J8. John Howard Society needs help helping people AJAX — The auxiliary to the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital held its first meeting Nov. 7, 1951. Now 50 years to the day later, a special golden anniversary celebration and open house is being held this Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre. 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It is also awaiting results of a simi- lar study by Toronto’s health de- partment and will conduct a survey of Durham residents this month to decide whether to recommend pes- ticide regulations within the Re- gion, said Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham’s medical officer of health. Municipal representatives, other regional departments, the Durham environmental advisory committee, and other community stakeholders, should hold a meeting in the new year to review the findings, the Durham health and social services committee recommended Thurs- day. “I am really pleased with the di- rection this is going in,” said Os- hawa Regional Councillor Cathy Clarke. “I really like the holistic ap- proach, the consultative approach. This means we can deal with it as a whole instead of piecemeal within each municipality.” Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner said the studies will “give each municipality a bet- ter understanding” of the issue. Pes- ticide control is in the jurisdiction of the local municipalities to en- force, he noted. “The Quebec Supreme Court ruled it was OK for municipalities to form bylaws banning or regulat- ing pesticides,” said committee chairman and Brock Councillor Larry O’Connor. “(Regional) staff will work with area municipalities,” on regulations. ADVERTISING FEATURE Big Is Beautiful - Yoga for Round Bodies! How would you feel in a class for only you - one for full-size people having fun and exercising together? Explore your inner self, that beautiful person that is you, with or with- out the cover of extra pounds! Learn how much power you have and decide how much weight you want to take off -if- any, and reflect upon the reasons for changing your body! Women together, learning about the god- dess within; that power- ful force of creation, the matriarch - large breasts and big bellies, substan- tial hips! 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The service honours residents who have passed away in the past year. Call 905-683-7321. MONDAY, NOV. 5 AJAX RUG HOOKERS:Group holds its monthly meeting at St. Andrew’s Friendship Centre, Exeter Road, near Rideout Street, Ajax, at 7:30 p.m.All are welcome. Call Marie Miller at 905-683- 4879. TUESDAY, NOV. 6 SENIORS’ FRIENDSHIP CLUB:The Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club meets every Tuesday morning begin- ning at 9:30 a.m. for a discussion group at the Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Guest speaker Thomas Gablenz will present a slide show on Mexico. All se- niors welcome. Call Louise Johnson at 905-683-7799. PARENT SUPPORT:A local chapter 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, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and par- ent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800- 488-5666 for location or information. HEALTH WORKSHOP:Ajax Family Chiropractic offers a free, ‘half-hour to health workshop’ every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 13 (across from Costco, behind McDon- alds). Seating is limited so reserve a spot at 905-426-4116. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free meditation classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax li- brary’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.Sa- hajaYoga.ca. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS:Volunteers are needed to help kids aged five to 12 develop their literacy skills. The William Peak Co-op Reading Circle and Home- work Club meets in the activity room at Whites Road and Finch Avenue every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.Call Liz at 416- 684-3616 or Laura at 905-837-0761. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in conference rooms B and C from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Chrissie Stockwell from com- munity care.Call Marie at 905-428-6632 or Bernie at 905-839-2026. BOOK READING:The Pickering library is hosting a presentation by award-win- ning author and poet Beth Goobie. Pre- sentation starts at 7 p.m. in the auditori- um of the central branch, One The Es- planade, in Pickering. Call the library at 905-831-6265 or 905-686-0205. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax-Pickering chapter of The One Par- ent Families Association of Canada meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, 418 Monarch Ave., at Clements Road.Meet- ings are for both custodial and non-cus- todial parents whether your kids are two or 42. All are welcome. Call 905-837- 9670. 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NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 13 A/PHand in HandCELEBRATING 50 YEARS 50 Anniversary On behalf of the City of Pickering, we wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Hospital Auxiliary on their cityofpickering.com th50 Anniversary th To the many Volunteers at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital Auxiliary “Your loyalty and hard work are an inspiration to us all.” We Salute You Congratulations from the Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Ajax on 50 Years of Service ith a twinkle in her eye, 88 year-old Dorothy Westney recalls the details of an evening visit in the fall of 1951. “Jessica Ruddy phoned me and asked if she could come over,” said Mrs.Westney. “Her husband, Robert Ruddy, was on the Board of Directors of the Ajax and Pickering Township General Hospital and the board had just had a meeting. Even though the hospital hadn’t been built yet, the board had decided they wanted a women’s auxiliary to help with fundraising and equipping the hospital." Mrs.Westney, a schoolteacher, was home after the birth of her second daughter. She and her husband, Henry, were busy running the family farm in north Ajax. After some initial hesitation, Mrs.Westney accepted the challenge and gathering together a number of women from the surrounding communities, chaired the first meeting of the Auxiliary to the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital on November 7, 1951. The rest, as they say, is history. This devotion to community is typical of Dorothy Westney. She served as president of the Auxiliary from 1951 to 1953. Along with a strong team of community- minded men and women, she laid the foundation of the Auxiliary’s 50 year history. Service, fundraising, outreach, support – all these cornerstones were laid in the first years of the Auxiliary's history and have been strengthened over the years. Mrs.Westney continues to be involved with the Auxiliary. For twenty years she volunteered in the Auxiliary’s 4477 Nearly New shop in Pickering Village and regularly participates in meetings and fundraising events. She is still actively involved with a number of other community groups such as Amnesty International and Community Care. “I’m extremely proud of the Auxiliary and the role the volunteers have played at the hospital,” said Mrs.Westney. “Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering is West Durham’s hospital and with everyone's support has an exciting future ahead. The Auxiliary was there at the beginning and I know it will be there in the many years to come.” It would be impossible to put a price tag on the contributions made by the more than 300 adult and student Auxiliary volunteers to the daily life of the hospital. Their invaluable support at the Information Desks, in Day Surgery, the Health Education Centre, the Fracture Clinic, Maternal and Newborn Services and many other areas of the hospital means so much to staff, physicians, patients and visitors. They tirelessly raise funds through a variety of special events, at their 4477 Nearly New Shop, at their hospital coffee shop, gift shop and hospital equipment lottery ticket booth. They knit booties and toques for all the newborns. They provide a friendly link between the hospital and local schoolchildren through their Paediatric Education Program. In everything they do, these dedicated volunteers work to further their mission statement “…to assist the Health Centre in every possible way.” On behalf of the staff, physicians and patients at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, I would like to congratulate the Auxiliary on their 50th anniversary and thank them for their outstanding support. A look through these pages will show quite clearly that their partnership has been vital to the hospital’s ability to provide excellent care to the residents of West Durham. Sincerely, Bruce Cliff Executive Vice President, RVHS and COO Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Dorothy Westney laid the foundation of the Auxiliary’s 50 year history A thank you to the Auxiliary W They tirelessly raise funds through a variety of special events, at their 4477 Nearly New Shop, at their hospital coffee shop, gift shop and hospital equipment lottery ticket booth. They knit booties and toques for all the newborns. They provide a friendly link between the hospital and local schoolchildren through their Paediatric Education Program. In 2000, they contributed 45,500 hours of service to the hospital. Hand in Hand CELEBRATING 50 YEARS A/P PAGE 14 -NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 Volunteers are our future; thank you for your commitment... -Joe Dickson EckerJanet MPP PICKERING-AJAX-UXBRIDGE “Congratulations on 50 years of outstanding service to our community. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, past and present.” Constituency Office: 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 213 Pickering, Ontario L1V 1C3 Tel. (905) 420-0829 Fax (905) 420-5351 Today’s Auxiliary Executive Today’s Auxiliary The activities and organization of the Auxiliary are overseen by a voluntary executive. The 2001 – 2002 Officers and Chairpersons include:(Back row l-r)Shirley Hart, Chair - Gift Shop; Ria Coolen, Chair - Booties; Brenda Gove, Chair - Tray Favours; Doris Dunford, Chair - Paediatric Education Program; Margaret Sharpley, Chair - Membership/Sunshine; John Fowler, Chair - Newsletter; Dorothy Power, Chair - Library/Coffee Shop; Judy Fowler, Secretary. (Front row l-r)Shirley Rowland,Treasurer and Chair, Historian/Public Relations; Effie Beshara, Chair - H.E.L.P.P. (Hospital Equipment Lottery);Anita Neeson, Chair - Social; Ella Joel, President and Director of Volunteers; Bev Carmichael, Past President and Chair, Student Volunteers; Joan Bendle, Chair - 4477 Shop; Ilde Lubertino, Chair - Program. Past Presidents Dorothy Westney 1951- 53 Eleanor Lawrence 1954 - 55 Jessica Ruddy 1956 – 56 Ann Hope-Brown 1957 - 57 Jean Tomlinson 1958 – 59 Elsie Griffith 1959 – 60 Elsie Hepditch 1960 - 61 Eleanor Carr 1961 – 63 Norah Ellis 1964 – 64 Yvonne Bosch 1964 - 65 Joyce Gabura 1966 - 67 Eleanor Sinclair 1968 – 69 Shirley Rowland 1970 – 71 Joanne Whaley 1972 - 73 Mia Gowdy 1974 – 76 Irveen Powley 1976 – 77 Marilyn Mason 1978 – 79 Jill Mason 1980 – 81 Jean Fidler 1982 - 83 Joyce McLean 1984 – 86 Shirley Rowland 1986 – 88 Yvonne Bosch 1988 - 90 Brenda Gove 1990 – 92 Kathy Edmunds 1992 - 94 Marjorie Lawrence 1994 – 96 Betty Robinson 1996 – 98 Beverley Carmichael 1998 - 2000 Adult Volunteers Dorothy Adams Darlene Allen Exilia Arnold Marie Arsenault Ronald Arvisais Wynn Atkinson Vera Bailey Betty Balsdon Theresa Baron Sylvia Barker Ruby Beasley Joan Bendle Effie Beshara Joyce Blair Patricia Blatchley Kate Bodmore Yvonne Bosch Sheena Bracewell Dianne Braun Daisy Brimbecom Mary Brooks Betty Brown Joanne Brown Hildegard Bumburs Rena Butts Jean Cairns Thomas Cairns Shirley Calhoun Joan Campbell Sheila Careford Bev Carmichael Drucilla Carter Mary Chapman Nellie Chillman Barbara Christie Candi Cogar Ria Coolen Odette Cordahi Lois Clara Coy Brenda Crisp Marie Crosson Olive Crowe Reginald Cudney Frances Curwood Joahnna Daguman Bernice Daniels Karin Davies Marjorie Davies Mary Deisinger Judy Denby Evelyn Disney Bruce Doney Lois White-Doran Betty Downie Norma Drummond Lillian Dumond Doris Dunford Marie Dunne Joan Eldon Audrey Ellis Marilyn England Nan Fallon Susan Ferguson Frank Fernandez Barbara Forbes Judy Fowler John Fowler Donna Frankum Anne Gallagher Margaret Gangnon Mae Garbarz Barbara Garside Carolyn Gibbs Betty Gilderson Guyatri Gocool Pauline Gorgey Brenda Gove Doreen Graham Christine Gray Valerie Green Pat Greene Esme Greenslade Ileen Grey Margaret Gribbon Ruth Grindlay June Grout Gillian Halsall Thelma Hammond Patricia Hango Wyatt Harnum