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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_12_28PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Panthers pick Dr. Gifford-Jones up two wins discusses thyroids SPORTS/28 HEALTH/26 PRESSRUN 51,100 32 PAGES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2001 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND New Year’s Countdown FREE Family Skate & Swim Pickering Rec. Complex 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP So much to say, so little space. 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. BRUCE BISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 683-6561 00%% Finance example: $10,000 @ 0.% = $208.33 mo. for 48 mos. COB Ø. Purchase price plus freight, taxes & admin. Cash rebate applied to dealer on cash purchase price. NO LIMIT FINANCING up to 48 mos. O.A.C. 2002 SUNFIRE2002 SUNFIRE $$12,75012,750 OFF YOUR LEASE OR PURCHASE* on virtually all 2001 and 2002 vehicles City services go on holiday schedules PICKERING —A number of Pickering services are affected by the New Year’s holiday. City Hall is closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, while hours on Dec. 28 and 31 are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection scheduled for Jan. 1 is moved to Jan. 5. All branches of the Pickering Public Library are open Dec. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,except Whitevale,open from 1 to 5 p.m. The Pickering Recreation Complex pool is open Dec. 31 from 6 to 7:30 a.m. for lane swimming, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for adults,parents and tots, and 1 to 4 p.m. for public swimming. It is closed Jan. 1. The recreation complex arena hosts a Tim Hortons free skating session Jan. 3 and 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The New Year’s Eve fam- ily countdown skate is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. There are no changes to emergency services. The Pickering emergency telephone number is 905-683-4319. See VERIDIAN page 5 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Ice capades PICKERING ––While youngsters are on a two-week break from school to cele- brate the Christmas season, families have been spending time carrying out old tra- ditions and starting new ones. The Brown family decided to visit the Pickering Recreation Complex to brush up on their skating skills. From left are Jessica, Jeff and Kaitlyn. Veridian ready for open market Local electricity provider has met all ‘compliance steps’ BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer DURHAM —While almost half of local utilities in Ontario reportedly aren’t ready for the open elec- tricity market, Veridian is prepared. Dave Clark, executive vice-president of corpo- rate services for Veridian, said the utility has “filed our compliance certificate, signing off on all re- quirements”. A report published yesterday noted 43 of the 94 Ontario utilities won’t be ready to take part in the market when it opens May 1, 2002. The Ontario En- ergy Board (OEB) noted the utilities that won’t be ready are small ones, representing about 18 per cent of customers in the province. Veridian provides electricity to Pickering, Ajax, Clarington, Uxbridge, Brock, Port Hope and Belleville. “We believe we’ve met all the compliance steps,” Mr. Clark said, before adding he isn’t sure if the OEB has reviewed the utility’s submission. OEB chairman Floyd Laughren stated in a letter to the Energy Ministry dated Dec. 17, “Based on our review, we expect that a total of 51 LDCs (local dis- tribution companies) would be technically ready for a market opening on May 1, 2002. These LDCs rep- resent 82 per cent of Ontario customers and 88 per cent of current retail contracts. “As you can appreciate, our projections are based on a quick review of the 89 LDC filings as well as our ongoing monitoring activities.” Eighty-nine of the 94 utilities met the Dec. 14 deadline to file the self-certification statement and questionnaire indicating their market readiness. Mr. Laughren’s letter to Minister Jim Wilson was BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer DURHAM ––Durham residents still have time to get their flu shot before the nasty illness makes its way to the region. The dreaded flu bug has- n’t arrived here yet, but it’s almost certainly on its way, says the Region’s associate medical officer of health, Dr. Donna Reynolds. “We certainly haven’t had reports of influenza in Durham Region yet, but they have in Toronto, so we know it’s in the area,” she says. “We’ll probably see in- fluenza into Durham Region in January or February.” And that means time is of the essence when it comes to getting flu shots, she adds. “Because it takes up to two weeks for immunity, the sooner the better,” she says, noting area residents can see their family doctor to re- ceive the shot. “Because it (the flu) has not hit us yet, it’s not too late,” she notes. Flu shots are available free to all Ontario residents. The Province’s chief med- ical officer of health is also encouraging Ontarians to get the shot over the holiday season. “Many people will have time off work over the holi- days, which provides a per- fect opportunity to get the free flu shot” says Dr. Colin D’Cunha in a media release. “Getting the flu shot is the best protection against the flu.” Symptoms of the illness include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and headaches, says Dr. Reynolds, noting the flu shouldn’t be confused with other stomach illnesses prevalent at this time of year. The flu vaccine is tai- lored annually to strains of the illness expected to strike, and this year’s vac- cine appears to be working well, adds Dr. Reynolds. “To date, all the strains that have been typed are covered in the vaccine, so the vaccine is very effec- tive,” she says. 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Whitevale woman safe and sound following blaze Uxbridge man rescues senior after smelling smoke in quiet hamlet BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —A heroic Uxbridge man who pulled a White- vale senior out of her burning home says he was just happy to help. “I’m glad I was there,” said 36- year-old Chris D’Ornellas. “I’m glad somebody was there to get her out.” Mr. D’Ornellas was leaving his in- laws’ North Road home just before 8 p.m. on Dec. 23, following a birthday celebration, and said he smelled smoke on the street. At first he thought the smoke might be from Christmas lights or from a neighbour’s fireplace, but after following the smell out to the road he saw flames coming from the back of a house at the corner of Whitevale and North roads. “I started screaming for someone to call the fire department and I guess my father-in-law heard and called 911,” he said. “I was pounding on the door (of the burning house) and I guess she was opening the door just as I was shoving on it.” He found 82-year-old Bertha Bunn on the other side of that door and after discover- ing she was alone, convinced her to leave with him. “There was a ton of smoke, I was choking on it,” he said. “She seemed to be oblivious to it all, just sitting in the house and reading... I just wanted to get her out of there.” Mr. D’Ornellas and his brother in-law helped Ms. Bunn up the road to his in- laws as Pickering Fire Ser- vices arrived. Pickering Deputy Fire Chief Mark Diotte said the first trucks arrived about 10 minutes after the initial 911 call and put out the fire within two hours. He said the fire started in the back of the home, but could not confirm the cause, as the investigation is still ongo- ing. He estimated the damage to the structure and contents of the home at $150,000 and said thanks to the help of Mr. D’Ornellas, no one was in- jured. Ms. Bunn is now staying with relatives. pickeringtowncentre.com Even Santa loves a bargain Friday, December 28th 10:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday, December 29th 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 30th 11:00am-6:00pm Monday, December 31st New Year’s Eve 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday, January 1st New Year’s Day Mall Closed Holiday Shopping Hours Santa from the North Pole 905-421-9550 for information 300 Kingston Rd. (Gates Plaza at Altona) 1050 Brock Rd. 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Mr. Clark said there are a number of aspects in- volved in the self-certifica- tion process. “It’s a standard ques- tionnaire provided by the Ontario Energy Board to each utility board. There are many steps we have to complete,” he added. One of the steps is being able to provide billing to customers once the market opens, he noted. Mr. Laughren said the OEB is developing contin- gency plans for utilities that aren’t ready for the open market. Under the new market, customers can sign a fixed- price contract with retailers or can go with a fluctuating spot market price. There will be an around- the-clock auction with electricity generators offer- ing to provide set amounts of power at different prices, and buyers such as the electricity retailers or local utilities doing the bidding. The local utilities, which deliver electrical power directly to cus- tomers, must monitor how much power was delivered to each customer, at what price, and from whom. This will require utili- ties to set up expensive, so- phisticated metering and billing systems. The market was origi- nally to open in November 2000, but was delayed sev- eral times. — WITH FILES FROM TORSTAR NEWS SERVICES NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Veridian ready to vie for business in open electricity market VERIDIAN from page 1 NYE New Year’s Eve 2002 Come celebrate with us!! 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Ignoring the fact the tests do not relate back to the teacher or parent any useful in- formation, ignoring the $9 million or more for administrating the tests and how that money could be properly spent, ignoring the fact many are stressed out and some even refuse to go to school during the tests, and ignoring the fact these tests are only used for political purposes and have no useful educa- tional purpose, parents should look at the changes in school routines when the tests are administered. In many schools, children is English as a second language (ESL) and special-educa- tion programs lose a week of education for these tests as teachers are needed in the test room. Not much is said about this lost time. When the full implementation of the test is complete, there could be up to two months of education lost for special education and ESL children. The only way to protest all the negative aspects of these tests, including the loss of educational time for some of our most needy children, is to keep them home and do something else during the tests. If enough students stay home, the politi- cal purpose of the test will be defeated be- cause comparison to other children and school districts will not be possible. Have a week of holiday with your child. Make it educational or do something just for fun. Larry Noonan, Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 28, 2001 I love Christmas. It is like a hobby with me. Where some people collect coins, stamps or toys, I collect Christmas items. I admit to a particular fond- ness for images of Santa Claus. I have been collecting for a num- ber of years now and have amassed many boxes of ornaments, lights and Santa figures. I start thinking of Christmas dec- orating in the summer when I begin my planning. I, for one, am happy to see stores displaying Christmas items in September. Before we had children my husband would joking- ly say (at least I think he was joking) there were to be no Christmas-relat- ed items on display until Dec. 1. I pushed the envelope a bit and now use Nov. 1 as my start date. Every year I am one of the first, if not the first, on my street to deco- rate. As soon as Halloween is over, the scarecrow is packed away and I start the Christmas transformation. By the first week of November I have a fully decorated Christmas tree en- sconced in my dining room. I take a lot of flack from people who do not share my appreciation for the festive season or at least do not share it in November. However, I find solace in the fact there are many others like me out there. Last year when I took my children trick-or-treating, I noticed one of my neighbours had a Christ- mas tree and all the trimmings al- ready in place. Another woman I know still had many of her Christmas decorations up in late March. When I remarked how great it was to meet someone who shared my fondness for dis- playing Christmas, she told me she had not taken her Christmas decora- tions down the entire previous year! To my husband’s dismay, I now display many of my most prized Christmas collectibles year-round. The vintage Santa who gazes down from my corner cabinet and the as- sorted Christmas balls displayed throughout the house are comforting reminders throughout the year, that Christmas will soon arrive. Still all good things must come to an end. The new year beckons and I must think of packing away the ma- jority of my treasures for another season. Which reminds me, I should get started or Christmas will surely be here again before I finish. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com A very merry Christmas – all year-round Fondness for turning house into all things Santa begins early and doesn’t leave It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to local health officials that the first official report card to focus exclusively on emer- gency rooms shows GTA hospitals behind the rest of the province. While those outside the Greater Toronto Area showed a dis- satisfaction rate of 20 per cent for wait times in the ER, that number jumped to 30 per cent in the GTA. As well, just 15 per cent of patients outside the GTA were not satisfied with ER bedside care and said they wouldn’t return to the same ER. Within the GTA, the bedside care/wouldn’t return to the same ER percentage climbed to 20. “We certainly are very busy in the emergency department at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and that’s because we’re working at a facility that’s not properly sized for the popula- tion we care for,” said Katie Cronin-Wood, director of commu- nications at the hospital site. “Many of our hospitals have experienced significant in- creases in patient volumes,” said Chris Kooy, chief operating officer of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. “These emergency departments are under more pressure.” Indeed, the Ajax-Pickering site was designed for about 20,000 emergency room visits per year and regularly handles double that number. The same situation exists at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, which is currently undergoing a major renova- tion and is due to open in a revamped form in late 2002. The responses by local hospital officials are familiar to those we heard last year during the debate over the proposed $409-million capital expansion for Durham’s hospitals. During that controversial and highly publicized campaign, local hospi- tal executives pushed for a $100-million contribution from the Region’s property taxpayers to help pay for the expansion. Re- gional council turned the idea down. The search for new solutions to ease the ER crunch will have to involve some form of increased government funding — especially from the federal government that has failed to pay its fair share of the medical bills over the past two decades — and from private sources. Fund-raising efforts are currently focused on the Durham Regional Cancer Care Centre. Until that project is taken care of, there will be precious little left over for other health care needs. The GTA has been the fastest growing and most stressed area of the country for many years now. It comes as no surprise local ER rooms have not been able to keep pace with this growth. The only answer is for all levels of government to take this into account and put health care at the top of the priority list. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 Report card troubling for local hospitals Dissatisfaction higher in GTA than elsewhere Laura Suchan Opinion Shaper shouston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P ‘Sheer stupidity’ lands snowmobiler in lake BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM —A snowy Boxing Day saw firefight- ers called to fish their first snowmobiler out of Lake Scugog this season. Scugog Fire Chief Richard Miller said Cae- sarea’s Station No. 2 re- sponded at around 1:30 p.m. to a rescue call near William’s Point. The rider had already managed to pull himself out of the water by the time emer- gency crews arrived, he said. “It was sheer stupidity,” he said. “Nobody should be riding on that lake right now.” While the 32-year-old Stouffville man was in- jured in the accident, emergency crews spent some time trying to get his 1997 Skidoo out of the water, said Durham Re- gional Police Constable Dave Mann. “We may actually bill him for the call,” he added. “Fire, ambulance and 10 police officers responded.” Ron Purchase, general manager of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), said “prac- tically none” of the province’s snowmobile trails, including those around Scugog, are open at this point. He pointed out that’s the only safe place to snowmobile. The majority of acci- dents occur away from the trail, either on roads or lakes. “The opening of trails is not governed by snow cover, but by whether the ground underneath is frozen enough,” he ex- plained. “We understand, you get one foot of snow and everyone wants to get out there, but you have to wait until the trail is estab- lished.” Despite December’s lack of snow, the OFSC expects a good snowmo- bile season this year, said Mr. Purchase, who admit- ted riders are anxious to get out on their machines. “But it’s not unusual for the trails not to be up and running until after the new year,” he stressed. “I think most of us consider it a bonus if there are snow- mobile opportunities be- tween Christmas and New Year’s.” Port Perry Snowmobile Club president Charlie Harper echoed the above warnings, adding “the lake is absolutely not safe” for snowmobilers. 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General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST and GST) plus P.P.S.A. Freight of $795/$830 is included (Sunfire/Grand AM). Other Lease options available. Drive Away Lease offer does not apply to purchase finance offer.Buick Century received the Best Buy Award 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.Best in class. Based on Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings. *Offers based on Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F.Annual cost of borrowing 2.9%/3.4%/2.4%/2.9%/5.9%/6.4% per annum (based on a 48/48/48/48/36/36 month term). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.12 per excess kilometre. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,988/$9,368/$11,343/$11,865/$15,014/$17,225 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Licence, insurance, P.P.S.A. and administration fees not included.††*†‡Freight ($950/$970/$850/$1000 – Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F) licence, insurance, P.P.S.A., administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2002 models of Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais and excluding Northwestern Ontario). Dealer trade may be necessary. †The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase Price” shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest, and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate which is 7.31%/3.65%/2.88%/2.83% (Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A). ‡0% purchase financing on approved GMAC credit only for most 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before January 12, 2002. 0% financing available up to 36/48 months. Example $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $277.78/$208.33 for 36/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $10,000. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade.‡Offers apply to the purchase of most 2001 and 2002 new or demonstrator models and applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. 0% financing and contest do not apply to, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Sierra Regular and Extended Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Sierra Crew Cab 2500/3500, and 2002 Sierra 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply on 2001/2002 GMC Savana SLT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Yukon, 2002 Yukon Denali, 2002 Yukon XL, 2002 Yukon XL Denali.Limited quantities of 2001 models available. Dealer trade of 2002 models may be required. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Certain exceptions apply. See your local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. 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NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 Pickering councillors continue to tinker with committees Months after making changes, councillors ‘right back where they started’ BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —The long and arduous process to make changes to Pickering council’s committee struc- ture has landed right back where it started, says Wayne Arthurs. “Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking we’ve made any substantial changes here,” the Pickering mayor told the committee of the whole be- fore councillors voted to roll the op- erations and finance committees into one. “The bottom line is we’ve really come back to where we started.” The latest change in the structure will leave the City with its regular council meetings the first and third Monday evenings of each month, the planning committee and committee of the whole meetings on the second Monday evening and the new finance and operations committee, with all City councillors, meeting on the fourth Monday at 1:30 p.m. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland said the new changes, rati- fied by council Monday, would “bet- ter serve the public” and gives coun- cillors, staff and concerned citizens “the opportunity for informality and more open discussion”. Back in May after lengthy debate and constant tinkering, councillors voted to replace the old executive committee with three committees of council: planning, operations and fi- nance, one for each of the three mu- nicipal departments. They began working under that structure this fall. The operations and finance com- mittees were wrought with problems from the start as only three council- lors and the mayor sat on each. When an item from the first fi- nance meeting came up for coun- cil approval earlier this year, Ward 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan, who did not sit on the com- mittee, abstained from voting be- cause he said he and other coun- cillors were not provided with proper documentation on the issue. “I will not raise my hand on an item I have not seen,” he said at the time. The changes to the system this time around may also serve to open up the finance and opera- tions committee to more public input. Under the new structure, members of the public will no longer be required to register as a delegation to speak on items that are on standing committee agen- das. Special holiday events for special Durham residents DURHAM ––The holiday break offers children with special needs and their families the chance to take part in three special outings with Grandview Children’s Centre. On Jan. 2, a skating party will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Iro- quois Park Sports Centre, Whitby, ice pad #5. The party is free for family and friends. Some ice aids will be avail- able. There’s a pizza party afterwards at the cost of $2 per person. On Jan. 3, join in the Food fun at Upstairs at Loblaws, Gibb Street in Oshawa, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per person. Siblings are invited. On Jan. 4, there’s a bowling bash and lunch at Northend Bowl, Wilson Road North, Oshawa, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per person. Pre-register by Jan. 1 by calling 905-728-1673 ext. 265. 