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City man shot as kids play nearby Shooting was case of mistaken identity: Police BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer PICKERING ––A gunman opened fire in a Whites Road town- house complex Tuesday night as two children played nearby, leaving a 25-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his hand and leg. “There was some concern that these kids, an eight-year-old and a 12-year-old, were nearby at the time that the shooting occurred,” said Durham Regional Police spokesman, Sergeant Jim Grimley. “They were certainly at risk and could have easily been innocent victims.”The victim was ambushed at around 8 p.m. Tuesday night in what police say is a case of mistak- Police train their eye on Durham College Region committee approves 10-year, $3-million deal for learning centre BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Regional council will be asked next week to approve a partnership with Durham College to provide new training facilities for the Durham Regional Police Service. Members of Durham’s finance and administration committee voted Wednesday to authorize a services agreement totalling $300,000 per year, for 10 years, towards a new Police Learning Centre at the college’s main cam- pus in north Oshawa. The recom- mendation goes to council Wednesday. Durham Regional Police cur- rently occupy two locations at the campus for the delivery of class- room and training courses. But, as Deputy Police Chief Derek Den- son explained to the committee, the Simcoe Building, which is cur- rently used by police for defensive tactics training, is being demol- ished as part of the college’s ongo- ing renovation project which means the department has to find an alternate location. Committee members heard the college wants to include a Police Learning Centre in its planned Centre for Integrated Justice Stud- ies that will be added to the north end of the main building. 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But, Regional staff say their hands are tied because of new government legislation. The Oshawa-based automo- bile manufacturer is encourag- ing the Region to eliminate the large industrial tax class in an effort to bring the taxes the company pays in line with those paid by businesses of a similar size in other regions. “We see no public policy reason why space-intensive businesses should be charged more,” Miriam Christie of GM’s corporate affairs depart- ment told the Region’s finance and administration committee Wednesday. She noted the current taxa- tion system sends a “negative message” to large employers that Durham doesn’t “value the economic benefits (and jobs) we bring (to the Re- gion).” Ms. Christie continued say- ing GM is a competitor of companies such as Ford, Chrysler and Toyota, none of which are located in areas where there is a large industri- al tax class. “There is a significant dif- ference between (the taxes) in Oakville and Oshawa,” she said, noting the large industri- al rate here is 9.5 per cent compared to 5.5 per cent for the industrial class in Halton Region. “Property taxes are one of the factors that’s looked at for competition,” Ms. Christie said, noting the company is “frustrated there hasn’t been any movement on the large in- dustrial class.” She also maintained elimi- nating the large industrial class “would bode well for (businesses) looking at com- ing to the region. “To us a business is a busi- ness. There should be one property class,” she argued. “Right now there really is no fairness in the tax system,” Finance commissioner Jim Clapp agreed. “There is no fairness, it just doesn’t exist.” But, he said the Region has inherited the problem from the Province, noting Durham is limited in making any changes because of the Ontario govern- ment’s taxation policies. Mr. Clapp said it was the Region’s intention to reduce taxes on the large industrial class back in 1998, adding the plan was to eventually elimi- nate the class altogether. “General Motors would have seen a major reduction (in taxes),” he said. 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We’re at www.durhamnews.net Durham committee gives green light to college training partnership with police year, Deputy Chief Denson told the committee the additional $200,000 will be found within the base budget for 2001. He added, if necessary another program will be taken out of the bud- get in order to find the money to sup- port the new facility. “That’s how important it is,” he said He continued saying, “We could never duplicate what we get out of the college” because of the ability to share classroom space and computer labs for training. “I understand the benefits,” Mr. Anderson said of the partnership, adding his main concern was the fact the funding request was coming in before the budget process gets under way. But, Oshawa Councillor and Po- lice Services Board chairman Bob Boychyn reported the college needs to move ahead with its expansion plans now. Durham chief administrative offi- cer Garry Cubitt noted the college has two sets of construction plans ready to go, one with the police facil- ities and the other without. “I can’t emphasize strongly enough the urgency... in concluding this agreement,” Coun. Boychyn said. “If this is not approved it will put training services for the police in very dire circumstances.” DURHAM from page 1 The Region is aiming to approve its 2001 budget by the end of April. But, the April 25 target date will likely be pushed back due to the Province’s new ‘Continued Protection to Property Taxpayers Act, 2000,’ and the confusion it’s causing, finance commissioner Jim Clapp told mem- bers of the finance and administration committee Wednesday. Mr. Clapp said while current provincial legislation sets a deadline of April 30 for upper-tier municipalities to approve tax rates for 2001, that date “will have to change” because of the new act. He reported much of the in- formation needed to finalize the tax rates won’t be available from the Province until March. Key dates in the preliminary budget timetable approved by the committee include Jan. 31 when staff will present a five-year economic and financial forecast and 2001 budget guideline to committee members. The various departmental budgets will be reviewed between March 6 to 20, the 2001 water and sewer budgets will go to council for approval on March 21 and April 25 is slated as the date when council will consider the overall budget and tax rates for the year. Mr. Clapp reports staff will advise the finance and administration com- mittee and council of any new infor- mation that becomes available regard- ing the budget and tax policies for 2001. The preliminary budget timetable will be forwarded to council for ap- proval Wednesday. 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Pick up your copy at: Ajax 130 Commercial Ave. Oshawa 865 Farewell St. Web Pages Directory Now on the Streets Durham Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 en identity. No arrests have been made and residents of the 1990 Whites Rd. complex said the area is normally trouble-free. “Usually it’s fairly quiet,” said John Dawson. “We never hear of any problems.” He said police prevented his wife and other residents from getting in to the complex after the area was sealed off for the investi- gation. Mr. Daw- son said his wife was returning home from work when police told her to come back in a half-hour. They apologized to her when she re- turned and said she would have to wait longer. “At 11 p.m. there were still cars on Finch (Avenue) trying to get in,” he said. Tracy Wright said she heard a banging sound and didn’t think much of it since young people are always fooling around in the complex. But when she and oth- ers went outside to see what the com- motion was about, police told resi- dents to go back into their houses. Police said the victim was walk- ing through the complex at Whites Road near Finch Avenue when he was suddenly fired at several times by an unknown at- tacker standing near some bushes. Several parked cars were struck by stray bullets. The victim was chased by at least two men and was shot in the left hand. Another bul- let grazed his right leg. The victim fled to a nearby townhouse unit and police were called. He was transported to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre and underwent surgery on his hand, police said. Police don’t yet have a motive for the shooting and the victim told investigators he didn’t know his as- sailants, who seem to have targeted the wrong individ- ual. “So far the in- vestigation would indicate this in fact was a case of mistaken identity,” Sgt. Grimley said. “It would appear (the attackers) may have been wait- ing to ambush someone.” The weapon used in the shoot- ing was a handgun, police said. The suspects, who were thought to have fled the area in a green four- door compact car, are described as black, 20 to 30 years old and wear- ing baggy clothes. Shortly after the incident police got a tip that a pos- sible suspect was in a unit at the complex. A man surrendered to po- lice and was questioned by officers and released. 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The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Com- munity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circu- lations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS news advertiser Jan. 12, 2001 Education reforms long overdue To the editor: Re: ‘Time for Province to suck it up,’ Mike Ruta column, Jan. 7. Deep down in his heart, does Mr. Ruta really believe Earl Manners and the Ontario Sec- ondary School Teachers’ Federa- tion? He said it is Mr. Manners’ opinion that unions can’t order teachers to do, or not to do, ex- tracurriculars as it is volunteer work. That is exactly the envi- ronment the unions are creating. There are a few good teachers who do not volunteer because they will be ‘marked’ by their union or by other teachers who do not want to volunteer. Ten years ago, I had a daugh- ter in school. When I asked her teacher why she doesn’t do her homework, the reply was that she had finished her homework in school. That tells me the teachers do not have enough ma- terials to teach during school time so students are asked to do their homework when they are supposed to be taught or drilled with the fundamentals of learn- ing. It bothers me when teachers give their students study time while they correct test papers or do something else. How I wished the government had stepped in 12 years ago and done what they are doing now. Loida Woodford, Pickering At least 74 numskulls recently hit Durham roads over the legal drinking and driving limit. We say 74 because that’s the num- ber of drunk drivers stopped by Re- duce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) patrols in Durham over the last seven weeks. The distressing fact is 74 is one more than was caught last year, proof that all the publicity each year isn’t enough to deter some fools. Luckily, there were no fatalities due to drunk driving during the RIDE period, but that’s just pure luck. Put a drunk driver behind the wheel and add treacherous weather combined with night-time driving and you have a prescription for tragedy. The RIDE program saw 40,150 vehicles stopped during 30 shifts this past year, up from 36,500 stopped in 1999. On a percentage basis, then, the actual number caught is slightly lower, but it’s not a significant enough difference. In fact, given the penalties for drunk driving — an automatic one- year driving suspension — you have to wonder why anyone even takes the chance of being caught. Repeat of- fenders, and there are always a few out there, face an automatic three- year licence suspension for a second offence and possible jail time. And now, there will be the ig- nominy of having to install an in-car breathalyser which must be blown into every time the convicted drunk driver starts his vehicle. That manda- tory device will be installed once the suspension is over and will be in place for at least a year. Think of all the times a convicted drunk driver will have to blow into the device over the course of a year. Talk about being reminded of your transgression. There’s one more suggestion that could be followed to curb drunk dri- vers: a year-round RIDE program. Suggested by Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino for his municipality, it’s an idea that may well be worth doing in Durham (and maybe the other GTA regions as well). That would set up a GTA-wide year-long RIDE net that would make life very hard on those who choose to drink and drive and would surely lower the numbers over time. You only have to see a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) presentation or talk to someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver to understand how dev- astating this crime is. Yes, it would cost more for year-round RIDE but the price would surely be worth it to help protect innocent drivers on our roads. The News Advertiser accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please in- clude a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not nec- essarily those of the News Advertis- er. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Some drivers still haven’t given up deadly ways Despite publicity, RIDE, work of MADD, still too many hitting the road drunk E-mail your comments on this opinion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Sub- missions that include a first and last name, or first two initials and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. Is anyone else out there fed up with big business making state- ments like, “This is for the cus- tomer’s benefit,” or “We’re doing this to serve you better.” I read recently where one of the theatre chains had raised its prices yet again this year because “the public has asked for” more ameni- ties. For instance, ‘we’ want a greater choice in snack foods and drinks as well as various types of lobby entertainment. Apparently we’re flocking back to the movies after years of watch- ing videos at home but ‘we’want all the goodies that go with reclining in our own easy chairs. I agree more comfortable seats in a stadium arrangement add to the film’s enjoy- ment, but large screens and better sound have been around for ages. And whatever happened to the idea of a small popcorn and a medium- sized drink (despite their high cost)? The banks are notorious for “im- proving services” that will ‘help’ us in handling our finances. But take the debit card for example. I’m cer- tain I’m not the only one who has cottoned onto the idea they charge a fee every time it’s used. On the other hand, you put the same pur- chase on a credit card, keep track of your spending so you don’t overdo it, pay the balance off each month, and, if you do that via the computer, the cost, (at least at the moment), is zilch. I’m also sure others have noticed what big business is doing to small ones. Fewer and fewer are owning more and more and we’re being told this will be good for us? Bull feath- ers! All it’s doing is making the rich richer and pushing the others out of existence. And it seems the bigger they become, the worse their atti- tude and service toward the cus- tomer. No one would call me ‘old-fash- ioned’ or ‘stuck in my ways’ — far from it — but it seems to me the av- erage person is having less and less say in such matters. I’ve never been asked my opin- ion in theatres or banks and I resent the fact I’m considered gullible or dim-witted enough by the powers- that-be to not be aware of what’s going on. It’s all about me – or so they tell me Why don’t I ever see the benefits of new and improved service? E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Jo Sorrill Opinion Shaper NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Students, parents, and teachers generally endorsed the Ontario Lib- eral Party’s ‘peace plan’for schools at a meeting in Pickering Wednes- day night. Liberal education critic and MPP Gerard Kennedy hosted a meeting at the Pickering Civic Complex to get reaction to the Lib- eral plan to break the stalemate over workload and extracurricular activities between the Province and high school teachers. The key component would see classes in semestered schools lengthened by about eight minutes, which would fulfil the govern- ment’s mandated, 1,250-minute per week workload for high school teachers. It would also reduce educators’ class load to free up more time to spend with students, and presum- ably supervise activities. Following some opening remarks, the floor was opened to anyone who wanted to speak. After two-and-a-half years with vastly reduced activities in Durham schools, Steven Murray, president of the Durham Coalition for Ex- tracurricular Activities (DCECA), and a Henry Street High School student, said “eight minutes per pe- riod will be worth getting all the great times back” in local schools. “I don’t think it’s a large price to pay,” he said. Maret Sadem-Thompson, an Oshawa elementary school princi- pal and former president of the Fed- eration of Women Teachers’ Asso- ciations of Ontario, said Ontario teachers tried four times to negoti- ate longer classes, but the Province wouldn’t budge. “Every offer to extend the school day was rejected in 1997,” she said. Among the several Durham Dis- trict School Board trustees who at- tended the meeting was chairman Elizabeth Roy, who described the Liberal plan as “very good”. She criticized the Province for trying to micro-manage schools, calling on the government to “give us the flex- ibility to deal with our employee groups. “We’re frustrated too,” said Ms. Roy. “Our hands are tied; we don’t know what to do.” Jennifer Thomson, vice-presi- dent of DCECA, said the group, formed after a student walkout last September in Whitby, is “kind of coming to the end of the list of pos- itive things we’d like to do” to bring activities back to schools. While DCECA welcomed the Liberal suggestion, the group has not endorsed the plan, and the con- trasting opinions of its members was reflected at the meeting. Henry Street student Dan Munroe, who led the student walk- out, restated his belief the govern- ment should force teachers to su- pervise activities. He likened the current impasse to a child whining because it wants a toy. “I think the teachers are the whining children in this and we’re giving them what they want,” said Mr. Munroe. Opinions also varied among the public school board trustees who spoke. Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler said “perhaps its time to redefine the role of the teacher and what’s included in the teaching day,” not- ing the question of whether teach- ers should be further compensated for extracurriculars would have to be answered. But extending the school day would result in higher transporta- tion costs for school boards and af- fect students who have after-school jobs, she said. Pickering Trustee Paul Craw- ford opposed the plan since it would cost $150 million to hire more teachers. “I’m not interested in a solution that costs $150 million,” he said. “What I want to see is a solution that is put together by the stake- holders.” Trustee Crawford said a solution will only come if students, teachers and others work together. June Mewhort, a teacher at Uxbridge Secondary School, ob- jected to suggestions teachers were not supervising activities to protest government reforms. For teachers, changes such as the new curriculum mean “hours and hours and hours have been added (to the workload) before that extra class was added,” she said. Teaching a four-out-of-four workload left her a wreck, said Ms. Mewhort. “Please don’t tell me I’m doing this out of spite.” The meeting began with Father Leo J. Austin OAC student Desmond Cole, asked by Mr. Kennedy to give a students’ per- spective. Mr. Cole said the feeling of stu- dents could be summed up by the words “frustration” and “helpless- ness”. Students want a solution and “we really don’t care where it comes from,” he said. When he first started high school, Mr. Cole said it was excit- ing and he took part in numerous extracurricular activities, under- standing why people describe high school as the best time of your life. In Grade 10, however, tension began rising, leading to this “very tragic situation for everyone”. In an interview after the meet- ing, Mr. Cole said he jumped at the chance to speak so he could turn the focus of the debate back to the stu- dents. “There’s not enough focus on the actual situation, what it is that students are losing out on every day or experiences they will never get back,” he said. Education peace plan touted in Pickering Liberal MPP brings message to students, parents, trustees DESMOND COLE ‘Frustration, helplessness.’ DAN MUNROE Teachers are whining...’ SUSAN SHETLER ‘Redefine roles of the teacher.’ PAUL CRAWFORD Wants solution by stakeholders. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer A five-member panel has been asked to come up with ideas on how to bring extracurricular ac- tivities back to Ontario’s schools. Education Minister Janet Ecker on Wednesday said the group will wrap up its work and report to her by mid-March at the latest. It will be chaired by Doug Brown, a former district presi- dent of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’Federation, and includes Matthew Walker, a Grade 12 student from Burling- ton. “We have people with experi- ence in the system who will be looking at how other jurisdictions have done this,” Ms. Ecker said in an interview. She said there is “no magical solution” to end the impasse be- tween teachers and the govern- ment, adding the option of forc- ing teachers to take part in activi- ties is not favoured by students with whom she has consulted. Ms. Ecker made the an- nouncement hours before Liberal education critic Gerard Kennedy, at a meeting in Pickering, re- ceived input on his party’s ‘peace plan’ to end the stalemate be- tween the province and teachers. “It looks like a delaying tac- tic,” Mr. Kennedy said of the government’s move. “There isn’t a reason for fur- ther delay; there is a decision that has to be made.” Mr. Kennedy said the timing of the announcement was no co- incidence, but was “deliberate and political”, to take some of the wind out of the Liberal party’s sails. He is taking the party’s idea on how to bring goodwill back to the system to several communi- ties around the province. “I think it’s a compliment that we must be worrying the govern- ment to some extent,” he said. The new panel is limited in that it cannot look at the work- load issue and three members, in- cluding Mr. Brown, “have all been prior Tory appointees to various boards,” said Mr. Kennedy. However, the panel will be impartial and will look at “valid issues of what should be consid- ered part of a teachers’ job”, but workload is not negotiable, said Ms. Ecker. “We’re not going back to six out of eight (classes),” she said, adding “it’s no more or no less than teachers are being asked to do across the country.” Ms. Ecker did not dispute government reforms have meant a lot more work for teachers. But the job of improving the system has not fallen on teachers alone, she said. “Introducing quality reform is hard work,” she said. “Bringing in these quality education re- forms... means more work for teachers, students, parents and school boards.” Ecker strikes panel to advise on stalemate Emergency response team needs volunteers It’s the International Year of Volunteers and the Ontario Vol- unteer Emergency Response Team is quick off the mark to re- cruit new members. “We will be conducting anoth- er orientation evening at Durham College on Jan. 18,” confirmed Nigel Charlton, public and media relations manager for the volun- teer organization.The information evening will be held in room L118 from 7 to 9 p.m. Known as OVERT, the emer- gency response team is called out by area police to help in searches for missing people. Cur- rent members number about 80 and include paramedics, firefight- ers and police officers. A canine unit with five dogs is also part of the team. Volunteers are expected to train for about 50 hours per year in tracking techniques and tech- nologies such as the Global Posi- tioning System (GPS), a hand- held device linked with satellites orbiting the Earth that bounce signals back to Earth. Signals can be emitted from downed air- craft, for example, stranded boaters or lost hikers. “We also have computer soft- ware and take a laptop with us to a command post,” said Mr. Charl- ton. A command post is set up by police when there is a missing person. And every once in a while all the training and sophisticated equipment pays off. A couple of years ago a young boy was found safe and sound with help from the volunteer organization. “We were involved in saving the life of an 11-year-old boy in Brock Township,” recalled Mr. Charlton. Anyone over the age of 20 can apply to become a volun- teer with OVERT as long as they have no criminal record and are physically fit. Exchange home address for new experiences The Ontario and Quebec provincial governments are once again teaming up on an ex- change program and applicants are needed. The Ontario-Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange will see Ontario university students who speak French working in Quebec government ministries, while Quebec students will work in On- tario. The program runs May 14 to Aug. 10, and the deadline for ap- plications is Jan. 26. For more information or appli- cations visit a Web site at www.gov.on.ca/MBS/english/sum mer or www.gov.on.ca/MBS/french/sum- mer Applications and more infor- mation are also available at Whit- by-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty’s office at 114 Dundas St. E. suite 101 in Whitby, or call the office at (905) 430-1141. NEWS BRIEFS IN AJAX -PICKERING JAN. 12, 2001 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 We’re online at www.durhamnews.net A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo I resolve to... Brian Marshall breaks a sweat on the treadmill at the Ajax Community Centre during a recent exercise session equivalent to a 10-kilometre run. As mid-January nears, all those New Year’s resolutions could begin to crumble. Not so for Mr. Marshall, who is a member of the community centre’s Training Club. Durham recommends shifting provincial funds to homeless groups Committee agrees $120,000 should go to four organizations The Region’s finance and adminis- tration committee is recommending council allocate $120,000 in provincial funding among four community orga- nizations that work with the homeless. The government is providing the Region with $180,000 through the Provincial Homelessness Initiatives Fund (PHIF) this year, Paul Cloutier, head of Durham’s income support divi- sion, told the committee Wednesday. He explained the fund is intended to help move people off the streets and into emergency shelters and from emergency shelters into permanent ac- commodations. The committee is recommending the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering receive $30,000 to- wards its Housing Help Durham pro- gram, that the Cornerstone Communi- ty Association receive $30,000 towards a homeless support centre, that $20,000 be provided to the North Durham Initiative to address the chal- lenges of homelessness in the rural areas of Durham and that the John Howard Society receive $40,000. “The four initiatives presented for approval are ones which are seen as desirable to continue,” Mr. Cloutier re- ported. He noted the remaining $60,000 could be used “to supplement these ini- tiatives with additional funding or to select other initiatives to fund.” The recommendation will go to council for consideration Wednesday. 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Ajax group buoyed by pending sale of destroyer BY CHRISTY CHASE Staff Writer An Ajax-based scuba group is buoyed by news the decommissioned destroyer it wants to sink off Oshawa Harbour will be up for sale later this winter. “It’s getting better every day,” said Errol Sarpkaya of plans by the Lake Ontario Scuba Association (LOSA) to buy ‘HMCS Nipigon’ and use it to create the Great Lakes’ first artificial reef. He’s just received word from De- fence Minister Art Eggleton the old warship, along with two others in the Annapolis class, now in Halifax, will be transferred to Crown Assets by March 31. Crown Assets is the agency that sells surplus federal government property. “This is great news because we have already lined up financing to purchase the ‘Nipigon’, tow it to Os- hawa and prepare it for sinking,” Mr. Sarpkaya, LOSA president, said. “We were just waiting for everything to settle down after the election. “With luck, we can sink the 2,400- tonne vessel July 1. We’re certainly hoping to hold the event no later than Remembrance Day.” Local MPs Ivan Grose (Oshawa) and Judi Longfield (Whitby-Ajax) are supporting LOSA in its goal and in- tend to lobby Crown Assets to sell the ships as soon as possible, he said. Ms. Longfield is also trying to locate local veterans who served on the ‘Nipigon’. Since the ships will be sold by auc- tion, there’s no guarantee LOSA will get the ‘Nipigon’or, indeed, any of the three. But Mr. Eggleton, in a previous letter, indicated registered non-profit groups like LOSA had priority status in buying Crown assets, Mr. Sarpkaya said. And Mr. Grose has indicated LOSA’s proposal has the interest of Prime Minister Jean Chretien. The warships are expected to sell for about $113,000 and towing could cost $150,000. Mr. Sarpkaya is hoping to interest the government and businesses in ad- vertising on the ship, during the tow- ing and the time leading up to the sinking, to help offset costs. LOSA wants to sink the 366-foot Nipigon about two kilometres off the harbour in 100 metres of water. The destroyer, already stripped of military equipment, will be stripped of further equipment, including generators, doors and antennas, drilled with holes and sunk with plastic explosive charges. The warship will became a reef, providing a habitat for fish and aquat- ic vegetation and attract scuba divers, anglers, biologists and ecologists, Mr. Sarpkaya said. The reef could also be a classroom for advanced scuba in- struction, marine archeology and en- vironmental studies, he said. “We’ve found keen interest from movie and television production com- panies in filming the ship, both in Hal- ifax when it’s afloat and in Oshawa at the sinking,” he said. The Oshawa Harbour Commission has offered the use of the west wharf as LOSA’s headquarters for a central booking agency for charter diving boats. Mr. Sarpkaya believes the artificial reef could attract divers from all over southern Ontario, New York and Michigan and could bring $1 million in economic activity each year. The ‘Nipigon’ first went into ser- vice in 1960 and was decommissioned in 1998. ADVERTORIAL Which of These Costly Homeseller Mistakes Will You Make When You Sell Your Home? This report is courtesy of Bill Papizzo, Prudential Achievers Realty. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright@ 2000. AJAX/PICKERING. A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. 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A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 JENNIFER VASIC/ News Advertiser photo Kings of the mountain With the snow piling up in the community, some resident in Ajax thought it would be fun to, well, pile it up a little more. Sitting pretty at the top of this snowy creation are Alex Zambrano, Christopher Keoshkeiran, David Zambrano and Caleb Godfrey. Alex and David were visiting from Spain where the temperature hovered around a balmy 22-degrees Celsius. Seminar offers problem-solving tips Bingo night win was Super PICKERING —“Oh my God,” was Sher- ry Day’s reac- tion to winning $12,500 in a re- cent Superstar Bingo Jackpot at a Pickering bingo hall. The Oshawa resident was at Delta Mayfair Pickering bingo hall, Jan. 5 when she won the jackpot. The Picker- ing Swim Club is the charity af- filiated with the Delta hall. Durham asks residents to promote safety, remove snow from hydrants The Region is asking for the assistance of Durham residents in clearing the snow from fire hydrants near their homes. “Due to heavy snow falls this winter, many fire hydrants are being covered with snow, making it difficult for fire trucks to locate them in the case of an emergency,” states a news release from the Region. It also noted that while Durham’s works department is currently working to ensure all hydrants are visible, staff are seeking the public’s help. “For the protection and safe- ty of your family and your neighbours, please ensure that any hydrants on your property are clear of snow, and visible from the road,” said the release. It’s almost time for the may- ors’annual address. