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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2001_11_25ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Singing a song for the season PICKERING –– Young vocalists with the Pickering Christian School choir put a little body language into their performance Fri- day at the Pickering Recreation Complex as part of the Durham Festival of Trees. Organized to help raise money for the Ajax hos- pital, the Durham festival is made up of a series of community-based events. Here, singers (front row, from left) Skylar Charlton, Alicia Isaacs and Arielle Schreiber enjoy their vocal performance. Teachers enjoy the hire life PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Another year, Pill prescriptions up another party after U.S. attacks NAME DROPPING/16 DR. 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There were no injuries to residents or Pickering fire- fighters, officials said. Durham public board employs 514 new educators BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham’s pub- lic school board hired 100 more teachers this year than last, half of whom were recent graduates. Durham District School Board staff at Monday’s board meeting released a report on how many teachers were hired, where they came from and why they came to Durham. It is the second straight year the board has done the sur- vey. Statistics show the board hired 548 teachers (full-time equivalent 514) by mid-October, compared to 446 at about the same time last year. For the second straight year, roughly eight out of 10 of the new hires said geographic considera- tions prompted them to look for work in Durham. New graduates comprised 48 per cent of the new employees, compared to 35 per cent in 2000. Craig Burch, employee rela- tions superintendent, said other factors were involved in decisions to work here. “We have competitive salaries in the Greater Toronto Area...” he said. “We continue to have, I think, the highest reputation for boards in Ontario for profession- al development. Durham is a good place to work and it’s a good place to raise children, and I think that’s very important as well.” Seven out of 10 educators were trained in Ontario, virtually the same number in last year’s survey, and once again, most of See DURHAM page 2 the new teachers came from faculties of education in Toronto (153), Kingston (55), southwestern Ontario (66) and northern Ontario (55). The number of teachers who came from other countries rose to 70, com- pared to 47 last year. The United States led the way with 34, followed by Australia or New Zealand (14) and the United Kingdom (11). Fifty-eight per cent of the new teachers learned of job opportunities via the board’s Web site. Mr. Burch said the board does “very little” pool hiring, in which teachers apply to the system as op- posed to a specific school. “They prefer it, because they’re actually applying... to a real job, with a real principal, with a real school, where they know where the timetable is,” he said. Brian Reid, the board’s manager of employee services/hiring, warned the shortage of certified supply teachers is expected to continue and even worsen. The board hired 72 supply teachers this year, one more than last year. “With the many (full-time) oppor- tunities that are out there, there are simply fewer and fewer supply teach- ers left,” he said. On the issue of retaining teachers, Mr. Burch advised trustees to remem- ber the origin of gratuities, in which an employee who takes very few sick days over a 25-year career with the board is entitled to 50 per cent of their salary upon retirement. Twenty- year employees receive 40 per cent and 10-year employees receive 20 per cent of their salary. Mr. Burch said the practice started in the 1970s when, like today, there was a lot of movement of teachers be- tween boards. “One should be cautious about at- tempting to do away with them,” he said in an interview. Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melin- da Crawford suggested the govern- ment should provide funding to the board to advertise teacher positions. “We need to have that continuous- ly on the minds of those who are coming up to that graduation of col- lege and university,” she said. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 Durham public school board on hiring binge DURHAM from page 1 Fax it: 905-683-7363 FIRST PICKERING PLACE 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905) 839-9637 DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE CALL TODAY AND REGISTER 426-9611 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. A Complete Defensive Driving Course Min. of Trans. Approved Course Provider • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. 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Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles in an interview said he re- ceived a number of calls from par- ents and residents in the small ham- let opposed to the board’s proposed accommodation plan, which calls for it to be closed along with six other schools in Durham. “It’s the only school in a com- munity in a large rural area in north Pickering,” he said. “In an urban area it may be easier to move stu- dents from one school to another, but in the countryside where the nearest school is quite a ways away it doesn’t make sense.” Under the plan to close Valley View, students would be bused to either Claremont Public School or Cadarackque Public School in Ajax. Coun. Pickles said those two schools are not close enough to Greenwood and the busing would be very “tough on the community”. He believes moving students to schools already overcrowded could force students to spend most of their elementary years in portables. “In my day we would have maybe one year or one class every day in a portable,” he said. “These kids could be looking at four con- secutive years in a portable.” School board staff has main- tained under-utilized schools have to be closed to offer students a vi- able education program and to re- ceive provincial funding for new student places region-wide. Council’s motion has been for- warded to school board staff, trustees, and Minister of Education Janet Ecker, who also serves as the Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge MPP. Coun. Pickles said if his sched- ule permits, he will take the fight to school board accommodation plan meetings in December. 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Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! Ajax-Pickering organization wants to reach out to women in abusive relationships DURHAM —November is Woman Assault Prevention Month and a local group has a message it wants to get out — violence against women and children will not be tolerated. The Women’s Rights Ac- tion Coalition of Durham (WRAC) hopes to spread the message by reaching out to women living in abusive rela- tionships. WRAC holds a public edu- cation seminar Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Rooms 1 and 2 of the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, Valley Farm Road south of Hwy. 2. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and the keynote speaker is Smita Vir Tyagi, who has extensive experience in anti- violence and anti-oppression work. WRAC spokesman Esther Enyolu said violence against women cuts across all racial, social, cultural, economic, po- litical and religious spectrums. She noted Statistics Canada re- ports 51 per cent of women are affected by violence in their homes, while another study found 70 per cent of high school girls have been either sexually assaulted or physical- ly abused by their boyfriends. Forms of abuse include physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, economic, sex- ual, threatening, isolation and stalking. Abuse negatively impacts the self-image and self-esteem of women and children, Ms. Enyolu said. Children exposed to abuse tend to experience nightmares, be withdrawn, dis- play aggressive behaviour, or feel ashamed or humiliated. The seminar is open to everyone. For more information or to register for the seminar, call 905-427-7849 or 1-877-849- 5853. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 We’re online at durhamregion.com Women’s group fights violence with public forum Please recycle your News AdvertiserInvites you to attend the Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Auditorium, Building 5 Whitby Mental Health Centre 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, Ontario Guest Speaker: John Trainor Director, Community Support and Research Unit Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto “The Coming Revolution In Mental Health: The Role of Housing”www.wmhc2.com For information call: (905) 668-5881 Ext. 6057 SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. 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Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker, who is education minis- ter and house leader, has gone on record as supporting former finance minister Ernie Eves, the acknowl- edged front-runner to replace outgo- ing Premier Mike Harris. Standing firm on his initiative to give an education tax credit for par- ents who send their children to pri- vate schools, Mr. Flaherty said he’d like to see “between 50,000 and 100,000 more lower-income people in Ontario, off provincial tax rolls. “This is about giving hard-work- ing Ontario families more choice. Choice to spend their money on Christmas gifts for their chil- dren, to paint the kitchen, or to help pay for life’s other ne- cessities.” Calling for the health-care sys- tem to “keep the best and fix the rest” by develop- ing regional au- tonomy and co- ordination, Mr. Flaherty pledged to “eliminate the waiting lists for cancer treatment within five years.” Perhaps the most contentious proposal he made was to bring in what he dubbed ‘pay- cheque protec- tion’ legislation to give workers a choice in how their union dues are spent. “Thousands of people in this province pay union dues,” he said. “That’s fine. But what isn’t fine is when unions use workers’ money for things that workers just don’t sup- port. The hard-working people that I know don’t want to send their money to support organizations that engage in violence and vandalism. That isn’t fair.” NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Flaherty wants to be like Mike Hey Kids It’s that time of year again. 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Even the Mike Harris government — antagonistic as it is to those who do the actual work of educating students — recognized this when it with- drew the legislation that would attempt to mandate extracurriculars participation. The vulnerability of extracurriculars to labour unrest arises from precisely the same source as its strength — the fact they are de- livered by people who are motivated by a love of what they’re doing. Take away that motivation and you take away what makes the whole system worth saving. Even difficult and protracted contract ne- gotiations, when conducted within the at- mosphere of the mutual respect that seems to prevail currently between public sec- ondary school teachers and their employer, are unlikely to interfere with teacher volun- teerism. In my 11-and-a-half years of teach- ing in this board, only a ham-handed effort to implement government policies antitheti- cal to the effective delivery of public educa- tion has succeeded in doing that. Perhaps, then, the best guarantee of on- going extras is obvious: at the next available opportunity, let’s vote in a government that sees teachers as partners in, rather than ob- stacles to, a vital, caring, successful school system. That alone will bring us as close to entrenchment as we should ever wish. Harvey Bischof NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 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. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 25, 2001 There’s the sweet old woman who always wears a smile and has a kind word before saying goodbye. There’s her neighbour nearby who is tiny and frail, but still manages to walk with a bounce in her step. Then there’s the elderly gentleman who lives in one of the local high-rise buildings and always answers the door promptly and makes sure he knows how I’m doing. He always of- fers a friendly half-wave, half-salute when I’m on my way out the door. These are the wonderfully friendly and unassuming people I’ve met in the last six months while delivering hot, nutritious lunches through the local Meals on Wheels program, which is part of the larger Community Care or- ganization serving residents in Ajax and Pickering. Apparently, it’s a job that causes much happiness. It’s not hard to find someone smil- ing at the Community Care office in Ajax. The officials who create order and bring a military efficiency to the job of creating and maintaining routes always wear a smile. You’ll also find the volunteers grinning as they pick up their day’s deliveries. And I’ve al- ready mentioned the clients — happy, happy, happy! The credit, if you’re looking to give some, lies with the people who created Community Care. It’s with the people who donate to the local United Way to help programs like Meals on Wheels continue. It’s with the long- term volunteers who come to know their community and the people in it with a depth of connection few of us could imagine. It’s with those who be- lieve so deeply in the goodness of the cause they don’t see it as volunteering as much as they see it as a calling. I enjoy my handful of clients; I’m getting to know them a little better with every visit and want to learn more about them. It’s gotten to the point that I actually look forward to Mondays. As far as volunteering goes, I’m a Johnny-come-lately. I have written many stories about community-mind- ed people in years past and always ad- mired the character that compelled them to give so much of themselves to others. Now, however, I am beginning to get a sense that it’s not just about “giving back to the community”. I would even suggest there is a selfish element to volunteering: It’s a great way to connect with others in our little corner of the world. For the simple effort of delivering a hot meal, I now have in my life a handful of people I otherwise would never have met. I ask about their lives and they ask about mine. I ask if they’re feeling OK and they demand to know how I am. They tell me about their children, their day, their lives. It’s not volunteering. It’s making friends. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com It’s that selfish element volunteers come to love The chance to meet, get to know others they’d never otherwise come to know just too good to pass up For two months terrorists have ruled the minds of Canadians, but if there’s one thing you can count on it’s this: the state of health care is never far from our hearts. It’s not hard to understand why. The provision of a medical system which purports to treat rich or poor with equality is one of the fundamental and most cherished aspects of being Canadian. Any threat that serves to undermine that system naturally causes deep fears across this land. A recent Ipso-Reid poll shows a whopping 36 per cent of Canadians consider health care the No. 1 issue facing the na- tion, up from just 22 per cent a month ago when the threat of terrorism was No. 1. Here in Ontario we’re constantly reminded by our premier, finance minister and health minister, that health-care spending continues to rise. Despite ongoing investment from the Province, now more than 40 cents on every tax dollar, hospitals invariably run annu- al deficits. Hints of two-tier medicare are never far away when talk of spiralling costs hit the headlines. It’s enough to make any low- or middle-income earner ill. But what’s the solution? The mania at the provincial and fed- eral levels for income tax reductions over the past few years means a quick reversal and sudden tax hikes are extremely un- likely. The people who’ve really been getting a free ride on medicare are the Liberals in Ottawa. When Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Finance Minister Paul Martin and Health Minister Allan Rock criticize their provincial counterparts for cutting taxes instead of boosting health-care spending, they are ulti- mately being dishonest with the voters. They are neglecting to point out health-care funding, once a 50-50 proposition between the feds and provinces, is now, in Ontario at least, an 85-15 deal with the Province stuck with the vastly larger share of the bill. The Liberals are entrenched as the reigning party in Ottawa with no effective opposition in Parliament to counter their low- budget medicare policies. Mr. Rock can talk a good game, but he simply isn’t willing to pay the price. He leaves the negative fallout for provincial governments. Meanwhile, Canadians must wait for the Romanow federal commission on health care, due out a year from now, to suggest ideas. The place to start is with a renewed commitment from our federal government to increase its share of spending on health care. That would be an excellent remedy for an ailing system. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 It all comes down to health care Feds continue to shun responsibility, leaving public fallout at feet of provinces Steve Houston Managing Editor shouston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM –– One in three fami- lies in North America have the Scrab- ble habit. Calling itself ‘America’s good time game,’ Scrabble isn’t just about family fun, it is also a game about strategy, spelling, math, cheating and bluffing, tournaments and more, breeding fanatics not only across North America, but also around the world. Abdul Khan was a Scrabble club director in Saudi Arabia for years, and before he moved to Whitby, he was already e-mailing Oshawa’s Scrabble Club so he could be part of another club right away. “The same month I called Trevor Sealy (Oshawa’s club director) and he was really happy to say, ‘OK come on this Monday,’” said Mr. Khan. Mr. Sealy’s interest for Scrabble was also sparked before he moved to Canada from Barbados. After he lived in Oshawa for a few years, find- ing out there was a Scrabble club in Oshawa was a bonus for him. “I had a niece who was living at the time in Massachusetts and she was nine years old when she brought her Scrabble game with her,”said Mr. Sealy. “I started to play with my little niece and maybe I’m a bit of a nerd, but I got hooked.” Each week about 20-35 group members join each other in the Woodview Community Centre to scrabble the night away over coffee, treats and conversation. People from all over Durham and even from Toronto, attend the weekly game nights, playing in either the A group for experts, C group for beginners, or B groups for those in between. “We’re addicted,” said Mr. Sealy. “Some of our members are quite se- rious. Some advocate 15, 20 or 30 hours a week studying the words list. I guess it has evolved to the point where members are using computers to study the most probable rack. “We have customized boards, we have customized clocks, we have special tiles (so players can’t cheat by brailing which means feeling the let- ters on the tile), some of us even have longer racks that enable you to mix your tiles if you’re trying to come up with a good word and some of us play Scrabble on the computer.” “That’s why some of us get hooked,” the level A Scrabble player added. “You learn new words every- day; it’s a questions of learning all the strange words and trying to beat your opponent.” But beginners shouldn’t feel in- timidated to join, even if they have never played Scrabble before. New- comers are paired with people at the same level and given a list from Mr. Sealy of two- and three-letter words and unique ones such as words built with a Q that don’t require a U. The Oshawa Scrabble Club has evolved since it began in the late 1970s, and some of the original members are still in it. Janice Madill was one of the club’s founders. She said while reading the newspaper one day, she noticed in ad from a man who enjoyed Scrabble, but had no one to play with. Mrs. Madill and her friend Sylvia Meek responded to the ad and found out they were not the only ones. There was one problem - being strangers, no one wanted to hold the games at their house. Lucki- ly for the club,her aunt was a chief li- brarian who let the group use the reading area of the library. About eight people showed up the first night and the Oshawa Scrabble Club was born. “From then on we met and then we played,” she said. “We took turns playing at our houses for a while and then we got Woodview Park Club House. At first we played in a tiny lit- tle room in the basement and gradu- ally got the whole upstairs which was really nice and that’s where we play now.” Another member who has been playing since the beginning is 63- year-old Hilda Schlechter. “I was laid up after back surgery and I started playing at home with my children for just something to do other than watch TV because I could- n’t do anything else and I really, real- ly got to like it,” said Mrs. Schlechter. “I just liked it so much I kept going - I love the outing. I’m not ac- tive in other sports, I’m limited: I can’t play ball, it’s too much for me or mow the lawn and heavier things, but I have the love of words and let- ters and I like math too where you keep adding your scores so I think that’s why and I just try to see how good I can get. There’s always more to learn. There’s always new words a person learns and tricky words and things like that,” she added. When she plays Scrabble,she said she forgets everything else. Scrabble becomes an outlet for her to just be herself and not worry about anything else. She loves being part of the club and occasionally going to tourna- ments. “You meet all kinds of people and you have to learn or be gracious enough to lose as well as win and show sportsmanship,” said Mrs. Schlechter. Sometimes she’ll play a tournament and get a really good score and other times, a really bad one, but it doesn’t upset her to lose so long as she tried her best. Rookies get to play tournaments for free. The second tournament entry requires a National Scrabble Membership, obtained by sending $20 US to the National Scrabble As- sociation in New York. As a member, people can join any tournament and get a Scrabble newsletter eight times a year. The association keeps track of each player’s score in a tournament and those with 1,700 points are rated experts. If an expert is playing a tour- nament and has a much higher score than the rest of the players, he is ex- pected to win. If he does, he’ll get more points toward his rating but if he loses, his rating decreases. Mr. Sealy has participated in the Super Stars Tournament in Las Vegas, which is by special invite only. The top 50 players in North America were invited to play in it for a grand prize of $100,000. “Most of us do it not to win money - we do it for the honour,”said Mr. Sealy. There is even a World Scrabble Cup tournament and the current Champion is a Canadian named Joel Wapnick. The next World Cup is in December this year. National Scrab- ble Championships are held all over the world. So how is Scrabble played? The game, invented by New York archi- tect Alfred M. Butts in 1948 is tradi- tionally played with two or more players. Words are made vertically and horizontally. Each player receives seven letters and each letter has a number of points listed on it. The first player builds a word using two or more letters (also known as tiles), an- nounces the word and the number of points it has earned him, then re- ceives the same amount of letters used in the play so there are always seven letters on a player’s rack. The next player builds or modifies a word by using one or more letters and re- ceives full points for any new or changed word. Blank tiles can be used as any letter, for example an N. The blank tile remains an N for the rest of the game. If a player disagrees with a word made, she can challenge it before the next player takes her turn. The world is then checked and, if unacceptable, the person who made the word loses his turn and points, but if the word is acceptable, the person who chal- lenged it loses her turn. The game is over when all the letters are gone. The player with the most accumulat- ed points wins. Mrs. Madill said the trick to be- coming a better-than-average Scrab- ble player is by learning words not found in traditional dictionaries, such as XI and AA. “I think people come out and they get intimidated and they shouldn’t,” she said. “I think they think we’re all too good and they don’t know these little words we use in the Scrabble Dictionary - a lot of them just use Webster’s or the Oxford Dictionary.” The first time someone attends a Scrabble night is free. Remaining nights are $2 for seniors and $3 for anyone else. The fee covers coffee and treats provided throughout the night, as well as a fancy dinner twice a year for all club members to attend, and trophies for the annual tourna- ment. For information on becoming a club member phone Mr. Sealy at 905-432-8828 or stop by the Wood- view Community Centre on 151 Cadillac Ave., in Oshawa any Mon- day between 7:30 and 11 p.m. For more information on Scrabble visit www.scrabble.com. How do you spell fun? Sylvia Meek (left) and Janice Madill are the founding members of the Oshawa Scrabble Club which now attracts members from across Durham and Toronto. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo In wake of terrorist attacks, regulator orders permanent changes BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —Stressing there have been no “credible threats” on local facilities and that recently introduced measures will become permanent, a top nu- clear official was in Pickering this week to discuss safety at On- tario plants. Linda Keen, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- mission, touched on security and safety at nuclear plants in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist at- tacks on the United States during her speech to about 50 people at an Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade luncheon at Regalis Restaurant on Wednesday. “While many new questions have been asked following Sept. 11, we must keep in mind that there have been no attacks on, or credible threats made to, nuclear facilities in Canada,” Ms. Keen said. “Within one hour of the at- tacks in the United States, the CNSC had instructed major li- censees to implement enhanced security measures at their facili- ties. These new measures have been maintained.” On Oct. 19, the commission also ordered a number of other security measures at nuclear plants. “Licensees have treated this order very seriously and have been very co-operative and quick to act,” she noted. “Our position is that these new security mea- sures will be maintained perma- nently as part of a continuum of improvement in security and safety.” Following her speech, Ms. Keen said in an interview the ability of facilities to withstand various types of attacks is being “looked at”. Also being consid- ered are “air-exclusion zones and marine exclusion zones” around nuclear plants. “I’m on record as saying I’m not interested in exclusion zones for the sake of exclusion zones. Really what I want is something that is protective and we’re look- ing at that,” Ms. Keen stated. “Every regulator around the world, not just in the nuclear business, based its threat assess- ment on an accident, an accident happening and not on issues to do with, say, a suicidal terrorist at- tack. We are rethinking (security measures and risk assessment) and that’s judicious and Canadi- ans would expect us to do it.” However, Dave Martin of the Sierra Club of Canada Nuclear Campaign, who also attended the event, summed those comments up in an interview as being “too little, too late. Their response is directed, at this point, exclusively to a ground-based attack. They really haven’t come to grips with the threat of an airborne suicide attack by jumbo jet.” He added nuclear facilities in Ontario provide a more oppor- tune target for terrorists than the U.S. “Pickering, with its proximity to several million people, is a ter- rorist’s dream come true,” he said. The buildings around nuclear reactors have to be “hardened by pouring more concrete,” he con- tinued, noting ancillary buildings should also be reinforced. “We know they can’t with- stand the impact of a jumbo jet.” An anti-aircraft defence sys- tem, with ground-based missiles, is needed, he added. “A no-fly zone does nothing. We can’t get a CF-18 from Tren- ton to Darlington or Pickering in time to divert or bring down an attack,” he said. He pointed to France having installed radar and air defences around one of its reactors. Ms. Keen said in terms of mis- siles, “nothing has been ruled out and nothing will be ruled out, per se. If you look at why France put in the missiles, they have nuclear weapons and plutonium on their site. Neither of these conditions exists in Canada at nuclear facili- ties we’re talking about. During a question-and-answer period, Ms. Keen said, “There’s a move afoot to look at hardening of facilities. 