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Earn points at all Hudson’s Bay Company(HBC) family of stores-The Bay,Zellers,Home Outfitters,Déco Découverte or hbc.com A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 17 A/P A PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Serving up success AJAX –– Culinary arts students at Exeter High School made and raf- fled off three large gingerbread houses for a handful of lucky residents at Christmas and managed to raise $450 for the Salvation Army in the process. Serving up the results of the draw are (from left) student Charmaine Reynolds, the Salvation Army’s Ivan Sharp and student Liz Szinessy. Arts council starts new year with meeting PICKERING –– The upcoming season is on the agenda at the next meeting of the PineRidge Arts Coun- cil. The group meets Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Call Cathy Schnippering at 905- 509-3855 for more information. Grandview Centre has winter fun in store DURHAM ––A winter of fun at Grandview Children’s Centre is in store for children with special needs. Winter 2002 programs start in mid-January and run until the first part of March at the Oshawa centre and other locations in Durham Region. For pre-schoolers, programs include parent and tot swims on Mondays and Fridays or Satur- days, kindergym on Thursdays, musical plays on Fridays and gym and swim on Thursdays. For school-aged children and youth, there’s jujitsu on Mon- days, swim and splash on Tues- day’s music on Wednesdays, cre- ative workshops, swim lessons, “almost teen” group on Thurs- days, extreme adventures on Sundays, spectacular Saturday mornings and super Sunday af- ternoons. For information, call the recreation co-ordinator at 905-728-1673 ext. 265. THREE BEARS AUTO BODY “ONE OF DURHAM’S LARGEST AUTO BODY & COLLISION SHOPS” “Serving The Durham Region” Free Estimates! 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We also thank you for our continued success.” Joanne, her family and staff want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to serving you in the new year. Diamond Shine is an old fashioned family business that believes in honesty, respect and integrity. Their customers always come first. It’s this phi- losophy that keeps their cus- tomers coming back A dedicated family busi- ness, Diamond Shine is located at 221 Westney Rd. S., in Ajax. Appointments are recommend- ed For more information call (905) 619-2899. The Perfect Gift This Christmas is a Gift Certificate from Diamond Shine FOCUS ON BUSINESS... Ajax Advertising Feature To Advertise in this feature please call Inside Sales, Irene, Susan, George (905) 579-4400 ext. 2303, 2334, 2304 Life experiences help woman pen novel BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM —Laurie Lonsdale is chasing rainbows and catching gold with her new book. The 38-year-old Whitby resident’s novel ‘Chasing Rainbows, Catching Dust’ will hit bookstores in the next couple of weeks. Lonsdale got the idea for the book while driving by southern Califor- nia’s Mojave Desert when vacation- ing with her husband Robert. Staring at the endless desert made her wonder how many bodies were buried out there. Up sprouted the idea and she spent much of the vacation taking notes on the landscape, people, signs, and names of places. “It’s a mainstream fictional book,” said Lonsdale. “I wouldn’t class it as romance, I wouldn’t class it as women’s fiction because I think there’s an awful lot of things in it that might appeal to a guy — like sex and blood.” The book is about Jessie Taylor, who grows up in the backwoods of a Louisiana swampland dreaming of escaping to the city. Her first attempt to leave fails and she finds herself back home with her mother and her mother’s boyfriend, Clyde. Right away she begins working on a new escape destination: Holly- wood. However, before she can leave, Clyde discovers her plan and robs and rapes her. Jessie immediately heads towards Los Angeles, only to discover it isn’t the glorious place she thought it was. She ends up as a prostitute and dis- covers she’s pregnant with Clyde’s baby. Her adventures with murder, sex, and betrayal eventually turn her into the woman she becomes. Author finds end of the rainbow NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 19 P A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 28, 2001 Fax it: 905-683-7363 Let us entertain you! “The title was one of those things that came to me while I was laying in bed one night,” said Lonsdale. “I think it’s be- cause so many times she sets off to chase after a dream only to find that it blows up in her face. “It’s like she keeps going for that pot of gold, but all that’s at the end of the rainbow is dust and it all blows away on her. “She finally finds it at the end, but not until the sequel (which is two-thirds com- plete). “Another one I’m working on is called ‘Having It All’and it is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in the music industry — racy to say the least,” she said. Before she began writing professionally, Lonsdale worked in the music industry, giving her a unique view of the business. “It was my interest to pur- sue interior design when I was in high school, but my other love turned out to be music,” she noted. “That’s the way I wound up going when I got out of school. I got a job in promo- tions and once I got a taste of being back stage and getting to go out to dinner with all these rock stars and everything I kind of got blinded and didn’t want to do anything else.” Lonsdale was forced to quit her job after being diagnosed with a rare immunity disorder called Sarcoidosis. After three years of treat- ment, several operations and the disorder beginning to go into remission, she discovered she had a preliminary onset of cervical cancer. She stayed home and began to write, having some short stories and anecdotes pub- lished. Two-and-a-half years later, both illnesses were gone. However, the cancer caused some difficulties in conceiving a baby. While writing ‘Chas- ing Rainbows, Catching Dust’ the characters were given names she liked for children. Five days before Lonsdale re- ceived a publishing deal, her daughter Jessica, was born. Those interested in reading Lonsdale’s biography or more information on her book can visit the Web site www.au- thorsden.com/laurielonsdale. To order the book, call 1-877- 333-7422 or visit www.pub- lishamerica.com. SPY GAME Brad Pitt AA PG 13 GHOSTS Matthew Lillard Frightening Scenes,Coarse Language 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:05 AA 905-420-S H O W 416-444-F I L M 1095 KIN G S T O N R D . , P I C K E R I N G SATURDA Y & S U N D A Y M A T I N E E S DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE John Travolta 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 AA LIFE AS A HOUSE Kevin Kline AA HEIST Gene Hackman Coarse Language 1:05, 3:15, 7:05, 9:15 AA 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 Coarse Language, Mature Theme THE MAJESTIC Jim Carrey 1:30, 7:30 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 Coarse Language, Mature Theme MONSTERS INC. 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Here, Neiraja Gnaneswaran leads fel- low dancers during the perfor- mance. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Anderson GOing back to the board DURHAM —Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson has been reappointed to the board of directors for GO Transit. Ontario Transportation Minister Brad Clark announced the slate of di- rectors for the board just before Christmas. Mr. Anderson, currently vice-chairman of the board, is one of several appointed. Gordon Chong, re- cently chairman of the now-defunct Greater Toronto Services Board and Al Leach, former managing director of GO and former Conservative cabi- net minister, were also appointed. The current board is being changed as the Province takes over GO, which it had turned over to Toronto and re- gional municipalities several years ago. YMCA wants you to resolve to get fit in 2002 DURHAM –– Resolve to become more fit in the new year beginning on New Year’s Day. The Durham Family YMCA hosts a Resolution Day one, three or five-kilo- metre run or walk on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002. The warm-up starts at 9:30 a.m. at the YMCA at 99 Mary St. N. The run begins at 9:45 a.m. and is followed by a post-run social at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per family with proceeds going to the YMCA communi- ty fund campaign. Registration forms are available at the membership sales desk at the Y. Call 905-438-0822, ext. 400, for more information. Online at durhamregion.com The countdown is on and the new year is nigh (This bubbly gets better each year and so do I!). Here’s to small victories A Place For Adults OnlyA Place For Adults Only What makes us different than other adult shops that carry: • Latex • PVC • Fantasy Wear • Leather Wear • Kits • Adult Toys • Adult Play Things • Club Wear We manufacture all our own goods on the premises! L.C. FANTASIA LTD.L.C. FANTASIA LTD. 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There are many ogling op- portunities: you can take a guided walk, hop on a river raft, view by horseback, or simply hike the dikes on your own to take in the feasting ea- gles. The 550-hectare reserve of thick forest — some is old growth — bisected by the Squamish, Cheakamus and Mamquam rivers, is easily reached by the Sea to Sky Highway. For information, call the Brackendale Art Gallery at 604-898-3333 or check out a Web site at www.brackendaleartgallery.c om. And on southern Vancou- ver Island, the end of the Goldstream salmon run is a signal the bald eagles will re- turn to Goldstream Provincial Park for their annual salmon feast. Record numbers of bald eagles have been returning to the park — up to 276 in one day — for the past three win- ters. By closing the estuary to people, the birds can feed undisturbed while visitors are able to see them up close with the use of a video camera and telescopes. This winter, from early December until the end of February, the park’s visitor centre is celebrating the re- turn of the eagles with special programs and exhibits focus- ing on birds of prey. For in- formation, call 250-478-9414 or visit www.goldstream- park.com. DIVE IN THIS WINTER — THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR Most travellers associate water sports activity in British Columbia with sum- mer, when it’s sunny and sea- waters are warm and inviting for fishing, kayaking, boating and snorkelling. However, when it comes to diving, winter is actually the best season. That’s when the waters of the Strait of Georgia, the narrow body of water between the British Columbia mainland and Van- couver, are exceptionally clear with visibility up to 100 feet. The reason is the plank- ton population that normally clouds the waters during the warmer summer months is minimal, allowing divers to experience some of the most varied and spectacular tem- perate-water diving in the world. The waters of the Strait of Georgia are known for their underwater cliffs and abun- dant marine life. A highlight is wreck diving offshore, where the Artificial Reef So- ciety of British Columbia has sunk six decommissioned warships since 1991 to create artificial reefs for fish and marine life. In fact, on Oct. 20, 2001, the world’s largest diver-pre- pared artificial reef, The HMCS Cape Breton was sunk. This ship is a former Canadian Navy Victory ship, built in 1944 and when con- structed, measured over 440 feet in length and more than 55 feet across. Some of the most popular dive sites are off Nanaimo, which is located on the lower mid-island, and other com- munities to the north, includ- ing Campbell River, Tele- graph Cove and Port Hardy. Many of the coastal commu- nities have well equipped dive shops offering wetsuits, dry suits, gear rentals and air tanks. They can also put diving enthusiasts in touch with charter dive boats and guides. For more information, visit the Web site www.hmc- scapebreton.com. NEW PAINTINGS ADDED TO EMILY CARR EXHIBIT The Royal BC Museum has added 54 new works to its groundbreaking ‘Emily Carr: Eccentric, Artist, Author, Ge- nius’exhibit. The show is the first ex- hibit to ever combine Ms. Carr’s artwork with objects from her life. Ms. Carr, who was born in Victoria in 1871 and is now hailed as Canada’s greatest woman artist, spent more than 40 years visiting the province’s remote coastal villages to document the landscapes and lives of the First Nations people. At the heart of the re- newed exhibit are four self- portraits showing Ms. Carr in unusual situations. One of the paintings, ‘My Bed Some- where in France’(1911), was painted while she was ill dur- ing a study trip in France. Later she