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PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Learning in the Orange County hits great outdoors local movie screens FEATURE/12 ENTERTAINMENT/16 PRESSRUN 46,600 28 PAGES FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Last Call Winter Programs Register Now 905-420-4621 ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP Looking for a good home. 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo From pillar to post AJAX –– Ajax Fire and Emergency Services personnel soak up automotive fluids leaking from a damaged car following a single-car crash at a Kingston Road plaza yesterday. Officials say the driver lost control in the parking lot and crashed into a storefront pillar, breaking one store win- dow. No injuries were reported in connection with the crash. Flaherty ripped by teachersCrocus sales drive blooms DURHAM —As winter sets in for at least a couple more months, one’s thoughts can’t help but turn to the day when the first crocus breaks through the snow. But the arrival of the colourful harbinger of spring has been speeded up thanks to the Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind Durham. An annual CNIB fund-raising event, crocus sales run Feb. 6 to 14. All funds raised through the annual crocus campaign stay in the community to support local CNIB services. The aim this year is to raise $20,000. Pots of crocuses are $4 each or three pots for $10. Orders can be faxed to 905-436-1202 or telephoned in at 905-436- 7732. The deadline for orders is Jan. 30. Officials say MPP’s proposal to ban strikes just won’t work BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham Re- gion’s recent troubles are evidence enough that taking away teachers’ right to strike and imposing solu- tions is a step backward, says a local union leader. Tory leadership contender Jim Flaherty announced Tuesday teacher strikes would be a thing of the past if he becomes premier after the current leadership race. The Whitby-Ajax MPP and finance minister proposed legislation to make education an essential service and strikes by teachers and other school board employees illegal. Mr. Flaherty, in a release, said the legislation “would guarantee that children would never again be caught in the middle of a labour dis- pute between a school board and a union”. However, Shelley Page, Durham president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), said having a solution “imposed on you” can lead to an un- workable situation. That occurred two years ago, she noted, when an arbitrator forced an agreement on local public high school teachers that gave them the heaviest workload in the province, 6.5 of eight classes every two days. The bitterness it provoked resulted in the withdrawal of extracurricular activities that teachers said they no longer had time for and a tense at- mosphere in Durham schools. Ms. Page contrasted that period with last June’s signing of a negoti- ated collective agreement between the board and its high school teach- ers, the first in five years. “The schools are happier places today,” she said. “I would leave it to Hadley ‘snapped’ weeks before murder Inquest continues into murder-suicide of Pickering couple DURHAM —Although Ralph Hadley’s murder of his wife ap- peared to be well planned, it was likely the result of him snapping under accumulated stresses a few weeks earlier, a psychiatrist told an inquest into the Pickering murder- suicide yesterday. “I think the snapping or major change occurred about two or three weeks before the murder,” testified Dr. Harold Merskey, a practising psychiatrist and professor emeritus at the University of Western On- tario. See STRIKE page 2 See PSYCHIATRIST page 5 ALL FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES & MATTRESSES 20%60% TO OFF 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit 397) North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 Open Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PICKERING SHOWROOM truly knowledgeable people to judge (Mr. Flaherty’s plan) for what it is.” Mr. Flaherty’s release fur- ther stated school boards and education employee groups would still engage in collec- tive bargaining as they do now. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, they could either choose a media- tor/arbitrator or have one ap- pointed by the Education Re- lations Commission. If the mediator/arbitrator could not help the parties reach a deal, the mediator would decide the outstanding issues be- tween the sides. Ms. Page said if enacted, the legislation would cast a pall over collective bargain- ing. “If at the end a solution will be imposed anyway, what compulsion is there for the parties to discuss freely?” she asked. Marnie Daly, Durham ele- mentary president of the On- tario English Catholic Teach- ers’ Association (OECTA), said the no-strike position was no surprise. “I think it’s clearly the kind of thing I would expect from Jim Flaherty because he’s always demonstrated that he is completely anti- public education... anti- teacher, anti-schools, anti- union, anti-working people, so to hear this kind of non- sense from an educated man in the 21st century is dis- heartening,” she said. “Mr. Flaherty’s agenda should be to support people who are working in this province.” Ms. Page referred to media reports this week that showed three of Mr. Flaher- ty’s four competitors for the leadership and even Premier Mike Harris appeared to re- ject the idea. “It’s probably worth not- ing that he’s fairly isolated on this issue, he’s free falling without a parachute,” she said. “This is really danger- ous ground to tread on.” Ms. Page added “taxpay- ers may not be able to afford pay raise solutions imposed by arbitration” and that nego- tiated deals are better for the public. She said OSSTF does not “officially” favour any candi- date in the leadership race, but “obviously we’re drawn to conciliatory candidates” who want to try and restore dialogue as opposed to a con- frontational relationship with educators. Ms. Daly said OECTA “will be favouring candidates who demonstrate strong and committed support for public education,” adding, “we don’t see people demonstrat- ing that in this particular case.” A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Strike ban proposal ‘really dangerous ground to tread on’ JIM FLAHERTY Pitch to ban teachers from striking slammed. STRIKE from page 1 Simply Better We specialize in Bridal Gown Care, Leather & Suede Cleaning 30 % OFF January Special Amberlea Shopping Centre 1822 Whites Rd. 905-839-8698 Hub Plaza 1360 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2616 Discovery Bay Plaza 570 Westney Rd. 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PICKERING1050 Brock Rd. PICKERING (905) 831-9555 (905) 831-9555JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 401 **OUR SYSTEMS COME PROTECTED WITH NORTON ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE SPECIALS ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Friday, January 11, 2002 News Advertiser Shannon Friday’s Carrier of the Week is Shannon. Shannon enjoys drawing and soccer. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Shannon, for being our Carrier of the Week. Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * Asia Hut Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Curves For Women Pick./Scar. Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Enbridge Home Services Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. • Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick. * Health Plus Nutrition Ajax * Herbie’s Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. New Homes Ajax/Pick * Office Place Ajax * Payless Drugs Pick. * Pickering Community Church Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Bay Ridges Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Steeple Hill Ajax/Pick. * Radio Shack Ajax/Pick. * Sears Flooring Centre Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. Wal-Mart Ajax/Pick Wheels Scar. Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. Zellers Ajax/Pick. AJAX —There’s still time for teens to register for a social skills de- velopment group. The Youth Centre is offering the group, for teens aged 13 to 15, with the goal to provide participants with the tools needed to live in a constantly changing society. The focus is on building self-confidence and other skills needed for effective communica- tion and interaction with others. An interactive group format and a variety of methods are used, including written materials, videos, music, role- playing, creative art and writing, and co-operative games. Topics include trust, values, boundaries, respect, ap- propriate self-expression, interperson- al skills, relationships and personal re- sponsibility. The free group runs for six weeks on Tuesdays from Jan. 22 to Feb. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All participants must attend an intake session Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be a followup session for parents or guardians Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to provide informa- tion and feedback. All sessions take place at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W. (between Westney Road and Finley Avenue), in Ajax. To register, call the centre at 905- 428-1212. For more information, call group facilitator Lia Bandola at 905- 619-3792. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 3 A/P Read all about it online at durhamregion.com Ajax, Pickering youths build social skills ® In our January 9-15 2002 Future Shop flyer, the following error occurred: • On page 3, PC Game Madden NFL 2002 $34.99 was incorrectly adver- tised, the price should read “Save $8 - Now only $49.99”. • On page 20, HP Internal DVD + RW Drive was incorrectly advertised, the features should read “2.4x DVD Rewrite, 8x DVD read, 12x CD Write, 10x CD Rewrite, 32x CD read, 4.7 GB double sided medium. CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.235 BAYLY ST. W. AJAX (905) 426-1581 REGULAR COMFORTERS $7.59 DOWN FILLED DUVET $14.50 pickeringtowncentre.com 11am-6pm Lucy from Pickering just went into Overtime Sunday Shopping Pickering Town Centre is now open on Sundays from for your shopping convenience. Wilson Furniture We’re Worth The Drive To Oshawa! Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. 81 Richmond St. W. Downtown Oshawa 905-723-2255 Sofas • Chairs & More by Wilson Furniture rrs TMWILSON January Sale $1999 4 pce Leather Suite, Canadian Made, top grain leather seating. Sofa, Loveseat, Swivel Recliner & Ottoman. $3650 Value ALL 4 PCES. LEATHER RECLINING SOFA • Chaise Pillow Back Style • Upgraded Leather Seating • Choice of Colours LEATHER RECLINING SOFA OR LOVESEAT January Sale The Ultimate In Comfort Now On Sale $999$1599 MATCHING RECLINER January Sale LEATHER RECLINING SOFA PILLOW COMFORT SPECIAL SAVINGS DURING OUR JANUARY SALE! IT’S INVENTORY TIME & WE’D RATHER SELL IT THAN COUNT IT! INVENTORY BLOWOUT!INVENTORY BLOWOUT! 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 The Area’s ONLY Full Line LA-Z-BOY Dealer INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUTINVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT INVENTORY CLEAR-OUT LOT’S OF 2001 INVENTORY PRICED TO CLEAR! SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 5 P Psychiatrist contradicts earlier testimony on Hadley’s state of mind “It was the result of cumulative stresses,” he told Walter Fox, lawyer for Fathers Are Capable Too, which had called him to testi- fy. On June 20, 2000, Mr. Hadley, 34, broke into the Pickering home he had once shared with his 35- year-old wife Gillian. He shot her in the head with an illegal handgun before killing himself. Dr. Merskey’s testimony con- tradicts an earlier witness, Dr. Peter Collins, a forensic psychia- trist working with the Ontario Provincial Police, who testified last month he did not believe people just snap. But Dr. Merskey testified Mr. Hadley’s stress build-up started with his arrest and charge more than a year earlier for criminal neg- ligence causing bodily harm to his disabled stepson, and was fuelled by many problems, including the “betrayal by his wife”. Mr. Hadley caught Mrs. Hadley in bed with another man Jan. 7, 2000, and then assaulted her, evi- dence has shown. Dr. Collins had said he did not feel Mr. Hadley had any psychi- atric illness or was really de- pressed, despite a diagnosis by his family doctor that he was. Dr. Merskey testified yesterday he agreed with the diagnosis of Mr. Hadley’s longtime family doctor, Dr. Mark Milgram, who had pre- scribed him the anti-depressant Celexa, for what he called clinical depression. Dr. Merskey said the drug was “a good choice”. In cross-examining Dr. Merskey, coroner’s counsel Al O’Marra suggested Mr. Hadley’s plans to kill his wife were deliber- ate, as they included a written list of steps, and a taped last testament. Dr. Merskey testified Mr. Hadley hadn’t snapped at that mo- ment. Dr. Merskey added that while he had read several documents re- lated to the murder-suicide, he had not read the six-volume coroner’s brief. Dr. Collins had testified he had read those briefs before forming his opin- ions. The inquest continues Monday. — TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE PSYCHIATRIST from page 1 Ralph and Gillian Hadley’s wedding day didn’t foretell the horrific events of June 20, 2000. Charities invited to sign on to Durham Web site DURHAM —Local charitable and non- profit organizations can get free publicity for their events on the Region of Durham’s Web site. The Region is inviting groups to post their public service announcements and coming events on the site at www.region.durham.on.ca. An online form allows groups to fill in the information on their event. Anyone interested in submitting information can go on the Web site and click on ‘public ser- vice announcements’ to access the form. Paper copies of the form are available for organiza- tions that would prefer to fax it or drop it off in person. For more information or to receive a paper copy of the registration form, call 905-668- 7711 or 1-800-372-1102, ext. 4255. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 The Area’s ONLY Full Line LA-Z-BOY Dealer Located In The Rear Of CLOCK GALLERY CLOCK GALLERY INVENTORYINVENTORY BLOWOUT!BLOWOUT! LOT’S OFLOT’S OF 2001 INVENTORY2001 INVENTORY PRICED TO PRICED TO CLEAR!CLEAR! ITIT’’SS INVENTORYINVENTORYINVENTORY TIME & WE’DTIME & WE’D RATHERRATHER SELLSELL ITIT THANTHAN COUNTCOUNTCOUNT ITIT!! INDUSTRY WARNING: Selling Your Home Will Cost You Thousands Too Much if You ’re Not Aware of These 9 Critical Steps DURHAM REGION - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar”. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report, call 1-800-755-3145 and enter ID #1000. You can call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. This report is courtesy of JOHN COLLINS, PRUDENTIAL ACHIEVERS. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright © 2001. 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! 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USED CAR CLEARANCE SALE!! 