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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_10_30AT A GLANCE Gobble, gobble: Church hosts turkey dinner PICKERING — Community members with big appetites for old-fashioned cooking are invit- ed to dine at a local church. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church holds its 11th annual old-fashioned turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3, with sittings at 5 and 7 p.m. The church is at 106 Dunbarton Rd. (at Dixie Road and Hwy. 2). The menu features turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, beverages, pies and more. Tickets are $10 for adults or free for children under 12. To re- serve your tickets, call 905-839- 7271. PineRidge Arts Council shows off region’s best talent at annual show AJAX —Local artists take centre stage this week as an an- nual show opens its doors. The opening reception for the PineRidge Art Council and Town of Ajax’s fourth annual juried art show is Friday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. Over 50 original pieces of art by Durham residents and arts council members will be on dis- play at the show, which runs until Dec. 1. Make a bid for Christmas presents PICKERING — Christmas is coming early for anyone attend- ing an upcoming auction. The National One Parent Families Association holds a Christmas charity auction Thurs- day Nov. 21 at Papps Restau- rant, in the Home and Leisure Centre, 1755 Pickering Pkwy. Viewing starts at 6:30 p.m. fol- lowed by the auction at 7 p.m. For more information, call Larry Guimond at 905-426-5664, 416-410-1515 or 1-866-246- 1515. 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Used under License 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) 509-9888For Reservations, Take-Out WEEKDAY LUNCHEON SPECIALS $4.75 LLBO FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Everybody pile on PICKERING –– Ajax-Pickering Dolphins running back Tyler Grayer is surrounded by a pack of Clarington Tiger-Cats players during Central Ontario Minor Football League action at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park Sunday. The Dolphins won this tyke division tilt 46- 0. All three Dolphins’teams will play quarter-final playoff games on home turf Sunday. For story, see Page A14. BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING — A claim that the delays in refurbishing and operating four laid-up reac- tors at the Pickering nuclear sta- tion are affecting consumers is correct, but doesn’t fully explain the situation, says a nuclear offi- cial. In the provincial legislature last week, Liberal MPP Sean Conway said the delay at Picker- ing is costing hundreds of mil- lions of dollars more than origi- nally budgeted and is way over- due. “These delays at Pickering ‘A’ are going to have very seri- ous and negative consequences for electricity consumers in On- tario,” Mr. Conway stated. “It’s going to have a huge upward pressure on electricity bills and it could strain the electricity sys- tem to the near breaking point.” But, Pickering public affairs manager Pat O’Brien argues only blaming a “cost increase on Pickering ‘A’ isn’t totally valid. There are lot of factors that come into play. The weather is one.” And, Ontario Power Genera- tion has to provide a rebate, through the Independent Market Operators, to customers when Delays mount on reactors’ restart BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Durham’s municipalities had their first look at opportunity bonds and tax-incentive zones Monday. But, at least two of the re- gion’s mayors say the new bonds won’t solve all their infra- structure needs. “We’re still not sure this is the way to go,” said Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt after at- tending the session in Pickering, hosted by Brian Coburn, the Province’s associate minister for municipal affairs and housing. “We told him very clearly this is not the answer to the in- frastructure problem. We still need them to talk about letting municipalities share in fuel tax revenues.” Under the new program, in- dividuals will be able to pur- chase tax-free bonds from the Ontario Municipal Economic Infrastructure Financing Au- thority (OMEIFA). In turn, municipalities can apply to OMEIFA to access those dollars at lower interest rates for water, sewer and roads infrastructure programs The Province has injected $1 billion into the OMEIFA to start, along with a $120,000 contribu- tion from the Ontario Clean Water Agency, said Mr. Coburn. His ministry is in the middle of a two-month long consulta- tion process with municipalities and other stakeholders across the province. Loan criteria and other de- tails have yet to be finalized, Mr. Coburn said. “We’re getting good feed- back from a cross-section of the community, which have a wide variety of concerns. They’re all Province’s word is its bond Twenty years of welcoming new kids to the block BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer PICKERING —Twenty years ago, Debbie Phillips was the new kid in town. A young mother who had just moved with her family from Toronto to Pickering, she an- swered a knock at her door one day and was greeted by Joan Freeman, a friendly Welcome Wagon hostess. She told Ms. Phillips she was forming a club for women new to the area, and asked her if she wanted to join. Ms. Phillips had never been in a club in her life. But Ms. Freeman’s enthusiasm was a strong selling point, and she en- listed Ms. Phillips as a founding member of the Ajax-Pickering Newcomers Club. Ms. Phillips is now an alum- ni member as the club cele- brates two decades of helping women find their bearings and connect with one another. In an interview, she said join- ing the club was a window to all kinds of knowledge about Pick- ering and the surrounding area that would have otherwise taken her ages to learn. Big and small stuff, like where night courses are offered at a local school, were among the things she learned. “A huge amount of informa- tion can come out of a club like that,” said Ms. Phillips. “It’s amazing what comes up and out.” She said the other newcom- ers made her feel welcome, like she wasn’t a stranger. Eventual- ly she started up a moms and tots group within the club, and even served as president. To this day, Ms. Phillips said many of her good friends are people she met through newcomers. The non-profit club offers a variety of activities for mem- bers, like playing cards, lunch, doing crafts, taking day trips, discussing books, or simply going to a movie. Some are for women only and others are tai- lored to couples or families. “People are busier than they were 20 years ago,” said Ms. Phillips. “They might be com- muting long distances. Every- body is bombarded with so much information now.” But Newcomers is still around, and welcoming people who might have moved here from another province or coun- try will never go out of style. However, after 20 years in the community, a lot of people aren’t aware the club exists as a ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Debbie Phillips, left, a 20-year member of the Ajax-Picker- ing Newcomers Club, and club president Lisa Hague look over some of the club’s memorabilia. The club is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a dinner and dance this weekend. Boy, 13, facing seven sex charges PICKERING ––A 13- year-old boy has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault after al- legedly abusing three family members ages five to 10. An investigation by the Durham Regional Police Sex- ual Assault and Child Abuse Unit began after the teenag- er’s mother reported her sus- picions. Police said the victims, two boys and a girl all related to the 13-year-old accused, were sexually assaulted on numerous occasions during the past year. Sergeant Paul Malik, po- lice spokesman, called the case “disturbing.” The youth, who cannot be named, was arrested Sunday and charged with three counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference, and one count of invitation to sexual touching. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. 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BEST SALE OF THE YEAR! BEST SALE OF THE YEAR! the average price of electricity is more than 3.8 cents per kilowatt hours. “There’s a lot of protection for cus- tomers because the rate rebate for elec- tricity is averaged over the year,” Mr. O’Brien said. “There are a lot of factors that affect the price. Supply is one, de- mand is another and the weather is an- other.” The four ‘A’ reactors have been in a laid-up state since late 1997. OPG had originally scheduled the first reactor to be back on line and producing power earlier this year, but the timing was pushed back to the end of this year. Now, it might not be until the middle of next year. “We are behind and we made changes,” Mr. O’Brien admitted. “We’re doing a full assessment on where we are.” He said work on the units is “a huge and complex reconstruction” job. But, Dave Martin of the Sierra Club of Canada Nuclear Campaign, slammed the possible delay. “It’s a disaster for the generating system. It’s more proof nuclear power doesn’t make sense,” Mr. Martin said. “It’s too complicated and it isn’t reli- able.” He called the Pickering ‘A’ reactors, which were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, “the worst of the worst. “OPG continues to throw our money at the restart of these old lemon reac- tors.” The original cost for refurbishing the reactors was $800 million, but the fig- ure could now come in at $3 billion, he noted. “OPG has permission to raise the stranded debt to pay for this. Not only are they screwing ratepayers, but they’re sabotaging competition as well,” Mr. Martin said. “For what? We’re stuck with a nuclear station that’s proven itself to be totally unreliable.” Mr. O’Brien agreed the cost has in- creased, but the final figure would be in the $2 billion range and not the $3 bil- lion Mr. Martin predicted. OPG doing full assessment of ‘where we are’ pieces to the puzzle,” he said. With opportunity bonds, the Province is “just putting its toe in the water”, said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. All three levels of government have to work together to see infrastruc- ture needs properly addressed, he said. He said Clarington is interested in the new tax-incentive zones, which the Province hopes will encourage business- es to set up shop in communities experi- encing challenges in attracting invest- ment and jobs. ‘Brownfield’ or old abandoned in- dustrial areas along Baseline Road in Clarington are prime candidates for the program, Mayor Mutton said. More than 60 communities have ap- plied for six pilot projects for the new program, but Clarington is waiting for the results of those pilots before ex- pressing its interest, he said. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has been pursuing this type of program since 1998, said Bob Mal- colmson, the organization’s general manager and chief executive officer. Oshawa’s downtown core is another ‘brownfield’ or ‘renaissance’ area that could benefit, he said. “It’s a good start. We thought we’d come out and take a look at what the government is propos- ing, try to understand it and see if there was anything they could do to help.” Opportunity bonds, incentive zones offer municipalities options OPPORTUNITY from page A1 OPG from page A1 NEW from page 1 PAT O’BRIEN There’s a lot of protection for customers. resource. That’s why members are inviting women who have lived in Ajax or Pickering for three years or less to come out to a monthly meeting and get acquaint- ed. Call Lisa at 905-686-2468 for meeting times or learn more about newcomers at www.newcom- ersclub.com. For current and former mem- bers, the club’s 20th anniversary is celebrated this Saturday night, Nov. 2, with a dinner-dance at the Pickering Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Call Lori at 905-831- 7007 or Linda at 905-686-2537 for ticket infor- mation. New residents can make new friends BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham’s Catholic school board has had no takers thus far in its search for a new education direc- tor. But Mary Ann Martin, chairman of the Durham Catholic District School Board, said in interview the board “did- n’t expect to (have any) at this point”. While the cut-off date for applica- tions is two weeks away, she said it’s anticipated the resumes will come in close to the wire because of the logis- tics involved for anyone deciding to apply for the job and possibly make a big lifestyle change. “There’s a lot to be done before someone commits to being a director,” said Trustee Martin. Grant Andrews, the board’s director since 1995, is retiring at the end of the year and the board will start 2003 with a new top bureaucrat. The new director is to be announced Monday, Dec. 9 at a special board meeting. Trustee Martin told trustees at the Oct. 28 board meeting that the opening has been well advertised, and that “everything seems to be going along just beautifully. “We’re happy to say we’ve had nu- merous calls of interest and we have a deadline set for Nov. 15 for all applica- tions to be sent to our board office.” The board’s stakeholders know what kind of person they want to fill the job, following an Oct. 21 session set aside for gathering their views on what they want in a director. Trustee Martin in the interview said “absolutely everyone that’s involved in our board” had an op- portunity to provide input, including teachers, principals, parents and stu- dents, either in person or via e-mail. “There is a consensus,” she said. “They’re looking for strong Catholic leadership. Faith is paramount. They want them to be involved in the Catholic community; they want them to be visible; they want them to be per- sonable.” Trustees have set aside Nov. 30 to interview all candidates. Once that has occurred, trustees will remain meeting and vote on a recommendation to take to the board. “Someone will put forth a name and it will be voted upon,” said Trustee Martin. “It will be a simple majority (of trustee votes that determines the name to go forward to the board).” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE A3 A/P Investment Planning Counsel of Canada Financial Planning Professionals Thanks for Voting Us FAVOURITE PUB! Norm, Sheila, Brian, Olga Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. 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The government is making a horrible mistake and I don’t think the public will allow the government to do this,” he said. The Province is exchanging lands its owns in Seaton for privately owned lands in Richmond Hill and Uxbridge as part of a deal struck with developers to avoid a costly and pro- tracted Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Mr. De Baeremaeker, who argued developers had already been compen- sated enough without getting envi- ronmentally-sensitive lands in Seaton too, said he had faith the Conserva- tive government would be defeated in next spring’s provincial election. “I don’t think they’ll be able to build 8,000 homes in Richmond Hill in the next eight months,” he said. “If the Ontario government wants to commit political suicide, then they should go help their developer bud- dies.” “I don’t think the public is that stupid to allow it.” Echoed throughout Wednesday night’s meeting was the need for the Seaton swap to be an open and trans- parent process. The evening’s host, Mike Colle, Liberal GTA and Oak Ridges Moraine critic, said he has urged Mu- nicipal Affairs Minister Chris Hodg- son to make the deal public but his request has been refused. Liberals Joe Cordiano and John Gerretsen also were on hand. “We want to make sure this biggest land deal in the history of Ontario is done right,” said Mr. Colle, adding Seaton will be a prece- dent-setting case. Many of the same past public con- cerns were raised again at the meet- ing, but discussion also centred on the Markham portion of the Duffins- Rouge Agricultural Preserve. Mr. Colle claimed the North Pickering Land Exchange Panel dropped the ‘Principle 6 designation’ in that City after being politically pressured by Markham. Principle 6 remains the most con- troversial portion of the panel’s draft set of guidelines overseeing the Seaton swap, as it originally desig- nated the entire preserve as agricul- tural in perpetuity. It now only ap- plies to Pickering. While the Province currently owns most of the Markham agricultural lands, the Pickering lands are private- ly owned. Pickering has identified those agricultural lands for future develop- ment in its growth management study and argues as private lands, they are outside the panel’s mandate. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner, who facilitated the meeting, said afterwards the Markham land issue shows “how hypocritical the entire process really is”. The Liberals were interested in discussing Seaton with Pickering when the Ministry of Municipal Af- fairs and Housing denied the City’s requests for its officials to come here and talk about the issue, Coun. Bren- ner said. MAURICE BRENNER Markham land issues shows how ‘hypocritical process really is’. Liberal trio hears first-hand groups’ opposition to land swap BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Brown bag- ging it just isn’t an option at Gan- datsetiagon Public School — it’s a must. From litterless lunches to in- class composting, students there have pioneered some pretty im- pressive environmental initiatives to reduce the school’s garbage by 65 per cent. That’s more than any other school in the region and one of the reasons it received recogni- tion from the Recycling Council of Ontario Monday as part of Waste Reduction Week (Oct. 21 to 26). “It’s really important to recog- nize the initiative school kids are taking,” said Suzanne Elston, the council’s executive director. “(Adults) have certain waste habits we have adopted to make our lives easier, but kids aren’t confined by that head space.” For example, take a look at how Gandatsetiagon’s Green Team has been spending its time lately. Last spring, it opened an out- door classroom with the help of funding from the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project. The classroom is large enough to hold two classes and allows for the study of different areas of meadow, forest and prairie. The team has really be- come a spokesman for Gandatse- tiagon, said Susanne St. Jacques, a Grade 5 teacher heading up the program. Its 15 student members meet once a week and often spend their time writing companies, en- couraging them to reduce their packaging, and trying to raise awareness about waste reduction. The Green Team has also in- troduced ‘walk to school days’in its eight years. It enlists the aid of parents to help children cross Finch Avenue so more students can walk instead of ride the bus to school. You’ll also find vermicom- posting in some classes. Apple cores and any non-citrus fruits from lunches are put into plastic containers, which use worms to help compost organic material. “Some teachers don’t want them in their classes but there’s no smell and you don’t hear a thing,” said Ms. St. Jacques. As for lunches, students are asked to bring their food in A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com It’s Almost Time Pickering Corporate, Community & Service Groups download: www.cityofpickering.com/greatevents Pick up Entry forms at Pickering Rec Complex OR Theme: Date: November 16th 2002 NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES Vinyasa Yoga (Power Yoga),uses an energizing, flowing practice as a vehicle for self transformation. In the process of getting stronger, healthier, and more focused, new levels of awareness can be reached. Location: Catching Fireflies Ltd. 1064 Salk Rd., Unit 6, Pickering (West of Brock Rd. off Bayly) Pay as you go or by session. Also offering private, corporate, and group instruction. For Information and Registration Contact: Nicki Irwin 416-330-1095 SAVE $800 ON COMPLETE SYSTEM! 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To find out more about what the Government of Canada is doing and what you can do, please call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), TTY 1 800 465-7735 or visit canada.gc.ca. Green award not wasted on local students reusable containers and to stay away from Tetra-Packs, a juice box made in hard-to- recycle plastic. But Janice Freund, a parent and found- ing member of the team, regularly drives a special bin of Tetra-Packs, which have been collected at the school, out to a Scarbor- ough packaging company to recycle the material. Along with regular waste audits, Gandatsetiagon is also converting to smaller garbage containers in its classrooms with the Green Team’s help. Saying good- bye to the large bins most adults grew up with, the school is getting mini-trash cans from Durham Region’s waste management depart- ment. It’s just a matter of stu- dents getting used to the new containers, which are about the size of an ice cream container, Ms. St. Jacques said. 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Beth Bianchi admitted she was determined to track down the grey pickup truck that hit her daughter on the way to school earlier that morning before driving off. But she never imagined a truck match- ing the same description would cut her off a few hours later as she was driving halfway across town. “I said to myself, ‘Are there tonnes of these trucks around, or what?’,” said Mrs. Bianchi, who followed the truck and alerted po- lice. The incident began at around 8:30 a.m. as the 15-year-old was crossing Strouds Lane at Ariel Crescent with a friend, say Durham Regional Police. “A dark grey-coloured Chevy pickup truck didn’t stop at the four-way stop and hit her. She tumbled over the hood and instead of stopping, the truck just drove off, according to her friend,” said Constable Jim Zaphiropoulos. “They couldn’t read the licence plate because it had a dark blue tint.” Colleen continued on to St. Mary Catholic Secondary School to finish the last day of Grade 10 literacy testing. Mrs. Bianchi said school officials told them the test would have to be completed now or the teen would have to rewrite it next year. Since Colleen was feel- ing fine after the accident, her mother decided to let her go to school. In the meantime, Mrs. Bianchi said she went on with her regular plans as well, which included meeting a friend for lunch. On the way to that lunch date, she re- ceived a call from St. Mary asking her to pick up Colleen, who had developed a headache after her test. Mrs. Bianchi said that’s when she happened upon a grey pickup truck, as it darted in front of her near Dixie Road and Finch Av- enue. She followed it to a nearby grocery store and when the driver went inside, she picked up Colleen from school and brought her back to the grocery store, where the teen said she believed it was the same truck. “I called the police and they told us to continue following the truck and they would send out cruisers,” Mrs. Bianchi said. They followed the vehicle to a medical clinic at Whites Road and Sheppard Avenue. As the man went inside the clinic, cruisers began “swarming” the truck, Mrs. Bianchi said. “There was a clear mark on the hood of the truck,” said Const. Za- phiropoulos. “The driver came out of the clinic, identified himself and was arrested. He’s been very co- operative and has issued a full statement for us.” Mrs. Bianchi said her daughter received a clean bill of health from her doctor. A 25-year-old Picker- ing man has been charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident under the Highway Traf- fic Act. He is scheduled to appear in a Whitby court Nov. 19. LESLEY BOVIE/ News Advertiser photo Beth Bianchi helped police make an arrest last week after her daughter Colleen was struck by a car that didn’t stop. P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Proud members of Ontario’s Progressive Conserva- tive government has a lot of bodies it would like to keep buried, but they keep getting dug up and em- barrassing it. The Tories have been hurt re- peatedly by a freedom of informa- tion (FOI) law that enables inquisi- tive outsiders to apply and obtain information about many govern- ment actions. The law was introduced ironi- cally and much against their own wishes by the Tories nearly two decades ago and not used much in its early years, but suddenly has be- come a secret weapon for opposi- tion parties and news media. Among many examples, the Liberals found through requests under FOI that Cam Jackson, then a minister, spent taxpayers’ money so lavishly on hotels and fine din- ing that Premier Ernie Eves felt compelled to fire him. Another Liberal request through FOI showed a second minister, Chris Stockwell, and his staff ran up bar bills that were not permitted and a discomfited Mr. Eves had to order them to repay taxpayers. A newspaper found through FOI a third minister, John Baird, and his staff spent too liberally in restaurants and Mr. Eves rebuked them. Yet another request through FOI discovered Rob Sampson, a fourth To ry minister who had been fairly tight in spending taxpayers’money on the needy, was more generous in dining at the best hotels. Requests through FOI also have raised suspicion Mr. Eves may have had his staff put some of his restaurant bills on their tabs so he would look more frugal, but the in- vestigation into that is still ongoing. A newspaper’s request through FOI showed before Mike Harris, Mr. Eves’s predecessor as premier, stepped down earlier this year, se- nior civil servants exchanged memos when the Province was ap- proving a controversial, multimil- lion-dollar waterfront development sought by a close friend, Peter Minogue. The memos noted factors are not supposed to be taken into ac- count, such as that Mr. Minogue was “a personal friend of the pre- mier and had been raising his ap- plication” at political levels. Another revelation through FOI was that senior officials at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, who judge what products their stores should sell, had accepted free trips from suppliers which, while saving taxpayers’ money, might be construed as influencing their assessments. A report the Tories commis- sioned and kept secret for a year, fi- nally obtained through FOI, pre- dicted electricity prices would rise generally after they opened the market to competition and soar dra- matically during periods of peak demand. Both are proving accurate so far and the Tories look as if they ignored good advice. A request through FOI has shown pharmaceutical drugs which may endanger people have been found in large quantities in rivers and lakes near sewage plants, one more worry for a government that has to be concerned particularly after seven people died from drink- ing contaminated water at Walker- ton. The Tories went to court trying to keep secret studies they made on the impact if Quebec separated and argued making them public would threaten national unity and On- tario’s economy. But the information has been re- leased under FOI and the nation and province are still holding to- gether as before. The Tories also have been hurt because the environmental com- missioner they appointed, Gordon Miller, reported he has had to go through FOI to obtain information because the environment ministry was unhelpful. The Tories, wisely for them- selves as it turned out, had ignored calls for FOI legislation since the early 1970s, when the opposition parties began demanding it, until then premier William Davis was forced to set up a royal commission into it after he lost his majority in 1975. Even after that commission rec- ommended FOI, the Tories dragged their heels, saying they were con- cerned individual privacy might be violated and, besides, ministers could be relied on to provide the public with the information it need- ed. The Tories eventually aban- doned their rearguard action in 1984 and introduced an FOI law that was more restrictive in handing out information than now, but it is something they must wish they could have kept on a back shelf for- ever. Quest for freedom tripping up Tories Government embarrassed by revelations under information guidelines Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER OCTOBER 30, 2002 Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Ky oto an important place to start To the editor: I simply want to express my support for the Kyoto Accord, and hope Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Dan McTeague will vote in favour of it when it comes up later this year. I am a young person, 27 years old, who is very concerned about the world I am in the process of in- heriting. While I understand Kyoto will have economic consequences, I believe scaremongering on this basis is both irresponsible and rep- resentative of a parochial view. It would seem to me that those so heavily invested in a fossil fuel- based economy are refusing to see the economic benefits (and I would think, great opportunities) of a Green-based one. The jobs that will be lost are — like an ‘executioner’ — jobs that probably shouldn’t exist in the first place, since they are detrimental to the long-term survival of the bios- phere. Members of parliament are from a generation older than mine. They have experienced and en- joyed an ecosystem that will proba- bly not exist for my children or grandchildren. This is something new for us as human beings and as citizens of Canada; the rural gener- ations of a century ago did not imagine their descendants not en- joying clean rivers and clean air. Why should we make the future pay for our selfishness? Kyoto may be considered a small and almost insignificant step, but we have to start somewhere. Please vote in favour of Kyoto. Timothy Comeau, Ajax Questions surround restart of reactors To the editor: The Pickering Nuclear Generat- ing Station has done what the citi- zens community advisory group in 1998 and 1999 said would happen. The reason we fought hard in 1997- 98 for a full federal environmental assessment of the plant’s ‘A’-side reactor restart was to have options and economics become part of the environment assessment. Unfortu- nately, we could not get support from any level of government. Here we are almost in Novem- ber 2002 with Ontario Power Gen- eration still monopolizing genera- tion of electricity for Ontario with the following issues to consider: 1. A stranded debt of $27 bil- lion, which costs seven cents per kWh used on your hydro bills. An- other $8 billion debt from OPG was also transferred to the other two corporations formed by the provincial government; 2. Estimates have gone from $800 million to restart Pickering’s four ‘A’reactors to 2.2 billion; 3. Not one reactor has been brought back into service on the Pickering A side since 1997 and there is no firm schedule as to when they will be brought back into ser- vice; and 4. Too bad our mayors and councillors and the provincial and federal governments did not listen to the concerns of Pickering, Ajax and Ontario citizens. A recommen- dation by the peer reviewers’, hired by local municipal governments, was also ignored. Too bad as a lot of electricity generating companies could have provided sufficient electricity to Ontario during the past seven years if they had been given a level play- ing field to compete in. At least we know exceptional retirement packages are given to the senior executives in early retire- ment packages. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. This week’s question: Do you think Ontario post-secondary academic institutions will have enough staff and resources to accept substantially more students in this so-called double-cohort year? ❑ Yes ❑ No Last week’s question: Would you be willing to give up some services to keep regional tax increases to a minimum? ❑ Ye s 47.8 per cent ❑ No 52.2 per cent Votes cast: 69 I am neither in favour of giving up any services nor paying mores taxes. If the Region can find the dollars to build a new ‘Taj Mahal’ regional headquarters for politicians, they can cer- tainly find the dollars to maintain necessary services in full. Why do we need regional government at all? The fact has been stated many times that Canadians are the most governed people on Earth. We have more politicians per capita than all other members of the G8. We should disband regional government and release hundreds of millions of tax dollars which could be put to much more beneficial use to service us taxpayers. — John Townsend Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com The way we were Elmdale Mill From the Historical Atlas of the County of Ontario, 1877, this sketch shows the Elmdale Mill and resi- dence of J.R. Hoover, owner and operator. The Pick- ering College can be seen in the centre background. Built in 1867, the mill was extensively damaged by fire in 1887. Rebuilt, it remained in operation until 1956 when fire destroyed the building. The mill was located on the east side of Duffins Creek, below the new GO Tr ain bridge. A turbine from Elmdale Mill was recov- ered during an archeological excavation and moved to the southwest corner of Westney Road and Fairall Street (just outside the GO Transit parking lot). Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. For the Durham Regional Police Service, a prevention pro- gram is worthwhile if it turns our young people into con- tenders for success instead of offenders who regress. In the past, police have seen the results of the VIP (values, influences and peers) program, which sees Grade 6 students work closely with police officers to learn how to be good cit- izens. Thousands of young people have gone through the pro- gram and no doubt it has had an incalculable influence on nu- merous youth. Which brings us to the Impakt program, designed to bring a police officer into the region’s Grade 9 classrooms. The of- ficer teaches youth about their rights as Canadian citizens, what terms like “assault” and “threatening” mean in law and the consequences of committing those crimes and others. The second component of Impakt is a seven-stage conflict resolu- tion process. Impakt is new, having just been introduced this past week in Durham Region by Constable Dave Hookway, who kicked off the program at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Increasing concerns over criminal be- haviour at the high school level has led to Impakt, which has as its main emphasis, the encouragement of young people to report bullying and violent incidents. According to Const. Hookway, “one of the main problems we run into is kids’being afraid to tell somebody.” In order to put a dent in youth criminal activity, it’s necessary for victims or witnesses to speak up. But Const. Hookway said, “it’s like pulling teeth unfortunately.” Const. Hookway says in recent years, students have been injured over the most trivial incidents like somebody acciden- tally being bumped in a hallway or a violent reaction to a look or gesture. He said Impakt’s goal is to create awareness to put an end to such senseless crimes. “That (violence borne out of a look or bumping), is going to stop. It has to stop. People are being seriously hurt over these things and most are pointless,” said Const. Hookway. Teenagers often find it hard to tell on others. It’s not con- sidered cool and the notion of being a ‘rat’or informer is not something most youths take naturally to. There’s also a natur- al fear factor at play. Nobody wants to suffer retribution if they’re found out as the one who told. But taking action is incredibly vital. Consider all the high school shootings that have taken place in recent years. In many cases, had someone with information come forward in advance, preventive steps could have been taken. Impakt may help encourage such action and prevent a catastrophe. The police service deserves credit for being proactive and for reaching out to make a difference with our young people. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Police working to make Impakt Outreach program helps turn youth into contenders, not offenders Click and say 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. Every Friday FREE * Gym Time Youth 13-19 yrs. @ St. Mary High Join In 8:30-10 pm Watch for the Santa Claus Parade Saturday Nov 16th See the website for details cityofpickering.com DATE MEETING TIME Nov 4 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Nov 6 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Nov 7 Youth Partnership Committee 7:00 pm Nov 11 Planning & Committee of the Whole 7:30 pm Nov 13 Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Nov 14 Water Front Committee 7:00 pm Nov 18 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Nov 19 Heritage Pickering LACAC 7:30 pm Nov 21 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm Learn all aspects of CPR and First Aid in this comprehensive 16-hour course. Topics include circulatory emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes, diabetic emergencies, seizures, fractures, sprains, bleeding, exposure to heat and cold, rescue breathing, CPR, the clearing of airway obstructions and more. The City of Pickering is offering a course on Tuesdays and Wednesdays November 5,6,12,13 from 6-10 pm. All 4 nights at a cost of $97. Or you can register for the CPR portion alone at a cost of $55. Registration for these programs can be done in person at the Pickering Recreation Complex or over the phone using our new Tele-Reg system at 905-420-4749. Programs are suitable for people of all ages and certification is recognized by the WSIB. For more information please call 905-831-1711 or 905-420-4621. First Aid and CPR Courses Register Now To Become a Youth Volunteer, Please Call 905-420-6588 Charity Haunted House A Success!! Congratulations to all Youth Volunteers who raised $402 for the United Way Halloween Safety Tips * Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. * Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. * Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non toxic and hypoallergenic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative. * When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant. * Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. * Plan ahead to use only battery-powered lanterns or chemical light sticks in place of candles in decorations and costumes. * Teach children their home phone number and to how call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost. Remind them that 9-1-1 can be dialled free from any phone. * Review with your children the principle of “Stop-Drop-Roll”, should their clothes catch on fire. * Openly discuss appropriate and inappropriate behaviour at Halloween time. * Consider purchasing individually packaged healthy food alternatives (or safe non-food treats) for those who visit your home. * Take extra effort to eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway. Pickering Fire Services - Celebrating 50 Years www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE A7 P BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Public consultation will begin soon to determine the long- term resting place of spent fuel waste for Canada’s nuclear plants, including those in Pickering and Clarington. A former United Nations environ- mental director, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, has been chosen presi- dent for a new organization charged with finding a long-term storage solu- tion for spent nuclear fuel waste for Canada’s nuclear facilities. Ms. Dowdeswell, who helped ne- gotiate a 1992 United Nations treaty on climate change, will oversee the public consultation process as presi- dent of the Nuclear Waste Manage- ment Organization (NWMO). The in- dependent body was established under the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act by the fed- eral government in June with the pass- ing of Bill C-27. The act has put the re- sponsibility of finding a long-term storage solution onto Ontario Power Generation, Hydro Quebec and New Brunswick Power. In addition to find- ing a storage solution, the companies must establish a trust fund to finance the long-term management of the fuel. “This is a new private sector orga- nization, mandated by the government with a board of directors appointed by the three generators,” explains Ms. Dowdeswell, who says the organiza- tion will study the social and ethical is- sues of long-term storage of spent nu- clear fuel. “The issue of public accept- ability was something missing in pre- vious attempts” to resolve where the waste should be stored, she says. “We are going to look at what’s happening internationally. We are hoping to use a whole range of public consultation tactics, polling, round-table discus- sions; it’s really intended to be interac- tive, not just information flowing one way.” Within the next three years the or- ganization must present a plan to the Minister of Natural Resources with proposals for waste storage and man- agement. Three options are to be con- sidered during the process: storage on- site, geological burial of the waste or a central depository at a location yet to be determined. Interim storage of the fuel is on-site and the spent fuel is ex- pected to remain at the plants’ storage facilities until around the middle of this century before being put into long-term storage. Politicians in the host nuclear com- munities, including Pickering Mayor Wa yne Arthurs and Clarington Mayor John Mutton, have expressed concern with the consideration of the option to keep the spent fuel on-site for long- term storage. They appealed to the fed- eral government last spring to allow the municipalities to have status on the board and if an on-site solution is cho- sen, for the communities to receive fi- nancial compensation. The mayors note the intent was never for host com- munities to keep the waste on site in- definitely and suggest if this is to hap- pen, negotiations must take place with those municipalities. Under Bill C-27, local governments were not given an official status on the organization’s board; they will be given an opportunity to comment through the public consultation process. “Municipalities will have very strong input,” assures Ms. Dowdeswell. “I hope to sit down with them in the coming months.” Mayor Mutton says the appoint- ment of Ms. Dowdeswell as president of the organization bodes well for the process. “It eases my mind to the type of people who are going to be part of the organization,” says Mayor Mutton. The mayor has worked with Ms. Dowdeswell in her capacity as the en- vironmental adviser for the Iter Cana- da bid to host a $12-billion fusion re- search and development project in Clarington. “I have found her to be balanced and articulate. If you were to handpick someone to head the organization I couldn’t find anyone better. She has a wealth of experience,” he adds. Ms. Dowdeswell served as execu- tive director of the United Nations en- vironment program from 1993 to 1998 where she developed environmental laws and tackled issues of environ- mental assessment and reporting, and trade and globalization. From 1989 to 1992, she served as assistant deputy minister of Environment Canada. She has led public inquiries on water poli- cy,meteorological services and unem- ployment benefits. Public consultation should get under way within a few months once the organization is fully operational, suggests Ms. Dowdeswell. 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Durham College has received over $5 million during that time. “We’re very grateful to the gov- ernment, obviously,” said Kathleen Bain, the college’s director of com- munications and marketing, adding the amount is $15,000 more than was expected. She said the money would be used to improve accessi- bility for people with disabilities. “Some of the funding will be used to upgrade roads, pathways and other outside areas,” she said. Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge, in a press release said the money will help ensure Durham is “ready to welcome every willing and qualified student” in 2003, when Grade 13 is eliminated and two high school graduating classes seek spots at the same time in colleges and universities. “This funding is one more step in the government’s comprehensive plan to assist colleges and universi- ties to adapt and renew academic fa- cilities to accommodate the double cohort,” she stated. Funding boost helps college increase disabled access NE111M602 © 2002. 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Winner David McCallum chose to give the gift to the Walkerton Memorial Heritage Garden. “We are all very excited to know, not only do you improve the soil with compost, but also you grow ‘em big,” said Susan Antler, executive di- rector of the CCC. ••• Carving pumpkins for peace! More than 150 people from across Canada met Oct. 4 to 6 on Salt Spring Island, B.C., to discuss promoting peace in this growing climate of war. Marion Pape, national co-chairman for Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, suggested Canadians carve the peace symbol in a pumpkin as a sign of opposition to aggression against Iraq. ••• Give a Pumpkin! Pumpkin growers have adopted the ‘plant a row — grow a row’concept to seed an extra row of vegetables for food banks. They can feel joy in giving away some of their pumpkins to those in need. The CCC is an avid promoter of this program. ••• Peter, Peter pumpkin eater! Beneath the jack-o’-lantern’s stare, the pumpkin houses a wealth of golden goodness. Seeds can be toast- ed, and once the pumpkin is peeled, it can be cubed and cooked to make soups, as a substitute for squash, squares, muffins, loaves, spice cakes, casseroles, pies, and breads. Ruth John- son’s, ‘The Creative Cook’s Recycling Book’ even offers a recipe for pumpkin jam. ••• Compost pumpkins! People with backyard composters can put the remains into their com- posters and reap the benefits next year. Those without composters, but part of Pickering’s ‘rolling to reduce’ pilot project, will be able to toss that funny face into their large green carts for organics collection. ••• Let pumpkins rot! If you do not allow the ‘magic of compost’to happen in your backyard, at least place your jack-o’-lantern in a corner of your property, kick a few leaves in its face and just watch it rot, continually adding its nutrients to your yard. ••• Pumpkin fields! Nature’s simple seasonal gift. Delicious. Locally grown. Naturally colourful. Fresh and healthy food. Not over- packaged. Researched as one of the earth- worm’s favourite treats. The lovable pumpkin. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com NE111A102 © 2002. Sears Canada Inc. *Complete warranty details at Sears SALE PRICES END SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2002, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST MICHELIN WEATHERWISE TIRES Size Sale, each P195/75R14 92.94 P175/70R13 80.29 P185/70R14 90.74 P195/70R14 95.14 P205/70R15 105.04 P215/70R15 109.99 P175/65R14 87.99 P185/65R14 98.44 P195/60R14 95.69 P195/60R15 102.84 Other sizes also on sale 130,000 KM TREAD WEAROUT WARRANTY* 45 % off MICHELIN®WEATHERWISE®TIRES #58000 series.Sale, from 63.24 each. P155/80R13 Weatherwise is a registered trademark of Sears ORDER: R2884 NE111A1 A 1 ORDER: R2884 NE111A1 C 1 30%off MICHELIN XC LT4 SUV/LIGHT TRUCK TIRES #45000 series. Sale, from 118.99 each. P215/75R15. Other sizes, sale 122.49-181.99 each. 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For extra fun, visit with your playtime partner! SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wednesday Oct. 30, 2002 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. 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LEARNING DISABILITIES:The Learning Disabilities Association of Durham Region meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N., in Ajax. The topic is ‘everything you wanted to know about the individual education plan but were afraid to ask.’ Guest speaker is Marlene Pike, special education officer with the Durham District School Board. Meetings are free and open to the pub- lic. Call Shannon at 905-571-1145. ONE PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. Meetings are at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905-426-4646 or visit www.geocities.com/opfaca. THURSDAY, OCT. 31 SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES:The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club offers carpet bowling, snooker, and pool every Mon- day and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. — new- comers should come earlier — at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., in Ajax. In addition, there is also line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. Call Ed or Sylvia at 905-428-8297 for bowling information, Jack at 905- 683-9696 for pool or dancing or Agnes at 905-686-1573 for dancing. OPTIMISTS:The Ajax Optimist Club holds a Halloween Party from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ajax Public Library branch in the McLean Community Cen- tre, Westney Rd. and Magill Dr. Candy and treats will be handed out to chil- dren at the library.905-686-1666 (Ron). FRIDAY, NOV. 1 BINGO, SHUFFLEBOARD AND CLOGGING:The Ajax Friendship Club plays bingo every Friday at 7:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 1 p.m., shuf- fleboard every Friday at 9:30 a.m., and a cloggers group meets at 1:30 p.m., all at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Mary for bingo information at 905-427-9000, Barb at 905-686-0190 for information on shuf- fleboard and Agnes at 905-686-1573 for clogging. ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of addictions, including co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE A11 A/P Serving Satisfied Customers Since 1961 with Centres Worldwide Call now for your FREE Evaluation Positive Changes Hypnosis 725 Westney Road, S. 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The osteo- porosis support group meets W ednesday, Nov. 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal, 580 Har- wood Ave. S., in conference rooms B and C. Guest speak- ers are Bonnie Porter and Yvonne Eglin- sky from Light- house, the Ajax and Pickering women’s shel- ter. For more in- formation call Bernie at 905- 839-2026. P PAGE A12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Spooky Stories! By Pickering student authors Spooked! BY EMILY MIHALEK It was the day before Hal- loween. Frank dared Ron and Cory to walk through the grave- yard and into the old house on Halloween night at midnight. It was the next morning, Halloween morning, and every- one was finishing putting up their decorations! It was getting darker and Cory and Ron’s friends were saying their good- byes. It was 10 p.m. and all the kids had started trick- or-treating. It was now 11:30 p.m. and there were a lot of trick-or- treaters out. Cory and Ron were on their way. They were at the graveyard and as they looked back Frank gave them a smile. As it became darker, Cory and Ron became more frightened. They went up to the house and Ron said, “Maybe we should turn around.” “No. We are going in that house even if it kills us!” Cory replied. So they opened the door and quietly went in. They saw shad- ows and scary things but they kept going. As they walked into the next room the clock struck midnight. Then all the people in the graveyard and everything in the house came alive. Cory and Ron did not know what was going on so they went into a room and decided to take a tiny nap. When they woke up all the dead people and things that had come alive were standing around them. They couldn’t believe their eyes, so they rubbed their eyes hard! When they opened them they saw them again and they fainted. There were there for two days. They didn’t know that when a human goes in that house, the dead people and things could go into the towns. They went into the town and got all the hu- mans and turned them into vampires, goblins, witches, skeletons and ghosts and all sorts of scary things. Cory and Ron didn’t know that they had powers and could do anything they wanted. They went into their town and found everyone that looked like their friends and fami- lies. When they found them they whispered, “I wish that all my friends and family were back to normal!” The next day their friends and families were back to nor- mal and so was everything else, because when Cory and Ron told them what happened, no one believed them! ONE YEAR LATER When it was Halloween again some younger kids decid- ed to do the same thing Cory and Ron did the last year. So they told them again and then they believed them because Cory and Ron didn’t turn into anything because they freed them last year. This continued for another decade until they finally took away the graveyard and used the old house as a museum. Cory and Ron were the man- agers. They built their houses near the old graveyard and all the things that had once come alive lived there. And every Halloween the whole town went trick-or-treating there be- cause they did great decorations and made a lot of haunted hous- es. Emily is a Grade 4 student at Gandatsetiagon Public School. EMILY MIHALEK A Ghost Named Bobby BY McKENZIE SMITH It was a month before my team was going to play a hockey game in the big ice rink in Toronto. Everyone was so excited about going there. Our coach, Tom, wasn’t as ex- cited as we all were, but I just thought he’s a coach and he has played in many big hock- ey games. The big game was going to be played on Hal- loween night. Every time we asked Coach Tom about the arena or the game, he said he didn’t want to talk about it. The coach acted like he did- n’t want us to go. One night after practice we heard the coach talking to men outside the dressing room door. He was asking them if there was any way he could get out of taking us to the game. He was beg- ging them to stop the game on Halloween night. When my dad came to pick me up I told him what happened. My dad said the reason why the coach was so upset about this game was because a young boy named Bobby was killed on Halloween night. I asked how it happened. My dad told me that Bobby was the same age as me and he too wanted to play in this special game. Bobby and his dad were on their way to the hockey game when their car was hit and he was killed. Bobby’s dad was OK, but he moved away and no one ever talks about the accident. Every time Halloween comes around Coach Tom gets upset because he was Bobby’s coach when this happened. Boy did I feel awful. No wonder the coach hated Halloween. Our team kept prac- tising for the big game, which was fi- nally here. This year we all went to the game in a bus. We ar- rived at the Air Canada Centre in downtown To ronto. The rink was decorated in Halloween decorations and scary music was playing. I looked at the coach and told him we were going to win this game for Bobby. The coach asked me what I said and I told him I knew everything. He gave me a big hug and said, “Go have a great game.” I stepped on the ice and I could feel something strange around me. Every time I skat- ed down the ice it felt like something was pushing me. I could hear a voice saying, “Shoot harder, shoot harder.” When I came to the bench the coach asked me what was wrong. I told him that I was hearing voices. He said, “Don’t be crazy; get out there and play.” Our team played as hard as we could. I really didn’t want to lose this game. When the third period came it was all tied up. I looked up at the clock and saw a boy looking down at me. At first I was scared, but he seemed nice. He had the same hockey sweater on that I had. I kept looking up when I heard Coach Tom yelling, “McKen- zie get in the game; what are you looking at?” I skated over to the bench and told the coach that Bobby was here. The coach said, “Don’t be crazy.” I said, “Coach, turn off the lights and you will see him.” Coach Tom got so mad at me that he told me to get off the ice and sit on the bench. The game went on and we still couldn’t score. There was only seconds left when the lights went out. Everyone was scared. There in the middle of the rink was Bobby. He had on his skates and his hockey sweater. His number was the same as mine. I looked at the coach and I thought he was going to scream. Bobby came over to him. He kind of skated and floated at the same time. He told the coach that what happened wasn’t his fault and to please put McKenzie back in the game.The lights went on and I was on the ice, but this time I was glowing green. The whistle went and I got the puck, skated as hard as I could and shot the puck at the net. The puck went in and the whistle blew. We won the game! I knew Bobby had scored that goal. Everyone was happy, even Coach Tom. I skated over to him and said, “Happy Hal- loween.” He said, “It sure is McKen- zie.” From that day on a special hockey game is played on Halloween night and every third period the lights go out and Bobby appears and he makes Halloween night the greatest! McKenzie is a Grade 5 student at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School McKENZIE SMITH Terror on Fo rgotten Lane BY DANIELLE MUNOZ It didn’t take long for Jen and her friends to totally fill their bags with as much candy as they could possibly carry. But, there was always room for just a little bit more. After all, Halloween came around only once a year. They had hit every street in town, except — Forgot- ten Lane. Were they brave enough to venture down that road? They looked at the bags full of candy, they looked at each other and they looked down the dark street. Their greediness got the better of them and they de- cided to go down Forgotten Lane where the houses were old and broken down. The street- lights didn’t even work. They went down the road until they came to the first house. They went up the creaky steps to the old broken down house. Sally, Jen’s sister who was a year younger than Jen, was scared and scrambled to go back, but Jen’s friend Bill saw her and made sure she wasn’t going anywhere without them. They knocked on the door using the large doorknocker that was shaped like Dracula’s face. There was no doorbell like those at all the other houses. Nothing happened so they tried again. Still nothing happened. Finally, Bill couldn’t wait any longer so he shoved past his friends and said, “Move out of my way!” He slowly turned the knob and the door creaked open. When they got in, they each started whispering, “Hello, any- body there?” and gradually, when nothing happened, they got louder and louder. Then, out of the corner of his eye, Bill thought he saw some- thing move. He quickly spun around, but it was only Sally who was trying to get closer than she already was. Suddenly, they heard a howl- ing noise coming from inside the house. It sounded like it was coming from somewhere up- stairs. Bill looked at his watch and discovered it was midnight! At the same time, Jen looked outside the dirty window and saw a full moon. “Oh no, it’s a werewolf!” Sally exclaimed. After a few seconds, they heard footsteps coming closer and closer and louder and loud- er. They ran for the door, but it was already closed and locked shut. They tried pulling and pushing the door but it wouldn’t budge. Then it happened. A tall, skinny man came out from be- hind the shadows. They all screamed louder than they had ever screamed before. After they stopped screaming, the man said with an accent that sounded like Dracula’s, “Have you come for some candy? Well, you can have some, but only if you find out what is making that awful noise. All I know is that it is coming from the attic.” Again, their greediness for candy got the better of them and they crept up the stairs to the attic as quietly as possible, al- though that was hard because with every step they took, the stairs creaked. They heard scratching noises coming from the other side of the door, but it didn’t stop them. They slowly opened the door to the attic and something jumped out at them. They screamed again until they realized it was only a fluffy lit- tle dog. Wo w,what a night! They rescued the dog, they got lots of candy for finding out what was making the noise, be- came good friends with the owner of the house, always went there for Halloween and had the best Halloween night of their lives. Danielle is a Grade 6 student at Maple Ridge Public School DANIELLE MUNOZ Durham councillors wo rk on their vision BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Durham’s future may soon be clearer with a new commitment from regional council to create a vision for the region. At a meeting Wednesday, regional council agreed to hire a consultant to facilitate the creation of a plan. Work- ing with the consultant will be a steer- ing committee consisting of three re- gional councillors, two senior staff members and a member of the public “to act as a guide and resource to the process.” The idea for the plan was discussed at length at a regional retreat held earli- er this month in Gravenhurst. “I think it shows the retreat was very successful and will give the Region a vision and direction,” says Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. “The public will be able to follow and monitor on a continuous basis and they’ll be able to be part of informing the process. “All these things show the Region is going in the right direction. The success of the retreat was shown today.” However, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, who did not attend the retreat and said at the time he believed it would be a “waste of time”, told council he has concerns with the timing of the plan and the expenditure of an undetermined amount of money to hire a consultant. “I have a real problem proceeding without any guidance on what the tax- payer is spending on this. “I have a concern we are creating this at the end of a council term. By the time this thing is proposed to be com- pleted no one is going to be focused on this.” The plan is to be presented to coun- cil before the summer recess on July 9, 2003 and the municipal elections are scheduled to take place in November 2003. The cost of the consultant is still to be determined but the expenditure is to come back before council for approval. Pickering Councillor Mark Holland spoke in support of the plan and noted he felt the retreat had been “extremely valuable.” The Pickering councillor said the plan will be an opportunity to “move beyond the past” of the Region. “It says this is where we’re headed as a munici- pality.” Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt said during the process it will be important to ensure the process creates a very spe- cific road map outlining the Region’s mission, where it is going and how to get there. “We don’t need any more warm and fuzzy. That’s not what this is about,” he said. Coun. Holland, Mayor Moffatt and Whitby Councillor Pat Perkins were appointed to sit on the steering commit- tee by council. MARK HOLLAND ‘It says this is where we’re headed as a municipality’. Council approves money to create strategic plan for the future ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Using his head AJAX –– Fr ank Murphy wants local teens and kids to know the ben- efits of wearing the proper safety gear when skateboarding. The exec- utive director of the Head Injury Association of Durham Region was at the McLean Community Centre skate park recently discussing the importance of helmets. He strapped a melon inside this helmet and dropped it on the ground to help prove his point. There was no dam- age to the melon. AJAX —An upcoming annual book sale and auction aims to bring in the holiday season the right way. The Friends of the Ajax Public Library group holds its annual holiday book sale and market Saturday, Nov. 16 at the McLean Com- munity Centre, 95 Magill Dr., at Westney Road in Ajax. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in- cludes a selection of nearly new books in cate- gories such as art, classics, crafts, cooking, children’s, Christmas, fiction, music, mystery, and thrillers. The silent auction part of the event features art and gift items. To add to the fun, musical groups Joyful Noise, the Belle-aires, and Tap Cats perform from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Mary Peterson at 905-619-2393. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE A13 A/P FRIDAY NOV. 1 8:00PM ANNANDALE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY NOV. 2 8:00PM OSHAWA GOLF CLUB 416-410-6010 gtadanceparties.com Saturday Nov.30th Grand Opening Oshawa Curling Club HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering Opening Nov. 8, (905) 472-3085 SHUT YOUR EYES AND THINK OF ENGLAND OPENING SPECIAL SAVE $5 Not valid with any other offer. 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A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER OCTOBER 30, 2002 ‘Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid’ BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —When Michael Kelly talks about Halloween, you’d swear you’ve stepped inside one of his stories. “There’s something different in the air. The wind even seems to have a voice,” he says. “Some people think of it as a season of death and decay but I like to think of it as a rebirth.” With such publications as ‘Whis- pering Willows’ and ‘Northern Hor- ror’ sporting his spooky stories, you’d expect the Pickering writer to do up the holiday in style. But most Halloweens usually find him working and it’s not on another tale from his crypt. Kelly is a pictures editor with the Toronto Star and spends most evenings and weekends on shift at the downtown daily. “We do carve a pumpkin and hand out candy,” he says. Kelly celebrated Halloween early by signing copies of ‘Songs from Dead Singers’, ‘Be Afraid!’ and ‘Be Ve ry Afraid!’ last Saturday at Coles Book Store in the Pickering Town Centre. Released in August, ‘Songs from Dead Singers’ is an anthology of ghost stories from Canadian and British authors collected and edited by Kelly. ‘Be Afraid!’ and ‘Be Very Afraid!’ are collections of young adult stories, which feature his fic- tion. ‘Be Afraid!’ was released in 2000, while its sequel ‘Be Very Afraid!’ was released last week, just in time for the most horror-inspired holiday of the year. Since penning his first story six years ago, Kelly’s work has appeared in 60 different small press publications, including magazines and e-zines. That’s not bad for an avid reader who simply decided one day he could come up with a better story than the pages of the book he was turning. It took Kelly a year to get pub- lished and writing has been a loved hobby ever since, rather than a full- fledged career. “I write when the muse hits me. Sometimes, I can write a story in half an hour. Sometimes, I agonize over a story,” he says. Kelly grew up reading comics and science fiction and fantasy novels, and although he writes for a variety of genre, he confesses horror holds a special place in his heart. He is an active member of the Horror Writers’ Association, a net- working group of more than 800 sto- rytellers from North America and the United Kingdom. His literary honours also include co-winning the Blood ‘n Guts Horror Story Competition in 2000 and an ho- nourable mention in The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror. “Horror, to me, isn’t really a genre. It’s more like an emotion,” he says. A good writer can transform you into feeling what the character is feeling.” “Other genres are more detached, but horror is more internal. And I like the first-person narrative. I like get- ting inside my characters.” But while Kelly tries to steer clear of labelling himself as strictly a ‘hor- ror writer’, he admits his works defi- nitely turn towards the dark and melancholy and take inspiration from the likes of Peter Straub and Stephen King. “Most of my characters are con- flicted in some way. They’ve either been abandoned or lost at love,” he says. “They are usually people look- ing for something.” His young adult fiction ranges from a boy trying to convince his ver- bally abusive father there’s a monster under his bed, to an outsider trying to join the in-crowd by confronting the strange man roaming the local ceme- tery. His favourite story so far has yet to find a buyer. Kelly is in the middle of developing a tale about a dying man confronting his troubled relationships with his dead father and ex-wife on his life’s last pilgrimage. “But they tell me it’s too horrific for mainstream and too mainstream for horror,” he says. “I’ll just have to find the right editor.” WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo There’ll be something different in the air tomorrow night as Halloween arrives, notes Michael Kelly, adding the ‘wind even seems to have a voice’. The Pickering horror writer’s work has appeared in numerous publications, while his most recent adventure was collecting and editing an antholo- gy of ghost stories from Canadian and British authors, which he titled ‘Songs from Dead Singers’. Pickering horror author readies for annual rebirth Book some time for holiday shopping next month You should be dancing Nov. 9 PICKERING —An upcoming dance guar- antees to have everyone up and moving their feet. The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Par- ent Families Association holds its monthly dance Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. in the Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Proceeds go to support the costs of all activities for children of members. Dress code is in effect. For more information, call Sandra at 905- 686-7933. P PAGE A14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER OCTOBER 30, 2002 Oshawa Civic Auditorium Hwy #2 and Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa Info.: 905-728-5163 Price $6.00 to $13.00 Free Parking S.S. Marie at Oshawa Thurs. Nov. 7, 7:05 pm A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Everything’s going swimmingly PICKERING –– Pickering Swim Club’s Meaghan Douse churns through the water while competing in the girls’10-and-under individual medley event. She and other swimmers took part in the club’s annual Pickering Swim One meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool last Friday and Saturday. Panthers lose two on weekend Losses leave junior club in last place BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers were snake-bit- ten on the ice in junior ‘A’hockey action last weekend. The Panthers started the weekend with a 4-3 loss to the visiting Thornhill Rattlers at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday night. Playing Vaughan for the third time in eight days, the Pan- thers dropped their third consecutive game, losing 5-2 to the Vipers in Vaugh- an Saturday night. The Panthers’ losing ways have earned them a one-way ticket to the basement of the OHA Ontario Provin- cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference. The Panthers are a woeful 3-14-2-0 for eight points, one point back of eighth-place Thornhill. Vaughan has largely owned the Pan- thers thus far in the season series, earn- ing five of a possible six points. After playing to a 2-2 tie through 20 minutes Saturday, it was all Vipers the rest of the way. Playing with only nine forwards and three defencemen, the Panthers ran out of gas quickly, allowing the Vipers to take control. Giancarlo Cece connected for two unanswered goals in the second period to put the Vipers up 4-2. John Costa added one more for the home side. “The kids were trying, but unfortu- nately when you’re playing a team like Vaughan, you can’t play a team like that playing with a depleted lineup,” said Panthers’head coach Jim Wilson. Panthers’ leading scorer James Gadon notched his 10th of the year. Jamie Wright had the other goal against the Vipers. Peter Aston, Corey Black, Patrick Miller and Bryan Hampton drew assists. The Panthers were outshot 44-16. Against Thornhill, the Panthers played arguably their best game of the season. The bounces, however, were de- termined not to fall for Pickering which, despite a strong effort, was unable to score when it counted. Conversely, the Rattlers were able to put their scoring chances behind netminder Scott Gray. “We played as well as we have all year,” noted Wilson. “We played so well, but it seemed like every scoring opportunity they had wound up in the back of our net. We had an enormous number of high-percentage scoring op- portunities, but we just couldn’t score. It was so frustrating for our guys; I felt bad for them.” Friday’s game was tied 2-2 after the first period and 3-3 after 40 minutes. Thornhill’s Jerry Altshueler’s unassisted effort at the 7:59 mark of the third stood up as the winner. The forward line of Peter Franchin, Jesse Toms, and captain Ryan Taylor ac- counted for all the Panthers’ scoring. Each scored a goal, with Taylor adding RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Thornhill Rattlers’Mitch Goldenberg impedes the progress of Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’Ryan Annes- ley during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hockey League action. The Rattlers beat the Panthers 4-3 at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday night. Eight ends years of curling ribbing Brian Hawke team does the unusual, puts all rocks in the house BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —A rare event occurred during mixed curling league play at the Annandale Curling Club Thursday, Oct. 24. The team of Brian Hawke, Lorraine Scanlan, Mark Scanlan and Bev Cairns scored an eight ender. They managed it against the Dan Stencell team. Stencell wrecked on a front guard on his last-rock draw attempt, and then Hawke had to make his last rock of a draw to the house to garner the maximum score. This put the brag- ging rights on his side, as Stencell had ribbed Hawke in previous seasons about a seven-point end he once scored on Hawke. The Hawke team now can submit an entry for the Ford of Canada Eight- Ender Award. ••• The annual Annandale curling clin- ic is Saturday, Nov. 2. Nearly 100 are enrolled so far (78 novice and 19 ad- vanced), including a few out-of-club entries. Registration is between 8 and 9 a.m. Cost is $11, and includes in- struction, morning goodies, and lunch. There is a full slate ending about 3 p.m. ••• The first bonspiel of the season at Annandale, the popular Mixed Stakes slated for Nov. 7 and 8, needs three more entries after some unexpected cancellations and the waiting-list teams found spots elsewhere. A full bonspiel sees 32 mixed teams play in a points competition for the $500 first prize. The Brian Hawke rink scored an eight ender –– a maximum score –– while curling in the Annandale Curling Club’s mixed league last week. Other members of the team are Lorraine Scanlan, Mark Scanlan and Bev Cairns. Atoms, tykes, peewees roll to big wins in regular-season finales DURHAM —Ajax-Pickering Dolphins Football Club teams de- clawed the Clarington Tiger-Cats in their regular-season finales at Kins- men Park in Pickering Sunday. All three Dolphins teams beat the ‘Cats by big scores in Central Ontario Football League (COMFL) action. The tykes scored a 46-0 vic- tory; the atoms humbled Clarington 53-0, while the peewees scored a 34-6 win. The teams now begin playoff ac- tion, with quarter-final games set for this Sunday at Kinsmen Park. The tykes play the Etobicoke Ea- gles at 9:30 a.m., followed by the atom game — also between the Dolphins and Etobicoke — at 11:30 a.m. The final playoff game of the day features Ajax-Pickering against the Markham Raiders at 1:30 p.m. In Sunday’s tyke game, the Dol- phins got touchdowns from six dif- ferent sources and four converts from Giancarlo Amenta. In the first half, the Dolphins were all over the Ti-Cats, with Chris Mueller continuing his strong play of late with a 25-yard punt re- turn. Quarterback Jonathan Gray connected with Tyler Grayer for a major on a 15-yard pass-and-run play. Gray later scored a major on a quarterback keeper. David Wilson got in on the act with a 20-yard dash to the end zone. Kareem Tuck- er added a touchdown and Grayer scored his second touchdown of the half on a 73-yard run. The defence recorded its fifth shutout of the season. Dustin Kaupp had a number of tackles, in- cluding a bone-jarring stop in the second quarter, and Chris Mueller had an interception. Andrew Goary had a big game with two intercep- tions, the second returned for a 60- yard touchdown in the third quarter. Richard Quittenton and Michael Roache each recorded a sack. Joshua Brown-Myrie had two carries for 15 yards. The offensive line led by Brad Eustace, Nick De- Freitas, Ryan Colvin, Brandon Misseri, Jelane Roberts and Sandy Scotland had a strong game. Sandy had probably the most exciting touchdown on a 30-yard end around. Meanwhile, the atoms ended the regular season with a 7-3 record. The Dolphins’ defence held the Ti- Cats to just three first downs and was led by Ryan Phillips who stormed the Clarington offensive Dolphins looking good as playoffs loom See PANTHERS page A16 See DOLPHINS page A16 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor DURHAM —In his 14 years as a hockey coach, Steve Morgan has introduced plenty of new skills to his young atom-aged players. But, this year, there’s one more skill he’d prefer not to teach — body- checking. For the first season in a long time, bodychecking has returned to hockey for players as young as nine at the rep levels. Since 1985, bodychecking had been the purview of minor hockey players in the peewee division (12- and 13-year-olds) and above. This summer, those rules were changed by the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) and passed down to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) for implementation this fall. The move to reintegrate bodychecking into the younger age groups was made after a three-year study conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federa- tion and the Ottawa District Hockey Association found no signif- icant risk of injuries related to bodychecking at the younger age divisions. Presidents of local hockey organizations are split on the issue: Most favour having young kids learn bodychecking all the way through minor hockey. Mr. Morgan, the Pickering Hockey As- sociation president for four years and a coach within the orga- nization for the past 14 years, however, doesn’t favour the rule change, viewing it as being foisted upon local minor organi- zations by the OMHA and the CHA. At one time, hockey had hitting at every age level, but times and attitudes — especially where physical play in hockey is concerned — have changed, notes Mr. Morgan. “I think the bigger problem is when you compare eras. There is a lot more violence than when I played,” he says. In fact, Mr. Morgan is a firm believer in the status quo where bodycheck- ing is concerned, with peewee (now 11 and 12 as new age groups were intro- duced this year) being the starting point. He’s convinced coaches in younger age brackets should instruct the fundamentals, with bodychecking saved for older participants. “We’re trying to teach kids basic skills and a lot of them haven’t mastered those skills as yet. And, at age nine, for them to have a new wrinkle intro- duced in bodychecking, it certainly will affect the way players play,” he says. “When you look at European play, body contact is not allowed at the younger ages. They don’t start contact until ages 13 or 14. I think, personal- ly, young players should perfect the skills before body contact is introduced. If we continue along this road, I think the skill level is going to diminish.” Mr. Morgan says he already sees the hold bodychecking has on his play- ers. Instead of discussing goals and good plays in the dressing room follow- ing the games, the subject has invariably been about bodychecking at this early stage in the season. “The one thing I feel very sad about is you don’t hear the players talking about a great goal,” he says. “Their comments are, ‘Did you see me level that guy?’There’s more emphasis on that than the game itself. The game itself is attempting to score goals. The finesse and speed of the game has taken a back seat to contact.” Mr. Morgan has also noticed a difference in some of his players. “Some of the smaller, yet skilled players have changed the way they play. They know they’re going to get hit,” he says. “When they know that, they tend to shy away from it. We’ve got talented, offensive players who are not per- forming as they had before and bodychecking is the reason for that. “It has not been a positive for my team. They’re not enjoying the games as they have in the past three years.” Mr. Morgan goes as far as to say hitting has chiefly determined how coach- es choose their players at the atom level, opting for bigger players instead of smaller ones who perhaps have more skills, but are less able to cope with physical play. “Size becomes more important when bodychecking is introduced,” he says. Conversely, Peter Mr. Lang, of the Whitby Minor Hockey Association, wholeheartedly endorses the return to younger age groups, but with provisos: It must be taught and monitored properly. “My personal belief is bodychecking should be allowed in all age groups. But, we have to monitor it, we have to teach it and make sure that it doesn’t get abused. We wouldn’t have the issues we have today if we had body- checking right from the start. When you introduce it as they get older, they haven’t been used to it,” says Mr. Lang, league president for the past eight years. Furthermore, Mr. Lang doesn’t believe bodychecking in the atom rep level will diminish the game, but will serve to augment it. “I honestly don’t think it will detract from the game. It’s part of the game and one other element that hasn’t been emphasized (to this point). I believe it will complement rather than detract from it to be perfectly honest.” Mr. Lang is unfazed by the notion larger kids will rule the day in a minor hockey system that endorses bodychecking in younger age groups. “There is always going to be anecdotal examples of the big bruiser who’s going to be that much bigger than everyone else,” he says. “One of the things we have to do to make (bodychecking) effective is teach it and also police it.” Mr. Lang notes he hasn’t had many complaints from his association mem- bers about the new rule and doesn’t expect there to be much of a problem. “It’s early so far and we’re only a few weeks into the season. Certainly, we haven’t had a deluge of people complaining. We’ve had the odd comment, but that’s to be expected. It’s not a major issue and we don’t expect it to be a major issue,” he says. Mike Park, the Ajax Minor Hockey Association president, believes simi- larly that bodychecking has a place in hockey at all levels. He sees no reason for the younger age groups to be exempt. “They should be started (in bodychecking) as soon as they hit the ice. When they get hit, they don’t have far to fall. They’ll react to it by keeping their heads up. By the time they get to peewee hockey they’re used to skating around with their head down because they’re used to playing under that pre- tense,” says Mr. Park. If there’s a concern for Mr. Park, it is that some coaches at the atom level may be ill prepared to teach that particular skill, as they weren’t called upon to teach it in prior seasons. “Coaches are more concerned with skating, stickhandling and shooting than with bodychecking. There needs to be more time spent on teaching coaches how to teach contact hockey properly,” he says. As with Mr. Lang, Mr. Park notes the reaction to introducing bodycheck- ing at the atom level has been “positive” within his association and he does- n’t expect there to be any problems. Mr. Morgan says he plans to give a questionnaire to parents and players on his team to get a sense of the new rule and any effects it’s having. “It will ask them how they’re enjoying (hockey) and are they enjoying it as much as in the past,” he says. • New rules allowing checking at the younger levels of hockey have stirred debate among local minor hockey association executives A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Players with the Pickering Panthers minor atom ‘AA’ rep hockey team learn proper bodychecking techniques by performing a drill at a recent practice. The proper way to give, and take, a hit... General principles for taking a bodycheck: • Keep head up and be aware of opponent’s positioning; • Continue movement; • Maintain a wide stance, keeping the knees bent; • If near the board, use your arms as shock absorbers; • Stay tight to the boards to help distribute impact; • Avoid hitting the boards with the point of the shoulder (lift shoulder and use upper arm); and • Use a change of pace to throw off check- er’s timing. Once your comfort level is good, you will learn how to maintain possession of the puck while being checked. General principles of giving a body check • Safety must come first — never hit from behind; • Once you have committed yourself to de- liver a safe bodycheck, complete it. Do not change the decision part way through; • Never attempt a check if you are off bal- ance; • Keep your primary focus on the opponent at all times; • For better balance, assume a wide stance, coiling the knees in order to ensure leg exten- sion; • Attempt to place the opponent off balance while maintaining your balance; • During the bodycheck be sure to momen- tarily control your opponent by completing your check; • Along the board you must neutralize the arms and stick of the opponent to avoid the possibility of a pass; • To avoid penalties and injuries, always keep your stick low; and • Use only the force necessary. Source: Ontario Hockey Federation Web site We asked hockey parents attend- ing a ‘AAA’ major atom rep game between Whitby and Oshawa at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby whether they favoured bodychecking in the younger age groups? Voices... Bill Arundell,an Oshawa hockey dad and a scout with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires, says, “They’re too young. They need to start bodychecking at age 12. Their bodies aren’t fully developed at age 12 either. The emphasis should be on skill development.” Paul Hambly says, “I think they should start as soon as they put their skates on. It will teach them to keep their heads up.” Michael Laszkiewicz,a parent with a play- er on the Oshawa ‘AAA’major atoms, says, “I think they should start before (the age of nine) so it’s not a novelty. It should be part of the game from day 1.” Frank Giorgi,parent of a Whitby ‘AAA’ major atom player, says, “Absolutely. I feel they really don’t learn to bodycheck at an early age. They’re not taught properly. I think it’s an important part of the game. When they don’t learn properly they can get hurt.” Corinne Allen,whose son plays on the Whitby major atom ‘AAA’team, says, “Yes, I think it teaches the kids to use their bodies when they’re younger. There’s less risk of injury when they start younger because they’re not as big at this age.” Bodychecks and balances P PAGE A16 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Gouvernement du Canada Government of Canada Windpower ...investing in wind turbines in PEI, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan that are generating electricity that’s lighting homes and even powering light rail transit in Calgary. Taking action on Climate Change Together, we can do it. The Government of Canada is supporting renewable energy by... Alternative Fuel Vehicles ...helping to test 155 “biodiesel” buses in Montreal that cut greenhouse gas emissions and working with partners to bring other renewable and alternative fuels, like hydrogen in fuel cells, to the marketplace. 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For more information visit our web site http://www.zvaios.com/skipatrol or call Ajax (905) 427-5539 •Alpine •Cross Country •Snowboards NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3 PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Ajax Axemen forward Adam Weinberg continues to be a bright spot in the junior ‘A’ hockey team’s lineup this season. Weinberg had a goal and two assists in the Axemen’s 6-4 win over the Oshawa Legionaires Sunday. In Friday’s game in Huntsville against the Wildcats, Weinberg contributed a goal in the team’s 6-3 road victory. two assists, and Franchin one. Defenceman Bryan Hampton had a strong game, adding two assists. Former Pan- thers’ goaltender Mike Andreoff outduelled Gray to pick up the win, facing 47 shots. Mean- while, Gray faced 30 shots. The Panthers play at home twice this week- end. On Friday, the juniors host the Oshawa Le- gionaires, who’ve beaten the Pan- thers twice this season. On Sun- day, Pickering hosts the Stouf- fville Spirit in a crossover game against the North Conference squad. Game time at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex is 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Panthers hit bottom PANTHERS from page A14 line, recording two sacks. David McIlravey caught an in- terception, while Michael Port- ner, Marc Gregoire, Collin Lee, Taylor Rice, Andrew Quittenton, and Andre Shand stuffed the Ti-Cats the entire game. Jordon McLaughlin made a spectacular run returning a Ti- Cats’ kickoff for a touchdown and kicking the ball through the uprights five times for extra points. Adam Konkle made a conversion return for the extra point by reacting quickly to a bungled kick at- tempt. The offence lit up the score- board as Jermayne Goodridge and Jordon Nguyen each ran for two touchdowns apiece, with the help of solid offensive blocking by Brandon Wood. Kurtis Barrett ran the ball for numerous Dolphins’ first downs. The peewees took Claring- ton out of the game early, scor- ing on a 60-yard dash by run- ning back Ben Schembri. Quarterback Jesse Andrews hit wide receiver Scott MacDon- ald with a 35-yard pass for a major score. The Dolphins juggernaut kept rolling in the second half with quarterback David Priest- man in control of the offence. The team scored 24 points in the half on touchdown runs by running backs Jayson DiNatale and Tristan Ming. Defensive captain and middle linebacker Elboron Barzegar also scored a touchdown on a fourth quarter interception. The Dolphins’ convert team, centred by Bren- don Eadie, had an excellent day as kicker DiNatale and placeholders Travis Thomas and Robert Spagnola complet- ed four of five point-after at- tempts. Once again the Dolphins’ defensive unit was solid in lim- iting Clarington to one touch- down. Dolphins host playoff games Sunday DOLPHINS from page A14 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE 17 P MEAT SHOPSMEAT SHOPS members • Win a Free Festive Turkey PICKERING 1211 KINGSTON ROAD 905-420-3223 10% OFF OFFER APPLIES TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2/2002 ONLY SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. 