Lee Harris Edna Harris Shirley Hart Helen Hawker Betty Hesp Francine Hewitt Ronald Hibbard Bill Hockridge Louis Hodgson Edith Hogarth Marie Holden Edith Holmes Freda Howard Tom Howard Mary Howes Leila Hubbard Clare Hughes Violet Hunter Dorothy Jakacki Anny Jansen Charlotte Jensen Elaine Jensen May Jess Ella Joel Hilda Johnston Heather Karry Violet King Rosemarie Kopschinsky Eva Irene Kovacsevics Margaret Langan Cheryl Lariviere Marjorie Lawrence Lilliane Lawton William Lee Brenda Lee Joan Lewers Lorna Little Isobel Lodge Helen Low Violet Lowe Mary Lumb Ilde Lubertino Kay Madill Joyce Mallany Debra Manning B Marchant Marilyn Mason Sheila Masters Ann McBride Ross McCoy Marjorie McDonald Barbara McEachine Lenore McGrath Joan McIlwain Te r esa McKinnon Eleanor McLaughlin Dorothy Jean McNab Mary Ann Medeiros Te r esa Mikolich Celine Miller Mary Mills Ke rry Patricia Mills Bonnie Minnings Jioti Mistry Judy Mitchell Cherie Mitchell Margaret Montgomery Mary Morley George Munhall Rosa Mushega Edith Hehn Murray Carole Needham Anita Neeson Heather Nettleton Helen Newland Jenny O'Neill Lin Ormerod Sylvia Ostiguy Te r esa Paolozza Ruth Parsons Isobel Piggott Joan Pilling Julia Pongracz Marie Pos Dorothy Power Rene Poynton Hilda Prince Michael Ralston Inez Richards Olive Robertson Audrey Robertson Grace Robinson Betty Robinson Sheila Rooney Mary Ross Shirley Rowland Lorraine Russell Dale St. Pierre Santosh Sabharwal Eileen Sanderson Cornelia Schlachter Edith Schofield Gloria Sharples Ruth Seymour Margaret Sharpley Shawna Sheridan Lise Marie Sherwin Lil Shilton Darlienne Sidsworth Lucille Sikora Dorothy Simkins Norma Slater Marjorie Smiley Fran Smith Katherine Smith Lil Smith Sheri Dawn Smith Sigrid Smith Wendy Smith Catherine Smyth Sandra Snow Trudie Steenburgh Jenny Stewart Dorothy Jane Stickels Kathleen Stork Beryl Styles Ermie Taylor Karen Taylor Tina Thompson Isabel Todd Jean Tomlinson Patricia Turpin Maria Vandenberg Ina Vardon Ruby Waddell Dorothy Wadham Ralph Wadham Frances Wagg Lorene Warren Jean Frances Webb Heather Joanne Weber Dorothy Westney Marlene White Jane White Ranie White Jeannette Wilder Monica Wittig Lynn Woodall Jean Young Student Volunteers Shasta Barron Radha Bansal Camele Barrett Gabriela Baumann Sasha Bhinder Rebecca Bragg Ann-Marie Butson Ruvette Coelho Krysten DeSouza Tiffany Duperron Maeghan Easson Rania Eletry Mariam El Sherif Nicole Gaid Nadine Gavin Geoffrey Gelbard Evangeline Gelbard Julie Grant Emma Halsall Leslie Harth Jonathan Hickey Shalu Kapoor Tina Kerelska Laura Kole Cherysse Lanns Valerie Last Nikiesha Lawson Vikky Leung Kelley Lee Joshua Lianza Bridget Loomans Sara McClellan Marie McNamara Robin Minhas Surina Minhas Andrew Moonan Melissa Noronha Vicki Nye Andrea Park Kevin Park Colleen Parker Reena Persaud Mark Pryjma Abrana Raj Stephen Renaud Kelly Robertson Lindsey Rocks Kieran Scarlett Sejal Shah Amit Shah Palak Shah Amina Sheikh Katie Selleck Cinzia Sigismondo Cheryl Silveira Cora Silveira Gurprett Singh Fiona Thomas Gaayathrry Thurairajah Laurie Tompson Lindsay Tremblay Stephanie Thomson Alex Waddell Keshia Walters Ken Yeung Lauren Zwicker NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 15 A/PHand in Hand CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Picture above taken at NURSES WORK IN OUR SHOES Naot PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE SIZES 4-15 WIDTHS AA-EEE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR FEET? SALMAN ALAM B.SC., D.CH. REGISTERED CHIROPODIST TREATMENTS OFFERED FOR: nails • callus • corns • warts • flat feet • arch and heel pain • foot pain • sports injuries ALSO PROVIDE: Diabetic foot care and education Prescribed custom orthotics Services covered by most extended health care policies No referrals are necessary Harwood Rehab 601 Harwood Avenue S. Suite 101, 905-426-6090 (across from Ajax-Pickering Hospital) Email: alamdch@yahoo.com Hand in HandCELEBRATING 50 YEARS November 7, 1951 - first meeting of the Auxiliary 1952 - Auxiliary raises funds to purchase materials and sews and mends all hospital linens – OR linens, tea towels, bedsheets, tonsil swabs. Continued to do this until 1960 1953 - Former emergency hospital used by Defense Industries Ltd., munitions factory, is relocated from King’s Crescent to Harwood site 1953 - Auxiliary paints and furnishes Nurses’ residence in preparation for hospital opening 1953 - Auxiliary holds “Coronation Ball”, first of many fundraising dances 1954 - Completely renovated and updated, 38-bed wood frame facility is officially opened as the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital 1954 - Tradition of tray favours to brighten up a patient’s day begins 1954 - Special gifts distributed at Christmas 1955 - Library Cart begins bringing books to patients 1956 - Auxiliary funds Volkswagen Mini Bus, helps the nurses to get around 1956 - Volunteers begin knitting and delivering booties to newborns 1957 - Small gift area opened in hospital 1958 - Brick addition to hospital and 12 more beds added 1960 - Second mini bus purchased by Auxiliary for staff use 1961 – Auxiliary begins awarding bursaries to high school students 1962 - Pledge to raise funds for bigger hospital 1964 - Wood frame and brick hospital replaced by existing hospital officially opened November 22nd 1965 - Candy stripers (Student Volunteers) Program begins 1965 - Auxiliary opens gift/coffee shop in Harwood lobby 1966 - Auxiliary brings gift cart to the floors 1966 - Auxiliary holds first formal supper dance at Annandale Golf and Country Club 1968 - Auxiliary begins holding annual lunch to honour volunteers 1976 - Addition to hospital for out-patient facilities 1976 - 4477 Nearly New shop opens in Pickering Village 1977 - Auxiliary begins Paediatric Education Program (P.E.P.) 1977 - Auxiliary builds separate gift and coffee shops 1987 - Bigger gift shop built with $94,000 funded by Auxiliary and officially opened 1990 - Auxiliary pledges $250,000 for construction of Special Needs Nursery 1993 - Auxiliary pledges $250,000 to equip and furnish the Special Needs Nursery 1994 - West Tower opens 1995 - Brand new coffee shop opens outside the Emergency Department 1996 - Auxiliary presents cheque for $200,000 for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment 1998 - Auxiliary presents another $150,000 for DI equipment 1999 - Auxiliary presents another $96,000 for DI equipment 2000 - Auxiliary pledges $500,000 for CT Scanner The Place To Celebrate The Place To Celebrate 33 SIMCOE ST. 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I. du pont de Nemours and Company, DuPont Canada Inc. is a licensee •Highest Standards of Performance, Business Excellence • Goal of Zero Waste and Emissions, Injuries, Illnesses and Incidents • Conservation of Energy and Natural Resources, Habitat Enhancement • Continuously Improving Processes, Practices and Products • Management and Employee Commitment, Accountability The DuPont Commitment Safety, Health and Environment DuPont Performance Coatings Congratulations on 50 Years of Service To Ajax/Pickering Hospital Auxiliary A/P PAGE 16 -NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 - PAGE 17 A/P Adult Volunteers assist in: Information Desks Fracture Clinic Maternal Newborn area Surgical Day Care Centre Emergency Department Health Education Centre Paediatric Educational Program Diagnostic Imaging Library Cart Hospital Equipment Lottery Sales Gift and Coffee Shop 4477 Shop Knitters Student Volunteers assist in: Maternal Newborn Services Surgical Day Care Centre X-ray Rehabilitation Patient Floors Laboratory 4477 Shop The 4477 Shop opened in March, 1976 and took its name from its phone number 905-686-4477. The shop sells a wide variety of items – all donated – to help raise money for the hospital and for student bursaries. Clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery household items, collectibles, games and sport equipment can all be found at the shop. Bursaries and awards are presented to students attending six area high schools to assist them as they go on to study as Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses or take courses in other medically related fields.The 4477 Shop is located at 82 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village and is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Close to 40,000 babies born at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering have been a little bit warmer thanks to the Auxiliary’s volunteer knitters. Since 1956 the Auxiliary has ensured that every newborn receives a pair of handknitted booties or a toque from the Auxiliary. A dedicated group of volunteers (like Edith Schofield, far right, who has contributed over 5,000 pairs of booties) knit these colourful gifts and three days a week they are distributed in the hospital before mom and new baby head home. Grade Two students from across Durham Region have an opportunity to visit the hospital thanks to the volunteers who run the Wednesday morning tour program. The two hour program helps youngsters become familiar with the hospital in case they ever have to visit as a patient. A tour of various departments along with hands on work stations helps them learn about casts, x-rays, operating rooms, stethoscopes and more. Paediatric Education Program (P.E.P.) Student Volunteers Knitters Student volunteers from across West Durham assist in many areas of the hospital. These students, aged 14 – 20, commit to at least 150 hours during the Fall/Winter program and 50 hours during the Summer program. But it is not uncommon for Student Volunteers to do well over these minimums. In 2000, the Student Volunteers donated over 8,000 hours to the hospital by helping out on the floors and in various departments. To find out how you can become a volunteer, please call the Auxiliary at 905-683-2320 ext. 5481. A/P PAGE 18 -NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 Hand in Hand CELEBRATING 50 YEARS (905) 683-6060 (905) 576-5480 Part of Your Community Since 1954 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1-888-REEDFLO (733-3356) www.reedsflorists.com LOCATIONS Reed’s Ajax Flower Shop 206 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Reed’s Pickering Flower Shop PTC Pickering Reed’s O.C. Flower Shop Oshawa Centre Oshawa Reed’s Downtown Oshawa Flower Shop 12 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa JIM FLAHERTY M.P.P. WHITBY ~ AJAX On 50 Years of Service To The Community~ COMMUNITY OFFICE 114 DUNDAS ST. E., SUITE 101 WHITBY, ONTARIO L1N 2H7 TEL: 905-430-1141 • FAX: 905-430-1840 CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS The year 2001 is an extremely exciting year in life of our community hospital. In March the Foundation secured a substantial donation allowing Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering to open it’s very first Nuclear Medicine Clinic, a vitally-needed service not currently available within a 30km radius of the hospital. In June we announced to the Rouge Valley Health System Board of Directors that the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and the Centenary Health Centre Foundation have combined their strengths to form a new entity, the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. Now we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hospital’s oldest and dearest friend, the Auxiliary to the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital. As the West Durham community grows at a dramatic rate it is important to have friends like the Auxiliary to help our hospital keep pace. In 1999 the Auxiliary recognized that the hospital they helped build was “bulging at the seams” and made a $500,000 pledge to facilitate the purchase of a brand-new CT Scanner. An exemplary contribution that reflects the Auxiliary’s mission statement “…to assist the Health Centre in every possible way.” Not only was this a fantastic gift to a growing institution but it was also the first pledge in the Foundation’s $13.7 million Vital Signs Capital Campaign, setting an example for other community groups, individuals and businesses in West Durham to follow. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation I would like to congratulate the Auxiliary to the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital on 50 years of friendship and support to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. With friends like the Auxiliary the future looks bright for our community hospital! Sincerely, Nancy J. Maxwell Chair, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation Give Kids an early love of learning. 