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BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer TORONTO ––Funding to end “unacceptable” sub- sidized housing waiting lists, increased social assistance for abused woman and an overhaul of the bail system are needed to prevent domestic violence tragedies such as the murder-suicide of Gillian and Ralph Hadley, a coro- ner’s inquest jury has concluded. After dissecting three months of evidence, the jury of three women and two men Friday made 58 recommen- dations intended to protect women like Mrs. Hadley, a Pickering mother of three killed by her estranged hus- band June 20, 2000. Domestic violence is a unique and often preventable crime, court heard. “Domestic violence... is dif- ferent from other crimes in two ways: the likelihood of repeat violence is common and at most times predictable, (and) the victim is known in ad- vance,” the jurors said in an opening statement. “With this knowledge soci- ety has an opportunity to use its expertise, resources and updat- ed technologies to prevent this type of crime with the ultimate goal of a safer environment and the saving of lives.” The jurors also offered their condolences to the fam- ilies and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley and paid tribute to the neighbours who put their lives on the line in a des- perate bid to rescue Mrs. Hadley the morning of her murder. The recommendations address areas such as the PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Madeleine What to do with marks her third nuclear waste? 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Woman killed in industrial accident AJAX —A 46-year-old woman was crushed to death in an industri- al accident in south Ajax Friday morning, say Durham Regional Police. The woman was working at Gantrex Systems on Barr Road at approximately 10:30 a.m. when the accident happened, police spokesman Sergeant Paul Malik said. “We had a call that a bunch of steel drums had fallen on an em- ployee,” he stated. Ambulance attendants found no vital signs in the victim at the scene and the woman was transported to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Picker- ing hospital, where she was pro- nounced dead, Sgt. Malik said. The Ministry of Labour is inves- tigating. No other details, including the identity of the victim, were available at the News Advertiser’s press deadline. GILLIAN HADLEY Three-month inquest into case concludes. 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The fund financially supports elementary and secondary stu- dents who pursue the arts while they are board students. Cloyce Weaver, event chairman and board curriculum officer, said the previous two celebration events raised roughly $35,000, money that has helped about 100 students attend music and arts camps and otherwise pursue their interests. “This has really helped a lot of our kids, they would not have been able to afford this,” he said. ‘Prelude to a dream’ takes place May 4 at 6 p.m. at the board’s Education Centre in Whit- by. The event includes a dinner prepared by Erik Peacock of The Wellington Court in St. Catharines, followed by a show- case of student talent. Mr. Weaver said the entertain- ment includes singers, dancers, a pianist and string quartet. “I’m always totally amazed at the number of kids who are in- volved in the arts,” said board transportation manager Lynda Smith, an arts enthusiast who seeks donations for the fund. She explained students apply- ing for funding “have to make the case” they should receive it. The students must outline their past experience, where they would like to go in the arts and include a teacher recommendation. A silent auction of arts and col- lectibles by both young talent and established artists takes place dur- ing the cocktail hour. Tickets for the event are $150 per person (a tax receipt for $100 will be issued). Corporate tickets are $900 and generate a $600 tax receipt. Residents can also support the endowment fund by making indi- vidual or corporate donations. Your name will be inscribed on a plate that is mounted on a plaque and displayed at the Education Centre. A full tax receipt will be issued. For more information, call Lynda Smith at 905-666-6450. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 3 P Durham public school board students dare to dream Recycle!195 WESTNEY RD. 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Ms. Maher-Hawken pre- sented a report to trustees at Monday’s Durham District School Board standing com- mittee meeting and said stu- dents enrolled in the pro- gram, fully funded by the provincial government, are not necessarily the type you would normally expect to see expelled. “Many of them are stu- dents who have been achiev- ing well in school and you could never have predicted they would have been fully expelled,” she said. Last May, the Education Ministry chose seven school board/ community agency partnerships, including Durham’s Return Ticket, to offer two-year, strict disci- pline, demonstration projects for expelled students. The projects were re- quired when the Province’s schools’code of conduct took effect. Students are now auto- matically suspended and face expulsion from the publicly- funded school system for cer- tain behaviour such as traf- ficking in drugs. To re-enter the regular school system, a student must successfully complete a strict discipline project. The Return Ticket’s part- ners are the Durham Catholic District School Board, Fron- tenac Youth Services, Chimo Youth Services, Durham Family Court Clinic, Kinark Child and Family Services and the Whitby Mental Health Centre. Ms. Maher-Hawken pre- sented statistics that show there have been 14 full expul- sions in Durham schools so far this school year and 38 limited expulsions. The latter applies only to the school the student was attending and can be a maximum of one year. Of the expelled students, 14 each are in Grade 9 and 10, nine are in Grade 11 and five are in Grade 12. At the elementary level, eight are Grade 8 and two are Grade 7 students. All but four are males. Most suspensions were handed out for posses- sion of a weapon or threaten- ing (18), followed by physi- cal assault (eight) and traf- ficking in drugs (six). The Return Ticket’s first site is located in rented space in south Oshawa. The board plans to open a site in Picker- ing next month and is looking at a third in Sunderland. Each can handle 15 students. Students begin each day by stowing their gear in lock- ers near the entrance before entering a walk-through se- curity system Ms. Maher- Hawken describes as “a scaled-down version of what you would find in an airport”. A hand-held wand system is used to back up the walk- through. The program has an acad- emic component that takes up 60 per cent of the day and a counselling portion, each tai- lored to the particular needs of the student. Students and their families voluntarily enter the program and must agree to see it through by signing an educational oppor- tunity contract that “outlines clearly what the expectations are, behavioural and academ- ic, for the student,” said Ms. Maher-Hawken. She said the families of expelled students, some of whom also receive coun- selling, are giving the pro- gram good reviews. 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Please, welcome your carrier with a smile. If you have any ques- tions, call our circulation de- partment at 905-683-5117. courts, police, Crown attor- neys, social services, co-ordi- nation of community services and education. They include funding for “independent trained advo- cates” for abused women, in- creased social assistance as well as permanent and “sec- ond-stage” subsidized hous- ing for women fleeing vio- lence. “While it is unfair the complainant should have to move in order to achieve this separation (from abusers), this is often the only practical way. “It is important there be suitable safe temporary ac- commodation immediately available as well as long-term assistance in the form of sub- sidized housing. The present long wait for housing is unac- ceptable,” the jury said. Nine of the 58 recommen- dations directly deal with the bail system. Among the most dramatic, the jury called for amendments to the Criminal Code to require a ‘reverse onus’ hearing in all cases in- volving domestic violence. Under the current system the Crown must show why a per- son should not be released, except in cases where an ac- cused is charged with breach- ing a court order. The jury urged automatic detention of anyone who breaches bail terms. The three-month inquest examined the roles of Durham Region police, courts, social services, family members and co-workers in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley in the days, months and years leading up to the murder-suicide. Mr. Hadley, a 34-year-old postal worker, was under strict bail conditions to stay away from Mrs. Hadley when he broke into the matri- monial home on Hillcrest Road and surprised his es- tranged wife on the day of the murder. Mrs. Hadley ran into the street naked but was dragged back inside by Mr. Hadley. Neighbours alerted by her screams went to the door and tried pulling her from her husband’s grasp but were forced to retreat when Mr. Hadley pulled a small handgun from his pocket. The door slammed shut. Moments later, as a police of- ficer approached the house, gunshots were heard. Mrs. Hadley was killed in the front foyer with a single gunshot to the head. Mr. Hadley then turned the gun on himself in the bedroom. At the time, Mr. Hadley was under court order to stay away from Mrs. Hadley. He was charged Jan. 7, 2000 with assaulting Mrs. Hadley and breach of recognizance (a peace bond) and released on a police undertaking. One month later, he was charged with criminal harass- ment, breach of recognizance and breach of undertaking, the inquest was told. A reverse-onus hearing was held Feb. 28, 2000 and Mr. Hadley was released on $5,000 bail with strict condi- tions to remain away from Mrs. Hadley and out of Pick- ering. He continually breached his bail, court heard. Eileen Morrow, co-ordi- nator of the Ontario Associa- tion of Interval and Transition Houses (OAIT), said the jury recognized the urgent need for “basic supports” like so- cial housing and assistance for abused women. “Gillian Hadley was on the priority list for abused woman and was still facing a year-long waiting list for sub- sidized low-income housing, and as a result she was there when Ralph Hadley came to kill her,” Ms. Morrow said. OAIT had strongly urged the recommendations dealing with bail. “Reverse-onus should apply in all domestic vio- lence cases, and when there is a breach of a bail order and the abuser is not prepared to obey the law, he should be detained. If that had hap- pened in this case we may very well have seen a differ- ent result,” Ms. Morrow said. In an interview, Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge, said the gov- ernment has shelled out new money for women’s shelters and other initiatives aimed at protecting women, but con- ceded more must be done. Since the murder-suicide, the Province has committed funding for a 25-bed women’s shelter in West Durham and 15 new shelter beds in Oshawa and Bow- manville as part of a provincewide expansion, Ms. Ecker said. Al O’Marra, coroner’s counsel, said the thrust of the recommendations is “the focus of change isn’t just within the justice system... If there is a solution to the prob- lem of domestic violence it requires a co-ordinated ap- proach of community ser- vices and justice services.” The jury also called for more domestic-violence training for police recruits and urged the Attorney Gen- eral to review how cases are handled to reduce delays in bringing domestic cases to trial from the bail hearing stage. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P Inquest recommendations address several issues A memorial to Pickering resident Gillian Hadley grew quickly in the days following her murder in the West Shore area of Pickering in June, 2000, including an emotional note (bottom left) from her daughter. A coroner’s inquest into Mrs. Hadley’s murder and sub- sequent suicide of her estranged husband, Ralph, is- sued its jury recommendations Friday. INQUEST from page 1 News Advertiser collections under way BY MICHAEL PELHAM Special the News Advertiser AJAX ––Arson is sus- pected in a blaze that will delay the completion of a new local church by a cou- ple of months. Firefighters managed to contain a blaze at West- ney Heights Baptist Church on Ravenscroft Road, just north of Ross- land Road. The fire was reported Friday around 3 a.m. and police say they are treating the site as a crime scene. The rear of the building collapsed and the damage is described as extensive, said Chief Browning. Although the fire comes as a disappointment to church Pastor Jack Han- nah, who was informed of the fire at 4 a.m., he said the important thing is that no one was hurt. “It’s just things, and things can be replaced,” said Pastor Hannah. He said parishioners have been meeting at a local school and were ex- pecting the new church to be ready by around April. “The timing is a disap- pointment,” said Pastor Hannah. Fire guts new church NOW OPEN Edukids Child Care Centre 1320 Altona Rd. at Kingston Rd. Ages Infants - 12 years Full or half day programs Nursery School Licensed & Qualified Teachers 6:45am - 6:15pm Come In For a Visit 905-509-4021 FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@ marshallhomes.ca There will always be another time. There will never be a better time. Manage Your Finances Get out of debt. Pay yourself more and the taxman less. Expand your horizons, even when downsizing hits. 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() A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 Domestic violence numbers didn’t tell the whole ‘truth’ To the editor: Re: ‘Let’s put an end to ugly business,’ed- itorial, Jan. 25. Firstly, domestic violence of any kind, by anyone, against anyone, is unaccept- able. Secondly, please be advised the in- formation on domestic violence recently presented to Pickering council is incorrect. On July 25, 2000, Statistics Canada is- sued a report on domestic violence indi- cating women are equally guilty of do- mestic violence. The data Pickering coun- cillors received was part of an anti-family campaign used in the mid- to late-1990s and has been discredited. Finally, domestic violence support pro- vided at the council meeting (however well intentioned) has apparently been done so based on those incorrect numbers. Either Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MP Dan McTeague or Whitby-Ajax MP Judi Long- field can easily provide you with a copy of the truth, not anti-family lies. Ted Greenfield 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2002 The monarchy is a delicate issue in our country. Many are passionate about it, others are eager to see this ‘anachronistic’ practice eliminated and plenty couldn’t care less. As Queen Elizabeth hit 50 years on the throne Wednesday, making her the fourth longest-reigning British monarch since William the Con- queror took power in 1066, it seems an apt time to reflect on the monar- chy’s place in this nation. Certainly the Canada of 2002 is vastly different from that of 1952. The percentage of those Canadians with a direct connection to Britain is far smaller today than it was a half- century ago. Many wonder at main- taining ties to an institution they be- lieve has little to do with our lives today — if it ever really did. Still, a visit from the Queen gener- ates a tremendous amount of media coverage and large crowds wherever she goes. This fall when she tours our nation, many thousands will greet her. This golden jubilee offers an op- portunity to look back on another 50- year anniversary that represented a radical change. For it was in 1952 the first Canadian-born governor general took office. Vincent Massey was an esteemed diplomat, Canada’s first ambassador to the United States. He has been followed by some highly re- spected, impressive Canadians in- cluding Georges Vanier, Roland Michener, Jules Leger, Ed Schreyer, Jeanne Sauve, Ray Hnatyshyn, Romeo LeBlanc and current Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson. Ms. Clarkson, a Hong Kong immi- grant who made her name in the media, was a brave choice for the post in that she represents most dramati- cally the changing face of Canada. Previous British governors general are chiefly famous for donating sports trophies to our nation: Lord Stanley (hockey’s Stanley Cup), Earl Grey (football’s Grey Cup) and Lady Byng, wife of a 1920s governor gen- eral who had an NHL trophy named in her honour for gentlemanly play. Our Canadian monarchy reps have provided tremendous weight to noble causes. Any worthy charity looking for a boost need go no further than to enlist the governor general as patron. It can be assured of having a respect- ed and honoured individual to repre- sent it to the public. Governor generals have done yeo- man’s work — duties that would have fallen on the prime minister’s head — in attending functions, visiting the more rural parts of our nation and making a strong case at all times for national unity. There is a cost to maintaining our royal representative but we would all be the poorer without this valuable link to our past, a voice and presence that provides hope for our future. LETTERS POLICY All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com God save the Queen and all she represents Canadians would all be poorer without her representatives providing a link to our past Regional councillors are trying to soften us up for another prop- erty tax increase. And this one doesn’t even have anything to do with the skyrocketing annual police budget request we’ve come to know and loathe. No, this increase, if approved, will cost Durham homeowners be- tween $21 and $105 when fully implemented over a five- to eight- year period. And what are we expected to get after we’ve forked over all this cash? Well, councillors and staff are hoping by reducing the amount of tax Durham industries pay, more companies will choose to locate in the region. They’re also hoping to head off any threats companies have made to move to greener and cheaper pastures. The decrease in the large industrial tax class reduces rates for the large industry and multi-residential (more than six-unit apartments) tax classes. Large industries (especially General Motors which has long complained about its local tax burden) would see a 14 per cent immediate decrease and would drop 33 per cent over the phase-in period. What goes down for one tax bracket must go up for another and, by and large, it’s homeowners who will pay and pay again. Councillors are handcuffed by the Province, which prohibits prop- erty tax hikes to no more than five per cent for non-residential class- es. That leaves homeowners, which have an unlimited tax increase cap, to pick up the slack. How you feel about this depends in large part on which side of the tax ledger you sit. Your company may get a substantial tax break, helping it weather tougher economic times, keep workers employed and be competitive in a global economy. It may, as many council- lors feel, help draw more businesses to Durham, which has substan- tially higher property tax rates than Peel and Halton regions, for in- stance. On the other hand, we’re already facing substantial residential in- creases in many Durham municipalities this coming year. It’s har- rowing, especially for those on fixed incomes like seniors, to con- sider another large increase with more promised in future years. Whoever takes the helm as our new premier in March will have to take a long look at the tax system to ensure fairness for all On- tarians. Since our leader will very likely be the man who established the current tax system between 1995 and 2001 when he served as fi- nance minister, here’s hoping Ernie Eves will have an open mind and consider creative ways to take the heat off those who own homes. Certainly Durham needs to bring in new businesses — that only helps everybody in the long run — but at some point homeowners need a break, too. Durham homeowners need a break too Tax capping for industry an important tool, but burden becoming cumbersome for others Tim Kelly Staff Editor shouston@durhamregion.com BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Guest speak- ers, authors and performers are visiting students this month as Durham schools celebrate Black History Month. Lewis Williams, the Durham District School Board’s ethno- cultural equity and race relation’s officer,said the board encourages schools to bring in speakers and presenters and many are sched- uled to entertain and educate. “It’s nice to see a real attempt by our schools to increase infor- mation and the knowledge of their students,” he said. At Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering, motivational speaker Chiomo was the guest at an assembly Monday to kick off a month of weekly events, said vice-principal Gary Ranalli. “We call it African Heritage Month,” he said. “We’ve done that for several years to give it a distinctive taste.” The month is a time to high- light and celebrate black leader- ship, Mr. Ranalli said, noting over the years many black stu- dents at the school have gone on to become leaders. “The events show the contri- bution of people of African de- scent in fields like business and the arts, whatever talent we can muster,” he said. “Music is al- ways a favourite with the stu- dents.” Oshawa resident, performer and storyteller George Blake will be visiting Ormiston Public School in Whitby next Monday after entertaining students on Tuesday at Vincent Massey Pub- lic School in Oshawa, where he was a hit. “He had the Grade 8s eating out of his hands, it was just won- derful,” said teacher-librarian Lynn Burnett. She said Mr. Blake has travelled extensively and his experience is so vast she wants to invite him back to the school, perhaps for a story- telling workshop with Grade 4 students. Mr. Blake demonstrated rhythms on his drum, told stories and students enjoyed his gentle, self-deprecat- ing humour, said Ms. Burnett. “The command he had of the audience, I haven’t seen anything like it,” she said. Next Monday, north Durham historian and author Lynette Roy speaks to Sinclair Secondary School students in Whitby. Back in Pickering, Lion King drummer Dick Smith entertained junior students at Maple Ridge Public School with Caribbean rhythms and songs. Black History Month wraps up on Feb. 28 with a community presentation, featuring a fashion show, at Pickering High School in Ajax. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P We’re online at durhamregion.com RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Still smiling after all these years PICKERING –– Gladys Templer (left) shares a laugh and a hug with her niece, Shirley Anne Gorman, who drove in from Ottawa to help her aunt celebrate her 100th birthday. The centenarian marked the special event with friends and family at the Village Retire- ment Centre. Students celebrate black history invites woman of Durham to a one day workshop “The Road Map to Success” directed at woman who are in transition and who want to achieve new possibilities in their lives. The Durham Business and Professional Woman’s Club Registration Information contact Barbara Crowhurst Tel: 905-839-0015 fax: 905-839-8610 Price: $49.99 (includes lunch, snacks & door prizes) Subsidized by BPW Durham Bursary Holiday Inn Oshawa. Saturday February 23, 2002 The workshop Features • Pam Wilson Life coach and Therapist • Donna Messer Networking Speaker from ConnectUs Canada. Email: crowhurst@sympatico.ca FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@ marshallhomes.ca Our new site in Pickering backs onto nothing. Bring your dog and check it out. A LETTER OF THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS We saw numerous old friends, and plenty of new faces during the holiday shopping season. We ’ve made a lot of changes at Barklay’s this past year. Our biggest surprise was the addition of the new clothing “cabin”. This rustic boutique features our expanded line of high performance coats, clothing, and footwear. We met retired couples learning to snowshoe, young families that enjoy outdoor pursuits, friends who have been fishing together for years...each of you eagerly preparing to enjoy a beautiful Canadian winter. From all of us at Barklays, Thanks, it was a pleasure to serve you. See you at the annual Spring Yard Sale April 6 and 7 P.S. to all you ice fishing enthusiasts. Exercise extreme caution in this very mild temperature. Many lakes are not safe. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 This is the second in a series of monthly fea- tures examining environmental issues in Durham Region. In this story we look at how nuclear waste is stored in Durham Region. BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM –For the past 30 years, Durham Region has had to deal with the paradox of nuclear energy. The Pickering nuclear plant and the newer Darlington plant, which came to Clarington 12 years ago, provide Ontario with a consistent elec- tricity source that does not harm the quality of our air like fossil-fuel burning plants across the province. It does, unfortunately, leave our region with an enormous amount of radioactive waste, the most toxic of which sits in pools or containers at the two facili- ties. Local politicians say the storage of high- level nuclear waste in our region was always intended to be an interim solution, but a new bill (C-27) before Canada’s House of Com- mons raises the possibility Durham might one day become a permanent home for the toxic side effects of human science. Specifically, Bill C-27 addresses the con- cern over the uranium fuel that powers the Candu reactors in the country’s five nuclear plants, including Pickering and Darlington. Once processed by the reactor, the spent fuel becomes a deadly concoction that stays ra- dioactive for one million years. Though scientists have spent decades de- bating how to dispose of this waste, an offi- cial with Ontario Power Generation, the company that runs Pickering and Darling- ton, admits the cheapest option is to simply store the waste at the same locations as the reactors. And, if Bill C-27 passes as expected (it’s currently in third reading), that possibility will be examined for the first time. “With the legislation before us, there is every likelihood we would continue to serve as stop-gap storage sites for decades more,” Pickering’s Mayor Wayne Arthurs com- plained to the government’s standing com- mittee on aboriginal affairs, northern devel- opment and natural resources, last Novem- ber when Bill C-27 was in its second reading stage. “In effect, we would become the de facto permanent storage sites for nuclear waste, without proper scrutiny, consideration, or preparation for what that means,” added the mayor. Becoming a per- manent storage site for nuclear fuel waste is not the same as housing household waste in a landfill. For one thing, one spent fuel bundle, which has enough ener- gy to provide 100 homes with electricity for a year, is not even as big as a garbage bag. The fuel bundles contain approximately 19 kilograms of urani- um and are about the size of fireplace logs. They come out of the re- actors about as hot too, emitting 6,000 watts, the same as having four stovetop elements on high. After being used in the reactors, the ex- tremely radioactive fuel bundles are sub- merged in a concrete pool where they are cooled for at least 10 years until the heat they generate is equivalent to a low-powered light bulb. In 1995, as the Pickering plant closed in on its 25th anniversary, the company started taking some of its older spent fuel bundles out of the pools and putting them in dry stor- age. Since that time, more than 200 containers containing about 384 fuel bundles each have been filled and now sit in an OPG ware- house a stone’s throw from Pickering’s reac- tors. The containers are massive. Weighing an average 65 tonnes empty, the flasks have 20- inch carbon steel walls filled with high-den- sity concrete and rebar. It takes Pickering’s welders a full two days to merely weld the lid shut on the flasks. Just over one flask a week is filled with old fuel bundles from Pickering’s pools and moved into the dry- storage warehouse. OPG is currently in the environmental as- sessment process to build a dry storage warehouse for the ap- proximately decade-old Darlington nuclear sta- tion in Clarington. The company hopes the warehouse will be up and running by 2007. In the meantime, OPG’s pools continue to fill up with empty fuel bundles. Approxi- mately 1.3 million bun- dles, enough to fill a hockey rink to the top of the boards, sit in stor- age at the Pickering, Darlington and Bruce plants. OPG expects that figure to increase to 3.3 million by the time the reactors finish their lifespans in the next 15 years or more. “You’re talking about the largest concen- tration of poisons humans have managed to create,” Norm Rubin, director of nuclear re- search for Energy Probe, says of the fuel bundle stockpile. “The stuff is incredibly toxic for an incredibly long time and there’s an incredible amount of it. If that doesn’t concern you, you either work for the nuclear industry or you’re not paying attention.” Despite this chilling alarm, Mr. Rubin says on-site storage may be the best option at the moment to contain the fuel waste. Both Durham MP Alex Shepherd and Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MP Dan McTeague disagree. They believe burying nuclear waste permanently in the Canadian Shield, a proposal endorsed by Atomic En- ergy of Canada Limited (AECL), the feder- ally subsidized makers of OPG’s Candu nu- clear reactors, is a viable option. AECL’s concept, similar to what is being looked at by other nuclear producing coun- tries including the United States, is to seal nuclear waste in a container designed to last at least 500 years and bury it in plutonic rock between 500 and 1,000 metres below the surface. The concept was the focus of an eight- year environmental assessment led by for- mer Canadian diplomat Blair Seaborn in the 1990s. Mr. Seaborn’s panel determined AECL’s deep geological burial concept was technically adequate but it did not have broad public support. “I guess that...leaves me scratching my head saying, if there’s concerns for social is- sues with populations of maybe 1,200 to 2,000 within 100 kilometres of these sites, imagine the social implications of leaving it a few kilometres from literally tens of thou- sands, if not hundreds of thousands, of Canadians,” says Mr. McTeague. The events of Sept. 11 have also led some to question the safety of leaving nuclear fuel waste above ground. Last week, news orga- nizations reported the Nuclear Regulatory Commission had warned America’s 130 nu- clear plants of a plan by Al Qaeda terrorists to fly a commercial airliner into a plant. But Sept. 11 does not appear to have forced the Canadian government to find a quick long-term solution. Bill C-27, which was introduced last April, instead forces nu- clear generating utilities such as OPG to set- up and fund a waste-management organiza- tion that will study different long-term waste solutions over the next three years. Along with extended on-site storage and deep-rock burial, the government is telling the new waste organization to also consider a centralized storage site for the waste. Using either Pickering or the more spacious Darlington plants as a full-time home for all of Canada’s nuclear waste has not been pre- cluded. Mr. Rubin says Canada may have a prob- lem finding a municipality to take waste cre- ated in large part by Durham Region. “I think most people think it looks easier to leave it in the community that benefited from the operation and the investment...even if that community decides after all it doesn’t want the waste, than it is to move it to a new unwilling host community,” says Mr. Rubin. “Now, those are both unacceptable options but we don’t have any acceptable ones.” Energy Probe, which disapproves of the use of nuclear energy, is pushing for the Canadian government to delay the pursuit of irretrievable deep-rock burial until scientists know more about the dangers of nuclear waste. “Every bit of toxic material, whether it was radioactive or not, that was disposed by previous generations in order to do us a favour is something we regret and every- thing they left in a building somewhere in a barrel we know what to do with,” Mr. Rubin says. Where should nuclear waste be stored? Tracking the Environment Greg Halpenny, a senior nuclear opera- tor, oversees the Pickering Waste Man- agement Facility. Problem of what to do with byproduct is crucial This 65-tonne flask will house used ura- nium fuel bundles which once powered the Pickering and Darlington reactors. NORM RUBIN Says Canada may have a problem finding a municipality to take waste created in large part by Durham Region. Where will the waste from Durham’s nuclear reactors go? Nobody is certain yet but it should be a hot topic for years to come. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Your Peace of Mind is Assured This is not a “multi-level marketing” or “work from home” program. This is a legitimate opportunity for you to turn your basement into a viable source of income. To learn more about how you too can capitalize on this proven system, call today and speak with one of our wealth management consultants. Let us show you how to harness the power that literally lies one floor below! 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But there was a high cost paid by one Newcastle family when its two photo- genic children charmed all who saw their images: a price gladly paid by the little girl pictured on the left, a much heavier one paid by her sister on the right. The old-fashioned, sepia-toned photo of the two girls, barefoot and dressed in pretty cotton frocks, belies the years of pain and fear the family has endured. The picture is four years old now and the bone marrow trans- plant from one sister to the other, who had battled leukemia, took place seven years ago. Today Bethany is a happy and healthy 12-year-old while Kara turns 10 on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. “Kara is holding the flowers,” said her mom, Laurie, who prefers her family’s last name not be used. “She is the donor. She saved her big sister’s life. The flowers symbolize her gift to Bethany. “They are the best of friends.” She added the family was happy to have helped out during a Leukemia Research Fund of Canada national campaign. The local chapter of the Leukemia Research Fund, located in Whitby, knows many such families across the region. Actively recruiting area volun- teers to sit on the board of directors, development manager Gail Forbes is determined to keep Durham commu- nities active in the fight against leukemia. “We meet every month or every other month,” said Mrs. Forbes. “Two hours is all anyone has to commit to and to become interested in some of the events. We need people who can become involved in community activ- ities, people who have two hours, less or more, to give each month.” May, June, September and October are the busiest months, but if someone is truly interested in serving on the board of directors, Mrs. Forbes said a plan tailored to fit an individual’s lifestyle can be developed. The local branch hopes to interest six Durham residents to sit on its board, some of whom would be partnered with other volunteers so they can co-organize events. “It makes the job more enjoyable when people have a partner,” added Mrs. Forbes. “We’re looking to part- ner people so there isn’t a heavy workload, and so the experience is fun, satisfying and successful. We normally ask for a year’s commit- ment. “We don’t have a lot of heavy cam- paigns so people don’t feel obligated after one year. Most like to stay on so that’s kind of a nice feeling.” Many of the local branch’s meet- ings are held in the downtown Whitby office, which opened in August 2000. But the branch extends its services east to Kingston, north to Haliburton and all of Durham Region. If it’s more convenient to the board members, Mrs. Forbes said some meetings can be held closer to where they live. The mission of the volunteer-dri- ven organization, which was estab- lished nationally in 1955, is to elimi- nate leukemia and related blood dis- eases by funding Canadian research and promoting public understanding. Men and women of any age and social background can develop leukemia. However, leukemia still claims the lives of more children than any other disease. More than 6,000 Canadians will die from leukemia or lymphoma this year and at least 12,000 more will be diagnosed. “These children wouldn’t be here without research,” said Laurie. “Bethany was only six months old when she was diagnosed.” The family was devastated every time Bethany suffered a relapse. Each time doctors said her chances of sur- vival were less and less. “I finally told the doctor I didn’t want to hear how low her chances were,” recalled Lau- rie. Then the miracle happened. 