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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_02_04AtAGlance MPs deny knowledge of large pay increase Local MPs responded Friday to media reports suggesting Prime Minister Jean Chretien is preparing to give them a double- digit pay increase. At a Wednesday caucus meeting, Mr. Chretien allegedly told MPs to get ready for a public outcry.The increase is reported to be as high as 40 per cent. However, local representa- tives asked, ‘what raise?’ when queried on the issue and said they would not support a pay hike. If you’re wondering, MPs last got a raise one month ago, a 1.42-per cent hike that brings their increases to 5.42 per cent since 1999. Story page 3. 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And panel chairman Doug Brown said the issue of teachers’ workload has to be considered by the group, which is to provide rec- ommendations to the Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP on how a full- range of clubs, sports and other ex- tracurriculars can be restored to Ontario high schools. The minister’s advisory group on the provision of co-instructional activities was announced last month. In two weeks they will pre- sent their interim findings to Ms. Ecker, before a final report in early March. Ms. Ecker has said the panel will not be looking at high school teachers’ workload, since the 6.5- class timetable is not negotiable. The extra class is seen by many as the reason why most activities are unavailable in high schools. “It’s no secret anytime we go somewhere the workload issue is discussed,” Mr. Brown said Friday in an interview. “I think it’s fair to say we’re certainly going to have to discuss it.” He said the panel is “in the gath- ering stage”, meeting with school board representatives, trustees, par- ents, teachers, students and princi- pals from across Ontario. The group has sometimes split up to meet as many people as possible, and has already been to Niagara, the Kingston-Belleville area, Hamilton, Windsor, Barrie and other parts of the province. Panel members will also consult with rep- resentatives of jurisdictions in Manitoba, Quebec and New York BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING - It’s time for the Region of Durham to join the fight to stop a proposal by York Region to build a water pipeline through west Pickering, says a Pickering councillor. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner will ask his col- leagues Monday to request the Region join the City in taking a stand against the pipeline now that it’s clear Durham won’t benefit in any way from the project. “The Region has yet to take a position and with the information we now have which shows no net benefit to the Region, I feel, and I’m sure my colleagues will feel, it’s time for the Region to support the City of Pickering in opposi- tion,” Coun. Brenner said in an in- terview Friday. “Initially there was some infor- mation that Durham Region would benefit in terms of some water they would require for ex- pansion.” The terms of reference for York’s environmental assessment (EA) initially stated the purpose of the project was to provide up to 80 million imperial gallons of water per day to meet York’s long- term water needs, as well as up to 30 million imperial gallons per day to meet the potential long- term needs of Durham Region and up to six million imperial gallons per day to support the develop- ment of an airport on the federal lands in north Pickering. COMMUNITY EDUCATION See BRENNER page 2 See PANEL page 5 BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Forced amalgamations and provincial interference in planning issues isn’t the way to address municipal gover- nance reform, charges Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. Mr. Anderson was react- ing to recent remarks by On- tario Premier Mike Harris in- dicating his government is planning to take a more di- rect role in how municipali- ties operate in an attempt to control urban sprawl throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). “Without the right vision to foster growth, Ontario’s growing and aging popula- tion will result in major chal- lenges for our towns, cities and infrastructure,” the pre- mier said in addressing the Toronto Real Estate Board’s annual meeting Wednesday. “Inefficient and unplanned growth could lead to higher infrastructure costs, higher taxes,more pollution and less green space.” But Mr. Anderson disput- ed those claims. “I don’t know what he’s trying to do. He keeps talking about a vision. The Region has a vision, it’s called an Of- ficial Plan,” Mr. Anderson said, noting that plan has been approved by local mu- nicipalities, by Regional council and various govern- ment ministries. “It shows a vision of where we’re going to grow and how we’re going to grow for the next 25 years.” He continued, “If he’s suggesting the Province wants to take over planning, I would find that hard to be- lieve. They have always said local issues should be dealt with locally... I can’t picture the Province doing this. If they want to get involved by having provincial staff attend our planning meetings, I can live with that.” However, he added, if the Province is suggesting plan- ning should become a GTA- wide issue, “I have a problem with that... planning in Mis- sissauga is different than planning in Durham.” Mr. Anderson also noted Durham is vastly different from Toronto. “If you ask people why they moved anywhere in Durham it’s because of the quality of life, the lifestyle, the parks and recreation pro- grams, the price of their house and in some cases the size of their lots. People in Durham moved here because they wanted a front yard and a back yard, a park nearby and schools that are accessi- ble,” he said. “If they wanted high density, small lots and congestion, they would move to Toronto.” The premier also said this week the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) isn’t working in its present form. Although Mr. Anderson agrees, he’s not in favour of granting the GTSB more au- thority over municipalities. “If (the premier) wants the GTSB to work, let them focus on something,” he said, noting he believes the board should be focusing on trans- portation and transit issues, not planning or governance matters. He maintained the GTSB doesn’t need to be- come involved in co-ordinat- ing development between Toronto and its surrounding municipalities. “I don’t need the GTSB for me to pick up the phone and call (York Regional chairman) Bill Fisch (to dis- cuss a road project),” he said. “I don’t want to tell Peel Region how they should build or develop,” he said, noting he doesn’t want other regions telling Durham what they should be doing. Mr. Harris also indicated this week if municipalities don’t work together co-oper- atively they will face forced reorganization and amalga- mations. But, Mr. Anderson has repeatedly said amalga- mation is not the answer when it comes to Durham. He points to the difficul- ties experienced in Toronto as proof amalgamation does- n’t come without costs. He also noted regional councils across the GTA are already working co-operatively. Mr. Anderson noted Durham councillors have a June 30 deadline to deal with the governance issue and the Region is hosting a two-day retreat in May to ensure councillors meet that target. As for amalgamating ser- vices, such as policing, on a GTA-wide basis, Mr. Ander- son said if that happened “all we would be doing is subsi- dizing Toronto... their polic- ing costs are far greater than ours... I don’t think amalga- mating everything is the ideal answer.” P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Chairman disputes premier’s comments ‘Region has vision’:Anderson ROGER ANDERSON ‘I don’t know what (premier’s) trying to do.’ However, Coun. Brenner noted York has modified the project to delete any reference to Durham and the fed- eral lands. “It’s time now for Durham to take its position,” he said, adding York’s draft EA on the project has been sub- mitted to the City of Pickering for comment and is to be completed in mid-February. He expects the final report will be in the hands of Ontario Environment Minister Dan Newman within the next three months. “Now is the time for anyone who has a vested interest who has not com- mented to make (his or her) views known,” he said. Coun. Brenner added he’s hopeful the Region’s two school boards, which have high schools located along Whites Road where the pipeline would be built, will also pass resolutions offi- cially opposing the project in the com- ing weeks. “We’re hoping to turn up the temperature another notch,” Coun. Brenner said, adding if both school boards, the City, the Region and the community are opposed to the project, they may have a more powerful voice in the process. Coun. Brenner also reported discus- sions are ongoing regarding compen- sation to the community should the pipeline go ahead. But, he maintained, “You can’t put a price tag on this.” Committee hopes to exempt Legions Brenner says it’s time for Durham to speak up BRENNER from page 1 The Region’s finance and adminis- tration committee is recommending Durham consider waiving the Regional portion of property taxes for local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Committee members approved a mo- tion Wednesday to concur with a request from the Town of Ajax to exempt Ajax Branch 322 of the Royal Canadian Le- gion from the Regional portion of prop- erty taxes for 2000 and in future years. The committee is also recommend- ing the Region waive its portion of the tax bill for other branches in Durham if the area municipality makes such a re- quest and is also exempting the branch. “If the municipality is going to do it, the Region will follow suit,” finance commissioner Jim Clapp said of the rec- ommendation, noting the Municipal Act specifically allows municipalities to pro- vide exemptions to Royal Canadian Le- gion facilities. Under section 207(62) of the Act, by- laws may be passed by municipalities “for exempting from taxation, except for local improvements and school purpos- es, for a period not exceeding 10 years, any premises used and occupied as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds by persons who served in the armed forces of Her Majesty or Her Majesty’s allies in any war.” Mr. Clapp reported the council poli- cy is not to give any grants or rebates to other non-profit organizations other than a minimum rebate allowed under the Small Business and Charities Protection Act. “There is no way you can associate (the Legion) with any other organization in Canada,” said Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor who noted giving area Legions a tax break is the least the Re- gion can do for the men and women who fought for freedom. A staff report noted the municipali- ties of Pickering and Uxbridge have ex- empted Legion branches from property taxes in the past. Mr. Clapp reported the issue of tax exemptions for charities and non-profit organizations in Durham will be re- viewed as part of the Region’s examina- tion of the tax policies in the provincial government’s new legislation. The recommendation will go to council for consideration Wednesday. Please recycle 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL SPECIAL $39.95 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. from Ask for your VIP oil change card OFFER EXPIRES Feb. 28, 2001 How long has it been? $18 from COUPON EXPIRES Feb. 28, 2001 OIL & FILTER CHANGE Includes 21 PT. Inspection 10W30 PENNZOIL $1 extra for 5W30 OIL FRE E AUT O AIR F R E S H E N E R with e v e r y Oil C h a n g e ! .99* Oil change recommended every 3 months or 5,000 km. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Local MPs say they have not heard about, nor do they support, a ru- moured pay raise. Media reports on Friday suggested Prime Minister Jean Chretien has promised MPs a large pay raise, as much as 40 per cent, and that they should be pre- pared for a storm of public criticism. The prime minister al- legedly made the com- ments at a Wednesday cau- cus meeting. Dan McTeague, Picker- ing-Ajax-Uxbridge MP, in an interview said he attend- ed all but the last 20 min- utes of that meeting and the prime minister said nothing about an increase. He questions the validi- ty of the media reports, es- pecially since no MPs were named. “I don’t put much cre- dence in this because first of all I don’t think it’s nec- essary,” he said. “And if it was it would have been made abundantly clear in meetings we’ve had.” Mr. McTeague said he’s “not uncomfortable with the remuneration” he re- ceives. “I think the package is a good one,” he said. “If the argument can be made that politicians are being hurt, I would want to hear that.” The base salary for an MP is $69,100. As well, MPs receive a non-taxable expense allowance of at least $22,800 (depending on the size of their elec- toral district), and an addi- tional expense allowance of $12,000. Federal representatives at the start of the year re- ceived a 1.42 per cent base salary increase, in addition to two per cent hikes in 2000 and 1999. Mr. McTeague said he would be “quite surprised” if the prime minister said what has been reported. “I think these things are sometimes floated as trial balloons; I don’t put a lot of faith in them,” he said. “I think it would have to be justified in the court of public opinion.” Oshawa MP Ivan Grose said rumours of a pay hike are a non-issue, noting talk of pay raises has come up about a half-dozen times since the last time MPs had a raise. “The figure of 40-per- cent was born in some re- porter’s mind,” he said. With the economy as it is, it would be unwise to seek a raise, he said. “I don’t think it’s an ap- propriate time. That would be my advice to the PM. But then again I advised him against a November election.” Whitby-Ajax MP Judi Longfield also was un- aware of a possible raise. “I haven’t heard that one,” she said. “The PM muses about a lot of things in a caucus meeting and I would not expect a lot of them be- come legislation.” She noted that all par- ties agreed upon the 5.42- per cent pay raise for mem- bers and MPs had no op- portunity to either vote on it or refuse the hike. But Ms. Longfield said she still does not see any of the additional money: she directs it to the federal debt. “I’ll do exactly the same thing I did last time (if there’s a raise),” said Ms. Longfield, who does not support a salary hike. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 3 P Local MPs ask:What pay raise? Just the fax: 683-7363 DAN McTEAGUE Raise not necessary. “When I die, just throw my ashes into the ocean” (How do you plan on getting to the Ocean?) 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And while he would not go into specifics, Mr. Brown said the panel is hearing a variety of positions on the is- sues. Between Feb. 19 and 21, the panel will receive formal, written submissions and hear presentations from the province’s teachers’ federations, trustee associations and other stakeholder groups. Two education ministry staff mem- bers have been co-ordinating the group’s schedule through local ministry offices and school boards. One of them, Fred Deacon, an education officer in the min- istry’s labour relations branch, said Fri- day two of the five panel members will be meeting with stakeholders here Feb. 8. Colin Hood, executive director of the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations and a former teacher and coach, is one member, while the other, Matthew Walker is a Grade 12 student from Burlington. The meeting will take place at the Durham District School Board offices in Whitby. Time constraints will only per- mit the panel members to meet with stakeholders from the Durham District School Board, said Mr. Deacon. The board will pick representatives to ad- dress the panel. Charlene Westbrook, spokesman for the Durham Coalition For Extracurricu- lar Activities, said board education di- rector Grant Yeo has invited the group to speak to the panel. She said DCECA representatives will again call for a pilot project in Durham or at least Whitby high schools, in which one class is dropped from teachers’ workloads while time is added at the be- ginning and end of the day for students to meet with teachers. Ms. Westbrook stressed the proposal is not meant as a final solution to the problem, but as a positive first step while the panel is making its rounds. Mr. Brown said the meeting in Durham is closed to the public so dep- utants feel comfortable to speak as freely as they wish. 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First, the editorial ‘Drug de- tectives just in time for Angels’ was informing readers of the fact Durham Region Police is dou- bling its drug squad from six to 12. Even that is a tremendous job ahead for so few against so many, but it’s an improvement. Drugs destroy people and fami- lies. Then under ‘opinion shaper’, Caroline Davidson’s column, ‘What’s so bad about paying taxes?’ was a positive way to look at it. We all complain about paying taxes, but if we take time to think of all the services we get for the tax money we pay out, we would realize we are very fortunate. In- stead of complaining we should be thankful. Under letters, I commend E. C. Warburton on his letter about teaching our children compas- sion. In this selfish age, when so many people are so full of them- selves and never give a thought to others, compassion needs to be taught in the home, the school, the workplace and in every walk of life. Thank you for those uplifting pieces of news and let us hope they will make us pause and think before we complain — in- stead let’s count our blessings. Olive Robertson, Ajax The man has only been in power a matter of days, but already President George W. Bush, on education at least, is looking much like Premier Mike Harris. It was a prime plank in his presi- dential campaign as Mr. Bush, in de- bates with his opponent Al Gore, continuously brought up his success in reforming the education system in Texas. Boy, did he ever sound like John Snobelen, Dave Johnson or Janet Ecker, the three Harris educa- tion ministers who’ve served in gov- ernment since 1995. Mr. Bush’s obvi- ous inference was that what he did for Texas he could do for the country. Time and again Mr. Bush stressed the need for accountability in the public system stressing student test- ing, teacher upgrading and the in- volvement of parents in the system. Sounds familiar, does it not? That’s not to imply the new U.S. president has taken lessons from On- tario on how to operate the education system. To hear him tell it, inner city schools in Houston, Dallas, San An- tonio and other large Texas cities were in miserable shape when he be- came Texas governor in 1994. Six years later the numbers show signifi- cant improvement and Mr. Bush has rewarded one of the people who turned it around by nominating him as the secretary of education in the new administration. Just as the Harris Tories discov- ered, it’s clear teachers aren’t crazy about Mr. Bush’s proposals. Some of his more extreme ideas include shut- ting down public schools that fail to meet national standards and a push toward a voucher system to allow parents to use their tax dollars to move their children to different schools. Teachers’ unions don’t favour a change to the status quo, something the Harris Tories have seen time and again over the last six years. Not to take sides in that contentious debate, which is ongoing and exhausting, but if Mr. Bush, working through the 50 states, is able to make a significant impact on education over the next four years, he’ll have been very suc- cessful indeed. What’s wrong with using testing to see if students are showing im- provement and as a way of tinkering with the curricula to make it more relevant and challenging for the next generation of pupils? Mr. Bush feels it works as does Mr. Harris. If our children come out of the process bet- ter educated with better prospects for the future, it’s well worth it. It’s only in the whispers and rumours stage but that’s enough to raise citizen hackles. Just after we in Ontario have gone through a major flap about MPPs considering a steep pay hike, now we hear Jean Chretien is mulling over a whopping raise for MPs. What’s going on? There are reports the PM brought the issue up at the first Liberal caucus meet- ing of the new session Wednesday, mumbling something about it taking 500 years for your average MP to make what the best-paid baseball star makes a season. So what? Everybody knows, even the athletes themselves, they’re ridiculously overpaid. Just because some crazy team owner wants to toss $25 million U.S. a season at a ballplay- er doesn’t mean the rest of us have to lose our sanity. Here in the real world, where we all have to make a living, a base salary of $69,100 per year added to a tax-free al- lowance of $22,800, a living allowance of $15,000 per year, in addition to a tremendous pension plan that kicks in after six years of service and grows each year after that - well that looks mighty fine to us. Let’s not forget all the other fringe benefits and freebies MPs take for granted. Mr. Chretien’s plan could jump that base salary as high as $100,000 while keeping the other perks. Mr. Chretien’s motives are glaringly obvious. He’ll be front-and-centre with his backbenchers when the question of his leadership comes up next year. He can tell them he was responsible for bet- tering their lot and guarantee himself plenty of support. Most MPs, especially the sea of red from Ontario, have been re-elected several times and may feel now’s the time to make a killing. But if they have any political in- stincts at all, they’ll take note of the beating the Ontario Tories took last year when the prospect of a mammoth raise - some reports suggested 42 per cent, oth- ers 33 per cent - was an utter public re- lations disaster. The outcry was so loud from the public, the premier was forced to take the prospect of a pay hike com- pletely off the table. There’s no doubt that, over time and with the rise in inflation MPs deserve a modest pay raise. In all aspects of the labour market, workers expect to get raises from time to time for a job well done. Parliament must put in place a system that sees a method of pay in- creases implemented. But let’s get away from half-baked comparisons to profes- sional athletes. Remember, this is the same government that said ‘No’ to a plan to help NHL teams which are in trouble in part because of out-of-sight salaries. Hasn’t it learned from that ex- perience? A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Editorial &OPINIONS news advertiser Feb. 4, 2001 News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager John Willems Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News (905) 683-5110 Sales (905) 683-5110 Classif ieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 General Fax (905) 683-7363 E-Mail steve.houston@ durhamnews.net Web address www.durhamnews.net 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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As California tries to in- crease its electricity produc- tion to meet the needs of its booming economy, some On- tarians are beginning to won- der if they aren’t headed down a similarly treacherous path as the provincial govern- ment works its way toward a competitive electricity mar- ket. Shane Pospisil, director of communications for the min- istry of energy, science and technology, says he wishes everyone would stop alluding to that tree and all the prob- lems it has come to represent as this province makes its own way into a deregulated market. “In California and Alberta there are some very different conditions than in Ontario,” he says, emphasizing deregu- lation does not begin and end in these two jurisdictions. Norway, Sweden and other US states, including Pennsyl- vania, are boasting success stories, he claims, adding, “Ontario is more like Penn- sylvania which has a very healthy supply situation.” High prices and low sup- ply have been the markers on California’s journey from monopoly to free market. In Alberta, which like California relies heavily on natural gas for electricity production, the experience hasn’t been much better. That province’s ven- ture has been hindered in part by high gas costs from its suppliers in British Columbia where prices have been driven up by demand from Califor- nia. In contrast, Pennsylvania “has undeniably benefited,” from deregulation, claims John Hanger, known as an ar- chitect of the Pennsylvanian model of deregulation. Mr. Hanger is a former commis- sioner for the state’s utility and is currently president of Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future, an industry watchdog organization. Like Mr. Pospisil, he’s also tired of the attention California’s experi- ence has attracted. “Pennsylvania had a very, very different experience than California,” he relates. “Everybody pays more atten- tion to the ship that sinks than the one that sails across the ocean. Pennsylvania’s ship, so far, has safely crossed. “Every consumer in Penn- sylvania is paying no more or is paying less,” than they were prior to the market opening, he says. He points to $2.8 bil- lion in savings and 80,000 users who say their energy needs are being met through cleaner methods of produc- tion than under the controlled system. One key advantage Penn- sylvania had which Ontario shares, asserts Mr. Pospisil, is ample power generation going into a free market. “Both the California and Alberta supply was very tight and the economy was grow- ing very fast. Ontario is un- likely to see similar volatility. The supply is much more favourable,” he contends. Ontario’s electricity sup- ply still has a healthy reserve above its peak needs, says Mr. Pospisil. At peak demand, the province requires about 23,000 mW. Yet even with some of Ontario’s generators, including the Pickering and Bruce A plants out of com- mission at present, it is capa- ble of generating 30,000 mW, he says. And, another $3 bil- lion (3,000 mW) in projects, mainly natural gas operated, co-generation plants (those which produce both electrici- ty and heat) are being pro- posed by private sector inter- ests. While natural gas prices are high now, Mr. Pospisil suggests this is a short-term problem that will not hamper those investments. “We know the gas is there. It’s a matter of putting the infrastructure in place to tap into that,” he says. Until that happens, On- tario, unlike its western coun- terparts who rely heavily on natural gas for electricity pro- duction, can afford to wait, he suggests. Only about five per cent of this province’s electricity needs are met through natural gas generation at the moment, compared with 54 per cent in California, he says. But not everyone shares his enthusiasm. Before retir- ing, Courtice resident John Wells shared his engineering expertise with both British Gas and Ontario Hydro. He now runs a consulting busi- ness and is a member of the board of directors of the Clar- ington Board of Trade. He has been following the global changes to the electricity in- dustry and says the move could have a severe impact both on electricity supply and the economy. Mr. Wells fears, in the long run, consumers will pay dearly for the initial allure of deregulation. “We’ll see the effects five to 10 years from now and it will be too late,” he warns. Mr. Wells feels governments, motivated to get large capital project debts off the books today, are giving away the control of our electricity sup- ply for tomorrow. “There’s a brick wall and they’re walk- ing straight into it,” he says. “It can be successful for now but when we run out of generating capacity, that’s when it falls down.”Mr. Wells points 10 to 20 years down the road as Ontario’s nuclear plants begin decommission- ing, and questions how this steady, reliable energy source will be replaced. While he ad- mits nuclear power may not be the ultimate solution for mankind, he suggests other options such as natural gas- powered plants and those re- lying on fossil fuels cannot re- place the steady, high produc- tion capabilities of nuclear power until something better comes along. Mr. Wells be- lieves Ontario requires anoth- er nuclear plant and the time for breaking ground on a new plant is now. “Under privatization nu- clear plants won’t be built. The price is too high,” he says. A stable oil supply could go into decline by 2010, Mr. Wells suggests, while gas, al- though it will be in ample supply for a long time to come, will be in high demand both here and south of the border. At Veridian Corporation, one of Ontario’s biggest elec- tricity distributors owned by Clarington, Ajax and Picker- ing, president John Wiersma is not fearful of power short- ages for his customers. He points out Ontario has not surpassed its all-time high electricity requirement set in 1994 and projections do not suggest a significant increase in demand for electricity in the foreseeable future. “The key is divestige of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to create enough di- versity in the supply and enough investors in the sup- ply. To have a good market, you really have to have an at- tractive investment climate,” he maintains. On the other hand, he points to nuclear power, produced solely by OPG, as the stabilizing influ- ence that will make Ontario’s emergence into the open mar- ket different from Califor- nia’s. “With nuclear power, we do have a more stable cost,” he says. Darlington and Pickering nuclear plants and OPG’s hydro-electric operations will “play a key role” in Ontario’s future for a long time to come, suggests OPG spokesman John Earl. “We look at Pickering and Dar- lington as key to OPG’s suc- cess in the future,” he says, noting there is no set date for decommissioning the two plants. “There is opportunity for continued upgrading of oper- ation of these plants based on meeting the licensing require- ments” of the regulator, he says. Mr. Earl suggests tech- nological advances could ex- tend the life of the Pickering and Darlington plants indefi- nitely. When the plants do eventually close, Mr. Earl says, both technology and the market dynamic will play a part in determining “how gen- eration finds its place. It’s very speculative.” Mr. Pospisil agrees. “Fif- teen years is a long time. In the last decade of the last cen- tury we saw more change than the previous 90 years to- gether. I think there are going to be a lot of innovative ap- proaches.” WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Before retiring, Courtice resident John Wells, above, shared his engineering expertise with both British Gas and Ontario Hydro. He’s been following the global changes to the electricity industry and says deregula- tion could have a severe impact on electricity supply and the economy. Ministry of energy, science and tech- nology director of communications Shane Pospisil dis- agrees. Hydro deregulation: Are we in for a shock? California Christmas tree shining example of what can go wrong Veridian president John Wiersma doesn’t believe his customers are in for power shortages. He points out Ontario has not surpassed its all-time high electricity re- quirements set in 1994, and projections do not suggest a significant increase in electricity demand in future. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P Co-Steel LASCO execs issue warning BY JOE CHIN Staff Writer Co-Steel LASCO is in a fight for no less than its very survival, say top company officials. And they want the union and its members to have no il- lusions about that. “The steel business isn’t the way it used to be in the past... it has changed hugely. Everyone should understand that,” said executive vice-president Lorie Waisberg. “In the last year alone 10 steel companies in North America have commenced insolven- cy proceedings and a half-dozen more are expected to do so in the next six months.” Yesterday, breaking his silence for the first time since 460 employees were locked out on Dec. 18, head ne- gotiator and plant manager Bernie Lewis said the only thing the compa- ny is seeking is an equitable agree- ment. “But we have to agree on a con- tract that’s based on today’s realities, not 1997’s (the year the last contract was negotiated),” he said. Added Mr. Waisberg, “If we don’t, the place would be bankrupt. And it’s not in anyone’s interest — not the company’s, not the employees’, not our customers’, not the shareholders’ — if the place goes under.” In a letter sent directly to the workers, LASCO pointed out, among other warnings, Algoma Steel has been shut down since early Decem- ber for a lack of orders and Dofasco recently announced an earnings warning for the fourth quarter of 2000. Still, Mr. Lewis said LASCO re- mains committed to no layoffs for all employees for five years from the signing of a new collective agree- ment. (The union is seeking a shorter contract). Six weeks into the lockout, Mr. Waisberg said talks are stuck on the two main issues: the company’s right to bring in semi-finished steel billets to be rolled into structural steel on the new rolling mill and to contract out some of the maintenance work. “These changes are absolutely necessary,” Mr. Waisberg said. “It’s all about flexibility, to be ef- ficient and adaptable to the needs of the marketplace. “We can survive only by produc- ing steel at a lower cost than our competitors.” As for monetary issues, on which talks haven’t been started, Mr. Wais- berg said it would probably be cen- tred on pensions and benefits. “I don’t think they’re looking for a big raise. They’re exceedingly well- paid on any type of comparison,” he said. Commenting on the slow pace of negotiations, Mr. Waisberg said the company’s options include shutting the plant down or operating it with salaried staff or replacement work- ers. Meantime, Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton visited the picket line yesterday morning to show sup- port for the 460 locked-out workers. “If we still had an anti-scab law, we wouldn’t be having this type of confrontation,” he told some 50 workers blocking the north entrance. “But Mr. Harris changed the legisla- tion five years ago, and now compa- nies are resorting to this tactic of locking out employees and trying to bring in replacement workers... “Mr. Harris is always saying the Ontario economy is doing great. Well, you and other workers should be sharing in the good times instead of standing out here in the cold.” Denis Kavanagh, president of the USWA Local 6571, said negotiations with the company are “pretty much at a standstill,” and that no talks have been scheduled. He said despite six weeks on the picket line, workers’ spirits remain high, and that operations in the steel mill have effectively been shut down. “I understand supervisors are fooling around with the maintenance but no manufacturing is being done,” he said. “The company did manage to get three truck-loads of steel out of the plant but only after we delayed them some five hours.” Under no circumstances though, Mr. Kavanagh said, would his mem- bers allow “scab” workers to be bused in. WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton, right, visited Co-Steel LASCO Monday, to show support for locked-out employees. With him is Denis Kavanagh, president of USWA Local 6571. 