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 speed, air, cassette. $9,995SALE PRICE 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY’S 4 to choose from. $14,995SALE PRICE FROM 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA Auto., cass., p.s., p.b. $10,995SALE PRICE 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL’S 3 to choose from. $8,995SALE PRICE FROM 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 5 spd., 4x2, xcab, air, etc. $16,995SALE PRICE 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 Auto., air, 4x4, power. $16,995SALE PRICE 1998 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5, auto., air, loaded, 4x4. $24,495SALE PRICE 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 5 spd., 4x4, air, power grp. $15,995SALE PRICE 1998 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5, 5 spd., air, loaded, 4x4. $23,495SALE PRICE 1998 SIENNA’S 3 to choose from. $17,995SALE PRICE FROM 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CE Auto., air, pwr., ABS. $16,795SALE PRICE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA CE Auto., air, capt., power, etc. $22,895SALE PRICE 4 3 3 Not too late to raise issue again and drop pay hike To the editor: Re: Salary raise for regional councillors Ho, ho, hold those payments of a further nine per cent raise in salary and retroactive pension plan contributions. While visions of sugar plums were dancing in the heads of residents of Pickering and Durham Region in December, visions of dollar signs were obviously the only things on the minds of our regional chairman and his merry band of councillors. This is becoming quite a tradition for our elected officials — earlier last year they qui- etly slipped an eight-per cent raise into their never-ending stockings. I understand their generosity with the taxpayers’money might even extend to former regional councillors. Are the staff members of the municipalities and Region office being given the same gen- erous offer? Do people working in the pub- lic and private sector enjoy these types of retroactive raises and pension perks? I think not. Do the honourable thing, councillors, and revisit the issue at your Jan. 23 meeting. Pickering and Durham residents have to shake off their post-holiday apathy and let our councillors know how strongly they feel about this issue — telephone, write letters, send e-mails, attend the Jan. 23 meeting. Demand to know exactly how much this is going to cost us. Don’t be fooled by those who talk out of both sides of their mouths — about fiscal responsibility while wining and dining at conferences in Toronto, Banff and even Italy. Budget time is quickly approaching; let’s make our political officials accountable and responsible for spending our hard-earned dollars wisely and for the right reasons. Margaret Reaney, 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 JANUARY 11, 2002 After being out on our streets and actually surviving to write about it, I’d say most of us need a refresher course in driver’s ed. So, let’s start with the basics, shall we? 1. That red, octagonal sign that you’ll see at the end of many streets is called a stop sign, so what you must do is actually stop. Oh, and it’s best to take turns. The rule of thumb: whoev- er gets there first actually gets to go first, rather than allowing the most maniacal driver to rip through the in- tersection with a near miss on anoth- er person’s vehicle. 2. The red light doesn’t mean “Geez, what’s one more car through? I think I can make it.” 3. The yellow light? Pretty much the same thing. 4. Driving right on my rear end is not going to make me go any faster. I refuse to get a ticket just because you left the house late. Flapping your arms at me (along with other rude hand gestures) doesn’t work either. Blaring your horn? Nope. 5. The speed limit is posted for a reason. Look for the signs in your neighbourhood. For those of you who have already noticed them, many of you are under the mistaken impres- sion the posted speed is the lowest you should go. Beating me to the red light up ahead by two seconds is not worth someone’s life. 6. It’s probably a good idea to look both ways before you barrel out into traffic. 7. It’s probably an even better idea to look while you’re driving. That means no cellphone chatting, no paper rifling, no hair brushing and no teeth brushing (you know who you are). 8. Seat-belts really are a good in- vention. 9. An added bonus: have a little consideration for other drivers. For example, you might move up an inch if you notice the driver behind you wants to move ahead to make a right turn. 10. Last, but not least (and this should go without mentioning): for you knuckleheads who are still mix- ing liquor with your licence to drive: don’t! The latest Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere statistics are de- pressing as charges are up over a year ago. In spite of all the education, the increasingly stiff penalties and the testimonials from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, many still play fast and loose with their lives and all those who share the road with them. If you have even one drink, don’t drive. It’s simply not worth it. Have a great, safe year! Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Stop means stop so don’t test my limits Here’s a back-to-basics guide for those of you on the road in need of a refresher Durham citizens received a rather rude wake-up call last month when the municipality of Scugog agreed to give Lakeridge Health Port Perry $25,000 to lure a new doctor to town. It has come to this, has it? Young medical graduates acting like professional sports free agents, playing off town against town, looking for the biggest, best deal. Bring on the signing bonuses, how about a car? Throw in a rent-free home while you’re at it, oh and, the $50,000 in student loans, it sure would be nice if those were paid off too. With thousands of people in Durham without a family doctor and with no imminent solution around the corner, there’s every reason to be frightened about the state of our health system. Young medical students are showing a reluctance to get into a system that offers brutal hours, high overhead and a net average salary (after taxes and expenses) that leaves them wondering why they wanted to be doctors in the first place. Many are choosing to be specialists, others have taken the hospitalist route where they work in the hospital on fixed hours looking after patients who no longer have family doctors. The beauty of the hospitalist is he has no office, staff or overhead to worry about. But what happens to the thousands of people who’ve moved into Durham over the last decade (and the many thousands still to come)? Where do they turn when ill health strikes? It’s expensive and inefficient for the system when people clog up our emer- gency departments, which are already overrun. How do we bring family doctors to Durham? There are solutions, most of which require money: • The Province, which during the NDP years put limits on the number of grads from the handful of Ontario medical schools, has since increased the numbers. Not enough doctors were grad- uating to meet the growing demand. • Some areas will have to sweeten the pot to draw and keep family doctors. Five-year contracts can be negotiated with pack- ages that might include paying down a hefty student loan, a sign- ing or annual bonus, use of a car and/or home, etc. Some doctors and their families feel so much a part of a community after five years they’ll stay voluntarily. • Communities have to make an effort to recruit and sell doc- tors on the values and charms of their towns or cities. They must push all the positives, aim for locals to return to their home town or look for the right fit. 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Mr. Steele said Detox has been ordered to “cease pro- cessing of all waste” as they “do not have the necessary approvals and they’ve been processing waste without them”. However, when contact- ed about the announcement, Detox Environmental’s company director Beate Ritchie said she was un- aware of any order. “Our position is that any problems the ministry found were issues of a minor na- ture which have been cor- rected or are in the process of being corrected,” she ex- plained. “I’m surprised to hear of a cease order, the ministry is well aware steps have been take to correct these minor issues.” In an interview Friday, a SWAT team official, who did not give her name, stated all of the 11 business owners received a written evaluation dealing with the corrective orders. Ms. Ritchie said she was aware the ministry was con- cerned with one specific issue of using peat moss to mix with waste processed at its Bowmanville site, but un- derstood they were taking necessary steps to correct the problem. Ms. Ritchie added she “takes issue” with being grouped in with companies illegally disposing of waste and not being notified about the cease order from the ministry directly. The ministry also says Direct Line was found with “hazardous waste on-site they were not approved to receive” as well as a few other minor infractions and have been ordered to obtain the necessary approvals, ac- cording to Mr. Steele. However, Bob Munshaw, owner of Direct Line, a waste processing and recy- cling facility whose services include waste oil, oil filter recycling and waste oil re- moval for several auto ser- vice centres and dealerships around the province, said last Friday he has little idea why his company was found to be out of compliance. “They haven’t notified us of one single solitary thing,” he said. “If we were doing something in non-compli- ance, I have no idea what it might be.” He did agree the SWAT team inspections were worthwhile and “overall” the investigators on his site “did a good job”. Mr. Munshaw said he was also surprised to hear Direct Line was being found in non-compliance of envi- ronmental legislation be- cause they “do everything 100 per cent by the book”. To confirm the facilities have taken the required cor- rective action, the inspectors either pay another visit or receive proof from the oper- ators that they have com- plied, the ministry said. 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Durham plans place for new award Role in Oak Ridges Moraine protection process recognized DURHAM —The Region of Durham has received an award for its part in a public outreach program and input to the Province during the Oak Ridges Moraine planning process last year. Durham, along with Peel and York regions, was recently awarded the Re- medial Action Plan Program 2001 Award of Excellence in the category of education and outreach. The program is a co-operative effort between the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. “It came as a surprise,” said Alex Georgieff, commissioner of the Re- gion’s planning department. “A lot of work and a lot of effort went into that. 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Some have even called it the greatest day of their lives. “You have to be here to see the wonder in their eyes,” Mr. Farquharson said. “They ask so many questions. You can see them bubbling over.” He began taking his own classes to NEEC soon after the first students arrived at the cen- tre just north of Port Perry in January 1977. This month, Mr. Farquharson finds himself organizing the centre’s 25th anniversary cele- brations, set to take place Jan. 16. The Durham District School Board has three environmental education centres — NEEC, Duffins Creek Environmental Educa- tion Centre near Claremont and Durham For- est Environmental Education Centre in Uxbridge. NEEC is not only the oldest, but also the only one equipped to accommodate both elementary and secondary school class- es, offering 60 different programs. Born out of an agreement with the Min- istry of Natural Resources, NEEC began as one classroom with 40 hectares of land situat- ed within the Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area, which spans 1,200 hectares near Scu- gog’s 10th Concession. In the early 1980s, NEEC increased in size to its present 150 hectares and has since grown to three buildings — the David Carroll classroom, named for the centre’s first facili- tator, who died in a mountain-climbing acci- dent some years ago, and the pheasant pen and habitat rooms. Known as ‘Nonquon Don’ to visiting classes, Mr. Farquharson runs the centre with the help of three outdoor instructors, special- ists with an environmental, geographic or sci- ence background. Cathy Galberg, an interpreter/naturalist shares her time among the three different EEC sites, and sometimes high school and college co-op students help out. Often local residents, such as bird bander Brian Joyce, will drop by to demonstrate special wildlife skills for stu- dents. However, NEEC is currently at peak capacity in terms of space and manpower, said Mr. Farquharson,who has applied for a school portable to help keep up with the growing number of visitors. Due to safety concerns, teacher-student ratios in the woods are about 15 students to every instructor, he explained. NEEC welcomed 360 classes in 2001, and typically handles up to three classes almost every day during the school year. With those numbers, it’s hard to imagine the Durham District School Board wanted to pull the plug on all its outdoor education fa- cilities due to tough economic times in 1994. Parental pressure kept NEEC open and since then the demand to visit the site has been so high Mr. Farquharson must apportion one class visit for every 100 students within a school. “One of the reasons we’re in such high de- mand is we offer programs that can’t be du- plicated anywhere else,” he explained. “We’re able to meet sections of the curriculum teach- ers in the classroom can’t because they don’t have the equipment, facilities or location. We have the expertise a regular teacher can’t be expected to have.” Aside from being an official Environment Canada weather watch centre, NEEC has three different ecosystems — wetlands, hard- wood forest, and overgrown fields — in which students can learn the “checks and bal- ances” of nature, while hiking or snowshoeing through its trails, said Mr. Farquharson. Programs range from ‘bushcraft’, a crash course in outdoor survival skills, to wetland analysis, with each tailored to the individual class. Before each visit, teachers are given an outline of how they can prepare students for their trip by covering specific topics, as well as what classes can expect to learn during their time at the centre. For some children, especially those in more urban parts of the school board’s juris- diction, a trip to NEEC may be their first ex- posure to nature, said Mr. Farquharson. “A lot of the younger ones feel they’ve come to the ends of the Earth because it’s at least a 30-minute drive if you’re coming from Oshawa or Pickering,” he said. P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Youths get in touch with great outdoors Students (from left) Alexandra Clarke, Carma Santiago and Alexandra Prentice get back to basics at the Nonquon Environmental Education Centre. The facility has been introducing kids to nature for 25 years. CARL FERENCZ/ News Advertiser photo Read up online at durhamregion.comHelp for those seeking work DURHAM —A series of work- shops could help you find a job. The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre — Pickering holds the free workshops on Thursdays, starting at 1 p.m. Resume preparation is being held Jan. 17, career exploration Jan. 24, and resume preparation Jan. 31. All workshops are held at the centre offices at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pick- ering, next to the GO station. There is also the three-day job club, held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with topics covering the same as the workshops, along with maintaining self-esteem and Internet training. Call 905-420-4010 for more information or to reserve a spot. Did you know that 22% of Canada’s power outages are caused by tree contact with power lines? * You may also be interested in knowing that Veridian Connections’ record is much better than the national average. In 2001, just 8.6% of our outages were attributed to tree interference. This is a record that we want to continue. That’s why, as part of our regular maintenance program, we will soon be trimming trees located near overhead hydro lines in the City of Pick. Our work will be confined to the area bordered by Toronto-Pickering Townline to the west, Liverpool Road to the east, Uxbridge-Pickering Townline to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. This work will begin on January 14th, 2002 and be completed by April 15th, 2002. While the reliability of your electricity supply is an important consideration when carrying out this work, we also recognize the aesthetic value of trees. Our tree trimmers are trained arborists and will ensure that the health of the community’s trees is not compromised. If you have any questions regarding this maintenance work, please call us at 1-888-420-0070, extension 3232 or 3220. * Source: Canadian Electricity Association 1999 Annual Service Continuity Report on Distribution System Performance in Electrical Utilities. Opens in West Pickering Monday January 14 Membership is honored at over 2000 Curves locations in 50 states, Canada & Spain! 