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PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Four men are sought after a pair of violent robberies in which a Picker- ing storekeeper was pistol- whipped and a 16-year-old was beaten. In both heists the bandits got away in a charcoal grey- coloured, newer model Volvo with tinted windows, Durham Regional Police say. Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman, said the 16-year- old boy was walking in the area of Bushmill Street and Wheatsheaf Lanes when he was jumped from behind by his attackers at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday. “They knocked him down and punched him a couple of times,” said Sgt. Malik, adding the assailants grabbed his coat and wallet and fled in the Volvo. The thugs apparently struck again at 11 p.m. A masked man holding a black handgun burst into Hasty Market, at 1822 Whites Rd., followed by three others who also wore gloves and bandannas. ST YLE AND SUBSTANCE Chrysler Pacifica is a first-rate vehicle Wheels, Insert EYEING A PRO CAREER Marko Glavic sets new passing record in season closer Sports, B1 Briefly... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Durham Region- al Crime Stoppers is looking for the public’s help in solving a re- cent attempted bank robbery in Pickering. Durham Regional Police say a man entered the Royal Bank, 1340 Kingston Rd, at 1:49 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. He stood in line waiting to be served, then approached the teller and de- manded money. When the suspect realized the teller was not going to hand over any cash, he fled the bank on foot. He was last seen heading east away from the bank. Police are looking for a white man in his early 20s, 5’8’’ to 5’10’’ in height, weighing approxi- mately 150 lbs with an acne- scarred complexion. He was wearing mirrored wrap-around sunglasses, a black baggy sweater with red stripes down the arms, dark pants, white run- ning shoes and a white bandana on his head. Crime Stoppers pays cash for any information leading to an arrest in any criminal matter. Callers are never asked to give their names, or testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not use call display. Anyone with information, should contact 905-436-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). What’s On... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — St. Martin’s An- glican Church is seeking dona- tions for their last sale of the year. The New to You Sale will be held on Friday, Nov. 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Donations are requested to help make the sale a success. Items available will be used clothing, toys and books and a white elephant table will also be featured. The sale will be held at St. Mar tin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., Pickering. For more information contact 905- 839-4257. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB99 Classified, BB66 Give us a call... 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KINGSTON RD HWY 401 PICKERINGTOWNCENTRE WE AREHERE!LIVERPOOL RDPICKERING (Whites Rd. & Hwy 2) (905) 831-9557 (2nd Floor, beside Sears) (905) 420-0744 Pickering Town Centre Beside National Sports +Monthly Fee for 2 Phones: Sharing: • 100 anytime minutes • Unlimited Weekends! $35$35 familyplan $24 99 SONY ERICSSON T226 •Buy One Get One Free •Free call display •3 months unlimited calling Digital Mobile Camera plus receive a free BUY A T226 FOR $24.99 AND GET ANOTHER ONE FOR FREE $24 99 BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Bruce Brown was back in his element Sun- day, strolling the aisles of the new Pickering Markets. It’s been a long 10 months for the Oshawa senior, who has spent the last decade, shopping each weekend at the Metro East Trade Centre (METC). It was bulldozed Feb. 1 and the markets shut down Jan. 31 to make room for a new Sam’s Club ware- house store. “He was lost for the entire summer,” said his daughter, Donna. “He had nothing to do on Sundays.” Suffering a massive heart attack in 1992, Mr. Brown said the walk around the markets was his way of get- ting exercise while staying in- doors. Anxious to get a look at the new building, the 79- year-old came on opening day Saturday but the large crowds and line-ups for park- ing turned him away. He came back on Sunday and his second attempt paid off. The new building takes some getting used to, Mr. Brown said, but many of the vendors he remembers are back. “I thought one guy was going to shake my hand off,” he said. Nina Cutrara was hearing the same thing from many of her “regulars” who were back at her candle and gift booth like clockwork on the week- end. She believes months of struggle to get the markets relocated have brought ven- dors and customers closer together. “We’ve all become more of a family,” she said. “I think the customers also appreci- ate us more because we were taken away from them.” After eight years at the METC, Ms. Cutrara moved Who gets stuck with the bill? Trustees want taxpayers to foot costs of legal advice BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Following through on a warning issued about 16 months ago, Oshawa lawyer Paul Mack is taking Durham’s public school board to small claims court to recov- er over $8,000 in legal expens- es. Board chairman Elizabeth Roy says the board will meet him there. “We won’t pay the bill,” she says. “We’ll go to small claims court to prove we’re not the client.” Five of the Durham District School Board’s 11 trustees re- ceived legal advice from Mr. Mack after Trustee Roy cen- sured them and after they re- jected the board lawyer’s opinion concerning a student expulsion hearing in 2001. They are trustees Susan Shetler (Oshawa), Cynthia Steffen (Oshawa), Paul Craw- ford (Pickering), Melinda Crawford (Ajax Ward 3 & 4) and Martin Demmers (Scu- gog). The term of office for trustees Steffen, Demmers and Melinda Crawford is over at the end of the month. The board in May 2002 voted against paying the bill. At that time, four of the five trustees refused to declare a conflict of interest on the issue, while Trustee Melinda Crawford did not take part in the vote. Trustee Shetler on Tues- day would not comment on the issue. She has said pub- licly that she was “acting in the best interests of the board,” and that “trustees re- tained a lawyer because there was a conflict of opinion at this board.” Mr. Mack, of Mack & Kis- bee, says he believes the issue of who his client is and the reason the trustees came to him for his opinion are inex- tricable. Police busier than ever DDUURRHHAAMM — Calls for police service in Durham Region con- tinue to increase. By early November the force had already exceeded the total number of calls for service it received in 2002. A week ago Sunday officers responded to incident 166,369, equalling last year’s total calls. On average regional police are responding to 520 calls per day in 2003, compared to 458 in 2002 and 424 in 2001, ac- cording to the force. At the midway point of 2003, violent crime was up 6.4 per cent in Durham compared to 2002, while property offences declined slightly, police say. Shoppers finally scratch their itch BByy CCaarrllyy FFoosstteerr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Taxpayers will have to wait a little longer to find out the cost of saying goodbye to retiring regional politicians. Durham Region officials have provided the News Ad- ver tiser with a formula for determining severance, but say they are reluctant to pro- vide exact numbers until politicians have opted in or out of the plan. Garth Johns, who heads human resources for Durham, said it would be “wasting my time” to figure out how much each depart- ing councillor would be eligi- ble for, since only one had ap- plied as of Thursday. There are eight members of council who retired or lost their bid for re-election: Wayne Arthurs (Pickering), Jim Mc- Master (Ajax), Clare Aker, Bob Boychyn, Nancy Dia- mond, and Warren Young (Oshawa), Doug Moffatt (Scugog) and Terry Clayton in Brock. Losing councillors cash in New Pickering flea market is heralded in by large crowds It’s been 10 months since the Pickering Markets closed its doors at the Metro East Trade Centre, but shopper flocked to last weekend’s grand re-opening at it’s new location. Mary Zyhar was busy putting out her produce to meet the demand. She had been out of business for the entire period the market was closed. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo News Advertiser file photo ✦See Severance page A4 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE Call to book your Christmas Party 509-9888509-9888 GIVE THE GIFT OF CHURCH ST. 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The students shared their views on to- bacco and developed strategies for addressing the important public health issue of prevent- ing their peers from smoking. Amy Pemberton, a public health nurse with the health department, states teenagers in Canada smoke more than 1.6 billion cigarettes a year, resulting in retail sales worth more than $330 million. With the Teens Tackling To- bacco program, the health department hopes those figures will significantly drop and pre- vent teens from starting the habit. Studies have shown the younger people are when they begin to smoke, the more likely it is they will remain smokers, smoke more heavily, suffer from tobacco-related disease and die prematurely. For more information on Teens Tackling To- bacco, call the Durham Region health depart- ment at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2501. Information is also available on its Web site at health.region.durham.on.ca. Students from Across Durham recently took part in the 7th annual Teens Tackling Smoking program at the Durham District School Board office. Public Health Nurse Ruth Charles talked to students about the health risks of tobacco while using a display of cancerous pig's lungs. Durham Region teens celebrate seven years of tackling tobacco Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo DDUURRHHAAMM — Baked goods and crafts from over 50 ven- dors are on sale Friday, Dec. 5 and until Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. each day, at the Mt. Zion Community Centre in north Pickering. Everything is new and homemade. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch is available. The centre is located at 4230 Salem Rd. between con- cessions 7 and 8. 905-649-5102 (Shirley) or 905-649-5200 (Evelyn). Craft and bake goods up for sale Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Educators like Liberal platform but want it backed by dollars BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — The new masters at Queen’s Park say they first must lay “the groundwork” to make Ontario’s school system the best in the world - code words for tackling the $5.6-bil- lion deficit inherited from the Tories. As a result, key election promises, including 20-student class sizes from JK to Grade 3, appear firmly placed on the backburner. Peter Tumey, president of District 13 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, said it “both- ered me a lot” that there was no mention in the speech of the Rozan- ski report on education funding. The Rozanski report, released a year ago, said the education system needed a roughly $2-billion injection. The previous Tory government began adding funding and pledged to fully implement its recommenda- tions, noting Rozanski gave the gov- ernment three years in which to do so, starting this school year. However the speech made no ref- erence at all to increasing education spending. “This was a non-partisan expert opinion that was touted by all the opposition parties as something that had to be addressed immedi- ately,” Mr. Tumey said of the Rozan- ski report, adding, “they appear to have ignored it.” Elizabeth Roy said it “completely surprised me” the Rozanski report was not a part of the speech. The chairman of the Durham District School Board said a delegation from the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association is meeting with educa- tion minister Gerard Kennedy to ask what the government commitment is to the report’s recommendations. She, education director Craig Burch, and her counterparts at the Durham Catholic District School Board, chairman Mary Ann Martin and director Patricia Manson, are also planning to meet with Mr. Kennedy. Trustee Roy noted it might be new board chairmen who meet with the minister, since elec- tions take place at both boards on Dec. 1. Trustee Roy said, “It was very dis- turbing to not have any clarity” in the throne speech, which she de- scribed as “very general.” “There’s a lot of questions I have in terms of what they actually will be doing for education,” she said. Trustee Martin said since the Rozanski report was commissioned by and delivered to the former gov- ernment, the Liberals may want to put things in their own context. “We can work with any govern- ment that’s in (power),” she said. “We just hope the government comes forth with the funds needed.” She welcomed the Liberals’ strong commitment to education, and noted teachers would be pleased with the call for a need for peace in the system. “We would be looking for informa- tion on the At Risk initiative that has begun... and the literacy and nu- meracy initiatives,” said Ms. Manson of what specifics the board requires. There were some positive things for teachers in the speech that were Liberal promises, said Mr. Tumey. While teachers would probably like to see the Ontario College of Teach- ers “gutted,” he says they are realis- tic, and the government pledge to re- vitalize the body is “welcome.” As well, teachers would greet warmly a replacement for the profes- sional learning program brought in by the Tories. Approved two-and-a- half years ago, it requires certified teachers to take 14 professional de- velopment courses every five years. But the speech from the throne, with its pervasive theme of tackling the deficit burden, left a bad taste in Mr. Tumey’s mouth. If the Liberal call for lower expectations and dis- cussing “unmentionables” prior to the spring budget means cuts to health and education, teachers and others would see that as a “betray- al.” A ban on tax hikes should not be the only “sacrosanct” Liberal promise if things are so bad, said Mr. Tumey. “The single pledge to the Canadi- an Taxpayers’ Federation shouldn’t top every other pledge to everyone else in the community,” he says. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 PAGE A3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Grant a child’s wish this holiday season Just bring a new, unwrapped toy to Toy Mountain (located on the upper level near the Lotto Centre) and the Salvation Army will make sure it gets to a needy child in our community this Holiday Season. 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The Progressive Conservative government in March, following a recommendation in the Rozanski report on education funding, an- nounced money for a rural educa- tion strategy to help small, rural and northern schools. A method of allotting the money was finalized in September, before the change in government at Queen’s Park. The criterion define a distant school as an elementary school that’s eight kilometres or more from another elementary school, or 32 kilometres or more from another high school. In Uxbridge, Goodwood and Scott Central public schools qualify, as does Cartwright and Greenbank public schools in Scugog, Clare- mont Public School in Pickering and Brock’s Brock High School and Sunderland Public School. Business superintendent Ed Hodgins in a report on last week’s board agenda notes the money is “intended to ensure sufficient teaching staff is in place to provide quality curriculum, to provide for full time adult presence, to acquire learning resources and materials, and to meet operational cost pres- sures unique to distant schools.” In the report, he says the board already allocates extra money for the seven identified schools- $329,300. “We in fact already spend more than we’re receiving,” said Mr. Hod- gins, adding the money is appreci- ated nonetheless. Mr. Flaherty ran for the leadership of the party in 2002, finishing second in a five-candidate race to Mr. Eves. He says he was talked to about the prospect of a federal run. Based on eight years experience at Queen’s Park where he served at various times as minister of finance, attor- ney general, minister re- sponsible for native af- fairs, minister of labour, solicitor general, minister of correctional services and deputy premier, he believes positioning him- self for Ontario would be the best way to attain his present goals. “Ontario leads Canada as far as our future is con- cerned,” he said. “I want to be part of cre- ating that vision for the future.” Mr. Flaherty says it’s important to create a fu- ture of prosperity and op- portunity for his children. “I think it would be good to have a premier from Durham Region,” he added, laughing. The bottom line, says Mr. Flaherty, is the province has a great fu- ture, and because of that he is motivated for the commitment to running. 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Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration Department Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 20 Dundas St. W., 7 th Floor To r onto, ON M5G 2N6 Fax: 416-326-5555 E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca Notice of Liquor Licence Application 65 Kingston Rd. #10A, Ajax, ON L1S 7J4 Tel: (905) 686-2496 FREE AIRBRUSH DESIGN Full Set $2000 U.V. Gel $3000 Pedi & Mani Combo $3300 Mon. - Tues. - Wed. only Business Hours Mon. - Fri. 10:30 am -8:00 pm Sat. 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Sun 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Appointment & Walk in Welcome SPECIAL “We’ll do no calculations until they actually step up and say, ‘Please pay me,’” he said. Durham council has a simple formula for eligible severance payouts: One month pay for every year served, which maxes out at one year’s pay, explained Mr. Johns. It’s not an automatic entitlement, though: Council- lors have six months from when they are no longer councillors to apply, in writing, for severance. The base salary for a council- lor or mayor at the regional level is $27,264.07, with an extra $6,000 if they chair a committee. At press time, Mr. Johns said only one of the retiring or de- feated councillors had asked for their severance. Coun. Boychyn, who left re- gional council in July after being named justice of the peace by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the Oshawa-Whitby area, has received $24,033.24, Mr. Johns said. In Ajax, the three councillors defeated in the municipal elec- tion will receive almost $30,000 in combined severance. Wa rds 3 and 4 Regional Coun- cillor Jim McMaster receives $19,782, while Ward 1 local Coun- cillor Ralph Golberg and Ward 3 local Councillor Randy Low each get $4,947. Under a compensation pro- gram approved by council in September 2001, councillors who lose or retire are eligible for a severance of one-month pay for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 months. Coun. McMaster has been on Ajax council for 12 years, while councillors Golberg and Low each served one three-year term. “They have to let us know if they want to take the severance and all three have,” Mr. Ford says. “Those payments will be made,” said Ajax finance direc- tor Rob Ford. Former Pickering mayor Wayne Arthurs picks up $105,000 for time serving Pickering, ac- cording to the City’s finance de- partment. Like the Region, Pickering also has a council-ap- proved severance of one month for every year of continual ser- vice, but up to 24 months. The former mayor served 21 years at the City - 15 as mayor and six as a local councillor in Ward 3. In Oshawa, Don O’Leary, commissioner of corporate ser- vices, refused to divulge how much the City would be paying out to the soon-to-be-former members of council. “As you know this is one of those sensitive issues that no- body wanted to deal with,” he said. “It’s not that I want to be co-operative or unco-operative, I just think you should ask those members of council themselves. They are still here until Dec. 1 and I think it’s best if you ask those folks directly.” According to an Oshawa bylaw passed in 1999, councillors who have served more than one term are entitled to one month’s salary per year of continuous service to a maximum of one year’s salary, should they opt into the severance plan. In 1999, the News Advertiser’s sister publication Oshawa This We ek reported the clerk’s de- partment had confirmed Mayor Diamond, defeated in last week’s municipal election, and Coun. Aker, who did not run this year, opted out of the severance program. Oshawa This Week made sev- eral attempts to clarify who would receive what from Os- hawa taxpayers. City manager John Brown, Mayor Diamond and Coun. Aker did not return This Week’s calls on the matter. Coun. Young, who was defeat- ed this year after a single term, is not eligible for severance while Coun. Boychyn is eligible for nine months pay locally. According to the bylaw, the severance figure is calculated using the salary level received at the time of departure. Elsewhere around the region, Clarington and Scugog Town- ship do not have severance plans, while in Uxbridge, defeat- ed local councillor Brian Heddle can apply for a severance pack- age up until six months after the new council takes office. Uxbridge’s package is one month of pay for every year of service. Coun. Heddle has held his position for six years. His package would be based on his current salary, which is $14,687.80 annually, plus an addi- tional $1,000 for being a commit- tee chairman, said Township treasurer, Ron Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell said Coun. Hed- dle could receive just over $7,500 in severance. Coun. Heddle, the only Uxbridge politician to be defeat- ed in the Nov. 10 municipal elec- tion, says he doesn’t know if he’ll apply for the severance pack- age. “I don’t know what my op- tions are,” he said. “I haven’t talked about it, haven’t given it any thought.” To be eligible for the package, politicians must have served more than one term on council. Politicians who resign are also eligible for the package, said Mr. Mitchell, “Pretty well in all cases unless a councillor happened to be removed.” The original Uxbridge pack- age was introduced in 1999 and amended in 2002 to allow coun- cillors to collect severance for up to 24 months’ salary, instead of 12. Local Whitby councillors Den- nis Fox and Don Mitchell are el- igible for $32,384 and $25,341, re- spectively. According to Whitby Town Treasurer Ken Nix, councillors leaving office, either by defeat or retirement, are offered a sever- ance package based on the number of years they were in of- fice. Each year represents a month’s salary up to a maxi- mum of 18 months. Mr. Nix says the procedure for collecting the package requires advising the municipality in writing of in- tent, and both Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Fox have opted in. Severance packages doled out ✦ Severance from page A1 What’s black and white and read all over? ? The answer’s right at your f ingertips... News Advertiser ...keeping you in touch with your community Metroland Durham Region Media Group Keeping an eye on the news Metroland Durham Region Media Group Please join us November 28th, as we celebrate the arrival of The Original Yellow Boot and other Timberland products now in Pickering! 