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade hosts an afternoon with Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at noon at Regalis Restaurant in Pickering. The cost for members is $39 plus GST, $35 (which includes GST) if you book by Jan. 15, or $50 plus GST for future mem- bers. For more information call 686-0883. Mayors prepare for annual address The gentle movements of Taoist Tai Chi will make you feel younger, stronger and more relaxed than you’ve felt in years! TaiChi Road to Health Open House Drop by and try a few moves Sunday, Jan.14, 2 to 5pm Monday, Jan. 15, 7 to 9pm ® In Whitby (905) 668-6500 114 Athol Street VERIDIAN CUSTOMER ALERT VERIDIAN IS LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR RATES BY 16.8% Below you will find a letter submitted by Councilors Holland and Brenner opposing a 16.8% rate increase in your electric utility bill. This rate increase will cost a home, paying $100 a month in electricity, $201.60 annually. This increase is being done to achieve a corporate rate of return. As you are 47% owners of Veridian through your municipality, we do not feel that your company is treating you fairly. Make sure you contact the Ontario Energy Board at 888-632-6273 and let your opinion be known. AS SHAREHOLDERS AND CUSTOMERS, ISN’T IT TIME VERIDIAN LISTENS TO YOU Dear Mr. Pudge (Board Secretary, Ontario Energy Board) On behalf of our constituents and as representatives of the largest stakeholder in Veridian connections Inc. we wish to advise the Ontario Energy Board that we strenuously oppose the proposed rate increase submitted for your consideration by Veridian Connections Inc. Over a three-year period Veridian Connections is looking to increase rates by 16.8% in our municipality, a move that would have a devastating impact upon Pickering residents. For a family with a $100 a month electric utility bill, the increase would mean an additional $201.60 that they would have to pay in order to operate their home on an annual basis. To put this increase in context, the City of Pickering would have to raise the City portion of its taxes by over 50% to have the same impact as Veridian’s rate increase on a home that pays $2,300 per year in taxes. It would be unimaginable for the Corporation of the City of Pickering to exact this kind of profit gouging upon its constituents, yet this is the request that Veridian is making for your consideration. Veridian is already a profitable publicly owned company that continues to owe an obligation to its public shareholders to act in their best interest. The residents of Pickering, through their municipality, own Veridian and do not deserve exorbitant increases to be exacted upon them in the name of profit. With so many homes struggling to make ends meet and a growing number of working poor families, it is not fair that some families face financial hardship at the hands of a company they own. In summation, we respectfully request that Veridian’s request of a 5.3% increase be rejected. We further request that the Board give clear direction as to how it will handle further applications by Veridian that seek to raise rates in Pickering by 16.8% over the next three years. We do not object to small increases that will sustain and support the future growth of Veridian but clearly the size of the increase being requested is unrealistic, unfair and too damaging to be considered. We look forward to a decision by the Board that will favor the consumers of Veridian and will continue to allow Veridian to make a fair and justifiable profit as a public owned utility. Sincerely Mark Holland Maurice Brenner Regional Councillor, Ward 2 Regional Councillor, Ward 1 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 PAGE 11 A/P BY TODD HAMILTON Staff Writer Apparently, winter is here to stay. Great news for snowmobilers, however new regulations require enthusiasts using area trails to pur- chase permits. The recently passed provincial legislation calls for several safety and enforcement regulations that local snowmobile clubs say will benefit local trails. “It (legislation) will put a little more teeth into the snowmobile act to help police enforce the trails and keep them safe,” Charlie Harper, president of the Port Perry Snow- mobile Club said earlier this year. “It will keep the freeloaders off.” According to Minister of Tourism Cam Jackson, the reason for the new regulations is to im- prove the enforcement of the ‘Mo- torized Snow Vehicles Act’and the ‘Trespass to Property Act’and pro- mote a stronger user-pay approach. The changes will specifically target Ontario Federation of Snow- mobile Club (OFSC) trails where any one wishing to use the trails must have an OFSC permit. The OFSC currently charges a fee for use of its trails, but the new law will require trail users to pur- chase a permit. This does not apply to non- OFSC trails or to individuals using trails that are not part of the OFSC system. The sweeping bill also proposes changes to allow stepped up police enforcement; stronger mea- sures to combat property trespass cases; force users to produce opera- tor’s permits and registration; and requires changes to regulations in- volving use of helmets, lights, reflective materi- als and groomer requirements and exemptions. “The user-pay approach would ensure the people who benefit most directly from On- tario’s snowmo- bile trail system will contribute to its upkeep,” said Joe Spina, chairman of a govern- ment task force on snowmobiling. Mr. Harper said the PPSC, part of the five-member Central On- tario Region Snowmobile Associa- tion since 1974, has long advocat- ed this approach whereby users of the trails assist financially in the upkeep. “There is a large amount of money associated with keeping up these trails,” he said. “If everybody pays a little bit, it will get done.” The PPSC in conjunction with several other clubs in the area groom and maintain over 2,500 kilometres of trails. The Port Perry club is responsible for several trails extending from Port Perry to Uxbridge and Little Britain. In the Sunderland area, the Heart of On- tario Snowmobile Club maintains trails from Fenelon Falls to Sea- grave and Lake Simcoe. East of Port Perry, the Cartwright Dynos manage trails in the vicinity of Janetville to Hwy. 115 and the Long Sault Ridge Runners take care of trails east of Port Perry to Hwy. 115 as well. ‘There is a large amount of money associated with keeping up these trails. If everybody pays a little bit, it will get done.’ –– CHARLIE HARPER The groups produce a trail map and have a clubhouse near Raglan that has become a popular destina- tion for snowmobilers from the Greater Toronto Area. But Mr. Harper said, the main- tenance of these trails costs money and the enforcement of trail per- mits will not only assist the clubs and the OFSC in paying for these costs, it will also make the trails a safer place to ride. “This is all about user pay. If you don’t want to use it... you don’t have to pay for it,” he said. “It will help us get rid of the free- loaders who don’t contribute.” Organized recreational snow- mobiling is estimated to add $1 billion to the economies of small communities in Ontario each year. In 1999 the OFSC estimated snow- mobiling attracted approximately 25,000 tourists to Ontario. “Snowmobiling is booming in Ontario,” Mr. Jackson said. “We need to make sure our trails are top quality to accommodate the grow- ing number of users.” Under the new legislation, a snowmobiler whose driver’s li- cense has been suspended, who lacks appropriate insurance or fails to have a permit or registration for their snowmobile, will be fined. The OFSC has agreed to main- tain the same fee structure as in 1999 for the 2001 snowmobile season. Trail permits are obtained from the OFSC and/or clubs for both resident and non-resident snowmobilers at a cost of $30 for one day, $85 for seven days, $120 for a seasonal permit (if purchased before Dec. 1) and $150 (if pur- chased after Dec. 1). Following the introduction of the bill, public hearings were held in Kenora, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Bala and Peterborough. The com- mittee received more than 60 sub- missions and heard presentations from local snowmobile clubs, tourism operators and non-recre- ational snowmobile users such as trappers and other traditional users. The Province says the new leg- islation and improved enforcement is to ensure snowmobiling in On- tario offers a consistently high- quality and safe experience that meets the needs of both tourists and recreational users alike. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 Travel &TOURISM NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 12, 2001 No more ‘freeloaders’ allowed For those travelling by snowmobile, trails are now under new regulations 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. 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SAVE AS MUCH AS YOUR CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SAVINGS! * * SPECIAL REBATES FROM THE MAKERS… PASSED ON TO YOU 00483831PEDESTAL TABLE 42” X 42” X 60” FOUR ARROW BACK CHAIRS HONEY OAK FINISH *DON’T PAY FOR 12 MONTHS. O.A.C. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND A PROCESSING FEE OF $45 ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. (EG. $2000 PURCHASE WITH $45 PF EQUALS AN APR OF 2.25%) PAYMENT DUE FEBRUARY 2002. A DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN EQUIVALENT TO THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE PAID FOR THE GST. PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS. OR, IF YOU PREFER 5-PCE DINETTE $999 NOW $549 PICKERING SHOWROOM 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit 397) North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 Open Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 12 noon to 5 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Following is a listing of new movies playing this weekend at cinemas in Ajax and Pickering. ANTITRUST Starring Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Claire For- lani, Rachael Leigh Cook. Directed by Peter Howitt. Milo is an idealistic young computer genius with an artist girlfriend and a golden future. He’s about to launch a start-up company with his friend Teddy, when he’s recruited by NURV, a multibillion-dollar corpora- tion, run by his professional hero, Gary Winston. For Milo it’s a dream come true, a chance to be- come a legend in his own right. It’s hard to disappoint Teddy, but the offer is too good to refuse. Milo is soon caught up in the exciting challenge of realizing Win- ston’s vision. However, tragedy strikes when Milo begins to doubt the compa- ny’s source, and realizes Winston and the company will stop at nothing to win. Milo investigates and the consequences become more and more unnerving, until there is no one left to trust and this 21st century David stands alone against Goliath. (Famous Players Pickering 8 - Pickering Town Centre, Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). DOUBLE TAKE Starring Eddie Griffin, Or- lando Jones, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Briscoe, Garcelle Beauvais. Directed by George Gallo. A framed financier on the lam in Mexico steals another man’s passport for a quick identity change, only to dis- cover his pseudonym is on more wanted lists than his own. He then teams up with a supposed street hustler, un- aware the man is really a government agent. (Famous Players Pickering 8 - Pickering Town Centre). SAVE THE LAST DANCE Starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Fredro Starr, Kerry Washington, Bianca Lawson. Directed by Thomas Carter. A 17-year-old high- school student with her sights on being a professional balle- rina has to put her plans on hold when her mother is killed in a car accident and she is forced to move to her father’s bleak Chicago neigh- bourhood. Intimidated by inner-city life, she turns to clubs for refuge, where she meets a young black man who shares her love of dancing. As their mutual respect evolves, they soon discover peer pressure is a more formidable obstacle to romance than differences in race or class. (Famous Players Pickering 8 - Pickering Town Centre, Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). THIRTEEN DAYS Starring Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp, Dylan Baker, Tim Kelleher. An inside look at the Kennedy Administration dur- ing the Cuban Missile Crisis. The film is set during the two-week crisis in October 1962, and it centres on how President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, and others handled the explosive situation. (Pickering Moviplex 9, Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). FINDING FORRESTER Starring Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes, Zane Copeland, Jr. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Four decades ago, William Forrester won a Pulitzer Prize for his classic novel. That was the last the world heard of him. Now a recluse in Manhattan, his passion for literature is awak- ened by Jamal, a 16-year-old basketball player recruited by an elite Manhattan prep school for his brilliance both on and off the court. When Jamal sneaks into Forrester’s apartment, he ac- cidentally leaves behind his backpack, full of his precious writings. Finding these, Forrester is opened to a new world, one that gives him reason to look past his prejudice and reason to emerge from his self-im- posed solitude. Forrester becomes his first fan and opens Jamal’s eyes to a world of academia beyond the South Bronx apartment he shares with his adoring mother and brother. Though at times contentious, For- rester befriends Jamal and becomes his mentor. They spend many hours in Forrester’s dusty apartment laughing, learning, debating and dedicating themselves to the love that binds them — the written word. Forrester convinces Jamal to enter the school’s writing contest, but their friendship and loyalty is tested when Jamal must face an accusation of plagiarism — alone. (Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 12, 2001 Fax it: 683-7363 Weekend at the movies... Cuban missile crisis explodes in thriller Thirteen Days 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. MO LEX 9VIP ALL SHOWS! ALL AGES! ALL SEATS! $425 1095 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 24 HR. INFO 420-SHOW 416-444-FILM WHY PAY MORE! FINDING FORRESTER Sean Connery DTS PG1:00, 3:30, 7:00, 9:30 13 DAYS Kevin Costner DTS 1:00, 3:40, 7:00, 9:40 PG 1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:20 PG FHOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Jim Carrey 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 FAMILY MAN Nicholas Cage GIVE THE GIFT OF MOVIES $5 & $10 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DRACULA 2000 Jonny Lee Miller AA9:00 ONLY Horror, Not Recommended For Children 1:00, 3:30, 7:00, 9:30 PGCAST AWAY Tom Hanks DTS PROOF OF LIFE Meg Ryan AA9:00 ONLY Coarse Language, Mature Theme 102 DALMATIANS Glenn Close 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 PG CHARLIE’S ANGELS Drew Barrymore 1:10, 3:05, 7:10, 9:05 PG PGUNBREAKABLE Bruce Willis RUGRATS IN PARIS Animated 1:10, 3:10, 7:10 F Violence MEET THE PARENTS Robert De Niro 9:00 ONLY PGMature Theme 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 Mature Theme, Frightening Scenes Mature Theme, Language, May Offend 438-9053 or 877-438-9053HUGE S E L E C T I O N O F A M I S H HAND-C R A F T E D S O L I D OAK & C H E R R Y FURN I T U R E 1428 HWY #2, COURTICE Just East of Oshawa/Courtice Townline DISCOV E R AMISH YOUR AMISH Furniture Gallery Beautiful selection of Solid Oak & Cherry BEDROOM SUITES & BEDS. Also Mattresses. WE PAY THE G.S.T. 235 Bayly St. Ajax Jan 11, 12, 13, 14 Jan 18, 19, 20, 21 Jan 25, 26, 27, 28 For Reservations Call (905) 434-4985 (416) 967-6425 Wed. $4 Thurs. $8 Fri. $12 Sat. $15 Sun. $8 2 2 forfor 1 1 CLIPCLIP &&SAVESAVE Off regular price admission. Not valid with dinner & show or special shows. LOU EISEN as seen on Grumps & Comedy Now TERRY McGURRIN star of Gutterball Alley KENNY ROBINSON star of CBC’s Thick & Thin WEDNESDAYS-NEW TALENT PRO AM NIGHT Valid at Ajax Club only. Exp. Jan. 31/01 Saturday Night Buffet and Show $55.55 per couple with coupon Reservations required Taxes and gratuities extra Subject to show availability PICKERING 8 905-839-2994 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?(PG)May offend some, not recommended for children. 9:00 EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE (F) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6:50, Sat, Sun 1:10, 3:30, 6:50 SAVE THE LAST DANCE (AA) Coarse language Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6:55, 9:55, Sat, Sun 12:30, 3:45, 6:55, 9:55 TRAFFIC (NO PASSES) (AA) Course language, substance abuse, mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6:45, 10:15, 6:45, Sat, Sun 12:15, 3:35, 6:45, 10:15 VERTICAL LIMIT (PG) Frightening scenes. Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:20, 10:20, Sat, Sun 12:45, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 WHAT WOMEN WANT (PG) Mature theme. Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:10, 10:10, Sat, Sun 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:00 OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 102 DALMATIANS (PG)Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6:45 Sat, Sun 1:15, 4:10, 6:45 BOUNCE (PG) Mature theme 10:00 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (PG) Frightening scenes Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:25, Sat, Sun 12:50, 3:50, 7:25 MISS CONGENIALITY (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:30, 9:40, 9:50, Sat, Sun 1:35, 4:30, 7:30, 9:40 9:50 RUGRATS IN PARIS (F) Sat, Sun 1:25 SAVE THE LAST DANCE (AA) Coarse language Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:00, 9:45 Sat, Sun 1:00, 3:45, 7:00, 9:45 STATE & MAIN (AA) Coarse language Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:10, 9:40, Sat, Sun 1:10, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40 WHAT WOMEN WANT (PG) Mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:10, 7:15, 10:00, 10:15, Sat, Sun 1:30, 3:30, 4:20, 7:10, 7:15, 9:40, 10:15 ANTITRUST (PG) Fri, Mon,Tue, Wed, Thur 7:05, 9:30, Sat, Sun 1:15, 4:00, 7:05, 9:30 DOUBLE TAKE (AA) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:15, 9:45, Sat, Sun 1:45, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45 MISS CONGENIALITY (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:25, 10:05, Sat, Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 DOUBLE TAKE (AA) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:20, 9:50, Sat, Sun 1:20, 4:00, 7:20, 9:50 P L A Y LPA A C E CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD & CHEESEBURGERS Pickering Dairy Queen 1099 Kingston Rd., L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 DRIVE THRU We sell over 100 different products at our store. The selection is wonderful. The most popular item on our menu is the CHICKEN STRIP BASKET. No one has a chicken basket like this including the Colonel. It includes a generous portion of FRENCH FRIES, four plump, all white meat, lightly breaded CHICKEN STRIPS, an order of TEXAS TOAST and a rich BROWN GRAVY for dipping or any of our dipping sauces. We sell a lot of them! But here’s the latest. We have been testing a new Crispy Chicken Salad at our store and have sent the results to head office. The response has been so incredible that Dairy Queen will introduce the new Crispy Chicken salad nation wide in March or sooner along with a new Taco Salad and a new Garden Salad. But you can get the new Crispy Chicken Salad now at our store. For those who haven’t tried it yet let me tell how we prepare it. First we give a large portion of our fresh ICEBURG LETTUCE, then we top it with CHOPPED TOMATOES, grated MOZZARELLA CHEESE and Hormel BACON BITES. Then we take those hot plump CHICKEN STRIPS, cut them up and cover the top of the salad with them. Finally and this is what makes the salad even better. We include a portion of our gourmet HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING. Also, our CHEESEBURGER special in November was so popular that we have a new one for January. You can buy 2 regular cheeseburgers for 2.99 or 2 double cheeseburgers for 3.99. Come in and try a REAL DEAL for a change. NO strings attached. We sell an excellent cheeseburger in this store. And our drive thru is very fast too. Mention this ad and I will give you 10% off you CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD until the end of January. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P FRIDAY, JAN. 12 SUPPORT GROUP:The Serenity Group 12-Step Recovery meeting is at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of ad- dictions, including co-dependency. Child care program available during the meeting.Phone 428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings) for more information on themeetings. ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: Parents, students, teachers or any- one dealing with children or adults la- belled with ADD/ADHD are invited to attend a free information seminar from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Loblaws Pickering Market, 1792 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Find out how ADD/ADHD symptoms can be man- aged using NLP and Meridian Thera- pies without the use of drugs. Phone 427-7002 (Alan Woodhouse). SATURDAY, JAN. 13 FUND-RAISING DANCE:The Ajax/Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Family Association holds its fundraising dance at 8 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Centre. The cost is $10 for OPFA members and $12 for non-members. All are wel- come, dress code in effect. Phone 831-7098 for more information on the group. SUNDAY, JAN. 14 NEW YEAR CELEBRATION:Picker- ing-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker hosts a New Year’s Levee at Kinsmen Heritage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr., Ajax from noon to 3 p.m. Call 420- 0829, 1-800-669-4788. BILLBOARD JAN. 12, 2001Region report could be in the mail Durham committee votes to have staff consider distributing annual pamphlet ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Heads up on lottery ‘Petey’ the ringtailed lemur made an appearance in Oshawa Monday to help launch the ‘Cash for Can- cer’ lottery in Durham Region. Marcia Hendrickson of the Bowmanville zoo is Petey’s keeper. The zoo is one of the lottery sponsors. Durham residents could soon be getting an annual brochure in the mail outlining the services provided by the Region. Members of Durham’s finance and administration committee voted Wednesday to request that staff in- vestigate the possibility of distribut- ing an annual pamphlet to area resi- dents. “If we’re going to do a report card to the Province, we better have an in- formation brochure as well,” Durham Chairman Roger Anderson said. “It’s a good idea and I think we should fol- low up on it.” Oshawa Councillor Claire Aker, who suggested the idea, said she often hears from residents at tax time who want to know more about the services they’re getting for their tax dollars. Whitby Councillor Gerry Emm noted the Town of Whitby has been mailing an information brochure to residents in that municipality for the past couple of years. He says the doc- ument, which outlines issues such as growth in the municipality and the services the Town provides, has been well-received. “People should know what the cost of running government is,” he said. “A lot of information goes through this building that doesn’t get out to residents... a lot of residents just don’t know what’s going on in the Region of Durham.” He pointed out even though Durham’s council meetings are now being broadcast on television, many residents in north Durham don’t have cable and may not have the opportu- nity to watch their representatives in action. ROGER ANDERSON ‘If we’re going to do a report card... we better have an information brochure as well.’ PICKERING Pickering Home & Leisure Centre - 1755 Pickering Pkwy. UNIT 15 (NEXT TO BROYHILL GALLERY) (905) 683-0346 • LARGE SELECTION! • SOFAS, SECTIONALS, KITCHEN SETS, BEDROOM SETS, CHAIRS, END TABLES, AND MORE! ENDS OF LINES! TONS OF STOCK! PRICED TO CLEAR! we’re cleari n g . . . inter home * Product shown in ad may not be exactly as available MUST CLEAROUT! OVERSTOCKED ON A HUGE SELECTION OF INCREDIBLE NEW SKLAR PEPPLER FURNITURE! A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Cheque mates Employees at the Harwood Avenue branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce gave a cheque for $8,250 to the United Way of Os- hawa-Whitby-Clarington last week as part of a corporate donation. From left are bank officials Kim Jackson, Rose McDade and United Way cam- paign associate Lynn Martin. CNIB gets funding boost from Province The CNIB has received provincial funding to help develop a two-day tech- nology fair this fall. Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Minister Helen Johns presented the CNIB with a cheque for $4,835 on Monday. The funds will help support a partnership of organizations for the technology fair in September. The fair will provide information on technology supports for people with disabilities and allow vendors, employers, educators, service clubs, government agencies and CNIB clients to meet. BRIDAL & FASHION 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Athletic Centreat Sunday January 14 at 11am - 4pm DREAMING OF THE PERFECT WEDDING! EVENT 2001 presented by: Live Entertainment featuring DAN CLANCY from the popular group “LIGHTHOUSE” • Spectacular FASHION SHOW - 1:30pm • FREE Wedding Bells Magazine to first 300 brides • Over 50 Displays • Prizes • Refreshments (Compliments of Bunny’s Catering) • Hors d’oeuvres by Delectable Delicious (a division of Delectably Delicious) Grand Prize $1,500 Gift Certificate compliments of Wilson Furniture Tickets $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door Ticket Locations Val’s Bridal - (Courtice Plaza) King & Townline, Courtice Special Moment - 137 Byron St. N., Whitby Anthony Frances Salon Estetica - 1200 Rossland Rd. E., Whit. The Gift House - 18 King St. E., Osh. The Bay - Oshawa Centre Jewellery by Sanders - Gibbons & King St., Osh. Everlasting Memories - 305 Queen St., Port Perry Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington This Week -865 Farewell St., Osh. Athinas Bridal - 302 Stevenson Rd. N., Osh. Durham College Athletic Centre - 2000 Simcoe St. N., Osh. Shira’s Jewellers - Whitby Mall, Whitby or 5 Pts. Mall, Osh. Second Grand Prize 3 NIGHTS All Inclusive Pkg. to Oshawa Centre. *Adults only *Must be18 yrs or older *Taxes extra *Exp. Dec. 31/01 WORLD'S NO.1 DISCOUNT FLIGHT SPECIALS VACATIONS compliments of *APPLIES TO ALL SUITS, LEATHER COATS, OUTERWEAR & TOPCOATS OVER $15000 DUNN’S PAYS THE EQUIVALENT OF BOTH TAXES DUNN’S WE CARRY SUIT SIZES FROM 34 TO 54 A SIZE FOR EVERY MAN SUNDAY 11:00-5:00 MON. TO FRI. 9:30-9:00 SATURDAY 9:30-6:00 DUNN’S Tailors - Oshawa Centre BRAND NAME MERCHANDISE ON SALE!PST* NO GST* NO • LEATHER JACKETS • SUITS • SPORT JACKETS • DRESS & CASUAL SLACKS • CORDUROY PANTS • SWEATERS • OUTER WEAR • DRESS & CASUAL SHIRTS 1/2 PRICE MENSWEAR! $12 9 95 MEN’S SUITS IN THE OSHAWA CENTRE VALUES TO $27500 NOW WINTER SALE Across from Reitmans WorkforceWorkforce Wednesday, January 17, 2001 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa from 1:00-8:00p.m. On Bus Route - Free Parking - Free Admission Career Fair & Job ExpoCareer Fair & Job Expo Co-sponsored by Attention, Students! cordially invites you to attend Career Displays • Job Opportunities PLUS GREAT DOOR PRIZES! One (1) lucky visitor will win a FREE Internet-ready Pentium PC system! PLUS 5 x $100 Gift Certificates from BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —The string of three Canadi- an championships ran out for Ajax’s Bob Turcotte, the reigning world senior men’s curling championship skip. Turcotte’s Scarborough Golf & Country Club rink finished out of the running for a trip to the Canadian cham- pionships after coming up short at the Ontario Senior Men’s Provincial Curling Championship in Gravenhurst last weekend. The Turcotte rink finished in the top four at the provincials and lost a tiebreaker to the Don Glinz rink of Whit- by. Glinz lost in the semifinal. The Axel Larson team from the Guelph Curling Club is Ontario’s senior men’s represen- tative at the national senior champi- onships. ••• Annandale will have just one team seeking to advance at the Nokia Cup zone playdowns to be contested at the Oshawa Golf Club this weekend. The club is entitled to four slots, but no other teams put up the entry fee. Gord Norton will skip the Annandale team with War- ren Leslie at vice, Alex Bianchi playing second, and Ron Alexander leading. Two winning teams will advance to the Dixie Curling Club for the regionals the following weekend. Two winning teams at the regionals will move to the Ontario finals in Woodstock Feb. 5 to 11. ••• The Annandale ice was busy last weekend hosting teams competing in the Brick Men’s Club Championship Bon- spiel. Forty games in various categories were contested at the club Jan. 6 to 8, as the event continued a tradition that has run continuously since 1896. Games will continue nightly all week across the GTA, with losing teams elim- inated. The survivors will compete in the finals at the Tam Heather Curling Club in Toronto this Saturday, Jan. 13. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 PAGE 17 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 12, 2001 Carr a star for Panthers Team captain picked for Junior ‘A’ all-star game Turcotte turfed from curling peak Three-time Canadian champ comes up short at provincials BOB TURCOTTE PICKERING — The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers will be represented in this year’s Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League all-star game by team captain Doug Carr. Carr, 20, a Pickering Minor Hockey Association product, has been with the Panthers for the past four years. Carr was named captain prior to the start of the 2000-2001 season. The six-foot, 180- pound rearguard has scored five goals and added 16 assists this sea- son. The league’s all-star game will be hosted by the North York Rangers at the North York Centennial Centre on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The South/East Con- ference all-stars will play their counterparts from the North/West. The best 40 players and six goaltenders were chosen by the league’s selection committee. DOUG CARR Please recycle A nose for news?NEWS ADVERTISERYour Community Newspaperserving Ajax and PickeringIf it’s got your family and friends talking it’snews and we want to hear about it.Call the newsroom at 683-5110WE HAVE MOVED TO 924 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING Recover your sofa $39900 fabric included Call store for details PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 831-6040 683-3210 GET THE GIFT SANTA FORGOT ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Men’s Full Membership $845.00 Ladies Full Membership $845.00 Couples Full Membership $1475.00 (905) 427-6277 NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FITNESS www.payasyougofitness.com Visit our web site for more details. FITNESS PRO TEACH & ATHLETES IN ACTION Winter Baseball Workshop STARTS TUESDAY, JAN. 16 HELD AT NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE IN PICKERING PICK FROM THREE 7 WEEK BASEBALL CLASSES FOR AGES 8 TO 20 For more information or to register call 416-812-6793 or 905-427-5844 WWW.PROTEACH.NET Now you can stay at home longer with your new baby. The Government of Canada has extended maternity-parental leave from six months to one year. So now you have more choice about how much time you stay at home during your baby’s first year. You can choose to take the entire parental leave or share it between you and your spouse – staying home together or one after the other. How you choose to take the twelve months is entirely up to you. For more information, call toll-free 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) or visit our Web site at: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca Users of TTY/TTD devices dial: 1 800 465-7735. For children born on or after December 31, 2000, or adopted children placed in your care on or after December 31, 2000. Our children. Our future. P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2001 Do you know someone who deserves to be our Athlete of the Week? Call Al Rivett at 683-5110 ext. 250. PICKERING —The Picker- ing Panthers AVR Communica- tions/Bay Cycle major bantam select hockey team scored three consecutive victories in recent action. Pickering faced off against Stouffville, posting an 8-6 victo- ry in a wide-open, high-scoring affair. Pickering led 3-0 after the first period, but allowed Stouf- fville back into the contest as they closed the gap to 4-2 after two periods. Both teams notched four goals apiece in the final frame to close out the contest. Brendan Bowes notched a third-period hat trick for the Pan- thers. Chris Macilwain and Jesse Seward each contributed a two- goal night. Paul Denis added the other Pickering marker. Chip- ping in with assists were Denis with three, Andrew Hackett and Marcus Moss each with two, Joe Ciampaglia, Macilwain, Marcus Moss, Kevin Bahinski, Chris Walsh and Adam Markew with one apiece. The bantam Panthers received outstanding netminding from Jason Costa in a 2-1 victory over Whitby. The game winner for Pickering came off a short-hand- ed effort in the third period by Hackett, assisted by John Ken- thol. Markew scored the other Pickering goal, assisted by Bahinski and Macilwain. In exhibition play, Pickering defeated Oshawa 4-2, thanks to solid goaltending from Rory Black. Denis scored Pickering’s lone goal in the first period, as- sisted by Walsh and Bowes. Hackett put Pickering ahead 2-1 in the second period on a pass from Ryan Gemon. Markew and Seward followed with third-peri- od markers, assisted by Hackett and Gemon. Other Pickering players are Brian Walders, Ricky Thomp- son, Zak Durnan and Adam Phillips. The team is coached by Wayne Moss, assisted by Al Macilwain, Darryl Miller and Ian Hackett. The team manager is Stephen Kenthol. AJAX — After the Christ- mas and New Year’s break, the Ajax Ladies Bas- ketball League re- sumed with the top two teams — Et Tu Caesar’s and Select Food Products — trad- ing baskets last Wednesday night. In a close game throughout, Select prevailed 28-25. Caesar’s got off to the bet- ter start, creating chances with good passing and converting chances into points. With less than one minute remaining, Select Food Products gained the lead and used the re- maining time wisely to hold on for the three-point victory. Anne White- head netted 12 points for Select and Engrid Carmichael John- son replied with 12 for Et Tu Cae- sar’s. The closing game of the night was between the Bank of Montreal and East Side Mario’s, with the bankers cruising to a comfortable 46-28 victory. Lori Lomberg was the high scor- er for the Bankers with 14 points, while Michelle Klepadlo sunk 11 for East Side Mario’s. Players in the league live in Ajax and Picker- ing. Battle of the titans a close affair in women’s hoops Major bantam Panthers selects on a roll in theGARAGE DOORS Dan Hill REMODELING AND IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY • Residential & Commercial Contracting est. 1979 21 yrs. in service STEVE SMITH CARPENTRY INC. (905) 429-7400 Fax: 427-7148 Metro Lic. B5422 SMALL ENG. REPAIRS SNOW BLOWER TUNE-UP All makes-all models Plus Parts... Sales - Parts - Service (905) 683-8621 D.S. SMALL ENGINES “Outdoor Power Equipment Specialist” 885 Westney Rd. S. Ajax $69.95 + tax BUILDING SUPPLIES BRING THIS AD GET $5. OFF PURCHASE • Tools • Hardware • Fasteners • Lumber • Paints • Houseware • Building Material • Key Cutting • Window & Screen Delivery Estimating Home hardware 905-839-4321 477 Kingston Rd., Pickering Offer expires Mar.31/01 AUTO DETAILING NOW OPEN 10% OFF Reg. 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That said, I still think the WJC is an amazing tournament from the standpoint it allows us to see many of the players who could dominate in the NHL in the near future. I try to not take the event too seriously. That’s why I changed my mind about throwing myself in front of a subway when Canada lost the semi-final to Finland. (Finland, for crying out loud!). Okay, Okay, it’s not fun to joke about, well, you know what I mean. Let’s just say the loss hurt. And add to that winning the bronze medal was only a small consolation. Nonetheless, it was indeed a great tournament and here are some of the impressions I took away from the event: 1. Jason Spezza might be a superb 17-year-old in the Ontario League, but he has a long way to go to prove to me he’ll be a great NHLer. His offensive instincts, especially in terms of play: making, were, at times, awe- inspiring. His foot speed and defensive play? That’s another story. The WJC is regarded as a tournament that highlights the abilities of 18- and 19-year-olds and Spezza did little to discount that theory. The fact he made the tournament all-star team is a joke. Canada’s Jamie Lundmark deserved the honor ahead of Spezza. 