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There are many things that the worker and man- agement alike can do to reduce the risk of injuries. Some of these include : 1) Check the work area for obstructions or hazards that could lead to falls. 2) Joint rotation lessens the amount of time spent standing. 3) Frequent short breaks lessen foot and leg stresses. 4) A footrest or footrail enables the worker to shift his weight from one leg to another. 5) Cushioning, non-slip flooring should be used, however if this not possible, shock-absorbing insoles could be used. 6)Fashionable foot Let’s Ask The Podiatrist Ronald J. Klein, B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist- Foot Specialist Protect Your Feet At Work wear should take a back seat to func- tion for example there was a time that flight attendants had to wear pumps when standing for many hours. The importance in buying shoes, which we have addressed in previous articles, should be repeated. Buy shoes late in the day then your feet may have swelled and always try shoes on with the same type of sock that you will be wearing with that shoe or boot. Have both feet measured and always size your shoe for the larger foot. If the shoe does not feel right in the store, it probably never will. They rarely stretch. Also make sure that the type of sole is proper in grip and tread for your particular job. If you wear orthotics, always take them with when buying new shoes. If symptoms persist and comfort cannot be achieved, you should see a podiatrist for additional advice. Something as simple as an orthotic may be prescribed to better support the foot. Thanks to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for some of the information used. If you have a question you would like answered or a topic you would like addressed, please send it to Ask the Podiatrist, c/o The News Advertiser. ART is a system of hands-on myofascial release techniques that are designed to restore proper function and structure to injured muscles, nerves and fascia. The protocols for ART require specific training, knowledge and understand- ing of human anatomy and biomechanics that are required to properly diag- nose and treat a problem. For these reasons, only certi- fied providers specifically trained in ART should per- form these techniques. ART addresses damage done to the soft tissues of the body caused by the effects of the “Cumulative Trauma Cycle” which is a model used to explain the possible mechanism of injury for repetitive strain conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. With an injury, there is a decrease in the oxygen available to the involved tissues, which leads to the development of adhesion fibrosis. This results in abnormal tissue texture and tension and ulti- mately abnormal function. During an ART treat- ment the muscles are moved through their full range of motion while an external tension is drawn along the course of the muscle. The goals are to increase blood flow, reduce adhesions between structures, and help proper remodeling of healing tissues. The ultimate goal is to restore proper function to muscles and joints in order to relieve pain and improve performance, which ultimately allows you to enjoy life more. ART gained most of its reputation by working with elite athletes. These individ- uals make a living from their bodies and constantly require treatment to keep them performing at their optimal levels. When they experience an injury they want it resolved as quickly as possible so they can continue to train and compete. Don’t worry if you are not an elite ath- lete because ART has been used with as much success in treating everyday individuals who suffer from a variety of ailments such as carpal tunnel syn- drome, headaches, neck and low back pain, plantar fascitis etc. ART has been shown to be so effective on repetitive strain injuries that in Colorado Springs, Colorado most carpal tunnel cases are sent for ART treatment first before any other intervention. For more information on ART visit their website at www.activere- lease.com and read about the many high profile success stories. This information is brought to you by the Rouge River Chiropractic Clinic. If you have any questions regarding this article or any other health concerns please feel free to contact us at (905) 509-1333. 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The Durham Dance Centre is holding a Valentine’s dance Feb. 15 at the Pickering Recreation Complex to help raise money for the club’s mem- bers, who will be heading off in July. The Euro Internationals will fea- ture Canadian tap, jazz, and ballet competition. The dance starts at 8 p.m., with music provided by the Kelly Wright Band, along with a disc jockey. Tick- ets are $30 and available at the Durham Dance Centre, 1755 Plum- mer St. in Pickering. DURHAM —Production of cars and trucks continues as usual in Os- hawa even as General Motors of Canada cut 932 jobs at its St. Catharines operations. GM spokesman Stew Low said the St. Catharines layoffs, effective in June, will have no impact in Oshawa. The truck plant continues to oper- ate with as much overtime as possi- ble, while the No. 1 car plant, pro- ducing the Impala and Monte Carlo, runs with some overtime, he said. The No. 2 car plant, which manu- factures the Buick Century and Regal models, just returned to operation Jan. 28 after being down since Christ- mas. This plant will be retooled in 2003 for the addition of a new Pontiac product. GM announced the indefinite lay- offs for the St. Catharines engine plant and components operations. The automaker will close its Que- bec plant this fall. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo A stop in the storm AJAX –– Crossing guard Frank Triance clears the snow from his glasses while helping kids safely cross the intersection at Pickering Beach Road and Mandrake Street during a recent snowfall. Dressed warmly to ward off the cold, Mr. Triance managed to success- fully weather the storm. Cars, trucks still in high production at GM Tap into this lovely fund-raiser Rouge Valley plays waiting game AJAX —Regardless of Ministry of Health guidelines, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital is facing a deficit budget this year if adequate funding from the Province doesn’t come through. “It will be a deficit budget, but it’s too early to tell how much, it depends on the final funding numbers and we’re still waiting for that information,” said Bruce Cliff, Rouge Valley’s chief oper- ating officer. “If there’s no money then yes, we will be looking at a deficit.” Mr. Cliff confirmed the hospital, providing health care in the area since 1954, has sent its required business plan to the ministry for the 2002 fiscal year beginning April 1, but said the document contains no firm budget numbers. Ministry regulations require balanced budgets. “The ministry asked for a business plan to assess the funding require- ments for next year,” said Mr. Cliff. “We hope to hear back from them some time before April with some in- dication of our funding levels.” Mr. Cliff added regardless of the amount of provincial funding, patients at Rouge Valley should expect the same services out of the local hospital this year. “There are no plans to cut services,” he said. “It all depends on funding for next year.” However, Mr. Cliff said increases in inflation and salaries could have a huge effect on the ability to balance the budget. Phone. Text. E-mail. 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John Boddy Development wants to build the two houses at what is now 36 Elizabeth St. The property is immediately north of the Elizabeth Street Pioneer Cemetery. On Monday, Ajax council’s community affairs and planning committee approved a rezoning to allow Boddy to demolish the existing home and build the new ones. Council will consider the re- zoning at its meeting Feb. 11. “I can’t concur with the demolition of the 1870 structure for two new structures, even though the property isn’t (historically) designated,” Heritage Ajax chairman Bob Martindale told the committee. Significant additions have been made to the house by “unsympathetic previous owners”, Mr. Martindale said, noting the additions have roughly doubled the square footage of the house. “We’re not saying it’s unique. We’re saying it’s a valuable part of our architecture,” he added. The house is also not on the organization’s wish list of properties the group would like to acquire, he stated. “If we knew what we know now 10 years ago, it would be on our wish list,” Mr. Martindale noted, adding he’d prefer the home be bought and reno- vated rather than demolished. Mr. Martindale was successful in having part of the remains of a concrete spillway structure incor- porated into a plaque dedicated to the history of the area. He agreed when Ward 3 local Councillor Randy Low said, “Unless council buys it or sug- gests the owner move it, ultimately it’s coming down.” Ed Boddy also addressed councillors. “We don’t perceive this building here as worth saving. It’s not architecturally pleasing and doesn’t enhance the area in any way,” he said. When the company’s subdivision plan for the area was submitted to the Town in the 1990s, the company didn’t own the house. “We purchased it under power of sale, I think in the mid-1990s,” he said. When questioned, Mr. Boddy said it’s “safe to say” the cost to buy the house would be in six fig- ures. “I see a building like this, you pull away all the other stuff and maybe there’s something there,” Coun. Low said. “It’s something to explore. Once you bulldoze it and look at all the rubble, you can’t say maybe there’s something worth saving. However, Mayor Steve Parish said, “The saving of the house in its present state with modifications made to it would be futile.” A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 Out with the old, in with two new in Ajax?Please recycle!SAVER Super SAVES YOU THE MOST VEHICLES WE HAVE CUSTOMERS WAITING FOR YOUR TRADE. M c C O W A N Sheppard Ave. We are Here 407 M A R K H A MCHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD. 4960 SHEPPARD AVENUE E. 416.298.7600 * All sale prices are plus GST, PST, admin & licensing. Royal Buy Back (R.B.B.) See dealer for end value O.A.C. †† Dealer Advertising Association prices as advertised. 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All prices quoted are based on dealer invoice less freight, air tax plus 1% Sale Price plus PST, GST, freight, air tax, gas tax, admin, PDE, lic. OAC. ** This price is a factory order. 1998 DODGE DURANGO SLT Rated as one of the best. Sport utility vehicles to buy! Fully equipped including all of Chryslers luxury options. Fully serviced & safety. Stk#17309. Shop and compare. $25,988***Only1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Spring is around the corner buy now and save,top of the line.All of Chryslers luxury options including air conditioning, power windows locks - CD Player Leather Interior.Like new. HURRY! $18,888* 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID The best words to describe this vehicle is “Like New”. Only 55kms, fully equipped 3.5L V6 engine. Fully serv- iced and ready to go! 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI One of the Best that Chrysler Builds. Fully appointed includ- ing power moonroof, leather interior, all power equipment, chrome wheels. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN Affordable family mini van! Fully serviced and ready to go! V6, air con- ditioned, dual sliding doors, sunscreen glass. Priced to sell! Hurry! Stk#29078A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN/VOYAGER SE Top of the line. Fully equipped including 3.8 Litre V6, quad captain chairs, dual doors, all power equipment. Hurry! A must see! Stk#17355 1999 CHRYSLER 300M Spoil yourself rotten.Top of the line luxury! Fully appointed including power moon roof, leather interior. All power equipment.Hurry! Only... 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX A must drive. Fully equipped affordable mid-size luxury V6, air, p.windows, locks, tilt, cruise.Three to choose from. Balance of factory warranty. Stk#17291. R.B.B. $24,488 or $398*Inc. Tax $19,988 or $352**Inc. Tax $16,988 or $299**Inc. Tax From $11,988 or $194.88*Inc. Tax $12,988 or $231.90**Inc. Tax $16,988 or $299.88**Inc. Tax From $17,888 or $295*Inc. Tax 1997 DODGE GR. CARAVAN SPT. SE Top of the line! Spoil your- self, quad captain chairs, alloy wheels, all of Chrysler’s power equipment. Finished in Red. Sport package, alloy wheels, only 72kms 2001 CHRYSLER NEON LE Affordable comfort, fresh new style. 4 door, air, bal- ance of full factory warran- ty. Former rental. Low kms. Stk#17326. R.B.B. 2001 CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN SE SPORT Spoil your family. Fully equipped including sport package. Power windows, power locks, AM/FM stereo, dual sliding doors. Finished in red. Only 22th Kms. Balance of factory warranty. Former rental. R.B.B. 2000 CHRYSLER NEON Incredible value, 4 door, auto transmission, air conditioning, stereo, fully serviced and ready to go! Balance of extended warranty. Dare to compare. $10,988 or $199**Inc. Tax IT’S HOT & IT’S HERE! Priced right! Hurry for this one, fully equipped including air conditioning. Power windows, power locks, tilt wheel, speed control. Finished in garnet red. Not a rental. Balance of full warranty R.B.B. Inc.Tax 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300E Wow! Don’t be late! Top of the line luxury. Fully appointed, fully equipped, affordable German design and luxury black.A must see! As is as traded. Stk#29087A $13,988* $15,488 or $276.88** $10,488 or $224.44*$10,488 or $224.44* PRICED TO SELL AT Inc. Tax Inc. Tax Sport package hard to find, auto air, black in colour, bed liner, stereo only 66 km’s 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Drive the original and the best! Fully equipped including air con- ditioning, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, sport wheels. Lease return. Like new. Only 60kms. Stk#17270 $19,988*** 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB Fully Certified All Vehicles Windshield Priced Fully Serviced Equipped with all of Chrysler’s luxury equipment including 2.7 V6, p.windows, locks, tilt, cruise, air, three to choose from. Former rental. Balance of factory warranty. R.B.B. Inc. Tax 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID From $17,888or $288.88* ENTER TO WIN a Ski Equipment Package compliments of Scarborotown Only $20,488 or $34588** 2001 PT CRUISER Proud Sponsor of The 2002 Canadian Olympic Team M $15,988* FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca There’s never been a better time to move. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P MONDAY, FEB. 11 DIVORCE:DivorceCare meetings are held Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.at the Christian Life Centre, cor- ner of Rossland and Ravenscroft roads, Ajax. It’s for those going through separation or divorce. Call 905-686-1411. TUESDAY, FEB. 12 ATTENTION DEFICIT:Learn more about ADD/ADHD at a workshop hosted by Dr. Brian Biastoch from the West Rouge Community Chiro- practic Clinic. Topics include defini- tions of the disorders, the effects on children, adolescents and adults, neurological disorders, treatment methods and balanced, non-drug approaches. The workshop takes place at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1876 Valley Farm Rd., and starts at 7 p.m.Limited seating avail- able. Call 416-724-7574. AUTHOR VISITS:Learn about the life of Richard Pierpoint, an African who endured the slave trade and the War of 1812 to become one of On- tario’s earliest United Empire Loyal- ist settlers. Peter Meyler, co-author of a book about Pierpoint, speaks at 7:30 p.m.at the East Shore Commu- nity Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd.(south of Hwy. 401) in Pickering. Admission is free. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax library’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave.S.Everyone welcome.Call 905- 420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYo- ga.ca. PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Associa- tion of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- ping out of school, crimes and par- ent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1- 800-488-5666 for location or infor- mation. ADOPTION DISCLOSURE:The Durham Adoption Disclosure Sup- port Group provides assistance to all parties in the adoption triangle. Meeting runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Durham Chil- dren’s Aid Society, 555 Rossland Rd. W. (at Stevenson Road) in Os- hawa. Use the staff entrance off the parking lot. Call 905-433-1551, ext 2201, 2261 or 2293. VALENTINE TEA:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N., Ajax, holds its 14th annual Valen- tine tea from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $4. Call 905-683-7311. PANCAKE SUPPER:St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, is serving its eighth annual pancake supper. Dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m. The price is $7 for adults, $5 for se- niors $3 for children, and free for kids under three.A family package is $18. Call 905-638-4793. PANCAKE CELEBRATION:Dun- barton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Road in Pickering, is holding a pancake supper at 6 p.m., followed by the celebration at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per household. Call 905- 839-7271. HORTICULTURE:The Pickering Horticultural Society meets at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien room at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1876 Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy. 2. Linda Martin of JEA Perennials will discuss what’s new and unusual this season. Call Sylvia at 905-839-4604 or Ann at 905-420-8076. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 AJAX PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS:Club meets every Wednes- day from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Information Cen- tre.Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905-619-0270. FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pick- ering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are wel- come to attend. Call 905-420-7252 for information. Billboard February 10, 2002 TM Trade-mark of CIBC. 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Help The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation fund the NEW Durham Regional Cancer Centre. $1MILLION Cash Grand Prize! $1MILLION Cash Grand Prize! Tickets can be Purchased at the Kiosk in the Oshawa Centre ‘I don’t see us letting up’notes plant official BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —A change in culture has work- ers at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station trying to prevent spills and report- ing those that do occur. “Employees are report- ing small events. This is a really good and positive thing,” said Frank Bajurny, of the station’s environ- mental services section. Speaking recently to the nuclear Community Advi- sory Committee, Mr. Ba- jurny noted a spill is de- scribed under the provin- cial Environmental Protec- tion Act as a “discharge into the natural environ- ment, be it air, ground or watercourse”. However, nuclear plant officials also consider it a spill if a material “has ac- cess to the natural environ- ment”, he said, adding that could be someone spilling oil onto pavement. Spills are rated using a scoring process, with a nu- merical value assigned to the severity or toxicity of the material spilled, how much was lost, and if it was on-site or off-site. A category ‘A’ spill, the worst variety, is one with a score of 45 or more, while a category ‘B’is from 30 to 40 and category ‘C’ is up to 25. The highest possible score is 80. “If we had a category ‘A’, you’ve had a signifi- cant event,” Mr. Bajurny said. “We’ve never had an ‘A’ here.” Site vice-president Bob Strickert noted a heat ex- change failure in 1992, when a large amount of water contaminated by ra- dioactive tritium leaked into Lake Ontario, would have been a category ‘A’ event if the rating system had been in place at the time. “The ‘92 spill was one that focused a lot of atten- tion on this plant,” said Mr. Strickert. “I don’t see us letting up on getting this better.” Mr. Bajurny noted of category ‘B’spills, “we had a rash in 1998 and none since. (The) ‘C’ reportables have been going down since 1997.” There were 11 spills last year, with only one catego- ry ‘C’ event being re- portable to the Environ- ment Ministry. The last cat- egory ‘B’event in late 1998 involved between 500 and 1,000 litres of fuel oil spilling from a storage tank. The oil ran into a bermed area and none was lost. A discharge can be “from out of a structure, vehicle or other container,” Mr. Bajurny said, and that includes “material running out of a building, a leaking gas tank or if something is dropped”. It’s reportable “when it causes, or will be likely to cause an adverse effect,” he noted. Before 1997, “events with an environmental im- pact were more frequent and more significant,” Mr. Bajurny said. “We treated everything as a reportable event to the (ministry). It was simple and it didn’t require any value judgment.” But, it led to the percep- tion that there was a prob- lem with the operation of the plant, he stated. The attitude “started to change” in 1997 and from 1998 to the present “the big changes came”. He added utility staff has begun to “exercise judgment with respect to an adverse effect. If there was total recovery, there’s no effect.” A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 Attitude ‘change’ spills over to Pickering nuclear staff Coming April 2002 Seniors Directory and Activity Guide If you would like to advertise in this handy Seniors Directory, please call Laurie Thompson 905-683-5110 ext. 230 Coming April 2002 FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca It’s hard to find a new home in Pickering. Believe me, I know! Opening January 26. THE BAY SEARS ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY STAPLES OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 9 PM, SATURDAY 9:30 AM TO 6 PM AND SUNDAY 11 AM TO 5 PM. STEVENSON ROAD & KING STREET WEST (905) 728-6231 All STAR Shopping A Place InYour Heart WINTER SIDEWALK SALE Wednesday, February 13 to Sunday, February 17 Come in for red-hot savings and heartfelt contributions in honour of Heart Month, as Oshawa Centre partners with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to “Paint the Mall Red”. To make your contribution, pick up paper hearts for $2 each at participating stores, proceeds go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. By purchasing a heart, you will have a chance to win Oshawa Centre gift certificates to be used at one of your favourite Centre restaurants when you write your name and telephone number on the back of each heart.Winners will be notified by phone. PICKERING —An in- formation session for those wanting to learn about at- tention deficit/hyperactive disorders, is being held next week at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Hosted by Dr. Brian Biastoch of the West Rouge Community Chi- ropractic Clinic, the workshop will discuss the definitions of dis- orders, effects on children, adoles- cents and adults, neurological dis- orders, treatment methods and bal- anced, non-drug approaches. The complex is at 1876 Valley Farm Rd. The ses- sion starts at 7 p.m. Tues- day, Feb. 12. Seating is lim- ited, so call 416-724-7574. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 21 A/P ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo A living canvas PICKERING –– Three-year-old Daniel Doherty lets his face become the artist’s can- vas during the Gingerbread Nursery School open house held this week. Children were treated to fun activities, including face-painting, during the event. Explore Christianity with upcoming alpha course PICKERING —A course allow- ing participants to explore the Christ- ian faith begins Monday in Pickering. The 10-week ‘alpha’ course exam- ine such topics as ‘who is Jesus?’ and ‘why and how do I pray?’ Following each talk, participants will break up into small groups for dis- cussion. The course is of interest to those who want to investigate Christianity, new Christians, newcomers to the church and those wanting to brush up on the basics. It’s being held at St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Anglican Church, Kingston and Fairport roads. Weekly sessions begin at 6:40 p.m. with a light meal. The first meeting is Feb. 11. The cost is $10 per person. For more infor- mation, call 905-839-7909. Attention deficit help offered at clinic Tea, anyone? AJAX ––St. Andrew’s Pres- byterian Church holds its 14th an- nual Valentine tea Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. There’ll be entertainment by Glenda Varty and Gary Faulkner. Tickets are $4. Phone 905-683- 7311. Celebrate Tuesday with piles of pancakes PICKERING —Dunbarton - Fairport United Church is celebrating Pancake Tuesday by holding a ‘chil- dren’s celebration of God’s children around the world’. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, a pancake dinner starts at 6 p.m., followed by the celebration at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per household. Dun- barton-Fairport United Church is at 1066 Dunbarton Rd. Call 905-839- 7271. ©2002 Sesame Workshop. "Sesame Street", and its logos are trademarks of Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. 7220 1/02 March 7–10 Opening Night–All seats $15.00.Kids’ 1-12 years save $2.00. Additional fees may apply. 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Part of his plan, to be instituted if he wins the lead- ership race and becomes premier, is five new (and already announced) cancer centres, four of them slated to open next year, including Oshawa’s. “It’s encouraging to hear that it’s still on track,” said Lakeridge Health Corpo- ration board chairman Judy Spring. Lakeridge chief executive officer Brian Lemon said the corporation hopes to go to tender soon on the regional can- cer centre, to be built at the Oshawa site. Architects are finishing up the tender documents, which will be submitted to the provincial health ministry for ap- proval, he said. The Province has said funding for the centre has been set aside while the com- munity continues to raise its share of the funds, Mr. Lemon said. The original budget for the cancer centre, to be oper- ated by Cancer Care Ontario and Lak- eridge, was $49 million but that’s in- creased through inflation and the Province has not announced a new bud- get, he added. Mr. Flaherty, who also toured the new expansion that will eventually house a new, larger ER and operating suites and the almost-finished day surgery, said his cancer care plan would wipe out the waiting list for treatment within five years. He intends to hire an additional 350 radiation therapists, 60 radiation oncolo- gists, 40 medical physicists and 50 nurs- es to work in new and existing regional cancer centres. New centres in Oshawa, Mississauga, St. Catharines, Barrie and Sault Ste. Marie need to be “built and fully operationalized”, he said. The final part of his plan is fast-tracking expan- sions at existing centres in Hamilton, Toronto and Kingston. Other initiatives he will take include creating more spaces in universities to train radiation and medical oncologists, recruiting and retaining cancer experts here, extending hours of service, setting up mobile response teams for cancer centres with waiting lists and working on prevention and early detection initia- tives, he said. Too many people have to leave their communities to seek cancer treatment or wait for six to eight months for treat- ment, which is unacceptable, he said. “This plan is about bringing cancer care services to people. The plan is about setting the right priorities,” he said. “We will get the job done.” FOREST VIEW 905-509-3350 sales@marshallhomes.ca Remember 1933? That’s the last time mortgage rates were this low! F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S P I C K E R I N G ADVERTISING FEATURE CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! 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The time also puts the Pickering athlete fourth on the world 60m hurdles per- formance list and set a new record for the Bob Devany Sports Centre, where the meet was held. The result also secured Felicien an automatic berth into the National Collegiate Athletic Association in- door national championships. “It was a good, solid race for Perdita,” Gary Winckler, Illinois’ head women’s track and field coach, told the school’s athletic Web site. “She took command of the field from the start of the race and ran well.” For her efforts, Felicien was named the Big Ten Conference’s women’s track athlete of the week for two consecutive weeks. She was co- winner this week with an athlete from Purdue University. A week before the Nebraska meet, she won the 60m hurdles at the Illi- nois Women’s Invitational in a time of 8.04 seconds and also finished sec- ond in the 60m dash in a personal- best time of 7.43 seconds. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 23 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 10, 2001 Felicien keeps on running — and winning PERDITA FELICIEN Makes her mark at Nebraska meet; qualifies for nationals. Flag comes down on football signups DURHAM — Registra- tion is now open for the Durham Youth Flag Football League. The league’s fifth season runs May 14 to Aug. 9 for age levels nine to 11, 12 to 14, and 15 to 17. The league is open to Durham Re- gion and Scar- borough resi- dents. Two games a week will be played in Ajax, Mon- day through Thursday evenings. Applica- tions are available on the Web site at www.durham- touchfoot- ball.onweb.cx , by calling 905-683- 4935, or e- mailing moores43@ro gers.com. The registration fee is $100.Please recycle this newspaperWest Durham Minor Lacrosse Association Spring and Summer Program 2002 - Boys and Girls Ages 4 to 16 Final Lacrosse Registration House League fee $130 Photocopy of birth certificate required for new registration only Season April/May/June Representative Teams for All Ages Visit us on the web @ www.eteamz.com/westdurhamrock/ For Info: 905-683-9415 Coaches and Sponsorships are welcome! Location Saturday, Feb 16th, 12:00-4:00 Sunday, Feb 17th, 12:00-4:00 Pickering Rec Complex Valley Farm Road (Upper Level) LET‘SPLAYBALL REGISTRATION FOR 2002 SEASON Wednesday, February 13 Pickering Rec Complex Upper Concourse 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, February 23 National Sports Warehouse Kingston Rd. & Whites Rd. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 905-839-1522 www.pickeringbaseball.homestead.com Saturday, February 16th ~ 11am to 1pm ~ AWSC Clubhouse www.ajaxwarriorsoccer.ca The clubhouse is located at 25 Centennial Road (on the west side of the Ajax Community Centre, just north of the tennis courts) Ajax WarriorsSoccer Club FINAL SUMMER 2002 SOCCER REGISTRATION AJAX’S LARGEST SOCCER CLUB 905-683-0740 $120 per player, special family membership fee *$20 SURCHARGE PER FAMILY AFTER FEBRUARY 17 NEW THIS YEAR MICRO SOCCER FOR PLAYERS BORN IN 1998 & 1997 •Smaller Fields • 3 Players per Team • No Goal Keepers Tryouts are being held for boys/girls’ Rep Teams BOYS UNDER 8 BOYS UNDER 9 BOYS UNDER 10 BOYS UNDER 11 BOYS UNDER 12 BOYS UNDER 13 BOYS UNDER 14 BOYS UNDER 15 BOYS UNDER 16 GIRLS UNDER 8 GIRLS UNDER 9 GIRLS UNDER 10 GIRLS UNDER 11 GIRLS UNDER 12 GIRLS UNDER 14 WOMEN COMPETITIVE 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 Paul Ova 905-619-8065 Mike Campitelli 905-619-2736 Dario Gasparotto 905-619-9724 Tony Voelker 905-686-7655 Derrick Keise 905-426-4844 Rob Todish 905-427-3801 Robert Alonzi 905-831-1128 Steve Manning 905-683-7529 Naso Poposki 905-428-6377 Bob Langford 905-831-8038 Mark Edwards 905-428-3940 John Welsh 905-683-6123 Clive Barriffe 905-683-3603 Mike Roberts 905-686-8476 Barry Shepherd 905-686-1927 Danny Stewart 905-579-7759 Huey Quinn 905-683-0776 Richard Gonsalves 905-683-6445 Scott Landry 905-436-7529 Gary Kirby 905-686-9277 Tom Croft 905-686-5742 Mohsen Keyvani 905-619-9229 Greg Evans 905-686-4007 Bobby Stevenson 905-686-3866 Sal Blandizzi 416-282-4132 Doug Park 905-427-9293 Jessica Hooper 905-428-3553 Please contact the appropriate coach for times & location. 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Children’s T-Ball (year of birth 1995-1997) Children’s Softball (year of birth 1983-1994) Sign up for sponsors, umpires and coaches Tuesday FEB. 12th 7:00pm to 9:00pm Pickering Recreation Complex Second Floor, Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy 2 Both Birth certificate and Ontario Health card must be presented upon registration $95 first child $75 each additional sibling FEES PRIOR TO Feb 13 2002 PROGRAM REGISTRATION Visit us on the web at: www.pickeringsoftball.com INFORMATION 905-420-6050 UMPIRES, SPONSORS, & COACHES 905-837-0606 Registration and/or information for other adult Pickering Softball programs will be available a non-profit community softball association recognized by the City of Pickering, community services and facilities PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Career Training500 CANADIAN FLORAL ACADE- MY now offers you a three- week training program in the floral industry. Complete training in business, market- ing and job skills. Enroll now! 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No Selling Call for interview (905)426-1322 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: compose@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. 