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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2003_10_22ON THE MOVE To yota offers glimpse into the future Wheels, insert HE’S ON TRACK Chris Guerrieri picks up hardware at awards banquet Sports, B1 Briefly... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — An 18-year-old Nor th York woman has been charged with careless driving after her car collided with a train near the Scarborough-Pickering Townline Thursday. Durham Regional Police said a train struck her grey four-door Chrysler at around 3:15 p.m., as it was making its way across the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks just north of Finch Avenue. The train hit the front end of her car, sending it into a nearby ditch. She managed to make her way out of the vehicle and was taken to Scarborough Grace Hospital and treated for minor injuries. The crossing is signalized, said police. Nina Desai, 18, of North York, is charged with one count of careless driving. What’s On... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — It’s chocolate- mint cookie time. The Girl Guides Canada- Bayshore Division will be out in force over the next few weeks with their annual chocolate- mint cookie campaign. The bis- cuits are sold between October and December, in time for holi- day gift-giving. This year’s cookies are a little different from previous years as the organization has changed their cookie supplier to Dare, which bakes the cookies in a nut-free facility. “It’s our newest recipe for fun, friendship and adventure,” says Maria Serpa-Gauvin, public re- lations adviser for the Bayshore Division. The girls will be selling the cookies at the Loblaws/Super- centre on Liverpool Road be- tween Hwy. 401 and Hwy. 2 on Oct. 14, 15 and 29. The cost is $4 per box of 24. Proceeds go toward support- ing guiding programs. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB44 Classified, BB77 Give us a call... 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Trustee Ross said that doesn’t in- clude standing committee meetings that, like board meetings, are held once a month at the Durham board. As a result, a trustee can show up once every three months and not be fired ac- cording to the legislation. “I think the public deserves more than that,” he said. “I think if a trustee is elected to office, the least they can do is attend 75 per cent of the meetings.” 425 Bayly @ Westney, Ajax 905-427-2500 2003 FINAL CLEARANCE. BLOWOUT. WHATEVER YOU CALL IT TIMES UP. 2003 FINAL CLEARANCE. BLOWOUT. HWY 401 KINGSTON RD WHITES RDNATIONALSPORTS PICKERING WE AREHERE! KINGSTON RD HWY 401 PICKERINGTOWNCENTRE WE AREHERE!LIVERPOOL RDPICKERING Beside National Sports (Whites Rd. & Hwy 2) (905) 831-9557 Pickering Town Centre (2nd Floor, beside Sears) (905) 420-0744Business and pleasure. Now in a phone plan. $40 / MONTH Motorola V60*Offer valid on 24 month term. Evening time clock is 8 pm to 8 am. Offer expires October 31st, 2003. 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Wa yne Arthurs, MPP-elect for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, says it’s too soon to tell. “We don’t form the govern- ment until Thursday and there have been no discus- sions with respect to the land swap at least on this end,” he said. In 2001, the Eves govern- ment struck a deal with three developers with lands on the moraine in Richmond Hill and Uxbridge, including the former Gan Eden. In return for giving up their right to build on most of the moraine, they were promised provin- cially owned lands in Seaton. The Seaton land swap was never finalized before the To- ries were defeated Oct. 2. But the Liberals vowed in their election platform to fight urban sprawl by halting 6,600 homes from being built in Richmond Hill on the moraine, also part of the deal with developers. As for if this might cause the entire land swap to unrav- el, Mr. Arthurs wouldn’t spec- ulate. “I’ve always said it should be a transparent process. It should provide for fair and equal opportunity,” said the former Pickering mayor. Brian Buckles, a director with the Green Door Alliance, said he’s confident Uxbridge wouldn’t be affected regard- less of the outcome. Once pro- posed for a new community southwest of the Town, the former Gan Eden lands are now protected by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, he said. “I’d like to see those lands become public ownership but I’m not concerned about housing being built there,” said Mr. Buckles, who fought Gan Eden at the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board (OMB). “It’s now a core area of the moraine plan and I have no concerns about those lands being developed.” BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — There were no stomping of feet, no verbal confrontations. The exchange was friendly Sunday as Hydro One host- ed its first public open house to explain its clean-up ef- forts of Pine Creek. Most residents said they just had questions about the Oct. 1 mineral oil spill at Cherrywood Transformer Station and how they could be affected. “I’m concerned because I have a dog and a small child,” says Lynn Hurley, whose Ridgewood Court home backs onto Pine Creek. “We have a dog pen in the back and I’m concerned about (the mineral oil) get- ting into the soil.” The station, Hydro One’s largest, is just beyond Ulysse Basque’s backyard. He re- calls hearing a big bang just around the time the trans- former blew at around 5:45 a.m. that morning. It wasn’t until later than day that he heard about the spill. “I found out about most of it through the newspaper,” he said. “We didn’t hear any- thing from Hydro One until a week-and-a-half later telling us about the open house. “It just would have been nice if someone had told us sooner.” The company is trying to learn from the incident, said Myles D’Arcey, Hydro One’s vice-president of station ser- vices. “We’ve identified positive improvements with the City as to what are our contacts, working with the fire depart- ment on emergency re- sponse and just building up DDUURRHHAAMM — If all the art- work on your walls was hang- ing crooked Tuesday morn- ing, don’t be alarmed. It was just a few “small earth- quakes,” according to offi- cials at the Ministry of Envi- ronment. “There were three small earthquakes between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Monday),” explains Allison Bent, spokesman for the Geologi- cal Services of Canada. She says the action was centred around Lindsay, but insists all three tremors were less than “two in mag- nitude. “Residents from across the region have reported feeling the ground shake,” she adds. “They were too small to cause any damage.” Ms. Bent says the area ex- periences about three a year, with the highest ever regis- tered coming in at a magni- tude of three. She calls them “very small,” and says they haven’t been linked to any specific fault lines. The earthquakes take place about 10 to 15 feet below the earth’s surface, she adds. Residents query Hydro One Pickering residents were invited to an open house hosted by Hydro One Sunday. The event was held so staff could answer questions re- garding a recent transformer oil spill. Little pumpkin PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG - Eight-month old Grace Williams is all ready for the upcoming Pickering YMCA Ontario Early Years’ Centre’s Halloween fair to be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 from noon to 8 p.m. Children are encouraged to come in costume and visit the ‘Boo’ room, get lost in the haunted maze, and sit down for some scary face painting. There will also be gooey sensory experiences, a gross goodies bake sale and many more Halloween activities. Tickets are required for each spooky, fun activity. Cost is $5 for 10 tickets, $10 for 25 tickets, and $20 for 60 tickets. All proceeds will be donated to the YMCA community fund campaign, which gives individuals and families opportunities to participate in programs and services they otherwise could not afford. The Early Years Centre is located at 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202 in Pickering. For more information, contact 905-839-3007. 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Police and prosecutors allege the driver of a third vehicle, William Allan Kane, 33, of Port Perry, caused the fatal crash by rear-ending Ms. Brown’s compact car with his 2001 Chevy Tahoe. Mr. Kane has pleaded not guilty to two charges each of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of the accident. His trial began Monday in Superior Court of Justice. Constable Carol Stenzel, a colli- sion investigator with Durham Re- gional Police who reconstructed the crash, said she concluded Ms. Brown was southbound on Island Road when her Chevy Cavalier was rear- ended by the Tahoe, a full-size sport utility vehicle. The rear impact caused Ms. Brown’s Cavalier to “spin out” and cross the road sideways into the path of oncoming traffic, where it was struck by Mr. Piccitto’s north- bound Pontiac Grand Prix, the offi- cer testified. The chain of events would’ve hap- pened in “fractions of a second,” she told the court. Const. Stenzel described in graph- ic detail photographs depicting the scene, entered as evidence by assis- tant Crown attorney Ken Polley. The 1992 Cavalier, demolished on impact, spun 180-degrees and came to rest straddling the northbound shoulder; the 1989 Grand Prix, its front-end obliterated, facing south- bound on the shoulder. The Tahoe was found just south of the crash site, abandoned in a snow- bank in the west ditch with front- end damage, court heard. Const. Stenzel called it an “avoid- able collision.” Based on her calcula- tions, the Tahoe was travelling south at a speed of 88 km/h five seconds before rear-ending Ms. Brown, and 35 km/h a second prior to impact. The Tahoe driver, whether moder- ately impaired or sober, would’ve had enough time to stop based on average reaction estimates, said the officer, adding a “higher level of im- pairment” may explain why the dri- ver didn’t stop. Court heard the Cavalier’s front tires were “bald” and its rear tires “worn,” but in Const. Stenzel’s opin- ion the tires weren’t a factor in the crash. The straight stretch of road was snow covered at the time, the officer said. Alan Risen, counsel for Mr. Kane, said the defence will challenge the police reconstruction and propose a second theory how the crash oc- curred. The defence is expected to call its own reconstruction expert, who has been permitted by Justice Edwin Minden to sit at counsel table during the trial. The trial by judge alone is expect- ed to take three weeks. BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Without a vote, public school board trustees rejected hiring an in-house architect Monday night. Whitby Trustee Doug Ross had asked Durham District School Board staff to examine if it would save money. In a report on the board agenda, facilities services superintendent Jack Massie noted that an on-staff architect would only be able to han- dle “one to three smaller projects per year,” far fewer than the total. “I spent a lot of time talking to dif- ferent boards...talking to architec- tural firms,” he told trustees. “The architectural firms report that over 45 per cent of their fee is expended to their consultants.” Mr. Massie said he found that only the Toronto and York public boards have their own architects. Trustee Ross asked if that meant there would be no savings to the board. “I don’t think the trustee under- stands how much (additional) staff is needed,” said Mr. Massie, adding any savings would be minimal. His report states the architect must meet with board and municipal staff. He or she must provide concep- tual designs, contract and pay for other designs and review tender bids, in addition to many other du- ties. In 2001, Mr. Massie says the board spent $1.3 million on architectural services, rising to $3 million in 2002. His report says the money repre- sents “good value for the dollars ex- pended.” Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford wondered if a board architect would be worth it if only for small projects. Mr. Massie said he was not asked to examine that, but in his opinion a board architect would still have to hire drafting persons and as a result there would be added costs. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers said a lot of the board’s construction projects are behind schedule. He be- lieves the board needs a contract ad- ministrator to ensure projects stay on schedule, with penalties for being late. Mr. Massie said no board in the province has a penalty clause. “The consensus is that if you im- plement a penalty clause for delays of occupancy then you at the same time have to propose bonuses for (being) early,” he said. 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Advocate wants a voice on council PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — From frustrated ad- vocate to council hopeful, Bonnie Littley has thrown her hat into the ring for the Ward 3 local seat. “I’m comfortable as an advocate but I’m frustrated with council,” says the 42-year-old. “I don’t think they are heading in the right direc- tion.” A member of the Rouge-Duffin Greenspace Coalition and the Al- tona Forest Stewardship, Ms. Litt- ley says she doesn’t agree with the recommendations from the City’s growth management study, which propose developing on some of Pickering’s agricultural lands. Not only should the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Preserve be protected, but Ms. Littley also believes the City needs to work with farmers to make agriculture more viable there in the future. “A fter 28 years (of provincial own- ership), farmers bought back the preserve in a depressed state,” she says. “And there was no support there to get it back to what it once was.” Pickering needs to look at making more sustainable communities both outside and inside its existing urban boundaries, says Ms. Littley. “I’m not anti-development. Urban development is a big interest of mine. I just think we could plan bet- ter,” she says. Ms. Littley opposes a future air- port in north Pickering, but adds if it must become a reality, the City should set the terms, not the feder- al government. She also doubts the Greater Toronto Airports Authority will be able to make a business case for it. If elected, the candidate says she would push for more community- based youth programs to make them more accessible to teens throughout the City. “I think we need a stronger voice on council and I think I could really make a difference,” she adds. Ms. Littley has lived in Pickering for 12 years with her partner Dean Carrigan, and three children, Bre- anne, Jonelle and Cole. She is a free- lance graphic designer. Pickles produces results PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Experience and re- sults - that’s how David Pickles sums up his campaign for re-elec- tion. “I’ve put sidewalks in, fought the airport and put in new play- grounds,” says the Ward 3 local councillor. “I’m proud of what we’ve done on council.” The 40-year-old seeks a third con- secutive term this fall and says he not only has enjoyed his political stint but feels encouraged by sup- porters, who have urged him to ex- tend his stay on council. “The airport is coming along slowly and I expect I will have to lead a strong voice to oppose it,” he says. “The Greater Toronto Airport Authority is strong and has a lot of resources behind it. But I’d be very surprised if it’s a financially viable project.” Mr. Pickles defends the City’s growth management study, adding, “It’s the only study in which we’ve done a thorough review and had ex- tensive public input.” A proper envi- ronmental assessment is key to any growth in north Pickering, he says. Mr. Pickles also takes issue with residents, who say they pay too much in taxes in Pickering. In reali- ty, taxes here are the lower than many parts of Durham, including Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax, he says. A senior policy advisor with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Mr. Pickles has lived in Pickering for 16 years. He and his wife Brenda have two daughters, aged nine and 12. He currently sits on the Pickering Public Library Board, the site plan committee, Ajax-Pickering Transit Board, Durham Regional Police li- aison committee, growth manage- ment study steering committee, Road Watch committee, federal lands stakeholder committee, and the Greater Toronto Airports Au- thority communications working group stakeholders committee. 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - PICKERING CITY COUNCILLOR WARD 3 BBOONNNNIIEE LLIITTTTLLEEYY DDAAVVIIDD PPIICCKKLLEESS East Shore group holds debate, Oct. 29 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Residents of Picker- ing’s East Shore will get a chance this month to see what their local candidates stand for in the upcom- ing municipal election. The Pickering East Shore Com- munity Association (PESCA) hosts an all candidates’ debate Wednes- day, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at East Shore Community Centre. The evening will include mayoral candidates, as well as hopefuls for Wa rd 2 city and regional councillor, Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board and French Language Sepa- rate and Public School Boards. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., with the debate to follow at 7:30 p.m. PESCA is an apolitical organiza- tion representing the residents of Bay Ridges, from Lake Ontario in the south to the 401 in the north, west to Frenchman’s Bay and east to Squires Beach Road. Its mission is to promote and en- hance the cultural, civic, social and recreational life of the community of Pickering and more particularly within PESCA’s boundaries. For more information, visit www.pesca.ca or contact 905-839- 6972. 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 An award-winning news team! News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melinda Crawford was the most vocal opponent of the motion. She said “trustees work hard enough” and the board should first get opin- ions from other school boards before approaching the Province. She moved that the motion be postponed. “I think a motion to post- pone at this time is trustees not willing to accept their be- haviour for the last three years,” replied Trustee Ross. He said trustees could use the language in the Education Act to purposely miss meet- ings. In the one-year period to the end of May 2003, 25 board, special board and standing committee meetings were held. Pickering Trustee Jen- nifer Bridge, fittingly absent on Monday, made it to just 12, including only two of ten standing committee meet- ings. Oshawa Trustee Cynthia Steffen showed up for five standing committee meetings and 13 in total. Both Oshawa board member Susan Shetler and Trustee Melinda Craw- ford attended 17 of 25 meet- ings, but the former was at just four of 10 standing com- mittee meetings while Trustee Crawford was there for five. On the other hand, five of the board’s 11 trustees missed two of 25 meetings or less. Trustee Ross missed three meetings. His motion did not include special board meet- ings, but only those scheduled well in advance. Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford amended the mo- tion, changing the wording to specify “a trustee will be re- moved from office” instead of “may be.” The board wouldn’t expect its students or employees to show up 75 per cent of the time, said Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper. She said missing three of 10 meetings is “a pretty big deal; that’s about a third of the meetings we have.” Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers said the motion was “sensible,” but noted the ministry might not act on it. Instead, he favoured some- thing written into board by- laws. However trustees had already noted that the Educa- tion Act supersedes any board bylaw. Trustees rejected the post- ponement in a 6-4 recorded vote. They also turned down an amendment from Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler. She wanted trustees who notify the board in writing of “per- sonal reasons” for being ab- sent to be excluded. However some trustees said it was ir- relevant, since the Education Act does allow a board to con- sider such circumstances, in the case of a prolonged illness, for example. It was lost in a 5- 5 vote. In a third recorded vote, Trustees voted 9-1 in favour of the main motion. Only Trustee Melinda Crawford was opposed. P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003 www.durhamregion.com AJAX 282 Monarch Ave. (905) 427-7708 NO PAYMENTS OR INTEREST FOR ONE FULL YEAR With Your Liquidation World Card *O.A.C. Any purchase of $500 or more. 