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Glen and Brenda Cop- ithorn are demanding an- swers on how Robert Apple- ton, convicted in 1999 of the second-degree murder of Jen- nifer Copithorn, 24, was classed an appropriate pris- oner for the Fenbrook Institu- tion near Gravenhurst, where he was moved just four months into his 22-years-to- life sentence. “This has taken its toll on my wife and I but we will continue this fight until Robert Appleton is placed where he should be,” said Mr. Copithorn, now of Newcas- tle. After months of question- ing, the couple has received a letter, through a Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MP Dan McTeague’s office, indicat- ing their daughter’s killer’s file is now being reviewed to determine if he is in fact being held in the right type of institution. Though the Cop- ithorns say the solicitor gen- eral was first contacted on the matter in June 2000, the letter about the review was just re- ceived last week. The warden at Fenbrook is currently reviewing Mr. Ap- pleton’s file, and should come to a decision soon, says Correctional Service of Canada spokesman Theresa Westfall. But even a medium-secu- rity jail is a long way from “cushy,” adds Ms. Westfall. At his sentencing hearing in November 1999, court heard Mr. Appleton, then 28, of Oshawa began stalking the 24-year-old bank teller after she ended their turbulent rela- tionship, harassing her with phone calls and unwanted visits. The morning of Aug. 4, 1998, Mr. Appleton hid in a building stairwell concealing a 20.5-centimetre kitchen knife in a newspaper, and am- bushed Ms. Copithorn as she arrived for work at the Na- tional Bank at 68 King. St. E. in Bowmanville. She was stabbed 19 times in a hallway, her screams for help drawing the attention of horrified office employees and colleagues. They were helpless to stop the attack. Mr. Appleton fled and was arrested by police four blocks away after being followed by bystanders. Initially charged with first-degree murder, he pleaded guilty to second-de- gree and was sentenced to life with no chance for parole for 22 years. Mr. Copithorn called Fen- brook an inappropriate place for a man just beginning a lengthy sentence. And, Mr. Copithorn says he’s learned the medium-security prison is being held, is in “a neigh- bourhood setting”, complete with its own submarine sand- wich shop, grocery store and in-line skating paths. But Ms. Westfall says a medium-security prison term doesn’t necessarily equate to easy time. Mr. McTeague also wasn’t sure the prison fits the crime in this case. “Fenbrook is what’s called a model medium-security fa- cility, normally not the kind of facility someone... would be housed up in with a far more serious crime,” he says. Though the Copithorns do not live in Mr. McTeague’s riding, they consulted him due to his involvement with similar cases, including one involving the prison place- ment of two women found guilty of murdering a Toronto police officer. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Parents fight to put killer in maximum security Mind, body topic of workshops A series of informative and fun workshops is being offered in February by The Youth Centre. ‘Mind and Body’ is a free program for teenage girls aged 13 to 19 years liv- ing in Ajax or Pickering. The sessions, which are free, are being held on Tues- day evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. On Feb. 6, participants will learn to make healthy snacks during a cooking workshop. A Valentine’s Day celebra- tion is planned for Feb. 13, with partici- pants making their own sweets to give to someone special. A discussion will also be held on healthy and unhealthy relationships, and safe dating tips. 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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.SahajaYoga.org. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 OSTEOPOROSIS:The Osteoporosis Sup- port Group of Ajax-Pickering meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, 580 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, (conference rooms A or B) at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers. Call 428-6632 (Marie Wright). VOLLEYBALL:Moms and Tots Volleyball is offered Wednesday mornings at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering, from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Co-op- erative babysitting with crafts and snacks available. 420-0652 (Tammy). SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT: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. 837-9670. CANADIAN CLUB:The Canadian Club of Durham Region holds a luncheon meeting at noon at the Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa. Guest speaker Senator Consiglio Di Nino, a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges, Standard Rules and Orders, will talk on parliamentary reform. Cost is $18. Guests welcome. RSVP necessary. 728- 1718 (BobAnn), 668-2484 (Eleanor). ARTS MEETING:The PineRidge Arts Council will discuss the art and entertain- ment for its annual AGM at its February meeting at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., at 7 p.m. Admis- sion is free; all are welcome. (905) 509-3855 (Cathy Schnippering). TOASTMASTERS:Holds a regular meet- ing at the Pickering Nuclear Visitor’s Centre beginning with a meet and greet at 7:15 p.m. followed by the meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anyone interested in improving public speaking, leadership and communication skills is invited to come out free of charge. Call Mariska Thomas at 686-2195 or e-mail Marisk1@sympatico.ca or call Mary-Anne Pietrusiak at 686-1443. AJAX -PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD FEB. 4, 2001 ADVERTISING FEATURE BETTER LEARNING 2000BETTER LEARNING 2000 Tomorrow begins today. A special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. Learn How to Experience Less Stress! 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 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 STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Register Early by Phoning: 905-831-8596 or 905-839-5458 and ask for Dennis or Agnes. Dr. Earle is an internationally respected and published authority on stress and controlling its impact on health and performance within individuals and the work environment. He earned his Ph.D at the University of Toronto and has completed his Post Doctrinal studies at Harvard. He also co- founded the Canadian Institute of Stress in 1979. Wed. Feb. 7 & Feb 21 8 p.m. Maclean Centre, Ajax presenter Dr. Richard Earle Sponsored by: Durham Christian Fellowship AJAX - The President of the Canadian Institute of Stress, Dr. Richard Earle, is hosting free Stress Management Seminars on Wednesday, Febuary 7 and 21 at the MacLean Centre in Ajax. The participants will learn: •To experience less stress in reaccuring frustrating sit- uations. •How to break free from wheel- spinning useless worry. •That fundamentally, there are only three types of methods effective in dealing with stressful situations, and that the most powerful of these is choice - the God given freedom to choose to live in victory or in death. •That resources of the spirit as well as the mind and body, can be effective tools for overcoming stress. •How to identify the specific actions, words and thoughts that make someone a “victim” in a stressful situation - and the actions necessary to come out a winner. The goal of the seminars are to share, learn and practice biblical principles and methods for transforming stress from an obstacle into an energizing resource for fuller achievement of life’s aim. Dr. Earle is an internationally respected and published authority on stress. He has worked at controlling its impact on health and performance in individuals, work teams and in rapidly changing corporations. He earned his Ph.D. at to University of Toronto then went on the Harvard to do some post-doctrinal studies. Dr. Earle worked with Hans Selye at the University of Montreal, with whom he co-founded the Canadian Institute of Stress in 1979. Over the past three decades, Dr. Earle has taught at several Ontario universities as well as consulting for a wide range of corporations including banks, airlines and telecommunications. For further information on this seminar or on other upcoming seminars including Career Planning, Motorcycles and Marriage and Family, please contact Dennis or Agnes at 905- 831-8596 or 905-839- 5458. Or you can simply drop by the Maclean centre at 8 p.m. the night of the stress management seminars. All of the above mentioned seminars are sponsored by Durham Christian Fellowship. Feeling Stressed? 1-800-274-3764 poste 3150 www.csdccs.edu.on.ca Corpus-Christi * 362, avenue Hillside Oshawa (905) 728-0491 Notre-Dame-de-la- Jeunesse 71, av. Ritchie Ajax (905) 428-1460 Monseigneur-Jamot 186, rue Romaine Peterborough (705) 742-7571 École secondaire Saint-Charles- Garnier 4101, rue Baldwin Sud Brooklin (905) 655-5635 ou 1 800 464-1236 * services de garde sur place Région de Durham et Peterborough S e m aine d’inscriptiondu5au9février2001 • de la maternelle à la 13e • 37 écoles élémentaires et 8 écoles secondaires • +11 800 élèves • éducation de qualité dans un milieu francophone et catholique • transport scolaire gratuit Demandes d’admission à l’école la plus près ou au Conseil Où il fait bon grandir ! CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT CATHOLIQUE CENTRE-SUD NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Prosecutor feels Supreme Court’s child porn ruling ‘very clear’ BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer It’s business as usual for Durham Re- gion police and prosecutors in the wake of a high court ruling upholding the ban on possessing child pornography. At least three cases involving local men had been in legal limbo since 1999 when a British Columbia court declared the law against possessing child porn unconstitutional. All are now expected to continue to proceed through the jus- tice system, said assistant Crown attor- ney Bryan Davies, a senior prosecutor who’s in charge of most of the child- porn cases in the region. In its ruling last week in the case of retired B.C. town planner John Robin Sharpe, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously upheld the law making it illegal to possess child pornography, but created two exceptions: Diaries or draw- ings made privately and videos or pho- tographs people take of themselves, are legal as long as they do not depict illegal acts and are for private use. Mr. Davies said the exemptions will not impact the cases currently before the courts in Durham, nor are they likely to be factors in future prosecutions. “In my view, the judgment is very clear. The exceptions set out by the Supreme Court of Canada appear rela- tively narrow. Considering the vast ma- jority of child pornography cases prose- cuted in this region and in this province are Internet-distributed and computer- stored images, the exceptions are not likely to have an impact, except maybe in the rarest of cases,” he said. “I don’t see the loopholes as being any impediment to the effective prose- cution of these Internet-based prosecu- tions.” Almost all, if not the vast majority of child porn prosecutions in the region in recent years involved images down- loaded from the Internet, he said. Mr. Davies said he anticipates the local cases that had been adjourned pending the release of the ruling will now return to court. For the most part, police response to the ruling has been positive. Chief Kevin McAlpine of Durham Regional Police said, “We’re happy the majority of the law has been upheld. At the mo- ment at least I think we can work with- in it.” He said he couldn’t think of any past or present cases affected by the excep- tions and said he does not share the view of some police officials and politicians that the loopholes could create potential barriers to an investigation. Susan Shetler, a spokesman for Peo- ple Against Pornography, said the Supreme Court justices, by creating the exemptions, “over-reached in their at- tempt to strike a balance” in protecting children from sexual abuse and an indi- vidual’s right to freedom of expression. “They naively trust that child pornography created by a pedophile will remain for private use and not be used for distribution. 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Blaisdale Montessori School Opens New Location Feb. 12th! Blaisdale Montessori School Blaisdale’s newest, 5 acre secluded location to open Feb. 12, 2001. Blaisdale Montessori School proudly announces the opening on February 12, 2001. Situated on 5 acres on a secluded street, this 21,000 square foot building contains a 5,000 square foot gymnasium. “Our newest and largest facility will house children from 16 months to age 14,” stated Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, who founded Blaisdale in 1969. Close to the Ajax GO Station and the 401, the school is located at 20 O’Brien Court, off Westney Road. “There are actually two roads leading to the school,” stated Mrs. Wilson, one on the west side of Westney and the other on the north side of Bayly.” Using unique, educational materials, children in a Montessori school progress at their own rate in a “Prepared Environment”. In the class for children ages 3 to 5, this consists of Practical Life (activities that are found around the home), Sensorial (activities that refine the senses of sight, touch, hearing, etc.), Cultural (music, art, botany & geography,) and Academic materials that teach reading, writing and math in an enjoyable, attractive setting. For more information on Blaisdale’s newest location, or to arrange a visit, please call (905) 427- 5006. 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. 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The OSCC is ready with a whole slate of activities to satisfy various tastes. Day bus trips are always popular since they provide worry-free recreation for seniors, who at this time of year have to be extra careful on icy sidewalks. “You know that the coach is going to take you right to the door,” said Ms. Muir. In February, day trips are offered that will take groups to see The 48th High- landers and the ever-popular play, ‘The Odd Couple’. In March, there’s a trip to Hamilton to hear the music of Lawrence Welk, a St. Patrick’s Day party in Kitch- ener and, to celebrate the coming of spring, a flower show at the Metro Con- vention Centre in Toronto. There’s cur- rently a waiting list for a trip to see the popular play ‘Mamma Mia’at the Royal See SENIORS page 16 “COME TRAVEL WITH US” ONE DAY & MULTI-DAY TOURS SILVERLINE TOURS 137 BYRON ST. N. 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Also in high demand is the OSCC absolute beginners computer program, an introductory computer course with a lengthy waiting list. Card players might want to get in on a game of bid euchre, which has be- come the most popular game in town. “It’s just gone crazy,” said Ms. Muir, noting the game is a cross between bridge and euchre. They’re also playing bid euchre at the South Pickering Senior Citizens Club. And bridge and euchre. If cards aren’t your thing, the club has darts, bowling, tennis and badminton leagues, three billiard tables and crafts. “There’s something going on every day,” said the club’s tour director, Barni Warhurst. “We have all kinds of activi- ties in the club.” But when the club’s 400 members get itchy feet and feel like getting out of the city, they count on Ms. Warhurst to plan a trip for them. For six years she’s been organizing trips that have taken local seniors anywhere from Alaska to the African Lion Safari, from Port Hope to Portugal. “I try to do something different all the time,” she said. Upcoming trips will take seniors to Casino Rama and Jackson’s Touch of Class dinner theatre in Whitby. Membership in the club, limited to Pickering residents 55 and over, is just $17 per year. For information on joining the South Pickering Senior Citizens Club, phone 420-5049. To learn more about activi- ties for Oshawa seniors, call 576-6712. If you live elsewhere in Durham Re- gion, call your local municipality or se- niors’ centre for information on events and activities in your community. 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He said GTA police departments have already joined forces in a “pur- chasing co-operative” aimed at reducing buying costs for police needs such as cruisers, uniforms and other equipment. Beyond share-services agreements, he does not envision on the horizon a sin- gle police force patrolling the GTA. Financially, he said, it doesn’t make sense for Durham taxpayers. “The cost of policing in Toronto is quite a bit high- er than the cost of policing in Durham and I don’t know why anyone would want to (share that cost).” KEVIN McALPINE ‘I don’t know why anyone would want to (share that cost).’ Claremont Legion ready for a night of laughs The Claremont Legion Branch 483 hosts its fifth annual Yuk Yuk’s ‘On Tour’ night next Saturday, Feb. 10. Featuring all-star Canadian come- dians Glenn Ottaway and Rob Evans, the doors open at 8 p.m., followed by the show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets or more information, call Susan John- son at (905) 649-2295 or the Legion at (905) 649-3166. 