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The listed price of $69.99 is the net price after a $50 Mail-in Rebate. The in-store price for this item is $119.99.SKU:10020391 www.magwyerspub.com 1st Annual Scotch Nosing & Dinner Nov. 29 Ftg. Bruce Nasmith Call for ticket details WHITES & KINGSTON ACROSS FROM BOYER 905-420-0669 WIN LEAFS/HAB TICKETS “I think it’s all one,” he said in an interview. “If a majority of trustees view a serious, potential legal liability looming, are they then stuck with the bill when what’s being done is to pre- vent serious damage to the board?” Mr. Mack says if not from the board, he is seeking the money from the five trustees who acted “in their own capacity or as agents of the board.” Trustee Roy says the reason for seeking the advice has no bearing on the issue of the client. If the board were to pay the bill, she said it would set a dangerous precedent: any trustee could then ob- tain a lawyer, without board ap- proval, and charge the board. Outgoing Whitby Trustee Doug Ross, who has criticized his col- leagues over the bill, says, “because they independently went out on their own, the board cannot be held re- sponsible. “They had already hired him, and then they came after wanting the board to pay,” he says. “It was a year after the guy had done the work that the bill appeared on (former educa- tion director Grant Yeo’s) desk. At no time did this group ever say, ‘we need an outside legal opinion and we want the board to pay for it.’” Mr. Yeo, when he was still the di- rector, said he was asked to pay the bill but did not consider the board to be the client. The family at the centre of the ex- pulsion hearing is suing the board, claiming their son was treated un- fairly and that the expulsion hearing violated the Education Act. Trustees Roy, Ross, Nancy Loraine (Brock- Uxbridge), Kathleen Hopper (Os- hawa) and Jennifer Bridge (Picker- ing) are named in the suit. The state- ment of claim also lists Mr. Yeo, for- mer Uxbridge schools superinten- dent Bev Freedman and Uxbridge Secondary School principal Peter Morris as the defendants. her kiosk to Stouffville Flea Market after the shutdown, but the six months she spent there just wasn’t quite the same. The last four months she has done whatever she can to keep up business until the market opens. “It’s a way of life here,” she added. New to the market, Robert Pater- son was enjoying a healthy start at his British Isles Shoppe. A “granny magnet,” the 10-foot by 20-foot booth of imports from England, Ire- land, Scotland and Wales is a tran- sition point. “I’ve wanted to open a shop here for a long time but I’m on a waiting list for the Pickering Town Centre,” he said. “I think this is going to be a vibrant market.” There was certainly an excite- ment in the air last weekend, as Chinese dragon dancers pounded their way through the crowd, Spi- derman and Belle greeted young- sters, and hockey stars like Wendel Clark signed autographs. Finding a parking spot proved a challenge as cars lined each en- tranceway, were also parked on both sides of Squires Beach Road and even in a church parking lot across the street from the market. “The rainy weather has been un- kind to our paving company,” said f lea market manager Leo Doucet. The market was forced to open with only 750 parking spots avail- able on the weekend, but work this week will bring that number to 1,200 by the weekend. The last 300 spots will take a few more weeks to com- plete because of underground work needed. Management wasn’t count- ing heads during the opening week- end but estimate at least 25,000 people were there checking out the markets. That’s in line with an aver- age week at the METC. While Sun- day is traditionally the busier day, Mr. Doucet said just as many shop- pers turned out Saturday. “The vendors’ enthusiasm was unbelievable,” he said. “You could- n’t wipe the grin off their faces, both from having a permanent home and the amount of business.” Mr. Doucet said the new market has the same feel as the METC but without as many walls and with bet- ter lighting, to create a “more pleas- ant shopping experience.” The antique area also seems smaller but Mr. Doucet said that’s because the reproductions and garage sale merchandise once clumped in with antiques is now “with the fleas.” As for the few empty booths, Mr. Doucet said those vendors are ex- pected to have them built by this weekend. The market is fully rented out, he said, with 340 vendors man- ning 540 booths. Management was upset, however, to f ind out a competing flea market had placed its flyers inviting shop- pers to come to its downtown To ronto location, in the windshield of cars in the parking lot during the weekend opener. “It’s an unconscionable ap- proach,” Mr. Doucet said. “A flea market does not move in on other markets.” School board won’t pay legal bill ✦ School from page 1 Shoppers flock to new Pickering markets ✦ Shoppers from page A1 Board of Trade seminar gives the scoop, Thursday DDUURRHHAAMM — There’s plenty of bene- fits to this seminar. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade hosts a complimentary em- ployee benefits seminars for busi- ness owners and administrators Thursday, Nov. 27. Sponsored by Hardiman Mount and Associates, the seminar takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ontario Power Generation informa- tion centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. The presentation addresses pri- mary concerns when considering employee benefits for your family, business and employees. It looks at cost control, options, philosophy and self-insurance. Whether you are a sole proprietor or large corporation, this session provides guidance for your next re- newal, as well as provide informed considerations before investing in a new plan. Please RSVP to the board of trade at 905-686-0883 or email info@ap- boardoftrade.com. The merits of benefits Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group T he other day my nine- year-old asked me what super powers I would have if I could choose to have any. Those questions fascinate me. Our answers, after all, re- veal a lot about us. And this particular one is a toughie. Try answering it yourself. My problem is that on any given day, depending on what I'm faced with, I could definitely make use of a whole whack of different super powers. There are days, for instance, in my life as an actor and a writer, when I'd like very much to be like Rubber Man, where any amount of negativity or criticism, from within or with- out would simply bounce off me, having no effect whatsoev- er on my self-esteem or confi- dence. Or how many times, while stuck in the noxious haze of gridlock on the Death Valley Parking Lot have I wished for the ability to fly? Failing that, how about the ability to shoot a death ray out of my eyes that would free up a little space in that left-hand lane. Some days the super powers I'd like to have, while still invalu- able, would be a little more mundane. At least once a week, for instance, I could really use the power to locate my car keys or wallet. At other times the ability to put on clothing that matched would be handy. And now that I'm over 40 there are many nights when I'd like to have the abilities of Iron Man or at least his bladder. Of course, I've thought about having X-ray vision but I reject- ed it. Sooner or later I'd end up looking at my own body in a mirror and after a lifetime of drinking chlorinated water, breathing polluted air and eat- ing processed food I don't think I'd like what I saw in there. At this point in my life I'd just set- tle for 20/20 vision. Some men, well, let's be hon- est, a lot of men, might wish for superhuman sexual powers. But you have to remember g uys, that it takes two to tango. There's no fun in sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari if the track gates are closed. That's why I think a much more prac- tical desire for the married man is the ability to hypnotize. No cold showers and she thinks she's sleeping with Brad Pitt. It's a win-win situation. Relationships are not easy at the best of times and so, of course like most married men, at least once a month I could most certainly make use of the ability to read minds followed quickly by the ability to become invisible. Come to think of it though, maybe I could dispense with both of those super pow- ers if I opted instead for the as- tonishingly powerful, but re- markably rare ability, to apolo- g ize. My kids, like most God bless them, already think of their dad as a superhero. But in truth, I think when it comes to my time with them I could still wish for super patience, super perspec- tive and super wisdom. I never seem to have enough of any of those. And maybe I'd throw in the ability to fart the alphabet just for laughs. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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Sometimes, it seems that with every step forward we take a few backward. There is no reason to celebrate the Liberal govern- ment's announcement Friday it will expand a natural heritage park that will protect areas around Ontario's Golden Horseshoe from urban development. The flip side of the announcement will see 5,700 homes built on the environmentally-sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine, known as the 'rain barrel' of southern Ontario. Dalton McGuinty's Liberal government has appar- ently found itself unable to keep an election promise to halt the construction of 6,600 homes on the moraine in Richmond Hill, due to the high costs of squirming out of a Tory-made deal with developers. Instead, the Lib- erals have negotiated a reduction of just 900 homes on the moraine, and developers will give a relatively mod- est sum of $3.5 million toward the heritage park, a greenbelt that will stretch from Niagara Falls to Lake Scugog. No matter which party we vote into power, environ- mentally-sensitive land keeps being bulldozed. We cannot expect to maintain our quality of life without the moraine, from which more than 50 rivers and streams originate, providing half-a-million people with water. Once the moraine is gone, it will be gone forev- er. The Liberals, barely in power a month, are already besieged by broken promises and are facing tough de- cisions battling the provincial deficit. Still to be grap- pled with are electricity costs, which could well prove shocking indeed to the average homeowner after the Liberals decided not to stick to their pledge of a price freeze until 2006. What one government does, another can undo - to some degree, at least. What the Liberals need to do now is take some concrete steps to ensure no future development destroys the Oak Ridges Moraine. These steps must include protecting drinking water by forbidding development that compromises the source of our water; finalizing the Tory-initiated deal to swap Seaton land in Pickering for a developer's moraine lands in Uxbridge; and making all details of land swaps involving the Pickering Seaton lands and Oak Ridges Moraine property transparent. Meanwhile, as the City of Pickering continues with a developer-funded growth management study of its agricultural preserve lands, west of Seaton, the Province should be watching carefully and treading warily to ensure we don't go down this slippery slope again. Let's not have a government years from now try- ing to undo another bad deal. Once our farmlands and forests are relinquished to subdivisions, we will never get them back. DDoo yyoouu hhaavvee aa pphhoottoo ttoo sshhaarree wwiitthh oouurr rreeaaddeerrss?? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community it could run in this space. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submissions from read- ers with up to 80 words describing the circum- stances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and cap- ture a new one. Mail your pictures to: The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 or, email photos in jpeg format to: jmcinnes@durhamregion.com. If you want the photo returned, include a self- addressed, stamped envelope. Here comes Super Dad Positive thinking can heal hospital TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: When will we learn from the past? The history of our hospi- tal just seems to keep repeating. In the early 1950's the Ajax Health Centre was going to close and numerous volunteers rose to the challenge and moved the old wooden structure to the current hospital site and en- larged it. Since that time thou- sands of volunteers have devot- ed untold hours to rebuild our hospital in 1967 and expand it in the 1990's. Throughout there have been the naysayers who predicted it would close and the dedicated staff and volunteers who ignored them and im- proved our hospital each time. We can't do anything about the naysayers but for all of you who have donated in the past and those who are supporting the current campaign, keep your vision on the future. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has given Rouge Val- ley Ajax Pickering Health Cen- tre the go-ahead to expand the emergency services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, complex continuing care, men- tal health, ambulatory care and related support services. They have also told the hospital to prepare a plan to upgrade the operating room suites. Financial donors such as the Region of Durham and hun- dreds of others have con- tributed to support a full service hospital in Ajax. We have achieved over 70 per cent of our fund raising target and the vol- unteers are still working. Each and every one of these donors can be assured that their dona- tion to the campaign will en- large and improve upon the ser- vices offered at Ajax-Pickering. The donors should expect and will receive nothing less. Like others I volunteered to make our Health Centre better and to respond to our needs. Some of those results are already there and I know that the donations and commitments already made will be used exactly as in- tended to complete this latest of five expansions our hospital has undergone. To the naysayers out there, just how many times do we need to expand our hospital before you will accept that it is actual- ly happening? Why not join with the staff and volunteers and work to make it even better. Your time will be much more productive than it has been for the last 50 years and it might even be better for your health, which is what this is all about. RReennee SSooeetteennss,, AAjjaaxx Vandalism hits at the soul and the pocket book TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: It was with great distress that I read the shocking news re- garding a recent incident of van- dalism at Rotary Park in Ajax headlined in your paper. After the initial shock has worn off some questions re- main: Why is it that a whole week had to pass before the public was informed? Normally, news of that nature is being reported rather immediately. Fur thermore, it would seem that the alarm system had no direct link with the nearest po- lice station allowing the crimi- nals to safely vanish from the scene before the police arrived. Let's assume for a moment that the police had actually suc- ceeded in apprehending the scum, how will the courts deal with them? Severely as one might hope or, with the usual slap on the wrist? Will they or, in the case of being minors, their parents, be made to pay for the damage they have caused? Not bloody likely with the kind of justice that prevails nowadays. As long as these anti-social psychopaths walk from the courts laughing, we might as well give up and resign our- selves to living with an ever- growing number of destructive characters. Rest assured our role in this amounts to no more than that of a tax-paying victim fully expected to compensate for the damage. EEbbeerrhhaarrddtt GGeerrlliittzz,, AAjjaaxx NNeeiill CCrroonnee ee nn tt ee rr ll aa uu gg hh ii nn gg TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn::"Should the regional chair- man’s position be elected by voters or stay as it is, voted on by regional councillors?” ✦ Public voting ✦Regional councillors Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: “Does the education system benefit from provincial testing of students or is it a waste of time? ✦Helps students and teachers improve 40.9% ✦Needs improvement 19.5% ✦Waste of time 39.6% Vo tes cast: 149 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME November 26 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm December 1 Inaugural Meeting of Council 7:30 pm December 8 Planning Committee & 7:30 pm Committee of the Whole Holiday Health Club Student Special 18 yrs. & up Recreation Complex $20 call for details 905.831.1711 GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY The newly elected Council of the City of Pickering will be considering the appointment of Pickering residents to its various agencies, boards and committees in December. All appointments are for a three-year term to run concurrent to the term of the Council. A list of the agencies, boards and committees that Council will be making appointments to is set out below along with a general description of the mandate and other pertinent information of the agency, board or committee. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to one or more of the listed agencies, boards or committees, please submit a letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application for appointment to an agency, board or committee is Friday, November 28, 2003. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM, City Clerk, City of Pickering One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE For more information about this Committee, contact Prem Noronha-Waldriff at 905.831.1711. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS AND EQUITY For more information, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4620. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT For more information about this Committee, contact Flora Niro, Secretary-Treasurer at 905.420.4617. FENCEVIEWERS AND PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE For more information about this Committee, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. HERITAGE PICKERING For more information about this Committee, contact Bruce Taylor at 905.420.4611. PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD For more information, contact Cynthia Mearns, CEO at 905.831.6265. VERIDIAN CORPORATION For more information, contact David Clark, Executive Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer at 905.427.9870. WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE For more information, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. LIVESTOCK VALUERS For more information about Livestock Valuers, please contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE For more information, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4620. WINTERFEST COMMITTEE For more information, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. December Annual Membership Special Get One Month Free & Wellness Spa Gift Certificates 905.683.6582 Waste Management Calendar Delivery Watch for your 2004 City of Pickering Waste Management Calendar in this months mail. If you do not receive your calendar by November 30th Please call 905.420.4630 GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY 2003 FREE WINTERFEST EVENTS Winterfest Opening Night Tree Lighting & Giant Fireworks Friday, December 5th, 7pm Esplanade Park, City Hall Books for Santa’s Sack Fri., Dec. 5th to Sat., Dec. 13th Pickering Central Library Come in From the Cold Sat., Dec. 6th, 1pm Pickering Central Library “Aladdin” presented by Backwoods Players* Sat., Dec. 6th 2pm Brougham Community Hall Snow Sculpture Contest Sat., Dec. 6th, 10am Judging at 2pm 20 Piles of Snow - imported from the North Pole CASH PRIZES! Esplanade Park, City Hall Hosted by the PineRidge Arts Council Christmas in the Village* Sun., Dec. 7th & Sun. Dec. 14th Noon - 3pm Pickering Museum Village Mayor’s Light Tour for Adults 55+ Wed., Dec. 10th, Starts at 7:15pm East Shore Community Centre to Pickering Recreation Complex “Aladdin” presented by Backwoods Players* Sat., Dec. 13th 2pm Brougham Community Hall Holiday Karaoke Sat., Dec. 13th, Noon - 4pm Pickering Town Centre - the Bay Foundation Ontario Power Generation Winter Movies & Crafts Sat., Dec. 13th & Sat., Dec. 20th Noon - 3pm Pickering Nuclear Information Centre Poinsettia Tea for Adults 55+* Sun., Dec. 14th, 1:30pm - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex Veridian Music Night Tues., Dec. 16th, 7pm - 10pm City Hall-Council Chambers Reindeer Camp Wed., Dec. 17th, 2pm Pickering Central Library Tree Decorating* Sat., Dec. 20th 1:30 pm - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex Snow Much Fun Sat., Dec. 20th, Starts at 11am Pickering Central Library Tim Horton’s Free Skating Mon., Dec. 22nd & Tues., Dec. 23rd Mon., Dec. 29th & Tues., Dec. 30th 1pm - 3pm Pickering Recreation Complex Arena, O’Brien Ice Pad Movies & Popcorn Tues., Dec. 23rd, 2pm Pickering Central Library New Year’s Eve Skate & Swim Wed., Dec. 31st, 7pm - 9pm Pickering Recreation Complex OUR SPONSORS... Look Today for your copy of the City of Pickering Winter Brochure Register November 27th by phone for Leisure programs & December 1st for Aquatics Tele-Reg: 905.420.4749 The City’s pre-authorized payment plan has been changed from a ten month payment plan to an Eleven Month Plan.Property tax payments will now be spread over 11 months - January 1 to November 1.Sign up now and pay your 2004 property taxes conveniently over eleven months. If you are already a subscriber to our 10 month plan, you will be automatically enrolled in the City’s improved Eleven Month plan. Pre-authorized payments have many benefits. There are no cheques to write. You don’t have to look for a parking space. You don’t have to wait in line to pay your taxes. You save on postage and/or transportation costs. You don’t have to keep track of due dates or payments. You avoid paying a penalty for missing a due date. Are you Eligible? If you own a 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. You do 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 website at: cityofpickering.com Applications must be received by December 1,2003. Candle Safety: Candle Fires are on the Rise! There’s nothing cosier than the warm glow of candlelight, but did you know that candles are one of the leading causes of fire? Please take care when using candles in your home. Keep lit candles in sturdy holders on level surfaces and if possible, place a glass chimney or shade over it. Candles can easily be knocked over, so keep them out of the reach of children and pets, and away from anything that can burn. Be sure to extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed. 