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Highlights of donations to hospital: Linens Furnishings for Nurses’ Residence Microscope Histomatic Tissue Processor Serofuge and Graph Recorder Blood Cell Counter Resusci Ann Gilford Computer Directed Analyzer OR and ICU Equipment Stretcher Chair Patient Beds Newborn Fetal Monitors Newborn Incubator Croupette Birthing Beds Geriatric Chairs ICU Monitoring Equipment Equipment for Centralized Nursing Station in ICU Paediatric Bili Light Patient Lift Fluoroscope General DI equipment CT Scanner Special Needs Nursery Construction of East Lobby and brick interior walls East and West Lobby furnishings Staff Lounge furnishings Student Bursaries - $114,000 awarded to date Each year the Auxiliary awards 6 Registered Nursing Bursaries, 5 Registered Practical Nursing Bursaries and 6 Medically Related Awards/Memorial Awards to high school students in Ajax and Pickering. CT Scanner In June 1999, physicians, staff, the community and the Auxiliary celebrated the arrival of a brand new CT Scanner at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. The hospital was able to purchase this $1.2 million brand new piece of specialized diagnostic equipment with the help of the business and local community and with the Auxiliary’s pledge of $500,000. The CT Scanner is a vital and valuable diagnostic tool which allows for greater accuracy and earlier detection of abnormalities. Since 1999,West Durham patients have been able to get these specialized tests done at their local hospital. Special Needs Nursery In the early 90’s, the Auxiliary focussed their fundraising attention on the newest members of the West Durham community, the many babies born at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. With a pledge of $500,000 from the Auxiliary the hospital was able to build and equip a Special Needs Nursery. Since then nurses and physicians have been able to provide extra special care and specialized equipment for fragile newborns at the hospital. Special monitors, equipment and incubators ensures the very best care. The Auxiliary also made sure that rocking chairs and fold out chairs were on hand for parents’ comfort. Fluoroscope In 1996 the Auxiliary pledged nearly $500,000 for new equipment in Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering’s Diagnostic Imaging Department. In just 30 months they had met that commitment and in 1998/99 the hospital was able to purchase a new fluoroscope and radiology equipment including new ultrasound machines, x ray machines, processors and an imager/server/processor. Message from Foundation for Auxiliary 50th Anniversary NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 - PAGE 19 A/PHand in Hand CELEBRATING 50 YEARS , (905) 683-6074 NO GST NO PST A/P PAGE 20 - NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION November 4, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P Local nurses group a top organization DURHAM —Durham’s nurses are the best. The Durham Northumberland Chapter of the Registered Nurses As- sociation of Ontario was recently rec- ognized as chapter of the year. The chapter, which has over 1,000 members, was selected out of 39 other association chapters. The award is based on a number of criteria, including organization of pro- fessional workshops, educational days and conferences, political and media activity in local or provincial issues, as well as responsiveness to the needs of both new and existing members. Continuing their reputation as the chapter of the year, the local outfit has a number of upcoming events planned for nurses. These include a speaker se- ries at Durham College on succession planning on Nov. 5 as well as a break- fast Nov. 23 with local MPPs to dis- cuss recruitment and retention of nurs- es.For more information about the Durham Northumberland Chapter or upcoming events, call 905-579-8711 ext. 3321. Girl talk for mothers, daughters DURHAM —Mothers and their daughters are invited to an information seminar on the fundamentals of young girls’menstrual cycles. The Rose of Durham hosts the mother-daughter event Saturday, Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Gertrude’s Parish Hall, 690 King St. E., in Oshawa to enhance mother-daughter communication of the issue. Featured topics are normal cycles, premenstrual syndrome, hygiene, as well as hormonal and fertility changes. Tickets are $5 each, paid at the door, and include refreshments and all course materials. To register or for more information, call The Rose of Durham at 905-432- 3622. Achilles becomes path less travelled to Town Hall AJAX —Motorists using the Achilles Road route into Ajax Town Hall will have to find a new route. Effective Monday, Nov. 5, the north roadway to Town Hall from Achilles will close permanently. Later this fall a new entrance further to the east off Achilles will be constructed. Until then, drivers will have to access Town Hall from Kings Crescent. The road is necessary for construc- tion of the new central library. For more information, visit a Web site at www.townofajax.com. WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. Trustees in Bankruptcy Several convenient locations, including: OSHAWA 146 Simcoe Street N.(905) 728-9404 (Downtown) SCARBOROUGH 1919 Lawrence Ave. E. (416) 750-9620 (near DVP and 401) 255 Morningside Ave.(416) 283-8140 (Morningside Mall) TURN EVERYDAY SHOPPING INTO REWARDS. Earn points at all Hudson’s Bay Company(HBC) family of stores-The Bay,Zellers,Home Outfitters,Déco Découverte or hbc.com COLLECT POINTS FASTER WITH YOUR BAY, HBC OR ZELLERS CREDIT CARD. EARN 25 BONUS POINTS WITH ALMOST EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND shopping is good Monday, November 5th to Sunday, November 11th ALL50%off ladies’ Levi 501 Jeans 50%off all mattress sets plus bonus delivery* Sealy, Simmons & Serta *see store for details 40%off 40%off 40%off • Levi’s®fashions boys’ & girls’ size 7-16 • Buffalo fashions boys’ & girls’ size 8-16 65%off Governor’s Home terry & velour towels 30%off as good asit gets $49.99 all women’s Lifestride shoes Reg $60 & $65 40%off men’s Global Mind® sweaters & pants 30%off a large selection of women’s Naturalizer®shoes All savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Brands and selection will vary by store. Excludes just-reduced, special buys, Bay Value, Outline®, Market Square®and licensed departments. continues… SENIORS DAY Tuesday, Nov. 6th only Seniors 60 plus save an additional 15 % throughout the store includes candy, stationery and our advertised offers off our regular, sale & clearance prices, some exemptions do apply Sparkles girls’ tops girls’ size 2-6x all Ralph Lauren down duvets 60%off ALLwomen’s Alfred Dunner, Alia, Alia Sport & Tan Jay Includes petite & Plus sizes ALLmen’s Weatherman casual outerwear & leather jackets ALLmen’s Haggar® twill pants 40%off P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 4, 2001 BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Ontario Curling Association zone play- downs get under way for junior teams Nov. 10. At this point, five Annandale teams are signed for the Teranet Junior Zones at the Oshawa 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. ••• The annual curling clinic at Annandale attracted 82 curlers last Saturday. Twenty-nine were in the advanced clinic, while the balance took instruction at the novice level. Susannah Moylan headed the 16 instructors on hand, and organizer Doug Lagasse said everyone had a good time. A second ‘refresher’clinic is planned for Jan- uary. ••• To date, the Youth Curling League at Annandale has 122 curlers registered to play. Sixty-three are in the ju- nior and bantam ranks, while the balance are in the Lit- tle Rock program. Paul Bourque is the club’s youth co- ordinator, Rob Anderson handles the junior/bantam league, and Leslie Bainard and April Risto manage the 15-team Little Rock program. ••• The club hosts the provincial finals for the Best West- ern Intermediate Championships next March 20 to 23. Alex Bianchi is chairman of the Annandale committee entrusted to make the event a success. He was also chair- man of the Ontario Bantam Curling Championships that were strongly complimented two seasons ago. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo AJAX –– The Annandale Curling Club hosted its annual curling clinic for beginning and advanced curlers at the club this past Saturday. Here, clinic convener Susannah Moylan talks to some of the participants. Five teams carry club’s banner at upcoming junior zones Panthers’ minor bantam selects bounce back Pickering wins three straight after opening night loss PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers minor bantam select hockey team reeled off three consecutive wins after opening-night jitters hurt the squad. In their most recent league contest,the Panthers scored four times in the first period en route to a 5-1 victory over the Rich- mond Hill Stars. Lighting the lamp were Andrew Paradis with two, and Matthew Evans, Brad Downton and Chris Rotolo with one apiece. Chipping in with assists were Andrew Gold- smith, Taylor Gray, Justin Bruce and Evans. Pickering lost Kyle Fredericks to a broken arm during the contest. In Aurora, the bantams skated to a 3-2 win. Justin Pa- pizewski, Gray and Bruce scored, with assists to Ryan Lind- say, Daniel Thrift, Goldsmith, Downton, Rotolo and Bruce. Matthew McMulkin was solid in net. The Panthers devoured the Newmarket Redmen 6-2. Downton and Gray netted two apiece, while Fredericks and Papizewski each added one. Assisting were Fredericks with three, Rotolo, Bruce and Derek Savoie with two each and Goldsmith with one. Mike Johnson turned away 23 shots to earn the win. With six new faces in the lineup, Pickering was rusty in its league opener, losing 4-1 to Ajax. Papizewski scored the lone goal, assisted by Gray and Savoie. Derek Westlake, Leland Street, Andrew Dowdell, Mike Lafferton and Joey Paul have been solid performers for Pick- ering. Raiders the Kings of St. Lawrence Peewees win five straight for tourney crown DURHAM —The Ajax-Pickering Raiders Tormon/Bank of Montreal pee- wee ‘AAA’ rep hockey team was crowned king of the Rideau-St. Lawrence Tournament of Kings in Brockville last weekend. The Raiders went undefeated in round-robin play to eventually earn a spot in the championship final against another group of Raiders, the Nepean Raiders. Ajax-Pickering captured the title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Chris Chappell scored the first goal from Greg Riggs. Late in the second pe- riod, Kyle Stewart and Andrew Wilkins set up Nathanial Underhill for the game winner. Jamie Molony was spectacular in net to preserve the Raiders’first tour- nament championship of the season. In the opening game, the Raiders skated to a convincing 6-2 victory over the host Rideau-St. Lawrence Kings. Goal scorers were Cody Pollard, Riggs, Wilkins, Chappell, Stephen Boyle and Underhill. Riggs also pitched in with an assist. In Game 2, the Raiders continued to fill the net, scoring a 7-2 victory over the Ottawa Sting. Robert Bentley, Brett Chisholm, Kyle Speers, Stewart, Kyle Neadles, Pollard and Chappell scored. Assisting were Riggs with four, and Wilkins, Chappell, Boyle and Underhill, with one apiece. The Raiders played their finest de- fensive game, winning 4-0 over the Kanata Blazers in Game 3. Scoring were Speers, Bentley, Pollard and Riggs, with assists to Chappell with two and Bentley and Stewart, each with one. The defence of Kyle van de Bospoort, Chris Dixon, Wilkins, Boyle and Chisholm was solid in front of a flaw- less Molony. In the final round-robin game, the Raiders finished perfectly with a con- vincing 5-2 victory over Nepean. Scor- ing were Chappell with two, and Nea- dles, Boyle, and Riggs with one apiece. Assists went to Chappell and Pollard each with three and Speers and Stewart with two apiece. David Blair played a strong game in net, keeping the Raiders in the game with big saves early in the contest. The Raiders’ staff includes head coach Tom Riggs, assistants Jeff Ram- say and John Cleator, trainer Pat Speers and manager Richard Wilkins. ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB $$272755 ..0000 683-3210 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! Per Year Plus G.S.T. Memberships From Feast Your Eyes Workshop & Showroom: 370 Denison St. E. 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Please call and leave mes- sage (905) 426-4347 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 23 A/P Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: compose@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR A dynamic sales agency in the office supply industry is seeking a highly motivated and organized person to support our outside sales force and our customers. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, be able to multi-task and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. This position could lead to an outside sales position in future. Good salary and benefits package. Fax resume to: 905-478-8366 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Foster Parents Needed To Foster Special Needs Children Experience in Fostering and/or Child Care would be an asset, but not necessary! Reachingout Family Homes is a Treatment Foster Care Program providing care and support to children and youth in a nurturing, warm, family environment. As a Foster Parent you will provide care, support and supervision to children in your home or as relief to other Foster Parents. For further information please call: Reachingout Family Homes (Len Baviera) 905-837-2098 1-888-460-7921 (toll free) PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration 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 Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region Small non-profit agency requires an individual for To provide administrative supports in the areas of finance, personnel, record keeping, reporting and payroll. To provide clerical support to Senior Personnel. This is a full-time position that necessitates some evening work. Qualifications: • Post secondary education in the field of accounting and bookkeeping. • Proficiency in utilization of AccPac for Windows bookkeeping system including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and systems manager. • Ability to use ADP payroll technology. • Sound knowledge of human resource management. • Knowledge of networking systems, Internet utilization and electronic file management. • Proficient in a Windows environment with a minimum of 60-wpm typing speed. Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office and Excel software. • Working knowledge of government funding procedures. • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. • Team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. • Car and driver’s license are essential. Closing Date: November 8, 2001 4:00 P.M. E-mail or fax resume to: Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region Fax: (905) 427-9615 droberts@rfec.durham.net Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, do not call the agency as only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Financial Administration Travel Seminar Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 27 years’ experience extends an invitation to Travel Agents & the General Public to join the most exciting business in the world! “HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OWN HOME-BASED TRAVEL BUSINESS” Tuesday, Nov. 6th at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus www.travelonly.netRegistration #4316071 1-800-608-1117 Please RSVP to:Space is limited 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 509 Drivers 509 Drivers THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Saugeen Dr. Highview Rd. Driftwood Crt. Sturgeon Crt. Amberlea Rd. Rosebank Rd. N. Kirkwood Ln. Springview Dr. Greenvale Cres. Aberfoyle Crt. Woodside Ln. Seguin Sq. Graceland Crt. Nipising Crt. Napanee Rd. Ottonabee Cres. Echo Point Crt.. Glenanna Rd. Longbow Dr. Pebble Crt. Stroud's Ln. Autumn Cres. Hoover Dr. Richardson St. Fawndale Rd. Riverview Cres. Valley Gate. Rougevalley Dr. Gwendolyn St. Petunia Crt. Howell Cres. Stover Cres. Stonehampton Crt. Rougemount Dr. Rougehill Crt. Rougemount Av. Whitecedar Dr. Toynvale Rd. Rosebank Rd.S. Cowan Circle Silvermaple Dr. Foxwood Trail Charnwood Crt. Moorelands Cres. Chantilly Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. ENJOY A FREE VACATION just by logging on to earn- globally.net and learn to work at home on line. $25-$75/hour. PT/FT 888-707-0715 or www.earnglobally.net EXPERIENCED AZ DRIVER - dedicated automotive Canada/ USA. Clean current abstract. For more information call Sam (905)642–1292. COUNTER HELP afternoon shift 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Country Style Donuts, 355 Bayly St. West, Ajax. Call (905) 427-6382 before noon. DRIVER'S NEEDED full time positions available. $300- $400 wkly plus. Must be 18 years and have own vehicle. Located at Wilson/Wentworth, Oshawa. Call (905)579-7816 for interview EARN $5000 for Christmas? Looking for more seasonal helpers with some permanent openings available. Full time 18+. Call Jackie 905-435-0646 EXPERIENCED FLORAL de- signer. Minimum 3 yrs ex- perience in all aspects of flower shop operation. Fax re- sume to (905)839-2948. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME PROPERTY MAN- AGER required for Bowman- ville area company. Experi- ence and computer skills necessary. Good people skills and pleasant telephone man- ner a must. Please send resumes to: File # 756, Osha- wa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 FULL-TIME RETAIL Manager for bakery deli. Experience in handling of food. Must work wknds. Mature person with strong managerial skills. Fax resume to 905-435-0634. FULL-TIME TELEMARKETERS needed between 10am-5pm. No experience necessary. Salary plus bonuses. Located at Wentworth/Wilson, Oshawa. To schedule interview call (905)579-7814. 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 IDEAL FOR STUDENTS,tele- phone sales, re: police re- tirees. No experience neces- sary. Salary plus commis- sion, Monday - Friday 4:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Phone (905) 579-7776. JWP DISTRIBUTION SERVIC- ES INC.,a reputable, estab- lished and expanding Whitby based courier company, has immediate openings for en- thusiastic broker drivers with a small car or mini van. Geo- graphical knowledge of Metro Toronto is beneficial. Interest- ed parties call Al or Vali at (905) 668-0345. MORE HOURS = XMAS $$$ Holiday work available now. Call Jan 905-435-8131 MUSIC TEACHER needed 4 hours per week, grades 3 to 6 group, grades 7 to 8 group. Call 509–1722 Nicola Phillips or Lois Stark NEED QUICK CASH??New Oshawa office needs to fill 23 full time openings immed. Call Kelly at 905-435-0637 NEW OSHAWA LOCATION Strong voices needed. Tele- phone sales, no experience necessary. King/Wilson area. Salary plus commission. 905- 579–6222 SNOW PLOW BROKERS wanted. Newer 4x4 trucks, routes available-Scarborough, Markham, Durham. Guar- anteed hours. Please call 905- 619-2757 or 416-439-3343 NO EXPERIENCE NECES- SARY.Degree or no degree! Ad company seeks key per- sonalities for sales marketing and entry level management areas. No telemarketing! Call Samantha for more details ()905) 576-4425. NORTH AMERICAN organiza- tion seeks leader for unique opportunity. No experience necessary. Potential for high income. Call Steve at (905) 404-0772 OWN A COMPUTER ? ? Put it to work ! ! ! www.addmoredreams.com 1-800-646-8761 OWN A COMPUTER?Put it to work, earn on-line income. www.idealincome.net. PART TIME SECRETARY for one person office for a small registered charity in Pickering Hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contract position. $10. per hr. Must have both excellent computer skills (Office 2000 and Quick- en) and people skills. Fax re- sume (905) 831-2580. PERSON WITH CARGO van to assist flooring installer. Lifting and physical duties. Call Gary 905-665-4714. REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERA- PIST required for Physiother- apist owned clinic in Whitby. Please call (905)725-5055. SAWYERS REQUIRED for a busy truss manufacturing plant in Ajax. Starting Hourly rate negotiable upon experi- ence. Sawyers must have mathematical knowledge. Ap- ply in person at 71 Thomson St., Ajax or fax to 905-683- 6558. NO Phone calls please. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE As- sistant needed for busy tod- dler room. Please call Mrs. Macdonell at 905-428-8847. EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL NEED ONLY APPLY. SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE required for mass growing in- dustrial Water Treatment Company. Some experience in HVAC, boilers would be an asset. We will train self-moti- vated individuals. Drivers li- cense required. Fax resume to: 905-434-7252 or Email: oldmant@execmba.com SHEAR ENJOYMENT Hair Design in Port Hope is looking for full time Stylist. Fashion- able, energetic people please call 905-885–9507 or apply in person to: 98 Walton St. Port Hope Ont. WAIT STAFF required. Apply in person, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pickering, or for more infor- mation call (905) 420-2595. SMALL DISTRIBUTION com- pany looking for shipper in the Ajax area. Please send resumes by mail to: Northern Amerex Inc. 400 Monarch Ave., #12, Ajax, Ontario. LlS 3W6 by Nov. 19. Approved resumes will be called for in- terview. EXPERIENCED SNOWPLOW Drivers (DZ License an as- set), also Bobcat operators and sidewalk crews required. Guaranteed hours. Phone Bill: 905-649-9996 or Fax resume: 905-649-1779. SNOWPLOW TRUCK Drivers and sidewalk shovelers re- quired. Call 905-640-6330. SPEAK ENGLISH?Then Teach & Travel! Great jobs for high school, college & uni- versity grads of all ages. Ex- cellent salaries teaching Eng- lish in over 80 countries. Travel the world and get paid. No teaching experience re- quired. We train in Internation- al TESOL. Jobs guaranteed, government accredited, over 7,000 grads teaching in 80 countries. Free info session November 7th at the Travel- odge Oshawa, 940 Champlain Ave. 1-800-344-6579 www.teachandtravel.com SPIRAL paperwinder/operator $14.00 per hr. long term temp, minimum 2 years experience, in the Oshawa area. Must be able to work rotating shifts. Fax resume Attention Chris- tine at Staff Plus (416) 495- 0941. STYLIST WANTED for upscale east Oshawa salon. Minimum 5 yrs. experience a must; Have a flair for fashion and possess a good attitude. We offer good incentives, bonus and friendly working at- mosphere. Contact Gary at 905-438-1479. SUBWAY SANDWICHES,910 Dundas St. W. (The Queen's Common Plaza) requires full- time night staff. Competitive wages. Apply in person. SUBWAY WHITBY 75 Con- sumers Drive has openings for Part-time Evenings & Weekends & Weekend Man- ager. Apply in store Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. SUPPORT WORKER for 9 year old boy with brain injury. CYW or equivalent experi- ence/education. Full-time, part-time shift work. Starting at $10/hr. Vehicle, references and police check necessary. Fax (905)434-2800 or leave msg. SKI FEVER! Marketing company needs 10 individuals for entry campaign coordination of major ski resort ac- counts. Call Mary for preliminary in- terview aboard (905) 576-5523 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary Christmas help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 CLEANERS With OFFICE Experience Whites Rd/Hwy 401 prefer husband & wife team 5 evenings/week Call Linda (905)683–1872 AZ DRIVER Steady runs, good wages, clean abstract and U.S. experience is a must. Call Joe at (905)-427–4863 AVAILABLE POSITION Non-Profit, Christian Daycare needs One-on-One Staff (DSW) Fax resume to 905-839-8273 or Call Joyce or Kim at 905-839- 1842 Registration positions. We train you. Available Now!!! Please call Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 5:00 905-435-0518 $21.00/hr. Average ATTENTION! TELEMARKETERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Great Pay plus bonuses Call for interview (905)426-1322 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com CAR ATTENDANTS Discount Car & Truck Rentals is looking for full & part time people who are reliable, enthusiastic and looking for growth potential. Now hiring for Durham locations. Must have valid Drivers License. Please submit resume to: 101 Simcoe St., N. Oshawa, Ont. L1G 4S4. or Fax: 905-432-2253 Email - pflindall@discountcar.