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Diamond Swan Ventures Corporation, owners of the Squires Business Park at the southwest corner of Squires Beach and Clements roads, has applied to have the 127 internal units in the industrial and com- mercial plaza, which do not face the street, zoned to allow body rub parlours. Coun. McLean said he has received dozens of letters from local businesses and residents opposed to the parlours and says he’s against them as well. He said he found in his 31 years as a Toronto police officer many of these types of parlours “bring nothing to the city except trouble.” Michael Andrigetti, who represents Diamond Swan Ven- tures Corporation, said the plan- ning application only includes all 127 interior units because the company cannot rezone just one unit and the intention is not to build a whole industrial plaza filled with body rub parlours. “We’re not in the sex club business,” he said, while reserv- ing any other comment for “a public forum”. Durham Regional Police De- tective Sergeant Peter Naumgecki, speaking at a Nov. 15 statutory public information meeting concerning the applica- tion, said body rub parlours are a growing concern in the region. His concerns over such es- tablishments included unsani- tary conditions inside parlours, used needles, condoms, prosti- tution, theft, videotaping of cus- tomers, and the use of runaways in the business. “We’ve had numerous com- plaints of criminal activity in body rub parlours,” he ex- plained in an interview. “A number of investigations in Ajax and Pickering have led to charges being laid and a number of these establishments have closed down.” Ward Jardine, chief instruc- tor at the Renseikan Dojo, lo- cated inside the Squires Busi- ness Park, said his concerns are for the many women and chil- Taxing issues: Pickering prepares 2002 budget BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —Should the City build a new ice rink? Should it construct a new fire hall? Maybe it should build proper sidewalks on streets that need them? Or perhaps it should simply pay down the debt. All these tough decisions and more will have to be made with- in the next few months as the City plans next year’s budget. For the many different City staff members the process has already begun as they plan their own departmental budgets and send the information off to Gil Paterson. “We’re accumulating staff submissions from the different departments including their re- quests for funding,” said Mr. Pa- terson, director of corporate ser- vices and treasurer. “We take their submissions and report first to the chief administrative officer and then to council in due course.” Mr. Paterson said the sub- missions would include salaries and any repair and maintenance forecasts. Although no official timeline has been set, the pro- posals are compared with the different committees and coun- cil’s needs and then balanced with the City’s revenues. Any differences are made up out of resident’s pockets, through property tax hikes, ex- pected again in the coming year. The days of Pickering enjoy- ing zero-per cent increases on its portion of the municipal proper- ty tax bill (every year since 1990, with the exception of 1998) came to an end in 2001 when the City approved a 9.8- per cent jump. At the time, Mayor Wayne Arthurs pro- claimed the City’s “tax holiday” was over. However, Deputy Mayor and Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner is not sure the hit for homeowners in 2002 will be that hard. “I’m not convinced that the director of finance’s projections of doom and gloom are going to be a reality,” he said. “There is additional potential revenue to offset the expenditures.” Along with the Province tak- ing back responsibility for fund- ing GO Transit, Coun. Brenner said a lump sum payment from the City’s previous investment in the now defunct Confedera- tion Life is new revenue it can depend on to cover the ever- growing list of expenditures they expect to see in the 2002 budget. While additional revenues might soften the tax impact, Coun. Brenner doesn’t believe Pickering residents should ex- pect no hike at all. “As much as I would love to have a zero-per cent increase, it’s probably not an obtainable situation,” he said. “However, we can reduce the impact on A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Councillor Maurice Brenner and City employee Thomas Melymuk go over some of the numbers in readying the 2002 Pickering budget. Pickering defers decision on waterfront study JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Santa’s little helper AJAX –– Lindsay Patterson twirls a streamer while marching along the parade route with other members of the 21st Ajax Brownies during Sunday’s annual Santa Claus Parade. Floats and marching bands were the order of the day, along with the annual appearance by Santa Claus. BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —Develop- ment of Pickering’s waterfront was poised to get a little closer to reality before Monday night’s planning committee meeting. However, councillors bowed to public outcry asking for more time to consider a de- tailed review of the area. Several residents, including Pickering Ajax Citizens To- gether (PACT) for the Environ- ment president David Steele, complained they needed more time to consider the study be- fore giving their thoughts to council and planning staff. “This is unfair,” Mr. Steele told the planning committee. “PACT has not read this... we have not been allowed to re- view it in time for this commit- tee meeting and cannot make an effective presentation.” The majority of the commit- tee agreed, voting to defer con- sideration until the first council meeting in the new year, set for Jan. 21. “I barely had time to consid- er the report myself,” Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Officer had ‘opinion’, but no evidence: Crown Hadley inquest continues in Toronto DURHAM —An assistant Crown attorney didn’t think it was relevant for a court to know about a police officer’s warning of possible “dire consequences” to Gillian Hadley if her husband was released on bail, an inquest into their murder-suicide has heard. “There was an opinion,” Frank Giordano testified Mon- day about a written report he re- ceived from Durham Regional Police Detective Constable Cheryl Carter that formed part of the documents he was exam- ining before Ralph Hadley’s bail hearing Feb. 28, 2000. “But there was nothing of an evidentiary value,” he said under cross-examination by Geri San- son, lawyer for the Ontario As- sociation of Interval and Transi- tion Houses. Four months after the bail hearing, Mr. Hadley broke into his estranged wife’s home and shot her in the head with an ille- gally obtained handgun, shoot- ing himself moments later. See NUMBERS page 4 AT A GLANCE Take a walk to help fight Alzheimer’s DURHAM —A Durham chari- table organization is once again inviting area residents to Walk for Memories next month. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region hosts its third an- nual Walk for Memories Sunday, Jan. 6 at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby. The event takes participants along the scenic trails of Cullen Gardens during its festival of lights, and includes entertainment, lunch, hot chocolate and a marshmallow roast. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pledge forms are available at all Mac’s, Beckers, Mike’s Marts and Winks convenience stores and all Royal Banks, A and P and Loblaws stores in Durham Region. All proceeds go to local Alzheimer’s education services and research. For more information, call the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region at 905-576-2567 or 1-888- 301-1106. Do brunch, raise funds for colitis foundation DURHAM —Do brunch this weekend. The Durham chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada hosts its ‘Let’s do brunch!’ event Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Rd. in Whitby, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with the conti- nental brunch, there will be guest speakers and a ‘festival of flowers’ silent auction. Tickets are $12 each or $20 per couple in advance, or $15 per per- son at the door. For more informa- tion on tickets or volunteering with the organization, call Mickii at 905- 720-4650 or toll-free at 1-877-228- 7426. Photos of Fido, Tabby DURHAM —Say cheese.The Humane Society of Durham Re- gion hosts its annual pet photos with Santa for three weekends in December. Bring your pet to the society Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $7 and includes a 4- by-6 framed colour portrait of your pet with Santa, taken by profes- sional photographer Ian Goodall. Call 905-433-2022 for more in- formation. BILL McLEAN Parlours ‘bring nothing to the city except trouble.’See PICKERING page 2 See HADLEY page 5See STUDY page 4 dren who attend nightly martial arts classes. He noted the parlours have a reputa- tion for “unsavoury characters... not necessarily the kind of people you want running around with your children,” he said in an interview Wednesday. “Half of my adult students are women, there to learn self-defence skills. Ironically, one of the things I teach is to avoid un- safe environments. If they allow these body rub parlours, my place of business and the parking lot, (could) become an unsafe environ- ment.” Mr. Jardine said there are also other youth- and church-oriented businesses in the business park. “Although the City can’t deny the application based on morals, if the business is putting children in danger, the City should deny it on the basis of safety for our kids,” he said. However, when the City passed its body rub parlour bylaw last October forc- ing the establish- ments to obtain City licensing and restricting them to a small industrial zone, the Squires Busi- ness Park was in- cluded in that area. Regardless, Coun. McLean said, he would not be supporting the application when it comes before council in the near future. “There is too many family- types of business in that plaza,” he said. 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Prosecutors contend Danielle Bon- gard, a 20-year-old mother of two, was taken from her Linden Court townhouse May 3, 2000 by ex-boyfriend Dwayne Kevin George, 21, of Pickering, with help from his friends. Ms. Bongard said last Friday Mr. George confronted her in her residence around supper hour, kicked her in the head and ripped out her pierced eyebrow ring. “It started bleeding every- where,” she testi- fied. Ms. Bongard said Mr. George took her to the washroom and shaved her head, and at some point a second man ap- peared from her bedroom closet. She said the men led her to a van outside, dri- ven by a third man. During the ride Mr. George punched her in the head and back a few times and questioned her about “whether I had cheated on him while he was in jail.” Later, Mr. George and the man who had been inside her house brandished large butcher knives, Ms. Bon- gard testified. “He (Mr. George) was ask- ing me some questions, putting it (the tip of the blade) in my mouth and my face so I would answer him,” she said. Mr. George and Ms. Bongard were dropped off behind a school in Scarborough at which time Ms. Bongard was told to walk into the forest. “He kept ask- ing me if I cheat- ed on him and I said ‘no’. He just kept punching me in the face,” she said. “I told him not to hit me anymore, my head was hurting,” she said. “He asked me something else and he hit me and then I blacked out.” When Ms. Bongard regained con- sciousness, she said she was lying in a creek crying and Mr. George was with two men, one masked. “One of them asked (Mr. George) what he wanted him to do with me and (Mr. George) said ‘Just don’t hit her in the head,” Ms. Bongard testified. “Then they started beating on me, the guy whose face I couldn’t see and the guy who was in the closest... One of them was trying to break my nose.” Then, Ms. Bongard said, they started hitting her with sticks and rocks. “They were throwing them and hit- ting my legs,” she told the jury. During the beating she said Mr. George was “just standing there”. After the attack she washed the blood off her face in the creek, she said. When asked about her condition, Ms. Bongard responded, “badly beaten up. Very sore, my legs were swollen and I had marks all over my body.” Mr. George faces numerous charges, including assault with a weapon, kid- napping, confinement, threatening and causing bodily harm. Jason Brown-Campbell, 19, of Scar- borough, is charged with kidnapping, break and enter, assault and weapons of- fences, while Jerome Jefferson Brown, 20, also of Scarborough, is charged with assault causing bodily harm. All three have pleaded not guilty. Ms. Bongard said the day before the ordeal began she and Mr. George had an argument and he held her head under burning hot water in the shower. From May 4 to May 13, 2000 Ms. Bongard said she was moved from motel to motel. Eventually Mr. George took her to Montreal, where police found her crouched in a hotel closet, her body cov- ered in cuts and bruises. She said Mr. George, who was watching television when police en- tered,forced her to spend the night in the closet “because I wouldn’t eat plastic”. Court heard two months prior to the alleged kidnapping, a fire ruled as arson destroyed Ms. Bongard’s apartment. Soon after, Mr. George was arrested after she gave a sworn police statement saying he threatened to kill her, and had killed her cat. But Ms. Bongard later recanted the statement, court was told. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 3 A/P ‘I told him not to hit me anymore’, woman testifies in kidnapping trial Now available for your information - ATTENTION DURHAM REGION RESIDENTS ATTENTION DURHAM REGION RESIDENTS 2 INVALUABLE NEW WEB SITES2 INVALUABLE NEW WEB SITES Two web sites are now available to provide the public with valuable information on Durham Region. The Region of Durham has re-launched its web site, with a whole new look. Visitors to the site can now quickly and easily access information on the Regional Government and the issues affecting their community, with links to area municipalities. 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The study es- tablishes a Great Lakes nautical village theme to guide develop- ment in the area and calls for di- viding the Liv- erpool South area into five precincts. They include a parcel of property set aside for mixed marina and resi- dential uses where the Pick- ering Harbour Company is proposing a large townhouse development. The precincts also include a Liverpool Road corridor with mixed commer- cial and residen- tial uses and the Pickering Har- bour Company’s plan to build townhouses fronting Liver- pool Road with ground floors built to accom- modate com- mercial uses would be ac- cepted. The other precincts in- clude a public use, parking and boat storage area, natural areas and open spaces, and the established area, which includes the existing Fairport Village. taxpayers so it’s not as severe as the di- rector of finance’s projections from 2001.” Last year, as the City faced with the reality of its first big hike in 10 years, Coun. Brenner tried to implement a guideline for staff to limit the increase. Council voted against his motion, with most councillors not wanting to implement guidelines without a break- down of departmental expenditures in their hands first. “I would like to raise the issue of guidelines again because it would give staff a better head start in their budget- ing,” he said. “It’s in the best interest of the public to have realistic guidelines as a starting point for staff to budget with.” Regardless of guidelines, Coun. Brenner said staff and council definitely have a tough job ahead of them with this year’s budget. “It’s not going to be a simple budget and we have to prioritize,” he said. “There’s no room for anyone’s Christ- mas wish list and we’re going to have to be very creative to minimize the impact on taxpayers.” While Coun. Brenner would like to see continued funding and expansion of the City’s new waste diversion pilot pro- gram, which he noted is currently show- ing an outstanding 70 per cent diversion rate, both he and Mr. Paterson agree the budget will have to address the need for new ice rinks in Pickering, which could come with a $3-million price tag. Mr. Paterson said a new firehouse in Brougham was supposed to be a part of the budget, but Coun. Brenner said he doesn’t necessarily see that as a reality. However, both agreed the City has some infrastructure funding issues and should look to pay down some of its debt. Meanwhile, Mr. Paterson is not con- vinced the one-time only payment from Confederation Life will be the answer to the City’s need for revenues to cover all those expenditures, and since the GO Transit money is held at Durham, he said the Region determines where the money goes, meaning it won’t necessar- ily be a part of the City’s 2002 budget. “It’s not going to be a rubber-stamp budget, far from it,” said Coun. Brenner. He added with the recent economic woes felt across the continent,“We need to be cautious of passing on costs to tax- payers and be sensitive to the fact that people can’t take a hit considering the economic tailspin we’re in.” Although they are only looking at projections and no numbers are final- ized just yet, Mr. Paterson said taxpay- ers could count on one thing. “Small increases in inflation, small salary increases, 10 years of small in- creases in service levels and 10 years of wear and tear on the City’s infrastruc- ture. The City needs a new coat of paint,” he said. “It’s really too early to tell, but a zero-percent tax increase, I can’t see that.” As the budget process continues, it remains to be seen exactly how hard property owners in Pickering will be hit. However, Coun. Brenner is hoping the “extra dollars that come in should put us in a little better shape”. 