2. What can you say about the Czech Republic? They have won the past two WJC titles; they won the Olympic gold medal; they produced Jaromir Jagr and Dominik Hasek. Even if we had beaten the Finns in the semifinal, I doubt we would have defeated the Czechs. 3. Russian Ilia Kovaltchuk, who is in a two-horse race with Spezza for the honor of being the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NHL entry draft, showed amazing skill and speed, but turned more than a few people off with his hot-dogging. He has more flair than Spezza does, no doubt about that, but Spezza comes across as being level headed, which should make him the No. 1 pick. 4. Regardless of Canada’s third place finish, I’ll still look forward with great anticipation to next year’s event. Next to the Olympics (with NHL participation), it is the best hockey tournament in the world. (Mike Brophy is senior write for The Hockey News). Bikes & Boards Ski & Board Tuning 889 WESTNEY RD. S. AJAX Call us @ 619.8875 SNOWBOARD SALE SNOWBOARD SALE “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Old Port International Marketing Inc. Port Perry, Ontario As CFO you will be a key member of our Executive Committee and report to the President. You will be responsible for financial planning, control and reporting as well as accounting, computer systems, credit administration and support of our related retail and investment properties. You must have successful CFO experience with a small/medium size manufacturer and a minimum 10 years experience in accounting and finance in progressive positions of management responsibility. Proven organization, communication and leader- ship skills are required, along with the ability to work with peo- ple at various levels to perform well as an internal controller and supportive manager. A CA or CMA designation is required. Our company has been importing and distributing candles, gift- ware and decorative accessories for 20 years and currently employs over 100 people. We began manufacturing candles on a scale to supply international and domestic markets a year ago and have enjoyed a high level of initial success. Old Port is a fast paced and growth oriented company seeking a CFO to help achieve our ambitious goals of managed growth. Please submit resume stating salary expectations by January 15th to: ATT: President OLD PORT INTERNATIONAL MARKETING INC. 1 East Street Port Perry Ont. L9L 1B2 FAX: (905) 985-4838 E-Mail: tmitchel@oldport.net JOIN OUR GROWING ORGANIZATION FINANCIAL OFFICER Pickering Branch - 1630 Bayly St. COMPETITIVE SALARY. Courteous and energetic individual required to provide a full range of financial services including lending and investment services. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two years credit experience underwriting loans and mortgages from completing applica- tions to assessing credit worthiness and disbursement of funds. Aid in delinquency collection. Able to compose routine correspondence. Mutual fund licence a definite asset and will be required within one year. Deadline for applications is January 19, 2001. Submit resume in confidence to our head office: THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION 1997 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M4M 4A3 Fax: (416) 440-4271 Attention D. Santos The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 $12./HR TO START If You Enjoy Working With People, We Have a Job For You ! • Hiring immediately • Four positions available • Training provided Must be available to work Evenings & Saturdays Call for an Interview (905)426-1322 Ajax Company requires MACHINIST with knowledge of Lathes, Mills, Drill Presses & Associated Tooling. Call for Interview (905) 686-1928 GM Dealership requires GOODWRENCH SERVICE ADVISOR & A TRAINEE GOODWRENCH SERVICE ADVISOR ❐Attractive pay plan ❐Benefit package If you're a motivated individual with a valid drivers license and want to join our team call for appt. 905-436-1500 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive Growing Circulation Department in Ajax is Looking for Someone with the Following Traits: * thrives on problem solving * loves a challenge * persuasive communicator * self-motivated & motivator * well developed people skills * hard worker * organized * full of initiative * excels independently * solid team contributor * career minded * driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruiting carriers, open new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concerns, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus. Circulation experience not neces- sary, we will train the right individual. Send resume to: News Advertiser Circulation Department, 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 ATTN: Abe Fakhourie GRAPHIC ARTIST required part time, for Uxbridge Times Journal / Tribune. Full working knowledge of Quark, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop on Macintosh System. Ability to use scanner, and function in a networked environment necessary. Please forward resume to Judy Pirone Uxbridge Times Journal & Tribune Box 459, 16 Bascom St., Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1M9 or fax to 905-852-9341 for more information call: 852–9141 P/T F/T COOK ASSISTANT Required in Daycare Setting • Minimum Grade 12 • Experience an asset Assistant Position requires experience with special needs Please call Jennifer at (905) 430-8598 Pickering Honda Requires: PART TIME SHUTTLE DRIVER Fax resume Attn: Frank Jennings (905)-831-3381 or apply in person to: 575 Kingston Rd., Pickering PARTS DELIVERY DRIVER required. Must be neat in appearance and knowledgeable of Durham area. Clean abstract required. Fax resume to: Volvo of Durham 905-421-9520 Pickering Honda Requires an Experienced SERVICE ADVISOR To join us at our new state of the art facility. Honda or Acura experience an asset. Please fax resume to: Frank Jennings or Dave Majer (905)-831-3381 Pool Liner Manufacturer Requires • MACHINE OPERATORS • PACKAGERS (SOME LIFTING) ✔No experience necessary ✔Shift 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ✔Competitive Wages ✔Benefits start after 3 months. Apply in person to: 460 Finley Ave. Ajax, Ont. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE PUBLIC RELATIONS Full-Time Positions International company seeks 2 bright, articulate and career-minded individuals. Must possess good self-image and enjoy working with people both on the phone and in person. Base salary plus bonuses. For Interview Call (905) 839-7747 between Noon - 6:00 p.m. and Fax resume to : (905) 839-9471 Sassy's Ristorante Full Time / Part Time Now accepting resumes for: •DAY PREP COOK • LINE COOK • PIZZA COOK • SEVERS Experience preferred. Applicants should be able to work in a fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills essential. Competitive Wages Full Benefits Resumes should be submitted in person between 2-5 pm Mon.-Thurs. ATTN: Bar/Kitchen Manager No phone calls please. 3050 Garden St. N., Whitby, ON 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help Pre-Planning Sales Representatives GTA Winning Sales People for a Winning Team! These front-line positions require individuals who are experienced in relationship selling and are results oriented, excellent communications, effective time managers and committed to providing quality customer service. The successful candidates will be required to achieve sales targets through community networking, effective follow-through and proactive lead generation. You must have a late model car and a valid driver’s license. We offer competitive base salaries and a generous incentive plan, ongoing career development, excellent benefits, industry specific training and the opportunity to work on a winning team with a recognized industry leader. We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes, in confidence to: Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries 65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P1 Attention Recruitment Fax: (416) 696-9325 COST ACCOUNTANT/ BUDGET ANALYST Will be responsible for maintaining control over all jobs manufactured and shipped, keeping track of work in progress, and finished inventory for each job. This position will also be responsible for budgeting inventory for future fiscal accounting periods and will supervise the year-end physical inventory count. MUST: • be a CMA or CMA finalist with experience in a job shop environment • have excellent spreadsheet skills • be able to work to strict deadlines to produce timely reports Qualified applicants should forward resumes to: Judith Pool, CDA Industries Inc., 1055 Squires Beach Road, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 4A6 Fax: (905) 686-1177 E-mail: jpool@cda-inc.com Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls. HD CLEANERS & CREW LEADERS Needed immediately for early morn- ings in Scarborough, Pickering and Newmarket. Call Sue, 1-800-565-3756 The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 12, 2001-PAGE 19 Careers100 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEM ENGINEER, part time training at Durham College Whitby Campus. Part-time MCSE (supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional), module 1, offered evgs. & Sat's. This 50 hour, fast-paced, high quality IT, 4 week course is offered with our topnotch Microsoft instructors. Feb. 12 start date. Funding options available. For program details call Ellen 905-721-3334. General Help110 2 AZ DRIVERS F/T. Ottawa switch & London switch. Pin to pin. $16.00/hour plus bo- nus, company uniform & ben- efits. Oshawa area: 905-426- 3716. 2 PETROLEUM CLASS "A" drivers needed, experienced preferred, to work out of Port Perry area on a continental shift. Full benefits, above average pay. Call 1-877-398- 7202 A RARE GROUND FLOOR Opportunity - established NYSE and TSE company, re- cently launched in Canada, requires excellent communi- cators. Home-based busi- ness, lucrative commissions, bonuses, and residuals. 905- 728-3922. ABSOLUTELY FREE INFO! Own a Computer? Put it to work! $350 - $800 / Week. www.ezlifeathome.com ACCESS TO A COMPUTER?Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ecglobalin- come.com or toll free 1-877-999- 0327. ATTENTION GOURMET FOOD LOVERS. Gourmet Food/Bake Shop is looking for full/part-time kitchen staff, waitresses and sales help. If you are self-moti- vated & energetic call 905-642- 5838 or fax 905-642-0105 CAMPING IN STYLE requires Full & Part Time Technicians for the service and main- tenance of non-motorized camping trailers. Experience an asset but not required. Please forward resume to: 7775 Baldwin St. N. Brooklin Ont. L1M 1Y5. Fax: 905-655-8462 CLEAN UP PERSON required for dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985-7354. COFFEE TIME, 475 Westney Road North, now hiring for part time and full time positions. Please apply in person. COUNTER HELP, Full-time, for Country Style Donuts in Ajax. Work Monday to Friday from 2:30p.m. to 11:00p.m. Call 427–6382 before noon. DELIVERY PERSON required immediately in South Picker- ing cafeteria. Must have own vehicle and a valid drivers li- cense. F/T able to work flexi- ble shifts. $9.00/hr. plus com- pensation for our use of own vehicle. Please fax resume to (905) 405-6605 or call our ho- tline at 905-405-6902 and leave a message. Compass Group (Beaver Foods) Limit- ed. DRIVER required to deliver sanitation supplies in Toronto & surrounding areas. Submit resume to Jim Carruthers, c/o UNDERWOOD'S, 410 FINLEY AVE. AJAX, ONT. Fax (905)- 619-9829. Email- supplies@uwood.com DRIVERS needed for the Ajax & Pickering area, must be bondable & hardworking, full training provided, must have own vehicle preferably a van, wages, salary +. 705-292- 5504. EARN $200., $300., $500., or more per week, assembling products in the comfort of your own home. Send a self- addressed stamped envelope to: O.P.H. 6-2400 Dundas St. W., Suite 541, Ref 636, Mis- sissauga, Ont. L5K 2R8. ECE NEEDED for daycare in Ajax. Call Carol at (905) 427- 6777 ECE TEACHERS needed im- mediately for Toddler Group. Please fax resume to 905- 831-9777 or call 905-831-9808 ENTHUSIASTIC TEAMMATES required. Here is your chance top work for the number one contract food service provider in the world. We are recruiting for all positions for a new ca- feteria in the Whitby area and an existing cafeteria in the south Pickering area. Previ- ous food service experience a must. Rates subject to ex- perience. Successful candi- dates will have outstanding interpersonal and communi- cation skills. Fax resume to (905) 405-6605 Compass Group Beaver Foods Limited. ESTHETICIAN with experience required full-time and part- time. Please call Elysian Fields Day Spa in Pearson Lanes 905-430–5952 EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS (minimum 2 years). No faxes. Bring a professional resume to the Waltzing Weasels bet- ween 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oshawa lo- cation: 300 Taunton Rd. E. see Dianne. Courtice location: 1437 King St. E. see Lori or Joey. EXPERIENCED INCOME TAX Preparer required for Durham Region. Full or part time. Fax resume to: 905-433-0589. EXPERIENCED DJ/DANCERS, door persons and wait staff, apply at Genosha Hotel 70 King St. E., Oshawa. F/T AZ DRIVER, 2-3 yrs. ex- perience. $50K/Yr.-$64K/Yr. Propane exp. an asset or will train. Benefits & Co. uniform. Mostly Ont. but some hwy. trips. Oshawa, 905-426-3716. FIND OUT IF YOU or your child has potential in movies, commercials, TV shows and music videos. A screen test will answer these questions. Babies and kids $10., teens and adults $20. If you're not accepted your money refund- ed. We will be in Oshawa on January 20th, 2001 10:30am. Call to set-up your appoint- ment. 416-598-9511. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FULL TIME & PART TIME counter help required for the Great Canadian Bagel in Pick- ering. Will train. Call Moez (905) 420-7027 or Shamsha (905) 427-7155 FULL TIME WORK available for self motivated hardworking reliable individuals. Positions to be filled in letter shop, gen- eral warehouse and material handling. Experience is an asset. No phone calls. Apply in person to: Watts AJ Mar- keting, 115A Chambers Drive, Ajax. FULL-TIME DISPATCHER for Uxbridge Gravel Pit. Excellent communication skills, apti- tude for numbers and geo- graphic knowledge of Toronto and G.T.A. Computer system training provided. Send your resume and salary expecta- tions to: Box 'B' c/o Uxbridge Times-Journal./Tribune, Box 459, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M9 FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED loader operator for Central Sand & Gravel, Goodwood. Call Lorie or Mike at 905-640- 8209 between 10 am and 12 noon only please. FULL-TIME/ PART-TIME qualified stylist wanted. Hour- ly plus commission. Excellent wage and benefit package. Dental, drug, eye care plan. Busy location, no clientele re- quired. Advanced training courses provided. Please call Lynn (905)433–1291 GENERAL LABOURERS re- quired for truss plant in Ajax. Starting hourly rate $8.50 per hour. Job requires lifting, bending, stretching so you must be physically fit. Job Duties may include stacking lumber, stacking trusses or building trusses. Apply in per- son at 71 Thomson St., Ajax, ON or fax to (905)683–6558. NO phone calls please. HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED,no colours, no perms, just great hair cuts, full/part time avail- able. Pickering/Toronto loca- tions. Call Chris 416-466- 5599. HAPPY NEW YEAR!Brand new office immediate open- ings short and long term op- portunities. No experience necessary. Call Tina at (905) 686-9586 HOME SHOW Cosmetic Company seeking Beauty Consultants and Hostesses to promote Aloe-based products. Also taking product orders. Please call 905-427-8021. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 IF YOU ARE LOOKING for something unique, we offer what we believe is the finest opportunity in Canada today. Call Grace at 905-579-2869. JANITORIAL CLEANERS....... We're looking for P/T Cleaners Pickering to Oshawa, to clean medium size retail stores. We offer a competitive wage and are willing to train honest and reliable people. Teams wel- come. Call Mon. - Fri. 10 am. - 4 pm. Toll Free: 1-877-226- 2536. Creative Building Main- tenance Inc. LAKERIDGE SKI RESORT re- quires full-time mature cooks and cashiers. Positions avail- able immediately. Call (905) 649- 2058 and ask for Mary-Jane. LANDSCAPE ONTARIO Award Winning Design/Build Compa-ny requires Landscape Designer/ Architect. Please fax resume to: Bouwmeister Landscaping Ltd., Attn: Gary, at 905-640-7179. LOOKING for superintendent for Oshawa apartment building. resumes faxes to : (416) 663- 2957. MANAGE a San Diego store. Immediate opening for Store Manager with at least two years retail experience. Join the man- agement team of this gift retailer by applying in person with resume at San Diego Gifts, Oshawa Centre. MASSEY'S RESTAURANT requires full time servers. Apply in person to 774 Liverpool Road South, Pickering. ONE OF NORTH America's largest financial service compa- nies is rapidly expanding in this area. If you desire a dynamic career with excellent income potential, call (905)427-3196 MONTESSORI teacher wanted for new class opening in February in Ajax, Please call, only if you are Montessori trained 905-509-7577. P/T JANITOR, 2-3 hours in the morning, approx. 