1299 Serving up a fresh approach to frozen food has played an important role in the success of M & M Meat Shops Pickering, where owners Cynthia and Ted Trevelyan serve up unbeatable customer service and take great pride in supporting the community. M & M Meat Shops Pickering opened its doors in 1990 and was purchased by Cynthia and Ted two years later. They are proud to be part of a Canadian success story, operating one of 338 stores located across the country. Cynthia and Ted remain committed to offering unmatched selection and service, as well as extremely knowledgeable product consultants to help you with your meal planning. Canada’s largest retail chain of specialty frozen food, M & M Meat Shops offer more than 350 products in just one aisle. Take the stress out of meal planning with a wide selection of tasty and nutritious entrées sure to please your family. Choose from beef, burgers, chicken, turkey, pasta or pizza, seafood, fish, pork/sausage, lamb or veal. Round out your meal with vegetables and potatoes that have been flash frozen to preserve that fresh-picked flavour. Choose from a variety of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Count on our experience, friendly consultants, who have been trained to assist you with the menu planning of your next party. Whether it’s a small office get together, formal dinner party or a big New Year Eve bash, we specialize in helping you pull it all together. M&M has long been a leader in selection and quality finger foods and appetizers.. “We have seen the introduction of the M & M Meat Shops Web site, the ability to view our flyers online, the introduction of our very successful and exciting loyalty program: M&M Max, which offers our customers special pricing on featured products, many opportunities to win prizes, and special mailings with special offers, such as our current promotion to win a free festive turkey.” The Web site (www.mmmeatshops.com) also offers lots of exciting meal suggestions and tips.. One of the most successful franchise systems in Canada, M&M Meat Shops has earned many prestigious and recognized awards. In addition to collecting The Canadian Franchise Association Award of Excellence in Franchise Relations two times, it has also been named One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and Canadian Franchise Association Corporate Citizen Award for its charitable efforts. Cynthia and Ted are proud to contribute to that community spirit. Active members of the community, they sponsor a host of sports teams, including baseball, soccer, hockey and ringette. They have also helped raise money for charities such as the M&M Meat Shops Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Charity, which raises money to help find a cure for the painful and debilitating disease. As they get set to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Cynthia and Ted invite you to drop by Saturday, and be sure to enter the draw for Platinum tickets to a Toronto Raptors game. Our customers have played a huge role in our success. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for shopping with us. We look forward to seeing you Saturday. L to R: Cynthia, Carole, Andrea, Jordan, Elisa, Sue, Amanda and Anne. Made with more spiced pork and beef than other prepared cabbage rolls, mixed with long grain rice, wrapped in trimmed cabbage leaves and topped with tangy tomato sauce, our rolls are the next best thing to those that are fussed over by Mom. SAVE $1 2.04 kg/4.5 lb CABBAGE ROLLSCABBAGE ROLLS 10 49SAVE $1.50 Our exclusive Pak consists of 12 mini Potstickers, 12 mini Vegetable Spring Rolls, 15- 16 bite-size pieces of Breaded Chicken Breast and 15-16 bite-size pieces of Breaded, Boneless Pork Loin. 907 g/2 lb ORIENTAL PARTY PACK ORIENTAL PARTY PACK 899 CHICKEN WINGSCHICKEN WINGS For parties or snacks, wings are a real crowd pleaser. You get 22 to 28 delicious, seasoned, fully cooked wings. Just oven heat or microwave. Tips removed. Choose from: • Honey Garlic • BBQ • Hot ‘N’ Spicy •Louisiana Style • Buffalo Style SAVE $3 907 g/2 lb1299SAVE $4 1.36 kg/3 lb These strips are cut from solid chicken breast fillets, seasoned and breaded in an Oriental Style crumb mixture. 27-33 pieces. 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Tel: (905) 428-8888•Fax: (905)428-8904 Did You Know...? Here are some sobering statistics about the propensity for and the results of sport utility vehicles roll overs according to the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration: •Rollovers accounted for more than 10,000 fatalities in the USA in 1999. That’s more than side and rear crashes combined. •SUV’s have the highest number of rollovers per crashes, but because of the higher number of passenger cars on the road, almost half of all rollovers in ‘99 involved passenger cars. •More than 90 percent of rollovers occur after a vehicle runs off the road and strike a curb, soft shoulder, guardrail, or other object that “trips” it. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Heading for the finish PICKERING –– Haley Henderson of Rosebank Road Public School can see the finish line while competing at the Durham Elementary Athletic Association Cross-Country Championships at Ski Lakeridge recently. Haley was competing in the nine-year-old girls’category. SCOREBOARD PICKERING PANTHERS SUMMARIES Saturday Oct. 26, 2002 Pickering-2 @ Vaughan-5 1st PERIOD 1. 04:28 Vaughan - Roger Kim (Steve Camerlengo) 2. 04:56 Vaughan - Anthony Minicucci (Steve Camerlengo, Mark Dibiase) 3. 08:06 Pickering - James Gadon (Peter Aston, Corey Black) 4. 19:12 Pickering - Jamie Wright (Patrick Miller, Bryan Hampton) Penalties: Ryan Taylor PKR (Interference) 10:11, Rob Fos- ter PKR (Roughing) 10:19, Roger Kim VGN (Slashing, Roughing) 10:19, Andrew Dissanayake PKR (High Stick- ing) 12:32, Tom Caravaggio VGN (Holding the Stick) 16:08 2nd PERIOD 5. 05:13 Vaughan - Giancarlo Cece (Mark Dibiase, Daniel Dicosmo) 6. 17:15 Vaughan - Giancarlo Cece (Mark Dibiase) Penalties: Anthony Minicucci VGN (Miscellaneous Miscon- duct - Visor) 7:34, Steve Camerlengo VGN (High Sticking) 14:38, Bryan Hampton PKR (Inciting Misconduct) 19:05, Casey Trudeau PKR (Roughing) 19:05, Bryan Hayes VGN (Inciting Misconduct) 19:05, Steve Camerlengo VGN (Roughing) 19:05 3rd PERIOD 7. John Costa (Mark Dibiase) Penalties: Chris Priolo VGN (Hooking) 1:07, Andrew Oronati VGN (Delay of Game) 12:52, Bryan Hampton PKR (Instigating, Fighting Major, Game Misconduct) 18:41, Paul Marchese VGN (Cross-Checking, Fighting Major, Game Misconduct, Gross Misconduct - Removing Helmet) 18:41, Scott Gray PKR (Roughing After Whistle) 19:23, Steve Camerlengo VGN (Inciting Misconduct) 19:23 Goaltenders PKR - Scott Gray: 12/2, 13/2, 14/1 = 39 saves (44 shots) VGN - Andrew Onorati: 4/2, 5/0, 5/0 = 14 saves (16 shots) Friday Oct. 25, 2002 Thornhill-4 @ Pickering-3 1st PERIOD 1. 04:10 Pickering - Peter Franchin (Ryan Taylor, Bryan Hampton) 2. 04:49 Thornhill - Kevin Henderson (Peter Kodba) 3. 08:01 Thornhill - Justin Allen (Joshua Jacobs) 4. 11:01 Pickering - Jesse Toms (Peter Aston, Ryan Taylor) Penalties: James Lutz THR (Checking from Behind, Game Misconduct) 0:35, James Gadon PKR (Hooking) 15:25 2nd PERIOD 5. 05:43 Thornhill - Kevin Henderson (Peter Kodba) 6. 06:49 Pickering - Ryan Taylor (Peter Franchin, Bryan Hampton) Penalties: John Gleason THR (Cross Checking) 2:08, An- drew Dissanayake PKR (Cross Checking) 6:38, Matt Baron THR (Holding) 6:38, Peter Kodba THR (Slashing) 15:03, Ryan Taylor PKR (Slashing) 20:00 3rd PERIOD 7. 07:59 Thornhill - Jerry Altshueler (Unassisted) Penalties: Peter Kodba THR (Holding) 8:27, Matt Golden- berg THR (Goaltender Interference) 13:39 Goaltenders THR - Mike Andreoff: 8/2, 19/1, 16/0 = 43 saves (46 shots) PKR - Scott Gray: 8/2, 10/1, 8/1 = 26 saves (30 shots) ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE As of Oct. 28/02 SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM G W L T OTL F A PTS GAA Wexford 16 11 4 0 1 73 54 23 3.38 Markham 17 10 4 3 0 81 58 23 3.41 Vaughan 15 9 4 1 1 67 64 20 4.27 North York 15 8 4 1 2 55 52 19 3.47 Oshawa 16 9 7 0 0 64 53 18 3.31 St. Michael’s 15 6 4 3 2 55 55 17 3.67 Ajax 16 4 10 1 1 46 60 10 3.75 Thornhill 16 3 10 2 1 45 78 9 4.88 Pickering 19 3 14 2 0 53 90 8 4.74 PICKERING PANTHERS’ STATISTICS TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM James Gadon 19 10 8 18 -6 22 Corey Black 19 6 11 17 -3 12 Peter Franchin 19 6 4 10 -7 8 Patrick Miller 18 5 4 9 +1 6 Ryan Taylor 15 1 8 9 -9 20 Jesse Toms 17 5 3 8 -4 2 Michael Alexiou 14 4 4 8 -6 68 Andrew Gilbert 11 2 6 8 even 6 Andrew Jackson 17 6 1 7 -3 16 Dennis Colterman 13 2 5 7 -4 12 Peter Aston 19 2 5 7 -15 10 Craig Johnston 14 1 5 6 -3 8 Brent Chandler 12 0 5 5 -5 40 Ryan Annesley 18 0 5 5 -4 6 Ken Brown 16 0 5 5 -15 10 Andrew Dissanayake 18 1 3 4 -8 4 Bryan Hampton 12 0 4 4 -5 42 Rob Foster 15 0 3 3 -6 11 Shawn Coultice 12 1 1 2 -1 16 Tyler Townsend 15 0 2 2 -10 16 Jamie Wright 2 1 0 1 -1 0 Casey Trudeau 3 0 1 1 +1 2 Scott Gray 13 0 0 0 n/a 16 Michael Freeman 7 0 0 0 -2 12 Cory York 6 0 0 0 -4 13 Michael Fini 7 0 0 0 n/a 2 GOALTENDERS TEAM GPI W-L-T-RT MIN SHOTS GA S% GAA Scott Gray 13 3-8-1-0 729:26 513 50 .903 4.11 Michael Fini 7 0-6-1-0 418:34 276 38 .865 5.45 PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Oct. 27/02 TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Papps 6 5 0 1 33 17 11 Monarch Kitchens 6 4 1 1 22 20 9 Pickering Old Timers 6 3 1 2 33 23 8 Master Mechanic 6 3 1 2 21 15 8 7/Eleven 6 3 2 1 24 19 7 Legion Branch 606 6 2 2 2 24 22 6 Boyer Pontiac 6 3 3 0 27 20 6 The Score Network 6 2 3 1 19 25 5 Pickering Slo-Sports 6 2 4 0 35 42 4 3R Collision 6 1 4 1 19 30 3 Ontario Power Generation 6 1 4 1 15 31 3 Pickering Honda 6 0 4 2 14 30 2 RESULTS FROM OCT. 27/02:Master Mechanic 7 vs. Monarch Kitchens 1; Boyer Pontiac 4 vs. The Score Net- work 2; Pickering Old Timers 8 vs. Pickering Slo-Sports Old Timers 7; Pickering Honda 3 vs. 7/Eleven 3; Ontario Power Generation 6 vs. Legion 606 3; Papps 7 vs. 3R Col- lision 3. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com TANNING FREE 20 MINUTE TANNING SESSION FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS ONLY TANNING WORLD Pickering (H/O) (905) 831-7794 • C o u r t i c e ( 9 0 5 ) 4 3 8 - 9 8 7 7 Scarborough (416) 439-4533 • Ux b r i d g e ( 9 0 5 ) 8 5 2 - 2 8 2 2 www.tanning-world.com REAL ESTATE FRANK R e a l E s t a t e Connect Realty LOIS WEAVER Sales Representative 1970 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1Y3 Direct Line 905-683-6444 Bus: 905-427-6522 (24 h r . p a g e r ) E-mail: lweaver@royallep a g e . c a INDEPENDENTLY OWNED A N D O P E R A T E D , B R O K E R MORTGAGES GARAGE DOORS “Your Garage Door Specialist” GARAGE DOORS OPENERS GARAGE DOORS Visit us at: WWW.GSLWEBDESIGN.COM LAWYER Full Service Law Firm Specializin g i n : Residential Real Estate, Family Law M a t t e r s & Criminal Law Matters 467 WESTNEY RD. 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Call Jim Goom at 905-683-5110 ext.241 BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELLING & DESIGN Serving Durham Region for 30 years • Family Owned and Operated Free In-Home Consultation • References Available 905.427.5556 400 Clements Road West, Ajax 785 Westney Rd. South #23 Ajax, Ontario 905-686-6195 Make a powerful connection Call Jim Goom at 905-683-5110 ext.241 FAX GAME RESULTS TO NEWS ADVERTISER 683-7363 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B1 A/PADVERTISING FEATUREwww.durhamregion.com 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSIt’s the dead of winter and your furnace stops working. Imagine your relief when you call the repair company and they guarantee they’ll be there within just a few hours. That’s the type of dedication you’ll find at Certified Heating & Air Conditioning, where fully-licensed and factory-trained technicians are there for you year round and in emergencies - around the clock, every day of the year at no additional overtime rates or extra charges and no premiums for weekends or holidays for our valued TLC Plus™ Customers. Its commitment to meeting your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs has earned your trust and respect, earning it this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for best Heating & Air Conditioning Company. A Service Expert Company owned by Lennox International since 1998, the Pickering-based company services and maintains all makes and models of heating and cooling equipment. It stands behind its work and products, with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on work completed and a No Lemons Guarantee on selected quality models it installs. “Our main focus is service,” says Steve Charmley. “From the time we install a piece of equipment, we’re there to ensure it works well.” If you have an emergency in the colder months, Certified Heating & Air Conditioning offers an unbeatable guarantee from Nov. 15/02 to March 30/03 on no-heat emergency calls we make this pledge: a service technician will be on your doorstep within four hours or the diagnostic work is free. “Customers will call and want to know how quickly we can get to them,” says Bill Laskaris. “When we tell them we’ll have someone there in just a few hours, they’re always relieved. It’s the type of service we believe in.” Certified Heating & Air Conditioning has its own sheet metal and fabrication shop to make your installation or repair cost effective and fast. It also offers fully- computerized maintenance and service histories. Serving the Durham Region since 1962, Certified Heating & Air Conditioning is committed to the community it serves. In addition to sponsoring numerous sports teams, it offers a ‘SWAT Day of Service’ every year. It works alongside a charitable organization and donates its services at no charge. This year, it will once again work with the United Way of Ajax-Pickering on several commercial and residential calls. Certified Heat/Cool, Service Experts is proud to grow along with the community and is currently seeking qualified technicians licensed in gas, heating and air conditioning. To find out more, visit Certified Heating & Air Conditioning at 1964 Notion Rd. in Pickering. Call 905-683-0380 or visit www.certifiedheating.com. Certified Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to earn your trust Diplomat Pools & Spas Voted #1 Diplomat Pools and Spas would like to thank all our customers for their business and taking the time to vote for us as their #1 Pool and Spa Store. We appreciate the recognition for all our hard work throughout the year. Our professional and expert staff; strive to continually exceed your expectations. Our knowledge and expertise is unparalleled in the pool and spa industry. Over 30 years of building high quality, award winning swimming pools and spas and delighting thousands of families has earned us an outstanding reputation. At Diplomat Pools and Spas our job is to provide you with as much information and knowledge as possible so that you have more time to enjoy your investment. It is a job that all of our staff takes very seriously. The staff at Diplomat Pools and Spas is experienced, very knowledgeable, w ell trained and dedicated to providing our customers with outstanding service. Come and visit our showroom located at 637 Kingston Rd. in Pickering and see for yourself why Diplomat Pools and Spas have been recognized as the #1 Pool and Spa Store. Thank you to all of our customers for letting us be your #1 choice when it comes to pool and spa related services, chemicals and accessories and we invite new customers to come and experience outstanding customer service at Diplomat Po ols and Spas. A/P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.com COME VISIT OUR LARGE SHOWROOM OF RELAXING SOOTHING SPAS 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK! BUY NOW DON’T PAY UNTIL APRIL 2003 2002 CLEAROUT SPA SALESPA SALESPA SALE Thank You for Voting us #1 AGAIN!!!! POOL & SPA STORE 2002 ALL ACCESSORIES ON SALEALL ACCESSORIES ON SALE www.diplomatpools.com dpools@diplomatpools.com FINCH BROCK KINGSTON RD. LIVERPOOL HWY. 401 VALLEY FARM RD. RETIREMENT RESIDENT For over twenty two years, we have established a reputation as the finest retirement residence in the Durham Region. Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, Orchard Villa is just minutes from the Shopping Centre, the Recreation Centre and many other amenities. A BETTER WAY OF LIFE call Orchard Villa (905)831-2641 ask for Debbie Casquenette Better still drop by, we would love to show you our home. WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO 1955 VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING, ONT. L1V 3R6 A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY LIFECARE FAMILY, CARING SINCE 1959 Thank-You Ajax-Pickering Readers for voting us the Best Retirement Residence in the area Certified Heating Service Experts wish to Thank you, Ajax/Pickering Residents for voting Certified #1 on your ballot for the Best Heating/Air Conditioning Service Our Pledge to You is to provide Quality Sales and Service for years to come •Heating/Air conditioning •Maintenance and Service Agreements •Indoor Air Quality Equipment •24 Hour Service •Residential• •Commerial•Industrial• •Ajax•Pickering•Whitby• certified@on.aibn.com 1964 Notion Rd. Pickering 905-683-0380 SINCE 1962 Since opening more than 20 years ago, Orchard Villa Retirement Residence has earned a reputation for its friendly, homey atmosphere, where those who call it home enjoy privacy, dignity and independence. Voted Best Retirement Residence in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Orchard Villa has grown to meet the needs of the community. It opened with 46 single rooms in 1980 and expanded in 1994 to meet requests for apartments for husbands and wives. It looks forward to opening another five apartments next spring. “We have a very positive, happy atmosphere,” says administrator Debbie Casquenette. “It’s our residents’ home and we’re proud to help facilitate their independence.” A full-service retirement residence, Orchard Villa offers three meals a day in the dining room and takes care of all housekeeping and laundry, as well as amenities like cable. There’s an on-staff nurse and regular visits by two area physicians. Orchard Villa offers a dynamic activity calendar, with something different every day of the week, including very popular outings, exercise groups, card parties and Saturday night parties (a favourite among residents and staff). Orchard Villa is located at 1955 Valley Fa rm Rd. in Pickering. To find out more, call 905-831-2641. Orchard Villa Your Favourite Retirement Residence 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSIt’s that time of year again when our readers choose their favourites in a variety of different categories. It started back in the beginning of August when the News Advertiser began running ballots in the paper asking the readers to choose businesses that should become the top three nominees. These votes are tabulated and the top three vote getters become the nominees. The News Advertiser published a nominees section on September 25th/02 acknowledging the top three nominees and again began running the ballots to determ ine which businesses would be chosen as the overall winner in each category. This year we did not allow any photocopies or facsimiles in order to help maintain the integrity of the program. Your response was amazing! We received more ballots than ever before. One ballot was drawn to determine the winner of the $500 shopping spree that you will see in this feature section. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to all the favourites. When you see the reader’s choice decal or plaque in any establishments around town, know that they have earned the endorsement of the readers. Look for the ballots for next year beginning in August 2003. It’s that time of year again It’s that time of year again It’s that time of year again NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B3 A/PADVERTISING FEATUREwww.durhamregion.com My kind of Congratulations! ...to our winners in the Reader’s Choice Awards Black’s Camera - Best Camera Shop Bell World - Best Cellular Phone Centre Dollarama - Best Dollar Store Famous Players - Best Movie Theatre Gallantry’s Banquet Hall - Best Banquet Facilities Goliger’s TravelPlus & Cruise Centre - Best Travel Agency General Nutrition Centre - Best Health Food Store La Senza - Best Lingerie Store Lenscrafters - Best Optical Store Music World - Best Record Store Payless ShoeSource - Best Shoe Store PJ’s Pet Centres - Best Pet Store Reed’s Florists - Best Florist Sears - Best Appliance Store - Best Department Store - Best Window Coverings Shoppers Drug Mart - Best Drugstore - Best Pharmacist TD Canada Trust - Best Bank/Trust Company The General Store - Best Gift Shop ...and thank you to our shoppers for voting us the Best Local Shopping Centre and Best Regional Shopping Centre. pickeringtowncentre.com Courtney from Ajax Bun King Pickering We take this opportunity to thank our customers for voting us the #1 Bakery over the past 6 years! The Kara Family 905-839-5170 Thank you Durham Region for voting us the #1 Party Rental Company. Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner..... Book your parties now!! AL GERVAIS PARTY RENTALS Chairs, Tables, Linen, China & Tents Toronto: (416) 288-1846 Durham: (905) 426-RENT We've been attending your receptions and dancing to your tune since 1949! AL GERVAIS PA RTY RENTALS Chairs, Tables, Linen, China & Tents To r onto: (416) 288-1846 Durham: (905) 426-RENT We've been attending your receptions and dancing to your tune since 1949! www.agpr.ca (for on-line quotes) IF •TIME •QUALITY •GENTLE DENTAL CARE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario (South of Hwy. #2) 686-4343 DR. JOSEPH A. MISKIN, DENTIST HWY. 401 HWY. 2 WESTNEY RD.HARWOOD AVE.WE ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVE YOU WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS WE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our patients that voted us, I’d also like to recognize and thank my terrifice staff for your hard work and dedication to our patients Dr. Joseph Miskin, Dentist “Best Dentist 2002” 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSThanks again Ajax/Pickering for your continued support AJAX 31 Brennan Rd. 905-427-6777 Hours 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Age 6 wks. to 5 years PICKERING 734 Kingston Rd., Suite 201 905-837-CARE Hours 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Age 6 wks. to 12 years We Would Like To Thank All The Little People Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 19991997 2002 We are so thrilled to be chosen for the 6th year in a row as your favorite daycare centre. Happy children is what it is all about. Our fun-loving staff strive to offer an environment that is enriched in all areas of development while allowing the children to have fun. Our parents are a fantastic group of people who are actively involved in our centres. Most of our families have been with us for many years, starting off in our infant room right thru our school age room If you would like information on either of our centres, please call us at 905-837-2273 Pickering or 905-427-6777 Ajax or drop in to see us. MAGWYERS Your Home Away From Home To All of Our Valued Patrons: We at Magwyers are thrilled to be voted The Readers Choice “2002” #1 PUB!! We are very proud to be a part of your growing community and during the past 4 years have accumulated a very strong sense of loyalty and acceptability. It’s been an ongoing pleasure in serving you and look forward to many more pleasurable years. On behalf of Norm, Sheila, Brian and Olga, we would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all of our loyal guests for making this an exciting, eventful and very successful 4 years. Thank You for making us your #1 pub of “2002”!! CHEERS!! Norm Sheila Brian Olga A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.com FREE CONSULTATIONS! THANKS AJAX & PICKERING! for voting us your #1 Hair Salon At First Choice Haircutters, we pride ourselves on providing top notch haircare at affordable prices, with no appointments. Our proffessionally trained stylists always give their best and are committed to quality and service. Thanks Everyone. Adult Cuts $11.00 Kidscuts $8.50 12& under 105 Bayly Street W (905) 683-3650 15 Westney Road (905) 428 6824 65 Kingston Road E (905)427-6776 375 Kingston Road (905) 509-0195 705 Kingston Road (905) 831-7569 1298 Kingston Road (905) 831-2196 1660 Kingston Road (905) 428-1607 Ajax Pickering 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSWe will continue to strive to be your best Kitchen, Bed, Bath home in 2003. 1300 Kingston Road, Pickering 905-831-8506 All the Associates of Home Outfitters would like to say THANK YOU for voting us “Best Kitchen, Bed, Bath Store” for 2002. Thank You to all our customers, past and present, who voted us your 2002 Reader’s Choice favourite for Fish and Chips in Pickering and Ajax. John and Jenny sincerely, JASPER FISH & CHIPS 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905-831-5363 2002 1650 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-686-3707 just west of Brock Road AUTO-SERVICE EXPERTS!TM Total Car Care Starts Here. WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE Service Includes: • Lube, oil (10W30) and filter change • Check antifreeze level and strength • Top up brake, transmission, and power steering fluids • Rotate tires and set tire pressure • Check all lights, hoses and belts • Battery test • Written brake inspection Offer expires Dec. 31, 2002 CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT •Complete Auto Repairs • Drive Clean Test & Repair Facility • Apply today for your Midas Credit Card Plus LIVERPOOL RDBROCK RD☞HWY 401 KINGSTON ROAD Hours: Closed Sunday, Mon - Thurs 8am - 8pm, Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 4pm $2999 MOST VEHICLES +TAX Environmental Charge may apply We d that. 2002 FIRST PICKERING PLACE 1550 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-839-9637 Say goodbye to home wo rk frustrations. Our certified teachers uncover skill gaps and address specific needs, which help children feel better about homework and themselves. Call Sylvan today to find out how you can see a dramatic increase in your child’s confidence. Thank You for voting us Best Children’s Tutorial Thank You… Ronald J. Klein B.S.C., D.P.M. Wishes to thank his patients of Ajax and Pickering for voting him as Best Podiatrist Ronald J. Klein, Podiatrist 831-FEET (3338) 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 210 Pickering • Custom Foot Orthotics • Full Veteran’s Coverage • Sports Medicine • Corns & Calluses • Diabetic & Children’s Foot Problems 2002 Hub Mall Kingston Rd.Glenanna Rd.PICKERING TOWN CENTRE WE ARE HERE! NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B5 A/P 1550 Bayly St. Unit 24 & 25/1134 Kingston Rd. 905-839-3041 “Thank you to everyone who voted for us in this years Readers’ Choice Awards. We have enjoyed serving our community for the past 30 years and we look forward to many more years to come.” ADVERTISING FEATURE FINEST INDIAN CUISINE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS For choosing us #1 Indian Cuisine for the 4th year in a row. This is a truly great honour on our 4th Anniversary 611 KINGSTON RD. W. AJAX (905) 686-5553 MONDAY CLOSED TUES-THURS 11:30am-9:30pm FRI-SAT 11:30am-10:30pm SUNDAY 12noon-9:00pm www.durhamregion.com 2002 Management, Staff & Sponsors of THE DELTA BINGO- Pickering, would like to thank everyone for voting us the winner of the 1999 Reader Choice Award. It is a great honour and very much appreciated. Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business A w a r d Readers' Choice Awards 1999 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal players for their continued support. Due to the generosity of our customers our charity groups have been able to support or subsidize many local organizations, which allows our community to flourish in many positive directions. Once again Thank You! Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business A w a r d Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Anna Hawe Club Manager The Delta Pickering Come see our weight loss program and get a FREE some restrictions applyDAY AT THE CENTRE Call 905-619-2639 FREE FACIAL, BODY WRAP & EMS SESSION 2002 We thank all our customers for their patronage & will continue to offer you the highest standard in service & quality Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 2002 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (905) 420-2552 • 1-800-263-0369 www.donlandsjewellers.com 705 Kingston Rd. at Whites Rd. (Beside Liquor Store) 4 Time Reader’s Choice Award Winner for “Best Jeweller” 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 705 Kingston Rd. #18, Pickering 905-420-2548 to all who voted us #1 Wallpaper Store in Ajax/Pickering Book Orders until Nov. 3rd 2002 105 Bayly St. W., Ajax 905-683-2047 Thank youThank you 40% off40% off ADVERTISING FEATURE 100 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH100 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH Transit Square, Transit Square, AjaxAjax 905-619-2229905-619-2229 Vickie & EmanuelVickie & Emanuel BuddaBudda Boom Boom Boom Budda Budda Bing!Bing! Come and get stuffed in Little Italy, Manhattan and experience the true meaning of Family Value where the soup or salad and garlic homeloaf is unlimited with dinner entrées and Kids Meals come with beverage and ice cream, and if you still have room, our desserts are a Beautiful Thing. So, every Monday features an All You Can Eat Pasta menu, every Wednesday Kids Eat Free, ask about our Lunch Cards, and experience why you awarded us with: • Best Italian Restaurant • Best Pasta Come and get stuffed in Little Italy, Manhattan and experience the true meaning of Family Value where the soup or salad and garlic homeloaf is unlimited with dinner entrées and Kids Meals come with beverage and ice cream, and if you still have room, our desserts are a Beautiful Thing. So, every Monday features an All You Can Eat Pasta menu, every Wednesday Kids Eat Free, ask about our Lunch Cards, and experience why you awarded us with: • Best Italian Restaurant • Best Pasta Thanks Fo r Y o u r S u p p o r t Year After Y e a r ! ! !Thanks Fo r Y o u r S u p p o r t Year After Y e a r ! ! ! An American Italian EateryAn American Italian EateryAn American Italian Eatery Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Readers' Choice Awards 1997 Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Ajax/Pickering News AdvertiserBest Business Award 2002 THANK YOU to our Loyal Customers for voting us BEST BANK/TRUST COMPANY in the 2002 Ajax-Pickering Readers Choice Awards. We will continue to give you the Best Customer Service. BANKING CAN BE THIS COMFORTABLE Pickering Pickering Town Centre 1794 Liverpool Rd. 1822 Whites Rd. Ajax 75 Bayly St. W. 15 Westney Rd. N. 750 Oklahoma Dr.2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 The Sounds and Smells of Little Italy at East Side Mario’s - Ajax When you walk into East Side Mario’s, you’re walking into a place far removed from the surroundings outside its doors. You’re entering the Little Italy district of Manhattan, New York City, with all the sounds, smells and action that make this restaurant unique. The family dining concept has been a big attraction for area patrons and many comment on the interior design that depicts a streetscape in New York’s Italian section. Of course the food is the big attraction at East Side Mario’s. The menu items at East Side Mario’s are made from the freshest ingredients and derived from American-Italian-style eateries with such a varied menu including Linguini Chicken Tettrazini, Ribs and Rotisserie Chicken, 10 ounce New York Striploin to Angel Hair Primavera, you’re sure to find something for the whole family. All East Side Mario’s entrees are served with an unlimited supply of Hearty Vegetable or Italian Wedding Soup or Garden or Caesar Salad and their famous freshly baked garlic homeloaf. Every Monday features an All You Can Eat Pasta menu and kids eat free Wednesdays. It’s family value that can’t be beat. When it comes to service, you better look out because it’s an experience you soon won’t forget. “We overwhelm our customers with service,” says Emanuel. “Many can’t believe the attention they receive from our staff. Their every need is taken care of.” A traditional bar area portrays a pub-like atmosphere with Liberty Hours from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ‘til closing, featuring half-price appetizers. TV monitors within the restaurant display sporting events, including the NTN interactive entertainment network of trivia games. So, take a walk on the East Side for a taste of Little Italy where owners Vickie and Emanuel Camara of Ajax and Bowmanville offer a full menu including take out until close and are open seven days a week. Call 905-619-2229. P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. 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Openings in all areas of Customer Service, PR, Man- agement Training. Call Julie (905) 666-9685. A COMPUTER AVAILABLE? Work from home online. $500 - $5,000/mo. P/T or F/T. www.cashinginondreams.com or call 1-888-373-2967. DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE company seeks to fill 15 full- time openings immediately. Various positions. Full training provided. $350-$450/week to start. Call today, ask for Alan 905-571-4738 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed. October 30th, Iro- quois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Put it to work! $l,500 + part time. $3,000 - $5,000 + full time. Call 1888-420-6147. www.speedupsuccess.com AMAZING AT HOME job op- portunity. Full training provid- ed, internet based, recession proof, unlimited income. www.connectindreams.com or toll free 1-888-257-8004. ASSEMBLY + PRODUCTION positions available. Full and part time $8 hr. Some computer skills required. Please deliver resume in person to: 264 Fairall St., Ajax. AVEDA CONCEPT SALON & SPA full & part time positions available for Hair Dresser, Estheticians & Nail Technicians, established salon & spa with full clientele offering flexible hours, ongoing training, educational programs, as well as industry leading salaries & commissions are only a few of the benefits this innova- tive salon has to offer. Please call Vicki Irwin for immediate hiring and for further expansion in Nov. 2002. Mystic Roots & Aveda Concept Salon & Spa. CAN'T FIND WORK?You can't be looking too hard. Wanted - 15 people to fill various positions from customer service to man- agement. Training provided. Call Sarah (905) 576-5523. COURIER DRIVERS needed to start immediately. Experience preferred. Full/part time, good pay. Call (905)427-8612 Mon- day-Friday between 9a.m. to 3p.m. Cars or vans, seniors welcome. ECE ASSISTANT NEEDED imme- diately. Experienced and a strong background in daycare required. We are located in Ajax. Please call 905-428-8847 ESTABLISHED DISTRIBUTOR of electronic equipment seeks career minded individuals for appointment setting positions. Hourly plus commission, Call Kelly (9050434–6149. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL/PART-TIME experienced server/counter help needed. Apply within: Blue Ocean Restaurant Fish & Chips 2200 Brock Rd., Pickering. (1 block North of Finch) FULL TIME INVENTORY clerk required for busy office in port Perry, Some related administra- tive responsibilities, retail experi- ence an asset, Applicants must the able to cope in a diverse, fast paced environment, Apply by email to; inventoryclrk@hotmi- al.com or in writing to: Oshawa This Week File #856 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7l5. When submitting resume please state salary expectations. GENOSHA HOTEL requires wait persons, bartenders, DJs, and maintenance. Apply in person to the front desk. HAIRSTYLIST & ESTHETICIAN needed for updated salon in Bowmanville For appt. call 905-623-5019 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!To assemble our products Mailing/ Processing Our Circulars - Copy/Mailing PC Disk Program. No experience needed. Free information. Send SASE to: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St. Ref. 7- 207 Concord Ont. L4K 1Y7 I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leader- ship ability and strong desire for above average income. Team spirit an asset. Contact Steve (905)404-0772 IMMEDIATE WORK Available extras needed for film, TV, com- mercials & music videos. Accepting union & non-union tal- ent. No experience required. Please call 416-703-9872 IRISH TIMES PUB Pickering, requires bar and waitstaff. Call for an appointment 905- 837–1810. LOOKING for a LICENSED TRUCK MECHANIC. Apply to: G. Wakely Cartage Ltd., 373 Ward St. E., Port Hope or call 905-885-2801. PART TIME COOK for Ajax nursing home. 1026 Westney Rd. required immediately. Must have experience in LTC and available evenings and weekends. Fax resume to: (905) 426-6297. PART-TIME OR SEMI-Retired person required to work on commission basis promoting our service industry within the Durham Region. Please fax resume 905-723-6842 PART-TIME Waitress/Waiter for nightshift. Must have ex- perience. Position required for Pub/Restaurant in South Ajax. Call (905)428–8790. PENTAGON SECURITY Is Now Accepting applications for Stationary Guards. Applicants must have reliable transportation, will train. Apply in person to: 201 Whiteoaks Crt., Whitby, Ontario. Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. POVERTY SUCKS!Tired of the same dead end jobs? Here's the green light to get ahead. 18+. Call Natalie now. (905) 666–9235. PRINTING PRESS Operation Small sheet-fed and web offset operation requires energetic indi- viduals for pre-press and press positions. Night and day shifts. Experience an asset, but we are willing to train individuals who demonstrate positive work atti- tudes. Apply in writing to: James Publishing, P.O. Box 112, Bowmanville, ON. L1C 3K8. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. SATELLITE INSTALLER.Ex- perienced with van preferred. Durham Region. Fax or drop resume to: Wireless 1 (905)723–6688 or 1800 Dundas St. E., Whitby SECURITY GUARDS,Full and part time, Ajax & Whitby area, call 905-760–0838. Call 9am to 5pm. SNACK BAR - mature counter help required for Delta Bingo Pickering, evenings and wee- kends. Call 905-831–1215. SNOW CONTRACTOR RE- QUIRES: 4x4 Pick-ups with plows. Loaders with plow/push- er. Loader/plow truck operators. Sidewalk/labourers with vehicle. Industrial/Commercial Work in Durham Region. Excellent Rates. Call (905)718–6136 STABLE HELP required for evenings and weekends. Call 905-683–2862 SUPERINTENDENT - Required for quiet, well kept 70 Suite Apartment Building, in downtown Oshawa. Duties: Housekeeping, minor maintenance, administra- tion. Competitive salary+/3 bed- room apt. provided. Fax resume to 905-434-5908. TAKEOUT/CASHIER - experience a must, for family restaurant. Apply in person with resume to Teddy's Restaurant, King & Park, Oshawa. THE PALACE EAST now hiring full-time short order cook, wait staff & door person. Ap- ply in person at 947 Dil- lingham Rd., Pickering or call (905)420-2595 THE PUCK HAS DROPPED!! Hockey season has begun. Local ads firm is looking for 5 quality people to start imme- diately!! Paid training avail- able for proper candidates. Call Diane for interview at (905) 576-4425. TOW TRUCK OPERATORS required. Experience pre- ferred, willing to train. Appro- priate applicants contact Ter- esa or Joe (905)668–6866 or (905)686-5555 TRAVEL CONSULTANTS part- time, full-time, experienced, energetic sales consultants required. Some evenings and Saturdays. Flexibility a must. Call (905)683–8411. VAN BELLE FLOWERS requires a Professional Floral Designer (Part/Full-time). We require a team player to work in one of our locations in the Durham Region. Must be familiar with all aspects of operating a retail store, and able to work in a high-paced environment. Should have retail experience and be familiar with designs from traditional to high style. Please call Van Belle Flowers (905)623–4441. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WANTED MATURE FOREMAN and experienced labourer for new home construction site. Experience in the construction trade necessary salary to be negotiated. Send resume & references to Box# 847, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. WE'RE ABLE to start 12 people immediately in our assembly and display departments. $500 per week plus bonuses. Car required. Openings for Oshawa and Pickering loca- tions Call (905) 579-9341. WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS affordable, efficient, guar- anteed. (905) 623–7781 www.4everslim.com (access 72590) WORK From Home - On Line $500-$2500pm, PT/FT Full training provided. Visit www.dreamclasp.com WRITE YOUR OWN PAY- CHECK. Work at home. Make $1,000-$3,000+/mo PT work- ing around your current schedule or FT. We'll help you get started! Visit: www.321seethedream.com Salon & Spa Help514 2 CHAIRS FOR RENT @$450/ month, busy main street loca- tion, spacious, bright, clean salon, located in Whitby. Leave message 905-720-6144 Skilled & Technical Help515 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed imme- diately. Experienced in Fram- ing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negoti- able, benefits. Call (905)427- 6261 or fax resume (905)427- 8659 FRAMING CARPENTER, 2-3 years expedrience, reliable. Call (905)427-6013. HVAC EXPERIENCED NSTALLER Required by large progressive company., Guar- anteed income, great health benefits, truck and uniform supplied. Employee stock purchase plan available. Paid for ongoing training. Call Cer- tified Heating, Pickering (905) 683–0380 or fax (905) 683- 3377 PART-TIME MECHANICAL help required for new & used dealership. Some evenings & weekends involved. Leave re- sume at 470 Taunton Rd. East, Oshawa. Durham Kia/Arley Sales Ltd. See Dale. ROOFING sub-contracting crews to work in the Toronto core. Fair rates, and lots of shingling work. Ph: 416-785- 5129 ext. 270 SERVICE TECHNICIANS re- quired. Service technicians and tune up specialists. Lead- ing HVAC service company has immediate opportunities for skilled, experienced serv- ice technicians, gas fitter 2 min. and ODP certificate re- quired. Exceptional people skills, professional ap- pearance and clean driving record. We offer excellent compensation packages, health benefits, on going com- pany paid training, company vehicle. Join an exceptional company with exceptional people. Contact: Michael. Email: certified.michael@on.aibn.com Phone (905) 683-0380 or fax resume (905) 683-3377 Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER:contract or freelance for payroll, govern- ment requirements, monthly trial balances. Most work from your location. Send resume to gm@skyloft.com EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER required for small Whitby based company. 2 half days per week. Must have excellent working knowledge of Simply Accounting. Fax resume to 905-571-7385. FULL CHARGE Bookkeeper/ Office Manager required for cus- tom home automation company. Duties will include: full set of books including inventory, some payroll, gov't. remittances and preparation of financial state- ments. Excellent command of Quick Books 2002, Word, and Excel an asset. Please send resume to: Jocelyne Thibault, 307 High St. Whitby Ont. L1N 5H7. FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST required for Pickering dealer- ship. Excellent command of the English language and valid drivers' license required. Previous dealership experi- ence preferred. Fax resumes to (905) 683-5723. PART TIME SECRETARY. Registered charity needs a part- time Security for a one-person office in Pickering. Person must be a self-starter, experienced on all programs included in Office 2000 and on Quicken. Excellent communication skills required. Hours 9-1pm weekdays. Please no phone calls. E-mail resume to opfa222@aol.com or fax to 905- 831–2580. Only applications selected will be contacted. RECEPTIONIST NEEDED part- time for permanent position. Telephone, computer, dicta- tion skills and past Medical office experience required. Fax resume: 905-686-1295 Sales Help & Agents530 PLUMBING AND PARTS (Whitby) - Full time retail sales position. Sales experi- ence and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the company. Con- tact David (905)430-1502. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 PDA - Full-Time position in Oshawa. Great opportunity for a self motivated, individual with good people skills & a posi- tive, pleasant attitude. Excel- lent hours. Apply to Box # 857 P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. DENTAL HYGIENIST full time position available no weekends, soft tissue management skills and patient-centered delivery preferred. Renumeration evalu- ated by experience and skills. Please apply to File # 854 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, L1H 7L5 DENTAL TEAM seeking Certified Dental Assistant. Part-time including evenings. Please fax resume to 905-668-8790. PICKERING VILLAGE growing chiropractors office seeking self motivated assistant, part time, group interview on No- vember 7th. 7:30 p.m. sharp. at 335 Bayly St. W., Dundee Private Investors Conference Room. Please bring resume. RMT NEEDED full time or part time for Pickering Village Massage Therapy Clinic. Fax resume to Annette Vogt 905-683- 2847 or phone 905-683-6577 RN REQUIRED For Pickering oral surgery office, full time. Fax resume to 905-837-1703 RPN OR RN TO WORK alter- nate Saturdays and occasion- al day or evening in a Whitby clinic. 905-668–6448. EXPERIENCED LEGAL BOOKKEEPER Pickering law firm is seeking candidate with knowledge of • PC law and Quick Books Pro • Accounts Payable/ Receivable • Trust Reconciliation • Financial Statements/Year end Full time position Telefax resume with references to (905) 427-5542 or email to: tvanular@bellnet.ca Attention: Gillian Vanular BODY PERSONS' HELPER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Should have minimum 2 yrs experience. Call Don (905)668–3331 WAITRESSES & WAITERS with experience. F/T including weekends Bring resume in person to:Joe's Cafe & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (Brock North Plaza at Dellbrook) After 11:00 a.m. EASY PHONE WORK Appointment Setting No Selling Great hours. Earn up to $10 per hour plus bonus$$. Start immediately. Call for interview (905)426-1322 SUPERINTENDANT COUPLE For Oshawa Residential complex Must have experience cleaning, maintenance & repair Please fax resume to: 416-485-7859 Registration Officers Required $21.00/hour avg. We train you Call Tim 905-435-0280 EVENINGS Earn up $10/hr plus bonus Easy phone work Call for interview 905-426-1322 REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $17.50 PER HR. • Piecework guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Manager positions available for those who qualify • Vehicle an asset Call Paul 905-435-0518 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. Non-Profit, Christian Daycare needs Assistant School Age Teacher. (permanent position) One-on-One Staff and Supply staff Fax resume to 905-839-8273 or Call Joyce or Rachelle at 905-839-1842 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B7 A/P CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday GET YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Adult day school, night school or learn-at-home credit granting programs. Call today - 905-436-3211 or 1-800-408-9619 or visit www.dce.ca Another great program from Durham Continuing Education 500 Career Training 500 Career Training Would you like to teach ESL? TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE We are offering a 3-month intensive TESL training program preparing you for work in Canada or Internationally. This program is run in co-operation with TLA our affiliate Toronto school and, for a short time only, is being offered at an exceptional price. DIAMOND INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS - Ajax Call (905) 427-1922 for information 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers As part of our rapidly expanding business, Sobeys is developing their pharmacy division in Ontario and is currently seeking PHARMACISTS for our location in Peterborough. Sobeys Pharmacy is part of Sobeys Inc., an Atlantic based food distribution company operating close to 100 pharmacies across Canada. We are looking for progressive, friendly pharmacists licensed in Ontario who are committed to providing optimal patient outcomes.We offer a complete benefits package which includes a comprehensive pension and profit sharing plan, annual license fee and professional membership reimbursement, professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. Please forward your resume in confidence to: Lori Fasano, Director of Pharmacy, Sobeys Ontario, 6355 Viscount Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W2 Phone: (905) 671-5032 Fax: (905) 671-5124 E-Mail: Lori.Fasano@sobeys.com 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. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-866-5-POLICE Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. 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AZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers 509 Drivers COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM OF GREAT HAIRSTYLISTS Hair Fitness Inc. offers above competitive wages, incentive programs, advanced training, paid vacation and much more! If you are an experienced hairstylist and looking for a friendly bright atmosphere give us a call (905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684 416-571-8367 Positions available in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville & Whitby 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER Markham Rd. and 401 area. • Clean driving record • Experience not essential • Some travel involved for major auto shows across Canada Competitive pay and benefits package. Fax resume to: L.A. Detail (416) 438-4336. CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS required for latency aged treatment homes. F/T, Night and Relief positions available. Fax: 416-495-6936 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. LOOKING FOR WORK? • Are you out of work? • Has your Employment Insurance run out or are you ineligible for these benefits? • Are you over 24 years of age? • Have you sent out countless resumes with no response? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we would like to help. Our clients have an 80% success rate of finding and maintaining employment and our services are free! Please call Roberta (905)420-4010 for further information. INTEGRATED DEALER SYSTEMS (Pickering, ON) 12 month Contract Position A dynamic, fast growing software company has an opening for: CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR We are looking for a detail oriented person to take responsibility for customer support contracts and administration.COLLECTIONS experience a MUST as you will administer the billing and collections process of all customer and third party contracts. Must be organized and possess a high level of urgency. Please quote file # 646 and forward resume with salary expectations to IDS: Fax: 905-420-2801 or E-mail: HR@IDS-Astra.com Leading Valve and Fitting Distributor in Ajax requires FULL TIME WAREHOUSE PERSON Duties will include shipping, receiving, stock placement and order filling. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude coupled with instrumentation skills. Preference will be given to those with a desire to succeed. Please respond in writing: M.A. STEWART & SONS LTD. P.O. Box 308 AJAX, ON L1S 3C5 Attention: S. Brown Resumes Only. No Phone Calls. NEW CANADIAN OPERATION located in Whitby needs Maintenance staff - Must have knowledge of compressed air - Be licensed Electrician - Allan Bradley PCL Control General Assembly - Must be familiar with hand tools All interested applicants should fax resumes to: 905-655-3561 Attention Human Resources NEW TO CANADA? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days you will: Have a resume that works Understand the labour market Know how to look for the best jobs Be able to ace an interview To register for our FREE workshops Call Zena at The Unemployed Help Centre (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for a dynamic, out- going individual who wants to earn $3500-$5000/month.Training & leads provided. Must have a reliable vehicle. Must be willing to work afternoons & evenings. Call Tony for an interview 905-426-1322 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 Opportunity for Day Cab & Straight Truck Owner/Operators in Whitby We need several Owner-Operators with a newer model trucks, 2 years experience and a clean abstract. Service area is GTA and city work is required. Straight trucks must have tailgate. Call Andrea at: 1-800-561-0013 ext. 5469 Fax: 1-877-329-7677 CLASS A LICENSED MECHANIC •General/Front end •Start immediately •GM experience an asset Call Grant Brock 905-623-3396 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Metroland Printing, Publishing & Distributing is the largest and most successful publisher of community newspapers in Canada. We are a progressive company who prides itself on its highly regarded customer service and quality. Metroland is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR We have an immediate opening at our Tempo Printing Facility’s Production Control Department. The purpose of this position is to produce complete and accurate press work orders, print job impositions and other Production Control paperwork. The successful candidate will deal with clients, suppliers and all printing plant departments on a daily basis. A working knowledge of Graphic Arts and at least two years of relevant experience or a college diploma / university degree in the field is required. The ideal candidate will have effective communication, interpersonal and organzational skills and have a high proficiency in personal computers (Word, Excel, etc). Must be available to work days and/or afternoons. Please send your resume and cover letter on or before November 8, 2002 to: sfoley@metroland.com or fax (416) 493-1173 Major Industrial Electronic & Hydraulic Repair Company looking for SALESPERSON to cover local area. Please fax resume to Human Resources at 905-825-2538 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Another great program from Durham Continuing Education Attention Health Care Aides UpgradetoaPersonal SupportWorkerOn-line. The PSW Internet upgrading course consists of 90 hours of theory and 85 hours of off-site community practicum. On-line assistance and guidance are provided. For further information contact Lisa Shen 905-440-4488 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental ThorntonView Long Term Care Resi- dence, has an opening for an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CARE FULL TIME The successful candidate must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, completion of an ad- ministration/management program and experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long term care. Possess excellent com- munication skills, and be computer lit- erate. Responsibilities will include staff development and training, clinical su- pervision and scheduling. Resumes will be accepted until November 6th, 2002. Please forward by fax to (905)576-0078 NO TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES ACCEPTED We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 525 Office Help Houses For Sale100 IMMACULATE SOUTH AJAX, 4 Bedroom, All Brick, Execu- tive $269,990. OPEN HOUSE Sat Nov. 2nd & Sun Nov. 3rd, 1pm-4pm, 68 Rollo Drive. Beautifully appointed 2008 sq. ft., 2 storey on 50 lot features a newly renovated eat-in ma- ple kitchen w/ceramic floor, 2 door garage, fabulous deck and landscaping, family room with fireplace, master bdrm with walk-in closet and ensu- ite, and much more. A must see! Call 416-617-4075 BOWMANVILLE, Open House Sat & Sun 10am-6:30pm. 19 Hogan Cr. 3-bdrm bungalow, spacious livingroom, ensuite, main floor laundry, dishwash- er, central air/vac, garden door w/out to deck, clothes- line, garage door opener, huge open basement. Close Dec or Jan. $183,000. 905-697-1777, 905-579-4399 2560 SQ. FT. 4-BDRM,cus- tom draperies, ceramics, hardwood, oak staircase, Pal- ladini windows 9' ceilings, alarms, c/vac, fenced, Brock/ Taunton, Whitby, $299,000/ obo. 905-665–2506 SEMI DETACHED,Thorncroft Crs. Ajax, 3 bedrooms, in-law apt. New kitchen, carpeting, updated bathroom. Large pie- shaped lot. $184,900. 905- 428–1641 STUNNING 4 BEDROOM home, must be seen to appre- ciate www.ovalcreek.com. Apt./Condos For Sale110 3-BDRM SPACIOUS CONDO in Whitby. Ensuite laundry, 4 appliances, freshly painted, new broadloom, ceramic floors & more. Shows well. Asking $115,000 firm. No agents. 905-666-5951 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AJAX - 110 Ritchie, Westney, north of 401. 1500 sq ft, $14/ft; OSHAWA- 245 King St. King/ Park, "Teddy's Plaza" 1,150- 3,100sq. ft. $16/ft. Givalas R. E. Ltd., Nick Givalas, 905-479- 4436. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE avail for lease at 103 Mary St. West, Whitby. 400 -1100 sq ft. Please call Rita 416-571- 5146. Business Opportunities160 LICENSED RESTAURANT and bar. Turnkey operation, seats 34. Good for family, fast food or specialty restaurant. Call (905)728–9765, Tues-Sat 11am-9pm. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom apartments in Courtice. Tile floor & dishwasher, parking for one car. No-pets. $900/ monthly+hydro. Call 905-438- 8883. After 4 p.m. 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Whitby, near Go/401. Separate entrance, gas fireplace, shared laundry, air, no smok- ing/pets. $1025 inclusive. Nov. lst. (905)665–6247 after 4pm. 401/RITSON,- brand new bright spacious 1 bed. base- ment with 3 kitchen applianc- es, 5 pc bath, all new wind- ows/coverings, shared yard with pool. All inclusive except phone, professional single preferred. No smoking/pets. Employment/credit/tenancy references. First/last $950/mo. Immediate. 905-725-4810. AJAX -67 Church St., Large 2-bdrm avail. Dec. 1st., in- cludes parking, hydro, new appliances. $1050/month. First & last. (905)426-1161 AJAX - BROCK RD. area. Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry and parking. No smok- ing/pets. $950 inclusive. (416) 282–8261 AJAX - SELF CONTAINED gorgeous 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. November lst. $800 plus utilities. lst/last, no pets/smoking. Contact (905) 686-1648 AJAX - WESTNEY and King- ston Rd., huge modern 2 bed- room basement, separate en- trance, 4 appliances, one parking, new paint and carpet asking $l,000 inclusive. Im- mediate Brad. (905) 426–2983 AJAX 3 BEDROOM upper lev- el, private entrance, $1300 in- clusive. Avail. Dec. 1. Park- ing. Access to yard. No pets. Call after 6pm 647-283-5933 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, huge, sepa- rate entrance, parking, back- yard, near all amenities, 401/ Go. No smoking/pets. First/ last. Available Dec 1st. $850 all inclusive. (905)426–1825, (416)884-2607. AJAX, 1BDRM.Basement apt. in quiet lakefront neigh- bourhood. Separate entrance + laundry w/large eat-in kitchen and spacious living room. 2 parking. Suit single. $890/ month, first/last, avail. Nov. 1. Call Mr. Rizvi 905-686-0066 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM main floor house, laundry, ap- pliances, parking, yard, cen- tral air. $1000/month plus utilities. No smoking/pets. References. First/last. No- vember. (416)282–1696 AJAX, BACHELOR basement apartment, immediately, suit mature professional person, furnished, enclosed bathroom near all amenities, no pets/ smoking. Price negotiable. 