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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2002_01_13Pickering Town Centre (905)837-1212 Whitby Mall (905)725-1212 843 King St. W., Oshawa (905)576-1212 Peterborough Portage Place (705)749-1212 ® January Clearance at our Pickering Town Centre store PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Miles and miles Looking out over of family smiles Oak Ridges Moraine NAME DROPPING/9 NEWS/8 PRESSRUN 44,600 20 PAGES SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer AJAX —Police took a 16-year- old suspect into custody shortly after a gunman fired a shot into a crowded lobby at Pickering High School Friday. No one was hurt and dozens of Durham Regional Police officers, including the tactical support and canine units, swarmed Pickering Village following the lunch-hour incident. A 911 call from a teacher at 12:53 p.m. reported handgun shots fired in the Ajax school, at 180 Church St. N. Police spokesman Dave Selby said a gunman standing in the front lobby fired a single shot into a steel wall and fled the school. It was not clear if the shooter targeted anyone or fired at random. The bullet left a dent in the wall. “I can confirm there were ap- proximately 100 students in the vicinity when the shot was fired but no one was hurt. There were a lot of witnesses,” Mr. Selby said, who added an area north of Delaney Drive was closed off “for further in- vestigation”. The high school has a student population of 1,850. Matt Castonguay, a Grade 12 student, was nearby when the shot was fired. “I was standing outside the front door,” he said. “There was a huge crowd of people arguing and he pulled out the gun and shot at the door. He didn’t hit anyone.” Staff Sergeant Kim Bulloch of 19 Division said statements from witnesses led officers to a subdivi- sion north of the school, where a suspect was located. Uniform and tactical officers sealed off the street, surrounded the home and a teenager was arrested without incident just prior to 3 p.m. Police did not say if the youth, who was taken to the Pickering po- lice station for questioning by de- tectives, attends the school. Mr. Selby says the teen faces several weapons charges in connec- tion with the incident, including unauthorized use of a firearm; care- less use of a firearm; carrying a concealed weapon; possession of a dangerous weapon and pointing a firearm. Andrea Pidwerbecki, the Durham District School Board’s communications manager, said Teen arrested after school shooting Tactical officers with the Durham Regional Po- lice Service converge on a northwest Ajax home Friday afternoon following a shooting in the foyer of Pickering High School. A male suspect was arrested shortly after police arrived in the neighbourhood. No one was injured in connec- tion with the shooting, school and police officials said Friday afternoon. A.J. 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And Jack Massie, the facilities services superintendent, said an amended version of the elementary draft plan would probably be discussed and debated. “It more than likely will be something new,” he said of what staff will recommend. “There have been a number of staff and trustee information sessions since we last met in public. We have crafted some changes to the plan as it was originally developed.” However board chairman and Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy on Friday said she was left “complete- ly confused” after speaking with se- nior staff late last week and is un- sure if staff will stick with their original proposal or present the al- tered plan. The latter, she said, rep- resents “three-quarters of the origi- nal, but not closing all the (seven) schools” listed in the draft plan. Trustee Roy said discussions have included removing a new Ajax school slated for the Delaney Drive and Church Street area from the first three years of the five-year plan and choosing a new location for it. A second, 485-pupil Ajax school proposed for Hirons Drive may be made bigger with $1 million of the $3-million to be spent converting Exeter High School, she said. “These are proposals that have been thrown around,” said Trustee Roy. She said there’s “a 50-50 chance” the plan will be approved Monday night. However if trustee motions come forward regarding individual schools and projects she See TRUSTEES page 4 DAWN O’HARA ‘More notification should have been given.’ New Durham schools plan finally settled? PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED rrs TM FINANCING AVAILABLE WE MAKE ANY SIZE MATTRESS SET UP AVAILABLE DISPOSAL OF OLD SET AVAILABLE FREE 6 MO. 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Trial proceedings had been scheduled to begin this March in provincial court in the case of Dr. Douglas Waller, but were cancelled Friday after a pretrial meet- ing involving Crown and de- fence lawyers in judge’s chambers. The 61-year-old Oshawa surgeon, a Pickering resident, was charged in July 1999 with sexually assaulting and interfering with a 13-year-old Whitby boy in a department store washroom at the Os- hawa Centre. He is also accused of sex- ually assaulting 11 former male patients during medical examinations in his King Street East office between 1987 and 1998. A trial on the first set of charges was postponed last year after Dr. Waller was di- NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 3 P Fax it: 905-683-7363 Cancer battle delays doctor’s sex assault trial agnosed with prostrate cancer and un- derwent surgery. A preliminary hearing into the charges involving former patients was also adjourned. The cases were set to go forward in March and April but will not due to Dr. Waller’s condition, his lawyer said. “He is still undergoing significant medical treatment and the prognosis won’t be known for some months. He is medically unfit to stand trial at this time, which is unfortunate because we’d like to get on with it,” Oshawa lawyer Bernie O’Brien said. His client did not attend the court proceeding. Another pretrial to update the court on his condition is scheduled for April 17. Meanwhile, new target dates for the trials will be discussed Jan. 22. Foundation doles out funds DURHAM —Fifteen Durham organizations are sharing over $23,000 in fund- ing from the Community Foundation of Durham Re- gion. 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() A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 Please recycle me! Trustees revisit accommodation plan Monday doubts Monday will be the final meeting. The board’s draft building plan was released three months ago. The plan covers a three-year peri- od ending in 2004, with projects in 2005/2006 to be addressed later. Trustees approved on Dec. 17 the $39-million, high school portion of the plan. The board announced the spe- cial meeting in a press release Thursday afternoon. Communications manager An- drea Pidwerbecki said school community council (SCC) chair- men were to be informed by their principals. However some SCC chairmen said the board wasn’t giving them much notice. Parkside Public School co- chairman Dawn O’Hara received a call from her school principal just before noon Friday. “I felt more notification should have been given,” she said. “I feel that’s very short notice, I mean it’s Friday afternoon and the meet- ing’s Monday night.” The draft elementary plan calls for an addition to Valley Farm Public School and the closure of Valley View Public School, both in Pickering. In Ajax, two new schools and additions to Lakeside and Alexan- der Graham Bell public schools are proposed. A third addition, to Cadarackque Public School, is to be included in the plan’s final two years. As well, staff has proposed closing Parkside and Lord Durham public schools and con- verting Exeter High School into an elementary facility. Whitby’s John Dryden and Colonel J. Farewell public schools are slated to receive additions and R.A. Hutchison is to close. The draft plan also calls for the closure of Epsom Public School in Scugog, H.W. Knight and Can- nington public schools in Brock and a new Brock school. Oshawa is to receive a new el- ementary school in the draft plan. The special board meeting be- gins at 7 p.m. at the board’s Whit- by Education Centre at 400 Taunton Rd. E. TRUSTEES from page 1 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. In Car Instruction • Save up to 41% on Insurance • G1 and G2 Road Test Prep • Get license 4 months earlier $36000 incl. GST New Course Starts Thurs., Jan. 24 Register every Thurs. 4-6 p.m. 