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December 8th From 9:00-10:30 - Breakfast with Santa FREE Pictures With Santa with a non-perishable food donation for the St. Paul’s on the Hill Food bank For Vendor inquiries, contact us at: Flea Market (905) 427-0754 ext.222 Antique Market (905) 427-0754 ext.225 Market Fax (905) 427-6027 www.pickeringmarkets.com OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9:00am to 5:00pm 1899 Brock Road, Pickering Pancakes, juice, free pictures with Santa, crafts, songs. All proceeds going to the Salvation Army. Saturday 11:30am-3:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm Enter the vendor spirit contest and you could win a 32” Color TV Now Over 165 Centres Across Canada Pickering 1163 Kingston Rd. (In Lick’s Plaza) 905-420-0003 Ajax 250 Bayly St. (Mackenzie Plaza) 905-426-9261www.herbalmagicsystems.com TM Systems International Weight Management and Nutritional Centres TM Get Ready for Christmas Guaranteed results Lose up to 7 lbs. a week Don’t delay...Call today Loseup to 21 lbs by Christmas 1/lb.*$ We Guarantee you can lose all the weight you need! Call us now! *Excludes products. Based on full programs. Offer expires Dec. 5, 2001. Not valid with any other offer. 21 Rodney’s Oyster Bar Dec. 13, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 5 P Please Recycle Me... Hadley conduct had ‘cat and mouse’ quality AJAX —Local resi- dents are invited to learn the basics of well water at an upcoming free information session. The Durham Region Health Department seminar offers the fundamentals of owning and operating a pri- vate well system Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Rotary Park Pavilion in Ajax. Public health inspectors will answer questions and provide resource materials for use at home, as well as offer a short slide presenta- tion on the proper operation and maintenance of a pri- vate water system. Residents are encour- aged to arrive early, as seat- ing is limited and on a first- come, first-served basis. For more information call the health department’s environmental helpline at 905-723-8521 or 1-800- 841-2729 ext. 2188. Well water seminar Thursday At the February bail hearing, Mr. Hadley was facing charges of criminal harassment and breaching two previous court orders to keep the peace and not contact his wife. Det. Const. Carter’s report to the Crown indicated a “cat and mouse” quality to Mr. Hadley’s treatment of his wife. He had been released in the past and shown “a flagrant disrespect” for the law, the officer wrote. She concluded he was “ab- solutely” likely to reoffend, “pos- sibly with dire consequences” given his past behaviour, “his ob- session with the victim” and his medication for depression. Ms. Sanson suggested Det. Const. Carter was providing a risk assessment on Mr. Hadley, as rec- ommended by federal guidelines on criminal harassment. But Mr. Giordano disagreed. “Constable Carter’s opinion was of interest”, but an individual’s opin- ion is of no significance to a court, he said. In previous testimony, he said Det. Const. Carter would not have been accepted as an expert witness by the presiding justice of the peace on Mr. Hadley’s likelihood of reoffending. The inquest before coroner Bonita Porter continues today. — Torstar News Service HADLEY from page 1 Pickering Village Dance Supplies Serving Durham Region in the Pickering Village Square, 60 Randall Dr. (at Hwy. 2 West of Church) (905) 427-0443 Presents, There is a wide selection of gift items, just right for the dancer on your list. Hurry in and take advantage of these great savings. Enter our FREE Christmas draw and win a basket of dance accessories (value $150.00) Sale starts Nov. 24, Ends Mon. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. The biggest question in the race for Ontario premier is whether any- one has a chance against Ernie Eves and his gang of heavy- weights. The answer is yes, al- though probably not a large one. The former deputy premier and finance minister, who many senior Progressive Conservatives coaxed back from business to run, is indis- putably the front-runner because he has appeal in his own right as a manager and speaker and has a huge, even intimidating, portion of the party hierarchy supporting him. Mr. Eves has started with 14 of 20 available cabinet ministers backing him, more support from big names than any candidate for premier has had in 30 years. But it is still no certainty Mr. Eves has the race wrapped up. So many top Tories have endorsed Mr. Eves that many of the party rank and file, who will choose the new premier, may feel the establish- ment has designated him as its can- didate and is pushing him on them. Some will resent the party’s upper crust telling them who to choose at any time, but particularly when the government has done such a poor job recently it is strug- gling 20 per cent behind the Liber- als in polls. Tory rank and file were never al- lowed to express their opinions to the outside world under Premier Mike Harris, who held all their de- bates on policies behind closed doors in case any contrary views slipped out. Many may feel this is an opportunity to have a say they cannot ignore. Some in the grassroots will have concerns about whether Mr. Eves is committed enough to be premier. He handled his ministry with ease because he has skills, but was something of a dilettante, absent from his office, the legislature and his riding so often local media protested. He then found cash more alluring. Mr. Eves had no thought of run- ning, as he has said, until friends urged him, but governing the province in an economic downturn and keeping the Tories in power will take huge enthusiasm and work. Some may also wonder if Mr. Eves is too old. He is 55 and will be 57 at the time of the next election and 61 in an election after that. No rivals would dare say he is too old because many people have huge successes in all walks of life at that age and older. Some of those older successful politicians include 67-year-old Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Mr. Eves’s opponents would also not want to risk offending seniors and their votes. But Ontario has a recent tradi- tion of younger, which sometimes seems more vigorous, premiers. Mr. Harris was 50 when he became premier and Bob Rae, David Peter- son and William Davis were in their early 40s. Frank Miller, an ex- ception who became premier at 57, was quickly trounced, although for a lot of reasons other than age. Mr. Eves also is a contemporary of and only a year younger than Mr. Harris, who has decided it is time to go. Younger Tories are calling for the party to continue “generational change”, passing on leadership to a younger generation, so Mr. Eves’s age will be on some minds. Some rank and file will worry Ernie Eves from Parry Sound has become too much of a city slicker and out of place with them and their thinking at backyard barbe- cues since he took a $1.2-million- a-year job with a financial compa- ny in Toronto. No black-tie event in Toronto would be complete with- out him. Mr. Eves has recognized this danger by saying while he likes Bay Street, he has always felt more comfortable on Main Street. How- ever, he looked at home on Bay until the premier’s office became available. Mr. Eves’s coalition of heavy hitters looks impressive, but some are attracted to him for other rea- sons than feeling he is best quali- fied and have their own separate agendas. It is a bit like the Northern Alliance. His two most prominent sup- porters, Education Minister Jan Ecker and Municipal Affairs Min- ister Chris Hodgson, would run themselves, but recognize they cannot beat Mr. Eves and, as the oldest candidate, he would leave politics sooner than others at a time when they will still be young enough to try for leader. They and their key supporters will not work for Mr. Eves to win quite as enthusiastically as they would have pushed on their own behalf, which means some of Mr. Eves’s support is soft. Powerful Tories in any case will find it more difficult to steer votes behind a candidate because all party members will vote, and in their ridings, instead of each riding sending a handful of delegates to a convention where they can be more easily swayed. So Mr. Eves’s friends will not have as much influ- ence as their titles would suggest. Can anyone beat Ernie Eves? Yes, if concerns about his dedication to job come to the fore In all the time the Tories have been in power, they’ve never received as much mail in support of a cause as they did for Durham’s brand new university, the Ontario Institute of Tech- nology (OIT). If there’s a message here, it’s this: listen to the people. Clearly, there’s a need for a new university in this province, the first to be built in Ontario since the 1960s. Over the past three decades Ontario has grown by millions while the Region of Durham has more than doubled in population with a further doubling expected by 2020. Students here de- serve a university to call their own. In a new millennium with challenges we can only guess at from this vantage point, a university built to meet the promise of a new day is absolutely ideal. And what could be better than the model proposed by Durham College president Gary Polonsky? The aspect of sharing resources, including some buildings, administration and faculty and the opportunity for students to take college and university courses at the same campus to earn a combined degree/diploma is brilliant. It’s so groundbreak- ing some may be suspicious of its workability. But it’s the kind of approach students have wanted over the past three decades. How many students have gone off to college or uni- versity to earn a degree or diploma only to supplement their education years later with a return to post-secondary school- ing. With OIT and Durham College side by side, students will now have the opportunity they’ve always dreamed of. With a combined Grade 12/OAC class graduating in June 2003, the time couldn’t be better for OIT. Scheduled to open its doors in September 2003, the university is ideally situated to offer high school graduates from around Ontario and across the country a brand new learning experience. If Durham Col- lege’s level of success with student and employer satisfaction is the yardstick — the college consistently rates near or at the top in ratings among Ontario’s community colleges — OIT will be a smash hit. Rapid passage through the legislature is needed so students can apply to and attend OIT in September 2003. The intro- duction of the legislation on Tuesday is a welcome event. The money needed to create OIT has been set aside. The government, in Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget speech this past May, has committed itself to the institution. Now, all we must do is finish the job by making sure the legislation passes during the next few weeks. Brace yourselves. That could well be the motto on municipal property tax brochures in the coming weeks as treasury departments in Ajax and Pickering dive into the heart of the annual bud- getary process. Tax hikes were the order of the season last spring as Pick- ering and Ajax emerged from years of near-zero hikes on the municipal portion of the tax bill. Durham’s portion of the tax bill had also followed a flat line throughout the mid-1990s before going up substantially in 2001 as well. Already, citizens are being warned early more of the same can be expected in 2002. It’s not that municipal and regional leaders are squander- ing your hard-earned dollars. It’s not that they are building monuments to themselves. It’s not even a case of being caught off guard when it came to fiscal management. Simply put, many of the ‘chickens’set aside in the 1990s (roads projects, new facilities, expanded services) are now coming home to roost. Older roads today are in greater need of repair; residential growth has spurred demand for new or additional services; projects left on the sidelines now require implementation to be managed effectively So, while we expect to see some impact of all that on our tax bills next year, we also remind civic leaders to remain vig- ilant in finding efficiencies, to be ruthless in cutting where cuts are necessary, and always with a view to the bottom line. Solid leadership, strong fiscal management and a keen eye to the future will help reduce the tax burden. Ajax and Pick- ering residents expect nothing less of their elected officials. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Tories have brought ‘nonsense’ to health system To the editor: Re: ‘It all comes down to health care,’editorial, Nov. 25. I think it is time to stop bash- ing the federal government over health care, while exonerating the sins of the provinces, espe- cially Ontario. The Province’s focus over the last six years has been toward a two-tier system. It never did get its priorities straight in the first place, and is still grappling with the chaos that resulted. Queen’s Park paid little atten- tion to the experiences of doctors and nurses and was unwilling to interpret their needs with any de- gree of intelligence. As a result, judgements made regarding health care in Ontario were un- reasonable and distorted and the whole exercise has resulted in a deterioration of health services. Such judgments, in my opin- ion, lack any of the common sense the Tories are so keen to promote, resulting in common nonsense. Maybe it is time to un- load the Tories. William S. Watson, Ajax Get a second opinion on this medical advice To the editor: Re: ‘We have to be tough to take on the terrorists,’ W. Gifford Jones column, Nov. 25. This advice is irresponsible at best and reveals an ignorance in the understanding by a physician of the nature and treatment of depression that I find shocking in this day and age. Regardless of the contributing factors to the emergence of a sig- nificant mood disorder, patients deserve the compassion and the knowledge of a skilful profes- sional, and the appropriate med- ications, in the management of their problem. To hear a message they just have to toughen up is a great dis- service to them, and in some cir- cumstances, a greater danger than anything a terrorist could likely do. To sensationally use the tragedy of recent events to show- case his dismissive approach to mental illness is beyond bad taste. Urging people to “stop swal- lowing antidepressants” shows poor medical judgment. I urge all people to ignore everything he has advised and put his col- umn in the bottom of their bird- cages, where at least it will serve some useful purpose. And, to Dr. Gifford-Jones, my prescription to you is to remember, “...above all, do no harm”. Mike Semoff, M.D. Pickering A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 Time for Tories to finish OIT job Durham’s new university will fill longtime void for Ontario students Home to roost After years of putting off inevitable, regular municipal tax hikes a reality Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com The way we were DIL Line 3 workers In February 1940, two surveyors came to a farming area in Pickering Township. Within a year, 2,800 acres of land had to be expropriated and the largest shell-filling plant in the British Empire had been built. At peak production, the munitions plant operated by Defence Industries Limited (DIL) would have 9,000 employees, the majority of whom were women. The area, which was bordered by Hwy. 401, Lake Ontario, Duffins Creek and Pickering Beach Road, would later be named Ajax. Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 City Brochure of Winter Services Delivery Today NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE A7 P ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME Dec. 3 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Dec. 10 Planning Committee &7:30 pm Committee of the Whole Dec. 12 Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Dec. 17 City Council 7:30 pm Dec. 19 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Dec. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For more meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. Followed by Refreshments at the Pickering Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Road) FOR INFORMATION CALL 905-420-6588 See your Neighbourhood’s Incredible Light Show! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES Developing Watershed Strategies for the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks The Duffins and Carruthers Task Forces invite the public to attend the following open houses to aid in the development of watershed strategies for the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks. At the open houses, the public will be briefed on the current status of the strategies and will be asked to identify important issues in their watershed. Information gathered at these meetings will set the direction for the future development of these strategies. The aim of the watershed strategies is to promote the protection and improvement of environmental features, enhance water quality and to maintain the quality of life provided by a healthy watershed. Local municipal councilors, the Chair of the Task Forces, and Toronto and Region Conservation staff will be present to discuss and answer questions regarding the work that is being planned. For information call 416-661-6600 ext. 5392. The public’s participation will help determine the future management of these important watersheds in the communities of: PICKERING Date: Saturday, December 1, 2001 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (open house) 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (presentations) 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open house) Location: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 CLAREMONT Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open house) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (open house) 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (presentations) Location: Claremont Community Centre, 4941 Brock Road, Lion’s Room PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA DETAILED REVIEW FINAL REPORT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 01-001/P The City of Pickering has completed a land use and design study for the Liverpool Road South Area (see location map below). The Planning Committee of Council will be considering a Staff Report on the matter at its meeting of November 26, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex, One the Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. The Staff Report will include the recommended amendments to the Pickering Official Plan, which implement the results of the Detailed Review, and the complimentary Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development Guidelines. Copies of the Report will be available from the Office of the City Clerk on and after November 22, 2001. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and address the Planning Committee when the item is presented for discussion. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the recommendations of the Planning Committee at its meeting of December 3, 2001. The City of Pickering will once again be presenting Civic Awards to members of the community who have exemplified outstanding service, and to celebrate the activities and achievements of those deserving individuals and local groups. The 2001 awards include the following categories: We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for local groups and individuals and others who have made a significant contribution to the City of Pickering. Detailed descriptions of each award, and nomination forms are available at the Information/Reception areas of the Pickering Civic Complex, Recreation Complex and all Library Branches. Please note that all nominations must be received by the City of Pickering Clerk’s Division no later than Monday, December 3rd, 2001. A selection committee will review the nominations and determine recipients from each of the categories. Award recipients will be notified by Friday, January 11th, 2002 and the presentations will take place in the Council Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade on Monday, January 28th, 2002. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Pickering at 905-420-2222, or from telephones in north Pickering at 905-683-2760. • Special Citation Award • Civic Award for Bravery/Heroism • Lifetime Achievement Award • Individual Volunteer Award • Service Group Award • Community Group Award • Amateur Sports Award • Youth Volunteer Award • Youth Leadership Award • Arts and Culture Award • Urban Design Award • Economic Development Award • Local Business Award • Environment Award • Healthy Community Award 2001 Civic Awards For the enjoyment of Seniors (55 years plus) Specialized Services passengers book your ride by Dec. 4th. Pickering Residents: 905-683-4114 Wednesday December 12th, 2001Wednesday December 12th, 2001 Tour the Streets with the Ajax Pickering Transit AuthorityTour the Streets with the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority NOTICE OF VACANCY PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The City of Pickering Public Library Board currently has a vacancy that is to be filled by a resident of the City of Pickering. The Board is comprised of nine members of which three are recommended by the School Boards and the remaining six members are a combination of residents and Members of Council. The Board meets ten times annually and is responsible for the governance of the library service in Pickering. Membership on the Library Board is voluntary, however, members are paid mileage for travel incurred. The Public Libraries Act states that the qualifications for a member of a library board are they must be a Canadian citizen, at least eighteen years of age and be a resident of the City of Pickering. If you have any questions with respect to this appointment to the Public Library Board, please call the undersigned at 905-420-4611. If you wish to be considered for appointment to the City of Pickering Public Library Board, please submit a letter or E-Mail of interest and a brief resume to: Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario. L1V 6K7 E-mail: btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca The deadline for receiving letters of interest is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2001. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Be sure your fuses and circuit breakers are sufficient for the loads (amperage) that each circuit is designed to handle. • Use only one heat-producing appliance on the same circuit at a time. • Install ground fault circuit interruptor protection (GFCIs) for all kitchen-counter, outdoor, basement, garage and bathroom outlets. • Replace damaged appliance and extension cords. Don’t plug extension cords into each other. • Don’t run extension cords under carpets, across doorways, or pinch them under furniture or between walls and furniture. • If any power tool or appliance feels too hot or smells funny, unplug it immediately and have it serviced or replaced. Be safe... Pickering Fire Services 905-839-8095 fire@city.pickering.on.ca Pickering Museum Village Presents... Sun, Dec. 2nd & 9th 12 NOON - 4 pm Experience a Victorian Christmas, Scottish Hogmanay & Germanic Holiday Traditions See the Backwoods Players in a 20 minute Christmas play at 12:00, 1:00 & 3:30 PM cost is $2.00 905-683-6582 North on Brock Rd., East on Hwy. 407 Right on Concession 6, first Drive on your right. OPENING NIGHT - FRIDAY DEC. 7THOPENING NIGHT - FRIDAY DEC. 7TH Fireworks, Tree Lighting & MoreFireworks, Tree Lighting & MoreFireworks, Tree Lighting & More Esplanade Park (behind City Hall)Esplanade Park (behind City Hall)Esplanade Park (behind City Hall) 6:45 Pickering Concert Band 6:45 Jazz Band (Council Chambers) 7:15 Family Entertainment 7:50 Santa Arrives 8:00 Fireworks and Tree Lighting Tree Lighting sponsored by Canadian Progress Club, Pickering/Ajax Women Pickering Town Centre Open ‘Til MidnightPickering Town Centre Open ‘Til Midnight Watch For TheseWatch For These Other Fun EventsOther Fun Events CALL 905-420-4605CALL 905-420-4605 FOR MORE INFO FOR MORE INFO FOR MORE INFO All Events Free!!!All Events Free!!! GIVE THE PAST FOR A PRESENT @ City Hall December 8th 10 am - 3 pm Snow Guaranteed!!! $150 for 1st!!!$150 for 1st!!! $75 for 2nd$75 for 2nd $50 for 3rd$50 for 3rd Bring your own shovel,Bring your own shovel, trowel and toolstrowel and tools Snow SculptingSnow Sculpting ContestContest Hosted ByHosted By the Pine Ridgethe Pine Ridge Arts CouncilArts CouncilArts Council Dec. 9 - Christmas in the Village @ The Pickering Museum Dec. 12 - Mayor’s Light Tour Dec. 15 - Holiday Karaoke @ PTC Dec. 18 - Music Night @ City Hall - 7 pm Dec. 25 & 27 - Crafts & Movies @ OPG Dec. 27 & 28 - Free Skate at Rec. Complex 1-3 pm Dec. 31 - Free Skate @ Rec. Complex - 7 - 9 pm - Kids’ New Year’s Countdown @ 9 pm Fire Prevention Keeping Your Family Safe At only $14.78 (plus taxes) it might just be the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. It is available at the Pickering Town Centre Guest Services Kiosk, Smokers Corner, The Bay, Pickering Village Pharmacy and Craftworks, Whitevale. A NEW HISTORY OF PICKERING Time Present and Time Past: A Pictorial History of Pickering is the perfect gift for anyone connected with Pickering. With more than 250 pages, 16 of them in full colour, and more than 1200 images, this book commemorates the City of Pickering’s 200 years of history. Brief caption-styled text weaves the photos into a tapestry of people, places and events. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 905-831-3811 Canadian Progress Club - Pickering Ajax Women A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 Read up online at durhamregion.com Learning the true value of compost Montreal was the ‘hot spot’ last week for an amazing amount of infor- mation sharing during the Composting Council of Canada’s annual confer- ence. Speakers and delegates discussed a wide range of topics, including early education at day care centres, uses for compost, and new composting facili- ties with all the latest technical re- search and regulations. As we learn more about large-scale composting, the momentum continues to build. Early American presidents appreci- ated the fertile land they inherited and sent many official letters regarding its preservation through composting. When one understands and shares the benefits of compost, it is amazing we ever allowed this knowledge to de- cline. At long last we are taking the or- ganics out of the waste stream to cre- ate a wonderful product from our re- sources that we have become accus- tomed to disregarding. In 1998, Nova Scotia implemented a mandatory ban of organics from landfill and incinera- tion. Prince Edward Island is now doing the same. Our everyday food scraps and yard trimmings can be turned into quality compost for many uses, all of which benefit the soil. One major area outlined at the con- ference, by speaker Rod Tyler, is the success of compost and composted mulch in erosion control projects in the United States. This is creating ex- citement among state and local depart- ments of transportation, construction companies, landfill managers and con- tractors. A blanket of compost, applied to a slope, will offer stabilization and con- trol erosion. When compost is proper- ly installed in long-filter berms, it has been shown to work better than silt fences in keeping both suspended and settleable solids out of water sources moving on the surface. Filter berms reduce the speed of water flowing on a slope, which reduces the speed of soil parti- cles tumbling down. Organic materials in compost help water infiltrate the soil underneath, which is crucial to new seedling germination when vegetation needs to be estab- lished on slopes. Other information states ef- ficient composting likely gen- erates less greenhouse gases than landfilling the same mate- rial. By diverting waste from landfills, there is a reduction of methane gas emissions, nitro- gen dioxide emissions (since compost use reduces the need for fertilizers), and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, since compost use increases soil moisture retention and thus reduces the amount of energy needed for irrigation. A college professor stated, “I have a vision, and that is to see compost on the stock ex- change.” After four days in Montreal with the best of the best, I be- lieve his vision has merit. The Composting Council of Canada will present sessions on ‘composting technologies and practices’ and ‘markets for compost’at the Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo today (Wednesday) and tomorrow at the International Centre. To register, call 1-877-226-5355. You can also visit www.com- post.org. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca Travel the world, trim the trees AJAX —Put a trip to the Ajax Pub- lic Library on your Christmas fun list this holiday season. A month of free programs kicks off Dec. 1 at 10:15 a.m. at the McLean branch where families can take a trip around the world and explore different holiday traditions. Children ages six to 12 are invited to join the library’s traditional trim the tree parties as well. The village branch celebrates Dec. 4, followed by the McLean branch Dec. 5 and the main branch Dec. 6. Start time is 4 p.m. at each location. Preschoolers can cele- brate the Christmas season with story- time and holiday crafts at the main branch Monday, Dec. 10 at 6:45 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Storytime in the village branch is Mon- day, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. and at the McLean branch Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Parental supervision is re- quired for all programs and space is limited so registration is required. For more information call Sarah at 905-428-3564. ® In our November 21-27, 2001 Future Shop flyer the following error occurred: • On page 4, the PlayStation 2 game Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance (SKU# 10009651) release will be delayed. The estimated time of arrival to Future Shop is now December 3, 2001. • On page 26, the Maytag Neptune Front Load Laundry Pair (SKU# MAH5500/MDE5500) was incorrectly advertised.The yellow callout states “Gas Dryer Only $60,” the callout should read “Gas Dryer Only $60 more.” Future Shop will not be honour- ing the Gas Dryer for $60 price. CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. COMPLETE FAMILY EYE CARE DR. S. KHALFAN OPTOMETRIST Evening/Saturday Appointments Available Ample Free Parking NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 62 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905) 426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd. Unit 9A Pickering (905) 831-6870 Consultations available for LASIK/PRK corrective surgery We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current ‘Gifts That Shine!’ flyer Page 17 - Base Station/Walkie Talkie Set, 50-4917-6 Copy reads: 2 Hand-Held Units. Should read: One Hand-Held Unit. We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. Cnote D348 - All zones CORRECTION NOTICE 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering Town Centre 839-5990 New Years Tickets on Sale Now - Dec. 31/01 First come first serve NP1210401 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. SALE PRICES END SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, OR WHERE SEARS IS CLOSED, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2001, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED MAJOR APPLIANCES FROM SEARS ARE CANADA’S BEST SELLERS! Based on independent national surveys current at time of advertising preparation Sears stores close to you, close to home Major Appliances are available at the following Greater Toronto locations: North Bolton Dealer Store (905) 857-4390 Markham Furniture, Appliances & Home Improvements Store Don Mills & Steeles (905) 881-6600 Markville Shopping Centre (905) 946-1866 Newmarket Furniture & Appliances Store Yonge St. & Davis Dr. (905) 830-0049 Promenade Shopping Centre (905) 731-3388 Richmond Hill Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 7 and Yonge St. (905) 762-0870 Upper Canada Mall Newmarket (905) 898-2300 Woodbridge Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd. (905) 850-6406 East Oshawa Shopping Centre (905) 576-1711 Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-8000 Scarborough Furniture & Appliances Store Kennedy Rd. & 401 (416) 332-8577 Scarborough Town Centre (416) 296-0171 Central Fairview Mall (416) 502-3737 Gerrard Square (416) 461-9092 Sherway Gardens (416) 620-6011 Woodbine Shopping Centre (416) 798-3800 Yorkdale Shopping Centre (416) 789-1105 Allen Rd. Furniture & Appliances Store Allen Rd. & Sheppard Ave. (416) 398-9947 West Ancaster Furniture & Appliances Store Golf Links Rd. & Legend Crt. (905) 304-1440 Bramalea City Centre (905) 458-1141 Brampton Furniture & Appliances Store 535 Steeles Ave. E. (905) 455-1255 Burlington Furniture & Appliances Store Plains Rd. East & QEW (905) 631-9655 Erin Mills Town Centre (905) 607-2300 Georgetown Dealer Store (905) 877-5172 Hamilton Centre Mall (905) 545-4741 Limeridge Mall Hamilton (905) 389-4441 Mapleview Centre Burlington (905) 632-4111 Milton Dealer Store (905) 878-4104 Mississauga Dealer Store (905) 848-8882 Mississauga Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 5 & 403 (905) 820-6801 Oakville Place (905) 842-9410 Square One Shopping Centre (905) 270-8111 now $598 KENMORE ULTRA WASH ELECTRONIC DISHWASHER 5 direct feed wash levels. 