905-509-5578 300 Kingston Rd. (Gates Plaza at Altona Rd.) Offer available at both Pickering locations 1050 Brock Rd. (between 401 & Bayly) 905-421-9550 Black or Green JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE Massive EAST 401DON VALLEYWESTNEY RD.BROCK RD.HARWOOD AVE.THE OUTLET WHITBYAJAXTORONTO458 Fairall St., Ajax (at Westney - across from GO Stn.) Just South of 401 Genuine Factory Outlet Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5 Tel: 905-683-2222 It’s a FACTORY, It’s a STORE... Can You Imagine? SAVE UP TO 75% OFF RETAIL Bed Pillows Reg. Retail $15.99 Twin Pack Reg. Retail $159.99 Brentwood Fabric Reg. Retail $19.99-$44.99 Huge selection of 99 ¢/yd.99 ¢/yd. $799$799 $79 99 Towels Reg. Retail $12.99 Fieldcrest & Cannon Burgundy & Blue only $299 Flat Sheets Reg. Retail $19.99-$29.99 Any size $299 $499$499 Reg. Retail $199.99 to $299.99 Duvet Includes: Comforter Bedskirt & Shams *with purchase of Duvet ensemble CLEARANCE Chair with ottoman $79 99 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P $99 99$99 99 Ensemble FREE POLYESTER DUVET FREE POLYESTER DUVET COLLECT POINTS FASTER WITH YOUR BAY, HBC OR ZELLERS CREDIT CARD. EARN 25 BONUS POINTS WITH ALMOST EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND shopping is good TURN EVERYDAYSHOPPING INTO REWARDS. Earn points at all Hudson’s Bay Company(HBC) family of stores-The Bay,Zellers,Home Outfitters,Déco Découverte or hbc.com New Year’s Resolution #1. Save lots. SAVE 30% MENS’ & WOMEN’S WINTER BOOT CLEARANCE SAVE AN EXTRA 25% MEN’S DRESS & CASUAL SHOES 2999 KIDS’WINTER BOOTS 4999 MEN’S & WOMEN’S BRAND NAME ATHLETIC SHOES buy more, save more buy 2, get 1 free!* Jockey Cotton Classics underwear *3rd item must be of equal or lesser value. save 25% selected spring fashions by Alia, Alia Sport, Tan Jay, Evan Picone & Alfred Dunner save 30% dress shirts and ties Excludes Bay Value, Outline , Nautica, DKNY & Tommy Hilfiger. save 25% all belts, cufflinks and umbrellas Excludes Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Bay Value, Outline & just reduced. save 20% all Lee, Calvin Klein and Savane twill pants save 15% underwear and socks Excludes Jockey, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Outline & "3 for" offers. save 50% • Charter Collection®14 Kt. gold jewellery • American Tourister & Atlantic luggage save 40% Men’s Mantles™& Hunt Club®comfort dress shoes reg $75. sale $44.99 save 30% • 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. cubic zirconia fine jewellery • all women’s slippers, tights and sport socks • men’s Florsheim®FLS & Nunn Bush®dress shoes save 25% • brand-name watches • ToGo™& Mantles™sterling silver, B.C. jade & semi-precious jewellery • men’s & women’s Reebok walkers reg. $59.99 to $79.99. sale $44.99 to $59.99 • men’s selected walking & casual shoes by Hush Puppies®, Wolverine, Caterpillar, Clarks®& Ecco® buy 2, get 1 free* All Silks pantyhose and all women’s Weekender, Essentials and Levi’s®socks *3rd item must be of equal or lesser value. save 50% • solid-coloured towels Excludes Royal Velvet, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Bay Value, Market Square and special buys. • pillows Excludes Calvin Klein, Bay Value and Market Square. • all discontinued cushions, throws, blankets. Includes table, kitchen linens and retired colours of HBC blankets save 40% • duvets and mattress pads Excludes Calvin Klein, Bay Value and Market Square. • solid-coloured towels by Royal Velvet, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren save 30% all Wamsutta and Dan River bed-in-a-bag save 25% • all co-ordinated bedding including luxury, juvenile and designer Excludes Calvin Klein. • all bath mats and bath accessories • all cushions throws, blankets, accent mats, table and kitchen linens save up to $300 selected TV’s save up to 25% end-of-the-line & overstocked electronics save 10%–20% all microwaves & vacuums save 50%–55% all mattress sets By Sealy, Serta, Simmons, Marshall, Sterns & Foster save up to $150 selected major appliances linens for the homeaccessories for women for men Calvin Klein last 3 days! buy 2, get 1 free*event! women’s intimates & men’s basic boxed underwear & socks *3rd item must be of equal or lesser value. Selected styles. major home fashions SAVE UP TO 50% WOMEN’S SELECTED FALL & HOLIDAY FASHIONS By Tommy Hilfiger, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Alia, Alia Sport, Tan Jay, Alfred Dunner & more. Includes petite & Plus Sizes SAVE 30% MENS’ FALL & WINTER DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DESIGNER DENIM By Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Chaps, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Bahama, Claiborne, Timberland, 4 You, CK Jeans, Tommy Jeans, Polo Jeans & more SAVE 40% MENS’ SELECTED FALL OUTERWEAR & WOMEN’S SELECTED FALL & WINTER OUTERWEAR Excludes licensed departments. SAVE UP TO 50% •WOMEN’S SELECTED SLEEPWEAR, DAYWEAR, ROBES, BRAS & PANTIES •ALL WOMEN’S BELTS, HANDBAGS,WALLETS & WINTER GLOVES, SCARVES & HATS SAVE AN EXTRA 40% PREVIOUSLY REDUCED FASHION JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, GOLD & FINE JEWELLERY AND WATCHES do not pay until Jan. 2003! on furniture, appliances, electronics & mattresses.See in-store for details. Friday, Jan.11th save 10% storewide! when you use your Bay, HBC or Zellers credit cardon regular, sale & clearance priced merchandise including mattresses, electronics, major appliances & furniture.See in-store for details. Some exceptions apply, Saturday, Jan.12 th save 10% on all regular, sale and clearance priced mattresses, electronics, major appliances & furniture when you use your Bay, HBC or Zellers credit card See in-store for details. save 50% • all Royal Albert and Johnson Brothers 5-pce. settings • all crystal stemware and glass serveware Excludes Waterford and Bay Value. • selected cookware by Lagostina Sienna, Anolon, Circulon and T-Fal Restaurant Gourmet cookware. Sets and open stock. save 35% all frames by Burnes, Intercraft, Nexxt & Umbra save 25% • all dinnerware, woodenware & glassware in our Housewares dept. Excludes Pfaltzgraff, Luigi Bormioli and Bay Value. • closet & storage organizers save 10% • all kitchen electrics, personal care electrics, electric shavers, steam irons, humidifiers and air purifiers • all dinnerware by Royal Doulton, Mikasa, Wedgwood, Noritake, Denby, Villeroy & Boch, Dansk, Pfaltzgraff and Portmeirion • all candy and fine foods Excludes licensed depts SAVE 60% ALL CHRISTMAS: •ALL BOXED CARDS,WRAP, CANDLES & MORE excludes bay value & market square. • DINNERWARE, GLASSWARE IN OUR HOUSEWARES DEPT. •ALL TOWELS, TABLE & KITCHEN LINENS AND TAPESTRY CUSHIONS SAVE 70% ALL CHRISTMAS: •ALL CHRISTMAS STREET®TREES , LIGHTS AND TRIMMINGS excludes bay value & market square. •ALL BASKETS,GIFT SETS, CAKES AND CANDY In our candy dept. Excludes licensed departments. SAVE 50% WOMEN’S BRAND NAME SHOE CLEARANCE SALE $9.99 TO $59.99 Friday, Jan.11th toSunday, Jan.13th save 30% ALL JUVENILE BEDDING Excludes Bay Value. save 40% • WOMEN’S MANTLES™HANDBAGS & WALLETS •ALL FLANNEL BEDDING Excludes Bay Value. save 50% ALL PILLOW PROTECTORS AND MATTRESS COVERS 39 99 MEN’S DISCONTINUED TOMMY JEANS Union Carpenter style. Reg. $90. Saturday, Jan. 12th, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Doorcrashers are available while quantities last and exclude Bay Value, Outline & just-reduced items. Off our regular prices unless otherwise specified. Doorcrasher deals: just 2 hours to save! All savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Brands and selection will vary by store. Excludes just-reduced, special buys, Bay Value, Outline, Market Square and licensed departments. Off our original prices. While quantities last. No substitutions. Selection will vary by store. clearance! A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 11, 2002 The road from Orange County to Stanford Scholarship award provided to author of top entry AJAX —Putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboards, could lead to a scholarship for students from Grade 10 to 12. The Ajax Optimist Club is spon- soring its annual essay contest with the winner at the district level re- ceiving a $650 scholarship. Partici- pants have to write an essay be- tween 400 and 500 words on the topic ‘My place in a changing world’. “It’s a very appropriate topic at this time,” said Bob Baker, the club’s essay chairman. “This year’s prize has been great- ly improved as the first-place win- ner in the district will receive a $650 scholarship. Last year, an Ajax resi- dent was the only student in Durham Region to submit an essay to any of the seven Optimist clubs and only eight essays were submit- ted to the district level.” International winners would win a $2,000 to $5,000 post-secondary school scholarship. The deadline is Feb. 13 and sub- missions can be mailed to the Ajax Optimist Club Essay Contest, P.O. Box 396,Ajax, Ontario, L1S 3C5. If a youth would like to enter through another Optimist club, e-mail opti- bob@sympatico.ca. Full contest rules and informa- tion are available at www3.sympati- co.ca/optibob or by calling Mr. Baker at 905-571-1229. Optimist club offers write look at world of change The following new movie is being screened at cinemas in Ajax and Pickering this week- end: ORANGE COUNTY Starring Colin Hanks, Chevy Chase, Catherine O’Hara, Jack Black, John Lithgow, Schuyler Fisk. Directed by Jake Kasdan. Shaun Brumder (Hanks) is your typical California high school senior, easily distracted by his surfin’, fun-lovin’, but brainless, buds. One day at the beach, Shaun digs up a book from the sand and reads it fifty-two times. From then on, inspired to be a writer, he spends his time trying to get to Stanford Uni- versity so he can study under the book’s author. “Maybe there’s more to life than extreme sport,” Shaun conjectures. Unfortunately, just about everything and everyone hap- hazardly derail his entrance into Stanford as a bumbling guidance counsellor (Tomlin) accidentally sends in the worst student in school’s transcript as Brumder’s. (Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas, Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pick- ering Town Centre). For a complete listing of what’s playing on movie screens this weekend, contact your local cinema. Fax it: 905-683-7363 Colin Hanks and Schuyler Fisk star in the teen comedy ‘Orange County’, playing this weekend in Ajax and Pickering Series: New Beginnings /Jan. 13 My New Year Revolutions 9:00 a.m. Sundays Tel: 905-839-7271 Dunbarton Fairport Church Dunbarton Rd., West of Dixie Rd., Just north of Kingston Rd./Highway #2 Celebrate and Worship with Us You do not need Absolute Faith To Be Welcomed Absolutely! FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 8 905-433-3843PICKERING 8 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE A BEAUTIFUL MIND (NO PASSES) (PG) mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:00, 9:55 Sat, Sun 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 ALI (AA) violence, coarse language Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:40, 10:00 Sat, Sun 12:05, 3:20, 6:40, 10:00 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (PG) frightening scenes Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:50, Sat, Sun 12:00, 3:30, 6:50 JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:10 Sat, Sun, 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10 KATE & LEOPOLD (F) 9:20 NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE (AA) coarse language, sexual content, crude content 10:20 OCEAN’S ELEVEN (PG) mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:45, 10:30 Sat, Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:45. 10:30 ORANGE COUNTY (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:30, 9:45 Sat, Sun 12:40, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 LORD OF THE RINGS (AA) frightening scenes, violence Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00 Sat, Sun 12:15, 4:10, 8:00 VANILLA SKY (AA) sexual content, coarse language, not recommended for children Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:20, 10:10 Sat, Sun 12:50, 4:15, 7:20, 10:10 A BEAUTIFUL MIND (NO PASSES) (PG) mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:00, 10:10 Sat, Sun 12:30, 3:30, 7:00, 10:10 ALI (AA) violence, coarse language Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:40, 10:00 Sat, Sun 12:05, 3:20, 6:40 10:00 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (PG) frightening scenes Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:45, Sat, Sun 12:10, 3:25, 6:45 JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:55 Sat,Sun 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 6:55 KATE & LEOPOLD (F) 9:45 NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE (AA) course language, sexual content, crude content 9:55 OCEAN’S ELEVEN (PG) mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:30, 10:20 Sat, Sun 1:00, 4:30, 7:30, 10:20 ORANGE COUNTY (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:15, 9:30 Sat, Sun 1:00, 4:20, 7:15, 9:30 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: (AA) frightening scenes, violence Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:15, 9:00 Sat, Sun 12:00, 12:45, 4:00, 5:00, 8:15, 9:00 AA 13 GHOSTS Matthew Lillard Frightening Scenes,Coarse Language 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:05 AA HEIST Gene Hackman Coarse Language 1:05, 3:15, 7:05, 9:15 AA SPY GAME Brad Pitt 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 Coarse Language, Mature Theme PG1:30, 7:30 THE MAJESTIC Jim Carrey VANILLA SKY Tom Cruise 1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:20 Coarse Language, Sexual Content Not Recommended for Children AA IMPOSTER Gary Sinise 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 Frightening Scenes, Violence AA MONSTERS INC. Computer Animated 1:10, 3:10, 7:10, 9:10 F DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE John Travolta 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 AA LIFE AS A HOUSE Kevin Kline 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 Coarse Language, Mature Theme AA 905-420-SH O W 4 1 6 - 4 4 4 - 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 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Portly Piper 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax 905-426-9535 JANUARY 10th - 13th THURSDAY NIGHT – “DEUCE” FRIDAY & SATURDAY “ANOTHER ROUND” SUNDAY - “RAGWEED” Come join us for good food & entertainment! 905-426-6242 OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU Pickering 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 One of my good friends Bob said that to me recently. He loves to bring his two kids to our store and to McD’s but says our prices are higher. Before I comment on that I want to pay tribute to someone. This week the founder of Wendy’s, Dave Thomas, passed away. It truly was the end of an era. Wendy’s has enjoyed great success and Tim Horton’s has flourished under their ownership. As I listened to all the news some interesting things were mentioned. Dave’s hamburgers were square because he didn’t want to “cut corners”. He thought the expression burger cheapened the product and always called them “hamburgers”. He would never call his products fast food but “food served quickly”. Dave Thomas will be missed especially on those great commercials. Back to my friend Bob. I asked him if he really knew what the difference was to the penny. He didn’t. He just said we were more expensive. So I purchased a Big Mac combo meal and Hamburger Happy Meal and compared them to our double cheeseburger meal and kids hamburger meal dressed exactly the same. The difference “in price” was less than a dollar for our two meals combined compared to their two meals combined. The real key? We include a free desert. Not only that but our double cheeseburger weighed more than the Big Mac dressed exactly the same and our kid’s hamburger weighed more than their kid’s hamburger too. Your kids will never leave our store hungry because our portions are big. McD’s is a great organization and serves great food but competition benefits you the consumer. Yes you can serve smaller portions at lower prices but we serve larger portions for basically the same price. Viva la competition! And we don’t fry our burgers. The taste of a DQ hamburger is exceptional because of that great beef taste. As to speed of service? I still won’t condiment our products in advance. It’s prepared the way you want it and all our toppings are free. However we are constantly striving to serve you as quickly as possible. We all need to support each other but to say we are more expensive is absolutly not true. YOUR PRICES ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN McDONALD’S! NOT! This coupon is not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. Jan. 30, 2002. FREE SUNDAE with the purchase of any Sundae TM *Prices are plus frt., taxes & admin. fee. Incentives not combinable with fin. rate. 2001 Focus $1,000 rebate freight $730. 