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Presented to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Tuesday morning, the finalized RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Running full tilt DURHAM –– Pickering resident Lisa Bowman moves quickly as part of a team chal- lenge in ‘Off the Wall 2002’ at Lincoln Alexander Public School in Pickering Village. The event featured team and individual events to help raise awareness among young- sters about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of decision-making. It’s still the principle of the thing Store plans to push profits into Hells defence fund BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE AND STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writers DURHAM ––Police say they are members of one of the world’s largest criminal organi- zations. The club claims its members are nothing more than “motor- cycle enthusiasts” unfairly vili- fied by police looking to boost their budgets. Either way, the ‘Big Red Ma- chine,’more famously known as the Hells Angels, has an unmis- takeable presence in Durham Region and the city of Oshawa –– and the bikers have no plans on riding their Harleys out of town anytime soon. Not only is the clubhouse on Ortono Road, with its sky-high red and white fences, many sur- veillance cameras, and roof top signage, visible to any and all in the area, but police say the Os- hawa chapter of the Hells An- gels Motorcycle Club is among the fastest-growing in Canada. Now, the chapter has a cloth- ing store on 325 Simcoe St. S. where customers can purchase ‘supporter wear,’ promoting the Hells Angels. T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, ball caps and more are all sold bearing the Hells Angels slo- gans ‘Support Big Red Ma- chine,’‘Support Your Local Red and White,’and ‘Canada’s Most Wanted - Oshawa.’ Store owner and Hells An- gels member Mark Stephenson says Asylum Wear Clothing Company offers a line of mer- chandise supporting the chapter. In fact, the Hells have mar- keted their product at the loca- tion for more than a year, and on their Web site www.ham- coshawa.com for longer, he says. “We’ve had no problem with the City or the cops,” said Mr. Stephenson, in an interview from his Pickering home. “This is a business, we pay our taxes. It’s just a business. It’s just a clothing store.” However, Durham Regional Police view things differently. “The Hells Angels are an or- ganized crime problem. They are an organized motorcycle gang,” police spokesman Sergeant Paul Malik says blunt- ly. “They are not welcome in the City of Oshawa.” Law enforcement maintain outlaw biker gangs such as the Hells Angels are typically linked to drug trafficking, extor- tion, prostitution, cargo theft, and, in some cases, murder. Sgt. Malik wondered aloud whether the business is legiti- mate as claimed or possibly a ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo One of the products lining the shelves at the new Asylum Wear Clothing Company en- courages consumers to ‘Support Big Red Machine Oshawa’, otherwise known as the local chapter of the Hells Angels. Rural group wants to fill in bylaw gaps Pickering councillors grapple with new bylaw governing fill BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Kinsale residents have doubts new fill and topsoil regulations will have any effect on the dumping tak- ing place in their community. “There’s nothing in the bylaw to say this is how we stop this,” Laura Orlandi told Picker- ing’s finance and operations committee Monday. Neighbours expressed con- cerns for certain wording in the bylaw and possible loopholes. They argue up to 200 trucks each day are dumping fill on a property northeast of Balsam Road and Hwy. 7, owned by James Sabiston. The concerns prompted the proposed bylaw, which, if passed, would require anyone planning to dump fill or disturb the topsoil on their lands to ob- tain a permit from the City. The issuing of a permit would also require the landown- er to submit a site map identify- ing the boundaries of where the work shall take place, a detailed erosion and sediment control plan and a letter of credit, which the City could draw upon should the owner not follow through with his or her site control mea- DAVID STEELE ‘We still don’t know details’ of the land exchange. Durham Hells Angels taking care of retail business See STORE page A4 ONE FAMILY. ONE PLAN. ™Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. ®AT&T Corp. 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Speaking in Ajax at the Ajax- Pickering United Way’s devel- opment community luncheon, the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP and Ontario finance minis- ter stated when a politician makes a decision, whether it’s a local councillor or member at Queen’s Park, “there’s great po- litical turmoil and it’s easy to get lost in that. “You can get lost in the ex- citement and anxiety. The media’s camped outside your door and you think that’s impor- tant. It’s easy to get lost in that. AT A GLANCE Special kids celebrate the season next week DURHAM —Grandview Chil- dren’s Centre will host its annual Christmas party for children with special needs on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The “Wizard of Orion” will pre- sent a magic show and the “Toy To wn Puppet Show” will be per- for ming as well at the centre, 600 To wnline Rd. S., Oshawa. Santa Claus will visit with a special gift for Grandview kids, and a little something for siblings too. There will be snacks, face painting, crafts and a picture with Santa for every family. The Kids Christmas Party is made possible through a donation from a friend of the Grandview Children’s Foundation and the Ro- tary Club of Oshawa. Children must be registered by Nov. 30 and accompanied by an adult to attend the party. Call 905- 728-1673 ext. 569 or toll-free at 1- 800-6180 ext. 569. Winning on a whim PICKERING —A Pickering resident’s impulse made her $250,000 richer. “I don’t play very often; I bought this on a whim and it turned out very nice,” said Rachelle Basil of Pickering, who won the $250,000 Encore jackpot inthe Fri- day, Nov. 15 Super 7 lottery draw. Ms. Basil, 43, is currently un- employed and plans to use the money to pay off her mortgage, pay some bills and take a vacation. The winning ticket was pur- chased at Zellers in Ajax. Pet store robbed PICKERING —A lone bandit brandishing a kitchen knife robbed a Kingston Road pet shop Monday night, Durham Regional Police said. 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However, the plan still contains controversial Prin- ciple 6, which designates the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve to be used for agri- culture in perpetuity. As well, the panel decid- ed to extend the secondary plan deadline from March to June because there was con- cern Pickering didn’t have enough time to prepare a sec- ondary plan for Seaton. “We wanted to give peo- ple a focus, a need to move forward,” Mr. Crombie said. But Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs said even having two more months “isn’t terribly realistic” when it comes to the proper plan- ning principles. Not sur- prised by the inclusion of Principle 6, the mayor said the City’s position remains firm. As an area of privately owned lands, the agricultural preserve is outside the panel’s mandate. Chris Burkholder, of the Markham Pickering Farming Community group, said he was disappointed the panel didn’t nix Principle 6 at the urging of his group, which is made up of about 20 families in the preserve. David Steele, chairman of Pickering Ajax Citizens To- gether (PACT) for the Envi- ronment, was also discour- aged by the final recommen- dations. “Very little has changed. We still don’t know the de- tails,” he said Healthy, strong communities sought You have to keep in mind the faces of the people you represent. It’s important to stay in touch.” The Ajax-Pickering United Way also serves Uxbridge and is nearing the end of its 2003 fund-raising campaign. The goal this year is to raise $1.5 mil- lion. The luncheon was attended by 40 people involved in the development in- dustry. “You are in a very, very prosperous region,” Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson told those on hand. He added, however, “No municipal- ity would be successful without devel- opers.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish noted, “We’re all in the business of building communities. We want to provide the best quality of life for our residents. We want to build a community that people want and need and has a heart and soul.” Making the community “healthier and stronger, isn’t only good for the community, it’s good business,” he added. Ms. Ecker noted strong communi- ties are “one of the building blocks, not only of our economy, but of our life. The United Way does so much. It says a lot about you that so many people are camped at your door. Ajax and Picker- ing are blessed with a business commu- nity that does so much. “You can go out of here and meet some people affected. You can go meet someone whose life has been changed by the United Way. As politicians, you never know when you will need the community. It may be a political problem, it may be personal. When you do good, someday when you need it back, you get it back.” The $1.5 million target is “a fabu- lous goal,” said Ms. Ecker, recalling the year she was involved in the campaign. “We were thinking ‘what a great goal, $1 million’.” When the Tories came to power in 1995, the government was spending $1 million more per hour than it was tak- ing in, she said, and servicing that debt was taking more money than the gov- ernment spent on hospitals. “With prosperity and a growing economy, it helps us to invest in key segments of the economy, like hospi- tals, health and education,” she noted. HEALTHY from page A1 sures. But at Monday’s meet- ing, Ms. Orlandi said she had “major issues” with the lan- guage of the new regulation, which includes asphalt in the definition of “fill”. In the meantime, Picker- ing is still charging Mr. Sabiston for violating pre- sent zoning rules, said City clerk Bruce Taylor. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles said the City will have a much stronger case if it has a bylaw in place before its court date at the end of March. But at the same time, he questioned the proposed bylaw’s fines, which charge individuals $10,000 and corporations $25,000 for a first offence and up to $50,000 and $100,000 respectively for subsequent convictions. “I’m afraid it might be perceived as the cost of doing business,” he added. “I think we should consider fines per day. We need to make it a real deterrent.” The proposal comes up for final discussion at the Dec. 2 council meeting. CITY from page A1 City wants its fill bylaw PANEL from page A1 The seventh in a series focusing on the degree programs being offered at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Sept. 2003. BY NEIL McCALLUM Student reporter, Durham College Heightened awareness and security at the local, national and international levels, cou- pled with a workforce ap- proaching retirement age, has prompted Canada’s newest university to offer an integrat- ed justice studies degree. In September 2003, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will offer an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Justice Studies de- gree to help meet the needs of the 21st-century workplace as well as the double cohort. The diverse four-year pro- gram offers opportunities for graduates in the fields of crim- inal justice, law and human rights. “There is a growing need for graduates with the flexibil- ity and broad range of skills that our justice studies pro- gram provides,” says Dr. Ronald Hinch, dean of the School of Justice Studies at the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology. “Police agencies are demanding more highly trained and more edu- cated officers. “Employees in the federal corrections system will soon require an undergraduate de- gree for anything more than an entry-level position.” The program will prepare the students to work not only in the criminal justice field, but also in the human rights field. “The integrated education and practical skills our pro- gram provides will apply to careers in various agencies such as women’s shelters,” adds Dr. Hinch. The integrated justice stud- ies program will produce grad- uates with strong analytical, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Graduates will build an in- tegrated approach to justice services including the theo- ries, processes and concepts that are applied in the justice system. They will also have a strong understanding of ethical deci- sion-making, diversity, vic- tims’ rights and social justice. With a strong program core, only six of the program’s 40 courses are electives. Courses will focus on crim- inal justice law, customs and immigration law and other areas. At Ontario’s first laptop- based university, every student will use a current model IBM ThinkPad and benefit from fully networked classrooms and learning spaces. Research is a key part of the School of Integrated Justice Studies and will focus on the criminal justice system, polic- ing and corrections. Based on employer de- mand, graduates of the inte- grated justice studies program can choose from a variety of careers including policing, probation, corrections, vic- tims’ agencies, private busi- nesses, private security firms, customs, immigration, govern- ment services and law. “Our graduates will have the skills to embark on a suc- cessful career in a variety of high-demand occupations,” adds Dr. Hinch. In addition to the under- graduate degree offered next fall, graduate programs are under development. Applying to the integrated justice studies program Students interested in ap- plying to the integrated justice studies program at the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology require an Ontario Sec- ondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum aver- age of 70 per cent.This in- cludes: * under the new curriculum, six 12U or M credits including English (ENG4U) and one math, or; * six OAC credits including English OA1 and one math. For more information about theprogram, e-mail admissions@uoit.ca, visit www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE A3 A/P NE121A102 © 2002. Sears Canada Inc. Pickering Town Centre Direct Line 420-0271 *Complete warranty details at Sears SALE PRICES END SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST MICHELIN AGILITY TIRES Size Sale, each P185/75R14 102.95 P195/75R14 107.35 P185/70R14 107.35 P195/70R14 109.99 P205/70R15 118.79 P215/70R15 121.43 P185/65R14 112.63 P195/65R15 117.03 P205/65R15 121.43 P225/60R16 139.03 Other sizes also on sale 130,000 KM TREAD WEAROUT WARRANTY* ORDER: R2884 NE121A1 B 1 40%off MICHELIN®WEATHERWISE®TIRES Sale, from 68.99 each. P155/80R13. 130,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*. #58000 series. Other sizes, sale 87.59-122.99 each. Weatherwise is a registered trademark of Sears All Michelin®tires on sale except special order tires Sale, from 9679 each. P175/70R13 NO LOWER PRICES THIS SEASON! 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Consultation is always FREE 905-424-XOPP (9677) www.trafficticketpeople.com Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Demand for protective services prompts Canada’s newest university to offer integrated justice studies degree Ronald Hinch, Dean School of Justice Studies Before joining the University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy, Professor Hinch was on the faculty in the Department of Soci- ology and Anthropology, University of Guelph. As Chair of the department from 1996 to 2001, he designed the curriculum for a new and innovative program in criminal justice and public policy. Professor Hinch's criminology research focuses on criminal justice policies, particularly as they relate to policing violent crimes such as sexual assault, wife assault and serial murder. His teaching experience at seven Canadian universities has led to publi- cations on issues related to teaching sociology and criminology. In 1983 he was a founding member of the board of directors for The Naomi Society (for battered women) in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Profes- sor Hinch is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo. He has a BA from Saint Mary's University, Halifax, and an MA and a PhD from McMaster University.Read all about it at infodurhamregion.comLocal couple wins mortgage prize AJAX — Robert and Mari- na Smith have a good start on their mortgage. The Ajax cou- ple recently re- ceived a $5,000 cash prize in CIBC’s home power mortgage contest. CIBC cus- tomers who signed up for a home power mortgage be- tween April 1 and June 30, 2002 had their names entered in a draw for on cash prize of $100,000, 10 $20,000 prizes, and 20 $5,000 prizes. “We are very happy, winning this money could not come at a better time for us,” said Ms. Smith. DURHAM —Durham Re- gional Police kicked off its 14th annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive Tuesday with a little help from Old St. Nick. A visit from Santa buoyed the spirits of a throng of kids from St. Gregory Catholic School in Oshawa as the police band ‘The Cruisers’played rock and roll and holiday favourites throughout the kick-off at the Oshawa Armouries. Food and Toy Drive chair- man Stephanie Macdonald said last year the drive collected 170 vanloads of toys and food for needy kids in Durham, along with nearly $12,000 in cash do- nations. She said this year orga- nizers are hoping to bring at least that much to the 21 differ- ent agencies the drive supports. “We’re really hoping we can make Christmas a happy time for kids who wouldn’t normally have a good Christmas,” she said. “If you could see the look on the kids’ faces on Christmas morning you’d know it would be worth it.” Those wanting to make a do- nation to the drive can drop off an unwrapped toy or non-per- ishable food item at any local police station, or residents and businesses can set up their own Christmas drop box. Drive volunteers will pick up drop boxes or they can be taken to the drive’s drop-off centre at 50 Richmond St. E. in Oshawa. Cash donations will be ac- cepted at any police station or at the drop-off centre. The drive runs from Dec. 1 to 23 and volunteers can be reached at 905-436-9033. Police unwrap 2002 version of annual toy drive for kids RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Officer Martin Franssen steps lightly with Kathleen Mokus and Nadine Pouliot during the Durham Regional Police toy drive kick-off Tuesday. Needy kids benefit from the seasonal initiative. front for gang criminal ac- tivity. And, he questioned if such a business in the City will allow the gang to fester and attract more members. “We just don’t want it in our city,” he said. Mr. Stephenson, an Os- hawa native, simply dis- misses police claims as “propaganda.” “In Oshawa, we do not support criminal activity,” he said of the club. “The police want to make us out to be the bogeyman. With the bogeyman out there, and the media helps with this agenda, police budgets get bigger. It’s all propa- ganda and it’s all about money.” Mr. Stephenson adds the Hells Angels are no dif- ferent than a service club, but are an easy police tar- get because of their lifestyle. “The truth is there’s good and bad in every club, the Shriners, the Lions Club, even Catholic priests. I have to think the cops have much bigger issues than us, like all the crack houses. The way I see it Canadians can come to their own conclu- sions about what we’re all about.” Business in the store has been less than brisk in its first year of operation. Mr. Stephenson said over the last few months sup- porter wear hasn’t exactly been flying off the shelves and as a result, the business has been struggling to sur- vive. He is hoping it can grow into a successful re- tail operation much like the ones other chapters around the world operate. “We want to grow it into a strong viable busi- ness like they have in Eu- rope,” he said. “The Route 81 Scandinavian Hells An- gels Web site (http://www.route81.com/) does well. It’s a profitable, valuable business for that chapter. We want to have the same.” For its part the City of Oshawa has remained rela- tively quiet about the pres- ence of a Hells Angels sup- porter wear shop. Howev- er, other Canadian munici- palities have fought tooth- and-nail to close them down. The City of Winnipeg spent much of the last year locked in battle with the River City Choppers, a supporter wear store that opened up in the city’s ex- change district and was im- mediately rallied against by Manitoba justice offi- cials, city councillors, local police and the mayor. Zoning bylaw discrep- ancies forced the Winnipeg Hells Angels chapter to close the shop’s doors this summer. But, much to the dismay of local politicians and law enforcement offi- cials, the store re-opened in a new location on the City’s Main Street just two weeks ago. Barry Thorgrimson, Winnipeg’s zoning and permits administrator, said the store leaves Winnipeg in a very difficult position. From a legal standpoint he said his department can only concern themselves with zoning and bylaw is- sues, not people, leaving them in a position where they must treat the Hells Angels like any other busi- ness or property owners. However, he also said the zoning and permit de- partment have been more than willing to work with Winnipeg police helping them use zoning and by- laws as enforcement tools in the fight against orga- nized crime. “It is clearly the posi- tion of our police force that they don’t want them here,” he said. Oshawa wards 2 and 4 Councillor Joe Kolodzie, in whose wards Asylum Wear is located, said he be- lieves there’s very little a City can do about a cloth- ing business locating there, even if it is owned by an outlaw motorcycle gang. “If they’re using the proceeds or the profits to fund illegal things then that’s a police matter. Of course, we’re concerned about any business in the City of Oshawa and we want businesses that bene- fit the city, but we can’t stop them, can we? We can’t pick and choose what kind of businesses locate here.” However, Oshawa council has, in its recent history, tried to pick and choose the businesses that locate in the city. A bylaw was passed attempting to move adult entertainment parlours out of certain areas and an attempt was made to stop a methadone clinic from locating down- town. Mr. Stephenson says there haven’t been any profits made from Asylum Wear so far, but adds if and when it starts making money, it would go to- wards the local chapter’s legal defence fund. A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Gouvernement du Canada Government of Canada The Climate Change Plan for Canada builds on many years of consultations with provinces, territories, industry, environmental groups and Canadians. It is a made-in-Canada plan that lays a course of action for all Canadians. To obtain your copy, call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), TTY 1 800 465-7735, or visit canada.gc.ca to give us your views. Taking action on climate change Together, we can do it. Climate Change Plan for Canada • Climate change is a serious issue. 