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Hydro One has reduced its sucker truck contingent from 15 to two, with one parked in Douglas Park near French- man’s Bay and the other ro- tating at various spots along Pine Creek as needed. The large barge once on standby should the oil reach the bay has been replaced by smaller boats. The company has hired an independent consultant to assess its ef- forts, and has been sending reg ular updates on the cleanup at least twice a day to the Ministry of Environ- ment, Pickering, the Durham Region Health Unit and other agencies, said Curt Roger, Hydro One’s environ- mental specialist. Tests show none of the mineral oil has reached the bay, he said. While some of the absorbent booms are still in place, Hydro One is now using sheets of myclex, designed to soak up the sheen. Residents were able to see and touch examples of both the devices at the open house. Aside from a few noise complaints, neighbours have been supportive, said God- frey De Sira, central opera- tions manager. A door-to- door survey of residents, who live around the work, shows most are pleased with the cleanup efforts, he said. In the meantime, Hydro One is also investigating what caused a 14-year-old trans- former to rupture. Most are designed for 30 to 40-year use. “There are no mechanical working parts on a trans- former. It’s basically an iron core wrapped with wires,” said Mr. D’Arcey. “We’re look- ing at a loose connection or a break down in the insulation. We don’t know if it’s a design issue or if it’s quality control. We have to work with the manufacturer.” To date, Hydro One has re- covered 2.2 million litres of oily water and 450 metric tonnes of solid waste cleaned up after the spill. School board wants three strike rule for trustees Residents seek answers on oil spill ✦ Residents from page A1 Its owner, developer Mario Cortellucci, has also with- drawn his appeal to the OMB to overturn Uxbridge council’s rejection of the development proposal, Mr. Buckles pointed out. In Pickering, the possibili- ty the land swap may be scrapped is a welcome thought to Interim Mayor Maurice Brenner. “It was always an outside in- fluence,” he explained. “You never knew what you were working with, in terms of what lands were being swapped and developed. “If we now have to deal with the Province of Ontario as owners of Seaton, at least they’ve made some environ- mental commitment. We’re starting on a level playing field.” The City needs to continue with its growth management study, concentrating more how best to develop Seaton, rather than focusing on the agricultural preserve, he said. With a ministerial zoning order still protecting the agri- cultural lands from develop- ment, the preserve is really a mute point, he said. Mr. Arthurs said he plans to “dialogue” with the City as soon as possible and “engage” the Province in Pickering’s growth management study process. 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Pickering Ajax Digital Archive is a project shared among the Pickering and Ajax Public Libraries and Human Resources and Develop- ment Canada. The project will reflect the shared heritage and history of the two com- munities. The digital archive will contain: historical images, documents, maps, and newspapers as well as research tools such as births, deaths, and a marriage and cemetery index, when completed. The first phase of the project will feature a cemetery index. This will allow researchers to browse the names and inscriptions of cemeter- ies in Ajax and Pickering. The first phase will also feature an archive of over 100 years of local newspapers. The next phases will be completed over the next year and will add his- torical photographs, documents, and other research tools. 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I have to wonder if this woman's excuse wasn't fol- lowed by the phrase "Here, see for yourself officer!" • The guy who was caught doing 160 km/h and said the only reason he was going so fast was that he was training himself to be a high-speed pur- suit police officer. I don't know how these cops do it. Two of my own brothers are police officers; they are ex- ceptionally good at what they do. People sometimes ask me how did I miss the call to the force? Are you kidding? I would be a lousy cop. I have not the patience for it. I don't know how, for in- stance, when faced with the aforementioned kind of bone- headedness, the police officer doesn't simply walk the moron into some tall grass and do us all a favour. I wouldn't last a week on the job. "Officer Crone! Why did you shoot this man?" "Because he was an idiot!" "Officer Crone! Who is this body in your trunk?" "Oh, some jerk." "Officer Crone! Why did you run this woman over?" "I ran out of bullets." Believe me, I can completely understand how the occasional cop comes to the side of my car feeling a little surly. He's had a full day of talking to half-wits who don't have the brains to pound sand down a rat hole. How do you think you'd feel? Do yourself and the cop a big favour next time you get pulled over for pulling some brilliant stunt like putting your bra on while steering with your el- bows, or sending a fax from the back seat to the gal you‚re on the cell phone with while changing lanes. Just be honest. Look the cop right in the eye and say loud and proud "Officer I’m a moron." And then thank him. Thank him for his patience in not euthanizing you like the sick little monkey you are. After all if your dog behaved as stu- pidly as you do, you'd think it had a brain tumour. Thank him for stopping you before you were stopped by that concrete abutment. And f inally, thank him for the chance to drive another day and to be able to go home to your spouse and make more lit- tle morons. I sometimes won- der if cops shouldn't issue con- traceptives with those damn tickets. Actor-comedian-writer Neil Crone of Sunderland saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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Indeed, their ex- pressed joy in the possible nup- tials of the two right-wing par- ties, the Alliance and Progres- sive Conservative, falls a bit short by not including the Lib- eral Party. After all, these three parties are supported financial- ly by the same wealthy folks and corporations, give or take a multi-millionaire or two. Also, during the leaders de- bate in the recent provincial election, Mr. Eves pointed out that Paul Martin, 'gets it' refer- ring to the tax cuts Mr. Martin so generously provided and which greatly benefited the cor- porations and millionaires mentioned above. And, then there are all the many other cuts. Who can forget Paul Mar- tin (with Jean's blessings, of course) and Mike Harris, of the Common Sense Revolution, or- chestrating a cutting duet, which elicited a tumultuous re- joicing from the same million- aires and corporations men- tioned above? The fact that all these 'reforms' resulted in the proliferation of food banks across the land, increasing child poverty and hunger to the tune of approximately two mil- lion children, (but who's count- ing?) homelessness, and other social ills ought to be consid- ered the natural consequence of the survival of the political fittest. These irritants should be relegated to the leftist do- main of the 'irrelevant' NDP, the only political party left with a, God forbid, social con- science. So, I suggest that the back- room boys and gals of the Con- servatives, Alliance and the Liberals get together and give birth to one new party on the right, which, in order not to of- fend anyone, is to be called the Conallib Party of Canada. This must satisfy the expressed wish of the folks at the News Adver- tiser that voters across the land will have a fair and real choice at the next federal elec- tion, namely, the Connallib party on the right and the NDP on the left. HHeerrmmaann HH.. EEvveerrttmmaann,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Pastor’s same-sex concerns valid TToo tthhee EEddiittoorr:: Re: Letter 'Christianity is toler- ance not judgement,' Oct. 8 As I see it, Pastor Brian Robinson was not judging when he stated that God created Adam and Eve. They were, in fact, the first two people on Earth. They were at the first wedding. God created them and then married them and com- manded them to have children like them. No use to argue with the Bible. Genesis, Chapters 1 and 2, tells all about it. Just because I would rather believe God and the Bible doesn't mean I'm judg- ing or being intolerant. I'm just believing the facts! BBeettttyy LLoovveewweellll,, AAjjaaxx New MPP strikes wrong cord with this resident TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: I feel compelled to reply to some of the remarks made by Mr. Arthurs and his ilk. The nine-year legacy from the mayoralty chair includes a vac- uous, insincere attempt to halt Brock West; the rapacious tree- cutting scenario on the remain- ing Post Manor property; the in- efficacious manner to maintain the integrity of Frenchman's Bay per the PHC agreements including the dangerous naviga- tional conditions in the channel, the abject failure to enforce property standards along its waterfront which resembles a train wreck; failure to protect the Port Pickering marina(now gone) in accordance with a deal made by the town, PHC, and then NDP Jim Wiseman, MPP; a resolution to change the time slot for Monday night council/ delegation meetings; the muck pile of detritus in Kinsale that enraged those residents; and fi- nally the rusting eyesore of the Petticoat Creek bridge part of our scenic Waterfront Trail. I find Mr. Arthurs (who now sits in a larger chair) failed to en- sure the safety and well-being of the people. You will not be missed by me Mr. Arthurs. FFrraannkk TThhrreellkkeelldd JJrr..,, PPiicckkeerriinngg NNeeiill CCrroonnee ee nn tt ee rr ll aa uu gg hh ii nn gg Editorial Holy smoke! The Durham Regional Police Service officer shown above isn’t really laughing at her smoking vehicle but rather at a joke made by the Pickering resident who happened to be on the scene snapping a photo. If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community we'd like to see it. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submis- sions from readers with up to 80 words describing the circumstances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. Mail your pictures: 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. TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn::"Will the recent deal between the federal Conservative and Alliance parties be enough to offer voters a true alternative to the gov- erning Liberals? " ✦Yes ✦No Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Do police need to focus more of their efforts on fighting violent crimes? ✦Yes 70.7% ✦No 4.5% ✦They do an excellent job now 24.7% Total number of votes: 198 Democracy reduced to apathy Failure to attract Catholic trustees leaves serious void N ovember 10 is just around the corner - do you know where your trustee stands on the issues? Likely not. In Durham, the Catholic elections of 2003 go down as the vote people forgot because all school board candidates were acclaimed, with the exception of the race between French language trustee hopefuls Andre Barrett and Joseph Gualdieri (representing all of Durham except Clarington). Just one race. Unbelievable. Only 13 people, including three in Clarington, signed up to run for the various English and French Catholic language positions in Durham Region. There won't be any heated debates about the state of the local boards - and that's just not right. Where's the democracy? Not in Durham. It's apa- thetic and a recipe for disaster. These acclaimed trustees, who may be full of great ideas and goals, have no accountability. Voters can't legitimately de- mand action from them because they were inactive when it came time to challenge them. This two-way democratic street has been reduced to one way be- cause of apathy. Meantime, in the Durham District School Board race for trustee seats, there are plenty of challenges ahead. Voters need to challenge the group to explain itself and its actions over the last three years. Vo t ers have witnessed the most dysfunctional elect- ed body out there, with factions fighting for their space in a three-year turf war. It has to end Nov. 10. If it doesn't, our students will be the ones who suffer. This new group of trustees must be a cohesive unit that puts the needs of students first and foremost. Where do the candidates in your municipality stand on team work? Do they put the needs of the whole be- fore their own wants? Vo ters don't need in-fighting dominating every meeting; voters need a responsible team leading their children in to the future. The last thing Durham wants to see is a bunch of trustees acting like children at school board meetings. Vo ters require more and need to demand it on elec- tion day. There is no reason on Nov. 10 for voters to sit idly by and let this opportunity for change slip past. Vo ters have to ask the tough questions or else settle for three more years of chaos. Vo t ers need a proactive group of trustees willing to tackle the issues the newly-elected Liberal govern- ment throws at it. For starters, how will Durham cope with the promise of decreased class sizes up to Grade 3? Is premier-elect Dalton McGuinty's plan of 20 stu- dents in primary grades workable? If so, how will this impact older Durham students? The questions are out there - they just need to be asked. So what are you waiting for? Attend an all-candi- dates' meeting and corner your potential trustees and demand to know their stance on everything - other- wise democracy loses. And, in the end, we all lose. 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 5 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm November 17 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm November 19 Accessibility Advisory 7:00 pm Committee City of Pickering Youth Snow Removal Program Request for Proposal for Personal Training Services for the Pickering Recreation Complex No. RFP-8-2003 The City of Pickering is seeking the professional services of a qualified Personal Trainer to undertake the above project. Sealed proposals will be received by Supply & Services no later than 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 27, 2003. Terms of Reference may be obtained by contacting Supply & Services. Personal Trainers are encouraged to attend a bidder’s meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Pickering Recreation Complex to address questions related to this project. Personal Trainers whose submissions are short-listed shall also be required to attend an interview with the Selection Committee at a date to be determined. Lowest, highest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Department of Corporate Services Supply & Services Division One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Telephone 905. 420.4616 Facsimile 905.420.5313 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPPO, C.P.P., CPPB, CMM I Manager , Supply & Services Fitness Classes, Gym Memberships, Medical Needs, Something for Everyone Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Free Teen Events, Movies, Sports, Breakdancing, Hip Hop, Drama. It’s Your Choice 905.420.6588 THE CITY OF PICKERING OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION SENIOR CITIZENS SNOW REMOVAL The City of Pickering, and the Canadian Progress Club of Pickering/Ajax Women offers a Snow Removal Program for Senior Citizens within the urban area of Pickering (South of Third Concession Road.) The program provides snow removal of residential front sidewalks, driveway apron and clearance to the main entrance of the home.There is no charge for this service. OPENINGS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 APPLICANTS ONLY. To apply for this program, please contact the Municipal Property & Engineering Division at 905.420.4660 ext... 5294. Please note: Previous users must reapply for the 2003/2004 program. Voting Opportunities and Locations Advance Voting 1. Saturday, November 1, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade 2. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Election Day 3. Monday, November 10, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Every household will receive a voter notification card indicating the location of the voting place on Election Day. Horaire et endroits des bureaux de scrutin Scrutin anticipé 1. Samedi le 1 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Édifice municipal de Pickering, Un rue de l’Esplanade 2. Mercredi le 5 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Édifice municipal de Pickering, Un rue de l’Esplanade Jour du scrutin 3. Lundi le 10 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Chaque résidence recevra un avis de confirmation de vote indiquant l’endroit du bureau de scrutin au jour de l’élection. Election Notices Proxy Voting A person who is not able to attend the voting location or advance vote to cast their ballot may appoint another person as a voting proxy to vote on their behalf. The following rules apply: • The person acting as a proxy must also be an eligible elector in the City of Pickering. • No person shall appoint more than one voting proxy and no person can act as a proxy for more than one person unless the relationship between the proxy and the persons for whom they are voting are their spouse, same-sex-partner, a sibling, parent, child, or grandparent, or grandchild. • Proxies can only be appointed after the time for the withdrawal of nominations has expired for all offices for which the election is being conducted. The earliest day for appointment will be September 30, 2003. • To appoint your voting proxy, you must complete the prescribed form (available from the Clerk’s Office or on the City website) after September 30, 2003, including the name of the person you are appointing, and have your signature witnessed. • The person appointed as proxy must attend the Clerk’s Office, Saecond Floor, Civic Complex, during normal office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2003 (Advance Voting Day). • The person acting as a proxy must attend the voting location designated for the elector for whom they are voting. • The person you have appointed is still entitled to vote in his/her own right at their appropriate voting place. Vote par procuration Si vous êtes dans l’impossibilité de voter le jour du scrutin ou au scrutin anticipé, vous pouvez désigner une autre personne comme mandataire pour voter par procuration en votre nom. Les règlements suivants s’applique: • La personne désignée doit aussi être une personne ayant le droit de voter dans la ville de Pickering. • Aucune personne peut désigner plus d’une personne pour voter par procuration et aucune personne ne peut être le mandataire pour plus d’une personne sauf si vous êtes le conjoint, le partenaire de même sexe, frère ou soeur, parent, enfant, grand-parent ou petit enfant. • Le mandataire ne peut être désigné qu’après la date d’expiration pour retirer les candidatures pour tout les postes d’élections. La date ne peut être avant le 30 septembre 2003. • Pour désigner votre mandataire, vous devez compléter le formulaire prescrit (disponible au bureau du greffier de la ville ou ci-joint) après le 30 septembre 2003, incluant le nom de la personne désignée ainsi qu’un témoin pour votre signature. • La personne désignée comme mandataire doit se présenter au bureau du greffier, 2e étage, Édifice municipal, entre les heures de 8h30 am et 16h30, du Lundi au Vendredi, et entre 12h00 pm et 17h00 le Samedi, 1er novembre 2003 (jour du scrutin anticipé). • La personne désignée mandataire doit se présenter au bureau de scrutin à l’endroit indiqué pour la personne pour le vote par procuration. • La personne que vous avez désigné a aussi le droit de vote pour sa circonscription électorale. Accessibility Information for Electors with Special Needs All voting locations are accessible with ramps and appropriate furniture. Additionally this year, to better enable electors with visual impairments vote independently, our advance polls will be equipped with two touch-screen voting units, which offer enhanced visibility and brightness and voice guidance technology. On Voting Day, (Monday, November 10, 2003), every voting location will be equipped with magnifying sheets to aid in reading the paper ballots. Electors who are unable to attend their voting location may choose to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. Please contact the Clerk’s Office for further details regarding proxy voting. If you require any assistance at the voting location, an election official may assist you to mark your ballot. Alternatively, if you prefer, you may come with another qualified voter and, upon taking the oath of secrecy, that person may assist you in marking your ballot. L’information d’addresse pour les électeurs avec les bessions spéciaux. Tous les bureaux de scrutins sont convenus de rampe d`accès et de meuble. En plus cette année, les bureaux de scrutins anticipés pour l`élection par anticipation seront munis de moniteur pour voter au toucher afin de donner meilleurs accès aux gens de faible visibité. Ces unités offrent pour nos électeurs, une meilleur visibilité en plus d`un guide vocale. Le jour des élections (Lundi, le 10 novembre 2003), tout les bureaux de scrutins seront munis avec des feuilles de loupe grossissante pour lire les bulletins de votes. Les électeurs qui ne peuvent se présenter à leur endroit de vote, peuvent désigner un mandataire par vote de procuration. Veuillez rejoindre le bureau du greffier pour de plus amples renseignements. Call 905.420.4611 or TTY 905.420.1739 Art Exhibition You are invited to view and purchase paintings by local artists of the East Shore Art Group on Friday, November 7th (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Saturday, November 8th (10 am - 4 pm) at East Shore Communtiy Centre 910 Liverpool Rd. S. of Bayly Recreation Complex Celebrates 20 Year Members During the 2003 Anniversary Year! • Join us for Free Health Club Orientations • Free every other Wednesday at 10:00 am • Free every other Thursday at 7:30 pm • Discover the Recreation Complex today Call now to reserve your Free Orientation 905.683.6582 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO??? CPR/ PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION AWARENESS Saturday, November 8, 2003 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Donations to the local Public Access Defibrillation program appreciated. To r egister call 905.831.1711 ext. 3230 or in person at the Pickering Rec. Complex by October 31, 2003 12 years old and up welcome Please wear comfortable clothing COMMUNITY PROGRAM Attention Youth 12 - 19 years of age Interested in positively contributing to your community? Looking to make extra money? Required to complete community service hours for school? Willing to shovel snow for community residents? 