905-428-6385. AJAX, legal 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, freshly painted, laundry. 2- parking, full bath, non-smok- ing, no pets. $795 inclusive. 905-686-8104, 905-767-2642 AJAX, new 2-bdrm basement, separate entrance, applianc- es, laundry. $800 inclusive. First/last, credit check re- quired. No smoking/pets. Available Dec. 1st. Call 905- 426–8302 BOWMANVILLE - One bed- room apt. upstairs in quiet adult apt. building. Suitable for one. NO PETS. $375/monthly includes fridge, stove, heat, pay own hydro. REFERENCES REQUIRED. Apply File # 851, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, L1H 7L5. BRAND NEW 1-bedroom apartment. Suits quiet profes- sional person. Air condition- ing, cable included. Non- smoker, no pets. $800/month First/last plus references + credit check. Call 905-571- 5784. CENTRAL OSHAWA, TWO 1- bedroom $725 available im- mediately. 2-bedroom, Nov 15, $799. 2-bedroom, January 1st, $799. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm CLAREMONT Luxury loft 1- bedroom apartment. Suits one. No pets, non-smoker. Parking, laundry included. $750/mth inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905-649– 1917. COURTICE spacious one bed- room basement apartment. Separate entrance, new kitch- en, Jacuzzi tub, ample park- ing. Avail immediately. $750 inclusive. first/last 905-436- 6518 DOWNTOWN PICKERING - 2 bedroom apartment. $940/ mth. Available December 1st. Call 905-686-3344. HARMONY/401 - large 2 bed- room main level of house, ga- rage, fireplace, credit-check $725 + 1/2 utilities. Call 905- 438-0541, 6-8 p.m. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright apartment, in 6 plex, secure building, ground floor, $750 per month inclusive. Fridge, stove, Coin laundry room, no pets. One car parking. lst/last, Security check, Dec. lst. Cash deposit $300. (905) 571-4066 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,spacious 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, washer, dryer, parking, no smoking, no pets. $900 in- clusive. Nov 15th. Call (905)837–0766, leave mes- sage. MODERN 1-BEDROOM apart- ments Newly renovated apartments and rooms for rent. Immediate occupancy! $450 to $650 all-inclusive. Call Rob at (905)436-1336. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM LARGE BACHELOR apartment avail- able, December lst. Non smoker, no pets, male pre- ferred. $700 inclusive, east Oshawa location. (905) 576- 6024. ONE BEDROOM APT., avail- able Nov. 1st. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. All inclusive $575. Call Abe 416-737-8667. STILL AVAILABLE ONE BED- ROOM basement apt. Sepa- rate entrance. Includes park- ing, all utilities. 1690 Autumn Crs. Pickering (Rosebank/ Sheppard). Available Nov. 1st. 905-837–8362, 416-875-9349. AJAX - ONE BEDROOM walk- out basement. $725/per month inclusive. Prefer no smoking & pets. 905-427–6217. OSHAWA large 1-bedroom in duplex. Suits mature single person. Appliances, utilities, cable, private parking includ- ed. No smoking/pets. $725 First/last, references. Avail. Nov 15 or Dec. 1st. 905-723- 7228. OSHAWA - OXFORD OFF MILL Two - 2 bedroom in quiet building, balcony living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive. No dogs please. Nov. lst. Call 905- 721-2232. PICKERING - Brock/Kingston Rd. Backside of Pickering Market. Basement apt. Seper- ate entrance, own kitchen, bathroom, 2 walk-in closets. Call 905-619–1028. PICKERING Altona/Sheppard 1 bedroom basement apt. in- cludes, cable, parking. ap- pliances. Non-smoker, no pets. $800 inclusive. Available immediately. First/last. 905- 509–9099 PICKERING -2 Bedroom base- ment apartment. 4 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $900+1/2 utilities. Available Nov. lst. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. PICKERING -3 Bedroom main floor. 4 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $1250+1/2 utilities. Available Nov. lst. Richard - Days 416-865- 7864 Evenings/Weekends 905- 686-9662. PICKERING - LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apart- ment, available Dec. lst. Separate entrance, shared laundry, air, near go, suit 1 - two adults, 2 parking spaces, non smoker, no pets, lst/last. $750 per mo. plus 1/3 util- ities. (905) 619–1677 PICKERING NEWLY renovated large 1-bedroom basement, near Go/401. Private entrance, park- ing, prefer single, no smok- ing/pets. Dec 1st. $750+, References, first/last. (905)420–3636. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE,1- bedroom basement apartment, laundry, separate entrance, no smoking/pets, prefer female. $650. All inclusive. 416- 288–9692 10:00am-8:00pm REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50 + Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building. Close to down- town. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities includ- ed. Call 905-430-7397. WHITBY, ROSSLAND/BROCK 3 Bedroom main floor bungalow, private laundry, parking, 1,300- sq.ft. Fenced yard. $1,175 all inclusive. Available Nov. 1st.-Dec 1st 905-666–8004, 905-433- 7573 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, luxury 2 bedroom, air, 5 appliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA- Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1- bdrm, avail. immediately/Dec 1st, $729/mo., 3-Bedroom avail. immediately $929/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm TRIDEL'S MILLENNIUM at Pickering - one bedroom with balcony, en suite laundry, frig, stove, d/w, one parking, move in October 31st. (905) 831–2210 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available November. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534 TWO BEDROOM - Dwight Ave. Oshawa Laundry and parking, non-smoker, no pets. $675 plus hydro/gas. First/last & references. Call for appoint- ment. 905-668–9203. WHITBY - LARGE one bed- room basement apt., separate entrance, fireplace, prefer sin- gle professional no smoking/ pets, $800/month, first/last, Nov. 1. 905-668-5938 WHITBY - spacious 3 bed-room, available Dec. 1. $950 + utilities. Call Debbie at 905-430-6229. 534 MARY ST., WHITBY - clean quiet low-rise building, park-like setting, balconies, on-site laun- dry, close to downtown, bus at front door, 905-666-2450. WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E., park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420 WHITES RD/OKLAHOMA, near 401/Go, cozy one bedroom base- ment apt. Sep. entrance, all inclusive $750. Available imme- diately. No smoking/no pets. 905-831–8146 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 PICKERING 3 BEDROOMS,1 1/2 baths, Pickering/Scarboro border, 2 bedroom 2 baths, immediately. Call (905) 831– 1747 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW,3 pc bath/jacuzzi, (finished basement rec-room w/3pc. bath), gas heating, December 1st, Oshawa Blvd. South, near school & public trans- portation. Non-smokers/no pets. References. $900. + util- ities. 905-432-7326. 3 BEDROOM MAIN floor, south Pickering, Bayly/Liver- pool, $1,200 plus utilities. Available November lst. Leave message (416) 330- 2096. 3 BEDROOM mainfloor, Oshawa centrally located, $950 +shared utilities. Garden +parking, Dec. 1. ALSO, 1 bedroom basement, $500 + utilities, near 401, Dec. 1. 1- 905-201-0449 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell 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 $1,300 to $8,500 per month plus utilities. Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR PRE-APPROVAL & SCHED- ULING). 1AJAX - 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 storey w/basement, 2-car parking, appliances & laundry incl. $1300 monthly + utilities. Credit check req'd. Avail. Nov. 1st. (416)833- 5141 SOUTH AJAX, Available Dec. 1st. Large 4-bedroom home, family room, garage, laundry. $1450+utilities. Prefer no pets. 2-bedrooms north Ajax $900/ mo. available Dec 1st. Call Dennis Morgan (905)831– 9500 or 416-587-0060. AJAX - beautiful 3 bedroom main floor, walkout deck, hardwood floors, close to Shopping Centre/401/GO. $1,500 inclusive. Available Nov. 1st. Call 905-426–7341 evenings & weekends. AJAX 3 BEDROOM bungalow very clean hardwood floors, laundry, parking, no pets, non smoker, Dec. lst. $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. lst/last (416) 568–1437 AJAX, BILLINGSGATE CR. 3- bdrm semi, appliances, fenced- in yard, walking distance to shopping, schools, buses, main floor only, no pets. Avail Nov. lst. $1000/mo inclusive. (905) 683- 6142. BEAUTIFUL NEW 3-bedroom 2-car garage, $1500+utilities. Most desireable area of Ajax lakeside communities. Prefer non-smokers who enjoy living in brand new lakeview home w/private backyard. 5min. walk to Lake Ontario, 5min. drive to shopping plaza, close to schools, etc. Nov. 15. Call David or Ann 905-427-7867 BOWMANVILLE, FOR RENT OR BUY. $179,000 with $6000 down. 3-bdrm, mature professional couple preferred. $1300+utilities. References. December 1st. 905-623-5071 CHARMING RENOVATED 2 bed- room semi-detached home. Downtown Bowmanville Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $950/ month + utilities. Available Nov. 1st. Call 905-983–9528. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM lower level, very bright, Jan. lst. No smoking/pets $800 in- clusive. (905)665–1905 DUNDAS/LUPIN Whitby, Go/ 401, renovated upper level of home, 4 large bedrooms, $1300/month plus utilities. Appliances included. Avail- able Dec. 1st. 905-666–5186 OSHAWA 1-bdrm above ground basement apartment, separate entrance, 4 appliances, $650/month utilities included. Available December 1st. First/last. Call 905-424-9115 OSHAWA 3-bdrm upper floor app. 1,200 sq. ft., 5 appliances, parking, large deck. Close to 401, off Grandview. $1,385 includes utilities. First/last. 905- 424-9115 OSHAWA 3-bdrm house, c/a, 4 appliances, parking. Close to amenities. Avail. Dec/Jan. $1,150. First, last, references. No pets. (416)543–9186 ROSSLAND/BROCK,3-bdrm main floor well-kept bungalow. Private laundry, parking, fenced yard, deck, a/c, jacuzzi. Close to school, bus route, GO, 401 & shopping centre. $1200 + 60% utilities Immediately. 905- 432–7165 WEST OF BOWMANVILLE - country home, 2 bedrooms, new floors, freshly-paint, 4pc. bath, no basement/no pets. $850+utilities firs/last/refer- ences. Immediate possession 905-728-3398. WHITBY, 4-BDRM brick, ap- prox 2800 sq ft, finished bsmt, large lot, excellent condition. Avail. January 2003, $2200/ month + utilities. No pets. Lease contract. 905-430-8289 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our next orientation (3+4 bedroom, Nov. 1st). Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.-Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door between 10am- 7pm) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Nov/Dec. 905-579-9956 days. BOWMANVILLE,3 bedroom townhouse with a/c, two car drive, plus one car garage, fin- ished basement with walkout to back, overlooking ravine, 4 sea- son sun room, 4 appliances, $l,500 includes utilities, cable, snow removal, lawn and garden maintenance. Dec. lst. Phone (905) 987–1613 for appointment CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA NORTH clean 3- bedroom townhouse, finished basement, appliances, air, gas heat, $1000 plus. Avail- able December. Condolyn Management (905)428–9766. OSHAWA, BE A part of a com- munity in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2 bed- room townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Ken 905-576- 9299 Please, no calls after 9pm TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. W., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna Children's playground Close to all amenities Fenced back- yards. (905) 436-3346 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 PICKERING BEACH RD/HWY 2; AJAX- $400/month, first/last. Mature working female pre- ferred. Cable, laundry, phone included. No smoking, no park- ing. References. 905-619-0999 BAYLY/HARWOOD - Room for rent - $400/mth. Must like dogs. Prefer non-smoking fe- male. Call 906-686–2169. ROOM LARGE,bright, on main floor, $450. Shared kitchen and bathroom, female preferred. Immediate occu- pancy. (905) 420–4044 WHITES/401 furnished master bedroom, townhome, share w/ mother & 2 children. Includes underground parking, cable, steps from bus. $475 first/last, Nov 1, female preferred. 905- 421–9414, 905-831-1221 Shared Accommodation194 3-BDRM furnished Courtice townhouse. Close to 401/bus route, use of all facilities, park- ing/laundry. Prefer female, non- smoker, $500 inclusive. First, last, references. 905-434-2455 AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND- LARGE bedroom female pre- ferred, spotless bungalow, kitchen, laundry, cable, internet, telephone, large backyard, gaze- bo, must see. $450. 905- 723–5653 BROOKLIN - Looking for person to share home-like castle. Use of weight room, laundry, parking, air ,jacuzzi. Privacy. Ready for November 1/or before. Male/Female. 905-655-5446 OSHAWA - Own bedroom with cable, use of living room, kitchen, parking and all amenities. In quiet neighbour- hood. Call 905-721–7597. PICKERING - 2 bedroom base- ment suit female professional/stu- dent. New kitchen, sep. entrance, shared laundry, bus-stop, no pets/smoking. $350/$400. rooms. 905-509–9508 SHARE LARGE N/E Oshawa backsplit New room, fur- nished, clean, quiet. No smoking/drinking , references. All inclusive $375/mo. Dec. 1st. 905-433–5088 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1975 BONAIR hardtop camper trailer, sleeps 6, 3 burner stove, excellent condition, $1,500. or best offer. Tele- phone (705) 277–1414 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castleton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241- 2224 or 905-344-7838. Market Basket300 CERTIFIED ORGANIC BEEF- sides, split-sides (quarters), custom cut and wrapped. Contact Herlind Farm, Orono. 905-983-5249. e-mail: lagasser@netrover.com Horse Supplies & Boarding303 FREE STANDING 100'x50' Equestrian training building. 239 5th Concession, Ajax, East of Salem Rd. Best offer. Please call Dan (416)749– 1664 Bargain Centre309 ORGAN - Brabo, complete with stool, solid wood, good condition, asking $400. 905- 831–8877 evenings. WINE MAKING kit, 5 carboys, filter, pail, etc. asking $75. firm, 905-839–0168. Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 151/2 ft TEMPEST, 60hp Johnson w/trailer, $4,100. ALSO snowblower, 10hp, like new $900 firm. 2 Cannon downriggers $300 each. 905- 837–2292 22 CHURCH PEWS oak 40 years old 10 & 20-ft lengths. $200 each obo. 905-655–4554 7PC, 50-YR.OLD CHILDRENS maple bedroom furniture $375; sofa+loveseat $400; pedestal table+chairs $550; sm. double bedroom set $350; single bed $150; 1930's 9pc. dining set $900; fridge+stove $350; washer/dryer $300; Craftmatic adjustable beds, 1yr. kingsize/singles $2700. 905-260-2200 A-1 CARPETS!CARPETS! CARPETS! 30 yds. commer- cial carpet installed with pre- mium pad from $285. Or 30 yds. of Berber carpet installed with premium pad starting from $375. We will beat any competitors written prices by up to 10%. Free shop at home service, servicing Oshawa to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK SALE, Home Show pricing on all new 2002 models of Roland digital pia- nos, Samick pianos. All How- ard Miller clocks. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE DUNCAN-FYFFE table $500; 2-antique chairs $100/ea.; blue chesterfield set $400; desks, crafts,etc. $25- $50. 905-831-4998 ANTIQUE, VICTORIAN table, 16" white marble top. (905)697–9462 (snp) APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, dishwasher. Also apartment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 ARMOIRE $500.New scanner $100. Computerized water softener $350. Air conditioner $250. 905-579-0484 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packages cost $1025, sell $450. (416)727- 9599. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CHIP TRAILER all inclusive, 2 grills, new tires, decking, freezer, fridge. picnic table & chairs. 15ft. asking $7500 o.b.o. Call (905)728–0030. ComputerDeals.Net (www) NEW AMD 1200+PRO com- puter with burner and DVD $699. Pentium 2 internet starter with monitor $399. Tons of off-lease laptops from $499. We love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS CHRISTMAS Special: Pentium/200 Com- plete System (Internet Ready) Only $209.00 +taxes. Pentium II/350, $315.00 +taxes. Other systems & accessories, War- ranties: "Layaway Plan Avail- able". Call (905) 576-9216, www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes DINING ROOM SUITE,cher- rywood finish, table, 6 chairs, buffet, hutch $1400. Couch set $700. Fridge, stove, dish- washer, single bed/boxspring, pictures. Call (905)683–5641. 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. DISC JOCKEY EQUIPMENT for sale, everything you need to start your own business. Call Dan (905)436–3469. FORD 8N TRACTOR w/snow blade +bush hog, $3500. Ari- ens garden tractor 17hp twin w/48" snowblower, mower, cab & grass catcher w/hydro- static +PTO. 705-277-3300 Pontypool GIBBARD dining table, 10, chairs, Howard Miller clock, gun cabinet, 2 bedroom sets, desk, mahogany display cabinet, misc. other, 905-433–8147. INGLIS CITATION 30" range, almond, electronic console, $250 obo. (905)427–4352. PIANO FOR SALE - well cared for Bell upright piano, in ex- cellent condition, bench in- cluded $750. 905-571-6910. KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. (416)727-9599. KIRBY upright vacuum clean- er, excellent condition, steam cleaning carpet attachments never used, call after 5 p.m. 905-427-2406 asking $1200. LADIES SAFETY SHOES,1/2 price. New Iseco, size 61/2w; 1 pair black leather; 1 pair white runners. Call 905-697- 1964 after 6pm or wknds. snp LUIGI'S FURNITURE - Relo- cated at 500 King Street West, Unit 10 across from Oshawa Centre, just west of our old lo- cation, in the Royal Bank Pla- za. Simmons mattress sale- bration on now!! All Simmons mattresses reduced to clear. All pocketcoil queen sets from $849 set. Mismatch Simmons double sets from $499. All sets purchased receive your choice of one of the following. Free bed frame, free set of pil- lows, free delivery or removal of old mattress, or we'll pay the gst. We also stock the lowest price mattress from $89, sets from $149. Palliser recliner sofa sets, clearance priced, good selection of fab- rics to choose from. Palliser floor model leather and uphol- stery priced below cost. Al- ways in stock, the largest se- lection of futons in Durham, starting from $165. The best quality always at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Bean bags are back!! Stock up now for Christmas. If you haven't seen the new store, come and visit us. Our quality and prices are unbeat- able. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King Street West, Unit 10, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. NEED A COMPUTER?- Don't have cash? The original IBM PC, just $1 a day...no money down! Unlimited AOL & inter- est free for 6 months! The Buck a Day Co. 1-800-772- 8617 www.buckaday.com NEW KITCHEN CUPBOARDS 8ft, raised panel white doors $750, 8ft oak melamine $475, 88-98 GM full-size long-box truck cap $300. 905-983-9928 OAK CURIO CABINET,with glass shelves, interior lighting and mirrored back. $450. To view call 905-623–4676 OAK POOL table/accessories, $1,250, 6hp gas lawnmower $125, 405" sq. BBQ-$80, 16"2 speed scroll saw $80. lawn furniture, Ashton Drake "Little Women-5-doll set. 905-434– 7248. 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. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $95; XBOX chip now avail. Inquire about our games in stock. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jetto- ni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420–6113 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPAS...SPAS...SPAS...SPAS Broken partnership forces sale. Over 30 spa's still in wrappers. Must be sold at cost or below. 416-726-9885 SURPLUS Industrial Sewing Machines: Juki needle feed straight stitch $500; Singer ZigZag $300; Kansai Special Collarette 2 needle $800; 2 old Singers, 3 thread serger & 2 tables (unmounted) $250. 905- 831-6665 Paul SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TICKETS FOR SALE Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, October games at cost. Springsteen and other con- certs. Buy and sell. 905-626– 5568. TREADMILL (electric 2.5hp) $750; 65 gal. aquarium w/ custom stand+acces. $350; ping pong table $25; RCA 52" colour TV $650. 905-426-3748 Articles Wanted315 DRAFTING TABLE,38"x60" with Vemco V-track machine. Call after 6pm (905)430–6582. Vendors Wanted316 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. BROOKLIN FIREWOOD, sea- soned hardwood, bags of hickory for smoking meat. Discount for pick up. Kindling wood. We deliver. 905-655– 8797. 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 Durham Region. Call anytime 905- 427–1734 WOOD GUYS,100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. (Generous loads) (905)473- 3333. Computer and Video355 NEED COMPUTER HELP? User friendly computer offers. Repairs, upgrades, lessons, advice. Reasonable rates. Specializing in outcalls. 905- 259-8081. e-mail: userfriend lycomputers@yahoo.com http://members.rogers.com/ friendlycomputers/ Pet, Supplies Boarding370 BLACK & YELLOW Labs for sale, ready for November 7th. lst shots, dew claws removed and dewormed. Asking $500. 00 each. call (905)809–1317. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, beige male and white female, 2 months old, $500 each. 416- 833-4353. PUPPIES, Australian Shepherd; Chow; Shitzu; Gold- en Lab; Great Dane; Poms. Husky x; Lab x; Border Collie X $175. Newfoundland X $125. 905-831-2145 TSURO DOG TRAINING offer- ing the widest range of training options. 905-797-2855, Osha- wa 905-432-8313. Cars For Sale400 98 MALIBU,A-1 shape, clean and well maintained, certified and E-tested, 4 almost new Goodyear Progressive tires (less than 5,000km on tires) Must Sell. Call 905-655- 9820. '91 TALON,5 spd, 208,000 km, ,$2200; '91 ESCORT, 4 dr. auto. $2500; '92 SUZUKI SWIFT, auto, $2000; 905-434– 0392 1988 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Supreme. Original owner, as is $875. Call Rick 905-985- 3740. 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 4-door, 3-way champaign co- lour, 229k mint, no rust, $2550. 1989 BUICK Limited, 4-door, 140k, 3.8V6, mint. Full price $2750 with cert. & e- test. 905-213-7476 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS SE 4-door, 4-cyl, auto, 140K, ps/ pb, buckets/console, mint $1950. 1990 CAVALIER 4- door, auto, ps/pb, air, looks runs great, mechanically A1. $1350. 905-404-8541 1990 olds cutlass cierra certi- fied, direve-clean air condi- tioning, new tires & brakes good condition, $1800. Call after 5pm 668–8857 1991 CHRYSLER DYNASTY LE. 3.2l, 4D, AM/FM stereo cassette, PW/PD, cruise, tilt, remote starter, Good working and body condition, E-tested, one-owner 285,000Km. $1700.00 or best offer. As is call 905-725–1257 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, auto, ps, pb, new tires, 2nd owner, dealer maintained. Im- maculate condition, certified, E-tested, 188,000 km, $4200. 905-434–6490 1992 BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, traction control, leath- er, sunroof, a/c, 197,000. $3,990. 1992 Olds 88, fully loaded, a/c, cd player, high kms, clean, $2,990. 1992 Mazda, B2200, extra cab, 4 cyl. FI, 5 speed, no rust, origi- nal paint, clean, 197,000 km, $3,690. All e-tested and certi- fied. Call (905) 426–8922 1992 FORD SABLE LS, new rebuilt engine ('00), new re- built transmission ('02), p. steering, brakes, windows. Navy. Asking $2100 as is. Call 905-986-9870. 1992 MERCURY SABLE wag- on, 172,000km, silver, certi- fied & e-tested, fully loaded. $2,500. Call 905-668–7810 1993 BUICK REGAL,$3,499; 1992 Cavalier $2,999; 1989 Cutlass Supreme $2,699; 4 other cars for $1,699. Certified & e-tested (Kelly & Sons) 905- 683–7301 or 905-424-9002 af- ter 6pm 1993 FORD TAURUS WAGON 112,000kms, nice driving car, V6, automatic, safety + E-test- ed. Grey $2995. 905-718-1808 Dealer, 83 Ritson Rd.S., Oshawa 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE. 5-spd. manual. Has been a reliable commuter. Great win- ter car. $1800. as is. Call 905- 579-9301. 1993 SUNDANCE only 98,000kms, 4 cyl., auto, safety & E-tested, well maintained gov't car, good driver, $2995. Oshawa dealer. Murray 905- 718-1808 1995 MERCURY SABLE, dark green, grey interior, loaded, mint condition, 145,000kms. $6500 obo. Call (905)432– 1757, leave message. 1996 CHRYSLER NEON,4-dr, excellent condition, small coupe car, 4-passenger, auto 4 cylinder, new tires, lots more, $5000 certified. 905- 420–1097 1996 GEO METRO,5 speed manual, 149,000km, 2 door, certified, e-tested. $3,500. Call 905-767–8955 1997 CHEVY MALIBU,pl, pw, pm, cruise, ABS, a/c, CD, dealer maintained, enhanced warranty 2 yrs, E-tested, 102K, $8900. 905-720–2473 1997 MONTE CARLO LS, 192,000 kms. on car, under 15,000 kms. on brand new GM motor. Leather, loaded, $10,600 certified & E-tested. 905-809-1525. 2000 BLUE TOYOTA Corolla, 70,000km, air, disc player, good condition, well main- tained, asking $13,900. Call 905-623–2862 89 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 2-dr hatchback, mint, 167k, ps/pb, buckets console, stereo cassette. As is. $1350. 1990 Chev Cavalier 4-door, auto, ps/pb, a/c, stereo cassette, buckets/console, sport rims. Mechanically A-1 excellent condition. $1350. 905-404- 8541. 1995 CHRYSLER CONCORDE high mileage but excellent condition. $3,900. Certified and e-tested. Call 905-261- 4397. snp 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. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1985 BLAZER,2 dr., black, 4 x 4, 197 km., e-test, new tires, paint and carb. $1,950. Also 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 2 dr. black, 4 x 4, 268 km., runs great. Lots of power, 2nd parts truck available. $2,500 or best offer. (905) 743-6187 and leave message. 1986 CHEV. 1/2 TON,auto., was certified and e-tested in March/02. $1500 obo. 905- 839–2130 1991 CHEV SILVERADO load- ed w/cap +trailering pkg. $5400 OBO. Also, 1991 Toyota Pickup extended cab w/Leer cap, $1400 OBO. Call Ponty- pool 705-277-3300 1991 GMC 1/2 ton 4X4,auto, 350, mint shape, new wheel bearings, idler arm. $6500 obo. 905-985-0294 after 4 p.m. 1993 JEEP GRAND CHERO- KEE 222,000km certified e- tested and rust proof done ex- cellent condition must see. call 905-420–1097 or 416- 866-3512 $7000 1999 GMC SONOMA ext. cab, sport side 4.3 L, a/c, 70,000 km., $15,500. Call Darryl (905) 427-1999 Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1983 FORD 150 CARGO VAN, 300 6 cylinder engine. Stan- dard transmission, lots of ex- tra parts. As is $250. Call Rick 905-985-3740. 1990 JEEP Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 auto with low part/full time 4wd, a/c, cruise, tilt, overhead console, power windows, tach, certified & e-tested $3995. 905-571-5138 1994 DODGE CARAVAN SE Lots of TLC with one owner, annual Rust Check, 7-pass, 6 cyl auto, a/c, cruise, tilt, ps, pb, pw, pl, keyless entry, se- curity chip, am/fm cassette, 15" alum wheels. New tires, brakes, rad, starter, battery. Trans. at 112,000 km. Cert. & e-tested. $6,000. obo 905- 427-1878 (snp) 1994 LUMINA VAN,7-pas- senger, 197,000 hwy. kms. Great condition. $5500 certi- fied & e-tested. 905-623–0424 Motorcycles435 1981 HONDA CM400T Motor- cycle 32,000K. Excellent con- dition, certified. Asking $1195. 905-571-5138 Announcements255 FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES For almost 10 years we have helped thousands of families earn more money from home! findfreedom.com/familyfirst Lost and Found265 FOUND BICYCLE, Girl's, Du- catel + Chapman area on Fri. Oct. 25. Call to identify & claim 905-427-8769 Personals268 ATTRACTIVE GENTLEMAN who enjoys boating, travelling, dining, gardening and a good solid home life & lives in a country setting, is looking for an attractive lady in her 40's, slim and in good physical shape for a long life relation- ship. Must have car. Respond with letter, phone # and photo if possible to Box 1842 Ux- bridge, Ontario. L9P 1A0. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER in Pick- ering area needed to look after one child and light house- keeping. Drivers license a must. Please call (416)469– 6580 ext 2196. LIVE-OUT NANNY NEEDED for 1yr old & 3yr old in Clare- mont home. Starting part-time in December. Full-time begin- ning January (40-50 hours/ week) Warm, energetic, loving and reliable individual. Prefer- ably with ECE exposure. Ex- perience, references, car and drivers license required. Call (905)649–6660 Daycare Available273 AJAX - Nanny available full-time & evenings, weekends. Needs to be sponsored. Please call 905- 683–6762. Ask for Amy. 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 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-6666 • Oshawa – 905-427-2828 • Toronto – 416-289-3673 • Fax – 905-839-6008 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS 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 VENDORS WANTED FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY MARKHAM HOME SHOW OCTOBER 25-27 Markham Fairgrounds. Prime Booth Space Still Available Call 1-888-211-7288 ext. 227 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM? No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 BRAND NEW COUGHLIN TOWNHOUSE 3 bedrooms., 3 washrooms, 5 new appliances, garage, next to Pickering Town Centre. Dec.1, $1600 monthly + utilities. 