6-hour maximum delay time. #16632. Sears reg. 719.99. Also available in Black now $598 KENMORE®EASY-CLEAN RANGE Lift-top cooktop. 6-pass bake/broil elements. #62043. Sears reg. 849.99. Also available in Bisque. Self-clean and convection extra. Sale price ends Monday, December 24, 2001 now $778 KENMORE 18.1-CU. FT. FRIDGE WITH TOP FREEZER 2 full-width glass shelves. 3 door shelves. #65832.Sears reg. 929.99. Available in White, Black-on-White and Bisque-on-White now 44999 KENMORE SUPER-CAPACITY WASHER 3-cu. ft. capacity. 6 cycle options. 3 temperature options.#22422. Sears reg. 649.99. Sale price ends Monday, December 24, 2001 now $198 KENMORE 10-AMP ‘MAGIC BLUE’ CANISTER VACUUM Telescopic wand. Cord rewind.#21125. Sears reg. 299.99. Major Appliances also available at Eatons: Toronto Eaton Centre, 4th floor (416) 349-7111 YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR REPUTATION Hours: Mon - Wed 9:30-6 Thurs: 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30 -6 Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 Hwy. 401 Hwy. #2 Brock Rd. Whites Rd.Rylander Blvd. CLASSIC FIREPLACES & LIFESTYLES 65 Rylander Blvd., Scarborough (416) 283-2783 Visit Our Website At: www.napoleonhomecomfort.com * Some conditions apply. See store for details. Expires Dec. 5/01 ® Your Woodburning Experts - W.E.T.T. Certification Available FIREPLACES • BARBECUES • FURNACES • AIR CONDITIONERS • PATIO FURNITURE * ACCESSORIES $500 off* ALL FIREPLACES AA S t o rStor e fore for All SeasonsAll Seasons oorr No PPayments ttil MMay 22002* Quality Fireplaces To Your Health. Benzene, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, tar. These chemicals and many more are found in the smoke from regular cigarettes AND THOSE LABELLED “LIGHT” AND “MILD” by the Tobacco Industry. It’s a deadly brew, no matter how you label it. It’s time to see cigarettes for what they really are.Light and Mild? Deceptive and deadly. For more information, call: 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735 www.healthcanada.ca/tobacco NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P Career Training500 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYS- TEMS ENGINEERS, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CERTIFICATE, CCNA, A+, SNIP COMPUTER SECURITY PRO- GRAM. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham Col- lege in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time avail- able. Funding through EI/ OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These Microsoft Certificates are highly sought after skills in today's IT environment. Top graduate success rate. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca D&Z ENDORSEMENT Training at Durham College in Whitby. Job opportunities for gradu- ates. 905-721-3368 or 1-800- 816-3615. Careers505 LEADERS WANTED!!Interna- tional Marketing Company ex- panding in Canada and US seeking someone with experi- ence in teaching, public speaking, or who has owned or operated a business. Fax resume (905)427-6229 or call 1-866-873-2735. YOU can be an Entrepreneur - We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, subsidiary of Citigroup, and build a new career in financial services. Instructions provid- ed. For more info. call Gary Bittner 905-831-7817. General Help510 $DISNEY$ DISTRIBUTORS needed for the most exciting new merchandising program ever! Exclusive license agreement, no selling, no competition, backed by multi-million dollar promo- tional advertising campaign. Harness the power of corpora- tions like Disney/Nintendo. Min. investment $17,600. Free info. package 1-800-754-9979. TIS THE SEASON TO MAKE $$ Fa la la la la . . . F/T 18+ Call Joy 905-435-0637 4 WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS . . . Need 10 people to work right up to the 22nd, full time hours. Call Joe 905-435-8131 AZ DRIVERS wanted dedicated runs, home on weekends + pos- sibly 2 nights/week. Also, long- haul opportunity for 3 months experience +accredited driving school certification. Call 905- 725-9279 or 905-579-5356 BUS PERSON & DISH- WASHER required. No ex- perience necessary, will train. Evening & weekends. Apply in person with resume at 49 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, (Pickering Village) or fax (905)427-5985 CHRISTMAS RUSH ! ! ! ! ! $60-$100 CASH DAILY. Call Mr. White 905-435-8131 CLARICA is seeking full time indi- viduals with an interest or exper- tise in the areas of Mar- keting or Business management. Fax a confidential resume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com COURIER DRIVERS with cars can earn up to $650+/weekly With vans can earn up to $1000+/weekly servicing Dur- ham and GTA. (905)427-8093. CUSTOMER SERVICE REGIS- TRATIONS $21.00 avg. Call Sokorn 905-259-9166 ENGLISH TEACHER needed to teach English at home, south of Ajax. Call 905-686-3467 ESTHETICIAN WANTED! Beautiful brand new room for rent or commission. Built for esthetics, sound insulated, in very busy Courtice Salon. Call Janet or Frank 905-435-0927. EXPERIENCED SNOW PLOW drivers required, company vehicle supplied, salaried position. Abstract required. Bowmanville based company; Toronto plowing area. Call or fax (905)623–6922 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME Veterinary Assistant required for animal hospital. Post secondary sciences required - A.H.T. an asset. Fax resume to: 905-831-5639 or drop off in per- son to 1414 Rosebank Rd. N. Pickering. No phone calls please. HELP WANTED - Looking for work? WE are looking to fill 16 openings, must be responsible, professional, people oriented and fun. Call Monica at (905) 435-3478. HO HO HO!! Christmas over- load has forced ad company to hiring over 15 people im- mediately. Temporary and permanent openings available Call Sarah (905) 576-5523 for preliminary interview. HOUSE CLEANERS. Needed 3-4 days a week (Mon.-Fri.). 5-6 hours per day. Drivers li- cense necessary. Transporta- tion provided in Ajax and Pickering. Call (905) 428- 9765. 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. PART TIME Service Repre- sentative required. Call Jef- ferson Cleaners (905)831- 0751 LOCAL MOVING COMPANY, requires helpers and DZ & G drivers, full/part time. Experi- ence preferred but not neces- sary. Call (905)431-5320 LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSISTANT MANAGER -full + part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796 MACINTOSH FISH & CHIPS has a full-time position. Ex- perience in food industry. Call Yiannis (905)420–9789 MAKE A LIVING on the inter- net right from home. We will teach you step by step. www.idealincome.net. NOW HIRING,premier ad company has 13 openings in areas of sales marketing to entry level management. Looking to fill openings this week. Call Marissa at (905) 576-4425 ext. 1616 for per- sonal interview. P/T SECRETARY for Leasing Office. Pleasant Telephone Manner & Team Player. Fax resume to 905-683-5723. sincejune83@aol.com PLENTY OF WORK!!Call Dan 905-435-3478 REGISTRATION POSITIONS available $21.00/hr avg. Call Tim 905-260-1102. SERIOUS PEOPLE needed to have fun and make $$$. 18+, F/T. Call Tyler 905-435-0730 SIX FIGURE INCOME Manag- er required. Call Cyrus at 416- 728-4445 SNOWPLOW BROKER'S wanted for routes in Oshawa & Ajax. Lots of hours. Also re- quire Drivers (good record) & Labourers Please call (905)433–8624. SNOWPLOW BROKERS/ Company Drivers. Newer 4x4 plow trucks, local work, ex- cellent ates. Drivers must have abstract, be flexible for work. Hourly pay commensu- rate with experience. Call 905- 718-6136; Fax 905-579-6233 STRONG VOICES NEEDED! Telephone sales re: police retirees. Work from our office Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Salary plus bonus plus commission. Phone (905) 579-6222. SUPERINTENDENT required for adult lifestyle apt. building located in Oshawa. Suitable for retired couple. Call (905)922-0772 or fax to: 416- 297-9499 TELEMARKETING SUPERVISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience required. Call Tony (905)426–1322. WAIT STAFF required for ex- otic dance club. Apply in per- son, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pick- ering, or for more information call (905) 420-2595. WAIT STAFF & BAR STAFF Needed, part-time + full time. Apply in person: Brewster's Bar & Grill, 1050 Brock Rd.S., Pickering WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Finan- cial Services business in this area. Please call Grace 905- 579–2869. WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/pro- cessing our circulars, copy/mail- ing PC disc programs. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self- addressed stamped envelope to: Distinctive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 part-time, $5000 full-time per month. Training available. Call for free infor- mation booklet 416-631-3922 www.workathomeexperts.com Salon & Spa Help514 BEAUTIFUL SALON & SPA seeking an experienced neat and confident esthetician . For interview call 905-728–0435 Skilled & Technical Help515 PLUMBER required for busy ser- vice oriented plumbing company. TOP hourly wages, new service vehicle and uniforms provided. Excellent learning opportunity for the right person. Please call Doyle Plumbing Ltd. 905-427- 7409 LICENSED Body person, re- quired for Collision Centre in Port Perry. Experienced Paint- er -Prepper. 1-877-834-4401. Office Help525 ACCOUNTING CLERK three days per week (potential to full-time). Required for a small rapidly expanding Ajax distribution firm. Must have proven track record in suc- cessfully collecting receiva- bles in amounts from $20 to $1000. Must be able to ag- gressively manage the A/R for a customer base of independ- ent retailers within out terms of sale. Duties include book- keeping and data entry. Please fax resume, referenc- es and salary expectations to: (905)428-7541. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for corporate facility in Oshawa. Ability to work in corporate atmosphere. Professional image, pleasant phone manner, planning and organizing abilities crucial. Knowledge of Excel and Access an asset. Fax your resume to: 416-777-0935. BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATOR for small manufacturing company. Must know simply Accounting & MS Word, Excel, Access. $12.00 per hour. Duties inc: invoicing, A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, monthly financial statements, cus- tomer service & general office duties. 3-5 days per week. Fax resume to (905)686–3909 MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE required for Medical Assessment firm in Whitby. Part to full time hours. Previous experience required. Excellent remuneration. Fax Resume (905) 404-9449. P/T DAYS office help $8.00/ hour, taxi company. Fax re- sume to (905)831–1225 Sales Help & Agents530 EXPERIENCED AGENTS want- ed. 2-4 people to aggressively work in the Mortgage busi- ness. No restrictions. A car is a must. Commission only. Of- fice in Whitby. Must be a team player. Call Robert Brown 905- 436-9292 for an interview. PART-TIME SALES CLERK re- quired with experience in Women's Wear an asset. Ap- ply to Kawartha Uniforms, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. (905)436-7336. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT required immediately for sick leave. Please drop off resume to: 1801 Dundas St. East. Whitby. Kendalwood Park Plaza. DENTAL HYGIENIST needed for 9 month maternity leave starting in January. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturdays. Please fax resume to (905)427–9280. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST - Ex- perienced - Oshawa. We are seeking a motivated and dynam- ic individual experienced with dental computer software and with solid accounting skills. Duties to include: reception, hygiene coordination. Interested candidates contact Norma Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm 905-725-5308 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ASSIS- TANT required for 1 yr maternity leave. Starting immediately. Must be HARP certified, new graduates welcome. Hours Mon- Thurs 8am-5:30pm. Please fax resume to: (905)831-5975 or call (905)831–7566 DIRECT CARE WORKERS need- ed in group home for develop- mentally handicapped children and adults. Must be caring and energetic. Must be able to drive, work various shifts, and be on- call. DSW, ECE, RPN, PSW, CYW, or related experience. Fax resume to: 905-686-3112. OPTOMETRIC RECEPTIONIST Successful candidate will be organized, have an enthusiastic, pleasant personality with the ability to work well as part of a team. Full-time with evenings and occasional Saturdays. Send resume with references to: 189 North St., Port Perry, L9L 1B7 RN'S, RPN'S for floor duty, excellent pay scale. call Gen- tle Care Nursing Agency (905) 839-0602, or 1-877-845-1018 Houses For Sale100 AJAX,Gorgeous John Boddy Executive home. 4000 sq. ft. Loaded with upgrades, designer home finished top to bottom. Hardwood, ceramics, two fire- places, hot tub and more, $389,500. Open House Sat. Dec. 1st, 11-2 p.m. 55 Darley St. Ajax. 905-683-9080. GREAT WHITBY LOCATION. 3+1 bdrms, immaculate brick family home. Large lot, heated pool, professionally finished basement w/home office. Close to schools, 401, shopping. A must see at $229,900. Call for appt. (905)626-2911 or (905)626-0554. 90 Prentice Dr., Whitby (Burns/Garden) EXCLUSIVE BEAU VALLEY - Oshawa, 4+ large bdrms, eat- in kitchen, family room w/fire- place, amazing inground pool, fully fenced private profes- sionally landscaped lot, sau- na, new windows/doors, lots of upgrades, c/v, c/a, $264,900. Call for appt. (905)725-7866. Apt./Condos For Sale110 PRIVATE -upscale condo, Sailwinds Whitby. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, 8th floor n/w, new carpets, underground parking, laundry ensuite, move in condi- tion, $184,900. 905-666–2196 Houses Wanted130 INVESTOR seeks income properties. Will look at any and all condition. Sell fast. Sell Today! Call Lawrence at 416-598-5050. Indust./ Comm. Space145 1900 SQ FT.open space. Available immediately. For trades Shop/ Automotive with pkg. $1,250 month. Also Commercial store unit, approx. 700 ft $1,143 month- ly. R. Barsi/Associate Broker Sutton Rlty. 905-436-0990. STORAGE SHEDS FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Kendal Village. Located Re- gional Roads #9 & #18. Sheds approximate sizes ranging from 20'x20' up to 53'x25' each. For information call 905-434-0473 anytime; 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 905- 623-4172 Office & Business space150 KING/PARK, OSHAWA - 824sq.ft., $618 +utilities; 2022sq.ft. $1750 +utilities. High traffic exposure, good parking. Available Dec. 1. Call Randolph Lengauer 905-436-0990, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. OFFICE SPACE for lease at 197 Bloor St. E., Oshawa ap- prox. 700 sq. ft., $535 per month Call (905) 432–2624 OFFICE SPACE in Pickering Village on Hwy #2 just east of Church, 700 sq ft., suit profes- sional. Avail. December 1st. Call days 416-757-7773 ext 24, evenings 416-258-7742. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. A WORK FROM HOME health and nutrition industry. $500- $1500 P/T, $2000-$5000 F/T. Call (416) 812-6595, email: work@home-earnmoney.com WORK FROM HOME part time! Full time income possi- ble! No experience neces- sary, training provided! Toll- free message1-888-763-3748 ESTABLISHED Clarington part time sign business. Potential $20,000 annual income, ask- ing only $12,500. 905-697- 3018. RMT Busy wellness centre in Pickering requires an energetic RMT. Mornings and evenings, 20 hrs per week. Great oppor- tunity to work with an established team. Please hand deliver resume to: Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre 1794 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (Pickfair Plaza) GROWING COMPANY requires Experienced Sales People immediately Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Tony for interview (905)426-1322 FREE ! 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Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 Durham Employment Services FAST FREE! Services Job Opportunities $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Resumes 905-427-7670 1-866-964-JOBS 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) NEED A JOB! 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Busy Pickering Muffler Shop REQUIRES A MECHANIC Class A with own tools. Must be experienced in exhaust, suspension, tune-ups and brakes. Call Lou at: Minute Muffler and Brake 905-420-1906 LICENSED TECHNICIANS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY For busy Chrysler dealership. Drive clean and drive clean repair technician a definite asset. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen MacIntosh Chrysler Oshawa requires a LICENSED TECHNICIAN Must have transmission, air conditioning and clean air experience Please contact Bob Gray 905-728-4638 Sales Representative Qualifications: We require experienced Account Executives. The successful applicant will have 1 to 3 years of outbound sales experience. You have been successful in selling in the small to medium sized market segment. A working knowledge of network infrastructure would be a definite asset. In your career as a sales person you have consistently met or exceeded the goals set for you in terms of revenue and profit generation. You are capable of working independently, and developing customer solutions with some aid from the Technical Team. You must communicate with others and be able to manage your time effectively. Please send your resume to: Verspeeten Computer Systems Inc. 285 Taunton Rd. E., P. O. Box 82515 Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 7W7 or fax: 905-728-8927 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help SERVICES Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 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 WANTED - 30 PEOPLE to lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days. Natural/Guaranteed/Doctor Recommended. www. uwillbeslim.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM APT.$725 monthly, apply at 213 Bloor St. W. A-201, Oshawa. (905) 721-0624. lst/last references required. 2 BEDROOM legal basement apartment. Harwood/401 sep- arate entrance. Shared laun- dry. No-smoking. $800/month Inclusive 1st/last. One parking space. Call 905-426-7696 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., east Oshawa, separate en- trance, avail. Dec. 1, $725/ month, first/last, references includes all utilities +parking, no laundry facilities, no smokers. Call 905-436-3986 2 BEDROOM upper duplex apartment. Separate entrance, large kitchen with storage, laundry room, 4-pc bath, large balcony, heated, appliances. Oshawa Centre area. Avail Jan 1. 905-728-5570. 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath corner 4th floor apt. clean, quiet, bright Church St. S. Ajax. Great facilities. Available Dec. 1. $1,300 all inclusive. Call 905-427-5466 AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST.large 1-bedroom 2-level basement apt. sep. entrance, 4 ap- pliances, c/air, large yard, crawl space, $780/month in- clusive. Prefer non-smoker, no pets professional/single couple. 416-528-4217 or page 905-721-3880 2 BEDROOM brand new apartment, on west side of Oshawa Centre, available im- mediately. $775 +1/3 utilities. Call 905-723-5513. 3-BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR, huge yard, shared washer/ dryer, Pickering Village, $1400 monthly inclusive. Available December 1st. Call days (416)757-7773 ext. 24, evenings/weekends (416)258- 7742. WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., no smoking, no pets, Available Dec. 1st. $750/month includes parking. Near schools, shopping & bus. Call (905)426-1431 AJAX - WESTNEY area. Sep- erate entrance, 2 spacious- bedrooms, no smoking/no pets. $850/month, first/last. Available immediately. Call (905)428-0798 or (416)783- 3894. AJAX - 3 BDRM bungalow, sparkling renovations, huge- yard, first, last, references re- quired.No pets/smoking. Avail. December 1st. (905)683–9213 AJAX, CHURCH/ HWY 2 two bedroom basement apart- ment. Brand new. Appliances and cable included. First & last, $900/month. Available immediately. Non-smoker, no pets. (905)426–2558. OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. $895/month. Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST. Base- ment bachelor apartment, 6468 Wayne Ave., Oshawa, $500 monthly. (905) 728-2969 BASEMENT 1-bedroom apart- ment, clean, quiet, fireplace, cable, laundry, parking, non- smoker, no pets. Rossland/ Simcoe. Available imme- diately first/last $625. Call (905)432–1947. BEAUTIFUL 2-BEDROOM, bright basement apartment, gas fireplace, sparkling clean, 2 parking spots. Church/ Meekings. Credit check a must. Call (905)426–7116 or (416)998-8379. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room, $950, December 1st. In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m- 6p.m. RENOVATED, BRIGHT ONE bedroom basement, close to amenities, available Jan 1, 2002. Laundry, air condition- ing, parking. No pets/smoking. $675 inclusive (except phone). First/last required. Call (905)571-7979 evenings, (416)292-2833 ext. 373 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Pickering, Hwy 2 and White's. Near shopping. Seperate entrance, $750 per mo. lst/last, references, available Dec. lst. Telephone (905) 837–9089 ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment available December 1st. located Kingston/Brock, Pickering $750 monthly newly renovated separate entrance all laundry, cable, parking utilities included. non-smoker, no pets. (905)427–2676 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. available Jan. lst. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579–9016. OSHAWA bright 2-bedroom, mainfloor duplex, newer building, parking, new carpet- ing/paint, large backyard. Washer/dryer, fridge/stove. Near everything, bus stop @ door. Prefer professional cou- ple. No pets. First/last. $950 inclusive. Immediate. (905)723–6300 after 6pm/ weekends. Oshawa house for rent 3 Bed- rooms, plus 2, 2 baths, avail- able December lst. 975 plus utilities. (905) 260-1890 OSHAWA,one bedroom, basement apt., suitable for single, Ritson/Taunton area. Quiet court location, fully fur- nished, utilities, parking,. non- smoker, no pets, $640./mo., 905-725–6361 PICKERING - Brock/Finch. One bdrm w/ensuite, huge liv- ingroom, separate entrance, 1-parking. Avail. December 1st. No smoking. $750 inclu- sive. First & last. Call (905)428-3715 after 6pm only. PICKERING - Basement suite, 1 bdrm + den, fireplace, own entrance, 4 appliances, park- ing, utilities. No smoking/pets. $900. First, last, references. Avail. Dec. Call 905-837-2990. PICKERING 1 room for rent, available immediately. Also 1-bdrm apt, available Decem- ber18th. (905)509–2262 PICKERING BRIGHT CLEAN one bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, parking, walk to GO, laundry no smoking $750 + utilities. Available Immediately. Refer- ences. (416)-712-8178 PICKERING WHITES/401 - One bedroom walkout base- ment apartment, utilities in- cluded. Clean, quiet, mature person welcome, no smoking, pets, lst/last, $675. Available immediatley Call (905)420– 4093 PICKERING, clean spacious, 1 bedroom walkout basement apartment, parking, separate entrance, close to 401/GO, $750 monthly, available im- mediately. Call 905-839-4829 PICKERING, luxury home, new large 1-bedroom walkout basement, bathroom with Ja- cuzzi, eat-in kitchen, parking/ utilities, $790 inclusive. Avail- able January 1st. No pets. Non-smoker, first/last. (905) 427–0621 PORT PERRY 2 bedroom apartment above store at Hwy 7A & Water Street. No Pets. Suitable for couple. Call 905- 477-1285. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. Senior Apt. Complex. One & One bed- room with den. Clean quiet building. Excellent location. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. For appt. call 905-430-7397. 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. 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. VICTORIAN MANSION, large, sunny upper 1 plus bedroom apartment in Olde Whitby. Near downtown, amenities and Go station. Available Jan. lst. For more information 905- 665–9393, (905) 697-8476 HARWOOD AND HWY 2 - Walkout basement, 2 large bedrooms, renovated, close to amenities, no pets, no smok- ing, available January 1st. (905)428–8656 or 905-427- 6622. WESTNEY AND HWY 2.- walkout lower level apart- ment, one bedroom, living, dining, full bath, kitchen, parking, $695. inclusive. Im- mediate. Telephone (905) 683-0884. WHITBY 2 BEDROOM, Dec. l5th. Office hours 9-5pm Monday- Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday- Thursday (905)665–7543. WHITBY - DUNDAS/BROCK, Luxury 1-bdrm. Carpet, elevator, a/c, very quiet bldg. Newly painted, storage, all inclusive. $900/month. Avail. immediately. First & last required. (905)668- 0182. WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM with walkout balcony and high loft style ceiling, close to 401 and GO, $910 includes parking and utilities lst/last, Call (416) 992–1642 (416)498 4770 WHITBY,Dundas & Cochrane, large clean multi-level 2-bedroom units, some with hardwood. Available Dec lst. Near school, shopping, transit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 before 9pm WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. Condominiums For Rent180 ONE BEDROOM condominium for rent, 80 Athol St. E., Oshawa. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, $750 plus hydro. Underground parking included. Available immediately. (905) 436-0278 to view. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 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+ fam- ily income. Short of down pay- ment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 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 - HWY 2/RITCHIE. Beautiful well-maintained 3-bed- room, 1-1/2 baths, new fridge & stove, garage, huge backyard, $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. Available immediately. (416)284–7385 or (905)686-5716. AVAIL FEB. 1.clean, well- kept, peaceful, 3-bedroom country bungalow, Courtice. Oil heat/AC. Basement occu- pied by landlord. Non- smokers/pets preferred. $1050 plus 1/2 utilities 905- 438-8938 leave message Townhouses For Rent190 OXFORD/WENTWORTH, lovely 3 bdrm in family com- munity. Newly renovated, spacious basement, ap- pliances, walk-out to fenced yard, parking, $960 inclusive. Non smoking. Avail. Dec. 1st. (416)492–1317 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. COLLEGE STUDENTS:Fur- nished rooms, shared facili- ties, non-smoking, all inclu- sive, 1 km from college, country setting, no bus, $350/ month, first/last, references. No pets. December 1st. (905)725–5624 HARMONY/OLIVE rooms for rent, shared facilities, parking, cable, non-smoking family home. Suits working profes- sionals. $400+$350/month, first/last, flexible availability. Call 905-436-7938 LIVERPOOL/BAILEY Unfur- nished bed-sitting room with private bath in quiet home. Mature, employed person preferred. Non-smoker. Use of kitchen/laundry/patio/parking. $115/week including cable, first/last. References. 905- 837–0556 leave message. ROOM FOR RENT in country home, shared accomodation. Call 905-352-3535 SOUTH OSHAWA - Large clean room in a quiet town- house. Shared phone, cable, kitchen, laundry and bath. Quiet non-smoking working mature gentleman preferred. $360/mo. lst/last. Cell 416- 888-4905 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX,rooms in private home to share with 3 males. 1- basement with private bath, 1 on 2 nd floor. Availalble now. $100 per week each. call 416-995-9507. BEAUTIFUL ROOM with en- suite and walk-in closet avail- able to professional preferred. Clean executive home in Courtice. $550/month. Call 905-404-5262. BEDROOM with shared bath- room for non-smoker pre- ferred. Available Dec. 1st. Pickering Liverpool/Finch. $400/monthly. Use of all facil- ities. On bus route, near amenities. Call 905-831–7778 HOUSE TO SHARE,ajax, close to bus, parking, laundry, all amenities. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 686–8126 after 5 p.m. SHARED ACCOMODATION - courtice our bathroom use of all facilities/parking,$110 per week non-smoking working person preferred. (905)436– 7764 after 6 p.m. SHARED HOUSE, on Simcoe south of Rossland, parking, gas fireplace, clean, quiet on bus route, no smoking, no pets. Working persons pre- ferred, avail. immediately 905-432-1947. WE ARE LOOKING FOR a roommate in south Oshawa, easy access to 401/public transportation, pool. Working person preferred. $450 all in- clusive First/last. Available Immediately. Call (905)571- 1281. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manu- factured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attractions, NHL Hock- ey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children welcome. Photos. (less than motel) (905)683–5503 MIAMI FLORIDA immaculate 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, fully furnished house. Available for vacations, near malls, 1/2 hour from Beach. Call Pat 905- 428-8740 Recreation Vehicles212 2001 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 4 x 4, used only 10 times, ex- cellent condition, 2,000 lb. winch $7,900. Ski-doo track, one season old, 144 studs, like new $575. (905) 985- 3436. Snowmobiles233 1989 POLARIS INDY 500 snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $2000 obo. Call 905-436-9384 1990 SKIDOO FORMULA Mach 1, Rave 583, thumb and hand warmers, excellent con- dition, asking $2,200. Ask for Rick. (905) 852–6920 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent 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 Berb- er carpets for $389.00. In- cludes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 52" COLOUR TELEVISION, great picture, great shape. $1295 o.b.o. 200 gallon aquar- ium, 2 heaters, pump, gravel, plants, and all accessories $2495 o.b.o. Call (905)423- 1821. 9 PCE. DINING ROOM suite solid pine, table, 6 chairs, two extra leaves, buffet and hutch $l,500 or best offer. Telephone (905) 721–8466 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, Aiwa, Denon, Mitsubishi, Naka- michi, Nikko, Optonica, Pioneer, Quad, Revox, Rotel, Sharp, Sherwood, Dual, Em- pire, Garrard, PE, Akai, Do- korder, Belcor, Tuners, Ampli- fiers, Receivers, Signal -Pro- cessors, Equalizers, Cass- Decks, Reel to Reel, Turnt- able, 8-tr. Rec. & player, Su- per Digifine Hi-End JVC tun- ers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, 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. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Selection fridges $100/up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stove, full/apt-size $150/up. Air condi- tioners $100/up. Portable dish- washers $225/up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apartment-size wash- er & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 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 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES for sale from $19.99. Call 905- 432-3336 Mon.-Fri. between 8am-5pm BEDROOM SET -8 pce. Cher- rywood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened in boxes. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice $3,500 (416)748-3993. 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 BIG MOVING SALE - baby and children's furniture, single and double stroller, kitchen, study and familyroom furniture, mi- crowave, stove, large indoor hot-tub, brand new pool heat- er. Lots of items. Phone for full list 905-435–0321 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 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 CD JUKEBOX, Fabbi soccer table, pinball machines, video games, pool tables, Golden T, counter top games for sale. ALSO Require locations for high profit-sharing. (905)429–1013 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 COMPUTER-Pentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, sound/video card, CD Rom, 3.5 floppy, keyboard/ speakers/mouse. 17" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $350. Can deliver +set-up. Also, 20" Trinitron monitor, like new $400. 905-439-4789. CONTENTS SALE - Bedroom, liv- ing room and dining room furni- ture. Items $50 - $350. Cash only. Saturday, December lst. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 178 White Cedar Dr., Pickering. (905) 831–0175 DININGROOM 14pc Cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5,000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM 14 PCE cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construc- tion. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT SATELLITE DISH - Program your own HU card, HU programmer $199. Com- plete RCA systems and emu- lation available. 905-626-6092 DTV RCA SATELLITE systems, Çhristmas special - $350. com- plete with dual LNB with pro- grammed HU card, H & HU card programming, installation ava- ialble. Kirk's Satellite Services, (905) 728-9670., Oshawa. DSS SYSTEMS - Dish Network systems available. Boot loaders. Emulators. Cubes. HU loaders avail. Website: caribdss.com email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. ELEGANT LIVINGROOM furni- ture. Gibbard cherry oval coffee table, 2 end-tables, small round table ($1,200). Lane sofa, loveseat, hunter green w/floral print ($1,800). 7-yrs-old rarely used. 905-666-2517 ESTATE LIQUIDATION - Dressers $45 antique Queen Anne dining room suite $4400; antique bed- room suite $1395; sofa $155; kitchen table & chairs $45; maple corner cupboard $495; six antique chairs $65 each; Gibbard dresser $495; pine dresser and hutch $335; antique mirror $50; 6pc. Roxton maple bedroom suite $3200. Stove $65. Many pictures, prints, lamps, fix- tures, 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. HAY AND STRAW - Round & Square bales. Stored Inside. Pick up or delivery. (905) 797- 2249 LADIES MINK JACKET size Medium, like new, $850 obo Call 905-579-8902 after 4 pm. LAPIDARY Equipment including diamond saw, grinding and pol- ishing wheels, flat surface pol- isher, lapping unit, all with motors, $900. 