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It’s the eye-opening result of a study by the Durham Region Em- ployment Network, which help the disabled find work. “The most alarming was the word ‘concealed,’” said Julian Luke, chairman of the board of DREN. “People maybe not accessing dol- lars that are available, thinking ‘There’s no help for me’” but there is. “Maybe they just didn’t ask in the right terms, or people answering the phones don’t know, or the pro- gram is new.” With 36,000 people in Durham with a disabling condition, only half are employed, the report said. The other 18,300 are not working and only 2,095 are using the employ- ment support system - and the study shows why it could be hap- pening. One of the largest roadblocks people with disabilities are meeting is an information gap, the report said. Job seekers and their families said income and employment ser- vice systems are very difficult to navigate. “If you went out to the average person on the street and used all the acronyms in our industry, they’d think you were talking mart- ian or something,” Mr. Luke said. “And getting a handle on all the eli- gibility criteria, and programs...wow.” Another huge barrier is trans- portation - or lack thereof, the study said. It was considered, “the largest impediment to employment success (because) many job seekers with disabilities do not have access to private automobiles, so have to rely either on the municipal sys- tems or the specialized disability transit services. “Neither was seen as adequate.” Mr. Luke, who is in a wheelchair, agreed. “Transit, in general in this region, really needs some work,” he said, adding a seamless system is need- ed. “It’s not timed and integrated for people to get about...the amount of time these people waiting and waiting and waiting. “Life is not spontaneous for a dis- abled person. Everything must be planned days in advance.” Marketing disabled employees is another task. One of the difficulties DREN helps employers overcome is the stereotype that equates people with disabilities with illness, miss- ing work and requiring more sup- port, Mr. Luke said. Many employers do not realize there are many supports available, including wage subsidies, equip- ment and interpreters. The study, which cost around $70,000 and took more than nine months, talked to more than 100 job-seekers and their families, 24 employment-service providers, em- ployers, educators and front-line staff. The results will be presented at a workshop, ‘From study to action: Bridging the information gap and other barriers facing job seekers with disabilities,’ on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Notre Dame Church Hall, 384 Hillside Ave., in Oshawa from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact DREN at 905-720-1777 or view the study at www.dren.org. plus pain t • Hardwood • ceramic • laminates • area rugs • Vinyl• Hardwood • ceramic • laminates • area rugs • Vinyl • ceramic Hardwood • ceramic • laminates • area rugs • Vinyl • ceramic• Hardwood • ceramic • laminates • area rugs • Vinyl“Where Customers Send Their Friends!” Incredible savings and selection for all your flooring needs! LOOK FOR OUR FLYER IN TODAYS PAPER Visit one of our two showrroms JJUULLIIAANN LLUUKKEE ‘Transit, in general in this region, really needs some work.’ DDUURRHHAAMM — Free admission, give- aways and health information will be offered at Durham Region’s largest consumer health show. The 7th Annual Health and Well- ness Expo is on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. The Expo will feature interactive exhibits and a series of informative lectures for health en- thusiasts and those seeking a healthier lifestyle. The free series of lectures will be held hourly on both days. Keynote speakers include Sam Graci, author and founder of Greens+; Katherine and Russ Loader, Feng Shui ex- perts; Renata Anderson, certified health and lifestyle coach; and Dr. Joey Shulman, chiropractor and reg- istered holistic nutritionist, among others. Local practitioners will pro- vide information on today’s health matters and health food stores will showcase the newest products avail- able on the market today. For more information or exhibitor inquiries call Susan O’Brien, 905-426-4676 ext. 226 or Mark Fucella, 905-426-4676 ext. 229. 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DON’T M I S S THE HA U N T E D HOUSE www.cullengardens.com FAITH EXPLORATION COURSE Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 796 Eyer Dr. Pickering Wednesday October 22nd - Wednesday Novemner 26 7:30 p.m. No more plastic DDUURRHHAAMM —Using plastic bags will get residents nowhere with their yard waste when January rolls around. Starting in 2004, residents will no longer be allowed to put out Christmas trees, leaves, yard waste or grass clip- pings in plastic bags, a report to the works committee said last week. Pickering allows leaf and yard waste in plastic, while Ajax and Oshawa allow leaf and yard waste and grass clippings to be placed in the bags. While these materials have contin- ued to be composted at the Region’s re- cycling depot in Whitby, the plastic makes a mess, said Peter Watson, manager of waste management. “When plastic goes through the shredder, you end up with small pieces that blow around the neighbourhood,” he said. “Plastic bags are not com- postable... they don’t need to be there.” Residents can use paper craft bags, or place compostable waste loose in plastic garbage cans. The new system will first be felt when disposing of Christ- mas trees, and then when spring yard cleanup starts in April, Mr. Watson said. The recommendation must be ap- proved by council, which meets again Oct. 22. Planning for the future of transportation DDUURRHHAAMM — The ‘guiding document’ for Durham’s transportation has made it to draft form, more than four years and $400,000 after it started. The Transportation Master Plan out- lines how Durham will move its growing population for the next 20 years on its roads, railways, public transit routes, air- ports, marine facilities and trails. The overriding goal of the plan is to reduce forecasted automobile trips by 15 per cent, as the Region cannot handle what it expects to be double the volume of current car traffic by 2021, said the report, presented at a joint works and planning committee meeting last week. But questions were raised by coun- cillors about a lack of communication from region staff putting the plan togeth- er. Neither the public, Durham’s munici- palities nor the committee in charge of the plan have been contacted since 2001, although public meetings on Durham’s strategic plan involved transportation is- sues. How the plan will be financed was also a concern. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish called it “smoke and mirrors” and a “Christmas card with no dollars attached to it.” The plan is being sent back to the municipalities for review and comment by early December. It will be up to the new council to adopt it. New SARS staff DDUURRHHAAMM — Six new staff will soon be joining the Region’s health department to deal solely with Severe Acute Respira- tory Syndrome and other infectious dis- eases. The move is mandated by the province, part of the new Provincial SARS Action Plan. The staff will be working closely with area hospitals to monitor and report any unusual respiratory diseases, like the outbreak of SARS this past spring. “One criticism early on (with SARS) was that we didn’t have good surveil- lance,” said Dr. Robert Kyle, the medical officer of health for the Region. “If we have better surveillance for all causes of respiratory illness, and if SARS were to reappear, we would be better able to pick it up early.” The Region will receive funds for the staff, with $115,000 already received for the first quarter. But since it is unsure how long the funding will last, more money may have to come out of the health department’s budget in the new year, a finance and administration report said Wednesday. The report will come before Region- al council Oct. 22. Waste diversion looking good DDUURRHHAAMM — They’re using green food waste bins, recycling more and re- ducing garbage. Around 45,000 households in four Durham municipalities involved in a pilot integrated waste diversion program have succeeded in reducing garbage sent to landfills, a works committee report said last week. Comparing May to August 2002 to the same period this year, Clar- ington, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock have increased their blue box materials by 13 per cent, reduced garbage collection by 25 per cent and increased waste diver- sion by 16 per cent. Looking specifically at neighbourhoods in Clarington and Uxbridge in June, the report found: -the average number of bags set out for collection was reduced from 3.1 per house in 2002 to 2.2 -participation in blue box recycling in- creased from 86 per cent to 91 per cent -participation in the food waste green bin was 63 per cent. If residents fully partici- pated by doing the maximum recycling and composting, garbage could be di- verted by 70 per cent, the report con- cluded. Expanding the program to the re- maining municipalities in Durham is being discussed, but the Region needs to find a larger compost site, said Peter Watson, manager of waste management. Currently the food waste is being sent to a site in York Region, which could not handle compost from Oshawa, Whit- by, Ajax and Pickering. Region briefs OCT. 22, 2003 Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Groupdurhamregion.com Some of the tips the Pumpkin Pa- trol would like kids to remember be- fore trick-or-treating include: • wear a properly fitted costume that is bright and non-flammable. Use re- flective tape on your costume for more visibility; • use face make-up or enlarge the eyes on your mask for better vision. When using a mask, push it up on your head while walking; • visit the front door of well-lit homes and never go inside; • plan a route and curfew time, and don’t go too far from home; • don’t eat the treats until an adult at home has checked them. Younger children must go with an adult. Older children should trick-or- treat in groups. Red Rogers trucks out and about DDUURRHHAAMM — Rogers Cable and the Durham Regional Police have again joined forces to protect trick-or- treaters this Halloween. Bright red Rogers vans, a total of 60 in Durham Region, Simcoe/Grey counties and York Region, along with local police will be patrolling the streets on Halloween for the 19th annual Rogers Pumpkin Patrol program. “Kids will definitely see one of our red trucks patrolling the streets in their neighbourhood,” said Earl Dusek, VP/GM Rogers Cable, in a press release. “It’s pretty amazing to see the caravan of trucks rolling out for patrol at dusk on Halloween night. This program is just one ex- ample of how Rogers employees give back to the communities in which they live and work.” The program goes beyond pa- trolling the streets on Halloween night. Rogers’ employees and local police officers will visit Durham schools to speak to Grade 2 and 3 students about Halloween safety. Approximately 24,000 safety loot packs will be distributed to kids containing a reflective armband, goodies and a card with seven safe- ty tips. If you need assistance, go to a Block Parent home, police officer or a Rogers Cable van. The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol began in Ontario in 1984 and has moved out to New Brunswick and Newfoundland in recent years. In the three provinces, approxi- mately 350 Rogers radio-equipped vans, staffed by more than 700 vol- unteers, will be on patrol beginning at dusk. 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Submit your drawing along with your name, address, telephone num- ber, school name, grade and age to Rogers Pumpkin Patrol, Howl-o- ween Drawing Contest, Rogers Cable, 301 Marwood Drive, Oshawa, ON, l1H 1J4. The deadline for sub- mission is noon on Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be notified on Oct. 31. More information is available at par- ticipating Rogers Video stores. Workshop for parents, teens AAJJAAXX — Preventive workshops for parents and teens will be available to strengthen and build positive rela- tionships. The Youth Centre and The Durham District School Board are offering two workshops for parents and their children in grades 7 to 9. Parents and children must attend together. The first workshop: Pro- moting Effective Communication Between Parent and Youth, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Southwood Park Public School, 28 Lambard St., Ajax. The workshop is interactive and will highlight parenting styles promoting effective communication, the rea- sons communication breaks-down and strategies to build positive rela- tionships. The second workshop, Constructive Anger Management Skills for Parents and Youths, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., also at Southwood Park Public School. This workshop will discuss the triggers and manage- ment of anger and will develop con- structive approaches to handling temper. For more information contact the Youth Centre at (905) 428-1212. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003 PAGE B1 P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Oct. 24, 7:35pm vs Peterborough • Sun., Oct. 26, 6:35pm vs Sudbury Plenty of Tickets Available. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— A city race car driver was the big winner at the season- ending banquet for the Canadian Formula Ford Championship series in Montreal last Saturday night. Pickering's Christopher Guerrieri capped an outstanding season on the track by claiming the top two prizes at the series annual awards banquet at the Delta Hotel Centre- ville. The 20 year old was crowned series champion and was singled out for his outstanding perfor- mance overall and awarded the coveted Ford Driver of the Year title. Guerrieri won the championship with 123 points, beating out sec- ond-place Didier Schraenen and third-place David Clubine, who earned 94 and 92 points respective- ly. It was Guerrieri's second year in the Canadian Formula Ford Cham- pionship; in 2002 he was named the series rookie-of-the-year. The college student made nation- al headlines in 2003 not only for his outstanding performance on the racetrack, which saw him post seven top-five finishes, three race wins, two pole positions and two fastest race laps, but also for his distinctive sponsorship program that was headlined by title sponsor the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). Guerrieri, who is the national spokesperson for the SOGC's Con- traception Awareness Program, also busied himself at race events, youth shows, football games and rock concerts by working with the SOGC to hand out some 20,000 condoms and promotional items as well as encourage young Canadians to visit the organization's public in- formation site, www.sexualityan- du.ca. "This year would not have been possible were it not for the support of the SOGC and my sponsors Medbroadcast.com, The Katz Group, Trustex condoms, Brymark and Northstar Promotions," said Guerrieri. "To have such a group of companies, of people, supporting me through everything, it's really unbelievable. "I also want to thank my parents. Many of you have seen the commer- cial on TV (Guerrieri is featured in a public service announcement for www.sexualityandu.ca). That was the work of the SOGC, but also with my dad's help. Both my moth- er and father have worked so hard for me. My team, Mauro, Katia, the entire team, they're just the best. I'm so happy to win this champi- onship, I wouldn't be up here if it wasn't for them." Guerrieri, whose unique sponsor platform thrust him into the media spotlight will continue to work with the SOGC and the www.sexual- ityandu.ca Web site through the off- season. "We couldn't be more pleased with the way things have turned out," said Lisa Spencer, co-ordina- tor of the Contraception Awareness Program for the SOGC. "Christo- pher has been an amazing driver and an amazing spokesperson for our program. He's been helping us get out there in the news and, in turn, I believe that we've been able to help him as well. We went into this program a little bit unsure of how this would all pan out, but it has been such a successful program for us all around. We're really look- ing forward to working with him again next year." For more information on Guerri- eri visit his Web site at www.chris- guerrieri.com. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Hands up PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Sharday Gonsalves (40) looks for a place to go while being guarded by a member of the Ajax High School Rams. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ basketball game was played at St. Mary recently. Schools mark a milestone Rugby exchange reaches 25 years BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Dunbarton High School will commemorate a signifi- cant milestone in its ongoing rugby exchange with an English school this week. This year marks the 25th anniver- sary of the first exchange between Broxbourne school of Hertfordshire, England and Dunbarton High School. The exchange originally took root in 1978 and has been going strong ever since. The schools mark their 16th ex- change over the years when 58 ath- letes, including 20 from Broxbourne school's girls' field hockey team, come to the west Pickering school, starting Friday evening and contin- uing through to Tuesday, Oct. 28. Sixty Dunbarton students and their families will billet the English stu- dents during their four-day stay in Pickering. During the course of the visit, a host of events are planned, includ- ing games between the two school's rugby teams Sunday afternoon. Bill Dalliday, who's been involved in the exchanges for about half of those 25 years, notes the bonds of friendship between the two schools has been built and maintained over the years, and it's exciting any time the schools get together. "The kids just enjoy each other and it builds from one tour to the next. The tradition just continues," says Dalliday. "Because we were just there last March three quarters of our kids know three quarter of their kids, so it's a chance for them to get re-acquainted in their friendships." To mark the 25th anniversary of the exchange, Dalliday is calling on all the alumni of past exchanges at Dunbarton to gather at the Harp & Crown Pub (300 Kingston Rd., Pick- ering) for a reception on Sunday evening to renew acquaintances. The Broxbourne contingent is due to arrive at Dunbarton at 3 p.m. Fri- day. Later that evening, the English players and their billets will travel to Toronto's SkyDome for an Arg- onaut's Canadian Football League game. A free day is slated for Saturday, with all games scheduled for Sunday afternoon. A field hockey game be- tween Broxbourne and Dunbarton is slated for noon. The rugby game between the schools' first squads is at 1 p.m., followed by the seconds teams playing at 2:15 p.m. On Monday, a day in Toronto is planned with trips to the CN Tower and the Eatons Centre on the agen- da. The Broxbourne contingent de- parts Dunbarton on Tuesday morn- ing. Over the years, says Dalliday, the schools have been competitive on the rugby field, with each school winning their fair share of times over the years. A trophy has been pre- sented to the winner over the last six or seven exchanges. This year, the Broxbourne school is coming in the middle of its rugby schedule, while the Durham Region rugby season doesn't begin until late April. Undaunted, the Spartans have begun practices in order to be somewhat prepared for the games as part of the exchange. Dalliday, however, notes the games are less of a priority than other aspects of the exchange. The lack of training "will have an effect on us, but what's more impor- tant than the scores is the friend- ships (that are made) and the ex- change itself," he says. In addition to visiting Dunbarton, the Broxbourne school contingent will also play and be billeted at I.E. We ldon school in Lindsay, Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa and will end their tour of Canada at Stouffville High School in York Region. CCHHRRIISS GGUUEERRRRIIEERRII Driver of the year. Guerrieri caps strong season on track with aw ards Monarchs reign on soccer pitch St. Mary, Dunbarton headed to OFSAA BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor AAJJAAXX ——Eleven months of training paid dividends for the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs senior boys' soccer team at the Durham Region championships Tuesday afternoon. Training since last November in order to get a running start at quali- fying for the provincial high school championships this year, the favoured St. Mary Monarchs put it all together when it counted most. Playing a solid Dunbarton High School Spartans squad in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) 'AAA' final at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, the Monarchs scored the first three goals of the game and then held their ground through a late Dunbarton surge to post a 3-2 victory. St. Mary coach Andrew McLaugh- lin says the rigours of playing two games on the same day showed in the late going of the LOSSA final. He gave credit to the Spartans, who could have folded the tents, but wouldn't quit in keeping it a close game through to the end of the contest. "They let up a little bit, but they were a little tired as it was our second game of the day," says McLaughlin. "We played well as a team and we moved the ball well. It was a total team effort." The LOSSA title was an extension of an overall solid campaign for the Monarchs, who came into the playoffs with an undefeated 6-0 league record. Overall, St. Mary was an impressive 11 -0-1. McL aughlin says the key to the sea- son was the dedication of his players who began training in earnest last November, playing indoor soccer throughout the winter and getting to- gether to train twice a week. "They worked hard to get back to this point," says McLaughlin. Dunbarton head coach Sean Ped- ersen gave full marks to the Monarchs who put together a little better per- formance in the final. "They were the better team today. They deserved to win," noted Peder- son, adding his team had little suc- cess against the Monarchs this sea- son, losing in tournament, regular- season and now in the LOSSA final. Pedersen, too, was delighted with his team's no-quit attitude, playing hard right to the end, although they trailed early in the second half. "The boys never let up even though we were down 3-0. They battled back to make it 3-2," he says. As a consolation prize, the Spar- tans -- as one of the top two teams in LOSSA -- will earn a berth to the On- tario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) champi- onships. As LOSSA will host this year's OFSAA 'AAA' senior boys' tour- nament, both St. Mary and Dunbar- ton will qualify for the event. Chris Deabreau, Shane Bookal, and Fabrizio Savarino scored for St. Mary. Ashkan Mahboubi and Byron Brown replied for the Spartans. The Monarchs advanced to the final after a dominating 6-0 victory over Uxbridge in one senior semifi- nal. Mike Sarangi scored twice to pace the St. Mary attack, with Frank Jo nke, George Fadel, Travis Stocking and John Jonke adding one apiece. Meanwhile, the Dunbarton Spar- tans downed St. Stephen's from Bow- manville 4-1 in the other senior semi- final. Ricardo Reid and Brown scored twice each for the Spartans. NNOOTTEESS:: The JJ.. CCllaarrkkee RRiicchhaarrddssoonn SSttoorrmm of Ajax captured the junior boys' 'AAA' soccer title with a 2-0 vic- tory over the AAllll SSaaiinnttss CCaatthhoolliicc SSeecc-- oonnddaarryy SScchhooooll TTiittaannss of Whitby. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Ricardo Reid, foreground, tries to slip past St. Stephen’s Jean-Marc Walters during second-half action in the LOSSA senior boys’ semifinal soccer game at Ajax Tuesday. Dunbarton won 4-1, but lost to St. Mary 3-2 in the final. Pickering juniors cruise past Ajax, battle to tie with Vaughan BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— A busy weekend of puck pursuits ended with a gigan- tic thud for the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers. In a three-games-in-three-days marathon for the Panthers, an oth- erwise solid weekend of hockey ended badly, with the Pickering ju- niors absorbing an old-fashioned 12-2 whipping at the hands of the host St. Michael's Buzzers in To ronto Sunday night. The Panthers (5-6-4-0 for 14 points, seventh in South Confer- ence) administered a whipping of their own on home ice Friday night, hacking down the lowly Ajax Axe- men (1-12-1-1 for four points, last in South Conference) 7-2 at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex. It was the Panthers' second consecutive victory over the Axemen, beating the Axemen 4-3 in Ajax on Oct. 12. Sandwiched in between was a 4-4 overtime tie on the road against the Vaughan Vipers Saturday night. Panthers' head coach John Winder lamented that St. Mike's (11-3-1-1 for 24 points, second in South Conference) was the worst possible team that Pickering could have faced at the tail end of a three- game stint. "St. Mike's is a team that com- bines both speed and skill and it's kind of dangerous when you end a three-game stand and run up against a team like that. It was just one of those night when everything went wrong." St. Mike's burned the Panthers with a short-handed marker in the early going, which set an ominous tone for the visiting Pickering ju- niors. The Buzzers proceeded to lead 3-0 after 20 minutes and roll to a 7-1 lead at the second intermis- sion. If there was a lesson learned from Sunday's shellacking, it was to not show up in Toronto without your 'A' game in tow, says Winder. "The guys we have were talented in the league they played in before. They have gotten by, by giving the best effort they could. You can't do that when you're playing a team like St. Mike's. They come at you hard and you have to match them by coming at them hard." The Panthers were without three regulars in the lineup Sunday, with defenceman and team captain Bryan Hampton suspended for the contest, and forwards Kyle Cun- ningham and Robert Toomey nurs- ing injuries. Craig Johnston scored the lone Pickering goal, assisted by Paul Ve- locci and call-up Lenny Bell. In a tight contest with the Vipers Saturday, the Panthers' special- teams play went south at the wrong time. Vaughan connected for all four of its goals on the power play, going 4-for-5 on the night with the man advantage. The Panthers enjoyed the man- advantage in the five-minute over- time frame, but couldn't pull the trigger on Vaughan goaltender Mike Malmholt. "I thought we were all over them, but we just couldn't put the puck in the net," says Winder. Kyle Robinson, Cory York, Veloc- ci and John Scrymgeour scored for Pickering. Derek Lynden recorded two assists, with Robinson, Michael Worrell, Michael Paul Rivest and Ryan Annesley each adding a single assist. Starter Devin Ramasawmy was tested in the Pickering goal, facing 40 shots. In Friday's win over Ajax, the Panthers took the play to a lacklus- tre Axemen squad in administering their most thorough victory of the season. After the squads played to a 1-1 draw after the first period, the Panthers broke it open in the mid- dle frame, scoring three times for a 4-1 lead. Pickering added three more goals in the third period. Both teams were spoiling for a re- match after a penalty-filled en- counter a week ago. The teams, however, decided to stick to hockey, with the lone bad spot being a game misconduct on Ajax defence- man Matt Harris who earned a five- minute charging penalty and an au- tomatic game misconduct after a f irst-period hit on Pickering for- ward Kyle Cunningham. Cunning- ham left the game with a concus- sion and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week. Winder says he ex- pects him to be out of the line-up for an indefinite period of time. Richard Schofield scored twice and added an assist, to lead the way. Jeremy Whelan notched his f irst goal after returning from a broken finger. Phil McIlhone (goal and an assist) and Lynden (two as- sists) also recorded two-point nights. 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Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett Email Al with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com Metroland Durham Region Media Group BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX ——The Annandale Curling Club is gearing up to play host to the best 16-and-under curlers in the province early next year. The club is host of the Ontario Bantam Boys' and Girls' Curling Championships. Eight teams from across the province will play Feb. 11 to 14. Annandale had previously hosted the 1999 provincial bantam champi- onships. The opening ceremonies and first games are Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. The re- maining draws are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. ••• Annandale's annual curling clinic is this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a novice and an ad- vanced section and the cost is $11, in- cluding morning tea/coffee and a light lunch. ••• The local Olympians are at it again. Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart joined teammates skip Glenn Howard and Jason Mitchell to cap- ture the top prize at the Don Bartlett Classic in Gander, Newfoundland last weekend. The Howard rink defeated the Wayne Middaugh team in the final, winning the $20,000 first-prize purse. This swells the rink's earnings to date to $30,375. Last week, it was reported Collin Mitchell was part of the Howard team that won the Shorty Jenkins Classic. In fact, he was occupied with a household move and a new baby in the family, so Scott Bailey had actual- ly spared for him.Tw o of three Ajax-Pickering squads remain undefeated with one game to go DDUURRHHAAMM —— Two of three Ajax- Pickering Dolphins football teams remain undefeated after games with the Burlington Stampeders at Burlington's Nelson Park recently. The Dolphins' tykes and atoms continue to boast unblemished records, improving their mark to 9- 0 after emerging victorious in two close encounters with the Stam- peders in Central Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) action. The tykes scored a 7-0 win, while the atoms eked out a 17-16 decision. The Dolphins' peewees, however, weren't so fortunate. They dropped an agonizing 17-16 contest to Burlington, with a missed Stam- peders' field goal resulting in the single, winning point. The Dol- phins still lead the way in their COMFL division, with one game to go. All three Dolphins teams finish the regular season at home this Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Etobi- coke Eagles at Kinsmen Park in Pickering. The tykes' victory over Burling- ton represented their eighth shutout in nine games this season. Early in the second quarter, run- ning back Dillon Campbell, follow- ing his two lead blockers Cole Tudor and Richard Quittenton, was able to break free on an off- tackle lead to the left and score the lone touchdown of the game. Con- vert team holder Dustin Kaupp ran the ball into the end zone for the additional point. Late in the fourth quarter, Burlington drove into the Dol- phins' red zone and attempted a Hail Mary fourth-down pass with less than two minutes remaining. The attempt was unsuccessful giv- ing the Dolphins the ball on their own 15-yard line with just more than a minute remaining. The Dol- phins managed to run the clock out for the win. A tremendous effort from the de- fence in the second half allowed the Dolphins to hold on to their seven- point lead. 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Pickering Swim Club hosts first meet of season this weekend AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Pickering Town Centre • Centre Court Saturday October 25th 2003 11:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • The Campbell Sisters • Joy Lapps • Reena Arora • Shamla Persad Dancers This concert is part of the “Peace and Community Harmony” Project, Phase Two, A Durham wide race relations event being organized by Multicultural Durham Newspaper and it’s corporate sponsors and collaborative partners. The concert also commemorates December 10th - United Nations Human Rights Day. Donations to the Mariatu Kamara Trust Fund can be made at any branch of the Royal Bank in Durham Region. Concert organizers have set up a bank account under the name of the: Sierra Leone Immigrant Settlement Centre In Trust for Mariatu Kamara. The bank account # is 1018001 Transit #3832. Performing Artists Will Include: Mariatu Kamara, a Pickering resident, is an innocent victim of the war in Sierra Leone. She is in need of prosthetic hands. The concert is being staged as a benefit event to assist with her medical expenses. A Multicultural Benefit Concert for Mariatu Kamara Multicultural Durham Newspaper, in Association with the Pickering Town Centre Presents: • Harmony Children’s Choir • Durham Filipino Dancers • Misagh Tabrizi • Shaundell Parris Corporate Sponsors Include: Collaborative Partners: Multicultural Council Oshawa/Durham, Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association, Durham Catholic District School Board, Pickering Baha’i Community, Congress of Black Women, (Durham Chapter), Kinark Child and Family Services, Young Women’s Christian Association. Durham Region Local Training Board www.magwyerspub.com Tribute to the East Coast Saturday – 5:00 East Coast Dinner, 9:00 Band Oct. 20-26 Retro Retro Anniversary 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 Ron Petroniro/News Advertiser Photo AAJJAAXX —— Carol Rutledge (left) and Joani Pietroniro team up for a rousing version of ‘All that Jazz’ during a production of ‘Broadway Glitter’ at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Ajax, Saturday night. The two-night show and sales from a CD ‘Music from the Heart’ - a compilation of songs from the show - raised more than $5,000 for Evangel Hall in Toronto. The mission helps distressed people inToronto’s inner city through a Christian ministry program providing meals, employment assistance, clothing and support for youth and marginalized people. ‘Music from the Heart’ can be purchased by calling Gary at (905) 686-1325. Drummer’s farewell Start It Up originals play together for last time AAJJAAXX —— Durham fans can say goodbye to the drummer and vocalist of the local band Start It Up this weekend. The band will play two shows this week, the last two shows with drummer and vo- calist Randy Begg. On Friday, Oct. 24 Start It Up will be playing at the Por tly Piper, 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax, (905) 426-9535. The start time is 9:30 to 10 p.m. and there is no cover charge. The Gryphon Pub, 114 Dundas St. E., Whitby, (905) 430-7320, will play host to the band for their show on Satur- day, Oct. 25. The show time will begin at 9:30 to 10 p.m. and there is no cover charge. Frank Woodcock will re- place Begg in November. These are the last two shows to see the original band to- gether in performance. Start It Up also consists of Lou DeAdder, guitar/vocals and Brett Piekarz, bass/vocals. For more information on Start It Up visit www.fksa.on.ca/startitup.html Moments in Ajax time Photo exhibit continues until Oct. 30 AAJJAAXX —— 'Ajax... Summer Celebrations, Nature and Red', a photo exhibit of work by some of Durham's best professional and amateur photographers, continue on display at the McLean Com- munity Centre in Ajax this month. Award-winning photos from the Ajax Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and Black's Superstore Photo Contest can be viewed at the centre until Oct. 30. The ex- hibit features best in show, first, second and third prize winners in the adult, youth and child categories and nu- merous honourable mention prize winning shots. The best in show winning photo 'Iron Horse Sunset' by Shawn Ferguson will also be featured in the January 2004 issue of Photo Life Magazine. 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Young foursome rocks indie circuit Hidden Echo beats back older competition DDUURRHHAAMM ——A local rock band came out the best in a battle of the indie bands at the Markham Fair re- cently. That's no mean feat, even for teens and adults. But for Hidden Echo, it was amazing, since the band members range in age from seven to 12. Taylor O'Meara, 11, lead singer and guitar, Phillip Radu, 12, lead guitar and backup vocals, drummer Dalton Radu, nine, and Colin Radu, seven, bass, won the contest against nine other bands and earned a top prize of 16 hours of recording time. On Nov. 7, they'll compete in another battle of the bands, this time at the Opera House on Queen Street, in Toronto. "It was amazing," said Dalton, who added he was confident and fully expect- ed to win going into the competition. "It was awesome," added Phillip. "I can't wait" to get into the recording studio. That's expected to hap- pen in December after the Opera House appearance. If the band does well, they might get more recording time, enough for a six- song demo. Taylor wasn't quite as confident as Dalton head- ing into the Markham competition. "I wasn't quite sure be- cause I didn't know how the other bands were going to be," he said. Colin, who joins the three older boys on their closing number, 'Sweet Home Alabama,' said he enjoys it all and is looking forward to the next com- petition. "It's beyond belief," said L isa Radu, of Bow- manville, mother of three of the band members. "None of us can believe it. It's very exciting, very fast. We 're all just in a happy spin." Supernova Entertain- ment, which ran the fair contest and is organizing the Nov. 7 one, noted Hid- den Echo plays beyond its years. The band is the youngest ever to take the stage for Supernova and will be the youngest ever to play the Opera House, Mrs. Radu said. In Markham, it was ob- vious the boys appealed to the crowd, she said. "No one got the crowd going like these kids," she said. "The audience clapped along with two of their songs." The boys played three origi- nal songs as well as 'Sweet Home Alabama' and Led Zep- pelin's 'Rock and Roll.' That's right, they also write their own music and lyrics. The band has been playing together since February 2002 when the three oldest boys met at an Oshawa music school. Colin joined this summer. All four take private lessons from Mark Kitchen on their own in- struments and as a band. These lessons are a big part of their success, Mrs. Radu said. Taylor, from Courtice, and Phillip also take classical guitar lessons from Ryan Switzer at the Whitby School of Music. They’re with the band. From left to right are mem- bers of Durham’s Hidden Echo: front Dalton and Colin Radu, back Ta ylor O'Meara, Super- nova's Kevin Bunting (middle), Phillip Radu. 