01 Windstar $3,000 rebate freight $995, 01 Focus XTS rebate $1,000 freight $720, 01 Lincoln rebate $6000 freight $980, 01 Lincoln LS $3,000 rebate freight $790, 01 Mustang $1,000 rebate freight $780, 01 Explorer Sport $4,000 rebate, freight $835, 01 F150 rebate $3,000 freight $980. All rebates applied to sale price. **For special financing or leasing, add factory incentive to sale price. Prices are plus taxes, licence and admin. fee. Factory incen- tives applied to sale price. 2002 Windstar $1500, Focus $1000, Taurus $1000, Focus ZX5 $1000, Lincoln LS Ranger $1000, Lincoln Towncar, Expedition $1500. Purchase financing 0% on Windstar & Taurus for 48 months, 0% on F150, Explorer and Focus for 36 months. Windstar $965, Focus $1000, Taurus $915, Focus ZX5 $740, Explorer $845, Ranger $820, Cougar $800, Expedition $1000, Lincoln & Lincoln LS $1000. 5.9% financing on all Escapes Holiday Bonus not applicable to Escapes. NEW 2002 2002 FOCUS SE SPORT Air, auto overdrive, PS, PB, PW, PM, PL, 2.0L TEC, 16 valve engine, alloy wheels, spoiler, fog lamps. MSRP $21,950 $18,477*SALE PRICE 2002 FOCUS LX Auto O/D,AM/FM stereo cassette, ps, pl, pb, remote keyless entry. MSRP $17,810 SALE PRICE 2002 EXPLORER SPORT 4X4Fully loaded with leather, powermoon room, comfort group,audio file 6 disc CD, premiumsports group, auto, V6, air.Stk #2-8090. MSRP $36,315 $31,977**SALE PRICE 2002 FOCUS SE 4-DR SPORT 2.0L DOHC, 16 valve, auto, air, aluminum wheels, spoiler, fog lamps, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry. MSRP $22,605 $19,488**SALE PRICE 2002 F-150 4X2 STYLESIDE 139” WB, 4.2L EFI engine, 4-spd auto, O/D, air, AM/FM/CD, sliding rear window, polished alum. wheels. MSRP $27,205 $24,188**SALE PRICE 2002 TAURUS SE Air, auto O/D trans, ps, pb, pl, P215/60RX16”, all season tires remote entry, power seat, ABS, rear spoiler MSRP $27,500 $23,788**SALE PRICE 2002 FOCUS SE SPORTS WAGON 2.0L DOHC, 16 valve V-Tech station wagon, auto O/D, air pw, pl, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, fog lamps, alloy wheels. Stk #2-1009 MSRP $23,460 $20,777**SALE PRICE 2001 FOCUS ZTS Loaded with auto O/D, leather seats, advance track. MSRP $24,940 $19,888*$23,988*SALE PRICE 2001 F150 SUPERCAB XLT Loaded, V8, auto, pw, pl, pm, sports pkg., sliding rear window bedliner. MSRP $33,500 SALE PRICE 2001 COUGAR V6 SPORT Auto, air, ABS, leather interior, power driving seat, spoiler, fog lamps, 16” aluminum wheels. MSRP $29,158 SALE PRICE 2002 RANGER 4X2 3L V6, 3.73 limited slip axle, sliding rear window, air conditioning. MSRP $19,455 $17,377*SALE PRICE 2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4x4 Loaded, w/leather, Audio file 6 disc changer, overhead console w/tem- perature. high series floor console, p/driver’s seat, cargo cage & bed extender, hard tonneau cover. MSRP $39,300 $36,177*SALE PRICE 2001 LINCOLN TOWNCAR Cartier Series. Loaded, P/moon roof, 6 CD changer. MSRP $58,650 SALE PRICE 2002 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER Loaded with leather, 3rd row seat, 7 pass. Stk #2-8062 MSRP $51,965 $42,988*SALE PRICE 2002 LINCOLN LS V6, loaded with leather, 6-CD changer, power moonroof. MSRP $44,000 $40,877**SALE PRICE 2002 WINDSTAR LX Auto, air, pw, pl, pm, am/fm cassette, tilt, cruise, 7 pass., privacy glass, roof rack MSRP $28,000 $23,988**SALE PRICE 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR Executive Series, loaded with livery package. Stk #2-6005 MSRP $53,240 $45,977**SALE PRICE 2002 COUGAR V6 SPORT Loaded with moonroof, CD changer, ABS. #2-4000 MSRP $31,165 $27,972**SALE PRICE 2002 F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 XTR pkg, auto, V8, sliding rear window, pw, pl, pm, AM/FM/CD, running boards, tilt, cruise, bed liner.MSRP $40,200 $34,477**SALE PRICE 2002 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 Loaded, air, auto, V6, ps, pb, pw, speed control, tilt, running boards, 6-disc CD in dash, CD changer reverse sensing system. MSRP $41,415$37,988**SALE PRICE DEMO DRIVE TO EAST COURT ALL 2001’S MUST BE SOLD NOW! We Are Small But With A Big… DEDICATED SERVICEFRESH THINKING $500 HOLIDAY BONUS ON ALL NEW VEHICLES PLUS NEW 2001/2002 $24,988*$43,888* 2002 MUSTANG GT Loaded 5 spd. leather 4.6L SOHC V8, pw, pl, pm, spoiler. MSRP $32,700 SALE PRICE $29,388* $15,887* VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.eastcourtfordlincoln.com GRAD REBATE •Extra $1000 Grad Rebate for recent College or Univ. grads EAST COURT FORD LINCOLN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 26 YEARS 416-292-1171 4700 SHEPPARD AVE. E. AT McCOWAN SCARBOROUGH 401McCowan Rd.Markham Rd.Sheppard 2002 ESCAPE XLS 4X4 3L V6 duratec engine, auto, O/D trans., air, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, CD/Cass., side step bars, retractable cargo cover.MSRP $29,160 $26,977*SALE PRICE 5.9% FIN. AVAIL. NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT US AT gmcanada.com, DROP BY YOUR LOCAL PONTIAC • BUICK • GMC OR CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE DEALER, OR CALL US AT 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ‡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. Term up to 48 months for most 2001 and 2002 cars. Term up to 36 months for most 2001 and 2002 trucks. 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See your GM dealer or visit www.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. ‡*Offers apply to the purchase or lease 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 Corvette, 2001/2002 Cadillacs, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Sierra/Silverado Regular and Extended Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Sierra/Silverado Crew Cab 2500/3500, and 2002 Sierra/Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply to 2001/2002 Chevy Express LT-Y91, 2001/2002 GMC Savana SLT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Tahoe, 2002 Yukon, 2002 Yukon Denali, 2002 Suburban, 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 that may not be combined with other offers. Certain exceptions apply. See you local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. PLUS PURCHASE FINANCING‡ WIN YOUR VEHICLE* GUARANTEED $500 on virtually all 2001 and 2002 vehicles OFF YOUR LEASE OR PURCHASE* UPTO CHEVROLET MALIBU ALERO BY OLDSMOBILE CHEVY SILVERADO CHEVROLET VENTURE PONTIAC SUNFIRE PONTIAC MONTANA GMC SIERRA PONTIAC GRAND AM BUICK CENTURY CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2 DAYS LEFT ENDS JANUARY 12 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Oshawa ties up Pickering in dying seconds BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —Late-game er- rors stole a potential victory away from the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers in a game against the Os- hawa Legionaires Wednesday night. As it was, the Panthers settled for a 4-4 overtime draw with the Legion- aires in OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League (OPJAHL) action at the Pickering Recreation Complex. With the tie, the Panthers (15-17- 5-2 for 37 points, fourth in South Conference standings) have earned at least a point in their last eight games, including an overtime loss to the Markham Waxers back on Dec. 16, and are unbeaten in their last seven. Leading the Legionaires 4-3 late in the game, the Panthers were hit with an unwanted icing call with only seven seconds remaining. After a time out and Oshawa pulling goalie Bryan Sand for an extra attacker, the Legionaires won a crucial faceoff in the Pickering zone, leading to a shot by Dave Coleman that beat a shocked Kevin Kliman for the equalizer. “Our defenceman just had to make sure the puck got out of our zone, but instead he slapped it down the ice. We lost the faceoff and they scored off the draw,” noted a disappointed Pan- thers’ head coach Bill Purcell. The draw against an always-tough Legionaires squad was made more palatable since the Panthers entered the contest without two key players — forward and team captain Garret Winder and defenceman and alternate captain Kyle Aitken — who both took part in the OPJAHL all-star game in Hamilton that same night in a bizarre bit of rescheduling of a previous game. Bad scheduling aside, the Panthers cobbled together another in a long line of strong contests, including an- other solid effort from Kliman who has logged most of the workload in net of late. The Panthers continued to get good production from forward Dave Tonkin who has been red hot, scoring five goals in the last two games, in- cluding two against the Legionaires. Only a few weeks ago, Purcell said Tonkin was in danger of being a for- mer Panther, owing to several missed games and practices. A meeting be- tween the two sides, however, cleared the air and Tonkin has settled in to be- come another weapon for a club that has, at times, been offensively chal- lenged this season. “He’s been a great surprise for us. It’s nice to see other kids stepping up. He played an excellent hockey game for us (against Oshawa) until he in- jured his knee in the third period,” said Purcell. In addition to Tonkin, Sean Bradley and Dan Schofield scored for the Panthers. Mike Hanna, Schofield, Alex Pavloski and Paul McFarland drew assists. The Panthers play two games this weekend, hosting the neighbouring Ajax Axemen Friday night at the complex at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers travel to Toronto to play the Wexford Raiders Sunday at 7 p.m. PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT: Winder and Aitken made a strong contribution to the South-East all-star team’s 15-10 victory over the North- West all-stars in Hamilton Wednes- day night. Aitken scored a goal and added an assist. Meanwhile,Winder was held pointless, but his forward line scored four goals in the annual showcase... NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PAGE 19 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 11, 2002 Panthers let win slip away ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING ––Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ defenceman Alex Greig (8) takes Oshawa Legionaires’ Chris Hulit (21) to the ice during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hockey League action at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex Wednesday night. The teams played to a 4-4 draw. SCOREBOARD PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from Monday, Jan. 7/02. GAME ONE Gallantry’s 56 vs. Mud Hen’s 49. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Frank Gallo 15, Steve Hemphill 14, John Christiansen 13. Mud Hen’s: Don Leahy 23, Ivor Walker 10, James Williamson 9. GAME TWO Ell-Rod Holdings 51 vs. Melanie Pringles 42. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod Holdings: Dave Bayliss 18, Mike Horn 17, John Esposito 5. 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For more information, please check our web site at www.ajaxazzurrisoccer.com Ajax Azzurri Soccer Club is a Pending Proud New Member of the Toronto Soccer Association P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 PICKERING —A large number of local skaters are moving on to an interclub meet after strong results at the Skate Canada Pickering Skat- ing Club’s annual Home Club Skating Competition last month. The competition, hosted at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex’s Delaney Rink Saturday, Dec. 15, pitted club members against each other in a variety of categories. Twenty-six skaters placed first or sec- ond in their events and move on to the Metro East Area Interclub Championships at Scarborough’s Centennial Arena Jan. 25 to 27. Winners there will move on to the Central Ontario Interclub Champi- onships in March. The results were: Pre-preliminary ladies’ free skate: 1. Calandra Carkner 2. Nicole Renouf 3. Natalie Huebner 4. Samantha Mason 5. Alexandra Huebner. Preliminary ladies’ free skate: 1. Rachelle De- genstein 2. Chelsey Forstner 3. Jennifer Eakin 4. Victoria Giglio 5. Erika Pfaff 6. Alycia Degenstein 7. Jordan Pagnello 8. Jennifer Wallace 9. Jennifer Adams. Junior bronze men’s free skate: 1. Kyle Hinan 2. Matthew Jubb. Junior bronze ladies’free skate: 1. Paige Heath- cote 2. Savannah Heathcote 3. Kelly Seifried. Pre-juvenile ladies’‘A’free skate (exhibition): 1. Lauren Cunningham. Senior bronze ladies’ free skate: 1. Amanda Press 2. Jennifer Powell 3. Vanessa Seifried. Pre-preliminary ladies’solo dance: 1. Jacquelyn Kenthol 2. Kaitlyn McMillan 3. Katie Delaney 4. Emma Allain 5. Nicole Renouf 6. Jill Adams. Preliminary ladies’ solo dance: 1. Victoria Giglio 2. (tie) Lauren Cunningham, Jeanette Ng 4. Jordan Pagnello 5. Kristen Battistone 6. Alexandra Huebner 7. Natalie Huebner. Junior bronze ladies’solo dance: 1. Paige Heath- cote 2. (tie) Kayla Cunningham, Savannah Heath- cote 4. Robin Moore. Senior bronze ladies’solo dance: 1. Emma Cos- grove 2. Holley Smith 3. Julia Blandisi 4. Vanessa Seifried 5. Kelly Seifried. Senior silver ladies’ solo dance (exhibition) 1. Breanne Allen. Gold ladies’ solo dance (exhibition): 1. Court- ney Allen. Bronze ladies’artistic: 1. Amanda Press 2. Julia Blandisi 3. Amanda Press. Silver ladies’ artistic (exhibition): 1. Breanne Allen. Gold ladies’ artistic: 1. (tie) Joanna Glavin, Courtney Allen. ••• The top skaters in the following four categories are club champions, but do not advance to the Metro East competition this month. For most of these skaters, it is their first time in competition. The results were: Junior B elements: 1. Jennifer Pappas 2. Tamara Downy 3. Alexia Gezink 4. Julia Rao 5. Aliesha Cozier 6. Shannon Jegg 7. Amanda Cozier 8. Jacqueline Clarke. Introductory elements: 1. Erin Harrison 2. (tie) Ashley Zanchetta, Lauren Cowley 4. Alissa Kuksis 5. Marisa Olguin 6. (tie) Devon Gleed, Sarah Jane Theobald 8. Saleema Velani. Introductory free skate: 1. Jacquelyn Kenthol 2. Katrina Gates 3. Jordan Matheson 4. Brooke Math- eson. Elementary free skate: 1. Sandra Black 2. Kirsten Kuksis 3. (tie) Jill Adams, Katie Delaney 5. Kaitlyn McMillan. Pickering club skaters figure into Metro East competition Meanwhile, Detroit bakes Raiders’chances for Barrie title DURHAM —The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hockey team suffered a disheartening loss to host St. Catharines in the final of the Vic Teal Christmas Tournament over the holidays. The Teal tourney was one of two events the Raiders played in over the holidays. The peewees also suited up at a recent Barrie tournament. In St. Catharines, the Raiders played their way to the final before losing 2-1. Ajax-Pickering downed Amherst, New York 2-0 in the semifinal. The Raiders beat Amherst 5-2 and Welland 3- 2 and lost to St. Catharines 2-1 in round-robin play. The peewees were unlucky at the 28-team Bar- rie tournament last weekend, winning two games and losing one. The record wasn’t enough to qual- ify for a quarter-final game. Detroit Honeybaked beat the locals 2-0 in an exciting first game. The Raiders rebounded to defeat the Gloucester Rangers 3-1 and Burlington 5-4. The Raiders are now preparing for the stretch run in league play. They currently sit fourth with a mark of 10-4-2 with 16 games remaining. Team members are Eric Nottbeck, Sean Mor- ris, Stephen Shanks, Blake Coultice, Michael Carey, James Jarvis, Nick Holmberg, Marcus Car- roll, Brendan Hann, Nicholas Mainelli, Stephen Kouffis, David Johnson, Drew Stark, Cameron Bursey, Josh Pritchard and John Harrington. 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The atoms advanced to the final after blasting the Mississauga North Stars 5-1. Jordan Bean notched two goals, while Chris Stuart, Tommy Reid and Louis Del Re had the others. Graber registered two assists, and Dylan Banks, Glenn Murphy, Maclin Craw- ford, Brandon Wieser, Jay Boychuck and Jake Kelly all had one. Michael Straub and Corrado Gianfriddo supplied solid defence. To reach the final, Pickering posted a 2-1 record in round-robin play. The Panthers dominated the Burlington Eagles 5-0 to open the tournament. Crawford scored two goals, while Wieser, Reid and Bean added one apiece. Michael Sheremeta and Daniel Tomei shared the shutout. In Game 2, the Pickering novices marched past the Brampton Battalion 4-1. Stuart, with two, Bean and Crawford scored. Banks, Adam Cranley, Crawford, Charlie Graber and Reid all drew assists. Pickering dropped its final round-robin game to Flamborough, 2-0 once again. The major novices are currently on a seven-game win streak that has boosted their regular-season league record to 16-8-1. Will Graber coaches the team, assisted by Rob Bean, Tom Reid and Steve Stuart. The goaltending coach is Paul Cranley and the strength and conditioning coach is Rick Straub. The trainer is Mario Tomei. The manager is Gino Del Re, assisted by Fil Tomei. Flamborough Sabres two much for Pickering Panthers TM Trade-mark of CIBC. Fees will apply on withdrawals at non-CIBC ABMs. Wants to put more money here Free Banking.The easiest way to save money is to keep it. With our commitment to simplified products, keep a $1,000 minimum monthly balance in your CIBC Waive AccountTM and we’ll waive the fees for everyday banking transactions. Smart Simple Solutions.TM CIBC. It’s time. 