said it was Europe’s cities and their poor air quali- ty that made her sick. Other treasures added include her watercolour paint box and six months from the calendar she painted featuring the humor- ous antics of her dog Billie. The show comprises about 80 framed oil and wa- tercolour paintings, hundreds of sketches, cartoon draw- ings, plus diaries, letters and personal items that reveal the many, rarely-seen faces of Ms. Carr. Many of the items in the exhibit have never be- fore been on public display. The exhibit runs until April 7, 2002. And for a limited time, visitors can enjoy Victoria’s three ‘must see’ attractions for one price. This special three-venue promotion in- cludes tickets for the Royal BC Museum, the Butchart Gardens and the National Ge- ographic IMAX Theatre at a discount price of $25.95. Tickets are purchased at the first venue visited, are valid for four days from the date of purchase, and available until Jan. 6, 2002. For media information, contact Diane Morrison, Royal BC Museum, 250- 387-2134 or e-mail: dmorri- son@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. For additional information call 250-652-5256, or www.imaxvictoria.com or call 250-953- 4629. MISSION HILL WINERY RECEIVES TOP SPOT Beautiful views and a trib- ute to winemaking await vis- itors to Canada’s winery of the year. The Canadian Wine Awards recently named Mis- sion Hill Family Estate the top winery, a title owner An- thony von Mandl called a special gift recognizing years of hard work. “I always knew it was pos- sible to make great wines in the Okanagan. Now, after years of investment and pa- tience, it’s really starting to happen,” he said, Mr. von Mandl purchased a rundown Okanagan Valley winery 20 years ago and set out to make his dream of making world-calibre wines, come true. Initial progress was slow but steady until he managed to convince one of New Zealand’s most respect- ed winemakers to join him. In 1992, John Simes, formerly chief winemaker at Montana Wines, arrived and went to work on his first vintage. Two years later, that Chardonnay stunned the wine world when it picked up the trophy for best Chardonnay at London’s prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition. The judges were so shocked with the result, they insisted on retasting everything. Mis- sion Hill still won. That pivotal win was re- sponsible for putting British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and Mission Hill on the inter- national wine map. For infor- mation, visit www.Mission- Hillwinery.com. Travel &TOURISM NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 28, 2001 A viewer’s delight for those with eagle eyes NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P AJAX 282 MONARCH AVE (905) 427-7708 AFTER CHRISTMAS LIQUIDATION IT’S OUR ONE & ONLY SALE OF THE YEAR! SAVE UP TO 70% OFF REGULAR RETAIL PRICES! Supply & selection vary per Outlet. Discounts are in effect Dec. 27, 2001 to Jan. 6, 2002 OVER $50 MILLION OF INVENTORY TO LIQUIDATE! • Small Appliances • Food • Luggage • Toiletry Bags • Duffle Bags • Knapsacks • Quality Stain • Brand Name Paint • Toaster Ovens • Bedding & Linens • Clothing • Perfume • Paint Sundries • Health & Beauty • Toiletry Gift Baskets • Books • Hand Tools (Excludes Power Tools) SAVE AN EXTRA 10%OFF OUR ALREADY LOW LIQUIDATION PRICES • Twin Size Bedding • Candles • Toys (Excludes Plush) • Watches • Kitchen Utensils • Pet Toys & Accessories SAVE AN EXTRA 30%OFF OUR ALREADY LOW LIQUIDATION PRICES SAVE AN EXTRA 20%OFF OUR ALREADY LOW LIQUIDATION PRICES • Gift & Party Supplies • Top Brand Sunglasses • Christmas Themed Items & Decorations • Computer Software • Footwear • Stationery • Costume Jewellery • Lighting Fixtures SAVE AN EXTRA 50%OFF OUR ALREADY LOW LIQUIDATION PRICES $3.5 MILLION BANKRUPTCY SEASONAL & EVERYDAY HOME DECOR NOW LIQUIDATING AT 70%OFF REGULAR RETAIL PRICES • Furniture • Mattresses • Table & Floor Lamps • Framed Artwork WE PAY THE GST! A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo A bevy of bears PICKERING –– Westcreek Public School stu- dents were busy gathering all manner of plush toys and teddy bears for distribution over the Christ- mas season to youngsters in need of some cud- dling. More than 200 bears were collected by stu- dents and given to the Durham Children’s Aid So- ciety, Catholic Family Services and the Durham Regional Police toy and food drive. Students Kevork Bostajan (front), Michele McKone (centre) and Milena Manojlovic (back) helped prepare the donations for distribution. Cullen Gardens lights up new year DURHAM —Celebrate the new year in a miniature way. Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby helps ring in 2002 starting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 with Dan the Music Man. There are additional perfor- mances at 9 and 10:30 p.m. The Cullen Gardens restau- rant is accepting dinner and dance reservations for New Year’s Eve as well, and fire- works take over the sky at midnight. More than 100,000 sparkling Christmas lights illuminate the village during the season. Call 905-686-1600 for more information. Reserve by calling 905- 686-2628. How will it change your world? Pickering Town Centre (905) 837-1212 Prices and offers in effect until December 31, 2001 and while quantities last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some conditions may apply. Ask in-store for details. Pricing subject to change and/or extension. Offers available only at the participating locations above. $945 for 24-month financing* /month $99 after programming credit** It’s never too late to play Santa! 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Child Find works with more than 500 volunteers in almost 20 chapters across the province in the search for the more than 60,000 children reported missing across Canada each year. For more information call Gord Levis, Durham Chapter chairman, at 905-686-3181. WOODCRAFT Mississauga OPEN SUNDAY 2185 Dundas St.W. at Dunwin 905 607-2247 The Barn OPEN SUNDAY Markham Rd & Steeles Ave. 416 293-2279 Workshop & Showroom 370 Denison St. E., Markham 905 475-2488 Whitby OPEN SUNDAY 111 Dunlop St.W. at Brock St. 905 668-2770 www.woodcraft.ca Now, during our Boxing Week Sale, it’s your opportunity to purchase solid oak, pine or maple furniture in your choice of finishes, at great savings. Storewide Savings! Bedroom,diningroom,armoires, workstations,wall units, entertainment units and Mission style furniture. saleBOXING WEEK HUNDREDS OF STOREWIDE SAVINGS ALSO AT THE LEATHER STORE AND SLEEP CENTRE, 81 RICHMOND W. WILSON FURNITURE 4 BIG SALE DAYS TO SAVE!! 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SOFABEDS DOUBLE SIZE SPRING MATTRESS VALUES TO $900 $498 CASUAL DINING TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS DESIGNER COLLECTION OUT IT GOES! was $799 $99WORTH $300 SOLID WOOD NEST OF 3 TABLES LIMITED QUALITY WOW $499 TOP GRADE FABRICS $299 ALL ARMOIRES ON SALE $1598$544 DESK AND CHAIR OVER 25 LEATHER & FABRIC OAK CHAIRS ON SALE was $799 OFFICE CHAIR TOP QUALITY OAK SWIVEL BASE 2 pce. set was $749 OAK PEDESTAL TABLE -4 BOWBACKS WITH LEAF was $2999 SPECIAL PURCHASE WORTH $899 QUEEN ANNE CHERRY $599 SAVE ON ALL KITCHEN SETS KINKAID SOLID PINE ARMOIRE LOTS OF STORAGE LOVESEAT DURABLE FABRICS HIGH BACK COMFORT SOLID PINE STORAGE BENCH $177 was $299 SAVE ON ALL ACCESSORIES $598 COMPLETE COLLECTION ON SALE was $999 HOME OFFICE OAK LARGE DOUBLE PEDESTAL DESK ALL SKLAR ON SALE $647 Sklar Peppler SOFA was $1499 $397 was $999 $1288 CANADIAN QUALITY STURDY FRAME AND DELUXE MATTRESS FUTONSBUNKBEDS SINGLE/DOUBLE OAK FINISH $399 was $699 was $499 $299 QUEEN SIZE SET was $1899 KINGS DOWN MELODY QUILTED COMFORT QUEEN SIZE LEATHER SOFA BED $348 was $1899 was $549 TWIN STORAGE BED $1998ALL 4 PCES. SPECIAL PURCHASE 4 PCE. LEATHER SET SOFA & LOVESEAT Recliner and Ottoman$349 was $499 DOUBLE ROCKY BLACK IRON BED LAST ONE!!FLOOR MODEL LEATHER RECLINING SOFA $1297 EVERY BED ON SALE was $999 $499 Wed. Dec. 26th 9am-4pm, Thurs. Dec. 27th & Fri. Dec. 28th 9:30am-9pm, Sat. Dec. 29th 9:30am-6pm www.mitchellfamilybooks.com Wednesday, December 26th to Saturday, December 29th, 2001 BOXING WEEK SAVINGSBOXING WEEK SAVINGS INCREDIBLEINCREDIBLE 50%OFF50%OFF the lowest ticketed price R.G. MITCHELL FAMILY BOOKS 1020 Islington Ave. (Titan/Islington Plaza) (416)913-4604 KIPLINGISLINGTONROYAL YORKTITAN AVE. QUEENSWAY Huge selection of Christmas Books, Cards, Music and More at Ethan Allen Boxing Week Sale burlington 3225 fairview street at Walkers Line 905.633.9507 mississauga 2161 dundas street w. at erin mills parkway 905.828.2264 pickering 1755 pickering pkwy. brock road. at hwy 401 905.426.3599 thornhill 8134 yonge street just south of hwy. no. 7 905.889.7761 toronto 1819 yonge street south of davisville 416.545.0090 up to70 % www.ethanallen.com off Starting December 26th at 12 noon All locations A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 Barriers turned into opportunities for Durham man Mark Woitzik pushes himself to reach goals BY NATALIE MILLER Staff Writer DURHAM ––The university student woke up with mud in his ears and no movement from his shoulders on down. It was the final day of frosh week at McMaster University in Hamilton and students were involved in the usual zaniness. On Sept. 6, 1991, a day that would forever change his life, Mark Woitzik participated in a mud slide which involved running and diving into mud and then jump- ing up to show off his dirt-covered self to spectators. It did not work out according to plan. Mr. Woitzik dove in and broke his neck. Instead of studying business that first year, Mr. Woitzik learned how to write and to dress himself again. He’s since completed university, gone to law school and in March 2000, opened his own estate plan- ning and real estate law firm. He’s able to drive a vehicle again by using modified hand controls and a van lift. “When it happens to you, you just kind of go through the mo- tions,” says Mr. Woitzik, 29, of Whitby. “A lot of times I feel like I’m in a play and I’m playing the role of the disabled guy,” he says, paraphrasing what someone else once said to him. A quadriplegic, Mr. Woitzik has worked hard to gain the use of his arms and fingers. At the time of the accident he lay face down and motionless in the mud until onlookers rolled him out and paramedics took him away. He underwent surgery at the Fort Hamilton Hospital to fuse his two vertebrae and remained there for a few weeks. Mr. Woitzik spent the next 11 months at the Toronto Rehabilita- tion Institute. “I met a lot of good people. You’re surrounded by peo- ple wanting to get on with their lives.” He says the majority of those in rehab were men his age who had been in car accidents or were in- jured during an activity. Over the course of that year he learned skills necessary to live inde- pendently. In September 1992 he continued to pursue his degree at York University where the Ontario March of Dimes provided an on- campus attendant care service. He commuted from Whitby for the first two years and lived in an apartment on campus for his final year when he completed his Bache- lor of Arts degree with a major in economics. He entered law school in 1995 and graduated in 1998 from Osgoode Hall Law School. He articled at a Richmond Hill firm and worked for the Canadian Spinal Research Organization as a summer student where he met his able-bodied wife, Amanda Killips Woitzik, who did accounting work for the group. With his family’s help, Mr. Woitzik opened his practice in March 2000 and hired his first em- ployee this past May. He says clients react positively when they meet him. “It is me and I can’t hide it.” Mr. Woitzik says he doesn’t look upon his recovery as a terrific ac- complishment. “I am a tough person to satisfy and I always put pressure on myself. Right now I feel there’s more I want to accomplish.” Durham resident Mark Woitzik’s life took a tragic turn in 1991 during an accident at university that left him paralysed. Now, he runs his own law practice in Whitby. 