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 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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How scary it is to realize there has been a rise in the numbers of drunk drivers charged by Durham Regional Police in this years Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) cam- paign. Twenty years of education and increasing social awareness to make clear the fact that getting behind the wheel while impaired is a crime, obvi- ously needs an infusion of sanity. Enter Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the grassroots advocacy group started in 1990 by family mem- bers who had lost loved ones to drunk driving collisions. MADD is actively encouraging the lowering of the blood alcohol limit to .05 from .08 and says such an achieve- ment will result in a decrease of be- tween 185 and 555 Canadian fatalities a year. Sharing the crowded roads of southern Ontario is an act of faith at the best of times. Drivers feeling the need for speed, sleep, a coffee and cigarette, plus cellphone conversation — all at the same time — make the cautious among us cringe. Add in the fools who drink and drive and it’s as though a monster has been unleashed. People used to laugh at heinous crimes like drunk driving. “I was too drunk to walk so I had to drive,” was an unfortunate, if not an uncommon, remark 30 or 40 years ago. Whether they think they are above the law because of a belief in their self-importance and ability to get away with impaired driving; whether they’re young and inexperienced or are an addict in denial, drinkers that drive pose a terrible risk to the inno- cent and vulnerable around them. Sharing characteristics closely resem- bling those inherent in the monsters who abuse children and animals, drunk drivers leave 4.5 dead every day on our nation’s roads. They break the hearts of as many families, which are permanently ripped apart because of a practice that reeks of stupidity and total irresponsibility. Obviously the penalties for those who still want to drink and drive are not severe enough. Lowering the blood alcohol limit to .05 is a start to seeing the scourge of drunks operat- ing vehicles — a factor in one-third of all traffic fatalities — lowered as well. Increasing RIDE numbers show problems remain Lowering the legal blood alcohol limit is a start as current penalties obviously not severe enough Nurse practitioners could help shortage To the editor: Re: Doctor shortage in Durham Region. Physicians are over-worked dealing with our rapidly growing population. However, there is one potential solution to this current problem: nurse practitioners. Practitioners are experienced registered nurses who have received additional educa- tion and certification. They are trained to as- sess and treat people with common illness- es, monitor stable chronic conditions, and perform full physical examinations. Re- search on the quality of care provided by nurse practitioners has found it is compara- ble to that of physicians in these cases. I am a nurse practitioner. I drive from Pickering to Toronto to do what I love — help people with a wide variety of health problems, something I have spent over eight years in university preparing for. There is very little opportunity for me to work in Durham. I assess, diagnose and treat people with common medical conditions such as strep throat and urinary tract infections. I can pre- scribe medications, such as antibiotics and oral contraceptives, and order laboratory tests, X-rays and ultrasounds. I see children, pregnant women, teens and adults. I per- form regular physical examinations, and monitor people with high blood pressure, heart conditions, and diabetes. I work with- in very specific guidelines that require me to consult with a physician whenever a client’s condition is outside my scope of practice. Physicians in this area are dedicated but overworked. They need help and nurse prac- titioners would provide efficient and cost- effective care. Many are currently unem- ployed because of a lack of funding. While we still need to recruit new physicians, nurse practitioners could provide the access to health care that is sorely needed. Durham residents should be asking local and provincial government officials why they are not able to access nurse practition- ers in the face of this health-care crisis. Claudia Mariano, Pickering 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 JANUARY 13, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com You have to hand it to Ontario Progressive Conservative leader- ship candidate Jim Flaherty: he takes a clear stand on the important issues and doesn’t back down. Mr. Flaherty, who has held important portfolios in less than seven years at Queen’s Park, including minister of labour, attorney general and now finance minister and deputy premier, has clearly staked out his turf among the five contenders to succeed outgoing Premier Mike Harris. It appears his bid for succession is rooted — and demonstrated — in views and policy pitches that mirror that of Mr. Harris. While Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer and, to a lesser extent, Ernie Eves, have called for a kinder, gentler Tory govern- ment in Ontario, Mr. Flaherty has proudly and firmly established his campaign as one that will continue the Common Sense Revolution approach to governing that swept the Tories to majorities in two suc- cessive elections. He has been unequivocal in his support of the tax credit that will provide up to $3,500 within a few years to parents of private school children. He believes the measure offers parents freedom of school choice. He also said this week he would eliminate the right to strike for teachers and educational support staff, calling the provision of elementary schooling an essential service. His leadership opponents have questioned the latter position, but haven’t offered much of an alternative other than pushing for friend- lier relations with teachers. Further, Mr. Flaherty says unionized workers should have the right to determine how and where their dues are spent and auda- ciously promises that within five years of his becoming leader, there will be no waiting times for cancer patients in Ontario. Mr. Eves, Mr. Flaherty’s predecessor as finance minister and deputy premier, seems to have returned to public life mainly be- cause he thinks he can beat the Liberals in the next election. He has said little of substance since announcing his candidacy a month ago except to flirt with two-tier health care, a position Mr. Flaherty won’t touch. If nothing else, Mr. Flaherty has distinguished himself from the others — Labour Minister Chris Stockwell and Health Minister Tony Clement round out the field — in a strategy that promises more of the kind of government Ontarians have come to know in the last several years. It may not win him the leadership — and it could well be moot if voters reject the Tories in the next election — but Mr. Flaherty hasn’t submitted to the seduction of telling people what they want to hear. He’s chosen his path and is walking it briskly. His leader- ship opponents, should they try to turn too far to the centre, risk bat- tling Liberal Dalton McGuinty on his own turf and that could be a recipe for Tory defeat. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 A plan among empty promises While other candidates saying what public wants to hear, Flaherty’s direction is clear Jane McDonald Staff Writer shouston@durhamregion.com “students were kept in their classes where staff could ad- dress any of their questions or concerns”. It is the third gun call in less than a year at a Durham high school. Last April, Teran Richards, a 22-year-old Ajax man, was shot four times during a game of pickup bas- ketball in the gymnasium at Pine Ridge High School in Pickering. Mr. Richards, who survived the shooting, was trying to break up a scuf- fle between two other players over a disputed foul when a spectator opened fire. Three Scar- borough men were later arrest- ed following a car chase and the accused gun- man is waiting trial on charges including at- tempted murder. 