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Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Chemical Buyer is responsible for planning and managing inventory levels, and ordering and expediting chemicals and other materials to support production. In addition, working with suppliers to coordinate specifications, negotiate pricing and terms, and resolve quality issues will be required. The successful candidate will be a graduate of a two or three year college program in a related field with at least two years of purchasing experience, strong computer skills and a chemistry background. Completion of PMAC or APIC courses will be an asset. If you have these qualifications and are detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, we’d be interested in hearing from you. Candidates who wish to join an organization committed to quality and technology are invited to submit their resume to Human Resources, Casco Impregnated Papers Inc., 56 Willmott Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4R5, fax (905) 372- 3099 or e-mail human.resources@cob.cascoprod.com. For more information on Casco Products or Casco Impregnated Papers please visit our web sites at www.cascoprod.com or www.cascosurf.com. We thank all applicants for their response: however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Creating the right chemistry 510 General Help 510 General Help WE'RE GROWING AND SO WILL YOU. Delta Pinestone Resort is presently recruiting for the following positions: CHEF de PARTIE and FIRST COOKS FULL TIME OR SEASONAL Please forward resume to: People Resources P.O.Box 809 Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 or fax to: 705-457-9755 Delta Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Delta Hotels PINESTONE RESORT 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help BAKERY MANAGER Required, full-time position. Must have 3-5 years of experience in a large vol- ume bakery. Experience with a scratch bakery is an asset. Please bring resume to South Ajax IGA, 955 Westney Rd.S. Ajax or con- tact Wayne or Cory (Owners) at 905-683-1425 BROKE?? NEED QUICK $$?? Looking for F/T? Call Brianna 905-435-8131 BUTCHER MEAT DELI help required. Full-time immediate position. Experience preferred. Apply in person with resume to: East End Quality Meats & Deli. Blair Park Plaza, Whitby. REAL ESTATE BUYERS' AGENT WANTED!! To work for a high energy, highly motivat- ed and hard-working Broker/ Owner. Must have a Real Es- tate license and 1-2 years ex- perience. If you're up to the challenge please fax your re- sume & credentials to Mary Roy @ Re/Max Results Real- ty Inc. 905-649-6405. CARPENTERS WANTED - To install replacement windows, doors and siding. Must be ex- perienced and fully equipped. High weekly pay. Year round employment. Call John now: 1-888-738-0738. Visit us at: www.fmwindows.com CAUGHT YOU LOOKING? Look no further! We are a new company seeking 8 reliable and motivated people to join our team. Paid training in a great work environment. Call Richard 905-435-3478 CHRISTMAS DEBTS piling up? Need a job? Call Jane 905-435-8131 CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFAC- TURER requires assemblers for their day shift. Experience preferred but not essential. $9.00 starting wage. Contact Sheila (905) 837-8550 Ext. 285. CLARICA is seeking full time individuals with an interest or expertise in the areas of Mar- keting or Business manage- ment. Fax a confidential re- sume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com CAR WASH PERSON required for Chrysler dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985-7354 COME ON PEOPLE!This is ri- diculous! Week after week I run ads for Sales reps for our no hidden factors. We Do pro- vide all the leads and offer and attractive pay structure. Starting income at 45k to 60k comm. + bonuses (verifiable) and paid training. Sounds good so far, doesn't it? That is why I can't understand why in the world you wouldn't inves- tigate this opportunity. No ex- perience necessary we will train you. Call for an appoint- ment 905-655–9053 COUNTER HELP afternoon shift 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Country Style Donuts, 355 Bayly St. West, Ajax. Call (905) 427-6382 before noon. DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED $400/week, guaranteed salary plus paid training. Own trans- portation a must. For interview call (905)579-7814. DISC JOCKEY, part-time po- sition required for exotic dance club. Apply in person, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pickering, or for more information call (905) 420-2595. DOMINO'S PIZZA. Business is booming!! Looking for ex- perienced Managers that are willing to start from the bottom and work their way to the top. Vehicle is a must. Submit re- sume at: 1051 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. DOOR PERSON required for exotic dance club. Apply in person, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pickering, or for more infor- mation call (905) 420-2595. ENTREPRENEURS.Independ- ent distributors needed for the world's fastest growing health product. Excellent tax write - off opportunity. (905) 434- 3334, outside areas 1-866- 388-6664. FENCE INSTALLER required for full time position Call 905- 427-6490. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tel- ephone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5 - 9 pm Saturday 10 - 1 pm, $8 hour base salary can earn up to $15. Call Dana, after 1 p.m. (905) 655-9053. Must have transportation HANDY PERSONS required full time. Previous experience with landscaping and con- struction preferred. Drivers li- cense necessary. Call 905- 433-5078 or 905-261-8980. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products- Mailing/Processing Our Cir- culars - Copy/Mailing PC Disk Program. No experience needed. Free information. Send SASE to: QSE 117-1057 Steele Ave. W. Reference 07, Toronto, ON M2R 3X1 IMMEDIATE OPENING for a full-time field analyst position with RealNet Canada (www.realnet.ca). Applicant must have a car. Fax resume to (416)596-0266 or email ci- lio@realnet.ca JEWELLERY STORE in Port Perry seeking permanent part-time sales help. 2-3 weekdays and Saturdays. Must be self-motivated and multi-tasked. Previous sales experience required. Jewel- lery Experience preferred. Please drop off resume in person to Dana's Goldsmith- ing Inc. 186 Queen St. Port Perry. LITTLE PEOPLE'S Play School looking for creative & energe- tic toddler room E.C.E position to begin February 4th. Send resume to Little People's Play School 33 Falby Crt. Ajax, On- tario. LlS 3R3. For more info (905) 428–9909 LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSISTANT MANAGER -full + part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796 NEW YEAR NEW CAREER! Marketing company has openings from entry level to management. Call Melissa for details. at (905) 576-5523 NURSERY SUPPORT SERV- ICES is seeking Early Child- hood Educators in the Picker- ing to Oshawa area for supply work. ECE diploma and refer- ences required. Call Catharine (905)426-1835 PART-TIME EVENINGS - Tel- ephone person needed in Ajax office to book meetings for Fi- nancial Consultant. No Sell- ing. Fax resume to John 905- 426-6779 PART TIME CONTRACT ses- sion leader. Speaking with young adults in Durham Re- gion about Exploring Entrepre- neurship as a career option. Two evenings/week for an 11 month contract. Must have excellent public speaking and group facilitation skills, en- trepreneurial experience, and access to a reliable vehicle. Interested applicants should forward resume to: Katherine Luchuk, Marketing Coordina- tor, Business Bound, 421 Wa- ter Street, Suite 10, Peterbor- ough, Ontario. K9H 3L9. Fax (705) 749-3003. Email: info@bizbound.ca Deadline for application is January 14th, 2002. PART TIME HOUSECLEANING for Pickering/Markham area. Must have car. Call Brenda 905-839-8349 PART-TIME POSITION emis- sion testing, no experience necessary, will train & cert. right person. Must have valid drivers license, be reliable work independently, be able to handle multiple responsibili- ties & love dealing with the public. Equal opportunity em- ployer. Fax resume to: 905- 579-9161 or drop off to 83 Rit- son Rd.S., Oshawa PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Canlan Ice Sports Ontario East is seeking an individual for a full- time position with the Production Department. The successful can- didate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising a hockey facility. The individual will report directly to the Production Manag- er, in addition, the individual must have a valid Class "B" Eng. Licen- se. Please fax resume to (416) 412-6491, Attn: Trevor Amodeo PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR required immediately. Applicant must have good typing with excellent English language skills, excellent phone skills and be computer literate. Work experi- ence should highlight multi-task- ing, people management and time management. Familiarity with banking system would be an asset. Forward resumes to Remco Financial at 416-701- 1333, attention Ray. DELIVERY DRIVER - Must have drivers license with clean driving record for deliveries in cargo van throughout GTA. Entry level. Willing to advance & grow with company. $9/hr to start. Strong personal and organizational skills. Please drop off resume to: Hazmasters, 1915 Clements Rd. #2, Pickering, or fax to: (905)427-9901. RMT WANTED Holistic Centre in Ajax needs an Experienced, Friendly RMT. Someone that can bring some customers with them is preferred but not mandatory. You'd service our existing client base of 4 mas- sages daily and build on that success through word of mouth & internal promotions. Would work on percentage basis. Please contact Paul @ 905-509-2708. Shipper/Receiver/ Shop Hand. Forklift experience a must. Duties to start include ship- ping and receiving assisting Service Staff when required. computer and welding experi- ence an asset. Please reply with resume and references to Machinex Recycling Technol- ogies, 963 Brock Rd., South #10, Pickering, ON. L1W 3A4 or fax (905) 420-0319. START IMMEDIATELY, selling to local business people in established locations. We re- quire: winning attitude, able to travel, good communication skills, desire to earn above average commission based income. 905-430-7939, Fax 905-430-8716. START NOW!!Temporary help needed for the new year. F/T hours. Call today, start to- morrow. Ask for Adam 905- 435-0637 TAXI DRIVERS Wanted full and part time. 30 day current abstract, MTO. Oshawa Taxi License required. City Wide Taxi. Phone for appt. (905) 571–1331. TIRED OF SCHOOL?Start a career!! 16 openings avail- able. F/T. Call Pamela 905- 435-3478 WAIT STAFF required for ex- otic dance club. Apply in per- son, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pick- ering, or for more information call (905) 420-2595. WANTED - Experienced Cook for neighbourhood pub. Apply with resume to: 221 Nonquon Rd., Oshawa (905)728–8665 WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Looking for hard working, consci- entious people for a fast paced distribution center located in Markham. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Experience in a warehouse environment is an asset. Please fax resume to Attn: Operations Manager- Fax: 905-946-8435 WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/ processing our circulars, copy/mailing PC disc pro- grams. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Distinc- tive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRE- NEUR.We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of Citigroup, and build a new ca- reer in financial services. In- struction provided. For more information call Susan Wenghofer 1-866-787-3918 or (905)436-8499. Skilled & Technical Help515 AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER wanted. Huntsville Ontario. In charge of all painting aspects. Full time to the right person. Fax resume to: 705- 789-8760 Attn: Steve CLASS A LICENSED Mechan- ic required for busy auto re- pair shop in Whitby. 44 hours per week and no weekends. Benefits included. Call Rob or Al (905)430–0298 or fax re- sume to (905)430-9983. LICENSED ELECTRICIAN re- quired for rapidly growing electrical contractor. Must be energetic, neat, reliable and have a wide range of experi- ence. most work in Durham Region. Good wages, profit sharing, service van. Fax re- sume to (905) 623-8984. Office Help525 ASSISTANT REQUIRED, part- time casual position to assist mortgage agent. Hours and duties will vary. Ideal entry level position. Call 905-626-8900 EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE Legal Secretary - Minimum 5 years experience in Real Es- tate for Whitby law firm. Fax resume to (905) 668-7037. Sales Help & Agents530 EARN $50K PLUS as a high energy Sales Manager. A busy weight loss centre in Durham needs an ambitious, self-motivated person to sell weight loss plus manage and train sales people. the right candidate will have a chance to become a partner in the business. the suitable candidate must have: excellent communica- tion skills, sales experience, man- agement experience & have some knowledge of the weight loss/health industry. Please fax resume & cover letter explaining why you are the perfect candidate to: E Welsh 905-509-3343 HOME SHOW Cosmetic Company seeking beauty consultants to promote Aloe Vera based prod- ucts. no inventory, no deliveries, training provided. Please call 905-427–8021. READERS WORLD BOOKS - Has a full time position avail- able for a sales representative in the Pickering/Oshawa and surrounding area to display books in schools and busi- ness. Expected earnings 35K - 50K lst year. Must have reli- able vehicle (van preferred). Call Mark at 1-866-318-4465. SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Durham. Ideal candidate has excellent presentation +com- munications skills; motivated, self-starter, high energy +ac- tivity levels. Responsibilities: reaching annual goals, gener- ating cold calls, managing database. Base-salary +com- mission potential $50,000+/yr. Email resume, Word format susan@referlinx.com or fax: 905-426-3526, Attn: Susan Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST with experience required for busy Pickering office. Computer expe- rience preferred. Fax re-sume to 905-509-4667 BUSY Cobourg Progressive Dentral Practice committed to dental excellence, is seeking an ambitious, energetic, de- tail-oriented dental assistant to join our team. F/T availabil- ity due to maternity leave, willing to train. Serious ap- plicants only. Fax resume to: 905-372-9439. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired full-time for Periodontal office in Pickering. Required for maternity leave (6mos- 1yr). 1-2 years experience re- quired. No evenings or wee- kends. For interview please call Robin 905-831-4867 or fax resume to: 905-831-8757 DENTAL ADMINISTRATOR 401/McCowan Progressive practice requires forward thinking individual with excel- lent communication/interper- sonal skills. Computer & fi- nancial skills benefit. Some evenings/weekends required. Fax 416-296-1914 or call 416- 296–0400 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for maternity leave (one year). Experienced in Logictech computers a must! Hours to be determined. For interview please call Michelle 905-427-4280. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST - Ex- perienced - Oshawa. We are seeking a motivated and dy- namic individual experienced with dental computer software and with solid accounting skills. Duties to include: re- ception, hygiene coordination. Interested candidates contact Norma Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm 905-725- 5308 DENTAL TREATMENT Co-Or- dinator/Collection Secretary position available in a fast paced challenging dental of- fice. Minimum 4 yrs. dental assisting/reception exp. Must have good people skills and be able to handle a busy pa- tient load while maintaining a sense of humour. Fax resume to: 905-427-5792. PDA Friendly, responsible, H.A.R.P. certified, dental assistant for fast paced Stouffville Orthodontic Practice. 