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L1W 3X4 Pager: (416) 547-7489 PETER ’S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 4 DAY COURSE DEC. 26th - 29th, 2001 (905) 831-2693 The reason many people never achieve their full potential is: They use too much wishbone and not enough backbone! TO ADVERTISE CALL JIM GOOM (905) 683-5110 EXT. 241 GARAGE DOORS “Your Garage Door Specialist” GARAGE DOORS OPENERS GARAGE DOORS 905-686-6195 785 Westney Rd. South #23 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G1 DOOR SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT Lim Lum, CGA Certified General Accountant ACCPAC Simply Accounting Certified Consultant Financial Statements - Cor porate Tax Returns - Personal Tax R e t u r n s Tax Planning - Bookk eeping 1526 Garland Crescent Pickering, Ontario L1V 7B3 Tel: 4 1 6 - 9 9 3 - 1 6 2 2 Fax: 9 0 5 - 8 3 1 - 1 1 7 8 lim.lum@home .com HUMOUR JOKES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Belgium: “Well, you see, there are basically three kinds of people in the world. Those who c a n count and those that can’t.” France: “You’re a high-priced lawyer! If I give you $500, will you answer two questions for me?” “Absolutely! What’s the second question?” NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 PAGE 25 A/P FRIDAY, DEC. 28 ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery pro- gram at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of ad- dictions, including co-dependen- cy. Child-care program is avail- able. Call Jim evenings at 905- 428-9431. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL: Discuss the upcoming season at the January meeting of the arts council at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, Valley Farm Rd., in Pickering. Everyone welcome and admission is free. Call Cathy Schnippering, council president, at 905-509-3855. FRIDAY, JAN. 4 ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery pro- gram at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of ad- dictions, including co-dependen- cy. Child-care program is avail- able. Call Jim evenings at 905- 428-9431. SATURDAY, JAN. 5 WRITING WORKSHOP:The On- tario Writers’ Network hosts ‘Breakthrough — creativity and motivation for writers’ from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pickering central library branch.Cost is $35. To register call Linda at 905-427- 2993. MONDAY, JAN. 7 AJAX RUG HOOKERS:The group’s monthly meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrews Friendship Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., in Ajax. Everyone is invited to come out and try rug hooking. Call Marie at 905-683-4879. TUESDAY, JAN. 8 GRIEF SUPPORT:In partnership with the McEachnie Funeral Home, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital holds its first session in a six-week long grief support group from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the hospital. The following meetings run every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Applications are available by calling the hospital at 905-683-2320 ext. 3263 or McEachnie at 905-428-8488. DISCUSSION GROUP:Featured speaker for the January program is Bill Parish, Educator and former Mayor of Ajax. This session he speaks on Terrorism and Civil Rights; the origin and challenges of world terrorism. MEDITATION:Free and open me- diation classes are held by Saha- ja Yoga Meditation every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Library’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYoga.ca. Billboard December 28, 2001 LAWYER Full Service Law Firm Specializin g i n : Residential Real Estate, Family Law M a t t e r s & Criminal Law Matters 467 WESTNEY RD. S., UNIT 21 AJAX ON L1S 6V8 TEL: (905) 427-0225 FAX: (905) 427-5374 MORTGAGES Shane Suepaul 1200 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite 400 TORONTO, ONTARIO M2K 2S5 Head Office Redwood Mortgage Corp. 1520 B Dundas St. W. Mississauga, Ont. 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On the road in Parry Sound Sunday afternoon, the Panthers got a quick goal from Dave Tonkin eight seconds into the contest to set the tone en route to a 5-1 vic- tory over the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s (OPJAHL) North Con- ference Shamrocks. It’s reported the goal broke a 30-year record for the fastest marker to start a game at the Bobby Orr Arena in Parry Sound. At the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday night, the Pan- thers scored a 4-2 victory over the Vaughan Vipers in what certainly could be construed as a big win at this juncture of the season. Coming into the contest, the Vipers sat only one point behind the Panthers in the South Confer- ence standings. The wins allowed the Panthers (13-17-2-2 for 30 points) to stay ahead of the surging Oshawa Le- gionaires to remain in sixth place in the nine-team South Confer- ence standings. Oshawa sits a point back of the Panthers. Tonkin wasn’t the only Pan- thers bent on having a big game against the Parry Sound squad. Team captain Garett Winder pot- ted the next four goals to put the Panthers on the winning track. A big second period was chiefly responsible for the win over the Vipers. After the teams played to a 1-1 draw through 20 minutes, the Panthers scored twice in the middle frame, while holding Vaughan off the scoreboard. The Vipers scored in the third to get within a goal, but Pickering put the game away with an empty-net marker with 31 seconds remain- ing. Winder continued to fill up the net with a pair of goals. Mike Alexiou and Dan Schofield were the other marksmen. Assisting were Mike Hanna with two, Colin Jennings, Brent Chandler, Schofield, Kyle Aitken and Winder with one apiece. Scott Gray earned the win in net, stopping 27 shots. The Panthers will play their next home game Wednesday, Jan. 2, taking on the Oshawa Legion- aires at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The juniors will also play in the annual Newmarket Junior ‘A’ Showcase Tournament Dec. 27 to 30 at the East Gwillimbury Recre- ation Centre and Ray Twinney Complex. Pickering hit the ice Thursday afternoon against the Bramalea Blues from the OPJAHL’s West Conference. The Panthers skated again Thursday evening, this time playing the Port Hope Predators. The results of both games were unavailable at the News Advertis- er’s press deadline. The Panthers play their final preliminary-round game tomor- row, Dec. 29, against the Aurora Tigers of the North Conference at Twinney ‘A’ at 9 a.m. P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 28, 2001 Panthers enjoy merry Christmas break ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING ––Pickering Panthers’ Brent Chandler (7) knocks Vaughan Vipers’Adam Tichauer (5) into goaltender Daniel Bellissimo during recent junior hockey action at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Panthers won 4-2. SCOREBOARD PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from Dec. 17/01 GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 42 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 36. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: John Christiansen 14, Tom Parisi 8, Frank Tuitt 6, Bob Pfizer 5. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: Barry wood 11, Glenn Hill 11, George Iordanov 5. GAME TWO Ell-Rod Holdings 45 vs. Verifeye 42. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: John Esposito 15, Mike Horn 10, Carl Sass- man 5, Bill Hart 5. Verifeye: Bill Boston 12, Mike Pink 11, Don MacDonald 8. GAME THREE Envoy Business Services 55 vs. Mud Hen’s 41. TOP SCORERS Envoy: Roger Young 17, Pat Roach 11, Damon Alyea 8, Randy Filinski 8. Mud Hen’s: James Williamson 8, Sam Terry 8, Ivor Walker 8, Colin Exeter 7, Don Leahy 6. GAME FOUR Van Kempen Insurance 63 vs. Melanie Pringles 53. TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Reynolds Watkis 18, Dorne Munch 13, Ray Fox 12, Horace Peterkin 10. Melanie Pringles: Bob Nickleford 15, Karl Hutchinson 15, Tom Recalis 8, Mike Jovanov 7. ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE Standings as of Dec. 24/2001 SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM G W L T OTL F A PTS GAA Wexford 35 27 5 3 0 172 102 57 2.91 St. Michael’s 36 26 7 2 1 167 98 55 2.72 Markham 39 19 15 4 1 156 165 43 4.23 Thornhill 33 13 14 5 1 121 129 32 3.91 North York 35 14 17 4 0 115 114 32 3.26 PICKERING 35 13 17 2 2 124 132 30 3.88 Oshawa 37 11 19 5 2 114 174 29 4.70 Vaughan 34 12 19 2 1 112 141 27 4.15 Ajax 37 5 21 6 5 121 169 21 4.57 Bay Cycle and Sports BOXING-WEEK-SALEBOXING-WEEK-SALE DON’T MISS OUT! BIKES Up To 40% off 2001 Models Brand Name MTB Bikes Giant - Jamis KHS - Devince Giant 860 17” & 19” Reg. $1199.99 NOW $799.99 SAVE $460.00 OR 33% Limited Quantities Bay Cycle and Sports 980 Brock Rd. Pickering 905-837-1433 www.BAYCYCLESPORTS.com HOCKEY Up To 50% off Nike Ignitor 3 Skate SR Reg. $399.99 Now $199.99 GOALIE Pads and Gloves 30% off NOW OPEN MSB Sports provides the highest quality in brand name footwear and apparel at unbeatable prices. 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Fax a confidential re- sume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com AVAILABLE POSITION Non-Profit, Christian Daycare needs One-on-One Staff Fax resume to 905-839-8273 or Call Joyce or Sonia at 905-839-1842 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001-PAGE 29 Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Novell EDUCATION ACADEMIC PARTNER ® DIAMOND INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The Productivity Improvement Centre of Durham College (PIC) requires a highly talented Executive Assistant. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will provide full administrative support within a fast-paced, challenging environment. Qualifications include: Two-year post-secondary diploma in Office Administration or equivalent 2-4 years experience in a similar function; advanced software skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential material in a professional manner. Please fax your resume and cover letter to: Director of Human Resources (905) 721-3378 or (877) 806-2121 PIC appreciates receiving all expressions of interest, however only those candidates invited for an inter- view will be contacted. CONTROLLER/GENERAL MANAGER Phoenix AMD Int. is a progressive and vibrant Company located in Ajax. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Controller/General Manager will assist the President and Vice-President on all matters of financial significance and will provide corporate support services to the functional departments. QUALIFICATIONS: • Have a recognized professional accounting designation combined with a minimum of 5 years experience in a progressively responsible management position • Have strong analysis skill, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills • Have strong abilities in strategic planning with the ability to implement management information systems • Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet application software • Ability to communicate in both official languages will be an asset Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates are invited to apply by sending a resume to: President Phoenix AMD Int. 13-400 Monarch Ave. Ajax, Ontario. L1S 3W6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kingston Rd. W Hewison Crt. Mill St. Sherwood Rd.E. Booth Ces. Tawn Cres. Old Harwood Ave. Hester Ave. Elizabeth St. Darley St. Mortimer Cres. Larner Dr. Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Speirs Cres. Sallis Dr. Shoal Pt. Rd. Hillman Dr. Lilley Ave. Davey St. Ashbury Blvd. Warick Ave. Mullord Ave. Wiseman Dr. Andrea Rd. Cowling Cres. McRae Rd. Clover Ridge Dr.E. Crawford Dr. Callen Crt. Graham Crt. Dreyer Dr.E. Billingsgate Cres. Burcher Rd. Emperor St. Thorncroft Cres. O'Dell Crt. Taylor Rd. Turnbull Rd. Delaney Dr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Shadybrook Dr. Beaton Way Rayleen Cres. Blue Ridge Cres. Fiddlers Crt. Tomlinson Crt. Rodd Ave. Bella Vista Dr. Autumn Cres. 1840 Westcreek White Cedar Dr. Silver Maple Dr. Foxwood Trail Rosebank Rd.N. Sandhurst Cres. Meldron Dr. Pinegrove Ave. Sandcherry Crt. Thicket Cres. Valley Ridge Cres Otonabee Rd. Framosa Cres. Chiron Cres. Greenvale Cres. Springview Dr. Marksbury Rd. Eyer Dr. Oklahoma Dr. Moretta Ave. Hanworth Crt. Hillview Cres. Sprucehill Rd. Strouds Lane Ada crt. Graceland Crt. Amberlea Rd. Kates Ln. Foxwood Trail Weyburn Sq. Beckworth Sq. Laurier Cres. Highview Rd. Ariel Cres. Springview Dr. Greenvale Cres. Kirkwood Ln. Saugeen Dr. Graighurst Crt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 COMFORT INN Pickering Hiring immediately part time/weekend Housekeeping/Night Audit Resumes can be dropped off at 533 Kingston Rd., Pickering CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your appli- cation and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies.If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number.Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. Data Entry Assistant Drew Canada, Division of Ashland Canada Corp., a world leader in industrial Water Treatment requires a Data Entry Assistant. Candidate is highly motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent telephone manner and good oral and written communication skills required. Secondary School Graduate with Post Secondary preferred. We offer competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. Please e-mail resume to: Dkirkwood@ashland.com Fax Number 905-683-3725 or mail in confidence: Donna Kirkwood, Drew Canada, 525 Finley Avenue, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2E5 No telephone calls please! FIT 4 LIFE HEALTH CLUBS Expanding fitness chain has immediate openings for SALES MANAGERS FT/PT RECEPTIONISTS FITNESS CO-ORDINATORS Please fax resume to: Miss Seleck (905) 509-1725 Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement? Start on the right path, gain experience in Security or Private Investigations with INTELLIGARDE INTERNATIONAL Fax resume to:416-469-4255 Please quote #0017 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 PART-TIME ADULT CARRIER LEADERS REQUIRED For Evenings or Weekends in Durham Region • Lead your own Toronto Star Carrier Team. • Generous commission earned for each new order. • Selling aids provided. • You must be dependable, enthusiastic and a self-starter • Reliable transportation required • Qualified person will earn top dollars. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: Dean Bowler 905-261-0145 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 WORK AVAILABLE Full time and weekends Must have own transportation. Call (905) 655-8753 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. DO YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT? IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APARTMENTS FOR RENT”HEADING PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT CENTER FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. JANITORIAL/BUILDING CLEANER for busy Toronto buildings, part-time hours (p.m.) Duties include custodi- al cleaning, supervision, etc. Must be bondable, hard-work- ing, own vehicle, excellent communication with two (2) years experience. contact (416)724-9289. ONE TANNING BED FOR SALE, good condition, $800. 905-430-0518 or 905-852- 5155. START THE NEW YEAR with a New Job. FT only. Call Sandy 905-435-0637 TELEMARKETING SUPER- VISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience re- quired. Call Tony (905)426– 1322. WANTED - Trained dog groomer. Full time. Also for sale - dog walking business. Serious inquiries only. Call 905-428–8160 THE WINCHESTER ARMS is seeking employment for the following positions in all Dur- ham locations. Floor Manag- ers, full and part time Line Cooks, wait staff. Please send resume, 1210 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. Attention Lisa Miller LlH 4M1 Skilled & Technical Help515 AZ DRIVER REQUIRED,LTL Drivers Wanted for US East- ern and southern states. Pays pick up, delivery and mileage. US Medical and disability. Ex- cellent equipment available. Serious drivers with good records only please. Bow- manville Location. Fax re- sume (905)697-1807 or call (905)697–1403 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR full time days, computer skills, Mitchell estimating system knowledge would be helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to (905) 723-8182 Sales Help & Agents530 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, large Pickering practice. HARP Certified. Call Korol 905-831-6666 or fax resume to: 905-831-7094. DENTAL HYGIENIST required January 8th-March 28th, 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fax resume to (905)655-7778. HAVE YOU DREAMED of working in a dynamic well- ness-based Clinic? We are hiring an energetic, caring and responsible assistant for Pickering's premier chiro- practic office. Office skills re- quired, training provided. Flexible PT/FT hours available immediately. Fax resume to 905-831-3287 ASAP. OSHAWA Dental office re- quires a registered Dental Hygienist for 3 full days a week. Please fax resume to: 905-436-1350. DICTA-TYPIST/RECEPTIONIST for busy X-ray office in Whit- by. Experience with dedication to detail essential. Benefit package. Fax resume to OMI (905)731-7405 or call (905)731–4000 Hotel/Restaurant540 GENERAL HELP for Cafeteria. Experience required. Mon. to Fri. Please fax resume: 416- 651-0602 Houses For Sale100 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. Indust./ Comm. Space145 CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in industrial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $100/month. Movers available. ALSO new speakers less than half price. Karen (905)576–1685 FOR RENT 2 FRONT BAYS of building 2000-sq.ft. suitable for small business. Now small engine repair shop. $1500/ month+utilities. Port Perry. Call Gary or Derek 905-985- 4158 days. 1-416-282-3141 evenings. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. WORK FROM HOME/OFFICE $500-$1500 PT, $2000-$4000 F/T, Bilingual welcome Training Provided 416-812-6595, www.workathome- earnmoney.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 AJAX- NEWLY renovated, separate entrance, 2-bed- room, basement, washer, dry- er, fridge, stove, security sys- tem, c/a, c/v, 2 parking spot, near GO bus stop, utilities in- cluded. 1200 sq.ft. $975. month, first/last. Avail. Jan. lst. (416)267-0953. AJAX ONE BEDROOM apartment, large kitchen/liv- ing-room w/ceramics, large bathroom, fridge & stove, washing machine & dryer, parking $850/mth, first /last. Cable included. Avail. imme- diately. 905-619-8085. 1-BEDROOM basement apartment south Oshawa, close to GM, Near bus stop, all included, $575 monthly first/last, no smoking, no pets. Available Feb. 1st.. (905) 579– 4169 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. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, one bedroom apartment, in Oshawa, Completely renovat- ed, all neutral decor, walkout to large deck. Available im- mediately. $700 plus utilities. 416-433-0551. AJAX -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm $950 w/out parking. Parking $35. First & last. Available February 1st. (905)426-1161. AJAX, BRAND NEW 2-bed- room basement apartment, bright, spacious, private en- trance, $850/month includes parking. Available immediate- ly. Call (905)427–1024 OSHAWA, spacious 2 bed- room apts. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $690 & $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediate- ly/January 1st. Call (905)434–9844. ONE BEDROOM APT.avail- able Jan. 1st. Downtown Pick- ering, close to 401. Applianc- es, laundry fac., $760. first/ last. Call 905-686–4229 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. available Feb. lst., washer/ dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579– 9016. OSHAWA NEWLY decorated 2 bedroom, close to 401, upper of house, $650/month, inclu- sive except cable. References +first/last Avail. Jan. lst. 905- 987-3043 between 6&9 pm. PICKERING,2 bedroom basement , close to Go, free cable, shared laundry, no smoking, no pets, $800.mo. inclusive, available Feb.1. call 905-837–8419. PICKERING, NEW 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, air condi- tioned, utilities included. Suit non-smoking working person or couple. $950/month first/ last, references required. Available immediately. (905)427–2293 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 2 Bedroom for Jan. 1st, $819/mo. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30 pm. UXBRIDGE RURAL,bright, main level, 2 bedroom apart- ment, laundry, separate en- trance, non-smoking, no pets. $975. inclusive, 1st & last. Available immediately. 905- 852-6093 UXBRIDGE, self contained bachelor apt., separate en- trance. Furnished or unfurn- nised. 1st & last. References 905-852-0159 or 416-678- 3260 leave message. WHITBY - JUNIOR bachelor, 3rd floor, available Feb. lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 ABOVE THE CLOUDS -2 bed- room Tridel Condo Penthouse. View -Million $$$. Recreation facilities. Must be A1++ ten- ants. Avail. Feb. 1/02. Long- term lease preferred, $1600/ month all inclusive. Sutton Omega 416-281-9500 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 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. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSESfor rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905- 436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and sched- uling). AJAX - 3 bedroom 2-storey home. C/air, c/vac, built in dishwasher, gas fireplace, large deck in fenced yard with walkout from kitchen. At- tached double car garage. $1300 plus 2/3 utilities. Avail- able immediately. Close to all amenities and schools. 905- 626-8487. 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 PICKERING 3 bedroom house, 4 appliances, 2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, walkout to deck from livingroom, garage, dri- veway, no smoking/pets. $1050/month +util. Feb. 1st. 905-683-9629 VIEW LAKE communities (commutable to GM) 4-bed- room, 1900 sq.ft. log home, $1250/month, plus separate 2- bedroom bright walkout apart- ment $790. Both all inclusive. (705)324–8502 WHITBY - SPACIOUS 3 AND 1 Bedroom apt. for rent. Avail- able immediately. 3 bedroom $1200; 1 bedroom $700. On bus route. No smoking/no pets. 905-686–8385 Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. February 1st. 905-579- 9956 days. OSHAWA, BE A part of a community in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2, 3 & 4-bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Dwayne or Amy (905)576– 9299. Housing Wanted191 WANTED TO RENT 2-3 bed- room bungalow in Uxbridge or Port Perry. Call (905)-852- 6770 as soon as possible. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 ALTONA ROAD/SHEPPARD furnished room in clean adult home share separate kitchen, bathrooms. Employed mature nonsmoker preferred. Refer- ences, first and last. 905-509- 2459. Shared Accommodation194 AVAIL. JAN. 1ST - Nice room in quiet home. Full use of house, parking, close to 401, OC, bus. Working professional non-smoker preferred. $425 first/last. Call 905-728-1850 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 FREE STORAGE - Immacu- late 1986 18 ft. Bonair, sleeps 6. New 12 ft. awning, large fridge, stove with oven, full stand-up shower, separate toilet facilities, vanity etc. Lots of cupboards, storage space. Non-smoking trailer, single axle, electric brakes, perfect for towing. Asking $5,000. To view call 905-985-3183. Snowmobiles233 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985- 9962. Tutoring Service279 HINDI GUJARATI & MATH Tutor Available 905-683–1389 Articles For Sale310 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. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apart- ment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell sepa- rately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 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 conditioners $100/up. Portable dishwash- ers $225/up. Visit our show- room. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE REPRODUCTIONS. All wood and solid brass, chest of drawers $3,000; triple mirror dressers $3,000/ea; 4- poster bed $3,800; Call 905- 426–9372 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET 8 pce. cher- rywood. Bed, chest, tri-dress- er, mirror, night stands, dove- tail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000. Sacrifice $3500. 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 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. DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT SATELLITE DISH - Program your own HU card, HU programmer $199. Com- plete RCA systems. Installa- tion and emulation available. 905-626-6092 DIRECT TV card programmed at your door. $20, no guaran- tee. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax only. Complete system pro- grammed $400. One month guarantee. 