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If you answered ‘No’ to any of the above questions, then fax us your resume or call us and tell us what will GET YOU OFF THE FENCE and into this busy 12 Bay Service Centre in Whitby Openings currently available for: 2 LICENSED GENERAL TECHNICIANS (with alignment exp.) 1 DRIVE CLEAN REPAIR TECHNICIAN Drive Clean Certificate Bonus SERVICE ADVISORS We Offer The Following: • Excellent wage • Profit sharing • Full benefits package • Employee discount • Tool discount • Excellent work environment MAKE THE MOVE G E T O F F T H E F E N C E G E T O F F T H E F E N C E YES NO ✔ ✔ ✔ Please call Peter Bright at 905-430-5377 or fax resume to: 905-430-4996 515 SKILLED HELP Due to our continued growth we now have openings for the following. An experienced heating oil equipment sales person, with own vehicle, to be assigned an exclusive territory. Must have: •A sound knowledge of commercial and residential heating oil appliances. •H.V.A.C. experience An asset. •OBT 1 would be an asset. •An understanding of the oil market and the challenges that it presents. •Remuneration, commission with car allowance. An experienced Oil Burner Technician Installer /Serviceperson, with own vehicle and tools. •Must have an OBT 1 •Be familiar with commercial and residential oil appliance installations, includ- ing boilers. •Be familiar with commercial and residential oil equipment cleaning. •Qualified to install central air conditioning. •Be available for 24 hr. on call •Thorough understanding of the B139 oil code. To pursue either of these opportunities please forward your resume, in- cluding salary history to: Manager Delivery & Service Thermoshell Inc. 16-44 East Beaver Creek Rd. Richmond Hill On. L4B 1G8 Fax 905-886-5250 Enumeration/ Order Takers Required $20./hr avg Full training provided! Call Catherine at 905-435-0518 EXPERIENCED Hair Stylists want- ed for high-end concept salon in Oshawa Centre and Pickering To wn centre. Salary plus commis- sion. Contact L'Attitudes (905)-723 -5937 or fax resume to (905)947- 8143 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST re- quired full and part time for the Hair Care Centre in the Whitby Mall. Good wages and no Sun- days. Call Nick or Derek 905-723- 0211. FEMALE (preferred) live-in care- giver, legally allowed to work in Ontario, to care for an elderly woman. References required. Call (905)420-8875 FERNIE House Child & Youth ser- vices seeks CYW's (part-time/ full- time/ supervisory) for child welfare residential treatment program. Fax resume 416-284-7286 or call (905)509-3074. FINANCIAL SERVICES company looking for highly motivated, career minded people. Do you have expe- rience in Sales/Marketing? Been down sized from Insurance Com- panies or worked in Financial Insti- tutions? This would be an asset not a requirement, full training to successful candidates. Call Peter Hones (905)626-1094 FOOD CONCESSIONS requires mature person for Supervisor. Part time nights & weekends. Experi- ence preferred. Bring resume to Concessions, Iroquois Park Sports Complex. No calls please. 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 International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH A real opportunity for adventure ! Thousands of new jobs monthly! The College of Applied Linguistics is offering a 5-day TESOL Certificate Course Nov. 26th-30th (Evenings & weekend) Centennial College at Progress Campus.To register for the Open House, Nov. 6th,7p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com JWP DISTRIBUTION services Inc., a reputable, established and expanding Whitby based courier company has immediate openings for enthusiastic broker drivers with a small car or mini van. Geograph- ical knowledge of Metro Toronto is beneficial. Interested parties call Al or Vali at (905) 668-0345 KITCHEN HELP - Experienced, dishes, prep and cleanup. Fax re- sume to (905) 666-3099. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Long term temp, Staff Plus will be interview- ing 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 28 and 29. Come and see us at our new location, 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. Any questions please contact (416) 495-0900 MAGICUTS, one of Canada's leading chains is opening a new salon in Whitby. Positions avail- able:Licensed Manager and As- sistant Manager plus full and part time stylist. We offer: Competitive salary, opportunity for advance- ment, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly priz- es, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Jody (905) 579- 6757 MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immediately. Experience preferred. Own transportation required. Seri- ous inquiries only. (905)686-9160 NEW Mickey Finn's Bistro & Cock- tail Lounge, Coming Soon! 1050 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. NOW HIRING for all positions. Apply in person, or fax resume to 905-721- 1975 attention: Cindy OWNER OPERATORS/AZ & DZ Company drivers, paid percent- age. Running the Carolina's and the New England States out of Bowmanville Ontario. Also looking for City drivers paid hourly. Need clean abstract, no criminal record. Call Executive Transportation at (905)697-1403. PA RT TIME BUILDING Superin- tendent/handy person. Experience required. Ajax project. Call Ken at 416-303-3804. PA RT TIME CLEANING person for warehouse, Mon. - Thurs., 8-12 noon. Fill in application at: Gan- trex, 12 Barr Rd. Ajax. PA RT TIME phone work mornings or afternoons. Monday - Friday in our Pickering office. (416) 264- 3336. PEOPLE! SPORTS! TRAVEL! - If you like any or all of these, we can put you to work immediately. 11 full time openings dealing with sports, entertainment and non- profit organizations. Call Holly @905-576-5523. PICKERING manufacturing com- pany requires accounting/adminis- trative clerk. Must be currently en- rolled in CJA courses and have a minimum of 2 years business or similar office experience. Fax re- sume to 905-420-4564, include salary expectations. PLUMBING AND PARTS INC. Energetic and enthusiastic individ- ual needed for deliveries and to be trained for retail sales. Reliability and a good driving record are im- perative. Room to grow with the company. Contact David at (905) 430-1502. We are located at the Northwest corner of Thickson Rd. and Dundas St. in Whitby. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE company seeking full and part time employees, winter work available. Guarantees negotiable. Seeking fore person, drivers, walkway crews. Top wages paid. Brokers and contractors accepted. Please call (905) 831-1833 or fax resume to (905) 831-2446 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 SALES - GREAT $$$ for holidays! portrait studio, Bay at Oshawa. Only mature people over 18 need apply. (905) 686-4121 or 647-293- 3901 SEEKING F/T Industrial worker with a good attitude and mechani- cal aptitude to perform CO2 blast cleaning and related motor/electri- cal work. Fax resume to Brian at Lawrcon Electric (905)686-2532. SNOWPLOW & EQUIPMENT op- erators required. Must have clean driving abstract. Lots of hours,, Call (905)433-8624 or fax resume to 905-434-8180. SNOWPLOW BROKERS wanted for routes in Oshawa and Ajax. Lots of hours. Insurance certificate required. Excellent rates. Call (905)433-8624 or Fax information to 905-434-8180. SNOWPLOW BROKERS,guaran- tee, snow/salt truck operators, sidewalk crews (with/without equipment), year round employ- ment available. Call 416-410-3435. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE Oshawa Residential Complex. Must have exp. in maintenance, administration and cleaning. Excellent salary, benefits & 3-brdm apt. Please fax resume to: 416-485-7859 HVAC Commercial /Industrial Installer. •Gas 2 min. , clean driving abstract. Service Technician Commercial/Industrial •Gas 2, ODP card, 4th or 5th year, own tools •Clean driving abstract Interested candidates Fax resumes to: 905-426-2517 NEWTONBROOK BLOCK & SUPPLY CO. LTD. Is a rapidly growing company that requires: Sales Representative. Experience in either landscape or masonry industries. Base salary, car allowance & commission. Must be a highly motivated team player. Able to seek out new customers. Visit our web site for more company information: newtobrook.com. E-mail resume to wmurphy@newtonbrook.com or fax 905-727-4910. Hypnosis Certification Become a Certified Hynotherapist, PLUS a Certified Practitioner of Meditative Conditioning, all in one course. Learn how to use the powers of hypnosis and guided meditation to help yourself and others lose weight, stop smoking, eliminate emotional baggage and reduce stress. Program is taught by award winning trainer and best selling author, and leads to Hypnosis Certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists, the world’s largest hypnosis organization. Small local class starts Nov. 21st Call today: (905) 683-9133 Is the box on the ceiling, or on the floor? Keep looking. Perspective is everything. Do you want to change your answer? WAITSTAFF Full/Part Time including weekends Bring resume in person after 11a.m. to: Joe's Sports Bar & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (North of Hwy #2, at Dellbrook Plaza) 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 OFFICE MANAGER for growing salon/spa required with proven ex- perience in retail/service business. If you are confident, results orient- ed, pose great communica- tion/customer service (verbal & written) and computer skills, and are able to work weekends and nights, please e-mail resume to: vtsinokas@interlinks.net FINISHER required for millwork manufacturer in the Whitby area. 5 years experience required. Call (905)438-0010 INDUSTRIAL SALES.Experi- enced electric motor sales and service representatives for the GTA. Preference will be given to candidates with a mechanical and/or electrical engineering back- ground. Fax resumes to:General Manager, Lawrcon Electric (905) 686-2532 www.lawrcon.com JOURNEYPERSON / ELECTRI- CIAN.Must be licensed and 3rd/4th/5th year apprentice need- ed. Residential, full time. Durham Region. (905) 579-4543 or fax re- sume (905) 433-2922 PRESS OPERATOR,full or part- time, offset presses. 1 & 2 colour up to 22". Hours flexible. Reply to: File #946, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 TRADESPERSON required imme- diately. Must have 3-4 years com- mercial contracting experience, drivers license, own tools. Vehicle an asset. Please fax resume atten- tion Chris Bellew 905-579-8944 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience pre- paring working paper files, finan- cial statements, and personal and corporate income tax returns. This position will also require the prep- aration of various reports and cor- respondence on behalf of our cli- ents. You must possess strong computer skills and be able to use MS Word, Excel, Caseware and Caseview, and the Tax Prep family of software. Please contact File #948, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 FOR REAL ESTATE sales office located in Ajax. Strong computer skills, well spoken/written English with excellent communication skills. Hours Mon - Wed, 4-8pm, Sat, Sun & holidays Noon-5pm. Fax resume to Jean 905-420- 8813. FULL-TIME Legal Assistant, expe- rienced in real estate, use of con- veyancer and teraview A MUST for busy paralegal firm. Fax resume to Lori at 905-831-7042. INSURANCE BROKERAGE in Ajax/Whitby requires receptionist. Excellent phone manner, multi- tasker, and good computer skills mandatory. Insurance background and knowledge of Signassure and assett. Fax resume to (905)426- 4959 PA RT TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT required with statistical experience and proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Excel, Access and Powerpoint. Ideally suited for individual with well equipped home office as some work can be done remotely. Must have flexibility to work on as need- ed basis. Please fax resume to: 905-655-6876 PICKERING - Part time (12 - 16 hours). Mature, reliable reception- ist. Comp. exp. ess. Evenings (5 - 9)/weekends. Daytime training. Real estate. Exp. pref. Fax (905) 420-5455. RECEPTIONIST needed part-time for permanent position 2 half days/week. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical of- fice experience required. Fax re- sume: 905-686-1295 RECEPTIONIST required for 1 year contract. Must be computer literate, previous experience an asset. Please fax resume to (905)420-4216 or email: smcnaughton@on.aibn.com. ENTRY level position, mainte- nance & plumbing materials through Interline Brands. Car re- quired. (905)852-0566 NEW HOME SALESPERSON We require a New Home Salesperson for an East end site. Must be licensed & experienced. Resumes to : Dave at 905-509-6112 RETAIL SALES help wanted - Pickering Flea Market, weekends only (9 - 5). Fax resume to 905- 728-3820 or phone 905-728-6939. DENTAL ASSISTANT position available . Part/full time required for busy Pickering office. Evenings and alternate Saturdays. Call Christine at (905)837-2322 DENTAL assistant required 30-35 hours per week for family practice. Send resume to File #945, Oshawa Whitby This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 PA RT-TIME Hygenist needed for periodontal office. No weekends or evenings. Please call Robin 905- 831-4867 or fax resume 905-831- 8757 PHARMACIST required F/T, Shoppers Drug Mart, Whitby loca- tion. Days/evenings/alternate weekends. Call Gabrielle 905-436- 1050 or 905-424-3175. R.M.T.required for Chiropractic Office in COURTICE. Includes Reception. Present Therapist go- ing back to school. Excellent op- portunity (Terms Negotiable) De- liver resume in person to: 1560 King St. East, Courtice, Ontario, or fax resume to 905-404-1526 RMT. MINIMUM 2 years experi- ence for busy upscale clinic and spa in Ajax. Existing clientele in place of approximately 6 to 8 mas- sages daily. Pay structure to be negotiated. Fax resume to Lisa (905) 619-2037 or call (905) 619- 2639 RN/RPN required immediately for family practice clinic. Must be will- ing to work days, evenings, week- ends. Experience a must. Fax re- sume to Janice: 905-430-6416. EXPERIENCED VETERINARY receptionist required in Pickering. Please apply to vet2pets2@yahoo.com 2 PART-TIME or full-time cooks required immediately for Port Perry family restaurant. Call 905-982- 0155. Ask for Bill or George LIVE IN caregiver, needed for eld- erly male, Indo-Guyanese Chris- tian, Westney Hwy.#2 area. Guya- nese style cooking call Suren 905- 428-0792. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable experi- enced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434- 9767 ROULA'S WHITE GLOVE We are the original, often imitated, never duplicated. cell (416)706-9284 *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. 310-CASH CALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. 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.a jaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. AJAX-CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 2-parking, near go & 401, and waterfront trial. Ensuite bath, new broadloom & paint, balcony. $156.900. Call to view, (905)686- 3912 BROOKLIN 3 bedroom end town, 1627 sq.ft. asking $226,990. Open House, Sat./Sun. October 25 & 26, 1-4pm. 55 Melody Dr., (905)655- 5582. 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 7041. Remax Ability Real Estate Limited. LOCATED IN Shelter Valley Mo- bile Home Park, a desirable, Adult Lifestyle Community, 3 kms south of Picton On. This home is totally renovated, in side & out, including new kitchen, bathroom, 4 new ap- pliances, and newly paved drive- way. A must see at $55,000. Please call (613)471-1476 or (613) 921-9882. OPEN HOUSE October 26 , 1-5pm. 177 Hazelwood Dr. Whitby $279,900. 4+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, Phone 95-576-8316 after 7 pm. No Agents please. View at www.privateexchange.com. WHITBY - 712 Rossland, 11th floor lake view. 1 bdrm. +solarium, 5 appliances, underground garage, locker. Main floor pool, sauna, gym, gameroom, conference/hos- pitality suite. 416-876-5602 WHITBY,3-bdrm Condo, near lakefront, GO & 401, southwest exposure, balcony off master bdrm, ensuite bath, immaculate, beautifully decorated, h/w floors, broadloom, slate entrance, 2-park- ing. $329,900. (416)817-1430. COMMERCIAL Garage for rent, Simcoe St. N.near new university. Excellent for mechanic, car sales, detailer, etc. $500/mo., Available immediately.(905)442-5592 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL Opportu- nity - Desired Oshawa location "Teddy's Park Plaza", 245 King St. (King/Park Rd.) 1147 sq. ft. to 3058 sq. ft. prime space available, only $16/sq. ft. Call Nick Givalas, Givalas R.E. Ltd., 905-479-4436. 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 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com EXCITING LIVE AUCTION! BY: B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES 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 * HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE * DINING ROOM SUITES* BEDROOM SUITES * COLLECTIBLES * MAJOR ART COLLECTION * GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELLERY * D É COR & ACCENT COLLECTION * SPORTS MEMORABILIA * OAK FURNITURE * SILVER JEWELLERY * TIFFANY LAMPS * HOME FURNISHINGS * LEATHER SOFA SETS * HOME THEATRE * CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL BY: SUN., OCT. 26 AT 1 P.M. (PREVIEW 12:NOON) THE AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE 75 CENTENNIAL RD., AJAX (Watch for signs) PARTIAL LISINGS OF OVER 500 QUALITY ITEMS TO BE OFFERED DIAMOND JEWELLERY * A.J. CASSON ARTWORKS * INDOOR OUTDOOR SCULPTURES * LARGE SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION * QUEEN ANNE, NOSTALGIA, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY HOME FURNISHINGS * GLASSWARE * PORCELAIN * COLLECTOR PLATES * DIECAST TOYS * ELECTRONICS * ACCENT LAMPS * KENWOOD * SANYO * STEREOS * CORDLESS PHONES * LIMOGE COLLECTION * ACCENT FURNITURE * JVC HOME THEATRE * OAK & MAHOGANY DINING ROOM SUITES * SOFA, LOVESAT & CHAIR ENSEMBLES * LIMITED EDITION PRINTS OF GROUP OF SEVEN MEMBERS * LADIES & GENTS DIAMOND & GOLD RINGS, ESTATE RINGS, WATCH SETS & MORE. Many items will be sold on the basis of NO MINIMUM - NO RESERVE! 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 apply. 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% Buyers Premium on all items, discounts available. Sorry, no children please. PUBLIC AUCTION AUCTION SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 24TH, 6 PM Knights of Columbus Hall, Port Hope Contractors sale of excellent woodworking equipment, and air tools, etc. Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, king 10” table saw, Rockwell 6” jointer with stand, Delta 10” band saw, Brico drill press on stand, 12” wood turning lathe, Craftsman 16” scroll saw, B&D 245 mm, mitre saw, delta 5” bench grinder, Craftsman 3” belt sander, Ryobi biscuit cutter, Craftsman power planer, Craftsman dovetail fixture, and industrial dovetail fixture. Set 8 quick grips, support stands, 5-12” clamps, 3-8” clamps, 5-10” saw blades various cuts, molding head, sanding discs, Dado blade, safe t planer, all machines, come with books, in first class condition. Cut off saw, cordless drills, portable pump, air nailer, circular saw, breaker hammers, air impact guns, air riveter, atv. lift, hand trucks, air rachet, workbench, pipe threader, pipe bender, jig saw, fog lights, shallow well pump, compressor, sander/polisher, rotary hammers, grinder, routers. NOTE: all equipment must be removed same day TERMS: cash - visa - m/c - interac NO reserve LES BRITTAN : AUCTIONEER C.C.A.I. PORT HOPE 905-885-5650 TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE EXCELLENT AUCTION SALE AND TAG SALE Saturday, October 25th TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy#2, east of Cobourg NOTICE - THIS IS THE SAME AUCTION THAT WAS CANCELLED FOR OCT. 18TH Tag sale - Start Time 9 a.m. Auction Sale - 10:30 a.m. Auction Preview - Sat. 9 am. "No preview Friday" Directions: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy #2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. TAG SALE - Features a great selection of glass, chin, collectibles, pictures,furniture and everyday household items. Auction Features: A large superb selection of furniture from an- tiques, 1930's, Retro (1950's - 1960's), to the present. Tables, chairs, dining and bedroom suites, side tables, several new pine cupboards, wall hanging shelves and cupboards, sofa and chairs, lamps, Arts and Crafts hanging light, plus other hanging light fixtures, floor and ta- ble lamps, oil lanterns, carpets, excellent selec- tion of glass and chin. Art - Oil on canvas, charcoal, watercolors, prints, etc., linens, qual- ity jewelry, plus an enormous amount of other items. TO VIEW FULL LISTINGS go to www.theauctionfever.com Terms - Cash, Visa, M. C., Interact, 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. AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling for Doug and Brenda Brown of Blackstock. Antiques, Collectibles, Household, etc. At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., South of Blackstock SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2003 @ 10:30AM 1965 Ford Fairline 500 2 door hardtop 302 V8, old enameled bake table with leaf, school table, teak entertainment centre, 4pc wicker set, marble top cabinet, 4hp gas lawn mower, coal scuttle, antique wood and cast iron wheel barrow, wooden pop cases, buck saw, barn lanterns, wooden medicine cabinet, wooden nail kegs, old car pictures, assorted wooden toys, old chairs, Sony amplifier, Hoselton sculpture, advertising tins, whipple trees, palm beach collector guitar, advertising signs (as is), old trunk, old Indian brass vase, Norsk Egersund dish, Royal Albert cream and sugar, American Limoges dishes, car magazines, old bottles, ruby glass flower vase, Carletonware ash tray, sadler hand painted tea pot, gum ball machine, Red Rose tea wade figurines, old Bakelite Thermometer, Fire King dishes, Coca Cola bottle, Toronto Star Weekly Magazines (1950's & 1960's), old chairs (wooden), old trunk, many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett (705) 328–2185 www.theauctionfever.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 6:30 P.M. START, 4:30 A.M. PREVIEW KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) This is a must sale to attend! If you have not attended one of our sales your friends are hiding where they got their great buys, c ollectibles, antiques and fine furniture! We are Durham’s best kept secret! TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10 % buyers premium. Delivery availab le. Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 “IMPORTANT MAJOR SALE” We are selling the collectables from the Drs. estate (Oakville) to include firstly - Rookie hockey c ard collection from Wayne Gretsky, Ken Dryden, Stan Mikita, Terry Sawchuk, Alex Delvecchio, Carl Brewer, Ray Bourque, Mi ke Bossy, Paul Caffey, Brett Hull, Billy Smith, and others. Also 1990 Score 110 card player sets - 1981, 1982 OPC hockey set, Neilsons Wayne Gretsky 50 pc. set, also Gordie Howe collector card, Steve Yzerman rookie card and co llection. 1980 , 1981 OPC hockey set, also selling 202 Beanie Baby Ltd. Edition with certificates to include Curly Be ars, Scoop, Rocket, Spinner; a complete 12 pc. Zodiac set, and others. Also coin collection framed from 20th Cen tury, coins from 1867 Confederation and from 1812-1820. There will also be a collection of Ltd. Edition dolls, early pcs. from Eatons, expensive German dolls, and other well known collector dolls. This sale will also include 14 pcs. of Capodomonte, diningroom and livingroom early purchase Deboer’s, other quality antiques, quality good used furnitu re, new diningroom and bedroom suites. This will be the finest private collection of hockey cards and collec tibles we have been consigned. This is a must sale to attend. This is only a partial listing of over 500 lots to be sold . “IMPORTANT MAJOR SALE” LARGE AUCTION Antiques, Collectables & Restaurant Chairs & China To be held at Classique Country Auctions Burnham St. N. of the 401 Hwy on Sunday, October 26/03 at 11am. Viewing from 9am day of sale. Large selection of collectables from Larry Fosters - old tools, old clothing, butcher rail & hooks, hand made carpets, large selection of match box toys and other toys, collectable tins, old collector cards (Batman and Beatles), some old fishing tackle, rocking chair, wool winder, copper boilers, 1pc. settee set (rough), fridge & stove, coke display rack, large Christmas lawn scene, old chairs, table & chairs, handing oil lamp, painting & prints, new toilet & tank, black bedroom suite, step ladders, sofa, sofabed, dresser, coffee & end table, queen mattress & box spring, single mattress, jugs, crocks, trunks, carpenters box, bridge lamps, 2 good TVs, 3 antique organs, old cast wood stove, 40 oak & padded chairs from Swiss Chalet, large & small salad bowls, 16 hanging light fixtures, overhead glass holders, pie plates muffin tins, bud vases, sugar boats, saucers, hot display case and much, much more. Owner, Auctioneer not responsible for loss, damage or injury while attending. Sale conducted by CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS. For info or to consign please call 1-905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050. The Professional Estate Settlers Antiques, Estates, Liquidations, Farms - Our Place or Yours Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. Jim Couch Auctions 905-852-9631 Cell 905-715-6841 SAT., OCT. 25 - 6 PM TWILIGHT EVENING SALE Auction Sale of Antiques & Furniture selling the property of ELIZABETH KAMPS of Uxbridge at Siloam Hall, located on the corner of Durham Rd. 8 and the 2nd Conc. of Uxbridge, Ont. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: Beautiful 3 pc. antique oak (carved) settee, 8 pc. dining room suite, harvest table, oak hall table, antique chairs, drop leaf table, swivel mirror chest of drawers, 2 oak dining chairs, plant stand, dresser mirror, paintings, lamps, singer sewing machine, sewing fabrics, etc. GLASSWARE & COLLECTABLES: 12 place setting of Renoir fine china, 2 soup tourines, meat platter, gravy boat, silver flatware, silver teapot, copper pots, vases, tins, glassware, china, hand tools, plus many more items. A very nice sale from a long-time Uxbridge resident. Te r ms: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Interac AUCTION SALES at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL 1/4 mile west of Colborne on Hay#2 Thursday Oct. 23rd - 5:00PM and Saturday Oct. 25th at 10:00am Selling contents from a Trenton and a Carrying Place estate as well as new oak dining room suite, new bed sofa, also new sofa & love seat. Listings as follows:Thursday - entire home of furniture as well as the new furniture articles, including 21 ft cabin cruiser complete with trailer, Mercury inboard/outboard drive has not been in water for a couple of years - needs some work, 1988 Chev 1 ton truck with dual wheels, telescopic dump-box & 7 ft. snowplow - an ideal winter maintenance truck, large selection good household furnishings, dressers, chests of drawers, occasional chairs, coffee & end tables, other tables, dinette table and chairs, automatic washer like new, dry- er, 30" stove, fridge, entertainment centre as well as more furnish- ings, plus countless small household articles, dishes, glass, lamps, pictures, chin, etc.Saturday, Oct 25th - 10:00AM - Antiques, collect- ibles, home furnishings, etc. Partial list includes: excellent antique walnut dining room suite, also maple dining room suite, antique wal- nut highboy chest, modern dresser & chest of drawers, antique paint- ed chest needs refinishing, antique drop leaf table, several small ta- bles, antique chin cabinet, modern sofa set, antique arm chair, an- tique side chairs, bed sofa, chrome set, large set wooden shelves, or- nate magazine stand, console table with 6 chairs, antique walnut glass front chin cabinet with matching buffet, antique walnut small ta- ble, set Victorian balloon back chairs, set 6 Victorian chairs, colour television, some old tools, garden tools, plus countless other pieces, large selection knick knacks, collectible glass and chin pieces, fig- urines, brass & cast pieces, silver pieces, lamps, selection pictures, prints, etc.Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY E.WARNER ~ AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectibles & Household Contents - Sunday Oct. 26th, 10:0 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hay. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Auction features a quality selection of arti- cles including estate articles from Mrs. Aked's Home in Tyrone (originally Thomas McLaughlin Homestead). Plus contents of an antique shop & Brooklin home. Partial list included Renfrew Cook-Rite kitchen stove, Quebec heater, cast bathtub, early sideboard, side by side secretary/chin cabi- net, old doors, tables (kitchen, parlour, work etc.), modern diningroom set & server, chairs (parlour, pressbacks, Morris, sets & singles etc.), Settee & chairs, Quality glass & chin, old tins, apple ladder, plus many more outstanding treasures & useful arti- cles. Terms Cash, Cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac. Call For All Your Auction Needs. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE OCTOBER 24TH, FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Selling the contents from a Brooklin home and the home contents of Mr. and Mrs. George Ross, Port Hope. Dining room suite, chin cabinet, table chairs, bedroom suite, washstand, matching drop front chest, chests, caned seat chairs, rocking chairs, Chesterfield suite, occasional chairs, occasional tables, hall table, coffee/end tables, lamps, prints, chin, glass, tools, dis- play cabinets, etc. etc. Check the website for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. Note: Durham Regional Police Auction, Saturday, November lst, 10 a.m. at the Grist Mill, Newtonville. Selling unclaimed bicycles and a variety of miscellaneous articles. Terms:Cash, App. cheque, visa, m/c, interac. AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'ESTATE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1971' Sat. Oct 25 at 10am.MITCHELL'S AUCTION BUIDING, 3K east of Omemee on #7, 5k north on Emily Pk. Rd. or at Millbrook exit off 115 go north 18k on Peterboro Cty. Rd. 10.Furniture:Lg. antique oak carved glass chin cabinet, antique inlaid Victorian Berlin foot stools, flat to the wall cupboard 9pc. Arceese Bros.modern dining suite, antique radio w/gramophone, 100 ceramic moulds.New furnish- ings:2 sofas, Bombe chest, bakers rack wood/iron, lg. glass/iron server, lg. entertainment unit and more.China 2 Royal Doultons- Diana, 12 settings Johnson Bros "Snow White Regency", 64 Precious Moments, tobacco collector cards, stamp collection, comics, old darkroom equipment. Handyman items:Craftsman 18h lawn tractor w/mower and snow blower, Millar Bob Cat 225G AC/DC Mig welder w/8000 watt generator w/16h Onan engine-less than 100 hrs, table saw, radial arm saw, new Ortrestal ext. ladder, lg. qty. other tools, 4 sections scaffolding, 3/4 " plate steel 4'x5' table.Cash/check! ID req'd.10 am tools also household and chin,approx.1pm Furniture. DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS, Omemee (705)799-6769. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, October 24th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cockburn of Wood- ville plus others, Maytag 2 door refrigerator, Maytag automatic washer, Hotpoint dryer, 9cu.ft. freezer (all appliances in excellent condition), walnut dining ta- ble & chairs, occasional chairs, walnut nesting tables, walnut parlour tables, Victorian settee, corner parlour chair, church pew, walnut dining table, lge. qty. new oak cupboard doors, new microwaves, captains chairs, walnut coffee & end tables, pine chest of drawers, gun stock chairs, co-oil lamps, walnut games table, 2 door general commercial cooler, McLaughlin cutter in good condition & original stencil, 10-Hp Master Craft riding lawn mower, 5-1/2 x10 trailer, qty. chin, glass, household & collectable items. Contact Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE AUCTIONS! Randy Potter Estate Auctions Saturday, Oct. 25th, Start: 6 PM View: from noon Randy Potter Estate Auction is located at 15 Cavan St., downtown Port Hope. We will be selling approx. 350 lots of antiques, fine furni- ture, glass, chin, clocks & collectibles incl: several signed Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas; Wm. E. Atkins (1862 - 1926) oil on canvas & water colour. For details go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 885-6336 "Your Estate Specialist" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collect- ables for a Mississauga home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE: Chesterfield and loveseat, dining room suite, bedroom suite, entertainment unit, chests, coffee and end tables, lamps, prints, microwave (Ex), jewelry, linens, quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 @6 P.M. 2014 Little Britain Rd. (County Rd. 4) Located 10 km East of Little Britain. Large sale including antiques, new and used furniture, and collectibles. For full listing go www.woodsauctionservices.com Auctioneers: Phil McCristall and Jim Couch Viewing 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. WOODS AUCTION SERVICES GARY HILL AUCTIONS garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. OCT. 25th - 10 a.m. AUCTION of Antique Vehicles - 1948 Woody Packard Wagon, 1953 Chev cab over truck, 1929 Willy’s Whippet car now popcorn stand, Corvair parts & Related Collectibles ; Antiques, Furniture, Tools, Kubota L2250 4WD tractor for Robin James @ S16295 Sdrd 18A (Brock), Sunderland. DETAILS ON WEB. CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME. PETHICK & STEPHENSON AUCTION BARN, Haydon ON. Sat. Oct. 25/03 @5pm. Household Auction:Chester- field, din.rm.suite, Rocker, Port TV, Dressers, Crystal, Cups & Saucers, Coll. of Blue Mtn., Lamps, Dishes, Coins, Tools etc.Auctioneer Don Stephenson (905)263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL unit for rent, newer 1000-sq.ft. high ceilings, overhead door, Courtice close to 401. Available Nov. 1 or Dec. 1. $900+gst/mo. Call (905)432-3935, after 6p.m. 905- 579-6213 OSHAWA LOCATION'S -Office with drive-in bay $649; Great little shop/office area with 3 pc. w/r. $525;. Bodyshop with spray booth with air system. Flexible lease. 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(905)668-6805 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. $754.72 per month, includes heat, lights, water and cable TV, coin laundry & parking. Available imme- diately. First/last required. Rus- sett/Simcoe N. 905-723-7183. 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 BED. APTS.-starting $875 inclu- sive. Near Hospital. Avail. Nov. /Dec./Jan. lst. Very clean, quiet, beautiful units. Elevator, under- ground parking, balcony. 905-721- 0831 or 905-728-2969. 2-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available Nov. 15th Simcoe/Rossland area. $840 + hydro & satellite, hardwood floors,. First/last. No dogs. (905)435-0551 2-bedroom apt., heat included. Available Nov lst or immediately. Appliances included. $650/month, required 2 references, first/last. (416)286-4369 2-BEDROOM apt., Westney/Taun- ton Rd., 2nd floor, $700 monthly including heat. Lots of parking. Smokers & pets allowed. Call (905)683-7175. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., east Oshawa, spacious, newly renovat- ed, c/air, parking, separate en- trance, bus/school at door, laundry negotiable, no pets/smoking, available immediately, $795 (905)571-6766 2-YEAR-OLD beautiful, spacious, walk-out basement apt. on quiet cul de sac in Pickering. Large win- dows that look onto greenery. Fr idge/stove/microwave/washer & dryer included. $1095/mo. inclu- sive. Call Eleanor @905-619-2639 x226. AJAX 3-bedroom main floor bun- galow, hardwood floors, 3 appli- ances, air conditioning, parking, no pets, no smoking. lst/last, $l,000 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. Call (416)986-1712 AJAX & PICKERING •3 bed. main floor bungalow •2 bed. bsmt. apt. •1 bed. apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905. CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 AJAX - 2 bed. basement apt. Sep. entrance, 1-parking, first/last. Available Nov. lst. (negotiable). Utilities included $700/mo. PHone 905-426-7635. AJAX - 2 bedroom basement apartment, newly built. Separate entrance, 4 pc. bathroom, kitchen with ceramic floor, available imme- diately. $750 inclusive. Call 905- 416-994-8552. AJAX - BRAND NEW 1 or 2 BED., WALKOUT APT. ON THE MAIN FLOOR LEVEL with lots of windows, suitable for a PROFES- SIONAL single or couple, north Harwood/Hay 2. No pets/no smok- ers, avail. Nov. lst. 1 bed. $900 & 2 bed. $1100/all inclusive. 905-619- 9500, Fred Waithe. AJAX - Harwood/Bayly, 2 bed- room basement, full bath, 5 appl., a/c, + no-smoking/no-pets, $850+util. ,immediately. Also large workshop/storage, propane heat- ed, a/c, negotiable. Call Mike 416- 315-7986. Ajax - large 1 bedroom walkout basement apartment, 4/pc bath, eat-in kitchen, patio, laundry, park- ing, , non-smoking, no pets. $800/month,all inclusive, available immediately. (905)619-9231 AJAX - large 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance no smoking/pets. Quiet neighbor- hood. Available Dec. lst.$900 in- clusive, first/last. (905)686-1288 AJAX 1-bedroom. Clean base- ment apartment. Female preferred. Shared accommodations, kitch- en/bath. Available immediately. $550 Call Michelle 416-418-9195 AJAX large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, no smoking/pets, suitable for 2 single professionals or students $1100 inclusive. (905)686-1458 AJAX Weston/Hay 2, Spacious 1-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, fireplace, jacuzzi, a/c, cable, park- ing. $800/month. Immediate. No smoking/pets. Near 401/Go, all amenities. (905)427-4998 AJAX, BY THE LAKE,1 bdrm. basement. apt. in great neighbour- hood, quiet home. Warm and bright with it's own fireplace, laun- dry, parking, separate walk-in en- trance (no stairs). $825/mo. incl. cable. Sorry, no pets/smoking. 905 -686-8612. LARGE,open-concept, luxury, walkout basement, separate en- trance, beautiful view. 2 bedrooms, large living room, kitchen/bar, 2 bathrooms, garage, a/c. $1,000/month inclusive, near schools, shopping, community centre. (905) 619-1887/ (416)2205880 AJAX, Great location:basement apt., separate bedroom, separate entrance. A/C, appliances, share laundry, $775 inclusive. Nov lst. First/last, no smoking/pets. (905)509-1437. ALSO: House to share w/2 professionals, parking, laundry, a/c, great south Ajax loca- tion, $400/month plus utilities. Nov lst. (905)686-1326 AJAX, South 3-bedroom 2 floors. $1000 plus part utilities, or shared accommodations available. Avail- able Nov lst. Parking. Call Bob (905)428-2853, from 6-8pm. ALEXANDER PARK,2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchens, baths, hardwood floors. In house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available Nov, (905)579- 9439. 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 $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR APT in renovated farm house. Harmony Rd. North. Separate entrance, Avail. Nov. lst. Fr idge, stove. $525/mo inclusive. First/last. Call (905)725-9991 BOWMANVILLE - Bright 1 bed- room basement apartment, large eat-in kitchen and sliding glass walk-out. First/last Preferred ma- ture non-smoking adult. $700/month inclusive (905)623- 3827 after 5:00 or leave message. CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for September $725 & three bedroom for October $950. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2 bedroom, avail immediately/De- cember lst. in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. Also 3 bed. Jan. lst. $1200/incl. w/parking. 905 -426-1161 COURTICE - 2 bedroom spotless, very bright, large, great neighbour- hood. Private entrance, own laun- dry, parking, next to shopping/tran- sit. No smoking/dogs. $750+ 1/3 utilities. Dec. lst. Mark 905-767- 5583. COURTICE -2 levels, 2 bdrm. apt., separate entrance, parking, satellite, new appliances, patio with front yard, bright & clean. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. Available Dec. 1. 905-723-5357. DUNDAS/COCHRANE Large Mul- ti-level 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school/shopping/transit. Some with hardwoods, freshly painted. 905-430-5423 Courtice Area - spacious one bedroom basement apt. (fur- nished/unfurnished) 5 min. from 401. No pets/no smoking. Abstain- ers only. Parking, own entrance available Nov.1 $750/mo./all inclu- sive. First/last required. (905)434- 5475 DOG FRIENDLY.One bedroom basement, furnished $750. Main floor furnished, 2 bedroom plus of- fice $l,200. November lst. Bloor/Harmony. Working adults. Clean, quiet. First/last. (905) 720- 2927 GORGEOUS MAIN FLOOR HOUSE PLUS LOFT, AJAX 3-bed- room, renovated kitchen, new ap- pliances, shared laundry, no pets/smoking Nov lst. $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. BRIGHT CLEAN 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT, AJAX. Suit 1, separate entrance, shared laundry, $600 inclusive. No smoking/pets. Nov lst. (905)683- 7609 LARGE 3-bdrm apt. Oshawa. Avail. Nov. lst. Fridge, stove. $910+utilities. First/last. (905)725- 9991 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - NEWLY renovated basement 2 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, close to GO, 401 and all amenities. $900 all inclu- sive. Immediate. (905)831-5339 NEAR OC -Brand new 1-bdrm. apt., upper duplex, separate en- trance and drive, near bus route. Available immediately, $750/mo. all inclusive. Also, furnished 1 room loft for rent, private entrance, satellite, own bathroom, $480/mo. 905-721-7519 or 905-436-3446 NEAR OC -sixplex, 2 bdrm. apt., available Dec. lst., extremely clean, excellent for retirement, very quiet. Parking, laundry, walk- out balcony. $850/inclusive, first/last, no pets. 905-723-9577 ONE BDRM CONDO Weston/ Highway 2, 4 appliances, sauna, gym, outdoor pool, $1000/mo. First/last required. No pets. Avail Nov 1. (905)509-0077 ONE BEDROOM apartment avail- able Nov. lst. Located 309 Cordo- va Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905) 579-2387 after 5 p.m. ONE BEDROOM walkout base- ment apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable included. $750/mo. Suitable for mature person. No smokers/pets. First/last/referenc- es. Available now. Call 905-576- 4798. OSHAWA - 1 bdrm. apt., available anytime, located 350 Malaga Rd. $680/mo. all inclusive. Please call 905-576-6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro & water. $685/month, first/last. Albert & Jackson. 905-723-9781. OSHAWA - 1 bedroom basement apt., laundry, parking, cable. No smoking/pets. $750 month inclu- sive. First/last. Available Novem- ber lst. Call (905) 728-7178 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA -3 bdrm. apt. for rent, close to Oshawa Centre. Available Nov. lst, $950/mo. Call 416-617- 3158. OSHAWA - down town, Simcoe St. N. New, luxurious, 2 bedroom with A/C & new appliances. Avail- able November lst. (905)725-9473 OSHAWA - large 3 bedroom base- ment apt, new flooring, new paint, $1150/month all inclusive, avail- able Nov 1. First/last (416)409- 0553 or (905)683-5995 OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $740 plus hydro. Phone (905) 839-4659. OSHAWA - One bedroom, upper floor, bus route. Fridge, stove, parking included. Adelaide/Mary area. First/last, no pets. $675 in- clusive. Available immediately. Call 905-436-6085 or 905-728- 3481. OSHAWA 3 bedroom $850 plus 1/2 utilities, 2 bedroom $825 plus 1/3 utilities, 2 bedroom $650 plus 1/3 utilities, 1 bedroom $725 plus 1/3 utilities, use of backyard/park- ing, laundry capabilities. First/last. (905)424-3450 OSHAWA KING/RITSON reno- vated 1-bedroom apartment in quiet triplex, with laundry, parking. Close to downtown and all amen- ities $685 inclusive. Available im- mediately. (905)431-3980 OSHAWA,1-bdrm bsmt., separate entrance, share backyard, $675 in- clusive, close to 401 & amenities. Available immediately. First/last re- quired. (905)426-1852 OSHAWA,2-bdrm apts in brand new bldg, ceramics, oak kitchen, a/c, $950/mo + hydro & gas, avail. Dec. lst. Call (905) 431-9717 OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt in quiet home. Private entrance & laundry. 5 appliances, c/a, broadloom, us- age of yard & driveway in ex- change of maintenance of same. No smoking/pets. $775 inclusive. First/last. (905)404-8695 OSHAWA,2-bedroom apt., near OC, well managed, parking, quiet building, appliances included. All inclusive, $850/month. Laundry fa- cilities available. Avail. immediate- ly. 905-424-3828 or Karim 905-721 -9496 (Super) OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available Nov lst. (905)434-9844 OSHAWA,2-bedroom Bloor/Park area. Well maintained, Clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping, 401, Go, bus. First/last, references re- quired. No pets. Seniors Special. Available Oct/Nov. (905)571-4576 OSHAWA,Bachelor Apt., separ- ate entrance, washer-dryer, beau- tifully-decorated. No pets, no smoking $650 all inclusive. lst/last. Call (905)985-8375 Oshawa,nice bright clean 1 bed- room basement apt, quiet neigh- borhood, close to all amenities, pri- vate entrance, laundry, central lo- cation $725 inclusive. Available Nov.15/Dec. lst. (905)579-9294. PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean, $795 Avail. immediately. Call Humphrey at (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. PICKERING - Major Oaks/Brock, new immaculate spacious open concept one-bdrm. bsmt. Storage, diningroom, 1-parking, cable, laun- dry, separate entrance. Close to GO. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $750/mo inclusive (905)427-6508 PICKERING - newly renovated, small 1-bedroom basement, full bathroom, eat-in kitchen, laundry, own entry, CAC, Central-vac. Parking. Suit single person, $650 inclusive. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)426-4723 PICKERING -Whites Rd-401 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, full kitchen, 4 pm. bath, laundry, 2 parking, air, No smoking/pets, first/last, $900/month plus 1/2 hydro. 905- 837-0227. PICKERING,1-bdrm bsmt, separ- ate entrance, 4 appliances, a/c, f/p, parking, avail Nov. lst. No smoking/pets. $750 inclusive. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,1-bdrm walk-out bsmt, c/a, 4pc bath. $775/mo in- clusive. (905)420-5789 PICKERING,2-bedroom walkout basement apt. Own laundry, all utilities included. Close to shop- ping/transportation. Available im- mediately. call (905)426-1616 any time. PICKERING,401/Whites Rd, large 2-bedrooms basement apartment, walkout, high ceilings, hardwood floor, fireplace, no smokers/pets. $1050 utilities included. Available Nov lst. 647-295-9551 PICKERING,Executive home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All in- clusive, cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immediately. (905)420-8376 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- BRAND NEW one bedroom plus one small room basement apt. Sep. entrance, parking, a/c, 5 appliances, avail. Nov. lst. No smoking/no pets. $950/mo./inclusive. First/last/refer- ences. Finch/Whites Rd. (905)831- 0870 PORT PERRY - bright spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in private home. Fridge, stove included. Pri- vate entrance, parking. No smok- ing/no pets. $900/month. Available Nov. lst. 905-985-8615. 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, luxury 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, $1,360 plus parking, $1,470 plus parking, $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SOUTH PICKERING spacious furnished 1 bedroom legal base- ment apt. Very clean, close to Go, shopping, $825 all inclusive, call (905)839-9972. SPACIOUS 1 bedroom basement in bungalow. Wilson/Olive area, no pets, references, lst & last, utilities included, share laundry. $750/mo inclusive. Suits single, avail. imme- diately.(905)728-6766 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 WHITBY,Thickson/Manning, 1-bdrm basement apt., a/c, fridge, stove. Single male preferred. Avail. immediately. $700/mo. First & last. (905)430-0737 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. WHITBY - luxury 2 bedroom, basement apartment. Separate entrance, kitchen, Jacuzzi, french doors, air, cable, laundry, parking. No smoking/pets, $950 inclusive. December lst, first/last. (905)571- 4480 WHITBY 2-bedroom, Nov. lst $875; Very spacious, clean & quiet Near GO transit & train, No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundass 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,401/walk to Go. Nov lst. Beautiful, spacious 3-bedroom in triplex. Yard, laundry, double park- ing, no pets. $950 plus. No in- crease for 2 years. Call (905)666- 4556 or (905)263-8150 WHITBY, CLEAN and quiet one bedroom bsmt. apt. Located in "Olde Whitby". Suitable for single working person. Non-smoking home, no pets. $645+hydro. No- vember lst. Call 905-668-3011. WHITBY- 1 bed. Nov. lst - $750; 2 bedroom, $860. Dec. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY/OSHAWA - (near Civic Centre) 2 bedroom split level basement apartment. Available November lst. Non-smoker, refer- ences, first/last, $775/month inclu- sive. (905)665-5983. WHITES/HWY #2 large bright basement apt., non-smoking, no pets, references, first & last, $900 includes parking, hydro, and appli- ances. Available immediately. Call (416)518-2129 or 905-831-7236. AJAX, LARGE new professionally y finished 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance. own laundry, cable, parking close to all amenities $1100 inclusive, (905)428-8946 AJAX North - Stunning 2 bed- room condo, with large balcony overlooking trees. Second floor condo with bleached Parquet Flooring and ceramic thru-out. Beautifully kept. All utilities includ- ed, Outdoor pool, 2 parking spac- es, storage locker. $1350/month plus phone/cable. Michelle 905- 686-4926 or 416-737-0845. COURTICE,Parkwood village, lux- urious 988sq.ft. 1-bedroom loft, with garden view. 6 appliances, eat-in kitchen, skylight, fireplace, central air. $1080/month plus util- ities. Available immediately. Call (905)881-4406. HIGHRISE lakeview condo with ja- cuzzi bath, 3-bedroom condo with 2 baths, ensuite laundry and stor- age. Large balcony. Modern appli- ances. Underground parking. Se- curity and surveillance. Single fam- ily dwelling only. References re- quired. Available Nov lst. $1350/month inclusive. Call 416- 258-7966. PICKERING/AJAX-3 executive condos, two 1-bedroom & one two- bedroom, 5 appliances, parking, locker, A/C, $1250 & 1300 inclu- sive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benczik.com Re/Max (905)477-0011 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003, PAGE B9 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Live LOCAL chat! Browse ads FREE! QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Oshawa To ronto questpersonals.com COME & WORSHIP Is a regular Friday feature in the News Advertiser. (Copy Deadline is Wednesday noon for Friday paper) To advertise all your Church Events, News and Upcoming Special Services Call Janice Samoyloff at (905)683-0707, Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 email: jsam@durhamregion.com The Pickering Markets... Same Market. Different Address! Grand Opening Bayly St. & SquIres Beach Rd. (Pickering) For vendor inquiries, please call (905) 839-6149 A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Skylights • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable • W.S.I.B. • Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 CLASSIC HOME IMPROVEMENTS Quality renovations & repairs Fine furniture repair Built-in bookcases & shelving Decks & sheds FREE ESTIMATES; GUARANTEE 905-428-0568 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Paym ents Ava i lable RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS & VENDORS for Christmas Craft Bazaar ❄ ❅ at The Carriage House ❄ ❅ Nov. 29th, 10-pm Please contact Candace or Cheryl ❄ ❅ ❆905-725-2599 ❆ ❅ ❄ VENDORS WANTED ST. BERNADETTE'S CRAFT SALE Parish Hall (Corner of Harwood and Bayly) Saturday, November 22, 2003 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call (905) 683-8431 SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL 10TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 1, 2003 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. 380 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby $4/$2 seniors and students ❄❅ 8TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW ❅❄ LAKESIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL 4 Parkes Drive Sat. Nov 8th, 10am - 4pm Please join us for our Lakeside Magic Christmas Craft Show to get an early start on the Holiday Season & have lunch at our Kringle Kafe $2.00 admission Children 10 & under FREE! For more information call (905)428-6877 www.homesforkids.ca 1 •877•567•KIDS FOSTER A FUTURE. Homes For Kids is a network of children’s service agencies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. When you bring foster children into your home, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability and self-esteem that will hold them up for the rest of their lives. CONGRATULATIONS Anisa on your "Ameen" We are all proud of your hard work. What you accomplished today, means alot to everyone. Keep us the good work. God Bless You Love Mom, Baba, Imaan & all your loved ones. ARISS, Colin Thomas "Bud" (President and co- owner of Ariss Haulage, Ajax) At the Rouge Valley Health Centre - Ajax on Monday October 20, 2003, Bud in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Mark and his wife Anne, and Mi- chael and his wife Kim. Dear grandfather of Rebec- ca, Braden, and Corey. Brother of Donna McGill and her husband Daniel, Norman and his wife Bren- da, and the late Eleanor. A private funeral service has been held. A celebration of Bud's life will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Cres- cent, Ajax, on Thursday October 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. No flowers please, but donations to the Rouge Valley Health Foundation Ajax Site or the Canadian Liver Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax, (905)428- 8488. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Campbell for all his care and compassion, and the nurses and staff in the ACU at the Ajax hospital, who became Bud's special friends on his many visits - especially Joan and Diane, who had been there from the beginning. BELFRY, Joan Audrey.Suddenly after an extend- ed illness, at her residence in Ajax on Saturday Oc- tober 18, 2003 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Garnet P. Belfry. Much loved mother of son Brian, grandson Warren, and great grandson Spencer. A private family gathering has been held with crema- tion to occur. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (905)428-8488 Leah Page Speare October 22, 1988 to February 19,2000 Fly away to Neverland, Second star to the right and straight on till morning. Where when the first baby laughed for the first time,its laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about and that was the beginning of fairies. Happy Birthday in Heaven Leah, may you laugh with Peter Pan and the fairies. Loving you forever, Mom, Dad, Shaun & Rachel, Aunts Rose & Mak, and Gaga & Poppa Cullis A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC, up to $10,000 cash back to you, $30,000+family income. No down payment required! For spec- tacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca. 3-BDRM,end unit townhouse- ex- cellent Whitby location, close to shopping & schools. Tastefully decorated, 5 appl; fam room above garage w/gas fplace; 2-1/2 baths. Bsmt is 90% fin'd. Move in Dec 1. Non-smokers, no pets. 1325/mth + util. Call (905) 509-2595 3-BEDROOM w/legal self-con- tained apt., N. Oshawa. Applianc- es, c/air, parking, no pets/smoking. Employment letter & credit check. $1595/month ALSO 1-bdrm apt., great location, c/air, all util- ities/cable included. $795. No smoking/pets. 905-432-2141. First/last. AJAX - Avail. Immed., beautiful 4-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, no smokers, no pets. Close to plaza, schools, community centre. $1550 plus utilities. Call (416)275- 1817 AJAX - 2 yr. old home. 3+1 bed- rooms, 3 baths, over 1700 sq. ft. plus a partially finished basement. Fridge, stove, dishwasher incl. $1500/mo. + utilities. Available anytime. 416-278-3772. AJAX BEAUTIFUL detached new- ly renovated 3 plus one bedrooms, includes basement, garage, living, dining and family rooms, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, near plaza, walk- out, central air, fridge, stove, no pets, no smoking, $l,400 plus util- ities. Suzan Dar (905) 686-1152 AJAX BREAUTIFUL, spacious 3 bedroom upper, executive home, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appli- ances, fireplace, garage, shop- ping, GO, schools, shopping. $1400 plus 75% 416-657-2079 upscalerentals.ca AJAX Westney near GO. Execu- tive 4-bedroom 2-1/2 baths, family room 2-car garage, deck, fenced yard. CAC, separate dining & sit- ting room. Available Dec 1. $1600/mo+utilities. (416)283-9512 ALEXANDER PARK, near Oshawa Hospital. 3 bedroom old charm house. Main floor family room and laundry face. 2 baths. Available Nov.1. $1350. (905)579- 9439 BOWMANVILLE,cozy 2-bedroom waterfront home, overlooking Lake Ontario, country living close to all amenities, huge fenced yard, first & last, ref. required. No pets. $850 plus utilities. Avail. Nov.1 (905)839 -5746, 647-299-5746 COURTICE Immaculate, must see 2-bedroom main floor of house. Hardwood/ceramic, appliances, laundry, no pets, no smoking. $1250+hydro. Available Dec 1. (905)424-1125 COURTICE,Executive 3-bedroom house for rent. Includes 5 appli- ances, central air, maid services, snow removal, grass cutting, satel- lite TV, walkout to deck, best offer. (905)436-3169 GORGEOUS brand new 3 bed- room fully detached main floor and upper level home, separate laun- dry, lst/last, good credit. Dec. lst. Oshawa Townline. Near lake, 401, Go train. $1100 plus utilities. Tele- phone (416) 896-6857 LARGE 4 BEDROOM semi, gas heat, finished basement, fenced yard. House in desirable N/E Oshawa. $1,000/mo. plus utilities. Avail. Dec. lst/03. Call 905-579- 6572. NORTH OSHAWA BEAUTY -Spa- cious & spotless 3-bedroom town- house, 3-baths, 5-appliances, fire- place, garage, fenced yard, fin- ished walkout basement. Nov. lst. $1295+utilities/first/last/references. 905-430-6440. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom/main floor, close to 401/GO, no smoking/pets. $1250 inclusive. (905)728-1478. 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 $800+utilities. Sorry no pets/non- smokers preferred. Available Dec. lst. 905-448-4108 leave message. 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 NORTHEAST house, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished base- ment, immaculate. Hardwood, air, fenced yard. garage, $1250 in- cludes water. 905-571-1962. PICKERING Hwy #7/ Westney Rd. Small cozy 3-bedroom farm house with barn. Suits couple. Great for horses. Will rent separately. Avail- able Nov.1.(905)428-7407. PICKERING VILLAGE Nov. 1, Completely renovated, small 2-bedroom bungalow, ravine lot, 4 appliances, private drive with am- ple parking. No dogs/smokers $1000+. First/last, references. 416- 457-1755 PICKERING-ROSEBANK Rd., 2 bedroom bungalow, double tan- dem garage, huge landscaped lot, fabulous sunroom. Avail. Dec.1, References, call (905)509-6111, Gail or Dave. SOUTH AJAX BUNGALOW,3+1 bedrooms, newly renovated, car- port, hot tub, finished basement, fenced yard, quiet neighbourhood. Avail. Dec. $1100+utilities. (905)787-8665, (416)722-1247 WHITBY,new one bedroom de- tached house, $1500 plus utilities. First/last. December 1. (647) 229- 2035, Evenings (905)686-8783. AJAX LAKESIDE,2yr old 3-bed- rooms, porch balcony with lake view, new appliances, automatic double car garage, references re- quired. $1300, plus utilities, first/last. (905)683-0609 BROOKLIN TOWNHOUSE, Trib- ute brand new 1600sq.ft. Victorian 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, with 5 applianc- es. Eat in kitchen, sep. family, liv- ing and diningrooms. Walk to school. $1400+util. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Dec. lst. 905-424- 8893. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. PICKERING LUXURY TRIDEL townhouse, approx. 