905-725–5850. LUIGI'S PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE - Palliser leather is overstocked - lowest prices of the season. Futons from $165., spring mattresses from $89. Always on display. 10 different styles of futons always in stock ready to wrap up for Christmas.. Metal futon complete with mat from $199., Simmons mattress- es at wholesale prices - The do not disturb pocket coil mattress is also priced to clear. Bean bags are back. Reduced prices on all futons, mattresses, coffee and end tables, wing chairs, palliser leather and upholstery, bunk beds etc. Always the best quality at the lowest price. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat! Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. MARQUIS DIAMOND ring 18k yellow gold, w/4 baguettes, tcw 1.08ct. appraised at $8500 also matching wedding band w/0.14ct baguettes appraised at $600 sell both for best offer. 905-426-9337 after 6pm MOVING SALE Elegant French antique door, beveled glass 23"x80", door knobs, claw feet for bath tub, and Chinese screen. (905)697–9462 PIANO SALE on all Roland digi- tal, Samick acoustic pianos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Ef- fort. Holiday special. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com 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 TABLE - 4' X 8' Olhau- sen pool table, 1" slate, comes with all accessories. Excellent condition, like new, $l,900. (905) 623-9920. 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. RESTAURANT COOLER Com- modore 90 Foxter. 3 door 7' x 7' x 32". Excellent working condi- tion. Best offer. 905-579-6611 SLOT MACHINE,comes with tokens, excellent condition. $1150. Also Marcy Universal Gym set $1500. Call (905)426-0750. SOFA AND CHAIR,tone on tone beige, excellent condi- tion. Asking $750. Telephone (905) 623–4009 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. x 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TAJIMA EMBROIDERY Ma- chine. 4 head, 12 colour, au- tomatic thread trimmers, pulse signature computer pro- gramme, 2-1/2 yrs. old. $55,000. No tax. Serious in- quiries only. Phone 613-396- 3339. OAK/PINE FURNITURE.New Showroom addition now open...To celebrate we are having a Cash & Carry Sale...All floor models marked down for immediately deliv- ery...We have Entertainment units, home office, dining room, kitchen and bedroom furniture. Also a large selec- tion of Occasional furniture..all on display...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region..We have been build- ing quality solid wood furniture here for 27 years...We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Wood- working facility and let us show you how quality fine fur- niture is made...Remem- ber...."There is no Substitute for Quality"....Traditional Woodworking..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. UP TO 70% OFF used vertical and lateral filing cabinets. Call Speedy Business Centre at 905-668-0800. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Headers for a Ford 4.9L inline 6 300. Call Brian 705-786-0550. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. 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. Auctions325 Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN ESKIMO puppies. Lovely family pets. Good with children, excellent little guard dogs. All white. Like little po- lar bears (approx 20lbs when fully grown). American AKC registered, $350. Ready to go. 905-623-9971 Bowman- ville FREE COCKATIELS - Gray pair, single white fancy. To- gether or separate. 905-420- 7185 LABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, adorable bundles of love, ten- derly home raised. Parents hips certified, CKC Regis- tered, shots. 905-985-8021. SOFT-COATED Wheaton Ter- rier puppies, home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Par- ents on-site. Ready to Go! $850. Call Mrs. Green 905- 430-0531 Cars For Sale400 1977 CADILLAC DEVILLE, runs well, 2 dr. auto. $1200 obo. as is. Call 905-432-8863, after 6 p.m. 1985 CAPRICE CLASSIC - 4 door, p/w, p/l, grey w/grey in- terior. Certified & emission tested. Good mechanical con- dition, body clean in/out. No rust. $1,995 (905)213–6567 1988 FORD TEMPO, it runs! Great for parts, $250. Call 905-697-2434. 1989 GRAND AM,silver, runs, body in good condition. $500 as is. 314 Homestead Drive, Oshawa. (905) 434- 8343. Don or Helen. 1992 OLD CUTLASS CIERA 4 door, air p.w., p.l., V6, auto, fully loaded, 128,000k $4499. 1990 DODGE SHADOW 4-dr 4 cyl auto, 135,000kms $2,599. 1992 DODGE SHADOW ES 2dr, V6, auto, fully loaded, $3499. 128,000kms $4499. All cars certified, clean air tested. (905)426–8922 cell (416)729-3612. 1990 CUTLESS SIERRA 250 kms, runs well, as is $800 or best offer, 905-619–2913 after 6pm. 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6-cylinder, auto/overdrive, 2- door, air (works), power wind- ows, power mirrors, excellent condition, no rust, very clean interior, non-smoker, auto start. Michelin tires. Certified/ Emissions $2500. 905-922-3165 1990 LUMINA,1988 Cutless Sierra, $1500 each. 1988 Cor- sica $250, 1991-94 dodge cars staring at $3000. 905- 718–9347, call anytime (deal- er). 1992 GRAND AM GT, white, mint condition, 3.3L V6, au- tomatic, p.w., p.l., ABS, am/fm cassette, 162,000kms $5200 o.b.o. Call (905)427–8332 leave message 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL Sport, low kms, 101k, new tires, bat- tery, muffler, lady driven $1300 certified. 1983 Honda Magna 1100, mint, will trade for sport bike, $2700 Certified. 905-430-7119/905-883-3229 1992 SUZUKI 4X4 standard, 156,000kms, excellent condi- tion, new soft top, exhaust and tires. CD, am/fm radio, certified $4500. Call (905)666–9706 1993 HONDA ACCORD EX 4 dr., excellent condition, well maintained, rust proofed, certified, emission tested, p.w., p.d.l. am/fm cassette, beige, 172,000kms. $7300 o.b.o. Call (905)433–4222 1992 FORD TAURUS. 1989 Honda Civic hatchback. 1990 Z24 Cavalier - Must see! Best Offer. Cars very clean & certi- fied. Call for details 905-259- 7243 anytime 1995 CHEVY BERETTA Z26, 2dr, V6 auto, loaded 180K $7495; 1992 Buick Grand Sport, 3800 motor, loaded 194K $4495; 1996 Sunfire, 2dr. auto, air, 157K $6995;1996 GMC Safari, auto, air/rear air, 166K $8495; 1996 Grand Am, V6, 2dr. auto, loaded 163K $7295; 1994 Chevy Cavalier RS, 4dr auto,V6 air, 125K $5495; 1992 Grand Voyager LE, loaded, 3.3 motor, 151K $5795; 1994 Chevy Cargo, extended, V8 auto air, 194K $6995; 1992 Chevy Corsica, 4 dr auto air, V6, 167K, $3995; All Certified & E-tested, 12 month warranty included. Diamond Auto Sales 905-619-1900. 1995 GEO METRO 125,000 kms, auto, very good on gas, clean, $2300 or best offer, as is. Call 905-683–5641 or 416-315-9432 1995 LUMINA LS sedan 3.4L V6, EXTREMELY clean and well maintained, tinted wind- ows, aftermarket stereo w/6 CD changer, PW, PL, AC, ABS, e-tested. $6500, 905-697-2388 1996 HONDA CIVIC CXG - p/s, p/b, a/c, 5 speed, black. New timing belts & tires. $7,800 certified & emission tested. (905)720–0081 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, super- charged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speak- ers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. NEED A CAR? $499 Down REPAIR YOUR CREDIT! CAA Card Included 1-866-570-0045 Newstart Leasing ESTATES & ANTIQUES Wanted MCCRISTAL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 AJAX - WESTNEY HEIGHTS Furnished room, non-smoker, avail. Apr. 1st. $400/mo. first/last. 428-9114 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE North Oshawa 2 bathrooms, c/a, gas heat, no dogs, available immediately. $995 plus utilities. First, last & references required. (905) 623–6892 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 11 A/P Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, you will perform general building maintenance including basic plumbing, minor carpentry and electrical repairs. Additional responsibilities will involve overseeing the relocation of furniture and equipment, setting up meeting rooms for presentations, maintaining exterior grounds and supervising snow removal. H.V.A.C. training and experience and an understanding of telecommunications and network systems are required, as are excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Salary range: $36-40K, depending on experience To be part of our dynamic team, please forward your résumé, in confidence, to: ACNielsen Company of Canada, Attn.: Human Resources, 160 McNabb Street, Markham, Ontario L3R 4B8. Fax: (905) 475-8357. E-mail: careers@acnielsen.ca Visit our Web site at: www.acnielsen.ca An equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. ACNielsen, a world leader in Business Information Services, has a full-time position available for a: Maintenance Technician (Full-time) 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 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 ✰CHRISTMAS BAZAAR✰ Saturday December 1st; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church 140 Guildwood Parkway, Scarbourgh 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts 6Th Annual 100!! Vendors! Admission $1.00 Children under 12 Free Hwy 401 Olive Ave. King St.Harmony Rd.All proceeds to school functions Donevan Collegiate CRAFT SHOW Sat. & Sun. Dec.1st & 2nd 10.00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Dr. F.J. Donevan Collegiate 250 Harmony Rd. S. (Harmony at Olive) Watch for signs. Taylor Ave. DCI Auction Sale of Restaurant Equipment from Nell's Place Sunderland, Cosoime Restaurant, Bowmanville & Others Bruce Kellett Auctions Malcolm Sale Arena, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Monday December 3, 2001 @ 11:00am Gas fryer, elec. bakers oven, steam table, 30 gt mixer, meat slicer, 8' & 4' salad table, 6 litre sausage stuffer, gas pres- sure fryer, 3 flavor Sweden soft ice cream, pig BBQ, chafing dishes, 30 amp power transformer, ice cream freezer, Hol- man conveyer toast, 2 door pop cooler, small kitchen items, 6 ton elec. cooler & gas heat, used 2 years - to be removed from property, ice maker, coffee machine, elec. pizza oven. Many more items. Phone for fax list, Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett Phone: 705-328–2185 or http://www.theauctionfever.com 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION SALE Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 10:00 (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow auction signs to Mill Pond Rd. Sunday's Auction features a varied offering from past to present, including contents from an Oshawa Home, dining room sets, 9 pcs. oak set, couch & chairs, sofa bed, misc. tables, chairs, kitchen contents, glass & chi- na, collectables. Collection of toy truck banks, coins, pellet stove, misc. tools, shaper & jointer, fridge stove, washer, dryer & freezer Etc. Call for all your auction needs Watch for our exceptional Antique Auction, Boxing Day Dec. 26, call for consignment info. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 ~~~ 1-800-363-6799 CLEARING AUCTION FIX-IT DEPT, BOWMANVILLE SATURDAY, DEC. 1ST., 10 A.M. Selling the motorcycles, snowmobiles, riding mowers, small engines, equipment of Fix - It Depot, 71 Mearns Crt., Unit 8, Baseline Bow- manville, Jacobsen 16 hp Riding mower (Hy- drostatic and Hydraulic lift), craftsman 11 hp riding power, noma 18 hp twin riding mower, mastercraft 12 hp riding mower, new 6 hp te- cumseh vertical engine, 10 hp B & S I/C en- gine, used 5 hp engines, green machine back pack gas blower, homelite gas leaf blower, several gas mowers, 1978 Honda 750 M/C, 1980 Yamaha YZ 250 M/C, 1970's Yamaha 100 M/C, 1970's Yamaha 125 M/C, Yamaha 500 M/C, 1969 Honda SL90 M/C, Bentilli Dirt Bike, Dirt Bike wheels and parts, 1974 Ski Doo TNT 440, Skidoo Olympics, Motoski Cadet, Snowcruiser, polaris, skidoo and Yamaha snowmobiles, requiring restoration and vari- ous work, snow sled, cover, new and used parts and engines, Viking 7 HP snowblower, Reo 4 hp snowblower, blower attachment, 1960's lady luck pinball machine, 1960's Mag- notron Pinball machine, 2 double (101 x 108) snowmobile trailer frames and wheels (need decks), Sun Mirco 1 engine analizer, sioux valve grinder, various shop equipment, camp- bell portable air compressor 3/4 hp, chain saws, princecraft 15 ft. fiberglass boat with 55 hp outboard and trailer, quantity new B & S, tecumseh engine parts, riding mower tires and wheels, 2 new tractor transmissions, used transmissions, various parts, filters, oil, pro- ducts, quantity industrial shelving, set 4 new truck tires, (950 R16.5 LT). quantity popular mechanic and science magazines, various auto engines, Ford 2.3 L 5 cyl., Ford 3.OL, Chev 3.1 VG, Ford 302 V-8 and numerous other articles. This is a major clearance auction on site at Mearns and Baseline Rd. Auction Starts at 10 a.m. Terms Cash, App. cheques AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "estate specialists since 1971" AUCTION SALE GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE NOVEMBER 30TH, FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Selling the contents from the home of Ton ton, Newtonville, with additions: Chesterfield suites, occasional tables, occasional chairs, 7 p c. chrome dinette, oak sideboard, dressers, chests, china, glass, lawnboy mower, turfpow- er mowers, MTD 5hp tiller, garden tools, misc. tools, hardware, dehumidifier, humidifier, a/c, and numerous other items. Check the web for updates. Preview after 2 p.m., auction starts at 6 p.m. Terms Cash, App. cheques, visa, m/c, in- terac. AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "estate specialists since 1971" AUCTION SALE- Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon Sat. Dec. 1, 2001 @ 5:30 pm. Open @4. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall to Haydon. From Homes in Solina & Enniskillen; Chesterfield, love seat, China cabinet, Buffet, Dishes, Crystal, Glassware, Olds coins and currency, Corn burning stove, Cook stove, Upright freezer, table sander, 214 John Deer rid- ing mower, Steel shelving, Utility trailer, Tools Etc. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C, Amex Auctioneer: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn hours Mon.-Wed.