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) onedaysale Tuesday February 6th. Seniors 60 Plus. Take an EXTRA 15%off plus so much more! Some exemptions do apply. All savings are off our regular prices (unless otherwise specified). Excludes Bay Value items and special offers. Brands and selection will vary by store. women’s fashions save 35% Boxed bras & briefs from WonderBra, Warners & Vogue Bra Excludes WonderBra Plus and Premiere save 25% • selected women’s designer fashions • women’s junior fashions & brand name denim by Levis®, Ikeda, Hollywood, Request & Global Mind® save 15% all women’s traditional brand fashions by TanJay, Alfred Dunner, Koret Available in regular, petites & Plus Sizes men’s & kids fashions save 40% • men's Remix, Di Cappra, Weatherman and Togo™ Leather Jackets • all Men's down filled outerwear • all Men's Northern Spirit®wrinkle free and Hunt Club®wrinkle resistant cuffed and uncuffed twill pants save 25% • men's pyjamas and robes • men's short sleeved sweaters and long-sleeved woven tops Excludes all Men's designer brands • selected dress shirts and ties save 20% selected belts and wallets save 15% men's underwear and socks Excludes: Jockey, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Outline and '3 for' programs kid's save 15% nursery furniture essentials includes: car seats, strollers, cribs, playards, highchairs, swings & more accessories & shoes save 50% gold jewellery save 40% diamond, gemstone, cubic zirconia and pearl jewellery Excludes Bridal Collection save 30% men’s & women’s Propet walking shoes “4 Seasons”, Reg. $99.99 Sale $69.99 “Stability”, Reg. $89.99 Sale $62.99 save 30% all luggage Excludes Hardside luggage save 25% all regular priced tights and Hanes pantyhose save 25% selected watches including: Bulova, Cardinal, Geoffrey Beene, Seiko, Hugo Max, Orléan, Timex®, Perry Ellis, Scandia, Sierra and more Excludes Ironman and Expedition save 25% sterling silver, B.C. 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Excludes Calvin Klein • all bed-in-a-bag • all solid-coloured sheets & pillow cases • table & kitchen linens from kitchen to table save 50% • all cookware sets priced $300 or more and matching open stock Excludes KitchenAid & Henckels • Royal Albert and Johnson Brothers place settings Excludes Franciscan patterns save 40% • All Corningware • Glass giftware and boxed stemware In our China department save 30% • all frames • crystal giftware Excludes Swarovski • decorative accessories • all candles and holders save 25% • T-Fal Cookware • metal bakeware • glass ovenware • Rubbermaid save 20% • all Henckels knives, gadgets, flatware and cookware • all dinnerware In our housewares department • Good Grips gadgets shopping is good The retail formats of Hudson’s Bay Company – The Bay, Home Outfitters, Zellers and Zellers Select – will now accept Bay and Zellers credit cards in all retail locations for all purchases. Some exceptions may apply. 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The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate of 5.46%/5.24% (Silverado Reg. Cab R7B/Silverado Ext. Cab R7L). *‡Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2001 models of Silverado Reg. Cab R7B/Silverado Ext. Cab R7L equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealer Marketing Association area only (excluding Northwestern Ontario). Dealer order or trade may be necessary. Limited time offer that may not be combined with other offers. Lease and purchase offers do not include freight (as indicated), licence, insurance or taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions or details. CASH PURCHASE PRICE $23,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT OF $990 PURCHASE FINANCING 3.9%‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS 36 Month SMARTLEASE $318* $3,175 DOWN PAYMENT, $990 FREIGHT AND $375 SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED OR OR Silverado Regular Cab with 200 HP Vortec V6 Engine. Silverado also features: •4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive • Air Conditioning with Interior Air Filtration System • 4-Wheel Disc & 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • 40/20/40 Split Front Seat with Custom Cloth Trim • Full Instrumentation including: Tachometer, Engine Hour Meter & Driver Message Centre For a limited time at your local Chevrolet • Oldsmobile dealers. 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NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Health &FITNESS NEWS ADVERTISER FEB. 4 Community members are invited to attend a public forum on health-care reform being held here, Monday, Feb. 5. The forum, one in a series being held across the province, is being presented by a coalition of community organizations and health-care providers, including the Ontario Nurses’Associ- ation. The groups have joined forces to urge the provincial government to take action on prima- ry health-care reform. “The current patchwork of services in On- tario does not function as well as it could. There is duplication and gaps, and consumers are un- clear on how to assess care. The result is that many Ontarians do not get the care they need. Ontarians need to know that their health is sup- ported by system that is accessible to all,” said Brenda Hallihan, first vice-president of the ONA. The coalition includes the Association of On- tario Health Centres, the Association of Ontario Midwifes, Canadian Pensioners Concerned, Di- eticians of Canada, Medical Reform Group of Ontario, Ontario Association of Medical Radia- tion Technologists, Ontario Association of So- cial Workers, Ontario Coalition of Senior Citi- zens’ Organizations, Older Women’s Network, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario. The forum takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barbara Black Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W., Unit 5. Health-care forum will examine current system 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. *An official mark of the Province of Ontario used with permission. 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 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11:00-5pm 495 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa • (905) 432-7789 SALE STARTSSALE STARTS FEB 1 FEB 1 STST!! All Sale Prices off MSL! Alpine Skis up to 60% OFF Ski Bindings up to 60% OFF Men’s & Women’s Ski Boots from $69.00 Junior Ski & Snowboard Clothing 30%-50% OFF Snowboard Wear by Ripcurl 60% OFF Snowboards, Boots & Bindings 20%-60% OFF Men’s & Women’s Ski Wear 30%-50% OFF Snowboard Wear by Burton, Salomon 686 - NFA - K2 30% OFF Accessories 20%-30% OFFSki &Snowboard Sale NP0210301 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. SALE PRICES END SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2001 Wall-to-wall carpeting from Sears is a Canada’s Best Seller Based on independent national surveys current at time of advertising preparation. *Pay in 12 equal monthly payments, interest free, until February 2002. On approved credit, only with your Sears Card. Minimum $200 purchase. $35 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. When billed, any unpaid portion of your Sears account balance will attract credit charges, commencing the following month. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores and Catalogue purchases. Offer ends Sunday, April 15, 2001. Ask for details. Sears will arrange installation by qualified contractors 343 sq. ft.&463 sq. ft. #13191.Sears reg. 4.29 sq. ft.#13192.Sears reg. 5.79 sq. ft. FINAL WEEK! save 20% Canadian Twist carpeting plus free installation** • 100% DuPont filament nylon • Stainmaster®carpeting resists matting, stains, soil and static shock • Advanced performance filament nylon reduces fuzzing & shedding • 20 attractive colours • 6+10 stain & wear protection warranty; details in store Stainmaster®is a DuPont registered trademark. TAKE 1 FULL YEAR TO PAY, INTEREST FREE * on installed carpeting **Offer includes carpet and installation by a qualified contractor of our choice, on basic flat surfaces only. Sub-floor preparation, furniture or fixture movement is not included. Extra charge for stairs and underpadding Free Installation** Use your Sears Card and 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM THE COMPANY YOU TRUST TM . CALL NOW, TOLL FREE, FOR A NO-OBLIGATION IN-HOME CUSTOM ESTIMATE OR VISIT YOUR SEARS RETAIL STORE. ASK FOR OPERATOR #30. JUST CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P 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 “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL (905) 686-2557 From 6.75% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 95% Condos Rental Properties Borrow up to Borrow up to $500$500 until payday!until payday! Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Payday advances, disabilities & pensions $$$$$ Ca$hier Inc. $$$$$ 619-2298 62 Harwood Ave., Unit #2, Ajax (upstairs, shared entrance with Wimpy’s Diner) $$ $$ Don’t clown around with your advertising budget! Inside Sales 579-4400 Let us help you plan a targeted approach to your advertising in Durham Region. Durham 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 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! 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 Call (416) 754-9444 today for a free consultation. 2235 Kennedy Rd. www.laserskincareclinic.com LASER SKIN RESURFACING for eyelids, wrinkles, acne scars, liver spots, facial lines, crowsfeet. Fast. Permanent. Affordable. Now. WANT TO LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER? 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 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 People have always decorated their bodies. Clothes, makeup and jewellery are common adornments used to attract attention. But now more than ever, men and women are choosing tattoos and body piercings as a way of making a unique impression. “Body art has been going on for centuries,” says Tattoo Artist Terry Pardy of Extreme Tattoo & Body Piercing. “All over the world in many cultures it’s a natural way of life.” He says that in recent years body art has been popularized in the media and evolved from the days when it was thought only rebels and sailors got tattoos or piercings. “Through fashion and music videos, people have opened their eyes that body art is a beautiful and comfortable way to decorate their bodies,” he says. “In fact more women than men are getting tattoos today because they want a new way to change their look.” Extreme Tattoo offers thou- sands of tattoo designs to choose from and of course they welcome your own designs. You can also look through the many photos of their work. Their clean and bright store was a concept that Extreme Tattoo wanted to present to the public. “Traditionally tattoo shops haven’t exactly offered an inviting atmosphere,” says Terry. “We creat- ed a store that people would feel comfortable coming into and relaxed enough to browse around and talk to the staff.” Future plans include putting in tanning beds and offering video games for those waiting while their friends have a tattoo or piercing done. You can choose to have your tattoo done in private or in the viewing area at the front of the store. Of course all piercings are done in a private area and all of the equipment is carefully sterilized with new needles used every time. Terry has been an artist for more than 9 years and can help you choose the right tattoo and give advice about where to have it placed. Extreme Tattoo is located at 121 Kingston Rd. #5. The store is open Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. For more information call (905) 420-6775 or contact their web- site at www.extreme-tattoo.com. Enhance Your Fashion Style With a Visit to Extreme Tattoo and Body Piercing Tattoo Artist Terry Pardy invites you to visit their new store in Pickering Durham Windows and Doors brings mobile showroom to your door Top, Wayne Hutchison will bring his Mobile Showroom to your home. Above, inside you'll find his display of Top Quality Vinyl Windows. Wayne Hutchison brings to the replacement window and door busi- ness a new and long overdue fea- ture. It's a Mobile Showroom which just may be the only one in Canada. "The day is gone when you car- ried some brochures and a sample window to a customer's home," explains Wayne. "So I obtained a retired North York Mobile Library truck and installed interior walls along with all of my window sam- ples." When you call Durham Windows and Doors for a free estimate, Wayne will show up at your door with his Mobile Showroom which you'll enter by way of a sliding patio door. Inside, displayed on the walls, are the Tech Weld 2000 series of vinyl windows which you're free to operate and you'll discover the many special features including how they can be cleaned without going outside. "After being in this business for 24 years, I can honestly say these are the finest windows on the market," says Wayne. "They're triple sealed to reduce air leakage and come with heavy duty hardware." All Tech Weld 2000 vinyl win- dows come with Low E Glass which filters out the ultraviolet rays keep- ing your home cooler in the summer and eliminate fading of your cur- tains, drapes and furniture. All of the windows come with a lifetime warranty on the frame and hardware. Wayne would also like his cus- tomers to know that he does all of the estimates personally, eliminating the cost of a salesperson. Durham Windows and Doors also does all of its own installations, which ensures that every customer gets a high quality job done at the best possible price. Durham Windows and Doors is located at 696 King St. W. in Oshawa. For more information call (905) 579-2222 or 1-888-576-8575. NO TAX FOR FEBRUARY H.P.® & Lexmark® Inkjets available New and compatible toners WWW.TONERS.CA Call Vince @ 905-426-9104 2 black & 1 colour for $30.00 4 black & 3 colour for $60.00 BCI-21 - 4 black & 3 colour $30.00 BCI-3 - All 4 colours for $35.00 EPSON WANT TO FEEL 10 YEARS YOUNGER? Call (416) 754-9444 today for a free consultation. 2235 Kennedy Rd. • www.laserskincareclinic.com Fast. Permanent. Affordable. Now. LASER HAIR REMOVAL SILKY. SMOOTH. LOVELY. P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 NP0221601 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. *Pay in 24 equal monthly payments, interest free, until February 2003. On approved credit, only with your Sears Card. Minimum $200 purchase. $35 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. When billed, any unpaid portion of your Sears account balance will attract credit charges, commencing the following month. Offer ends Sunday, April 1, 2001. Ask for details. SALE PRICE ENDS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2001 SEARS WILL ARRANGE INSTALLATION BY QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS Use your Sears Card and 8995 PAY NO INTEREST FOR 2 YEARS* on installed furnaces SAVE $100 Kenmore® high-efficiency furnace Electronic pilot ignition is state-of-the-art. Two innovative, stain- less steel heat exchangers are both covered by a limited lifetime warranty. 5-year parts and labour warranty on all other component parts; ask for details. Products and Services from the Company You Trust™ WORRY-FREE FURNACE MAINTENANCE SERVICE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Products and Services from the Company You Trust.Call now, toll free, for a no-obligation in-home custom estimate or visit your Sears Retail store. Ask for operator #31. JUST CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) • Take the worry out of Winter by ensuring your home’s furnace is in peak operating condition • We service all brands of oil, gas and electric furnaces • Fast, reliable service from licensed technicians • 24-hour emergency service for ‘no heat’ situations NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 23 A/P P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER FEB. 4, 2001 Pickering teens wrestle medals away from Guelph PICKERING —Two Pickering wrestlers threw their competition to the mat to earn medals at the Ontario Juve- nile and Junior Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship in Guelph recently. Jake Ledoux and Oliver Salmon represented the Ajax-based Team Im- pact Wrestling club at the Greco-Roman (upper body) championship. Impressive- ly, the two cadet-level wrestlers (15 years old) grappled, and won against much older competitors, some as old as 20. Ledoux won the gold medal in his 54-kilogram weight class, defeating Chris Holmes of Guelph in the final. Meanwhile, Salmon captured bronze after outlasting Jordan Lumb of Guelph in the battle for third-place in the 63-kg. weight class. Major bantam Panthers continue to roll PICKERING —The winning streak for the Pickering Panthers AVR Communications-Bay Cycle major bantam select hockey team extended to five games after the squad earned two recent come-from-behind victo- ries. Pickering went toe-to-toe with the previously undefeated Clarington squad and skated away with a 5-4 win, thanks to a third-period offensive surge. Trailing 1-0 after the first, Pickering got on the scoreboard in the second frame on a goal from Ryan Gemon and assisted by Jesse Seward. Bren- dan Bowes also hit the mark with an unassisted effort. With the Panthers behind 3-2 heading into the final period, Andrew Hackett ignited Pickering’s comeback with a goal assisted by Chris Walsh and Gemon. Soon after, Gemon notched his second goal of the game on a pass from Hackett. Adam Markew scored the game- winner late in the third. Hackett was again the setup man for his third point in the contest. In other recent action, a four-goal third period propelled Pickering to a 4- 3 win over Vaughan. Seward got the Panthers in a scor- ing groove with about seven minutes left in the game on a goal from Sean McCrorie and Gemon. One of the highlights of Pickering’s comeback was a penalty shot awarded to Markew, who took full advantage by drilling a shot past the Vaughan net- minder. Pickering tied the game soon after when Markew redirected a Walsh point shot. Gemon scored the game winner with less than two minutes to go on an assist from Kevin Bahinski. Goaltenders Jason Costa and Rory Black warded off several offen- sive threats by the opposing team to preserve the win. Other Pickering players were Joe Ciampaglia, Paul Denis, Chris Macil- wain, Marcus