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. FORCED TO HIRE $22.00 /HR Local branch of national manufac- turing company has 10 full time po- sitions open in set-up and display department. • Advancement for fast learners • Must be over 18 and have own car • Able to lift 34 lbs. • No experience, start immediately For interview call MONDAY - TUESDAY ONLY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. (905) 720-1507 INVESTMENT PLANNING COUNSEL OF CANADA Our branch office is looking for more INVESTMENT ADVISORS If you are experienced and looking for an Excellent Company. . . . Call Branch Manager For confidential interview R.M. (Mike) McLaren (905)571-4222 JOB FAIR The Okee Dokee Sticker Company re- quires a sales professional for 3 - 4 days per week. To qualify, previous sales experience is a must. Responsibili- ties include selling to grocery, drug and dollar chains. The successful candidate will service the Oshawa to Belleville and surrounding areas. Attractive sal- ary, bonus and expense package is available. Please fax your resume in confidence to; THE OKEE DOKEE STICKER CO., 32 Cranfield Rd., Toronto, Ontario., M4B 3H3 Fax: 1-877-668-5664 Attn: Human Resources NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. JOB OPPORTUNITY CUSTOMER SERVICE Greendale Garden Products has an im- mediate opening for a customer service person. Hours for this job are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 :00 p.m. Requirements for the job are: •Excellent phone etiquette • General knowledge of lawn &garden hard goods. • Computer and data input skills. • Good math skills • Good organizational skills. • Patience to be able to communicate with a multitude of customers. Greendale Garden Products is a whole- sale distributor of lawn and garden hard-goods for the garden centre market place in Ontario and the Maritimes. Please send your resume to: GREENDALE GARDEN PRODUCTS 1125 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering, Ontario LlW 3T9 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 SECURITY OFFICERS $20.00 per hour - paid training provided Due to recent world events and heightened security awareness, a world leader in the security industry is seeking 40 experi- enced security officer for 3 - 6 months to work in Durham Re- gion. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, professionalism and motivations as a team player in a highly sensitive environment. Successful applicants must pass a stringent government screening process in addition to meeting physical and health fitness requirements. Minimum requirements: • Must be fluent in English and demonstrate both written and oral skills. • Successfully completed a recognized Law and Security program (experience in military/police, preferred), • Knowledge of Criminal Code in respect of trespass, search and arrest procedures. • Must be able to obtain Security Guard License • Knowledge of O.H.S.A. • Current St. John's Ambulance First Aid/CPR certificate • Valid Ontario Class "G" drivers licence • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Successful applicants will be required to provide their own transportation to and from the assigned work locations(s). Applicants will be required to commence training at short no- tice. Interested applicants must submit their resumes no later than November 8th, 2001 to: (905) 579-8028 Attention Human Resources 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 We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits or RRSP savings program? Also other incentive programs We are now hiring for full time Day shift and Midnight shift Monday - Sunday Apply in person or fax resume to: 1750 Bayly St. W. Pickering (905)428–0883, Fax (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" WORK AVAILABLE Must have own transportation. Call (905) 655-8753 or fax resume to (905) 655-8435 Innovative computer retail and service company look- ing for: PART TIME COMPUTER TECHNICIANS with good people skills who can perform repairs up- grades trainig etc. Must have own transportation. Also required PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES REP Excellent communication and people skills with gener- al knowledge of computers. Call (905) 427-8822 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help WEGU Canada Inc., a progressive Canadian manufacturer of custom moulded rubber and plastic products, is current- ly seeking a qualified MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT Applicants must be able to complete mechanical installa- tions and trouble shoot mechanical problems. In addition to the mechanical requirements the ideal candidate must be able to perform some routine electrical maintenance. Position involves twelve (12) hour shifts on a seven day a week work schedule. Qualifications: Millwright's license or millwright apprenti- ceship with experience in a manufacturing environment. You will be required to supply your own tools. You must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision. Please forward your resume to: WEGU Canada Inc. Attention: Human Resources Department 1707 Harbour Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G6 or fax resume to: 905-668-3414 Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help SALES ADMINISTRATION/ CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Recoton, a Consumer Electronics firm in Pickering requires a bilingual individual with outstanding telephone approach, computer literate to include Excel and if possible SAP experience to handle a busy desk. Please fax your resume to: 905-831-4996 or send via email to: pchayko@recoton.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help AJAX JEEP EAGLE LTD. requires SALES PEOPLE Experience preferred, Chrysler knowledge an asset. For new location opening December 5th SERVICE PERSONNEL experience preferred. Bring in Resume to : Service Dept. 493 Bayly St. East, Ajax 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Kerry's Place Autism Services RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Contract Position to March 2002 This live-in position provides support to four individuals with Autism at our Oshawa home through coaching & training in the areas of social/life skills, communication, behaviour management & leisure activities. The successful applicant will have proven practical experience in support to the developmentally disabled including ability to administer medication & manage a household. Familiarity with emergency response procedures & client health & safety, strong skills in verbal & written communication, motivation & teamwork are required. Post-secondary degree / diploma, preferably in Human Services & 1 year practical experience working with individuals with Autism / PDD are preferred. Current certification in First Aid, C.P.R. & C.P.I. is considered to be an asset. A valid Driver's Licence is a necessity. This position provides client support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, with relief of duty for 36 hours per week. Starting salary is $49,842. $85.25 Room & Board is deducted weekly. Send resumes by 4:30 p.m. November 13, 2001 to: H R, Fax: (905) 665-7339 CUPE Local 2936-09 www.kerrysplace.org Part-time positions also available. 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help TEMPORARY HELPERS needed for Christmas season. Full time hours. Call Rhonda 905-435-0730 TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. TWO PART TIME - Customer Service Representatives re- quired for home health care retail store. Evenings, wee- kends and occasional days. Contact Cathy (905) 579-5300. WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Finan- cial Services business in this area. Experience not neces- sary, we will train. Please call Lee-Ann (905)436-8499. 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. Salon & Spa Help514 EXPERIENCED NAIL TECHNI- CIAN. Busy north end Salon. Drop resume at 1330 Ritson Rd. N. (Felicie's) or contact Denise 905-436-9303 HAIR STYLIST ambitious & motivated person for very busy salon full or part-time. Call 905-723-5090. Skilled & Technical Help515 CLASS A MECHANIC with drive clean repair certificate required. Benefit plan. Drop off resume at Apex Auto, 190 King St. E., Oshawa or fax to: 905-436-2760 EXPERIENCED SIGN IN- STALLER needed full-time. Must have: crane boom ex- perience, good driving record, neon and electrical service. Call (905)665–5666. HEATING REFRIGERATION - A/C MECHANIC required. Must hold valid Ontario Cer- tificate, gas fitters and own hand tools. Propane and oil an asset. Experience required on servicing and installing fur- naces and heat pumps. Will- ing to take "on call" turn. Fax resume to: 905-342-9980. Only applicants selected will be contacted. YORKVILLE SOUND has the following positions available in our circuit board depart- ment: Electronic technician Wave solder operator Assem- bler & solder Touch-up/in- spector. This is a dedicated afternoon shift position run- ning from 5 p.m. - 2:45 a.m. Mon. - Thurs. & Fri. 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please fax or mail resume to the attention of: Ian Porter 550 Granite Crt., Pickering, Ontario. LIW 3Y8 or fax (905) 837-8746 Office Help525 ADMIN ASSISTANT - A progres- sive mini-advertising agency in the Durham area has a position for a personable, energetic self- starter with experience in accounting software, Word, Excel and a marketing flare that needs developing. Lots of room to grow with us! Fax resumes to:(905)428-8570 or email to: bonnie@carouselgroup.com SECRETARY -well established accounting firm located in Ajax has an immediate open- ing for an accomplished indi- vidual. Must have excellent computer skills, experience in processing financial state- ments. Some bookkeeping re- quired. Excellent starting sal- ary and benefits available. Fax resume to: 905-683-3428. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, large Pickering practice. HARP Certified. Call Korol 905-831-6666 or fax resume to: 905-831-7094. 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 DENTAL ASSISTANT required for family oriented office in Whitby. Fax resume to 905- 571-2235 or call 905-571- 1955. MEDICAL SECRETARY re- quired for busy Family Prac- tice clinic in Pickering. Must be flexible. Fax resume to (905) 420-0863. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full/ part time. Friendly customer service essential, experience in ZADALL and/or nursing homes and ability to work in- dependently are assets. Ex- cellent benefits and wages. Call Vincent at Medical Pharmacy 905-728-6277 or fax resume to 905-728-9992. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN for a small community pharmacy in Bowmanville area. Pro- Pharm computer software and pharmacy experience an as- set. Consideration given to someone with a positive per- sonable attitude. Full-time, great hours, no nights or Sun- days. Fax resume to (905)983-8213. PROGRESSIVE DENTAL office in Whitby seeking full time receptionist. Experience a must. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST,highly motivated, required for Pickering clinic. If commitment to the custom- er is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427-9147. REGISTERED NURSE for Oral Surgery office, flexible part to full time. Work with motivated team of RN's and dental as- sistants. OR, ICU, Emergency, or dental experience an asset. Mature, computer & people skills. Benefits available. Dr. William Prusin (416)751-4842. Fax resume (416)751-0361 Hotel/Restaurant540 WANTED - Semi retired part- time Cook/Help with trade ex- perience. Located in Whitby. Fax resume to 905-420-5390. Teaching Opportunities545 READ-A-LONG Daycare is now accepting resumes for full time ECE positions. Please send to: 102 Thickson Rd. North, Whitby, Ont. L1N 3R1. Houses For Sale100 AFFORDABLE:Free compu- terized list of available prop- erties in your specific price range and area. Free Record- ed message. 1-877-379-0059 ID#1040, Sutton Group-Status Realty Inc. FOUR BEDROOM sidesplit in Sunset Heights area. large lot, huge liv/dining, hardwood floors in bedrooms, dining, en suite 4pc., 2pc.,baths, fin- ished basement, 2 car garage, C/A, 963 Mohawk St. Oshawa. $229,500. Agents Welcome, 905-432–1356 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. HOMESELLERS:Find out what the home down the street sold for. Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free Recorded mes- sage. 1-877-379-0059 ID# 1041 Sutton Group-Status Re- alty Inc.. SEMI DETACHED HOME in desirable N/E Oshawa. Newly renovated throughout. 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, finished basement. Near schools, on bus-route, updated windows, gas heat. $149,900. 905-725– 1812 PRIVATE SALE - Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 31/2 baths, White's /401. Close to school/park, central air, 6 appliances, fin- ished rec. room, move-in condition. $269,900. (905) 831-2801. CENTRAL AJAX.Large lot, gardens, sheds, fenced, 3- bedroom, 2 bathroom, extra bedroom in basement, wood- stove, new gas furnace, air conditioning, hardwood floors. $179,000. Call (905)427–5221 Lots & Acreages135 BUILD OR RV Kashawaka- mack Lake, year round R&R. 15 km of boating. LITTLE FINCH LAKE 1.4 acres, shared sand beach. $14,900 each, terms $117.14/mo 1-613-541- 9629. Office & Business space150 WHITBY - space for rent, 300 sq. ft. ideal for beautician, es- tetecis, massage therapists, barber or office space, plus common bathroom and staff room. Great location, plenty of free parking. Call (905) 576- 0823. Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CADET DRY cleaning fran- chise. Profitable, sales in- creasing yearly, in growing Durham East area. Sales $150 K net owner operator $45 K. Asking $70 K. (905) 668-7570 SIGN FRANCHISE expanding locally. Fully computerized. No experience needed. Train- ing & local support provided. Low investment. Financing avail. Call 1-800-286-8671 or www.signarama.com SMALL DOWNTOWN Bow- manville Take Out Food busi- ness. Good clientele & loca- tion. Call for details: Peter 905-697-8996; Mike 905-623- 1998. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 & 2 BEDROOM APART- MENTS near Oshawa Shop- ping Centre. Available De- cember lst, January lst $690 and $800. includes utilities, 1 parking. first/last. No pets. Call (905) 434–6565 leave message ONE BEDROOM apartment, large kitchen/living-room w/ ceramics, large bathroom, fridge & stove, washing ma- chine & dryer, $850/mth, first / last. Cable included. Avail. Dec 1. 905-619-8085. 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 BY THE LAKE, one bed- room walkout basement apartment, single person pre- ferred, cable, parking, 4 ap- pliances, no pets/smoking, $700 per mo. Available im- mediately. (905) 619–0434 AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST 1 BED- ROOM Basement apartment. Private entrance with parking. Close to 401 and all ameni- ties, appliances. Call 905-436- 0143 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: small 1-bdrm main-floor of quiet apartment house in mid- town Oshawa. Suit single. No dogs. $475/month, parking, utilities included. First/last. (905)571–5291 for inquiries and viewing. BACHELOR APT downtown oshawa. $650 inclusive. On main bus route. Cable sepa- rate, no pets. Call (905)725– 7321 ext. 13 between 8am - 3pm Monday-Thursday. BLOOR/GRANDVIEW Oshawa 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, all inclusive but phone, laundry available, 2 min. to bus/plaza, $690/mo., first/last, references. Available imme- diately. 905-720-1369 or 905- 426-6980 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room, $950, December 1st. 2-bedroom, November 15th $850. In well-maintained building, close to all ameni- ties. Please call (905)723- 0977 9a.m-6p.m. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main level of duplex. Newly reno- vated, ample parking, non- smoker. No pets. First/last. Lease agreement. $900+utili- ties. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call 905- 434-6505. OSHAWA- 2 BEDROOM apt. available Dec. lst. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579–9016. NEAR DURHAM COLLEGE large 1-bedroom apt. private entrance, stove/fridge includ- ed, nice quiet area. Sorry no dogs. $575/month, first/last required. All inclusive. Avail Dec 1. 905-434–5004 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE Bright, clean, 2-bedroom. Lower duplex, freshly deco- rated, appliances, laundry facilities available. Parking, electric heat. $850/month in- clusive. First/last, available immediately. No smoking/ pets. 905-728-7850 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Parking, utilities, cable, fridge, stove included. Ade- laide/Mary. Available imme- diately. $700/mo. first/last re- quired. Call 905-433-1830. 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 ONE BEDROOM Very clean and bright ,sepa- rate entrance to main floor of duplex. Parking,, no pets, first and last, $650. December 1st. (905)-242-0095. PICKERING - spacious 2 bed- room basemen apt. Liverpool and Bayly, non smoking, no pets. Laundry, one parking, cable included. Go Train, Dec. 1. $900. 904-421-0225. PICKERING, BROCK & Finch. Spacious, renovated, 1 bed- room basement apt. with sep- arate entrance. Large bed- room, livingroom, full bath- room, complete kitchen and private laundry. All inclusive, $750. month. Available De- cember 1. Call 905-428-6118. No pets, no smoking. 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. PICKERING VILLAGE,large bright apartment in 4-plex on residential street. Near bus. Suit quiet working adults. Available December 1st. Ref- erences, $770 inclusive, first/ last. Call (905)509–2375. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM apartment, separate entrance, available December 1. Close to schools & shopping. $900/ month plus 40% utilities. Call (905)509–8911 or (647)274- 4544 PICKERING, newer spacious 1-bedroom walkout basement, bright oversized windows, overlooks pool. Gas fireplace, ceramics, cable, parking, $925 inclusive, December 1. No pets. Call 905-831–9885 RURAL UXBRIDGE spacious 2 bedroom Apt. on 20 wooded acres 10 min. from 407. No smoking, no dogs. $975 plus heat - includes hydro. Avail Dec. 1-905-649-1236 RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Simcoe 2-bdrm. apt., good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neigh- bourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $850 inclusive. Cable & parking included, newly decorat- ed, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905-576–2982. SIMCOE VALLEY DRIVE - On bus route large 1 bdrm base- ment apartment sep. entrance $675/month utilities incl. non- smoker no pets, avail. Dec. 1st. First/last. 905-436-1098 OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1, 2 AND 3 Bedroom for Dec. 1st, $719, $819 + $919; . (905) 436- 7686 until 7:30 pm. BRIGHT EXECUTIVE 2-bed- room basement apt., in raised bungalow on Whitby/Oshawa border. $1,000/mth. all-inclu- sive, AC, Satellite TV., new appliances (fridge/stove/dish- washer), fenced yard, parking for 2. Non-smoker, no pets, 905-438–9552 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 PICKERING VILLAGE near 401. 1-bedroom basement, bright, private entrance, private backyard, parking, utilities included, $750/month, First/last required. No pets/smoking. Call 905-426–2707 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 STORE FOR RENT 43 Station Plaza Ajax (Harwood/401) 3570 sq ft + basement Good for any retail use or business Givalas R.E. Ltd. 905-479-4436 416-493-9360 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 25 A/P Durham Association for Family Respite Services DIRECTOR OF NURSING Working as part of a team dedicated to a family centered ap- proach, you oversee the Pediatric Community Nursing Pro- gram, providing nursing support to children in home and school settings on a visit and /or shift basis. Your excellent leadership skills and problem solving abilities are essential to ensuring optimal service delivery. An experienced manager, you have a degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration, experience in the provision of pe- diatric nursing in hospital and/or community settings and through knowledge of CNO standards. Your skills are comple- mented by experience working with families and knowledge of community resources. Experience with Accreditation would be an asset. You are highly organized, with superior communi- cation skills. You are comfortable working within a computer- ized environment. Interested applicants should forward their resume in con- fidence to the attention of the Executive Director by November 19, 9 a.m., 2001. By fax (905) 427-9615, email: dafrs@inter- ware.net or by mail. Only those applicants selected for an in- terview will be contacted. 865 Westney Road South Ajax, Ontario, L1S 3M4 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Thornton View Long Term Care, accredi- tated facility has the following positions available. The successful candidate must have experience in Long Term Care, good communication, and computer skills. A 50-bed expansion will be opening in Spring 2002. Registered Nurse Part Time, Casual Current registration with College of Nurs- es of Ontario. Ability to work shifts and weekends. Activation Assistant Full Time. Community College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or University de- gree in social work or gerontology. Please submit resumes by November 7, 2001 to: THORNTON VIEW 186 Thornton View Rd. South Oshawa, Ontario. L1J 5Y2 or fax to: (905) 576-0078 We thank all applications, but only those selected for interview will be contacted. RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Elevator, air conditioning, plenty of parking, various locations. Available immediately. 905-725-9991 150 Office & Business Space 150 Office & Business Space !!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 1-800-627-7444 www.northerncards.com Established protected territory available for sale in the Durham area No Selling • Recession proof product • Territory has been operating profitably for 8 years Asking $79,000 160 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 510 General Help F A MILY RESPITE SERVICES 160 Business Opportunities 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent WESTNEY & 401 Large 2 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance/laundry, walk-in closet, non-smoker/ pets. Avail. Dec. 8th. $900/ month. 905-426–8315 WHITBY 1 bedroom $700/in- clusive, 2 bedroom $800/in- clusive, 1 bedroom basement 8-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, lots windows and light. 2 bedroom on second floor. Parking and laundry on site. 905-438-5991 WHITBY Clean 1 bedroom basement apt., coin laundry, no pets or smoking, 1st & last $650 + hydro. 905-666-2745 or 905-626-4752. WHITBY,3 bedroom upper duplex. New carpeting, park- ing. No dogs. Available De- cember 15th $940 inclusive, first/last. Call or 905-778– 1363. WHITBY-OSHAWA Bright two bedrooms in low rise with eat in kitchen. With parking, laun- dry, from $760 first/last, credit references. Immediate Dec. 1st (416) 457–8801. 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. Furnished Apartments172 OSHAWA - Park Rd/401, large furnished one-bedroom apt. Laundry room, separate en- trance, parking, $695 monthly includes heat. First & last. Avail. immediately. (905)576- 8381. Condominiums For Rent180 AJAX by the lake, 2 bedroom condo, 2 baths, fireplace, bal- cony & parking., no pets, non- smoker, Avail. Dec. 1., $1150./mo., 905-426–8349. Houses For Rent185 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. 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 -2-bdrm, 2 level 1,500sq.ft., gas f/p, a/c, park- ing, walk-out w/fenced yard, alarm system, 5 appliances, $1,550 inclusive. Avail. Dec. 1. No smoking/pets. (905)426- 1015 AJAX AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY - large, 3-Bedrooms, $1050+ utilities, own living, dining & bathroom, share kitchen. Shows well, clean home. No pets, non-smoker. Dennis Morgan Sutton Group Heritage 905-831-9500, 416-587-0060 AJAX -3 bedroom mainfloor of house, fireplace, C/A built-in dishwasher. Close to all amenities. $1250 +2/3 utili- ties, available immediately. lst/last. References. 905-428- 9695 WESTNEY/DELANEY-AJAX , 3 bedroom, 1800 sq.ft., family room, $1400 plus, first & last, available immediately, ap- pliances, 905-435–0867. OSHAWA, LARGE bright 3- bedroom home, new carpet, ceramic, deck, backyard, laundry, parking, cable, shows beautifully, no pets. First/last. Available December 1st. $1250 inclusive. (905)571–3688 PICKERING-cozy 2+1 bed- room, 1 1/2 baths, main floor family room, finished base- ment w/fireplace, 5 applianc- es, Whites/Strouds, $1250/ month+utilities, first/last, ref- erences, immediate posses- sion. No pets. 905-831-8640 Townhouses For Rent190 SOUTH AJAX, Clover Ridge/ Harwood, 3-bedroom, 3 bath- rooms, attached garage, hard- wood floors, central air/vac, cable and water included. 5 appliances. Available imme- diately. First/last, references. Call (416)428–8085 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM - fenced yard, avail. immediately, $950 all inclusive. Call Paul Bird, Can Save Realty 905-430-3000 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. ALTONA RD.and Sheppard. Spacious, bright furnished room, in clean adult home, suitable for employed non smoker. Share separate kitchen, bathrooms, references, lst/last, $110. wk. (905) 509–2459 PICKERING - NON-SMOKER PREFERRED,available im- mediately. Very large with en- suite bathroom, air condition- ing, cable included. Shared kitchen and laundry facilities. $600/month including cable and all utilities. (905)424-9093 NORTH OSHAWA fully fur- nished basement rooms with satellite dish, share kitchen & bathroom. $100/week. Avail- able Immediately. No smok- ing, no pets. (905)743-9448 OSHAWA - 3 cozy furnished or unfurnished rooms, air condi- tioning, share bath, kitchen, den, laundry, cable. No smoking or pets. 905-432-3511 evenings 6 - 10 pm or weekends. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, rooms available immediately, furnished or unfurnished. Share kitchen, laundry, bath. In ground pool. Prefer working people. $450/month. Call 905- 404-3459 PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. Shared Accommodation194 BOWMANVILLE,large 3 bed- room home to share, pool. parking, furnished, very pri- vate, available immediately, $475/month. 905-404-2723 ask for Mark or 905-623-0437 ask for Hugh. 