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Durham Catholic District School Board trustees will be working Satur- day, interviewing candidates for the job that becomes vacant in a month with the retirement of Grant Andrews. Board chairman Mary Ann Martin in an interview said a sixth applicant dropped out of the running because his or her family did not want to relocate. The Whitby trustee said the candidates have asked that no information about them be disclosed. She would only say there was “a nice mix” of both male and female candidates, all of whom are “strong in their faith. “It’s going to be quite the interview process because they’re all extremely good candidates,” said Trustee Martin. “I am so pleased with the calibre of peo- ple who have come forward.” Trustees approved a motion on Mon- day making all the trustees the board’s director search committee. Previously, the committee was made up of four trustees. Trustee Martin explained that on Sat- urday each candidate would be asked the same seven questions. The appli- cants will have brought with them a written document outlining their vision as a Catholic education leader. Each candidate will also be asked to answer two questions in written form in 15 or 20 minutes to demonstrate they can think on their feet, she said. The trustees will discuss the candi- dates, a name will be brought forward and a simple majority will determine the new director. The decision is not final until the board, at a Dec. 9 special board meeting, approves the search committee recommendation. The board plans to an- nounce the incoming director at the meeting. Trustee Martin said the attention the board received over the Marc Hall inci- dent has not hurt its ability to draw in- terested applicants. “We have a wonderful reputation as a board and if anything as a board we have gained respect for standing up for our rights as a Catholic school system,” she said. A student at Monsignor John Perey- ma Catholic Secondary School in Os- hawa, Mr. Hall’s request to bring his boyfriend to last May’s school prom was turned down both by school principal Mike Powers and trustees. They argued it would be condoning homosexual be- haviour, which goes against church teachings. Mr. Hall took the board and Mr. Powers to court over the decision, win- ning the right to attend the event with his boyfriend. The court fight is not over, however, as Mr. Hall is seeking $100,000 in damages and a declaration that the board and Mr. Powers violated his rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Education Act. 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For more information call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236- 6283) or visit the Web site at www.bloodservices.ca Local clinics are as follows: Ajax Dec. 10, St. Bernadette Church parish hall, 21 Bayly St.E. from 12:30-8 p.m. Pickering Dec. 18 Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s Information Centre Auditorium, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 19 Holy Redeemer parish, church hall, 796 Eyer Dr. from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 27 Pickering Recreation Com- plex’s O’Brien Room, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. from 1-8 p.m. Local firm in running for top honour PICKERING —A local com- pany is vying for the business equivalent of the heavyweight title. Nelson Indus- trial Inc. has been named a finalist for Deloitte and Touche’s 10th Annual Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. The Pickering company is one of 32 finalists from the GTA/southwest- ern Ontario re- gion. Management from finalist companies have completed a comprehensive questionnaire and an extensive in-depth inter- view process ex- amining their management practices. An indepen- dent judging panel evaluates how each of fi- nalist address various business challenges such as new technolo- gies, globaliza- tion, and the new generation of people entering the labour mar- ket. Past winners are also offered an additional two years to use their ‘50 Best’ desig- nation, providing they meet the re- qualification cri- teria. Medical Phar- macies Group, also from Picker- ing, is one of 32 companies seek- ing requalifica- tion in the GTA area this year. Winners and requalified win- ners are an- nounced Dec. 11 and honoured at a gala event Jan. 27. For more in- formation, visit www.canadas50 best.com. This week’s question: Should Durham councillors push the Province for the extension of Hwy. 407 through to Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington. ❑ Yes ❑ Extension to Whitby ❑No extension ❑ Extension to Courtice Last week’s question: Do you support the current campaign against a proposed new regional headquarters for Durham? ❑ Yes 55.7 per cent ❑ No 44.3 per cent Votes cast: 282 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com One local wag dubbed the recent Pickering High School leadership conference, which featured 137 student delegates, 50 leadership developers and 20 executives, ‘a Woodstock for the mind’. The analogy to the famous 1969 rock festival, which saw hundreds of thousands enjoy three days of music and may- hem, only runs as far as the use of Pickering High as a week- end hotel and conference centre for learning. Young people had the chance to network and rub elbows with professionals who could assist them in the complicated process of becom- ing leaders. Certainly, leadership isn’t a skill learned in only a week- end. It’s a lifelong pursuit that involves living through count- less experiences and meeting and overcoming challenges. However, the 137 students from across Durham and points north and east, took a big step toward developing the skills and knowledge they’ll need to handle their own personal chal- lenges in the coming months and years ahead. The conference, an annual event organized by the central east region of the Ontario Secondary School Students’Asso- ciation, is a truly impressive undertaking. It includes motiva- tional speakers, entertainment, and leadership sessions. The theme of the conference centred around the quality of educa- tion. As such, the students were understandably concerned and focused on the vaunted double cohort. The mix of OAC and Grade 12 students will graduate for the first and only time this coming June and competition for university places is especially stiff. No doubt, attendance at such events as the leadership conference will stand students in good stead when university admissions officers begin review- ing applications next spring. Students said their high school success was more than a matter of books and learning materials. Of prime importance said conference attendee and OAC student Ben Nasmith of Pickering High, is the quality of teaching. In his experience, he said, “the quality of the instruction is still high.” The assembled students impressed motivational speaker Mike Bonnici who stated, “the student leaders are both ener- getic and anxious to be inspired. I couldn’t ask for a more ac- commodating and rewarding audience than the ones I find each time I speak to them.” Motivation is a prime factor in high school and life success, Mr. Bonnici said. Now back in their home schools and community after their ‘Woodstock’ weekend, these students are better equipped to lead and meet challenges. The conference organizers and par- ticipants are to be commended for the effort and work they have put in to the event and the results we’ll all benefit from in future. Creating leaders of tomorrow Innovative student program refreshing in its approach Click and say The way we were Ajax’s first library c. 1942 This article is from the Dec. 5, 1942 issue of the Com- mando newspaper. Looking over a book is acting li- brarian Dorothy Sheppard. With the arrival of 600 new books in September of that year, the recreation department of Pickering Works (Defence Industries Limited) began preparation for the first library in Ajax. Located in what had once been the ‘ladies’ lounge’, the library officially opened 60 years ago today, Nov. 27, 1942, in the Community Hall. The first library in Pickering Village, the Mechanics’ Institute Library, was organized in 1891 by a group of citizens. Originating in Great Britain, the institute came to Canada in 1827 and offered fee-based library ser- vices to members. At the end of 1893 it is recorded that there were over 700 volumes on the shelves. The first librarian was Dr. R. M. Bateman and the library was located in the Bateman Drugstore. With the amal- gamation of Pickering Village and Ajax in 1974, the Ajax Public Library board was formed. 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. P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Proud members of Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 27, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Willingness to keep child determines humanness To the editor: Re: ‘Life versus convenience - the baby or fetus debate,’ opinion shaper column, Nov. 22. Thanks to Kevin Belgrave for his bravery in writing his column. My wife and I experienced the same duplicitous terminology. Doctors decided from the triple screen blood test that the “fetus” of our first child had a one in 130 chance of having Down’s syn- drome. Enormous pressure was placed on us by several doctors to have the “fetus” aborted; the reason given was that such children place a huge financial burden on society. Abortion wasn’t an option for us, and my wife gave birth to a healthy baby boy. (We would have loved him just as much if he had Down’s syndrome). However, when our second baby was in the womb, the ultrasound technician said, “Look, your ‘baby’ is waving at you, isn’t that cute!” Interesting how our society’s willingness to keep a child determines its human- ness. Daniel Winter, Ajax Hard-working students penalized by new curriculum To the editor: I am a disgruntled student writ- ing on behalf of every unspoken high school student who thinks the changes to the curriculum have only brought misery. Being a first-year student of the changes, I have begun to realize the tests and trials have not enhanced or widened my level of competence but instead reduced me to the stature of a human lab rat or guinea pig. Such a distorted conclusion arose because society uses crea- tures to study and heighten our knowledge so that we may grow as a culture. The agitation began when I found Grade 13 would be elimi- nated. The Education Ministry expects the information to be pushed down a grade, putting some students in an uncomfortable position because some learn at a moderately slower capability. It seems somewhat of a meaningless journey to travel to school so that you can be educated but unable to learn. The extra year also gives stu- dents the chance to achieve a high- er maturity level so that age may motivate students to strive for a greater cause in life. The 40 hours of community service is another meandering away from good judg- ment because completion is needed to graduate. Forty hours may not seem like a lot,but for many students balancing a job, homework, sports, a family, etc. there may not be enough time to complete this task. A hard-work- ing student should not be held be- hind for working too hard. It feels like I am being treated like a criminal who is being forced to complete a certain amount of community service hours. It seems the crime I have committed is wanting to receive a high school education. Kurt Fletcher, Pickering PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief jburghardt@durhamregion.com Steve Houston Managing Editor shouston@durhamregion.com Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising dfletcher@durhamregion.com Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager ekolo@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager afakhourie@durhamregion.com Lillian Hook Office Manager lhook@durhamregion.com Barb Harrison Composing Manager bharrison@durhamregion.com *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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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. Premier Ernie Eves has be- come addicted to using stunts to promote his cause, but he must be feeling he needs to break the habit. The Progressive Conservative premier stumbled badly with his latest gimmick, in which he an- nounced a freeze on energy prices in a kitchen, in an attempt to ap- pear a homebody in touch with or- dinary residents’ concerns. TV viewers could see the kitchen was spacious, with mar- ble-top counters and a top-of-the- line fridge with a built-in icemak- er. The house had a 50-inch TV and a double garage, so this did nothing to further the desired image. News media, which normally follows the premier unquestion- ingly to background scenes he thinks will help his image, also re- belled for once and reported the setting hampered their coverage and that Mr. Eves gave himself a public relations disaster. Few in the public will care about reporters’difficulties cover- ing a story, but newspaper com- ments after events on TV, such as debates between leaders, often in- fluence the way viewers see them. Mr. Eves’s stunts are nothing new and as much a part of his makeup as his slicked-back hair and cutaway collars. While finance minister, he an- nounced a tax break for small business and rolled up at a laundry where an aide said he dropped off his shirts each week and was pho- tographed by a friendly newspa- per being thanked by the owner. But the owner later let slip he had never seen Mr. Eves before, because he usually had his shirts dropped off by his chauffeur. Premier Eves held a press con- ference in a revolving restaurant l,150 feet up the CN Tower, point- ed to construction sites all around and had the restaurant revolve, claiming this was the way the To- ries were turning around — get it? — the province’s economy. Budgets traditionally had cov- ers showing a picture of Ontario’s official flower, the trillium, or a painting by an adult, but Mr. Eves held a competition among nine- year-olds, chose a drawing by one of a child flying a kite and put it on his cover with a hint his party cared more for children. However, the Tories were miserly toward families on social assistance and the minimum wage. Mr. Eves set up a fund to which residents could donate to reduce the provincial debt and emotional- ly called it the Chelsea and Samantha Fund, after two young sisters who offered the contents of their piggy banks to help taxpay- ers. The stunts followed in the tra- dition of his predecessor, Mike Harris, who, as opposition leader, had a flatbed truck parked in front of the legislature with 27 seats on it, the number of MPPs he would cut to save money. Mr. Harris claimed New De- mocrat premier Bob Rae was often absent from question-period seeking votes on open-line shows and took a cellphone in the legis- lature, tried to question Mr. Rae from there, failed to reach him, but reaped publicity. But the most common stunt is the one that got Mr. Eves in trou- ble. TV wants politicians speak- ing against backgrounds it feels are more interesting than the leg- islature. Politicians of all parties duti- fully comply and are seen on loca- tion more often than movie stars, in or around schools, hospitals, seniors’ homes, municipal halls, factories, construction projects, stores, jails, waste dumps, rivers and lakes. They probably feel they are part of a bargain in which TV gets the scenes it feels it needs and politicians an image of going any- where to help residents. But they should remember the most effective political messages ever put on the airwaves were by Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his fire- side chats calling ordinary Ameri- cans to rally behind his New Deal, and Winston Churchill, exhorting Britons to pull together against the Nazis. Neither had the benefit of pictures. Both were more than half-a- century ago and on radio, when TV was not available. Mr. Eves, a competent speaker, and other Ontario politicians are not Churchill, but do they really need to sit beside a fridge to make themselves believable? Oh, for the days of a fireside chat Despite becoming more commonplace, stunts have been failing politicians Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. Winter Brochure Delivery to all Pickering Homes Nov.27th Programs, Memberships, Services & Events at your fingertips. DATE MEETING TIM November 27 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm December 2 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm December 5 Youth Partnership 7:00 pm December 9 Planning & Committee of the Whole 7:00 pm December 11 Race Relations & Equity Committee 7:00 pm December 12 Waterfront Committee 7:00 pm December 16 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm December 17 Heritage Pickering (LACAC) 7:30 pm December 18 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm December 19 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Racquetball Round Robin Pickering Recreation Complex Courts 7 and 8 8:20-9:40 pm Thursdays All levels welcome Call 831-1711 for more info No sign up required Sale of Surplus City Lands by Public Tender TAKE NOTICE THAT City Council enacted By-law 6017/02 to stop-up and close certain City-owned lands as public highway and declared a portion of them surplus to the needs of the Corporation. Accordingly tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below. Sealed tenders must be received by the undersigned division no later than 2:00 p.m. local time: Wednesday, December 4, 2002. The Tenders will be opened in public on the same day at approximately 2:15 p.m. Te nders must be submitted in the form of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust corporation or Province of Ontario Savings Office payable to The Corporation of the City of Pickering and represent a minimum 10 per cent of the purchase price set out in the Offer. The Corporation of the City of Pickering makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The City reserves the right to reject any or all offers or accept any offer should it be deemed in the best interest of the City. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the balance due on closing, the relevant Land Transfer Ta x and any applicable GST. The purchase transaction shall be closed within 60 days of the acceptance of the Offer by The Corporation of the City of Pickering. Legal description: Those parts of Shirley Drive, Plan 473, Pickering, being Parts 1, 2, and 4, Plan 40R-21488, subject to an easement over Parts 2 and 4. Sale Price: $80,000.00 (minimum). (Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted). Tender Packages are available from the Supply & Services Division upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $10.00. Payment may be made by cash or by cheque made payable to the City of Pickering. Tender Packages include: a copy of the Reference Plan, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the Terms of Reference. Ph: 905 420-4616 Email:supply@city.pickering.on.ca Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P City Initiated: Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study Implementation Planning Committee & Council Meetings Amendments to the Pickering Official Plan and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines are recommended which incorporate responses to comments received at (or following) the Statutory Public Information Meeting held earlier this year on this matter. The proposed amendments implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. A map showing the study area is provided below. The proposed Official Plan Amendment includes revisions to Schedule 1 - Land Use Structure, Schedule 111 - Resource Management, the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies. The recommendations will be considered by the City of Pickering Planning Committee at its meeting noted below. If you wish to address the Planning Committee on this matter, you may do so at the meeting when this item is considered. If you would like a copy of the report on this matter, it may be obtained from the Clerks Department at the Civic Complex on or after Tuesday, December 3rd, 2002. What:Planning Committee Meeting When:Monday. December 9, 2002 7:30 P.M. Where:Council Chambers Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplande, Pickering It is anticipated that Council will consider the recommendations of Planning Committee at its meeting scheduled for December 16, 2002, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex. Anyone wishing to address Council on this matter should register with the City Clerk by noon on Friday, December 13th, 2002. For further information on this matter, please contact Steve Gaunt of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department at 905-420-4660, ext. 2033 or by email at sgaunt@city.pickeirng.on.ca. tickets.ca A fine way to pay pay Pay your parking tickets online cityofpickering.com Now, paying your Parking ticket is as easy as 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m.... REMINDER TO ALL CITY OF PICKERING RESIDENTIAL TAXPAYERS SIGN-UP NOW FOR THE CITY’S PRE- AUTHORIZED TAX PAYMENT PLAN Sign up now and pay your 2003 property taxes conveniently over a 10 month period from Jan1 to Oct1, 2003 Pre-authorized payments have many benefits: • There are no cheques to write. • You don’t have to look for a parking space. • You won’t have to wait in line to pay your taxes. • You’ll save on postage or transportation costs. • You don’t have to keep track of due dates or payments. • You’ll avoid paying a penalty for missing a due date. Are you Eligible? •If you own residential property in the City of Pickering and have no outstanding taxes, you can take advantage of this convenient program. •Your initial application is valid as long as you own the property and for as long as you want to stay in the plan. Yo u don not have to reapply every year. •You can cancel at any time. For further information, please contact the Corporate Services Department by phone 905-420-4614 or visit our web site at: cityofpickering.com Applications must be received by December 6th COME and SEE the CHANGES The Pickering Recreation Complex is renovating to serve you better. The facility, located on Valley Farm Road is currently under construction, creating additional office space and a new meeting room as well as a large Fitness Area on our mezzanine level and a spacious Family Change Room. The Family Change Room will have 9 cubicles and 2 wheelchair accessible washrooms, shower facilities and direct access to the pool deck. There has been considerable excitement generated by this addition , as it allows parents and caregivers to assist children of the opposite sex with comfort and privacy. This additional space should help ease the congestion in the other change rooms during those popular Saturday and Sunday morning swim lessons! Completion of this eagerly anticipated addition is scheduled for later this year. Ask one of our friendly staff to give you an update on your progress the next time you are in the facility. For additional information call 905-683-6582. Looking for a good book to read? Check out Pickering Public Library’s Booklovers website at www.picnet.org/booklovers. Make your selection from lists of popular picks, non-fiction picks, senior picks, student picks and seasonal picks. Also check out the links to other reading resources as well as an exciting collection of e-books For more information, call 905-831-6265, ext. 6234 New!! Booklovers Website Pickering Fire Services - Celebrating 50 Years Every year in Ontario, young children are injured or die in fires that they start themselves. So where does a three year old find a lighter? Probably on the kitchen table. Matches and lighters can be lethal weapons in the hands of children. Young children are naturally curious about fire, so adults must keep all fire-starting materials out of their sight and reach. If you smoke, have only one lighter or matchbook and keep it with you at all times. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905-420- 4628 or Email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com The City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity Membership Opportunities In accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Pickering is pleased to advise that the composition of the City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity is being expanded to ensure the active and legislated participation of our residents with disabilities. Persons with a disability, who are Pickering Residents and are interested in participating on the City of Pickering Advisory committee on Race Relations and Equity, are invited to complete and submit a Membership Application by December 2,2002. Please call Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture and Recreation at 905-420-4620 ext. 2099 to receive a Membership Application and to learn about the submission details. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE A7 P A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com www.uoit.ca or www.durhamc.on.ca Want information about college or university? Please join us for an Open House Thursday, November 28, 4-8 p.m. Oshawa campus, 2000 Simcoe Street North (main entrance) Learn more about the exciting programs offered by Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Representatives will also be on hand to provide information about scholarships, bursaries, financial aid, career and employment services, the Career Shop, the Centre for Students with Disabilities and athletics. Tour our spectacular new South Wing, recently expanded residence and the rest of our top-notch facilities. 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K4 905.721.2000 ENTER TO WIN PRIZES AND VISIT AN INFORMATION BOOTH TO GET ONE OF OUR FAMOUS GLO-PENS INTERPLAK ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH (VALUE $75)WIN Dr. Marvin Lean and his staff at Pickering Square Dental Office would like to present this gift in time for Christmas for one lucky child who colours the best picture. Simply color the picture and drop it off at the office during business hours along with the completed ballot below. Name: ____________________________________________ Parents Name:____________________________________ Age: _______________ Phone:_______________________ Address:__________________________________________ ENTER TO WIN! INTERPLAK (Electric Toothbrush) Value $75 Bring to Pickering Square Dental Office to enter No purchase necessary. Contest ends Dec. 17/02. Draw Dec. 18/02. No Facsimiles allowed. TO ENTER the Pickering Square Dental Childrens Colouring Contest, children colour this picture and parents complete the ballot and deposit in the ballot box at 1450 Kingston Rd. in Pickering during office hours. Must be dropped off prior to 9 pm Tues. Dec. 17th/02. Only one entry per child. The winner will be chosen Dec. 18/02 and notified by phone within 24 hours. Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9-9, Wed.,Fri. 7:30-3 Sat. 8-2 DR. MARVIN LEAN D.D.S. Family Dentist 905-420-1777 1450 Kingston Rd., Suite 4 • (at Valley Farm Rd.) Pickering RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TOOTHBRUSH WHEN YOU DROP IN Children’s Colouring Contest WITH YOUR BALLOT ASTORE WITHIN ASTORE! ITEMS CHANGE ALMOST EVERYDAY! 30% TO60% OFF PLEASE NOTE: THE CURRENT SMITTY’S FINE FURNITURE PROMOTION, DOES NOT APPLY IN THE CLEARANCE CENTRE. SINCE 1949 ENTER THROUGH OUR SHOWROOM DOORS! CENTRE SINCE 1949 PICKERING SHOWROOM 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). 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Have Your Portrait Taken Now For Christmas Giving Still tim e f or Xmas Now open Sundays till Xmas from 12 to 4 Fax it Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Durham quilters’ group in a festive mood DURHAM —Celebrate the festive season at an upcoming quilters’ meeting. The Durham Trillium Quil- ters’Guild meets Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Central Colle- giate and Vocational Institute, 155 Gibb St., in Oshawa. Ta ke part in a make-and- take Christmas project ad enjoy a dessert buffet with coffee. For more information, call Betty Hearn at 905-571-4246 or Dolores Hopps at 905-720- 1811. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Toys headed for a good home PICKERING –– Pickering firefighter Kirk Smythe already has a box of Christmas gifts to distribute to needy children in the community thanks to donations made at a recent art com- petition. Toy donations can still be dropped of at Pickering fire halls and members of Pick- ering Pentecostal Church will distribute them nearer to Christmas. Call 905-839-8095. Church event to focus on prophets PICKERING —An upcoming conference promises to be prophetic for those who at- tend. The All Na- tions Full Gospel Church holds a prophet- ic conference this Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1735 Bayly St., Unit 14, in Pickering. “It’s a reli- gious program talking about is- sues in Christian life and different biblical prophe- cies” said Asso- ciate Pastor Kofi Ye boah. “It’s an educational ex- perience for all.” Guest speaker Dr. Chuck Flynn, ‘The Prophetic Trum- pet’ is visiting from the United States as part of his travels around the world to speak at many different church- es, noted Associ- ate Pastor Ye boah. For more in- formation, call the church at 905-420-0887. Give your immune system a boost PICKERING —Learn to make healthy lifestyle changes at an up- coming work- shop. The Chiro- practic Centre for Optimum Health hosts a ‘how to boost your im- mune system’ workshop tomor- row (Thursday), Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at its offices, 1550 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Learn about naturopathic treatment and prevention of colds and flu. Seating is limited so call to reserve. For more in- formation, call 905-420-7231. The fifth annual Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo 2002 offers recy- cling products and new ways to han- dle our resources. Taking place Dec. 4 and 5 at The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., the event hosts more than 300 companies from the recycling and waste management industry, display- ing the newest equipment, technolo- gy, and services. Information sessions are also offered. The Canadian Association of Re- cycling Industries offers the latest on automotive recycling in its session, ‘a paradigm shift towards complete re- source recycling: The story of Nova PB; design for recycling real ad- vanced thinking.’ ‘Hazardous waste management de- velopment — the hazardous waste in- formation network — and other changes’ contributes to our knowl- edge about the safe disposal of our toxic materials. Composting initiatives will be fea- tured in four presentations encom- passing responsible management of organics. On Dec. 4, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., the Composting Council of Canada (CCC) presents ‘compost- ing in action: programs, technology and success.’ The following session, ‘Ontario’s nutrient management act — funda- mental changes to the application of organic waste to land’ is presented by the Ontario Waste Management Asso- ciation. The CCC concludes the first day’s topics with ‘marketing compost: op- portunities and challenges.’ Attendees can also learn about ‘composting biosolids: the process and the results’. ‘Trans-border waste issues — Nia- gara and Windsor crossings’ is a pressing issue — one that may very well affect us all if we do not move faster on reducing the volume shipped to landfill. As many people are aware, Keele Valley Landfill is slated for clo- sure by the end of the year. Some of Durham’s waste will be directed north to the municipality of Brock, but the majority soon will be heading to Michigan. The sessions conclude at 2 p.m., with the ‘Municipal Waste Diversion Organization’s blue box funding model’, which demonstrates the for- mula used to calculate the funding each municipality receives to help subsidize the costs of recycling. The expo is located with the Cana- dian Public Works Expo and is a must-see for private-sector waste ser- vice companies, contractors and haulers, municipalities and other lev- els of government. ❑ ❑ ❑ COMING SOON:In anticipation of the new household hazardous waste depot at Miller Waste Recy- cling on Squires Beach Road, do not discard any hazardous materials such as old batteries, thickened paint, sol- vents, or even nail polish in the garbage. Look for an official announcement soon. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE A9 A/P Valid until December 3, 2002, or while quantities last. Not all items available with delivery or online orders. 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October was Child Abuse and Neglect Preven- tion Month, which is rec- ognized with the Purple Ribbon Campaign across Ontario. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the campaign. More than 10,000 rib- bons were distributed throughout Durham Re- gion and helped to raise $14,240 for the CAS Chil- dren’s Fund, making this the most successful cam- paign ever. This year, local busi- nesses, Sure Fit Canada and the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino joined the campaign, as well as Reid’s Dairy and the Durham Regional Police to distribute ribbons. Sure Fit Canada donat- ed $5,000 as well as pro- viding household products for youth who are leaving the care of CAS and set- ting up their own apart- ments. Great Blue Heron Charity Casino donated $1,000 which was raised from a bubble-gum ma- chine. Fund developer Yvonne Williams said, “We are thrilled that local business- es and organizations have helped with this important campaign. We need every- one’s ongoing support to make a difference for all the children in Durham Region.” Ms. Williams also en- courages other businesses to join the campaign next year. A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Teleworking offers employees flexibility BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM — Jocelyn Wil- son brought her office home three years ago and hasn’t looked back since. “When my daughter started school full time, I found I did- n’t want to have to find day care for her after school,” she said. “She had been in day care up until the age of five and if she was sick, there was always a problem with day care.” Today, the developmental editor is able to see her daugh- ter off to school, pick her up af- terwards, and even bring her home for lunch thanks to a more flexible schedule worked out with McGraw Hill Ryer- son. Ms. Wilson lives only 10 minutes away from the Whitby publishing house but by staying at home, she feels more pro- ductive and able to work in more time with her family. According to the Canadian Telework Association (CTA), she’s one of the more than one million people nationwide cur- rently taking advantage of new technology to work from home. Telework or telecommuting is the new term for paid workers who conduct business outside of their usual place of work, in most cases the home. Telework can be done one or two days a week, or in Ms. Wil- son’s case, full-time. Nortel, IBM, Bell Canada, AT&T, Xerox Canada and Intel are just some employers turning to tele- work. The CTA cites a recent re- search poll that found of the Canadians who telework, 68 per cent say their overall quali- ty of life has improved. Fifty- seven per cent say their finan- cial outlook is brighter since switching to telework. But Patti Pappas, who heads up McGraw Hill Ryerson’s school division, said telework certainly isn’t for everyone. Nor does it work in every work situation. “It depends on the job and the personality. But I think for this particular editor it works very well,” she said of Ms. Wil- son. Publishing and telework are a good fit because the industry demands a lot of quiet work and concentration, said Ms. Pappas. She often opts to do her reading from home in Eto- bicoke. McGraw Hill Ryerson has offered the option of working from home for about five years. Those who do work out an agreement with the publisher stating their specific hours and the intention to use McGraw Hill Ryerson equipment. Em- ployees who work from home are set up with a laptop, fax machine and dedicated phone line at the company’s expense. “It’s not that loosey- goosey,” Ms. Pappas said of the arrangement. “Everyone knows what they do and it gets done. We have such tight deadlines, we know quickly who’s not getting their work done.” But it took Ms. Wilson about two years to adjust to her new schedule, feeling isolated at first and missing interaction with her co-workers. Today, it takes much more of an effort to stay in touch with the office. “When I started working at home, my wardrobe changed immensely,” Ms. Wilson added. “I became used to dressing more casual, so much so, I had to consciously go out to buy outfits for meetings as opposed to always having the typical business wardrobe.” She credits tight deadlines and her own task-orientated self with keeping her disci- plined. Working at home allows her the flexibility to work be- yond her 8:55 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift, but having a small child also keeps any workaholic ten- dencies in check. “She gets fed up if I’m in front of the computer for too long,” added Ms. Wilson. At the same time, her daughter’s daily routine doesn’t allow for much slacking off. The editor is up each day to get her off to school by 8 a.m. “Working at home allows you to be more integrated with life because you aren’t con- strained to 9 to 5,” said Anne Louise Currie, president of the Durham Home and Small Busi- ness Association. But it’s key to make certain emotional separations between business and family life, she said. Having a workspace with a door you can close is ideal. “It really depends on the kind of person you are and what you’re motivated by,” said Ms. Currie, who operates Digi- tal Ripple, her own Web con- sulting firm. “I’ve never been motivated by someone standing over me.” WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Jocelyn Wilson works out of her home office. She’s an editor for McGraw Hill. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Fire safety first PICKERING –– Pickering Fire Department fire inspector Steve Fowlds was at Bayview Heights Public School recently, talking to the students about fire safety. The pupils watched a video about fire safety and asked questions of Mr. Fowlds. Flaherty sells Ontario in China Ajax MPP touts the benefits of partnerships AJAX —Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty has just completed a trip to China were he was selling Ontario to one of the largest markets in the world. Mr. Flaherty spent a week in China, wrapping up with a one-day trip to Hong Kong before heading home, via San Diego. He’s been meeting government and business leaders, talking up the virtues of Ontario. “China is evolving. They welcome their relationship with Ontario and recognize we have a strong high tech- nology economy, colleges and universities,” he said during a telephone inter- view. “They value our educa- tion system and believe it’s strong. A significant num- ber of students from China are studying in Ontario.” As the minister of enter- prise, innovation and oppor- tunity, Mr. Flaherty’s job is to sell Ontario. On Friday, Nov. 15, he was in Jiangsu Province, just northeast of Shanghai, which has a pop- ulation of 74 million. Travelling with him were business leaders who hoped to parlay the trip into con- tracts. Ontario has had a ‘friendship accord’ with Jiangsu Province since 1985 and “we’re building on that, with more investment and more trade between Ontario and Jiangsu Province,” said Mr. Flaherty. As for opportunities, he said, “They really are limit- less. In transit, especially urban transit, architecture.” Ontario’s “expertise is in great demand. I see signifi- cant investment flowing from China to Canada and that’s encouraging,” he stat- ed. China is Ontario’s third largest trading partner and “there’s opportunities to work together as we go for- ward,” he said. “I hope this increases our trade with the Pacific Rim.” No deals have been signed, but the groundwork for future deals are being laid, he noted. “We’re not here to sign anything. 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The team leaves Friday for India, with the competition running Dec. 13 to 15. Nineteen countries are send- ing their top under-19 squash players to the premier event on the sport’s calendar. The Grade 12 student at Ajax High School is positively giddy at the prospect of repre- senting his country. “This is probably the biggest thing in my life. The world championships: It does- n’t get bigger than that,” said Ernst, a Grade 12 student at Ajax High School. “I’m get- ting the opportunity to travel the world and to represent Canada.” Ernst was named along with Robin Clarke, 16, of Ottawa, Brad Jones, 18, of the Kitchen- er area, and Matthew Serediak, 18, of Saskatchewan. Head coach Arthur Hough picked the team based upon year-long re- sults and the national junior rankings. The Canadians will play in both the individual portion of the tournament, along with a team event. Ernst should be one of the youngest players at the worlds and opens with a match against a Kenyan oppo- nent. In Round 2, he plays an English foe. In the third round, however, he’s slated to meet one of the highest seeds, a Mexican. “I’m looking to make third round at least,” said Ernst. “I’m hoping to make it pretty far.” A strong season of tourna- ment play, said Ernst, likely led him to the team after a number of wins in premier tourna- ments. He did, however, bow out to Serediak in the quarter- finals of the 2002 National Ju- nior Squash Championships in Victoria, B.C. last March. En- tering the Canadian champi- onship as the number-three seed, Ernst said that result could have hurt his chances of making the world team, but his solid tournament results com- pensated for his stumble. “We were all fighting for the highest position (on the world team), so because I won a lot of these tournaments, I seemed to gain some ground,” said Ernst. He added the Canadian ju- niors are looked upon as one of the younger junior teams at the worlds. As such, they are not on the world radar as a legiti- mate contender. “We’re really a young team. We’re kind of like the new gen- eration of squash players. Be- cause we’re coming up, we’re not expected to do well, but hopefully we’ll create some upsets,” said Ernst, who trains at the Pickering and Ajax squash clubs under coach Jean Delierre. The pre-tournament favourite is top-ranked junior player James Willstrop, of England, who’s also a top play- er on the Professional Squash Association tour where he reg- ularly beats the top men in the world. Ernst’s season to remember has included top spot in the first Gold Tournament in Toronto in early October, in which he defeated Clarke in the final. At the next gold event in Burlington in late October, he defeated Dane Sharpe in the final. Two weeks ago at the Junior Jesters event in Calgary, he de- feated another world team- mate, Jones, in the final. Last weekend he lost to Clarke in the final of the Ontario Closed tournament in Toronto. Ernst has also played, and won, against adult competition this season. At the Epson 2002 Open in Toronto, he lost his first-round match to David Sly, the third-ranked men’s player in the province. Later, in the consolation round, he defeated fourth-ranked men’s player Luke Fraser. Upon returning from the worlds, Ernst gets right back to work on the squash court, trav- elling to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut for the U.S. Open Junior Champi- onships. Last year, he finished sec- ond in the Open’s under-17 bracket. He’ll play in the under-19 category this year. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Brian Ernst, 17, will represent Canada at the World Junior Squash Championships in Chen- nai, India. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Figuring it out PICKERING –– Calandra Carkner, of Pickering, con- centrates on her routine while skating at the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club’s 2002 Raccoon Rally on the week- end. Calandra skated in the preliminary ladies’ 10-and- under event. Area soccer player finishes top 10 in conference scoring AJAX —An Ajax soccer player has adjusted nicely to the rigours of collegiate pitch play south of the border. Shaun Griffith, 21, re- cently completed a strong ju- nior season with the Canisius College Golden Griffins of Buffalo, New York. In fact, the striker finished the 2002 campaign with five goals and three assists for 13 points (goals count for two points in soccer) in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) conference and non-conference games. Griffith said playing at the NCAA Division 1 level is a lot different from playing minor rep soccer in Scarbor- ough with the North Scar- borough Flyers and the North Scarborough Gunners organizations. It’s faster and a great deal rougher. “It’s really tough compe- tition. It’s a lot different from Canadian competition,” said Griffith, who’s joined on the Golden Griffins by another Ajacian, senior Ryan Dum- mett, a defender. “It’s very hard-hitting and it’s a very physical, quick game.” Griffith was honoured earlier in the season as the MAAC conference’s player of the week. That week, he scored two goals and added an assist, helping the Golden Griffs defeat Duquesne and then drop a double-overtime decision to Oneonta State University. He was named the school’s player of the week at the same time. He also finished in the top 10 in points, goals and as- sists in the MAAC confer- ence. Griffith noted the success of this year was in sharp con- trast to his travails of a year ago when he missed his en- tire sophomore season with a broken foot. The Canisius College men’s soccer team features plenty of Canadian content, with numerous players com- ing from across the GTA as well as from western New York. “It’s a pretty good mix,” said Griffith, adding only Dummett graduates this year. However, a strong indi- vidual season for Griffith didn’t translate into a strong season for Canisius. The team finished with a 3-5-1 record in the MAAC, while going 5-12-1 overall. Griffith noted attending Canisius was an easy choice, as it offered him the most scholarship money, along with being close to home. He hopes to play soccer on a semi-professional basis or professionally when his college career ends. Griffith is currently ma- joring in health education at Canisius, with an eye to be- coming a teacher upon grad- uation. SHAUN GRIFFITH Strong junior season at Canisius College. Golden Griffith enjoys fine junior season Pine Ridge draws tough opening-round opponent at OFSAA Pumas enter tourney as unseeded team; play top-ranked St. Mary of Hamilton PICKERING ––Pickering’s Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas senior girls basketball team has a tough road at the OFSAA AAAA championships beginning tomorrow. The 18-team tournament gets under way tomorrow at 10 a.m., with games being played at each of four area high schools: Austin and All Saints in Whitby as well as Notre Dame and Richardson in Ajax. Entering the provincial cham- pionship as the number-two Durham Region representative after losing 66-52 LOSSA cham- pionship to the Father Leo J. Austin Wildcats of Whitby, the unseeded Pumas (14-5) earned a berth at the tournament as the fi- nalist of the host region. Pine Ridge, however, has drawn a tough opening assign- ment, meeting number-one seed- ed St. Mary’s from Hamilton at 2 p.m. at Notre Dame. St. Mary’s has eight provincial team mem- bers and has earned its No. 1 seed by winning all 38 games this sea- son. A loss there would likely pit the Pumas against No. 6-ranked Glebe from Ottawa in the second round. Semifinal and medal games will be held at Durham College Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. and culminating with the champi- onship game at 8 p.m. OFSAA AAAA Girls’ Basketball Championship Schedule Thursday, Nov. 28 1. Austin vs. Aurora, 10 a.m. at Richardson 2. Westdale vs. Jarvis, 10 a.m. at Austin 3. Waterloo vs. Michael Power, 10 a.m. at All Saints 4. Glebe vs. Chinguacousy, 10 a.m. at Notre Dame 5. London South vs. Etobicoke, noon at Notre Dame 6. I.E. Weldon vs. Xavier, noon at Richardson 7. Grand River vs. Innisdale, noon at Austin 8. St. Mary’s vs. Pine Ridge, 2 p.m. at Notre Dame 9. St. Christopher’s vs. Mc- Givney, 2 p.m. at Richardson 10. Loser Game 1/Loser Game 3, 4 p.m. at Richardson 11. Loser Game 2/Loser Game 4, 4 p.m. at Notre Dame Friday, Nov. 29 Games at 10 a.m. and noon at all four locations Quarterfinals at 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. at Austin and All Saints Saturday, Nov. 30 Semifinals at 10 a.m. and noon at Durham College Bronze medal game at 6 p.m. at Durham College Gold medal game at 8 p.m. at Durham College Leslie, Boyland rinks earn berths in regionals Annandale youth teams advance following strong zone competitions BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Two youth curling teams will rock on at the region- als after capturing their respec- tive titles in zone competitions in Oshawa last weekend. The Annandale Curling Club had three teams at the Ontario Curling Association Teranet Ju- nior Zone. The bantam girls’ team of Kaitlyn Leslie, Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary, and Lauren Hong, with coach Alex Bianchi, won the ‘A’ side of the junior women’s draw. Four teams competed. The Annandale junior men’s team of Paul Boyland, Scott March, Chris Janssen, and Peter Stecyk, with coach Kim Bourque, advanced to the re- gionals after winning the ‘B’ side. They defeated the Annan- dale bantam boys’ entry of skip Tim March, Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Patrick Moylan, See YOUTH page B2 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE B1 P Oshawa Civic Auditorium Hwy #2 and Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa Info.: 905-728-5163 Price $6.00 to $13.00 Free Parking Sun., Dec. 1, 6:35pm vs Peterborough P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Teams you like. Teams you hate. Teams you never get to see. This could be fun Get over 1,000 regular season games with NHL®CENTRE ICE®. That’s up to 40 out-of-market games per week. All for $199.99/season To order call 1-866-MORETV1, shop online at www.rogers.com or visit Rogers Video. THE MOST SPORTS. ON CANADA’S MOST ADVANCED DIGITAL NETWORK . . . 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Myer from Niagara Falls to a mere three points in the third quarter and allowed Pickering High to pull out a 53- 40 victory, their fifth consecutive win in the tournament. BBQ RIBS BIS O N RIB SPOUND & PINT WEDNESDAYS Pickering High downs St. Mary Monarchs in semifinal AJAX —A renewed commitment to defence gave the Pickering High School Trojans senior boys’ basket- ball team its first tournament victory of the season. Facing A.N. Myer from Niagara Falls in the championship game of the McMaster University Tournament, the Trojans played well in the open- ing half, but trailed by two at half- time. Trojans’ coach Ron Parfitt stressed defence in the intermission, and his troops heeded the message. The Trojans responded with tena- cious defence that limited Myer to a mere three points in the third quarter and allowed Pickering High to pull out a 53-40 victory, their fifth consec- utive win in the tournament. Jason Jordan was named the tour- nament’s most valuable player. Jerome Forde was named to the tour- ney’s all-star team. The Trojans faced Pickering rival St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs in the semifinal. It was the first time the teams had met since last season’s Lake Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics (LOSSA) final, won by the Monarchs. The Trojans got a measure of revenge with a 60-45 victory. Ian Wight led the way with 15 points for the Trojans. The Trojans started the tourney by topping Cardinal Newman from Scar- borough 63-32. Wight paced Picker- ing High with a 15-point effort. Forde dropped 16 points to lead the Trojans to a 56-42 victory over Sherwood in Game 2. In the final round-robin contest, Pickering High scored a 57-49 victo- ry over Leger. Navin Singh led the Trojans with 12 points. JASON JORDAN Named as McMaster tournament’s MVP. Jordan gives air to Trojans hoops crown Last place local junior ‘A’club drops home-and-home series PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers were buzzed by the St. Michael’s Buzzers in a home-and-home series between the two junior ‘A’ hockey clubs. The Panthers dropped their third and fourth games in a row, opening the weekend on home ice with a 3-2 loss Friday and then being buried 6-1 in Toronto Sunday night. The losses keep the Panthers (5- 21-3-0 for 13 points) tied for last place with the Thornhill Rattlers in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hockey League’s South Confer- ence standings. The Rattlers, howev- er, have four games in hand. The Panthers kept it close for the most part in Sunday’s game. The con- test was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes, with the host Buzzers holding a scant 2-1 lead after two periods. St. Mike’s, however, scored four unanswered goals in the third. Brent Chandler scored the Pan- thers’ goal, on the power play. Scott Gray faced 49 shots. Meanwhile, in Friday’s tilt, the Panthers received a solid goaltending effort from rookie backup Michael Fini who stopped 26 shots — 17 of which came in the third period. Down by a goal late in the game, Pickering made several last-ditch at- tempts to net the equalizer. Leading scorer James Gadon scored both Pickering goals on the power play. Assisting were Chandler with two, Peter Aston and Andrew Gilbert. Pickering’s next game is this Fri- day, Nov. 28, in Aurora against the Ti gers. Game time is 8 p.m. St. Michael’s Buzzers put boots to struggling Pickering Panthers ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers forward Peter Franchin tries the wraparound play, but St. Michael’s Buzzers goaltender Michael Ella makes the save during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action in Pickering Friday night. The Panthers lost 3-2. In Toronto Sunday, the Pickering juniors lost to St. Mike’s again, this time by a 6-1 count. Annandale Curling Club’s Paul Boyland rink defeated the Tim March team, also from Annandale, at the zone competition at the Oshawa Golf club. The Boyland team will advance to the regionals in Oakville this weekend. From left to right are coach Kim Bourque, Boyland, Chris Janssen, Peter Stecyk and Scott March. Youth curlers advance to regionals with Dave March coaching, in a tight game with the March team in front most of the way. There were nine teams in the draw with Jeff Thomas of Tam Heather win- ning the ‘A’ side. The Port Perry club was originally slated to host the zone events, but lost its ice, so the zones were moved to Os- hawa Golf. Meaghan O’Leary, a longtime An- nandale curler, skipped a junior women’s team representing the Whit- by Club and won the ‘B’ side, thus moving on to the regionals, slated for Oakville next weekend. ••• The annual season-long Annandale skins competition got under way last week. Thirty-two club teams play down to two that will play the final game around closing night, with $405 to be won. Eight teams are currently alive on the ‘A’-side and each have won $10 so far. Their next game has to be com- pleted by Dec. 18. Sixteen teams in the ‘B’-side and eight in the consolation event now have to win in all their games, or be eliminated. SCOREBOARD PICKERING MENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of recent basketball play. GAME ONE Envoy Business Services 41 VS. Ell-Rod Holdings 26 TOP SCORERS Envoy: Luke Lukkonen 12; Karl Slovarra 11; Roger Young 9; Derek Jaggal 6. Ell-Rod Holdings: Steve Hewitt 7, Steve Hemphill 7, Corra- do Roccalvia 6. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 55 vs.Verifeye 50. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Randy Filinski 15, Jim Bowen 11, Don Leahy 10, Frank Tuitt 6. Ve rifeye:Karl Hutchinson 27, Tom Parisi 9, Damon Alyea 5. GAME THREE West Hill Mens Slo. Pitch 37 vs. Accent Building Services 36. TOP SCORERS West Hill Mens Slo. Pitch: Bruce Briard 16, Craig Yakimishyn 6, Tom Recalis 6. Accent Building Services: Bob Pfizer 18, Chris Sheldon 7, Roy Christiansen 7. GAME FOUR Lakar Carpentry 55 vs. Warwick Publishing 36. TOP SCORERS Lakar Carpentry: Colin Exeter 18, Ivor Walker 15, Bill War- ren 9. Warwick Publishing: Gord Brown 13, Ian Campbell 10, Sam Terry 6. GAME FIVE The Base 71 vs. Brown Pineo Van Kempen 47. TOP SCORERS The Base: George Iordanov 22, Conrad Davis 16, Chris Stanley 10, Jim Burke 8. Brown Pineo Van Kempen: Mike Horn 13, Bill Boston 13, Carl Sassman 8, Fred Dever 7. PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Nov. 24/02 TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS 7/Eleven 10 7 2 1 45 30 15 Papps 10 5 2 3 40 29 13 Boyer Pontiac 10 5 4 1 51 38 11 Master Mechanic 10 4 3 3 39 33 11 Monarch Kitchens 10 5 4 1 35 37 11 Pickering Oldtimers 10 4 4 2 48 43 10 The Score Network 10 3 4 3 34 39 9 Ont. Power Generation 10 4 5 1 31 40 9 Pickering Slo-Sports 10 4 6 0 53 57 8 Legion 606 10 2 4 4 39 42 8 Pickering Honda 10 3 5 2 34 47 8 3R Collision 10 3 6 1 29 43 7 RESULTS FROM NOV. 24/02 Boyer Pontiac 6 vs. Pickering Old-Timers 4; 3R Collision 0 vs. Master Mechanic 4;The Score Network 4 vs. Pickering Slo-Sports Oldtimers 3; Papps 0 vs. Monarch Kitchens 5; Ontario Power Generation 6 vs. Pickering Honda 1; Legion 606 4 vs. 7/Eleven 7. ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE As of Nov. 25/02 SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM G W L T OTL F A PTS GAA Wexford 26 18 5 1 2 125 88 39 3.38 Markham 27 17 5 4 1 132 90 39 3.33 Vaughan 25 15 6 2 2 117 105 34 4.20 St. Michael’s 26 14 6 3 3 112 93 34 3.46 Oshawa 26 14 12 0 0 103 95 28 3.65 North York 25 11 10 1 3 85 91 26 3.64 Ajax 26 7 17 1 1 74 107 16 4.12 Thornhill 25 7 17 2 1 66 124 13 4.96 Pickering 29 5 21 3 0 91 138 13 4.67 PICKERING PANTHERS’ STATISTICS TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM James Gadon 28 19 12 31 -3 28 Corey Black 28 9 16 27 -4 16 Peter Franchin 28 9 8 17 -7 10 Brent Chandler 21 1 16 17 -1 44 Patrick Miller 27 6 9 15 +3 14 Peter Aston 26 2 11 13 -10 22 Ryan Annesley 27 1 11 12 -3 10 Andrew Jackson 26 9 2 11 even 20 Bryan Hampton 20 3 8 11 -4 74 Andrew Gilbert 15 2 8 10 +1 18 Craig Johnston 23 2 8 10 -1 18 Jesse Toms 19 5 4 9 -4 2 Andrew Dissanayake 27 4 5 9 -14 4 Ryan Taylor 17 1 8 9 -9 20 Jamie Wright 11 6 2 8 +1 4 Michael Alexiou 14 4 4 8 -6 68 Dennis Colterman 13 2 5 7 -4 12 Rob Foster 24 1 6 7 -7 18 Ken Brown 20 0 6 6 -15 16 Shawn Coultice 16 2 1 3 +1 34 GOALTENDERS TEAM GPI W-L-T-RT MIN SHOTS GA S% GAA Scott Gray 20 5-11-2-0 1124:59 804 74 .908 3.94 Michael Fini 10 0-9-1-0 566:01 394 54 .863 5.72 AJAX —Women can get into the swing of things at an upcoming golf clinic and prepare their game for next season. Friends of the Ajax Li- brary and Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre host a women’s golf clinic Sunday, Feb. 23. Whether you are new to the game or want to jump- start your golf season, the clinic can offer timely tips. Putting, the golf swing, eti- quette and rules will be cov- ered. Tickets are $50 and in- clude a barbecue lunch and fashion show. Tickets are available at any branch of the Ajax Public Library, but deadline for registration is Dec. 15. Those registering will be entered into a draw for a golf bag courtesy of Prestwick Golf Shop. Call Cindy Kimber at 905-683-6632. YOUTH from page B1 Russell’s Kerry Blues blast Etobicoke Rams at Toronto’s SkyDome DURHAM —A local football player had a hand in helping a To ronto private school secure the Metro Bowl championship last weekend. Tyler Russell played for the St. Michael’s College School Kerry Blues in the championship against the Etobicoke Rams at SkyDome last Friday. The undefeated Kerry Blues (11-0) posted a big 42-6 vic- tory. A longtime resident of the Ajax and Pickering area, Russell played for the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins for three seasons, which included a Central Ontario Minor Football League championship with the ban- tam squad. Local player helps St. Michael’s secure Metro Bowl football title TYLER RUSSELL Get a jump on next golf season Recycle! www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE B3 A/P A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 27, 2002 BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Sitting in a pub, tapping your toes to an Irish tune — there’s nothing quite like it, says Deb- bie Quigley. “I love the music. I’ve played it for over 30 years,” she says. “There’s also a comfort level when you sit down in a pub and start playing with your friends. “You’re helping to keep a culture and tradition alive.” That’s precisely what the Durham Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) group aims to do with its official launch Thursday, Nov. 28 at the Fox and Fiddle Mansion. Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, translated from Irish Gaelic, means a group of Irish singers and musicians. There are 400 CCE branches worldwide dedicated to raising awareness about traditional Irish music, while offering a venue for mu- sicians to play and share their talents with the community. While about 13 exist in Canada, up until recently, the closest was in Toronto. Gerard Walsh, of Pickering, decid- ed to change that. “A lot of people found it difficult to get to some of the downtown events, especially if they have a young family,” said the Durham CCE chairman. “At the same time, there was quite a lot of interest out here.” The group has started offering in- struction each Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fox and Fiddle for anyone wanting to try their hand at a traditional instrument. You’ll most often find a fiddle, an accordion, a bodhran and an uillean pipe accompanying an Irish melody. A bodhran is a hand-held drum, while an uillean pipe is like a bag- pipe, only much more advanced, said Quigley, one of the group’s three music instructors. Instead of blowing air into it through a mouthpiece, the uillean pipe is played by pumping in air through a bellows with your elbow. “The uillean pipe has a wider range of notes,” added Quigley. “The highland pipe has nine notes, while the Uillean pipe has two octaves and a note. It’s an indoor instrument.” In fact, Quigley said you can trace the instrument’s roots back to 16th century Ireland, when the government of the day outlawed the use of bag- pipes. In defiance, the smaller, much more quieter pipe was developed. She learned how to play the uillean pipe from Chris Langan, who for years was one of the only people in North America making the traditional instrument. But the pipe has enjoyed a resur- gence in popularity thanks to movies like ‘Rob Roy’ and ‘Braveheart’, she said. “It’s a difficult instrument to recre- ate digitally,” said Quigley, who has played the pipe on five ‘Solitude’CDs and most recently a Tim Hortons commercial. You can hear the uillean pipe in ac- tion at the Nov. 28 launch, with CCE musicians playing from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will also be adult set danc- ing, which is much like square danc- ing, and children’s step dancing, which is similar to ‘Riverdance’, said Walsh. The Fox and Fiddle Mansion is lo- cated at 1294 Kingston Road. For more information, call the Durham CCE at 905-420-6645. ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF Have a Dickens of a time this Christmas DURHAM –– Actors, local high school musicians and the CBC are bringing a Christmas present to New- castle this month. On Nov. 30, CBC’s Bernie Mc- Namee, of Canada at Five newscast fame, hosts a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ at 4:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Commu- nity Hall. Joining him in the classic tale of the Christmas spirit will be actress Zoe Heath, a Bowmanville native and her husband and fellow actor Jacob Si- mons, their friend and actor Sean El- liot, along with television and movie actor Stephen McHattie, a Nova Scotia native now living in California. Music is provided by Clarke High School students, under the direction of Patrick Dewell. Doors open at 4 p.m.Tickets are $15 each and may be reserved by call- ing Newcastle Community Church at 905-987-4384 or 905-987-4561. Pro- ceeds go to the church’s Christmas hamper program. One parent family group keeping busy AJAX — Strut your stuff at a dance in early December. The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Families Association holds its monthly dance Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. in Pick- ering. Dress code is in effect and all are welcome. In addition, the group meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road. Meetings are for both custodial and non-custodial parents whether your children are two or 42. For more information on the dance, call Sandra at 905-686-7933 and for the meetings call 905-426- 4646.The group also has a Web site at www.geocities.com/opfaca. PineRidge Arts Council meets next week PICKERING — Attend an upcom- ing meeting and help plan the ap- proaching season of arts and crafts. The PineRidge Arts Council holds its next meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., in Pickering. Admission is free and all are wel- come. For more information, call 905-509- 3855. Deck the halls with church choir PICKERING — An upcoming con- cert promises to have you jingling bells. Amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd. N. in Pickering, holds a night of Christmas music Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. There will be special appearances by the junior choir and the 7th Picker- ing Scout choir.There is no cost. For information call 905-839-1383. Library branches out to art exhibits DURHAM –– There are more than books at the Northview branch of the Oshawa Public Library. The Nonquon room features ex- hibits by artists. During November, Bel- gian designer, illustrator and graphic artist Dirk Michiels displays his whimsi- cal graphic works. In December, local multi-media artist Kaitlin Ann exhibits her works in ‘Spirits of the Wind - Beginnings.’ In January, Wayne McLeod, a local artist, features a new display of mixed- media works. The Northview branch is located at 250 Beatrice St. E. The space is available free of charge to local artists by calling 905- 576-6040. Country Four performs Dec. 1 at Clarke Museum DURHAM ––The Country Four, a Durham barbershop quartet, performs at the Christmas open house of the Clarke Museum and Archives Dec. 1. The schoolhouse is decorated for the season and the museum gift shop is selling reproduction Victorian Christ- mas ornaments.The Country Four will also be selling its new CD. The open house runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free and refresh- ments will be served. For information, call 905-983-9243. New group pipes up JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo It’s fiddle lesson time for Ailish Reid, right. Ailish is among a growing number of musicians looking to learn the finer points of traditional Irish music. With a new group, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, setting up here in Durham and meeting regularly at the Fox and Fiddle Mansion in Pickering, they now have a place close to home. Instructor Jim McGee, left, and Carolyn McGee joined Ailish during this number. Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann aims to keep alive culture, tradition of Irish music PICKERING —Local actors are needed to fill the roles for an upcoming theatrical production. Reality Outreach Ministries, a St. Catharines-based production company, is coming to Pickering to present its version of ‘Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames’. The group is looking for about 40 volunteers 15 to 90 years old to fill act- ing and stagehand roles. “They are mainly looking for people who are interested in acting,” said Bev Browne, committee chairman at the church. Casting begins in mid-December at The Gathering Place, 1920 Bayly St., in Pickering, with the play presented there sometime in March. The production comprises a series of vignettes about people who live life, make choices, die, and find themselves outside heaven asking the question, ‘Angel, is my name in your book?’ Reality Outreach Ministries is a non- profit organization that for over 25 years has travelled to more then 20 countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Romania, India and South Africa, pre- senting the play. “We sometimes have to turn people away at the door because the seats are full,” said Reality administrator Webb Morgan. “One time we stayed at a church performing for 28 straight days filling the seats every night. The play seems to be very successful everywhere we go.” Performing the same play for more than 25 years would seem to get repeti- tive, but Mr. Morgan assured, “It is still very exciting and energetic every time we do it.” He also noted Reality Outreach Ministries may produce a new play down the road, but its main objective right now is enhancing the play with vi- sual effects such as big screens and multimedia. This will be the first time Reality Outreach Ministries brings the play to the Gathering Place, but there have been productions in Ajax. For more information, call the Gath- ering Place at 905-428-6888. Fan the flames and get your act in gear A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo A date with some Friends AJAX — The Friends of the Ajax Public Library group held its annual book sale at the McLean Communi- ty Centre recently, featuring plenty of great deals, including the sweet sounds of The Belle Aires. Doing their part for the event were, from left, Hazel Cornthwaite, Adrienne Hucaluk, Audrey Hintze and Bel Dickson. Blues star Guy Davis plays Vital Spark DURHAM ––Bluesman Guy Davis comes to the Vital Spark Folk Society for its Dec. 7 concert. The musician, composer, actor, di- rector and writer sings the blues at the concert, the latest in the society’s 2002-03 season. Born to actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Davis has dedicated himself to reviving the tradition of acoustic blues and to the musical tradition which has deep roots in the American south. He writes his own songs, stories and performance pieces but also incor- porates material of the great blues mas- ters and African-American stories. He taught himself how to play gui- tar and credits a wide variety of influ- ences in his music and writing. He’s starred in Broadway and off-Broadway plays. His CDs include ‘Stomp Down Rider’ (1995), ‘Call Down Thunder’ (1996), ‘You Don’t Know My Mind’ (1998), ‘Butt Naked Free’ (2000) and, his latest, ‘give in kind’. Davis has been called “one of the bright lights of contemporary acoustic blues” and “a gristle-voiced fusion of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Charlie Patton.” The multi-talented American per- forms at 8 p.m. at the Brooklin Com- munity Centre, 45 Cassels Rd., Brook- lin. The hall is wheelchair-accessible and the concert is a non-smoking event. Tickets are $16. A voluntary mem- bership costs $10 per year and current members may purchase four discount- ed tickets ($14) per show. Tickets are available at Mitchell Lumber, 15 Church St., Brooklin, or Lafontaine Trading Post, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby (cash or cheque only), or call Vicki Martel at 905-432-3237. For information on Vital Spark, check out www.vitlsprk.icomm.ca. BLUESMAN GUY DAVIS Musician, composer, actor performs Dec. 7 in Brooklin. Law rules art show...B5 DURHAM ––Three local artists will exhibit their environmentally-in- spired works at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery this winter. To ny Cooper, Rowena Dykins, Sean McQuay: Watershed runs from Nov. 28 to Jan. 26, with an opening reception Dec. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. The three artists are concerned about land and water, particularly the Oak Ridges Moraine, the watershed for their communities. Cooper, from Orono, and Dykins, from Oshawa, concentrate in the Bowmanville Creek in the works while McQuay, of Whitby, focuses on Lynde Marsh. Each artist visits particu- lar spots many times in order to docu- ment the changes in the urban and nat- ural environment. Their works include sculpture, photography, video and paintings. 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AJAX — A photo caption in the Nov. 20 edition of the News Advertis- er contained an error. Toni Grates was performing a dance routine for local students. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Correction It’s all about teaching style for local author BY JEREMY LE PAGE Staff Writer DURHAM ––There are no learn- ing disabilities, just teaching disabil- ities, says educational trainer Rory Sheehan. “(People) are learning machines. It’s impossible not to learn,” he says. “But one of the things about educa- tion is they never teach you how to learn.” Mr. Sheehan, who has a degree in education and is a senior trainer at Positive Strategies in Ajax, has spo- ken to countless corporations and ed- ucation faculty about his theories on “easy learning.” Staff at the Royal Bank of Canada, Investors Group, various Montessori school boards and masters students at Brock Uni- versity are just a few who have lis- tened to his words. And now, he has a series of books about educational strategies. The first three books, from a series of six, are: ‘Spelling Made Easy’, ‘Memory Made Easy’, and ‘Turn On Your Brain For Learning’. “At first, people wouldn’t listen,” Mr. Sheehan admits about his strate- gies. “But then people started seeing the results.” He says his method of teaching fo- cuses on removing communication barriers between teachers and stu- dents, and encouraging simple access for the student to his or her uncon- scious mind, through a process he calls “guided imagery”. For example, he says spelling is not an auditory skill, but a visual one. Within minutes of demonstrating simple visual techniques, he says in- dividuals begin to excel at the skill of spelling - even if they struggled prior to the lesson. “I was so excited about this simple approach to spelling I started teach- ing it in my classes to demonstrate how easy learning is... Students were amazed and the confidence level of students of all ages went way up,” Mr. Sheehan explains. Don Fraser teaches sports admin- istration at Durham College. He often brings Mr. Sheehan in to talk to his classes. “(Mr. Sheehan) has an ability to get people to understand how to learn,” he says. “He loves to share how to think... (As a teacher) occa- sionally I step outside of the box. He does it all the time.” Mr. Fraser refers to Mr. Sheehan as a “thinking coach,” and an “educa- tor at large.” Mr. Sheehan says his lessons are for students of all ages. One woman, he says, who claimed to have dyslex- ia, was skeptical of his methods. But with tips from Mr. Sheehan, she was spelling words with ease 10 minutes into the first lesson. People live down to the labels they are given, he explains. “Young kids (and in turn adults), are conditioned to believe they have learning prob- lems,” he says. “But if people believe they can do something, they can... I think it really comes down to teach- ing.” Mr. Sheehan says today’s school systems were designed after the Sec- ond World War to teach “assembly line” thinking. An example, he explains, is while only 40 per cent of students learn best from their listening skills, most teachers continue to use mainly audi- tory methods to teach. That leaves 60 per cent of the students who learn better from other teaching styles, such as visual methods, at a disad- vantage. “It’s no wonder the frustration is rising,” he says about students who are maladjusted to much of the cur- rent learning curriculum. In fact, Mr. Sheehan says condi- tions such as Attention Deficit Disor- der don’t really exist, and are often just a reaction to the way an individ- ual is being taught. Most kids with ADD, he points out, have no trouble watching three hours of television at one time. Learning has to do with in- terest, he says. “So rather than bring the bar down,” he says, “we must bring the bar up. (Learning) comes down to self-perception.” Mr. Sheehan says the first step is to learn how an individual’s mind works, and then tailor the lessons to produce results. Motivation must come from inside an individual, he adds. Learning is not supposed to be “hard, take a long time, and be ex- pensive,” he explains, “it’s all about communication.” Mr. Sheehan says his reward is watching as students achieve positive results. “It becomes magic to young kids,” he says. “I could do this (job) all day, every day. And I do.” WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Ajax businessman Rory Sheehan speaks to organizations about his theo- ry on ‘easy learning’. He noted people ‘are learning machines. 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The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature a variety of seasonal music, includ- ing selections from Walt Disney, the ‘Nutcracker’ Ballet and Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ There will also be a carol sing-a-long. The ensemble is direct- ed by Calvin Friedrich. Tickets for the concert, to be held at the Free Methodist Church, 1916 Rossland Rd. E., are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and chil- dren under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Os- hawa, Walters Music Centre, Os- hawa Centre, Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns St. E., Whitby, Whitby School of Music, 103 Dun- das St. W., and at the door before the concert. For information or tickets, call 905-666-3169. Lydian Wind Ensemble rings Christmas bells Tenor appears at concert DURHAM –– Tenor Mark Dubois will join Dr. Benjamin Ho and friends in the ninth annual benefit Christmas concert for the Oshawa General Hospi- tal Foundation on Dec. 14. Dubois, a noted lyric tenor, will per- form at the annual concert for the first time. He’s performed with every major orchestra in Canada and several in the United States. He’s garnered rave re- views whether he’s singing opera, op- eretta, oratorio, lieder, baroque, Broad- way or modern musical theatre. Also new to the benefit concert is Gisele Fredette, who has performed on television, film, radio, musical theatre and opera. Making return visits will be pianist Wan Li, who will perform Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff piano concertos with the Festival Players Orchestra, and soprano Xiaoping Hu, who won the 1983 International Singing Competi- tion in Budapest and performs through- out Asia and Europe. Dr. Ho will also sing. The singers will be accompanied by John Charles Coolen. 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In the 10 years he’s been teaching classical guitar, he’s seen natural ability at least seven times. “I can usually tell within one or two lessons,” says the full-time teacher of classical guitar and musical theory. “Some people struggle putting their fin- gers on the guitar.” But for all those who have trouble holding the strings down on the frets as they pick and pluck, there are those who display an al- most effortless talent. “Others are naturals and move their fingers easily,” confirms Lock of his award-winning students. “Most stu- dents that come to me might strum a bit but they want to learn classical and learn to read music.” Indeed they do. In the last decade, seven of his students have received top provincial honours in the form of Silver Music Awards from the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Music, the organization that conducts 90 per cent of all music exams in Cana- da. Stacey Thompson took top honours in the Grade 6 classical guitar exam this year. Last year, he earned the highest marks of any student in Ontario for both Grade 4 and 5. “I started studying classical guitar with Brian three years ago because I wanted to learn the real way to read music,” says Thompson. At 30, he’s played guitar for half his life and hopes for a career in music. “I’m more into rock,” he confesses, “but with classical, I’m learning to play the guitar overall.” Thompson is well known for playing at local venues and adds he’s found audiences appreciative of classical guitar. “I’ve had good response,” he says. And although he would like to “hook up with a rock band,” he says playing clas- sical demands he concentrate so hard, he is able to focus better on other tasks. Darius Hatami says he also started lessons with Lock because he wanted to learn more about the rock music he heard played on the radio. “I was chal- lenged by the classical guitar,” says the 15-year-old O’Neill Collegiate student. “I’m open to all music, except country and western.” Many of Lock’s students have gone on to musical careers and some are still studying music in university. Lock stud- ied classical guitar throughout the 1980s with Robert Feurestei who, along with Liona Boyd, was a protege of Alexandre Lagoya of France. Lock also studied under the direction of Dr. John Robertson of Oshawa in the late 1980s when he became a member of the music selection committee for the Oshawa- Whitby Kiwanis Musical Festival, en- tering students in music festivals in Toronto, Peel, Pickering and Oshawa. He became an affiliate teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music in 1993. But it is the instrument teacher and students say they prize over others. “I like the sound,” says Lock. “The guitar is more personal. You can take it with you and it’s also a solo instrument and can be played without any accom- paniment.” “It’s always there for you,” adds Hatami. “You can pick it up and play. It won’t go away on you.” Lock teaches out of his private guitar studio in Oshawa, and at Walters Music in the Oshawa Centre. He’s taught ages six to 75 and people from all walks of life. Guitar teacher ‘picks’ award-winning musicians ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Drawing a fine line PICKERING —The East Shore Art Group brought together its con- siderable talents recently for its second annual show and sale, held at the East Shore Community Centre. Gerry May was among the artists on hand to meet visitors, spending downtime working on this land- scape oil painting. DURHAM ––The wonder and miracle of Christmas are the focus of a seasonal musical to be performed by Durham Adventist Church on Dec. 7. The 60-voice choir will present ‘A Midnight Clear’ at the Bowmanville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2850 Hwy. 2 East in Bowmanville at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. Written and arranged by Randy Vader, Jay Rouse and Camp Kirkland, ‘A Midnight Clear’is a blend of well- known Christmas carols with new tunes and words with a contemporary edge. Sharon Janes-Foreman, who has sung with the Toronto Orpheus and Mendelssohn choirs and been a soloist for numerous events, directs the choir. The accompanist is Greg Foreman. The choir has been in existence for five years. WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo It doesn’t take long for guitar instructor Brian Lock, posing with students Darius Hatami, left, and Stacey Thompson, to know when he has a nat- ural on his hands. In his 10 years of teaching, he figures he’s had at least seven. 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COLLECTIONS ARE FROM NOV. 27 - DEC.1 Blizzard of fun planned during December as Winterfest kicks off BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING — Let the festivities begin. Winterfest 2002 kicks off this week- end with a month of fun in the snow planned for Pickering. “This is our best year yet,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, chairman of the organizing committee. “We’ve spent more time meeting and planning for this year’s event and we’re starting earlier.” Winterfest was launched in 1998 after the City decided more was needed in the way it ushered in the holiday. “Pickering had a tree lighting cere- mony but it wasn’t anything exciting, to be terribly honest,” he said. With the help of sponsors Ontario Power Generation and the Pickering Town Centre, Winterfest became a vari- ety of events spaced over December to get families in the holiday mood. It gets under way with Christmas in the Village Sunday, Dec. 1 and finishes Sunday, Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m., with both events at the Pickering Muse- um Village. Visitors can explore a Victo- rian Christmas, as well as other Scottish and German holiday traditions as they tour historic buildings. The Pickering Town Centre Choir Festival is Dec. 3 to 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the finale Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 6 there is a tree light- ing and fireworks display in Esplanade Park beginning at 6:45 p.m. Santa will be joined by the Pickering Concert Band, Lenny Graf, Combo #5, and Mayor Wayne Arthurs and members of council in a countdown to the tree light- ing. A midway, wagon rides and ice sculpture demonstrations are also planned. Other events include the Pickering Town Centre Midnight Madness Friday, Dec 6 and 20; free movies and crafts at the Pickering Nuclear Information Cen- tre Saturday, Dec. 7, Saturday, Dec.14 and Monday, Dec. 23; a poinsettia tea for seniors Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and the mayor’s light tour for seniors Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:15 p.m. Residents can explore their creative side with a snow sculpture competition Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Es- planade Park behind the Civic complex. Prizes will be given for first and second place in three age categories: youth 16 and under, family, and adults ages 17 and over. There will also be a music night Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. in council chambers featuring free perfor- mances by local musicians and choirs. 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Please fax resume to: 905-642-9692 Teaching Opportunities545 ONTARIO CERTIFIED teacher required to tutor a grade 10 sci- ence student in Ajax. Monday - Friday for 1 hr. lessons each day. 4 or 430 p.m. until June Call 416-410-4591, (905) 576–7372 Houses For Sale100 NORTH OSHAWA 2440-sq.ft., detached 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath Tribute home. Fenced-in yard, double garage w/remote, open-concept maple kitchen, familyroom w/gas fireplace, C/ A, air cleaner, humidifier, separate livingroom w/cathe- dral ceiling. $259,900. 905- 431-4722. OPEN HOUSE Sat- urday 1:00-4:00. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM,hard- wood floors, ceramic tiles, air conditioned, gas fireplace. Large yard, garage, finished basement. Near 401/Go. $224,500. (905)430–2274 OPEN HOUSE Sat./Sun, 2-4pm, 30 Glenmore Dr. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX,- Lovely 3+1 bedroom, de- tached, fireplace in family- room, air con., garage, hard- wood under broadloom, near Lake, schools, parks, Go, 105 Bryant Rd. $239,900. Call 905- 706-4801. 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(416) 783–5000 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer retreat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/pri- vate 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 request. 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 2700-sq.ft. INDUSTRIAL for rent. Fully equipped for use as body repair shop or business available for sale with/without equipment. 905-576-0498 905- 725-9503 CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in industrial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $100/month. Movers available. ALSO new speakers less than half price. Karen (905)576–1685 DRY STORAGE / commercial space available 1500 sq. ft. inquire. (905) 668–7491. 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 EXECUTIVE OFFICES for sub lease in Wilson/Wentworth area Oshawa. Approximately 2,000 sq. ft. 10% warehouse with loading bay, fully reno- vated, gross monthly rent $2,000. Contact Ray at (905) 579-1095. ROOM FOR RENT in busy weight loss centre. Available immediately. Brock/Ontario St. Whitby. Suit R.M.T. etc. 905- 430–0093 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 FOR RENT - SUITABLE FOR Retail/Commercial/Residential on upscale John St. in Port Hope. Approx 1300sq.ft. Restored his- toric building, Call (905)987–4725. Investment Opportunities159 INVESTORS REQ'D.Award winning World Class Canadian Race Car Driver. Join our Team!! Carman 905-837– 2752, www.chrisguerrieri.com Business Opportunities160 HOME BUSINESS OPPOR- TUNITY Gain Financial Indepen- dence. Make a difference in peo- ple's lives. Own your own busi- ness. Achieve rewarding results. Free Seminar December 2nd, Durham college- 7p.m. RSVP 905-686-1066 SMALL RESIDENTIAL cleaning business for sale. Pickering/Ajax. Ready made business with guar- anteed income. Work for yourself, set own hours. Call 416-712-4477 THRIVING REUPHOLSTERY busi- ness for sale in the Bow- manville area, established 1962, serving Bowmanville, Oshawa and Orono area. 905-623-5252 or 905- 434-0690 (Retiring upon sale). 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The successful candidate will have a relevant university or college degree, a CHRP designation and a minimum 5 years generalist human resources experience in a unionized environment. For consideration, fax your resume in confidence to the Human Resources Department (905) 434-4655. We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! - Ages 2+ - Wanted for TV, Movies & Video Jobs! No fees!! Men/women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same ! No extras. Parents Call (416) 221-3829 • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) 6 TEAMS A-Z DRIVERS required immediately • Top Wages/Benefits • Min. 2 yrs. experience: • Clean abstract, C.V.O.R./ Criminal • Cross Border experience (within) (30-days) • 90% Canadian Runs • 10% USA Runs • Cab-over equipment Call Toll Free 1-866-797-8880 Fax: 905-683-9414 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 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. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We require an individual with mini- mum 3 years experience in new home construction, capable of working inde- pendently with strong customer rela- tion skills. Candidates must have strong organi- zational skills and knowledge of new home warranties. Please fax resume with references and salary expectations to: (905) 477-9001 or email dkirk@brookfieldhomes.com DETAILER NEEDED Duties include: ✔Preparing new & used vehicles for delivery ✔Some lot duties may be required ✔Previous experience helpful but not necessary. ✔Salary is negotiable depending on experience. 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Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 YMCA Durham Employment Services seeking a Specialist, Job Skills (Employment Counsellor) Must have min. 2 years experience, completion of college/university, flexible hours, and access to a car. Location: Pickering Apply by Dec. 3/02 Fax: (905) 839-9687 Attn. Human Resources $20 - $25 / HR Nat’l company with work in Durham Plumbers, Remodellers & Ceramic Tilers needed. Flexible hrs, immediate pay, be independent. Need tools, vehicle, references and must be bondable. Call Chris 905-686-7236 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help CLASS A LICENSED MECHANIC •General/Front end •Start immediately •GM experience an asset Also required APPOINTMENT CO-ORDINATOR SERVICE ADVISOR Call Grant Brock 905-623-3396 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CASHIER/RECEPTIONIST Whitby Oshawa Honda requires an individual for Monday to Thursday 4:45 till 9 and Saturday 9 to 5. Duties to in- clude: Switchboard, data entry. Pay $7/ hour. Apply with resume and references to: 1110 Dundas St. East Whitby or fax to: (905) 666-4571 Email: hondaone@idirect.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Experienced RIBO Licensed Commercial Lines CSR / Marketer required for insurance brokerage. Send resume to: Schofield-Aker Insurance 337 King St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 2J8 or fax to:(905) 723-7688 Attn: Human Resources EXTENDICARE OSHAWA RPNs/PSWs (Part-time & Casual Positions) Required immediately. Applicants must have a current Registration/Certificate. Leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills essential. Long-term care experience Please forward resumes to; Virginia Comandante Extendicare Oshawa. 82 Park Road North, L1J 4L1 Fax: 905-579-1733 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Sunnycrest Nursing Home "People Caring For People" RN's/RPN's/ - EVENINGS Experienced in LTC. Computer literacy an asset. Mail/fax resume to: Director of Resident Care 1635 Dundas St. E., Whitby, Ont. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 510 General Help 514 Salon & Spa Help Fax us your ad at 683-0707 RAVELINE GARAGE INC. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM very spacious, Elgin St., Oshawa $750, all inclusive, avail. Dec. 1. 905- 623-6599 2 LG. BEDROOM basement apt., Ajax, near schools, shopping. Separate entrance, $850/month includes utili- ties,cable. From Dec. 15. No pets/no smoking. 905-426- 1669. 2 FULLY FURNISHED rooms, one w/own bathroom, in de- sirable quiet neighbourhood. (Grandview/Olive). On bus ro- ute, TV/VCR incl, full access to house w/laundry, parking, professional work-out room & inground pool. $600/$500 plus 1/3 utilities. Avail. immediate- ly. 905-404–4586 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, Whitby, near Go/ 401. Separate entrance, gas fireplace, shared laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $975 inclu- sive. Immediate. (905)665– 6247 after 4pm. AJAX - HARWOOD/BAYLY, large one bedroom basement, sep-entrance, parking, laun- dry, cable, utilities, $775 in- clusive. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking/ pets. 905-426– 9209 AJAX 1 large bedroom base- ment apt, Walk out, very clean, utilities included $775./ mo., available Dec. 15, call 416-818-1687 or 905-427– 6649 AJAX 3 BEDROOM upper lev- el, private entrance, $1275 in- clusive. Avail. Dec. 1. 1 Park- ing. Access to yard. No pets. 416-925-1050 or after 6pm 647-283-5933 AJAX LAKEFRONT,new luxu- ry 950sq ft 1-bdrm. Private entrance, parking, laundry, gas f/p, breakfast bar, dish- washer etc. Non-smoker. $1050 inclusive. 905-686– 8433 AJAX, BACHELOR basement apartment, immediately, suit mature single professional person, furnished, private bathroom, near all amenities, no pets/smoking. $525. nego- tiable. Westney South. 905- 428-6385. AJAX, UPGRADED 2-bed- room, 2 baths, parking, 5 ap- pliances, $1350 inclusive. Remax (905)477–0011, Leslie Benczik.com AJAX- KINGS' CIRCLE,base- ment-apt., recently renovated with fireplace, private en- trance/laundry, 2-car parking, CAC, large yard, close to 401. $750. 905-426–4213 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. BACHELOR S.Ajax, eat-in- kitchen, separate entrance, close to lake/Go, Quiet, non- smoker preferred. $625./mth. Available December 15. (905) 428–0671 after 5 pm. BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT bache- lor apartment in prestigious north oshawa. fully furnished, all inclu- sive with cable plus. $675 per mo. 1 car parking. No smoking, no pets. (905) 432–3852 or (905) 721-9523 ask for Sarah or Mark. CENTRAL DOWNTOWN Whit- by spacious single bedroom apt. for rent. $900/month, heat/ hydro included, Jan. 1. Mu- nicipal parking available. Call 905-668-3891 COURTICE, 1-bdrm basement, new & spacious, sep entrance, cable, 1-car parking, $750 inclu- sive. First/last, no smoking/pets. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-435-0867 or cell 905-404-7906 EXECUTIVE APARTMENT over- looking Deer Creek golf course, Ajax. Fully furnished, 1-bed- room, laundry, air, security, indoor parking, digital cable. No pets, non-smoking. $1500+utili- ties. 905-426-9119 www.elec- tricityforum.com/rental.htm FOR RENT,Oshawa, two bedroom bungalow, shows beautiful, fireplace, garage, requires lst/last, $l,300 plus utilities. Immediately Call Di- anne (416) 434–1597 AJAX - large 2-bdrm base- ment apt., separate entrance, 5 appliances, private laundry, parking, $950 inclusive. No pets/smoking Avail. Dec. 15/ Jan. 1st. 647-280-4074(Toron- to local) NEW BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1- BDRM avail. in South Osha- wa. 4pc bath, 3 kitchen ap- pliances, no smoking. $875 inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call 905-725–4810 NEWCASTLE - 1-bdrm above ground apt. Very clean & bright. Own laundry room. In- cludes fridge/stove/washer/ dryer & a/c. Full use of back- yard. Pets O.K. 2 mins to 401. Available Immediately. $750/ mth incl. 905-987-2040. ONE BEDROOM APT,$750+ available immediately. No smoking/no pets. Fridge, stove. Hwy. 2 Ajax. Call 905- 686–5553 ONE BEDROOM WALKOUT basement apt, open concept, new wood floors, bright, spa- cious, private patio. Westney/ 401. $895+ utilities. Dec 15. 416-371-5924 ONE BEDROOM, basement Oshawa, laundry, separate entrance, parking, basic cable included. Non smoking work- ing female preferred. $600. mop. (905) 626–4979 OSHAWA - OXFORD OFF MILL Two - 2 bedroom in quiet building, balcony living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive. No dogs please. Dec. lst. Call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA 3 bedroom house, close to schools, quiet neigh- bourhood, finished basement, fenced backyard, $900 + utili- ties Avail immediately. OPEN HOUSE Dec 1 Sunday, 2- 4pm. 580 Balsom Cres (one street south of Phillip Murray off Cedar.) PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean, $795 Avail. Dec. 1st.. Call Humphrey at (416) 283–5964 or (416)720-7401. PICKERING - Brock/ Finch, 2 bed. basement apt., Sep. en- trance, laundry, available im- mediately. $900/all inclusive. No pets/smoking. After 5p.m. 905-428–9823 PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM new basement apartment, very bright, non smoker, no pets. $800 per mo. Available immediately. (416)269-6050 PICKERING -ONE BEDROOM basement apt. 4 appliances, suit single person. Including utilities and cable, sep. en- trance, $775/mo. 905-839– 3069 PICKERING 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, separate entrance. All inclusive, $775/ month. First/last required. Available Jan. 1st. Call James (416)991–2083. PICKERING VILLAGE new luxury 1,200 sq ft 2-bdrm, separate entrance Large Kitchen, Laminated floor, gas f/p, half furnished lots more. $950.00 no-smoking available December. 905-683-0469 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shop- ping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites, From $1100. Avail. immediatley. 905-831-1250 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. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available November. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534 UNUSUAL 2-STOREY 2-bed- room apartment, century home over daytime business establish- ment. Near downtown Oshawa, large private deck, dishwasher, cable, parking. $1200/inclusive. Leave message (905)434-7012. 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 BROCK/ANDERSON Quiet Cul-De-Sac. 2 bedroom down, separate entrance, fireplace, 4 appliances, 9ft. ceilings, Jan. 1. $775 +1/3 utilities. Call 905-655-1081 WHITBY NEWLY RENOVATED One bedroom plus den basement apt. Huge kitchen and master bedroom, separate entrance, shared laundry. Available any- time in Dec. No smoking, no pets, first/last, $800. 905- 686–1003. 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 Condominiums For Rent180 AJAX -2 BEDROOM, impeccable Tridel Condo, available immedi- ately. References +credit check required, $1595/month plus heat, hydro +cable. Carol North, Remax First 905-686-3800 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. ONE-BDRM w/solarium pool, hot tub, billiard & exercise room, underground parking, washer /dryer in unit, Rossland/Garden. Avail. January 1st. $950 inclu- sive. 905-666–9867 PICKERING - Brock/401, im- maculate 1 bedroom plus den .All appliances, insuite laun- dry, utilities included, avail- able immediately, $1350/mo. 905-683-5000 Catherine Kaus. PICKERING, 1 BR +solarium condo on ground floor. 2 walkouts to patio, 5 applianc- es, 1 underground parking + locker, air, jacuzzi, cable, no pets/smoking. $1200/month inclusive, first/last, Dec. 15/ Jan.1. 905-427-1032 SOUTH OSHAWA-newly ren- ovated 3 & 4 bedroom condos avail. immediately or Dec. 1st. Parking included. First/ last. Bob (416) 284–6557 WATERFRONT WHITBY Rare opportunity, gorgeous 2 & 3 bedroom condos. Pool, gym, walk to GO, immediate occu- pancy. 905-430–1814. 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 spectacu- lar results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BDRM BUNGALOW w/ga- rage, private large yard, 805 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Newly renovated, hardwood floors. $1400 monthly. Avail. imme- diately. 905-242-3331 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 sur- rounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $8,000 per month plus utilities. Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR ALL INFORMATION) AJAX SPACIOUS 3-bedroom main floor, w/gleaming hard- wood floors in living/dining- room. Walkout to deck, 5 ap- pliances, parking. $1550/ month utilities included. Im- mediate. (905)426–7341. AJAX 2400SQ.FT.2-storey, 4- bedrooms, whole house. Ask- ing $1850/month plus utilities. Rotherglen/Hwy 2 area. Avail. Mid-December. Call Colin or John (905)428–7677 C0URTICE - Executive 4 bed- rooms, 3 baths, 3,000 sq. ft., double garage, close to schools and 401. Available Jan. 1st. $1600+utilities. (519) 688-6370. HARWOOD/ NORTH OF HWY 2 detached bungalow. Dec/ Jan. lst. $1,250 plus utilities Opposite mall. Call Dennis Morgan (905) 831–9500 or 416-587-0060. AJAX, NEWLY RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM 11/2 baths, upper of house. 5 appliances, fireplace, pri- vate laundry, no smoking/no pets. Available immediately. $1500. 647-280-4074 (Toronto local) LEASE TO OWN your dream home in Whitby 4 bedroom 4 bath executive home little or no money down 416-993–1100 OSHAWA - central location, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gas heat, recently remodeled, no smoking/no pets. $1100+utili- ties. First/last. Available Dec/ Jan. 905-571-1908. PICKERING, Brock Rd. N, 4- bdrm upper level of house, dou- ble garage, 2.5 bathrooms, c/a, c/v, no smoking/no pets. $1600 + utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-435- 0867 or cell 905-404-7906 SEMI-DETACHED 2-bedroom Victorian farmhouse, 1km. north of Brooklin. Ideal for couples starting out. $850+ utilities. Prefer no pets. Avail- able Jan/Feb 1. 905-655-4966 SPACIOUS 4 bedroom home that's finished from top-to-bot- tom on a premium lot just min- utes north of Pickering. Only $1250/mo. plus utilities. Includes fridge, stove, built-in dishwasher. Available Nov. 30/02. Call Mary Roy @ 905-426-7515 TOWNLINE/BLOOR three bed- room house, main and upper floors, 2 baths, garage, 4 appli- ances, lst/last, $1,050 plus utili- ties. Dec. lst or flexible. (905) 213-9035 cell. WHITBY RARE VACANCY,3- bedroom home, available im- mediately, huge backyard, quiet street, totally renovated, close to everything. (905)430– 1814. WHITBY, 3-BDRM upper floor of detached bungalow, 5 ap- pliances, C/A. Immaculate, large lot, large detached ga- rage. Dunlop/Henry. No pets/ smoking. References, $1350+ , immediately. ALSO luxury 1- bedroom basement, 5 ap- pliances, whirlpool, brand new. Dec. 1st. $850+. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 Townhouses For Rent190 A1 4-BDRM TOWNHOME South Oshawa, close to schools, shopping. $1090 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Dec 1st. 905-579-9956 days. BRAND NEW 3 bedroom townhouse, Delaney/Westney. 5 appliances, near Town Cen- tre, School, Go/401. Available Dec. 1st. $1300+utilities. No smoking/pets. 905-683–8055 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. HARWOOD/ROSSLAND - 3 bedroom townhouse, ap- pliances, finished basement, c/air, jacuzzi, garage. Avail- able Dec. 7th. $1500/mo/first/ last. No pets/no smoking. References. 905-831-2366; 416-543-9103. OSHAWA, BE A part of a community in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Ken 905-576-9299 Please, no calls after 9pm OSHAWA SHOWS VERY well 3-bedroom townhouse w/ga- rage finished basement walk- out from kitchen to a private fenced yard 4-appliances and water included $1295/per month plus utilities available Dec.1st. Gary Bolen, asso- ciate broker, Sutton Status. CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR INFORMATION, 905-436- 0990. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., 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 AJAX, HARWOOD/HIGHWAY 2, 1 large bedroom on main level for rent. Cable & laundry are included. Available imme- diately. 416-595-9526 or 416- 826-0340. BOWMANVILLE-Liberty/401. Furnished room available. quiet, clean, T.V., cable, park- ing, shared bathroom, kitchen & living room. $85/week, first & last week required. 905- 697-0760. COUNTRY SETTING - North- east Oshawa, clean extra large bedroom, shared kitch- en and basemen apt. for non- smoker/drinker. Available im- mediately. Joan (416) 716– 2778 WHITBY Basement - 2 rooms available now & upper level 1 room March 1st, Suit female. Each $450/month inclusive. After 7p.m. 905-665–6946 5 PC. BATH + large furnished bedroom in North Ajax home. Share modern kitchen/laun- dry; CablePlus, parking, no pets, prefer non smoker, $550 lst / last (905) 683–3864 Available immediately. BED & BREAKFAST STYLE Accommodations, profes- sional Oshawa home, quiet, suits professional male, non- smoker travelling to out-of- town home most weekends, first/last references $110/ week. 905-723-6761. WALK TO Durham College, available Dec. 1st. First & de- posit required. $415 & $390 inclusive, heat, hydro, water, cable, full use of home. No kids/pets preferred. One room furnished if required. 905-432- 7412. Whitby,large bedsitting room with 4pc. bath & fridge, $600 inclusive, avail Jan.1. Large room, share facilities, $450./ mo. avail. immed. 905-665– 8462. Shared Accommodation194 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS - available December lst. Sep- arate entrance, parking, all utilities + full cable included No pets, no smoking. lst and last month + references. $975. Hwy 2 and Brock Rd. Call (905) 428-1087. LOOKING FOR female (pre- ferred) to join in household shared-accommodations. Ja- cuzzi, workout room, parking, air, laundry. Available now. $550/first/last. Brooklin. 905- 432-6454. NORTH WEST OSHAWA, quiet business professional seeks same. Large bedroom, share kitchen, laundry, park- ing, bathroom, c/a, cable, non- smoking. $450/month. First/ last, references. (905)576- 7002. OSHAWA - Own bedroom with cable, use of living room, kitchen, parking and all amenities. In quiet neighbour- hood. $450/mth. Call 905-721– 7597. OSHAWA EAST prestige 3- bedroom walkout basement apt. to share w/young profes- sional or student preferred. Fully furnished. Non-smoker, available Dec. or Jan. $425/ month. 905-436-3187. WHITBY - 3 bedroom home to share with one other. Full use of fully furnished house. Pri- vate bedroom, $700/mo.+ 1/2 utilities negotiable. First/last/ references. 905-665–3591 Vacation Properties200 SPEND NEW YEAR'S at Gold Crown, 1-bdrm condo at Car- riage Hills Horseshoe Valley. Sleeps 4. Avail. Dec. 29th - Jan 5th. $1,200. Contact 905- 655–8787 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. Photos. $375/week, Christmas Open. (905)683–5503. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Snowmobiles233 1992 POLARIS INDY SPORT, 440 fan, good track, new car- bides, bearings, rear shock, well maintained, canvas cov- er, $2200 obo (905)576–0614 2001 SKI-DOO MXZ 800 - Perfect Condition, 1700kms. Recently Studded. Asking $7,500 o.b.o. (905)852-9081 Bargain Centre309 BLACK LAB,purebred, fe- male, 6 months, all shots. $500 obo. Call 905-509–5692 BOOK SALE - from $3.00 - Hardcover: Asimov, Atwood, Follet, Clancy and more. Call (905) 686-6295. CORNER STYLE COMPUTER desk 70"x77"x23.5"d. Paid $279 asking $180; Pro.form 625EX treadmill, cost $1,400 asking $500. Washer & dryer $100 each. 905-683–5135 EXERCISE BIKE Advantage Fitness, odometer, calorie, speedometer, trip distance. $90. 905-683–2617 FRIDGE, STOVE,dishwasher, Hot point, approximately 8 yrs. old, immaculate, almond. All 3 $450. (905) 686-7119. QUALITY FURNITURE. Leath- er sofa & chair (taupe), 2 wingbacks (reddish) oak bed- room & kitchen sets, Large chandelier, coffee table stove etc. 905-831–5546 SPEAKERS - Amp. mixer. electro-voice, pro. stage sys- tem, model SH1502er 2-way. $325. Sitronic SM350, 5 channel stereo mixer, $200. Traynor amp. PM300, $200. Call Jim 905-427–6592. 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 11 CHURCH PEWS oak natu- ral finish, 40 years old, 14ft length. $200 each obo. 905- 655-4554 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. 3-WHEEL MEDICAL SCOOTER Brand new batteries. Anti-tip device. $1000-obo. 905-433- 0324 5 PC. RED PEARL drum kit, Sabian symbols, all hardware included. Hardly used. Excel- lent condition. $650. Phone (905) 420–5725 5PC. PEARL DRUM set, 2 Zildjans, high hat, double kick pedal, ride, all hardware in- cluded. Excellent condition $1000 obo. (905)665–3689. 7 STEP CHAIR GUIDE, 3 years old, cost $4,000 asking $1500. Call 905-576–0801 A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.) commercial carpet $285 or Berber carpet from $375 in- cludes installation and FREE upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many other great choices to choose from. FREE shop at home service. Whitby to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373-2260. COMPUTERS:BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Prices Slashed till Dec. 24. P200 Tower Internet Ready Complete System $185.00; P2/350 Internet Ready Com- plete Systems Starting at $250.00; Complete System in- cludes 15" Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse Upgrade to 17" Monitor $50.00; 90 Day War- ranty, Lay-Away Plan New Systems and Laptops Avail- able. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes 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. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, dishwasher. Also apartment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packages cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 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 BURGUNDY LEATHER SOFA, chair & ottoman $3500 brand new pair of cream matching loveseats. $1000. 905-432– 2364 after 6:00. 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. CASH PAID for good working appliances and furniture in good condition (living, dining, bedroom, kitchen). Will pick- up. 905-260-2200 IBM PENTIUM II 350, 64Mb Ram, 56k modem, CD, kbd/ spk/mouse, 15" monitor, $325. POOL TABLE solid oak turned legs, leather pockets, 1" slate, new cloth, won't last at $2000 firm! HOT TUB, Sundance 7-8 person, ozonator, blower mo- tor, skirt, worth $10,000new, selling $2500. 905-439-4789 CHILDREN'S loft bed ensem- ble, wooden highchair, large wooden trunk, 4-Victorian chairs, 2 end tables, rocking chair, ferret cage, small pet travel cage. 905-665–7505 CHINA PATTERN made by Mikafa, "Silk Flowers", service of 12, complete set including all serving bowls, accent plates etc., like new $950. 905-420–4381 or 416-523- 4188. COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE. Pentium II 350 /400. Complete Computer Systems starting at $325/ $375. Internet ready. 1 - 3 year warranties available. Layaway plan available. Computer service in your home or mine. Certi- fied technician. System main- tenance, internet setup/shar- ing, virus removal, hardware/ software installation, network- ing and website design. Per- sonalized service, reasonable rates. Stephen (905)576-1463. COMPUTER SYSTEMS NEW & Used. P200 tower $99; Intel C366 tower $195; 15" monitors $80; 17" monitors $110; Up- grade your old PC to Celeron 1 Gig w/128M Ram, P111 Moth- erboard, Case, only $299. Model T. Computers 905-430– 5615 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. CRAFTMATIC BED single, with mattress, lightly used, good condition, $850 obo. Call 905- 430–4739 DIAMOND AND EMERALD cocktail ring, excellent quality. Appraised at $4,800. Asking $l,800. Gorgeous Christmas present. Telephone (905) 426–1920 DINING ROOM SUITE in- cludes single pedestal table, 4 chairs, buffet & hutch w/light. Black lacquer, Canadian made. $750 obo. 905-433- 1334 DINING SET (China Cabinet, Hutch, Table +chairs) $2400; TV w/stand (Panasonic 35", 5years) $890; Stereo com- ponent $1900 (original $3500); Home Entertainment theater $1600 (original $3100); stereo speaker (excellent JBL- $2000, Infinity-$500 & B&W- $800). 905-666-3256 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. DOUBLE BED $150, single bed $75. Call (905)831–1836 WURLITZER ELECTRIC OR- GAN for Christmas. Excellent condition. Walnut cabinet. 