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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_01_21PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 44,400 24 PAGES SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND SHOWROOM OPEN! 239 Station St. HWY. 401 Westney Rd.Harwood Ave.See us from the 401 in Ajax! Call 686-2445 While Quantities Last $89 95 BLOWOUT VISTA 350 $60 00 SAVE Bell World Pickering Town Centre ® • Compatible with Bell i-Select service • Stores 50 names and numbers • 1 year warranty • Like new - refurbished models Offer Subject To Change Without Notice. Call Head Office 509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School New Campus Large Gym 6 Campuses in the Durham Area New Campus Opening 2001! Call 427-5006 for a tour Bayly & Westney www.blaisdale.com 16 mths - grade 8 You’ll be impressed! RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Pick me, pick me! Ten-month-old Solstice Saliba shows her enthusiasm during Sto- rytime at the McLean branch of the Ajax Public Library. With her mother, Lorraine, Solstice took in an afternoon of storytelling and interactive fun. EDUCATION Fight against racism brought to French immersion French-language students in Durham benefit from expanded program BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Durham public elementary school students are about to hear their first anti-racism message in French. Following on the success of the Durham District School Board’s celebrated Students Together Against Racism (STAR) program, the board is introducing a version for French immersion students. Comite des enfants unis contre le racism, or COEUR, will be launched Jan. 24 and 25 at the Ed- ucation Centre in Whitby, where in-servicing will take place for 120 students in grades 4 to 6. Lewis Williams, the board’s ethnocultural equity and race rela- tions officer, said activities “will lead the students through video- discussion analysis of bullying and name-calling of a racial na- ture.” He described one video as “very powerful. “It looks at some racist name- calling of a Canadian native moth- er and her daughter,” said Mr. Williams, noting the segment is a dramatization based on a true story. As in the STAR program, the work is only half finished at the board office. The dual goals of STAR and now COEUR are to train youths and then turn them loose as leaders in their home schools, where they can teach younger students about respecting differences and promoting social harmony. BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer The Region’s citizen appoint- ment to the Durham Police Services Board has left the Durham Region- al Police Association “extremely disappointed”. Durham Council reappointed Pickering resident Kevin Ashe in a 22-3 vote to serve as the communi- ty representative on the board for the next three years. “We’re very pleased to have Kevin back on the board to help provide continuity in these times of change,” reported Oshawa Council- lor and police board Chairman Bob Boychyn. “His dedication and self- less contribution of time and effort are noteworthy.” But, given the fact there were 51 applicants for the position, Consta- ble Doug Cavanaugh, vice-presi- dent of the police association, says the union is “extremely disappoint- ed” with the Region’s choice. “Our membership put a motion forward in May 2000 expressing non-confidence in the chief and the police services board,” he noted, ex- plaining the association is “disap- pointed Regional council decided to remain with the status quo... the po- lice services board has remained in- tact since last year.” Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt, who replaces Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, is the only new board member this term. Oth- ers returning include provincial ap- pointees Bob Nichol and Jerry Moskaluk and Coun. Boychyn. “It left a bitter taste in our mouth,” Const. Cavanaugh said of the fact council chose to reappoint Mr. Ashe when there were 51 appli- cants for the position. The two candidates presented to council Wednesday for considera- tion included Mr. Ashe and Picker- ing resident Patricia Short-Galle. Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Whit- by Councillor Pat Perkins voted for Ms. Short-Galle. “This is the most important citi- POLITICS Durham’s police board choice leaves ‘bitter taste’ Police union rips ‘status quo’ See ASHE page 5 See FRENCH page 4 AtAGlance Watch a murder mystery, help a Durham charity Enjoy live theatre while helping a local charity next month in Os- hawa. Oshawa Little Theatre hosts a benefit performance of the murder mystery, ‘I Won’t Tell a Soul’, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at 62 Russett Ave. in Os- hawa. Tickets cost $15 and proceeds support local charities.To buy tick- ets, call the charity of your choice listed below. To support the Durham Family Court Clinic, call Natalie at (905) 436-6754.To help Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, call An- drea Shaw at (905) 579-4833.To support The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, phone the gallery gift shop at (905) 576-3000. WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/6 Name Dropping/16 Sports/17 Classified/18 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/579-2238 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net COLLEGE University Centre at Durham COLLEGE Learning that Leads to Earning annual report 1999-2000 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Public school board trustees on Monday will dis- cuss proposed changes to the board’s learning materials policy. Bev Freedman, programs superintendent at the Durham District School Board, said the changes are not to the pol- icy itself, but to the steps fol- lowed when a par- ent or guardian objects to a book or other resource used in a class- room. “I’ve tried to make it more spe- cific and a little more user-friend- ly,” said Ms. Freedman in an interview Friday, although she wouldn’t give specific details of the changes. Ms. Freedman noted the policy itself hasn’t changed “because the policy is so generalized it’s appropriate”. Policy 6161 was at the centre of a storm of con- troversy late last year. After com- plaints from par- ents about witch- craft in the ‘Harry Potter’ series of children’s books, Ms. Freedman sent board princi- pals a directive permitting one parent to veto the use of a learning material in a classroom if the parent raised seri- ous objections. Ms. Freedman at the time said this “Durham compromise” saw the material avail- able in the library, but not used in the classroom. It was necessary, she said, because the alternative was to have the child of an objecting par- ent sit in the hall when the book in question was read or discussed in class, which Ms. Freedman said was unaccept- able. But the directive con- flicted with Policy 6161, on the books for 20 years. It states that when a complaint is lodged, the parent or guardian is to fill out a ques- tionnaire outlining their ob- jection. School and possibly board staff then review the material in question, with the final decision on its use made by the school principal. If the objector is still not satisfied, a board committee reviews the material and reports their findings. Ms. Freedman said the questionnaire requirement re- mains in the policy, but has been revised. After being pre- sented to trustees Monday, the amended policy will go the consultation route, with school principals, school community councils, teachers and others commenting upon it. The Harry Potter contro- versy attracted attention from international media outlets, pitting community members who see the books as engag- ing and harmless reading for kids against those who be- lieve the material is harmful and supported banning them from schools. In a 7-4 vote in September, trustees voted to lift the direc- tive. The decision also called for a review of the learning materials policy. Among those who pub- licly spoke out against the Harry Potter books were Os- hawa Trustee Cynthia Steffen and Ajax Trustee Melinda Crawford, before their No- vember election to the board. 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He said the students are vol- unteers picked by teachers in their home schools, based on their demonstrated and potential leadership skills, maturity and ability to work with others. “Bullying is something that we always need to work on with the students,” he said, noting teachers are very supportive of the program when he puts out a call for volunteers. The board received two awards late last year in recogni- tion of the STAR program, in- cluding an international award from the Manitoba-based Wolf Project, an organization that pro- motes social harmony and unity. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 Please recycle me! French immersion students join forces for racial harmony Fax it: 683-7363 FRENCH from page 1 Tuesday meeting focuses on ADD/HD PICKERING ––Families dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are invit- ed to a free information seminar Tuesday, Jan. 23. 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Meanwhile, Mayor Diamond, who wanted to defer a decision on the appointment, said “There is an opportunity here for us to refresh the board.” But, her mo- tion to defer a de- cision until the next council meet- ing, so councillors could hear a five- minute presenta- tion from the two candidates, was defeated in an 18- 7 vote. Const. Ca- vanaugh believes it would have been a good idea for councillors to hear what both candi- dates had to say. “There was a very confronta- tional and adver- sarial relationship between the police association, the police services board and the chief (during the last term),” he said, noting the as- sociation made a three-hour in- camera presenta- tion to council last fall urging them to “look at changing the structure of the board. “We’re very disappointed... be- cause the past three years were very fruitless in our endeavours to create a relation- ship with them,” Const. Cavanaugh said, adding noth- ing has happened to indicate that will change. But, Mr. Ashe isn’t fazed by the association’s com- ments. The longtime Durham resident and former Durham Catholic District School Board trustee, was first appointed to the board in Janu- ary 1998. In an interview Friday, he said he’s looking forward to his second term and to reaching a new collec- tive agreement with the association. As for the association’s concerns re- garding the lack of change on the board, Mr. Ashe said, “I certainly don’t take their comments personal- ly.” He describes his relationship with the police association during his first term as being “cordial and respectful (on a personal level).” However, at the bargaining table, he said, “it’s certainly been more difficult.” The board and the associ- ation have been trying to iron out the details of a new contract for the past 15 months, he noted, adding two ar- bitration dates have been set for February. “There is a lot of emotion when you’re involved in collective bargaining,” he said, noting the board has “taken strong positions”. 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L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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. 21, 2001 Education mess focused on wrong area To the editor: At the risk of being cornered at the marketplace by the common- ers and then stoned to my death, I would like to express my utter dis- approval and disgust concerning the ongoing saga of extracurricu- lar activities. Correct me if I am wrong, but I send my children to their respec- tive schools to be educated. An ed- ucation that is at present, mediocre. The education system is getting more dilapidated and inad- equate yearly. The funding for the school system is inadequate. This manifests itself in larger classes, fewer teachers and hence inferior teaching. We are witnesses to both sides of this argument. Teachers com- plain of huge workloads, frustra- tion and long hours, while parents and students want more. It would be great if the govern- ment would increase education funding but that is not about to happen. Yet at this crucial point, all I can read of is the extracurricular activities in school. Is this the most important issue on the edu- cation table right now? There are not enough teachers to give your children the expert help they need, there is no (and never will be) one- on-one teaching. The students who are ‘A’ students do this all on their own. If my kids could derive a better education right now, I would have joined this melee on the system. But for extra activities? Have the masses gone mad? School is for learning, and possibly extras. So the extras are cut, if you want to do sports with your kids, go ahead by all means. That’s why there are ball fields and arenas. Knock yourself out, but do not stand in the way of education. If the kids need exercise, it is addressed. It’s called gym. Lyn Bishop, Pickering For those who feel the Supreme Court should have overturned the sec- ond-degree murder conviction of Robert Latimer, there is a place to turn: the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Check Section 7: ‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.’ Or, look at Section 15: ‘Every indi- vidual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without dis- crimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.’ In 1982 the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was adopted and in a court challenge in 1984 the Supreme Court ruled unanimously the Charter, “is a part of the Constitution of a nation... part of the fabric of Canadian law... the supreme law of Canada.” Which brings us to the unfortunate and tragic case of Robert and Tracy La- timer. Mr. Latimer, distraught at the condition of his 12-year-old daughter who suffered extreme pain and disfig- urement and was severely disabled, put her into the cab of his pickup truck, ran tubing from the exhaust pipe into the cab, and ran the engine until she died. That happened Oct. 24, 1993 and since then, Mr. Latimer’s second-degree mur- der conviction has been upheld twice before finally going to the Supreme Court. The unanimous decision to uphold the conviction comes as no real surprise. All Canadians, no matter how disabled, must be guaranteed complete protection under the Charter. If we don’t have that, we have nothing. Such a right is funda- mental to the operation of a free and de- mocratic society that refuses to support state-sanctioned capital punishment. Nobody has the right to say Tracy La- timer was better off dead. That’s essen- tially what the court said and it’s easy to see the fear all disabled people in this country would feel should the decision by the court have been otherwise. There can be no division of citizens between those considered worthy of life and those considered worthy of death. There is one final chance for Robert Latimer and that resides with Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his cabinet. The government could grant Mr. La- timer a reduced sentence but would face furious opposition and divided opinion on the matter. It’s also doubtful the gov- ernment would want to be seen overrid- ing the Supreme Court. Mr. Latimer is now in jail. Justice has been done. 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 Supreme Court made the right decision Ruling in girl’s death confirms every single Canadian protected by Charter E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Submissions that include a first and last name, or first and middle initials and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. The young people hanging out at local plazas may seem like nothing more than a nuisance to some. But, at least one Pickering man believes with a little direction, there’s no reason one of them could- n’t turn out to be a future prime min- ister or the CEO of a major corpora- tion. Our young people truly are the leaders of tomorrow. And, Paul Pryce, director and founder of the Edge Youth Centre, maintains many of them just need some guidance to help reach their potential. Helping young people realize their dreams is one of the reasons the non-profit organization, which celebrated its first anniversary this week, came into being in south Pickering. And, the good work the centre is doing is just a sample of what’s pos- sible when community members come together. “We’re seeing positive change,” Mr. Pryce says, explaining the aim of the centre is to help youth “reach their unlimited potential”. That’s also the goal of the Youth Partnership Initiative supported by Pickering councillors Monday. The idea, put forward by Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, is designed to bring City staff to- gether with community members, youth organizations and students, to create new programs, drop-in cen- tres and activities aimed at giving greater opportunities for young peo- ple to participate in the community. But, councillors also need to look at ways to create incentives for non- profit organizations to locate here. The Edge Youth Centre currently spends 25 per cent of its budget on taxes, money Mr. Pryce maintains could be better spent on programs. Coun. Holland called on his col- leagues this past week to waive the municipal portion of the property tax bill for non-profit groups provid- ing programs for young people here. But, councillors wanted more in- formation from staff before consid- ering the matter and voted to wait until they have a better understand- ing of the financial implications be- fore making a final decision. Let’s hope they also consider the implications of voting against the proposal. Failing to address the needs of our young people today will prove to be far more costly in the long run than donating a few tax dollars to non-profit agencies that are commit- ted to helping teens. New initiative one bill worth paying Investing in youth today pays off for years to come E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to soneill@durhamnews.net. Susan O’Neill Staff Writer BY JOE CHIN Staff Writer WHITBY ––A statement from a senior official of Co- Steel LASCO is heating things up on the picket line. Earlier this week, Lorie Waisberg, executive vice- president of finance and ad- ministration, said he’s still hoping a new union contract can be achieved. But failing that, he said the company’s options include shutting the place down or operating it with salaried staff or replace- ment workers. LASCO, one of Whitby’s major employers, locked out its 460 employees Dec. 18 - about three weeks before the union’s Jan.10 strike dead- line. Since then, bargaining has been sporadic with little progress reported by the union. “We’re miles apart, just inching along,” said Denis Kavanagh, president of the United Steelworkers of America Local 6571. He and his members are upset about Mr. Waisberg’s public statement, the first by the company since the lock- out. “I consider it a state of abuse,” Mr. Kavanagh said. “First, they lock us out and now they want to give our jobs away ...” The workers, who have been out now five weeks, are taking the threat seriously and vow to stop replacement workers from being bused in. “I think it’s more than a bargaining ploy,” said Gord Smith, a 24-year labourer with LASCO. “I’ve heard a bus line has already been contracted to transport scab labour across our lines, only we don’t know exactly when. “Whenever they try, though, we’ll be prepared.” Meanwhile, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is lending support by demanding that the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employ- ees Retirement System) pen- sion fund divest itself of $6- million worth of LASCO shares. “CUPE has tens of thousands of members in OMERS. And their hard- earned deferred wages, their pension money should not be invested in a company like Co-Steel LASCO that has no respect for the collective bar- gaining process and uses un- fair labour practices,” said Sid Ryan, the Ontario presi- dent of CUPE. “We want the investment pulled.” Friday afternoon, workers rallied outside MPP Jim Fla- herty’s Dundas Street con- stituency office. “Just last September Mr. Flaherty cut the ribbon on a $100-million rolling mill at LASCO, and now he’s silent on what’s happening there,” Mr. Kavanagh said. “He should be helping the workers, whom he repre- sents, to get back to work.” LASCO, which has been in business in Whitby for 36 years, wants the right to bring in semi-finished steel billets from one of its U.S. plants to be rolled into structural steel on the new rolling mill. But because Whitby workers al- ready make their own raw steel, the union contends the request constitutes contract- ing out of jobs. 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Founded by Pickering resident Paul Pryce, the centre, which cel- ebrated its first anniversary Thursday, is a place where young people from grades 6 to OAC can come to meet with friends or take part in variety of programs. “We’re using the centre more and more,” said Mr. Pryce, who began working on the project long before the centre opened its doors to youth last February. “I’d been working downtown in (Toronto’s) Regent Park area doing youth programs for the Yonge Street Mission,” he said. “I had a dream for a number of years to start my own youth cen- tre.” So, in the fall of 1998 he began working on making that dream a reality with the help of Bayfair Baptist Church, which helped get the project off the ground. In July 1999, he began focusing on the project full time and in August of that year he found the property the centre now occupies at 711 Krosno Blvd. “It’s been a great experience to focus on working with the youth,” Mr . Pryce said, noting the problems of youth loitering in the plaza at Liverpool Road and Krosno Boulevard “has been re- duced dramatically. “We’re really building respect. We’re seeing positive change,” he said. “We want young people to get a good head on their shoul- ders... we want youth to reach their unlimited potential. “There is no reason we can’t produce a prime minister or CEO,” he added. Mr. Pryce estimates approxi- mately 150 young people have come through the centre during its first year of operation, with as many as 100 youth dropping in each week. The centre currently operates free drop-in programs for junior students on Tuesdays and Thurs- days and senior drop-in programs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fri- days. The centre is also presenting the ‘Alpha’ program, a basic in- troduction to the Bible, on Wednesday nights and tae kwon do is offered on Friday evenings prior to the drop-in. Mr. Pryce, the centre’s only full-time staff member, reports the centre is also planning to offer a tae kwon do program for adults on Mondays and Wednes- days with proceeds from those programs being directed towards youth initiatives. He also says a Saturday night program is in the works for youth and will likely begin in February. The Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham will also start running a satellite program at the centre be- ginning in March, he said, adding “We will be running a young moms program to complement that.” The centre, which operates on donations, also works with the City of Pickering to offer youth programs at the East Shore Com- munity Centre. And the Edge has recently become affiliated with the Youth Unlimited Organization in Toronto. “We’re the beginning of a Pickering/Ajax focus,” he said. As for the upcoming year, Mr. Pryce says the goals for year two include “operating a minimum of six nights a week... to be a more full-service centre that is geared towards educating youth through life-skills, job-training and re- sume-writing programs.” The centre, which spends about 25 per cent of its budget on property taxes, is also hoping council will support a call by Pickering Councillor Mark Hol- land to have the City make a do- nation equalling the municipal portion of the tax bill to non- profit groups renting space in Pickering to offer youth services. “It would really open the door for us to do more programs,” he noted. For more information about the centre, call 837-7658. Teens arrested in connection with crime spree Two 15-year-old boys were ar- rested Tuesday night following a region-wide crime spree that saw three convenience stores robbed in 75 minutes. Durham Regional Police said a 1995 Intrepid was stolen during the day in Scarborough and used as the getaway car used in at least two of the heists. The first holdup occurred in Pickering at 8:15 p.m. at the Maxi Mart, at 981 Brock St. S., when a pair of bandits assaulted the clerk, who then fled into the street. The robbers fled empty- handed, Sergeant Jim Grimley said. About 45 minutes later, he said, Oggie’s Variety, on Ritson Road in Oshawa, was robbed at knifepoint by a pair of youthful cul- prits who emptied the cash regis- ter and fled in a car matching the description of the Intrepid. Just 15 minutes after that, two suspects armed with a knife and a metal bar burst into the Daisy Mart, on Brock Street South in Whitby. They demanded money from the clerk and got away with cash, Sgt. Grimley said. A short time later, uniform of- ficers spotted the Intrepid near Dunlop and Reynolds streets in Whitby and stopped the vehicle without incident, Sgt. Grimley said. Two 15-year-old boys from Ajax are charged with three counts of robbery as well as pos- session of weapons and posses- sion of stolen property over and under $5,000. They were held in custody pending bail hearings. Big band dance set for Feb. 3 Bring your friends out and dance the night away. Humane Society of Durham Region presents ‘Swing Shift,’ big band music dance featuring Sherisse Laurence, on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. It takes place at Royal Canadian Legion, 471 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Cost is $15 per person, $25 per couple. All proceeds go to the Durham Humane Society. Call 433-2022 for tickets. Course helps with communication skills AJAX —The Youth Centre wants to help teens Speak Up. Based on the Toastmasters youth leadership program, ‘Speak Up’ is a seven-week course for teens 15 to 19 with an interest in improving public speaking, com- munication and leadership skills, while meeting new people in a fun environment. Participants will re- ceive a certificate after complet- ing the program. The course runs Thursdays from Jan. 25 to March 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. To register or for more infor- mation call 428-1212. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo The Edge Youth Centre director Paul Pryce believes a place for youth to meet and take part in activities will provide them with an important outlet. He supports a bid by Pickering councillor Mark Holland to waive property taxes for initiatives which in- volve organized and formal activities for youth. City councillors are awaiting a staff report on the issue. One year down, busy future ahead Edge Youth Centre looks to keep building ‘positive change’ Everyone is invited to The Youth Centre’s fund-raising auc- tion and dance. The Centre hosts the event Saturday, Feb. 17 in the H.M.S. Ajax Room at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre. There will be ‘loonie’auctions with prizes such as sports memo- rabilia, gift items, furniture, catering and more. Door prizes, a light buffet, ap- petizers and a cash bar are also planned. Proceeds go to the centre, which provides a community health centre for Ajax and Picker- ing youth. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W., in Ajax. For more information on the event or the youth facility, call 428-1212. Get in some dancing and bids for Youth Centre Ajax-based facility hosts party NEWS BRIEFS IN AJAX , PICKERING JAN. 21, 2001 ‘There’s no reason we can’t produce a prime minister or CEO.’ –– PAUL PRYCE Kid’s Monthly Ages 18 months–5 years • 6:30am–6:00p.m. 33 Falby Court, Ajax (Harwood & Bayly) lpps@idirect.com • 428-9909, Ext. 21 Our Theme this month is “Going South.” Happy Birthday to Angela B., February 2 Jake E., February 7 Brendon S., February 13 Smilana T., February 21 Dawn F., February 22 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Limited day places available at the Grade 7 and Grade 9 levels for September 2001 Private bus service from Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Peterborough An abundance of extracurricular and sporting activities are available in all three terms. “You won’t believe your choices!” Since 1865, Trinity College School has held a stong reputation among independent schools. And that reputation is only growing stronger. What are some of the things you need to enter Trinity College School? Curiosity. An open mind. And a willingness to have fun while you learn. Welcome to the world of TCS, where classes are small and interesting, teachers are gifted and observant (and often funny), and the students – well, in at least one way, they’re probably a lot like you. A faculty member says it this way; “Students here want to do well.” And here’s the students version: “At TCS, it’s cool to be smart.” It’s also cool to be getting smart. Reception and presentation in Ajax on Tuesday, January 30th, 2001, 7:30 PM For details please call the Admissions Office 905 885 3209 Register for our next ‘Trinity in Action Day’ on Saturday, February 10. Please contact the Admisisons Office. Tours, Interviews, Aptitude Testing, Entertainment This is NOT a ‘drop in’ day; you must pre-register by February 2, 2001 Trinity College School, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. L1A 3W2 Telephone: 905 885 4565 Fax: 905 885 9690 E-mail: tphillips@tcs.on.ca Website: www.tcs.on.ca of the Christmas Carol Booklet Colouring Contest are: Haley Partridge of Oshawa, 5 yrs Christi Zekveld of Bowmanville, 7 yrs Jocelyn Sanderson of Pickering, 13 yrs. WINNERS Region Municipality of Durham Children’s Services Division General Information Oshawa 721-6140 Subsidies available 1-800-387-0642 Ajax Ajax Child Care Centre 683-4001 Bowmanville Edna Thomson Child Care 623-6717 Oshawa Gibb Street Child Care 404-8012 Lakewoods Child Care 725-1425 Brock Nursery Schools 404-4792 Pickering Pickering Child Care 839-5831 Whitby Whitby Child Care 668-4751 Durham Behaviour Management Services A community service providing consultation to parents regarding their concerns about their children’s behaviour. 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby 723-8521 1-800-841-2729 January 2001 (NC)-Eighteen-year-old Chris Carter didn’t have to choose between continuing his education or getting his first job as a general machinist. Thanks to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Carter can do both. It’s the best of both worlds for this enthusiastic apprentice. “Being a general machinist is what I always thought I’d want to do,” Carter said. Bob Chambers, Carter’s teacher at Napanee District Secondary School, set things in motion last year when he suggested to Carter that he might be well suited for apprenticeship training. He then approached one of the owners of GT Machining, who just happened to be Chris’s dad. “GT started in business in 1978 and we’ve had apprentices since 1981,” said Gord Carter. The company makes industrial components, fabrications and environmentally safe storage tanks for fuel, chemicals and waste oil. The apprenticeship program has been a big success story for this Kingston-area high school, said Bob Chambers, himself a qualified millwright: “Last year, we placed seven students and this year, five of them are employed by those companies.” “The labour market for the trade is pretty good in this area, and employers here recognize that they have to be involved in developing their own skilled tradespeople,” he said. Chris Carter is now in the second phase of training for machinists. One day a week, the apprentice attends St. Lawrence College, where he takes specialized classes while the rest of the work week he’s at GT Machining, where he gets on-the-job training-and a regular pay cheque. In two more years, he’ll be a certified general machinist. “OYAP combines school and work-based learning to give young people a head start in training to become skilled workers. It makes sense for all employers - especially those with an aging work force - to apprentice younger workers from local schools,” said Dianne Cunningham, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. OYAP is not the only way for students to experience the world of work. Beginning in Fall 2000, all school boards must offer to interested high school students out-of- classroom work experiences, such as OYAP, co-operative education, job shadowing and other school-to-work transition opportunities. Further information about the OYAP is available from high school guidance offices or the Ontario government’s Youth Opportunities Ontario website at http://www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca. In 1999, more than 2,000 students in more than 460 high schools and 61 school boards participated in the program. “Job shadowing, co-operative education placements and other work experiences are all ways young people can get first-hand exposure to the working world,” said Janet Ecker, Minister of Education. “I know many young people will be inspired to pursue careers based on the placements they experience as high school students.” With the help of a team of committed employers and educators, the Ontario government introduced the Passport to Prosperity campaign to recruit more employers to provide work experience opportunities for high school students. Employers who want to help schools create more work experiences can call 1-800-387-5514 (in Toronto call 416-325-2929) to find out how to contact their school board and nearby high schools. One company that made the call was Van-Rob Stampings, Inc., a leading automotive parts manufacturer with plants in Aurora and Windsor. The company was matched with the York Catholic District School Board. “We got involved last year,” said Bruce Patterson, Van-Rob’s corporate planning coordinator. “We started by sending employees to visit schools to explain about careers in our industry and now we invite groups of students to visit us and see our workplace.” “Work experiences are a great way to introduce students to careers. Students are asked early in high school to make career choices and can be helped to make a decision by experiencing the workplace first-hand,” Patterson said. 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His comments came in response to concerns raised by Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond who said the Region is suffering economically because its tax rates for big business are too high. “We are hurting our ability to attract new business because our system is out of whack,” she said, noting the Region needs to work on a “long-term vision to rationalize the tax rates”. Mr. Clapp explained although it was the Region’s intention in 1998 to elimi- nate the large industrial class, which in- cludes companies like Oshawa’s Gen- eral Motors, the capping legislation in- troduced by the Province at that time “effectively eliminated the solutions available”. He pointed out the government’s newest tax policies “have thrown an- other wrinkle into the formula”. If the Region was to eliminate the large industrial class now, then the busi- nesses in that class would become part of the industrial class and their taxes would decrease. Durham would then have to pick up those tax dollars somewhere else. But, because the new legislation caps any tax increases on commercial and industrial taxpayers at five per cent, the Region wouldn’t be able to make up the difference there and the burden would fall on resi- dential taxpayers. “The Province has created this mess,” said Whitby Councillor Joe Drumm who pointed out the con- fusion with the tax system is not the Region’s doing. Meanwhile, Mayor Diamond said while it’s in the interest of the large industrial class to revise the tax rates, “it’s to our benefit to fix it as well. “We are losing in economic de- velopment because we are seen as having too high a tax rate.” CNIB calendars still on sale There’s still time to buy a CNIB 2001 lottery calendar. The $20 calendars can be pur- chased through the end of January at the CNIB office, 1 Mary St. N. (the parking garage) or by calling (905) 436-7732 to have one mailed out. The draws begin in February for daily, weekly and monthly prizes. WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. Trustees in Bankruptcy Several convenient locations, including: OSHAWA 146 Simcoe Street N.(905) 728-9404 (Downtown) SCARBOROUGH 1919 Lawrence Ave. E. (416) 750-9620 (near DVP and 401) 255 Morningside Ave.(416) 283-8140 (Morningside Mall) NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P We’re online at www.durhamnews.netA.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Gone fishin’ Pickering residents (from left) George Maczynski, Marc Patey and Keith Adams spent a day on Frenchman’s Bay last weekend with a line in the water and warm clothes on their backs. The bay is a popular spot during the winter for outdoor enthusiasts like this trio. Whether it’s for ice fish- ing, pleasure skating or pick-up hockey games, the bay offers it all to area residents. The death toll has surpassed 600 in the devastating earthquake that shook El Salvador on Jan. 13. The Canadian Red Cross So- ciety is appealing to the local community for monetary dona- tions to assist with the relief ef- fort. Anyone interested in help- ing can make cheques payable to Central America Earthquake Ap- peal. Cheques can be dropped off at the Durham Branch at the Os- hawa Centre, 419 King St. W., suite 115. For more information call 723-2933. Durham asked to send help to El Salvador Local Red cross leads relief effort www.goodwrench.gmcanada.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE At your participating GM Dealership. LOF includes up to 5L of GM premium motor oil, offer valid on most GM vehicles. Some batteries may not be recyclable due to condition. Offers available to retail customers only. See Service Advisor for more details. Limited time only. While supplies last. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Taxes not included. OUR COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR ENGINE AND HEATER PERFORMANCE OUR COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR ENGINE AND HEATER PERFORMANCE FREE OPTIKLEEN WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID • Lube, oil and filter • 15 point inspection including battery, antifreeze, tires, wipers, hoses & belts • Tire rotation • Brake inspection • Top up fluids • Set tire pressure $39 95 Winter roads may slow you down. PREPARING for them shouldn’t. Winter roads may slow you down. PREPARING for them shouldn’t. WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE INCLUDES INSTALLATION AND RECYCLING • Premium quality at competitive prices • Maintenance free • Deep cold cranking reserve • 60-month pro-rated warranty • 18-month free replacement warranty • For most GM cars and light trucks $8995 COMPLETE BATTERY PACKAGE ACD75-60 or ACD78-60 Mill Run Golf & Country Club sous chef’s- short order cooks- waitresses- bartenders- snack bar help- inside custodian- outside maintenance- Pro Shop staff- Office Assistant/ Receptionist January 27th & 28th 11 a.m.-4 p.m. We look forward to meeting you & discussing the possibility of joining our team 269 Durham Road 8 Uxbridge JOBFAIR 1-800-465-8633 ext. 230 905-852-6212 ext. 230 Come and visit our facilities and find out more about employment opportunities We will be interviewing for the following positions: For more information call: SUNDAY, JAN. 21 ORCHIDS:Doug and Terry Kennedy discuss the different variety of orchids during a talk at the Fernhill Park Community Centre, Adelaide Avenue and Stevenson Road, in Os- hawa, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ad- mission is $2. Call 728- 5336 (Anne) for more in- formation. TUESDAY, JAN. 23 PARENTAL SUPPORT: A support group meets lo- cally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids in- volved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parental abuse. Call (416) 223-7444 or 1-800-488- 5666 for location, informa- tion. TUTORS NEEDED:Dis- cover the satisfaction of helping adults improve their literacy skills by be- coming a volunteer tutor. Tutors are needed Tuesday evenings in Ajax until the end of May. Call 440-4507 (Karen) for more information on tu- toring. FRIENDSHIP CLUB: The Tuesday Morning Dis- cussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. An- drew’s Seniors Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Bill Parish will speak on local commercial development. Everyone welcome. Call 619-0315 (Betty) for more information. YOGA:The Sahaja Yoga Meditation group holds free classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library, Harwood Avenue and Kings Crescent, next to Town Hall. Help reduce stress and anxiety. Call 416-759-4912 or www.Sa- hajaYoga.org for more in- formation. ADD/HD SEMINAR:Par- ents, students, teachers and anyone dealing with chil- dren or adults with Atten- tion Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperac- tivity Disorder are invited to a free information semi- nar in the downstairs meet- ing room at the Durham Regional Police Station, 1710 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Call Phone 427-7002 (Alan Woodhouse) for more in- formation. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24 ORGANIC GROWERS: The Durham chapter of the Canadian Organic growers are meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Board of Edu- cation Administration Building, 400 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby, Rm. 2007 for their anual seed and idea exchange. Lug-a-mug for refreshments. Phone 433- 7875 (Dianne Pazaratz), 263-9907 (Vincent Powers) for more information on the group. TOASTMASTERS:Any- one interested in develop- ing stronger public speak- ing, leadership and com- munication skills is wel- come to attend the group’s regular meetings at the Pickering Nuclear Visitor’s Centre. A meet and greet is held at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 686-2195 (Mariska Thomas) for more information on the local group. SINGLE PARENT SUP- PORT:The One Parent Families Association, Ajax/Pickering Chapter, meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on Monarch Avenue, south of Bayly Street, for both custodial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. All are welcome to attend the meeting. Call 837-9670 for more infor- mation. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP:Alzheimer Durham is holding a meet- ing at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westney Rd. S., Units 19 and 20. All caregivers are welcome to take part. Call (905) 576-2567 (Megan) for more information. AUDITIONS:Durham’s County Town Singers hold auditions tonight and Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whit- by Seniors Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S., in Whit- by. All are welcome to par- ticipate. Phone 668-5743 for more information. ❑ ❑ ❑ To list your non-profit group’s upcoming events, list it in the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Billboard. Fax the information to us at 905-683-7363, or email it to tony.doyle@durham- news.net. Deadline for submis- sions is one week prior to your group’s event. NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD JAN. 21, 2001 P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 695 Finley Avenue, Ajax 683-1112695 Finley Avenue, Ajax 683-1112 THRIFTYTHRIFTY MECHANIC SHOPMECHANIC SHOP * Evening appointments may be arranged* Evening appointments may be arranged* Evening appointments may be arranged EVERYBODY TALKS ABOUT SERVICE AND SUPPORT BUT ARE YOU TRULY RECEIVING IT? ARE YOU TOTALLY SATISFIED THAT YOU ARE GETTING THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY? WHY NOT GIVE US A TRY! If you have any doubts, then maybe you're not ... Are you sure that you're not paying more than you need to? Or are you more worried that you're maybe not even getting what you paid for? I want to earn your business and trust! Michel Saikali F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S P I C K E R I N G ADVERTISING FEATURE Angela Mercer, Inside Sales (905) 579-4400, Ext. 2314 Hey, All Ya Hear ‘Bout Caribbean Connection The advertising feature that targets Durham Region’s Caribbean population. Restarting in January 2001!Restarting in January 2001! Book your space now! DIAMOND MORTGAGE Consolidate into one monthly payment? Free Consultation 416-739-6969 • first time buyers • refinancing mortgages and debts • residential & commercial, transfers • power of sales • private and institutional funding • tax arrears Attention Home Owners! BYRNE DESIGNS has recent- ly moved and is now located on the North side of 1019 Toy Avenue, Unit Six. Toy Avenue is the first street East of Brock Road running North off Bayly Street. Look for our sign on the big black building just behind the Tim Horton’s coffee shop. Kevin Byrne, the owner of Byrne Designs, is a talented crafts- man with more than twenty-five years of experience as a cabinet- maker. His wife, Marilyn, is the ‘paperwork person’, handling the sales and bookkeeping and making sure that you are a happy customer. Working together, they keep their costs down in order to pass the savings on to the customer. Products include electric fireplaces, stair refacing, custom cabi- nets and mantles. If there is something special that you want made, they will custom build it for you. Byrne Designs now has a show- room to display its beautiful electric fireplaces that are perfect for condos. There is also a credit plan available to make payments easier. The showroom is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Wed.; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs and Fri. and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Stair Refacing What is Stair Refacing? First, the old carpet, full of dust and allergens, is removed. Usually the bare wood is ply- wood. Then, skillfully and profession- ally, new treads (the part of the stair that you walk on) and risers are installed in gleaming hardwood in the wood finish of your choice. It only takes one day and there’s no mess to clean up. Upcoming Events Metro Home Show The Metro Home Show will be held at the CNE January 25 to 28, 2001. We will be in booth 2617. Be sure to visit us. Cottagefest 2001 Cottagefest 2001 will be held at the Markham Fairgrounds, 6 km North of Highway 7, at 10801 McCowan Road in Markham on March 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Look for Byrne Designs in Booth 412. Our Custom pine Mantle will also be displayed in the log home that 1867 Confederation Log Homes will have on display. There will be a draw, so come and see us and fill out a ballot. Courtice Gift and Craft Showplace If you are in the Courtice area, be sure to drop in to the Courtice Flea Market and visit their Gift and Craft Showplace at 1696 Bloor Street. Byrne Designs has an electric fireplace and mantle on display there. For more information call (905) 686-0001. Byrne Designs Electric Fireplaces and Stair Refacing Opens New Showroom Byrne Designs now has a showroom to display its beautiful electric fireplaces that are perfect for condos. Electric Fireplaces 1019 Toy Ave., Unit 6, Pickering, Ontario www.starpages.com/byrnedesigns • Portable • Adjustable flame • Cost just pennies a day • STAIR REFACING • BARS • MANTLES (905) 686-0001 Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON (905) 579-2222 1-888-576-8575 DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors Picture Windows Bay & Bow Windows Patio Doors • Storm Doors MOBILE SHOWROOM “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL (905) 686-2557 From 6.95% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 95% Condos Rental Properties Durham PodiatryDurham PodiatryDurham Podiatry AssociatesAssociates N.E. corner of Thickson & Dundas, Whitby Foot Specialists for Adults & Children Bunions, Warts, Hammertoes, Ingrown Nails, Prescription Orthotics Morning & Evening Appointments Available (905) 433-0200 CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! HUGE RENOVATION SHOWROOM KITCHEN & BATHROOM MODELS 1-888-BATH-RENO 416-285-6798 FREE in Home Estimates FOR KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Durham’s Only Veterinary Clinic Exclusively For Cats OPEN MONDAY- SATURDAY Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - Noon NEW KITTIES WELCOME Please Call For Appt. 579-MEOW 6 3 6 9 850 King W (At Thornton) Oshawa Tomorrow begins today. BETTER LEARNING 2000BETTER LEARNING 2000 A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. Oxford Learning Centres - Beyond Tutoring! Oxford Brings Young Minds Alive! Oxford gives students a competitive advantage in school and in life. Giving students this “learning edge” is the principle behind Oxford Learning Centres. Oxford provides personalized programs for all age groups from preschool through high school. Programs run throughout the year, after school and on Saturdays. In the summer, exciting half-day Learning Camps bridge the long summer break to help kids sharpen their learning skills and get ready for a great start to the next school year. We Bring All the Pieces Together. Success begins with a Diagnostic Assessment that identifies how each child learns, followed by an individual program to build his or her learning and academic skills, confidence and self esteem. We know that there is always a reason when a child fails to achieve his/her potential, even though that reason is not always obvious. So, we developed the most advanced dynamic assessment tools in the field. Through this assessment we determine how each student learns and then we create an individual learning program that taps into the child’s hidden success potential. This customized approach helps students develop more effective ways of learning. At Oxford, we teach our students to think and discover for themselves, and to be more organized, motivated and independent learners. Before long, our students begin to transfer these new skills to their school work and home work. The results are higher grades, improved confidence and greater self esteem! Innovative and Enriched Programs! Customized programs for every level … and every student. Little Readers Preschool Program Ages 3 to 6 - Half-days The unique Little Readers program: encourages creativity and academic excellence; offers small class settings with qualified teachers; and provides enriched learning skills in Phonics, Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling, Art & Computers. Grades 1 to 8 - After School / Evenings Success in just a few hours a week! Students rediscover the joy and challenge of learning by: developing critical thinking, organizational and concentration skills; building new Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math and Study Skills; setting goals and discovering the joy of achieving them; believing in themselves; striving for excellence; and getting higher marks! High School - After School / Evenings Learning how to learn and succeed! The Oxford High School program is designed to help students use their time more effectively so they can keep their busy lives in balance. The Oxford Edge means: building Reading, Writing, Math and Study Skills; teaching students HOW to LEARN so they will be better prepared for college or university; teaching new study and test- taking skills; and showing students how to organize, plan and manage their time. 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 Improve Her Grades and Confidence. Our individualized learning program will help your child learn to think, focus, and rediscover motivation at school. Come and see what we’re all about! OXFORD LEARNING CENTRES® 1105 Finch Ave. www.oxfordlearning.com Make this year the best yet. Send them to Oxford. 105-3050 Garden St. Pickering 420-3141 / Whitby 668-6800 HYPNOSIS CLASSES FOR: •Weight Loss • Quit Smoking • Releasing Negative Emotions • Hypnosis Certification as seen on television: CFTO TV, CHEX TV, CJOH TV Regular speaker at Chapters www.positivestrategies.comCALL TODAY 683-9133 all classes taught by: Rory Sheehan, B.A., B.Ed, M.B.A. Senior Trainer TRAFALGAR CASTLE SCHOOL 401 Reynolds St.• Whitby • (905) 668-3358 www.castle-ed.com Wednesday, January 2 4 t h , 2001 7:00pm to 9:00pm Grade 6 to OAC For more information, contact Irene Talent at (905)668-3358, ext 227 or e-mail talenti@castle-ed.com Join Us! NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” PRIVATE SCHOOL AGES 1 1/2 - 12 YEARS “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School • Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer-Music • Phys. Ed “Take the time to visit & understand!” PICKERING 509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) Call for a Visit N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER JAN. 21, 2001 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 Birthday “Jason wished his big sister Robin a happy 10th birthday on Jan. 19. A tight hug from Daddy, Mommy and Tootsie to welcome you to the world of double digits.” Engagement Carol Ann and Roger Racette of Ajax, and Rita and Charlie McAlinden of Whitby are delight- ed to announce the engagement of Kimberley Racette to Kevin McAlinden. The wedding will take place in 2002. Birthday A birth- day was cele- brated at the household of News Adver- tiser sports editor Al Rivett. Step- daughter Maureen Genore cele- brated her 10th birthday on Mon- day, Jan. 8. After a big birthday supper with her immediate family, several relatives came over for cof- fee and cake. This past weekend, a number of school friends came over for pizza, ice cream, tobogganing and movies. Birthday wishes from Mom Debbie, Al, Brock, Colleen, Taylor, Hailey, Ziggy and Maxwell Max. Birthday Happy fifth birth- day wishes went out to Rebecca Briell on Jan. 17. “We hope you had a wonderful, fun-filled day. Have fun at your Cinderella Barbie party. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy and Katie.” Engagement Denise and Bob Holmes, and Kathy and David Parish are de- lighted to announce the engage- ment of their children Ewen Holmes and Carol Parish. Con- gratulations! Birthday Happy fourth birthday wishes go out to Travis Clark on Jan. 23. “We all love you Buddy! From Mom, Dad, Nana, Papa, Uncle Al, Aunt Wendy, Uncle George and new cousin Sydney.” Birthday There were happy birthday wishes for “our little Princess” Heather White- head with love from Mommy, Daddy and Brent. Heather turned five Jan. 8 and the family went to McDon- ald’s and watched a movie, which Heather wanted. There was also a big party with school friends, neigh- bours and cousins. 40th Birthday “Lordy, lordy, look who’s 40! Do you think that explains the look on his face? Here’s wishing Rob Chris- tiansen a happy birthday on Jan. 21. Best wishes from all you friends and Harley. Welcome to the club!” 13th Birthday Natasha Bouwmeister becomes a teenager on Jan. 22. “Our little princess grew up way too fast.” Natasha celebrated with a week-long birthday. She had a sleepover with seven of her friends and on her birthday Natasha is going on her first three-day school trip to Claremont. Then, she’s going rock climbing with her friends. “Have a great birthday, Natasha. Love from Mom, Dad, Brandon and Tosha (meow) too!” Birthday Happy birthday to “our special little angel.”Alexandra Patterson celebrated her first birthday on Jan. 20 while visiting her Grandma and Grandpa in Florida. Hugs and kisses, with lots of love, from Mommy and Daddy. “And a spe- cial kiss from Go- liath.” Birthday “It’s Jan. 21 again! This year makes two for Gabbie. Wow! You’re the angel in all our lives. Happy birthday Sweet Pea. Love from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Poppa, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mike, Aunt Wendy, Auntie Sara, Uncle John and Jack, and Zio Miugsy and Zia Elaine.” Birthday “Laura Moody turns the wonderful age of 11 on Jan. 23. Send- ing love and happy birth- day wishes for an exceptional girl are family and friends. Extra kisses and hugs from Mom, who loves you so much!” 13th Birthday “It’s offi- cial! Laura McGivern is now a teenag- er. Look out Pickering. Laura turns 13 on Jan. 21. We love you and wish you all the happiness for a very happy birthday and an even greater year. Hugs and kisses from all your fam- ily and friends. 40th Birthday Look who’s reached the big 40. Happy birthday wishes to Lynn on Jan. 23 come with love from Mum and Dad. Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., JAN. 27, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Rebecca Briell 2. Heather Whitehead 3. Travis Clark PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers major novice ‘A’ rep hockey team is set to enter the playoffs on the right foot after strong efforts in recent regular-sea- son and tournament play. The Panthers ended reg- ular-season play on a solid note, defeating the Ajax Knights for the first time in two years, by a 2-1 margin. Kyle Inglis and Tyler Kot- sopoulos scored for Picker- ing, with assists to Jay Henry, Derek Wells, Bren- dan Wetering and Jake Mc- Norton. The Pickering novices advanced to the semifinals of the recent Clarington tournament before losing to the eventual champs from Oshawa. Scoring in the tourney for Pickering were Henry with six goals, Inglis, Wells, Kotsopoulos each with two, and Brendan Fox, Curtis Henderson, Nicholas Baun and Ryan Sawyer with one apiece. Drawing assists were Patrick Booth and Ryan Hoefs. The Panthers brought home a gold medal from a tournament in Detroit re- cently, competing against teams from Cambridge, De- troit and Chicago. No other details from the tourney were submitted. The team has received outstanding goaltending from Derek Redmond and BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING — The Couch- iching Terriers put the bite on the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers in junior hockey action Thursday night. The Panthers were blanked on the road by the Terriers — the second-place club in the OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s North Conference — by a 9-0 score. Couchiching led 2-0 after the first period, 4-0 after 40 min- utes, and then scorched the Pan- thers for five goals in the third. Assistant coach Norm Rogers noted the Panthers hung around as long as possible against the talent- ed Terriers, but couldn’t hold back the Couchiching offensive ma- chine in the final frame. “They are a terrific hockey team and a very old team — loaded with 19 and 20 year olds — and they’ve even added a couple of players for (Thursday’s) game who were just outstanding,” ob- served Rogers. “We stayed with them for a couple of periods, but they have eight or nine outstand- ing players and they buried us in the third period.” The loss to Couchiching drops the Panthers (17-17-4-2 for 41 points) into a seventh-place tie with the St. Michael’s Buzzers in the South Conference standings. Pickering is one-point back of sixth-place Vaughan and four be- hind fifth-place Markham Waxers. The Panthers played Saturday night in North York against the Rangers and hosted the Vaughan Vipers on home ice Friday evening. The results of these games weren’t available at the News Advertiser’s press deadline Friday. Pickering opened this past week on a winning note, posting a come-from-behind 6-4 road victo- ry over the Vipers Monday night. Daryl Lloyd, with his second of two goals, scored the equalizer in the third period, which set the table for Garett Winder’s game winner with 1:10 remaining. Winder also added an empty-net marker to seal the deal. Also scoring were Robbie Colangelo and Brent Chandler. Assisting were Sean Bradley with three, Colin Jennings with two, and Doug Carr, Ian Haywood, and Kevin Rogers. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 PAGE 17 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER Jan. 21, 2001 Terriers tear apart Panthers Pickering now in seventh following 9-0 loss, win over Vaughan GARETT WINDER Game-winning goal against Vaughan Vipers. DARYL LLOYD Scored equalizer in Panthers win over Vaughan. Novice Panthers on playoff prowl Brendan Walker throughout the sea- son. The Panthers’ defence of Mark Sterling, Karim Corringham and Dil- lon Bess has also been a key compo- nent of the team’s success. SPECIAL THIS MONTH OIL CHANGE $13.95 1895 Clements Rd. Unit 177, Pickering BAYLY 401 BrockSQUIRES BEACH RD.Clements ChurchWestneyHarwoodFront Brakes from $5500 Tune Up 4 cyl. $3900 STANDARD CERTIFICATE $3995 CARUSO AUTO SERVICE & SALES 686-3803 PICKERING SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION Attention All Soccer Players & Parents Open registration for the 2000 outdoor summer season soccer program will be taking place Saturday, February 3rd Pickering Recreation Centre, upper level from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that all registrations will be accepted on a “first come” basis. There are limited spaces available in some age groups. Ph: (905) 831-9803 Web: www.pickeringsoccer.com E-mail: pickeringsoccer@globalserve.net CANADA HARDWOOD FLOORING INC. Showroom Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9-3 p.m., Thurs.- Fri. 9-6 p.m., Sat. 10-3 p.m. (905) 420-3285 1550 BAYLY ST. 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Durham Employers are looking to hire NOW! 136 Commercial Ave. Ajax (905) 427-8165 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Web Offset Publications Limited, a major printing company located in Pickering, requires an experienced INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The successful candidate will be a team player that possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, initiative, sound judgment and the ability to work well under pressure. 3-5 years experience in the graphic arts field, particularly web printing, is a prerequisite. Duties include representing our customer's requirements throughout the various production activities to ensure success- ful job completion, planning work schedules in the most efficient manner and liaisoning with customers on a daily ba- sis. Please submit resumes prior to February 2, 2001 to: Fax: 905-831-2372 Att: Karen Hume OR E-MAIL: khume@web-offset.com Only suitable candidates will be contacted. 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 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 100 Careers 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 110 General Help School of Business Other Classes Starting Soon: Accounting & Payroll Admin Small Business Manager I.T. Technician Network Administrator Travel & Tourism Web Design/E-commerce Exec. Office Assistant Legal Admin. Assistant Begin your new career in ESTHETICS and SALON OPERATIONS with a diploma from THE TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Manicures / Pedicures • Facials • Make-up • Aromatherapy • Client Consultation • Salon Operations/Computers • Skin Treatments • Hair Removal/Waxing • Body Treatments/Aromatherapy • Body Massage/Relexology • Professional Skills/Jobsearch Training includes: Call for class information. Seats are limited! Helping You Build a Better Life Financial assistance may be available to qualified candidates. Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 FREE Travel Seminar How To Operate Your Own Home-Based Travel Business Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 26 years’ experience Tuesday, January 23rd at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus No Inventory, No Receivables, Interesting Deductions and Great Travel Benefits make this an opportunity that must be examined. Please RSVP to: 1-800-608-1117 Space is limited. Not multi-level marketing. Registration #4316071 HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE In this newly created position, you will develop and ad- minister programs to improve employee relations and communications for this unionized facility. You will be responsible for managing all grievances and arbitration issues and will work with the management team on contract negotiations. You will develop, admin- ister, source and coordinate all training programs for hourly and salaried employees. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of related experi- ence in a unionized manufacturing environment and a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration. Masters in Industrial Relations is pre- ferred. Must possess solid communication, interperson- al, team building and computer skills. Must have a par- ticipative management style with a focus on achieving desired results. We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume in confidence to: Human Resources Manager McNairn Packaging 125 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario. LlN 1C4 Fax (905)668-5038 $$ WE HAVE WORK FOR YOU $$ 100 Positions Available Immediately! Earn a $50.00 referral bonus! Brock/Bayly • Sorters • Picker/Packers Westney/Bayly • Assemblers • Strong Labourers Various shifts available. Short and long-term positions at $7.50+ per hour. Opportunity for full-time work. Must have steel-toed safety boots. Bring void cheque or savings acct. info. for direct deposit. Bring a friend. Walk in 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wed. January 24, 2001 at Pickering Recreation Centre Rm. 2, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Hwy. 2 110 General Help MECHANIC WANTED Bushwood Golf Club, requires the services of one well-rounded mechanic to take care of our fleet of machinery and golf carts. Must have a thorough working knowledge of gas/ diesel engines, hydraulics and shop opera- tions. Reel sharpening experience would be an asset. GREENS STAFF ALSO REQUIRED Send your resume to: Bushwood Golf Club 10905 Reesor Rd., Markham, ON L6B 1A8 Attn: Gary Stairs,Golf Course Superintendent. PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net ATTENTION HAIRSTYLISTS, Estheticians and nail techni- cians. Immediate space for rent in very busy salon. Great opportunity in a great location. Call and ask to speak to the owner (905)725–6311 or evenings (905)432-8949 BUS PERSON & DISH- WASHER required. No ex- perience necessary, will train. Evening & weekends. Apply in person with resume at 49 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, (Pickering Village) or fax (905)427-5985 CANLAN ICE SPORTS-Scar- borough, Join A Winning Team! North American Leader in arena Entertainment facili- ties. We are seeking a F/T Of- fice Manager. F/T & P/T Class "B" Engineers for driving posi- tions. F/T & P/T Cleaner Posi- tions also available. Please fax or drop off resume at 159 Dynamic Drive, Scarborough fax (416)412-6491. CLEANER part time. Uxbridge, Sunderland. Call 905-432– 6949 COURIER DRIVERS with cars can earn up to $650/weekly With vans can earn up to $1000+/weekly servicing Dur- ham and GTA. (905)427-8093. 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'S EXPERIENCED/New Grads - Wanted for small center. For 2-12yr olds; ver- satile, caring, imaginative, creative. Full/part-time and supply positions available. Call Heather 706-6491. ENTERTAINERS WANTED established entertainment company now hiring DJs & Kareoke hosts. Experience preferred, not required. Fax resume to: 905-427-6992 or e- mail to kjconsulting@home.com CRAFT ASSEMBLERS WANTED for reputable Pickering Craft Manufacturer. Must have Craft experience. Please call (905) 686-9031 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. CAREGIVER IN HOME Night time, weekends only. Reliable person to assume responsibility for 18 year old female quadriplegic 8pm-8am Sat & Sun. Will provide full training Call 905-686-6180 Pickway Transportation Experienced School Bus Drivers for 3 runs daily. Clean abstract, recent DDC, Fluent English preferred. (905) 420–4574. Pickering 1050 Brock Rd. FULL TIME AND PART TIME COUNTER HELP REQUIRED Apply in person 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RURAL DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED FOR THE GREENWOOD AREA You would be required to insert flyers into papers and deliver them house to house every Wednesday, Friday and Sat- urday before 6:00 pm. Must have a car. For more information, call Michelle at The News Advertiser at 905-683-5117 SHIPPER / RECEIVER For Metal Machine Warehouse Requirements: ✦Fork lift license ✦Bill of lading experience ✦Customs paperwork ✦Daily shipping required Call (905) 471-6050 for application We've got great things in store for you! NOW HIRING FULL TIME & PART TIME STOREFRONT All shifts available. Morning Shifts 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Monday - Friday Also Donut and Muffin Bakers Full and Part time Apply in person or fax resume to: 1750 Bayly St. W. Pickering (905)428–0883, Fax (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" 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 APPRENTICE TRAINEE STOP! LOOK! START WORK WEDS. $16.25/HR We need people immediately. No exp. nec. No layoffs or strikes, rapid ad- vancement. Local well established com- pany of consumer products needs 10 people to work in dist. dept. in Durham area. Individuals must possess positive attitude to work in entry level positions up to management. Call Mon - Tues 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905) 720-1507 CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING Requires Class A General Mechanic Service Advisor - Full Time Service Advisor - Part Time Auto background is required. Apply with resume to: 1735 Pickering Parkway. Canlan Ice Sports is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions. OSHAWA LOCATION •Head Instructor- Hockey Camps •Summer Camp Counsellor • Adult Hockey School-Instructor • Evening Receptionist• Strides-Learn to Skate - Instructors • Class B Engineer • Maintenance Staff SCARBOROUGH LOCATION • Office manager • Head Instructor - Hockey Camps • Summer Camp Counsellors • Strides-Learn to Skate - Instructors • Class B Engineer • Maintenance Staff Please fax or drop off your resume to (including position applying for) Canlan Ice Sports Oshawa 1401 Phillip Murray Ave. fax 725-7051 Canlan Ice Sports Scarborough 159 Dynamic Dr. fax 416-412-6491 Canlan Ice Sports would like to thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DIRECT DRIVER PERSONNEL 10 DZ Drivers for Recycling in Pickering or Markham $13. per hour Call 1-877-420-1270 HAIR STYLISTS Are you tired of changing salons? Looking for a salon to settle into? We have full-time or part-time hair styling positions available in Bowmanville, Oshawa and Ajax. Call Toll free 1-800-618-9684 or (416)431-9084 VISIBLE CHANGES BEAUTY AGENCY 110 General Help Get quality training at excellent prices! Job Placement Assistance • Unemployment insurance recipients welcome • Funding available for those who qualify • Over 90% success rate • Individual attention • Unlimited lab time • Hands-on training Authorized PROMETRIC TESTING CENTER™ Registered and Approved as a Vocational School under the Private Vocational School Act. BEST PRICES IN TOWN PICKERING CAMPUS 1550 Kingston Rd. (1 Block W. of Brock Rd.) Tel: (905) 831-8888 DAY, WEEKEND & EVENING CLASSES Testing Centre Open 7 days a week Testing Site Code ON 96 We offer the HIGHEST QUALITY training in Durham Region for E-COMMERCE and NETWORKING. • Our Programs are CUSTOMIZED with YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS in mind • Oracle 8i DBA Part time Jan. 25th • Sun Certified JAVA Programmer for Beginners Wednesday class Jan. 31st • MCSE 2000 Full time/Part time classes Jan. 29th • Diploma in E-Commerce Full time Feb. 5th DON’T DELAY GET TRAINED... GET CERTIFIED...GET THE JOB!!GET THE JOB!!GET THE JOB!! 100% EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR OUR GRADUATES VISIT OUR WEB SITE: COMPUTEKIT.COM 100 Careers 110 General Help 110 General Help PERMANENT AND CASUAL RELIEF WORKERS Needed within our Residential and Day Treatment Programs for emotionally and behaviorally difficult youth. Min. C.Y.C. diploma, knowledge of Crisis Interven- tion and Anger Management. Flexibility and reliability a must. Please submit resumes A.S.A.P. to: Enterphase Child & Family Services 209 Bond St. E., Oshawa, ON. L1G 1B4 Fax: (905) 434-1775 Attn: Jennifer Couturier STOP Are you tired of looking for a job that will give you: • room to use your creative ability • reward that will equal your effort • automatic advancement • a complete professional training program LOOK If what you are looking for matches any of the above, then you might be the person I am looking for. I am a manager for a large manufacturing company in business for over 70 years, and I'm in need of 5-6 people for the Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and surrounding areas. LISTEN If you are looking to make a quick million, then don't come and see me, but if a great compensation and bonus sound okay, and if you have a car, then do us both a favour take a couple of minutes and mail or fax me your resume and find out what we are all about. 