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BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM –Brian Buckles’s Uxbridge home occupies an idyllic part of the Oak Ridges Moraine in north Durham. Surrounded by small farms and publicly-owned forests, his family’s 100-acre property con- sists of rolling hills,trees and pasture and lies near the headwaters of the Duffins Creek, which runs south to Lake Ontario. On an early January day, birdfeeders hanging from his trees still persuade grosbeaks to make a feeding stop on their way to more southern climes. It is a pastoral setting Mr. Buckles has fought for more than a decade to protect. And, on the surface, it appears he has suc- ceeded. In its last session prior to the Christmas break (which will likely stretch until the spring due to the Tory leadership race), the provincial legislature passed Bill 122, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act. The Act essentially divides the moraine into four designations: nat- ural core areas; natural linkage areas; countryside areas; and urban settlement areas. A proposed conser- vation plan that accompanied Bill 122 describes 62 per cent of the moraine as falling into natural core and natural linkage areas, the most protected of the designations. The plan is a more detailed docu- ment than the Act that was passed in December, which merely provides a legal framework to the plan. And it is the plan, not the Act, that has also drawn the most criticism. In Durham Region, where the moraine stretches across six of eight municipalities, concerns have been raised over the leeway given to the aggregate (sand and gravel pit) in- dustry. Durham politicians have also called for some type of funding to help pay for the implementation of the Province’s plan, especially the requirement for costly watershed strategies. And planning staff at the cities and townships have said the mapping contained in the plan was not clear enough for the municipali- ties to provide effective comment. Sometime this month, the critics expect to find out if their concerns were heard as the Province releases its finalized moraine conservation plan. Despite yelps of protest from those still distrustful of the Tories, the Moraine Act itself allows the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to modify the plan quite easily, although a public process is now expected to be included before any changes would be made. In Durham Region’s west end, the Oak Ridges Moraine stretches from the north Pickering hamlet of Claremont up to the town of Uxbridge. Almost half of Uxbridge Township falls on the moraine. The moraine then narrows heading east- ward,running along Scugog’s south- ern boundary with Whitby and Os- hawa, where it widens again heading into Clarington. In total, the moraine is a 160- kilometre long ridge of sandy hills that stretches from the Niagara Es- carpment in the west to the Trent wa- terway near Rice Lake in the east. The glacially-formed ridge is no- table mostly because it provides the headwaters for more than 30 streams and rivers flowing into Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe, including 13 streams coursing through Durham Region. The moraine’s groundwa- ters provide drinking water for 250,000 people, including all of Uxbridge and other parts of north Durham. The moraine is also a target for developers and industry. Its rolling hills and sweeping vistas make it an attractive spot for recreational devel- opments such as golf courses and ski hills as well as residential “estate homes.” The moraine ridge also pro- vides a source of primary and sec- ondary sand and gravel deposits for the aggregate industry, whose main market is the GTA. For the most part, the moraine in Durham Region has retained its rural character. Unlike York Region, where towns, industry and country- side estates have eaten up much of the moraine land, Durham’s moraine is primarily composed of small farms, hamlets, forests and sand and gravel pits. Mr. Buckles, a member of the Durham Conservation Association as well as local environmental groups in Uxbridge and Pickering, believes the new Act will protect this country flavour. “Even those who are very con- cerned about some of (the plan’s) deficiencies have to agree it’s far more restrictive than the (NDP’s) 1994 draft strategy (to protect the moraine),” said Mr. Buckles. Alan Heisey, the lawyer for Save the Rouge Valley System, is even more effusive in his praise. “This is amongst the toughest en- vironmental protection legislation in North America on this large a scale,” Mr. Heisey says. The Toronto lawyer credits an unlikely factor as contributing to the Province’s decision to produce the legislation: the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). OMB hearings on proposed de- velopments in Richmond Hill and the controversial Gan Eden develop- ment in Uxbridge created discussion among the public about the impor- tance of the moraine, Mr. Heisey ex- plains. “And that’s not a bad thing,” he continues. “The United States does- n’t have tribunals where these kinds of debates are held in public.” The Gan Eden development, which first gained notoriety in 1996, was a flashpoint for Durham envi- ronmentalists and politicians, many of whom saw it as the sprawl of York Region heading eastwards. The 2,500-home and golf course proposal would have doubled the population of the town of Uxbridge. Durham Region and Uxbridge Township rejected the application, but project developer Joey Tanen- baum appealed the municipalities’ decision to the OMB. In early 2001, however, Mr. Tanenbaum apparently had a change of heart, selling his Gan Eden prop- erties to developer Mario Cortelluc- ci, who promised to scrap the pro- posal. That didn’t help the Region or Uxbridge, both of whom spent con- siderable funds on legal fees in preparation for an OMB battle. One of the creators of the Province’s moraine plan says tax- payers can now expect their dollars will no longer have to fund munici- palities’fights with developers. “I think it’s going to be as differ- ent as night and day,” says Ron Vrancart, chairman of the Province’s moraine advisory panel. He points out the new Moraine Act demands proposed developments “conform with” the moraine plan, whereas de- velopments off the moraine only have to “have regard for” provincial planning strategies. It is a fine point but one experts expect will dissuade moraine developers from appealing a municipality’s planning decision in the future. However, there is still one major OMB hearing Durham Region has to deal with. At the time of the de- velopment freeze, both the Gan Eden development and a proposal by Sandhill Aggregates to build a 750- unit condominium tenure golf course community on the moraine in the Uxbridge hamlet of Coppins Corners were the subject of appeals. The Gan Eden proposal has been dropped, thanks to a land swap the Province negotiated with Mr. Cortel- lucci. The Province has assumed control of the Gan Eden lands in re- turn for providing Mr. Cortellucci with developable lands in the Seaton area of north Pickering. Though the City of Pickering has asked for de- tails of the swap, no information has yet been forthcoming from the Province. Sandhill’s hearing is still on the books, and it appears the new rules spelled out in the Moraine Act do not apply to the company’s develop- ment application. In fact, some argue the Act actu- ally helps those applying for devel- opment rights by allowing them to play under the old rules. Conversely, some landowners who already have development rights are facing the prospect of losing their zoning under the Act. Uxbridge, for instance, has asked the Province not to downzone three industrial sites identified as natural linkage areas in the moraine plan for fear of losing their tax dol- lars and job opportunities. The Uxbridge Conservation Association is opposed to the Township’s re- quest. Pickering, Whitby and Scugog, besides looking for more detailed maps, have not expressed any major problems with the Tory’s proposed moraine plan. Oshawa had hoped the plan would include a ban on the dumping of human waste or paper sludge on moraine lands. However, the municipality appears satisfied that restriction will be taken care of in the Tory’s proposed Nutrient Management Act, which is currently before the legislature. Uxbridge and Clarington, where sensitive forests make up much of the moraine area, are concerned the plan does not allow them to take a more restrictive stance to the aggre- gate industry. The proposed moraine plan forbids municipal official plans from being more restrictive to either the agriculture or aggregate industry. Both Uxbridge and Clarington are among the top 10 producers of aggregate in the province, and most of the sand and gravel comes from pits on the moraine. Ironically, Uxbridge, which had been advocating for the moraine plan to take a get-tough stance with the aggregate industry, has asked for the Province to re-designate a Town- ship-owned pit on Brock Road as being a countryside area rather than a natural core area (the designation was an apparent mistake by the Province). Clarington, home to both the Ga- naraska and Long Sault forests, is asking for the Province to respect the restrictions the community has al- ready imposed on aggregate compa- nies. “The provincial initiative serves to weaken the environmental protections from the greatest threat to the Moraine in Clarington, the