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Pickering (905) 420-1344 Travel Seminar Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 27 years’ experience extends an invitation to Travel Agents & the General Public to join the most exciting business in the world! “HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OWN HOME-BASED TRAVEL BUSINESS” Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus www.travelonly.netRegistration #4316071 1-800-608-1117 Please RSVP to:Space is limited 510 General Help 510 General Help One of Metro’s larger Unisex Hairstyling chains has openings in Pickering for recent hair school graduates and experienced stylists. • Your own styling station immediately • Guaranteed basic and commission • Convenient hours in clean, modern salon • Equipment supplied • Advanced technique and management training • Progressive promotion opportunities • Benefit plans Check out your prospects Call (905) 831-3800 or (416) 223-1700 AZ DRIVERS $15.00/HOUR Oshawa area. Steady automotive work. Various shifts. ADS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2100 Ellesmere Road, #307 (At Markham Road) 1-800-895-8897 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help STRONG DRIVE REQUIRED OFF THE TEE ClubLink, owner and operator of some of the finest golf properties in Ontario and Quebec, is gearing up for another great season of golf. If you are a high energy, service-oriented individual, we welcome you to join us in one of these dynamic full-time or part-time positions: Golf Operations Hospitality Turf Operations Starters, Marshals, Golf Chefs, Cooks General Turf Labourers Services Staff Managers & Supervisors Mechanics, Horticulturists Servers, Beverage Cart, Housekeeping Staff We will be holding an open house at The Club. Please drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to submit your resume and meet some members of the management team. 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Apply to File #778, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. LOOKING FOR PEOPLE with leadership skills who enjoy interaction with others. Finan- cially rewarding. Fun and in- teresting. Must have own transportation. Call 905-430- 3815 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 MOLLY MAID growing again in Ajax/Pickering. No wee- kends or evenings. Training and transportation provided. Can earn up to $12/hr. Drivers license required. Call 905- 427-6466 NEED WORK?Looking for young hard workers for tem- porary help until Spring. Plen- ty of hours. Call Kim (905)435-0730. OFFICE ASSISTANT with a minimum of two years office experience required for busy landscape company to per- form a variety of duties in- cluding reception, general bookkeeping, data entry. Must be highly organized with at- tention to detail and possess strong computer skills. Please fax resume (905) 666- 1951 ONE OF NORTH America's largest financial services companies is rapidly expand- ing in this area. If you desire a dynamic career with excellent income potential call Cindy (905)436-8499. PRINTING COMPANY hiring full time front counter sales/ service person. No experi- ence necessary but computer literacy a must. Fax resume to 905-831-3977 RECEPTION POSITION avail- able for busy upscale salon in Whitby. Looking for salon management experience & excellent customer service. 905-668–8046 ask for Louie or Rafael. REID'S DAIRY,375 Kingston Rd., Pickering, positions available for friendly individu- als. Days and Evenings. Please fax resume to: (905) 509-9708. RMT WANTED A busy Weight loss Centre & Health Spa in Ajax needs an Experienced RMT. Someone that can bring some customers with them is preferred but not mandatory. Contact Eleanor @ 905-619- 2639 ex.226 SALES/COUNTER PERSON for auto recycling yard. Must be customer friendly, have knowledge of car parts and experience with computers. Fax or drop off resume to Abe's Auto Recycling 905- 697-8118. SERIOUS INCOME!New Company is looking to fill po- sitions in Customer Service, Management Training. Paid training with rapid advance- ment opportunities available. $400-$600 weekly. Call Nikki (905)666-9235. SHELL CANADA,full and part time. Locations in Brooklin, Orono, Oshawa. Contact by fax, at 905-723-7368 attention Jay. SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for hardworking people. Energy sales. Call John 1-800-293- 0067. ST. PAUL'S CHILDCARE CENTRE, currently hiring Full Time experienced ECE TEACHER. Fax resumes to: 905-839-2501. EARN 30% COMMISSION selling advertising in hockey arenas Call Brian 905-922- 5678, Fax 905-430-8716. STUDENTS!!Part-time even- ings & Saturdays. Appoint- ment setters required. Call (905)426–1322 TWO POSITIONS available required immediately, some plumbing and heavy lifting re- quired. Valid drivers license is a must. Please fax resume to (905) 666-8298. WANTED-Delivery truck driver. Must have a valid DZ license to operate a 5 ton truck. Preferably a hands on worker willing to perform oth- er associated tasks. Send re- sume with drivers abstract to Stonhard, 95 Sunray Whitby Ont., L1N 9C9, Attn. Mr.Merri- gan or fax 905-430-3056. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. or www.workathomevc.com WUZUP!! Sick of watching commercials when you could be making money? Lots of money! 15 positions avail- able. Call Sue for interview 905-576-4425 Skilled & Technical Help515 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. EXPERIENCED WOODWORK- ER/finisher required full-time for pine, antiques, and repro- ductions shop in North Pick- ering. Please call (905)649– 2477 QA/LABORATORY Technician Required Immediately. Post secondary education required, experience in chemical envi- ronment preferred. Fax re- sume, attn: Technical Manag- er 905-839-8626 SCARBOROUGH PRINTING company requires pressper- son experienced on AB Dick 360 with T51 head. Part-time or full-time will be considered. Fax resume: 416-439-0323 or e-mail iprinters@hotmail.com TAPER WANTED top quality work a must. Whitby area builder 30-40 homes per year. Great rate for high quality work. Call 905-666-0006 YARD/SHOP MAINTENANCE to maintain small engines/ equipment (Briggs, Honda). Shipping/receiving, inventory management skills an asset. Excellent wages & Benefits. Call 905-260-0363 Matt. Office Help525 ACCOUNTING POSITION Must be able to prepare finan- cial statements, familiar with personal and corporate tax re- turn preparation. 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L1H 7L5 DENTAL ASSISTANT required for part-time position. Call (905)420–6226 DENTAL HYGIENIST required for part-time for Friday & Sat- urday's. Call (905)420–6226 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER (Residential) • Exp. Preferred • Sales Oriented Please Send Resume to: File #780, c/o News Advertiser PO Box 481 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS required $21.00/hr average 24 positions available Full training provided Call Brian 905-435-1052 COOK/ DIETARY AID part-time in retirement facility Please call (905)985–8660 or fax resume to (905)985–1881 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. 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Call Fred ext 116 or Angelo ext 115 at (905)294-7480 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Pennfather Ln. Ambassador St. Wiseman Dr. Ashbury Blvd. Warwick Ave Emperor St. Lilley Ave. Sallis Dr. Spiers Crs. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. Davey St. McGonigal Ln. Tulloch Dr. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Burcher Rd. Hurley Rd. PICKERING Faylee Cres. 1370 Fieldlight Bl. Crossing Crt. Meriadoc Dr. Dellbrook Ave. Folcyet Cres. Walnut Ln. Craighurst Crt. Foxwood Trail Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Beckworth Sq. Rodd Ave. Bella Visat Dr. Dyson Rd. OIld Forest Rd. Highbush Trail Altona Rd. Tomlinson Crt. Fiddlers Crt. Westcreek Dr. Thicket Cr. Sandeherry Crt. Valley Rdige Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Arcadia Sq. Village St. Amberla Rd. Otonabee Dr. Saugeen Dr. Norfolk Sq. Sultana Sq. Flavelle Crt. Laurier Cres. Braeburn Cres. Greenvale Cr. Springview Dr. Shadybrook Dr. Aspen Crt. Pebble Crt. Millbank Rd. Sprucehill Rd. Ada Crt. Lydia Cr. Glen Eden Crt. Wollaston Crt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Autumn Cres. White Cedar Dr. Silver Maple Dr. Westcreek Dr. 1840 Westcreek Meldron Dr. 1995 Pinegrove Sandhurst Cres Pinegrove Ave. Tranquil Crt. Rosebank Rd.N. Fiddlers Crt. Tomlinson Crt. Altona Rd. Rodd Ave Bella Vista Dr. Craighurst Crt Gardenview Sq. Foxwood Tr. Amberwood Crs. Otonbee Dr. Nipising Crt. Napanee Dr. Graceland Crt. Highview Rd. Aberfoyle Crt Woodside Ln. Mountcastle Cres Redbird Cres. Silverspruce Dr. Glennana Rd. Fairport Rd. Silverthorn Sq. Echo Point Crt. Healthside Cres. Longbow Dr. Rambleberry Falconcrest Dr. Meadowridge Dunbarton Rd. Kelvinway Ln. Major Oaks Rd. Duberry Dr. Beaton Way ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN / CARPENTER Working carpenters experienced in com- mercial projects, renovations & additions. Must be able to read architectural draw- ings. Full time work for reputable General Contractor. Immediate Positions. Fax resume to 888-315-6320, Durham IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Fast growing and progressive company has immediate opening for a Tool & Die maker with five years experience. CNC and EDM experience would be an asset. Salary Neg. w/excel. benefits. Fax resume to Don Zilstra at 905-668-0235 MAINTENANCE WORKER FULL TIME Certified in one of the mechanical/ electrical trades. Ability to read, write and understand complex oral and written instructions. Must be a self-starter. Mail/fax resume to: Director of Environmental Services SUNNYCREST NURSING HOME 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby ON. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 For temporary positions in: PAYROLL SPECIALIST FINANCIAL ANALYST COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKKEEPER Tel: (905) 709-8009 Fax: (905) 709-3664 Email: markham@accountemps.com For more information visit our website at www.accountemps.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Hartrick & Associates Counsel to Durham CAS,seeks LEGAL ASSISTANT who works well under pressure to fill contract position. Fax resumes to 905-433-8956 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for large 2 dentists family practice located in Scarborough. We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivat- ed, happy individual who en- joys working in a fun team at- mosphere. Full-time hours, no weekends. Fluent English a must. Experience and HARP certified preferred. Fax to 416- 261-8190. MOBILE FOOTCARE business for sale for qualified person. Within Durham area, with es- tablished customer base. Call 905-263–4575. PART TIME DENTAL hygienist required. One evening and ever Saturday, excluding long weekends. Drop resume off to: Source 1 Dental, 555 Sim- coe St. S. Oshawa. FULL TIME DENTAL recep- tionist/assistant and part time hygienist required for Picker- ing Office. Evenings & Satur- days a must. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905- 683-8494 Attention: Rhonda PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assis- tant for Orthodontic office. Computer and Othodontic ex- perience preferred. Send or drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, Scarborough, F/T, required immediately. Must be CDA + computer experienced. Enthu- siastic, friendly team player.Fax resume to 416-438-3858. Houses For Sale100 COUNTRY IN THE CITY. House on 1 acre lot for sale. Must see. 1900sq.ft. brick bungalow, 2 car garage, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, main floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room w/fireplace, large unfin- ished basement, security system. Minutes from down- town Bowmanville. OPEN HOUSE: Feb. 13+17, 2-4pm, 2887 Concession Street East. Call 905-697-0599 for future open house dates $289,999. WHITBY'S #1 LOCATION the best in education facilities, 4- bedroom 2 story complete with all upgrades, profession- ally landscaped & decorated, full finished basement with of- fice, 3600 sq.ft $319,000. (905)576–9933. OPEN HOUSE Feb. 9-10, Feb. 16-17, 1-4 p.m. 12 Palisades Court Whitby (Brock & Ross- land). 1 yr. new 3 bedroom executive townhouse, 3 bath- rooms, professionally finished recreation room and den, with walkout to private yard. 2 min. walk to Rec Center, park and public transportation. Many upgrades - fronts green space. $162,900. 905-668- 5491. BROOKLIN 3-bedroom, 2- story, 4-baths, partially fin- ished basement, solid brick, CAC, 1443sq.ft., OPEN HOUSE Feb. 9, 10+16 12-4pm (or by appt.) 136 TREMOUNT ST. Asking only $214,900. 905- 655-7447 OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN. Feb. 9 & 10, 1pm-5pm, 68 El- ephant Hill Drive, Bowman- ville. Raised bungalow, de- tails & viewing online at: www.bytheowner.com #5750 or call (905)697–8952. $159,600. HUGE,2400 sq. ft., John Bod- dy free-hold townhouse., in Pickering village, asking $229,000. Open House, Feb. 16, 2002. from 10 to 4. Call 905-426–3392. Houses Wanted130 LOOKING TO BUY FARM 20 acres or more with house & barn, within 1 hour traveling distance from Oshawa. Call 905-438-0005. Lots & Acreages135 3 BUILDING LOTS in Brooklin, fully serviced and levies paid. Apprx. 50ft x 120ft in area of upscale homes. Asking $110,000 each. Call Les (905)655–3078 or 705-447- 2904. WANTED TO PURCHASE - approx. 10 acres of farmland in Clarington area. Please call 905-430-2974 Indust./ Comm. Space145 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), Went- worth St. E., area. Call days (905) 433-4161, evenings (905) 579-5909. No Auto Body or Auto Repair. HEATED SHOP FOR RENT w/ security system, near 401, 2- 10' insulated overhead doors, with loft, 12'x52' indoor cold storage & 30'x60' fenced-in compound, available imme- diately. Please call 905-987- 1445 INDUSTRIAL UNIT- 2100 sq. ft. Ajax, Westney/Bayly/401 Zoned automotive, drive-in door, mezzanine, will rent monthly. $1500/mo. includes TMI. Immediate. 905-427- 0276 days; 416-573-0935 after 6:30 pm/weekends. Office & Business space150 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. ESTABLISHED WEST Indian Restaurant for sale. Please call (905)619–2205. HOT NEW HOME Based Busi- ness from Europe, Mitex Mat- tress Cleaning Service. Low investment, high income po- tential, no competition, pro- tected territory. Full training and ongoing support. No fran- chise fees. Financing avail- able. Turn-key dealer oppor- tunity available. Call Doug at 416-491-0608 www.mitex.org RESTAURANT 3000sq.ft. with equipment available imme- diately in port Perry. Call (905)986–0255, anytime WELL-ESTABLISHED Mas- sage Therapy practice for sale in busy Oshawa setting. Cur- rent therapist is moving from area. Phone Christa (705) 786-0683 or email cmlcardy@hotmail.com WHITBY, BEAUTY SALON, 1200 sq.ft., fully equipped, 6 styling stations, 2 tint stations, 3 basins/dryers, 2 esthetic rooms, all equipment included in total rent. 905-655–4623 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 OR 2 BEDROOM APT.main floor of house, Oshawa $860 + hydro & water. First/last, avail March 1, 1-car parking. Close to transportation. Call 905- 725-2830. A BRIGHT LOWER level apartment in Pickering, sepa- rate entrance & laundry facili- ties, 2-bedrooms. Available March 1st. $900/month inclu- sive. First/last & work refer- ences required. Call 416-364- 3135 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. SOUTH AJAX,2 bedroom basement, sep entrance, Parking, laundry, non smok- ing/pets, references, Avail. March 15, $750. per mo. in- clusive. lst/last. (416) 520- 3510. AJAX - 2-BEDROOM base- ment, 4pc. bath, laundry, parking, separate entrance, Westney/Hwy 2. $850 inclu- sive, Available March lst. . Call 905-294–0760 AJAX, NEW two bedroom basement apartment, approx. 1,100 sq. ft., seperate entr- nace, laundry, utiitities, park- ing included. $925, no smok- ing/pets. Rossland/Church area. March lst. (905) 427– 3717 BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT ground level basement apt., very spacious 2-bdrm, hardwood floors, share laundry, no smoking/pets. $775 + 1/2 util- ities, cable incl. Call 905-665- 9917 or 905-430-7311 *BRAND-NEW 2-bedroom basement apartment. Alarm, fireplace, laundry, large wind- ows, separate entrance, no appliances. Must see! All in- clusive $975.00. March 1st available. Whitby...Queen's Common. 905-619-8844, then dial 905-852-7179 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. CENTRAL WHITBY, 3 Bed- room main floor, very clean, spacious, quiet building, $1,050. all inclusive. Avail- able April lst. lst/last, no pets, (905) 665-6477, (905) 263– 4125 SPRING IN A country village. One bedroom $475 plus utili- ties. Bright and cozy, fridge & stove, one hour from Oshawa. Available March lst. 1-877- 399-3927 DOWNTOWN WHITBY two bedroom apt. all hardwood floors. $775/month includes air, heat, laundry facilities, hydro extra, 1 parking, no pets. First/last, references. Adult preferred. April 1st. 905- 430–8327 Executive 2-bedroom bi-level main floor apartmnet, near Oshawa Centre. Parking, 5 appliances, a/c, oakk kitchen, cable, available march 1st. $975 incl. Call Rick (905)728– 5374 LARGE 2-BDRM lower level of raised bungalow. Wilson/ Beatrice. Separate entrance. No pets. Suitable for single or couple. $800/monthly. First, last. Avail. March 1st. (905)576–5909 LARGE 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment in Pickering. Secluded lot, parking, cable, laundry, suit single person, available march 1st. $850/ month inclusive. 905-839– 2372 NORTH OSHAWA LARGE one bedroom split level basement apartment. Air conditioning, shared laundry, parking, pri- vate entrance, $725/month. First & last. Available Feb. 25. 905-743-0503 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom March 1st; Two bedroom April 1st and May 1st. Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult oc- cupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt., south Simcoe. Available im- mediately. Fridge, stove in- cluded. $500/month plus hy- dro. First/last, no dogs. 905- 666-4670. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult pre- ferred building. No pets. 905- 579-9016 NEWLY RENOVATED: North- Oshawa, 2-bdrm basement, 4pc bath, separate entrance & laundry, parking, close to amenties. $825 + hydro. Avail. immediately. First/last, no pets. Call (905)426–1616 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 3- bedroom Feb. lst. $975., Telephone (905)571- 4912 until 6:30 p.m. OSHAWA, Simcoe S of Bloor. House, main floor, 3 bedroom apartment. Available April 1st. utilities included $1195/mo. First/last. Call 905-433-4088 Near all amenities. PICKERING,1-large fur- nished room in new home. Balcony overlooking French- man's Bay. $750 inclusive. Avail. immediately. First, last, references. 