1910 Dundas St. E. Unit 102 Whitby, Ont. L1N 2L6 Fax: 905-723-3411 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. 60 FULL & PART TIME SECURITY OFFICERS Required Immediately Applicants must be willing to work various hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. We are looking for well groomed, mature persons with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Previous security ex- perience and lst aid and CPR certificates an asset. Must have reliable transportation Law and Security Students welcome. Apply at Ontario Guard Services (Durham) Inc. 124 Wilson Rd. South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6C1 100 Careers 100 Careers 100 Careers Please submit your resume in confidence to: Lorne Dixon, Skilled Trades Specialist Durham/Scarborough 905-831-8134 (Fax) E-mail: durhamskilltrade@netscape.net 110 General Help 110 General Help WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada’s largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding Our company has a 30 year proven track record & an unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially • Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission • Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission • Additional sales incentives add up to $1,000 per season • Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week • Automated dialing system • Good verbal communication skills essential • Basic computer skills and/or previous sales experience an asset • Starts January 22 to mid-May with opportunity for permanent work AJAX LOCATION:62 Harwood S. (Harwood & 401) For interview please call:416-269-8333 ® 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help Battlefield Equipment Rentals (a division of Toromont Industries Ltd.), one of Canada’s premier Construction Rental Companies with 26 branches in Ontario and Newfoundland, presently require the following staff for our Gormley, Ajax, Toronto and Brampton locations: “G” Class Driver – Gormley, Ajax and Brampton. You will travel the GTA delivering equipment and meeting our customer’s deadlines. You possess clean drivers abstract, excellent written and oral skills in English, the ability to drive standard transmission vehicles and the willingness to work overtime. You want to succeed and have the drive to want more. Parts Administrator – Brampton. You will help keep out customers working by supplying the right part at the right time. You possess experience in a multi-line parts department, excellent computer skills, outstanding written and oral skills in English and a strong desire to get the job done now. You want to achieve your goals and continue to grow with a progressive company. Receptionist – Brampton. You will help get our customers where they want to go. You possess a pleasant demeanor, experience answering a multi-line phone bank, excellent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of Microsoft Office software and a willingness to be a team player. You set goals for yourself and are committed to making them happen. Small Engine Mechanic – Ajax, Brampton. You help our customers get what they need, when they need it. You possess a strong small engine background, your own tools and skills to get the job done. You are always striving for excellence and will not settle for anything second rate. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and a profit sharing/pension plan program. To join a progressive team and be part of one of the fastest growing industries in North America, fax your resume to: Human Resources Battlefield Equipment Rentals 400 Clements Rd. W. Ajax, Ontario L1S 6W8 Fax: #905-427-1078 E-mail address: BattlefieldHR@Toromont.com No Phone Calls Please We thank everyone who applies, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001-PAGE 19 EXOTIC DANCE CLUB Accept- ing applications for wait staff. Positions are full-time and part-time. Apply in person 947 Dillingham Rd. or call (905)420-2595 EXPERIENCED DJ/DANCERS, door persons and wait staff, apply at Genosha Hotel 70 King St. E., Oshawa. FLORAL DESIGNER mini- mum 5 years current variable experience. Must have excel- lent customer service skills, flexible hours including wee- kends. Send resume to The Wall flower 1330 Ritson Rd. N. Oshawa. LIG 6Z6 (905) 436-6827. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FULL-TIME TAX Clerk for tax season (12 weeks Mid Feb. - Apr. 30) required by Ajax ac- counting firm. Emphasis on collating and checking. Good interpersonal and communi- cation skills. Able to organize and prioritize workloads. Fax resume to: 905-686-2276. HAIR STYLIST,minimum 2 years experience, full-time or part-time. Call (905)725-3262 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 Tasha at (905) 686-9586 HERE WE GROW again! Spe- cialty Cleaning Technician Full service cleaning compa- ny. All types of cleaning an asset. Experience in carpet cleaning preferred but willing to train. Hourly plus bonuses. Drivers license. needed. Call Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4pm Call Mr. Casey 905-686-9272 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 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, We will be inter- viewing Wed., Jan. 24th, at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MAINTENANCE POSITION - Busy condominium in Osha- wa requires a mechanically inclined individual. Please fax resume to (905)571-3079 no later than January 31st, 2000. Only those who are selected for an interview will be con- tacted. MATURE RELIABLE person needed. 10-15/hrs per week for small house cleaning business in Pickering/Ajax area. Call Gwen 905-426- 4306. MUSIC TEACHERS required to instruct in guitar, bass, piano, flute, clarinet and violin. Please fax resume to (905)831–0763. PAINT SALES full-time ex- perience preferred, must have an eye for colour, amiable, and in good health (lifting re- quired). Minimum 36 hours per week. No Sundays, bring resume to Oshawa Paint and Wallpaper 894 Simcoe St. N. (No phone calls or faxes please) PEOPLE'S TAXI AJAX - Taxi drivers and mechanic needed immediately for very busy company. Part-time or full- time. 905-427–7770. PHARMACIST required part time (8 hours/week) for Health Centre Pharmacy, 1450 Hwy#2 Courtice. Call Louise 905-721-0011 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN re- quired part-time (2 days/ week), experience required. Zadall computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to Lou- ise 905-721-0770 or drop off at Health Centre Pharmacy, 1450 Hwy#2, Courtice, ON POSITION AVAILABLE full time experienced deli help. Apply within, Sal's Grocery Store, 120 Harwood Ave., S. Ajax. LlS 2H6 PRODUCTION LINE worker needed in Pickering manufac- turing company. Shift work only. Fax resume to (905) 427-1548 PROPANE BULK TRUCK De- livery Driver. Must have mini- mum "D" licence (Prefer D-Z). Must be 25 years old. Will train for Propane Licence if required. Salary based on ex- perience-hourly rate. After 90 days, Benefits Package avail- able. Call 905-436–2015 to make appointment. Applicants MUST apply in person. RECEPTIONIST required for top salon in Whitby. Must possess great attitude, eager- ness and be customer friend- ly. Call for appt. 668–8046.cnp SEWERS required to work at home. Must be experienced. Own industrial machine es- sential. For further info. please call 905-725-1462. STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. 10:00am- 4:00pm and/or ideal for stud- ents 4:45-8:00pm Dundas/ Thickson area Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 SUBWAY AJAX has an open- ing for full time nights. Apply in store - Mon. through Sat. 8 a.m - 5 p.m. 465 Bayly St. (at Westney Rd.) Ajax. 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. VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. Resources for Exceptional Children is a non profit organ- ization providing supports to families with children with special needs. We are cur- rently looking for individuals interested in becoming mem- ber of our Board of Directors. If you are enthusiastic, willing to provide leadership in your community and committed to the principles of inclusion for all children, contact Dale Ro- berts at (905) 427-8862 ex- tension 329 for further infor- mation. WANTED - Part or Full Time hairdresser with clientele. Looking for a change, come and talk to us!! 728-1331. WANTED - PARTS HELPER for equipment rental company in Ajax. Drop resumes off at 131 Dowty Dr., Ajax or fax to (905)686-8457 WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Finan- cial Services business in this area. Experience not neces- sary, we will train. Please call Bozena (905)436-8499 or (905)509-7952 WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. Office Help120 BOOKKEEPER needed with current payroll experience. Gov't returns, Bank rec. , G.L, benefits, RRSP experience. Full time position in Oshawa. Reply File # 633, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa. Ont. L1H 7L5. RECEPTIONIST/DATA ENTRY, full time. Manufacturing com- pany in Durham. Applicant should possess minimum 2 years experience, strong in- terpersonal skills, maintain a busy switchboard and strong command of the English lan- guage. This individual will have responsibilities in our data entry dept. We offer a very competitive salary, with an excellent benefits package. Please forward resume with references in confidence to: Y. S. B. Attn Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 31042, 475 Westney Rd. N. Ajax, Ontario LlT 3V2 WALKER, HEAD,located in Pickering, requires a part- time Legal Secretary (2-3 days per week) to start ASAP. Primarily working with the law clerk to the senior litigation partner on personal injury and medical malpractice files. Must have at least 1-2 years civil litigation experience (non-family) and Microsoft Word. Excel and PowerPoint would be an asset. Resumes with references, in confidence to: Human Resources, Walker Head, 1305 Pickering Park- way, Suite 200, Pickering, On- tario L1V 3P2 or by fax to: 905-420-1073. BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE Admin Scarborough machine shop good communication skills, Quicken Pro knowledge nec- essary. Fax resume to (416)291-9887. FAST GROWING WHITBY and Brooklin Chiropractic offices seeking enthusiastic, respon- sible assistants with 6 arms and an eagerness to train. Ex- cellent phone and clerical skills preferred. Resumes in person (Whitby) 701 Rossland Road East, 2nd Floor, Souteast corner of Rossland/Garden, Wednesday, Friday 7:30am- 11:00am or Tuesday, Wed- nesday, Thursday 3:00pm- 6:30pm; or (Brooklin) 51-A Baldwin Street North (Hwy#12), entrance at back, Monday, Wednesday 6:30pm- 7:30pm, Tuesday, Wednes- day, Friday 11:am-noon, until January 26. LEGAL SECRETARY-Real es- tate and general , minimum 3 -5 yrs. exp. , MS word and Do process conveyancer for Scarborough firm. Fax. 416- 291-1766. ORDER PROCESSING CLERK Small Advertising Office. De- tail oriented, aptitude for fig- ures and spelling. 487 West- ney Rd.S., Ste 16, Ajax for short test. 8:30-4:30 RECEPTIONIST needed Osha- wa area. ASAP. Data entry, payroll, filing, billing, excel- lent telephone manner, ability to multi-task, own vehicle and drivers license required. Fax D'arcy 905-576-8331 Sales Help / Agents130 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 1-905-624-3054 Skilled Help135 AUTOCAD TECHNICIAN for Scarborough machine shop suit recent graduate. Fax re- sume to (416)291-9887. AZ CONTRACT DRIVERS re- quired to run Mid-West USA. Home weekends. (905) 697- 1800. CONVEYER MAINTENANCE company requires main- tenance technician on a daily & on-call basis. Electrical/ mechanical and fabrication required. Please fax resume, Attn John 705-786-7890 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)571-4768. OSHAWA AREA printing com- pany is looking to hire a Press Room Helper. Tow Motor and WHMIS a plus. $10.29 per hr. Please fax resume to (905) 436-0813. CNC DURRET PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR. Precision job shop seeking experienced punch press operator. Top wages/benefits. Call 416-291- 8188 Attn: W. Gardner, or fax resume in confidence: 416- 291-3233. WE ARE SEEKING self-moti- vated individuals, with a mini- mum of 2 years AZ driving experience. Flatbed and or dry van trailer experience is a must. We offer excellent re- muneration and late model equipment. Northern Ontario experience a definite plus. If you fill these qualifications, contact the office between 7:30am-5:30pm to set up an interview. Phone 1-705-357- 3938 WOODWORKER/CABINET MAKER experienced in solid wood/laminate/veneer fabri- cation. METAL FABRICATOR, experienced with punch press and brake. FINISHER, experi- enced in wood finishing. All positions required for expand- ing custom shop in Pickering. Fax resumes to: (905) 837- 6753 or call for interview (905) 837–6751 ZEROX DOCUTECH/5390 OP- ERATOR; experienced; one year contract; Oshawa. Fax: Shannon Human Resources 416-224-2827. Hospital Medical Dental150 AJAX DENTAL OFFICE seek- ing PDA or CDA for maternity leave placement. Prefer re- cent grad familiar with Abel- dent. Will train. Fax resume to 905-683-9387 DEDICATED & PROFESSION- AL part-time Hygienist re- quired Tues, Thurs. & some Saturdays for progressive Whitby practice. Call (905)430-0988 or fax to (905)430-1782 or (905)725- 5830. DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEP- TIONIST for Pediatric dental office in Ajax. 2 yrs. recent exp., Logitech experience, HARP cert. commited and de- pendable. Part time with full time potential. Fax resume to: 416-483-1391. DENTAL HYGIENIST required for Wednesday, 2-8pm. for friendly family practice. Please submit resume in per- son to 312 Dundas St. W., Suite 1, Whitby. DENTAL HYGIENIST RE- QUIRED.For maternity leave. Staring March to September. Mon. - Wed. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Please fax resume to (905) 831-5975. CERTIFIED PDA - for very fast paced family practice in Ux- bridge. One evening required, no wknds. Minimum 1 year experience. Fax resume to (905) 852-9558. FULL TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist/Assistant required for Pickering Practice. Fax re- sume to (905)683-8494 atten- tion Rhonda. RMT REQUIRED for estab- lished wellness clinic, down- town Whitby. Fax resume to 905-665-7541 or call 905-665- 7111. Daycare Wanted160 CAREGIVER P/T Mon.-Fri. 3- 6pm, in my home, Harwood/ Hwy#2. For 7 yr old girl. Must be caring & experienced. Contact Carey 416-725-4662 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 LIVE OUT NANNY required, north Ajax, start January 29 - June 1 for three children. Call 619–0733 NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER re- quired full-time for 2 children 3 & 6yrs old. Westney/Hwy 2. Drivers license & vehicle an asset. Call 416-716-2024. PICKERING - Daycare needed in our home 1-3 days a week for 8 month & 3yr old. Flexible days. Whites/Finch area. Ref- erences and non-smoker please. (905)837-9283. Daycare Available165 AFFORDABLE LOVING Day- care. House backs on to Glengrove P.S., a few steps away. Also on St. Anthony Daniels bus route. Large fenced backyard & playroom. Outings/crafts. Snacks/lunch. Ages two years and up. Ex- perienced mother of 2-Call Debbie 905-839-7237 LOVING Christian home day- care, will teach alphabet, numbers and values. 6 months - 5 years preschool, First Aid/CPR. Valley Farm Rd/Hwy 2, near Pickering Go. (905) 837–9600. DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home reasonable rates, flexi- ble hours, close to Westney Heights Public School. Rav- enscroft and Daniels. Refer- ences available upon request. Call (905)619-9428. LOVING DAYCARE,mother of 2 to provide daycare in my home, any age. Full-time or part-time, crafts, stories, meals/snacks, Pickering Vil- lage. Call Laura (905)427– 6237. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. WEST INDIAN HOME, baby- sitter available, Pickering Monday-Friday, full time, minimum 2 years old. Call (905)428–9752. 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. 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 VENDING MACHINES - me- chanical, snack/pop. In excel- lent working condition. Best offer. Call (905) 725–1920 or 1-905-855-3359. 9 PIECE - oak dining room su- ite, like new, must sell. Call (416)372-0623 (pgr). A SNOWSTORM OF SAV- INGS!!- Luigi is plowing his way to the biggest sale ever! Mattresses from $89/futons from $165. All merchandise must be cleared. Prices so low - you won't believe your eyes! If you're looking. For the best deal on furniture. Check us out first. All futons, bean bags, Simmons mattresses, palliser leather and upholstery sofas and loveseats, bedroom suites, recliners, priced for quick clearance. Luigi's Fur- niture, 488 King St. W., Osha- wa, (905) 436-0860. Always the best quality at our lowest price ever!! 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 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. 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 surround- ing area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-6861772. 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) DSS SATELLITE. Unloop and program your own Direct TV Satellite cards in seconds with the New Wild Thing X. $199. 905-626–6092. Free in- stallation & delivery in Osha- wa area. No monthly pay-ments 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 - Moving Soon! Cherrywood 9pc dining- room suite $3,000; Oak china cabinet w/3 glass panes; Cherry/marble credenza; liv- ingroom suite, freezer. All good condition. (905)668- 0328. (leave msg) 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 COMPUTER-PENTIUM 166, 32Mb ram, 2GB-HDD, 3-1/2 floppy, 24x CD-Rom, 56k mo- dem, sound/video card, key- board, speakers, mouse, free internet, colour monitor, $350. Can deliver & set up. 60" big screen TV, Magnavox 3 years old..great shape $1800. 3-man hot-tub, brand new, blue mar- ble fibreglass, $1800. 905- 439-4789. 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. DSS SYSTEMS - HUGE re- ductions on HU cards and systems. H cards available with/without systems. WTX unloopers. Programmers to write your own script. Web- site caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. NEED OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE to lose 20 lbs & up. Earn excellent income (905)426-2113 ADMINISTRATOR/BOOKKEEPER A well-established company in Ajax requires person for various office functions. Candidates should have previous bookkeeping experience. Send resume to: Olympia Supply 377 MacKenzie #6, Ajax L1S 2G2 or fax to (905)683-9287 120 Office Help RESOURCE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN DURHAM REGION Requires the following positions to facilitate the inclu- sion of young children with special needs into their community. Resource Consultant Primary responsibilities include support to families and child care centers, service coordination and working within a multi-disciplinary team. The position is primari- ly community based and would require working from home. Qualifications • Degree/diploma in E.C.E./Child Studies or related field • Minimum of 5 years experience in the Children's Service sector • Experience in working with children with special needs • Strong commitment to the principles of inclusion and family directed service • Car and valid driver's license are essential Program Assistant Primary responsibilities include working as part of a child care team to support the inclusion of children with special needs. Positions are on a contractual basis, may last from two to 12 months in length and range from 4 to 30 hours per week. Qualifications: • Commitment to the principles of inclusion • Experience working with children • Experience working within a team • Knowledge of special needs an asset • E.C.E. or related education an asset Send resume by January 29th, 2001 to: Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region 865 Westney Rd. S. Ajax, Ontario. LlS 3M4 Fax (905) 427-9615 Email: droberts@rfec.durham.net NO TELEPHONE CALLS Please indicate which position is being applied for. Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 110 General Help ENERGETIC,PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Needed for fast paced real estate office. Part-time hours,(days 11-7pm.) Also weekend hours available. Fax: resume to (905)619-3334 130 Sales Help/Agents MECHANIC or APPRENTICE Road Service Position Available For Mississauga / Pickering Area Experience in the repair of aerial work platforms and forklifts. Please fax resume in confidence to: STRONGCO RENTALS Attention: Larry Woodfine Fax: 905-335-2921 135 Skilled Help Wanted TRUCK TRAILER MECHANICS Busy Scarboro shop! We offer: Competitive Benefits/wages tool allowance. Boots/coveralls suppled. For information call (416) 291-5414 ext. 250 or fax your resume to: (416) 291-6895 FULL TIME PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Wanted for Whitby area pharmacy Hours 11:00am - 7:00pm. Store closed Sunday & holidays. Please send resume to File #635, PO Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 150 Hospital Medical Dental Long Term Care- Pickering Immediately requires RPN F/T EVENINGS PSW, HCA,- PART-TIME pre-booked & on call FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR and or DIETITIAN Exp., College of Dietitians COOKS P/T PRE-BOOKED Min. Cooks Level 1 Cert. Food Handlers Cert. Fax resumes to 1(905) 509-0011 for any of above positions RN's & RPN's F/T & P/T experienced in LTC. Computer literacy an asset. Fax or Mail resume to: Director of Resident Care Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby, Ont. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help LAIDLAW LOOKING TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY? LAIDLAW IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW, TO FILL POSITIONS AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LAIDLAW • 6775 BALDWIN ST. N. BROOKLIN, ONT. 1-800-263-7987 AJAX • PICKERING • UXBRIDGE • SCUGOG • PORT PERRY TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED (APPROX. 2-3 WKS. DAILY) PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 130 Sales Help/Agents 120 Office Help "TOO MANY LEADS" Not Enough Sales Professionals Canadian Select Farm Foods Is Ontario's Largest Bulk Food Company We specialize in the Rapidly Expanding Free Range Food Industry, Top Commission, Rapid Advancement All leads Supplied Car Required No experience required Call Dennis 1-877-560-8200 SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn Cash No Quota’s Sell at home or work Karen 905-837-0629 135 Skilled Help is seeking PACKAGING MECHANICS Must have Ontario Industrial Millwrights license, experience with high speed PLC controlled packaging equipment. Shift work required. Start rate $23.21. Send resume to: 144 Mills Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H1 Fax 905-683-5087 bsmith@mother-parkers.com 150 Hospital Medical Dental 165 Daycare Available 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 21, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 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. SOLID OAK table w/leaf & 4 chairs, excellent shape $400. Snowblower 8hp/26 inches $650. Ikea queen size bed, bedframe, mattress $200. Ac- cordion, like new $100. Call 905-697- 8904. KENMORE FROST- FREE fridge and electric stove, $450; complete stainless steel chimney for wood stove, $750. obo. 432–2058. 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 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, start- ing at $695. Boxing Day pric- es! 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 Sa- mick acoustic pianos and all Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.TelepPiano.com- WE WILL NOT BE UNDER- SOLD! POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. 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 HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer 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..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SCRATCH AND DENT - Varie- ty of new appliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199. Full manufac- turers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges 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 cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond 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 Lost & Found280 FOUND - Anyone attending Oshawa Whitby This Weeks' Career & Job Fair at Holiday Inn on Wed. Jan. 17th, who is missing a photo album or gold bracelet, please identify by contacting the Classified Dept. at 576-9335 FOUND - long haired white/ brown male cat. Very friendly. Found Thursday, January 18th - Dunlop/Dovedale area. (905) 665-7684. Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 MINI DACHSHUND pups, 8 wks. old, 2 males black and tan, short hair, parents on site. Vet checked. 1st shots. 905- 623-2559 (snp) AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home-raised, purebred, duclaws and tails docked, first shots and vet checked. 905-985-8021. LAB PUPS - Black males & females, available now. Champion sired, CKC regis- tered, , micro chipped, first shots, vet checked, health guarantee, $650. (705)357- 1797. NEW STALLS and private barn available. 300 acres. Indoor and outdoor arena. Individual feeding. A clean friendly at- mosphere. $200/month. Free Trailer pickup in Durham Re- gion. Pick. 905-294-1928. DUE TO HEALTH REASONS Breeder unable to continue. For sale Lhasa Apso pups, 1st needles, health guarantee, house training started, non- shedding/allergenic. Place- ment of some older dogs. 705- 786-3124 leave message Automobiles for Sale300 AFFORDABLE USED CARS, 1996 TAURUS, loaded, just traded. 1995 CORSICA, V6, auto, 4 dr., $7,995. 1994 METRO GEO, 5 - spd, 2 dr., $5,995. 1998 SATURN 4 dr., air, low kms., $12,995. 1998 TOYOTA TERCEL, 2 dr., 5- spd., $8,995. 1999 ACCENT, 2 dr., 5 spd., $10,995. WE FINANCE! O.A.C. PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI, Kingston Rd. & Church St., Pickering Village. (905) 427-0111. 1983 Buick Regal from B.C. Exc. condition, paint's faded, . Certified and emission tested. $1500. 905-434-0392 (snp) 1988 OLDS 88,runs great, $1000 as is. Call (905)571– 5793 1989 CHRYSLER Le Baron, fully loaded, 2 door, good con- dition, 141,000km, new brakes, exhaust & battery. Maroon colour. $2,800. (905)430–7507 1990 CHEV BERETTA excel- lent condition, P.W. tilt, cruise, 180,000kms, clean, certified & E.-test, asking $3495. 571-5138. 1990 CHEV CORSICA exc. condition, new paint, brakes, certified & E-test. asking $2995. 571-5138 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 1990 FORD Tempo, 169,000kms, $1995. 1990 Cavalier 200,000kms $2995. 1990 Sable 113,000kms $3295. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix $3295. Above vehicles certified, emission tested. (905)683-7301 or (905)706- 2018. 