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 @ your library™ Library Board Develops Service Plan Av ailability, selection and ease of use of the Library’s collections are the key elements of Pickering Public Library’s recently released Service Plan 2004-2006. Drop by any branch of the library for your copy of the plan or view it on the library website at www.picnet.org CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1ST EVER P ICKERING TEEN IDOL We want to thank the following people for helping make the First Annual Pickering Teen Idol event such a success; The 10 Finalists Sophia Mangov, Katelyn Saynor, Alysha Harris, Erin Wilson, Kurayne Foster, Cierra MacDonald, Lisa Manis, Melanie Campbell, Laura Hurst and Tafari Davis All finalists did a wonderful job and should be very proud of themselves! All the Judges Preliminary Judges-Students and Teachers from Dunabrton H.S., Jim Morgan and Roz Keyes Final Judges-Chris McKee, Leon Presner, Artemis, Jacquie McInnes and Chris from Chalet Recording Studios DHS Audition Organizers Heba Habib, Amy Holmes and Shelley Filer 13 year old, Kurayne Foster from Valley Farm Public School The support of the Government of Ontario, through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is acknowledged. 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Handel ’s Messiah with Michele DeBoer, soprano Wendy Hedderwick-White, alto James Leatch, tenor Steven Henrikson, bass and The Talisker Players Sunday, November 30 3 p.m. College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church 1164 King Street East, Oshawa Adult $15/Children $10 Tickets can be purchased at the door or call 905.668.0998 COLLEGE LTD. NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY? Let Us Welcome You! Our Hostess will bring gifts & greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. Attention Business Owners: Find out how your business can reach new customers, generate additional sales and increase awareness in this area Call Welcome Wagon 905-434-2010 www.welcomewagon.ca BByy CCaarrllyy FFoosstteerr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Elmo is sitting quietly on Gordon and Karen Balfour’s liv- ing room table. Elmo is red, squishy, and talks to you when its buttons are pushed. But most importantly, Elmo could save Mr. Balfour’s life. Elmo is a defibrillator. Part of an international study, the machine can shock the Whitby man’s heart back into beating again if he goes into cardiac arrest. (The Elmo nickname comes from three sources: The defibrillator’s spongy red packaging is like ‘Elmo’ the Sesame Street character; the ‘Tickle-Me-Elmo’ doll shakes and tickles just like when you’re shocked; and Elmo is the patron saint of sailors - Mr. Balfour is re- tired from the Canadian navy.) But Mr. Balfour, 68, also has hereditary coronary heart disease, having undergone four heart at- tacks, two bypasses and three other surgeries since 1981. And while Mr. Balfour isn’t celebrating his health problems, they have allowed him to take part in a study on how to han- dle sudden cardiac arrest. “I’ve reached an age now where I want to contribute back to the sys- tem that’s kept me alive for 23 years,” he said. More than 1,500 heart patients from around the world - including 383 in Canada, 120 of those in Durham Region - are part of the home external defibrillator trial. Spouses of at-risk heart patients are taught one of two treatments: Stan- dard CPR or using the defibrillator and CPR together. The goal is to see whether a pa- tient’s spouse or partner can de- crease the risk of dying using either of the methods. “It brings home the seriousness of my husband’s condition,” admits Karen, Mr. Balfour’s wife. “I feel a lit- tle nervous... my biggest fear is not being able to do what I’m supposed to do.” That answer is the very reason for the study, said Dr. Rakesh Bharga- va, a renowned cardiologist in Durham who’s helping coordinate the study in the Greater Toronto area. There’s a preconceived bias that the defibrillator method is the best. “We do not know if having the box is really good,” he said. “It’s quite possible when the time comes to use it, they’ll freeze.” The defibrillator can only be used during cardiac arrest, or when an “electrical storm in the heart” makes it stop beating, Dr. Bhargava said. Patients in cardiac arrest usually collapse and pass out, whereas dur- ing a heart attack, patients are usu- ally conscious and feeling chest pains from a blocked artery. The machines have advanced so far, that once the flat electrical pads are placed on the patient’s body (above the right breast and below the left breast - unlike what is shown on television), the machine reads the heart and tells the user whether a shock should be given. All of the directions come from a recorded voice inside Elmo, along with flashing corresponding but- tons, scissors to cut clothes off and a diagram book. Both sides of the study also have an educational video they’re supposed to periodically re- view. “We’re comfortable having it, but hope we never have to use it,” Mrs. Balfour said. “At least you know you have a chance,” Mr. Balfour added. The defibrillators cost around $5,000, and are the same ones the Durham Paramedic Association and the Cardiac Safe Community Pro- gram are putting in public places across the Region. The study is being conducted by the Seattle Institute for Cardiac Re- search, funded through grants from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute in the U.S., with the defib- rillators donated by Phillips Medical Systems. Elmo could be a true life saverGet your pet picks with Santa DDUURRHHAAMM — Santa is ready to hear the wish list of area pets and mas- ters at this year’s Pet Pics with ‘Ol St. Nick fund-raiser. Organized by the Humane Soci- ety of Durham Region, the event takes place over three weekends and will be held this year at White Rose, 300 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa instead of the shelter as in previous years. While many bring their pets and children to be photographed with Santa, some look for something a little different. “We’ll take a picture of anyone,” said Ruby Richards, acting manag- er of the Humane Society, adding it’s the society’s second largest fund-raiser. Because of the quality of the pic- tures, the fund-raiser attracts peo- ple from as far away as Mississauga. Based on the reaction of customers, photographer Ian Goodall was asked to return, she said. “He takes the time to get the right shot,” said Ms. Richards, “and he uses a good digital camera. Also, people can look at the shot before deciding on the package they want.” All proceeds from the fund-raiser go toward the shelter to help pay for food, vet bills, medical supplies and vaccines. Packages start at $7.50 for a 4-by-6, while others include mag- netic shots or 8-by-10 photos. Photos aren’t the only thing of- fered at the fund-raiser. There will also be a bake sale, craft show and a 50/50 draw. Donations for the event are welcome. “People can donate baked goods or crafts up until the final week- end,” says Ms. Richards. Event dates include Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 6 and 7 and Dec. 13 and 14 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at White Rose. For more information or to donate call the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-433-2022 or visit www.humanedurham.com Durham Trillium Quilters’ Guild show upcoming DDUURRHHAAMM — Join the Durham Tril- lium Quilters’ Guild for entertain- ment provided by quilting expert Karen Menzies, as she performs her Christmas Trunk Show. The show will be held on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Central Collegiate, 155 Gibb St., Oshawa. A potluck dessert buffet will follow the presentation. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to attend as a guest. For more information, call Betty at 905-571-4246 or Dolores at 905- 720-1811. Gordon Balfour, with the aid his wife Karen, is one of 1,500 heart patients taking part in a study on cardiac arrest. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pickering B suffers from unplanned outages BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Unplanned outages and the Aug. 14 blackout had a significant impact on the amount of electricity generated at the Pickering nuclear station. During the third quar- ter, covering July to Sep- tember, the capability fac- tor of the four ‘B’ side reac- tors was well below the tar- get set by Ontario Power Generation. “This has not been our best year from a genera- tion standpoint. The units have run safely, but not re- liably,” Gary Grant, the ‘B’ side vice-president, said during a meeting of the Community Advisory Committee meeting Tues- day. Also, Unit 4, the only re- actor on the ‘A’ side gener- ating electricity, went off line last week because of an equipment failure. In an interview, OPG spokesman John Earl said, “It was an unscheduled outage related to equip- ment. It’s of a short-term duration and we anticipate it being back up in days.” OPG vice-president Pat McNeil said Unit 4 is in a ‘guaranteed shutdown state’ following a “forced outage” due to a problem with the heat transfer sys- tem. The unit has been down on Thursday, Nov. 13 and is still off-line. For the ‘B’ side, the com- pany has set a capability factor of 82.2 per cent for the third quarter, but only totalled 63.9 per cent. The capability factor is a measure of how much elec- tricity the plant could gen- erate if all reactors and re- lated equipment was oper- www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 PAGE A9 A/P COOL CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES!COOL CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES! 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It was a deliberate and conserva- tive return to service,” he said. “There was no damage to the equipment and no damage to the environment.” While the units weren’t pro- ducing as much electricity as hoped, the reactors did operate safely, Mr. Grant added. “The generation is a disap- pointment to us. We’ve done a lot of work to understand the depth of that,” he noted. When the units were off-line, “no one wanted the units back on line more than the employees and no one wanted to do it un- less it was done safely.” Mr. Grant said Units 5, 7 and 8 are at full power, while Unit 6 is off-line for a planned mainte- nance outage. “It’s just begun and it’s a significant outage, with significant work there.” OPG is “struggling” with the advice the CAC gave that the company should disclose more information and not less, Mr. McNeil stated. “When Unit 4 went down, we advised community leaders why it was off line,” Mr. McNeil stat- ed. “The challenge we struggle with is when the unit is back. We ’re the dominant producer. When we disclose the unit is back on line, it could affect the price.” The Independent Electricity Market Operator discloses one day after its back on line when a unit is operating. “When the op- erator feels it’s a good time to disclose, we will disclose,” Mr. McNeil said. “If we tell when it’s on line, it allows people to alter their bids.” Mr. Grant said another poor result on the ‘B’ side was em- ployee safety. Almost 12 days were lost due to the accident severity rate, well above the tar- get of 2.5 days. The key incident was an em- ployee hurt in a traffic accident while travelling from the Picker- ing station to the Darlington station. The employee was off work for 40 days, he added. CAC member Jennifer Klepadlo said while not mini- mizing the injuries suffered by the worker, she questioned why an accident outside the plant should count against the safety record. Mr. McNeil said the comment was valid, adding, “The person got hurt as a result of work. I hear what you’re saying, but in the final analysis, the person got hurt because of work.” Mr. Grant said on safety, “We emphasis and take a great deal of time, rewarding performance at work.” Please recycle DDUURRHHAAMM — A 60-year-old Bolsover man died of an appar- ent heart attack while playing in an organized hockey league last Nov. 16 at the Uxbridge Arena, report police. According to Durham Con- stable Frank Hammond of the North Durham detachment, 60-year-old William Peddie, a former Pickering firefighter, was participating in a recre- ational hockey game early Sunday morning when he suf- fered what is believed to have been cardiac problems. “He fell behind in the play and skated back behind his net where he fell to the ice, had a seizure and then was motion- less,” says Const. Hammond. Police received a call regard- ing the incident at 8:36 a.m., says Const. Hammond. Upon arriving, officers noted the victim had been removed from the ice and resuscitation efforts were under way by paramedics. Uxbridge firefighters were also on scene in an effort to save the man. “He regained a pulse, but never became conscious,” says Const. Hammond. Mr. Peddie later passed away at the hospital, police say. 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Along with stem-cell re- search, Bill C-13 also in- cludes the possibility of using the cells for the cre- ation of hybrid life forms through cloning technolo- gy, something the Picker- ing-Ajax-Uxbridge MP isn’t willing to stand be- hind. Bill Bertram, secre- tary of the Durham Re- g ion Chapter of the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, has the disease and says he’s concerned closing the door on the bill might prevent new therapies from being de- veloped. MPs recently passed the bill in the House of Commons, but it must re- ceive a final OK from the Senate, which has re- ferred it to a committee. “They should break the topics in two and create separate bills,” said Mr. Bertram. “The positive side of the legislation could die because of the human cloning issue.” For Mr. Bertram, the positive side of the bill is the possibility new thera- pies could be created through embryonic re- search. “I know the topic is con- troversial, and isn’t cut and dried,” he said. “I’m not a specialist. I’ve read about different studies with animals that show promise, but they haven’t done enough research on humans. It’s important to see how far this will go.” Mr. McTeague says he’s not against research as long as science is behind it, though he doesn’t want to suggest the use of human embryos should be taken casually. He says stem-cell therapy using embryos is not necessary when use of adult stem cells and umbilical fluid is already proving superior. In particular, he cited re- search conducted on ani- mals using stem cells from embryos showing re- sults less stable than from other sources. “I didn’t come to this decision lightly,” said Mr. McTeague. “I’ve had some experience with people who hold a particular hope. Adult and umbilical stem cells have a proven track record. Mr. Bertram says he isn’t trying to take Mr. McTeague to task. He wants to hear his point of view. “There are many other considerations,” said Mr. Bertram. “I respect his (Mr. McTeague’s) per- spective.” Mr. McTeague says he will respond to Mr. Bertram in the next few weeks to further clarify his position and listen to concerns. Clerk assaulted during robbery ✦ Clerk from page 1 Parkinson’s sufferer concerned about vote of local MP Please recycle Former Pickering firefighter dies during hockey game www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 PAGE B1 P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Cat’s pyjamas? Pa nthers drop two games on weekend See page B2 Pickering teen squashes foes PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Maia Kirk has contin- ued her tennis stardom into the off-season lending her talent to squash. The Grade 9 student of Pine Ridge has two solid outings in her last two tourna- ments, reaching the final of the Cedar Springs Tournament and winning at an event at St. Andrews College. The tournament was a tune-up before the upcoming squash provincials. Kirk won the final in straight games, 9-7,9-5,9-6 to win the under-17 group, over Elora Rac- quet Club's Micaala Seth who defeated Kirk in the final of the Cedar Springs tour- ney the week before. Kirk defeated White Oak's Keeley Levitt in the semi-final, 7-9,9-1,9-4,9-6 and St. Catherine's Alexa Lanese, 9-1, 10-8,9-2 in the quarter-final en route to her tourna- ment win. Attack boys capture Provincial Cup volleyball title DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Durham Attack under-16 boys' team returned from the na- tion's capital with a gold medal at the Provincial Cup event last weekend. The Ontario Volleyball Association- sanction event featured a number of top teams from across the province in Ot- tawa. In the gold-medal final, the Durham Attack downed the Westside Volleyball Club from Mississauga. Ironically, Westside had handed the Durham club its only de- feat on the day in preliminary-round play. The final went the distance, with Durham winning the first set 25-21, Westside cap- turing the second set 22-25, and in the rubber match, Durham winning narrowly 19-17. Attack head coach Scott Burrows noted the gold-medal victory at the Provin- cial Cup represented a solid start for his club, but more work needs to be done. "It was a good start to win, but we were inconsistent," explains Burrows. "It's early in the season, but we have issues with serving and issues with passing. We weren't able to run the middle as often as I would have liked." Burrows praised the work of team captain and left-side player Mike Johnson. Johnson had an outstanding tournament, making an average of 75 per cent in at- tacking, while also contributing more than 50 kills in the tournament. "He was outstanding; he was an ab- solute workhorse," says Burrows. The Attack defeated a familiar rival in the Newcastle-based Ganaraska Wolves in the semifinal in two sets, 25-19, 25-21. In the quarter-finals, Durham Attack defeated Toronto West in one of its tough- est matches in the tournament. The Attack won in straight sets 25-22, 25-22. The Attack finished second in its pool after losing to Westside in its first match 25-14, 23-25, 21-25 and 22-25. Durham re- bounded to defeated Ganaraska three sets to one in the second match. Team members are Chetan Mistry, Mike Johnson, Mark Jeffrey, Aaron Morris, Mike Goulding, Taylor Hunt, Jay Johnson, Matthew Woods, Brenen Berendt, Matt Polley, Brad Denike, Kyle Donnan, Winston Rosser and Tyler Charlebois. The assistant coach is Jake Patty. Blowouts galore on the basketball court AAJJAAXX —— It was a night of blowouts in Ajax Ladies' Recreational Basketball League action last Wednesday night. Scotiabank continued their league domination by defeating Donlands Jew- ellers 24-15 in the first game. The bankers trailed by a single point at half time. After a pep talk by Engrid Carmichael Johnson, Scotiabank turned up the heat on defence to limit the jewellers to a single basket in the second half. On a positive note for Donlands, Cheryl Owens-Carr, who played point guard for the first time in years, had an impressive game. Owens-Carr continually found openings in the lane and was able to get good looks with jump shots and layups. Kim Bourque led the scoring for the bankers with eight points. Lana Edmon- stone netted seven for the jewellers. In the second game, Select Food Products continued to feast on East Side Mario's with a 42-17 victory. Tiina Henkusens led the scoring for Select Food Products with 12 points. East Side’s Lori Lomberg was held to only six points, while five players on the Select side at least matched this total. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Bittersweet ending to college career Quarterback Marko Glavic sets new Patriot League passing record, but his Leopards lose to archrival Lehigh BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——It was not the perfect ending, but there was a silver lining to Marko Glavic's final game in a Lafayette College Leopards football uniform on Saturday. The six-foot, five-inch, 225-pound quarterback for the Leopards led his team onto the field for the last time in Patriot League play after a stellar four years at the Easton-Pennsylva- nia-based institution where he prac- tically re-wrote the football record book. Waiting on the field, along with more than 16,000 fans at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem, Pennsylva- nia, were Lafayette's archrivals, the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks. It was the 139th time the two teams had suited up in what is the longest running football rivalry in U.S. colle- giate history. But a win wasn't to be for the Pick- ering resident and his Leopards. After keeping it close through three quarters, Lehigh came on strong in the final quarter to power their way to a 30-10 victory. On a team level, it was a tough de- feat, one that knocked Lafayette's record below the .500 mark at 5-6 for the 2003 season. And, the road loss to Lehigh -- a team the Leopards de- feated last season -- was tough to swallow. On a personal level, however, it was a game that placed Glavic among the elite quarterbacks ever to play in the history of the Patriot League or in the history of Lafayette College. He needed only 138 yards in the air to break the mark of 9,669 passing yards set by Lehigh quarterback Phil Stambaugh. He did it in the second quarter of Saturday's game, complet- ing a short pass to tailback Joe Mc- Court to become the all-time leading passer in Patriot League history. He surpassed Stambaugh who had 9,669 yards. Glavic finished the game with 287 yards and ended his career with 9,819. "It was nice," says Glavic, 22, of his afternoon. "Obviously it was my last game, so it was special in that there were 16 ,000 in attendance. It was close up to the fourth quarter when they pulled away, so in that respect it was kind of sad that it was my last game and we lost. "Last year was the first year we beat Lehigh, so we are 1-3 against them instead of 2-2. They're one of the top two teams we've played all year. The bottom line is they were better than us on Saturday. But, we played hard and gave it all we had." Following the game, the Leopards' offensive coach Mike Faragelli, pre- sented Glavic the game ball. "It is something I'll be able to re- member the game by." What was also special was his en- tire family, including dad Tomo, mother Patricia, brothers Sasha and Erik, was in attendance on Saturday and he couldn't have been prouder. "It was definitely great to have my family down for my last game. Even though we didn't win, I think we played pretty well. It's too bad we couldn't have ended it with a win, but there was great weather, a great at- mosphere and it was great that they were able to see it." Short of winning a championship, Glavic accomplished everything a player could during his time in East- on, Pennsylvania. Being a starter al- most from the start of his collegiate career, the Leopard's co-captain engi- neered a career that has made him the school's most prolific quarter- back in Lafayette school history. "From a personal standpoint, I was pretty happy with how the season went. I was able to play well and ac- complish a lot of things. From a team standpoint, we went 5-6 and that was obviously disappointing. But, from a personal standpoint, I was fairly pleased." He's Lafayette's all-time leading passer, throwing for 9,819 yards, with a 55-per cent completion rate. He's also thrown 62 touchdowns passes, one short of the school record cur- rently owned by Frank Baur. Glavic is the school's all-time record holder for total yards. His passing yards and 241 rushing yards give him 10,060 total yards. He has recorded five 300-yard games and threw for a new career high against Columbia University (41- 27 win) on Oct. 11, with 453 yards. In that game, he was involved in six touchdowns, throwing four, running for one and catching another. His 453 yards of offence broke Lafayette's previous single-game record by 53 yards. For his record-breaking perfor- mance, Glavic was named The Sports Network's national 1-AA Of- fensive Player of the Week. He was also selected as the Patriot League and Eastern College Athletic Confer- ence Player of the Week. Glavic threw for 200-plus yards three times and has reached 300-plus yards three times this past season. Glavic compiled 26 career 200-plus yard games in 40 career starts. As a Canadian quarterback com- ing out of St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School, Glavic saw the hype reach a fever pitch when he signed on with Lafayette. He was viewed as a saviour for a struggling program and, in several press reports at that time, was dubbed 'Air Canada.' In retrospect, Glavic explains there was some pressure, but he dealt with it in a positive manner. In fact, it just steeled his resolve to play at a high level. "At first, I felt a lot of pressure be- cause of the high expectations when I first got there," he says. "In my first game I ended up playing well. But, as time wore on, the less pressure there was. It was tough at first, but I got used to it." With his college football career at an end, Glavic says he's got his eyes firmly fixed on playing professionally. And, he hopes to be drafted into the NFL next year. "A lot of scouts from NFL teams have been at the practices and talk- ing to the coaches, so there has been a lot of interest," he says. "Hopefully, I'll possibly get drafted in one of the late rounds or sign on as a free agent. The NFL is my first goal. I could end up playing in NFL Europe or the CFL. It's kind of up in the air right now. I'm playing it by ear." He does say the NFL is his first choice and he's got the solid passing game as well as the physical capabili- ties to make an impact in that league. "The NFL has always been my ulti- mate goal. You dream of it as a kid. I've got the size at six-foot-five, 225 pounds, although I have to put on an- other 10 pounds and I like to pass. That, in and of itself, is a big advan- tage." Majoring in anthropology and soci- ology at Lafayette, Glavic will gradu- ate in May of 2004. Photo courtesy of Joe Edelman-Joe Edelman PhotoGraphics Lafayette College Leopards quarterback Marko Glavic prepares to throw during his final game against the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks at Goodman Stadium in Beth- lehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday. The Pickering resident set a new Patriot League passing record, but his Leopards went down to defeat 30-10 to rival Lehigh. Sports Briefs NOVEMBER 26, 2003 MMAAIIAA KKIIRRKK Wins squash event. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pine Ridge Pumas’ Greg Donahue makes a return in a game against Ancaster at the OFSAA ‘AAAA’ volleyball championships Friday afternoon. Pine Ridge lost 10-25, 21-25. Sinclair bows out in quarters; Pine Ridge swept at OFSAA volleyball championships in Ajax BByy BBrriiaann MMccNNaaiirr Staff Editor AAJJAAXX ——Sometimes you just know you're better than your finish indi- cates. Such is the case for the Sinclair Celtics senior boys' volleyball team, which went into the OFSAA AAAA provincial championships as the second seed but bowed out in the quarterfinals. Sinclair, the LOSSA champ and co-host along with LOSSA finalist Pine Ridge, hurt its cause by finish- ing second in pool play and thus drawing the No. 1 seed, Saunders of London, in the quarterfinals. In a marathon two-set match Saturday morning, the Celtics fell 20-25 and 32-34 to Saunders, which dropped only one set all tourna- ment en route to winning the championship. Not bad for a team whose star player, Evan Rosser, was in the hos- pital the night before with muscle spasms. Both Rosser and Chris Wright, who found out later he had a broken bone in his foot, were on the floor against Saunders. "I was really proud of them that they played with so much heart and determination," coach Chris- tine Hathaway said in reference to all her troops. "It was kind of disap- pointing for the guys, but it was a great learning experience." Playing at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax, Sin- clair swept Libermann (25-21, 25- 16), King (25-19, 25-23) and Middle- f ield (25-18, 25-15) before losing in three sets to pool winner Guelph Centennial (23-25, 26-24, 14-16) in the final game Friday night. The playoff loss to Saunders the following morning eliminated the Celtics from further play. Saunders went on to beat even- tual bronze medallist, Ancaster, in a four-set semifinal and swept Oakridge in the gold medal match. Pine Ridge failed to win a set in four pool matches, falling to An- caster (10-25, 21-25), Waterloo (11- 25, 15-25), Gloucester (22-25, 19-25) and Jarvis (22-25, 23-25). Local teams fall short at provincials Pickering juniors absorb close losses to Ajax, North York BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Good, but not quite good enough. That's how one could de- scribe the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers of late. The effort is evident, but the re- sults have not followed, after the Panthers went 0-2 on the weekend, with close losses to the rival Ajax Axemen and to the North York Rangers in OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior 'A' Hockey League action. The Panthers (7-13-7-0 for 21 points, seventh in South Con- ference), in Toronto for a Sun- day matinee contest, dropped a 6-4 decision to the North Yo rk Rangers (18-9-1-0 for 37 points, second in South Con- ference). On Friday, the Pan- thers clashed for the second time inside a week with the resurgent Ajax Axemen (7-17-2- 2 for 18 points, tied for last in South Conference), losing their second straight to the Axemen 4-3, this time at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Against North York on Sun- day, the host Rangers exacted some payback on the Panthers who posted a 5-2 win over Nor th York earlier this month. On Sunday, the Panthers fell behind by a 5-1 count at one point in the contest and, al- though making up some ground to get back within a goal of North York at 5-4, could not climb all the way back. It didn't help that the Pan- thers' top offensive line on this day, the Jeremy Whelan-Kyle Cunningham-Phil McIlhone trio was torn apart by injuries and misconducts: McIlhone sustained several stitches to his lip after being hit by a puck and later taken to hospital; Whelan and Cunningham re- ceived misconducts late in the contest. "It took that line out of com- mission," says Panthers' head coach John Winder. "We need- ed the pressure they were putting on (North York) be- cause on that day, they were our best line." Danny Sullivan contributed a pair of goals for Pickering against North York. The Panthers also picked a poor time to play the back- from-the-dead Ajax Axemen who, after a dreadful October, have been picking up momen- tum in November. In addition to their win against Pickering, the last-placed Axemen also posted a win and a tie against the Thornhill Major Islanders on the weekend. The Panthers and Axemen played stride for stride in Fri- day's game through 40 min- utes of play with Pickering holding a 2-1 edge after two pe- riods. In the third, however, the Axemen roared back to outscore the Panthers 3-1 in the frame to post the victory. The six-game season series be- tween Ajax and Pickering ju- nior clubs is now tied at two wins apiece. Winder gave full marks to the rival Axemen who belied their last-place standing in the conference by engaging the Panthers in an uptempo, excit- ing contest. "They've got some people who are good hockey players on that team," says Winder. "They have some pure talent on that hockey team and they're playing well right now. They're definitely not going to end up where they are right now." Andrew Dissanayake scored P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com We ’r e baa a a ack!We ’r e baa a a ack! The Pickering Markets WWW.PICKERINGMARKETS.COM Join the flock every weekend! 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Herbal One specializes in weight loss helpful for diabetics. *Programs available for adolescents. L.-R. Harry “Trapper” Smith; Ass. Manager-Lone Star Pickering, Debbie McGarry; President & C.E.O. Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and Paul “Duke” Dickey; General Manager Lone Star - Pickering, presenting a cheque for $2,000 to Rouge Valley Ajax/Pickering. This collection was taken by Lone Star Employees & patrons in honour of Lone Stars 10th Anniversary Celebration during the week of November 13- November 20. Panthers can’t get over the hump in weekend contests twice, with a single goal to Derek Lynden against Ajax. Adding assists were Ryan An- nesley and Lynden each with two, Cory York and Clay Costoff, with one apiece. The Panthers have a tough schedule this coming weekend, travelling to Collingwood Fri- day for a game against the Blues (11-11-2-3 for 27 points, fourth in North Conference). On Sunday, the Panthers host another North Conference squad, the Newmarket Hurri- canes, at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex at 7:30 p.m. PPAANNTTHHEERRSS'' PPOOSSTTSSCCRRIIPPTT::The Panthers lost the services of forward JJuussttiinn TTeeaakkllee in defi- nitely with a shoulder in- jury...Forward RRiicchhaarrdd SScchhooffiieelldd is out with a hip flex- or injury... GGAAMMEE SSUUMMMMAARRIIEESS FFrriiddaayy NNoovv.. 2211,, 22000033 Ajax-4 at Pickering-3 1st PERIOD 1. 19:54 Pickering - Andrew Dis- sanayake (Ryan Annesley, Derek Lynden) 2nd PERIOD 2. 2:48 Ajax - B. Clarke (Jordan Weinberg, Chase Deleon) 3. 9:00 Pickering - Derek Lynden (Ryan Annesley, Cory York) 3rd PERIOD 4. 2:30 Ajax - Adam Weinberg (Matt Harris, Adam Fabino) PP 5. 12:38 Pickering - Andrew Dis- sanayake (Derek Lynden, Clay Costoff) 6. 12:22 Ajax - Adam Fabino (Joseph Piccone) 7. 18:56 Ajax - Jeremy Hmura (Jor- dan Weinberg, Dan Bouchner) Goaltenders AJX - Ken Grad: 11/1, 8/1, 10/1 = 29 saves (32 shots) PKR - Jonathan Keating: 8/0, 8/1, 8/3 = 19 saves (23 shots) SSuunnddaayy,, NNoovv.. 2233,, 22000033 Pickering-4 at North York-6 1st PERIOD 1. 6:22 North York - Chris Koehler (Scotley Johnson, Robbie Colange- lo) 2. 7:34 North York - Tyler Koverko (Sam Bloom, Sam Chiovitti) 3. 11:18 Pickering - Jeremy Whelan (Phil McIlhone, Kyle Cunningham) 2nd PERIOD 4. 3:31 North York - Sam Chiovitti (Chris Brown, Sam Bloom) 5. 6:07 North York - Sam Bloom (Dino Ferrari, Jeff Mok) 6. 9:51 North York - Robbie Colan- gelo (Unassisted) SH 7. 11:33 Pickering - Danny Sullivan (Andrew Dissanayake, Derek Lyn- den) 8. 15:28 Pickering - Danny Sullivan (Ryan Annesley, Paul Michael Rivest) 9. 17:25 Pickering - John Scrym- geour (Clay Costoff) 3rd PERIOD 10. 2:35 North York - Robbie Colan- gelo (Scotley Johnson, Scott Giles) Goaltenders PKR - Devin Ramasawmy: 13/2, 7/3, 10/1 = 30 saves (36 shots) NYR - Michael Snetsinger: 2/1, 7/3, 7/1 = 16 saves (20 shots) JJOOHHNN WWIINNDDEERR Tw o losses on weekend. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ajax Axemen captain Adam Weinberg tries the wraparound play on Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ goaltender Chris Dixon who makes the save during OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday night. The Axemen posted a 4-3 win over Picker- ing. The Panthers also lost 6-4 to North York on Sunday. What’s black and white and read all over? ? The answer’s right at your f ingertips... News Advertiser ...keeping you in touch with your community St. Mary Monarchs continue winning ways against the Dunbarton High, score 5-3 victory at complex Monday BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs continue to have the number of the Dunbarton High School Spartans on the hockey rink. The Monarchs senior boys' hock- ey team upended the Spartans in last year's Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) playoff semifinal series, and a week ago also defeated Dunbarton in the semifinal of the Stouffville tourna- ment. On Monday afternoon, in their f irst of two LOSSA league meetings this season, the Monarchs did it once more to their Whites Road ri- vals. They handed the Spartans a 5-3 loss in front of a decidedly pro- St. Mary crowd at the Pickering Recreation Complex's O'Brien Rink. And, the Monarchs did it by being at their opportunistic best, burying their scoring chances, in- cluding outscoring the Spartans 2- 1 in the third period in what was an entertaining, up-tempo league con- test. St. Mary coach Mike Dion was pleased with many aspects of his team's play, especially his charges' ability to convert Dunbarton mis- cues into goals. "We knew it was going to be a tough game and those are the ones where you have to score (on your chances)," says Dion. "I liked how we finished our checks, capitalized on our chances and came back hard on the back check." Spartans' coach Bill Dalliday concurred his team's errors proved costly in providing the margin of victory in what was an otherwise close game. "It was a good game. I thought it was pretty even," says Dalliday. "We made a couple more mistakes than they did and we paid for them. Bad stuff happens sometimes." The teams played to a 1-1 draw through the opening 15 minutes. Mike Broaderip struck first for the Spartans, with 4:16 remaining, just after the Monarchs killed a spate of penalties. After receiving a pass in the slot by Nathan Underhill, Broaderip's shot found the top shelf over St. Mary goalie Matt Thompson. With 22 second remaining in the period, however, St. Mary replied with a goal by Kyle Wetering, who was alone at the left side of the net and buried a fat rebound provided by Dunbarton Spartans goalie Bryan Davy. Forty-nine seconds into the sec- ond period, St. Mary took the lead on a passing play between Ryan Eickmeier and Greg Riggs, with Eickmeier getting the goal at the side of the Spartans' net. Later in the period, the Spartans got the tying goal, with Underhill picking the pocket of a St. Mary de- fenceman at the side of the net, and sliding a shot past a stunned Thompson into the St. Mary Mon- archs’ net. Troy Giasson gave St. Mary a 3-2 lead with 9:46 remaining in the third period, with a quick, turn- around shot fooling Davy. Just more than two minutes later, Un- derhill, with his second of the game, tied the game once more, with as- sists to Scott McKenzie and Brad Smith. Less than a minute later, Eick- meier, with his second of the game, scored the game winner for St. Mary. He was set up in the slot by linemate Greg Riggs. Wetering also earned an assist. With 3:26 remaining in the third period, a long shot from Jason Krasnowski found the mark behind Davy to provide some insurance for the Monarchs. GGAAMMEE NNOOTTEESS::The MMoonnaarrcchhss de- feated MMoowwaatt school from Scarbor- ough in the final to capture the re- cent SSttoouuffffvviillllee tournament cham- pionship...Dunbarton coach DDaallllii -- ddaayy notes a great deal of parity ex- ists in the LOSSA loop, more than in recent memory. He expects any one of eight teams (CCoouurrttiiccee,, EEaasstt -- ddaallee,, AAllll SSaaiinnttss,, MMccLLaauugghhlliinn,, SStt.. MMaarryy,, PPiicckkeerriinngg HHiigghh,, UUxxbbrriidd ggee,, DDuunnbbaarrttoonn) have a solid chance to win the Durham Region title this year. "It should make for a good playoff this year." DDaalllliiddaayy says his Spartans have been beset by in- juries this season, with Dunbarton unable to ice a full roster in its four reg ular-season games thus far. information you need about today’s people management issues. human resources SPECIAL HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPLEMENT HR Workatat BOOKING AND MATERIAL DEADLINE: Thursday, December 11th, 2003 DISTRIBUTION: January/February 2004 Promotional Supplement to the • Brampton Business Times • Durham Business Times • Halton Business Times • Huronia Business Times • Mississauga Business Times • Northumberland Business Times • Toronto Business Times • York Region Business Times Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. www.metroland.com To book your ad or for more information contact Rose Scapin, Corporate Sales at rscapin@metroland.com 416-493-1300 ext. 335 Target 15 3,000 Businesses in So ut h Central Ontario Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? 