9-11am. Ajax area. Cleaning experi- ence an asset. Must have transportation. Page Eric at 416-295-3235 PART TIME help required for packaging department - Pick- ering location - no experience necessary - flexible daytime hours - Mon-Fri - work when the children are at school - phone 905-831-3311 for ap- pointment or fax info to 905- 831-1864. PART-TIME POSITION (mini- mum 2 days/week) at retail outlet. Must be capable of lift- ing up to 20kg. Send resume to: Pet Valu, 4 Banff Rd., Unit 8, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1S9. SEWING - EXPERIENCED sewing machine operators needed, full-time, N.E. Scar- borough area; HOCKEY equip- ment Assemblers required, no exp. required, full-time. Tele- phone 416-292-5240 or fax 416-292-5340. SKELTON TRUCK LINES LTD. is looking for AZ Drivers for U.S.A. and local. 3 years ex- perience. Contact Glenn at 905-895-6688 ext 231 or 1- 800-387-9796 SNOWPLOW DRIVER re- quired immediately. Valid li- cense, clean abstract only. Serious and experienced only. Competitive wage. Call Tam- my (705) 277–2902 NEED $$$ Telephone sales. Re: Police Retirees of Ontario. Salary + commission. Day & evening positions available. Call (905) 579–6222. TELE-SALES PERSONNEL - Full/Part time- sell ad space for college/university publica- tions across Ontario. Ideal for homemakers. $10/hr. + com- mission or 30% straight com- mission! Smoking + non- smoking Ajax office. Will train. Up-to-date quality leads pro- vided. Paid weekly (subcon- tractors welcome). Must be team-player with strong out- going personality and voice to match. Call Judy now! 905- 426-9792; 905-426-1864. TEMPORARY help wanted, 9- 5 , $9/hour, Jan.22-Feb 2. Car an asset, energetic, some lift- ing involved. Please call Han- nah at (416) 922-6600 x. 2354. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to deliver door to door in Ajax and Pickering, every Wed., Fri., Sat., by 6 pm. Call 905- 683–5117 and ask for Alka. WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Looking for hard working, conscientious people for a fast paced distribution center located in Markham. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Experience in a warehouse environment is an asset. Please fax re- sume to Attn: Operations Manager Fax: (905) 946-8435 WARHOUSE POSITION full time - Mon-Fri - Order picking -stocking - no experience necessary - Pickerinng loca- tion - Start at $9/hr. For ap- pointment call 905-831-3311 or fax info 905-831-1864 Office Help120 ADMIN. PERSON-FRIDAY Small office. Assorted duties including Shipping. Aptitude for figures and spelling. 487 Westney Rd. S. Ste #16 for short test. BOOKKEEPERS REQUIRED. Senior to trial balance for busy Ajax manufacturing plant. Computer and reception experi- ence, ability to work under pres- sure essential. Salary $30,000 +. Junior for small busy Ajax office. Will train, computer experience an asset. Hourly rate $8-9/hr. Fax resume and availability after 5p.m.only to (905)428-8474. BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATOR required in Ajax for invoicing, customer service, project management. AccPac, Excel, Word, an asset. Fax resumes attention Kevin 905-428-1790 COMPUTER, PENTIUM 166, 32 mb ram, 2 gbhdd, 3 1/2 floppy, 24 x cd rom, 56 k mo- dem, sound/video card, key- board, speakers, mouse. Free internet. $350. Can deliver and set up. (905) 439-4789. TEAM LEADER/RECEPTION, 2-P/T positions, 1-morning, 1- evening, needed immediately, Pickering. Good communica- tion skills, knowledge of Mi- crosoft Power Point, Word, Excel. $9/hr. Fax resume to 905-427-9147. GENERAL OFFICE HELP, part- time. Fax resume to: (905)426-2160. JOBS AVAILABLE at Christian Daycare, Part time, full ma- ternity leave. June start, on- call. Fax resume to (905) 839- 8273 by January 25, Attention Joyce or Sonia LEGAL SECRETARY/LAW CLERK required immediately, for 7 months to cover matern- ity leave. Experience required in areas of wills, corporate and commercial law and legal application and accounting software. apply in writing no phone calls to Mason and Bennett, 3000 Garden Street, Suite 200, Whitby, Ontario. LlR 2G6 P/T EVENINGS - Telephone person needed in Ajax office to book meetings for Financial Consultant. No Selling. Fax Resume to John 905-426- 6779 RECEPTIONIST - 4 days per week, 3 month contract. Must possess excellent communi- cation, interpersonal, organi- zational and computer skills. Experience with purchasing an asset. Apply to: Plastiglas In- dustries Ltd., 403 Clements Rd. W., Ajax, ON L1S 6N3. Call (905)905-428-2002 Fax: (905)428-1975 Attn: Becky Beveridge. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED for Scarborough office. $20K. Fax resume to 416-321-8554 SMALL COMPANY located in Whitby requires full time of- fice administrator with excel- lent computer skills. Fax re- sume to 905-579-1469. Sales Help / Agents130 IMMEDIATE POSITIONS,mature full-time/ part-time sales posi- tions at San Diego Gifts. Apply in person at Oshawa Centre. INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE required for Sanita- tion Supply Company. Please submit resume to: Jim Car- ruthers, c/o UNDERWOOD'S, 410 Finley Ave. Ajax, Ont. L1S 2E3. Fax: 9905) 619-9829. E-mail: supplies@uwood.com NEW HOME SALESPERSON Experienced new home sales- person required for Whitby site. Must be aggressive and personable. Strong closer. Two-person site. Immediate. Fax resume to: 1-905-770- 9350 NEW HOME Salesperson. Needed for a NEW site open- ing in the Ajax area. Must have experience. I offer above market Commissions & Bo- nuses. Fax resume to Gail at 905-509-6112. INTERNET SALES REP re- quired for all of Durham. Work from home F/T or P/T. Train- ing provided. Choose your own topic to focus on (sports, pets, crafts, etc...) Call (905) 767-1586. RV SALES -We are looking for outgoing, willing, reliable people who can sell. Join our sales team immediately (who earn over $50,000/year) Fax resume to: Campkins (905)655-8642 (Whitby) Email to: info@campkins.com SALES ASSISTANT WHITBY - New home sales office re- quires a sales assistant on weekends & holidays and Thursdays 1 to 8 p.m. Must be well groomed, energetic, flu- ent English, real estate sales background preferred. $10/hr. Fax resume to: 1-905-770- 9350. SALES/DESIGNERfor Ethan Allen Pickering. We require creative, sales oriented indi- viduals who are comfortable in a retail environment. Team players with ability to take a project to completion. Please fax resumes to: (905)426- 3601. SUITE DREAMS - Durham's leading bedroom specialty store is looking for a Manag- ing Sales Person for an es- tablished location in Durham. An excellent opportunity to join a stable growing compa- ny. Fax resume to Human Re- sources (905)624-3054 Skilled Help135 AZ CONTRACT DRIVERS re- quired to run Mid-West USA. Home weekends. (905) 697- 1800. BRAKE PRESS OPERATORS - Precision job shop seeking experienced mechanics. Top wages and benefits. Call 416- 291-8188 Attn: W. Gardner or fax resume in confidence to: 416-291-3233 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed imme- diately. Experienced in Fram- ing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negoti- able, benefits. Call 427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 CIRCUIT BOARD Manufactur- er requires assembler. Some soldering skills preferred but not essential. Ask for Sheila 905-837–8550 DESKTOP PUBLISHING Op- erator Must have strong word- processing skills and the ability to work with tight dead- lines. Experience with code- based systems an asset. Day and night shift available. Fax resume (905)430–2412 or email: compcomp@attcana- da.ca ELECTRICIANS required for well established company in Oshawa. Residential experi- ence an asset. Will look at 5th year apprentice. Apply in per- son to: Townsend Electric, 767 Simcoe St. S., or fax to (905)571-4766. ESTABLISHED ELECTRICAL company in Durham Region requires second, third, fourth apprentice or journeyman. In- dustrial/commercial work. Benefits. Call in confidence to (905)434-2400 or fax to (905)434-2464. MECHANIC 3RD or 4th Year Apprentice, Straight days, secure clean shop, room for advancement. Apply in person 1549 Victoria St. E. U-B, Whit- by, Tony (905) 430–1918 PERSONAL TRAINERS want- ed, experienced, certified, for the Markham & Whitby area. Great client base provided, education benefit & excellent compensation. Fax resume to: 905-471-1143. TOOLMAKERS- Lead hands. Capable of complete tool build on small to mid-size progres- sive draw dies. $30.00 @ hour plus benefits to the right ap- plicants. Apply to file # 632, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont., L1H 7L5 Hospital Medical Dental150 DENTAL HYGIENIST required for maternity leave for busy family practice. Fax resume in confidence to: 668-7295. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE MANAGER - Experi- ence for busy Pickering prac- tice. Experienced. Fax resumes to: 905-839-3322. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/RE- CALL AND DENTAL ASSIS- TANT required full-time for- Pickering office. Open Mall hours, must be flexible. Fax resumes to Christine at (905)837-0468. FULL-TIME DENTAL RECEP- TIONIST- searching for an en- ergetic, people oriented per- son to effectively manage our friendly, team based general practice. DENTAL reception experience essential . Must be proficient with ABEL wind- ows. HARP preferred. No evenings or Saturdays. Fax resume to 905-668-4014 or drop off to 420 Crawforth St., Whitby. DENTAL RECEPTIONISTS,Office Manager, Level II Assistants, Restorative Hygienists. All posi- tions full-time. Excellent pay plus bonuses. New, progressive Osh- awa practice. Experience a plus. Send resume to File #631, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5 PROGRESSIVE FACILITY now hiring Registered Staff. Full-time & casual position available. L.T.C. experience an asset. Fax applications to 905-427-5846, Attention Director of Care, Bally- cliffe Lodge, Ajax. L1S 1R9. E- mail ballycliffelodge@primus.ca RECEPTIONIST NEEDED part time, for doctors office in Ajax. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical office experience required. Must be flexible with hours. Fax resume to: 905-686-9526. Experienced Accounting Technician required full time, by business located in Ajax. Must be comfortable with all popular computer programs. Salary commen- surate with ability. Benefit package available. Contact W. Hurren (905)683–8856 Oshawa can manufac- turer requires experi- enced and capable PRODUCTION OPERATORS Duties include machine set up, daily main- tenance and operation of high-speed produc- tion machinery. Some shift work and me- chanical ability is re- quired. Paper winding experience is preferred. Please fax resume to (905) 404-9176 PART TIME OFFICE HELP required answering phones and dispatching for small transportation company. Afternoon shift, weekends. Fax resume: 905-831-1611 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. Pickway Transportation Experienced School Bus Drivers for 3 runs daily. Clean abstract, recent DDC, Fluent English preferred. (905) 420–4574. Atlas Highland Van and Storage, requires an individual for OUTSIDE SALES The successful candi- date should have excellent communica- tion skills, be highly motivated with an aggressive sales atti- tude, positive vision- ary outlook and pro- ven customersatisfac- tion. Position is avail- able immediately. Salary plus commis- sion. Send resume to: P.O. Box 186 Station A, Whitby, Ontario. LlN 5S1 PAGE 20-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 12, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net Pickering Town Centre Requires experienced DISPENSARY ASSISTANTS PART TIME Apply within THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WANTED News Advertiser is seeking Contractor to deliver to rural areas in Pickering. Work consists of collation and distribution of flyers.wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Must have vehicle. Please contact Camille at 905-683–5117 BUILDING CUSTODIAN Location: Port Perry Salary: $15.34/hr - 40 hr. wk On-site Apartment optional The incumbent will perform janitorial duties including the cleaning of vacant apartments, common areas, groundskeeping and minor maintenance repairs including, but not limited to, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, investigation of heating and electrical malfunctions throughout the building and carrying out the preventative maintenance program. Qualifications: • A good knowledge of groundskeeping and building cleaning techniques and equipment • Proficiency in the use of tools and equipment required to perform the functions of the position • Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs to building components, mechanical components and appliances • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, tact and diplomacy EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE THIS IS A C.U.P.E BARGAINING POSITION Resumes are to submitted to the General Manager by 4:30 p.m., Friday January 19th, 2001. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered. Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation, 50 Centre Street South, 4th Floor, Rundle Tower, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST Required for busy hi-tech company. Must have excellent telephone skills and knowledge of Ex- cel, MYOB and Microsoft Word. Must also have excellent customer service skills and pos- sess an attitude that "the customer comes first". Accounting would be an asset. Please email resume to: vgleeson@keyscan.ca requires AUTOMOTIVE SALES PROFESSIONAL If you are looking for a change from business as usual to a progressive, fast growing business, we would like to talk to you. WE OFFER: • Company benefits • Demo plan • High commissions and bonus • Great atmosphere and team. Fax resume to: 905-576-6078 Mike Harper Phone: 905-576-1800 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 130 Sales Help/Agents Scugog Shores Historical Museum Village and Archives Requires Curator / Director Our Museum, located on Scugog Island overlooking Port Perry, preserves and presents both the Euro-Canadian and Native heritages of Scugog Township. This is a full time position reporting to the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have a related academic degree or diploma and relevant work experience. Museum/program information is available on our web-site www.durham.net/~ssh-chin. Apply in writing by February 15, 2001 to... By Mail Lynn Voisard, Co-Ordinator Human Resources Committee Scugog Shores Museum 16210 Island Road Port Perry, ON L9L 1B4 Or Fax (905) 986-1941 Or E-Mail bfa@idirect.com Publishing Sales Rep. To represent the largest employment group in THE AREA. $800-1000/week commission. Experienced, honest professional with car. Fax resume to: Mr. James 905-576-8041 RN / RT / LAB TECH experi- enced in Stress Test, Holters. Fax to 905-668-8778 RN REGULARLY scheduled part-time for very busy family practice office. Fax resume to (905)420-0863 RPN, RN, HCA, PSW. Are you a health care provider or do you require in home or hospital health care? We can help. Call (905)619–9414 or fax (905)619-2704. Daycare Wanted160 2 CHILDREN -2 1/2 yrs & 9 months require loving moth- er's helper. My home Mon., Tues., Thurs., Friday. Non- smoker, experienced. Enjoys crafts, light housekeeping. Pickering. Mail resume to: File #628, Box 481, 865 Fare- well Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. DURHAM PROFESSIONAL Home Daycare Inc. Daycare providers needed in Ajax and Pickering. You work at home, provide a safe environment, nutritious meals and fun ac- tivities for the children. For more details about this excit- ing opportunity call our staff at 905-509–1207 FRENCH SPEAKING childcare provider required for 2 1/2 year old boy. Contact Audrey for more information (905)619-8914. MAPLE RIDGE AREA - For 10 year old. Before/after school and lunch. References required. Please call (905) 420-6005. MOTHER'S HELPER-part-time, required ASAP, flexible hours. Church/Rossland. Call (905)619–1385 Daycare Available165 AFFORDABLE LOVING Daycare. House backs on to Glengrove P.S., a few steps away. Also on St. Anthony Daniels bus route. Large fenced backyard & play- room. Outings/crafts. Snacks/ lunch. Ages eighteen months and up. Experienced mother of 2-Call Debbie 905-839-7237 AVAILABLE DAYCARE - reliable in a safe happy environment, smoke free. Any age welcome. Major Oaks and Brock area. Telephone 905-686–8127. DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home from Mon. - Fri. References available. Hwy. 2, Ajax, one minute east of Harwood (905)426-1403. HWY 2/HARWOOD area. Reliable daycare in my home. Affordable rates. Non-smoking. Full-time. 6 months to 3 years. 905- 428–2676. HWY 2/ HARWOOD area, reli- able, responsible daycare my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619- 8752 AJAX NURSE/MOM home away from home daycare. Hot meals, snacks, learning environment. Montessori back-ground, great outings, Christian home. Receipts and references. 2 spaces only. (905) 428–9596 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. Firewood205 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST - top quality seasoned hardwood. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by and Oshawa. Call DURHAM FIREWOOD 427–5278 ROKA FIREWOOD - 4x8x12", $69 - 4x8x16" $75. Locally owned & operated since 1961. Days 705-277-3381 toll free from Oshawa or Evenings 434-6665. Bargain Corner210 WASHER, DRYER,& freezer, good condition, asking $450. Call (905)426–9193 Articles for Sale220 10" RADIAL ARM SAW,Chain Block, steel beams (28x12x5, 16x6x6), Air conditioner, arc welder, industrial wood stove, box stove & 2 small stoves, rotor tiller, chimney tile, 24 boxes of ceramic tile, bark brick 2000, windows, doors, etc. A.Q.H.A. stallion stud service or for sale. Electric hi- genergy furnace 1981 pickup truck. (905)725-7493 snp CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re- lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation, fast deliv- ery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. 