ag- gregate industry,” the municipality wrote in a November submission to the Province. Save the Ganaraska Again (SAGA) is also concerned about a proposal in the moraine plan to re- view the possibility of allowing ag- gregate companies to operate with some restrictions in natural core areas. The aggregate industry be- lieves it can excavate sand and grav- el in areas of scrub growth or young forests and then replant the pits with indigenous forest species later on. “We don’t want to see (aggre- gate) extraction happen in the for- est,” maintains Kathy Guselle, presi- dent of SAGA. Although the Tory’s moraine plan may bring some surprises, it is likely Mr. Buckles’s home will be protected from residential develop- ment pressures. But he does not see his moraine battles as a NIMBY at- titude. “If it were more open season (for development) here, it would be to my financial advantage,” says Mr. Buckles, who recently donated an easement along his property to a conservation authority protecting the land from any type of development. “When you’re in an area like the GTA, where you’re going to get two million more people...you’ve got to be more careful about the way you use the land. Durham Region al- ready has huge amounts of area des- ignated for urban areas. “If you ask people around here, they treasure the fact there’s a natur- al countryside around them and that’s an important part of living here, and I don’t think we should be apologetic for that.” ‘Even those who are very concerned about some of (the plan’s) deficiencies have to agree it’s far more restrictive than the (NDP’s) 1994 draft strategy (to protect the moraine).’ – Brian Buckles Protection or exploitation? CARL FERENCZ/ News Advertiser photo Oak Ridges Moraine Act pleases many Tracking the Environment N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER JAN. 13, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P Birthday On Jan. 17,Azaan Dharamsi turns three. “Azaan, you have blessed our lives be- yond our wildest imagi- nations. We love you so much. Happy third birthday Angel. Love from Mommy, Daddy and all your family and friends.” Birthday “Happy 14th birth- day on Jan. 12 to our dear Christo- pher. 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Here are some tips to try to prevent unnecessary strain while clearing your driveway. When you're shop- ping for a shovel, look for these features: • Seek out the "push/dump" shovel avail- able at most hardware stores. • Find a shovel made out of light material, such as aluminum or plastic. • Make sure the han- dle is long enough to pre- vent you from being forward while you shov- el. Before you shovel: • If you have a history of heart disease or low back pain, you should con- sider hiring someone to shov- el your snow for you or consider buying a snow blower. • If you must shovel the snow yourself, try to condition your back with stretch-strengthening exer- cises long before winter arrives. Your local chiro- practor or back care provider can help you with these. • Before you start shoveling, take the time to warm up and do some stretches. • Wear layered cloth- ing. It's better to wear a heavy sweater with a light jacket. Bulky coats can put a strain on your shoulders. • Don't let the snow accumulate. Its better to shovel three or four times than to clear your whole driveway at once. Follow these steps while you shovel: • Keep your back straight. • Try to push the snow instead of lifting. • When your shovel is full take one step forward and dump the snow. • Don't overfill your shovel, work with a load that you can com- fortably handle. • Avoid twisting at any time. This message was brought to you by Rouge River Chiropractic. Please feel free to give us a call at 905-509-1333 if you have any questions regarding this article or any health care concerns. If you have a history of heart disease or low back pain, you should consider hiring someone to shovel your snow for you or consider buying a snow blower. NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 11 A/P Friendly & Professional Staff SENIORS DISCOUNT CALL NOW Evening & Saturday Appointments Available NEW PATIENTS & EMERGENCY CALLS WELCOME - AMPLE FREE PARKING HARWOOD AVE.DURHAM CENTRE HWY. #2 HWY. 401 WE ARE HEREDURHAM CENTRE DENTAL 135 HARWOOD AVE. N. 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DENTURE CLINIC PICKERING VILLAGE After hours 428-8801 683-4294 Call today for free consultation NEW PERMANENT, SOFT DENTURE LINER NO GST NO PSTNO GST NO PST William Steil, DD, F.C.A.C.(A) Charles Wm. Steil, D.D. DENTURE SPECIALISTS Implant Supported Dentures * Free consultation * No referral necessary * Braces for adults and children * Evening and Saturday appointments available 905-839-1268 Dr. Christopher Tom Orthodontist Pickering Town Centre, Lower Level Open 6 Days A Week for Your Convenience Post holiday stress getting to you? Stiff and tight? Stop putting it off, you can do something about it. Give yourself or the ones you care about the most important gift in the New Year. The gift of health. Here is a list of some of the services we provide at the Rouge River Chiropractic Clinic. We invite you to give us a call to find out if we can help. Wishing you all the best in the New Year. The Gates of Pickering Plaza 300 Kingston Rd. Unit #13 Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 (905) 509-1333 Services Provided at RRCC – Chiropractic Adjustments – Acupuncture – Registered Massage Therapy – Custom Foot Orthotics – Active Release Therapy – Therapeutic Modalities: Laser, Ultrasound, IFC – Exercise Prescription – Sports Injuries – Motor Vehicle Accidents/Workers Compensation Cases Located At Altona & Kingston Rd. (HWY 2) Dr. Raymond Lee, D.C. Chiropractor, Acupuncturist Dr. Karl Yap-Sam, B.P.E., B.Ed., D.C. Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, ART Laura Darroch, B.Kin., RMT Registered Massage Therapist CHIROPRACTIC R O U G E R I V E R Allergies? NO NEEDLES. Printed Results, Accurate Eczema, weight gain, diabetes, food cravings, constipation, Irritable bowel & diarrhea, ADHD, arthritis, depression, PMS, lack of energy? 1550 Kingston Rd. (BN Natural Foods) Call today for an Appointment (905) 837-6627 Test for 220 Foods Environment & more! (for ages 4 & up) Karen Tazar R.N.C.P., C.N.P. WEIGHT LOSS THRU HYPNOSIS “Achieve your dream weight” NO TAPES•NO DIET•NO WILLPOWER 158 Harwood Ave. S., Suite 207, Ajax HYPNOSIS CENTRE • 12 week personalized program • Certified Hypnotist at all sessions • Supportive, caring environment Call Now For FREE Consultation 905-428-1091 Yoga Spirit 2002 Heighten Self Confidence - Vitality, Energy and well-being Today healing has come to mean more than overcoming illness or disease. It is also about finding, maintaining and restoring balance and harmony in both body and mind -- and in our relationships with ourselves and others NEW HORIZONS YOGA STUDIO 1420 Bayly St. - Unit 5 Pickering (by Pickering GO Station) Certified Hatha Yoga Instructors ‘Teacher Certified’ in Prenatal - Postnatal Yoga Ongoing registration for beginner and intermediate programs Focus is on postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. Classes: Mondays 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Fridays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. (Subject to demand, other classes may be added) Call Carol Fitzmaurice RN 905-683-2706 or Carolyn Savage 905-839-3307 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS, SCHOOLS, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, ETC. P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 13, 2002 BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —Three Annandale juniors curling for Uxbridge Curling Club performed well, but fell short of a provincial title last week. Jason March skipped the team of Blair Me- trakos, Jason Duckworth of Uxbridge, and Matt Critchley to a third-place finish out of eight teams vying for top spot at the Ontario Teranet Junior Curling Championships at the Unionville Curling Club Jan. 2 to 6. The March rink finished with a 4- 3 mark after round-robin play, advancing to the semifinals where they faced the Jason Newland rink representing the Guelph Curling Club. The Newland rink led 4-1 after three ends and was never seriously threatened in a 7-2 victory. In the finals, the Jeff Armstrong rink from the Blue Water Curling Club of Owen Sound posted an 8-4 win over the Newland team. The March rink can take solace from the fact it was the only one to beat Armstrong during round- robin play. The Armstrong team will represent Ontario at the Karcher Canadian Junior Curling Champi- onships in Summerside, P.E.I. Jan. 19 to 27. School and other commitments kept the four local juniors from taking part in Annandale’s Sun- day morning junior league, so the allegiance with the Uxbridge club was formed. ••• The annual youth bonspiel is at Annandale this Saturday, Jan. 12. The Little Rock draw is full with 10 of 16 teams visiting from other clubs. These teams play two six-end games. The bantam draw has 12 teams entered with six from outside clubs. They will play three games of six ends each in this points’event. All players will get to the prize table. ••• The OCA bantam zone playdowns are this weekend, too. Annandale will send four teams to the competition at the Oshawa Curling Club. In the bantam girls’ bracket are the Kaitlyn Leslie and Meaghan O’Leary rinks; Tim March and Justin Ferreira will compete in the bantam boys’division. ••• Annandale teams met with success at the TCA Energizer Youth Bonspiel Dec. 29 and 30. Three of four local entries won their way to the finals. The O’Leary bantam girls’ foursome won the second event, while Leslie took the third event. March was runner-up in the bantam boys’ fourth event, while Paul Boyland was sidelined in junior men’s play. Juniors March to third place Panthers on ice: vs. Markham Waxers Sun. Jan. 20 Rec complex 7:30 p.m. 