3-4 days per week recent grads welcome. Fax resume 905-642-9692 or call 905-642-3642 EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONISTS for busy & growing real estate offices in Ajax & Courtice. Part-time evenings & weekends. Please fax resume (905)427-1207 WAITRESSES, WAITERS & SMART SERVE with experience.F/T including weekends Bring resume in person to:Joe's Cafe & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd., Pickering After 11:00 a.m. REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary seasonal help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 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. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002-PAGE 23 A/P 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 CRAZY PEOPLE NEEDED Local Oshawa company needs out- going, positive TELEMARKETERS To join our winning team. • No selling • No exp. necessary • On bus route • Guranteed hourly wage • Payday every Friday For an interview today call Michelle at Durham Aircare (905) 720-1507 CUSTOMER SERVICE Experienced person for customer service and order desk bilingual and automotive related background preferred. Full-time, benefits. Fax resume to (905)668–3620. 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 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Kids' Stuff with Previous Experience™ WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO: •know what it means to give outstanding customer service •have an interest in children’s items •want to bring fun and enthusiasm to our team •truly believe the customer always comes first. WE OFFER: •a competitive compensation package that includes a potential bonus program •a great group of people to work with •an outstanding employee discount policy •all the training you’ll need to be successful with us Once Upon A Child®, a children’s store that buys and sells new and used children’s items, has openings in part-time sales for our Ajax location. The position requires flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends. For those interested, please apply in person: Once Upon A Child®, 75 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ont. (at Harwood, beside T.D. Bank) 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 WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada's largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding. Our company has a 30 year proven track record & a unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially. •Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission •Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission •Average annual income of $25,000-$30,000 •Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week •Great supplemental income opportunity •Automated dialing system •Good verbal communication skills essential We also require student telemarketers at $7.25/ hr + bonuses SCARBOROUGH LOCATION: 50 Skagway Ave. (Brimley/ Eglinton) AJAX LOCATION: 62 Harwood Ave. S. (Harwood & 401) For interview please call:416-269-8333 TNT LOGISTICS is looking for PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Swing shift, Ajax location. Fax resumes to:905-686-4344 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 AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS is looking for an AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN for it's Removal & Reinstallation Department. Experience an asset. Call Mr. Henry (905) 720-2222 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help ELECTRONIC PARTS ASSEMBLER must be experienced with soldering/desoldering work station. Please call (905)668-6429 or fax resume to (905)668–3620 AR/AP & CREDIT COLLECTIONS person required immediately by distribution company in Ajax. Busy seasonal business. Minimum 2 years experience. Detail orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work additional hours in season. Computer skills required. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Please send resume to: File #766 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 6P3 525 Office Help 525 Office Help ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Markham Economist & Sun/Stouffville Tribune newspapers require an Advertising Sales Representative to work out of our office located in Markham. Previous direct client sales experience a prerequisite, preferably with a magazine, newspaper or the print media industry. The successful candidate will have a determination to succeed in a competitive market. You are well organized, an independent worker, have a strong service ethic and the ability to create and deliver convincing marketing presentations to prospective advertisers and to meet deadlines under pressure. As an Advertising Sales Representative you will not only be representing the Markham Economist & Sun/Stouffville Tribune newspapers, but also Metroland Printing & Publishing Ltd., a leading company in community newspapers. If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please send your resume, in confidence, to: Stephen Mathieu Advertising Manager The Markham Economist & Sun Stouffville Tribune Newspapers 9 Heritage Road Markham, Ontario L3P 1M3 We thank in advance all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates being considered for interviews will be contacted. Stouffville Tribune AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS is looking for an ASSISTANT CENTER SERVICE MANAGER This individual must be aggressive, persistent and self-motivated . Sales experience a definite asset. Experience in the Automotive industry is not required. Call Mr. Henry (905)720-2222 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental DENTAL HYGIENIST RE- QUIRED, Tuesday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. for maternity leave starting Feb. in busy and fun family practice. Call Pickering Vil- lage Dental Office. (905) 428– 1215 ENDODONTIC OFFICE in Pickering looking for dental assistants (HARP certified) for full and part-time positions for 1 year maternity leaves. Please drop-off resume: 944 Merritton Rd., Suite#200 Pickering, ATTN: Laurie Ann FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Pharmacy Technician re- quired for our location in Pickering. We offer excellent hours, wages and benefits. Zadall and long-term care ex- perience an asset. Fax re- sume (905)420-7342 or email: operations@medicalpharma- cies.com P/T DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ assistant required for Picker- ing Office. Evenings & Satur- days a must. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905- 683-8494 Attention: Rhonda PDA POSITION: Mon.-Fri. No evenings, for dental practice in Oshawa. Experience with Abel system an asset. Please fax resume to Mary 905-434- 8520 PICKERING:Chiropractic of- fice requires one reception staff, part-time only. Contact Francis 905-428-9370 REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST,highly motivated, required for Pickering clinic. If commitment to the custom- er is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427-9147. X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST for busy office in Oshawa. Part- time hours. Please call OMI for details 905-731-4000. Employment Wanted570 COMPUTER GRADUATE in- terested in doing data entry and general computer typing, part time. Please call 905- 438–0575 Houses For Sale100 $199,000 NORTH WHITBY lo- cation. 5 year old home w/3- bedrooms/3-bathrooms, many upgrades including hardwood floors on main floor, central vac/ac, security system, gas heating, HRV, professionally finished recroom & huge 2- tiered deck. Back splash kitchen tiles, all window cov- erings and utility shed in back. Desirable location, close to school on cul de sac. Door to garage. 905-430-0077 OPEN HOUSE - Sun. Jan. 13th, 1-4 pm. Tribute Com- munity Brooklin, 50 Zachary Place. Beautiful end-unit townhouse, 1600 sq.ft. 3 bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, large premi- um-lot. $193,900. 905-655–8477 THIS OSHAWA SHOPPING centre area home has 3 bed- rooms, central air, gas fur- nace, large driveway, finished basement apartment, asking $152,500. Call Dave (905) 725–2307 3-BEDROOM, 1-1/2 storey on 1 acre lot overlooking Lake Scugog/Port Perry. 2km from downtown Port Perry, New well, new septic system, no neighbours, lots of privacy $167,000. (905)985–4832 BROOKLYN OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 1-4 29 Thorndyke. Open concept, 4- bedrooms, huge kitchen, wood & ceramic floors. $60,000 in upgrades. Neutral decor $297,900. 905-655–8681 NORTH AJAX - Detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, many upgrades, professional- ly finished basement, huge pie shaped lot, flexible clos- ing. Open House, January 19, $239,000. (905) 428-1999 WANTED - HOMES in Wilmot Creek. Have Buyers!! Call Fay* / John** Harvey.Royal LePage Signature Realty. (905) 721–1807 Apt./Condos For Sale110 PRIVATE - upscale condo, Sailwinds Whitby. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, 8th floor nw, new carpets, underground parking, laundry ensite, move in condition, $184,900. 905-666–2196 Indust./ Comm. Space145 COMMERICAL SPACE, 10,000 sq ft. w/lots of parking. Ritson/401 area, Oshawa. Available March. 2002, all or part of lease. Contact Lewis 905-576-6412. FORMER PARTS department of Ajax jeep available approx- imately 3000sq.ft. perfect for many uses $1500/month. Call (905)706-6783. INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent 3,750 sq ft. Truck level ship- ping door, prime location in Pickering. Close to 401. (905)430–7640 PROPERTY FOR SALE on corner, 114 Winchester Rd. BrooklIn. Includes 5 lots with house & shop. 287-ft frontage on Winchester Rd, 244-ft on Duke St. Approx 1.597 acres. Zoning C2S & residential. 905- 655–4235 between 3:30-5:30- pm Mon-Sat. Office & Business space150 DENTAL ASSISTANT required must be HARP certified. 2 or 3 nights a week and Saturdays. Please drop resume off at: 113 Kendalwood Rd., Whitby MODERN OFFICE space in the mcpherson court com- plex, Pickering, brock rd. s. $450 per mo. (incl.) (416) 282–1974 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. HEALTH CLINIC has private space, including waiting room and washroom facilities in professional building, down- town Whitby. Suitable for RMT. 905-430-0093. SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available Immediately. Parking avail- able. Call Kathy or Bob (905) 576-5123. UNIQUE 2nd +3rd floor space total 1900sq.ft. approx. Cur- rently used as hair salon + residence. Asking $1400/ month +taxes/utilities. Sue Duchesnay 905-666-1333 Royal LePage Frank RE Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CHANGE YOUR LIFE!Access to a computer? Work at home online $500-$1,500+pt, $5,000 + ft. www.123catchit.com 1- 877-419-2807 WORK FROM HOME/OFFICE $500-$1500 PT, $2000-$4000 F/T, Bilingual welcome Train- ing Provided 416-812-6595, www. workathome-earnmoney.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 & 2-BEDROOM,Available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge- stove, carpeted, freshly-paint- ed, shopping, laundry, no pets, near bus, reasonable. (905)725-2642 after 5pm. 2 BDRM APARTMENT for rent for mature persons, next to the Oshawa Centre. No pets. Starting from $850-$940 per month. For a viewing, please call Melanie at 1-800-267- 3626 2-BEDROOM downtown whit- by, upper level of house. Clean, 1 parking, no pets. $800/month inclusive. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call (905)683– 9822. WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm $985 w/out parking; 3 bdrm $1160 w/out parking. Parking $35. First & last. Available February 1st. (905)426-1161. AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor. Near all amenities. $1,100+ utilities. Laundry facilities, large backyard, large storage shed. Avail im- mediately. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. 2 Parking. (905)420- 1037, leave message. AJAX, NICE 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apartment in south Ajax. $650 including utilities and laundry. Available Feb./March 1st. Call (905)404–4409. AJAX - UPGRADED Bright Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Parking/Locker/Laundry, 5 Appliances, Balcony, Great Location $1250/Mo Inclusive. Call Leslie Benczik.com Re/ Max (905) 477-0011 or e-mail www.lbenczik@trebnet.com ALEXANDER PARK,1 bed- room newer apt. "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchens, baths, hard- wood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available Imme- diately. (905)579-9439. CENTRAL OSHAWA - clean 1 bdrm. Heat, hydro, applianc- es, parking included. $560/ month. Avail. Feb. 1st. First & last required. (905)668–0565 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room $850 Feb. 1st & March 1st; 3-bedroom $950, Febru- ary 1st. 1-bedroom $750. In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m- 6p.m. COURTICE - bachelor on bus line. $500 including utilities/ cable/parking. First/last. Available immediately. Ap- pliances included. 905-725- 7879 COURTICE - 2 bedroom apart- ment, main floor of raised bungalow. New carpet & paint throughout. Parking, garage, laundry, hydro, gas & water included. $1000/month/first/ last/references required. No smoking, no pets. 705-277- 1966 or 905-259-7349. COURTICE - 2 bedroom apt., lower half of raised bungalow. New carpet & paint through- out. Hydro, gas, water includ- ed. $800/month/first/last/refer- ences required. No smoking, no pets. Available now. 705- 277-1966 or 905-259-7349. COZY CLEAN and quiet north end Oshawa, one bedroom, no smoke no pets, all inclusive with cable $550/month. Suit working single. Feb 1st. 905- 725–0911 HUGE BASEMENT APT.,sep. entrance, Pickering, Available Feb. 1st. Couple preferred. Cable, laundry, parking in- cluded. No smoking/pets. Credit & police check. First/ last, $850/mo. 905-426-2686. LARGE 2 bedroom apt. Main floor of house. Close to down- town. Large yard. Utilities, laundry and parking incl. $850/mo. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-433- 2954. LIVERPOOL/FINCH very clean spacious one bedroom base- ment apartment with separate entrance available imme- diately working person, non- smoker $700 inclusive laun- dry, cable and utilities. Call Mark 905-831-0179 or 416- 8542080 NEW Bright one bedroom apt. in Newtonville. $650 all inclu- sive. Satellite TV, laundry, parking and utilities. Next to 401. Approx. 10 min. to Bow- manville. Call 905-786-2188. NORTH AJAX bachelor base- ment, separate entrance, suit one person. Laundry, parking, cable inclusive, no smoking/ pets, $500/mo. Feb,1, lst/last/ maintenance. 905-427-5062 NORTH OSHAWA LARGE one bedroom basement apartment in quiet duplex. Full kitchen and bath. First and last, no dogs, references, $ 660 inclu- sive. Leave message 905- 571–4471 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom Feb. 1st; Two bedroom April 1st. . Conveniently located in Ux- bridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, Pickering, huge one bedroom apt with parking, use of yard and pool, close to shopping and 401. Prefer non smoking working profession- als, $l,000 lst/last, (416) 677- 6608. OSHAWA - CLEAN 3 bed- room main floor bungalow. Close to lake, transit. Quiet neighbourhood, fridge, stove, share laundry. $l,000 per mo. plus hydro. Non smokers (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. available Feb. lst., washer/ dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579- 9016 OSHAWA - large spacious, bright one bedroom basement new stove, fridge, share laun- dry, close to transit, lake, $700 per mo. plus hydro. Non smokers.(416) 963–8650 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA NORTH,1-bedroom well-managed building, video surveillance, new appliances, $675 utilities, cable and park- ing included. No dogs. Feb. 1st. Phone (905)579-5584. OSHAWA, spacious, quiet, 2 bedroom apts. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediately/ February 1st. Call (905)434– 9844. PICKERING - basement apt 2 bedrooms newly renovated, large high ceilings, walkout, sep. entrance $1000/mo. in- clusive. First/last/references. Available now. Near all amenities, non-smoker/no pets preferred. 905-831-5455. PICKERING - Brock/Hwy#2, Bright & large new 2 bdrm. Separate entrance, 4 ap- pliances, avail. immediately. $950 inclusive. First & last. Leave msg 416-403-1429 SMI.BKR. PICKERING 3 bedroom, apart- ment, great area, close to Pickering mall, school and go, new gas furnace and air, parking, no smoking, $l,200 inclusive. lst/last, Avail. Feb. lst. (905)831–6284 PICKERING -Quality 1 bed- room apartment, avail. Feb. 1st. $750/month inclusive, first/last, references. Non- smokers. 