3 keyboards. 1 Orbit Synthesiz- er, complete with books. $l,000 or best offer. (905) 434-2990. EXECUTIVE OFFICE furniture includes: free standing solid oak executive desk, hi-back leatherette armchair, wing- back upholstered chair, and 2 eclectic solid wood bookcas- es with glass doors, pur- chased one year ago at De- Boer's, complete ensemble $5,000. Perfect for the execu- tive home office. 905-683– 7773 FREEZER - MEDIUM sized. Used for only 9 months. Still under warranty. $299. obo. Phone (905) 721-0601. FURNITURE must sell, no rea- sonable offer refused. Living/din- ing room, Rec-room, computer & table, and much more. Call for details. 905-420–8802 HOT DOG CART - comes com- plete and ready to work for you. Licensed in 2002. Many extras. Phone (905) 721-0601 KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. LOSE UP TO 20 LBS By Christmas. Call now 416-631- 3972 www.lose2bfit.com MEDICAL SUPPLIES - Lift chair, Ajusta magic bed, wheelchair and miscellaneous. Call 905- 263–9968 or 905-432-3903 MOVING SALE-futon, computer desk, mahogany formal 9pc. din- ing room set, bedroom set, pine king-size bedroom suite, Intel Celeron Computer complete. 905-686-0238 MY SECRETS OF ANTIQUES. We sell quality second hand clothing, toys, china, books, crystal, collectiables, furniture & more. 14 Ontario St., Osha- wa. 905-436–3337 NASCAR FANS Get Ready for Christmas. Gift Ideas, Pic- tures, Posters, Die Casts & Collectables. Also stocking stuffers. Open evenings/wee- kends. Gary 905-436-7975 NATURAL MEAT for your freezer, right from the farm. Chicken, beef, lamb, pork. Members of "Organic Growers of Canada." (905)983-5370 NEED A COMPUTER?Don't have cash? The original IBM PC, just $1 day....no money down! Unlimited AOL & inter- est free for 6 months! The Buck A Day Co. 1-800-772- 8617 www.buckaday.com OAK DINING SUITE $1,500. Williams New Scale piano $500., Junior guitar $50., Call Janice (905)509–2640 after 6 p.m. PIANOS FROM $95.59/MO., 6 months or 24 equal payments interest free on all instru- ments. Sale starts Nov. 30/02. For info. call 905-720-4948 Alexandrov Keyboards, 43 Wilson Rd. North Oshawa (at King). 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 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. "SECRET FINDS" DRYER, 6pc. diningroom hutch/table, 50's antique dresser, dining/ kitchen wood table w/leaves. Wood buffet/hutch, humidifier, toys, & more! (905)743–9976. SOFA $150, DRESSERS $45 each, 6pc oak bedroom suite $995, sofa bed $395, table & chairs $45, wall unit $95, an- tique brass bed (1880's) $495, antique gramophone (1900's) $495, white baby change table $40, antique dressers $295, coffee table $20, maple end tables $65, old movie posters $50, lamps $8 & up, painting $5 & up. Many other items. Bowmanville (905)697–3532 SOFA & LOVESEAT (Sklar) , Kenmore portable dishwash- er, best offer. Call after 7 pm (905) 576–7492. 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 all Tor- onto Raptors, Leafs Vrs De- troit Nov. 16, Philly Nov. 23, Rangers Dec.14, and others, also will buy and sell. 905- 626–5568. TRISHA ROMANCE PRINT (unframed) "Candlelight Stroll" (#1617), $750. Call 905-725- 6226. WANTED:Toys, children's & adult clothing, appliances, books, knick knacks, furniture - Consignments also, etc. (905)743–9976. Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. Vendors Wanted316 EXHIBITORS WANTED for the "What Women Really Want Show." February 1 & 2nd, 2003. Hilton Suites Hotel Con- vention Centre & Spa, Mark- ham. Prime booth space still available. Call 1-888-211- 7288 ext 227 snp Arts and Crafts324 CERAMIC STORE - Large se- lection of quality ceramics at great prices. Bisque, green- ware supplies, parties, work- shops, complete kits, fin- ished and custom painted. We make our own. DYNAMIC CREATIONS, 84 Dearham Wood, Scarborough. 416-724- 4151 www.waycool ceramics.com Firewood330 "WOOD GUYS",100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. Bagged firewood. (905)473- 3333. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 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. APPLEWOOD, Burn the best! 1year old. $240 bush cord, 16"+. Cut and split, honest measurement. Delivered. 905-987-4445 or 905-242- 6141 Newcastle FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES Chow; Australian Shepherd; Shitzu; Schnauzer, Fox terriers, Poms. Husky x; Lab x; Border Collie X $125. Newfoundland X $100. 905- 831-2145 SOFT-COATED Wheaton Ter- rier puppies, home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Par- ents on-site. Ready to Go! Call Mrs. Green 905-430- 0531. Cars For Sale400 '91 TALON,5 spd, 208,000 km, ,$2200; '91 ESCORT, 4 dr. auto. $2500; '93 CADIALLAC DEVILLE, very clean, $4500. 905-434–0392 1989 OLDS CUTLASS CIERRA SL Fully loaded, 4-door, air conditioning works. E-tested. Runs well. Asking $1900. Call 905-259-5425 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD loaded, certified, emission tested, as is $4,500 OBO. Call 905-725–7226 1991 FORD TAURUS Wagon LX, fully loaded, power every- thing, cruise control, only 95000kms, senior driven. Asking $4500 OBO. Call 905- 430-2184 1991 SUZUKI SPRINT,3 cyl. turbo, one owner, spent 1/2 down south, all original, im- maculate no rust, certified ems, good on gas, good com- muter. $3,395 or best offer. Must sell asap. (905) 743– 9976 1993 FORD CROWN Victoria LX - Leather, Keyless Entry, Handling Package, Power Everything. $3,850. Call 905- 436-8829 1994 FORD MUSTANG 3.8 litre automatic, air, AM/FM cassette, power windows, locks & trunk. Excellent con- dition $5,500. obo 905-852- 5669 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4 dr., V6, auto, air, mint condition, no rust, certified & e-tested. $4,700 obo. (905)576–0614. 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, 4 dr. 2L, auto, air, p. locks, low mileage, certified and Emission tested. $3500. Call 905-666–2491 1995 CHEVY BERETTA, $3999; '93 Geo Metro $2499; '92 Cavalier $2699; '90 Cara- van $2499; Other cars from $1699. Certified & E-tested. 905-683–7301 or 905-424- 9002 after 6 p.m. 1995 HONDA CIVIC,2 door coupe, 5-speed, red, a/c, pow- er mirrors, $6999.99 certified & e-tested or $6500 as is. Call (905)404–8684 (snp) 1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM 2- door, fully loaded, low km. $5,600 certified & e-tested. 905-261-0200. 1995 SUZUKI SWIFT,164,000 km, 5 spd. standard, green, custom stereo, E-tested, great on gas, $2900. or best offer Call 905-665–5129 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. 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLESS SUPREME-Teal, four door. Automatic, fully loaded, no rust, certified. $9,500 Perfect condition. Call 905-728–8906. 1998 HONDA CRV 4X4 5- speed, AC, stereo w/6 CD, power windows, locks +mir- rors; cruise control, keyless entry/alarm, 127k, $17000. 416-716-1903, 905-642-0226 2001 BLUE VENTURE VAN, loaded, 18,000km, power side door, CD player, buckets, asking $22,000. 905-728-1350 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE L.T., 5 spd. manual, 2.2L 4 cyl, a/c, am/fm/CD, remote keyless entry, conv. pkg, reclining front buckets, ps, pb, pd, 15" wheels, 44,500 hwy. km, fac- tory warranty, will certify, $10,900. 905-655-9265. 2002 SUNBIRD, 4 dr. sedan, $12,000. Call 905-725-6707. 85 CADILLAC SEVILLE 4-Door, loaded, new factory engine w/ recepts 1-yr warranty left, moonroof, leather, $1850. 1986 DODGE PLYMOUTH CARAVAN SE, auto, fully loaded, 162K, runs great. Must see. $1175 905-213- 3053 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:1990 Cougar LS, fully loaded, certi- fied, e-tested $2500. 1995 Lu- mina APV, certified, e-tested $5999. (905)743–9976. PRIVATE DEALER LOOKING FOR CONSIGNMENT VEHI- CLES. I will get you the BEST PRICE for your vehicle and detail it before it's sold. (905)743–9976. 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. 1988 CHEV SILVERADO,V8, auto, air, mags, e-tested, runs & looks good. $4000. Call 905- 261–1616 1991 GMC 1/2 Ton, SLX, 8 auto, air, am/fm, split window, box liner, hitch, certified & emission, good shape, $3800. 905-697–0913 1992 GMC EXT. CAB 4X4 HD blue, dual batteries, steering stabilizer, 350 auto, posi, air, exc. condition. $10,500. 905- 242-4161 1993 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Laredo, optional 4 wheel drive, 194K, certified & e-test- ed, well maintained, $6,500 obo. (905)420–7532. 1999 DODGE DAKOTA,low mileage, factory warranty up to 160,000km. Call for de- tails 905-579-2394cnp 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 1985 JEEP CJ-7, 91 YJ body, new, motor, trans, front & rear diffs 10,000kms ago, 4:10 gears, Detroit lockers front & rear. 35" mud tires too much to list $5000. Call (905)404– 8684 (snc) 1987 CHEV FULL Size Con- version van. 305 V8, captains chairs, fold down bed, many new parts, excellent condition. $4995 certified & e-tested. (905)725-1061 (snp) 1991 CHEVROLET ASTRO extended van. This van is in excellent condition and loaded. Power steering, power brakes, tilt wheel, power side mirrors, power seat, power windows, power door locks, air condition- ing blows cold, rear heater, pulse wipers, overhead console. Certified, emission tested and ready to go. This van is a steal at $3900. 905-571-5138 1994 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VAN, AWD, 154Ks, loaded plus. E-tested/ certified, one owner, non-smok- er, excellent condition/all leather. $8400 905-683–6750 1995 WINDSTAR GL, 10,000km on new 3.8L engine. Certified & e-tested. $5,200 firm. Call 905-433–1299 1999 VENTURE Extended van, 340, 7-passenger, teal green, air, power, dual sliding doors, air bags, anti theft locks, CD player, built-in childs seat, 74,000 km. Excellent condi- tion. $15,900. 905-571-6007 or 905-434-1363. 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA extended, all power, buckets, blue/black metallic with silver accents, certified. Excellent con- dition. For more info call (905) 576–5843 2001 PONTIAC Montana, fully loaded, low mileage, excellent condition, $25,000. call 905- 434–9357 2002 DODGE CARAVAN,Olympic Edition, 14,500 kil., assume lease o.a.c. $453.99 per month. Telephone (905) 723–9762 2002 HONDA CRV EXL -Red w/leather, power sunroof, 4WD, Heated seats, w/6 cd/cassette speakers, power-windows, locks/mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry/alarm, 7000km, 7yr. extended warranty, rust- proof. $31,000. 905-432-9825. 95 PATHFINDER XE 4x4, white, blue interior, chrome rims, fully loaded, 219kms (hwy) -it's only a number, don't let it fool you. $12,200 ems & cert. Open to offers. Mint condition. second owner, lady driven. (905)743–9976. Motorcycles435 1996 SUZUKI King Quad 300 cc, 2 & 4 wheel drive, hand and thumb warmers, good condition, 5000 km. $4200. 905-885-1196. 2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 1500kms, black, mint condition, many accessories. Asking $7,500. Call (905) 404-8242. 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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 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM? No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 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 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 AJAX Small one bed apt. Parking. Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE B9 A/P 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. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Two & three bedroom apartments $978 - $1059 per month Call (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 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 1011 Simcoe St. Professionally Managed by Tandem Group • 3 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt. • All new windows & vertical blinds • New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl. • Totally renovated suites • Seniors’ Discount in effect • Close to schools, shopping & Transit • Park like setting, some overlooking ravine • Available immediately From $999.00 “Your Comfort is our Concern” 905-579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from $79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets. Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6. Call 905-263-2517 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale New Furniture & Mattress Sale 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby 1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd. New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds, dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather & fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro- ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire- places plus many articles. Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5. Call 905-576-7550 New Furniture & Mattress Centre Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa. We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes including 3/4 & king. Diningroom suites, kitchen suites, bedroom suites, sofa sets, including bed so- fas, plus smaller articles. OPEN SPECIAL - 3 pc. sofa, loveseat & chair, only $599. Good prices on all merchandise in the store. Drop in, have a look as we organize. 1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store" 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts CHRISTMAS TREES Cut your own $25 ANY SIZE tax incl. Fresh cut trees $10 & up tax incl. TREE STANDS & BAGS AVAILABLE • FREE CANDY CANES FOR KIDS WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 WHITBY - Thickson Rd. Exit off 401, North 8 km to Conlin Rd. then East 1.5 km OR 3 km West of Durham College. Free Tree Shaking & Baling. OPEN DAILY: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. BOWMANVILLE - Waverley Rd., Exit off 401, North 18 km on Durham 57 Free Tree Baling. Free Hot Chocolate. OPEN WEEKENDS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cut Your Own or PreCut Spruce, Pine & Fir 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees 335 Christmas Trees WE NEED A HOME! 2 lovable 3.5 yr. old sibling cats both spayed and declawed (front). Affectionate and cuddly. Perfect for family. Brown tabby colour with beautiful blue eyes. Sadly owner must part. A full compliment of toys and supplies to accompany. Please call John at 905-626- 5170 (days) or 905-987-4847 (eve). 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-570-0045 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 1991 LUMINA 4DR. STK# 3M520843A KEY#B39 Burg., auto,air, V6, one owner bought and serviced here Only 151,000kms 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-08959 Sale Priced $3,985 1992 ASTRO CARGO VAN STK# 3D176348A KEY#B44 Blue, auto, V6, Only 117,000kms 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-08959 Sale Priced $6,995 410 Trucks For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ expe- rienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/outings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 LOVING MOTHER,ECE Degree, 14 yrs. experience, offering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educational. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexander G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced back- yard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428-1244. Daycare Wanted274 DAYCARE WANTED in my home, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5:45-10:45am, some weekends. Must like dogs. (905)619–9162. Esthetics/ Beauty Services284 LOSE 20 LBS. in 10 weeks guar- anteed. Call Sharlene, Registered Nutritionist, at the Weight Loss Centre 905-430–0093 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. 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, mort- gage foreclosures & harrassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 PURCHASE (5% DOWN),Re- finance (Commercial & Resi- dential), Debt consolidation (unlock equity & pay Mort- gage rates consolidate high interest credit cards), Self- employed, can't verify in- come, good credit. We'll find you the best deal. Call N. Gil- lani @416-450-8568 Frank's Funds Inc. Bus. Services/ Personals168 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Flooring, Carpeting730 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING 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 Passion Paradise ✿✿✿✿✿✿ Welcome to our world of paradise and companion with a heart full of passion 100% Discretion In & Out Going Service Call Nikki (905)426-5087 (905)767-5026 Serious inquires Hiring 19+ Hardwood Floors Prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Showroom at Oshawa Hardwood Floors Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E. Whitby 905-433-9218 1-866-433-9218 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 905-571-0755 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 A& A EXCELLENT MOVING 2 men, 26ft truck Small/Large Moves $55/hr. 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 A1 A BETTER DEAL! Quick, Friendly, dependable removal of household/ renovation garbage. Including furiture/ appliances. Rock bottom rates! 416-501-7054 Peter (416) 410-4536 Yellow & Green Home Improvement General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry & Renovations RC CONTRACTING General contracting Professional trades (905) 424– 1669 CUSTOM BASEMENT FINISHING • Drywall • Crown mouldings • Texture spray • Cabinet/ woodwork • Painting 905-426-6666 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" BOOKKEEPING AVAILABLE for small businesses Part-time evenings & weekends. (416)286–9196 A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., South of Blackstock Saturday, November 30, 2002 @ 10:30am Old walnut dining set (9pc 1930's), china cabinet, computer desk, antique wash stand, Peti Point picture, Royal Albert, folk art organ grinder, large elephant plant stand, white wicker hamper, 11'x7' beige carpet (new), elc. snowblower, good Christmas decorations & figurines, large wooden doll house, pinwheel crys- tal, corner cabinet, 2-lion statues, 5' H. beer advertisement, Yamaha keyboard, pine hall stand, lily pad quilt, Hohner am- plifier. Many more items Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, COLLECTABLES, TOOLS Sunday Dec. 1st, 10:00 a.m; Viewing 9:00 MacGregor Auctions Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. East 1 km. Sunday's Auction features contents from 2 homes, consignments & estate tools, including dressers & beds, misc. tables & selection of chairs, furniture from past to present, quality glass & china, collect- ables, file cabinet, tools include saws (tables, hand & electric), jointer, snap on roller cabinet & cont- ents, full selection of hand & electrical tools, body tools, lawn & garden tools, chainsaw, utility trail- er, misc. older guns F.A.C. required, plus many more useful articles. Watch for our Outstanding ✦✧ Boxing Day Antique Auction Dec. 26th ✦✧ Antique New Years Sale Jan. 5th. CALL FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS MacGregor Auctions Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE PETHICK & STEPHENSON~AUCTION BARN, Haydon,On. Sat. Nov. 30 @6pm Good selection of household contents from an Oshawa home and WWII war metals (orig), old coins & curren- cy. Something of interest for everyone. Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa Note we are on site at 11 am. at 7694 Solina Rd.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 ~1-866-357-5335 AUCTION SALE~SAT. NOV. 30 @11am 7694 Solina rd. West of Enniskillen. Selling outstanding household furniture, tools and farm equipment for Jim & Georgianne Barr, property sold.1989 Chev. Cavalier Wagon, Cert/emm., Kabota L2850 GST 30 hp Tractor, Massey Finishing Mower, Kabota 5' Roto Tiller, 50 gallon sprayer, Bush Hog Blade, Lucknow Snow Blower, John Deere/Scott Rid- ing Mower 25 hp (2002), Baby Grand Piano Paul Hahn & Co., Turn of the Century Needlepoint Chair & Mirror, Projection TV, Matching Desks and Book Cases, Wall unit, sofas and Chairs, Loveseat, Coffee/End/Sofa Ta- bles, Round Oak Table/4 chairs, Cabinets, Spanish Suit of Armor, Breast Plates & Swords, O.H. Gauge Electric Train set, Toys, Large quantity of Tools, Nordic Electric Exercycle, Various Stereo Equip., Fireplace Tools, Pic- tures, Books, Lamps, Kitchen items, Dishes, Outdoor Furniture, Benches. Swing Set and more. Auctioneer: Don Stephenson 905-263–4402 Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or injury day of sale. AUCTION, Saturday, Nov. 30th - 10:00 AM from the home of Mr. & Mrs. Fleming of Belleville plus partial contents of an Oshawa estate to be sold at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne, good selection antique & modern furnishings, china, glass, collectables, etc., nice pegged har- vest table, excellent modern 9pc. solid oak dining rm suite, Victorian solid cherry drop leaf dining table with 6 chairs, Vic- torian shaving mirror on stand, Victorian parlour table on old white porcelain casters, 1/4 cut oak parlour table with claw feet in excell condition, tray top coffee table, sel. walnut cedar lined chest, old floor model radio, excell modern sofa set, Victorian arm chair with needle point seat, 1/4 cut oak hall mirror with original metal hooks, other small tables, pictures, oil lamps, clocks, musical carriage click, excell Moorecroft vase, Hum- mell figurine lamp, unusual set of monkeys (3) signed, crystal, some jewellery, plus countless other articles too numerous to list. No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com ESTATE AUCTION, Thursday, Nov. 28th - 5:00PM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne.Selling estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Davis of Brighton, plus 3 coin op- erated vending machines all modern take all coins up to $2.00, 5ft. refrigerated salad bar with sneeze guard, lge commercial meat slicer, nearly new motor stand, nearly new 8Hp snow blower, other snow blower, roto tiller plus lawn & garden tools, lawn mower etc., excell FF 2 dr. fridge, auto washer & dryer, ex. sol oak entertainment centre, bed sofa only slept on once, selection movies & tapes, TV, excell sofa & chair set, mi- crowave, bedroom set, dressers & chests of drawers, bridge set, set of Noritake china, fancy cups & saucers, knick knacks, collectables, selection pots & pans & kitchen wares all like new plus countless other articles from this Brighton home. No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Nov. 29 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Refinished oak sideboard, washstands, walnut bed, empire clock, spinning wheels, bridge lamps, pine flat back cupboard, mantle clocks, walnut antique mirror, lge oak corner entertain- ment stand, matching chesterfield & chairs, ma- ple bunk beds, coffee & end tables, kitchen table & 6 chairs, maple desk, floor lamps, entertain- ment centres, trunks, antique & modern dress- ers, 8' bar, kitchen Island with stove, 2 door fridges, motorized treadmill, box trailer, ap- prox. 1500 of 2" used fire sprinkler pipe, plus qty of china, 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. 