905-420–4875 PICKERING - Large prof. fin. walkout basement. Utilities, laundry incl. Suit professional. No smoking/no pets. First/last required. Available March 1st. $950/month. 905-686-9535. PICKERING -White's/Oklaho- ma, bright 1-bdrm basement apartment. Separate entry, parking, suit single profes- sional female. No smoking/ pets. References. Available Feb 23. $675 inclusive. (416)281–4562 PICKERING BACHELOR APT clean, quiet person wanted. Avail March 1. $750/mo in- clusive. First/last, no smok- ing, no pets. 905-837-5512 evenings OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately, & Mar. 1. from $719+$829/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TWO BEDROOM basement apt. Mint condition. Full kitch- en, laundry, sep. entrance, $875 first/last all inclusive. No pets. No smoking. Available March 1st/02. Liverpool/Bay- ly, Pickering 905-831–6568 TWO BEDROOM spacious basement apt. 4 appliances. Pickering, Bayly/Westshore, near Bus and Go. 2-car park- ing. No pets/no smoking. $875 all inclusive. Available April 1st. 905-421–9919 FURNISHED WALKOUT base- ment apartment for rent, pre- fer working professional. $850 per mo. utilities included. Available immediately. (905) 831–4068 (416) 518-9917. WHITBY - bachelor,1st floor, available March lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Ap- pliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM main floor of house, 4 pc. bath, liv- ingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, shared laundry, $1200 mo. plus 2/3 utilities, no pets, no-smoking, first, last references required. Avail- able March 1st. Open house Feb. 12th 6-8p.m. & Feb. 16 11a.m.-2p.m 207 Rosedale Dr. 905-655–9624. WHITBY, 1 BEDROOM apart- ment, $650 per month; 2 bed- room $750; both plus hydro. lst/last required. Phone 905- 725-8911 days; eve and wee- kends 905-668-4016; or cell 905-432-4365. 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 PORT UNION & SHEPPARD Gorgeous 2-bedroom condo plus solarium. 2 baths, approx 1200-sq.ft. Freshly painted, new flooring. Shows extreme- ly well. Available March 1. $1450/month inclusive. Call Andi 905-509-3693 or Karen Peterson 905-831-2273. 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 OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow, newly reno- vated, 5 appliances, a/c, 1 parking, first/last, no pets, available now. $1275 inclu- sive. 905-718–7099. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. BRAND NEW 3200 sq.ft. all brick home, 4- bedrooms, appliances, hard- wood floors, double car ga- rage, $2900 plus utilities/ Available March 1st. Call Gar- ry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). NORTH OSHAWA Bungalow - Spacious/clean, beautiful yard/quiet street. Available immediately. Main floor only $995+utilities. Basement apt., separate $795+utilities. Ap- pliances included. C/air. Gin- ny Eastaugh, Mincom Durham 905-404-8200. AJAX - LUXURY LAKEFRONT. in Discovery Bay, private and exclusive, 2600 sq. ft. upper level, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, master ensuite, livingroom/fa- milyroom/library. Eat-in kitch- en, fridge, stove included. Fireplace, main-floor laundry, jacuzzi, 2-car garage. Non- smoking/no pets, references. $1895+ per month. 905-427- 0366; 519-396-1956; 416-276- 4082. Also available luxury lower 2 bedroom suite, sep. entrance, private yard, $995/ month. Both available April 1st. 519-396-1956; 416-276- 4082. SPRING IN THE COUNTRY 3- 4bdrm bungalow, beautiful setting, close to town, 2 bath- rooms, 5 appliances, oil heat. 1 hour from Oshawa. $775 plus utilities. 1-877-399-3927 OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM house with attic room for rent. Park- ing, near Ritson & 401. $1100/ month. First, last & referenc- es. Available March 1st. 905- 477–9731 Pickering,Brock 401, 3 bed- room detached, appliances, air, fireplace, quite court, fin- ished basement garage, $1300 plus, March 1, Condo- lyn Management 905- 428– 9766 WHITBY - 3 bedroom home for rent, great location. Spot- less, new paint, new carpet, $1250+heat and hydro. No pets. Available immediate. Call Cathy at 905-666-2375. WHITBY AREA,professionals preferred. spacious 4-bed- room, 2-1/2 washrooms, 5 appliances, jacuzzi, fireplace, hardwood floors, fully carpet- ed, available immediately, non-smoker. Call Miss Fraser for an appointment (416)994- 3751. Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for next orientation for February, 3bdrm. townhouses. $849 & $870 plus. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.- Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door bet- ween 10am-7pm.) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. A-A-A-A- EXECUTIVE TOWN- HOUSES/HOMES for rent in the Ajax/Pickering area. Brand new luxury townhouses with garage/walkout profes- sionally finished top to bottom, hardwood floors, etc. 5 ap- pliances, available imme- diately. from $2100-$2900/ month includes water & lawn service plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). WHITBY-BRADLEY ESTATES, 3 bedroom townhouse for rent, available April 1. 5 appliances including dishwasher, air con- ditioning, spacious master bedroom. Please call 905- 665-1633 Housing Wanted191 WANTED by March 1st or sooner - 3 or 4 bedroom house or townhouse with pri- vate backyard. Ajax, Whitby, Pickering area. Call 905-426- 1977. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 WHITBY -Basement, 1 rooms, upper level 1 room, Suitable for female. Each $400 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. Call after 7pm 905-665-6946 OSHAWA - Furnished room with kitchen and private en- trance, parking. Working gen- tlemen preferred. No smoking/ pets. $100/week. First & last. (905)434-7532 or (905)579- 0596. PICKERING - Whites Road and 401 furnished bedsit pri- vate bathroom underground parking, no smoking, suits contract person or commuter. $110/week. First/last. Avail- able Immediately 905-831– 9248 ROOM FOR RENT - Pickering, own bathroom, parking, new clean house, safe quiet area. No pets. No smoking. Avail- able immediately. $550. 905- 509-7963. WHITBY - Room for rent, $400. first and last. Close to No Frills and Bus route. Call for further info. 905-767-1187. Shared Accommodation194 OSHAWA - 2-bdrm furnished apt to share in 6plex bldg. Walking distance to shopping centre & bus route. Avail. im- mediately. Female Senior welcome. 905-404–2989 LARGE BEAUTIFUL 2 bed- room condo to share with non smoking, responsible working person. Indoor pool, central air, 2 bathrooms, underground parking, furnished room, $400 monthly lst/ last. (905) 723– 7213 SHARE 4-BEDROOM Picker- ing Village home with 50 year old single male. Suit quiet single gentleman. Available immediately. $500/month. (905)683–0872 OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE mature working male pre- ferred. A smoke-free, clean, air conditioned furnished room includes own L/R with TV, laundry, parking, etc. NO PETS. Avail. now. $500/month inclusive. (905)720-1533. Cottages209 2 BEDROOM lakefront cot- tage, 21 klms north of Kaladar on Skootamatta Lake. Close to all amenities $500 per week. 1-(705) 324–6853, leave mes- sage. Snowmobiles233 1998 Ski-doo MX2 440,great condition, lady ridden. 3500 km. Asking $3600. Call 905- 852-9081. 2000 YAMAHA PHASER 500cc 665 km used 4X Mint, cover, $4800. 1996 Ski Doo Formulas 380cc new rear shock 2530 km $2800. Scott 905-697–8342. (Bowmanville) 2001 Ski-doo MX2 800.Ex- cellent condition. 1500 km. Newly studded. Asking $7900. Call 905-852-9081. Hobbies & Crafts237 VENDORS WANTED - Craft Show at Anderson Collegiate March 29th & 30th. Call 905- 723-3944 or 905-576-3111. 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. Bargain Centre309 CHEST FREEZER,6ft, excel- lent condition. $100 o.b.o. Call 905-839–1674. 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. DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest Freezers, new scratch and dent $199, new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 5 PC. BUNK BEDROOM SET Bleached Oak finish, including 2 L-style bunks w/mattresses, desk, drawer, shelves & dresser w/mirror. $1000 or best offer. Call 905-666-0462 PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pia- nos. All Howard Miller 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! 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. 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 $225, 8 mo old dishwasher $275. all top condition. (905) 767-6598 ATTENTION COLLECTORS - English Bone China cups and saucers, Royal Albert, Pana- gon, $10 - $15 each. 905-373- 6082. BC RICH GUITAR Platinum Series. Heavy metal electric guitar with case & leather strap, distortion pedal & guitar tuner. Also 13" computer monitors $40. Call Taylor at 905-438-8552 snp BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 CARPETS - Laminate and vi- nyl sale. Carpet 3 rooms, 32 sq. yds. for $339. Commercial carpet including carpet, prem- ier underpad and professional installation. Laminate $2.39 sq. ft. Click System. Residen- tial, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. 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. COMPUTER - Pentium11-266- 64MB Ram, 4 GBHD, 56K modem, CD Rom, floppy, keyboards, speakers/mouse, SVGA monitor, good quality, $350. Can deliver and set up. 905-439–4789 DESK 6'x3', credenza 6'x20" and hutch, swivel chair, all like new $500. Front hall mir- ror, 2 area rugs, 8'x10' & 8'x14', make an offer. Call 905-839–9840 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 T.V. SYSTEMS $280., private 3m script $20., HU unlooping $70., install kits $20., AVR autoroll $75. (no support) (905) 259–0320 DIRECT TV DUAL L&B system with private open 3M $300, H- cards $400, emulation sys- tems $300. (905)261–9408 DIRECT TV hu card program- ming, $20. 60 day guarantee. Telephone (905) 579–9870 DIRECT TV $299, system with "H" $649, "Hu" loader $175, private full Hu 3M w/90 day gty $50, Amazing Electonics NOW! 601 Dundas St. W. 905-665-7732. DIRECT TV SATELLITE Sys- tems for sale & Card pro- gramming: HU $20/1-month, H-Cards $25/1-month. Picker- ing. Will purchase Looped HU Cards or swap HU-Cards + H- Cards for virgin HU-Cards. 905-831-6919; 416-409-6855 DSS hu card unlooping $40., Call (905) 655–7730 FISHING BOAT for sale 17', electric downriggers, 3 swivel seats, live well, fish finder, 50hp Yamaha motor, mint condition. $7000 OBO. Call 905-426-8481 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, family room, 5 appl. double garage, partially finished basement, fenced yard w/deck. working family preferred. No pets/smokers. Avail. immediately. $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 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. Rent $800/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Please call 905-432-2935 DOWNTOWN WHITBY STUDIO APT Approx. 1000 sq ft . Third floor apt. Open concept Avail. immediately $800. monthly 905-666–3377 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 OFFICE SPACE DOWNTOWN WHITBY Approx. 1000 sq feet $800 month Open concept 905-666–3377 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 ALLSTATE We're growing in Ajax and Pickering! We are looking for successful SALES PERFORMERS to help us achieve our growth plans. WE OFFER: • Unlimited income potential • Employee benefits • An opportunity to run your own office RIBO, OTL, & LIFE Lic's Welcome Send resume to: Bernie Korte 650 Kingston Rd. Pickering Ont. L1V 1A6 bkorte@allstate.ca or fax: 905-420-5730 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents INSIDE ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE required immediately by Ajax publishing company. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced sales professional to sell internet advertising products to our existing client base, as well as develop new accounts. Experience in telephone sales a definite asset. Hourly rate + commission. Fax resumes to Publisher: (905) 686-1078 PICKERING HONDA Requires AUTOMOTIVE SALESPEOPLE We offer: • State of the art facility • Top remuneration package • Company vehicle or allowance • Qualified sales traffic • Health and Dental Plans • Excellent working environment Call or Fax Sean Harris (905)831-5400 or fax (905) 831-1815 SALES ASSOCIATE One-Year Contract We have an exciting opportunity for a high energy individual with a university degree to promote our textbooks and educational technologies and services to colleges and universities. This contract position is a combination of inside sales and sales support and is based at our head office in Whitby. You may be required to attend sales conferences. The successful candidate can look forward to a competitive compensation package including salary, incentive bonus, car plan, travel expenses and a comprehensive flexible benefits plan. We are looking for a goal-oriented, self-starter with an eye for detail, excellent time management and communication skills, and strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet). Please email your resume to career@mcgrawhill.ca or send by fax (905) 430-5227 to Human Resources, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6 by February 15, 2002 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale FRIDGE STOVE $350; Washer dryer $300; portable dish- washer $150; chest-freezer $120; Queen bed +frame $150; single pine bed $150; sofa + chair $350; coffee +ends $100; kitchen set $250; microwave $40; sm.stereo $75; bread- maker $60; antique bumber pooltable $300. 905-263-2657 HANDICAP AIDES - 3-wheel scooter $2,000; wheelchair $250; lift-recliner chair one - $800, one - $300; tub transfer seat $50; commode $50; other items. Call 1-905-449-7688. 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. KENMORE FRIDGE & STOVE both full size, almond colour, excellent condition. Fridge is frost-free; stove is self-clean. $500/pair. Please call after 6pm 905-579-2284 MEN'S BLACK LEATHER COAT, 3/4 length, top quality, size 2X, $250. 905-373-6082. ANTIQUE FRENCH door, with beveled glass windows, and with antique brass handle. 23" x 80". Excellent condition. $150. 905-697-9462 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 Version 1 & 2 $75; Version 3 $95; Version 4 $125; All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Bea- trice/Wilson area (905)721- 2365 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. SOLID OAK CURIO cabinet and cocktail table, bleached finish. White swivel rocker, all like new, original cost $3800 make offer. Call (905)728– 4268 OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We have expanded our showroom and are filling it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units. We have a large selection available, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifications.... Let Tra- ditional Woodworking be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been build- ing quality solid wood furni- ture in the Durham Region for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made... Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"..Tra- ditional Woodworking.... 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905- 985-8774. www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WHEELCHAIR - $650; walker $200; both in excellent condi- tion. Call 905-579–2859, please leave message. Priva- cy passcode 123. YAMAHA 350H ELECTRIC GUITAR wiht 15 watt, Squier amp, hard guitar case, stand and patch cord. Asking $375 OBO. 905-377-9983. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - automatic trans- mission for 1990 Ford Probe. Call 905-434-0392 WANTED - Woodworking Tools Used. One 12" power planer; one used pneumatic nailer 3/4" to 2" capacity with tank plus any other good used woodworking tools. Call 905- 571-0655 anytime. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. Vendors Wanted316 VENDORS WANTED - The Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show, April 5th-7th/02 at the Oshawa Civic Auditori- um. The Durham Spring Home Show, April 19th-21st/02 at Ir- oquois Sports Complex in Whitby. For info. please call Wendy at 905-579-4473 ext. 2215. 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. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST - top quality seasoned hardwood. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by and Oshawa. DURHAM FIREWOOD 905-427–5278 DRY, SPLIT FIREWOOD de- livered, Also Maple Syrup. 613-969-8051 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) LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD,the best quality wood, seasoned cut/ split/ delivered. Discount for pickup. Volume discount. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Cour- tice. Call anytime 905-922- 3417 Industrial Equipment350 TWO 1991 TCM 3 stage 5,000 lb. forklifts, plus various used office furniture and file cabi- nets. Please call for more de- tails.(905) 884-9825. TV, Sound Systems360 H/HU FIX $2 (30 days), $20 one yr warranty www.direct-tv.ca Pet, Supplies Boarding370 POMERANIAN,8 week old fe- male, all shots, vet checked, Ready to go. 705-878-7066. snp SPRINGER SPANIEL puppies, Black & liver, males/females, tails/dewclaws/1st shots/de- wormed. Parents registered & on premises, home raised, great hunters. Get pick-of-the -litter. $350.00 ready to go March 5th. 905-720–0903. WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 1988 GMC PU,4X4, 5 spd, with plow, rebuilt 5.7, $6995; 1989 GMC PU, 4X4, auto, loaded, EX Cruise, 92,000 km. $8500; 1995 Chev Astro Van, all wheel drive, 165,000 km. $6995; 1995 Chev Tracker, excellent condition, 205,000 km. $5500; 1993 Pontiac Grand Am, 153,000 km, 6 cyl, $4500; 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, high km, lots of new parts $8500. All vehicles cert. & E-tested, 12 month 12,000 km. Limited Powertrain Warranty. Call Doug, days: 905-985-0074; Eve. 705-277- 3250 Dealer. 