905-420-2081 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA Family Bldg., Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $765 & $875 Utilities in- cluded. Easy access to schools, shopping. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call (905)728- 4993 AJAX Large one bed. basement apt. Gas fireplace, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 2-BEDROOM Large executive in quiet adult lifestyle building in Whitby. New carpet, insuite storage, onsite laundry, $925+/month. Available Nov/Dec 1 905-668-7758 BRAND NEW COUGHLIN TOWNHOUSE 3 bedrooms., 3 washrooms, 5 new appliances, garage, next to Pickering Town Centre. asking $229,900 905-420-2081 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for casual and weekend relief positions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. 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We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities WHITBY PLACE200 White Oaks Court 1,2 or 3 Bedrooms from $870/mo • Freshly painted suites with exceptional oak and cherry stained hardwood floors • Daycare on-site • Tennis courts • Close to Hwys. 2 & 401 • Whitby Transit and GO Transit at your door • Close to schools, shopping, restaurants and banks www.resrent.com/kboyce@greenwinpm.com Local 905 668 7332 Toll Free 905 686 3425 OPEN HOUS E Sat/Sun Nov 2 / 3 Noon to 5 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 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 Bailiff Liquidation of Dollar Store Contents 50% OFF Held by MacGregor Auctions Sat. Nov. 2nd & Sun. Nov. 3rd at 9 am to 3 pm Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono (south entrance), follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. & West 2 km. Phone 905-987-2112 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $199 down, $199 /mth. 1-866-570-0045 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! 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Winner of DVD Player,Ticket #0552 Lynne Carbonaro, 3 McDermott Drive, Ajax. Winner of VCR,Ticket #1647 Tim Jones, 5 Willis Place, Uxbridge. 255 Announcements 255 Announcements NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on November 14, 2002 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 5:00 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: GORDON MacIVER ROB HARRINGTON LINDA CAMPBELL BRIAN PELLEY LISA BALLANTINE BRIAN McCREADIE RAE VIENOTTE DOUGLAS BREWER Dated in the City of AJAX, in the Province of Ontario, October 25, 2002 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 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. Playroom/crafts/out- ings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 ALTONA, SHEPPARD/FINCH, Daycare available for children of all ages. Reasonable rates. Call Sandy anytime 905-509- 0554 ATTENTION MOMS!Reliable babysitter available full-time, I'm also a mother. Healthy food/snacks available. Lots of activities, non-smoking envi- ronment. Lucy (905) 428-0983 or (416) 524-2416. (Brock Rd./ Con.#3, Pickering) MANTELL/MEEKINGS (off Church St.) Mother of 2, loving and clean home, all meals in- cluded. Certified CPR & First Aid. Receipts given. All ages welcome. Call Drinda for more info. 905-426-1599. 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. PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED- Daycare provider. CPR & First Aid, South Ajax area. School aged children welcomed. Call Linda. 905-686–5484 RELIABLE CHILD CARE avail- able in my home, Raven- scroft/Daniels area Ajax. Reasonable rates, flexible hours, evenings/weekends. References & receipts avail- able. 905-619-9428 RELIABLE HOME Daycare in Ajax, hot lunches & snacks, fenced backyard, daycare di- ploma and CPR. 17 years ex- perience, receipts & referenc- es, any age, 905-427–4937. Health & Homecare285 CASTLE ON A CLOUD Well- ness and Massage. Presents Fall Special - For men/wom- en. Two locations Whitby/ Brooklin. $45 for 1hr full body treatment. $55 for 11/2hr full body treatment. $65 for 2hr royal treatment. For appont- ments 905-432-6454. Website www.castleonacloud.ca. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.55% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 PURCHASE (5% DOWN),Re- finance (Commercial & Resi- dential), Debt consolidation (unlock equity & pay Mortgage rates con- solidate high interest credit cards), Self-employed, can't verify income, good credit. We'll find you the best deal. Call N. Gillani @416-450-8568 at The Mortgage Alliance Company of Canada. House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Flooring, Carpeting730 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 LOVE AWAITS YOU!!!Call 1-900-451-3033 ext. 9537 $2.99/min. 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For free estimates Call 416-396-3766 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 A BETTER DEAL! For the Home Owner or Small Renovator. We Remove All Types of Garbage & Unwanted Furniture or Appliances. Quick, Friendly and Always Dependable Service. Rock Bottom Rates!! 416-501-7054 Peter SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of home improvements and maintenance services. (905) 426–9383 or (905) 924-1216 DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed LAURIE'S HOUSECLEANING SERVICES 18 years in business Works alone Excellent Rates & References Ajax/Pickering area only (905) 426-3711 HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for a reliable energetic, experienced house cleaner? I work alone. Excellent references Reasonable rates. Ajax, Pickering area (905)-428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" $$ MONEY $$ 100% first, second & third mortgages, for any purpose, debt consolidation/ bad credit ok ONTARIO WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. (416) 913–7878 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B9 A/P AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling Antique & Collectibles for Earl & Edith Penwarden of Manilla At Malcolm Sales Arena 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Saturday November 2, 2002 @ 10:30am Antique barristers glass book case, old tools, antique mirror buffet, 6 volt genera- tor (Dodge), antique magazine table, old car parts, antique bed, antique high boy, antique McLaughlin 2 wheel carriage, 12hp. lawn tractor hydrostatic, drive Deutz Allis, garden tools, hand tools, good chi- na & glass, furniture, 2" planed cedar & pine lumber. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION - Sat. Nov. 2nd - 10am - at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne for the estate of the late J. McGraw entire household contents nearly new snow blower and lawn mower only used twice, some antiques, col- lectables, dishes, glass, etc., upright freezer, mechanic's tool chest, quantity hand tools, BBQ, drill press, nice portable co- lour TV & stand, ant. oak ext. table, ant drop leaf table, other small tables, rocking chairs, microwave & stand, sofa set, large mirror with guilt frame, large quantity household articles, dishes, knick knacks, complete bedroom suite, dressers & chests of drawers, lamps, pictures, occasional chairs, plus countless other articles from around this old home, everything to go to settle estate. NO RESERVES. Terms: Cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com email: gwarner@eagle.ca AUCTION - Sunday Nov. 3rd at 12:00 noon at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne M. Fleishman Sale, new stereos, TVs, DVDs, VCRs, small kitchen appliances, Christmas giftwares, jewellery. Collector cards, crystal, figurines, etc. Doors Open 11:00 am. No Reserves, Usual terms. AUCTION Thursday Oct 31st, 5pm at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne Modern home furnish- ings, some antiques, tools, dishes, glasswares, knick knacks, everyday dishes, pots, pans, pictures, lamps, etc. - complete double bedroom with matt & box set, dressers, chest of draw- ers, tables & chairs, brand new sofa and love seat, brand new queen box & matt, apt.-size auto washer & spin dryer, chest freezer, coffee & end tables, assortment shell loading supplies & equipment, small table saw, hand & power tools, full-size auto washer & dryer, collection old radio tubes & parts, floor model and portable TV, electronic organ, old chairs, pair child's twig chairs, household articles, plus countless other articles too many to list. Terms: Cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com email: gwarner@eagle.ca AUCTION SALE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD PORT PERRY KINSMAN HALL 12.00 NOON 15585 SIMCOE STREET(SOUTH OF REACH ROAD) Miscellaneous items from several older homes including household, decorative other older bric-a-brac,lots of smalls,and good boxlots. (Our usual assortment from the unique to high end crap). Several boxes in storage-contents unknown at time of publication. ***Light refreshments available*** Terms:"Cash or Personal Cheque With I.D." Ian MacMartin - Auctioneer- (416)-724-6638 E-mail: macmartinauction@hotmail.comBAILIFF LIQUIDATION SALE Sat. Nov. 2nd & Sun. Nov. 3rd, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 50% OFF CONTENTS OF A DOLLAR STORE to be held by MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens Store contents will be selling at 50% off & as marked down prices on both Saturday & Sunday. Ar- ticles include all things found in a dollar store, hard- ware, crafts, toys, novelty items, household etc. See Auction ad below for directions & payment details. AUCTION SALE Sun. Nov. 3rd. 10:00 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono (south entrance), follow signs to Mill Pond Rd & West 2 km. Auctions features estate contents from an Oshawa home, complete line of household furniture, glass china, household articles, kitchen, garage contents, collectables, 1986 Chev. cube van. Reserve, plus many more useful articles. Note, see above Bailiff Liquidation details Sat. & Sun. 10:00 to 3 p.m. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interact & Cheque. Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Nov. 1 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Edward Bean of Whitby plus others, modern curio cabinet, chesterfield & chair, modern love seat, antique wooden beds, pine blanket box with drawer & legs, organ stool, modern bedroom suite, pine chesterfield & chair, two 2 door refrigerators, pine table, table & floor lamps, upright freezer, automatic wash- er, Treadle sewing machine, coffee vending ma- chine, approx. twenty 28x79 cedar interior doors, qty. kitchen cupboards, qty. good quality exterior windows, 10Hp Canadiana electric start snowblower, horse drawn buggy, qty. chi- na, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705) 786-2183 GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. NOV 2nd - 10:00 a.m. “New short ad” but still our usual lg. qty. of quality Estate ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD items incl. musical instruments, lg. qty. woodorking eqpmt., 1993 GMC 1500 Truck & MF 205 diesel 17 hp tractor @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. SEE WEB FOR DETAILS. KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering , 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" ✰OCTOBER CALENDAR ✰ Thurs. Oct. 31 "Hallowe'en" No Sale Sun. Nov. 3rd - Special Sale 10am Start For more info or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association)at (905) 683-0041 Antiques Collectables & Household to be held at Classique Country Auctions Sunday, Nov. 3/02 at 11 a.m. Viewing from 9 a.m. day of sale. Auction features a large household consign- ment yet to be packed from Oshawa, beds, chairs, couches, wing chair, large carved oak sideboard (Hunt cupboard style), misc. tables, quantity of glass & china, misc. antique tooks, pine table c/w turned legs, 2 old pine flat-to-wall cupboards, wood boxes, square churn, oak play pen, patio furniture, hand painted cupboard, rocking chair, painting (oil & water colours), prints & much much more. Approx. 600 lots. Sale subject to additions or deletions. Owner/Auctioneer not responsible for loss, damage or injury while attending. Sale conducted by Classique Country Auctions Burnham Street N. of the 401 Hwy at Cobourg. For info or to consign please call 1-905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050. “The Professional Estate Settlers.” LARGE CONTENTS AUCTIONPOLICE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRI. NOV. 1ST - 6 P.M. Selling for Durham Regional Police Services, bicycles and miscellane- ous retrieved property and the es- tate of the late Dennis Johnson from Little Britain including shop equipment, Honda 3500 gas gen- erator, Honda 5 hp gas compressor, 220 shop compressor, Craftsman 8"/ 3 speed drill press, Craftsman 8" table saw, Yardman gas snowblow- er, Louisville portable scaffold Makita 255 Mitre chop saw, Jiffy gas ice drill, Werner 8 ft. stepladder, Johnson 15 hp outboard, Johnson Seahorse 18 hp, wheels barrels, various floor jacks, jack stands, ramps, vises, grinders, engine lift, shop vac, mechanics tools, power tools, woodwork tools, air tools, cell phones, stereo equipment, elec- tronic equipment etc. etc. Preview at 2 p.m. Check out website for up- dates. Terms: Cash or good cheque, visa, m/c, interac. Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Serving the Auction Industry since 1971' SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND - 10 A.M. Estate Auction at Orval McLean Auction Center - Lindsay. Complete contents of Mayberry Estate, Lind- say. Complete shop of woodworking equip., hand and power tools, living ,dining and bedroom furniture, some new chesterfields, round oak tables, wall units, etc., good appliances, Compaq computer, glass chi- na, new gift ware tools, cast cars, bells, etc. 1988 Ford Taurus Wagon, only 79,000 km., Ford 3000 tractor and loader, MTD 16 hp riding lawn mower and blower, also from Rokeby Lumber. 3 new patio doors, steel doors, 4 x 4 pt. lumber, cement, paint, etc. wood bandsaw, beaver jointer etc. Saturday, No- vember 2nd 3 p.m.Real Estate Auction at the prop- erty of the late Keith and Alice Mayberry, 28 Crest- wood Ave., Lindsay. Excellent newer 3 bedroom bun- galow in desirable Lindsay North ward, a great family home. Terms $5,000 deposit, balance in 30 days. Property sold subject to reasonable reserve. Excellent opportunity, home must be sold to settle estate.To view call McLean Auctions (705) 324-2782 or www.mclean.theauctionadvertiser.com SUNDAY, PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sun. Nov. 3 Start: 11 AM View: 9:30 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. in pictur- esque downtown Port Hope is holding an auction of approx. 250 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles. At this time only a partial list- ing. Painted cupboard; 8 pc. oak D/R set; recliner; 3 pc. sofa set; wall unit; oak table; pr. French chairs; old sewing machine; drop front desk; cedar chest; chiffonier; rocking chairs; pine harvest table; walnut china cabinet; newer oak hall stand; parlour tables; Deco buffet; tool chest; Noritake dishes; tri lights; sterling candlesticks; bronzes; lamps; McCoy cookie jar; antique light fixtures; Rogers cutlery set; costume jewelry; Wyatt Earp holster; Victorian wa- ter pitcher; Pinwheel crystal; numerous Ertl toy tractors w/implements; Dinky tank; doll items; Group of Seven prints; dressers; Maytag dryer; tools etc. Snack Bar. Terms: Cash, Visa, Interac, M/C & known cheques To consign to future auctions call (905) 885-6336 or (905) 885-4311 Randy Potter - Auctioneer "Your Estate Specialist" Please note: No Buyers Premium & we are NO longer selling in Pickering TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE WOODWORKING ENTHUSIAST'S AUCTION & SUPER TAG SALE Sat. Nov. 2nd at 9 a.m. at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE (Hwy#2 east of Cobourg) Note - Tag Sale - start time 9 a.m. Auction sale - Start time - 11 a.m. Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the workshop tools and accessories from the estate of the late George Ferguson of Ver- nonville. AUCTION FEATURES: Shopsmith Mark V (Model 510) Home Workshop system, Craftsman 10" (Digital Electronic) Cabinetmak- ers series radial-arm saw. Astro International 3-speed band saw, Shopsmith DC3300 dust col- lector, metal tool chest on wheels, Troy-Bilt Ju- nior Tomahawk 2 - in - 1 chipper/shredder, wood planer on stand, Craftsman router table, 4000 watt generator, Craftsman 7 1/4" circular saw, Ryobi 10" planer, tool and die related equipment, Ammo reloading equipment, small air compressor, paint gun, air tools, palm san- ders, Jigsaws, Yard Machines, 18.5 hp /42" (hy- drostatic) riding mower w/ detachable garden trailer and cultivator, (sold separately), stinger high pressure washer, plus numerous other workshop related items, also a 3-pce. iron Bis- tro set and matching garden bench, stone bird- bath / water fountain, etc. TAG SALE FEATURES - Many household items to include: several Cabbage Patch Kids, several dolls and doll making equipment, glass, china, book- shelves, a superb selection of hardcover garden, quilting, sewing, craft and other books. A SALE NOT TO MISS!! Viewing Friday, Nov. lst. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./ Sat. 9 a.m. - time of sale. Terms Cash, Visa, MC, Interac, cheque/proper I. D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, NOV 6th -- 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Stouffville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield suite, tables, bedroom suite, TV, VCR, prints, lamps, jewelry, records, stereo, coins, large quantity of collectables and glassware, quantity of wide pine lumber plus many other interest- ing items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 273 Daycare Available A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Spring Special - 25% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable (905)509-8980 or (905)428-8704 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “DEAL DIRECT & SAVE” (905) 686-9494 •Porch Enclosures •Garage Doors 6 mo. No Interest, No Payment o.a.c. RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLEARY, Janice May At the family resi- dence in Saturday October 26, 2002. Janice May Lowery in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late James Cleary. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Cindy; Stephen and his wife Cheralee; and Matthew. Dear grand- mother of David, Taylor, Kristen and James. She will be fondly remembered by her dear family Joy, Lorraine, Des, Linda, Bobby, Rita and Jimmy. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428–8488 from 7 to 9 Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadett's Roman Catholic Church, Bay- ly St; at Harwood Avenue South Ajax, On- tario on Wednesday October 30th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a wildlife rescue organization would be greatly appreciated. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 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 HALL, Alexander At the Ajax-Pickering Hos- pital, on Monday October 28th, 2002. Alex- ander Hall, beloved husband of the late Elinor Hall. Loving father of Alan and Marilyn. A Fu- neral Service will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488, on Thurs- day October 31, 2002 in our Chapel at 11 a.m Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. HOPKINS- Leo Michael age 64 of Beaver Bank, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2002, while vacationing in Ajax, Ontario, at the home of his niece Wendy Holliday. Leo was the son of the late Daniel Leo and Mary Theresa (Scott) Hopkins and was a life long resident of Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. Leo's greatest love in life was country music, Bel- gian Horses and most of all, his family. Leo is survived by three sisters, Dot (Joe) Beke of Cambridge, Ontario, Eleanor (Ellie) (Tony)Az- zopardi of Campbellford, Ontario, Lorna Woodcock, with whom he resided with for several years, brother John (Jack) (Gert) Hopkins of Beaver Bank Road, niece Krista, nephews Joey (Nancy) and Bradley Hopkins, all of Beaver Bank, niece Melissa Hopkins of Halifax and several loving nieces and nephews in the province of Ontario. Besides his parents, Leo was predeceased by brother Donald W., nephew David and niece Jennifer Robin Hop- kins. Family visitation has taken place in Ajax, Ontario, on Sunday, October 27 at McEachnie Funeral Home. Special thanks to Patrick and the staff for their care and dedication during this difficult time of need. Funeral arrange- ments have been made through Atlantic Fu- neral Homes, 125 Sackville Dr. Lower Sack- ville, Nova Scotia. Visitation will take place Friday Nov 1, 2002, from 2-4 P.M. in the after- noon and 7-9 P.M. in the evening. Funeral mass to be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Lower Sackville on Saturday No- vember 2, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to take place at the Gate of Heaven Cemetary, Low- er Sackville. In Leo's memory, the family asks that donations may be made to "Christmas Daddies" or to a charity of your choice. DINNIWELL, W. J. Douglas Passed away peacefully at Ajax-Pickeirng Health Centre on Friday October 25, 2002 in his 70th year. Doug, beloved husband of Eve. Loving father of Michelle and her husband Peter Huegli. Dear grandfather of Christoph, Franziska and Daniel. Fondly remembered by his sister Mary-Margaret Feldman. Funeral arrange- ments entrusted to the W. C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL,110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668–3410).Cremation. WEBB, Doreen - After a long, valiant fight with cancer, Doreen died at home surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2002. Be- loved partner of Jill Bolton for 18 years. Lov- ing mother of Teresa & her husband Jim Des- medt. Also survived by Mary, Max & Leo. Special Grandma to 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at THE SIMPLE AL- TERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE (905-686- 5589). In honour of Doreen, memorial dona- tions to the Humane Society would be wel- come. Jamie Clarke October 31, 1992 We little knew that evening, Jamie That God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us special memories From which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Our family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same. But, as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Remembered with Love, Mom and Dad and Kelly (woof) Special thanks to very special friends, for support and love, Lise and Paul Whalen, The Wels Family Mary-Anne & Clare Bergerson 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam In Loving Memory of My Son ❦Lee Mitchell Service ❦ Who passed away October 31, 1999 A thousand prayers won't bring you back I know - because I've tried. And neither will a thousand tears I know - because I've cried. I remember all our laughs and talks And how you comforted me You'd place your hand Upon my head and say "Mom - it'll be all right - you'll see" So Lord - Put your arms around him And give him a great big hug Then tell him that it's from me His "Mom" Lovingly Remembered by His Mom Patricia Coyle (Rooke) Remembrance Day A special commemorative page A TRIBUTE TO WAR HEROES OF THE PAST Remember the war heroes in your family by placing a commemorative message on this special Remembrance Day page on Sunday, November 10. Choose from either format shown at the right. Reservation deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 6 (5 p.m.) KEEP THE MEMORY ALIVE. CALL CLASSIFIEDS AT SAMPLE B TEXT ONLY Cost of sample: SAMPLE A WITH photo Cost of sample: In Memoriam Harry Smith Veteran - WWII 2nd Combat Regiment Jim, John, Susan and Mark SMITH, John Albert. October 13,1994. Royal Canadian Air Force. Death can fall upon your door like rain. You must live each moment, each day as though it was your last. We remember you with pride and love. Margaret, Bobby, Tim and John. $75 $45 (905) 683-0707(905) 576-9335 700 Home Improvements O'NEILL, Gerald - Peacefully at Ajax-Pick- ering Hospital on Monday, October 28th, 2002. Gerald O'Neill, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Dawn. Predeceased by his first wife Olive in 1971. Dear father of Donna and Brian. Dear stepfather of Dana. Dear brother of Mary and Anne in Scotland. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Thornton Cemetery (1200 Thornton Rd. N.) on Friday, November 1st at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE,"Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) 910 Massages Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. attention teachers A Day in the Life of Your School photo contest for students in Grade 7-OAC Win great prizes including... GRAND PRIZE: HP 612 Digital Camera (value $229) 2ND PRIZE: $100 gift certificate for Staples Business Depot 3RD PRIZE: $50 gift certificate for Staples Business Depot HONOURABLE MENTIONS: Certificates Rules for entry: ✩ Open to students in Grade 7 – OAC ✩ Photos will depict an aspect of school life. ✩ We will accept prints or digital images. ✩ All photos must be accompanied by a description of the photo answering the ques- tions Who, What, When, Where and Why. ✩ All people in the photograph must be identified by first and last name (unless there are more than 10 people in the photo). ✩ Each entry must be signed by the student’s teacher or principal who will have verified parental consent for publication of the student photographer’s work and identification of students in the photo.(This information will likely have been collected from students in September as standard procedure.) ✩ ‘A Day in the Life of your School’ will be printed in the Metroland Community News- papers of Durham Region during December, 2002. ✩ Contest deadline Nov. 29, 2002. Send your entries to: Newspapers in Education Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser ATT: Steve Houston, managing editor 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 905-683-5110 A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Celebrates our 8th Anniversary in Pickering Village & our 4th Readers Choice Award-Best Antique Store. Jeff Clark would like to sincerely thank you for your support & patronage over the last year. If you have not browsed our 3000 sq. ft. of showroom in Pickering Village please drop by for a visit. Our showrooms are displayed with antique fine furniture along with collectibles in our barn. We continue to acquire new inventory on a weekly basis which many of our customers recognize & appreciate. WE BUY AND SELL Single Pieces or Complete Estates “We Do House Calls” ANTIQUES •Furniture •Fine China •Figurines •Glass •Trunks, Boxes Collectibles and more... VISIT OUR 3000 SQ. FT. SHOWROOMS & BROWSE 3 BUILDINGS (905) 683-8243 78 Old Kingston Rd. (Pickering Village, Ajax)HWY #2-KINGSTON RD.BROCK RD.ELIZABETH ST.OLD KINGSTON RD. PICKERING VILLAGE CHURCH ST.Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Cordially invite you to attend Need a hand hiring JOIN US! WED. JAN. 15, 03WED. JAN. 15, 03 1:00PM - 8:00PM1:00PM - 8:00PM Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street E., Oshawa REGISTER YOUR COMPANY TODAY!! CONTACT YOUR CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE Oshawa Job & & Fair C a r e e r (905) 576-9335(905) 576-9335 Ajax/Pickering (905) 683-0707(905) 683-0707 WorkforceWorkforce FM Radio Auto Scan Radio with Flashlight $199 OUR PRICE REG. $7.99 Baking Dishes 7 piece set $1699 OUR PRICE REG. $24.9 9 GRAND OPENING Sale-a-bration Winter Jackets Reversable Mens and Womens $2999 OUR PRICE REG. $79.9 9 Mens Winter Jackets $3999 OUR PRICE REG. $119. 9 9 Specials Throughout Entire Store PICKERING TOWN CENTRE LOWER LEVEL-FOOD COURT 905-831-3366 THURSDAY AT 2:30 PM while quantities last-no rainchecks Anchor METROLAND Durham Region Media Group This Week Canadian Statesman NEWS ADVERTISER Times-Journal durhamregion.com Prizes donated by 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSThe Winning Foursome -- Deer Creek North, Deer Creek South, Glen Cedars and The Academy -- “We’ve got it all” The Coughlan Family would like to thank The News Advertiser’s Readers for voting Deer Creek as their favourite golf course for the fourth year in a row. This is an honour of which we are extremely proud, thanks again to all of you. We look forward to seeing everyone during the many remaining days of this golf season. 3 Championship Golf Courses #1 Ranked Golf School For Lessons and Instruction Corporate Tournaments for up to 225 Players Gift Certificates The Deer Creek Corporate Card (905) 427-7737 www.golfdeercreek.com A passion for food... and a lot more! Would like to thank all our valued customers for voting Loblaws THE BEST GROCERY STORE in the Pickering & Ajax area THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR THE 6th CONSECUTIVE YEAR NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B11 A/PADVERTISING FEATURE Pickering 300 Kingston Rd. (Gates Plaza at Altona) 905-509-5578 Pickering 1050 Brock Rd. (Between 401& Bayly) 905-421-9550 Ajax 282 Monarch Ave. Unit #15 905-426-4136 *offer based on first visit enrollment. Minimum check draft program. ©2002 Curves International Chosen As Favourite Fitness Facility In Ajax & Pickering *offer good on first visit enrollment • min. 12 mo. c.d. program ©2002 Curves International60% Off Service Fee* 2002 Let Curves help you get into shape Curves for Women uses a revolutionary new exercise program called Quickfit. The Quickfit system combines cardio and strength training in a circuit that is completed in 30 minutes. Members will alternate upper body strength training exercises with aerobic recovery stations followed by lower body exercises. Your target heart rate, crucial for weight loss, is maintained while you perform strength training. This is possible because the Quickfit system is based on hydraulic resistance. Hydraulics use a cylinder where a piston will move fluid and the movement is more controlled - and there are no weight stacks to manage or change. The safe, accommodating resistance keeps you moving smoothly and safely around the circuit. It’s the hydraulic resistance that makes the Quickfit system safe for older women and women with health concerns such as arthritis. There are no classes or schedules to be concerned about. Members can come to the club at a time which fits their schedules. They simply start the circuit and the music will cue them when it’s time to change stations and when to check their heart rate. And the music makes it fun! The Quickfit system enables even the busiest women to get a complete workout. This is the only system that combines cardio and strength training in 30 minutes. With conventional equipment, members would need to work out 90 minutes to achieve comparable results. This is a real benefit for women who believe they don’t have enough time to exercise. Come in and find out why Curves For Women is the favourite fitness facility in Ajax and Pickering. 