905-767-4787. DIRECT TV SATELLITES Only $325, Private HU Program- ming All Channels Open $30, Installation Kits $25, Profes- sional Installation 125, Brand new HU Programmers $195, call 905-668–4964 Ajax 905- 683-8565. Cell 905-213-4514. DIRECT TV, US Satellite com- plete $350; $400 w/3 month programming guarantee. Card programming $20-1 month guarantee, $10 no guarantee. 416-409-6855 -Pickering FILING CABINETS,used verti- cal and lateral, up to 70% OFF new list prices. Call 905-668- 0800. GOALIE EQUIPMENT -DR Magnum 31" goalie pads good condition $250 OBO; chest protector, Vaughn Legacy 1400 Sr. excellent condition $220 OBO. Call 905-839-8398 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. LAKEWOOD castiron fireplace insert, like new, 6" flue, fire- place opening 18"x11-1/4" opening, approx. 15 years old. comes with glass +open screens. Also fireplace tools, wood basket, 3 cases firelogs. Asking $275 complete. 905- 839-7093 LAPTOP LIQUIDATION SALE All laptops $30 off! 233's starting from $629.99! Jason 905-259-5827 and Ian 905- 725-3451. www.laptopguys.8m.com. MEN'S 3/4 length, black leather coat, zip out lining, top quality, good condition, size 2X, $250. 905-373-6082. ANTIQUE FRENCH door, marble coffee table. (905)697– 9462 PIANO SALE/BOXING DAY SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pianos. All Howard Mill- er clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, 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-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Holi- day special - pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certifi- cates 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 PLOW FOR SALE, 1992 8' Fisher, with all controls, mount to fit 1988-99 Chev. $1800. Call 416-569-4219 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 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 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Separate entrance, utilities included. Suit single working person, $750/month, Available Jan 1/02. Westney/Hwy#2. Call after 6:30 905-426-4154 GROWING COMPANY requires Experienced Sales People immediately Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Tony for interview (905)426-1322 HELP WANTED Horse/Cargo Trailer Mechanic/ Yard Person Must be versatile, welding experience required. valid driver's license. Please fax resume to 905-430-2208 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary seasonal help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Ryan 905-261-0270 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. PAGE 30- NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com DURHAM'S LARGEST CHRYSLER DEALER Has an opening for NEW/USED SALESPERSON We offer: • Great floor traffic • Aggressive remuneration package • Monthly & Annual bonus • Good benefit plan • Demo supplied Become Part of our Winning Team!!! For private and confidential interview call and ask for Dwayne or Ted VILLAGE CHRYSLER AJAX 19 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 (905) 683-5358 Ask for Dwayne or Ted 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 510 General Help MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Open: Friday: 10 - 6 & Saturday: 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd.Newtonville Exit For Price List & Information on Home Delivery Call 1-888-257-9995 (Mon. - Sat.) 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket 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 Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon Sat. Jan. 5, 2002 @ 5:30 pm. Open @ 4. From 401 ext 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to con. Rd 8. Turn east at the fire hall to Haydon.Hair dressing contents from Strands, Whitby and other consigned misc. furniture and glassware: Hydraulic chairs (4), Adjustable chairs (2), Hair dry- ers (2), Double work stations (2), Desks, Brass bench, Brass & glass display units, Screen, Coat stand, Wet//dry vac., Phones, Wardrobe, Mirrors, Bar fridge, Hair books, Misc. shelving etc. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C, Amex. Auctioneer: Don Ste- phenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn Hours: Mon. - Wed. - Thurs. Noon - 6 pm. Call Don for all your auction needs. NEW YEAR'S AUCTION, Tuesday, Jan. 1st. at 10:00am at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2 COLBORNE. Modern & Antique furnishings, dishes, glass crystal, collectables, etc. Excellent antique dining room suite, with 60" round table & leaves, matching side board, was refin- ished about 20 years ago with 6 chairs, an excel. suite. Gib- bard 7-pc bedroom suite, signed, dated 1957, in excellent con- dition. Antique walnut & bird's eye maple dresser with bev- elled mirror, old cupboard, 2 Antique gramophones, floor mod- els in working condition, 2 Antique floor model radios, 2 An- tique washstands (need Refin), Oak 3 drawer chest, excellent condition. Oak sideboard with bevelled mirror, chest of stirling silver, Shelly cups & saucers. OS German pcs, Hummell fig- ures, old pictures, paintings, rugs, dishes, glassware, house- hold articles, everyday dishes, books, mirrors, lamps, collect- ables, and countless other articles too numerous to list; old fiddle, old banjo. No reserves.Terms:cash, cheque, Visa, MC, Interac. GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER - 905-355-2106 Visit us online at www.warnersauction.com KAHN AUCTIONS NEW YEAR'S DAY ESTATE SALE Tues. Jan. 1, 2002 Start: 10 A.M. View: Dec. 30 & 31, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Jan. 1, 8 A.M. - 10 A.M. KAHN AUCTIONS, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (5 km. N. Hwy. 401) just 20 min. E. of Toronto, is pleased to be selling a fine selection of antique furniture, glass, china, toys, sports cards & collectibles in- cluding a 1967 Camaro w/327 motor. This is just a partial list of the approx. 400+ lots to be sold this day! Many of the items are from the late Margaret Shaw estate, long time Counselor for the City of Oshawa & avid collector of fine antiques & collectibles! The remainder of this estate will be offered soon- watch the newspapers. FURNITURE:Edwardian Rosewood sideboard w/inlay; refurbished McLaughlin cutter w/plaque; oak East- lake cylinder desk; Victorian mirrored sideboard; oak games table; marble top washstand w/tiled back dated 1860; mah. buffet; Andrew Malcolm 3 pc. mah. BR ste; Davenport desk; Queen Anne cedar chest; 1800's cherry & pine corner cupboard w/glazed doors; oak 4 section stacking bookcase; oak Arts & Crafts china cabinet; mah. DR ste; 8 pc. mah. Victorian style DR ste; inlaid mah. bowed glass china cab; oak mirrored dresser; walnut revolving bookcase; burled walnut tea wagon; mah. finished curio cabinet; 8 pc. walnut DR ste; walnut games table; num. carved Victorian chairs; oak armchair w/carved face; mah. servers; inlaid French armoire; oak side by side; oak hall stand; Rosewood & oak roll top desk; oak filing cabinet; painted Hoosier cupboard; 1800's pine grain box; Vict. Walnut sideboard; basswood jam cupboard; walnut console table; oak washstand; oak bookcase w/glass doors; Arts & Crafts oak buffet; Victorian shaving mirrors; mah. music cabinet; oak ice box; oak Eastlake armoire; mah. mirrored dresser; pine bonnet chest; early high chair; oak Arts & Crafts combination hall/umbrella stand; oak coat tree etc. GLASS, CHINA, CLOCKS:pressed glass double pickle cruet; pressed glass biscuit barrel; Fire King jadeite; Chintz; Bride's basket; Beswick bowls; lg. Nippon bowl; RS Prussia plate; condiment cruet set; 15 1/2 in Roseville vase; 16 in Roseville pitcher; Royal Crown Derby 2451 cups/saucers; lg. Crown Devon vase; Majolica jardiniere; signed perfume bottle; Clarice Cliffe toby jug; Fiesta pitcher; sm. pcs. Moorcroft; 6 pc. toilet set; Royal Doultons - Mendicant, The New Bonnet, Viking, Florence Nightingale; Silks & Ribbons, Lady Betty, The Ballerina, Tracy, Fair Lady, The Balloon Man, The Cobbler, Drummer Boy, The Master, Dog of Fo, Clarissa, Little Lord Fauntleroy; Royal Doulton dogs; Beswick horses; Beswick cats; Hummels; pr. of German Kunstporzellane Dancer figurines; Swiss made sterling silver Carriage clock; inlaid wage to wall clock; Vienna Regulator clock; Victorian period Ansonia pediment 8 day clock (partial octagon); Gingerbread clock; New Haven Regulator clock; 3 pc. clock set w/cherubs; peguegnat mantle clock; Shelley Dainty Blue dishes (approx. 65 pcs. etc. COLLECTIBLES, TOYS, SPORTS CARDS & MISC:tin Japanese Highway Patrol toy w/box; Marx Walgreens icecream truck; 2 Marx train sets, set 61-62 Shirriff hockey coins w/shields; 1916 Mutt & Jeff comic books #5; 1917 Bringing Up Father comic; 1952 Mickey Mantle card; 1960-61 Parkhurst hockey set; 1933 Goudey Howie Morenz card; Gordie Howe Tall Boy; lg. lot 1950's non sports cards; Fire Engine pedal car; Dinkys-Forklift truck, tank transporter & tank, mobile crane, spectrum pursuit vehicle, airplanes, horse box, Maximum security vehicle; Texaco Fire Chief helmet in box; toy Graf zepplin; 1938 Charlie McCarthy radio party game; Traders Bank of Canada bank; T. Vivian Williams oil on canvas; Edison cylinder machine w/horn; watch maker's staking kit; optometrist travelling kit; Sikes hydrometer; old telescope; early bras surveyors transit; old Teddy bear w/hump back; riding Steiff elephant; Ty Woolie gold; Johnny Seven gun; child's cook stove; slate game board; marbles; light up globe; Britains-horse roller, general purpose plough, Howitzers canons; Coke signs; cardboard En-Ar-Co thermometer; Cadbury Cocoa sign on glass; sterling sil- ver mesh purse; lg. lots of old costume jewelry; brass piano lamp with amber shade; barbers chair; lg. lot Canadian silver dollars & 50 cent pcs; figural napkin ring; 1/4 cut oak Salesman Sample screen door;1956 motion lamp w/train; sm. brass National cash register; unusual grocery scales; 8 gal. churn w/design; postal scales; 4 railway lanterns, silver golf trophy; pr. of gray seats from Maple Leaf Gardens; gold han- dled walking stick; 1945 US Marines ring; Elgin pocket watch; Victrola phonograph; 1930's McCauley pro- peller; antique light fixtures; slag glass light fixture; stained glass window; crystal chandelier, early coffee grinder, airplane ashtray; bridge lamp w/ship; carpets etc. Delivery available, Snack Bar on premises. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac Randy Potter Auctioneer Ph: (905) 683-0041 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Fax us your ad at 905-683-0707 185 Houses For Rent OAK/PINE FURNI- TURE...BOXING WEEK SALE NOW ON!!!...NO PST/ GST!!!....Our biggest sale of the year is now on, with unbe- lievable prices and savings of up to 50% on selected items...We are also introduc- ing special pricing for those who want to buy high quality furniture and finish it them- selves...We hand craft...Enter- tainment Centres, Office desks, Computer Centres, Dining Room Tables, Hutch & Buffet, Kitchen Tables and a very large selection of Bed- room Furniture...Traditional Woodworking is the leading manufacturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...We have been build- ing quality solid wood furni- ture 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 Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made...Remem- ber.."There is no Substitute for Quality"....Traditional Wood- working..115 North Port Road (South of Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774...www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca WASHER & DRYER,heavy duty, excellent condition, $500. Call (905)427–2293 Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. WANTED - 21" monitor for computer, in good condition, reasonably priced. Call 905- 434-0392. 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. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, hard- wood, cut split and delivered, call Gerry 905-619–1363 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 FREE BABY GUINEA PIGS, Call 905-428-0132. GERMAN SHEPPARD pup- pies. All black, pure bred, no papers. Ready to go. $250. Only one left. 905-623-9971 Bowmanville LASA-POO puppies 2 cho- colate, 2 black, home raised non allergenic, non shedding. First shots, dewormed, first collar and puppy pack. (705) 878–0314 REG LAB PUPS. Black & Yel- low. Micro-chipped, dew claws removed. 1st shots, dewormed, 7 wks old, ready to go $600. Phone 905-576-7126 WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1995 Neon $3560! 