2-DAY 4 park hopper pass for Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal King- dom, MGM, for 2 Adults and 2 Children. Big Savings!! Call Richard or Sandra 723-9779 (snp) 4 TOYO SNOW TIRES on rims, size 15". P205/75R15, $300 for all four, used one winter. Call Stan 905-852- 6970. JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 sur- round sound home theatre system; 500 digital packages must go; System includes re- ceiver, DVD and CD player, 5 speakers, for complete 5.1 surround for only $957. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cas- sette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD play- ers, televisions. 90 day laya- way. Oshawa Stereo 579– 0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCE. Heavy duty washers $175/up. Gas & Electric dryers $175/ up. Full & apt-size stoves, electric & gas $100/up. Frost- free fridges $199/up & side-by- side $349/up. Bar fridges $49. Visit our showroom today. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCE CENTRE - Wash- er, dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer, all fully guaranteed. Come make a deal! 33 Station St., Ajax. (905)426-2682. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598. BRAND NEW,never used JVC car stereo. KS-ES200 graphic equalizer with sub woofer output. KD-LX1 CD re- ceiver with power output of 160 watts. $500. or best offer. (905) 436-9823. BURIAL PLOT, Mount Lawn Cemetery in Whitby. Call (416) 484–6464 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPET AND VINYL SALE- Carpet three rooms, 30 square yards, from $339 installed. I will discount your best quote up to 10%. New colors and designs.Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike for your free estimate, 905-431-4040 CONTENTS SALE-sectional furniture, TEAKWOOD: wall unit, TV set, coffee table. MA- PLE: kitchen table/6 chairs, hutch. Maytag washer/dryer, refrigerator. Computer centre. Call (905)725–1978 COUCHES- Good condition. 3 piece Berklin recliner set. (pale colored) $600. Please call 985–7641 DININGROOM SET - red oak, buffet & hutch, table w/2 leafs, 4 chairs. $750., Chesterfield with built-in 2 lazy boy chairs $300. Call (905)666-2932 (leave msg) DRESSERS, $50, Wood table & 4 chairs $225, sofa & chair $395, antique sofa (1880's) mint $1,595, 9pc mahogany bedroom suite $3,495, office desk $35, pine sofa/daybed $275, microwave stand $30; oak bedroom suite $650; an- tique dining room suite $1,295; Sofa $85., chair $35, many other items. Bowman- ville (905)697–3532. DIGITAL SATELLITE SYS- TEMS- HU & H test cards with/without systems. WTX unloopers. Programmers to write your own script. Get all the local channels with your dish $175. Website caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin- ishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendal- wood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. LOSE UP TO 40 LBS.by March Break, Sally lost 23 lbs.- 6 weeks; Vito-27 lbs- 7 weeks; Marina- 40 lbs-11 weeks. Call today! 905-426- 9306. LOSE WEIGHT FAST for the new millennium. Natural and guaranteed. Doctor recom- mended. Please call (416) 449–7259 or visit us at suc- cesswithus@cjstudios.com MICROWAVE AND STAND $50; 9 pce. diningroom set $900; bedroom dresser + nightstands $75. Call Ray 905-626-8370 MOVING SALE Sat. Jan 13th. 9 am. -1 p.m. 1850 Brookshire Square, Pickering (off Glenanna /Fairport). Furniture ,pictures and knick-knacks. Call 420-6661 MOVING SALE,Deilcraft Queen Anne diningroom, buffet, table, 6 chairs, $3500. Desk $25. Lowrey electronic piano, 5yrs, $2000. Entertainment unit $150. All excellent condition. 432–2964 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, starting at $995. Get ready for Boxing Week sale on now! Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS & GRANDFATHER CLOCKS. Take advantage of our Warehouse pricing on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos and all Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai 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.TelepPiano.com-WE WILL NOT BE UNDER-SOLD! POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate bil- liard tables for sale. Call 905- 420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HAND- CRAFTED MENNONITE FURNI- TURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood-working is the leading manufacturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Rem- ember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"...Traditional Wood- working...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www.tr- aditionalwoodworking.on.ca BACKSTREET BOYS TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & other con- certs. Telephone (905) 626- 5568 WEDDING DRESS,Year 2000, size 5/6. Long train, lots of bead work and lace, includes veil. Paid $1700 asking $800 OBO. Call 905-438–8759 SCRATCH AND DENT - Varie- ty of new appliances, New 4 cu. ft. danby bar fridges $199, Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. Articles Wanted230 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique contents, (no limit to value considered), collections of any sort, quantities or single antique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to respond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655- 8049 or (905)242-0890. Arts & Crafts260 BOOKING FOR FOLK ART CLASSES starting soon, All levels, welcome. Beginners our speciality. Seminars available. Shift workers ac- comodated. Call (905) 576- 3947 for information VENDORS WANTED for Flea Market inside East Mall for Saturdays and/or Sundays. Ask for Esa 905-436–1649. Computer /Internet270 Lost & Found280 FOUND - small black fluffy female kitten, in the Storring- ton/Wollaston Court area. Free to good home if not claimed. Call Bernice (905)831–3900. LOST- DOG, golden retriever cross, answers to "Goldie". Please call Rob or Cheryl (905)428–8279 home or 416- 296-0715 office. Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 FREE PUPPIES, lab/shepherd, females, 8 weeks old. Call 905-837-8780 AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home-raised, purebred, duclaws and tails docked, first shots and vet checked. 905-985-8021. Automobiles for Sale300 1985 BMW 735I, 320km. Good condition. Metallic blue on navy blue leather interior. $900 O.B.O. May be used for parts. Call 416-616-2433 or 905-404-0502. 1988 PONTIAC 6000,V6, $1,300.00, 1991 Plymouth Sundance, $3,995.00 + taxes, 1993 Chev Astro Cargo Van, $4,495.00 + taxes, all vehicles are automatic, certified & emission tested, 1987 Pontiac 6000 $700.00 as is, call 668- 5555. 1989 CHEV CORSICA 2 litre, 4 cyl. 218,000km. Asking $1850 as is or best offer. Good con- dition, good second car. 905- 623-1079. 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD,2.8 litre v-6 engine, p.w., p.l., p. mirrors, tilt steering, cruise, t- roofs. Needs some work but worth fixing up. Only 155,000 kil. $3,000 as is or best offer. Call (905) 436-9823. 1990 CHEV BRETTA exc con- dition, P.W. tilt, cruise, 180,000kms, clean, certified & E.-test, asking $3995. 571- 5138. 1990 CHEV CORSICA exc. condition, new paint, brakes, certified & E-test. asking $3495. 571-5138 1990 HONDA CIVIC 2-door 4- speed, 187,000 km $1500 or best offer. As is. 905-571– 0790 1991 DODGE SHADOW Only 55,000kms, good driving, well maintained car, 4 cyl., 4 door, automatic, safety and emis- sion tested, $3395. Oshawa dealer. 905-718-1808 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD, 4X4, 172,000 km, $6500; 1994 CHEV BLAZER, 4 dr, 4X4, 200,000 km, $9000; 1997 TJ, 4 cyl, 5-speed, 142,000 km, $10,000. All cars cert, emis- sion tested & 12 month 12,000 km. Limited Power train war- ranty. Call Doug, days 905- 985-0074; Eve. 705-277-3250 Dealer. 1991 NISSAN Maxima Sport, black with leather, V6, sun- roof, CD, 319km, reliable, good condition, $5,550. Call 905-432–5486. 1992 CADILLAC BROUGHAM, in excellent condition, only 66,000 kms., luxurious interi- or, fully loaded, blue exterior, a well maintained car, private sale, asking $12,950 OBO. Call 705-939-2556. 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS 2 dr, 4 cycl, auto, 104kms, nice car, $1,800 certified/emission tested. 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE, 3.1 V6, auto, 2 dr., body skirt, fully loaded $1,800 as is. (905)426-8922. 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $3000 obo. (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4, V6, loaded, red, 196,000kms, new Michelin tires, new ball joints, tie rod end, axels, excellent shape $9800 cert. o.b.o. Paul (905)436–7846, 626-7846. 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, 84,000 km, V6, 3L, green with gold trim package, a/c, certi- fied & emission tested, excel- lent condition, $6500. Call Neil 905-728–1947 1997 Chrysler Intrepid ES, 3.3 Litre, teal blue, 94,000 kms, fully loaded, keyless entry, immaculate, safety and emis- sion tested. Asking $11,000 obo. Call 728-9815. (snp) 1999 PATH FINDER,40,300 kms., Chilkoot Edition, no GST, 3 years factory warranty remaining, $26,900 certified, OBO. 905-372–3450, Co- bourg. FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com 2000 SUNFIRE,4 door, silver, air, Cd, 9,800kms. Take over lease for only $313/month, 30 months remaining. Please call Ryan Milosh (905)571- 7551. MUST SELL -Too small for family -1987 DODGE DAYTO- NA - 2.2 turbo, low kilometers, mint leather, t-roofs, loaded, everything works, new tires, battery, cv joints. Good body. You certify, you save. $2,200 o.b.o. (905)571-4872. Automobiles Wanted305 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED dead or alive! Big bucks for cars & trucks, one hour pick-up, free towing. Mo- tors, transmissions, parts and insulation available. Call Ed's (416)281-3499 Trucks for Sale310 1984 DODGE RAMPAGE, good condition, with '83 parts car. $2000 obo. as is. '88 Chev. S10 4x4 extended cab, needs work, southern-box, new-tires, some bodywork done as-is $1200. 905-438- 9979, 905-439-1937. 1990 CHEVY SUBURBAN, excellent condition inside and out, painited in 1997, au- tomatic, all power, air, 175,000 kil. $6,000 certified or best offer. (905) 666–3203 1998 MAZDA PICKUP,exten- dicab, V-6 auto, air, new snows, 60,000 k., tonneau cover, $14,000 firm. Certified. Telephone (905) 579–3711 1999 GMC 1/2 TON 2-wheel dr., extended cab 3 dr., 5.3 v- 8, auto, p.s., p.b., disc, elec- tric windows, mirrors, air, trailering package (never used), lsd with 3.42 rear end, rust proofed, 27,000 k., war- ranty and much more. Asking $26,500. Call 905-697-1349. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1978 FULL-SIZED CHEVY VAN Customized interior, good work- ing condition, needs body work. As is, $2,500 or best offer. Call Tino after 7p.m. 905-436–3129 1990 CHEVY LUMINA EURO, 3.1L, 275,000kms, P/W, P/B, P/S. Body in good shape. Needs windshield/brakes. $1,100 OBO uncertified. Call 905-983-1145. snp 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER excellent condition, 5 door, luggage racks, loaded, 1 own- er, certified, emission tested, 101,000 kms, light blue, $11,300. Call 905-686-2258 Snowmobiles360 1983 YAMAHA ENTICER,340, new carb, new throttle cable and leaver, new plugs, 2 yr. old track, 2 yr. old seat, quick sled, great starter for kids, $625 obo. 905-697-0226 (snp) 1989 SKI-DOO 470 MX, low mi., $2000. firm. 436-2631 (snp) 1996 POLARIS INDY TOUR- ING, 440, very low kil., excel- lent condition. Telephone (905) 987–5527 evenings or (905) 434-0425. 1997 SKIDOO Grand Touring LE with reverse, studded track, heated thumb/grips. 1988 Yamaha Phazer both in excellent running condition package complete with trailer $6500 o.b.o. (905)430–4738 SNOWMOBILE 1972 640 Nor- dic, electric start. 1972 T&T 340, new tracks, new under- carriage, rebuilt motor in 1999. Both in good running condition. Asking $1500/pair or will separate. 655-4356. Apartments For Rent400 WHITBY CLEAN spacious 2- bdrm. apt. near GO, 401 and lake. Parking and laundry facilities. $750/month. Call 905-438-5991. 1 BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Pickering, near Pick- ering Markets. Parking, $800 month inclusive. No smoking. Pets considered individually. Available anytime. Please call 416-493-9091 2 BEDROOM - Oshawa hospi- tal area. Bright & spacious upper duplex. $770 includes everything. Available March 1st. Non smokers call (905)432-7308. OSHAWA, 2 - BEDROOM APT available from Feb 1st. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclu- sive, adult building. No pets. 905-579–9016. 2 BEDROOM APT in Uxbridge $685/month plus hydro. Avail- able February 1st. First & last. References. Call 905-852- 3107 2-BEDROOM Basement apartment. Separate entrance. Spacious yard, parking, quiet area. Northeast Oshawa. $725/month including utilities, laundry facilities available. Call 905-432-8053. WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. SOUTH AJAX,2 bedroom basement, sep entrance, Parking, laundry, non smok- ing/pets, references imme- diate $800. per mo. inclusive. lst/last. (905) 683–2433/ (416) 520-3510 after 6 p.m. AJAX - WESTNEY area. Sep- erate entrance, 2 spacious- bedrooms, no smoking/no pets. $800/month, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905) 428-0798, (416) 783-3894. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, available Fe- bruary 1st. Non-smoker, no pets. $775 monthly, first/last required. Near school & hos- pital. No laundry. 1 car park- ing. (905)426–1381 BACHELOR with fireplace, carpet, eat-in kitchen, cable, laundry, single person, non- smoker, near Go/shopping mall. $600/month inclusive. First/last. Available Jan. 28th. No pets. Call (905) 839–4537 BROCK ROAD/401 area. 1 bedroom apt. available. 4 ap- pliances call 416-444-7391 CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 2- bed. Nov. 1st & Jan. 1st $785/mo., in well-maintained building, close to all ameni- ties. PLEASE CALL (905) 723- 0977 9 a.m. - 6p.m. HWY. #2/CHURCH ST.area - spacious 3 bedroom apt. available call 416-444-7391 COURTICE bright 2-bedroom apt., lower level of house, Townline/Bloor area. Close to amenities/schools/park. $750/ mo. appliances/utilities in- cluded. First/last required. Available Feb.1st. 404–8548 or cell# 435-4338. LAKEVIEW PARK,lower bachelor apt., large bedroom, livingroom, kitchenette, pri- vate entrance, apliances, laundry & utilities included. First/last, $650./mo. Feb. 1. (705) 324–9052. Leave mes- sage. NEW EXECUTIVE basement, Pickering Village, spacious 1- bedroom, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge kitchen, exclusive neighborhood, separate en- trance, 1-parking, laundry, cable, no pets, non-smoking professional. $1,050 inclu- sive. 905-427–6237 AJAX Church & Hwy 2. New one bedroom basement apt. Parking, utilities included. No pets, non-smoker, first/last, references $750 avail. March 1. 905-428–1357 NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bed- room basement apartment. Available Feb. 1st. $600/ monthly + utilities. For ap- pointment call 905-436-1657. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 story 3 bedroom apartment. Available March 1st. New fridge, stove, washer & dryer. $950/monthly + utilities. For appointment call 905-436-1657. ONE BEDROOM apt. upper floor, Stevenson/Adelaide area. Clean, non-smoking, no pets. Reference required. $500/mo. + hydro. First/last required. Available Feb.1, 571-2085. ONE BEDROOM lower apart- ment in North Oshawa on quiet crescent, walk-out to ra- vine, fridge/stove, a/c & laun- dry facilities. $700/mth all in- clusive, 1st/last. Available February 1st 571-0889 even- ings or day 905-440-1086 1 BRIGHT LARGE BEDROOM, bsmt apt., furnished, full kitchen/bathroom, newly ren- ovated, air/cable seeks sin- gle, non-smoker/pets, $595/ mo. inclusive. Avail. Feb. 1st. First/last. Olive&Wilson (905)721–9789, 905-922- 4751. OSHAWA APTS. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom. Includes utili- ties, parking. Satellite TV avail. Laundry on site. Build- ing #1 (905)432-8914, or Building #2, #3 & #4 (905)- 571-0425. Or for all 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA, 1-1/2 bedroom apartment, available Feb 1st, first/last. Utilities included, private laundry. $700/ month. (905)623–6599 OSHAWA: one bedroom basement apt., adults only, no pets, available Feb. 1, first/last required. $575/mo. incl. ALSO room for rent, female pre- ferred, $250/mo. Call 434- 5566 PICKERING Altona/Twyn Riv- ers-Large apt. kitchen, bath, laundry, fridge/stove, central vac, single-car parking, pri- vate entrance. Mature, quiet female preferred. References. $650+utilities. First/last. Feb. 1st. Non-smoking, no pets. 905-509–0861 PICKERING,Newly renovat- ed, spacious 2-bedroom basement, with separate en- trance, no pets or smokers, available immediately. Suits couple or 2 single persons. $975/monthly. Call 905-683– 5283. PICKERING, newer spacious 1 bedroom walkout basement, bright oversized windows, overlooks pool. Gas fireplace, ceramics, cable, parking, $875 inclusive, Feb. 1. Call 905-831–9885 QUIET CLEAN 2 BEDROOM, main level of house, Maple- wood area, Oshawa. $850/mo, utilities incl., first & last. January 16. 905-434-1202 OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Util- ities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 bedroom avail immediatley $779; 1 bedroom Feb.1st, $679. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provid- ed. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. UXBRIDGE HILLS country setting. 2 bedroom in renovat- ed barn, $975/month, hydro included. No dogs. Available march 1st. Call 905-649-1236 OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. West. $740 & $850. Utilities Incl. Close to schools, shopping and 401. Pub- lic Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 A & A AUTO Cars, trucks, boats. We pay up to $10,000. Cash on the spot. Any condition, any year. Call us anytime, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 min. service. 905-686-0605 or 905-706-3880. WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $699 Down Low as $199/mo Credit No Problem 9.9% 1-866-340-5559 CALL TODAY, DRIVE TODAY! AFFORDABLE PC Computer Help •Hardware •Software •Internet upgrading • Troubleshooting • Coaching Call Peter Miles (905)619-3571 petermiles@sympatico.ca WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 GUN SHOW SUN. JAN. 14TH 8 a.m. - noon JUBILEE PAVILION SOUTH ON SIMOCE ST. TO LAKEVIEW PARK RD. OSHAWA 905-689-8181 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 12, 2001-PAGE 21 BOOKKEEPER Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a full-time Bookkeeping Assistant with automotive experience preferred. Job duties to include: Processing of sales contracts, commissions, etc. Apply with resume and references: 1110 Dundas St. E.Whitby or fax to: (905) 666-4571 email: hondaone@idirect.com 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help WOOD ROOF TRUSS DESIGNERS A leading supplier of wood roof trusses, engineered wood products and lumber has full time job open- ings at their Mississauga & Courtice offices. Minimum 5 years industry experience with the ability to pro- duce layouts, engineered drawings and cutting lists is required. Competitive salaries negotiable upon qualifications. Benefit package. Fax resume to: (905) 434-9776 You are the owner or operator of a small to mid sized manufacturing, industrial or service company who is having difficulty finding just the right person for a key position. I am an experienced general manager who has made the decision to move to the Oshawa area, leaving behind a Bay Street position as head of a junior TSE listed company. I want to work where real peo- ple make real things happen. For a copy of my resume that outlines my leadership and problem solving skills in a range of businesses across Canada and internationally, please send an e-mail to: manager_resume@canoemail.com 170 Employment Wanted 170 Employment Wanted 170 Employment Wanted NEW FURNITURE SALE 890 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby (by Garrard) Wed. to Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great savings on new furniture including oak & cher- ry bedroom suites, curio cabinets, entertainment units, hall curios, oak chairs & dining tables, wool blankets, buffet & hutch, some wicker items, new mattresses & box springs, (all reduced), water cool- ers, bed frames, new solid oak chairs $75. each; pine dresser & mirror, oak diningroom suite (9 pc), single matt. $99; many smaller items. Small oak book shelves. Come on in! No reasonable offer refused! Call 720-0560 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 300 Automobiles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale MOVING SALE Sat & Sun, Jan 13 & 14, 20 & 21. 9am - 3pm. furniture, household items, baby items, car, & much more. Everything must Go this weekend Unit #52, 925 Bayly St. Pickering (Bayly/Liverpool) or call for appointment 837–8695 THE BIG ONE!! Fantastic fun flea market 500,000 new items, 100,000 experience items truckloads of new merchandise each week GARAGE SALE PRICES!!! vendors tables available $20 870 Taunton Rd. 1 east of Thickson North side of Whitby 250 Garage/Yard Sales 250 Garage/Yard Sales 150 Hospital Medical Dental 230 Articles Wanted 300 Automobiles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Rob today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase • Deposit required SALES LIMITED Need a Car? And Your Credit Repaired? No Credit, Bad Credit or even Bankrupt Phone Mel today @ BROCK AUTO (905) 619-8763 Down Payment or Trade May Be Required WHITBY, Dufferin St., 1-bed- room & 2-bedroom, $637 & $775 Clean, quiet building, parking. Large closets. Near shops, GO train/401. Fridge/ stove. Inclusive. No pets. 905- 404-1414. WHITBY - TWO BEDROOM, available February 1st. $765 includes everything but cable. lst/last. Telephone (905)665- 7543 office hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent410 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Ken Col- lis, Associate Broker, Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. AJAX COUNTRY, 3-bedroom, lr, dr, main floor only. Avail- able march 1st. $1100 month- ly plus. No pets, adults pre- ferred. Call (905)668–6980 or (905)427-6095. ASHBURN (Brooklin)ex- quisitely finished large bright 2-bedroom estate property. Huge kitchen, livingroom, fa- milyroom, 5pc. bath, sep. laundry, 5/appliances. MUST SEE! Non-smoker, no/pets/ kids. $950/inclusive March 1. 905-655-5992 OSHAWA 3 bedroom house, appliances, parking, close to Oshawa Centre $900 plus utilities. Would suit family. 1st/last, references. Available Feb. 1st. For appointment call between 10am-8pm (905) 438-9548 . OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM,rent /rent to own. New kitchen, bathrooms, carpet, ceramic/ hardwood floors, fireplace, ja- cuzzi large yard, double-ga- rage, excellent neighbour- hood, $1245/mo.plus. Avail- able Feb.1, 905-571–5320. TWO-BEDROOM DETACHED bungalow in Uxbridge. Large fenced yard, hardwood floors. Would suit single non-smok- ing person or couple. $1050 plus utilities. Available Febru- ary 1st. Call 905-642-0850 Townhouses For Rent420 SPACIOUS 3-bedroom town- house in Oshawa. Avail. March 1st in well-maintained family complex. Includes util- ities, 4 appliances. Close to school and all amenities. Please call for appt. (905)434- 3972. WHITBY brand new beautiful 3 bedroom townhome. Great lo- cation. Hardwood floor ce- ramics etc. Available Jan 2001. $1250 plus utilities (ref- erences) No pets. Call Lor- raine 905-623-9175 or 697- 1700. Rooms for Rent430 ROSSLAND/SIMCOE AREA warm clean room. Fully fur- nished comfortable room. Cooking facilities. Working quiet gentleman preferred. Near bus, reasonable rent. (905)728-4845. ALTONA/TWYN RIVERS bed- room available in large home with pool, shared bathroom with jacuzzi tub. use of kitchen and laundry. Working female preferred. Avail immed. $450/ mo. 905-509–0323 PICKERING - Room for rent. $425 Available Feb. lst. Fur- nished, suitable for working male, share kitchen, laundry, pool, bbq, cable. No pets. (905) 839–2016 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST. 2 locations. Rossland/Wilson. Stevenson/Gibb. Furnished room to mature responsible employed person. Shared facilities. $400 per month. First and last required call 434-1981 after 5 p.m. BRIGHT FURNISHED room in Pickering. Adult home. Suit employed non-smoking/ab- stainer, gentlemen. Share bath/laundry facilities, Avail. immediately. First/last $385/ month. 905-686-0744 after 5p.m. or leave message. Shared Accommodation450 AJAX - share large newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage. Own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone (905)683–9213 CLEAN QUIET Building. Own bedroom, shared kitchen, bath, living room. Laundry available. Close to Go. Refer- ences a must. 1st/last re- quired. Females preferred. Call (905)259-3344. HOME TO SHARE with fe- male. Courtice area; own bed- room, own bath. No smoking/ pets. Female only. $550/mo. + shared utilities. Avail. imme- diately. Contact Janet @ (905)728-1600 Leave mes- sage. LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY AREA - 3 bedroom bungalow main floor. Available immediately. Huge kitchen, parking and cable. 50% utilities. $1,000/month. References required. Please call 839–5018. SINGLE MATURE person preferred to share, 5 appliance townhouse in Pickering at Whites Rd. & 401. Refernces required. All utilities incldued, $325. call Julie at (905) 831– 4036. WESTSHORE by the Bay, pro- fessional non-smoking male wanted to share beautiful 2 storey home. Quiet mature street. Seconds from French man's bay, pool, decks, hot tub, barbecue, country decor, hardwood, available March 1st. $550 inclusive. First/last, references. 420-9038. (snp) Office & Retail Space460 744SQ.FT. COMMERCIAL space, immediate posses- sion, Simcoe/Taunton, next to McDonalds. Currently operat- ing as pizza and sub shop. Equipment available for sale from present tenant. Can also be leased for other uses. 905- 728–3939 SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. location. Available Feb 1st, 2001. Parking available. Call Call Kathy or Bob (905) 576- 5123. UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Private Homes For Sale500 4 BEDROOM SEMI in Bow- manville, large yard, garage, close to school, shopping, 401. Some new upgrades. Asking $119,900. For more info (905) 697–3532 AJAX, PRIVATE, Prestigious crescent, 4-bedroom, walk-out from finished basement to deck, fenced yard. 4-yrs-old, many quality custom features, fireplace, a/c, $319,000. No Agents. 905-619-8943. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.95% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. HOME SELLERS Find out what the house down the street sold for. Free compu- terized list of area homes sold and current listings. Free recorded message 1-877-815- 0691 ID #1041. BUYERS "Best Buy Hot list" reveals 10 best buys in your specific price range. 1- 877-815-0691 ID #1040 NORTH OSHAWA,1467 Tampa Cres., $179,900. Open house, Sat. Sun., 1 - 4 p.m. 3 plus one bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen/family room, hardwood floors, finished base- ment/gas fireplace, in ground pool, Telephone 433–0619 OPEN HOUSE-South Ajax. Detached, 3-bedroom, open concept. Large lot. A/C, new furnace, shingles. Sat. Jan. 13th 11-1. 139 Rands Rd. Asking $219,000. For details 905-428–6582 S. AJAX, 3-bedroom back split, open concept kitchen/ dining room, fireplace in basement, in ground pool, OPEN HOUSE Sat. Jan 13th. 12-4pm. 81 Slater Cres. Call(416)892–2387 SOUTH AJAX - 4 bedroom sidesplit, walk to beach, 2 bathrooms, central air & vac., attached garage, call for de- tails, 905-426–6143. WHITBY PRESTIGIOUS cres- cent location, 3 bedroom backsplit, fireplace, fully fenced, cedar-hedged back- yard. Large deck, close to 401. Park complex nearby. No agents, $185,900. Call 905- 434-5267 Money to Lend575 BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. Everyone accepted regardless of credit rating. Call for free information. 905-576-3505. Student loans included. Mortgages, Insurance580 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. 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Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 400 Apartments for Rent 430 Rooms for Rent 500 Private Homes for Sale 670 Personals MORTGAGE SPECIALIST PURCHASES - 1st to 95%, 1st & 2nds to 90% HOME OWNERS - debt consolidations to 100% Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. Consult an experienced broker instead of shopping. ASK FOR SYLVIA JULES (905) 686-2557, or evenings & weekends (905) 430-8429 St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North Pickering Village - 683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME Monday 7:30PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30PM Bible Study Friday 7:30PM Youth Group If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791 Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Sunday 10:00AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00AM Worship Service 6:30PM Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: AJAX New Testament Church of God PENTECOSTAL 95 MaGill Dr., McLean Community Centre Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Rev. Christie, Pastor (905) 686-7040 • (905) 434-2716 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Publishes every Friday To advertise your church services call Janice at 683-0707 Come and Worship Approved by phone EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECKS! 310-CASH OSHAWA LOCATION NOW OPEN CALL NOW! MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Doors, windows, carpentry, flooring, ceramics, decks Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul Cross Movers Exp. in moving Households • Offices • Apts. Packing Avail. Free Estimates 416-423-0239 905-683-5342 1-877-432-1841 SNOW REMOVAL Residential Driveways Call Dave at 905-831-7055 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 12, 2001-PAGE 23 In Loving Memory Of Our Precious Baby Boy ❤BRANDON TYLER BARON❤ January 12, 1992. Forever Loved and Missed By Mommy , Daddy, Brianna and Zachary. "So Small. So Sweet. So Soon." Card of Thanks The family of C.R. (Dick) McCarther wish to thank you for your expressions of sympathy. To the emergency personnel of the ambulance and fire department, Ron Sarnarolo and Ricardo Santa we extend our sincere gratitude. 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 905 Card of Thanks 905 Card of Thanks 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths Hollinshead, Clifford Frank Sr. (WWII VETERAN) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday January 8th, 2001, at age 74. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Nellie. Cherished husband and partner for 50 years of Helen (Wowk). Much loved father of Judy and John, Dave, Brenda and Herb, Pattie and Steve, Cliff and Terri, Stan and Janet. He will be lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy, Annie, Sidney, Leonard and Vera. Predeceased by brothers Stan, Ernie and Fred. Cliff will also be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and special friends. Special thanks to Brother in law Ron and Diane and the Rev. Harold Percy. Much appreciation to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff for all their special care and kindness during Cliff’s illness. And to Palliative Care, your support and compassion meant more than you’ll ever know. The family will receive friends at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, January 12th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13th, visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. with service to follow in the chapel. Resting where no shadows fall In Peaceful sleep he awaits us all God will link the broken chain When one by one we will meet again We will miss and love you always Our love for you will always remain in our hearts. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) or 852-9141 (Uxbridge) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Wednesday, January 17, 2001 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Public Welcome 1:00-8:00p.m. On Bus Route - Free Parking - Free Admission GREAT DOOR PRIZES FOR THE PUBLIC! ONE (1) FREE Internet-ready PC system PLUS 5 x $100 Gift Certificates from Special Newspaper Publication: Sunday, January 14, 2001 The solution to your hiring problems. Find the right people for the job! presented by Career &Career &Job ExpoJob Expo WorkforceWorkforce Co-sponsored by Hiring problemsHiring problems making youmaking you crazy?crazy? Register now for Today Is The Final Day To Register! Call Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Toronto: (416) 798-7259 Companies registered to date: Canadian Armed Forces The Career School of Hair & Nails Kelly Services • Spherion Diamond Management Institute Sears Canada • Kawartha Quality Care Primerica • ParaMed • St. Elizabeth’s AppleOne • Intelligarde • Manpower Com-Care • Cardinal Nannies Intercom Security • Goodlife Fitness GILMORE, Gloria Ruth - Peacefully at Rouge Valley Health Centre on Wednesday, Janu- ary 10, 2001. Gloria in her 62nd year. Loving mother of Shawn, Susan & Mark. Dear Grandmother of Amanda, Jeremy & Brittany. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE,1030 Raven- scroft Rd., Pickering on Saturday, January 13th at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. MARGERISON, Ruth Helen (nee Shannon) - March 4, 1938 - January 11, 2001. Passed away peacefully after succumbing to her battle with cancer at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Beloved wife of the late David John Margerison and loving mother to Heather Margerison (husband, James Clarke), Cathy VanNus (husband, Paul), Scott Margerison (wife, Denise Dagenais), Brenda Clissold (husband, Darren). Grandma to Kari, Erin, Matthew, Darcy, Janine, Corinna, Katrina, and Spencer. Also survived by her mother Edna Shannon and sister Beth Murray (nee Shannon). A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 15, 2001. Donations to cancer research would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,Pickering. (905) 428-8488. WILSON, Ross -Tragically in Bowmanville on Wednesday January 10, 2001 at the age of 72. Beloved father of Rob and his wife Den- ise. Proud grandfather of Zach and Josh. Sadly missed by the Gallagher clan. Fondly remembered by his family, friends, and fellow umpires. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488 from 7- 9pm on Saturday. Service in the chapel on Sunday January 14, 2001 at 3pm. Cremation. If so desired, memorial do- nations to the Autism Society would be ap- preciated. Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamnews.net Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, Martino & Sons, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. 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