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 SHARE BEAUTIFUL Victorian farmhouse nr Lake Simcoe. 5 bdrms, 3 bthrms, lndry, fp, woodstove, garden, satellite, acreage w/ barn & paddocks. 20 min. N of Uxbridge. 705- 437-9974. snp Vacation Properties200 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, per- fect family vacation home 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579-3788. Rentals Outside Canada205 DUNEDIN , mobile home, 2 b bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, no pets, Dec.-Apr., (long lease preferred) 905-668–3927. Snowmobiles233 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snow- mobile with reverse. Excellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985-9962. 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 CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms (30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appli- ances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned 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. Reconditioned 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; fur coat. Prices negotiable. (905)686-7569 HOME THEATRE SYSTEMS SPECIAL SALES - only $100 per piece in packages while supply lasts. Cash only. Back to the 60s-70s. Vintage equip- ment from Accuphase, Akai Dokorder, Dual Empire, Gar- rard, Pioneer, Rotel, Rivox, Roberts, Quad, Nakamichi, Niko, Mitsubishi, Denon (in- cluding) tuners, amplifiers, receivers, signal processors, Cass equalizer decks, reel-to- reels, turntables, 8-track Rec & Players. Super Digifine Hi End 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. AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Pest screens and caps in- stalled. Modern equipment. Professional service. Call and leave message (905)686- 7741. DTV SYSTEMS HU Hash patch available. For all your DSS needs call (905)683-5493 or (905)427–1416 ANTIQUES FOR SALE:Elegant French antique door, beveled glass 23"x80", door knobs, claw feet for bath tub, and Chinese screen. (905)697– 9462 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 BAR FRIDGE excellent condi- tion 1-year-old asking $125. 1920 full size upright Heintz- man PIANO with bench. Ex- cellent tone asking $650. 905- 579-8249 Please leave mes- sage. 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! 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 CEDAR TREES for sale, start- ing from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free delivery. Call Bob (705)878–0441 Pager (905)440-7817 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 CONTENTS OF HOUSE enter- tainment unit, microwave, fridge, stove, bedroom suite, china cabinet, 2x3-pc sofa sets, etc. Oshawa. 905-743- 9596. 2 FORMAL WHITE couches, $200 each. Drapes for 5 wind- ows, cheap. (905)649–5722 HORSE FOR SALE 9-yr-old thoroughbred, dark bay geld- ing, 16.2 hands, good and willing jumper. $4,000. Call. 905-721-0599. 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. HAY AND STRAW - Round & Square bales. Stored Inside. Pick up or delivery. (905) 797- 2249 LARGE WATER PUMP $350; Hi-energy electric furnace $500; Call Ann 905-725-7493. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB with programmed HU card, H & HU card programming,new hash fix $20., Kirk's Satellite Services, (905) 728-9670., Oshawa. ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends ESTATE LIQUIDATION - an- tique Queen Anne diningroom suite $4400; antique bedroom suite $1395; dressers $45; sofa $65; kitchen table & chairs $45; antique sofa $395; maple corner cupboard $495; Antique drafting table $295; six antique chairs $65 each; 6pc. Gibbord bedroom suite $795; pine dresser and hutch $335; solid oak nine drawer dresser with wingtip mirror $875; antique mirror $50; Gib- bord coffee table $465; 5pc. Roxston maple bedroom suite $3200. Many pictures, prints, lampd, fixtures, collectibles, & many more items. 20 King St. West Bowmanville. 905- 697-3532. 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. 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 NASCAR FANS CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA!! 2 picture set (11x17) Daytona 500, 2001 Lap 175, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Waltrip. $45.00/set. Call Gary 905-436- 7975 OFFICES DESKS,3 full size, various colours. very good condition Best offer, 905-430– 8116. 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 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables and Foosball/ Jettoni table for sale. Call 905- 420–6113 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. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. x 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 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. TRISHA ROMANCE, Robert Bateman, James Lumbers & sev- eral other artists prints for sale. Framed & unframed. Excellent prices. Please call (905)626–1678 VERTICAL AND LATERAL h/d fil- ing 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. YORK ALL-IN-ONE home gym. Like new condition $500 o.b.o. Call (905)723–0301.snp Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. WANTED - Headers for a Ford 4.9L inline 6 300. Call Brian 705-786-0550. WANTED - SNOW BLOWER Looking for a good used snow blower 4-8 H.P. Call Kirk @ 905-579-4407. snp 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. ST. BERNADETTE'S Craft Sale, Ajax, in the Parish Hall, corner of Harwood/Bayly. Sat. Dec 1st, 2001 9:30-2:30pm. VENDORS WANTED! Call (905)428–8561 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 available. 905- 473-3333 "We Deliver" Christmas Trees335 10,000 SPRUCE TREES, pruned and unpruned. 6 ft. to 10 ft. $4.00 each. ATTENTION TREE LOT OWNERS! (705) 277–2327 or 905-432-4384. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AFFORDABLE DOGGY DAY- CARE and boarding. Training included.THE PLAYFUL PUP- PY - "While you're away, your pup can play." 905-420-9877; 416-272-1452. Pickering. www.theplayfulpuppy.com BENGAL SPOTTED LEOPARD kittens from I. C. Spots. 905- 649-2546 LAB PUPPY,black, 8 weeks, Female. mother Registered chocolate lab, excellent pets, no papers $250. (905) 623- 9971 Bowmanville 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. BOXER PUPPIES,purebred CKC registered and tattooed, first shots/ dewormed. dew claws, tails & ears done, tan & white. Call 905-428-2444. CKC REGISTERED SIBERIAN Husky Pups born August 20th, 2 females, one male. Vet checked, micro-chipped, both parents on premises. Call Sue 905-986-0340 QUARTER HORSE Stallion, colt for sale, and stud fee available. Call Ann 905-725-7493. WANTED a Norwegian retriever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905-434–0392 Cars For Sale400 1988 PLYMOUTH ARIES sta- tion wagon, well maintained, in excellent condition. Will e- test/certify. $2,250 or $1,850 without certification. (905)839–3069 1989 CAVALIER,red, 2 dr, 6 cyl. $600 obo. as is. Call Ann 905-725-7493. 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 GMC ASTROVAN.4.3L- V6, auto/overdrive, 7-pas- senger, air, cruise, tilt, power- windows, power-locks, power- mirrors, AM/FM cassette, great shape, no rust, clean $3900. certified/emissions 905-922-3165 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 1991 BUICK CENTURY, blue, excellent running condition, 4 dr, loaded, $1200 as is. Call 905-728–2735 1992 ACCORD EX-R,im- maculate, one owner, 5 speed, loaded, 4-door, 153,000 km, certified & E- tested. $5700. 905-728-7930 1992 DODGE SHADOW ES, 2-door, V6, auto, loaded, one owner, non-smoker 205,000 km, certified, e-tested. $3400 obo 905-426-8922 1992 OLDS WAGON 340,000 km. Runs well. Uncertified. $2000. 905-427-1090 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT,5 spd. standard, great commuter/ winter car, super on gas. CD player, as is $1400 obo. 905- 831–0962 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cyl., auto, new tires, certified + E-tested $3000 OBO 905-579- 0804. Also, 1985 Dodge Pick- up, 6 cyl., auto, custom rims, asking $2200 OBO 905-571- 1795 1994 SUNBIRD,103,000kms, $4995 o.b.o. certified. 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, 105,000kms, no rust, $2495 o.b.o. certified. 1992 FORD TAURUS 190,000kms, $3495 obo certified. 905-259-7243 anytime 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. 1995 FORD CONTOUR, green, 2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed, loaded, traction con- trol, sport package with alu- minum wheels, $6,995. Call 905-435-3442. 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 FORD CONTOUR, 2.0 Litre, CD, air, 55,000 km, $8500. Call 905-837–9257 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Sport Edition, 2 dr., 5-speed standard transmission, sport stripe package, excellent con- dition, no P.S.T. Asking $7995 certified & e-tested. Phone (905)571–5138 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. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 '88 CHEV 4x4,5 speed, 158k, no rust, e-tested. Asking $5300. 905-725-7146 even- ings. 1989 BLAZER 4X4, fully load- ed, auto, good condition, $4500. o.b.o. certified. Must sell. Call Ed 905-697-9945. 1989 DODGE RAM 50, ex- tended cab, 4x4, 203,000kms. $3000. Call (905)436–1033 1991 CHEV truck with cap, 6 cylinder, needs transmission $600. Call Ann 905-725-7493. 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 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 2001 DODGE GRAND Cara- van Sport, 25,000km, loaded, 4 captain chairs, balance of factory warranty. $21,900 o.b.o. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 98 CARAVAN, excellent con- dition, 155,km., warranty, $11,900. certified, 905-430– 3317. Motorcycles435 1983 YAMAHA VIRAGO,new paint, too many new parts to list, $2000. Call 905-837–9989 Garage & Storage Space455 OPEN STORAGE. BOATS/ TRAILERS,Scar./Pickering, Own insurance a must. Oct.- May. 416-286-5769. Announcements255 Lost and Found265 LOST CAT: black & white, long-haired, male, neutered, declawed, answers to Dude. Not wearing collar. Lost from the Amberlea area. Call (416)998-9449. Personals268 HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 CAREGIVER REQUIRED for two one year olds, one four years (J.K.) west Pickering. January 2002, M-F (7:30am- 5:30pm). ECE, firstaid pre- ferred. Duties include child- care, light housekeeping. (905)831-8063. Daycare Available273 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE- Ref- erences available, transporta- tion provided, CPR & Red Cross. Excellent rates. Any age welcome. Lots of fun playing, crafts, tons of hugs! (905)420–8526 BABYSITTING SERVICES and all travel needs provided with a personal touch. Full time. Ajax area. Call 905-427-3593 EXPERIENCED, LOVING mother wants to care for your children, full/part time. Har- wood/401 Near Lord Elgin P.S., flexible hours, referenc- es. Call Donna(905)619–2344 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. 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. 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IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APARTMENTS FOR RENT”HEADING TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN OUR BUSINESS & SERVICE DIREC- TORY PLEASE CALL (905) 683-0707 (Ajax) Despite the uncertainty caused by world events, many snowbirds are still heading south this winter, said Canadian Automobile Association Central Ontario. Canada’s largest auto club has some advice for those travelling by car. “Motorists driving to vacation spots such as Florida, often are so eager to get there they forget to take appropriate breaks,” says Carey-Ann Greenham, Media and Public Relations Specialist for CAA Central Ontario. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found almost half the drivers in sleep-related crashes said they did not feel even mod- erately drowsy before they crashed. “We suggest taking three days to drive to Florida from the Greater Toronto Area,” says Ms. Greenham.