-Thurs Noon-6pm. Call Don for all your auction needs. AUCTION, SAT. DEC 1ST -10:00AM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2, COLBORNE. From a Bow- manville and Trenton Home, Selection antique and modern home furnishings, partial list includes, Hoosier type cupboard with flower bin, old table from basement w/turned legs, ant. floor model gramophone case only needs works, Victorian rocker, ant. oak armoire, ant. painted dressers & chests needs refin., excell oak framed beveled mirror with hooks and Barley twist frame, Gibbard solid walnut tea wagon, old milk & cream cans, excell ant. walnut dresser w/beveled mirror, ant. side chairs, captains chair, ant. oak bed, painted washstand, art decco kitchen cabinet, matched pair Victorian balloon back side chairs, several small tables, primitive small pcs., old tins, small glass top showcase, plus other interesting ant. pcs., modern pcs. include 25 Persian hand knotted rugs, 3pc. sofa set with wing chair an attractive set in pristine condition, excellent oak hutch with leaded glass side doors and curve glass front door with serpentine front, excellent maple dining rm extension table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs, occasional chairs, dressers chests, etc. plus small including glass china, collectables, etc. No reserves. Terms: Cash, cheque, Visa, M.C., Interac Gary Warner Auctioneer (905)355-2106 www.warnersauction.com AUCTION, Thurs. Nov. 29th - 5p.m.at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy #2, Colborne. Household fur- nishings, household articles, plus contents of Craft shop, and a large selection miscellaneous articles everything from tool-to- toys from various closeouts bankruptcies etc. including Christmas gift type articles, from craft shop lge quantity wool and craft related articles materials etc., household articles in- clude new bed sofa, other sofa and chair, table and chair set, excell double bed with attractive hd. & ft. board, nice love seat, coffee & end tables, dressers and chests of drawers, dishes and household articles, quantity hand tools, excellent set stainless steel pots and pans quality set still in box, also qual- ity stainless steel carving set also still in box, lamps, pictures, decorative pcs., large sale with NO RESERVES. Terms: Cash, cheque, Visa, M.C., Interac Gary Warner Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 30th @ 4:30 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The Property of Marion Innes of Sunderland plus oth- ers, drop front secretary, Oak bookcase, pine table, oak china cabinet, corner cupboard, refinished pine wood box, 2x 3pc. modern bedroom suites, maple plat- form rocker, occasional chairs, drop leaf table, coffee & end tables, modern & antique dressers & chest of drawers, wicker table & chair, maple table & 4 chairs, corner cabinet, large oak entertainment centre, al- mond side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, pine bonnet chest, good quality chesterfields, love seats & chairs, Becca 180 MIG Welder, 18Hp 50in. cut Yard Pro gar- den tractor, 4Hp Turf Trac Garden Tractor, qty. china, glass, household & collectible items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 Office 905-852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Cellular 416-518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067 Gary Hill Auctions (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge “ANTIQUES & TOOLS” Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles & Household items for the Estate of Gwen Adams of King City & the Estate of the late Ashton Calvert of Newmarket as well as Mechanic’s & Hand Tools (new) for Gordco of Goodwood @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) N. to Davis Dr. & W. 2 km. or Hwy. 404 N. to Davis Dr. (Newmarket) & E. 24 km. Sherlock Manning upright piano (apx. 160 yrs. old), grandfather clock, settee, 61⁄2’ heavily hand carved armoire w/db. drs. & 2 drawers (excellent); Duncan Phyfe 8 pc. mah. d/r ste., oak d/r tables (6 legs) (ex.), walnut d/r table, oak table & 6 chairs, Duncan Phyfe table, heavily carved mah. & rosewood ped. 1⁄2 moon serpentine bowfront table, d/l tables & chairs, lg. spinning wheel (Georgian), whatnot corner shelves, mah. china cabinet, carved corner cpbd. w/gl. drs., pine cpbds., burled wal. writing desk, Victorian chair, wicker chairs, rocker (1850’s), platform rocker, couch, wicker, iron & wood plant stands, walnut mag rack, deacon’s bench, sewing baskets, mah. chest, dressers, beds - spool, mah., iron, Craftmatic & burled wal. bed w/night tables, mah. bureau w/mirror, commodes, blanket boxes, mirrors, linens, rugs, f/p screen, andirons; floor, porcelain desk & piano lamps, old lighting, 36” ceiling fan (new), dehumidifiers, ACs, Philco 1944 fridge, Sears stove (1998), “Locomotive” washer, woodstove; China, Glass & Silver: Chamber pot, qty. collector plates, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, pitchers incl. Limoge, Alfred Meakin; occ. Japan, cranberry pitcher, glass bells, cornflower, silver tea serv. (grape), Com. Pl. silverware “My Lady” set 12 & chest, silver cream & sugar & tray, spoon collection; Collectibles: Franklin Mint - cars, trucks, tractors, knives, bronze statue; 50+ toys, 1:18 diecast cars, new farm toys, old stuffed bear & rabbit, wind up & mantel wall clocks, bird & fish cigarette holders, hand carved birds, dolls, metal drum “T. Geer”, copper boiler, Christmas decorations, fur coats, qty. books (mainly birds & nature), One Canada signed Diefenbaker, & mags - Ntl. Geo., Country Est., Life, etc. (60’s); Sports Cards, 8 mm movie projector & screen, old frames, records, fruit jars - T. Eaton, Crown; old snakes & ladder game, Art - Ltd. Editions - wildlife, Chinese canvas (9’ wide x 41⁄2’), sketches by Dorothy McClure, oils by Oz Dyke, Ruth Grubbe, B.R. Wilson, watercolours by James Bessey, rayon & silk woven bird pictures; decoys, Coins - silver dollars & halves; yoke, imp. seat, scale, cream can, barn lantern, buggy lamp, wooden boxes, snowshoes; Outdoor, Tools & Misc.: Lg. qty. ALL NEW MECHANIC’S & HAND TOOLS - Herbrand, Elite + others, 40’ & 20’ wood ladders, step ladder, scythes, cedar rails, 2 alum. doors, garden & power tools, fishing spear, wooden nail barrel; Two auctioneers selling at same time Preview: 8 a.m. Sale Day Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque garyhill.the auctionadvertiser.com SAT., DEC. 1ST - 10:00 a.m. PUBLIC AUCTION Thurs. Nov. 29th, Start: 6:30 p.m. View: from noon. Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 Featuring 9 pc. mah. diningroom set, mah. server, 8 pc. oak diningroom set, 2 oak washstands, ant. mah. curio cabinet, oak hall stand, 3 pc. sofa set, 7 pc. mah. diningroom set, ant. corner what-not, newer sofa, small oak washstand, deacon's bench, pine jam cupboard, 8 pc.walnut diningroom set, pine chimney cupboard, oak pedestal table w/5 chairs, 3 small bed- room sets, oriental china cbainet, inlaid sofa table, pine cylinder dresser, butternut dresser, Gibbard chi- na cabinet, walnut china cabinet, Victorian loveseat, Eastlake consul table, smoker's stand, carpets, Royal Doultons to include Janet, Heather, Southern Belle, Roseville vase, Coalport figurine, 1962 Export 'A' hockey calendar, Canadian coin sets, paper currency, ant. light fixtures, oil lamps, bar freezer, Poole vases, 27" television, mantle clock, cornflower, set crowned Ducal florentine dishes, numerous cups & saucers, Group of Seven prints, FireKing jadeite bowls, crocks, prints, floor lamps, 21" Television, large collection comic books, brass bookends, '83-'84 hockey card set, autographs, milk bottles, Star Weekly pushbar, bayo- nette, large freezer, Bushnell telescope, much more!! Randy Potter Auctioneer 905-683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENTS OUR SPECIALTY! WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5th, 4:45pm. Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for Chris and Wendy Van Straten of Richmond Hill, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE: Bed chesterfield, curved beaded bed frame, 1940's chesterfield and chairs. desk, upright freezer, chest freezer, colour TV, file cabinet, lawn mower, electric lawn mowers, prints, books, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many oth- er interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 RN’S, RPN’S - Earn Extra $$’s for Christmas JOB FAIR Spectrum Health Care A Commitment to Excellence For Staff relief work at hospitals, private duty. • New Pay Rates • New benefit package including Rx and Dental! • Referral bonus WE WANT TO BE YOUR AGENCY! See us at: The Annandale Golf Club, off Church St., N. of Bayly, Lower Lounge Monday, December 3, 10am-4pm For details call Human Resources 416-964-0407 or fax resume to 416-964-0912 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 160 Business Opportunities 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 1998 ACURA EL,4 dr., silver, sun- roof, 44K, auto, 4 cyl., v-tex engine, mint, leather seats, cd player, key- less entry, rust proofed, Michelin tires, $19,800. (905) 435–0937 1998 JEEP TJ, 4 cyl. 5-speed, 38,000 km. $12,500.; 1991 JEEP RENEGADE, 6 cyl. 5-spd, 100,000 km. $8000; 1995 CHEV. ASTRO VAN, AWD, 164,000 km. $7500. All vehicles cert. & E-test- ed. Call Doug days 905-985- 0074; Eve. 705-277-3250 Dealer. 1999 GRAND AM SE black, V6, 2 door, auto, pw, pm, pl, tilt, cruise, AM/FM CD, excellent condition, 103k, $13,900 OBO certified. Call 905-697-3584 2000 CHRYSLER NEON - auto, 4dr. 27,000km, am/fm cd player, balance of factory warranty. $10,900. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 2001 MONTANA - extended van, seats 7, take over 4 year lease at $450/month. Extended warranty incl. 2,500km. Call (905)430-1240 96 GRAND PRIX SE $7995; 91 Buick Regal LTD, leather, loaded, low kms $4750; 93 Buick Century $4995; 94 Lincoln Continental Executive Series $6500. 905-436- 2239. (cell 905-431-2158) FOR SALE/SUB LEASE 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. Silver, 4-dr, air, keyless entry, CD, spoiler, tilt, only 7,500km. Buyout $17,500. Sub-lease pymt $375.90/mo ending April 2004. Call 905-435- 0070 or 905-431-8348. snp NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1996 Grand Am $6750!!!! 1994 Buick LeSabre $4875!!! 1993 Explorer 4x4 $3,995!! 1996 Plymouth Breeze $4950! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905)428-8871 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 MURAD AUTO SALES. CASH FOR CARS & Trucks. Rouge Valley Recycling. Free Towing. Call (905)706-8852 or (905)767-9977 or (905)837- 9640 Trucks For Sale410 1991 S-10 EXT.Cab, Tahoe Pkg., 4.3L, Auto-OD, A/C, Black/Silver, 236K, very good condition. $4,900 Cert. & E- test, OBO as is. Call 905-427- 4468 after 6 p.m. 1993 RANGER XLT extended cab, loaded, 4.0 litre, auto, cap box liner, trailer hitch, good condition, 182km, $7500 certified. $7000 as is. 905- 428–3816 2000 GMC TRUCK, BLACK, SIERRA,V-6 stepside. Chrome wheels, trailer pack- age etc. Take over lease $399 per/month or buy. Bill Home: 705-932-3453 Cell: 905-621- 0242. ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4x4, excellent condition, certified, E-tested, 223,000 km, $16,000. (no extended cab, no duallies). Call 905-852-5411. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 GRAND CARAVAN,ex- cellent conditon certified, ask- ing $2,200. call 905-831– 6631. 1994 ASTRO EXT. VAN.Ex- cellent condition, 2 tone bur- gundy & silver, fully loaded, running boards, 118,000 km. certified $8,000. 905-852-4291 Auto Parts & Repairs440 ENGINE ONLY,from 1985 Buick Park Ave., Machine shop rebuilt, V6, 3.8L, only 26,000 km. Excellent condition $635. 905-839-1357. Birthdays248 AFTERNOON TEA for Cynthia Huffman on the occasion of her 80th Birthday, Sunday, December 2nd 1:00-4:00 p.m. at 1378 Wecker Dr., Oshawa. Best Wishes Only. Coming Events249 NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Dec. 31, 2001 8pm-2am. The Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Ve- terans Assoc., 1551 Steven- son Rd. N. Main Auditorium Music by Polish Live Band. Tickets & Info call Mark 905- 725-6940 NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Dec. 31, 2001 8pm-2am. The Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Ve- terans Assoc., 1551 Steven- son Rd. N. Lower Hall Music by Larry The DJ - The Great Rock & Roll Light & Laser Show. Tickets & Info call Bill 905-668-3539 Legal Notices261 ON DECEMBER 28/01,Safe and Sound Self Storage Inc. will sell by public auction the following accounts which are delinquent to cover the cost of rent and expenses: Lesley Gittens, Warren Scott of Ajax, Daffu Rupinder, Steven Sulli- van, Harold Sutherland, Jen- nifer Thomas of Pickering, Hamazasb of Port Hope, Brian Carney of Toronto, Claude Morin of Sudbury. Any of the tenants may pay the amount owing by Visa, Mastercard, cash or Interac to redeem their merchandise, removing everything prior to the auction. Lost and Found265 LOST CAT -orange with white under, missing since Nov. 6th from south Ajax, neutered male, with or without collar. Please call Debbie if you've seen him lately 905-686-2578 or 905-831-9339 MISSING SIAMESE seal-point neutered, declawed. From Whitevale Oct 20 answers to Manchu. We miss him very much! Reward. Marion 905- 294-1978 Personals268 DIVORCED MALE seeking personable, adventurous but practical female in mid/late 50's. Looking for a happier worthwhile relationship. I am in good health, reasonably at- tractive, easy going and enjoy life. Phone & photo appreciat- ed. Don't be Shy! Reply to: File #761, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5. 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 HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LEEGER NANNY offers do- mestic +overseas nannies for hire. Features: negotiable sal- ary, stable service, fully screened. Interested? Please call 1-888-318-8839 or 416- 426-7257 for more details or to arrange meeting. Website: www.nanny4u.org Mother's Helpers271 MOTHERS HELPER NEEDED, Pickering, P/T, house chores and childcare. Energetic and comfortable with children. Call 416-458-9944 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 EXPERIENCED LOVING moth- er wants to care for your children, 1 year+ up. Nutri- tious meals/snacks. Non- smoking, daily outings, refer- ences, receipts. Whites/Finch. For more info. call Cheryl 905- 420–0206 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. SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE NOW OPEN in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, qualified and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905-428-8847 Daycare Wanted274 BROCK/ROSSLAND,Picker- ing. Caregiver for 1 yr. old child in my home, non- smoker preferred. Available weekdays from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reliable transportation needed. 905-428–1241 IN MY HOME - Responsible person required immediately 2 days/week, 2:30pm - 5:30 pm. Whites/Finch area. Call (905)837–5471. Psychics294 PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL Reader/ Advisor. All problems - Palm Cards, Crystal ball reading, 35 years experience. Have helped many. 99% accuracy. Also readings by phone, house parties. 905-666-8527; 416-995-0187. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.05% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Bus. Services/ Personals168 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Handyman705 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. New man- agement & new faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 FRONTIER ELECTRICAL SERVICES "For All Your Residential Electrical Needs" •Satellite installation •Free Estimates • Great Rates 24hrs/7 days (905) 626-2471 AC HANDYMAN SERVICES Basement finishes, drywall painting: interior, exterior, plumbing and much more. (905) 686-1841 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 Keep Me In Mind Decorating Home maintenance, Interior/Exterior Ceramics, baths, Rec-rooms, crown mouldings, fireplace mantels Call (905) 655–5374 Cell (905) 718-0743 HOME REPAIRS • carpentry • electrical • plumbing • painting • bathrooms • kitchens • finished basements • window repairs FINANCING 416-724-5454 COMPLETE PAINTING PLUS Int. & Ext. Since 1973 Drywall & Stucco repairs Wallpaper, caulking, etc. Very reasonable Excellent work. Clean, reliable, & honest. Free Estimates Jack (905)720-2767 cell (905)213-2905 J.M. LIMOUSINE Competitive Rates to Airport Catering to the Business Community (905) 426-6926 (416) 723-3523 STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ NEED A CAR? ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ *Previous Bad Credit *Discharged Bankruptcy *New in Country WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Ask for Mike Williams • 905-839-6666 Pickering • 905-427-2828 Oshawa • 416-289-3673 Toronto • 905-839-6008 Fax 1-800-BUY-FORD ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Mel today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase Down payment or deposit may be required SALES LIMITED NEED A VEHICLE? WE FINANCE Good or Bad Credit All Makes & Models PAYMENTS FROM $199 OAC CALL 905-434-2443 J-BEE MOTORS LEASE TO OWN New/Used Vehicles 8.5% no turndowns 100% success rate in 4 years Apply By Phone 905-260-0050 WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST... PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES, COPYRIGHT 2001. SEARS CANADA INC. * NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE. †SOME ITEMS MAY BE MARKED, SCRATCHED, DENTED, DAMAGED, CUSTOMER USED/RETURNED, MISSING PARTS/MANUALS, AND/OR FLOOR MODELS/RECONDITIONED. SOLD AS IS. NO REPLACE- MENT GUARANTEE. FULLY WARRANTIED (SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS). OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION CHARGES, AND/OR TO CATALOGUE PURCHASES. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY- ALL PRICES ADVERTISED OR DISPLAYED DO NOT INCLUDE G.S.T. OR PROVINCIAL TAX. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY IN BOTH COPY AND ILLUSTRATION, UNIN- TENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. SOME ITEMS NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES. COPYRIGHT 2001 SEARS CANADA INC. “Visit Our SURPLUS page at www.sears.ca for more hot deals”. SALE ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! GREATER TORONTO AREAS BEST KEPT SECRET! SEE STOR E F O R MORE UNA D V E R T I S E D SPECIALS NEW STORE HOURS Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10am - 9pm Sat. 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 noon - 5pm FURNITURE & APPLIANCE OUTLET STORE ....Off Price Everyday!! 