416-574-0233 PICKERING, FANTASTIC 1- bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, new carpet/ceramic tiles/4pc. bath, fridge, stove, laundry, c/a. Parking. $699/Month. No pets, Avail. February 1st. (905)- 626-5882 PORT PERRY - deluxe spa- cious 2 bedroom apt. in quiet well-kept building. Walkout patio door, $790/mo. plus heat + utilities. Available Feb. 1st. No pets. Grant 905-985-2898. REGENCY MANOR WHITBY. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, seniors services avail. $960/month incl. utili- ties. On-site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately, Feb. 1st, & Mar. 1. $719+$819/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30 pm OSHAWA Simcoe South & 401. Available immediately. 1-Bedroom. $560 plus hydro, includes parking, first/last. 905-420-1741 AJAX ONE BEDROOM, bright, clean & spacious, legal walkout basement apartment. Parking, Laundryroom,A/C and use of backyard. Credit checks and references. $750 + 1/3 utilities. 905-427-8028. TOP OF HOUSE, 2 bedroom apt. avail. immed. with sky- light, freshly painted and bathroom upgraded. No pets, adults preferred. Call to view 905-666-4145 No calls after 9pm. (Dundas/Cochrane area) UXBRIDGE cozy 1-bedroom bachelor apt. on Main Street South, close to pond available Feb 1st. Appliances included. $550/month inclusive. Parking. First/last/references required. Separate entrance. 905- 862–2234 UXBRIDGE - Self contained bachelor, main level of house. Separate entrance, referenc- es, 1st and last $500. incl. 905-852-0159 leave message. WHITBY - JUNIOR bachelor, 3rd floor, available Feb. lst. Well main- tained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laun- dry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHITBY - DUNDAS/BROCK, Luxury 1-bdrm. Carpet, elevator, a/c, very quiet bldg. Newly paint- ed, storage, all inclusive. $900/month. Avail. February 1st. First & last required. (905)668- 0182 or 416-460-5410. WHITBY,Dundas & Cochrane, large clean multi-level 2-bedroom units, some with hardwood. Available Feb. lst. Near school, shopping, transit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 before 9pm WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 Busy used car lot in great Ajax/whitby location for rent Call (905)767-6230 CONDO FOR RENT - Trulls Rd and Nash. 2 bedroom, all ap- pliances, fireplace, 2 pc. washroom, no pets. $l,050. plus utilities. (905) 697-8996 after 6 p.m. PICKERING CONDO WITH awesome lake view. deluxe unit close to shopping, go train & Hwy 401. 3-bedrooms, 2- full baths w/jacuzzi, in suite laundry, balcony $1450/month Utilities/Rec Room/Gym/Sau- na & secured underground parking included. References and credit ap. required. Avail- able immediately 416-258- 7966 PICKERING LARGE 3-bed- room en suite laundry, dish- washer, c/air, balcony, park- ing, close to all amenities, first/last, references. February 1st. $1300 + utilities. Call (905)421–0227 or 416-822- 3036 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 BOWMANVILLE 2 STOREY,3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom house, lakefront property on Lake Ontario. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, fireplace, $1500/ month, available immediately. Call 905-623-5261 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, top floor plus 1/2 basement, 5 appliances, parking, $1000/month plus. Available immediately. lst/last and references required. Call 289-314-0170 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 - 1yr. old Model home, 3bdrms., 5 appliances, 3 bathrooms, ensuite w/Roman tub, fireplace, 9ft ceilings. Avail. March 1st. $1,550 monthly. First, last, referenc- es. (905)683–1151 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM,3 baths, finished rec room, above ground pool, $1350/mo. first/ last. Available immediately. Call Dave 905-427–3694 AJAX, SEMI, main floor, 3- bedrooms, all inclusive, first/ last, credit check. No pets. $1300 monthly. Available im- mediately. (905)683–5641 or (416)315-9432. BEAU VALLEY,Oshawa, spa- cious 4 bedroom executive, double gagare, finished base- ment, much more. Available March 1, call 905-576-0415 for information or appointment to view. BUNGALOW,attractive, 3 bedroom, $1200./mo., 1-2 ga- rages, $30 each mth., March 02, Greenbank area. (905) 763–1725. CHARMING renovated 2 bed- room semi detached home. Downtown Bowmanville Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $875/month + utilities. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call 905-983– 9528 OSHAWA SPACIOUS 3 BED- ROOM one & half baths, semi, good location, new car- peting through out, immediate occupancy. $1500 plus utili- ties. Call Murray 905-438– 1628. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, 4 appliances, 2 wash- rooms, eat in kitchen, finished basement, garage, driveway, private yard, $l,200 per mo. plus Lewin(416) 291–9088 WHITBY - SPACIOUS 3 AND 1 Bedroom apt. for rent. Available immediately. 3 bedroom $1195; 1 bedroom $695. On bus route. No smoking/no pets. 905-686–8385 TIRED OF PAYING RENT.... Here is your opportunity to own your own home. $6500 down moves you into this lovely 2-storey home filled with character & charm. 3+1 bedroom, finished basement, 2-4pc. baths, hardwood floors, and much more. $130,500. Call Dianne Woodcock-Elliott, Century 21 Affiliate Realty Inc. (416)281–4900 or (416)434- 1597. WHITBY CENTRE 3 bdrm, well kept bungalow. Close to eve- rything. Huge yard. Laundry. $1250. Also, large 2 bdrm basement fully renovated 2002, $850. Both +utilities, no pets, immediate. 905-432- 7165 WHITES/BAYLY main floor 3- bedroom for rent, central air, access to laundry room, just painted & renovated. Available Feb 1st. $1200 plus utilities. (416)444-4145 after 1pm. Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Whitby, is ac- cepting applications for next orientation. 3, bdrm. town- houses. $849 & $870 plus. Applications avail at Com- munity Center-unit 85 (10am- 4pm.-Mon.-Thurs.) & unit 25 (10am-7pm.) Other pick-up points posted on Community Center door. SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. 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. FOR RENT IN COURTICE, large 3 bedroom luxury town- house, with garage, 3 yr. old, like new. Must see to appreci- ate. 5 appliances, central air, non smoker, no pets, lst/last. Available immediately or Feb. lst. $l,250 per mo. plus utili- ties. Call (905) 432-3960. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 + 1 bedroom townhouse in Osha- wa, 4 appliances, parking. First & last. Avail. Feb. 1st. No pets. $1150/mo. inclusive. Call Ross 1-416-284-6557 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 ADELAIDE & TOWNLINE, one brdm basement apt., share kitchen, own bathroom, sepa- rate entrance, $460/month inclusive, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. 905-436-6435, 905- 213-7708. AJAX Large room, shared facilities, $380 per month. Non smoker, no pets, close to Go and 401. Available imme- diately. Call (905) 619-2896 after 5 pm AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. BROOKLIN - 3rd floor room in quiet adult-lifestyle building for Feb. 1st. Suits male (share bathroom with one male). First and last $475. inclusive. 905- 424-9743. PICKERING, Whites Rd. Fur- nished room, suits working person. Use of kitchen + laun- dry. Available immediately. Telephone +cable available. $110/week, first/last required. Call 905-420-1846 ROOM FOR RENT in nicely finished basement, family home in Ajax. $100/week. Share facilities. Clean & bright. Call (905)428–9261 ROOM FOR RENT in large modern country home, many extras, satellite TV, hot tub, snowmobile and ski trials off property, 905-352–3535. ROOM FOR RENT, share house. Mature adult preferred. Central Ajax, $500 monthly, first/last. Call (905)686–2761 SOUTH PICKERING (off Rou- gemount) clean, quiet, large room(s) with 4-pc bath in new home. Ample parking, access to yard, no-smoking/pets. Available immediately. $550/ month, first/last/references. 905-509-7963 Shared Accommodation194 HOUSE TO SHARE fully equipped, near Pickering Town Centre, GO Station, 401 access, lots of room, $375/ month, cable, c/a, available now, female preferred. Avail. now- 416-871-8687 PICKERING - large house to share, Sheppard and Whites area, parking, laundry, serious replys only call Jeff 905-831- 8739 leave message Campers, Trailers,Sites215 WHITBY,trailer for rent, 1010 Dundas St.E. Whitby includes hydro, water, Available imme- diately. $650/month first/last required. Call Aileen 905-666- 9321 Snowmobiles233 1989 ARCTIC CAT JAG,440, black, with double trailer $1500 for pair. Call 905-655– 5032 after 6 pm. 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985- 9962. 2 SKIDOOS - both Formula 500 LC, 1997 & 1998, with Northtrail trailer, covers, hel- mets. Whole package for $7500. Call (705) 799-2444 Hobbies & Crafts237 FOLK ART classes available, all levels, beginners our spe- ciality, one stroke beginners seminars also available. Shift workers accommodated. Call (905) 576-3947 for informa- tion. Poultry and Livestock305 3 YEAR OLD DUN MARE Blaze, 3 White socks, Dorsal Stripe, Broke to ride, $1400 or best offer. 1-705-277-1389. 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. 15" COMPUTER MONITORS, used, $50. Call 905-438-8552. 30" STOVE, excellent condi- tion, $75. Call 905-839-7409 4 PC. BEDROOM SUITE, pale green with white, $1800. Call 905-725–9251 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUES: PAINTED Hoosier cupboard & pine corner cup- board & prints. Call (905)697– 8468 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BLACK modern bedroom set for sale. Dresser, mirror, headboard, nightable, bed rails. Asking $390. After 7 pm. 905-435-8151. BRAND NEW 12' 6" FENWICK fishing rod $150, Kodiak boots size mens 5.5 $50, 905-837- 9213. 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. COMPUTERPentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, CD Rom, keyboard/ speakers/mouse, 15" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $300. Can deliver +set-up. Brand new Toshiba DVD player $200. 905-439-4789. DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV H & HU Card pro- gramming from $10. Also Di- rect TV systems & installation available. Pickering area. (905) 421–9952, or leave voice message 416-680-0877 DIRECT TV SATELLITES $349, RCA system with "H" $649, "Hu" cards $225, "H" cards $435, "T6" Hu loader $179, Boot loader boards $50, install kits $27.50, private full Hu 3m $30, Amazing Electonics NOW! 601 Dundas St. W., Al- ways call ahead. 905-665- 7732 or 905-424-9112. DIRECT TV SATELLITE com- plete RCA $325 -w/1-month programming $350 or $400 w/ 3 month programming guar- antee. Card programming: HU $20/1-month, $10 no guaran- tee, H Cards $25/1-month. Pickering. 905-831-6919; 416- 409-6855 DIRECT-TV PROGRAMMING H & HU Cards $20 with 1 month guarantee. Systems, cards, emulation, loaders on sale. Call (905)430–9214 ESTATE SALE:Jan 12 +13 11am-3pm. Full house/ap- pliances, 3 bedrooms/1 dinin- room/1livingroom, full set Royal Worchester Evesham dinnerware. Too much to list! 401 East to Newtonville Rd., 3.7km East on Hwy#2 to sign. By viewing only. 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. HOT DOG CART - Toronto kitchen equipment model, ex- cellent condition with many extras Realty to work. phone (050 721-0601. 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. LIVING ROOM COUCH and matching CHAIR, like new, neutral colour, $120. Single living room chair, $35. 905- 373-6082. MANCO DUNE BUGGY, Te- cumseh motor, excellent con- dition, hardly used, $900. or trade for 50cc motor bike. Call 905-725–2383 after 6:00 pm. MOVING SALE - Home Cont- ents: sofabed, diningroom set, full bedroom suite with war- drobes, coffee tables, wall hangings, light fixtures, deco- ration and plants etc. Come and make an offer, as all items will be cleared. Satur- day. Jan. 19th, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. 2 Dunkin Ave. Courtice (Nash Rd. to George Reyn- olds to Dunkin) ANTIQUE FRENCH door, with beveled glass windows, and with antique brass handle. 23" x 80". Excellent condition. $150. 905-697-9462 STORKCRAFT wooden crib with matching changetable, new mattress $125; 905-404– 2450 ONE TANNING BED FOR SALE, good condition, $800. 905-430-0518 or 905-852- 5155. 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 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $100 ba- sic; $175 for DVD option in- cludes game shark CD. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLE for sale - 4'x 8' with cover, 2 sets pool balls. $800. Call Debbie (905) 987- 1116. 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. Sectional - 6 months new. Palliser, forest green, 2 push button reclining ends. Scotch- guarded. $2200 o.b.o. (905) 432-4453 or 905-404-5973. TABLE WITH 4 chairs. Black wood, solid, 42"x42" table. 4 leather high back chairs. Set DeBoers purchased. (905)697–9462 (snp) OAK/PINE FURNITURE...NO PST/NO GST ON SELECTED FLOOR MODELS..EG: Solid Oak Bedroom Suite. Queen Bed, Dresser, Mirror, Armoire & Nite Table. ONLY $3,995 and NO TAX. We have one of the largest selections of Solid Wood Bedroom and Entertain- ment Units available any- where, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifica- tions. Let Traditional Wood- working be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been building quality solid wood furniture her for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/ plans and turn them into reali- ty. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made. Remember.."There is no Sub- stitute for Quality"..Traditional Woodworking, 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-985-8774. www.traditionalwood working.on.ca WANTED:Clean Used Appliances and Furniture; also box/utility trailer. Will pick up and pay cash. Please call 905-263-2657 WOODBURNING COOK Stove, green/ivory porcelain w/accessories, good condition $950 o.b.o; '97 MACH 1 Ski- doo $4,300. "79 RX7 small block Chev conversion, call for details. Call Paul daytime (905)571-3369 or evenings (905)579-7449. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - motorized tread- mill, good quality & in good condition. Call 905-986-4515 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 FURNISHED ROOMS Ajax Separate entrance, parking, quiet area. No pets, non-smoker. Suit professional gentlemen. First/last, $300 & $400 monthly. (905)683-5480 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, family room, 5 appl., new carpet, double garage, partially finished basement, approx 1600 sq.ft. fenced yard with deck. walk to schools, shops, go, working family preferred. No pets, no smokers. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1375 plus (905) 839–9227. 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 OSHAWA 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. Rent $800/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Please call 905-432-2935 2,000 SQ. FT. RETAIL/ INDUSTRIAL Space for rent, office front, 12 ft. x 14 ft. drive-in overhead door, 25 ft. ceiling height, close to 401 (2 exits), Wentworth St. E., area. Call (905) 433-4161 No Auto Body or Auto Repair. A/P PAGE 24-NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Two & three bedroom apartments $941 - $1019 per month Call (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 Basket535Hospital/Medical/ Dental 145 Industrial/ Commercial Space 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Arts and Crafts324 VENDORS WANTED - Craft Show at Anderson Collegiate March 29th & 30th. Call 905- 723-3944 or 905-576-3111. 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 FIREWOOD - serving all of Durham 905-924–5512 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, female, tricolour, 1 year old, great dog for great home, all shots, purebred, Tsuro trained. Price negotiable. Call (905)434–7154 brooklin kennel offers family dog obedience classes, start- ing Wed. Jan. 16th. Beginner and Advanced levels. Small fun classes. (905) 655-4721. OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting Jan. 21 No- vice and Utility. To Register call Bev. (905)435-0868 WANTED - good used DOG KENNEL. Please call 905-377- 9983. Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1995 Dodge Neon $3,275!! 1996 Cavalier Z24 $5,995!!!! 1993 Cavalier, 119k $28,75!! 1993 Taurus Wagon, $3,875! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905) 428-8871. 1978 dodge diplomat 2 door, white, B.C. car, painted/oiled, solid 318 V8 with hitch, new CB, cert. last year. $600 as is. or best offer. 905-686–8793. 1993 CHEV LUMINA, 161km, $4,495 o.b.o. 1989 DYNASTY, clean, emission tested $1,499 o.bo. 1990 CAVALIER just painted, certified/emission tested, $2,295 o.b.o. (905)404- 5783. 