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Remember to include your name, address and phone number. Send to: Letters To Santa c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 or e-mail them to ajaxgraphics2@durhamregion.com fax: 905-619-9068 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 PAGE B3 A/P PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club’s Tara Swami booked her ticket to the Desert Devils Classic in Arizona after a strong effort at the Provincial Tour Selection Meet in Mississauga. Swami was at her best at the high-calibre meet, capturing second place all- round, good enough to earn her the second spot on the Ontario team for level 4. Rink rivals square off A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs Kevin Cryan (22) fights off the check of a Dunbarton High School Spartans player during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular-season senior boys’ hockey action at the Pickering Recreation Complex Monday afternoon. The Monarchs posted a 5-3 win over the Spartans. Pickering ‘A’ petites claim close win over Burlington PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ---- The Pickering petite 'A' ringette team experienced the thrill of victory for the first time this season with a Herculean effort against Burlington recently. It was a big-time effort and a de- served 4-3 victory for Pickering, owing to the fact the local petites were missing three regular players. To f ill the void, the club called up Anna Mulgrew from the petite 'B/C' squad. She contributed a strong game with excellent playmaking and aggressive forechecking. It was a team win in the truest sense, as eight of the team's 10 skaters all figured on the score sheet. Scoring were Michelle Stin- son with two, Cassidy Holt and L aura Brighton. Assists went to Mulgrew with two, Brighton, Leah Abel, Stacey Forbes, Maddy South- well and Leigha Johnston. Keeping an eye on the sports scene E-mail Al with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Black and white and read - all over! Please recycle this newspaper Durham West squad drops final to Brampton DDUURRHHAAMM —— The Durham West Lightning bantam 'A A30' took the silver medal stateside earlier this month at the Rochester Edge Fire and Ice Tournament. The Brampton Canadettes coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Lightning in the champi- onship game. Cati Taylor scored the lone Durham West goal. The Lightning opened the tournament with a solid 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Little Flyers. Callie Bazak and Kaitlyn Yo ung led Durham West with two apiece. Singles went to Bailey Guminny, Re- becca Van Gijn, Morgan Ger- rie, Cassandra Britton and Stephanie Fraser. The host Rochester Edge faired slightly better, losing 2-0 to the Lightning with Bazak scoring both Durham West goals. The Lightning finished the round robin portion with a 3- 0 victory over their local rival, the Willowdale Red Wings. Gerrie, Bazak and Young counted goals for the Durham West Lightning. Drawing assists on the Lightning goals were Chloe Masse, LeeAnn Murphy, Meaghan Stoneburgh and Daniel Dou- glas. The strong goaltending tandem of Kerrin-Lee Wood and Hayley McRae allowed only five goals in the four tournament games. The spirited Lightning team worked diligently in the absence of their team- mate Allysha Chapman who was unable to make the trip. Don Fraser and Shane Tracy coach the team. A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NE094A103 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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Black. #1005282/331/345/2147 Also available: 15" 47.97, 16" 49.97, 17" 52.97 3996 each EVERY DAY 13" & 14" ❄ • Excellent traction with or without studs • Designed for ice and snow traction • M+S and approved for RMA Severe Snow Conditions Rating size NOW WAS P155/80R13(W)29.97 36.97 P185/75R14(W)49.97 54.97 P195/75R14(W)52.97 58.97 P205/75R14(W)54.97 59.97 P175/70R13(W)†39.97 46.97 P185/70R13(W)†44.97 49.97 P185/70R14(W)†49.97 57.97 P195/70R14(W)†54.97 59.97 P205/70R14(W)†58.97 62.97 P205/70R15(W)†59.97 64.97 P175/65R14(B)49.97 56.97 P185/65R14(B)54.97 59.97 P195/65R15(B)59.97 68.97 P205/65R15(B)64.97 69.97 † Tread pattern different size each P185/60R14 82S (BW)69.98 P195/60R14 85S (BW)71.98 P195/60R15 87S (BW)76.98 P205/60R15 90S (BW)79.98 P215/60R16 94S (BW)89.98 P225/60R16 97S (BW)91.98 P205/55R16 89S (BW)87.98 † Tread pattern different size each P215/70R15 97S (WS)69.98 P175/65R14 81S (BW)57.98 P185/65R14 85S (BW)60.98 P195/65R14 88S (BW)66.98 P185/65R15 86S (BW)68.98 P195/65R15 89S (BW)70.98 P205/65R15 92S (BW)73.98 P215/65R16 98S (BW)78.98 †P145/80R12SL (BW) 3498 each EVERY DAY size each P155/80R13 SL (NW)44.98 P185/75R14 SL (NW)52.98 P195/75R14 SL (NW)59.98 P205/75R14 SL (NW)62.98 P205/75R15 SL (NW)67.98 P215/75R15 SL (NW)69.98 P235/75R15 SL (NW)82.98 P235/75R15XL SL (NW)89.98 P175/70R13 82S (BW)48.98 P185/70R13 85S (BW)49.98 P185/70R14 87S (BW)56.98 P195/70R14 90S (BW)59.98 P205/70R14 93S (NW)61.98 P215/70R14 96S (WS)62.98 P205/70R15 95S (NW)66.98 ® 145R12(B)† 24 972497 WAS 29.97 each 4 Page Flyer in LOOK FOR * delivered to select homes Today’s Paper! Christmas Super Store! Save up to now!60% www.magwyerspub.com 1st Annual Scotch Nosing & Dinner Nov. 29 Ftg. Bruce Nasmith Call for ticket details Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Mandy makes the pass AAJJAAXX –––– Telus Lightning’s Mandy Cole fends off the checking of Brampton Thunder’s Lynsey Moss in order to make a pass during recent National Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre. The Light- ning recorded a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Raiders in Ajax on Saturday. Melanie Roach and Ashley Riggs scored. Telus played Oakville at the Ajax Community Centre on Tuesday, with the result unavailable at press time. BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX ——Two Annandale Curling Club junior rinks advanced to the reg ionals after winning their respec- tive events at the Ontario Curling Association's zone 6 junior boys' and girls' playdowns on the weekend. Four junior girls' teams -- includ- ing two Annandale rinks -- played in the zone 6 event in Sutton last weekend. Meanwhile, 12 junior boys' teams, which included two Annandale teams, played in the zone event, also in Sutton. Skip Kaitlin Leslie's rink won the 'A' side of the junior girls' draw, de- feating another Annandale team, the Leslie Pyne team, skipped by Heather Bell. The Bell team then moved on to the 'B' final, but was eliminated after a last-rock loss. The Leslie rink also featured vice Kayla Bianchi, second Tracy O'Leary and lead Lauren Hong. Alex Bianchi coached the team. The Bell rink also had vice Leahanne Legrow, second Stacey Hogan and lead Rebecca Downey. Jennifer McGee coaches. The Tim March rink won the 'B' side of the junior boys' event to move on to regionals. On the March team are vice Matt Pyne, second Patrick Janssen, and lead Tyler An- derson. Paul Bourque coaches the team. Annandale other junior boys' zone entry of skip Paul Boyland, vice Chris Janssen, second Peter Stecyk, and lead Scott March didn't ad- vance to regionals. Kim Bourque coached the Boyland team. The regional event is slated for Peterborough this week- end, Nov. 29 and 30. ••• Annandale had one entry in the senior men's zone 6 playdowns at the Port Perry Community Centre last weekend. Gord Norton skipped his reg ular senior team, in- cluding third Bert Du- rand, and John Smith and Vince Bain on the front end. The Norton team had two close games, but ended up on the sidelines after the 'B'-side semifinal. ••• The Glenn Howard team, with local Olympians Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart along with Jason Mitchell at lead, sees its next action in Ot- tawa Nov. 28 where it will defend the Cowan Wright Beauchamp Cashspiel championship it won last season. An Annandale player will be competing, too. Brenda O'Hara, vice on Cheryl McPherson's Bayview team, will play on the women's side of the same bonspiel. The total purse for each event in the triple-knock- out bonspiel will be $58,400 with a first prize of $15,000. Junior rinks advance to regionals Lightning bantams strike for silver medal PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION NOVICE DIVISION EAST STANDINGS As of Nov. 23/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Gibson Auto Service 4 4 0 0 23 15 8 Break-Away Business 4 2 1 1 12 10 5 Royal LePage-Anna Wood 4 1 1 2 16 16 4 Vicdom Sand & Gravel 4 1 3 0 10 23 2 Nebraska Collision 4 0 3 1 12 21 1 NOVICE DIVISION WEST STANDINGS As of Nov. 23/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Tr illium Corp. Commun. 4 3 0 1 23 7 7 Ont. Power Generation 4 3 1 0 20 15 6 Menzies Chrysler 4 2 2 0 23 14 4 Wal-Mart/P&G 4 0 2 2 19 26 2 Century 21-Bartholomew 4 0 3 1 12 23 1 SCORES Nov 23rd, 2003 Gibson Auto Service 3 at Break-Away Business Systems 0 1st Period Summary 08:15 Gibson Auto Tommy Bermingham (Noah Faigal, Christopher Ludwinski) 2nd Period Summary 04:47 Gibson Auto Zachary Fisher (Matthew Tower, Stephen Devitt) 3rd Period Summary 01:04 Gibson Auto Christopher Ludwinski (Unassisted) Vicdom Sand & Gravel 3 at Menzies Chrysler 2 1st Period Summary 06:23 Vicdom Adrian Brown (Unassisted) 2nd Period Summary 00:17 Vicdom Adrian Brown (Brent Linthwaite, Brandon Whitmore) 3rd Period Summary 03:18 Menzies Mateo Haza (Daniel Barnes) 02:30 Vicdom Brandon Whitmore (Bradley Warburton) 01:47 Menzies Matthew Adams (Unassisted) Royal LePage - Anna Wood 5 at Ontario Power Generation 4 1st Period Summary 08:53 Royal LePage Samuel Dinally (Unassisted) 06:49 Royal LePage Alexander Ljubicic (Jonah Szent- Ivany) 05:03 OPG Jake Gilmour (Stuart McNamara) 2nd Period Summary 07:04 OPG Jack Cats (Drew Halsall) 02:43 Royal LePage Joshua Pappas (Taylor LeBlond) 01:23 Royal LePage Alexander Ljubicic (Steven Paul) 3rd Period Summary 05:44 Royal LePage Alexander Ljubicic (Jonah Szent- Ivany) 03:46 OPG Jake Gilmour (Stuart McNamara, Jack Cats) 03:37 OPG Jake Gilmour (Unassisted) Nebraska Collision 2 at Trillium Corporate Communications 7 1st Period Summary 06:23 Trillium Brody Campeau (Unassisted) 04:10 Trillium Padraig Teggart (Unassisted) 03:15 Nebraska Mackenzie Gfroerer-Priede (Unassisted) 01:49 Trillium Connor Jackson (Brody Campeau) 2nd Period Summary 05:07 Trillium Connor Jackson (Unassisted) 3rd Period Summary 06:39 Nebraska DJ Cushway (Mackenzie Gfroerer-Priede) 05:39 Trillium Lucas Nicholson (Corey Ross) 03:54 Trillium Connor Jackson (Brody Campeau) 02:44 Trillium Brody Campeau (Connor Jackson) Walmart / P&G 4 at Century 21 - Bartholomew 4 1st Period Summary 07:40 Century 21 Stuart Sweeney (Unassisted) 05:59 Century 21 Stuart Sweeney (Unassisted) 01:15 Century 21 Cory Bennett (Adam Antunes, Liam Knoll) 2nd Period Summary 09:23 Walmart David Lepka (Dakota Parsons, Christine DiRosa) 08:49 Walmart David Lepka (Matthew Brown, Christine DiRosa) 01:45 Century 21 Cooper Brunelle (Michael Swalm, David Marchione) 3rd Period Summary 07:09 Walmart David Lepka (Dakota Parsons, Matthew Mulgrew) 06:52 Walmart David Lepka (Dakota Parsons). ATOM DIVISION STANDINGS As of Nov. 23/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS BMO Mutual Funds 4 3 0 1 16 9 7 Alliance Collision 4 3 1 1 17 10 6 Boyer Pontiac 4 3 1 0 27 20 6 Dickson Printing 4 3 1 0 18 11 6 Arnts Loam Supply 4 2 1 1 18 12 5 Mincom New Choice 4 2 2 0 9 15 4 Ontario Power Generation 4 2 2 0 17 13 4 Pickering Oldtimers 4 2 2 0 13 21 4 Bay Cycle Sports 4 1 3 0 16 24 4 Re/Max-Paul Etherington 4 1 3 0 20 20 2 Ward Crane Rental 4 1 3 0 7 18 2 Exit Realty 4 0 4 0 7 12 0 DIVISION RESULTS Ward Crane Rental 5 vs. Re/Max-Paul Etherington 2; BMO Mutual Funds 2 vs. Exit Realty 1; Arnts Loam Supply 5 vs. Bay Cycle Sports 1; Dickson Printing 5 vs. Mincom New Choice 1; Alliance Collision 4 vs.Boyer Pontiac 2; Pickerng Oldtimers 3 vs. Ontario Power Generation 2. PEEWEE DIVISION STANDINGS As of Nov. 23/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Ontario Power Generation 4 4 0 0 13 4 8 White Radio 4 4 0 0 22 6 8 The Score Television 4 3 1 0 17 15 6 Brian English Foundation 4 2 1 1 17 16 5 Source for Sports 4 2 2 0 14 19 4 Bob Johnston-Chev-Olds 4 2 2 0 12 12 4 Pickering Honda 4 1 2 1 17 17 3 Phoenix Seach Group 4 1 2 1 13 17 3 Master Mechanic 4 1 2 1 13 11 3 Sporting Images 4 0 2 2 11 16 2 Boyer Pontiac 4 0 3 1 7 11 1 Legion 606 4 0 3 1 6 18 1 DIVISION RESULTS Bob Johnston-Chev-Olds 2 vs. Boyer Pontiac 1; Sporting Images 3 vs. Brian Eng- lish Foundation 3; The Score Television Network 6 vs. Phoenix Search Group 3; Ontario Power Generation 5 vs. Source For Sports 0;White Radio 7 vs. Pickering Honda 2; Master Mechanic 5 vs. Legion 606 0. PICKERING MENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Monday, Nov. 10 results GAME 1 Lakar Carpentry 52 vs. Warwick Publishing 45 TOP SCORERS Lakar: Gord Brown 17, Bob Nickleford 9, John Fleming 6 Claude Feig 4. Warwick: Don Leahy 13, Rod Fraser 11, Karl Hutchinson 10, Brad Hewitt 4. GAME 2 Synergy Trade Group Inc 49 vs. Brown Pineo Van Kempen 41 TOP SCORERS Synergy: Sherwin James 15, Tom Rowen 13, Jim Wilkin- son 8, Bill Warren 8. Brown Pineo: Chris Stanley 16, Horace Peterkin 14, Char- lie Denchfield 6. GAME 3 Ve rifeye 39 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 26 TOP SCORERS Ve rifeye:Ivor Walker 11, Collin Exeter 9, Sam Terry 9, Pat Roach 6. Ell-Rod: Dave Bayliss 10, Frank Tuitt 6, Tom Pittman 6. GAME 4 Accent Building Sciences Inc 67 vs. Knights Corner Pub and Grill 51 TOP SCORERS Accent: Elman McLean 24, Mike Horn 11, Rick Jones 10, John Exposito 7, Steve Hemphill 7. Knights: Randy Filinski 18, Don MacDonald 13, Mike Jo- vanov 7, Damon Alyea 5. GAME 5 West Hill Mens Slo Pitch 76 vs. Gallantrys Eatery 47 TOP SCORERS W.H. Mens Slo Pitch: Conrad Davis 40, Eric Hamdic 15 George Iordanov 10, Jude Calliste 4. Gallantrys: Alonzo Starling 25, Peter Dundas 11, Corrado Roccalva 6. ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS As of Nov. 24/03. TEAM G W L T OTL F A PTS GAA St. Michael’s 28 20 6 1 1 146 87 42 3.11 North York 28 18 9 1 0 125 87 37 3.11 Wexford 26 14 8 2 2 104 91 32 3.50 Markham 28 11 10 2 5 125 128 29 4.57 Thornhill 26 12 10 4 0 117 113 28 4.35 Oshawa 28 12 13 3 0 84 117 27 4.18 Pickering 27 7 13 7 0 99 116 21 4.30 Ajax 28 7 17 2 2 85 137 18 4.89 Vaughan 29 7 20 1 1 89 129 16 4.45 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 PAGE B5 P Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 Sears Pickering Furniture & Appliance Outlet 1755 Pickering Parkway (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) Store hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm SEARS CLUB CardsWelcome Shop often...save big on Sears quality at discounted prices Special offers in effect 6 days only.Thursday, November 27th, 03 until Tuesday, December 2nd, 03 or while quantities last.Copyright 2003. Sears Canada Inc. SEARS® Personal shopping only. All merchandise sold “as is” and all sales are final. No exchanges, returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise, savings offers cannot be combined. No dealers: we reserve the right to limit quantities.While quantities last. Prices do not include home delivery. Although we strive for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error.‘Reg.’,‘Was’ and ‘Sears selling price’ refer to the Sears Catalogue or Retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt. Offers valid at Sears Pickering Outlet Store only. Merchandise selection varies by store. For other hot deals,visit the Outlet Site at www.sears.ca. CHECK OUT OUR UNADVERTISED IN-STORE MANAGER SPECIALS OFF PRICE EVERYDAY!!™ Our stores receive merchandise already drastically reduced plus special buys and everyday good values. Huge selection of Furniture, Mattresses, Box Springs & Major Appliances 10-30%off Sears Retail Regular Price plus low prices on reconditioned, damaged and marked items 50%off 10%-40% off 40% off SAVE AN ADDITIONAL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL the already reduced prices on SELECTED RECLINERS 50%off SAVE AN ADDITIONAL the already reduced prices on SELECTED DECORATIVE TABLES the already reduced prices on SELECTED UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE the already reduced prices on all TREADMILLS WHITES & KINGSTON ACROSS FROM BOYER 905-420-0669 • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY THURS. & SAT. • MALIBU BOB WITH RILEY EVERY SUNDAY Scoreboard NOVEMBER 26, 2003 Kumo Jiu-jitsu kids PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Martial artists from the Canadian Centre for Grappling Arts in Picker- ing participated in a recent tournament in Milton, bringing back a number of awards. Pictured are Kami Brown, Johnathon Pileggi, Adam Henebury, Mohogany Brown, Mark Michalicka, Delante Brown and Jordan Buencamino. The instructor is Shihan Darrell LaFrance. Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett E-mail Al with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Please recycle • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) BE A PROFESSIONAL NAIL TECHNICIAN Spa Manicure and Pedicure Acrylic Gel and Fiberglass The importance of Bacteriology and Sanitization Next start date January 6th, 2004 CAREER SCHOOL OF HAIR & NAILS (905) 576-3558 FORESTRY CREWPERSON The Town of Whitby, Durham’s Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. Reporting to the Working Foreman and/or Arborist, the Forestry Crewperson is responsible for inspecting and responding to work orders; reporting and completing work records; performing forestry related duties, including: planting, pruning, climbing and maintaining trees, shrubs and flowers; seeding and sodding; monitoring disease and insect problems; spraying of pesticides; operating heavy equipment and tools required to perform forestry related duties; and any other work as required. As the successful candidate, you will be a Graduate from a post secondary institution in Forestry with two (2) year of directly related experience in all aspects of urban tree management, including the ability to climb and use ropes and rigging to work in trees; must possess a valid Landscape Exterminator Pesticide Spraying Licence; Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class “DZ” Driver’s Licence; continue to endeavour to be in a position to qualify and obtain a Certified Arborist Certificate; and, possess the ability to operate heavy equipment. As part of the selection process for this position, applicants will be required to participate in oral, written and practical testing. HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HOURLY RATE: $18.91 - $23.63 To be considered for this challenging opportunity, please forward your confidential resume, no later than Friday, December 5th, 2003 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Corporate Services Department - Human Resource Services Division 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905) 430-4340, E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca NOTE: We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgment will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. process & steam specialties We are a national distributor of Specialty Valves, Automated Valves, and Filtration Equipment serving the process industries. Technical Marketing Specialist The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and dialoging with overseas manufacturers. He/she will develop technical specifications as well as as- sit in the development of technical product bulletins and the company's website. A technical diploma/degree and experience with AutoCAD, Adobe, Corel or other desktop publishing software are essential The ability to communicate in Mandarin and Cantonese is an asset. Inside Sales Representative (Process Filtration) The successful candidate will be responsible for handling telephone inquires relat- ing to product information, pricing and quotations. Good communication skills are required in order to provide prompt, accurate, courteous customer service. Experi- ence with specialty valves, automated valves, would be considered an asset. Profi- ciency with Word, Excel and ACCPAC along with 2-3 years inside sales experience is required. Outside Sales Representative (Process Filtration) The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a territory in Southern Ontario east of Highway 400. A mechanical aptitude, a passion to serve, a strong work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. The suc- cessful candidates must have 2-3+ years relevant experience. Forward your resume, in confidence, stating the position for which you are applying: PROCESS & STEAM SPECIALITIES 4100-B Sladeview Cres., Unit 3 & 4, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Z3 Fax: 905-828-9716 mcaron@processandsteam.com National Manufacturing of Canada Inc. is relocating the administrative activities for Canada to our Cobourg, Ontario facility. This creates several opportunities within this privately held company. National Manufacturing of Canada Inc. is a leader in providing Fasteners and Builder’s Hardware to the “Do It Yourself” Retail Market in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER This leader will have 5-10 years experience in supply chain management, including managing other professionals. The individual will be responsible for the Materials Management group, including forecasting, purchasing and inventory management. A university degree in a related discipline is required, along with experience in an MRPII environment. The successful candidate should have CPIM designation or be willing to work towards it. Negotiating and logistical skills will be required to refine our processes. Development of offshore supplier relationships is key to material planning. Bilingual in French and English communication would be preferred. BUYER/MATERIAL PLANNING ANALYST The successful candidate will be reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and will have a minimum of 5 years experience. The individual will be responsible for purchasing from selected suppliers, sourcing new vendors and price negotiations. A university degree in a related discipline and MRPII designation is required. The successful candidate should have CPIM designation or be willing to work towards such designation. MATERIAL PLANNING CLERK This detail and analysis oriented clerical person will assist the Materials Management group. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate must have excellent Excel and MS Word skills. 2-5 years experience is required in an office environment, preferably in a Purchasing role. APICS training is a definite asset. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR This person is responsible for administering and maintaining a local area and wide area network. Duties include maintenance of computers, printers, and network hardware and software as well as support to all remote users. This position requires knowledge with Microsoft Exchange Servers, office applications and VPN. Applicants must have an MCSE A+ certification with 3 - 5 years of experience. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE This person is responsible for ensuring that our customers’ and field sales representatives’ needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. Duties include handling large volumes of calls, inquiries and faxes, analyzing and processing orders and credits, providing assistance to field sales representatives, and set up and maintenance of customer accounts and reports. Qualifications include complete fluency in spoken and written French and English, excellent communication and customer service skills. OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT This person would be responsible for providing administrative/clerical support to all departments including duties such as answering telephones, providing word processing support, coordinating business travel, monitoring office supplies, distributing mail, troubleshooting office machines, and providing support for company events. Qualifications include fluency in spoken French and English, an administrative assistant college diploma or equivalent, demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and advanced Word and Excel skills. The ability to communicate in both official languages is preferred. Travel is required in some positions. If you enjoy facing challenges and working in a fast paced organization focused on customers, investors and employees please forward your resume specifying which position you are applying for by December 1, 2003 to: National Manufacturing of Canada Inc. 711 Ontario Street P.O. Bo x 640 Cobourg, ON K9A 4L3 Fax: 905-372-4368 Attention: Office Administrator NATIONAL MANUFACTURING OF CANADA INC. Qualifications: * Must possess valid trade certificate (maintenance related trade) * Knowledge and experience in commercial H.V.A.C. operation and maintenance * Operating knowledge of building automation and control systems * Ontario Provincial certification in Water and Wastewater treatment is an asset * General experience in all areas of maintenance (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, drywall and painting) * Knowledge of Fire & Safety equipment (sprinkler suppression systems, electronic detection systems and related valves and pumps) * Ability to work within confined space * Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms * Specific knowledge of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, policies and W.H.I.M.S. training Specific Requirements: * Hours specific to weekend shifts, 12 hour rotation for part time position * Rotational shifts for full time position Salary will be commensurate with qualifications & experience. Should you be interested in applying for this position, please mail or fax a resume to: Great Blue Heron Charity Casino 21777 Island Rd. Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1B6 Fax: 905-985-9974 Attn: Recruiting Assistant Note: No telephone calls PLEASE! Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age. Assists in the structuring and maintenance of an effective technical resources support services; manages system resources and equipment; responsible for the supervision, installation, maintenance and repair to facility equipment; monitors, tests and reports on water and wastewater processes; responds to service requirements based on a priority protocol; schedules and trains facility maintenance assistants; responsible for ground maintenance (seasonal) MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 1 P/T and 1 F/T Manufacturing & Technology Centre is seeking motivated individuals to work at our Whitby facility. We are a leading company in electronic repair and provide service to customers all across Canada. We offer a competitive wage as well as bonus structure and benefit package. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: •Electronic Technicians •Pre-testers •In-home service television technicians Those interested should fax their resume including salary expectations to: 905-666-2334 att: Kim Aus Durham Region’s Dynamic Winter Playground www.ski-lakeridge.com Lakeridge Resort requires for this coming winter KITCHEN MANAGER Full Time and Part Time • Rental Technicians • Lift Operators • Cooks and Kitchen Staff • Janitorial Staff • Cashiers Please fax resume to 905-649-3752 LAKERIDGE SKI RESORT 790 Chalk Lake Road, R.R. #4, Uxbridge 905-649-2058 or 905-686-3607 ATTENTION YOUTH! LOOKING FOR A JOB IN A RESTAURANT? GET SMART SERVE CERTIFIED! PRE-REGISTER ON: Monday, December 1, 2003 between 11:00am - 2:00pm (Limited seating available!) COST = $20.00 Free to those who register for Job Connect!** DATE OF COURSE: Wednesday, December 3, 2003 9:00am - 12:30pm YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Valley Farm Road & Kingston Road) 905.427.7670 **Job Connect is for ages 16-24, out of school & work, not collecting E.I. Ontario Your YMCA charitable is 11930 7060 RR0001 DURHAM REGION Looking for a Job? Here’s the deal on our FREE services... • Access free services-internet, faxing and photocopying • Employment programs to help you find the job you want • Tons of job postings • Staff who can help you • Apprenticeship assistance • Career Counselling • Resume writing help • Interview techniques • Help returning to school • And More! Drop in today! YMCA Durham Employment Services 1 550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905•427•7670 www.ymcatoronto.org/employment COOK'S POSITION AVAILABLE Busy Child Care Centre is seeking an energetic individual to prepare tasty meals and snacks. This person must not only enjoy baking and cooking but must have a love for children.The cook is responsible for ordering supplies and to effectively monitor a weekly food budget. Hours:8:00am-1:00pm Mon.-Fri. To start immediately! Call: (905)839-2868 Fax: (905)839-3719 ACCOUNTING CLERK - SENIOR (FULL TIME) A local Pickering accounting practice requires an individual with strong accounting skills and knowledge of GST/PST/payroll to handle monthly bookkeeping for a block of accounts at our office. Must have strong interpersonal skills, computer literate and a working knowledge of QuickBooks. Please fax resume with salary expectations to 905-509-3528 MANAGER TRAINEE Required for rapidly growing Car & Truck Rental Company. Must have some management and sales background. Please submit resume to: 101 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON L1G 4S4 Fax: 905-432-2253 Email - pflindall@discountcar.com NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Mature honest reliable person. Duties include serving customers, light baking and kitchen work. Apply at Cross Country Drive-Thru (corner Harwood/Bayly) 905-427-7055 EXPERIENCED SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR Factory & Home Sewing. Baby bedding and related items. The Baby's Room, 401/Brock Rd. 905-420-9938 New East End Suzuki Dealership requires an experienced Full-time Sales Person Please call George (905)420-4800 C & C MOTOR SALES LTD. Sales Professionals Located in West Whitby Subaru & Suzuki dealership over 30 yrs. in business. Great customer base. Requires an experienced salesperson. Salary plus commission and demo plan. Fax resume attn: John Lawlor 905-430-7472 COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca LEARN REFLEXOLOGY Dec 6,7 $350, 10am-5pm. All tuitions will increase in 2004. In-home instruc- tion available. Massage & Assist- ant needed. Will train. Govern- ment Approved Call anytime. 905- 809-5926. www.learnmassage.ca SHUNT DRIVER NEEDED,after- noons, 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. Clean driv- ing abstract. Drug & alcohol test. Good working conditions. Medical package after 3 months. Contact John Pike 905-686-5352 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Commercial Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call David at 1-800-465-7633 ACTORS/MODELS - For movies, TV, Film, Catalogues, all ages, no exp.req. MTB auditions Nov. 29th in Whitby and Richmond Hill, $34.50 refundable if you do not qualify 519-249-0700. ACTORS/MODELS for movies, TV, Film, Catalogues, all ages, no exp.req. MTB auditions Dec 2nd in Aurora and Bowmanville. $34.50 refundable if you do not qualify 519-249-0700. ADULT CARRIERS required to deliver papers. 3 days per week, Wed. Fri., & Sat. for more informa- tion call Lynn at (905)683-5117 ALL POSITIONS WANTED for start up, volunteer/charity musical theatre company. Positions re- quired: accompanist, light- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- pher, male vocalists. Call 905-686- 8351 or 905-428-2512. AZ DRIVERS needed part time, full time, $16.50 per hour. Local, highway. Abstract, C.V.O.R. re- sume, criminal search a must. Please call 905-426-1901 CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR required for GM dealership in Ajax. Automotive knowledge a neces- sity. Fax resume to Dave Gunn at (905)683-6130. CRUISE SHIP JOBS.Tr avel, Ad- venture, $$$ Interviews, 613-744- 6209. DOG WALKERS needed for es- tablished pet sitting business in the Pickering/Ajax area. Must be reli- able, mature and bondable and have a love of animals. Part time - mostly mid day walks. Some even- ings and occasional weekends. Must have own car. (289) 314- 8370. DRIVER/LABOURER wanted for Durham based company. To ser- vice portable toilets and septic tank pumping. Must have own transportation and clean abstract. Full and part time work. $8 - $10 per hour based on experience. Pls Call (905)831-8189 or fax (905)985-3850 EXPERIENCED fence installer required for full time position. Call 905-427-6490 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST re- quired full and part time for the Hair Care Centre in the Whitby Mall. $10/hr. and no Sundays. Call Nick or Derek 905-723-0211. FULL TIME cook, experienced. Also dishwasher required for Oshawa area Pub. call (905)440- 4782. FULL TIME take charge mainte- nance person. Must be able to work without supervision, knowl- edgeable in plumbing, electric, dry- wall, pool maintenance, etc. Hotel experience preferred, but not nec- essary. Must be available days, evenings and weekends. Must have vehicle. Fax to (905) 436- 9544 GENERAL MANAGER required for Brit pub in Whit./Osh. area. Fax resume to 1-905-569-3108. HAIRSTYLISTS wanted for busy hair salons. Hourly, profit sharing, also benefit pkg. Please call Anna Maria 905-428-6824 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! As- sembling Products, Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars, Copy/Mail- ing/PC Disk Program. FREE IN- FORMATION at www.gifts.-plus- online.com or send S.A.S.E.: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 113, Referent 7-107, Concord, On- tario L4K 1Y7 I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leadership ability desire for above average in- come. Team spirit an asset. Con- tact Steve 1-888-319-1213. LONG TERM light industrial, $8 to $10 per hr. please come and apply at our new location on Dec. 2 and 3rd, or Dec. 9, 10th. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. between Thickson and Dundas beside the Pro Golf building. MAGICUTS - one of Canada's leading chains has the following positions available: Licensed As- sistant Manager for our Ajax salon plus full and part time stylist for our Oshawa Salon. We offer: Competi- tive salary, opportunity for ad- vancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, ben- efits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. POST PLASTICS CANADA is now taking applications for full and part time positions. Drop off or email your resume: 89 Mills Rd. Unit 2 Ajax, or email: julie@postplastics.com MARKHAM TOWING company re- quires responsible, reliable full & part time flatbed drivers. Good driving record required. Must have 10 years driving experience. Tow- ing experience preferred but not necessary, will train. Benefits available. Call 905-472-0426 or 1- 877-300-7958 MATURE FULL TIME experienced cook and dishwasher/prep re- quired for Italian cuisine restaurant located in Ajax. Call (905) 428- 9000 MOTHER'S Helper wanted every- day, from 3-5. in Pickering, paying $10 a day. Serious candidates ap- ply , (905)831-8502 NOW SELECTIVELY HIRING Adult Entertainers for very busy Escort Referral Booking Agency. Must be sexy, 19+, transportation and child care provided. Cash paid nightly. Minimum $800 - $1200 weekly. Call for interview 905-434- 7128. P/T HOUSEKEEPER wanted. Please call 416-616-5508 for more information. PA RT TIME Help Required Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person with resume to: DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 SALES/MERCHANDISER,part- time calling on drug stores in the Oshawa area. Experience an as- set, must have own vehicle. Fax resume to: 905-669-0781 THE BIG SEXY NIGHT CLUB Calling all the Sexy People Open House Interviews 6-8 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 27th @ The Banshee, 50 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Extremely attractive wages and gas allow- ances offered. Own vehicle pre- ferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. US DRIVERS Required for dedi- cated runs. CDRP/Fast Pass cards a must. Clean abstract, CVOR and Criminal Search required. Call (905)426-1901. WHAT ARE YOU waiting for? 12 openings for hardworking, enthu- siastic and professional people. Call Julie Martin @ 905 721 0551. WORK AT HOME.Top Health Industry $1000-p/t - $1000-ft per month. Training available. Call for free information booklet. 416-631- 7156 www.workathomevc.net WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com WORK IN YOUR PYJAMAS!#1 Income online. $1500+ part time to $3000-$5,000 full time+. Achieve your dreams...check us out! www.dreamstogoals.com THE FACIAL PLACE is seeking Esthetician, full & part time. Drop off resume, Attn: Kim 1084 Salk Rd., Unit #4, Brock Rd., Pickering. 905-831-9700 APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN need- ed. Must have G2 licence. We will train the right person. Call 416-791 -3359 EXPERIENCED FRAMING CREWS required in the Oshawa area. Own tools & transportation. (905)432-0060 between Mon-Fri, 8a.m - 4:30 p.m. EXPERIENCED SHINGLERS AND LABOURERS for Durham Region area. Year round work. Call Rob 416-409-5959. FLAT ROOFER'S WANTED:Ex- perienced, reliable roofer's with E.P.D.M., B.U.R., Torch Skills. Expanding company located in Whitby. Work mostly in Durham Region, excellent wages and ben- efits. Call Kathy at 905-668-3244. FRAMERS WANTED,steady work in the Durham Region. $14- $25./hr. Min. 2 yrs. framing exp., Own vehicle, Also, lead hand re- quired. Call John 905-242-1847, 905-436-1011. IMMEDIATE positions available for experienced Satellite Installers. Must have own vehicle and all necessary tools. Please call 1-866- 263-1160. LICENSED HEAVY TRUCK Me- chanic required for fleet mainte- nance in Pickering. Full time posi- tion with competitive salary and full benefits, Fax resume to; 905-683- 4668 or Email ser.dasilva@sarp- onyx.ca REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 years experience. Own transportation, tools & brake. Good rates. Full/Part-time. Call 905-433-7695 LEGAL ASSISTANT,part-time, 3 days/week, Kingston/Port Union. Exp. in Terra view MS word, in de- pendant. Fax resume to: 416-485- 2281. LICENSED REAL ESTATE ad- ministrative assistant 30-35hrs. per week for Whitby area office. fax re- sume to 905-430-2550. LI- CENSED ONLY NEED APPLY. ON SITE customer service rep for a new home builder in Ajax. ONHWP experience an asset. fax or email resume to 905-201-9590 lisa@greatgulfhomes.com AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full/part time people for pleasant phone work 5:00-9:00 pm Salary + bonus Amanda 905-426-4246 NEW CAREERS in sales and mar- keting. Call today, start tomorrow. Tr aining provided. Call Kristin at 905 721 8154. DENTAL ASSISTANT -- level 2 PDA preferred. 25 - 30 hours per week, must be flexible. Nights and Saturdays. HARP certified. Oshawa area. Please fax resume to (905) 831-6899. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST and Of- fice Manager, position in Whitby. full/part time. Experience welcome, Reply to file #961, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. PA RT TIME medical secretary for busy multi-disciplinary clinic in Ajax. Chiro billing an asset. Fax re- sume to (905) 426-2731 PA RT TIME/FULL TIME regis- tered Massage Therapist wanted for an Osteopathy/Physiotherapy clinic located in the North End of Oshawa. Please send resumes to: toprehab@bellnet.ca or fax to (905) 436-2394 WE REQUIRE AN experienced dental receptionist and an experi- enced chair side dental assistant to join our busy practice. ABEL computer and HARP certification necessary Please fax resume 905- 668-7295. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" CLEANING LADY Short on time for the holidays?. Dependable mature cleaning woman. •Flexible hours •Free estimates (905)683-7609 $131,900 2-BR.To wnhouse Im- maculate end unit, 2 baths.Low Maintenance Fees, Garage 5 ap- pliances, move-in condition Quiet, North East location, Appointment – 905-404-8637 $154,900 - OSHAWA SEMI,2 sto- rey, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fag, 4 appliances, in-law apartment with seperate entrance, new laminate flooring, wainscotting, w/o to fenced yard, Open house, Sat. Sun. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.(905)743-0439 $175,000 - 62 Highland Ave. (King/Wilson area), preferred Oshawa location. Immaculate de- tached 1.5 storey, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, must be seen. Open House Nov. 29-30, 2-4 p.m. 905-576- 4347. *FIRST TIME BUYERS* Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $1,200/month. Free recorded message. 1-800-417- 7295 ID #7051 ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited. 1998 SATURN SL1,great car, green, 4 cyl., 4 dr., auto, 80,000 kil., a/c, disc player, new tires/brakes, e-tested, must sell. $6,800.Telephone (905)723-8103 HARMONY/OLIVE - 3 +2 bdrm. brick bungalow with large fully le- gal 2 bdrm. apt., in a desirable east Oshawa location. Double drive., great income property or home to live in. $189,900. Call 416 -949-8194. HOME SELLERS Find out what the home down the street sold for. Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message 1-800-417 -7295 ID #1041 Remax Ability Real Estate Limited. NEW COURTICE,3-bedroom, 3 baths, large master, huge ensuite, kitchen overlooks family room. Hardwood floors, all window cover- ings, 5 appliances, move-in for Christmas. $229,000 (905)571- 1670. WHITBY DEMAND AREA 2-sto- rey, all brick, custom built. 2340sq.ft. plus new finished in-law basement apt. 4+1 bedrooms, 2-kitchens, ceramics, hardwood floors throughout, vac, security plus extras. A must see, asking $300,000. Call 905-666-5113 or 905-442-1207. CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. 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Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! VENDORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 226 Mark Fucella, ext 229 Lisa Matthews, ext 227 sobrien@durhamregion.com mfucella@durhamregion.com lmatthews@durhamregion.com CHRISTMAS CRAFT/BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 29th, 10am-4pm Carriage House Retirement Centre 60 Bond St. E. Oshawa 40 Booths & More! Free Admission Join local artists in A Whitevale Christmas Sat. Nov. 29, 9:30am-4pm Whitevate Community Centre PUBLIC AUCTION EXCITING LIVE AUCTION! BY: B.I.D. AUCTION SERVI CES Acting Under instructions received: we will sell in detail lots: OUTSTANDING LIQUIDATION AUCTION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - DIRECT FROM THE MFG. ESTATES * CONSIGNMENTS * CLOSEOUTS * SAMPLES * * H ousehold F urniture * D ining R oom S uites * B edroom S uite * C ollectibles * M ajor A rt C ollection * G old & D iamond J ewellery * D écor & A ccent C ollection * S ports M emorabilia * G randfather C locks * J ewellery * L eather S ofa S ets * H ome T heatre * CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL BY: SUN. NOV. 30 AT 1:PM (PREVIEW 12:NOON) THE AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE 75 CENTENNIAL RD. AJAX LAST AUCTION HERE BEFORE CHRISTMAS SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS BY LIVE AUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PARTIAL LISTING OF OVER 500 QUALITY ITEMS TO BE OFFERED D iamond J ewellery * A . J . C asson A rtworks * I ndoor O utdoor S culptures * L arge S ports M emorabilia C ollection * Q ueen A nne, N ostalgia, M odern, C ontemporary H ome F urnishings * G lassware * P orcelain * C ollector P lates * D ie C ast T oys * E lectronics * A ccent L amps * K enwood * S anyo * S tereos * C ordless P hones * L imoge C ollection * A ccent F urniture * JVC H ome T heatre * O ak & M ahogany D ining R oom S uites * S ofa, L oveseat & C hair E nsembles * L imited E dition P rints of G roup of S even M embers * L adies & G ents D iamond & G old R ings, E state R ings, W atch S ets & M ore. COME AND ENJOY THE FUN, EXCITEMENT AND THE GREAT DEALS! Terms: Free Admission, free parking. We accept Cash, Visa, MC Debit as available, additions & Deletions ap ply, Delivery available, as per posted & announced at sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse entry and have removed any person from the Auction. Information call: 905-940-0713. 10% B uyers Premium on all items, discount available. Sorry, no children please. •CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION 125 PIECES PLUS ~ FEATURING: Laura Berry, Robert Batemen, A.J.Casson, James Lumbers, Trish Romance, Carl Brenders, Doug Laird and many more artists Date:Sunday November 30 Preview opens at: 12:00 p.m. Auction Starts at:1:00 P.M. Newcastle Townhall Corner of Hwy #2 & Mill St. Exit 401 at Mill St. One exit east of Hwy 35/115 For more info. Call 905-839-1756 PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. “BIG ORANGE BARN” THURS., NOV. 27th 6:30 PM START - 4:00 PM PREVIEW Antique Pickers Fresh Load New Furniture Liquidation – Estate Contents For more info or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 OUTSTANDING AUCTION Antiques, Collectables, Doultons & Art Work Sunday Nov. 30th, 10:00 A.M. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO.Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy. North 20 km. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Sunday's Auction features the exceptional contents from the home of Margaret & The Late Clare Gunter of Orono. Partial list in- cludes 8 pcs. diningroom set (modern), Kroeler 6 pcs. dark pine bedroom set, an- tique dressers, washstand, walnut kitchen table & 4 caned gunstock chairs (exc)., knick knack shelf, flat-to-wall, cedar chest, blanket & wood boxes, maple table & pr. chairs, settee, misc. tables, parlour, candle, duncan phyfe, bankers etc., stools, lamps, exceptional early pressed & carved rocker (swan & claw feet & handle carvings), misc. chairs (pr. arrowbacks, oak office, press- backs, etc), organ stool, rugs, apple ladder, Blue flowered Cornwall crock & #5 butter- churn, old tools (broad ax, ADZ, saws etc), country & kitchen collectables, mantle clocks, shaving mirror, oil lamp, linens, quilts, blankets, 1800's Apron, Royal Doul- tons collector club only's HN3137, D6656, D854, HN2126, plus HN's 3213, 2334, 2229, 2339, 3214, 2803, 2337, 2946, 2397, 3482, 2336, 1908, 2399 & Falstaff lg. Toby mug. Art work includes 3 Drummond Paint- ings, North Shore of Lake Superior 24x33, Horseshow Lake 9x12, Perce Rock 9x12, Glass & China includes cut & press glass, Delpht plates, large collection of collector plates, Suzi Cooper pcs, collection of Hotel Ware market Agriculture Society Guelf Local (c1930), 6 pcs. wash set (Nancy), cups & saucers, Depression, crystal, sets, Bavar- ian, Beleek etc. NOTE: An exceptional one time offering of quality articles from one home, making this a must attend auction. Te r ms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac, & Cheque. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions Michael J. MacGregor 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112. AUCTION SALE Sunday Morning, Nov 30 @ 11:00 AM 3 CAROL PLACE, PORT HOPE Property of Stephen Harper, House sold Walnut dinning table w/5 side chairs, small glass fronted cabinet, China Cabinet/hutch/buffet. Beige floral sofa bed (new) rust coloured love seat. Two matching tub chairs, twin beds. Bedroom suite, double, colour TV and VCR, large end tables w/built in speakers, turntables and dual cassette players. Marble top hall table, drop front writing desk, sever- al oils, prints, ships, country scenes etc. Table lamps, small kitchen appliances, Amana Radar range microwave, large quantity bone china cups, saucers, Cornflower stem and glassware, serving pieces, Nippon bowl, green depression tea plates, teak credenza, round chrome breakfast set w/4 side chairs, wall brackets, large quantity bedding, linens etc., small chest freezer, large wooden desk, Mas- tercraft drill press, small hand tools, Fairway 8 HP mower, stepladder, ex. cords, gas cans, Chinese coin sword, German dagger, vintage oak tool cabi- net, tea wagon, blow touch, plus many more misc. household items. Sale is outside. Dress according- ly. Coffee wagon. Te r ms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac LES BRITTAN: AUCTIONEER, C.C.A.I PORT HOPE,905-885-5650 CHRISTMAS CHARITY AUCTION Thursday November 27th, 2003 7:00 PM Viewing 6:30 PM Papps Restaurant Home & Leisure Centre Brock/401, Pickering Contact for Information Larry J. Guimond 905-391-4653, 416-410-1515 lguimond@golfrealty.net All proceeds to benefit the ONE PARENT FAMILIES ASSOCIATION WORKING TOGETHER To help each other since 1973 Tess Tidd Estate Sales Service ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Saturday, November 29th, at 10 a.m. at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy#2 east of Cobourg AUCTION PREVIEW - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. 9 a.m. to time of sale Dir. E xit 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. AUCTION FEATURES:Victorian, Canadiana, primitive, etc. (Tables, cupboards, beds, side chairs, rocking and other chairs, Gibbard Tea Wagon, Set- tees, Church Pew, Parlor chairs, trunks, etc.) Good cups and saucers, Nippon, Noritake, Delft, Depres- sion glass, cut lass, pressed glass, ruby glass, crystal, etc. Parlor lamps, floor and table lamps, paintings, pictures and prints, model train set. Enamel ware, old kitchen gadgets and collectibles, plus so much more! TO VIEW FULL LISTING GO TO: www.theauctionfever.com Terms - Cash, visa, m.c., interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch avail. AUCTIONEER - Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477. Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales. ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE NOVEMBER 28TH, FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Selling a private estate from an Oshawa condo including matching gibbard cherry chest and dresser, double bed, single bed, pine chest, 3 pc. glass breakfast set, 3 pc. ornate metal set, curio cabinets, 9 pc. teak dining room suite, col- lectibles ,glass and china, chesterfield, occasion- al chairs, occasional tables, teal and pink wing- backs, books shelves, L/E prints, Christmas ware and collectables, shop vac, tools, etc. etc. Check the website for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. ESTATE / POLICE AUCTION Friday, December 5th, 6 p.m. Selling bicycles and merchandise for Durham Regional Police along with a local estate. Terms Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c, interac. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectibles for an Ashburn home and "The Principles" Store: Inventory of TC's Candle and Gift Shoppe, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Wild oak and orange leather chesterfield suite (immac), blanket box, antique dresser, flat irons, ket- tles, and the complete store inventory of candles, wrought iron and giftware including jar candles, pillars, tapers, gift baskets and candle holders, plus baskets and unique folk art gift items, multiples of some items (total retail value of $20,000), plus many other interesting and quality pcs. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Note:Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase some unique and beautiful pieces for Christmas or personal use. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS POWER OF SALE at 96 Sama Park Rd. Lot 75 East of Havelock, Ont. Go 3 miles East of Havelock on 7 Hwy to Sama Park Rd. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 11:00AM Mobile home 14'x70', +garage 14'x20' central air condition, jacuzzi tub, fridge, stove, washer & dryer, dishwasher. Roof 1-year old, lot 100'x150'. Also 1995 Ka- w asaki Bayon semi automatic elc. start 220 four wheeler. Small reserve $2000 down day of sale. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or 905-986-4447 Phone for appointment CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 28th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The Property of Harvey & Ethel McEachern of Ma- nilla plus others. Oak china cabinet with leaded glass on 3 sides, two oak library bookshelves, oak plant stands, wicker fern stands, bridge lamps, refinished sideboard, refinished parlour table, Treadle sewing machine, qty. of old books, flat top trunks, wash- stands, oak office chair, 3pc. modern bedroom suite, chesterfield & chair, parlour chairs, table & floor lamps, kitchen table & chairs, oak coffee & end ta- bles, 3 pine wardrobes, Royal Doulton figurines (2334, 2271, 2234), 10" Craftsman Tablesaw, Cros- ley 2 door fridge, auto washer & dryer, for more info Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain, 1231 Salem Rd. for more info call (705)786-2183 AUCTION SALE Holiday inn, Oshawa 1011 Bloor Street East Sunday Noon Nov. 30 View 11 am - Sale 12 noon Partial list:Tr uck load of electronics, stereos, phones, tools, housewares, cookware, small appliances, gold jewl- lery, diamond rings, metal and wood accent furniture, por- celain ware, Swarovski Chandeliers, table hand painted vase, bowl lamps, brassware, shadow, boxes, figurines, glassware, cutlery, dinnerware, Tiffany lamps & panels, sword, watches, too many to list. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, only. www.bargainbuys.ca Markham Auctions (905)640-7201 Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Hay- don ON Sat. Nov 29/03 @ 5:30 pm Bowmanville home: 3 pc Fr. Pr. suite, New chesterfield suite, Oak hall stand, Oak chesterfield table/bev. glass, Pine Poster Bed, Bdrm suite, TV, Bow front china cab., Maple drop leaf table/4 press back chairs/side rocker, Coffee/end tables marble in- lay, Nursery rocker, Dining room suite, Wicker, Dining chairs, Convection Microwave, Landscape Mirror, Paint- ings, Dolls orig. boxes, Area rugs, Lamps, Royal Albert "Cottage Garden", Tea set "Cottage Garden", Carnival Mar- igold Butterflies & Berries footed bowl, Pinwheel, Silver cof- fee and tea service, Xmas dec., 8 mm Keystone projector, Electric lawnmower, Iron patio set, New Pedestal sink, Lin- ens, Afghans, see gallery @ www.theauctionfever.com. Note: Also Haydon Club 21 Baked Goods auction. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357- 5335 or 705-277-9829 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 7 P.M. AUCTION AT JIM THOMPSON'S TRENT CHEV OLDS Old location - Hwy #35 and 7 Lindsay. Selling surplus contents. Office furniture, 15 hp ingersol rand air compressor ($8,000 new), power wash- er, 6 hoists 6600 - 9000 lb., 10 steel work bench- es, partial list ORVAL AND BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com AUCTION SALE Wednesday, Nov. 26 @ 6:00pm 2014 Little Britain Rd (County Rd.4) Located 10km east of Little Britain. Large sale including antiques, furniture and collectibles. For Full listing go to: www.woodsauctionservices.com. Viewing Wednesday 1pm- 6pm. Terms: Cash, Interac.Snack Bar. Woods Auction Services 705-328-9555 SAT. NOV. 29th - 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Household, Coins, Toys & Kubota L2250 diesel 4WD tractor w/4’ snowblower for Estate of the late Levi & Evelyn Brown of Sutton and incl. a unique lg. art collection of original designer arts & crafts, wood carvings, pottery & sculptures from an exclusive local country estate + other local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 Auctions every Thurs and Sat at WARNERS AUCTION HALL COLBORNE check www.warnersauction.com for full listing or call 905-355-2106 Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON. Sat. Nov 29/03 @ 1 pm Quality Coin and Currency Only Auction at 1 pm. For list contact Don. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 OPEN HOUSE,Sat & Sun Nov. 29th & 30th 1-3pm, 1910 Rosefield Dr., Pickering (Liverpool/Finch). Beautiful 3-bdrm, 2 bathrooms, raised semi detached bungalow, large fin. bsmt. $209,000. Walk to all amenities. Call Manju Mukher- jee, Homelife New Star Real Es- tate Ltd. 416-288-0800, 905-471- 7500 WATERFRONT HOME Dream of your retirement. Bach home, Buck- horn Lake, on Emerald Isle, near Ptbo. Layaway or buy outright. I will make it easy for you! 705-292- 8241 WATERFRONT,Beautiful view of Lake Scugog. 3-bdrm home, 2 bathrooms, c/a, c/v, walk-out bsmt, near Port Perry, asking $329,900. Call (905)985-9472 LUXURY CONDO $700 Wilson Rd Oshawa, 1850-sq/ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, solarium, balcony, great room concept, southeast corner. Upgraded, tastefully decorated 905-436-8764 1000-SQ.FT. INDUSTRIAL UNIT located in downtown Oshawa, overhead door $800 per month in- clusive (905)571-5138 COMMERCIAL Garage for rent, Simcoe St. N. near new university. Excellent for mechanic, car sales, detailer, hobbyist, etc. $500/mo., Available immediately. (905)442- 5592 INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent. 1800sq.ft., truck level shipping door, prime industrial location in Pickering. Close to 401. Call (905)839-8991 or (905)655-0069 OFFICE OR INDUSTRIAL space available, 5300sq.ft. in Central Whitby. Convenient location, lots of parking. Available immediately. Call 905-444-9600. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 OFFICE SPACE 1,225sq ft, 5 of- fices plus reception. Ajax location. Call 905-706-0835 WHITBY 575sq ft $863/month in- clusive; King & Park 1011 sq ft, $758/month + TMI; Simoce St. 2800sq ft, $2,333/mo + TMI or $284,900 sale. Call Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Group 905-436- 0990 MAIL BOXES ETC.profitable Pickering Centre in prime location, great growth opportunity. Excellent lease. Owner retiring. Sales Max Inc. Call (416)997-4242, visit: www.franchisechoice.com MARKET your Business Opportu- nity with Metroland Community Newspapers. Distribution of over 40 million! Call today for informa- tion on weekly word ad rates. 416- 493-1300 ext. 276 $$ MONEY $$- 100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 BUSINESS Finance Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime +1%. 905-690-9875 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MORTGAGES$$Best Rates Available!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. MORTGAGES - first & second mortgages available. Good/Bad credit, low income, self-employed. Purchases-Refinance-Debt Con- solidation. Call Dave "Capital One Rlty" 705-748-5224. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1-BDRM,$790/mo inclusive, large, bright, w/new carpets, sep ent., parking, laundry facilities, big yard, great Ajax location. Call Wendy 416-818-9255 1-BEDROOM,bright spacious walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable includ- ed. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APT.Westney/Hwy. 2. Separate entrance, all inclusive, available Dec. 1st. Appliances. (905)427-5280 A - TWO BEDROOM APT., brand new, separate entrance, includes one-parking. Large livingroom, available immediately. Delbrook, Pickering. $855. inc. utilities. (905)686-9360. AJAX steps to lake, new 1-bed- room bsmt apt with walkout, ideal for single non-smoker, $695 inclu- sive. Call (905)619-6536 AJAX - one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, 1 parking, own entrance. Available immediately. $800 inclusive. 905-426-7341 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Dec & Jan. 1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX -2 bedroom basement apartment rent with separate en- trance, laundry, A/C. Call (905)426 -8057 between 9am-1pm AJAX Bayly/Pickering Beach. 2 bedroom, newly renovated base- ment apt. Bright & clean. $900 in- cludes utilities, shared laundry, parking, A/C & ceramics. Non- smoker. Avail Dec 1. (905)427- 6890 LARGE 3-bdrm apt. Oshawa. Avail. immediately. Fridge, stove. $910+utilities. First/last. Call week- days 9 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m.(905)725- 9991 or leave message. AJAX Harwood/Hwy 2. 1-bdrm basement apartment in luxury home. Close to all amenities, Pri- vate entrance, 1st/last. No pets/no smoking. $800/month inclusive. Available Jan 1st. (905)427-4466 AJAX,Westney Heights, Bache- lor apt., new carpets, freshly paint- ed, parking, laundry, $550+40% utilities. Immediately. Bo Gustaf- son, Sutton Group Tower (416)783 -5000 AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apartment, spacious, le- gal, separate entrance, laundry, 2 parking, available January 1st. $800 plus. Call Frank (416)616- 7776. Also 2-bedroom in Scarbo- rough. AJAX, OFF HARWOOD:base- ment apt., separate bedroom/en- trance. A/C, appliances, shared laundry, $775 inclusive. Dec. lst. First/last, no smoking/pets. (905)509-1437. AMAZING!Huge, luxurious 1200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, deluxe apart- ment in house for rent in Whitby. Includes all appliances and util- ities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many ex- tras! Available Jan. 1st/04. No smoking. No pets. $1100/mo./first/last. 905-721-8444. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE CENTURY HOME,huge 900 sq. ft. one bed- room loft, with beautiful fireplace, 4 appliances, parking, a/c, in ground pool, professional couple, $850 in- clusive. Available immediately. (905)985-3355 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for December and January $750 plus hydro, two bedrooms, February $825 plus hydro. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. EXECUTIVE BASEMENT Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Dec 1st. $800/month inclusive. No pets. (905)839-9032 GEOGEOUS 1,2+3 bedroom apartments, newly renovated, main floor of house. Starting from $600/inclusive, available Decem- ber 1st/15th & January 1st (905)427-5204 LARGE BASEMENT APT.South Ajax. Dryer/Harwood. Near amen- ities/bus/Go-Train, freshly paint- ed/decorated. Own entrance. Cable, washer/dryer. Working per- son/couple/non-smoker preferred. $750/mo. 905-686-8202. LOWER LEVEL one bedroom apt. All exclusive. Grandview & Cherry- down area Oshawa. Call after 6 p.m. 905-435-0251. NORTH OSHAWA, Mary/Ross- land, 2 bedroom basement, $800 utilities included, private entrance, self contained, parking, shared laundry, non smokers, no pets, avail. Feb.1,(905)723-6959. ONE BEDROOM apt, very quiet and comfortable, glass enclosed shower, stove, fridge, central air, cable, no pets/smoking. Available Dec 1st. $795/month. Call 905-432 -2141. ONE BEDROOM,newly renovated apartment, bright, spacious, 1,000 sq. ft. hardwood floors. Private parking, non smoker, no pets. Ref- erences required. Ideal quiet resi- dence for working professional. $815 per mo. Call (905) 718-9486 OSHAWA - 2 bedrooms in Triplex, Wilson Rd/Adelaide area. Laundry, parking, $825 includes heat and water. First/last required. No pets. 1-800-527-2170 M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for appt. Available Jan. 1st. OSHAWA - bright spacious 2 bed- room apartment, parking, seperate side entrance, cable tv, high speed internet, laundry and all utilities in- cluded. No smoking $900 per mo. Kevin (905) 723-6188. OSHAWA - large two bedrooms, (Park and Bloor) from $750 (905) 728-8066 or (416) 818-3886 OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905)839-4659. OSHAWA 2-bedroom upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $670+hydro, first/last required. Available imme- diately. No pets. Call (905)430- 0249 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry, on site. No dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425, or 1-888-558-2622 or 416-473-9173 OSHAWA bachelor basement, $650/month. Laundry facilities, dishwasher, parking. First/last, ref- erences. Available immediately. Call Kevin or Nancy (905)571- 2086 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE - (Stevenson/King). Large modern two bedrooms from $850 all inclu- sive with balconies. Whitby (Dun- lop/Dundas) from $795 (416-818- 3886). OSHAWA,spacious 1-bdrm bsmt., separate entrance, share back- yard, $675 inclusive, close to 401 & amenities. Available Dec lst. First/last required. (905)426-1852 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available Dec.lst. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,bachelor apartment, walk to downtown, YMCA & Hospi- tal area, Available December 1st, includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry facilities. $550/month, no pets. (905)697-9411 OSHAWA,cozy 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, completely reno- vated, quiet neighbourhood, laun- dry, parking, separate entrance. $750/month, close to all amenities, available immediately. Would suit senior. Call (905)434-8803 OSHAWA-Immaculate, large 1-bedroom bsmt. apt., well main- tained, self contained, large back- yard, parking, close to all amen- ities. (Simcoe/Wellington). $700/month inclusive, first/last, ref- erences. Call Rob/Tracey (905)438-0058 PICKERING - one bedroom base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, washer/dryer/cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No pets/no- smoking. Available Dec. 1st. $850/inclusive. (905)509-3043 evenings/weekends. PICKERING -2 bedroom, base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, immediate occu- pancy, no smoking/pets. Alto- na/Hwy. 2. $930/mo. First/last. Call 905-509-0158/ 416-305-8554. PICKERING - 2-bedroom large, bright, new basement apartment. Available December 1st. Cable, parking, $900/month inclusive. (416)999-2366 PICKERING - DEC. 1 or immedi- ate. Large 2 bedroom basement, parking, laundry, cable, separate entrance,e no pets/smoking. $975 + first/last. (905) 420-5492 PICKERING -Fabulous 2-bed- room basement, full bath/kitchen, separate entrance, laundry, a/c, deck, parking x2, no smoking, first/last, $875/month inclusive. White's/ 401. 905-837-0227. PICKERING 3-bdrm main floor, h/w floors, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping/GO. $1200 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call Richard Days 416-865- 7864, Evenings/wknds. 905-686- 9662 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, eveinings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING,Dixie/Finch, new large, bright beautiful 1-bedroom walkout basement apt., private en- trance, no smokers/pets, first/last avail. immediately. References, utilities included. Call(905)839- 2774 PICKERING,Hwy#2/Delbrook, new 2 bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, walkout, appliances, parking, no pets/smoking. $900/inclusive, available immediately. (905)619- 6822 PICKERING, spacious 1 bed- room, basement apartment, walk- out, no smoking, no pets. $750/mo. all inclusive. Available immediately. 905-686-3769. PICKERING,walkout basement, one bedroom apt. very clean, non- smoker, no pets. Separate en- trance. First/last. $700 inclusive. available immediately, call (905)428-9653 PICKERING,Westshore, bright, spacious, 1-bedroom basement apartment, quiet home. Immacu- late, separate entrance, A/C. Avail- able January 1st. $775/inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. (905)831-3681. PICKERING, Whites Rd/Highview Rd. 2-bedroom newly renovated basement, quiet neighbourhood, separate entrance/laundry, park- ing, cable, a/c. Close to shop- ping/public schools/401. Step to transit. $800/mo plus 1/3 utilities. 905-837-2397 or 416-648-2851. PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, seprate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. No dogs, first/last, work references. Suite single fe- male. $700/month inclusive, Jan 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING,Whites/Hwy 2. 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt, c/a, 4pc bath, laundry, parking. $750/mo in- clusive. (905)420-5789 PICKERING-large one bedroom basement apt. Bright, clean, quiet, close to Go and bus. Laundry, no pets. Non-smoker, parking for one. $750/inclusive. Call 905-420-3774 PICKERING/AJAX-2 executive condos, one bedroom & two bed- room, 5 appliances, parking, lock- er, A/C, $1250 & 1300 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benczik.com Re/Max (905)477- 0011 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. SIMCOE ST. N.Oshawa, Over 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, wood burning fireplace, Must be seen to appreciate. $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SOUTH AJAX clean 1-bedroom basement apartment. Female pre- ferred. Shared accommodations, kitchen/bath. Available immediate- ly. $550 Call Michelle 416-418- 9195 START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT! Spacious 3-bdrm with eat-in kitch- en, Whitby. Separate entrance, parking. $950 + utilities. Avail. Jan. 1st. Call (905)430-6229 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Oct/Nov/Dec. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. WESTNEY/KINGSTON RD.New 1-bdrm bsmt apt, separate en- trance. Large bathroom, seperate living & dining. Parking. Avail. im- mediately. First/last. $770/mo. No smoking/pets. Call (905)619-2387 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY Walkout basement apart- ment. Close GO & Shopping cen- tre. Very clean, hardwood/ceramic tile, parking, $700/inclusive, first/last, no pets, no smoking, available immediately. (905)434- 8552. WHITBY, CLEAN 1-bedroom apt in home, centrally located and close to all amenities. Suitable for single working person. Non-smok- ing, no pets. $645+hydro. Avail- able immediately. 905-668-3011. WHITBY,Dundas/Garden legal one-bdrm basement apt., bright, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking for 1, no smok- ing/pets. Avail Dec. 1st. $800/mo inclusive. Call Chris(905)665-8125 WHITBY,large 1-bedroom plus of- fice, lower unit of triplex, walking distance to GO/downtown. Clean & bright, no smoking/pets. $725/month plus utilities, Available Immediately. 416-574-2621 WHITBY- 2 bedroom, $860. Dec. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 OSHAWA Near O.C. one bedroom apt, utilities included. Available im- mediately. (905)571-0866 leave message. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,Fenelon Falls, viewing November 29 and 30th. Please call (705) 887-2508. Price $106K, details grandpachris@i-zoom.net WHITBY WATERFRONT CONDO - gorgeous 2 bdrm., walk to the "GO", walk downtown, with water- front trail at your door. Fitness cen- tre, indoor pool and party room. Available Jan. 1/04. Call 905-718- 9886 or 905-668-3788. WHITBY Waterfront.gorgeous 3 bedroom + solarium condo. Beau- tiful 180-degree view. Great facil- ities: pool, gym, sauna & party room. 5 appliances, balcony, 2 parking spaces. Awesome loca- tion, walk to GO, even downtown. (905)718-9886 (905)668-3788 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 2/3 BEDROOM bungalow, down- town Whitby, 4 appliances. Very clean, updated, large yard, park- ing, $1080 plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, first/last 905-626-2607 days, (905)668-9088 evenings. 3 BEDROOM semi, East Oshawa. $l,l50 plus utilities. lst/last required, references. Available as early as Dec. 15th. (905) 434-5934 Cell (416) 676-5002. AJAX - COZY 2 plus bedrooms, main level, across from park, short or long term, suit single/couple, no smoking, $l,300 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (905)619-0904 AJAX 3 bdr semi. 1x4, 1x2 baths, appliances, garage, basement. Public transportation, community centre, gym, 24hr grocery store, shopping, library and schools. $1400 + utilities 416-861-6717 AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor, Large backyard, shared washer/dryer, 2-car parking, Har- wood/Bayly, $1200+ or $1325-incl. No smoking/pets. Dec. 1 or Jan 1. First/last. 905-420-1037, 416-826- 4401 leave message AJAX BEAUTIFUL, spacious 3 bedroom upper, executive home, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appli- ances, fireplace, garage, shop- ping, GO, schools. $1300 plus 75%. Call 416-657-2079 upscalerentals.ca AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1100/month + utilities, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. December 1st. (905)509-2335 after 4pm AJAX Westney/Ritchie newly ren- ovated, 4 bedroom, familyroom walk out, 4 appliances, main floor laundry, air, 2 car garage, mins. to GO & 401, $1500 plus utilities, avail. Dec.1 . (416)283-9512 AJAX,WESTNEY/HWY#2, spa- cious, 4 bedroom upper, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, familyroom, laminate, fireplace, garage. GO, schools, non-smokers/no pets. avail. Jan1, $1400/plus. (905)426- 1339, Cell (416)882-0312. BRAND NEW LUXURY Home Bowmanville 3 bdrm., 2nd.flr. family- room., m/flr. laundry, 5 new appliances, Avail. Dec. 15, $1500 +, first/last., references, no smokers/pets. call Ray, (905)697-8545 COUNTRY HOME WITH BARN,2 separate apartments, both separ- ate kitchens, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, livingroom, familyroom. Share laundryroom. Brougham. First/last/references. (905) 887- 1024 EAST OSHAWA Large 3+1 bed- room, eat-in kitchen, fridge/stove, deck off master, 2 bathrooms, good neighbourhood. Avail Dec 1. No pets/smoking, credit referenc- es. First/last required. $1475+util- ities. (905)576-8522 OSHAWA - Bloor/Simcoe neigh- bourhood. Cozy well-maintained 3 bedroom bungalow. Parking for 3, close to City/Go. 4 appliances - Best value in Durham Region. Ref- erences/credit check/first/last Will rent furnished $900/mo. or unfur- nished $800+util. Flexible lease. Sorry no pets/non-smokers pre- ferred. Available Dec. lst. 905-448- 4108 leave message. OSHAWA Centre, 3-bedroom air conditioning, large yard, immedi- ate, 5 appliances, no smok- ing/pets. $1200 plus utilities. Call (905)472-2140. OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available November 2003, $2500 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, approx 1300sq.ft. New ceramic, floor, very clean, large deck, 5 appliances, parking, no pets. First/last, credit approval. $1100 plus. Available Dec 1st. (905)424-9115 PICKERING,walk to GO, backsplit detached 3 bedroom, finished basement, gas fireplace, A/C. No pets/smoking, references, credit check, first/last, $1500 plus util- ities. Call Saeed 905-683-3762. WHITBY,2 story, detached, 3+1 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 6 applianc- es, finished basement, ravine lot, fenced yard, deck, A/C, near schools & shops, no pets/smoke, $1500 .mo., (905)209-0028. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2003, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 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. O PEN 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. O PEN WEEKENDS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cut Your Own or PreCut Spruce, Pine & Fir SOUTH PICKERING,3-bedroom bungalow, 6 appliances, 1 full bath, 2 half-baths. Finished base- ment, near Go, shopping, schools. No smoking/pets. First/last. Dec 1st. $1500/month plus utilities. (905)837-9214 WONDERFUL WHITBY excellent mature location. Large sidesplit 3-bdrm, finished basement, living- room w/fireplace, diningroom, fab- ulous layout, even a pool. Close to schools, shopping, transportation, available immediately (905)718- 9886 (905)668-3788. AJAX new 3-bdrm, 2 baths, fin. bsmt, 6 appliances, a/c, h/w floors, family room, backs onto ra- vine, $1350+utilities. Availability negotiable. 416-805-4690 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. 1 BEDROOM,furnished. no pets, no smoking, no parking. Ajax Har- wood/Hwy 2. Available immediate- ly. (905)428-9278 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-424- 0881 LARGE FURNISHED room avail- able immediately in Oshawa. $100 weekly. First & last, non smoker. Call (905) 728-0921 or (905) 243-9886. OSHAWA,room for rent, central location, kitchen privileges, utilities included, suited for quiet working individual. $350/month, first/last required. 905-706-0998. OSHAWA-N.1-room full use of house, laundry, parking, air, satel- lite, internet. Must be neat & tidy. First/last $500-all inclusive. Suit- able for non-smoking, student or working person. (905)626-7555. PICKERING - Dixie/Kingston Rd. Extra large masterbedroom en- suite, furnished, parking, laundry, no smoking/no-pets. Available im- mediately, $550. includes utilities. (905)839-3030 PORT UNION.2 rooms, $450/each inclusive. Walking dis- tance to GO/TTC, beaches/trails. Non-smoking preferred. 416-724- 9437. EXTRA LARGE room in basement for rent, share facilities, in Picker- ing, available immediately. 905- 831-1916. FURNISHED ROOM in quiet home. Share amenities, non- smoker, references, $350/month first/last required. Oshawa (905)725-3444. NORTH WEST OSHAWA,quiet business professional seeks same. Large bedroom, share kitch- en, laundry, parking, bathroom, c/a, cable, non-smoking. $500/month. First/last, references. (905)576-7002. WHITBY LARGE HOME with 2-kitchens, 4-bathrooms, 3-sitting rooms, available for the right non- smoking adults. 2-bedrooms avail- able for $400/ea., includes laun- dry, cable, and more. 905-579- 8118. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. 1998 FORMULA 500 S SKI-DOO, 6,000 km, lady driven, excellent condition, never crashed. $3,500 obo. 705-328-3198. LOOKING FOR SWEET,sexy woman. He's a young 39, very handsome, tall, fit, fun, sexy, sweet, blue-eyed kindred spirit. He's had it with Toronto women. This intelligent, divorced, Ajax Dad of 1 terrific girl wants a travelmate, movie-mate, playmate and more to share a great life with. Maybe start a little family soon. Please be 29-39, big heart, sweet, sexy, shapely, intelligent and beautiful inside and out. Photos available. Hey, this might be unconventional but who cares! Please email: flight076@hotmail.com Smiling al- ready? YOUNG WIDOW would like to meet kind, caring gentleman 55-65, good sense of humour, knows how to treat a lady. I like DANCING, travelling, drives in the country, dining out. Would like to hear from you. Serious replies on- ly: File #950, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 AFRICAN family looking for ma- ture live-in non-smoking Nanny in Ajax. Days (905)426-9729 or evenings after 7p.m. (905)619- 1519 FILIPINA Nanny/housekeeper, live -in/out. available. No fee to em- ployers. Amah Intl. 416-221-3303 LIVE-IN nanny, Pickering, includes house work. Call (905)831-6295 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P. S.on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom / crafts / outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd./ Kingston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839-7237 CINDY'S DAYCARE. in Maple Ridge area. Mother of 2, 13 yrs. experience, cpr and first aid, look- ing for children under 3, hot meals, fenced yard, large playroom, lots of tlc. (905)837-2042 LICENSED CHILDCARE for in- fants to 12 years, full or part time care in a safe home environment. Caregivers are screened and regu- larly inspected. Receipts. DUR- HAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE (905)509-1207 or toll free 1-877-236-2959 PROVIDING excellent care. All ag- es, full or part time, homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 SINGING & VOCAL COACHING available from professional Broad- way Actor/Singer. Beginners to ad- vanced. $50/1+1/2 hr. sessions. 416-888-7308. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BAR CABINET custom made, solid oak, includes fridge. Mint condition. $1600-obo. 905-435- 0775 - snp BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEST QUALITY rebuilt major ap- pliances in Ontario. Showroom and warehouse full. All Ontario Ap- pliance Clinic, 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby. (905)668-9444. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $219.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) FARM Fresh Meats, Support your local farmer. Buy Canadian. Sides of beef, gov't inspected, cut and wrapped included, 300 lbs. and up. $2.19/lb. Free delivery. 905-852- 7997. FOR SALE:All electric hospital bed, 2 years old, good condition, asking $800. Call evenings (905)898-1761 or (905)844-9382 FOR SALE:Oval dark stained din- ingroom table with 4 chairs, seats 8, $500. Sewing machine cabinet $50, can deliver. Call John 416- 704-8955. FULL length Blue Fox fur coat, size 10-12, $3500 OBO. Call (905)665-7334 GRANITE 3/8"12 X 12 Tiles, $6.00 per tile, best price around. Any quantity available. Perfect for floors, walls, counter tops etc. Cash and carry. Orillia area. (705) 329-0682 Lori. HAIR SALON FURNITURE.Ex- cellent condition. (905) 430-0518 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LADIES BIRK'S WATCH, 14 karat yellow gold case and fine mesh bracelet, diamond bezel, 12 full cut diamond, clarity VS-1, Colour F. Valued $2,895. Asking $l,750 or best offer. (905)725-6808 LUIGI'S FURNITURE celebrates Christmas with a huge clearance sales. Why wait for boxing day for savings we offer now! Palliser leather is at the lowest prices of the season. Simmons mattress sets from $449/set. Twelve years later, still offering spring mattress- es from $89. Ten different styles of futons, always in stock, starting at $165. Reduced prices on all our floor models, recliner sofas, chairs, sectionals, all leather sofas, fu- tons, wing chairs, bunk beds, bed- room suites, etc. Bean bags are back. Most popular "gift" in store. Luigi still offers the best quality at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. (Still across from Sears, Oshawa Centre. MOVING SALE - 7 pc. pecan din- ing room set, $l,500. 6 pc. black lacquer bedroom $1,200. Both like new. Beige sofa and love $200. Glass dinette $100., sofa $100., plus more. Telephone (905)263- 8024 MOVING SALE, Wrought iron can- opy bed, with 5 piece bedroom set, $2,000; Children's set also. Sofa bed. Everything like new. (905)665-7756 or (905)431-7794 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NORWEGION BLUE FOX COAT, 14-16, $1,000 OBO. Trombone, Jupiter model 132 with hard. case, nearly new $400. (905)571-7342 OAK 5pc bdrm set; mahogany ar- moire computer desk; great condi- tion. Call (905)435-0688 or (905)571-0494 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by split sides, 200-250 lbs. @ $1.83 lb. cut & wrapped. 705- 432-3031. OPTIWAY:three wheel medical scooter, canopy & ramp $2000 obo. Also Port-a-potty for large person $100. (905)576-3588. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS/CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS.Play backed-up and foreign titles. PS1 Chip: $65.PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $150 (vs 5-7), $200 (vs 8). XBOX Chip: $150. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POINT OF SALE printer-new $250; Maytag washer & dryer 8 years $450/pr; stairmaster - type equipment like-new $125.00 (905)831-3663 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905)420-6113 QUEEN 5-pc bedroom in black 2-yr $1400; oak pedestal table 4 chairs $300; girl's white 6pc double bedroom $500; sofa & chair 3-yr $550; fridge $200; stove $150. 905 -260-1236 RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF tickets for sale. Will also purchase. (905)626-5568 READY TO PAINT CERAMIC Bisque. Large, unique variety. Christmas, garden, animals. 905- 473-2024 or dianne@ceramic.ca RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 STOVE,Whirlpool, white, 5 years old, easy clean oven, like new. $225. 905-623-9013. snp TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 CASH for your bedroom sets, din- ingroom sets, livingroom furniture and oak or maple kitchen sets. (905)260-1236 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED - Parrott, prefer African grey or cockatoo. Call 905-434- 0392. WANTED: ADVERTISING Space, signs, billboards, buildings, deliv- ery vehicles & cars. Up to $100/month. Call (905)683-5100 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 FREE-Male Guinea Pig - with Cage. Call-905-426-6905 after 5 PM weekdays or anytime week- ends. GERMAN SHEPHERDS,our great -grand pups have arrived. Lots of black, vet checked, first shots, de- wormed, ready to go. Parents here to view. Call Karey (905)623- 9845 UMBRELLA COCKATOO with cage for sale. Very friendly. Asking $1600. Call (905)987-1871. 1981 MERCEDES 280, German model, body in excellent condition, $1200 obo. Call (905)666-4028. 1988 BUICK CENTURY LTD., 2.8 litre, v-6, a/c, power windows and locks, cruise. Very clean interior. $l,500 certified and e-tested. Call 905-686-7277. 1989 GRAND AM 2-door, 5-speed, 4-cyl, white, sunroof, cruise, tilt, tinted windows, 155,000 -kms, new tires, battery and front springs. Runs well, e-tested $1600-obo (905)434-5963 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD LX Fully loaded. JBL Audio System. White with black leather interior. 197,000-km. New tires. e-tested, will certify. Asking $2700. 905-259- 5425 1992 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM,au- to, runs great, one owner, lady driven. $2,000 negotiable. 905-623 -6767. 1990 MERCURY Grand Marquis fully loaded. 184,000-km, passed emission test Nov 2003. Good working order. $1500-obo. as is. (905)839-6838 1992 BUICK CENTURY 4-dr, loaded, excellent condition, certi- fied/e-tested, asking $2,350.1990 ALSO Chevy Suburban, fully load- ed, good condition, 350 auto, sell- ing as is for best offer. Private sale. (905)404-8695 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, 2-dr. 4-cyl. auto Teal with grey in- terior, excellent condition, 178,000 -kms. runs great, certified and emission tested, asking $2995. (905)571-5138 1995 MUSTANG LX,white, V6, auto, air, Sony CD & AM/FM ster- eo, new tires, certified and e-test- ed. Excellent condition. Shows pride of ownership. $4,200. Call 905-619-8082 to view. 1997 2 dr. Cavalier, auto, over- drive, AC, CD player, 67,000 $5,200. Cert., E-tested. call Ja- son.(905)438-9367. Must sell. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER,z24, au- to, 2 dr., 2.4, 123k., black, air, am- fm stereo, cd, power windows, sunroof, locks, mirrors, cruise, abs, excellent, certified, e-tested, $6,895. (905)430-1106 1997 GRAND CARAVAN 169,000 kil., clean, bargain - $5,600; 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, 600 kil., employee price $36,000; 1993 Olds Acheiva, 177,000 kil., $3,200. All certified. (905)571-2199 1999 CHEV CAVALIER 2.2-L, 4-door, tilt, cruise, a/c, pulse wip- ers, p/w,p/b,p/l, stereo cassette, excellent condition, 159,000-k. will certify & e-test, asking $5900. (905)623-0755 2000 VOLKSWAGON JETTA Sil- ver, 2-litre, 4-cylinder, auto, air, cd/cassette, power windows, heat- ed seats/mirrors, cruise, alarm, keyless, and alloys. Asking $16,000. 905-831-6177. 2001 GRAND AM red, 2 door, 5-speed, 4 cylinder, 32,700 km. Asking $14,000. Phone 905-697- 1737. 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT,take over lease pymts for 18 mos at $272/month. Excellent condition. Call (905)436-3910 2002 HONDA CIVIC, 5 speed, 2 door, blue, take over lease, $290 a month. 905-372-8854 2002 NISSAN Sentra GXE Take over lease payments for 25 months @ $265/month Excellent condition 905-655-6315. 98 ALTIMA GXE, black, 5 speed, 89klms., new tires /brakes, CD, air, power package, $10,800 OBO. call (905)430-6473. 98 SUNFIRE well-maintained, no rust, power-steering, anti-lock brakes (new 2003), tilt wheel, trunk release, e-tested/certified. 98,000- k. $6,800. (905)728-4772. Lady driven (reason for sale, bought new) SAVE-$$$Cars from $1,899 and up. Best prices in town, no rea- sonable offers refused, Certified & E-tested, (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424- 9002. ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan starting from as little as $228/month. Taxes incl. No down payment necessary OAC. 2000 Windstars starting at $269/month. We welcome people who are cred- it challenged. We are committed to get you driving today! Royal Woods Ford Lincoln, 3260 Hwy #7, Pickering. (905)686-2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 or check us out at www.royalwoods ford.com SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants 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 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Tr ade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1997 FORD EXPLORER LTD., black, fully loaded, V8, 154klms., excellent condition. Asking $12,000. Call (905)404-2605. 1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager, 178k, good condition, very clean, as is. $5500 obo. Call 905-686- 8273. 1996 PLYMOUTH Voyager, very clean and well maintained, all highway klms., priced to sell $4,500 OBO/As is. Please call (905)720-4605. 1983 Z28 fibreglass hood $100. 1987 FIREBIRD tail-lights $50. 705-328-2212 BOAT/TRAILER STORAGE (in- side). Uxbridge area. Seasonal rates. Call Bill 1-888-810-5556 or 905-852-6513. GUARDIAN ANGEL HEATING 24Hour Service Expert Repairs to all makes & models Professional installations A Company you can trust (905)428-0402 416-305-2957 Former Consumers Gas Inspector REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 SENIOR HANDYMAN, all repairs & renovations. Honest & Reliable Roy (905)426-7969 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 NEW FACES New to Durham Region Over 25 women All nationalities & shapes In & Out Calls ✸ 24 hrs ✸ 7 days/week Discretion & Satisfaction guaranteed (905) 251-0296 Hiring 19+ AJAX PICKERING HEALTH CENTRE Please Call (905) 683-2320 ext 1501 In lieu of flowers....... May the knowledge that this gift is helping others be of comfort to you at this time. WONNACOTT, Sydney John.Passed away sud- denly on Sunday November 23, 2003 in his 63rd year. Long time general manager of Ariss Haulage and family friend to the Ariss family. Loved son of the late Sydney and Jean Wonnacott and the late brother Frank. Sadly missed by his wife Bonni. Loved and cherished father of Lori and her husband Scott, son Stuart and John and his wife Rose. Step- father of Leanne and husband Mike and stepfather of Grant and his wife Kim. Deeply missed and loved dearly by brother Bill and wife Mary, Brother Stanley and wife Lynne, sister Marilyn and husband Ron, sister Carolyn and husband Bill. Beloved grandfa- ther of Ashley, Sydney, Corey, Brittany, Derek, Spencer, Coleman, Kayley, Lindsey and Tyler. Loved and missed by many nieces and nephews and other friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 on Wednesday form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The fu- neral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church (65 Kings Cres., Ajax) with interment to take place at Mount Lawn Memori- al Gardens in Whitby. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. ROUTER, Raymond Arthur "Ray" Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Centenary Site, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Ray Router, loving husband of Jean. Cherished father of David and his partner Cheryl, Caron and Susan. Adored papa of To r i, Denise, Sarah, and Jennie, and great grandfa- ther of Sarah and Dylan. The family would like to thank Dr. Janmohamed and the nursing staff of the 9th floor Coronary Ward ICC and CCU at Scarbo- rough Centenary Hospital. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), on Sat- urday, November 29, 2003 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion would be greatly appreciated. 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