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As part of the campaign, the department is part- nering with M&M Meat Shops across Durham Region, Pickering Town Centre and Ocala Orchards, to provide information aimed at re- inforcing the importance of person- al responsibilities around both serv- ing and consuming alcohol. A recent health department sur- vey indicates one-fifth of Durham residents wrongfully believe they can have two or more drinks in the hour before driving and still be a safe driver. “With every additional drink, the risk of motor vehicle collisions in- creases,” says Heather Tucker, a public health nurse with the health department. Hosts and property owners are also often unaware of their legal re- sponsibility when hosting a party. “The goal of this campaign is to help people understand they may be held responsible for injuries or dam- ages that occur as a result of the al- cohol they provide on their property, or at a function that they are respon- sible for,” says Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham’s associate medical officer of health. Under the Ontario Liquor Li- cence Act, hosts or homeowners are responsible for the safety and be- haviour of their guests until they are sober, not just until they leave the party. More information will be avail- able from health department staff on Friday, Nov. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the following M&M Meat Shops: 20 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax; 133 King St. E., Bowmanville; 11 Taunton Rd. W., Oshawa; Kingsway Village, 1300 King St. E., Oshawa; 1211 Kingston Rd., Pickering; 1874 Scugog St., Unit 2, Port Perry; and Kendalwood Plaza, 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Information will also be avail- able at Pickering Town Centre Dec. 4 and 5 during mall hours. Addi- tional information is also available through the Durham Regional Health Department’s Injury Preven- tion Program at 905-723-8521 or 1- 800-841-2729. ADVERTISING FEATURE Make Winter Vacations Enjoyable by Practicing Sun Safety If you plan on going south this winter, Durham Region Health Department urges you to avoid having the sun burn your vacation by taking precautions to protect you and your family from ultraviolet radia- tion (UVR). According to reports from Health Canada, overexposure to UVR is one of the main causes of skin cancer. Other health risks associated with UVR include sun- burns, premature aging of the skin and cataracts. “It’s important for vacationers to remember that the closer you are to the equator, the greater the intensity of ultravi- olet rays from the sun,” explains Stephanie Wilms, a public health nurse with the Durham Region Health Department. “whenever possible, avoid the midday sun or at least find some shade.” To ensure a sun-safe trip, the Health Department recommends that you pack your suitcase with sun-safe items including a hat with a three-inch brim, sunglasses, loose fitting long sleeve shirts and pants, and sunscreen and lip balm that offer pro- tection of SPF 15 or higher. While some vacationers may begin their trip with a base tan from a tanning salon, it’s a common misunderstanding that this will protect your skin and prevent you from getting sunburn. 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Individuals with Autism, PDD and Asperger’s, along with their friends and family, are invited to a Christmas party at the Oshawa Jubilee Pavilion. Held by the Autism Society, Durham Chapter, the party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are asked to being a wrapped and clearly labeled gift, not to exceed $15, for each child you bring along to the event. For more information contact Sandra Weichel at 905-666- 6870. Autism group hosts party ADVERTISING FEATURE Dear Readers:Every so often I come across some information that I know will be of interest to most everyone, whether they currently have foot problems or not, yet no one would even think to ask. For example when you buy a new pair of shoes, how do you lace them? Do you take into account your foot shape, arch height, flexibility, tendency for heel slippage or blackened toe nails? Probably not, because our mothers taught us how to lace a shoe in one particular way (the conventional crisscross to the top of the show tech- nique) and we have not varied from it. And for the most of us this will continue to work well. Beginning at the bottom of the shoe and pull the laces one set of eyelets at a time to tighten. This will distribute stress evenly across the eyelets and therefore across the top of the foot and allow for a more comfortable fit. However, for those who do have specific gait problems or who have feet that are not average shaped, here are a few lace alternatives to the standard that may help keep you tied to be fit. Did you ever wonder why your new shoes seem to have extra eyelets? Even manufacturers have designed their shoes to allow for custom lacing. The wider placed eyelets allow for laces to be pulled in more tightly and are therefore used for narrower feet, while the narrow- er placed eyelets allow for more girth and are more suitable for wider feet.(Picture A & B) The following pattern of lacing is ideal for those with a bony prominence on the top of their foot as it minimizes pres- sure. You begin in the conven- tional manner until you approach the problem area. The lacing again continues in the conventional way until you approach the problem area. The lacing continues in the conventional way until the top of the shoe.(Picture C) To prevent heel slippage a conventional pattern of lac- ing is done until the last eyelet. By looping the end of each lace and using the loop as an eye- let, a more secure fit around the heel can be obtained.(Picture D) A square box pattern of lacing is used for those with high arched rigid feet or again for those with a boney bump on the top of their foot. In this method the lace never crosses over the tongue, but passes under each eyelet. This method eases pressure across the top of the foot.(Picture E) If you are a runner who is prone to blackened toe nails or pressure at the front of the foot, a single lace cross-over may help. begin with the end of one lace much shorter than the other. Place it in the upper most inside eyelet and run it to the lowest most diagonally opposite eyelet. Then begin lacing from inside to side through the remaining eyelets. This pattern pulls the toe box of the show up, relieving pressure on the toes.(Picture F) For a custom fit, an independent method of using two different laces may be employed. This may work well for people with a wider forefoot, for those whose foot is two different widths.(Picture G) If you have a question you would like answered or a topic you would like addressed, mail it into the News Advertiser c/o ASK THE PODIATRIST. 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(416) 750-9620 (near DVP and 401) 255 Morningside Ave.(416) 283-8140 (Morningside Mall) Education funding cuts possible as Province seeks savings BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer DURHAM ––Speculation that education spending may be on the Province’s chopping block in an ef- fort to avoid a deficit has some local educators concerned about area stu- dents. “Kids don’t have textbooks in classes,” says Dan Fewings, vice- president of the local branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. “I think we’re close to the breaking point now in terms of what kids have right now resource-wise and what’s available in the class- room.” Reports this week from Queen’s Park indicate the Province is on a massive savings-finding expedition in an effort to avoid a deficit and deal with the slowing economy. Some re- ports indicate each ministry –– in- cluding, possibly, education –– has been ordered to find savings of up to five per cent of their total budgets to avoid a deficit for the 2002-2003 fis- cal year. Provincial management board chairman David Tsubouchi said Mon- day the Province will look at selling assets, cutting program spending, and possibly attempting to boost revenue by privatizing some services. The 2002-2003 fiscal year looks “very tight,” says Durham MPP John O’Toole, who is part of a group of four MPPs charged with bringing for- ward suggestions to help the Province save money. No stone should remain unturned in an effort to do so, he says. “To be saying anything is sacred isn’t the right message,” says Mr. O’- Toole, parliamentary assistant to fi- nance minister Jim Flaherty. “If there’s any way to save taxes without affecting quality, that should be looked at.” There will “always be a demand for more money in health and educa- tion,” notes the MPP. “To sort out what is absolutely needed from what’s nice to have is what this exercise is all about.” While local public school board chairman Bob Willsher says talk of budget restraint doesn’t surprise him under current economic circum- stances, he adds the public may not be receptive to the possibility of classroom spending cuts. “I’m not surprised that we’re head- ed down this path, given the fine bal- ancing act of the Provincial budget and the risk of (economic) downturn upsetting that fine balance,” says the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board chairman. “But I think they’ve (the Province) heard that certainly parents are not happy with the level of support education is receiving now.” Such cuts aren’t popular, agrees Mr. Fewings. “Conservative popularity in the polls shows where their politics of cuts have got them,” he notes. Further cuts “certainly would be a major difficulty for our board right now,” says Mr. Willsher, a Clarington trustee. The public school board is already in the midst of a massive expense-trim- ming plan aimed at paying off its approximately $6 million accu- mulated deficit. But, there may be room to make some cuts in order to help the Province avoid a deficit, con- tends Joe Neal, a Clarington trustee with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board. “I’m not generally in favour of running a large deficit, so if that means we have to be a little more frugal with the money we get, I don’t have a tremendous amount of difficulty with that,” he says. “I think we could find some savings in some areas, though I don’t think anybody’s enthusias- tic about that.” Education cuts may not make a huge difference in terms of the provincial big picture though, Mr. Neal notes. “All areas are really dwarfed by health spending,” he says. “They can cut education some- what but it’s not going to make a difference if health spending keeps spiralling up.” –– WITH FILES FROM TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE Introducing Cash Back - The latest addition to our Rapid Rewards Players Club program. 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Results of test on Whitby student expected back soon BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham’s health department expects to know within days what strain of meningococcal meningitis a 14-year-old Whitby student has contract- ed. And depending on the in- formation, that might lead to the vaccination of staff and students at the student’s school. Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham Region’s associate medical officer of health, said it is important to find out if the strain is the same one that a second Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute contracted in late October. That 16-year-old student recovered after antibiotic treatment and is back in school. The 14-year-old was identified Monday and is also being treated with an- tibiotics. “The concern of having a second one, if it is the same strain, is, is the bacteria cir- culating in the school and is it a more virulent strain?” said Dr. Reynolds. She said vaccination “will be looked at once we identify the strain, and a de- cision will be made in con- junction with the Ministry of Health.” “Serogroup C is the strain that is usually respon- sible for outbreaks that we see within schools and com- munities,” said Dr. Reynolds. A new vaccine specific for that strain was released in June, she said, noting the vaccine will render an indi- vidual immune to the strain for a lengthy period of time. The other available vaccine covers four strains, but has a much shorter immunity time frame. Antibiotics are effective treatment for all strains, but Dr. Reynolds said vaccines are not at all effective for serogroup B strains. Dr. Reynolds said the ministry told her there have been seven serogroup B cases in Ontario this year, including one in Durham this summer. That person re- covered and the source was likely in Quebec, said Dr. Reynolds. There have also been two serogroup C cases. Health Canada’s Win- nipeg lab is undertaking spe- cialized test to identify the strain in the most recent case. Dr. Reynolds empha- sized meningitis is “not very transmissible” and in a press release stated “the bacteria that cause this form of meningitis are spread through direct contact with secretions from the nose and throat.” She said the sharing of food, beverages and kissing most commonly spreads the bacteria. “Even if you acquire the bacteria, it is very rare to get the disease,” said Dr. Reynolds. Meningococcal meningi- tis can be serious, leading to death in about 10 per cent of cases, she said, noting the Durham Region Health De- partment launches an inves- tigation as soon as it learns of a suspected case. Those identified as “close con- tacts” of carriers, including family members, are treated with antibiotics. “We’re just waiting to hear back from public health at this point in time,” said Andrea Pidwerbecki, the Durham District School Board’s communications manager. She said health depart- ment letters went home with all Anderson students on ei- ther Monday or Tuesday, de- pending on a student’s schedule. In the case of the first infected student, letters went home with classmates. Dr. Reynolds said 10 to 15 per cent of people carry in the back of their throat the bacteria that cause meningi- tis. But it’s unclear why less than one per cent of those people will develop menin- gitis. There are usually four to eight cases of meningitis a year in Durham. The health department has set up a meningitis in- formation line for residents. For more information call 905-723-8521, or 1-800- 841-2729, ext. 2316. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Durham medical officials monitor meningitis case Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays AND COUNTRY CRAFT STORE Invites you to our Annual Christmas Open House Sat., Dec./01, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1618 Dundas St. E., Whitby, 404-0508 Hot Apple Cider Christmas Goodies A. T. S. 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A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. BETTER LEARNING 2001 Understanding A Report Card School report cards will be coming home soon often accompanied by proud smiles, but sometimes looks of sad disap- pointment. Here are some general teacher com- ments and insights into their possible deeper meanings, along with suggested questions to ask your child’s teacher to explore these issues more fully. (A) TEACHER COMMENTS Your child is working to his greatest potential. THEIR MEANING. Your child is probably doing his very best at this level. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW What is my child’s actual potential? Is he/she working at it? How do you know? How do you measure it? (B)TEACHER COMMENTS Cathy is a delight in class! More atten- tion to neat work could earn her higher marks. THEIR MEANING Cathy is not making sure her assign- ments are neat and organized. She does the work quickly just to get it done on time. 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But I’d bet most of what I own that he’s not hiding in a cave taking antidepressants. I’m equally sure the people we see night after night wandering the roads of Afghanistan are also not on this medication. And nei- ther they nor bin Laden are wet- ting their pants. So how tough is the psyche of North Americans since Sept. 11? It depends on who you listen to. New Yorkers and their heroic firefighters say they will not be beaten by terrorism, an admirable attitude. But recent reports show that far too many North Americans are burying their psyches in the sand. Rather than using the ‘Old Frontier’ toughness to fight ter- rorism they’re doing what so many have learned to do so best in our soci- ety –– take pills. In this case, since the twin- tower disaster it’s been more pills. A US sur- vey shows that prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs and sleep- ing pills are up 25 per cent in New York, 13 per cent in Wash- ington and 9 per cent across the U.S. This is no so- lution if North Americans are going to beat ter- rorists who in- tend to destroy us one way or another. The in- crease in this medication shows they’ve partially accom- plished their goal. If we don’t watch out they’ll soon have us all cowering like imbeciles wait- ing for the next round of terror. Let’s face it we are no longer a tough society and we’d better admit we have a problem. I’ve been witnessing this trend in my office for years. Only the occa- sional patient says, “I’d prefer to put up with the pain or the worry than take medication.” Rather most patients want an easy out. Pills for minor aches. Pills to sleep. Pills, pills, pills for everything under the sun. And this starts at an early age. A report in the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association states last year more than one million prescriptions for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) drugs were given to Canadians. Most of them were children. Christiane Poulin, an associate professor in the Department of Community Health at Dalhousie University, reports 5.3 per cent of students in grades 7-12 are taking Ritalin and other drugs. I’d bet the rest of what I own that they don’t need pills in Afghanistan to make children sit still and learn their ABC’s. And I refuse to believe so many children in the US and Canada require Ritalin in order to perform in school. It doesn’t take a genius to see what would hap- pen if these Ritalin children had to face the hardened teens in bin Laden’s camp. Ours would be torn apart limb by limb. No one doubts that the US is the greatest military power in the world. But pill-popping kids grow to be pill-popping adults, not the kind that will win the psy- chological war against the likes of bin Laden. I’m tired of brave statements bin Laden isn’t going to make us wet our pants. The hell he isn’t. He’s made too many people wet them already. Recently a concert I planned to attend was cancelled. The US performer was afraid to fly from New York to Canada. What a ter- rible message to send everyone. How many Canadians are wet- ting their pants? Just ask any trav- el agent how many people have cancelled flights when arguably there’s never been a safer time to fly. Some of my patients have cancelled cruises. Others have put off a driving trip to the U.S. or even to destina- tions in Canada. So let’s stop kid- ding ourselves we’re tough and going about our business as usual. To be sure these are difficult times but let’s put them into focus. It’s a horrendous tragedy that so many died needlessly in New York. And that others have died from Anthrax. But remember every day over 1,000 people die from cancer in North America. Many others suc- cumb to other diseases or die in car accidents. This isn’t the time to cop out with anti-depressants. Rather, it’s time to rekindle that old frontier toughness that made our nations great. To beat Osama bin Laden we’ll need to harden ourselves psychologically. So let’s stop wetting our pants, swallowing anti-depressants and being fearful of travel as we approach 2002. NOTE:Readers keep asking how to obtain the Gifford-Jones Living Will. It can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Dr. Gifford-Jones 1 First Canadian Place, P.O. Box 119, Toronto, Ont., M5X 1A4. Please enclose $5 to cover the cost. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 Health &FITNESS NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 25, 2001 We have to be tough to take on the terrorists W. Gifford- Jones, M.D. The Doctor Game shouston@durhamregion.com in your News Advertiser If you don’t receive one please call (905) 683-5117 Watch for the City of Pickering Brochure of Winter Services Wednesday, November 28th MONDAY, NOV. 26 TEENAGE ABUSIVE RELATION- SHIPS:Dawna Speers will discuss awareness and prevention of abusive re- lationships among young people at 7 p.m.in the Exeter High School library, 80 Falby Crt., as part of the school commu- nity council meeting. Refreshments are available. Call Darlene at 416-284-8131 ext. 4817 for more information. CARDIAC REHABILITATION:Every- one is welcome to attend classes by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Organization every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 and 6 p.m. in Oshawa at 1 McGrig- or St. Topics include diabetes, angina, stress, heart conditions, arthritis and fi- bromyalgia. Call 905-404-2691 for more information on the classes. DURHAM DENTAL HYGIENISTS SO- CIETY:Group meets at Oshawa Public Library’s McLaughlin branch from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Dennis Azuma will discuss dentistry in Third World countries. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 SENIORS’ FRIENDSHIP CLUB:The Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club meets every Tuesday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m.for a discussion group at the Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Today’s annual meeting will deal with election of officers and suggestions for programs in 2002. All members are asked to take part. Call Louise Johnson at 905-683- 7799 for more information. TOASTMASTERS:The Pickering Pow- erhouse Toastmasters Club welcomes guests to an open house in Pickering each Tuesday at 1 Evelyn Ave., at 7 p.m. Learn more about enhancing your com- munication and leadership skills. Call Marva at 905-619-0030 or Hazel at 416- 560-3768 for more information. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free meditation classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax li- brary’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave.S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.Sa- hajaYoga.ca. PARENT SUPPORT:A local chapter of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc.meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location or information. HEALTH WORKSHOP:Ajax Family Chiropractic offers a free, half-hour to health workshop every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 13 (across from Costco, behind McDon- alds). Seating is limited so call the office at 905-426-4116 to reserve a spot or for more information. VOLUNTEERS:Volunteers are needed to help kids aged five to 12 develop their literacy skills. The William Peak Co-op Reading Circle and Homework Club in Pickering meets in the activity room at the Whites Road and Finch Avenue co- op every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Liz at 416-684-3616 or Laura at 905-837-0761. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:The next meeting of Amnesty International’s Ajax- Pickering group starts with coffee time at 7:15 p.m.followed by the 7:30 p.m.meet- ing at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., just north of the high school in Ajax. All are welcome to attend the event. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 SPIRITUAL WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB: The Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, hosts guest speaker Selma Sage, former pro- fessor of biblical women’s studies at York University and director of education at the Toronto Synagogue, speaks on ‘Women in Genesis’ and ‘The Red Tent’ Meetings run from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call 905-839-7271. TOASTMASTERS:Improving commu- nication skills, speech giving, listening and understanding skills, organization abilities and presentations are covered at Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters club meetings. Meetings run from 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more infor- mation call Michelle at 905-619-2568. BOARD OF TRADE:The Annual Gen- eral Meeting of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade runs from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Regalis Restaurant in Pickering. Cost is $25 for non-members and $20 for mem- bers. For more information call the vent hotline at 905-686-0883. CARDIAC REHABILITATION:Every- one is welcome to attend classes hosted by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Organiza- tion every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 1 McGrigor St., in Oshawa. Topics are diabetes, angina, stress, heart conditions, arthritis and Fibromyalgia. For more information call 905-404-2691. BUSINESSWOMEN’S CLUB MEET: Time management is the theme of the Durham Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting facilitated by Rose Cronin.Meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. Dinner cost is $30. Guests are welcome. 905-428-7886 or e-mail broskpk@di- rect.com. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT:The local chapter of The One Parent Families As- sociation of Canada meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, 418 Monarch Ave. at the corner of Clements Road. Meetings are for both custodial and non-custodial parents whether your kids are two or 42. All are welcome. For more information visit www.geocities.com/opfaca, or call 905-837-9670. MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are welcome. For more information call 905-420- 7252. ALZHEIMER’S:Alzheimer Durham holds an Ajax Support Group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westney Rd. S., Units 19 and 20 (at Clements Rd.W.), Ajax.All caregivers welcome. Call 905-576-2567 for more information on the group or its meetings. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P AJAX ––The Ajax Se- nior Citizens’ Friendship Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 9:30 a.m. for a dis- cussion group at the Se- niors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Today’s annual meet- ing will deal with election of officers and suggestions for programs in 2002. Call Louise Johnson at 905-683-7799. Friendship Club meetsBillboard Nov. 25, 2001 Read up online at durhamregion.com Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. * State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario KIMBERLEY FROST Agent 641 Kingston Road (Hwy #2 & Whites Rd.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 420-3221 SCOTT ANDREWS Agent 345 Kingston Road, Suite 206 (Hwy #2 & Altona Rd.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 509-1167 PAUL WILLIAMS Agent 1020 Brock Rd. 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Pickering 905-421-0424 N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER Nov. 25, 2001 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 Birthday Nov. 26 is a big day for one cool dude, as Adam turns two. “We have been blessed with having you in our lives these past two years. Mommy and Daddy wish you lots of healthy and happy birth- day wishes. Also, a happy birthday from Nana, Nonno, Oma, Opa, your aunts, uncles and cousins. We love you dearly. Happy birthday sweet pea.” Engagement “Shirley and Keith McCann are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen to David Boyer, son of Carolyn and Mike Boyer of Astorville, Ont. No date has been set of the wedding.” Birthday To “our dearest Hannah Kate Stoneman, a happy second birth- day on Nov. 25. You delight us and charm us with your own very spe- cial ways, and fill our lives with so much love and joy. Be happy. Lov- ing you forever, from Mommy, Daddy and all your family and friends.” Birthday Nov. 25 is a special day, as Su- perman turns five. Wishing Jade Harker all the best are Mommy, Daddy and his many friends and family. Birthday There were happy birthday wishes for Emily Neitvelt, “our million- dollar girl”, on Nov. 23 when she turned five. Lots of hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, brother Frankie, Nonno, Nana, Uncle Aldo, Uncle Joe and Auntie Rie. Birthdays “On Nov. 16,Brandon turned seven. He loves soccer and is very funny. Happy birth- day and love from Mom, Dad, your big brothers Brad and Miska, sister Amanda, Grandma Lolita, Grandpa Carl, Uncle Ger- ald, family and friends. And, on Nov. 23, there’s another teen- ager in the house as Mihaly makes number-three. Lots of love from Mom, Dad, brothers Brad and Brandon and sister Amanda. Also, happy 13th from Grams Lolita and Carl, Uncle Gerald, family and friends.” Birthday “It was 11 years ago that this beautiful girl blessed us with her presence. Nicole Leigh Bird turned 11 on Nov. 23. Wishing Nicole all the best are Daddy, Mommy, Brady, Grandmas, Grandpa, Poppa, Nana, all the rest of your family and friends.” Birthday Robert Mason turned one Nov. 24. “Happiness lies in the joy of creating life. If we could reach up and hold a star each time you made us smile, the entire sky would be in our hands.” Rob- bie’s Mom Anita and Dad Greg, brother Ricky and his grandparents Beryl, Terry and Jean are proud to announce his first birthday. “Happy birthday Robbie. We love you.” Birthday Happy birthday wishes go out to “our little bit”,Kristen Bedley, who turns four on Nov. 29. “Our middle angel is growing up so fast. We love you very much and hope you enjoy your birthday party with all your new friends from school. Love and kisses always from Mommy, Daddy, Michelle and Taylor.” Birthday Happy 13th birthday on Nov. 30 to “our loving daughter Stephanie Ramsahaye. May God always bless you. We love you very much, from Mom, Dad and brother Nicholas. Have a wonderful birthday.” Birthday Nov. 20 was a special day for Erik Martin, as he turned six. Wishing him all the best were Mom, Grandma, Uncle Michael and all his aunts, uncles and cousins. 40th Birthday “Happy 40th birth- day on Nov. 21 to Mike Hickey. You are the youngest and best Daddy and husband in the whole wide world. Love from your princess Lauren, your buddy Ryan, and your wife Heather.” Birthday “Evan Rombos turned two Nov. 5. Our little ‘Bubbalouie’has hit the terrible two stage with full force, but he still can’t do any wrong — he’s way too cute! We want to wish our son a happy birthday and we can’t wait until those sentences start flying. With tonnes of love from Mommy and Daddy.” Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., Dec. 1, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Emily Nietvelt 2. Erik Martin 3. Kristen Bedley NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 17 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 25, 2001 RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo WHITBY ––Father Leo J. Austin Wildcats’ Kelly La- fontaine races to the basket past Pine Ridge Pumas’ de- fender Alisa Wulff during the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics senior girls’ basketball final at Austin Wednesday. Pine Ridge lost 80-62. Entire girls’basketball team should be back for 2002 PICKERING —Playing the top- ranked Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School Wildcats on their home basketball court in front of a partisan crowd was tough enough for the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas. But, then add in the fact Pine Ridge is an upstart program, which lay dormant for three years, going up against a Wildcats senior girls’ team that has persevered through the edu- cation turmoil that hamstrung sports in Durham the past few seasons. All this came crashing down on the Pumas in the Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’basketball final Wednes- day. Despite all this, the Pumas gave it everything they had in an 80-62 loss to the Wildcats. And, that was more than enough to satisfy Pine Ridge coach Cam Nekkers. “The best thing we had going for us was effort,” he said. “They had a bit more experience than us. They probably played 20 more games throughout the year. “They deserved to win. They’re a good ball team and they played a good game.” The game, said Nekkers, was closer than the score would indicate. The difference in the final quarter was the Wildcats’ shooting from the free-throw stripe, which was an un- canny 90 per cent. Throughout the contest, the Wild- cats used a full-court press to good advantage, which kept the Pumas off balance, not to mention wearing them down in the final analysis. “We haven’t played a team that presses as much as Austin,” said Nekkers. Provincial and national-level player Alisa Wulff led the Pumas with a 25-point effort in the final. Tabia Charles added 14. To get to the finals, the Pumas downed Oshawa’s Paul Dwyer Saints 63-48 in the semifinals. Carlene Siopis led Pine Ridge with 26 points. In the quarter-finals, the Pumas downed the O’Neill Collegiate Red- men. The silver lining in the defeat is the entire Pine Ridge team will return next year, said Nekkers. Three of the team’s current starters all tower at or above six-feet, Wulff and Sara Mas- terton (6-foot-1) and Charles (6- feet). “We’ll be a bit better next year, I’m sure,” said Nekkers, who’ll also coach the senior boys’ basketball team at Pine Ridge. In the junior games, Oshawa’s McLaughlin fought back from a 38- 28 deficit through three quarters for a 47-45 win over Ajax High School in the ‘AAA’ girls’ final. Kate Weiss of Ajax was the top shooter with 20 points. Pine Ridge Pumas fall to Austin in LOSSA final LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! Stop in for all your snow removal needs! www.JohnDeere.com D2000-04-21029 724D Walk-Behind Snow Blower • 7-hp • 24-inch clearing width • 8-speed transmission NOW $1,529 TRS21 Walk-Behind Snow Blower • 5 hp • 21-inch clearing width • Single stage NOW $829 No Payments - No Interest until March 2002 On Walk-Behind Snowblowers *Offer ends December 31, 2001. Subject to AgLine®approval and John Deere dealer participation. 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Down to the buzzer Select edges Bank of Montreal, East Side devours Caesar’s AJAX —For the second week in a row, Select Food Products snatched victory in the dying moments of their game during Ajax Ladies Basketball League action. This time, the Select victimized the Bank of Montreal with a buzzer beater last weekend to upend the bankers 24-23 in a defensive battle. The Bank of Montreal had a point advantage for much of the game but lost possession with little time re- maining on the clock. Select then scored at the buzzer. Portia Vidal scored six points for Select and Lana Letourneau replied with seven for the bankers. The closing game between East Side Marios and Et Tu Caesar’s was a different story. Caesar’s was miss- ing key players and East Side Mario’s took advantage to run up a 50-21 victory. East Side intercepted many passes and turned them into a fast break to win the game by a comfortable mar- gin. Engrid Carmichael Johnson scored 15 points for East Side, while Cindy Miles had six for Caesar’s. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Panthers ‘AA’ juveniles split over results Pickering thrashes Peterborough, loses to Stouffville PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers juvenile ‘AA’ rep hockey team split league games with Stouf- fville and Peterborough recently. In its most recent tilt, the Picker- ing juveniles suffered a 3-2 loss Nov. 20 to Stouffville. Unfortunately, the Panthers had three goals called back by the officials. Steve Phillips and Sean Kostka scored the Pickering goals, with assists to Aiden Vander- steen, Brandon Taylor and Mike Mitchell. A six-goal performance by Mike Dawson helped the Panthers to a 9-1 victory over Peterborough Nov. 19. Steve Costa, Kostka and Taylor notched singles. Brett Carpenter reg- istered three assists. Mitchell and Evan Georgievski had two apiece, and Craig Lillie, Dave Lewis, Kostka and Taylor added one apiece. 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Apply prior to December 5th Fax: (905)831-8364 or Mail only Attention: Executive Director, Big Brothers of Ajax-Pickering Unit 7C, 1735 Bayly St., Pickering, Ontario L1W 3G7 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. MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: learnmusic@home.com or call (905) 721–9799 Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement? 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Must be HARP certified, new graduates wel- come. Hours Mon-Thurs 8am- 5:30pm. Please fax resume to: (905)831-5975 or call (905)831–7566 DIRECT CARE WORKERS needed in group home for de- velopmentally handicapped children and adults. Must be caring and energetic. Must be able to drive, work various shifts, and be on-call. DSW, ECE, RPN, PSW, CYW, or re- lated experience. Fax resume to: 905-686-3112. OPTOMETRIC RECEPTIONIST Successful candidate will be organized, have an enthusias- tic, pleasant personality with the ability to work well as part of a team. Full-time with evenings and occasional Sat- urdays. Send resume with ref- erences to: 189 North St., Port Perry, L9L 1B7 REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST,highly motivated, required for Pickering clinic. If commitment to the custom- er is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427-9147. RN'S, RPN'S for floor duty, excellent pay scale. call Gen- tle Care Nursing Agency (905) 839-0602, or 1-877-845-1018 VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge invites applicants for permanent part-time night RNs. Previous LTC experi- ence an asset. Fax or mail re- sume to Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3, 905-852-0117. Holistic Health537 ESTHETICIAN / YOGA Instruc- tors required. Experience a plus. Holistic health profes- sional environment. For inter- view call 905-623-7653 Houses For Sale100 AJAX,Gorgeous John Boddy Executive home. 4000 sq. ft. Loaded with upgrades, de- signer home finished top to bottom. Hardwood, ceramics, two fireplaces, hot tub and more, $389,500. Open House Sat. Dec. 1st, 11-2 p.m. 55 Darley St. Ajax. 905-683- 9080. GREAT WHITBY LOCATION. 3+1 bdrms, immaculate brick family home. Large lot, heated pool, professionally finished basement w/home office. Close to schools, 401, shop- ping. A must see at $229,900. Call for appt. (905)626-2911 or (905)626-0554. 90 Prentice Dr., Whitby (Burns/Garden) BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM bungalow for sale in North Oshawa. No money down, good credit only. Call Now! (416) 652-5431. Apt./Condos For Sale110 PRIVATE - upscale condo, Sailwinds Whitby. 2 bed- rooms, 2 baths, balcony, 8th floor n/w, new carpets, under- ground parking, laundry en- site, move in condition, $184,900. 905-666–2196 Indust./ Comm. Space145 1900 SQ FT.open space. Available immediately. For trades Shop/Automotive with pkg. $1,250 month. Also Commercial store unit, ap- prox. 700 ft $1,143 monthly. R. Barsi/Associate Broker Sutton Rlty. 905-436-0990. STORAGE SHEDS FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Kendal Village. Located Re- gional Roads #9 & #18. Sheds approximate sizes ranging from 20'x20' up to 53'x25' each. For information call 905-434-0473 anytime; 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 905- 623-4172 Office & Business space150 KING/PARK, OSHAWA - 824sq.ft., $618 +utilities; 2022sq.ft. $1750 +utilities. High traffic exposure, good parking. Available Dec. 1. Call Randolph Lengauer 905-436- 0990, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. OFFICE SPACE for lease at 197 Bloor St. E., Oshawa ap- prox. 700 sq. ft., $535 per month Call (905) 432–2624 OFFICE SPACE in Pickering Village on Hwy #2 just east of Church, 700 sq ft., suit profes- sional. Avail. December 1st. Call days 416-757-7773 ext 24, evenings 416-258-7742. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. A WORK FROM HOME health and nutrition industry. $500- $1500 P/T, $2000-$5000 F/T. Call (416) 812-6595, email: work@home-earnmoney.com ESTABLISHED Clarington part time sign business. Potential $20,000 annual income, ask- ing only $12,500. 905-697- 3018. SIGN FRANCHISE expanding locally. Fully computerized. No experience needed. Train- ing & local support provided. Low investment. Financing avail. Call 1-800-286-8671 or www.signarama.com WANTED - 30 PEOPLE to lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days. Natural/Guaranteed/Doctor Recommended. www. uwillbeslim.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM APT.$725 monthly, apply at 213 Bloor St. W. A-201, Oshawa. (905) 721-0624. lst/last references required. 2 BEDROOM legal basement apartment. Harwood/401 sep- arate entrance. Shared laun- dry. No-smoking. $800/month Inclusive 1st/last. One parking space. Call 905-426-7696 2 BEDROOM upper duplex apartment. Separate entrance, large kitchen with storage, laundry room, 4-pc bath, large balcony, heated, appliances. Oshawa Centre area. Avail Jan 1. 905-728-5570. 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath corner 4th floor apt. clean, quiet, bright Church St. S. Ajax. Great facilities. Available Dec. 1. $1,300 all inclusive. Call 905-427-5466 2 BEDROOM brand new apartment, on west side of Oshawa Centre, available im- mediately. $775 +1/3 utilities. Call 905-723-5513. 3-BEDROOM MAIN FLOOR, huge yard, shared washer/ dryer, Pickering Village, $1400 monthly inclusive. Available December 1st. Call days (416)757-7773 ext. 24, evenings/weekends (416)258- 7742. WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., no smoking, no pets, Available Dec. 1st. $750/month includes parking. Near schools, shopping & bus. Call (905)426-1431 AJAX - WESTNEY area. Sep- erate entrance, 2 spacious- bedrooms, no smoking/no pets. $850/month, first/last. Available immediately. Call (905)428-0798 or (416)783- 3894. AJAX - 3 BDRM bungalow, sparkling renovations, huge- yard, first, last, references re- quired. Avail. December 1st. (905)683–9213 Oshawa house for rent 3 Bed- rooms, plus 2, 2 baths, avail- able December lst. 975 plus utilities. (905) 260-1890 AJAX, Bayly/Pickering Beach Rd. Clean 1-bedroom base- ment with separate entrance. Parking, share laundry, ap- pliances, cable, included. Prefer quiet, mature non- smoker. $675+ utilities. Jen at 905-619–2540. AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST. Base- ment bachelor apartment, 6468 Wayne Ave., Oshawa, $500 monthly. (905) 728-2969 BASEMENT APARTMENT in Whitby clean, spacious. Park- ing, separate entrance, close to 401 and GO, Living room and one bedroom. $700 plus. Available immediately (905)- 619–9787 BEAUTIFUL 2-BEDROOM, bright basement apartment, gas fireplace, sparkling clean, 2 parking spots. Church/ Meekings. Credit check a must. Call (905)426–7116 or (416)998-8379. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room, $950, December 1st. In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m- 6p.m. COURTICE Bright, spacious 2+1 main floor. Gorgeous, very clean, 4-pc bath w/sky- light, 4 appliances, 2-car parking, cable, laundry. Quiet, walk to Community Centre. $1,100 inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. January 1. 905- 728–7057 LARGE 1-BDRM.Central Oshawa, hardwood flooring, separate entrance. No park- ing, no pets. $700 inclusive. First & last. Available De- cember 1st. (905)579–4250 LUXURY 1 BR APT., ground floor, fireplace, air condi- tioned, deluxe kitchen, 8 ap- pliances, cable, high-speed internet, parking, all inclusive, north Whitby $995/month, avail. Dec. 1. 905-655-7551 ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Park/Adelaide, beautiful, new, gas fireplace, parking, laundry, storage, yard, avail. Jan. 1, $700 per month inclu- sive, call 416-892-0195. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment available Decem- ber 1st. located Kingston/ Brock, Pickering $750 month- ly newly renovated separate entrance all laundry, cable, parking utilities included. non- smoker, no pets. (905)427– 2676 OSHAWA- 2 BEDROOM apt. available Dec. lst. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579–9016. OSHAWA bright 2-bedroom, mainfloor duplex, newer building, parking, new carpet- ing/paint, large backyard. Washer/dryer, fridge/stove. Near everything, bus stop @ door. Prefer professional cou- ple. No pets. First/last. $950 inclusive. Immediate. (905)723–6300 after 6pm/ weekends. PICKERING - Bright, clean, spacious 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Private en- trance/yard, laundry, parking. Prefer single professional. Non-smoker/pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $800/mo. Call 416-684-3182 PICKERING - Brock/Finch. One bdrm w/ensuite, huge liv- ingroom, separate entrance, 1-parking. Avail. December 1st. No smoking. $750 inclu- sive. First & last. Call (905)428-3715 after 6pm only. PICKERING VILLAGE - 1 bed- room basement apartment. Available December 1st. Sep- arate entrance, parking, utili- ties, $675 inclusive. Suitable for single non-smoker. No pets. (905)426-1096. PICKERING WHITES/401 - One bedroom walkout base- ment apartment, utilities in- cluded. Clean, quiet, mature person welcome, no smoking, pets, lst/last, $675. Available immediatley Call (905)420– 4093 PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, no pets, no smoking, $900 per month inclusive. Available Decem- ber 1st. Call (905)831–9452 PICKERING, luxury home, new large 1-bedroom walkout basement, bathroom with Ja- cuzzi, eat-in kitchen, parking/ utilities, $790 inclusive. Avail- able January 1st. No pets. Non-smoker, first/last. (905) 427–0621 PRIVATE, SELF-CONTAINED, newly-decorated, furnished, 1 bedroom apartment. in clean, quiet desirable North Oshawa adult home. Fully Equipped Kitchen with separate eating area. Study area, carpet in bedroom&living room 4-piece bathroom with separate vani- ty area. Close to bus stop. Non-smoker. $575/month 905- 728–2395. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. Senior Apt. Complex. One & One bed- room with den. Clean quiet building. Excellent location. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. For appt. call 905-430-7397. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1, 2 AND 3 Bedroom for Dec. 1st, $719, $819 + $919; . (905) 436-7686 until 7:30 pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. $895/month. Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 WESTNEY AND HWY 2.- walkout lower level apart- ment, one bedroom, living, dining, full bath, kitchen, parking, $695. inclusive. Im- mediate. Telephone (905) 683-0884. WHITBY - DUNDAS/ BROCK, Luxury 1-bdrm. Car- pet, elevator, a/c, very quiet bldg. Newly painted, storage, all inclusive. $900/month. Avail. immediately. First & last required. (905)668-0182. WHITBY - Regency Manor. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, $960/month incl. utilities. On-site laundry, Avail. Jan. 1/02 Call 905-668- 7758. WHITBY RESIDENTIAL in- credibly spacious 1 bdrm above ground basement apt. Separate entrance, hardwood floors, roman style tub, asking $680 inclusive. Avail. January lst. (905)430–3519 WHITBY,Dundas & Coch- rane, large clean multi-level 2-bedroom units, some with hardwood. Available Dec lst. Near school, shopping, transit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 be- fore 9pm WHITBY, DUNLOP STREET large bright one bedroom gar- den apartment, hardwood floors, laundry, parking, no pets, suit business couple Dec. lst. , $750 plus hydro. 416-759–5321 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 Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 AJAX - Beautiful 3 bdrm main floor. Close to all amenities. $1,100 plus utilities. Laundry facilities. Avail January 1st. No smoking/pets. First/last. Parking. (905) 420-1037. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 RMT Busy wellness centre in Pickering requires an energetic RMT. Mornings and evenings, 20 hrs per week. Great oppor- tunity to work with an established team. Please hand deliver resume to: Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre 1794 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (Pickfair Plaza) GROWING COMPANY requires Experienced Sales People immediately Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Tony for interview (905)426-1322 TELEPHONE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Wanted for comput- er company. Work from home, excel- lent, easy, bonuses, chance for advance- ment. Call (905) 427- 8822. Also wanted part time computer technicians. REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Temporary Christmas help also required • Manager positions available Call Tim 905-435-0518 OUT OF A JOB? Need help with your resume? Want help brushing up your interview skills? Make a change in your life aliasjones (416) 817-1721 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help $20 - $25 / HR Nat’l company with lots of work for Remodellers, Painters, Carpenters, Flooring Installers & Handymen (m/f). Flexible hrs, immediate pay, be in- dependent. Need tools, vehicle and must be bondable. Call Mr. Woods, Monday 10-2 905-686-7236 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help AJAX MAGNETHERMIC Employment Opportunity Local manufacturer of industrial electrical equipment is seeking an: ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN OR TECHNOLOGIST Applicant must have 3-5 yrs. of industrial electrical experience, knowledge of PLC and automation con- trols. Must be familiar with electrical safety code and should possess strong trouble-shooting skills for all AC and DC circuits. Extensive travel is required for this position. Preference will be given to 4th or 5th year electrician apprentices. Please respond by fax to: Service Manager @ 905-683-6550 For temporary positions in: PAYROLL SPECIALIST STAFF ACCOUNTANT COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKKEEPER Tel: (905) 709-8009 Fax: (905) 709-3664 Email: markham@accountemps.com For more information visit our website at www.accountemps.com 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help For temporary positions in: CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RECEPTION / SWITCHBOARD MARKETING / SALES ASSISTANT OFFICE TEAM Tel: 905-771-8272 • Fax: 905-709-3664 Email: markham@officeteam.com For more information visit our website at www.officeteam.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help You can have it all at Lakeridge Health! LAKERIDGE HEALTH Registered Dietitian • temporary full-time, Bowmanville Pharmacists • full-time, Oshawa Physiotherapists • full & part-time & temporary Technologists – Lab & Radiology • full & part time Speech Language Pathologist • temporary full-time Respiratory Care Practitioners • part-time & casual Our regional programs include: Cancer Care |Dialysis |Paediatrics |Perinatal |Mental Health We offer: Life Long Learning |Mentorship |Educational Funding Join us and experience the difference! Human Resources Department, Lakeridge Health Corporation, 1-850 Champlain Ave., Oshawa, ON L1J 8R2 Tel: (905) 576-8711 Ext. 3629 Fax: (905) 721-4865 recruitment@lakeridgehealth.on.ca Visit our website www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca for all the details! 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 8 ROOMS,brick, parking, downtown Oshawa. Mr. Leroy 905-576-0111 ext. 224. A NEWLY RENOVATED 4 bed- room home in Westshore. Fa- milyroom w/fireplace +walk- out to large deck, eat-in kitch- en, built-in dishwasher, C/A, avail. Jan., $1500 +. Call 905- 837-2766 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A-MANY HOUSES FOR RENT in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). PICKERING DIXIE/GLENANNA 2300-sq.ft. executive 3+2 bedrooms finished basement 5 appliances inground pool quiet court close to all ameni- ties. $2350 plus utilities Feb. 1. 905-831-4557 Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL TOWN- HOUSES - 122 Colborne St. E. Oshawa. 3 bedrooms avail- able. For appt. call (905) 434- 3972. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. COLLEGE STUDENTS:Fur- nished rooms, shared facili- ties, non-smoking, all inclu- sive, 1 km from college, country setting, no bus, $350/ month, first/last, references. No pets. December 1st. (905)725–5624 HARMONY/OLIVE rooms for rent, shared facilities, parking, cable, non-smoking family home. Suits working profes- sionals. $400+$350/month, first/last, flexible availability. Call 905-436-7938 ROOM FOR RENT in country home, shared accomodation. Call 905-352-3535 SOUTH OSHAWA - Large clean room in a quiet town- house. Shared phone, cable, kitchen, laundry and bath. Quiet non-smoking working mature gentleman preferred. $360/mo. lst/last. Cell 416- 888-4905 Shared Accommodation194 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - close to Oshawa Centre/401 bus, laundry facilities, kitchen privileges, cable, free parking $400 inclusive - One bedroom in private home, 905-721- 0940 BEAUTIFUL ROOM with en- suite and walk-in closet avail- able to professional preferred. Clean executive home in Courtice. $550/month. Call 905-404-5262. BEDROOM with shared bath- room for non-smoker pre- ferred. Available Dec. 1st. Pickering Liverpool/Finch. $400/monthly. Use of all facil- ities. On bus route, near amenities. Call 905-831–7778 BROCK/HWY #2,clean 3- bedroom house, non-smoker, large room, private bath, own living room, laundry, a/c, fire- place, $600/month, first/last. No pets. Available imme- diately. Phone (416)937-4485. GAY OR GAY POSITIVE per- son preferred, South Whitby, near go, to share house. $400 inclusive. Immediate. Laun- dry and parking. (905)665– 7627 HOUSE TO SHARE,ajax, close to bus, parking, laundry, all amenities. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 686–8126 after 5 p.m. SHARED ACCOMODATION - courtice our bathroom use of all facilities/parking,$110 per week non-smoking working person preferred. (905)436– 7764 after 6 p.m. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manu- factured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attractions, NHL Hock- ey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children welcome. Photos. (less than motel) (905)683–5503 Snowmobiles233 1989 POLARIS INDY 500 snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $2000 obo. Call 905-436-9384 1990 SKIDOO FORMULA Mach 1, Rave 583, thumb and hand warmers, excellent con- dition, asking $2,200. Ask for Rick. (905) 852–6920 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985- 9962. Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berb- er carpets for $389.00. In- cludes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 52" COLOUR TELEVISION, great picture, great shape. $1295 o.b.o. 200 gallon aquar- ium, 2 heaters, pump, gravel, plants, and all accessories $2495 o.b.o. Call (905)423- 1821. 6-PERSON HOT TUB with covers, accessories & chem- icals. $3,500 or trade for big screen TV. Call (905)434– 8667 9 PCE. DINING ROOM suite solid pine, table, 6 chairs, two extra leaves, buffet and hutch $l,500 or best offer. Telephone (905) 721–8466 HOME THEATRE SYSTEMS SPECIAL SALES - only $100 per piece in packages while supply lasts. Cash only. Back to the 60s-70s. Vintage equip- ment from Accuphase, Aiwa, Denon, Mitsubishi, Naka- michi, Nikko, Optonica, Pioneer, Quad, Revox, Rotel, Sharp, Sherwood, Dual, Em- pire, Garrard, PE, Akai, Do- korder, Belcor, Tuners, Ampli- fiers, Receivers, Signal -Pro- cessors, Equalizers, Cass- Decks, Reel to Reel, Turnt- able, 8-tr. Rec. & player, Su- per Digifine Hi-End JVC tun- ers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 905-579-0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Whirlpool Washer +dryer $449/pair. Washers reg/extra-cap $149/ up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/ dryers. Selection fridges $100/ up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stove, full/apt- size $150/up. Air conditioners $100/up. Portable dishwash- ers $225/up. Visit our show- room. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUES FOR SALE:Elegant French antique door, beveled glass 23"x80", door knobs, claw feet for bath tub, and Chinese screen. (905)697– 9462 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apart- ment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell sepa- rately, can deliver. 905-839– 0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BIG MOVING SALE - baby and children's furniture, single and double stroller, kitchen, study and familyroom furniture, mi- crowave, stove, large indoor hot-tub, brand new pool heat- er. Lots of items. Phone for full list 905-435–0321 CANNON NP4835i PHOTO- COPIER, with feeder/collator, 2-side copy, enlarges & re- duces, $2800. Boardroom table, chairs, excellent quality, $650. Cirlox binder. $70, call Cheryl at 905-433-1784. 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. LADIES MINK JACKET size Medium, like new, $850 obo Call 905-579-8902 after 4 pm. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 CD JUKEBOX, Fabbi soccer table, pinball machines, video games, pool tables, Golden T, counter top games for sale. ALSO Require locations for high profit-sharing. (905)429– 1013 CHIPPENDALE CHEST on Chest, solid mahogany, ex- cellent condition $1200 call after 6:00. 905-420–7318 COLEMAN Powermate 5000 generator new $750 firm; Sears self-propelled lawn mower, new, 5.5hp $320; Bur- ma teak 7pc. dining room set, good cond., sliding glass doors $400. Heavy duty Tor- sion bar trailer hitch, $100. 905-433-7682 -Whitby COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pent- ium Internet starter system $299, new 1 gig pro-system with monitor $799, discounted laptops, big selection, from $399. We love doing upgrades and difficult repairs. (905)655–3661 COMPUTER-Pentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, sound/video card, CD Rom, 3.5 floppy, keyboard/ speakers/mouse. 17" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $350. Can deliver +set-up. Also, 20" Trinitron monitor, like new $400. 905-439-4789. CONTENTS SALE - Bedroom, living room and dining room furniture. Items $50 - $350. Cash only. Saturday, Decem- ber lst. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 178 White Cedar Dr., Pickering. (905) 831–0175 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT SATELLITE DISH - Program your own HU card, HU programmer $199. Com- plete RCA systems and emu- lation available. 905-626-6092 DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, Çhristmas special - $350. complete with dual LNB with programmed HU card, H & HU card programming, in- stallation avaialble. Kirk's Satellite Services, (905) 728- 9670., Oshawa. DIRECT TV SATELLITE, Com- plete systems with pro- grammed HU card $345; also H and HU programming $25; programmers $275. Call 905- 767-8571 DSS SYSTEMS - Dish Net- work systems available. Boot loaders. Emulators. Cubes. HU loaders avail. Website: caribdss.com email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. ELEGANT LIVINGROOM fur- niture. Gibbard cherry oval coffee table, 2 end-tables, small round table ($1,200). Lane sofa, loveseat, hunter green w/floral print ($1,800). 7-yrs-old rarely used. 905- 666-2517 ESTATE LIQUIDATION - Dressers $45 antique Queen Anne dining room suite $4400; antique bedroom suite $1395; sofa $155; kitchen table & chairs $45; maple corner cup- board $495; Drafting table $175; six antique chairs $65 each; 6pc. Gibbord dresser $495; pine dresser and hutch $335; antique mirror $50; 6pc. Roxton maple bedroom suite $3200. Stove $65. Many pic- tures, prints, lamps, fixtures, collectibles, & many more items. 20 King St. West Bow- manville. 905-697-3532. HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. HAY AND STRAW - Round & Square bales. Stored Inside. Pick up or delivery. (905) 797- 2249 LAPIDARY Equipment includ- ing diamond saw, grinding and polishing wheels, flat sur- face polisher, lapping unit, all with motors, $900. 905-725– 5850. LUIGI'S PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE - Palliser leather is overstocked - lowest prices of the season. Futons from $165., spring mattresses from $89. Always on display. 10 different styles of futons al- ways in stock ready to wrap up for Christmas.. Metal futon complete with mat from $199., Simmons mattresses at wholesale prices - The do not disturb pocket coil mattress is also priced to clear. Bean bags are back. Reduced pric- es on all futons, mattresses, coffee and end tables, wing chairs, palliser leather and upholstery, bunk beds etc. Al- ways the best quality at the lowest price. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat! Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. MARQUIS DIAMOND ring 18k yellow gold, w/4 baguettes, tcw 1.08ct. appraised at $8500 also matching wedding band w/0.14ct baguettes appraised at $600 sell both for best offer. 905-426-9337 after 6pm PIANO SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pia- nos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! 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. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Ef- fort. Holiday special. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 $35., PS2 Ver 1 & 2 $75, Ver 3 $95, Ver 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 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. SLOT MACHINE,comes with tokens, excellent condition. $1150. Also Marcy Universal Gym set $1500. Call (905)426-0750. SNOWBLOWER, Mastercraft, 10.5 hp. with drift cutter, light, manual power steering. Al- most new. $800. 905-644- 2025 - days. SOFA AND CHAIR,tone on tone beige, excellent condi- tion. Asking $750. Telephone (905) 623–4009 SONY COLOUR TV +stand $150; Stereo stand $25; Vari- ous tools; Firebird joystick $25; Brother sewing machine $50; Teak coffee table; armchair blue velvet; black marble dining table $500. 905- 666-6573 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. x 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. STRAPLESS wedding gown, veil, matching gloves and headpiece, size 4. Paid $3,000, will sacrifice $850. 905-430-4682. TAJIMA EMBROIDERY Ma- chine. 4 head, 12 colour, au- tomatic thread trimmers, pulse signature computer pro- gramme, 2-1/2 yrs. old. $55,000. No tax. Serious in- quiries only. Phone 613-396- 3339. OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Fall is here and we are celebrating with great deals on Home en- tertaining....Dining Room, Home Entertainment Centers, Home Office are all specially priced.....Our new showroom addition is nearing completion and many NEW lines are now in our finishing depart- ment..We also have some ex- cellent floor models left (with savings up to 40%)...... Our order book is filling, don't be disappointed, get your orders in now.....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 SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. TRANSPORTER wheelchair, aluminum walker, portable seat lift, all in excellent condi- tion, commode, never used $425 or sell separately. (905)683–8840 UP TO 70% OFF used vertical and lateral filing cabinets. Call Speedy Business Centre at 905-668-0800. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Headers for a Ford 4.9L inline 6 300. Call Brian 705-786-0550. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. WANTED TO BUY - Bowman- ville Collector Plates (1986- 1991) featuring Schneider En- terprises, Woodstock; Van- stone Mill, Museum, Town Hall, Bank of Montreal, High School and Post Office. Call 905-697-3698 Vendors Wanted316 CRAFTERS WANTED at "The Gift & Craft Showplace" locat- ed in the Courtice Flea Mar- ket, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attend- ing each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts direct- ly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436- 1024. Firewood330 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. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN ESKIMO puppies. Lovely family pets. Good with children, excellent little guard dogs. All white. Like little po- lar bears (approx 20lbs when fully grown). American AKC registered, $350. Ready to go. 905-623-9971 Bowman- ville FREE COCKATIELS - Gray pair, single white fancy. To- gether or separate. 905-420- 7185 LABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, adorable bundles of love, ten- derly home raised. Parents hips certified, CKC Regis- tered, shots. 905-985-8021. LOVING HOMES NEEDED for adult cats. Many young and mature cats (spayed or neu- tered, fully vaccinated) look- ing for homes. Kittens with lst booster sometimes available. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also for adop- tion. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and dona- tions always welcomed. Foster homes for medium to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption (905) 438–8411 GERMAN Shepherd Puppies CKC Registered, shots, vet- inspected, tattooed, de- wormed. Large-boned. Out- standing temperaments, fam- ily-raised. Guaranteed. Call (705) 786-0322 Cars For Sale400 1977 CADILLAC DEVILLE, runs well, 2 dr. auto. $1200 obo. as is. Call 905-432-8863, after 6 p.m. 1986 PLYMOUTH,auto. 4 dr, grey, asking $500. as is. Call 905-428–2042 1988 FORD TEMPO, it runs! Great for parts, $250. Call 905-697-2434. 1992 OLD CUTLASS CIERA 4 door, air p.w., p.l., V6, auto, fully loaded, 128,000k $4499. 1990 DODGE SHADOW 4-dr 4 cyl auto, 135,000kms $2,599. 1992 DODGE SHADOW ES 2dr, V6, auto, fully loaded, $3499. 128,000kms $4499. All cars certified, clean air tested. (905)426–8922 cell (416)729-3612. 1990 CUTLESS SIERRA 250 kms, runs well, as is $800 or best offer, 905-619–2913 after 6pm. 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6-cylinder, auto/overdrive, 2- door, air, power windows, power mirrors, excellent con- dition, no rust, very clean in- terior, non-smoker, auto start. Michelin tires. Certified/Emis- sions $3500. 905-922-3165 1990 SENTRA Hatchback, red, 156,000 km, 5-sped, E- tested, $1500. Evenings 905- 725–5507 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER V6, automatic, needs paint, certified & e-test passed. $2750 OBO. Call 905-579- 9300 1992 GRAND AM GT, white, mint condition, 3.3L V6, au- tomatic, p.w., p.l., ABS, am/fm cassette, 162,000kms $5200 o.b.o. Call (905)427–8332 leave message 1993 HONDA ACCORD EX 4 dr., excellent condition, well maintained, rust proofed, certified, emission tested, p.w., p.d.l. am/fm cassette, beige, 172,000kms. $7300 o.b.o. Call (905)433–4222 1992 FORD TAURUS. 1989 Honda Civic hatchback. 1990 Z24 Cavalier - Must see! Best Offer. Cars very clean & certi- fied. Call for details 905-259- 7243 anytime 1995 GEO METRO 125,000 kms, auto, very good on gas, clean, $2300 or best offer, as is. Call 905-683–5641 or 416- 315-9432 1995 LUMINA LS sedan 3.4L V6, EXTREMELY clean and well maintained, tinted wind- ows, aftermarket stereo w/6 CD changer, PW, PL, AC, ABS, e-tested. $6500, 905-697-2388 1996 HONDA CIVIC CXG - p/s, p/b, a/c, 5 speed, black. New timing belts & tires. $7,800 certified & emission tested. (905)720–0081 1995 CHEVY BERETTA Z26, 2dr, V6 auto, loaded 180K $7495; 1992 Buick Grand Sport, 3800 motor, loaded 194K $4495; 1996 Sunfire, 2dr. auto, air, 157K $6995;1996 GMC Safari, auto, air/rear air, 166K $8495; 1996 Grand Am, V6, 2dr. auto, load- ed 163K $7295; 1994 Chevy Cavalier RS, 4dr auto,V6 air, 125K $5495; 1992 Grand Voyager LE, loaded, 3.3 motor, 151K $5795; 1994 Chevy Car- go, extended, V8 auto air, 194K $6995; 1992 Chevy Cor- sica, 4 dr auto air, V6, 167K, $3995; All Certified & E-tested, 12 month warranty included. Diamond Auto Sales 905-619- 1900. 