1989 BERETTA GT, red, auto, loaded, new brakes, alterna- tor, battery, runs +looks great, 145,000kms, certified +E-test- ed, $3500. 905-428-7980 eve. 1988 BUICK LESABRE LTD., 4 door, 3.8 engine, all options, excellent condition throughout, no rust, $l,l00. Telephone (905) 404–8541 1990 FORD TEMPO,grey, excellent condition, 195,000 kms, $1200 as is. Call (905)426–8867 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, air conditioning (works), cruise, tilt, AM/FM cassette, power trunk, excellent condi- tion, no rust, reliable, eco- nomical, very clean. Certified/ Emissions $3200. 905-922- 8555. 1991 IMPULSE Hatchback, 181,000 kil., $2,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 725– 5628, ask for Jeff or Arden. 1991 SUZUKI SAMURAI, new tires, new exhaust, e-tested, 110,000km, $1800 o.b.o. Call Grant (905)626-5668 (snp) 1992 MERCURY COUGAR LS, fully loaded, 2dr., 3.8L V6, auto, bucket seats, console. Mint throughout, no rust, me- chanically A1, needs rear brakes. Must sell $2350. (905)404–8541. 1992 Taurus,beautiful condi- tion, no rust., E-test, certified, well maintained. $3800. Oshawa, 905-725–0911. 1993 BONNEVILLE SSEI super- charged, white with brown leather interior, tinted windows, fully loaded with CD player, brand new fully rebuilt transmission. 220,000km. $7,900 certified. Call Taylor 905-438-8552 snp 1993 CHEVY Lumina, $3995., 1992 Chevy Corsica, 114km, $3495. 1988 Chevy Cavalier, $1999., All certified and E- tested. 905-404–5783. 1994 CHRYSTLER INTREPID looks/runs like new, 4dr, light blue, clergy-driven, non-smoker, no accidents. 3.3L, V6, 217,500km (135,000mi) Loaded! New battery brakes, ball joints, tires, Le Bra. certified & e- tested $5100. (905)571–4279 (snp) 1994 LUMINA APV, 7 pas- senger, great condition, runs excellent, 3.1 V6, auto, air, stereo, certified & clean air $4250. (905)432–1813 or (905)440-5220 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM,4 dr., automatic, a/c, cruise, alloy wheels, new front brakes and tires, very clean and well main- tained. Certified with emissions. $3,800. Please call (905) 626–2255 1995 FORD CONTOUR, blue, 2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed, loaded, traction control, sport package with aluminum wheels, $6,300 OBO. Must Sell! Call 905-435- 3442. 1996 FORD EXPLORER XL, excellent condition. Asking $14,900. Will certify Telephone (905) 723–5400 1997 SILVER CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Coupe 67,000km warranty to 2005 fully loaded grey leather seats, much more, emission tested, lady driven. Asking $13,550. Call 905-852-2435 1997 BUICK LESABRE, custom, fully loaded, 3.8L, 25,000 km, $14,000 o.b.o. Call 905- 434–6860 1997 TIBURON,2L, 5 spd, 145,000 km, Pioneer 4-speaker aerial CD, $11,900. Call 905- 697–0265 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 1 owner, fully loaded, excellent condition, $9,999, 127km, contact (905)626-2098. 1998 SUNFIRE 70,000 kms, 4 door, fully loaded, E-tested and certified. $8,900. Call Mike 905- 428-7867 1998 SUNFIRE,purple, 110,000 kil., hwy., 4 speed automatic, 2 dr., $9,500 firm. Must sell, leaving country. (905)404–2935, Rick or less message. 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 42k miles, from US, cruise, p.s., p.b., p.w., p.dl., CD player, cloth interior, new front tires, new rear brakes, mint $15,900. (905)720–4744 2000 FORD ESCORT, silver, like new, low mileage, fantas- tic deal! Purchase for $14,000 cash or assume payments of $388. at 0% financing with Ford. 905-725–3910 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 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 1987 FORD PICK up with cap, 6 cyl. automatic, passed emissions, $1900., 1989 Jeep Comanche Pick up , 4x4, 5 pd. standard, $1200., Box trailer, 12'x6'x4' high, aluminum re- movable top, good tires, jack, 2-spares, excellent shape, $950. Call 905-433–2436. !!! ATTENTION !!! GM Work- ers/Retirees Time to order your 2002 GM truck. A hot U.S. market makes your low mileage trade worth more than ever. We have the best con- tacts in this market and can get you top dollar for your truck. Guaranteed to find you the best deal on a new order. We also offer great prices on other makes and models of new vehicles. Call Mike today for a free quote. FLEETWOOD AUTOMOTIVE CONSULTANTS 1-888-320-6548. "an inde- pendent purchasing agent supporting local area GM dealers" TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 CHEVY CARGO VAN, auto, runs good, $1800 as is. E tested in may 2001 or willing to trade for good used smaller vehicle. Call Hope 905-404- 8676 or 905-261-4397. 1992 FORD ASTRO EXT. Loaded 220km, excellent con- dition. Was cert & e-tested August 2001. Asking $4500. Call 905-725-4180. Also 1989 Caravan B.O. 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 4dr, 7-passenger, V6, air, p/w, p/l, p/m, tilt, cruise, very clean & well maintained. 67,000km. Certified/emission tested. 905-434–7986. TWO 1988 DODGE VANS,one ambulance, one school bus, good running condition, ex- tended, one-ton, V8 ; Also 1988 Ford Custom150 Econo- line, pw, pl, cruise, am/fm cassette, carpeted inside, Call 905-434-0392 Coming Events249 **EXHIBITORS WANTED** Keeping 'Your Business' in Durham, Metro East Trade Centre, March 1-3, 2002. 1st Class Exhibitors. Call 905- 655-8278 or 1-800-461-3355 Announcements255 Legal Notices261 Lost and Found265 KEYS WERE FOUND with an M&M Meats key chain near the crossing of Liverpool & Pickering Parkway. Keys will be kept at the gate house with the security guard of 1400 Dhe Esplanade N. Pickering. REWARD - Lost, man's gold bracelet in Whitby. Vicinity of Gilbert and Brock St. Senti- mental value. If found, please call 905-432-7639. TAKEN - VIDEO CAMERA & tapes from our Brooklin home. Please return the tapes of our children -they're irreplaceable -no questions - $500 RE- WARD! Please drop off at a safe location with phone #905- 428-5217, or phone to arrange exchange. 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 HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. NEED HELP with an IMMIGRATION or CRIMINAL MATTER? 905-436-6278 (Oshawa) Reasonable Rates 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 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 Ontario Firewood Seasoned cut & split hardwood 4x8x12" $65 4x8x16" $75 Free delivery to Oshawa area. Call 1-888-466-3066 Visa Accepted NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 27 A/P SHAGGY RAGGS Boutique Designer clothing 25 - 50 % savings Feb. 8 to Feb. 14 FREE VALENTINES DRAW S. W. corner of Bayly & Liverpool (905) 839–4159 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale PROFESSIONAL AUCTION GROUP IMPORTANT OUTSTANDING AUCTION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST ESTATES • LIQUIDATIONS • CONSIGNMENTS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE • DINING ROOM SUITES • COLLECTIBLES • IMPORTANT GROUP OF SEVEN ART COLLECTION • JEWELLERY ELECTRONICS • STEREOS • BRONZE STATUARY • SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION • ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS • LIMOGES PORCELAIN • GLASSWARE • TIFFANY LAMPS CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAILS LOTS BY: PUBLIC AUCTION WED., FEB. 13 AT 7:00 P.M. (preview 6:00 p.m.) The Oshawa Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa JEWELLERY Large selection of ladies & gents 10-14 kt gold diamond and genuine stone rings. Earrings, bracelets, designer watches, pearls, pendants, Sterling silver, etc. COLLECTIBLES Tiffany glass lamps, Satsuma Porcelain collection, Royal Dux, collector plates, wildlife sculptures, floor lamps, clocks, decor accent items, floor vases, Die cast cars, hand made model ships, CD cabinets, painted trunks, silver candleholders, vases, etc. glassware, collector showcases, Limoges, Royal Crown Beelek, Royal Vienna, fine porcelain wares, tea sets, figurines, etc. FURNITURE Hand made desks, consoles, mirrors, tea cabinets, valet stands, hall tables, salon chairs, occasional tables, dining table & chairs, china cabinets, oak dining table and chairs, vanity & stool, tables, French commodes. Consoles, hand inlay and marquetry desk, consoles, trunks, dressers, tables, accent items, selection of iron accents, quilt stands, ferns tables, washstand, tilt wine tables, Armoires, entertainment stands, 7-pc. Queen Anne table & chair set, quilt stand map chest, oak secretary desk & bookcase, marble top consoles, carved 3-pc. bar set, etc. GENERAL ITEMS Limited edition art of The Group of Seven, Master Arts on Canvas, accent and decor art, portable stereos, TV’s, cordless phones, DVD’s, framed sports memorabilia & jerseys, sticks, photos, pucks, etc. 36x48 Grand Foyer Mirrors, various accent sizes, all from Italy with Museum frames. Cast iron accents, and more ... Many more items too numerous to mention. NO BUYERS FEES OR PREMIUMS* ARRIVE EARLY - LIMITED SEATING Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac, as per posted & announced, additions & deletions apply. INFORMATION CALL 905-477-2424. 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ MARGARET SHAW ESTATE AUCTION Randy Potter/Kahn Auctions is giving advance notice of this magnificent estate sale to be held at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering on Sun. Feb. 17th. There will be approx. 350 lots of estate items plus some fine inclusions from a Pickering estate. A complete listing to follow in Wednesday's paper. To see a picture gallery go to: www.auctionsfind.com & look under Pickering. Randy Potter Auctioneer Ph. (289) 314-2284 or email us at: payton@rogers.com ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ VALENTINE’S SINGLES BASH Friday February 15th 8p.m. - 1a.m. $8 admission Held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 Ajax, 111 Hunt Street ( Harwood, south of 401) MUSIC FROM 50’s to Current UPCOMING EVENT INFO 1-866-764-5768 ALL SINGLES WELCOME 255 Announcements 255 Announcements Application for the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative 2002/2003 Geographic Area: Durham Region Deadline for submissions: February 28, 2002 The Government of Canada under the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative and the Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness invite proposals that will address homelessness in the Region of Durham. Applications must be consistent with the priorities outlined in the community plan which include: - Emergency Shelter Space - Transitional and Supportive Housing - Outreach Services Linking Homeless People with Resources - Supportive Health and Employment Services - Prevention Strategies - Multi-Service Centres - Other Activities to Form Part of a “Continuum of Supports” Approach - Initiatives to Strengthen Capacity of Community Organizations The “Community Plan for Homelessness in Durham” is available at the following website address: www.region.durham.on.ca. The following are eligible organizations as outlined in the Community Guide for the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative which can be found at the following website address: http://www21.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/pub/comguide/comguide_e.html - Not-for-profit organizations and municipal governments - Public Health and educational institutions may be eligible for funding, with the agreement of the province. - For profit enterprises, provided that the nature and the intent of the activity is non commercial - Businesses may receive funding to assist them in providing work experience for the homeless Submissions should demonstrate a thorough understanding of homelessness and related issues in this community, and demonstrate links and/or partnerships between community agencies and service providers. Further application information is available from Carl Gulliver (905)725-3588 or Colleen Robertson (905)725-3251, Human Resources Development Canada. For information on the Community Plan, contact Mary Menzies at Region of Durham (905)721-6174. In partnership with the Government of Canada’s National Homelessness Initiative. 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 310 Articles for Sale 315 Articles Wanted 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive LEASE TO OWN Lease a new or used vehicle at 8% regardless of credit You Work - You Drive 905-571-5363 905-260-0050 (after hrs.) NO TURNDOWNS VOICE AVAILABLE.Broad- casting student is available for corporate voiceovers, documentary and industrial narratives. Reasonable rates. 905-421-0221 Daycare Available273 "JUST LIKE HOME CHILD- CARE"is currently accepting infant to school-aged children for full or part-time. Mom with 10 years ECE plus assistant, Outings, activities, crafts, nu- tritious meals, Rossland & Brock Rd. Transportation to St. Wilfred & St. Anthony Dan- iel. Please call Carm 8a.m.- 5p.m. (905)426-8849. AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 AN INVITING HOME daycare where your child will be safe and well cared for. Fenced backyard, FIRST AID/CPR, Valley Farm/Hwy #2, near Pickering Go. Call Kathy (905)837–9600 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. 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 CAREGIVER REQUIRED to look after 4 yr. girl, must be flexible, Ajax area, Call bet- ween 8 and 9 p.m. (905) 683– 1725 IN HOUSE BABYSITTER wanted for 2 boys, ages 4 & 2 years. Located on Fawndale Rd., non-smoker, please call after 6pm (905)509–2179. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required in my Pickering home for 1 child. Call for interview (905)831–2910. EXPERIENCED NANNY for 2 young children in Ajax area. Monday - Friday. Light house- keeping, meals & references. Call (416)704-0638. Private Tuition/ Schools276 TUTOR - English, reading, writing, conversation. Under- standing and being under- stood. Effective/efficient com- munication. Self-esteem, positive/non-destructive thinking and empowerment. Any age, any level. Call Now! 905-509-2401. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. 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Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 Keep Me In Mind Decorating Home maintenance, Interior/Exterior Ceramics, baths, Rec-rooms, crown mouldings, fireplace mantels Call (905) 655–5374 Cell (905) 718-0743 Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. WELDING Build, rebuild, repair. Specializing in custom fabrications. Located in Pickering Call (905) 686-7576 To Kerry I love you more and more everyday. You are my Soul mate. Forever Kim A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 Effective February 11, 2002, the firm of Creighton, Victor, Alexander, Hayward, Morison & Hall has become a limited liability partnership, as permitted by amendments to the Partnerships Act and the Law Society Act.The firm is now known as Creighton, Victor, Alexander, Hayward, Morison & Hall LLP. As the name suggests, the partnership carries on the practice of law with a degree of limited liability. The partners in a limited liability partnership are not personally liable for the negligent acts of another partner or an employee who is directly supervised by another partner. Each partner is personally liable for his or her own actions and for the actions of those he or she directly supervises and controls.The partnership continues to be liable for the negligence of its partners, associates and employees, and accordingly, there is no reduction or limitation on the liability of the partnership. All of the firm's assets remain at risk. Liability Insurance protection for the members of the partnership continues, and minimum insurance requirements, as required by the Partnerships Act, have been established for LLPs by the Law Society. The Law Society has determined that the liability insurance coverage for an LLP is that maintained individually by the partners. The limitation on liability is the only change to the partnership resulting from the legislative amendments and this change will not affect the firm's relationship with clients. The firm will answer any questions that you may have about our limited liability partnership. (905) 723-3446. 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Pickering Ontario PARENTS IF: your son lives in Pickering and will turn 11 in 2002 AND, your son is a very good and committed baseball player, THEN, he should take advantage of upcoming free player training clinics and assessments, in Pickering, sponsored by, Please contact Michael Head, (905) 839-2575 ext. 115. 279 Tutoring Services 279 Tutoring Services 279 Tutoring Services ADULT WOODWORKING COURSES FURNITURE • CABINET MAKING “BUILD A PROJECT OF YOUR OWN CHOICE” STARTS: TUES. FEB. 12, 2002 - 15 WEEKS BUILD A DEACON’S BENCH COURSE “CLASSIC RAISED PANEL STYLING” STARTS: WED. APR. 3, 2002 - 10 WEEKS INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING “BUILD ONE OF THREE SPECIALLY SELECTED PROJECTS” STARTS: THURS. 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A News Advertiser Carrier Tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. Learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. Become a carrier Today Delivering for the Future AJAX Pennfather Ln. McGonigal Ln. Tulloch Dr. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Burcher Rd. Hurley Rd. Emperor St. Ambassador St. Wiseman Dr. Ashbury Blvd. Warwick Ave. Davey St. Lilley Ave. Sallis Dr. Spiers Crs. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. PICKERING Faylee Cres. 1370 Fieldlight Blvd. Crossing Crt. Meriadoc Dr. Dellbrook Ave. Foleyet Cres. Walnut Ln. Craighurst Crt. Foxwood Trail Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Beckworth Sq. Rodd Ave. Bella Vista Dr. Dyson Rd. Old Forest Rd. Highbush Trail Altona Rd. Tomlinson Crt. Fiddlers Crt. Westcreek Dr. Thicket Cres. Sandcherry Crt. Valley Ridge Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Arcadia St. Amberlea Rd. Otonabee Dr. Saugeen Dr. Norfolk Sq. Sultana Sq. Flavelle Crt. Laurier Cres. Braeburn Cres. Greenvale Cres. Springview Dr. Wildwood Cres. Aspen Rd. Pebble Crt. Millbank Rd. Sprucehill Rd. Terra Cotta Crt. Lydia Cres. Glen Eden Crt. Wollaston Crt. Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. Pickering Tel: (905) 428-8981 Stoney Creek Decor Centre 410 Lewis Rd., #8, Stoney Creek Tel: (905) 643-8989 Come in and browse through the beautiful showroom full of exquisite antiques and reproductions Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step ❤FOR YOU DAD ❤ My first memories are that you are so big. The smell of you taking off your shirt after work to wash up for supper. Watching you shave then trying it myself. The feel of your whiskers touching my cheek. Falling in the swimming hole and your big hand clutching me and pulling me up. Your smile and the gleam in your eyes when telling an old story. The tune you whistled that you learned from the army. Reading the newspaper every night. Putting on your hat to go for a walk. Your friendly wave and hello to the neighbours. Kissing my mom because "I was only thinking of you sweetheart". Ending your sentences in "you see". Working hard every day. Trusting that you will be coming home each day after work. Watching your excitement and feeling the rush of the train passing by. Talking with me man to man. Telling me about our family history. Making me feel proud that I am your son. I love you Dad and I am with you in spirit. I'll say goodbye for now but I'll think of you often. Your son, ❤Gary Killens ❤ 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam CROOKS, Ann (nee Bell)- Longtime member of Scouts Canada for 40 years. Born on Sep- tember 4, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away on Friday February 8, 2002 due to an unforeseen accident. Devoted and loving wife of 37 years to David. Beloved mother of 3, David, Heather and Carol-Ann. Mother-in- law of Donna, Stephen and Darren. Grand- mother of Stewart and David Jr. Sister of Boab Bell and his wife Janet and their child- ren, John Bell sand his wife Helen and their children and Joan Smart (of Scotland) and her children. Ann will be dearly missed by all. Friends will be received on Monday February 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905- 428-9090) Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday February 13 at 2 pm. at St. Ti- mothy's Presbyterian Church (97 Burcher Road. Ajax) GOSLING, Daryle Grant - Suddenly at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Febru- ary 6, 2002 at the age of 52. Devoted father of Darin and David. Husband of Dorothy. Brother of Garvin and Kevin. Resting the at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428–8488 from 7 to 9 pm Saturday and 2 to 4 pm Sunday. Funeral service in the chapel on Sunday February 10, 2002 at 4 pm. Crema- tion. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, in lieu of flow- ers. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 29 A NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 29 P RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Zorn in the zone AJAX — Dunbarton High School Spartans Nicole Zorn (7) moves the puck past a Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars’ defender during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics varsity girls’hockey action. The game was played at the Ajax Communi- ty Centre Thursday afternoon. The comeback kids Pickering ‘AA’peewees rebound to take first-round playoff series over Peterborough Nats PICKERING —You can call the Pickering Panthers major peewee ‘AA’ rep hockey team the comeback kids. Down three games to one in its best- of-seven series with the Peterborough Nats, the Panthers rebounded to win three consecutive contests to claim the first-round playoff series. The Wayne Gretzky’s Studio 99/But ‘n’ Ben ‘s Scottish Bakery/The Food Plus Company peewees now move on to face Ajax in the next round. The Panthers claimed a 3-1 victory in the seventh and deciding game, in Peter- borough. After a scoreless period, Pick- ering drew first blood in the second on a goal by Brent Shearer, assisted by Lee Morris. The Nats evened the score, but Chad Gaudet restored the one-goal lead later in the frame,assisted by Mark Gert- sakis. Gaudet scored an unassisted marker in the third to seal Peterbor- ough’s fate. David Tomei played a stellar game in net. In Game 6, the Panthers prevailed 5- 4 in a nail-biter. Will Mitchell netted the winner late in the third period. Shearer opened the scoring in the first, with as- sists to Morris and Daniel Prebble. In the second period, the Nats scored twice to take the lead. Luke Cormier tied the game 2-2, assisted by Brandon Crum- mey and Ryan MacDonald. Peterbor- ough regained the lead, but Pickering tied it again on a goal by Crummey, as- sisted by MacDonald and Shearer. The see-saw battle continued in the third period as Peterborough took the lead again. Once again, Pickering tied it 4-4 on a goal by Ben Sawyer, from Cormier and Prebble, setting up Mitchell’s winner. Wesley Pritchard was solid between the pipes. Shane Boyd, Luke Moyer, Brian Dar- low, Devon Tannahill, James McCardle and Mark Burnett all provided solid con- tributions. DURHAM —The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hockey team got back on the winning track last weekend with wins over Whitby and Richmond Hill, both 5-2. With eight games remaining in Easter Triple AAA league play, the Raiders (13-8-3) are in third place in the West Division standings. The two weekend wins were especially impor- tant as they followed four consecutive losses: 4-2 to Oshawa, 7-3 to Rich- mond Hill, 5-2 to Barrie and 3-2 to Whitby. Team members are Eric Nottbeck, Sean Morris, Nick Holmberg, Blake Coultice, Steven Shanks, James Jarvis, Michael Carey, Brendan Hann, John Harrington, Nicholas Mainelli, Cameron Bursey, Josh Pritchard, Stephen Koufis, Drew Stark, Dave Johnson and Marcus Carroll. Affiliated players are Chris Paul, Matt Miller, Kyle Ramsay and Shawn Adams. Peewee Raiders get back on track For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 We are currently looking for Carriers to deliver to the following areas:NEWS ADVERTISERTHIS COULD BE YOU NEWS ADVERT I S E R THIS COULD BE YOU What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. Learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. Become a carrier Today Delivering for the Future AJAX Pennfather Ln. McGonigal Ln. Tulloch Dr. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Burcher Rd. Hurley Rd. Emperor St. Ambassador St. Wiseman Dr. Ashbury Blvd. Warwick Ave. Davey St. Lilley Ave. Sallis Dr. Spiers Crs. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. PICKERING Faylee Cres. 1370 Fieldlight Blvd. Crossing Crt. Meriadoc Dr. Dellbrook Ave. Foleyet Cres. Walnut Ln. Craighurst Crt. Foxwood Trail Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Beckworth Sq. Rodd Ave. Bella Vista Dr. Dyson Rd. Old Forest Rd. Highbush Trail Altona Rd. Tomlinson Crt. Fiddlers Crt. Westcreek Dr. Thicket Cres. Sandcherry Crt. Valley Ridge Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Arcadia St. Amberlea Rd. Otonabee Dr. Saugeen Dr. Norfolk Sq. Sultana Sq. Flavelle Crt. Laurier Cres. Braeburn Cres. Greenvale Cres. Springview Dr. Wildwood Cres. Aspen Rd. Pebble Crt. Millbank Rd. Sprucehill Rd. Terra Cotta Crt. Lydia Cres. Glen Eden Crt. Wollaston Crt. Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step ❤FOR YOU DAD ❤ My first memories are that you are so big. The smell of you taking off your shirt after work to wash up for supper. Watching you shave then trying it myself. The feel of your whiskers touching my cheek. Falling in the swimming hole and your big hand clutching me and pulling me up. Your smile and the gleam in your eyes when telling an old story. The tune you whistled that you learned from the army. Reading the newspaper every night. Putting on your hat to go for a walk. Your friendly wave and hello to the neighbours. Kissing my mom because "I was only thinking of you sweetheart". Ending your sentences in "you see". Working hard every day. Trusting that you will be coming home each day after work. Watching your excitement and feeling the rush of the train passing by. Talking with me man to man. Telling me about our family history. Making me feel proud that I am your son. I love you Dad and I am with you in spirit. I'll say goodbye for now but I'll think of you often. Your son, ❤Gary Killens ❤ 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam CROOKS, Ann (nee Bell)- Longtime member of Scouts Canada for 40 years. Born on Sep- tember 4, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away on Friday February 8, 2002 due to an unforeseen accident. Devoted and loving wife of 37 years to David. Beloved mother of 3, David, Heather and Carol-Ann. Mother-in- law of Donna, Stephen and Darren. Grand- mother of Stewart and David Jr. Sister of Boab Bell and his wife Janet and their child- ren, John Bell sand his wife Helen and their children and Joan Smart (of Scotland) and her children. Ann will be dearly missed by all. Friends will be received on Monday February 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905- 428-9090) Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday February 13 at 2 pm. at St. Ti- mothy's Presbyterian Church (97 Burcher Road. Ajax) GOSLING, Daryle Grant - Suddenly at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Febru- ary 6, 2002 at the age of 52. Devoted father of Darin and David. Husband of Dorothy. Brother of Garvin and Kevin. Resting the at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428–8488 from 7 to 9 pm Saturday and 2 to 4 pm Sunday. Funeral service in the chapel on Sunday February 10, 2002 at 4 pm. Crema- tion. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, in lieu of flow- ers. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths EAST 401 THE OUTLET AJAXTORONTO It’s a FACTORY, It’s a STORE..It’s where you SHOP for HOME DECOR Huge Selection of Fabric Decorative Cushions .99 ¢.99 ¢ From Reg. Retail $19.99-$44.99 299$299$From Reg. Retail $14.99-$24.99 Feather Duvets Comforter Ensemble 9999$9999$ Reg. Retail $199.99-$299.99 Any Size From EAST 401DON VALLEYWESTNEY RD.BROCK RD.HARWOOD AVE.THE OUTLET WHITBYAJAXTORONTO (at Westney - across from GO Stn.) 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Automatic, convenience grp., wheel plus grp., anti-spin differential, 5.2 magnum SMPI V8, air conditioning, body side mouldings, 24A package. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #V6968. Sport appearance grp., trailer tow pak, leather interior, 6 spd. HD manual, anti-spin differential, 5.9 Cummins 24V diesel, rear sliding window, keyless entry, security alarm, AM/FM cass., CD, auto ctrls. - steering wheel mounted 2 HG Pak. Balance of factory warranty. No Credit Application Refused … at Village Chrysler GUARANTEED APPROVAL! VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP No Credit Application Refused … at Village Chrysler GUARANTEED APPROVAL! Service Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - Midnight Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2001 RAM 2500 WAGON Automatic, convenience grp., prem. decor grp., 12 pass. seating, anti-spin diff., sunscreen glass, 6x9 mirrors, air conditioning, rear heat & air. Heavy duty engine cooling. 5.2 V8 engine. 26C package. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #P6836. Automatic, skid plate grp., security grp. 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, 3rd row seat, 4.7 magnum V8, AM/FM Cass., CD, 26G Pak. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #P6976. 2000 RAM 3500 DIESEL 2001 DURANGO SLT 4X4 2001 RAM 1500 4X4 Low Overhead Means Low Everyday Prices!$26,888$26,888 ** $35,888$35,888 ** Automatic, AM/FM/CASS. 24 A pak. One owner, low kms. Stk. #V6939. 1998 BREEZE Sale $12,888*WOW 1998 NEON Automatic, value/fin. grp., air conditioning. Stk. #T5145A. Sale $9,888*WOW 1996 GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 WOW Loaded, all the toys, low kms. Stk. #P6749A Sale $14,888*$15,888*WOW 2.4L auto, p/s., p/b., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, touring suspension, air cond. & more. Only 41,600 miles. 1998 SEBRING LX CONVERTIBLE 2000 HONDA CIVIC Loaded, one owner, low kms. Stk. #R4683B. Sale $16,888*WOW 1998 SEBRING LX Loaded a beautiful car, low km., in mint condition. Stk. #V6932A. Sale $14,688*WOW 2000 DAKOTA CC 3.9L V6, auto, P/S, P/B, air cond., sport group, AM/FM Cass., Low KM, 1 Owner T5333A Sale $21,444*WOW 1999 DAKOTA C/C 5.2L, auto, air cond, spin axle, P/W, P/DL, tilt, cruise, AM/FM Cass, sport group & more. Stk# V6856. Sale $17,888*WOW 1998 VOYAGER 6 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM radio, 7 passenger, only 33,000 miles. Stk. #V6761. $15,888*WOW Loaded. Mint condition. 1995 SEBRING Sale $8,888*WOW 3.8L, auto, 7 pass. w/quads, leather, dual zone air, ABS, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, p/w, p/dl., p/seat, rear air, keyless entry & more. Stk. #T5169A 1996 TOWN & COUNTRY LXi Priced To SellWOW 1997 HONDA CIVIC 4 CYL, 5 spd, P/S, P/B, P/Door locks, AM/FM Cass., P. sunroof, P/W, P/DL, Tilt, cruise, 1 Owner, clean, ready to go, Stk. #V6906A. A BeautyWOW $28,888$28,888 ** $32,488$32,488 ** EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! MUST MAKE ROOM FOR NEW STOCK! ONE TIME CLEARANCE SALEONE TIME CLEARANCE SALE!ONE TIME CLEARANCE SALE!ONE TIME CLEARANCE SALE! All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. *2001 Finance payments based on 84 months, 2000-72 months, 99/98/97 on 60 months, 95 on 48 months. 8 1/2% interest. **Based on $2,000 *** Based on $3,000 Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 8.5%= $246.48 mo. for 48 mo. COB $1,831.04, total $11,831.04. O.A.C. All prices shown are plus lic., taxes & admin. 2001 feature cars are previously owned. *RDA applied to price, 0% applicable in lieu of $2,500 RDA. $10,000@0%=$208.33 mo. 48 mo. COB 0. NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002 PAGE 31 A/P 4695 K IN G S T O N RD. SCARBOROUGH MARKHAMRD.MORNINGSIDEAVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKIN G S T O N RD.SCARBOROUGH HOTLINE 416.287.7777 AJAX/PICKERING HOTLINE 1.800.465.8142 ** All sale prices plus taxes, lic.& admin.fees.60 month finance 72 month amortization taxes are extra in payments. $15,896** 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT V6, 7 pass., auto, air, only 46K. Must sell!! Make you best deal now!!! 1998 CAMRY LE Fully equipped, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, leather, low kms, certified 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE Loaded, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, only 52K. A must see and save!! Make an offer!!! Stk#75007B 1996 HONDA PRELUDE SR Excellent condition! 5 speed, sunroof, low kms. Call now!! Only 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Loaded, pw, pl, pm, 4x4 select trac.Tilt, cruise, cast wheels, balance of factory war- ranty. Low kms. Stk#5492A 1999 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Leather, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, air, p. roof, all the toys. Call today to save. Low kms Stk#5619A 1998 CHEROKEE SPORT Loaded, pw, pl, tilt, air, cass., auto, low kms. Only 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SPORT V8, loaded, loaded! Let the picture do the talking! Don’t wait! Because it won’t! 2000 DODGE CARAVAN V6, 7 pass. Our best seller is on sale! Low kms. Stk#5584A. 1999 GRAND 15TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Pw, pl, pm, air, 7 pass. with low kms.You safety, you save! Stk#78573A. 1999 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT Loaded, pw, pl, tilt, air, cruise, quads, rear air, loaded! 7 pass. A must see! Stk#78518A 1998 GAND CARAVAN ES Fully equipped, luxury model. Quads, AWD, all the toys! You will not be disappointed! Low kms. Stk#68605A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS 4 dr., loaded, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, 15” wheels. Excellent lookers. From only 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Fully equipped, V6, auto, leather, p. roof, pl, pm, tilt, cruise. Cast wheels. Low kms. Stk#5534A 1999 DODGE STRATUS ES V6, loaded, leather, pw, pl, pm, tilt, cruise, low kms. Just arrived. A must buy! Call now! These are rare! Low kms. Stk#5641A. 1998 DODGE AVENGER Loaded! Air, tilt, cruise, pw, pl, pm. Low kms. Stk#75062A 1996 DODGE STRATUS 4 dr., auto, air, low kms. Call now. As is. Stk#64085A. Only 1998 DODGE NEON 4 dr., auto, air, low kms. 2 to choose. Stk#5611A. From 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON EXPRESSO 2 door., 5 speed, power roof, loaded, only 54kms. As is special.You safety, You save! Stk#5693A 2000 CHRYSLER LHS Loaded, Loaded! p. windows,locks, roof, etc. Low, low kms and priced to sell now! Stk#5434A. 1999 DODGE NEON 4 dr., auto, air. Only 47K, low km for this year. Stk#68958A. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto., air, roof rack. Nice van at a great price. OnlyMETRO TORONTO’S LARGEST USED CHRYSLER DEALERMETRO TORONTO’S LARGEST USED CHRYSLER DEALEROur Hearts go out to you! So you can sign & drive! Our Hearts go out to you! So you can sign & drive! $254 per mthOR $2000 Down $15,996**$264 per mthOR $1500 Down $14,775** Now Last chance to save!! $29,688**$499 per mth $3000 Down $469 per mth $3000 Down $16,488**$279 per mthOR $1500 Down $15,425 As is $17,892**$289 per mthOR $2000 Down $17,999**$296 per mthOR $2000 Down $17,887**$15,986**$297 per mthCertified SALE PRICE WOW ONLY OR $2000 Down $15,998**$14,897 Only! $6,975**$8,995** $8,995**$23,598**$375 per mthOR $3000 Down $9,985**$167 per mthOR $1000 Down $12,999**$216 per mthOR $2000 Down $16,988 $15,892 $12,485 As is SS OO LL DD A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 10, 2002