1800sq.ft. 3-bedrooms 2-full baths under- ground parking, gated security close to Pickering Town Center $1500/month + utilities. Avail. Nov.15th. Call Barry (905)839- 7496. 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. AJAX HWY#2/WESTNEY Large furnished room $425 first/last util- ities included, no smoking. Avail- able Nov. lst. Please call 905-426- 5015 or 416-984-0003. AJAX,furnished room includes parking, cable, bar fridge, separate entrance, share facilities, non- smoker, $425/month, first/last. Call (905)427-6932 AJAX: HARWOOD/Rossland,for those who want something better, fully furnished bed/sitting room, TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all inclusive. No smoking/pets, first & last. (905)686-3437 LARGE, FURNISHED room, fami- ly home, cable, laundry, quiet, cen- tral location. Working person pre- ferred. $120/wk., available immedi- ately. 905-579-1775 PORT PERRY - Room for rent, own bathroom, separate entrance, furnished, all inclusive, $500/month, call after 6pm (905)985-2353 ROOM - Adelaide/Mary Oshawa. Suits quiet, working, mature, non- smoking adult. Parking, Cable TV & kitchen privileges. $310- $350/month, first/last. 905-447- 8063. SIMCOE/RAGLAN,newly finished rooms for rent on acreage proper- ty. Above ground walkout base- ment. Satellite TV, share facilities, lots of parking. $450/month. Imme- diate possession. 905-985-6163. WHITBY,walk to Go, avail. Nov.1, first & last, share kitchen & laun- dry, parking, cable included,. $450/mo. Non-smoker, female pre- ferred. (905)430-0313 AJAX - near hospital, 3 bedrooms in basement, $500 inclusive each bedroom. New kitchen, high ceil- ings, freshly painted. No smok- ing/pets, references/first/last. Available immediately/November lst. (416)560-0169 AJAX - Share large, newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable storage, own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone 905-683- 9213. GORGEOUS,large master bdrm w/ensuite, walk-in closet, $690/month incl. 2nd room $420/month inclusive. NE Whitby. Upscale, fully decorated/ fur- nished. Hot tub. Must see! First/last. Call (905)571-1203 NORTH AJAX,share accommo- dation. Quiet neighbourhood. Suitable for female, non-smoker, no pets, use of all facilities, $500/mo, 1-parking, avail Nov. lst. First/last, references. Call 905-686 -3679 ONE BEDROOM available, share kitchen and bath with one other. N/E Oshawa. No pets. $380/mo. Available Nov. lst.(905)721-0122 PICKERING 401/Whites shared accommodation in 4-bedroom house. Family room with fireplace, large living room, diningroom, fin- ished rec-room, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets. Mature male preferred. $450. 905-420-0081, cell 416-804-4867. ROOM FOR RENT in central Whit- by, 1900 sq. ft. in new townhome. $550/mo inclusive. Young profes- sional or mature student preferred. Avail. Nov. 15th. (905)665-0211 WEEKLY hall rentals, 1955 Val- leyfarm Rd., Pickering. Best suits service clubs. Hourly rates, air conditioned, seats 250 people. Please call Donald Lafontaine at 905-666-8431 after 5pm 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 1980 APACHE Tent Trailer, hard top & sides, sleeps 6, fridge, stove, sink, awning, new tires. Very good condition. $2,250. Call 905-723- 9661 SHRINK WRAP YOUR BOAT. Protect your investment from the elements. Call for a quote 705-731 -0021 or 705-793-9366 FOUND,black & while male cat, approx 10 mos. old. South Ajax. If it is yours or you would like to adopt please call (905)686-1885 cnp FOUND:Set of keys in OC parking lot, near Goodlife and Zellers. Nothing fancy, just 2 keys on a plain ring. Call 905-725-0858. I NEED YOUR HELP!Seeking a female who was pumping gas at Pioneer Gas Station (Hwy. 7A) Port Perry, on Sat. Oct. 11th/03 approx. 6:15 p.m. who may have witnessed an accident. Also a male, or anyone else in the vicinity with info. regarding above, please contact 905-982-1882. YOUNG WIDOW would like to meet kind, caring gentleman, good sense of humour, knows how to treat a lady. I like DANCING, trav- elling, rides in the country, dining out. Would like to hear from you Serious replies only: File #950, P.O.Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 EXPERIENCED nanny required for infant and toddler in Ajax. Phone (416)590-7429 ext 101. 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 DELLBROOK/BROCK Rd., re- sponsible, fun daycare in y home. Healthy snacks, art, books plus. CPR certificate, ages 4 plus, e- mail rcpbsmoothjazz@rogers.com. 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 WHITE'S RD. AND SHEPPHERD- Reliable daycare in my home, full or part time, homemade meals, no smoking. 6 mo. and up. Telephone (905)509-3157 TUTORING CLASSES in English, French, Math, and reading offered to Grades 1-8 students on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Pickering. Call (905)509-6795 now (evenings) for more information SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC HEALER & advisor specializing in all types of readings, and all problems of life, all private & confidential. Come in today for a better tomorrow. Whit- by.905-430-8893. TREE Service has free firewood and wood chip mulch, as is. Also require dumping site (will pay for). Call (416)491-8994 2 YEAR old country floral couch and loveseat, beige sage and rose colouring. Paid $3000 US new, asking $1200 CDN O.B.O. (905)655-8895 APPLIANCES for sale, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, sold in pairs only. $700/pair obo. Call (905)686 -7694 5-PC double bedroom 2 months old $900; pedestal table 6 chairs $550; glass kitchen table 6 chairs $200; sofa & chair $350; Dark oak 10-pc dining room $950; fridge & stove $350; washer & dryer $300. apt-size stacking washer & dryer $400; Can deliver (905)260-1236 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 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. Fridges $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr., Washers $175/up, Dryers $150/up. Stack- able washer/dryer $499/up. Port- able dishwasher $175/up. Dehu- midifiers $100. Large selection. Visit our showroom. Par ts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 AIR HOCKEY TABLE 6-1/2' x 3-1/2' good condition $100. (905)686-1156 AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Sup- ply/install caps & pest screens. Nest removal. Minor repairs. Low- est rates. Insured * Certified * No Mess. Call (905)686-7741 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60' $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings 1-800-504-7749. www.pio- neerbuildings.com ANTIQUE Couch, 1800's, exten- sive scroll work, gold, melon and green leaf print. Appraised $1500, asking $1200. 2 side chairs, early 30's, matching print, sage green, $300/pair. Square parlor table, early 20's, $200. All excellent con- dition. Bug deflector for '95 Astro Van. $30. 905-436-8604. 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 ATTENTION COLLECTORS:HO trains on 4x8 layout, complete with all accessories. $2000.(905)430- 6408, ask for Bill. BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 5PC. BEDROOM SET, light wood finish, one-yr.-old, dresser/w/land- scaped mirror, 2-night tables, tv chest, headboard/footboard, paid $3300, best offer. Glasstop dining- room table, w/marble & iron base, 72"x42", 6 cream chairs, paid $2600, best offer. (905)655-6385 BEDROOM SUITES,bunks, clean, double, each with dressers, dining room suite, 8 chairs, buffett, small washer/dryer (stackable), bbq, lawn furniture, mower. Best offers. (905)666-2382. Leave message. CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms (30 sq. yds.) Com- mercial carpets for $319.00. Resi- dential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman 905-686-2314. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: caret 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 COMBINE - International 1460 tur- bo rotary combine with 6-row nar- row corn head and 20 ft. flex or solid grain table. Also header cart. Well maintained and in excellent condition. Complete package $32,000. or nearest offer. 905-985- 3183 after 6, or leave message. 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 $239.; P3-450 com- plete systems $309; 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 CONTEMPORARY style sectional sofa with matching ottoman. Rasp- berry faux suede fabric, pur- chased Jan/03, moving- asking $2000. Call (905)428-9254 CONTENTS Sale: 8pc pine dining- room suite, Sklar Peppler recliner, 2 table lamps, oak display case, 3pc leather living room suite. Call (905)683-0286 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) DININGROOM SET,cherrywood hutch, buffet, bar, table w/6 chairs. Paid $8000, will sell for $4000. Call (905)430-8019 DOWNSIZING SALE;diningroom, living room, kitchen furniture, up- right freeze, all in excellent condi- tion, and much more. Call to view (905)655-8723. DOWNSIZING-Everything must go! Antiques, collectables, walnut marble-top buffet, 9pc mahogany diningroom suite & much more! Call anytime (905)420-1028 leave message. EXCELENT CONDITION 9 pc. dining room suite, $700. Inglis washer & dryer, $400/pr., loveseat with matching chair, $300. call 905 -404-4686. FOR SALE - King size ultramatic adjustable bed, queen bedroom suite with sleigh bed, office style computer desk, marble top baker's rack.905-720-2022. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 KEROSENE SPACE heater with pipe, great for shed, garage, etc. $150. or best offer. (705) 328- 0402. Living room suite. Sofa, loveseat, chair. Blue/rose floral. $200. (905)421-0306. MILLENDS TEXTILE WARE- HOUSE Liquidation! Thousands of meters of upholsteries, home dec- orating fabrics, nylons, leather- ettes, trims and laces. Act fast to stock up or start your own busi- ness! 550 Days Rd., Kingston. 613 -389-8298. NEED A COMPUTER? Don't have Cash? The original IBM Pentium 4 PC for $1 a Day! No $$$ down! Fast Delivery! Free Digital Came- ra! Call Now 1-800-656-8369 www.dollaraday.com 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 NEW G.E.Heavy duty washer & dryer. Never used $800. call evenings (905)430-5408 or leave message. OLD HEINTZMAN PIANO for sale. Needs work. $900 obo. Call Ellynn at (905)623-9587 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by the side, cut and wrapped. 705-879-0507. 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). XBOX HIP $150. All work guaranteed. Inquire about out list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905) 420-6113. POWER lift and recline chair with heat and massage, dark bleu. Ve ry new. Paid $2000, asking $1200. Call(905)438-9529 PRIVATE,4 snow tires , 4 summer tires, all on rims & balanced. Low mileage, very good condition. For VW Jetta to 2000, 60R14- 4bolts. (905)985-9198 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. SALON furniture for sale. 2 esthet- ic beds, one massage bed, 2 shampoo chairs, 2 basins, 1 dryer chair, 4 salon chairs, couch & love- seat. (905)728-0435 Sofa $75, Recliner $45, 2 dressers $55/each, 11/pc. Maple dinning- room suite $1150, 6/pc kids bed- room suite $565, 4/pc antique sofa set $1100, 4 antique dressers $265, 7/pc Teak dinette-set $375, Oak coffee table $145, beds $15, too much to list. Everything must go. Bowmanville (905)697-3532. SOFA SET, Sklar Peppler, 1 yea superior quality, neutral colours. MOVING, paid $2100, asking $1100, includes extra cushions. Serious inquiries 905-430-2215 ext. 3284, evenings 905-728-8041. SOFTTUB - 4-man with cover, good condition, $1800; B/I dish- washer, white Frigidaire, $150; Pentium 3 computer,128 MB Ram quality system with 15" monitor $300, can deliver; (905)439-4789 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 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. Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 YOUNG lady's twin size loft bed. Includes ladder to bunk, 5 dresser drawers, built in desk and book- shelf. Excellent condition, rarely used. $375. Matching mirror avail- able $50. (905)420-6596 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED:Oak or maple kitchen furniture, diningroom furniture, bedroom furniture, living room fur- niture, newer appliances, TV's and other electronics. Will pay cash and pickup. (905)260-1236 VENDORS WANTED - Adelaide McLaughlin Christmas Craft Show, Sat. Nov. 8th, Call 905-728-0521 for details. FIREWOOD,Tree Removal. Pruning, Trimming, Fall Deep Root Feeding, Tree, Shrub & Stump Re- moval. Free Estimates 905-427- 1734 COMBINE - International 1460 tur- bo rotary combine with 6-row nar- row corn head and 20 ft. flex or solid grain table. Also header cart. Well maintained and in excellent condition. Complete package $32,000. or nearest offer. 905-985- 3183 after 6, or leave message. BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs of all ages starting November 11. TURSO DOG TRAINING 905-797- 2855 Port Hope, Oshawa 905-432- 8313. FREE KITTENS - to a good home. Call 905-655-0400. ONE MALE PUREBRED Pomera- nian puppy, ready to go. Call (705) 878-7066 GOLDEN retriever puppies for sale $500. First shots, vet checked, ready to go. Call Barb at (905)342-2095 PUPPIES,Yo r kies, Chihuahua, Shitzu, Minpin, German Point- er, Weimeraner. "Lasa-apoos, Shi- poos, Pug-poos, Terri-poos, Jack Russell', Shelties etc. $350 each". Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. SHI-TZU 6 week old puppies, de- wormed, lst shot, 1 male, 2 fe- males. $450. Call 905-839-3932. 1989 JAGUAR XJS,V12, auto, red, tan interior, new body & paint, new tires, $7500 as is, driven dai- ly. 1995 PLYMOUTH VOGAYER, v6 auto, air, pw, locks, blue/blue interior, 175ks, cert. & e-tested, $4750. Nick Oram Auto (dealer) 905-985-1991. 1991 DODGE SHADOW, new rad, head-gasket replaced. $500 obo. 905-985-3401. 1991 NISSAN,240 SZ, excellent body, good runner, new tires, new snow on rims, $2800 OBO, as is. (905)576-2484. 1992 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE - 4 door automatic with air & CD player. 130,000 kms., certified & emissions tested. $2900. Call 905- 723-2600. 1992 TOYOTA PASEO,silver, 5 speed, 185,000 kil.., upgraded ex- haust, adjustable springs, new tires, sunroof, must be seen, certi- fied/e-tested. $3,995 obo. (905) 377-0421. Leave message. 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD -5 spd., power locks, new parts, ex- cellent running condition. 262kms (highway). $1250 as is. 905-686- 0248. 1994 CHEVY Lumina, 4dr, high- way miles, air, tilt, p/w, p/l, cruise, nice car, 90,000k since rebuilt, cer- tified/e-tested, asking $2,650 o.b.o.(905)404-8695 1994 Grand Am $2699; 1991 Tempest $1895; 1991 Taurus Stationwagon $1895; plus other cars. Certified & e-tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976). 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6pm. 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE SE,4dr, auto, p/s, p/b, air, stereo, p/sun- roof, excellent running condition and gas mileage. No rust. 205,000km. $3,900. Call 905-721- 9831 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- inder, automatic, excellent condi- tion, reliable, economical, clean. Certified/Emissions $4995. 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 4-cylin- der, automatic, excellent condition, reliable, economical, clean. Certi- fied/Emissions $4995 905-718- 5032 dealer.Warranties Included. 1996 CHEV CAVALIER,2-door, 4-cyl, automatic, purple w/grey in- terior. 188,000-kms. brand new head gasket, a/c works well, great little car, certified/emission tested. asking $3995-obo (905)571-5138 1996 SUNFIRE, 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, pw, lock, sunroof, teal green, grey interior, 154ks, cert. & e-tested. $4995. Nick Oram Auto (dealer) 905-985-1991. 1997 GRAND PRIX SE - excellent running condition and paint, new brakes, tires and struts, 190,000 highway kms. $5800. Call Dave 905-571-6665. 1997 NEON 2dr. auto, 188km, $4200; 1996 Cavalier, 2dr, auto, air, 151km, $4200; 1995 Neon, 4dr. auto, 153km $3400; 1993 Sundance 4dr. auto air, 157km. $2500; All cars E-tested & cert. Call Fast Trac, 905-426-8922. 1997 SUNFIRE GT, red, pw, breaks and steering, good condi- tion, 118,000 km, asking $6000. Call 905-377-1937 1997 Taurus Wagon, certified & emission tested, V6 auto, air, p.windows, tilt, am/fm cassette, ex- cellent condition, 173,000kms. Asking $7999. Call (905)579-4239 1999 GRAND AM SL, auto, 6 cyl, red, 4dr, sunroof, air, CD player, p.windows/doors/locks, tilt steer- ing, cruise, new tires, clean, 98,560 km. $10,500. 905-666- 5435. 2002 CIVIC LX-G with sports package, many dealer options, asking $16,000 OBO. Call 705- 878-7011 or 905-725-0376 2002'Buick Century Custom Se- dan. 3.1L ,Power driver's seat, Light Sandrift metallic, one-owner. 38 km. warranty transferable, ex- cellent condition. reduced - $15,990. certified. 905-655-8901 ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan or wagon 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 credit 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 Approved! Approved! Approved! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Visa! New Visa! New Visa! 1167 Kingston Rd. Pickering CALL FOR DETAILS RICK LANTEIGNE Cell: 416-817-9293 (905) 427-2828, (905) 839-6666 Interest rates vary from 0% to 29.9% NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? Call Luc or Dennis •Bankruptcy •New Immigrant •Refugee •No credit •Good Credit Everybody's approved Down payment maybe required DRIVE TODAY a new 2003 or used 95 or newer vehicle Call 24 hr. Credit Hot line (905) 706-7296 Rates may vary depending on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGETTE 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 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1986 Chevy S-10 with cap, 5-speed, excellent condition, e- tested $2100. Call (905)436-8970 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.9L, 75k, trailering package, box liner, ton- neau cover, stainless steel step pipes, safety & e-tested, $24,800. Call (416)708-5070 1989 ASTRO or Safari for sale as is or parts. Price negotiable (905)720-1297 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, white, tan interior, V6 auto, air, 192K, cert. & E-tested. $4450. Nick Oram Auto (dealer) 905-985- 1991 1996 PLYMOUTH Voyager, very clean and well maintained, all highway klms., $5900. Please call (905)720-4605. DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905)426-2971 All Work Guaranteed F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Specializing in break & enter repairs, rough and finished carpentry, door installation interior/exterior. You supply the materials and we will install it for you! Call (905)420-7394 FINISHED Basements/Apartments Bathrooms, additions second storeys General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver (905)428-2145 PICASSO PAINTING SERVICES Affordable, reliable & professional. No job too small Call Norm for free estimate today Accepting bookings for Christmas projects. 905-723-3103 905-809-5001 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS & ROOFS “R” US •CHIMNEYS •SKYLIGHTS •SHINGLES •FLAT ROOFS •EAVES CLEANING OUR REPAIRS COME WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY!! 236-6662 SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of home improvements and maintenance services (905) 426-9383 or (905) 442-3742 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 DUNRITE Decorating Specialists. 30 years experience with excellent references. Also catering to sen- iors. 416-275-9662 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ McGee Moving The Mover You C an Trust Commercial & Residential Large or small move Hourly or Flat rate Packing material available Seniors discount 905-666-9678 905-426-0202 FREE ESTIMATES THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Time For A Change ? Looking for some professional excitement? Growth? Respect? Reward? If these things are important to you, we have an opportunity for you! Metroland Community Newspapers, publishers of the Durham Business Times and the News Advertiser is looking for a seasoned Advertising Sales Rep The right individual will be self motivated and able to service and develop existing clients and effectively source out new clients. A strong sales background, a knowledge of the publishing industry and the ability to work independently are essential. Please send your resume, with salary expectations to: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 businesstimes@durhamregion.com 905-619-9068 - fax Durham Business Times A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2003 www.durhamregion.com