30th - 10 a.m. Estate ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD items incl. over 350 collectible toys @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRI. NOV. 29TH - 6 P.M. Selling the contents from a Tyrone and Port Hope home, two piece - leather recliner love seat and rocker, pr. colonial tables, occasional tables, occasional chairs, 3 pc. knectel bedroom suite, dbl beds and single beds, complete bunk bed, pr. of bunk mattresses, chests of drawers, shelves, 5 pc. country dinette, two sofa beds, drop front desk and roll top desk (sm)., collec- tion of toys including old Lincoln moving van, numerous antiques, trunks, glassware, china, glass, old radios, collectibles, fridge, stove, freezer, convection oven, televisions, also seized goods from the attorney generals office - Honda 6.5 power washer, professional dj sound equipment (Numark), sony play stations, cell phones, new clothing, etc. etc. Preview at 2 p.m. Check out website for pictures and 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' NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from $79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets. Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6. Call 905-263-2517 New Furniture & Mattress Sale 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby 1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd. New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds, dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather & fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro- ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire- places plus many articles. Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5. Call 905-576-7550 New Furniture & Mattress Centre Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa. We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes including 3/4 & king. Diningroom suites, kitchen suites, bedroom suites, sofa sets, including bed so- fas, plus smaller articles. OPEN SPECIAL - 3 pc. sofa, loveseat & chair, only $599. Good prices on all merchandise in the store. Drop in, have a look as we organize. 1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store" LARGE AUCTION Antiques, Collectables & Books Classique Country Auctions on Sunday December 1, 2002 at 11 a.m. Viewing from 9 a.m. day of sale. Large selection of Quality books sold individually and in lots (Art, Antiques, Bio, Movie, Royalty etc.) Dressers, Chairs, Tables, Records (large selection sold in lots) Copper Boiler, Wood Ironing Board, Washstand, Selection of Coins, Coke Book, Walt Disney Book, Pictures, Glass, China, Superman (packaged Dell) Repo reprint first Comic Book, Book of Superman History, Mirrors, Lamps, Beds, Stoves, Fridge(side by side), Dishwasher, magwheels, and much, much, more. Owner Auctioneer not responsible for loss, damage or injury while attending. Sale conducted by Classique Country Auctions, Burnham St. N. off the 401 Hwy at Cobourg.For info or to consign or for info please call;1-905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050 Professional Estate Settlers Antiques & Estate Specialists ✧PUBLIC AUCTION ✧ 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" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China Thurs. Nov. 28th, 6:30 p.m. Start ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Selling 2 local estates (Whitby and Oshawa) ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: Edwardian Flame mah. sideboard pad feet, 7 pc. duncan phyfe mah. diningroom suite, pine washstand, old pine 4 drawer dress- er, walnut 2-tone circ. 1935 sideboard, turn of century chest on chest, corner stand, ant. 2 dr. French decorated cabinet, walnut library table, vanity, walnut with 3-way mirror, Vict. 2 dr. cabinet, 4 pc. refinished mah. bedroom suite, circ. 1930, Thomasville solid cherry sideboard, French display cabinet, mah. serpentine front dresser, occasional ant. tables, quality used bedroom and di- ningroom suites, too many items to list! SPECIAL INTERESTS: Received container of quality carved mah. furniture to include Vict. style bookcase, study desk with dropfront, oval and kidney dis- play cabinets, pr. of stacking bookcases, executive partners desk, 2 dr. dis- play cabinet, library step, pr.of grandfather chairs, corner chair, Cleoparta carved sofa, and many more occasional tables. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Harris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an opportunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of professional painted new and old oil on canvas, watercolors etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - 10 Royal Doulton figurines discontinued, collection of heavy cut Bohemian crystal, Capodomont (Italy) porcelain figures, Murano hand made compotes, old Carnival glass, Made in Germany porcelain, lots of deco- rated china arriving daily. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great sale offering of over 350 lots. Please be sure to attend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 SAT. NOV. 30 - 10AM ESTATE AUCTION AT ORVAL MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - LINDSAY Selling estate of the late Russell Gostick, Claremont and others. Large interesting sale of antique, quantity and modern furniture, collectables, appliances, antique dining and bedroom suite,s lge qty of hand and power tools, air compressor, 18.5 hp riding tractor mower (1 yr. old), stair chair lift, Ansica 4 wheel; invalid scooter, 97 GMC Safari awd van, loaded, antique glass, china, Royal Doulton figures, new oak dining suite, new chesterfield suite, hundreds of interesting items, don't miss. INFO Orval and Barry McLean Auctioneers 1-800-461-6499 OR www.mclean.theauctionadvertiser.com Sat. Nov. 30 at 10am Property of Lorraine Williams RR2 Omemee, Ext. 115 at Hwy 7 and 28 (the Slots) go north approx. 12k on #7 to 1st con. before Fowlers Corners, west 1k on Cottingham #846. Held mostly un- der cover but dress warmly. 20hp Craftsman twin, au- tomatic, 46" cut lawn Tractor - 2yrs. old, Gibson 8h dual stage snowblower. Household Contents; including Weber piano w/bench-good cond., modern maple din- ing suite w/round table, 4 chairs, lg. buffet/hutch, living rm. and bedrm furnishings, lg. appliances, qty of good misc items. Tools: Beaver table saw, drill press on stand, acetylene welder, router, elec. welder, wrenches, many hand tools and more. Household 10 am followed by tools. ID to register. Cash/cheque only ! DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS RR4 OMEMEE 705-799-6769 SUNDAY, PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sun. Dec. 1, Start: 11 AM View: 9:30 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. down- town Port Hope is holding an auction of approx. 300 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, china & col- lectibles from a Pickering & Toronto estate plus the contents of an Oshawa home. This is just a partial listing as all the boxes are still being unpacked. FURNITURE:6 Bowmanville caned chairs; pine jam cupboard; washstands; oak wardrobe; walnut china cabinet; tool chest; cedar chest; mah. coffee & end tables; oak table w/4 leaves; oak fainting couch; pine chimney cupboard; rocking chairs; oak mirror back highboy; num. dressers; oak desk; walnut cu- rio cabinet; Deco buffet; chrome table & 4 chairs; burled walnut drop front desk; Hall tree; press back Quebec chair; what not stand; parlor tables; pine flat to wall cupboards etc. GLASS, CHINA ETC:60's table hockey game w/box; 17 Royal Doulton figurines; pocket watches; old coins; Minnitoy bulldozer plus other toys; collector plates; chrome ashtray lamp; old oil paintings; ra- dios; antique light fixtures; Depression glass; vin- tage teddy bears, Coke cooler, early carved boxes, Moose heads, num. Primitives, enamel ware, but- ter molds, old German doll, large butter bowl, lamp shade, humidor w/pipes; Pentax camera; cop- per boiler; wool winder; Tillowitz sugar shaker; Dansk design candles and; Mellita partial dinner set 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" TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE (VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES) Saturday, Nov. 30th at 10 a.m. At Tidd's Auction house (Hwy#2 east of Cobourg) 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 by auction the superb collection of Vin- tage clothing from the shop of Penny Rush and the late Kathryn (Kay) Ward of Peterborough. Over 30 years of collecting vintage clothing and accessories from 1840 - 1960 including many outfits from the "Mossum Boyd" estate (*lum- ber baron and founder of Bobcaygeon.) FEA- TURED: Ostrich and egret boas, rare Monkey- fur shawl, silk velvet evening dresses and opera coats trimmed in fur, riding outfits from the late 1800's, beaded flapper dresses-1920's, Vic- torian whites including children's and baby- ware, men's fur gauntlets, a fan collection in- cluding ostrich feathers, ivory, hand painted Chinese and peacock feathers, Christian Dior dress from the 1940's, fur capes, tippets, collec- tion of shoes, gloves, and lace, hats - Victorian black lace, handmade clothes from the 1920's, straw hats, bowlers, beaver and collapsible top hats, straw boaters, dresses - satin, lace, gold lame, chiffon shot taffets, silk velvets, vintage wedding dresses, Battenburg lace 1920's grad- uation dress, Lingerie -antique satin, Edwar- dian white nighties and tea dresses, lace right caps, men's top coats and tails, hand painted shawls and purses. Preview - Friday, Nov. 29th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. TERMS: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac, cheque w/ proper I. D. Lunch Available. Auctioneer Patri- cia Tidd TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, Dec 3rd -- 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for Mrs. Smith of Oshawa, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, 6-pc dinette suite, 27" colour TV, VCR, VCR tapes, chests, enter- tainment unit, prints, lamps, old jewelry, coins, plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting?As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. 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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 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 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 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 245 Births 245 Births 165 Mortgages, Loans SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30th AUCTION 1 P.M. * PREVIEW 12 NOON * Everything must sell in one three hour session: Oshawa Navy Club 320 Viola St.-off Ritson Rd., South, OSHAWA (Watch for signs) CALL FOR INFO (905) 839-1150 Household Furniture *Mattresses & Futons * Sofa's * Dinette Sets* Computers * Tiffany Lamps * Home office furniture * Prints from the Group of Seven * & Rugs FABULOUS ASSORTMENT Many assorted items to furnish your home or office, this sale contains a fine line of Brand Name Mattresses and Futons, Full Dinette Sets, Complete home bar, Complete leather sofa sets, Natuzzi leather love seat, large and small computer desks, casual chairs, love seats, curio cabinets, Solid Oak tables, regular and bar size, cushion chairs, home office desks, assortment of various chairs and styles, rattan chairs and tables to match. Couches, Sofa beds, Magazine racks, shelving units, a fine array of TV stands, coffee tables, Armoires, Night stands, Dresser cabinets, Bar stools, Computer Hutches, and featuring a line of new exercise equipment such as treadmills (still with original package). COMPUTERS An assortment of P111 computer desktops. Brand name monitors ranging from 17-21 inch. Computer notebooks with various processor speeds will also be sold. A full line of computer accessories. All computers come with warranty. Computer company TBA. DESIGNERS DREAM Furniture includes chest, side tables, and tables. Leather chairs, entrance chairs, china cabinets. Teak armoires, Teak coffee & hall tables. Gramophones, gold plated globes, wine cabinets, Teak treasure chests. Large selection of Tiffany styles, puffy and art deco lamps. Mirrors in gold, silver and mahogany finish in Museum frames. Original oil paintings, accent pieces, side tables, display cabinets, French provincial, chairs. Large assortment of prints including group of seven, large selection of bronze lamps and statues. Satsuma & Lemoges style vases. Wall sconces, Candle holders & more. 84 Pc. cutlery set with gold trim in leather case. PERSIAN RUGS Fine Tapris silk & wool, Fine silk quam, Nain silk & wool, Isfahan, runners in variety of different sizes small to oversize, all sold with no reserve. TERMS No charge to register. Payment by Cash, Debit, VISA, M/C or Amex. 10% Buyers Premium. CORDAHI, Charles (P. Eng.)- Peacefully passed away, on November 26, 2002, at the Centenary Hospital, at the age of 70. Be- loved husband of Odette. Cherished father of Christopher, and Noel and his wife Mari-Lynn. Loving brother of Michelle Joch, George Cor- dahi, and the late Magda Khoury. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, November 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, in Lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Multiple Myeloma Division) or St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church would be greatly appreciated. PRODUCTS FROM A MAJOR RETAIL CHAIN FOR AUCTION ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 CANADIAN ORGANIC GROWERS: The Durham chapter holds its annual Town Hall meeting, an informal group chat about summer gardening experi- ences. Bring photos, stories, questions, and a sample of your favourite baking. Meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the Durham District School Board’s administration building, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, Room 2007. Everyone welcome. Call Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875 or Vincent Powers at 905-263-9907. 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. COMPUTER CLUB:The Macintosh Users East (MaUsE) group holds its next meeting in the lecture theatre at Henry Street High School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include the future of the club, the chance to have your Mac fixed, and an opportuni- ty to trade and sell computers.There is no cost and new members are always welcome. Call 905-433-0777. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT:Alzheimer Durham’s Ajax-Pickering support group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westney Rd. S., Units 19 and 20 (at Clements Rd. W.), Ajax. All caregivers welcome. Call 905-576-2567. HEALTH COUNCIL MEETING:The Durham Haliburton Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Council holds its next meeting at 6 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Con- ference Room 2, Ajax. Seating is limit- ed so RSVP is you plan to attend. Call 705-748-2992. THURSDAY, NOV. 28 SUPPORT GROUP:A bereavement support group for people who have re- cently lost a loved one meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.at Hospice Durham, 209 Dun- das St. E., Whitby. Call Julie Chatterton at 905-242-1580 or 1-888-790-9414. 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. Guest speaker Kelly Bidon, from North- ern Lights Vocational Services’ bridge to employment program, discusses ser- vices, counselling and career aware- ness for the learning disabled.Meetings are free and open to the public. Call Shannon at 905-571-1145. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program whose members meet every Thursday at La Storta, at the north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Re- treat House, in Pickering. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are either in the basement or the library. Call Edith dur- ing the day at 905-686-3834 or Mary in the evening at 905-428-8660. CRAFT SHOW:The ‘I believe... Christ- mas magic’ craft show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highbush Public School, 605 Stroud’s La. in Pickering. Admission is $2 for adults, with children under 13 free. Call 905-839-5289. WOMEN’S CLUB:The Ajax-Pickering Christian Women’s Club holds its next meeting from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Gal- lantry’s Banquet Hall in the Pickering Town Centre. The feature is ‘Vera’s quilts’. Jeanette McKay discusses ‘the true pattern for living’, while Laura Breedon offers musical entertainment. Cost is $5, or $3 for first-time visitors. Complimentary nursery is available by reservation. Call Janet at 905-427- 3072. SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES: The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club offers line danc- ing every Thursday at 1 p.m. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Agnes at 905-686- 1573. FRIDAY, NOV. 29 BINGO, SHUFFLEBOARD AND CLOGGING:The Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club plays bingo every Friday at 7:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 1 p.m., shuffleboard every Friday at 9:30 a.m., and a cloggers group meets Fri- days 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 in- formation on shuffleboard 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. CRAFT AND BAKE SALE:Mt. Zion United Church holds its annual craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Community Centre, 4230 Salem Rd., north Pickering. More than 40 vendors will display new homemade crafts and lunch will be available. Sale continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Shirley Jamieson at 905-649-5102 or Evelyn James at 905-649-5200. GIANT SALE:St. Martin’s Anglican Church holds a giant sale at the church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., Pickering. The sale includes used clothing, white ele- phant items, toys and books. Donations are also needed. Call 905-839-4257. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 PAGE B11 P 1735 Pickering Parkway1735 Pickering Parkway HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION. SORRY, NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2002 at Brock Road, PICKERING Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 9, Saturday 8 - 9, Sunday 9 - 6 STORE 905-686-2308STORE 905-686-2308 rrs TM Introducing Gift Cards Service Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 - 6:00, Sunday 9:00 - 6:00 SERVICE 905-686-2309SERVICE 905-686-2309 Watch for hundreds of other non-advertised specials throughout the store.Watch for hundreds of other non-advertised specials throughout the store. You Won’tYou Won’t BelieveBelieve Your Eyes!Your Eyes! SALESALE 99 9999 50-0724Reg. 19.99 SALESALE Eureka UPRIGHT VACUUM 12 amp 1491499999 43-6310Reg. 199.99 SALESALE Sunbeam BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Outdoor Swagstyle CLEAR LIGHT SET 66 4949 51-2523Reg. 12.99 SALESALE BAKE N’ FUN Barbie Doll 39399999 SALESALE Wahl Trim ‘n Vac BEARD & MOUSTACHE TRIMMER 99-4635Reg. 79.99 39399999 43-9323Reg. 74.99 99998787 SALESALE 99-4621Reg. 199.87 RCA DIGITAL CAMERA Sylvania 13” TV/VCR Combo 2592599999 45-1990Reg. 327.78 SALESALE 119911999999 10.5 HP SNOW THROWER 60-3754Reg. 1599.99 SALESALE Model #CDS1005 100 lights w/white cord 4444 9999 SALESALE 43-1111Reg. 89.99 T-FAL Indoor Electric Grill A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Feeling so blues AJAX — Nikki Hutchinson had the blues last week, a blues song that is, as part of a music marathon at Pickering High School. The day of entertainment was a fund-raiser for the school’s senior concert band so it can attend a Toronto music festival in January. Nikki was accom- panied on the piano by Catie Sahadath. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: This Week / Canadian Statesman Chris Bovie, managing editor 905-579-4400 News Advertiser Steve Houston, managing editor 905-683-5110 Uxbridge Times-Journal Dave Stell, news editor 905-852-9141 Port Perry This Week Bruce Froude, managing editor 905-985-1777 Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD November 27, 2002 A/P PAGE B12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 27, 2002 www.durhamregion.com ONLY AT CULLEN GARDENS & MINIATURE VILLAGE Open Daily from 10am - 10pm Decorated Miniature Village. Captivating Motion Light Displays See the “Journey to Bethlehem” & “The Night Before Christmas” CULLEN GARDENS& MINIATURE VILLAGE NEW FOR 2002! A HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! www.cullengardens.com Over 100,000 Sparkling Lights throughout the Grounds! “Festival of Lights” Candy Cane Forest! 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S., UNIT 21 AJAX ON L1S 6V8 TEL: (905) 427-0225 FAX: (905) 427-5374 ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL Visit us at: WWW.GSLWEBDESIGN.COM Fo rmerly Tax Preparation Plus Accounting and Business Service •Personal and Corporate taxes •Bookkeeping services •Financial statements prepared •Business plans •Companies incorporated -NUANS, articles, registration Financial ser vice offered through Canfin Financial Group •Investments •Insurances •Financing •Group Plans www.collierandassociates.ca 152 Harwood Ave. S. Suite 204, Ajax ON, 2002 905-683-1948 Author signs on for ‘Neon Nights’ PICKERING ––A Whitby author is signing copies of her second novel this Saturday. Laurie Lonsdale is signing ‘Neon Nights’ Nov. 30 at Coles Bookstore in the Pickering To wn Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. Her novel is the sequel to ‘Chasing Rainbows, Catching Dust,’ a spicy, mainstream novel that was published by America House Publishers in December 2001. ‘Neon Nights’ follows Jessica (Taylor) Fairbanks in her life in Hollywood and branches out to Panama and Las Vegas. The main character now has a successful career and her own film-production company and a family but finds her life spinning out of control. Lonsdale, who just completed another manu- script, ‘Wild Side –– A Rock n’Roll Romp,’was born and raised in Toronto but now lives in Whit- by with her husband, Robert, and 15-month-old daughter Jessica. Lonsdale had wanted to become a journalist but was attracted to the music business, working in sales and marketing. Years later, after health concerns and her marriage, she turned to free- lance writing, eventually penning her first novel. The book was chosen as manager’s pick for September 2002 by the United Authors Associa- tion. Lonsdale is working on the outline for the third book following the story begun in her first two books. ‘Neon Nights’ will be available Dec. 7. Anyone interested in reading her published work or in reading and posting reviews can do so at www.authorsden.com/laurielonsdale or laurie_lonsdale.tripod.com/laurielonsdale.