1996 Grand Am SE, 6 cyl. $6460; 1995 Grand Am $3950; 1994 Ex- plorer 4X4 $4675; PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905) 428-8871. 1987 NISSAN PULSAR- red, 2dr, t-bar roof, good condition inside/outside. New tires, ex- haust, head gasket, starter, transmission. $1,500. Call Mark (905)420–9281 1989 FORD TEMPO, clean, auto, 4dr. $2,495. 1989 MAZ- DA 323, just painted, clean car $2,995. Both cars certified, e- tested, best offer. (905)404- 5783. 1990 FORD AEROSTAR 3.0L, Auto/overdrive, 7-passenger, excellent condition, no rust, new rocker panels (both sides), new paint, runs great, very clean interior, 1-owner. Certified/emissions $3250. 905-922-3165 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. 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE,sun- roof, 4 cyl, 5 speed, 75,000 kms, PS, PB, AC, dark blue, 4 dr, am/fm cassette/CD $11,000. Call (905) 666-8027 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE 3800 V6. Excellent condi- tion $13500 obo. 905-686– 8273. 1998 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 passenger, 5 door, V6, 34,000km, am/fm/cd cassette. $11,900 certified, e-tested. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 2001 SUNFIRE SRS,5 spd, silver grey, am/fm, CD, air, keyless entry, spoiler 44km, asking $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. WARMEST HOLIDAY WISHES TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS FROM CERTI- CAR.We offer the finest re- conditioned pre-owned vehi- cles featuring: 1998 Honda Civics from $10,995., 1996 Jimmys from $13,995., 1999 Saturn, super sale, low kil., $9,995., Variety of Montanas, Astro Vans, Caravans, low mileage Cavaliers and Sun- fires... Give us a look, we'll be open regular business hours during the Christmas Season. 155 King St. W., Oshawa (at Midtown Mall.) (905) 579- 2886. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. Trucks For Sale410 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aerostr motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905-434– 0392 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 LOST - FEMALE orange tabi named Pebbles wearing purple collar. Clements/Dryer Road area. Call (905) 683-5227 or (416) 684-2976. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY WANTED must have medical experience, car needed, must be able to work a flexible shift. Ajax 905- 428–3654 Daycare Available273 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Whites Rd./401. For more info. call 905-831-9566. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced back- yard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu-tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. Daycare Wanted274 OCCASIONAL BABYSITTER need- ed for infant, experience and ref- erences required. Dixie/Glenanna in Pickering. 905-839-8359 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harrassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576- 3505 Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683- 1110. Adult Entertainment905 SHY COUNTRY CUTIES! We're lonely country girls who just wanna party! Ask for Jennifer, Amber, Tiffany, or Summer. Call anytime, toll-free: 1-800-377-9688 Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ 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 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 24 yrs. exp. Fully insured Winter Rates now in effect Free estimates 905-433-7140 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertise- ment.Please allow time for us to con- firm your ad copy and price prior to deadline.One of our customer service representatives will call you.Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 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 WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001-PAGE 31 COME & W ORSHIP To Advertise your Church Services call Janice at 905-683-0707 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME Intercultural Worship Centre Evangelical Missionary Church Canada East 545 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax 905-619-9095 Pastor: Olu David Sundays: 10:30 am New Years Eve 10pm - Midnight Pot Luck Supper & singing in the New Year NEW Y EARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Monday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:20 AM New Year’s Eve Service Worship Services each Sunday are at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people-on their way back to God” December 30 Sunday, December 30th Feast of the Holy Family Saturday, December 29th at 4:30 pm Sunday, December 30th at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am & 7:30 pm The Feast of Mary, Mother of God Monday, December 31st, 4:30 pm Tuesday, January 1st, 2002 at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am Please note there will be no evening Mass on January 1st St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship MORTGAGE SPECIALIST PURCHASES - 1st to 95%, 1st & 2nds to 90% HOME OWNERS - Prime debt consolidations to 100% Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. Consult an experienced broker instead of shopping. ASK FOR: SYLVIA JULES (905) 686-2557, or evenings & weekends (905) 430-8429 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services ❤ BROCK SPA ❤ Private rooms with showers Friendly Attendants. Rear Entrance. 1600 Alliance Rd. Unit 12 Pickering 905-831–0526 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment 310 Articles for Sale 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 400 Cars For Sale 256 Deaths 256 Deaths PEDDLE, Laura Anne - At rest after a year- long battle with cancer, Laura slipped away quietly at home on December 22 at the age of 14. She is the beloved daughter of Rodney and Dalia Peddle, granddaughter of Max and Shirley Peddle and the late Feliksas and Anna Pajarskas, goddaughter of Laima Stonclus and Thomas Abromaitis. Laura will be missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and her kitty, Juliet. Laura also leaves behind a wonderful group of friends, teachers and coaches whose influences helped her to make her mark on this world during her short life. Many dedicated health care professionals were involved with Laura over the past year. We are grateful for the compassionate management of her treatments at the Hospital for Sick Children by Dr. Ron Grant and Glynnis Wrathall: the kindness of the staff on 8A, 8B, and 8D and the pediatric radiation oncologists, nurses and Unit 12 technicians at Princess Margaret Hospital. Many thanks to our family physician, Dr. Scott Burwell, and to Richard Granville and the staff at the Whitby Clinic Pharmacy, who helped us to take care of Laura at home, especially in the past month. As well we thank the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Palliative Care Service and Durham Access to Care, especially our case manager, Marilyn Lambert, for her timely and sensitive interventions, and the nurses at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, especially Jane Pizzolato for her practical and emotional support. Finally, we are grateful to our friends, neighbours and colleagues for your many kind words and thoughtful gestures that have sustained us in the past year. Private family service and cremation took place on Friday, December 28. A memorial to celebrate Laura’s life will be announced in the new year. If desired, donations to the hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Oncology Chair would be appreciated by the family. There is no death! The Stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in Heaven’s jewelled crown They live forever more. BROOKS, Mary Irene (nee Blancher)- Peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Health Cen- tre in Ajax on Monday December 24, 2001. Mary, predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Jack Brooks, is survived by her daugh- ter Barbara and her husband John, daughter Patricia, and daughter Anita and her husband Derek. Mary will be missed by her grandchil- dren Karen and Janet and by her brothers Charles and Rody and their families, as well as family members in England. Born on Septem- ber 25, 1921, Mary grew up in Morrisburg, On- tario. She married Jack, an RAF airman sta- tioned in Canada, after her graduation from McMaster University in 1943. They moved to Ajax in the 1950's. Mary was very active with her career as a high school teacher and also in the community. She had a close association with Holy Trinity Church, the Hospital Auxili- ary and the Garden Club. Most of all, Mary was universally loved for her thoughtfulness, generosity and strength of character. She will be sorely missed. There will be a visitation at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428-8488 on Friday January 4, 2002, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A memorial service will be held at St.Paul's-On-the-Hill Anglican Church (882 Kingston Road, Pickering) on Saturday at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to the Holy Trinity Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Socie- ty. WILLIAMS, Deborah Lynn - Peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2001. After three years Deborah has risen above the evils of cancer. She will be deeply missed by her husband John and son Richard. She will always be in the hearts of her sisters and brothers, Liz, Cathy, David and Roger as well as her parents Louise and Percy. Her spir- it will live on. There will be a Memorial Service in the chapel at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 on Saturday December 29, 2001 at 12 o'clock. If one desires, in lieu of flowers, balloons would be appreciated. ❦JEANNE M. SPENCER ❦ December 29, 1942- April 8, 1997 Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is my keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has her in his keeping, I have her in my heart. Sadly missed, Never forgotten, Loved forever, Bob 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 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 To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. DAVIDSON CHRYSLER and the G R I N C H Have Stolen the *0% Or Choose FromOr Choose From With no payments for 90 days on all 2001 & most 2002 models 2002 CARAVAN 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 SEBRING 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2002 INTREPID 2002 NEON 2002 300M DOWN Pay Just $199 For One Whole Year* 0 per month DOWN Pay Just $249 For One Whole Year* 0 per month HWY 401 LAWRENCEKINGSTON RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.MILIT A R Y T R A I L BEECHGROVECHRYSLER EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED BUYING CENTRE4695 KKINGSTON RRD. SSCARBOROUGH 53 Ye ars of Excelle n ce*Payments based on 48 mth lease (except Neon 60 mth) 20,400 km per yr. or .15¢ km extra, 0 down payment + 1st, sec. depo., admin., PDI, freight, reg., lic., & all applicable taxes are extra. OAC. $199 or $249 payments for the first 12 months only. Full payments resume for the balance of the term. eg: 2001 Neon 60 mth lease 12 payments of $199 payments of $301.85. Taxes extra. See us for details. RDA, lease payments, cannot be combined with special APR. We pay the GST plus $1000 on all 2001 models or we pay the GST plus $500 on most 2002 models. ISO 9002 CertifiedTHE ALL NEW 2002 DODGE RAM STARTING FROM$23,255 THE MAYOR O F TRUCKVILLE (416) 281-2277 2002 NEON LE 2 litre, 4 spd., auto, AM/FM cassette, dual air bags, floor mats plus much, much more. $199/MTH* 2002 INTREPID SE 200 H.P., V6, 4 spd., auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise & much more. $199/MTH* 2001 PT CRUISER LTD. Auto, air, AM/FM cassette/CD, leather, heated seats, power windows & locks, security alarm, tilt, cruise, chrome wheels. Loaded! $199/MTH* 2002 CARAVAN SE 3.3L, V6, auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise, roofrack, AM/FM cassette, sunscreen glass plus much more. $249/MTH* 2002 SEBRING LX 200 H.P., 2.7 litre V6, 4 speed, auto, air, power windows, power locks, floor mats, plus much more. $249/MTH* 2002 DAKOTA CLUB CAB $249/MTH* 3.9 L, V6, 4 speed, auto, air, AM/FM cassette, rear sliding window, floor mats plus much more. * We pay the 1st payment on all Gold key leases with no security deposit on all 2001 models & most 2002 models GST & Up to $1000* A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 28, 2001