Moss, John Kenthol, Brian Walders, Ricky Thompson, Zak Durnan and Adam Phillips. Sport SHORTS FEB. 4, 2001 Bankers take East Side by storm in women’s hoops AJAX —In a high-scor- ing game, the Bank of Mon- treal posted a solid 57-38 victory over East Side Mario’s in Ajax Ladies Bas- ketball League action here last Wednesday. The Bank of Montreal used its strong inside play to score, while East Side Mario’s used the outside shot to keep them in the game in the first half. The bankers, however, shifted up a gear in the second half with the fast break and, although East Side Mario’s tried to stay in the game, the Bankers were too strong. Ria Bahadursingh scored 20 points to lead the Bankers, while Michelle Klepadlo replied with 14 for East Side. Et Tu Caesar’s and Select Food Products closed out the evening with a defensive bat- tle ending in a 43-41 win for Caesar’s. Lana Letourneau scored 20 for Caesar’s. Anne Whitehead netted 16 for Se- lect. BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor AJAX —A change of hockey scenery was just what was needed for Ajax’s Ryan Ramsay. The 17-year-old left-winger was traded from the Ontario Hockey League’s Peter- borough Petes, where he played for the past one-and-a-half seasons, to the Kitchener Rangers at the trading deadline Jan. 10. Ramsay and defenceman T.J. Eason were sent to Kitch- ener for left- winger Matt Armstrong, right-winger Jimmy Gagnon, a third-round draft pick and future consid- erations. Don’t, however, get the impression the Ajax resident was surprised by the deal. In fact, the talented forward who scored 16 goals and 10 assists in 36 games with the Petes this season requested the trade three weeks before the deadline. Members of the Petes’ management “picked me up at school and I was traded at 3 p.m. on deadline day,” recalled Ramsay. “They told me I was going to Kitchener and I was pretty happy about that. They’re a young team and they’re still in a playoff spot.” With the NHL draft looming this sum- mer, Ramsay says he requested the trade as he felt his progress to becoming a complete hockey player was stalled in Peterborough. “I was getting ice time (in Peterbor- ough), playing on the first and second lines, but I felt I wasn’t being developed,” noted Ramsay. “I got along with (Petes’ head coach Rick Allain), so it’s not that we didn’t like each other. But, I had been playing for the same club and I didn’t think I was being developed as a complete hockey player. I don’t think it was really working out well in Peterborough.” He’s been welcomed with open arms by the Rangers’ organization. He’s appeared in seven games so far with Kitchener, record- ing 10 points, including two assists in a big 5-3 win over the Brampton Battalion on a nationally televised game Monday night. He also scored the only goal in a 6-1 loss to the Plymouth Whalers Jan. 27. “I just feel everything is good here. I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s awesome,” said Ramsay, who was the Petes’ rookie of the year last season. Everyone from the players to the training staff to the fans have been great, noted Ramsay, who’s especially impressed with the level of fan support the Rangers enjoy. “The fans are nuts here” he laughed. “We get 6,000 fans for a game. It’s a pumping place. It’s loud and it really gets you going.” So far, he’s been playing with the Rangers’ second forward unit with Mike Amodeo and Vasily Bizyayev. Head coach Jeff Snider is also using him on the power- play unit with Derek Roy and Matt Pass- field, as well as penalty killing, something he didn’t do in Peterborough. On pace for at least a 60-point season if he stays healthy, Ramsay notes his play of late should improve his stock for the Na- tional Hockey League draft in Miami in June. “If I keep playing well, I will probably get drafted anywhere from the second to fifth round. It’s exciting.” Ramsay won’t get the chance to play against his former Peterborough teammates this year, but he’s nonetheless looking for- ward to helping the Rangers’ push for the playoffs. He plans to be ready when he suits up for the Rangers against his former team in the 2001-2002 junior campaign. “Next year when we play them, I hope to come out strong and have a good game,” he said. Meet Kitchener’s newest ice Ranger Ajax native Ryan Ramsay loving life after trade from Petes RYAN RAMSAY Happy to be a Kitchener Ranger after being traded by Peterborough Petes last month. AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION FOR OUTDOOR SOCCER 2001 Tues., Feb. 6 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE (Upper Level) Sun., Feb. 11 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. McLEAN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Registration Fees: $100 00 per player or $26000 per family with three or more players For more information, please contact the Registrar Rhonda Randazzo at 416-410-2230. CANADA HARDWOOD FLOORING INC. Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 p.m., Fri. 9-6 p.m., Sat. 10-3 p.m. (905) 420-3285 1550 BAYLY ST. UNIT 17, PICKERING Thinking of Hardwood or Laminates ... Come Talk to the Professionals ... It’s ALL WE DO The Ajax-Pickering Raiders Cousins Packaging novice ‘AAA’ rep hockey team fell just short of captur- ing the championship at the prestigious 42nd annual Pre- ston International Hockey Tournament recently. The tournament consisted of 28 teams, some of which are the top teams in the province and the U.S. The Raiders advanced to the final where they dropped a 5-2 decision to Detroit Honeybake. Scoring for Ajax-Pickering were Andy Andreoff and Ryan Kirk, with assists to Brandyn Mar- conato, Ryan Brawley, Michael Lum Walker and Brett Holmberg. In the semifinals, the Raiders were pitted against the Ontario Minor Hockey Association-lead- ing and defending provincial champs, the Rich- mond Hill Stars. The Raiders fell behind early, but fought back for a 4-2 victory. Goal scorers were An- dreoff, Lum Walker, Brawley and Jason Arm- strong. Drawing assists were Mar- conato, Holm- berg, Armstrong, Kirk, Matt Cousins and An- dreoff. The Raiders were the number- one seed entering the eight-team quarter-final round. Ajax-Pick- ering faced a solid team from St. Catharines and prevailed 3-2. Holmberg, Evan Haga and Arm- strong scored, with assists to Kirk, Armstrong and Cousins. In round-robin play, the Raiders started out strong by defeating the Guelph Storm 6- 0. Colton Kennedy led the way with a hat trick. Kirk,Andre- off and Cousins added singles. As- sisting were Haga, Brett Gilmour, Armstrong, Cal- lum Lynch, Holm- berg, Lum Walker, Cousins, Kirk and Brawley. Goal- tender Jared Cow- ley was solid in net. The novices blanked the Hamilton Reps 6- 0 in Game 2. Brawley and Lum Walker paced the Raiders with two goals apiece. Kirk and Kennedy chipped in with singles. Assisting were Ian Watters, Michael Purcell, Kirk, Lynch and Andreoff. Goalie Kyle Bradley posted the shutout. Needing a win to advance to the quarter-finals, the Raiders gutted out a solid 2- 1 victory over the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Toronto Marlboros. Brawley and Cousins connected for Ajax-Pickering. Assists went to Gilmour, Kirk, Armstrong and Cousins. Cowley was in- strumental in the victory, providing a game-saving stop at the final buzzer. The Raiders have ad- vanced to the final at three of their last four tournaments. The team currently owns an overall record of 18-3-1. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 PAGE 25 A/P Hail to the champs The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins atom football team was recognized by the City of Pickering during its 2000 Civic Awards last week. The Dolphins’squad received an amateur sports award from the City to recognize excellence in the past year. The atoms posted an unde- feated season –– the first time in the 27-year history of the Dolphins –– en route to the Central Ontario Minor Football League championship. Novice Raiders baked in Preston tourney final in theGARAGE DOORS Dan Hill REMODELING AND IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY • Residential & Commercial Contracting est. 1979 21 yrs. in service STEVE SMITH CARPENTRY INC. (905) 429-7400 Fax: 427-7148 Metro Lic. B5422 SMALL ENG. REPAIRS SNOW BLOWER TUNE-UP All makes-all models Plus Parts... Sales - Parts - Service (905) 683-8621 D.S. SMALL ENGINES “Outdoor Power Equipment Specialist” 885 Westney Rd. S. Ajax BUILDING SUPPLIES BRING THIS AD GET $5. 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NYLON CARPET WITH COUPON WITH COUPON uality Tune-Up Get Ready for Winter Tune-Up 4 cyl. $49.95 6 cyl. $59.95 8 cyl. $69.95 (905) 831-1334 1199 Kingston Rd., Pickering Plus Parts So Pat Quinn doesn’t like it when the media speculates on trades. Too bad! Trades are a big part of the industry now and it is the duty of those who cover the NHl do dig for future deals. Sometimes when you read about a potential trade, it is simply a matter of a reporter putting two plus two together: One team has a surplus of defencemen and another team is slim along the blueline. Might they hook up for a trade? Other times, though, rumors are the result of somebody linked to a team leaking information to a reporter. Teams sometimes float a balloon to see what public reaction is to the potential trade. If it’s good, the team may go ahead with the deal. If it’s bad, they may pull back. In any case, there were 28 trades made in the NHL between March 6 and March 16 last season. Expect as many this season and regardless of what Quinn says, the media will continue to report trade rumors and the fans will continue to eat them up. With that in mind, Quinn’s Maple Leafs need to address a weak blueline and perhaps even the Mats Sundin situation. Sundin becomes a restricted free agent next summer meaning the Leafs would need to make a $7.5 million qualifying offer to him just to retain his rights. Do they really want to pay that much for a guy averaging less than a point a game?. Tampa Bay’s Vincent Lecavalier didn’t have the big year many thought he would, but other youngsters like Philadelphia’s Simon Gagne and Colorado’s Alex Tanguay have been superb. Geoff Sanderson has been reborn in Columbus. The speedster who had back-to- back seasons of 46 and 41 goals with Hartford in the early 1990’s, managed just 13 goals last season and 12 the year before with Buffalo. He had 22 goals in the Blue Jackets’ first 50 games. Lost in all the hoopla surrounding Mario Lemieux’s spectacular return to action after 3 years off is the great year Alexei Kovalev is having. He was up to 27 goals in 50 games - that’s a career high. One guy not in the NHL All-Star Game who should be based on his play this season is Chicago’s steve Sullivan. One guy in the game who shouldn’t be for the same reason is Anaheim’s Paul Kariya. He was voted in by the fans. SILVA FLOORING Ceramic & Hardwood Specializing in Ceramic Tile and Hardwood Flooring Installation FREE ESTIMATES 428-9898 or 416-616-0698 TILES/INTERLOCKING The Durham Youth Flag Football League invites new players for its fourth season on the field. The league operates in a house-league format with ap- proximately 12 teams in two or three divisions (nine to 11 year olds, 12 to 14 year olds and 15 to 17 year olds) for all Durham boys and girls. Each player will be evaluated so organizers can keep the teams as competitive as possible. Fol- lowing the evaluation, coaches will then draft their teams. All games are played in Ajax Monday through Thursday in the evenings, starting May 14 until Aug. 10. Games start at approxi- mately 6:10 p.m. and 7 to 7:15 p.m. Players will suit up for two games a week, with the schedule consisting of 16 to 20 games, along with an all-star game at the end of the season. Those who played last year must register before Feb. 28 for automatic entry. Application forms can be picked up at the Ajax Communi- ty Centre, Whitby Iroquois Sports Centre or at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Cost is $100 per player. For more infor- mation, call Bill Moore at (905) 683-4935 or e-mail to moores43@home.com. Or, mail or drop off your registration form to: 43 Rotherglen Rd. South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 5K2. PICKERING —Five Pickering athletes will swim on the national stage this month. Devon Ackroyd, 17, Warren Barnes, 15, Kurtis Miller, 15, Samantha Rosen, 17, and Nicole Sabourin, 16, — all Dunbarton High School stu- dents — are among the 14- member Scarborough Swim Club team flying to Saint John, N.B., at the end of Feb- ruary to compete at the Junior Nationals swim meet. The event draws swimmers under 18 years of age from all across Canada who have met high- level qualifying standards. Ackroyd, a member of the club’s relay team, which is currently ranked number one in Canada, has qualified in the 200-metre and 400m individ- ual medley, 100m and 200m breaststroke and the 50m and 200m freestyle events. Currently ranked number two in Canada in the 100m breast, Barnes has qualified to compete in several breast- stroke events. The Canadian record holder in the 50m free in his age group, Miller will attack his own record in the medal hunt of several freestyle and back- stroke events. This will be Rosen’s third trip to Junior Nationals. She will swim in the 100m and 200m breast and the 200m but- terfly events. Sabourin’s strong work ethic paid off when she quali- fied in the 200m fly. She will also compete in the 100m fly as well as the 400m free. “Our club has really gotten stronger this year,” said Scar- borough Swim Club head coach Chris Koopmans. “Last year we had only seven swim- mers at this level and placed 16th out of 82 teams. Every- thing points to a big improve- ment in the standings.” P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Pickering swimmers look to make a splash in New Brunswick Devon Ackroyd heads group of five off to Junior Nationals in Saint John this month Five Pickering swimmers are headed for the junior nationals in Saint John, N.B. later this month. In back row, from left, are Warren Barnes, Devon Ackroyd and Kurtis Miller. In the front row are Nicole Sabourin and Samantha Rosen. A charitable organization is hoping area athletes will have a heart and play slo-pitch in the snow next month. The eighth annual Heart and Stroke Snow Pitch Tournament is slated for Ajax Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teams are sought for the annu- al event which raises funds for the community-based volunteer organiza- tion. Teams consist of 10 to 12 players, with a minimum of four women per team. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Players will also be able to win sports memorabilia and other items at a silent auction to be held after the tournament at Mid Knights Dine & Dance Club, this year’s Heart and Stroke Foundation sponsor. Cost is $20 per team and $25 per player. All proceeds go to research and health promotion of heart disease and stroke in Ontario. For more information or to register your team, call Wilma Graham at (905) 428-3871 Please recycle your News AdvertiserPlayers sought for youth flag football league Eighth annual snow-pitch tourney seeks teams for fund-raising event DAIMLERCHRYSLER KERRY PICKARD OF VILLAGE CHRYSLER At DaimlerChrysler Canada, we take great pride in recognizing those professionals who demonstrate an absolute dedication to customer service excellence, while achieving superior sales performance. It is in this spirit that we congratulate Kerry Pickard on his appointment to the prestigious DaimlerChrysler Canada Sales Guild Master Member. We invite you to visit Kerry at Village Chrysler, or call (905) 683-5358 and experience for yourself our commitment to delivering the extraordinary in everything that we do. Salutes An Extraordinary Performer Careers100 IMPROVE YOUR CAREER and skills. Train at home for a Di- ploma or Certificate. 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Please fax re- sume complete with drivers abstract to (905)372–1327 or mail to: Rent All Centre, 30 El- gin St W., Cobourg, Ont. K9A 5T4. Established Fitness Equipment Company * Now Open * in Pickering seeking Retail Sales People Please fax resumes: The Fitness Source 1-905-660-8894 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. BEDWELL VANLINES Full time AZ , DZ & G DRIVERS Rate based on experience. Benefits. 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Known for its innovative products, sound financial status and the ability to deliver. Viceroy continues to excel. Our success has been built on a firm foundation - people. In an ever-expanding marketplace, Viceroy's Corporate Offices in Port Hope have the following POSITIONS AVAILABLE • Contract Administrator/Estimator (file #V0122CA) The Contract administration has an opening for a Contract Administrator. The successful candidate will have sound education or working experience in residential wood frame construction. Candidates, who have been trained in either cost estimating or quantity surveying or have site construction experience, will be given prime consideration. Computer skills are a prerequisite for this position. • Architectural Draftspersons, Technicians and Technologists (file #V0122DT) A sound education in Residential Architectural Drafting or associated degrees or diplomas in the architectural field is a prime requirement. Knowledge of AutoCAD 2000 or similar CAD software drafting programs is a must. Preference will be given to those that have at least 3 years of drafting experience. Recent graduates from a recognized drafting or technology course will also be considered. Forward resume by fax, or mail or e-mail to: Viceroy Homes Limited Human Resources Department 414 Croft Street East Port Hope, Ontario L1A 4H1 Fax (905)885-8362 E-mail: bheron@viceroy.com Telephone calls will not be accepted. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those under active consideration will be contacted. PLANT ACCOUNTANT (ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY) You will be responsible for ensuring all production re- porting and material tracking is completed to a high level of accuracy; submit reports to ensure manufactur- ing efficiencies and objectives are being achieved and perform other accounting related duties. You will be in- volved with completing the implementation and training from a manually driven operation to an automated data collection system. The successful candidate will have a college diploma/ university degree in accounting/business. Enrollment in an accounting development program (CMA/CGA) is desired and excellent PC (Microsoft Office) skills are re- quired. Must possess solid communication and analyti- cal skills plus an ability to perform a moderate volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced team en- vironment. HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR In this newly created position, you will develop and ad- minister programs to improve employee relations and communications for this unionized facility. You will ass- ist with managing grievances, arbitrations and contract negotiations. Provide administrative support for atten- dance and employee records. Develop, administer, source and coordinate all training programs for hourly and salaried employees. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of related experi- ence in a unionized manufacturing environment and a Diploma in Human Resources. Pursing or having a CHRP designation is a plus. Must possess solid com- puter, communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well with others in a team environment. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive ben- efits. For immediate consideration, please fax your re- sume to: (905) 668-6259 or email to: rgill@mcnairnpackaging.com. Otherwise, you can mail your resume to: Human Resources Manager McNairn Packaging 125 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario. LlN 1C4 Due to exceptional growth, Fleming Door, Canada's largest manufac- turer of Steel Doors and Frames, has immediate career opportunities for the following positions: Customer Service Representative •Minimum 2 yrs. experience in Construction or other related products •Diploma/Degree in a Technical field •Compensation commensurate with experience Manufacturing Engineer •College graduate with minimum 3 years, experience •Manufacturing/process engineering •Familiar with robotics, material handling and sheet metal •Related tooling and process design 3rd Shift Production Supervisor •Minimum 3 years related experience, Electrician's License •Compensation commensurate with experience Plant Machine and Line Operators •Minimum 3 years industrial or manufacturing experience •Experience in sheet metal or metal fabricating preferred •Union positions, Wages $16-$20 per hour All positions include full company paid health and medical benefits, Pension contribution and excellent vacation policy. Join one of Ontario's fastest growing companies with a vision on the future Visit our Web Site: www.flemingdoor.com Mail, Fax or E-mail your resume today Human Resources Department Fleming Steel Doors and Frames 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3X9 Fax (905)427-1668 • E-mail: hrdept@flemingdoor.com Potential Employment Opportunity • Information systems and data processing experience • Sales and marketing experience • Leadership abilities • Systems analysis experience Reply to: File #641 Oshawa-Whitby This Week 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 A large inbound call centre operation has expressed an interest in locating in the Oshawa area. If you are interested in this type of work, please apply in writing to the address below. 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This person must be a hard worker and carry a valid driver's license. Please fax resume to (905)668-3584. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, We will be inter- viewing Wed., Feb 7, at the Ir- oquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. NEW YEAR - NEW YOU! LOSE UP TO 20 lbs per month. 100% all natural doctor for- mulated. Check out website: www.4everslim.com Access code 91560 LUKE'S WINDOWS & DOORS now hiring full-time helper to install windows & doors. Ex- perience required. Call days (905)723-8881 or evenings (905)723-4599. MASSEY'S RESTAURANT re- quires full time servers and evening Host/Hostess. Apply in person with resume to 774 Liverpool Road South, Picker- ing. (905)839–5758 MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILD- REN has self-employed mu- sic teaching opportunities re- quiring grade 8 piano, grade 2 theory. Special training from MYC. 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Flexible and good working environment. Salary plus bonus. 47 year old com- pany that prides itself in being the best. Call after 3 p.m. (905)655-9053 and set-up an interview today. Must have transportation SEEKING A full-time massage therapist and a professional advanced aethetician with electrolysis, to take over a well-established clientele. Please drop off resume to: Beauty Beyond Skin Deep, 36 Athol St. East, (2nd floor) Oshawa. 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 FABUTAN Sun Tan Studios, over 120 locations and grow- ing! We are currently seeking motivated, dynamic candi- dates for part-time and full- time positions at our Pickering store. Sales experience an asset. Great customer skills a must. If interested in the op- portunity to join our team please drop off resume to: FABUTAN, 1105 Finch Ave. Pickering Ont. L1V 1J7. SERVICE PERSONS required by large volume RV dealer lo- cated in North Whitby area. Applicants should have some experience in the servicing and repairs of camper trailers and travel trailers. Part time and full time positions avail- able. Students welcome to ap- ply for summer positions. Please fax or mail resume to: Mr. Davis at fax # (905) 655- 8184. Mailing address: Holi- day World, 7725 Baldwin Street N., Whitby, Ontario. LlM 1Y5 SHANDEX TRUCK INC.AZ Driver needed immediately. Excellent pay package, bene- fits. US Experience. 70" hi- rise sleepers. Please contact. Bill (905)420–7407 800-219- 6225 SNOW PLOW DRIVERS and sidewalk shovellers needed. Call (905)640–6330 for more information. SNOWPLOWING DRIVERS required, full time nights, ex- perience preferred. Call 905- 430–0032 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE for quiet hi-rise building in Ajax. Must handle cleaning, maintenance and paperwork. Free apartment plus salary. Fax resume to: (416)497- 7114. 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. VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAIL- ABLE.Experienced Produce Clerk and Night Crew Clerk required. Full-Time Position available. Part-time Baker & Floral position also available. Please bring resume and ap- ply in person at South Ajax IGA, 955 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. Contact Wayne or Cory(Own- ers). WANTED: Cleaning lady 2 times per month, 3-bedroom home, Westney Heights area. References required. Call for interview before 6:30pm (416)223-4312 after 6:30pm (905)426–8560 WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. LICENSED STYLIST to assist in managing Ajax salon, profit sharing, guaranteed salary/ commission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350, dept. store discounts. Call Sheri (905) 619-8839. Office Help120 BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE AD- MINISTRATOR for Claremont office. Must have experience in Quick Books Pro & Simply Accounting. Monday - Thurs- day. Fax resume & salary ex- pectations to (905)649-6505. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT re- quired for busy salesperson in East Scarborough location. Full-time position for energe- tic, creative person with an excellent telephone manner. Must be a self-starter and well-organized. Please fax re- sume with salary expecta- tions to: 416-831-8832 JR. LEGAL, Secretary / Re- ceptionist required. Must have experience in all aspects of law. Mail your resume to File #638 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 PAGE 28 -NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net SUPPLY TEACHERS WANTED For busy Day Care Centre! All applicants must be flexible "team players" who are able to work at short notice. Child related experience a MUST and /or E.C.E. training AN ASSET. Call 905-839-2868 Fax Resume: 905-839-3719 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Expanding automotive recylcer requires reliable full time DISMANTLERS Candidates must have their own tools and previous experience is an asset. For more info call (905) 428–1450 ext. 5 M/F - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or fax resume to (905) 428-1453 Serious inquires only please Only qualified applicants will be contacted. B Licensed Bus Drivers We Train On Site Positions Available •Ideal for Retirees, Shift Workers, Home Makers(child can ride with you) •All School Holidays & Summer Off •Paid Holidays 485 Waterloo Court, Oshawa Or Call:433-1392 Cherry Downs Golf Course located in Pickering is currently accepting applica- tions for seasonal employment FRONT AND BACK OF HOUSE POSITIONS Contact Vaughn or Warren LOCKER ROOM ATTENDANT Mature person required Prefer retired or semi-retired male. Contact Scott or Bob Call (905) 649-5991 or Fax (905) 649-1682 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. FORCED TO HIRE $22.00/HR. Whitby distribution company requires 10 people in set up and display dept. Ad- vancement for fast learners. Must have own car, over 18, able to start imme- diately. No experience necessary. For interview Call Mon - Tues only 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (905) 720-1507 Pickering Honda Requires the following: PARTS COUNTER PERSON CLEANUP & DETAIL PERSON Previous experience an asset. Please fax resume to: Frank Jennings or Dave Majer (905)-831-3381 RDC WINDOWS & DOORS (SINCE 1969) WE'RE EXPANDING INTO DURHAM Transferrable Warranties - workmanship Guarantees 905-686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com REQUIRED 50 DOCK WORKERS F/T • Start immediately • Days/Afternoons • Local Durham & surrounding area Please call: TRI-WAY PERSONNEL INC. 905-430-8616 (Local) 1-877-833-3308 (Toll Free) 60 FULL & PART TIME SECURITY OFFICERS Required Immediately Applicants must have Graduate of law and security or one year security experience. 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). lst aid and CPR certifi- cates an asset. Must have reliable transportation Apply at Ontario Guard Services (Durham) Inc. 124 Wilson Rd. South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6C1 110 General Help 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 TELEMARKETING Appointment Setters Required Immediately for P/T Evenings • No Selling • Hourly wage plus Bonus Call Monday for interview (905) 426-1322 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 VOLUNTEERS WANTED Male or Female Be a positive role model and have fun for one hour a week during the school year and make a big difference in a young child's life. Contact Big Brothers Association Ajax-Pickering (905) 686-2871 to be apart of the In-School Mentoring Program. We have children waiting and you can make a difference "one child at a time". COLBORNE COMMUNITY SERVICES A non profit mental health agency is seeking a SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER (32 HOURS/4 DAYS PER WEEK) Candidates must have bookkeeping ex- perience, using AccPac Plus (Preferably Windows version). Duties include AP/AR and payroll. Oth- er duties include work processing, re- ception, and related clerical tasks. Must be flexible, with an excellent telephone manner. Please submit resumes to: HIRING COMMITTEE 519 Brock St. South Whitby, Ontario LlN 4k8 or fax to: (905) 666-2976 120 Office Help LOCAL DISTRIBUTING FIRM Requires a Part-time "Person Friday" 9am - 3pm Mon./Fri. $9/hour Must have a good command of English and excellent communication skills, is a self-starter, ability to work without supervision, be well versed with 2-3 years experience in "Microsoft Word" with emphasis on the merge commands. Duties include: •Maintain accurate mail lists •Executing promotion mailings •Posting results of mailings • Follow up by phone & Fax to enhance the promotion results •Conveying results of promotion to our customers • Verification follow-up to ensure customer compliance Please fax a brief resume to : (905) 428-7554 130 Sales Help/Agents requires AUTOMOTIVE SALES PROFESSIONAL If you are looking for a change from business as usual to a progressive, fast growing business, we would like to talk to you. WE OFFER: • Company benefits • Demo plan • High commissions and bonus • Great atmosphere and team. Fax resume to: 905-576-6078 Mike Harper Phone: 905-576-1800 FREE Travel Seminar How To Operate Your Own Home-Based Travel Business Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 26 years’ experience Tuesday, February 6th 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 100 Careers 100 Careers 100 Careers 100 Careers 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help THE GARDEN BASKET FOOD MARKETS Quality & Freshness Since 1929 9275 Hwy. #48 (at 16th Ave.), Markham Mature responsible person required for PRODUCE MANAGER POSITION SEEKING A PLEASANT, ENERGETIC INDIVIDUAL WITH A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS PRODUCE MANAGER IN A HIGH VOLUME STORE ••••••••••• ALSO FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR GROCERY AND PRODUCE CLERKS EXCELLENT PAY & BENEFITS IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT. Apply in person at THE GARDEN BASKET 9275 Hwy. #48 (at 16th Ave.) MARKHAM Resumes Accepted. Tel: (905)471-0777 Fax: (905)471-0922 We appreciate all responses, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Vision Security and Investigations Is accepting applications for full time and part time Security Officers and Retail Investigators in Toronto and Durham. Positions starting at $10.00 per hour plus benefits. Please fax resume to:905-850-6823 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.DURHAMWAYS 110 General Help 120 Office Help 130 Sales Help/Agents PERMANENT PART TIME bill- ing/administration clerk re- quired for transportation com- pany in Oshawa. 20-30 hrs/ week, Monday-Friday. $10/hr to start. 2:00pm start time. Please fax resume: 905-579- 5225. PURCHASER -SCAR. Custom manufacturer for aerospace industry. Source/expedite, raw materials and processes. Highly organized. Min. 1 yr. exp. College/MRP exp. Fax resume 416-265-5544 RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY needed part time junior posi- tion, at busy law office in Bowmanville/Newcastle area. Knowledge of Word Perfect 9 required. Please reply to File #640 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario. LlH 7L5 Sales Help / Agents130 MERCHANDISING POSITION. Mature person required for part time merchandising posi- tion in confectionery industry. Flexible hours, $10./hr plus car allowance. Forward re- sume; Gwenda Greenwood; ggreenwood@triple-c-candy- com or fax 1-360-318-1358 PART-TIME HELP needed for Retail Tile Shop. Will train, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to (905)683-3182. Skilled Help135 APPRENTICE MACHINIST - 2nd - 3rd year required for custom machine building shop. Jobbing Shop experi- ence an asset. Own measur- ing tools required. Apply in person with resume: Hub In- dustries Ltd. 1621 McEwen Drive, Unit #38, Whitby Ont. L1N 9A5. CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed imme- diately. Experienced in Fram- ing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negoti- able, benefits. Call 427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 GRAPHICS INSTALLER - ex- perienced, vinyl. Required in busy Durham location. Driv- ers license, some travel, mostly GTA. Resumes only. Please fax to (905) 668-0100. ELECTRICIAN (Journeyman) familiar with troubleshooting electric motors and industrial controls. Experience with sub- mersible pumps would be an asset. Service company in Lindsay area requires outside service person to do calls for a varied customer base. Please fax resume to: 705- 324-9840 AUTOCAD OPERATOR. Full time position at Ontario Land Surveyors office. Must be proficient in AutoCAD version 14 or 2000 and have 2 years experience. Please fax re- sume to (905)725-9957. Hospital Medical Dental150 AJAX DENTAL OFFICE,full- time position available for CDA or PDA, maternity leave. Will train. Fax resume to 905- 683-9387. DENTAL Receptionist/Assis- tant required for one year ma- ternity leave. Knowledge of recalls, bank deposits and scheduling appointments. Ex- perience only. Please call 905-831-7566 EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SECRETARY required imme- diately for a busy specialist office in Ajax. Must be pleas- ant, skilled in computer OHIP billing and appointment book- ing. Send resume to: Office Manager 15-75 Bayly St. W Suite 234. Ajax. L1S 7K7. RPN Full-time and part-time positions available for new Retirement Facility in Osha- wa. Please fax resumes to 905-725-7988 EXPERIENCED DENTAL- RE- CEPTIONIST/Assistant re- quired part time. Also Experi- enced Dental Assistant re- quired full time, for Oshawa Dental office. Please fax re- sume to (905)436-9672 or for- ward to: 2727 Courtice Rd. Unit 3B. Courtice, L1E 3A2. FRIENDLY DENTAL OFFICE in Pickering requires Dental Hy- gienist every 2nd Saturday. Fax resume to: 905-831-2815. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS needed to promote natural for- mulas, clinically proven to lower cholesterol, new to Ca- nada. For information and pro- duct samples call 905-839– 6348 or 1-888-486-2480. IDEAL PHARMACIST position available in Port Perry for per- son seeking a few hours to maintain "A" License. Short shift on weekend. Contact Elaine at 905-420-7335 or fax resume: 905-420-7342. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST - Ajax. Part-time receptionist wanted for family physician's office, approx. 25hrs/week. Familiarity with windows ap- plications is required. Pleas- ant, busy private practice. Please fax resume to (905)683-5862 MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired including evenings & weekends. Experience pre- ferred. Please fax resume to (905)831–8749. PART-TIME HYGIENIST re- quired for busy dental office. Flexibility a must, some evenings and Saturdays re- quired. Please hand deliver resume to: Liberty Dental Centre, 60 Liberty St. South, Suite 300, Bowmanville. No phone calls please. PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assis- tant for Orthodontic office. Computer and Othodontic ex- perience preferred. Send or drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 RNS/RPNS required to com- plete pre-insurance paramed- icals on a part time basis in the Oshawa, Whitby and sur- rounding areas, veinipuncture skills essential. Must have fax and answering machine and access to the internet, car necessary. Please fax your resume to (905) 721-2332 to Human Resources. SENIOR MEDICAL SECRE- TARY for very fast paced Dur- ham Specialist. Must have experience. Fax resumes to (905) 427-2028. STOUFFVILLE ORTHODONTIC office requires energetic reli- able person to assist in a fast paced practice. Full days, Tues. + Wed. Fax resumes: 905-642-9692 or call 905- 642–3642 Daycare Wanted160 DAYCARE NEEDED in my home, 1-3 days/week for 1 year old. Highway 2/Harwood. References. Please call (905)683–0225 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 EXPERIENCED LIVE-OUT NANNY required for delightful 1 year old. Mon-Fri. Referenc- es required. ECE and CPR preferred. Non-smoker, driv- er's license. Child related household duties. Good com- pensation. West Pickering area. Call after 7pm (905)509- 4941 LIVE-IN babysitter wanted for 2 West Indian children, 5 & 9 yrs., for more information call 905-426–5516. 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 24 HR. PER DAY private home daycare available, in Pickering, children all ages. If you are looking for experi- enced, loving, caring and ma- ture individual contact Angela 421–8907 A1 DAYCARE available in my home. Brock/Major Oaks. Lots of experience, close to 2 schools. Lunches, snacks provided. Call Marla (905) 427–9474 LOVING Christian home day- care, will teach alphabet, numbers and values. Age 2 - 5 years preschool, First Aid/ CPR. Valley Farm Rd/Hwy 2, near Pickering Go. (905) 837– 9600. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, close to Holy Redeemer Ca- tholic School. Need a reliable Babysitter? Welcome ages 3yrs + up. Fenced backyard, many activities, willing to drop off/pickup from school. Call (905)421–9409. 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. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - reli- able babysitter available. 15 years experience. Hot lunch- es and snacks, fenced yard, near Lester B. Pearson School. References. Receipts, reasonable rates. Babies wel- comed. Call 905-427–4937 Home Care175 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER required immediately to assist in car- ing for the elderly, with home dialysis treatment. Call (905)686–0480. Firewood205 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST - top quality seasoned hardwood. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by and Oshawa. Call DURHAM FIREWOOD 427–5278 ROKA FIREWOOD - 4x8x12", $69 - 4x8x16" $75. Locally owned & operated since 1961. Days 705-277-3381 toll free from Oshawa or Evenings 434-6665. Bargain Corner210 BRAND NEW Paragon Pro- Series Tower speakers, 200 watts, sensitivity 98db/1w/1m, 8 hom impedance. Studio sound. Ideal for professional use or rec room $200. (905)427–1768. Articles for Sale220 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. 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 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up. Frost-free fridges $199/up. Stoves, apt.-size & 30", reg/self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Large selection gas dryers. Portable dishwashers, only $249. Amana refrigerator, bottom freezer, must see. side-by-sides, this weeks special, only $349. 426 Sim- coe St. S. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUES 4 COLLECTIBLES - 76 Elgin Street Bowmanville, Ontario. Open Fri. Sat. Sun. 11-5 p.m. or by appointment. 697-3164. eg. China, Plates, Furniture, Candles, Old bot- tles, milk cans etc. APPLIANCE CENTRE - Wash- er, dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer, all fully guaranteed. Come make a deal! 33 Station St., Ajax. (905)426-2682. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598. BEDROOM SUITE solid pine, 4 poster bed, 6pcs. $995.; Kitchen suite, solid oak, 4 press-back chairs, w/pedestal table $650; Livingroom suite, green/burgundy floral, 4pcs., excellent condition $1,500. (905)839–0164. BRAND NEW 2 custom sin- gle beds, headboards and bed coverings, 2 night tables, 2 armoires, asking $1800. 905- 721-1400. BRAND NEW,never used JVC car stereo. KS-ES200 graphic equalizer with sub woofer output. KD-LX1 CD re- ceiver with power output of 160 watts. $450. or best offer. (905) 436-9823. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. 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 YAMAHA ELECTONE - ME- 15A, bass, rhythmic, orches- tral, lead voices, voice menu, auto rhythm, sustain, and reg- istration memory, ram pack, stool. 905-263–4575, after 6pm. 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. DIRECT TV H-U card pro- gramming, $175 with guaran- tee. 905-432-1200 or 905-626- 6092. DSS SYSTEMS - HU test cards with/without systems. AlsoDISH network sys- tems.Get all the local chan- nels with your dish for $175. Website caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin- ishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendal- wood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. KNITTING MACHINE,Passap electronic 6000, motor driven, includes Passap U100E, Pas- sap tricofit, wool winder, 4 co- lour changer, video guide and books, 6ft. steel shelf stand, approx $900 worth of wool, asking $3000. (905)839–9814. LADIES 14KT yellow w/white gold diamond solitaire ring (.66carat) appraised $4900, best offer. GENTS 14Kt. yellow gold ring, 3 diamonds (.66car- at), appraised $3550, best off- er. Ernie, (905)404–5466 leave message. MINT CONDITION blue sec- tional couch, $800 or best off- er. Call (905)509–1239 any- time, leave message. MOVING SALE,Sony tuner amp with full surround & on screen programming $250., Sony 5 disc carousel $125, 2 Cerwin Vega 280SE speakers $300/pr, 2 mission bookshelf speakers $75/pr., energy cen- tre channel $50., 2 Ikea (beige) pine chairs $20/each. 905-426-5564.snp 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 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! 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. 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. SOLID mahogany partners desk with upholstered swivel chair and glass top $3400; Call Royal Ashburn Golf Course, 686-1121, Sandra ext. 222. RPN's & Attendants Required Part-time for busy retirement home. Must be flexible and available for weekends & call-ins on all shifts. Fax resume to: 905-831-5033 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER Dupont experience preferred. For busy flat rate shop in Whitby. Jensen's Auto Body (905)668–3331 ask for Don MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/OPERATOR Oshawa Can Mfg. re- quires and exp'd me- chanic to operate and maintain production lines, mainly afternoon shift. Qualifications in- clude good knowledge of set-up and operating high speed production lines. Exp. on Deitz pa- per winding equipment preferred. Fax resume to 905-404-9176 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001 -PAGE 29 BILINGUAL SALES ORDER ENTRY ASSISTANT Available in our customer Service de- partment. The preferred candidate would have; • Pleasant telephone manner • Good attention to detail • Knowledge of computer systems (AS400 an asset) • Good command of English & French (written and spoken) • Customer service experience a must This is a full-time position available im- mediately with competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send or fax your resume to: Brenda Lake DREW CANADA Division of Ashland Canada Corp. 525 Finley Avenue Ajax, ON L1S 2E5 Fax: (905) 427-0688 MAKE BOOKS YOUR BUSINESS!! An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Agent in the Oshawa and surrounding area. No selling is involved, just daily deliveries to new accounts and existing customers. We Provide: •Full Training •Field Support •A guaranteed min. per year income of $40K You Provide: • Self-motivation • Organization • Customer Service • Storage for stock The successful individual will build a long term future and determine their own income level. 1-877-325-4766 www.alironmarketing.com SALES ASSOCIATE For office equipment company. Sales experience preferred. Training provided on product line. Strong computer skills an asset. Salary, Commission and Car allowance. Reply to: OFFICE MANAGER, Box 193, 15-75 Bayly St., W., Ajax, Ontario. 130 Sales Help/Agents 135 Skilled Help Looking for a job in the Health Care Field ? Join us on Tuesday May 1, 1-8pm at the Oshawa Holiday Inn for our Nursing and Health Care Job Expo. Offering job opportunities in all fields of Health Care Watch our classified section for more details. 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental130Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents Grow Your Future! Looking for some professional excitement? Growth? Respect? Reward? Want large company support with smaller company autonomy? If these things are important to you, we have an opportunity for you! The News Advertiser is looking for a seasoned Advertising Sales Rep Here’s what you offer: You’re a self starter able to service and develop existing and new clients. You have knowledge of the publishing industry and solid sales background. You get things done. Please send your resume, with salary expectations to: Advertising Manager 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-619-9068 Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 135 Skilled Help 120 Office Help SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn Cash No Quota’s Sell at home or work Karen 905-837-0629 130 Sales Help/Agents 135 Skilled Help 150 Hospital Medical Dental Fax us your ad at 683-0707 135 Skilled Help 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 220 Articles for Sale OSHAWA • WHITBY • CLARINGTON • PORT PERRY THIS WEEK PRESENTS… Nursing & Health Care JOB EXPO To register your company, call today! (905)576-9335 or (905)683-0707 Fax: (905)579-4218 Tuesday May 01, 2001 Location: Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Special Section: April 29, 2001 FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open to public from 1pm til 8pm 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 165 Daycare Available 220 Articles for Sale SOLID OAK kitchen cup- boards, custom made, ap- pliances included. 905-986– 0671. BACKSTREET BOYS TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Ma- ple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & other concerts. Telephone (905) 626-5568 WEDDING DRESS - Alfred D'Angelo Size 9. Best offer. 705-745-5860.snp 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. BICYCLE WANTED - Hybrid mountain bike, must have grip shifts, front and rear (or seat) shocks, and aluminum frame. Must be in mint condition. 718-2022 and leave message. snp Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 CANE CORSO MASTIFF Pup- pies, 8 weeks, with papers, blue & brindle, crop, ready to go. Call (905) 985–9137 2 INDOOR MANX CATS for sale. Spade, wonderful & lov- ing pets. Must go due to ex- pectant mother in house. $100 Call Will (905)619–3113. BARN FOR RENT- 12 Stall barn with 60x80 indoor arena. Are you looking for a nice quiet setting? 5 Pastures. Lots of trails, I've got the per- fect place on Hwy#12 just N of Myrtle Station. $800 all inclu- sive. Please call Rob 519- 770-3555. Automobiles for Sale300 1983 Buick Regal from B.C. Exc. condition, paint's faded, $1500 firm, certified and emission tested! 905-434- 0392 (snp) 1984 TOYOTA SUPRA, black, no rust, no winters seen, 5- speed, tilt, cruise, original owner, certified and emission tested, $7000 obo. Call 436– 2147 1988 SUNBIRD,4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, very clean, good condition. Many new parts. $2,000 certified, plus e-tested. Call (905) 438-8856. 1988 TEMPEST,red, 4 door sedan, 4 cyl., 2.0L runs great, CD player w/removable face. Certified & emission, insure & drive. $1850 o.b.o. (905)683–9088 1989 FLEETWOOD CADDY - 125kms, 4.5 motor, very clean, will certify. Call days 905-623-4887 or nights 905- 987-3637 1989 FORD CROWN VICTOR- IA. One owner. Certified/emis- sion tested. 145,000 km on current 5.0 L engine. Michelin tires and snows on separate rims $3000. Call 404-0626. 1989 HONDA CIVIC,4 door, 5 speed, air, 220,000 kil., origi- nal gold paint, clean tan interi- or, body solid, minimal rust, needs some work. Quick sale. $600. Alex (905) 720–8605 1991 SUNDANCE,$3200. & tax, 1987 Buick LeSabre, $1600 both E-tested, call 905- 668–5555 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD,2.8 litre v-6 engine, p.w., p.l., p. mirrors, tilt steering, cruise, t- roofs. Needs some work but worth fixing up. Only 155,000 kil. $3,000 as is or best offer. Call (905) 436-9823. 1991 DODGE SHADOW Only 78,000kms, 4 cyl., 4 door, au- tomatic, well maintained company car, safety and emission tested, $3295. Oshawa dealer. 83 Ritson Rd.S. 905-718-1808-Murray 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS - 2 door hatchback, 4 cyl. auto, certified/emission tested. Good condition 105,000km. $1,950. (905)420-0756. 1993 CORSICA, V6,ps, pb, am/fm cass, air con., very clean, 4 dr, 255ks, certified and emission tested, $3000 obo. Must sell!! 905-434-0392 (snp) 1996 CHEV CAVALIER 2 door, 5 sp, air cond, AM/FM cas- sette, colour purple, 180,000 kms, $4800 as is. Call 905- 404–1435 1997 Chrysler Intrepid ES, 3.3 Litre, teal blue, 94,000 kms, fully loaded, keyless entry, immaculate, safety and emis- sion tested. One female own- er. Asking $10,500 obo- Must sell!!. Call 728-9815. (snp) 1998 BLACK DODGE AVENGER - mint condition, accident free, 5 speed, under 80,000km. $15,000 o.b.o. (905)666-0981. 1998 BLACK SUNFIRE GT Coupe, auto, loaded, rust checked, 2.4L, twin cam. P.W. P.door locks, cruise, air, key- less entry, am/fm stereo CD, 6 speakers, highway driven. $14,000. (905)668–3995, leave mess. 2000 NEON - 23,000km, auto, 4dr, air, am/fm cassette cd, balance of factory warranty $11,900. (905)434-2775 or (416)898-8467 86 CHEVETTE certified, emission, $1400.00 mint shape. Odel 905-576–8406. 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. 4 door. Good con- dition. Black and rust coated yearly. $7, 500 or best offer. Call 720-4809 or 433-8104 2 CARS FOR SALE -97 GRAND AM, V6, Lady driven 10,000 kms per year. $12,995. 97 PARK AVE. Ultra, 20,000 kms per year. $22,995. Leas- ing or financing arranged, trades accepted, 905-433- 7548. AFFORDABLE USED CARS, 1995 CORSICA, V6, auto, 4dr., $7995. 1994 METRO GEO, 5- spd, 2dr., $5995. 1998 SAT- URN 4dr., air, low kms, $12,995. 1998 TOYOTA TER- CEL, 2dr., 5-spd, $8,995. 1999 ACCENT, 2dr., 5-spd., $10,995. 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA pick- up, low kil. 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL auto, low kil., one own- er, $4,295. 1999 ALANTRA SE, automatic, loaded, $14,495. WE FINANCE! O.A.C. PICKERING VILLAGE HYUN- DAI, Kingston Rd. & Church St., Pickering Village. (905)427–0111 FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com WANTED - Side by side re- frigerator/freezer, large size, with ice-maker and water dis- penser, in good running con- dition reasonably priced. Call 434–0392 1992 CAVALIER - White, au- tomatic, 4 door, power steer- ing, power brakes, power locks. Lady driven. Great in- terior, very good engine. 130,000kms. Uncertified. $2,400. o.b.o. Call (905)697– 2961 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 1986 CHEV S-10, V6, extend- ed cab, auto, safety, emission tested, lots of new parts, ex- cellent condition. $3200. Call (905)576–5476 1987 S-10 Truck, 4cyl., 5 sp., $1600, 1993 Astro Cargo van, $3300. Both E-tested, 905- 668–5555. 1999 Dodge Dakota RTS, red with silver racing stripes. Only 59,500 kms, rust checked, tonneau cover, tinted wind- ows. Very clean, hwy. driven and never carried any loads. Must sell. ASKING ONLY $13,900. certified. Call 1-705- 328-2212 Janetville. 1999 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 32,000 km, pw, pd, air, 3rd row seats, silver metallic, great shape. $30,000 obo. Call 905-261-3262. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1993 EXPLORER 4x4, 2 door, 160,000kms, certified. Excel- lent condition. Asking $10,500. Call (905)686–1880. Snowmobiles360 1986 YAMAHA SRV 540, good condition, $1700 obo. Call 905-985-3719 1992 YAMAHA V MAX 4750, mint condition, very well maintained, comes with 2001 trail, pass, cover, some spare parts. $3,200. (905)852-7219. snp. 1993 POLARIS INDY RXL 650, low miles, $4500 obo (in- cludes trail pass). Excellent condition, electronic fuel in- jection, independent front sus- pension, 3 cylinder. Trailer sold separately. Contact Dave 905-985-9998 (snp) 1994 ARCTIC CAT 580 ZR, 2000 clutching, 144 new studs, h/t warmers, mint shape, $3500. 