30 minute fitness for women ~ Voted #1 www.durhamregion.com Deer Creek Wants to Exceed Your Expectations At Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates, providing a golf experience that exceeds your expectations is the driving force behind the picturesque and meticulously maintained courses you love. Winner for Best Golf Course, it’s home to Deer Creek North, a signature course that offers a quick pace of play that is never interrupted by tournaments, which are held at Deer Creek South, a golfer friendly, par 72, championship course. Deer Creek, located at 27 Buggey Lane in Ajax, is home of a World class golf Academy, offering you a chance to benefit from the wisdom and proven teaching methods of qualified staff. Traditionally one of the first courses in Durham to open each spring, and among the last to close in the fall, Deer Creek also tees up special occasions year-round with banquet facilities that hold up to 225 people. Deer Creek’s pro shop is also open year- round. Find out about memberships, gift certificates and more at golfdeercreek.com or call 905-427-7737. Loblaws Your Favourite Grocery Store Again Freshness, quality, service and cleanliness are just some of the reasons why you’ve once again selected Loblaws as the Best Grocery Store. You’ve come to depend on the many services located under one roof, including a meat service counter that continually earns your praise, a bakery with decadently- delicious cakes and fresh-baked goods, a full-service pharmacy, photo lab, flower shop, and affordable household products and other general merchandise. Pickering store manager Terry Bahen also credits the variety of groceries and President’s Choice and No Name products, both excellent products at a great value. Ajax store manager Mari Beth Reeve points to the popularity of the Insiders Report and is pleased that President’s Choice Financial Services have also earned your respect, with very competitive rates and the opportunity to earn free groceries. In Pickering, Upstairs at Loblaws has become a favourite spot for cooking classes and seminars, children’s birthday parties and community events. There’s also Meals to Go for busy families. Call Loblaws in Ajax at 905-427-8483 and in Pickering at 905-831-6301. 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSThank You...Thank You... Our system guarantees the removal of all E Coli from the water. This enhances our reverse osmosis system that we use exclusively when making all our products. Shiraz Pies Porter November MonthlySpecials for naming Carousel Wines as winner in the Reader’s Choice Awards Poll. Thank you for your vote to make it our fifth consecutive year. Carousel Wines 1794 Liverpool Rd. Pickering (across from LCBO) 905-831-3244 Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Readers' Choice Awards 1999 2002 A/P PAGE B12 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 McDonald’s Restaurants of Ajax & Pickering Thank You for Choosing us as “BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT” AJAX 270 Kingston Rd. E (in Walmart) 135 Kingston Rd. E (Heritage Plaza) 222 Bayly St. W. PICKERING 1899 Brock Rd. (in Walmart) NEW LOCATION 1300 Kingston Rd. E (Hub Plaza) 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.com BINGO HALL BEST FOOD & DRINK ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT BAKERY BREAKFAST CHICKEN WINGS CUP OF COFFEE CHINESE RESTAURANT DELI/SANDWICH & SPECIALITY SHOP FAMILY RESTAURANT FAST FOOD FISH & CHIPS GREEK RESTAURANT HAMBURGER ITALIAN RESTAURANT FABRIC STORE FLOOR COVERINGS FORMAL WEAR GARDENING CENTRE & NURSERY GROCERY STORE HOME IMPROVEMENT/HARDWARE KITCHEN/BATH/BED LINGERIE STORE MATERNITY SHOP MEN’S STORE OPTICAL STORE PARTY SUPPLIES PET STORE SPORTING GOODS STRIP MALL WALLPAPER STORE BEST SHOPPING ART & FRAMING LUNCH STEAK Bouclair Home Depot Vandermeer Nursery Home Depot La Senza Walmart Moore’s CLEARANCE STORE FINE DINING ICE CREAM INDIAN RESTAURANT OUTDOOR PATIO PASTA DEPARTMENT STORE ANTIQUE STORE APPLIANCE STORE BICYCLE SHOP BOOK STORE CAMERA SHOP COMPUTER STORE CRAFT STORE CELLULAR PHONE CENTRE DOLLAR STORE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT RECORD STORE SECOND HAND STORE Bun King PIZZA Red Lobster East Side Mario’s Tim Hortons Mt. Everest Licks Jaspers Fish & Chips McDonalds Tim Hortons Tim Hortons Mandarin SALAD BAR Dollarama Winners Michaels Blacks Bay Cycle Sears Shoppers Drug Mart National Sports Reeds Leons Precious Plates GNC Donlands Jewellers Home Depot Pickering Town Centre Sleep Country Staples Home Depot Al Gervais Diplomat Pools & Spa Pickering Town Centre Payless Future Shop Toys R Us Sears WOMEN’S STORE Winners Color Your World Hub Plaza National Sports Once Upon A Child Music World PJ Pets Par ty Packagers Lenscrafters Legend Music Home Outfitters Loblaws Freeman Formal HEALTH FOOD STORE JEWELLERY STORE LIGHTING CENTRE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRE MATTRESS SHOP FLORIST FURNITURE STORE GIFT SHOP PAINT STORE PARTY RENTALS POOL COMPANY REGIONAL SHOPPING SHOE STORE STEREO/ELECTRONICS TOY STORE DRUG STORE FACTORY OUTLET STORE WINDOW COVERINGS OFFICE SUPPLIESSEAFOOD RESTAURANT Swiss Chalet Nickles Thirsty Monk Mandarin Papps Casual Dining Regalis Friendly Greek Dairy Queen East Side Mario’s Black Dog Pub Pizza Pizza The Keg Antique Discoveries Z Art Gallery Chapters Future Shop Bell World Sears CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS READERS CHOICE WINNERS THANK-YOU FOR VOTINGTHANK-YOU FOR VOTING Bell World #1Bell World #1 Pickering Town Centre Pickering (905) 837-1212 ® 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSNEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B13 A/PADVERTISING FEATUREwww.durhamregion.com (905) 831-9696 Dr. Tom Mackay, D.C. 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FCCSS(C) Chiropractic Specialist 2002 Thank You For Your Continued Support Thank you Ajax and Pickering for voting us #1 Best Greek Restaurant! 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 1C1 Phone: (905)831-3763 310-GREEK BEST ENTERTAINMENT BILLIARDS BINGO CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT GOLF COURSE ICE SKATING MOVIE RENTAL MOVIE THEATRE PUB BEST BUSINESS & SERVICE ACCOUNTING FIRM BANK/TRUST CMPANY BANQUET FACILITIES CARPET CLEANER HAIR SALON/BARBER SHOP HOME BUILDER INVESTMENT PLANNING AUTO PARTS BODY SHOP DOMESTIC CAR DEALERSHIP GENERAL AUTO REPAIR IMPORT CAR DEALERSHIP TIRE STORE BEST AUTOMOTIVE CHIROPRACTOR DENTISTDENTURISTGENERAL PRACTITIONER PHARMIACIST BEST HEALTH SERVICES USED CAR DEALERSHIP Petrina’s Delta Bingo Deer Creek Famous Players TD/Canada Trust Gallantrys Roto Static CATERER Mainly Cheese DAY CARE CENTRE Helping Hands FITNESS CLUB Curves for WomenFirst Choice HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER Certified HeatingJohn Boddy Homes INSURANCE COMPANY State Farm INTERNET PROVIDER Rogers @ Home LAWN SERVICE MANICURE/PEDICURE RETIREMENT LIVING Orchard Villa Canadian Tire Royal Auto Body Bruce Bissel Pontiac Canadian Tire PickeringToyota Canadian Tire Sheridan Chev Dr. Fletcher DENTIST Dr. Misken HEARING SERVICES Durham Audiology Dr. Anne Gove PHARMACIST BREW YOUR OWN BEER/WINE CHILDREN’S TUTORIAL Sylvan CONTINUING EDUCATION Durham College DANCE STUDIO DRY CLEANER Cadet Cleaners MARTIAL ARTS CLUB Rising Sun PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO PRINT SHOP TAXI SERVICE Lincoln Taxi WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC Weight Watchers TRAVEL AGENCY Goligers Travel Plus MUFFLER SHOP MASSAGE THERAPIST OPTOMETRIST FOOT SPECIALIST R. Klein PHYSIOTHERAPIST Young Drivers Of Canada DRIVING SCHOOL MUSICAL INSTRUCTION TANNING Chuck “e” Cheeses Ajax Community Centre Denise Lester Walmart Kwik Kopy Natural Advantage Chem Lawn Wood Gundy Carousel Wines Magwyer’s Pub Rogers Video Rougemount Dr. Ginter Midas Boyds Massage Therapy Shoppers Drug Mart (PTC) Tanning World SHOE REPAIR Blaisdale Montessori PRIVATE SCHOOLS Ajax Shoe Repair Michael Deegan Collier & Associates Durham Music READERS CHOICE WINNERS Congratulations Carolyn Reid of Ajax Winner of a Shopping Spree at The Pickering Town Centre $500$500 Just For Sending In Her Ballot! It’s That Easy Z- ART GALLERY 1822 Whites Rd. Pickering (905)-837-0144 HWY 401 STROUDS RD. KINGSTON RD.WHITES RD.FINCH AVE. Taking orders for 5 new Releases Bring in your prints to be signed Lots of In-Store Specials for Voting US #1 Art & Framing Store Ajax Pickering... Sat. Nov. 2nd 1 - 3 pm Meet 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSDinner’s served with Mainly Cheese If the thought of relaxing around the dinner table with your family at the end of a busy day sounds too good to be true, you’re going to love what Mainly Cheese has cooked up for you. Selected for the fifth consecutive year as Best Caterer in the Readers’ Choice Awards, Mainly Cheese is also earning a reputation for sumptuous soups and entrées like lasagna, shepherd’s pie, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and cabbage rolls. Choose from a mouth- watering selection of vegetarian dishes, including lasagna, chili, lentil shepherd’s pie and the best vegetable patties you’re likely to find! All entrées are available in single, family and party-sized servings for your convenience. Pick them up fresh and ready to heat up on your way home, or stock up your freezer with a variety of frozen servings. Janet and Ernst Bucheler opened Mainly Cheese 23 years ago, offering an unbeatable selection of cheeses from their 600-square-foot shop. They soon expanded to a larger location, where Ernst, a professional chef, carved out a reputation as a caterer and for unbeatable lunches, salads and more. Their commitment to offering quality food is an important ingredient in their success. Visit Mainly Cheese in the Clover Ridge Plaza at Westney Road and Harwood Avenue in Ajax. It’s open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 905-686-2461. THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS For Voting us “Best Caterer” for the 5th year running • TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH COUNTER • FRESH MADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS • TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH COUNTER • FRESH MADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS • TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH• TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH COUNTER • FRESH MADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS • TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH COUNTER • FRESH MADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS • TAKE HOME MEALS • HOT LUNCH989 WESTNEY RD S AJAX 905-686-2461 MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM TO 7PM SATURDAYS 9AM TO 5PM ONE DOLLAR off any single serving entreé or sandwich Limit 5 Per Customer. Expiry Nov. 16/02 Drop by the store where you will find the same quality and service in our: • Take Home Meals • Hot Lunch Counter • Fresh Made Sandwiches and Salads EAT WELL - YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT GERMAN STOLLEN LEBKUCHEN AND ADVENT CALENDARS NEW THIS YEAR ENGLISH CHOCOLATE SELECTION BOXES HARWOOD RD.WESTNEY RD. BAYLYWE ARE HERE CLOVERIDGE PLAZA A/P PAGE B14 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE AND CRUISE CENTRE Pickering Town Centre 905-420-3233 Toll Free 1-800-661-5169 THANK YOU For Choosing Us As Ajax & Pickering’s #1 Travel Agency We Appreciate Your Business Book Your Air Transat Vacation And Receive 200 Bonus Airmiles www.durhamregion.com Thank You readers of the News Advertiser for voting us “Best Pizza” Lick’s Burgers and Ice Cream Shop has scooped up the Readers Choice Award for Best Hamburger Restaurant for the sixth time, thanks to winning ingredients. Lick’s has earned a reputation for putting the “gourmet” into fast food, serving up big, juicy hamburgers hot off the grill, with toppings like hot peppers and cucumber to choose from - not just your standard fare! The tantalizing menu also includes, vegetarian burgers, turkey burgers and grilled chicken on a bun. Don’t forget a milk-shake or an ice cream cone, available in 24 decadent flavours like Moose Tracks and Chocolate Peanut Butter. The fun atmosphere is as well known as it’s menu, with 50’s and 60’s music creating an ideal back-drop. The same great service you love at the restaurant is also available for your special events, as Lick’s caters barbecues throughout the summer and into the fall, and also partners with schools for special lunches. Visit Licks’ at 1163 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Call 905-839-5425. Lick’s Scoops Up Award Once Again Rogers Cable would like to thank our customers for making Rogers Hi-Speed Internet the Readers Choice favourite Internet service for a second year in a row. This award recog- nizes our continued dedication to bringing our customers the best high speed Internet ser- vice. Rogers Hi-Speed Internet lets you surf and download at high speed, no logging on or dialing up and you do not need a second phone line. Rogers provides continuous customer service and 24-hour, seven-days-a-week tech- nical support. Rogers Hi-Speed Internet is cur- rently offering a $60 rebate over 3 months and no contract, for new Rogers customers. Call us today 1 888-ROGERS1 and find out why Rogers Hi- Speed Internet has been voted the favourite Internet Service! Rogers Cable Is Your #1 Choice For High Speed Internet Connection THRILLED!We Are A VERY BIG To all Our Customers And Friends Who Voted Us Favourite Internet Provider THERE’S NO DIAL-UP, NO LOGGING ON AND BEST OF ALL NO WAITING STOP WAITING• START SURFING Surf, Download And Shop Online At HI-SPEED Call Today For Your SPECIAL INTRODUCTORYOFFER! 1-888-782-3582 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSNEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B15 A/PADVERTISING FEATURE Four Years! Fav ourite Family Restaurant Chris & Tom Papatheodorou Papps Comfortable Dining Area Papps Casual Dining has built their reputation on great food for over 37 years since Teds Original Drive in, started the family tradition. Chris and Tom Papatheodorou have taken Papps through may years of growth to its home now in the Pickering Home and Leisure Centre. Chris and Tom are extremely proud of the Readers Choice Award for best family restaurant. Chris father Ted catered to families in 1965 and the boys are continuing to serve the community they grew up in. The environment at Papps is friendly, fresh and inviting. Tom and Chris are always hustling around greeting old friends and chatting with customers. This hands on approach works very well in a day when absentee ownership can be so prevalent. Last year the restaurant saw the addition of the stone pizza oven, adding to the already huge selection of tasty menu choices offered at the restaurant. The variety of gourmet thin crust pizzas are sure to attract your taste buds. Many groups and organizations have taken advantage of the meeting room that has seating for up to 40 people. The banquet room adjacent to the restaurant can host up to 120 people and is ideal for birthday parties, anniversaries, Jack and Jills and even small weddings. Whatever your budget the staff at Papps can create a special menu for your event. Four years of recognition by the readers is quite an endorsement and youre invited to come in and enjoy! Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway 905-427-3403 Outstanding menu choices Thin Crust Gourmet Pizza Kids Menu Pasta Wings Up to 120 people Ideal for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthday’s & Jack & Jill’s 4th consecutive year! 2002 BOOKING NOW FOR 2003 BANQUET ROOM 2002 2002 Readers Choice Winner Steve West Robert Wagner And The Staff Of Royal Auto Body We at Royal Auto Body are pleased and thankful to our customers who voted us the favourite body shop in the Ajax Pickering area. This Reader’s Choice Award is very special to us, because it has been determined by you the consumer. We have been fortunate to receive this award five out of the last six years. We will continue the seventy year tradition of turning out excellent workmanship and service. We’d be happy to assist you with all your auto collision and refinishing concerns. Please don’t drink and drive. We wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season. www.durhamregion.com TANNING WORLD “The Ultimate in Indoor Tanning” for voting us #1 TANNING PLACE in Ajax & Pickering 5 years in a row. In our way of saying Thanks we are offering our valued customers the opportunity to bring in this coupon for a “FREE TAN” 1735 Bayly St. Unit 9 A Pickering, 831-7794 • Courtice (905) 438-9877 • Uxbridge (905) 852-2822 • Scarborough (416) 439-4533 • Highland Creek(416) 283-6060 2002 www.tanning-world.com THANK YOU 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSA/P PAGE B16 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.com Read the Facts And Hear the Difference! For over 20 years, we’ve kept current with every advance in equipment and techniques to help you hear better. Our staff Audiologists offer Audiology High-tech with Expert Care. Breakthrough in Hearing Aid Technology Digital Sound: Did you know? ...owner voted Best Hearing Services 2 years in a row. ...there is still financial assistance available for hearing aids. Call us today. ...90%-95% of all hearing losses need hearing aid intervention. The first and only audiology practice in Durham to bring you Video Otoscopy Technology that lets you see the inside of your ears. Our certifications let patients know that our Audiologists have mastered all the necessary training to be considered experts in the fields of hearing impairments. OtoAcoustic emission. New revolutionary technology to diagnose hearing loss in newborns and babies for Durham. Even most major Canadian hospitals are not equipped. Stella Maschas-Wong, originally from Sick Kids Hospital is available. The first audiology practice in Durham to bring you real-ear probe microphone measurements. This advanced system allows precise fine tuning of hearing aids. Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic 831-8311 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 104 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 (Located in the Pickering Medical Centre) Whitby Hearing Centre 666-7726 1032 Brock St. S., Unit 4 Whitby, Ontario L1N 4L8 (Close to the 401, Brock St. exit) • Resound • Siemens • Starkey • Widex • Phonak • Phonic Ear • Unitron • Oticon See our Audiologists and Hear the Difference. Registered •ADP, WSIB, DVA, Clarica, MetLife, Mutual Advanced Care..... Tomorrow’s Hearing TodaySaturday apts. available First, this is 100% digital hearing aid technology. And what that means in quality of hearing is huge. Digital sound is created by tiny computer chips that separate each sound clearly and crisply. You can compare for yourself by thinking how movies sounded 10 years ago to going to a theatre and hearing digital sound. These digitals are available in canal style, full shell and behind-the-ear hearing aids. Digitals are also available in CIC which are virtually invisible. FULL TIME SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR HEARING NEEDS Crisp • Clean • Refreshing Open Mon.-Fri. 9-4:30 Ajax Audiology Services 831-8311 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 303 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7K8 (Located in the Baywood Plaza) New Patients are Always Welcome to Come and Hear the Difference. •Audiologists are University trained and hold a Master’s Degree in Audiology •Audiologists are licensed to prescribe hearing aids in Ontario. •Audiologists can certify an individual’s eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit. NEW Fact Fact Fact Fact Thank You for voting us as the best hearing centre in the area Thank you to all of our clients, families and friends for VOTING us #1, the Best Hearing Services for 2002, the second year in a row. We are proud of being at the top for hearing health care. Our mission for excellence will continue as we strive for quality, commitment and state-of-the-art technology that many of our clients have come to expect. When clients were asked “Why did you choose the Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic as #1, the Best Hearing Services?”, the top three answers were as follows: 1. Expertise. New hearing aid wearers and, experienced hearing aid wearers alike, were mostly impressed by the staff’s expertise and experience in dealing with hearing aids. As one client stated: “I have worn hearing aids for many years and this is the first time ever that I can hear properly, not only in quiet but also in noise. That’s why I voted for the Ajax-Pickering Audiology.” 2. Equipment. Most experienced hearing aid wearers were amazed by the sophisticated equipment found in our clinics, commenting on the fine tuning of hearing aids using real ear measurements and computers to program their hearing aids. New wearers were dazzled by the available equipment technology. As one new hearing aid wearer commented: “I truly believed that no one could help me with my hearing loss. I became a believer when I was assessed at the Ajax- Pickering Audiology Clinic. I can hear now and it is a joy to hear the rain, a sound I had long forgotten. That’s why I voted for the Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic.” 3. Care. “I voted for these clinics because it was obvious that they truly cared about a person’s hearing loss. The Audiologist was capable to convince my mother to try hearing aids, something none of us kids were able to do for over five years. The dispenser was gentle with my mother who is 81 years old. We have stopped yelling but better still, Mom’s quality of life has improved 100%. To all of you, a big Thank You.” 4. Service. Here are one couple’s thoughts on the audiology services offered in Pickering. “Our family chose the Clinic because of the convenient hours. My son-in-law works shift work and my husband and I no longer drive. We depend on our son-in-law. The Ajax-Pickering Audiology Cli nic is opened 5 days a week and sometimes even on Saturdays. They are available, friendly and fast. We do not have to wait days on end to have our hearing aids repaired. They have fancy equipment that I have not seen anywhere else.” 5. Satisfaction and guarantee. “We have been dealing with the same people for over ten years”, reports several surveyed customers. “We have been satisf ied by the services provided because these people go the extra mile to solve our problems. In this age and day, there is little service available. Top marks go to the Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic they deserve the Readers’ Choice Award.” Director and Audiologist, Lila O’Neill, added that all of the staff train and upgrade themselves regularly to keep abreast of all new developments in the Hearing Health Care field. “All of us double and triple the number of hours required by our associations and College every year,” states Ms. O’Neill. As for equipment, she adds: “We have been the f irst audiology practice to bring Real Measurement to the Durham Region. Without such equipment, one cannot do a very good job in fitting hearing aids and one cannot trouble shoot hearing aids. This is one of the reasons that we are the Clinics of choice for physician referrals, not only for their patients but also the choice clinics for their own families and even themselves. We are the only audiology clinic in the Region of Durham equipped with Video otoscopy, an amazing tool to help us diagnose hearing aid ailments and particularly helpful to fit the Completely-In-the Canal hearing Aids (CIC), which are virtually invisible. It is no wonder that we are the ones with the reputation of the best CIC f itting hearing aids, east of Toronto.” And, commenting on care, Audiologist, Lila O’Neill states: “We are committed to improving the lives of all hearing impaired citizens and I am convinced that this type dedication shines through in our faces and in our behaviourism.” “Hearing loss is a full time problem and we offer full time service”, adds Dispenser Guy Giroux. Service must be available at all times as people need to hear. Down time for hearing aids repairs must be kept at minimum. Our Clinics in the Durham Region have always offered satisfaction and guarantee or, your money back. “We are that confident in our services. We have been around for a long time and we intend to be around for another long- time. Our mission to all of our clients and to their families and friends is to provide quality and expert hearing services thereby ensuring customer satisfaction. We offer tomorrow’s hearing ... today. The staff thank all of you who voted for us, ranking us #1, the second year in a row, r eceiving the Readers’ Choice Aw ard. And, we promise to continue to strive toward EXCELLENCE in hearing care. In Whitby, please call 905-666- 7726, and, in Ajax and Pickering, call 905-831-8311 to schedule your appointment. Come and Hear the Difference. Durham Audiology voted #1 second year in a row 2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS2002 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERSAn American Italian Eatery 1355 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING TOWN CENTRE, PICKERING, 839-5811 East Side Mario’s - A Winner in two categories in 2002 Visiting East Side Mario’s is always an unforgettable experience at the Pickering Town Centre. Fans of this unique eatery definitely did not forget about East Side Mario’s when voting in the 2002 Reader’s Choice Awards. We want to thank once again our loyal Customers and the many new ones that have visited us in the past year. GREAT GROUP MENU EAT IN OR TAKE OUT GREAT VALUE Ask us for a copy. Making customers’ dining experience a memorable and enjoyable one is always a priority and making it possible is the friendly and attentive staff. • BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT • BEST PASTA Thanks ForThanks For Your SupportYour Support WE O F F E R A N E X C E L L E N T T AKE- O U T M E N U SUN - THURS 11 AM TO 11 PM FRI AND SAT 11 AM TO 1 AM 1999 1997 19971998 2002 Matthew & Dianne JUST GI V E U S A C A L L TAXI & LIMOUSINE IS RIDING HIGH ON YOUR VO TE OF CONFIDENCE! We value and thank all our Clients More Drivers Needed (905) 427-1000 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 30, 2002 PAGE B17 A/P Where Customers Send Their Friends Customer service may be a term used too loosely these days, but for Steve Shand general manager of Carpet To wne in Pickering, it’s the base on which his business has been built. Carpet Towne is entering into its 25th year of business and continues to offer their clientele outstanding customer service and fair pricing. “We continually strive to meet and exceed customer ’s expectations.” Steve says emphatically. When you place your order at Carpet Towne there may be up to five people who will take part in handling your order. Ongoing training for staff is key to ensuring that every aspect of the sale is handled professionally and proficiently. The knowledge and know-how of the staff at Carpet Towne is truly second to none. There is always room for improvement. The staff is continually learning from customer feedback and from workshops offered by suppliers to upgrade product knowledge. “Today’s customers are more intelligent and educated than ever before because of the homework they do on the internet before coming into the store.” When asked if this can be intimidating, Steve replied “I thrive on it.” Carpet To wne counts on feedback from customers to constantly monitor their level of service and performance of products. The designer showroom offers a good selection of in-stock vinyl, ceramics, laminates, hardwoods, carpet and area rugs as well as hundreds of designs available from sample books. Carpet Towne is happy to sell a ‘do-it- yourself’ customer flooring, but will advise them that in many of cases the savings is not substantial. By the time it is realized that many other products are needed to complete the job it’s too late. The professional installation team can guarantee the work they do and a client has complete recourse for any adjustments or concerns they may have after the sale. As Steve puts it “we have the flexibility to satisfy our customers.” The store sells flooring for every budget but will not compromise value for price. Customers who buy from Carpet Towne will get fair pricing, outstanding customer service and will continue to tell their friends and come back again and again. They’ve been counting on it for 25 years. ADVERTISING FEATUREwww.durhamregion.com Congratulations www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648 The university would like to congratulate Durham College—it’s partner in education, for being rated No. 1 in the 2002 Reader’s Choice Awards Best Continuing Adult Education Category 5 years in a row! www.durhamc.on.ca/part-time Durham College Continuous Learning Department #1 in the 2002 Reader’s Choice Awards Best Continuing Adult Education Category for the 5th year in a row! 1998-2002 Thanks to everyone who voted for us. 95 Kingston Rd. E. 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