“ Depending on weather conditions, CAA recommends one of two routes. The first route is taking I-75 from Detroit, Mi., directly to Florida, which is about 2,289 km from Toronto and CAA’s recommended route for winter driving. Drivers will encounter mountains as they get further south, but the chances of run- ning into snow are slimmer. However, short delays should be expected be- cause of construction around Toledo, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Lexington, Ky., Knoxville, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga. The second suggested route is to take I-90 to I-79 from Erie, Pa., to Sut- ton, W.Va., then US 19 to Beckley, W.Va., to I-77.Take I-77 to Columbia, S.C., before joining (via I-26) I-95 north- west of Charleston, S.C.The route is about 2,119 km from Toronto, the fastest and most scenic route to the Atlantic coast of Florida. BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer The Sept. 11 attacks in New York and Washington may have paralysed the tourism industry but they haven’t hijacked the ‘snow bird’season. Tourism officials from the Sunshine State of Florida say they expect little fall-out from the disasters in terms of scar- ing off Canadian seniors who usually winter south of the border. “Our fly market has been affected but the bulk of snow birds drive. Most of our other visitors aren’t likely to be im- pacted unless they fly,” says Tom Flanigan, a spokesman for Visit Florida. As the official tourism and marketing agency for the state, Visit Florida compiles statistics and monitors trends within the industry. Approximately 43 million people visit the state each year with tourism contribut- ing $20.9 billion to the local economy. A total of 1.97 million Canadians visited Florida last year, says Mr. Flanigan. While Visit Florida doesn’t have exact stats on snow birds, it knows 43 per cent of those people stayed longer than 10 nights. Mr. Flanigan estimates most of them were likely Canadian seniors spending more than a few months in the state. The vast majority of snow birds own their Florida prop- erties and therefore have a vested interest in making the trip, he says, adding in some cases, they’ve become as fa- miliar with the area as full- time residents. “All of our borders have tightened up somewhat after ‘9-11’,” Mr. Flanigan says. “If you see a mature couple in a RV with Ontario plates, it’s not likely they’re packing a missile launcher. They aren’t likely to incur much of a delay.” He also dismissed reports of anthrax, which first sur- faced in Florida, and the fact FBI officials have found some of the hijackers took flight lessons in the Miami area as not likely to directly impact those visitors’ deci- sions. Snow birds were scared off by the state’s climbing crime rates in the early 1990s, when rental cars were assigned special licence plate numbers and therefore easily targeted by the “bad guys,” says Mr. Flanigan. Their numbers also dipped in late 1997 when the value of the Canadian “loonie tanked”, he says. They’ve since rebounded at a good rate and the concerns about crime have faded, he adds. Canadian seniors flock to parts all over Florida, but some of the most popular destinations include Sarasota, Fort Meyers and the ‘I-95 Corridor’, stretching from Jacksonville down to Day- tona Beach. Northwest Florida, which may not be as developed or tropical, is becoming a hot spot for its affordability fac- tor. Mr. Flanigan says the state is also seeing a growing number of Quebeckers head- ing south. They tend to like the ‘I-95 Corridor’, he says. “Right now the entire state is for sale,” adds Mr. Flani- gan. “There are over 800 spe- cial deals and packages right now being offered by lodges and resorts in an effort to at- tract people here.” Perhaps the biggest exam- ple of that is Walt Disney World. Right now, the resort is offering $59 per person per night accommodations, the same rate as a regular motel, Mr. Flanigan adds. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 YOUNG A FEATURE FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLE ForeverForever Terrorist threat won’t stop southbound seniors How to get there from here “TECHNOLOGY AT WORK” The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Durham Region Is hosting and invites you to a technology fair on: Wed., November 14, 2001 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Durham College, Gymnasium Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Vendors, Product demonstrators, Speakers and Industry specialists will showcase technology that levels and enables the workplace for Blind, Visually Impaired and Deafblind people at work, school and home. Come and spend an hour or the day learning about equipment, school access, employment information relating to available assistance and support programs. If you would like further information, visit our website at www.cnib.ca or call the CNIB office at 905-436-7732. Transportation to the fair is available through CNIB. Admission is FREE. 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And, since she had her PIN numbers in the wallet, neither the credit card nor insurance companies are covering the theft. Mrs. Fus, 69, said she had for- gotten the PIN numbers were in her purse, and had only placed them there when going out of town to attend a fam- ily wedding. She believes her wallet was stolen from her home, which is up for sale and, as a re- sult, had a number of visitors through prior to noticing it was missing. “I think I should be allowed to have what I want in my purse in my house,” said Mrs. Fus. “If I’d been outside and they reached into my purse and took my wallet, I’d have been fully aware of what I’d have to pay.” Police say the incident is under investigation, and that a video surveillance tape has been borrowed from a bank where it is believed at least one of the fraud- ulent transactions occurred. But they also say people have to be extremely careful when it comes to PIN numbers. “They should only be in your mind or a safety deposit box,” said Constable John Payne of the Durham Regional Police Claring- ton community office. People should also be careful not to use obvious number combinations such as birthdates, since other pieces of identification within the wallet, such as a birth certificate or driver’s licence, may give those numbers away, he noted. Mrs. Fus, who said she gener- ally stays home, and gets around using a walker for support, sug- gested others take her story as a warning. “I don’t want this to happen to anyone else, because it’s a terri- ble, terrible thing,” she said. A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 Seniors urged to keep their PINs to themselves Recycle me!Learn more about breast cancer DURHAM — A new hereditary breast cancer in- formation aid is now available to help women with a history of breast cancer in their family under- stand their own possible risk. The Canadian Cancer Society resource includes a booklet and au- diotape. The informa- tion aid and other sources on breast cancer are avail- able through the Canadian Cancer Society’s West Durham unit at 905-686-1516, the East Durham Unit at 905-725- 1166 or 1-888- 939-3333. STARTS WEDNESDA Y ! NEW GALLERY IN PICKERING VILLAGE!! (south side of Kingston Road, West of Church St.) NOW SHOWING… ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISTS AND BEYOND!! PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, GLASS WORK, POTTERY, WHIMSICAL CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! 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Owner and super- visor Christina Komel has been an early child- hood educator since 1987 and graduated from Durham College in Oshawa. She was also Durham College’s Alumni of the Year in 1999 for her dedication and promotion of the early childhood field. “My mother Mattie Rypstra and I have owned Little People’s Play School for the past 12 years, and our only goal in that time has been to provide a safe and fun envi- ronment for the children,” says Christina. “Little People’s Play School is one of the cleanest and well run daycares in the Durham Region.” Little People’s Play School accepts children 15 months to 5 years of age. Children can be registered at any time of the year. Afternoon nursery school is also available from 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. “We have redesigned our fee schedule to accommodate part time care. More and more parents are choosing to work part-time and need part-time child care,” says Christina. 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Our eight month delay for some type of interest rate relief appears to have finally appeared. Over the past two weeks, interest rates have dropped to record lows. This places them at a level that they should have been at six months ago. The housing market is still quite strong,with prices still rising, and demand not slowing down. The job market howev- er has become quite scary, with a large number of what we always considered both stable and prosperous companies cutting their workforce. REACT NOW There is a possibility that interest rates will still move slightly lower, but take into con- sideration how long it has taken for these recent reductions, it becomes debatable whether the gamble on waiting would be worth it. Take advantage of these lower rates now. Consolidate those debts that seem to get more and more difficult to keep under control each month. Remember that holidays are only a little over two months away, so if you are like me, and spend way too much money over the holidays, plan for it now. A consolidation can be in the form of a loan,a second mortgage, (as long as your credit is good financing to 100% of value is available)or re doing a complete new first mortgage is another option. A good consolidation can save thousands in payments over the year, and proba- bly more important is save your all important credit rating from slipping. Remember that inquiries on your credit bureau can be the kiss of death on an application because if you have more then two inquiries over the past three months, most lenders will auto- matically decline your application because it appears that you are a credit seeker. Make sure that what you are applying for is within that specific lenders lending guidelines, before you make a formal application and a credit report is run. Till next time Glenn A. Campbell IT'S ABOUT TIME NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001 PAGE 31 P Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. Pickering Tel: (905) 428-8981 Stoney Creek Decor Centre 410 Lewis Rd., #8 Stoney Creek Tel: (905) 643-8989 ANTI Q U E S & R E P R O D U C T I O N S for decorating your home andunique gift giving $22,988 5 SPEED 2001 PT CRUISER 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 2000 INTREPID SE 1999 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT 1999 DODGE RAM 4X4 SPORT 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 1999 DODGE RAM SPORT 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 SLT 1998 DODGE RAM ST REG. CAB 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO POWER SUNROOF, AIR, PW, PL, KEYLESS ENTRY, REAR WIPER & DEFROSTER, 25,500 KMS.STOCK. #5554A. WAS $25,488 NOW $23,988 $29,998 $22,988 $15,988FROM NOW N EW PRICE $15,488 $22,988 $20,988NOWNOWNOW NOW $27,998 $16,988 $9,988NOWNOWNOW 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 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT V6, AUTO AIR, WHITE HARDTOP WITH MATCHING TANEAU COVER. $20,988 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 POWER WINDOWS/PWR LOCKS, AIR, TILT, QUAD CAB, 4X4 CAB HIGH CAP V8, AUTO, AIR, 8 FT. BOX, W/LINER 1 OWNER LOADED. PWR. WINDOWS, PWR LOCKS, AIR, AS IS SPORT, 4X4, LEATHER, PWR. SEAT, LOCKS, CRUISE. FIBREGLASS TANEAU CAP V8, LOADED, FOG LAMPS, PWR. WIN- DOWS, PWR. LOCKS, AIR AIR, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, TILT, 6L CYLINDER, AUTO. STK# 75033A QUAD CAB, FINISHED IN RED, FULLY LOADED, AFTER-MAR- KET EQUIPMENT, BUG DEFLECTOR, MATCHING FIBREGLASS TANEAU COVER, REAR SPOILER, RUNNING BOARDS, ALU- MINUM WHEELS, REAR WINDOW VISORS. MUST SEE! AIR, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE, TILT, 6 CYL. AUTO, POWER LOCKS, ALUMINUM WHEELS, RUNNING BOARDS, WAS $21,988 STK# 5549A 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. *FOUR KEY FEATURES OF CPOV PROGRAM • “PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER CANADA INC. 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EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. 110 POINT INSPECTION✔ ✔✔ ✔✔ 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 4 DOOR SEDAN2001 TOYOTA COROLLA CE $249$249OROR BALANCEOFFACTORYWARRANTY MTH BUYBAC K $ 5 9 5 0 Manager’s Special HELD OVER $14,988$14,988 AM/FM/ C D P L A Y E R AUTOMA T I C T R A N S M I S S I O N POWER STEERIN G 1.8L ENGINE REMOTE FUEL DO O R R E L E A S E FORMER D A I L Y R E N T A L AIR CO N D I T I O N I N G POWER L O C K S REAR DEFROSTER REMOTE TRUNK REAR FOL D I N G S E A T S POWER B R A K E S ** 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE $339$339OROR BALANCEOFFACTORYWARRANTY MTH 60 MON T H R O Y A L B U Y B A C K WITH $15 0 0 D O W N 60 MON T H R O Y A L B U Y B A C K WITH $15 0 0 D O W N Manager’s Special HELD OVER $18,988$18,988 POWER M I R R O R S POWER L O C K S 2.7L V6 4 SPD. AUTO FORM E R R E N T A L POWER WIN D O W S STANDA R D C HI L D S E A T A N C H O R S AM/FM C A S S E T T E AIR TILT CRUISE BUCKET SEATS POWER W I N D O W S REMOTE T R U N K 16” WHE E L S ** BUYBAC K $ 6 5 0 0 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 4, 2001