623-9316 or 705-328-0402 (snp) 1995 POLARIS INDY 800 Storm, with double trailer, $4,000. Call 905-579-3962, af- ter 6 pm. 1998 POLARIS XCR600,high- output triple, triple pipes, low routinely serviced miles, CRC front, extra 10, studded, Cobra windshield, aggressive track, felt and canvas cover, plastic skiis, 2001 Trail Permit. No disappointments.........ready to ride!! Call 905-985-8811 days; 905-431-1145 eve. Apartments For Rent400 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. LARGE, BRIGHT & beautiful fully-furnished bachelor apart- ment. Bedroom, livingroom, diningroom & kitchen areas. Fridge/stove, microwave, washer/dryer, firplace, bar, outside entrance. Located in a lovely country setting, just 10 minutes to Pickering Town Centre. $700/month inclusive. No smoking/pets. First/last, Avail. Mar. 1. 905-683-2429 2 BEDROOM apts near Oshawa Centre/401. Parking, laundry. Non Smokers Pre- ferred. $730/mo. plus hydro. Available March lst. (905) 576-9723 PICKERING LIVERPOOL RD., large 2 bedroom basement, full kitchen & bath, own laun- dry & entrance, utilities in- cluded, no pets, $900/mo. (416) 494–3765. AJAX clean, newly renovated, 1 br +den basement apart- ment, separate entrance, pri- vate laundry, dishwasher, non-smoking/pets. Business person/couple preferred. $800/month includes utilities, cable. Call 905-428–0396 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, Delaney/ Church, separate entrance, laundry, $750/month including utilities. No smoking/pets. Call (905)619–3610 OSHAWA, NEWLY renovated one bedroom basement apart- ment, $650., all inclusive. first/last Available immediate- ly. Telephone 905-720–3285 AJAX,2-bedroom basement apartment. Mar. 3rd, separate entrance, laundry, full bath, non-smoker, no pets, $700 in- clusive. Call (905)619–3683 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. Call 905-619–2603 BASEMENT BACHELOR apt., in quiet home near Oshawa Centre, $550, available im- mediately, 1st. & last., 905- 438-9037. AJAX - 1 BEDROOM base- ment, bright, no stairs. Newly decorated, fireplace, lots of closets. Separate entrance, laundry,. Parking for one. Close to lake and bus. $750 includes cable. 686–8612 CLEAN ONE bedroom $720/ month utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. COURTICE bright, spacious, 2-bedroom basement apt., professionally decorated, 4-pc bath, 4 appliances, quiet area. Walk to Community Centre. Parking, laundry, cable, sep. ent. $800/mo inclusive. 416- 438–0957 FRENCHMAN'S BAY - new spacious 1 bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance, park- ing, utilities incl. No pets, no smoking. $725/month. First & last. Available immediately. (905)839-4516. LARGE, BRIGHT 1 bedroom, available immediately main floor, separate entrance, 1 parking, private yard, $750 plus utilities, suit single pro- fessional. Call 905-686-9045 NICE 1-BEDROOM basement apartment in preferred Osha- wa area. All inclusive, $695/ month. Laundry, cable, park- ing included. No smoking. Call (905)720–3057 NORTH WHITBY,1-bedroom spacious basement apart- ment. Private entrance, laun- dry facilities. No pets. $750 monthly. Single non-smoker preferred. Available March 1st. Ask for Rob (905)723– 0868 ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Whites/Foxwood. Avail March 1. Separate entrance, laundry, non-smoker, single, first/last. $675/mo, all inclu- sive. 905-839–0871. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, utilities, cable, parking included, private entrance. Prefer mature/retired female, non-smoker, references. $650/month, available March 1st. Call 905-424–1755 PICKERING Rosebank Rd North. 2 bedroom basement. Cable, separate entrance, large kitchen and washroom No pets/smoking. Rent is $875/mo, first/last, Avail March 1. 905-837–2576 PICKERING VILLAGE - 1 bed- room basement apartment. Available March 1. Separate entrance, parking, utilities, $675 inclusive. Suitable for single non-smoker. No pets. (905)426-1096. PICKERING,1-bedroom basement apartment. Avail- able immediately $750/month inclusive. No pets. Call (905)831–9750 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. UPPER HALF OF HOUSE - 3 bedroom 5 appliances. Good neighborhood. Near schools and shopping. Available $900/ monthly + half utilities. 1st & last. References. (905)576- 2074. WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bedroom, near schools & parks, well-maintained build- ing, large parking area, first/ last required, 905-666-6701 WHITBY-BROCK RD. -South of 401, large 2 bedroom apt. in triplex, walk to GO, first/last $720. No pets. Call collect 416-466-1291 or 905-509- 1520. 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 COURTICE,3 bedroom bun- galow, 5 appliances, garage, 3 car parking, $940 includes heat and water. You pay hy- dro. No basement. Call Cindy 725–2246. Available March lst. OSHAWA RENT-TO-OWN-3 bedroom, 3-bath, income unit, laundry, deck, fenced back- yard, storage shed, 3-car parking, quiet street, excellent neighbourhood-near OC. $995/ month +utilities, avail. Mar. 1. 905-571-5320 OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM,rent /rent to own. New kitchen, bathrooms, carpet, ceramic/ hardwood floors, fireplace, ja- cuzzi, large yard, double-ga- rage, excellent neighbour- hood, $1145/mo.plus. Avail- able immediately. Call 905- 571–6658 NORTH WHITBY, 3-bedroom upper 1/2 of house, private entrance, walkout to fenced backyard, quiet cul-de-sac, references, no animals, pos- session Feb. 1st, $900 +2/3 utilities, first/last, credit check. 905-619-9410 3-BEDROOM town home, new carpet, freshly painted & ren- ovated, 2 appliances, back- yard, garage, 1975 Memory Lane, Finch/Liverpool area. $1100+ utilties. Avail imme- diately. Call (416)724-0404. OSHAWA,huge 4 bedroom townhouse, living room with cathedral ceilings, plus walk- out to patio, main floor laun- dry, eat in kitchen, plus sepa- rate dining room, attached ga- rage, 1 1 /2 baths, rec. room. Asking $l,050. Call Career Real Estate Services Ltd. (905) 723–6918 Rooms for Rent430 401/RITSON OR 2 bedroom apartment, private entrance, parking, bus at door, share full kitchen/bath & appliances, no pets, use of bbq in yard. $350/ mo, first/last. 905-728-1764 leave message (till 5p.m.) ROOM in clean spacious house for rent, prefer working mature person, non-smoker. Liverpool/Finch, available Mar. 1, $425/month includes laundry, cable, etc. Call 905- 831-0179 or cell 416-854-2080 ROOMS TO RENT,Harwood north of Hwy 2 in a clean home. Shared accomodations. Please call after 5p.m. (416)409-1042. Shared Accommodation450 AJAX, 2 ROOMS,(1-bed- room & 1-office) shared with 2 teachers. $560./mo., available March 1, utilities included. Appliances, outdoor pool. Call 905-426–4769 after 5 pm. HOME TO SHARE with fe- male. Courtice area; own bed- room, own bath. No smoking/ pets. Working female pre- ferred. $550/mo.+ shared util- ities. Avail. immediately. Contact Janet (905)728-1600, leave message, or 432-2585 after 5:30 HOME TO SHARE,laundry, parking, cable. On bus route. close to GM south plant. Re- sponsible working adult or college student preferred. $425/month. Call 723–9956 PICKERING third needed! Bottom of Liverpool near GO. 1900sq.ft., 2-storey, 4-bed- room, 1-1/2 baths, furnished, 2 livingrooms, gas fireplace, hottub/pool/etc., $450 inclu- sive, cable, utilities, internet, maid service, and more. Avail Feb 1. Prefer working/school. First/last/references. 420– 1276. PICKERING,beautiful new home, close to all amenities, smokers welcome. A must see! Tel (905) 683-6877. PICKERING / BROCK MAJOR OAKS,if you are neat, tidy, non smoker, have no pets, I have a beautiful 4 bedroom to share. $550 per mo. Refer- ences, lst/last, (905)426–8915 SHARED ACCOMMODATION $350 per month, single work- ing female, includes parking, laundry, cable. Ref. required. Call Rebecca weekdays 1- 800-667-4656 or message (905) 720-2711 Condominiums For Rent455 AJAX,Westney & Hwy.#2, 2 bedroom condo, very clean, all inclusive, $1250./mo., call (416) 953–4306. Office & Retail Space460 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office space available immediately in Bobcaygeon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Private Homes For Sale500 PICKERING,3-bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, central air, large deck, 7 appliances, hardwood floors. Move in condition. Available imme- diately. (905)420–4510 THREE BEDROOM, raised bungalow semi, close to schools and all amenities. Fully finished basement, new- er windows/decor. Open House 1-4 Saturday Feb. 3. 196 Pringle Drive Whitby. Call (905) 430-9527. Money to Lend575 BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. Everyone accepted regardless of credit rating. Call for free information. 905-576-3505. Student loans included. Mortgages, Insurance580 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. Business Opportunities590 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. $35,000 investment makes you $100,000+/year. Residual reoccurring revenue for 20 years. National residential alarm company needs dealer for this area. 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Submit to: File #643, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. Improvements800 TILE MASTER Ceramic, Marble, Slate, Vinyl Floor & Wall Installations Complete Bathroom Renovations 20 yrs. experience All work Guaranteed Call Ed for your free estimates 665–5664 T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, cabinets, porch enclosures, tiling, drywall, taping, painting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops, sinks and taps, windows & doors, garden chairs made to order, etc. Terry for estimate: 432-9115 Stone Properties Installing Garage Openers, Finished Basement, Garden Fence, Garden Sheds, Painting & Decorating or that odd job, call the genuine contractor. Amir 905-619-9330 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. 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(416) 330-4046 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 SENIORS CO-OP HOUSING Built for comfort state of the art features at competitive prices 416-445-0273 AJAX Furnished Room For Rent Close to bus, shopping centre & schools. Available immediately. First/last required $400/month. (905)686-8069 OSHAWA Family Bldg. Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $740 & $850 at 280 Wentworth St.W. Utilities included. Easy access to schools, shopping, For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 985-4618 (No turndowns!) WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 MUST SELL!! 1997 Chrysler Intrepid ES. 3.3 Litre, teal blue, 94,000 kms, fully loaded, keyless entry, immaculate, safety & emission tested. One female owner. 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Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 650 Auctions 650 Auctions FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. FOR OVER 53 YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN SCARBOROUGH’S CHOICE! 4695 Kingston Rd. Scarborough Visit us at our website www.davidsonchrysler.com E-mail davidsn@idirect.com (416)287-7777 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID 1997 DODGE NEON 1994 FORD FI5O PICK UP $8,888+tax or $17500 tax incl.* $9,988+tax or $19900 tax incl.* $23,988+tax or $54000 tax incl.* Inexpensive 4 door Transportation. Air conditioning, auto transmission, finished in neon blue, AM/FM, cassette stereo. Priced to sell! 1998 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB SPORT $17,988+tax or $39300 tax incl.* A must see! Finsihed in black, auto transmission, sport wheels, low kms. Hurry! 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA $17,988+tax or $39400 tax incl.* Truly a full sized luxury car. Fully appointed, finished in grey. A must see! 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE $15,888+tax or $34300 tax incl.* Pontiac builds excite- ment. This car is proof. Fully equipped including all of Pontiac’s luxury appointments. 1997 FORD CONTOUR $9,998+tax or $19999 tax incl.* Looking for a late model, afford- able sedan stop! Finished in blue, auto air, alloy wheels, 75km. 1996 DODGE NEON SPORT $9,488+tax or $18800 tax incl.* Looking for an afford- able late model sporty sedan? Stop! Only 64 kms, auto, air, anti-lock brakes, 4 dr, black, stk#5332A. Hurry! 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM $9,988+tax or $19999 tax incl.* One of Pontiac’s most respected auto. Finished in deep mauve. Cloth inte- rior, V6, air conditioning. Fully equipped local trade in. Stk#5077B 1998 RAM 1500 4X4 8 FOOT BOX 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE COUNTRY $14,888+tax or $31900 tax incl.* Original style. Original strength. One owner lease return. Finished in two tone. Green & Taupe. St.# 5336A $22,488+tax or $49900 tax incl.* A must see! Finished in blue. Very low km’s. 4x4 with 8 foot box. Stk# 41643A 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $13,988+tax or $29700 tax incl.* 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EXT CAB SPORT $18,888+tax or $41600 tax incl.* 1997 DODGE CARAVAN $12,988+tax or $27500 tax incl.* Ideal, inexpensive fami- ly vehicle. Finished maroon. 7 passenger, A/C, higher km’s. Local trade. Hurry for this one at only. It’s hot and it’s here! A must see! Fully equipped, finished in yellow. Only 48 km’s. Stk# 22143A Hurry for this value priced mini van. Equipped with V6 engine, 7 passenger, sun screen glass. Local trade. Stk#60074A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL $13,988+tax or $29700 tax incl.* 1998 DODGE CARAVAN SE $15,488+tax or $33300 tax incl.* Looking for a value priced family minivan? STOP! Fully equipped, finished in deep red. Stk#4051A Looking for a fully equipped luxury minivan priced right? STOP! Finished in white. SE upgrade package. One owner, only 49 kms. Stk# 5173A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 DIESEL $25,888+tax or $58500 tax incl.*$18,488+tax or $39900 tax incl.** An extremely hard find. 4x4 Cummins diesel, auto, air conditioning. Black. Local trade. Low, low kms. Stock #4273A TO DELIVER THE BEST PRE-OWNED VEHICLE SHOPPING & OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE OUR COMMITMENT *Sale price plus GST., PST, Admin, & all applicable taxes. O.A.C. applies to 1995 & newer vehicles. **Payments based on 60 month Royal Buy Back, with $2500 down, O.A.C. various end values. See Dealer for details. 9.65% interest. *60 month term O.A.C. with $2500 down. !Sale prices are plus PST, GST admin. PDE fee & lic. with $2500 down, O.A.C.!! Payments included PST & GST. (416) 281-2277 1-800-465-8142MORNINGSIDE AVE.M I L I T A R Y T R A I L 401 2A K INGSTON R D . K IN G S T O N R O A D LAWRENCE AVE E. Highland Creek ELLESMERE RD. Outstanding value. A must drive! Local trade. 6 cylinder engine. Finished in black. Enforcer package. Spoil yourself rotten! Fully equipped includ- ing leather, power moon roof, hurry for this one! Stk #4977A Dealership Voted #1 Car Dealer in Scarborough “Reader’s Choice” Choice” Voted #1 Car Dealer in Scarborough “Reader’s Choice” Choice” We Are A Five Star Dealership We Are A Five Star - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1999 DODGE STRATUS Excellent value, finished in champagne, fully equipped. Stk #5176A 1997 DODGE STRATUS $11,488+tax or $23600 tax incl.* Rated as one of the best used cars to buy. Finished in white, 4 door, auto transmission, air condi- toning, tilt wheel, speed control, low kms. 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $11,888+tax or $24500 tax incl.* Hurry for this value priced unit. Family value package, V6, air, 7-passenger, luggage rack, white, fully serv- iced and ready to go! 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD $11,488+tax or $23600 tax incl.* Ideal family luxury vehi- cle, fully equipped, fin- ished in rosewood. Low kms.. Local trade. Stock #20812B • 2.7 V6 engine • 4-speed auto transmission • Power windows • Power door locks • Tilt wheels • Speed control • AM/FM cassette • Tint windows • Incredible value! • Fully equipped including auto transmission, • Air conditioning, • Power windows, • Power door locks, • Tilt wheel, • Speed control, • AM/FM cassette • 4 door, • Former daily rental. • 5 to choose from. 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX $14,898 or $24988 2000 CHRYSLER 300M HURRY DON’T MI S S OUT The best Chrysler builds. Spoil yourself rotten! All of Chrysler’s luxury features including power moon roof, chrome wheels. Only 18 km’s. Former rental. incl. tax** $29,998 or $54864 incl. tax** $16,988 or $29900 incl. tax** $12,988 or $23900 incl. tax** +tax +tax 15 T O CHOOSE FROM +tax+tax From11 • Minimum 6 month Power Train Warranty from Davidson Chrysler • 110 point inspection • 3 day/500km exchange policy • Quality reconditioning • Certified pre-owned warranty • Today’s smart choice for premium quality, pre-owned vehicles TO CELEBRATE, WE HAVE OVER 120 USED VEHICLES ON SALE!! EASY PAYMENTS • TOP TRADE IN VALUE COME SEE WHACOME SEE WHA T MAKES US THET MAKES US THE PRICE & SELECTION LEADER!PRICE & SELECTION LEADER! FOR USED VEHICLES! All vehicles are windshield priced to sell! USED VEHICLE HOTLINE 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE The ultimate in luxury, 3.8L V6, quad captain chairs, full power equipment, alloy sport rims, low kms, balance of full warranty, former rental, 10 to choose from.10 T O CHOOSE FROM $22,988 or $41900 incl. tax** 4 Spoil yourself rotten. Fully equipped including leather interior, AM/FM CD player, alloy wheels. Only 57km. Green, black convertible top. 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE $20,888 or $46400 incl. tax** A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 4, 2001