1990 DODGE SHADOW $1999; 1990 Chev. Cavalier, $2299. Both engines & bodies in excellent condition. Certi- fied & emission tested. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-428- 1879 after 6pm 1990 HONDA CIVIC 2dr Hatchback, reliable & eco- nomical, runs very well. Body in great condition. Gold. Fun to drive with standard transmis- sion, 186,000km. Must see at only $2,995. 905-438-9759 1991, DODGE CARAVAN,V6, auto, high km, $2,300, 1991 Dodge Shadow, 4 dr., auto, 173,000km, $2,995. Both ve- hicles E-tested and certified, call anytime 905-718–9347 Dealer, 1991 SUNBIRD, auto, V6, well equipped, 260,000 km, in good condition, $895. obo. as is. Call 905-438–1388 1992 BONNEVILLE SSEl Su- percharged. Burg., gray leath- er, HUD, loaded, orig. paint, new tires, brakes, like new, spotless, never smoked, $9,000 or best offer. 905-987– 5039 1992 BUICK CENTURY station wagon. 6-cylinder, auto/over- drive, air, cruise, tilt, power locks, excellent condition, no rust, very clean interior, reli- able car, runs great. $3500. Certified/emissions 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 SATURN,SC1, 2 dr. coupe, automatic, air, cd., spoiler, gold finish, 64,000 kil., certifiied. $9,800. County Auto (905) 725-6827 or (905) 439- 5917. 1999 MUSTANG, fabulous condition, fully loaded, au- tomatic, 6 cylinder, main- tained, 100,000kms asking $15,900. Call Cheryl or Sean (905)743-0003. 2001 SUNFIRE SE,5 spd, sil- ver grey, am/fm, CD, air, key- less entry, spoiler 44km, ask- ing $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. 99 BONNEVILLE SE loaded, 70,000km, certified, e-tested, sil- ver, excellent condition $16,500. 905-862-0071 or 416-717-5633 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, pewter grey. Take over lease pay- ments at $382.50 plus taxes. Asking $1500. which includes lease transfer fee and security deposit. 3 yrs. 6 mo. with 68,000 km. remaining. 905-436-6218. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - 1992 Bonneville SSE, automatic, for parts. Call 905-434-0392. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1978 CHEV P/UP 134,000 original km. Excellent shape. Make an offer. (905)576-0193. 1988 NISSAN KING CAB Pickup. 275,000 km nearly new tires and clutch, needs engine work, $1,000. 905-721- 1536 1989 FORD RANGER with cap. Runs well. $1000 as is. (905)987–1955 (snp) TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN, 7 passenger, 5 door, V6, 51,000km, am/fm cas- sette. $15,450 certified, e- tested. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. Driving Schools447 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND BLACK neutered male cat, 6 months to a year old. Found at Harwood Ave and 401. Call 905-427–4815 Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY, LIVE OUT - mail re- sume: to: Debbie, 2187 Du- berry Dr. Pickering, Ont. L1X 2A9 Mother's Helpers271 PART TIME DAYS, domestic help required for self em- ployed mother of 3 young children, must be good with kids. Cleaning , preparing meals and some childcare. References required. Ajax, close to Lord Durham Public School. For more info (905) 427–6454 Daycare Available273 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Whites Rd./401. For more info. call 905-831-9566. AFFORDABLE LOVING DAYCARE non-smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/ route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 HWY 2/HARWOOD area, reliable, responsible daycare, my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619-8752 MATURE LOVING & reliable care- giver would like to provide care for your child/children. Brock/Hwy#2-Pickering Parkway. Full/part-time, flexible hours, night shifts available. references available. Call 619-2922. MATURE LOVING Reliable care- giver would like to provide for your child/children. Babies wel- come. Smoke & pet free home. 23 yrs exp. South Ajax. Receipts, ref- erences. (905)683–9319 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced back- yard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. ROSEBANK & SHEPPARD Daycare available in my home. Large fully fenced yard, nutritious meals provided, experienced, ref- erences available, close to many schools. Tracy 905-839-6009 WHITES RD/STROUDS Mother of 2 has full-time openings for 6 months & older. Lunch & snacks provided. Finished basement, receipts avail. 10yrs experience. Part-time welcomed. 905- 420–0940. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE TLC, nutritious meals, CPR/First aid, non-smoking, no pets. Westney Rd N. area. Bus pickup for French school. 905-428-0097 Daycare Wanted274 BROCK/401,patient, reliable caring person needed to take care of 6 year. Autistic boy, who goes to school 3 hrs. a day. Mon. - Fri. 7am-6pm. Car preferred. call 905-427–1032. CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER for after school care, two boys 7&9. Must have car & be able to com- mit to 15-20-hours/week. West Pickering location. Please call Shannon 905-509–7825 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING 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 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. 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We provide services for the selective customer. - Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes - Upgrades to accommodate special equipment - Exterior lighting installation Call (416)992-0631 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 Kitchen, Bath & Basement Renovations & Repairs Quality workmanship Flat Rate R.S. CONTRACT INSTALLATION (416)230–9383 Rob/Kevin HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations General Home Repairs Bathrooms • Basements Decks • Ceramic Tiles Harwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Martin (905) 686-1677 HANDYMAN • Household maintenance • Basement apartments • Additions & Renovations • Porches, decks & fences No job too small Call Ron (905) 922-7170 (905) 720-2125 FRIENDLY CONTRACTORS For all your home improvement needs •Basements •Ceramics •Painting Call Cesar (Toronto) 647-271-9500 416-287-1208 F & M Home Renovations To home owners: Any carpentry needed rough or finished small or big job, we'll do it for you! You supply the materials, we'll supply the labour at hourly rate. Call (905)420–7394 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul DANPOL RENOVATIONS Complete Renovations & Home Improvements *Kitchen *Washroom *Custom Basement *Hardwood Floor *Office *Deck "I finish what you started" •Licensed Carpenter Dan 905-686-7421 WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER Having problems finding time to clean your home? For Professional Home Cleaning, call Helen's Home Services today. 427-4385 Fully insured & bonded 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 HAPPY ENTHUSIASTIC FUN mom providing before/ after school full or part- time, attending William Dunbar P.S. daycare. We offer: a large carpeted toy room with Barbies, dress- up, cars, action figures, crafts, music, games, etc. 7yrs experience. Fenced yard. Smoke and pet free. Receipts provided. Come & enjoy all the fun with our 9year old daughter and 4year old son. Glennana/ Rawlings area, Dixie/Hwy 2. Call Clara (905)837–9485 l.m. NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $299. 10 In-car Lessons $205. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 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 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002-PAGE 25 A/P ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions AUCTION SALE HOLIDAY INN HOTEL, OSHAWA 1011 Bloor Street East Saturday Night, Jan. 12th View 5:00pm ~ Sale Starts at 6:00 pm Partial list:Philips, Magnavox, Panasonic, GE Elec- tronics, DVDs, phones, VCRs, TVS, CD/disk, home stereos, digital, camera, hand tools, 14K jewllery, rings, earrings, chains, wild life figurines, luggages, cook- ware, small appliances, vacuums, some furniture, comforters, porcelianware, down duvets, crystals, din- nerware, scooters, swords, water fountains & more. TERMS: Cash, Visa, M/C only. SALE BY GLOBAL SALES 905-947-0333 SOOMRE Proud parents Todd and Annette (nee Foster) are thrilled to announce the much anticipated arrival of their son GRAHAM JOHN THOMAS Born at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on January 1, 2002, at 2:17 a.m., weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. Graham is welcomed by proud Grandparents Tom & Judy Soomre, John & Shirley Foster, Great Grandfather Kenneth Rodd and Great Grandmother Elvine Soomre of Port Perry. Also excited about Graham’s arrival are Uncle Scott, Aunt Tina, Uncle Ray and cousins Tyler and Joshua. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cohoon, Dr. Allin, Dr. T. Brown, Dr. Gilmour and OR nurses Lori and Sharon as well as all the wonderful nurses at the New Life Center for their excellent care. A special thank-you to our family and friends for their support, and believing that this day would come. 245 Births 245 Births ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME Intercultural Worship Centre Evangelical Missionary Church Canada East 545 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax 905-619-9095 Dr. Olu David (Nigeria) Sundays: 10:30 am Morning Dew Followed by Worship Service at 11:00 am St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. COME & W ORSHIP To Advertise your Church Services call Janice at 905-683-0707 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Overwhelmed by holiday debts! Your bank said no? 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 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 273 Daycare Available 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements And Yet I Still Wish For What Could Not Be In Loving Memory of Our Precious Son ❤BRANDON TYLER BARON❤ January 12, 1992 I't been 10 years and we still miss you so Forever Loved and Missed By Mommy , Daddy, Briana, and Zachary 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths 256 Deaths CASSELLS, James Russell - Beloved husband of 50 years to Margaret. Proud father of James and his wife Lu-Anne, William and his wife Claire, George and his wife Tina, Marga- ret and her husband Gerry, Peggy and her husband Barry, Steve and his wife Wendy. Much loved grandpa of Christie, Robert, Mel- issa, Rebecca, Jamie-Lynn, Gidget, Corey, Daniel, Amanda, Devan, Drew, Nikita and Charles. Brother of Jack, Howard, George, Joannie, and the late Gordon. Special thanks to Dianne and Wendy and the staff of the Oshawa Chemo Clinic. A private family serv- ice has been held with cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreci- ated. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACH- NIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, (Pickering Village) Ajax. MALTBY, Kathleen - Passed away quietly at Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, on Thurs- day December 27, 2001 after a lengthy ill- ness. Predeceased by husband William and daughter Pamela. Thank you to the doctors and nursing teams at RVHC and to wonderful friends and neighbours, all of whom made the sad event a little more bearable. Always lov- ingly remembered by son Richard. Read up online at durhamregion.comHolland says thanks to Canadian war veterans Service will honour 100 ex-servicemen for role in country’s liberation BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM —It’s never too late to say ‘thank you’. That’s exactly what the Dutch Canadian branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be doing this weekend in Port Perry as it awards the Dutch Appreciation Medal to 100 ex-ser- vicemen from across Durham and Kawartha regions. The ceremony takes place Sunday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to roughly 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 at 484 Bay St. “This is the Dutch population saying thank you to Canadians who served in Hol- land in the Second World War,” explained Chris Kruter, president of the Dutch-Canadi- an Veterans Association. Canada helped liberate the Netherlands from German rule in 1945 and since then Canadian veterans have always shared a spe- cial relationship with the Dutch. In 1978, a Thank You Canada Committee was formed in Holland to demonstrate its appreciation, noted Mr. Kruter. The committee began awarding the Dutch Appreciation Medal in 1995 to Canadian ser- vicemen visiting Holland for the 50th an- niversary of the liberation, he said. Eventual- ly Dutch officials were asked if they would consider awarding the medal here to veterans rather than requiring them to return to Hol- land to receive it. To be eligible, veterans had to submit an application to the Dutch Embassy in Canada, stating their name, address, service number, unit and their date of service. Mr. Kruter’s organization began present- ing the medals in May and has since staged a number of similar presentations across On- tario. For more remote areas in Northern On- tario, he is relying on Canada Post to deliver the honour. For more information, cal 905-985-8502. Durham CNIB looking for volunteers DURHAM ––The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is looking for volun- teers. CNIB serves more than 1,300 people in Durham Region who are blind, visually im- paired or deaf and blind. Many of these CNIB clients would ben- efit greatly if a volunteer spent some time with them. Volunteer orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the CNIB Durham of- fice, 1 Mary St. N., Oshawa, from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Natalie at 905-436-7732 to register. A/P PAGE 26-NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 11, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com STUDENTS WELCOME! 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SSCA RBO ROU GH 22 00 00 11 CC HH RRYY SS LL EE RR 33 00 00 MM 22 00 00 11 CC HH RR YY SS LL EE RR SS EE BB RR II NN GG LL XX DD EE MM OO 22 00 00 11 CC HH RRYY SS LL EE RR II NN TT RR EE PP II DD SS EE 26M Package includes: • 3.5L250 Hp V6 engine • 4-speed driver adaptive automatic transmission with AutoStick • Leather faced seating • Automatic temperature control • Remote keyless entry • Sentry-Key theft deterrent system • 17” chrome aluminum wheels • Stereo cassette with 4 disc in-dash CD player and 11 Infinity Spatial Imaging speakers • Low speed traction control • 8 way heated power driver and front passenger seats • Next generation dual air bags • Complimentary tank of fuel • 5yr/100,000km powertrain coverage plus 5yr/100.000km roadside assistance No charge options: • Power Sunroof From $34,895 or for 60 months From $19,931 or for months From $20,945 or for months 22 00 00 11 DD OO DD GG EE CC AA RR AAVVAA NN SS PP OO RRTT SS EE DD EE MM OO 22 00 00 11 CC HH RRYY SS LL EE RR CC OO NN CC OO RR DD EE LL XX II 22 00 00 11 CC HH RRYY SS LL EE RR PP TT CC RR UU II SS EE RR 28F Package includes: All new 3.3L V6 engine–180HP • 4-speed automatic transmission • Multi- stage dual front air bags • Dual sliding doors • Air conditioning • AM/FM Radio cassette • 7 passenger seating • Cargo net • Front & rear floor mats • Roof rack • Windshield wiper de-icer • Child seat anchor system • Complimentary tank of fuel • 5yr/100,000km powertrain coverage plus 5yr/100,000km roadside assistance No charge options: • Sunscreen Glass • Speed Control • Tilt Steering • Power Heated Mirrors • Power Windows & Quarter Vents • Power Door Locks 3.2Litre, V6, 4 speed auto cassette, 4 disc CD player, power sunroof, alloy rims, leather, power windows & locks, keyless, loaded! Chrome aluminum 16” rims. Infinity stereo full size spare tire. 2.4 litre engine, auto, air, tilt, cruise, heated seats, leather, power sunroof, CD player, alloy rims, keyless entry, power seats, loaded! STK # 60213 2.7 litre V-6, power windows & locks, keyless, tilt, cruise, loaded, air. 2.7 litre engine, auto, air, tilt, cruise, CD player, alloy rims, keyless entry, loaded! Split folding seats. All sales prices have R.D.A applied freight, admin., P.D.E. & taxes are extras. GST Rebate & R.D.A cannot be combined with 0% financing. All prices are cash prices with $1000 R.D.A & GST. Already credited to price. Canada’s #1 Selling Vehicle THANK YOU AJAX/PICKERING!! & GREATER TORONTO WE PAY THE GST* & $1000 WE PAY YOUR 1ST PAYMENT ON ALL GOLD KEY LEASES WITH NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2001 & MOST 2002 MODELS!0%* UP TO WITH NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS ON ALL 2001 & MOST 2002 MODELS OR OR THESE SPECIAL OFFERS TO YOU END JANUARY 11th The New Car Volume Dealership for the month of December!! 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