1755 PICKERING PARKWAY,PICKERING (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) SALE STARTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29THAT 10:00 A.M. WE ACCEPT •SEARS CARD •MASTER CARD•VISA •AMEX & CASH•INTERAC•DEBIT SALE STARTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29THAT 10:00 A.M. SOME MAY BE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS SOME MAY BE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS SOME MAYBE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS. BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $$100-100-$$200 OFF200 OFF 5885888888 WASHERS & DRYERS THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON SELECTED SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 3030% % OFFOFF LEATHER/VINYL FURNITURE THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON SELECTED SELECTED RANGES SOME MAYBE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS OR MISSING PARTS. SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 4040% % OFFOFF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5050% % OFFOFF CASE GOODS THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON SELECTED ALLMERCHANDISEPRICEDFORFINALSALE Only EA 6886888888 KENMORE ULTRAWASH® DISHWASHER Sears Reg. Price 999.99 Then 799.99 Stk. # 71912Now 10 ONLY10 ONLY SOME MAYBE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS. BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES SOME MAYBE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS. BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES EA CHRISTMAS TREES Cut your own $25 ANY SIZE tax incl. Fresh cut trees $10 & up tax incl. TREE STANDS & BAGS AVAILABLE • FREE CANDY CANES FOR KIDS WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 WHITBY - Thickson Rd. Exit off 401, North 8 km to Conlin Rd. then East 1.5 km OR 3 km West of Durham College. Free Tree Shaking & Baling. OPEN DAILY: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. BOWMANVILLE - Waverley Rd., Exit off 401, North 18 km on Durham 57 Free Tree Baling. Free Hot Chocolate. OPEN DAILY: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cut Your Own or PreCut Spruce, Pine & Fir 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting? As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Ba b y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k ho w y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births BARTON Big brother Thomas is happy to announce the safe arrival of his new baby sister Hannah Aurelia Barton October 2nd, 2001 at 11:04 a.m., 11lbs, 12 1/2ozs Hannah is welcomed by proud parents Dave & Nicole, grandparents Norman Barton, Lynda & Keith Bickers, John Mayer, & Anne Mayer and Jack & Lynn Tierney, and by all her uncles and aunts. Very special thanks to Dr. Odueke, Dagmar Freiwillig and to the rest of the wonderful staff at Ajax/Pickering. Aurelia would be so proud of you all xoxoxo. A & C ROOFING/WINDOWS LTD. • All types of roofing and windows • Full warranties guaranteed • Bonded and Insured • Free estimates • Financing available. Call Andrew at (905) 428-8704 or (905) 509-8980 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 TREE MAINTENANCE & REMOVAL Seasoned Firewood Available DAVE 831-7055 736 Tree Service 736 Tree Service Remembering Our Loved Ones In Call your Classified Sales Representative at: 905-683-0707 Tor. Line: 1-416-798-7259 Now Publishing on Dec. 21, 2001 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 268 Personals ADVERTISE TODAY CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 PITBLADO, James Clarence (W.W.ll Veteran - Perth Regiment) After a brave fight with cancer, James passed away at home, with his loved ones close by, on Sunday, November 25, 2001, in his 80th year. Devoted husband for 49 years to the late Anna Rhea, who was called home 14 months ago, September 2, 2000. Father to Anna, Anita, Wayne, Roger, Lorne, Ken, Carol and the late Cecile (Bon- nie). Much loved grandfather, great grandfa- ther and great great grandfather. Loved and sadly missed by sisters Ada, Dorothy, Marion, Margaret and brother David. Predeceased by sisters Wilma and Kay. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428–8488 5-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funer- al Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, No- vember 28, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertise- ment. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service repre- sentatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Young Jen Beckberger seizes attention of international swimming world BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor AJAX —An Ajax teen emerged as one of Cana- da’s top swimmers after making a big splash in Ed- monton last weekend. Ajax Aquatic Club’s Jen Beckberger, 15, swam the race of her life at the FINA World Cup II event, which attracted swimmers from 30 countries, including many of the top athletes from the U.S., Australia, Great Britain, Brazil, Ger- many and Russia. Thinking only of post- ing personal-best times in her three events — the 50- metre freestyle, the 50m breaststroke and the 100m individual medley — prior to the Canadian leg of the World Cup circuit, Beck- berger went far beyond those expectations, espe- cially in the 50m free. In fact, she qualified to compete in the 50m free fi- nals after finishing sixth in the prelims, breaking a long-standing Ajax Aquat- ic Club record in the process. On the finals starting block as the only swimmer not a member of a national team and the youngest in the race by two years, Beckberger pulled off an astounding sixth-place fin- ish in her first internation- al meet. She swam the final in 25.95 seconds, making her the fastest 15-year-old in the world and Canada this year in the 50m free. She also broke her own club record set earlier in the prelims. For Beckberger, the meet was both exciting and challenging and definitely the highlight of her young swimming career to date. “It was amazing. I did- n’t think I was going to make finals, but I did,” Beckberger said in an in- terview Monday. She noted her confi- dence grew considerably after the 50m prelims, but she was still justifiably nervous prior to the start of the final. “I was just praying that I didn’t come last,” she re- called. Beckberger also swam to a new club record in the 50m breast. In the 100m IM, she swam a personal best time while placing 13th. Beckberger will join the Ajax club’s senior and ju- nior swimmers at the Que- bec provincial champi- onships in Montreal in three weeks. The meet will serve as preparation for her next big competition — the ju- nior nationals in British Columbia in February. Three other club mem- bers also competed at World Cup II. Heather Crowdis had her best ever meet, swimming personal best times in all three of her events — 50m free, 100m butterfly and 50m butterfly. Her 50m fly time broke the club record held by Adrienne Karney since 1999. Devon Ackroyd faced tough competition at the World Cup event. He swam the 100m and 200m IM and the 200m breast, clocking personal-best times in each. Kelsey Nemeth repre- sented the club in the 50m free, 200m back and 400m free. The club did not sup- ply her results. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 13 A Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Fifty metres of incredible freestyling RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo AJAX ––Ajax Aquatic Club’s Jen Beckberger placed an impressive sixth in the 50-metre freestyle at a World Cup event in Edmonton last weekend. 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The 11-0 Monarchs take direct aim at southern On- tario football supremacy, not to mention an undefeated season, when they run out on SkyDome’s artificial turf in the Golden Horseshoe Bowl final against the 9-0 St. Andrew’s College Saints of Aurora Friday at 7:15 p.m. St. Mary enters the cham- pionship game as the num- ber-two ranked team after downing the third-ranked Waterdown Warriors 28-14 in a bowl semifinal game at York University Saturday af- ternoon. Number-one St. Andrew’s crushed fourth- ranked St. Michael’s Col- lege Kerry Blues of Toronto 38-14 in the other semifinal. Getting this far along the march toward a Golden Horseshoe championship has been rewarding for the Durham Region champs, said head coach Gordon Judges. But, he noted the Monarchs are nonetheless focused on bringing home the big prize. “We’re very proud to go to SkyDome. It represents thousands of hours, all the man-hours of hard work and believing in ourselves. To be able to achieve that, it’s very gratifying, but now we have to focus on winning the foot- ball game. When you’ve come this far, you might as well go all the way,” he said. But, winning won’t come easy against the top-ranked Saints, warned Judges. The private school comes equipped with a high pow- ered attack that will no doubt give the St. Mary de- fensive backfield fits. “St. Andrew’s presents a huge challenge. They have the best high school quarter- back in Canada and they have five or six very fast and talented receivers who’ll be playing on a fast track with artificial turf,” he explained. Judges said his defensive backs must provide good coverage downfield and the rest of his defence must put constant pressure on St. An- drew’s Saints pivot Michael Faulds, distracting him just enough to prevent him from effectively running his of- fensive scheme. As for the St. Mary of- fence, Judges is convinced the unit can hold its own against any high school squad. “I’m confident we can score points but, again, it’s going to take a total team ef- fort to win,” he said. A total team effort is what paved the way for the semifinal win over Water- down. Trailing 14-0 after two Warriors offensive pos- sessions, the Monarchs’ de- fence tightened up consider- ably the rest of the way, bending but not breaking, including stopping the War- riors cold on a goal-line stand late in the game. Meanwhile, the St. Mary offence rode the arm of tal- ented Grade 10 quarterback Erik Glavic to four consecu- tive touchdowns through the air to pull out the victory. The Monarchs led 21-14 at halftime. Two of the touchdown passes found receiver Ryan D’Souza, while James Judges and Sasha Glavic pulled in one apiece. Kicker Dane Okrasa was good on all four convert at- tempts. “They pretty much shut down our run, but we thought they could be ex- ploited in their secondary,” said Judges. “Our offensive line gave (Glavic) plenty of time to throw the football and our receivers did a fabu- lous job of getting open.” Being a relative underdog in Friday’s bowl showdown makes little difference, said Judges. “I think we would play as hard even if we were ranked number-one,” he said. “Our trademark has always been just to play hard.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2001 PAGE 13 P Open to public Weekdays. Private on Weekends for Members. (905) 649-5160 www.skyloft.com 722 Chalk Lake Road W., Uxbridge. 1km west of Lakeridge Resort TRIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER $700Just& Annual dues Your family skis as members for the 2001/2002 season. We’ll freeze the current membership initiation fee until you decide by Feb. 15,2002. Call for details. 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The good news was the Panthers travelled to Markham Friday night for a game versus the third-place Waxers and skated away with a well-earned 6-2 victory in OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League play. The bad news came two nights later in Toronto against the St. Michael Buzzers, who beat the Panthers 4-2 Sunday night for a sixth consecutive time this season. Sunday’s contest ended a one-sided season series be- tween the Panthers and the Buzzers with the St. Mike’s squad winning all six meet- ings. If there’s a silver lining, at least the Buzzers won’t have the Panthers to kick around for the remainder of regular-season play. The Buzzers were quick out of the starting gate, scor- ing twice in the first period and then upped their lead to 4-0 after 40 minutes of play. The Panthers finally got rolling in the third period, scoring twice in what was too little too late for a comeback against the powerhouse St. Mike’s squad. “We tightened up in the third period, but it was too late,” notes Panthers’ head coach Bill Purcell. Paul McFarland and Kyle Aitken scored for the Pan- thers in the losing cause. As- sisting were Dan Schofield, Alex Pavloski, Jay Grant and Dave Tonkin. The Buzzers outshot the Panthers 34-24. The Panthers got a little help from their friends Friday night in Markham. Their friends in this case was the team’s affiliate, the Schomberg Cougars of the ju- nior ‘C’ loop, that loaned the Panthers forwards Darryl Healy, Ken Hamilton and Steve Reid for the contest. Healy came up with a big performance, scoring two unassisted markers in the contest, which helped the Panthers nail down the impor- tant win over the host Waxers. It was the second time a Schomberg player has con- tributed a two-goal game after being called up by the Pan- thers. Forward Ken Hamilton turned in a two-goal effort earlier in the season. “The kids gave us a lift,” says Purcell, referring to the three junior ‘C’ call-ups. But, the prime reason for the big win over Markham was the Panthers’ smothering team defence, which kept the Waxers off balance through- out the contest. “From the goaltender out we played well. We didn’t give them a chance to do any- thing. We didn’t give their forwards a chance to get any- thing going,” notes Purcell. The Panthers led start to finish against the Waxers, leading 3-1 after the first peri- od and then maintaining their two-goal cushion after 40 minutes, leading 4-2. The Pickering juniors scored two more in the final frame to earn their 10th win of the sea- son. Also scoring for Pickering were Tonkin, Chris Anderson, Schofield and Aitken on a highlight-reel solo effort where he split the Markham defence and then deked the Waxers’ goaltender for the goal. Adding assists were Garett Winder with two, Aitken, goaltender Scott Gray, Brock Bookwalter and Grant, all with one. The Panthers host the North York Rangers at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Panthers trek to Couchiching to play the North Conference’s Terriers at 2 p.m. PANTHERS’ POST- SCRIPT:Panthers’ forward Mike Alexiou left the team for personal reason last week, but will return to the squad in time for this weekend’s con- tests...Peter’s Appliances in Pickering donated a new washing machine to the Pan- thers after the old one quit last week. The Panthers ac- knowledge owner Bran Ver- boom for his generosity...De- fenceman Mike Cuzzolino retired from the team after suffering his third concussion earlier this year...Panthers’ defenceman Sean Bradley survived a close call with a train while driving near a Scarborough crossing. The train crushed the front of Bradley’s car at a crossing at Kennedy Road, but he was unhurt. First on the accident scene was Toronto fire cap- tain Craig Chandler,also an assistant coach with the Pan- thers. “He wasn’t injured, but just shaken up,” says Purcell. PICKERING —The St. Mary Mon- archs received an unexpected emo- tional lift early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Golden Horseshoe Bowl semifinal against the Waterdown War- riors. Early in the quarter, injured St. Mary player Myron D’Costa made his way into the York University stands in a wheelchair with the aid of his par- ents. Spectators and even some of the players chanted ‘Myron, Myron’ in ho- nour of the player in- jured earlier this month on the last play of the game in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) football final in Os- hawa. D’Costa, after several minutes of lying motionless on the field, initially unable to move his arms and legs fol- lowing the devastating hit by a Whitby Henry Street Hawks player, was later taken by ambulance to hospital. He’s been convalescing since then and Monarchs’ head coach Gordon Judges his condition continues to improve. The emotional lift provided by D’- Costa’s presence at the crucial game helped the Monarchs survive a late- game scare by the Warriors as the St. Mary defence thwarted a goal-line stand. “It was so emotional,” said Judges. “They even sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him after the game. Saturday was his birthday. It was very emotional for everyone.” ••• The Monarchs had a touchdown called back in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s semifinal. Fullback Dane Okrasa had found the end zone, only to have the play called back as offi- cials ruled the whistle was blown before he crossed the goal line. “He blew the whistle for some unknown reason,” said Judges. “But, you can’t fight city hall.” ••• A berth in a southern On- tario high school football final is definite- ly uncharted territory for Ajax and Pick- ering schools. Only one other football team in recent memory has gone as far. The Picker- ing High School Trojans met the Central Tech Blues from Toronto in the Metro Bowl fi- nals in the late 1980s, only to lose in an ex- cruciating man- ner. After lead- ing most of the game, the Tro- jans were beat- en on a ‘Hail Mary’ pass on the last play of the game. ••• At least one member of the Monarchs is no stranger to big games. St. Mary head coach Gordon Judges played in six Grey Cup games during his 15-year ca- reer in the Canadian Foot- ball League with the Mon- treal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts. He won Grey Cups with the Alou- ettes in 1970, 1974 and 1977. Judges is in his second sea- son as head coach of the Monarchs, tak- ing his team within a game of the Metro Bowl final a year ago. Last year, St. Mary was upended by a strong Notre Dame Fighting Irish squad from Burlington in the semifinals. ••• Anyone wishing to go to SkyDome in Toronto for Fri- day’s bowl final can purchase tickets at the St. Mary school’s main office during of- fice hours all week. 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