1990 PLYMOUTH GRAND Voyager, 3.3L, air condition- ing, am/fm cassette, running boards, tinted windows, body very good. 225,00kms, $2600 certified. Call (905)571–5283 1991 LUMINA Z34, black with rare 5-speed, air con, good condition, certified $4800. Call 434–2802 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 EAGLE VISION TSI,3.5 litre engine, 128,000 kil., pow- er windows, power locks, leather interior, alloy wheels, excellent condition. Certified, $8,700. Telephone Markham (905) 471-8875 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID, white, leather interior, AM/FM cassette, new brakes & bat- tery. Good condition, well maintained. Will certify & emissions test. Asking $5500- obo. 905-831–7150 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL CX: auto, sunroof, 159,000km, spotless interior, original paint, virtually no rust. New tires, brakes, exhaust, runs and drives perfect. Certified & emission tested, $2500. Alex (905)720-8605. snp 1994 MAZDA MX3 Exc. Cond. 4 cyl. 5 speed 90,000 kms. certified & e-tested. 571-5138 $6495. 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 1995 CHEV CAVALIER, 4 dr, air, cruise, tilt, 84,000kms, lady driven, like new, certified and E-tested, asking $7,700. Call 905-579–6727 1995 HONDA CIVIC LX, 61,000km, auto, air, am/fm cassette, 4 dr, new tires, new muffler, certified/emmision tested. Lady driven. Blue/grey. Excellent condition. $11,500. (905)983-5712. 1997 GRAND AM GT, white, automatic, air, power wind- ows, locks & doors, tint, lady driven, nonsmoker, 60,000kms, $13,900 o.b.o. Call Dave (905)430–3154 FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com 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 - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) 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 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 A STEAL!!! 1999 FORD F150 XL. 4-wheel drive, silver/ black colour. Take over lease $566./mo. or purchase for $23,500. No down payment. 905-666-2173, 905-706-8606. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1978 FULL-SIZED CHEVY VAN Customized interior, good working condition, needs body work. As is, $2,500 or best offer. Call Tino after 7p.m. 905-436–3129 1994 PLYMOUTH Voyager SE, 10 yrs special edition. Quad seats, 154,000kms. $7000. (905)509–0052 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 1989 SKI-DOO 470 MX, low mi., $2000. firm. 436-2631 (snp) 1994 ARCTIC CAT Jag Z. 440cc. Hand and thumb warmers, reverse and stud- ded. Low kilometers. $3200. 1997 Formula 3. 600cc. Hand warmers and studded. Very good shape. $4,700. Call 263– 8139 1996 POLARIS INDY TOUR- ING, 440, very low kil., excel- lent condition. Telephone (905) 987–5527 evenings or (905) 434-0425. 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 1 BEDROOM basement apartment. South Oshawa. Separate entrance, laundry, full kitchen. No pets, non smoker. Available March lst. $550 Cable and utilities in- cluded. (905) 720-3217. 1 BEDROOM basement apartment Wilson/Adelaide, available immediately, newly renovated, no pets. First/last $650/mo. Call 905-571-4472 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 basement apartment in Ajax close to all amenities. Separate entrance. Air-conditioning, 1-car park- ing. Available Immediately. $800 all inclusive, no pets, non-smokers. Call 905-619- 8091. AJAX-WESTNEY/ROSSLAND 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. Separate entrance, full 3-pc bathroom, eat-in kitchen includes fridge/stove. Laundry facilities/utilities included. Non-smoker, no pets. Refer- ences, 1st/last. Mature couple preferred. Avail. immed. $700/ month. 905-619-1461 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Basement apartment Brock/ Hwy#2, unfurnished, heat, hy- dro, air conditioning included. Working, non-smoking, sin- gle. Near mall, buses, 401. First/last, $675/month. Call 905-619–2603 BRIGHT, CLEAN walkout 1- bedroom basement apart- ment. Separate entrance. Near stores, schools, parks. North Ajax, $750 all inclusive + ca- ble. No smokers. Available immediately. 619–6643 COURTICE - New 2 bedroom basement apartment. Sepa- rate entrance. Available Feb. 15th, $800/month, first/last. Non-smoking, no pets. Call 905-435–0867 COURTICE/OSHAWA.Bright 2 bedroom, full kitchen, laundry $750 inclusive. Avail March 1 non-smoking, no pets. Call 571–0202 NEW BASEMENT APART- MENT, Westney and 401, spacious one bedroom, utili- ties and cable included. Sep- arate entrance, one parking, laundry, no pets, suitable for mature individual or couple, lst/last, references. $700 in- clusive. 686–4195 OSHAWA, NEWLY renovated one bedroom basement apart- ment, $700., all inclusive. first/last Available immediate- ly. Telephone (905) 720–3285 PICKERING - 1 bedroom basement apartment. Occu- pancy for 1, all included $700. First & last, available now. Call 905-831-8860. PICKERING BACHELOR apt, basement, Liverpool/Bayley, close to GO/401, separate en- trance, shared laundry, park- ing, no pets, references, available Feb.1st, $650 inclu- sive. 905-831-0419. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment apartment close to GO & 401. Non-smoker, no pets. Available March 1. Applianc- es, utilities, cable $700 inclu- sive. Call after 5:00pm. 905- 839-1333. ROOM FOR RENT/Share house. Ajax - Harwood/Bayly area. Student or working fe- male preferred. Available im- mediately. Very reasonable rent, lots of extras. Call (905)924-4412. 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. SOUTH AJAX,bed/sitting apartment, upper level, fur- nished or unfurnished, park- ing; quiet, mature, working adult preferred. $440/mo. No pets. (905)686–3299. SPACIOUS bright clean 2- bedroom, eat-in kitchen, liv- ing/dining combined, garage, separate entrance, backs onto park. All inclusive, near all amenities. Available March 1st. Townline/Hwy 2. $835/ month (416)818–8797 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. WEST SHORE, self-contained, 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, no pets, no smoking. $825/month. Available imme- diately. Call (416)335–3430 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 -ONE BEDROOM apt. on 3rd floor available March 1st. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, parking, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets.. 666-2450. 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 3 +1 bedroom bungalow, fin- ished basement, single car garage, appliances, dead end street, Whitby area, available immediately. Close to Go. Opposite park. Telephone (416) 543-8555. 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 -3 bdrm., large yard, inground pool, garage, 5 ap- pliances. Avail. March 1st. $1,500/month + utilities. First , last & references required. Call (705)444-7393. BROOKLIN - Large 5 bed- room home. 2 family rooms, fenced backyard - 3 acres. Good condition. Suitable for one family (with in-laws) $1,500 monthly. Tenant pays utilities. (905)427-6095. CLEAN 2-BEDROOM house for rent, near OC, 4 applianc- es, central air, first/last re- quired, $900 plus utilities. Available immediately. Call 259–0784 EXQUISITE CENTURY HOME/ DUNBARTON VILLAGE - totally renovated, large living room/dining room with gas fireplace, main floor den, main floor office, beautiful pine planks throughout. 2 1/2 baths, master has full en su- ite, state of the art wiring plug in your computer anywhere. Large patio and yard, over- sized double garage, available immediately. $2,200 per month. Must be seen! Call (905) 475-8682 anytime, leave message. OSHAWA -Spacious 3 bed- room duplex. Great views on the lake. Fenced yard, priva- cy, parking. Feb 1st occupan- cy until Oct 1st. $875 water included. References. 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Clowns, character look-alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 590 Business Opportunities 670 Personals 800 Improvements 892 Adult Entertainment ❧McKINNON, NEIL ❧ In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away on January 22, 2000. His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall, He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again. Sadly missed by his wife Cathie & family ❦ CARD OF THANKS ❦ HANS RAUH We would like to thank all of our friends and relatives for their support and kind- ness they gave us during our time of loss of our Father, and Mom's "soulmate" of 46 years - Hans Rauh. A special thanks to Rev. Hannah for his words of remembrance and support. Thank you all for your generous donations and the many beautiful flower arrangements and cards that were sent to us. A special thanks to the neighbours that were there that fateful night Dad was taken from us and who gave us so much support during such a difficult time. You truly are wonderful neighbours. Sincerely Gertrud & Isabel & Jasmin & families DELGATY, Helen Alexandra - Peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2001 in her 86th year. Helen, beloved wife of 53 years to Gor- don. Loving mother of Patricia (William Cook) and Blake (Lauren). Proud grandma of Michael and Gordon. Predeceased by sister Edith. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488. Please call the Funeral Home for ar- rangement details. 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Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Bab y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k how y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 General Motors’two Oshawa car plants will be shut down for one week as the au- tomaker reacts further to slumping sales, says a top union official. However, GM of Canada spokesman Faye Roberts said nothing definite has been decided yet. Terry Spence, secretary-treasurer for Local 222 of the Canadian Auto Workers, said the company has told the union both No. 1 and 2 car plants will be shut down and the workers, about 5,500 of them, laid off the week of Feb. 26. The news came just as workers at the No. 2 plant were about to start two weeks of layoffs. Scheduled overtime at the other car plant and the truck plant has also been can- celled for the first quarter of the year as the company works to reduce inventory in light of slumping sales. Ms. Roberts said GM is “re- viewing the pro- duction schedule” and informed em- ployees on Friday “that there may be some changes.” But the form of any possible fur- ther actions has not yet been decid- ed, she said. GM of Canada had record rev- enues of $42 bil- lion in 2000 but also saw sales slump at the end of the year. The par- ent company, GM Corporation, and GM of Canada in December an- nounced a series of plant shutdowns and cancelled overtime as a means of reducing inventory in Cana- da and the United States. Earlier this month, GM of Canada announced it was reviewing the production schedule again and looking at ways to achieve the new goals. The CAW said then it expect- ed another week of layoff at one plant to be announced. GM of Canada will cut its produc- tion by 25 per cent this quarter while GM’s North American opera- tions will see a 21- per-cent decline with a 1.3-million cut in vehicle pro- duction. BY TODD HAMILTON Staff Writer Lands donated to Durham College by developer Joey Tanenbaum may be in jeopardy considering the pending sale of Gan Eden lands. In 1996, when the Gan Eden plan was originally introduced Mr. Tanenbaum donated 25 acres of land at the corner of Hwy. 47 and Concession 6 for the construction of a new Durham College campus. With the impending sale, and the final legal paperwork on the deeded lands still unfinished, the construction of a new Uxbridge campus at that site is anything but certain. “One thing I can say for 100- per cent certain is Durham Col- lege is very proud of the opera- tion in Uxbridge, we serve 3,000 students and we plan to build on that,” Gary Polonsky, Durham College president said. “Before too long we will build a terrific campus at some spot up there... other than that we really don’t know anything definitive- ly.” Mario Cortellucci, the soon- to-be new owner of the lands, said previous agreements are not his to comment upon. “That is a private matter...be- tween Durham College and the former owner,” he said. “I don’t know much about it... and won’t make any decision until the time comes. As for past (arrange- ments) that’s for the past owner to deal with it.” The conveyance of the land from Jay-M Holdings, Mr. Tanenbaum’s company, to Durham College had gone through much of the legal process but had yet to acquire the severance approval from Durham Region. “(Durham College) and Jay- M signed on to a legal docu- ment that would result in con- veying the land... the actual final deed hadn’t had a chance to happen,” Mr. Polonsky said. ‘It’s accurate to say we don’t own it yet but we are engaged in a legal process... a process that has gone a long way down the road to have (ownership change) happen.” Regardless of the outcome, Mr. Polonsky said a new cam- pus will happen in Uxbridge hopefully sooner rather than later and is cautiously opti- mistic the (Gan Eden) sale may speed up the process. “The sale came as a surprise to a lot of people including the college. We are going to carry on in light of this development,” he said. “The sale of the land may create an opportunity to re- visit the whole issue as to ‘when’, we are not revisiting this as an ‘if’. We are 100-per cent committed to building up there.” Both Mr. Cortellucci and Mr. Polonsky reiterated final deci- sions on the entire deal were premature and once the final pa- perwork goes through, more de- finitive answers would be forth- coming. “I’m focusing on other prior- ities right now (financial plan and semester start)... it’ll be a few weeks before I turn my at- tention to Uxbridge (land issue) in a serious way,” Mr. Polonsky said. 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The fact is our best players rise through the system and benefit from playing against visitors from other nations. Our best skating with their best, what’s the big deal? Members of the Brampton Battalion have benefited from skating along side defenceman Rostislav Klesla; same with players on the Calgary Hitmen who play with Pavel Brendl. If they weren’t there, who would be, some kid who playing Junior C or Junior D? I understand Nicholson’s frustration at Canada’s third place finish at the World Junior Championship in Russia. There is no better feeling than when Canada enjoys international success. It justifies the misguided notion we cling to, that hockey is our game and our game alone. But the fact of the matter is, it’s not our game. Hockey is now a global sport and we, as fans, are better served for it. Who would you rather watch play goal, Dominik Hasek or Steve Shields? Who would you rather watch on a breakaway, Pavel Bure or Gary Valk? Be honest. 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