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, lady driven, supercharged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speakers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale Call (905) 668-1396. 1997 LUMINA LS fully equipped, 123kms, certified + E-tested, $8,800. Call 905-623- 0655 1998 JEEP TJ, 4 cyl. 5-speed, 38,000 km. $12,500.; 1991 JEEP RENEGADE, 6 cyl. 5- spd, 100,000 km. $8000; 1995 CHEV. ASTRO VAN, AWD, 164,000 km. $7500. All vehi- cles cert. & E-tested. Call Doug days 905-985-0074; Eve. 705-277-3250 Dealer. 1999 GRAND AM SE black, V6, 2 door, auto, pw, pm, pl, tilt, cruise, AM/FM CD, excel- lent condition, 103k, $13,900 OBO certified. Call 905-697- 3584 1999 HONDA ACCORD 5 spd, a/c, cd player, 60,000km, 2dr, well maintained, excellent condition. Asking $18,000. Call (905)665–7517. 2000 CHRYSLER NEON - auto, 4dr. 27,000km, am/fm cd player, balance of factory warranty. $10,900. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434– 2775. NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1996 Grand Am $6750!!!! 1994 Buick LeSabre $4875!!! 1993 Explorer 4x4 $3,995!! 1996 Plymouth Breeze $4950! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905)428-8871 2000 HONDA CIVIC SE,4 dr., A/C, CD player, remote key- less entry, 39,000kms, $15,500. Excellent condition, priced to sell! Call (905)576– 7753. 2001 MONTANA - extended van, seats 7, take over 4 year lease at $450/month. Extended warranty incl. 2,500km. Call (905)430-1240 FOR SALE/SUB LEASE 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. Silver, 4-dr, air, keyless entry, CD, spoiler, tilt, only 7,500km. Buyout $17,500. Sub-lease pymt $375.90/mo ending April 2004. Call 905-435-0070 or 905-431- 8348. snp Cars Wanted405 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. CASH FOR CARS & Trucks. Rouge Valley Recycling. Free Towing. Call (905)706-8852 or (905)767-9977 or (905)837- 9640 Trucks For Sale410 1993 RANGER XLT extended cab, loaded, 4.0 litre, auto, cap box liner, trailer hitch, good condition, 182km, $8000 certified. $7500 as is. 905- 428–3816 1996 CHEV 3/4 TON,4 x 4 diesel with 8 ft. western plow (plowing sub contracts avail- able), 148,700 kil., exc. work/ plow truck cert. and e-tested asking $18,500. 1994 Chev 3/ 4 ton heavy duty, 187,000 kil., 8 cyl. gas, a/c, am/fm, well maintained, excellent condi- tion. Cert. and e tested. Asking $9,500. 1988 GMC one ton dually, 4 dr. crew cab, with landscape style dump box, 8 cyl propane, cheap fuel, runs clean, 159,000 ki., cert. and e- tested, asking $4,100. Tele- phone (905) 430-2454. ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4x4, excellent condition, certified, E-tested, 223,000 km, $16,000. (no extended cab, no duallies). Call 905-852-5411. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 GRAND CARAVAN,ex- cellent conditon certified, ask- ing $2,200. call 905-831– 6631. Auto Parts & Repairs440 ENGINE ONLY,from 1985 Buick Park Ave., Machine shop rebuilt, V6, 3.8L, only 26,000 km. Excellent condition $635. 905-839-1357. Birthdays248 AFTERNOON TEA for Cynthia Huffman on the occasion of her 80th Birthday, Sunday, December 2nd 1:00-4:00 p.m. at 1378 Wecker Dr., Oshawa. Best Wishes Only. Coming Events249 NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Dec. 31, 2001 8pm-2am. The Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Ve- terans Assoc., 1551 Steven- son Rd. N. Main Auditorium Music by Polish Live Band. Tickets & Info call Mark 905- 725-6940 NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Dec. 31, 2001 8pm-2am. The Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Ve- terans Assoc., 1551 Steven- son Rd. N. Lower Hall Music by Larry The DJ - The Great Rock & Roll Light & Laser Show. Tickets & Info call Bill 905-668-3539 Announcements255 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. 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Appliances included. Workshop with hydro. Private yard. Steps to park. Available Dec 1st. $1075/month +. Call Rob (905)436-1336 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent PORT OSHAWA MARINA VESSELS FOR SALE ❐33 ft. 1950's custom wood Sailboat, diesel ❐18 ft. 1977 runabout, 165 hp. Merc I/O dual axle Trailer ❐25 ft. Peterboro Sedan cruise, 188 hp. Merc I/O. ❐30 ft. 1950's Inboard Wood cruiser Viewing will take place at Port Oshawa Marina, 169 Harbour Road, Oshawa on Wednesday November 28th and Thursday November 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sealed tenders with written offers will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Friday November 30th, 2001. Owners must be prepared to enter into Marina Lease and pay storage in advance or agree (in writing in their bid) to remove the vessel within 72 hours. 232 Boats & Supplies 232 Boats & Supplies ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! 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 325 Auctions 325 Auctions McCRISTALL AUCTIONS 33 Hall St., Oshawa, ON (905) 725-5751 SALE TUES. NOV. 27 - 5:30 p.m. 1988 Sunbird 4 dr., auto., e-tested. At- tention Dealers and public, alot of an- tiques, snowblower, candle liquidation. AUCTIONEER: PHILIP McCRISTALL 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 330 Firewood 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale Lost and Found265 LOST DOG, small white fe- male, part American Eskimo, walked with a limp, very ti- mid, black collar, micro chipped, Rosebank/Spring- view area, Sunday afternoon. Call (905)420–5809. MISSING SIAMESE seal-point neutered, declawed. From Whitevale Oct 20 answers to Manchu. We miss him very much! Reward. Marion 905- 294-1978 Personals268 DIVORCED MALE seeking personable, adventurous but practical female in mid/late 50's. Looking for a happier worthwhile relationship. I am in good health, reasonably at- tractive, easy going and enjoy life. Phone & photo appreciat- ed. Don't be Shy! Reply to: File #761, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5. ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LEEGER NANNY offers do- mestic +overseas nannies for hire. Features: negotiable sal- ary, stable service, fully screened. Interested? Please call 1-888-318-8839 or 416- 426-7257 for more details or to arrange meeting. Website: www.nanny4u.org Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 WHITES ROAD/HWY 2 ECE, 9 years experience, fenced yard, lunch & snacks provid- ed. 3 years & up. 1 spot avail- able. Fun activities. Call Irene at 905-837-1878 EXPERIENCED LOVING moth- er wants to care for your children, 1 year+ up. Nutri- tious meals/snacks. Non- smoking, daily outings, refer- ences, receipts. Whites/Finch. For more info. call Cheryl 905- 420–0206 EXPERIENCED, LOVING mother wants to care for your children, full/part time. Har- wood/401 Near Lord Elgin P.S., flexible hours, referenc- es. Call Donna(905)619–2344 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. PICKERING area, qualified teacher has wonderful home daycare, enriched educational programs & activities in warm loving environment. Very rea- sonable. All ages welcome. Call Aniza 905-421-9457 QUALITY DAYCARE 1 spot available any age. Outings, hot lunches. Receipts provid- ed. If interested call Cathy 905-420-2400 Daycare Wanted274 BROCK/ROSSLAND,Picker- ing. Caregiver for 1 yr. old child in my home, non- smoker preferred. Available weekdays from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reliable transportation needed. 905-428–1241 IN MY HOME - Responsible person required immediately 2 days/week, 2:30pm - 5:30 pm. Whites/Finch area. Call (905)837–5471. Babysitting275 COUPLE OF WEEKDAY after- noon/evenings and Sat. after- noon/night. First Aid/CPR or babysitting course preferred but not required. Non-smoker. Altona/Finch area. Students welcome. Own transportation preferred. 905-509–3456 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.05% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Handyman705 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. New man- agement & new faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... 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Love, Mom, Dad, Jake and all your family and friends. 3rd 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SEALED PROPOSALS will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned before 4:00 p.m. local time on the specified closing date. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 01-11 Request for Driver Education Program Pro- posal for Various Locations. CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH., 2001. Proposal documents are available from the Purchasing Department. The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. D.M. Homeniuk, C. P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing The Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Rd. East, Whitby, Ontario LlR 2K6 260 Tenders 260 Tenders INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available Party Time! 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Bill, Todd and Joel ❦STELL, NELLIE JAN ❦ In loving memory of a wonderful Wife, mother and grandmother Who passed away on November 27, 1999. God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered, "Come with me." With tear-filled eyes we watched her suffer and fade away. Although we loved her deeply, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. One night I dreamt I was walking along the beach with the Lord Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was only one. This bothered me because I noted that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, 'You promised me Lord, that if I followed You, You would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there has been only one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed You most, have You not been there?' The Lord replied, 'The times when you have seen only one set of footprints my child, is when I carried you.' Lovingly remembered,❤ Bruce, David and Danielle, Tracy and Justin, Chloe and Isaac. Call your Classified Sales Representative at 905-683-0707 Now Publishing on Dec. 21/01 Remembering Our Loved Ones in Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks258In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam256Deaths256Deaths 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 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 THREE BEARS AUTO BODY “ONE OF DURHAM’S LARGEST AUTO BODY & COLLISION SHOPS” “Serving The Durham Region” Free Estimates! 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STK#5483A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX $1579.3/TAXES INCL.$18,988 V6, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, PM, TILT, CRUISE, CAS- SETTE. 27,500KMS, STK#5470A 1999 DODGE STRATUS $132.57/TAXES INCL. $13,998 PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, LOADED, PLUS LOTS MORE! 43,300KMS, STK#5498A 1998 GRD. CARAVAN SPORT $170.36/TAXES INCL. $17,988 3.3 V6, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, QUADS, CLEAN. 81,565KMS, STK#5488A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN $132.56/TAXES INCL. $13,998 V6, AUTO, AIR, 4 DOOR, CLEAN, LEASE RETURN, CRUISE, POWER LOCKS, 46,000KMS, STK#5597A 1998 DODGE DURANGO SLT $227.27/TAXES INCL. $23,998 V8, AUTO, LEATHER, CD/CASSETE, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST, CLEAN 105,000KMS, STK#65077A. 1995 DODGE RAM SLT REG CAB 4X4 $10,998 5.2 V8 ENGINE, AUTO, TRANS, PS, PB, PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, AS IS WITH EMMISSIONS. YOU SAFETY...YOU SAVE! 160,000KMS. STK#77015C 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE LX $8,998 LOADED, P/W, P/L, P/M, AIR, AUTO TRANS, GREAT FAMILY CAR, GREAT COMMUTER, GREAT MILEAGE. STK#74001A 1994 B250 WAGON $6,988 AUTO, PS, PB, CAS- SETTE, 8 PASSENGER, FULL SIZE VAN, REAR HEATER, CLEAN.AS IS EMMISSIONS.YOU SAFETY...YOU SAVE! 192,000KMS. STK#77044A 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID $142.04/TAXES INCL. $14,998 2.7 V6 AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, PM, TILT, CRUISE, SILVER EXTERIOR, CLEAN, 1 OWNER. STK#72012A 1997 DODGE STRATUS $94.68/TAXES INCL. $9,998 2.4LITRE ENGINE, AUTO TRANS., PS, PB, AIR, TILT, CRUISE. STK#5505A 2000 CHRYSLER NEON LE $124.15/TAXES INCL. $12,998 4 DR., BLACK, ALLOY WHEELS, AM, FM, CD, AUTO, AIR. 26,000KMS, STK#5605A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY C.E. $179.53/TAXES INCL. $18,998 CRUISE, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, PM, CLEAN, ONE OWNER, CHAMPAGNE EXTERIOR. 69,100KMS, STK#4459A 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX $142.61/TAXES INCL. $14,998 2.4 LITRE ENGINE, AUTO, PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, BUCKETS & CONSOLE. 55,500KMS, STK#5225A 2001 CHRYLSER INTREPID $179.53/TAXES INCL. $18,988 2.7LITRE, V6, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE. 27,400KMS, STK#5484A AT DAVIDSON CHRYSLER, COMPETITIVE PRICING AND FINANCING IS OUR MISSION STATEMENT DRIVE TODAY PAY TOMORROW… NO PAYMENTS TIL MARCH 2002**NO PAYMENTS TIL MARCH 2002** $104.82/TAXES INCL. 1995 OLDS AURORA $157.72/TAXES INCL.$13,488 BLACK CHERRY EXTE- RIOR, CHAMPAGNE LEATHER, LOADED, CLEAN, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST, KEY- LESS ENTRY, P/W, P/L, P/M, CRUISE. STK#77051A 48 mos. 48 mos. 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT $170.45/TAXES INCL. $17,998 V6, AUTO, AIR, 7 PAS- SENGER, POWER LOCKS, CLEAN, 1 OWNER, 46,000KMS, STK#5593A A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 25, 2001