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! UNIT #20B, 282 MONARCH AVE., AJAX (905) 619-2327 $200$ $Offer expires January 31, 2002 Towards Insurance Deductible (with this ad) *Some restrictions apply. Ask for details. $ $ Insurance Claims *Coupon must be presented prior to work being started “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL (905) 686-2557 From 5.7% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties Sandra Dee’s Finishing Touch “FURNITURE RESTORATION” 1019 Toy Ave., #3 Pickering, Ontario 905-426-5992 Attention Home Owners! DIAMOND MORTGAGE Free Consultation 416-739-6969 • first time buyers • refinancing mortgages and debts • residential & commercial, transfers • power of sales • private and institutional funding • tax arrears $AVE HUNDRED$ Consolidate or Renegotiate FOCUS ON BUSINESS... 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Earl Willi is the owner/broker of Diamond Mortgage Inc. and has more than 15 years experience help- ing his clients secure a mortgage without wasting time and hurting their credit rating. “Every time you apply for credit it shows up on your credit bureau file and too many inquiries will hurt your credit rating,” he says. “There is also the time it takes to shop around and most people are just too busy.” As a broker, Earl will do the shopping for you, contacting various banks and trust companies that he does business with on a regular basis. “Once you fill out an applica- tion for me and are qualified, I will find the best deal,” he says. “Up to 1% or with a 5 year variable starting at 1.49%*. You can have an application faxed to you and you can fax it right back to Earl or fill one out on his website. He will also make a person- al visit if necessary. But believe it or not you can apply for a loan and be approved by fax and phone. “What’s even better there is no cost to the client. No upfront fees,” says Earl. “I’m paid by the lender.” In the U.S. more than 70% of mortgages are secured through bro- kers while in Canada it’s about one- third but growing all the time. “Not only do you get the best interest rate and maintain a good credit rating but it saves you time,” says Earl. “It’s a win- win situation and the modern way to get the financing to buy a home.” When it comes to consolida- tions the new CMHC rules allow refinancing of up to 90% to consoli- date all debts. “One of our clients saved $2,000 a month,” says Earl. Diamond Mortgage Inc. also offers private funding for people with sufficient equity in their home. “This is great for people with equity but have problems such as tax arrears, mortgage arrears or bad credit,” says Earl. For more information about Diamond Mortgage Inc. call anytime at (416) 739-6969 or visit the website at www.diamondmort- gage.ca Diamond Mortgage Inc. helps you take the modern road to buying a home Second Mortgages are available for those who overspent at Christmas. Now’s the time to con- solidate your debts! Wed., Jan. 16th Sat., Jan. 26th 7 pm - 9 pm 11 am - 1 pm AWSC Clubhouse AWSC Clubhouse Visit our new website at: www.ajaxwarriorsoccer.ca or phone 683-0740 for additional details. The clubhouse is located at 25 Centennial Road (behind the Ajax Community Centre) Ajax WarriorsSoccer Club $120 per player, special rate for families with 4 or more players SWOT SUMMER 2002 SOCCER REGISTRATION For women over 30, Sunday mornings from May to September jersey supplied, year end tournament, trophies $85 SUMMER 2002 SOCCER REGISTRATION Career Training500 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYS- TEMS ENGINEERS, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CERTIFICATE, CCNA, A+, SNIP COMPUTER SECURITY PRO- GRAM. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time avail- able. Funding through EI/ OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These Microsoft Certificates are highly sought after skills in today's IT environment. Top graduate success rate. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca Careers505 A GROWING TELECOM com- pany in the east end of GTA is looking for a financial analyst. This individual must have au- dit and consolidation experi- ence. An in depth knowledge of Excel and financial model- ing required. This role will be responsible for monthly con- solidation of all divisions, monthly financial reporting, acting as a liaison with the di- visions, and budget and fore- cast modeling and main- tenance. Pay range is $65K plus. If interested, please, fax resume to 905-713-2990 by January 31, 2002 along with an indication of your salary expectations. General Help510 MAID SERVICE Requires reli- able cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time posi- tions to start immediately. Ex- perience preferred, but not necessary. Own transportation required. Serious inquiries only (905) 686–9160. $$WHO WANTS MONEY$$ad company has 15 immediate openings. Training provided for those lacking. Full time permanent available. Call Miss Evans (905) 576-4425. 49 PEOPLE WANTED to lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days. 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CALL FOR A COPY OF OUR COURSE CALENDAR Oshawa (905) 579-6041 Pickering (905) 420-5841 or (905) 686-7118 Toll Free (800) 408-9619 www.dce.ca CITY OF PICKERING logo HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT An immediate opportunity exists for an experienced individual to work in a high volume and demanding work environment. The primary responsibility of this position involves maintaining a computerized, integrated human resources/payroll employee in- formation system. Other duties include providing administra- tive/clerical support to a centralized recruitment function includ- ing preparing job postings, scheduling job interviews, preparing employment letters and processing a variety of client depart- mental recruitment requests. The nature of work requires a high level of technical and clerical accuracy, initiative and the ability to meet strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a post secondary qualification in business education, human resources, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Your qualification must be supplemented by at least 2 years recent work related experience in a unionized re- cruitment environment and you must be fully functional in Windows based word processing and spreadsheet applications, as well as in H.R. information software applications. If you are a highly organized individual and have a strong customer service orientation, please submit your resume to: The City of Pickering Human Resources Division Fax (905) 420-4638 Email hr@city.pickering.on.ca In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An equal opportunity employer PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration TEMPORARY POSITIONS - OSHAWA $8.50 per hour Commencing immediately Immediate openings if you meet the following criteria: • Keep good communication • Detail Oriented • Available to work shifts • Hard working flexible attitude • Must be able to work within fast paced team environment • Safety shoes essential • Transportation an asset. Apply in person to the Oshawa Executive Tower, Oshawa Centre, Suite 601 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (905) 579-2911 logo Travel Seminar Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 27 years’ experience extends an invitation to Travel Agents & the General Public to join the most exciting business in the world! “HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OWN HOME-BASED TRAVEL BUSINESS” Tuesday, Jan 15th at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus www.travelonly.netRegistration #4316071 1-800-608-1117 Please RSVP to:Space is limited ## YMCA LOGO seeking E.C.E.TEACHERS and ASSISTANT TEACHERS for Part-Time positions in the Pickering area. Current criminal reference check required. Please send resume to Att: Barbara Snell Fax (905) 420-3133 For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 albionhills@on.aibn.com We Provide: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Excellent Maintenance Program • 24 Hour Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • No Slip Seating • Home Every Weekend We Require: • Valid AZ License • Clean Driving Abstract • Professional Attitude We are a Whitby, Ontario Based Carrier specializing in expedited service to and from the U.S. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. AZ/DZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 510 General Help 510 General Help CUSTOMER SERVICE Experienced person for customer service and order desk bilingual and automotive related background preferred. Full-time, benefits. Fax resume to (905)668–3620. WE'RE GROWING AND SO WILL YOU. Delta Pinestone Resort is presently recruiting for the following positions: CHEF de PARTIE and FIRST COOKS FULL TIME OR SEASONAL Please forward resume to: People Resources P.O.Box 809 Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 or fax to: 705-457-9755 Delta Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Delta Hotels PINESTONE RESORT EL DORADO GOLF CLUB Opening in Brooklin this Spring requires a working Club House Manager with hands on experience in the Food and Beverage Industry and the ability to develop a strong personal relationship with the public and employees. Please reply in confidence with a detailed resume to: Walker D. Clark or Douglas Summers 20 Church Street North, Ajax, ON L1T 2W5 EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING TO HIRE NOW Job Connect Program can help. 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Pickering (905)428–0883 TIM HORTON'S Logo "An employer you can count on" 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 STANLEY FURNITURE is seeking Experienced Sales Personnel and Management For all three of our locations: Whitby, Newmarket and Thornhill Fax resume to 905-889-6369 510 General Help 510 General Help A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com STUDENTS WELCOME! 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Call Robin 905-435-0646 ENTREPRENEURS.Independ- ent distributors needed for the world's fastest growing health product. Excellent tax write - off opportunity. (905) 434- 3334, outside areas 1-866- 388-6664. PART-TIME EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST and colourist wanted in well established downtown Oshawa salon. For interview please call Mrs. Weiss, at John Weiss Hair Design 905-728-0951. FENCE INSTALLER required for full time position Call 905- 427-6490. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. HANDY PERSONS required full time. Previous experience with landscaping and con- struction preferred. Drivers li- cense necessary. Call 905- 433-5078 or 905-261-8980. HIRING - PART TIME cafeteria help for afternoon shift in Ajax. $7.00 per hour to start. Please call 905-404-2271 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products- Mailing/Processing Our Cir- culars - Copy/Mailing PC Disk Program. No experience needed. Free information. Send SASE to: QSE 117-1057 Steele Ave. W. Reference 07, Toronto, ON M2R 3X1 I HATE RESUMES!New Com- pany in Whitby looking for 10- 12 people to provide Custom- er Service for our advertising clients. No experience neces- sary. Apply Now! 18+. Call Tamara (905)666-9235. IMMEDIATE OPENING for a full-time field analyst position with RealNet Canada (www.realnet.ca). Applicant must have a car. Fax resume to (416)596-0266 or email ci- lio@realnet.ca LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSISTANT MANAGER -full + part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796 MA-LE ENTERPRISES - 3 people to be hired by Feb. 15th/02. No selling required. Reliable vehicle necessary. Excellent opportunity for mothers at home while kids are at school. For interview call 905-983-5412. NEW YEAR NEW CAREER! Marketing company has openings from entry level to management. Call Melissa for details. at (905) 576-5523 NURSERY SUPPORT SERV- ICES is seeking Early Child- hood Educators in the Picker- ing to Oshawa area for supply work. ECE diploma and refer- ences required. Call Catharine (905)426-1835 PART-TIME EVENINGS - Tel- ephone person needed in Ajax office to book meetings for Fi- nancial Consultant. No Sell- ing. Fax resume to John 905- 426-6779 PART TIME CONTRACT ses- sion leader. Speaking with young adults in Durham Re- gion about Exploring Entrepre- neurship as a career option. Two evenings/week for an 11 month contract. Must have excellent public speaking and group facilitation skills, en- trepreneurial experience, and access to a reliable vehicle. Interested applicants should forward resume to: Katherine Luchuk, Marketing Coordina- tor, Business Bound, 421 Wa- ter Street, Suite 10, Peterbor- ough, Ontario. K9H 3L9. Fax (705) 749-3003. Email: info@bizbound.ca Deadline for application is January 14th, 2002. PART TIME HOUSECLEANING for Pickering/Markham area. Must have car. Call Brenda 905-839-8349 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Canlan Ice Sports Ontario East is seeking an individual for a full-time position with the Production Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising a hockey facility. The individual will report di- rectly to the Production Man- ager, in addition, the individual must have a valid Class "B" Eng. License. Please fax re- sume to (416)412-6491, Attn: Trevor Amodeo PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR required immediately. Applic- ant must have good typing with excellent English lan- guage skills, excellent phone skills and be computer liter- ate. Work experience should highlight multi-tasking, people management and time man- agement. Familiarity with banking system would be an asset. Forward resumes to Remco Financial at 416-701- 1333, attention Ray. SEWERS required to work from home. Regular weekly work available to experienced machinists. Own industrial machine essential. For further information please call 905- 725-1462 RMT WANTED Holistic Centre in Ajax needs an Experienced, Friendly RMT. Someone that can bring some customers with them is preferred but not mandatory. You'd service our existing client base of 4 mas- sages daily and build on that success through word of mouth & internal promotions. Would work on percentage basis. Please contact Paul @ 905-509-2708. DELIVERY DRIVER - Must have drivers license with clean driving record for deliv- eries in cargo van throughout GTA. Entry level. Willing to advance & grow with compa- ny. $9/hr to start. Strong per- sonal and organizational skills. Please drop off re- sume to: Hazmasters, 1915 Clements Rd. #2, Pickering, or fax to: (905)427-9901. START IMMEDIATELY, selling to local business people in established locations. We re- quire: winning attitude, able to travel, good communication skills, desire to earn above average commission based income. 905-430-7939, Fax 905-430-8716. START NOW!!Temporary help needed for the new year. F/T hours. Call today, start to- morrow. Ask for Adam 905- 435-0637 TEMPORARY help wanted, 9- 5, $9/hour, Jan.21-Feb 1. Car an asset, energetic, some lift- ing involved. Please call Han- nah at (416) 922-6600 x. 2354 WAIT STAFF required for ex- otic dance club. Apply in per- son, 947 Dillingham Rd. Pick- ering, or for more information call (905) 420-2595. WANT WORK? NEED WORK? Start immediately, full time 18+. Call Kevin 905-435-8131 WANTED - Experienced Cook for neighbourhood pub. Apply with resume to: 221 Nonquon Rd., Oshawa (905)728–8665 WAREHOUSE PERSON re- quired. Experience an asset, shift work required. Also driv- ers needed, class G and D. Clean abstract. Fax resume to (905) 666-0271 WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Looking for hard working, conscientious people for a fast paced distribution center located in Markham. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Experience in a warehouse environment is an asset. Please fax re- sume to Attn: Operations Manager- Fax: 905-946-8435 WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/ processing our circulars, copy/mailing PC disc pro- grams. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Distinc- tive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRE- NEUR.We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of Citigroup, and build a new ca- reer in financial services. In- struction provided. For more information call Susan Wenghofer 1-866-787-3918 or (905)436-8499. Skilled & Technical Help515 AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER want- ed. Huntsville Ontario. In charge of all painting aspects. Full time to the right person. Fax resume to: 705-789-8760 Attn: Steve CLASS A LICENSED Mechan- ic required for busy auto re- pair shop in Whitby. 44 hours per week and no weekends. Benefits included. Call Rob or Al (905)430–0298 or fax re- sume to (905)430-9983. LICENSED ELECTRICIAN re- quired for rapidly growing electrical contractor. Must be energetic, neat, reliable and have a wide range of experi- ence. most work in Durham Region. Good wages, profit sharing, service van. Fax re- sume to (905) 623-8984. Office Help525 ASSISTANT REQUIRED, part- time casual position to assist mortgage agent. Pickering area. Hours and duties will vary. Call 905-626-8900 EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE Legal Secretary - Minimum 5 years experience in Real Es- tate for Whitby law firm. Fax resume to (905) 668-7037. REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 NO SALES, JUST SMILES :-) Excited people needed NOW to staff booths in malls/stores, universities & special events. Great personality a must! Car a definite asset. Call& talk to Suzie 905-435-0646 HOCKEY POSITIONS Player & Goalie Coaches Need Immediately for Seasonal or Year Round Employment Call (905)576-7179 Puckmaster Logo Minimum Junior level playing experience required. CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary seasonal help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. APPOINTMENT SETTERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Full & Part-time Earn up to $16/hr. No Selling Call for interview (905)426-1322 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P 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 525 Office Help 525 Office Help For temporary positions in: CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RECEPTION / SWITCHBOARD MARKETING / SALES ASSISTANT OFFICETEAM Tel:905-771-8272 • Fax: 905-709-3664 Email: markham@officeteam.com For more information visit our website at www.officeteam.com AR/AP & CREDIT COLLECTIONS person required immediately by distribution company in Ajax. Busy seasonal business. Minimum 2 years experience. Detail orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work additional hours in season. Computer skills required. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Please send resume to: File #766 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 6P3 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help NOW HIRING $18.75/HR. TO START Large distribution firm has openings in all departments Sales Service Warehouse/Office No experience necessary due to excellent training pro- gram. Must be able to start immediately. Call for interview Mon. Tues. only 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (905) 720-2479 SHIPPING COODINATOR A manufacturing company in south Whitby requires a shipping coordinator to start immediately. Candidates should be fluent in English, possess excellent organizational skills, be computer literate and be able to work in a high-pressure environment. Experience with customer service and/or the construction industry would be a definite asset. We will train the right individual. The company has a comprehensive employee benefit plan. This is a full-time salary position. Please fax your resume to 905-668-0046 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. TELEMARKETER'S NEEDED $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred Call (905) 686-9842, Ext. 240 9-4pm, after 4 pm call (905)-686-2445, Ext. 240 TNT LOGISTICS is looking for PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Swing shift, Ajax location. Fax resumes to:905-686-4344 WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada's largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding. Our company has a 30 year proven track record & a unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially. •Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission •Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission •Average annual income of $25,000-$30,000 •Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week •Great supplemental income opportunity •Automated dialing system •Good verbal communication skills essential We also require student telemarketers at $7.25/ hr + bonuses SCARBOROUGH LOCATION: 50 Skagway Ave. (Brimley/ Eglinton) AJAX LOCATION: 62 Harwood Ave. S. (Harwood & 401) For interview please call:416-269-8333 $ YMCA Durham Employment Services FREE Services Include * Access to computers with high-speed Internet Access * Resume & Cover Letter assistance * Access to phones * Faxing (local & long distance) * Newspapers & Magazines * Career & Assessment Tools * Education & Training Calendars/Brochures * Small Business Resources * Business Community Service Directories * Community Information & Referrals The Employment Resource Centre is open to all. Staffed by Employment Consultants 905-427-7670 1-866-964-JOBS YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16 Pickering, Ontario Open Monday through Friday Employment Resource Centre AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS is looking for an AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN for it's Removal & Reinstallation Department. Experience an asset. Call Mr. Henry (905) 720-2222 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Canadian Tire Pickering requires experienced ➢Weekend Tire Installer/Lube Tech. ➢ Drive Clean Inspector/Lube Tech. Apply with resume to: 1735 Pickering Parkway ELECTRONIC PARTS ASSEMBLER must be experienced with soldering/desoldering work station. Please call (905)668-6429 or fax resume to (905)668–3620 AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS is looking for an ASSISTANT CENTER SERVICE MANAGER This individual must be aggressive, persistent and self-motivated . Sales experience a definite asset. Experience in the Automotive industry is not required. Call Mr. Henry (905)720-2222 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents AUTOMOTIVE SALES Articulate professional required with previous sales experience, a positive attitude and a commitment to hard work. We offer an excellent pay package for achievers, good benefits, ongoing training, a strong manage- ment support staff, and car allowance. Earn $35,000 to $60,000 or more. Apply with resume and references to: Whitby-Oshawa Honda, 1110 Dundas St. E. Whitby. Email: hondaone@idirect.com or Fax 905-666-4571 AVON Sales Dealers needed. Plus MLM earning potential Call for info.Pauline 1-866-888-5288 Pauline__Avon@Hotmail.Com 4 SALES REPS NEEDED!!! Home Improvement company requires 4 sales associates to start immediately!!! To set up an interview Call Ritch Cameron 905-718-8143 SALES POSITIONS We have experienced tremendous growth within our company and as a result have openings for aggressive career oriented individuals with a desire to earn professional type in- comes. Age is no barrier to success. If you have experience in selling Windows or roofing it is an asset. All new candidates will be teamed with proven professionals and will immediately start to earn profes- sional type incomes. For a confidential appointments call Bil-Den Home Improvements Whitby (905) 666-0018 1-800-263-2720 Work From Home PART-TIME $15 - $18 /HR Hourly rate + commission + bonus. A well-established Canadian publisher requires independent representa- tives with business - to business tel- esales experience to work from home. The ideal people will have a professional telephone manner and be self-motivated.Please call Sarah Brown at (905) 566-1308 REGISTERED NURSES (Durham Region) Tired of the usual routine? Why not explore an exciting career in Correctional Services?! GOOD RATES! F/T or P/T. Paid orientation. Fax resume to Endeavour Personnel (416) 646-1795 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 510 General Help 510 General Help Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Sales Help & Agents530 CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP in port perry requires a full time Salesperson. Must be a self starter with license. Call Don Williamson Sr., Scugog Chrysler (905) 404-8220. EARN $50K PLUS as a high energy Sales Manager. A busy weight loss centre in Durham needs an ambitious, self-motivated person to sell weight loss plus manage and train sales people. the right candidate will have a chance to become a partner in the business. the suitable can- didate must have: excellent communication skills, sales experience, management ex- perience & have some knowl- edge of the weight loss/health industry. Please fax resume & cover letter explaining why you are the perfect candidate to: E Welsh 905-509-3343 HOME SHOW Cosmetic Company seeking beauty consultants to promote Aloe Vera based products. no in- ventory, no deliveries, training provided. Please call 905- 427–8021. READERS WORLD BOOKS - Has a full time position avail- able for a sales representative in the Pickering/Oshawa and surrounding area to display books in schools and busi- ness. Expected earnings 35K - 50K lst year. Must have reli- able vehicle (van preferred). Call Mark at 1-866-318-4465. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 BUSY Cobourg Progressive Dentral Practice committed to dental excellence, is seeking an ambitious, energetic, de- tail-oriented dental assistant to join our team. F/T availabil- ity due to maternity leave, willing to train. Serious ap- plicants only. Fax resume to: 905-372-9439. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired full-time for Periodontal office in Pickering. Required for maternity leave (6mos- 1yr). 1-2 years experience re- quired. No evenings or wee- kends. For interview please call Robin 905-831-4867 or fax resume to: 905-831-8757 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST with experience required for busy Pickering office. Computer experience preferred. Fax re- sume to 905-509-4667 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for fast growing high tech office in Whitby. Comput- er skills required. Dentrix an asset. Please call (905)665– 2353 or fax resume to: (905)665-2359. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for maternity leave (one year). Experienced in Logictech computers a must! Hours to be determined. For interview please call Michelle 905-427-4280. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST - Ex- perienced - Oshawa. We are seeking a motivated and dy- namic individual experienced with dental computer software and with solid accounting skills. Duties to include: re- ception, hygiene coordination. Interested candidates contact Norma Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm 905-725- 5308 ENDODONTIC OFFICE in Pickering looking for dental assistants (HARP certified) for full and part-time positions for 1 year maternity leaves. Please drop-off resume: 944 Merritton Rd., Suite#200 Pickering, ATTN: Laurie Ann ENERGETIC MEDICAL recep- tionist required for Scarbor- ough Cardiology Office. Fax C.V. to 416-284-0141 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Pharmacy Technician re- quired for our location in Pickering. We offer excellent hours, wages and benefits. Zadall and long-term care ex- perience an asset. Fax re- sume (905)420-7342 or email: operations@medicalpharma- cies.com MEDICAL RECEPTIONSIST required for medical office. Venipuncture and computer knowledge helpful but not es- sential. A cheerful and posi- tive attitude with patients is important. Mail or bring your resume: South Oshawa Fami- ly Medical Centre, Lake Vista Square Shopping Centre, 199 Wentworth St.W. Oshawa, L1S 3K7 PDA POSITION: Mon.-Fri. No evenings, for dental practice in Oshawa. Experience with Abel system an asset. Please fax resume to Mary 905-434- 8520 PICKERING:Chiropractic of- fice requires one reception staff, part-time only. Contact Francis 905-428-9370 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. X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST for busy office in Oshawa. Part- time hours. Please call OMI for details 905-731-4000. Employment Wanted570 I AM A COMPUTER GRADU- ATE interested in doing data entry and general computer typing, part time. Please call 905-438–0575 Houses For Sale100 OPEN HOUSE - Sun. Jan. 13th, 1-4 pm. Tribute Com- munity Brooklin, 50 Zachary Place. Beautiful end-unit townhouse, 1600 sq.ft. 3 bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, large pre- mium-lot. $193,900. 905-655– 8477 THIS OSHAWA SHOPPING centre area home has 3 bed- rooms, central air, gas fur- nace, large driveway, finished basement apartment, asking $152,500. Call Dave (905) 725–2307 3-BEDROOM, 1-1/2 storey on 1 acre lot overlooking Lake Scugog/Port Perry. 2km from downtown Port Perry, New well, new septic system, no neighbours, lots of privacy $167,000. (905)985–4832 BROOKLYN OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 1-4 29 Thorndyke. Open concept, 4- bedrooms, huge kitchen, wood & ceramic floors. $60,000 in upgrades. Neutral decor $297,900. 905-655–8681 NORTH AJAX - Detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, many upgrades, professional- ly finished basement, huge pie shaped lot, flexible clos- ing. Open House, January 19, $239,000. (905) 428-1999 WANTED - HOMES in Wilmot Creek. Have Buyers!! Call Fay* / John** Harvey.Royal LePage Signature Realty. (905) 721–1807 Apt./Condos For Sale110 PRIVATE - upscale condo, Sailwinds Whitby. 2 bed- rooms, 2 baths, balcony, 8th floor nw, new carpets, under- ground parking, laundry en- site, move in condition, $184,900. 905-666–2196 Indust./ Comm. Space145 AVAILABLE - 1600 sq. ft. Bloor St. E./Ritson Oshawa. Would suit industrial type business. $850 net per month. Call 905- 579–5077 FORMER PARTS department of Ajax jeep available approx- imately 3000sq.ft. perfect for many uses $1500/month. Call (905)706-6783. INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent 3,750 sq ft. Truck level ship- ping door, prime location in Pickering. Close to 401. (905)430–7640 Office & Business space150 DENTAL ASSISTANT required must be HARP certified. 2 or 3 nights a week and Saturdays. Please drop resume off at: 113 Kendalwood Rd., Whitby MODERN OFFICE space in the mcpherson court com- plex, Pickering, brock rd. s. $450 per mo. (incl.) (416) 282–1974 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. UNIQUE 2nd +3rd floor space total 1900sq.ft. approx. Cur- rently used as hair salon + residence. Asking $1400/ month +taxes/utilities. Sue Duchesnay 905-666-1333 Royal LePage Frank RE Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CHANGE YOUR LIFE!Access to a computer? Work at home online $500-$1,500+pt, $5,000 + ft. www.123catchit.com 1- 877-419-2807 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 & 2-BEDROOM,Available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge- stove, carpeted, freshly-paint- ed, shopping, laundry, no pets, near bus, reasonable. (905)725-2642 after 5pm. 1-BEDROOM basement apartment south Oshawa, close to GM, Near bus stop, all included, $575/month first/ last, no smoking, no pets. Avail. Feb. 1 to March 1. 905- 579-4169 2 BDRM APARTMENT for rent for mature persons, next to the Oshawa Centre. No pets. Starting from $850-$940 per month. For a viewing, please call Melanie at 1-800-267- 3626 2-BEDROOM downtown whit- by, upper level of house. Clean, 1 parking, no pets. $800/month inclusive. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call (905)683– 9822. 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 -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm $1050; 3 bdrm $1195 . Parking included. First & last. Available February 1st. (905)426-1161. CENTRAL OSHAWA - clean 1 bdrm. Heat, hydro, applianc- es, parking included. $560/ month. Avail. Feb. 1st. First & last required. (905)668–0565 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor. Near all amenities. $1,100+ utilities. Laundry facilities, large backyard, large storage shed. Avail im- mediately. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. 2 Parking. (905)420- 1037, leave message. AJAX - UPGRADED Bright Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Parking/Locker/Laundry, 5 Appliances, Balcony, Great Location $1250/Mo Inclusive. Call Leslie Benczik.com Re/ Max (905) 477-0011 or e-mail www.lbenczik@trebnet.com AJAX, NICE 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apartment in south Ajax. $650 including utilities and laundry. Available Feb./March 1st. Call (905)404–4409. ALEXANDER PARK,1 bed- room newer apt. "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchens, baths, hard- wood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available Imme- diately. (905)579-9439. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room $850 Feb. 1st & March 1st; 3-bedroom $950, Febru- ary 1st. 1-bedroom $750. In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m- 6p.m. COURTICE - 2 bedroom apart- ment, main floor of raised bungalow. New carpet & paint throughout. Parking, garage, laundry, hydro, gas & water included. $1000/month/first/ last/references required. No smoking, no pets. 705-277- 1966 or 905-259-7349. COURTICE - 2 bedroom apt., lower half of raised bungalow. New carpet & paint through- out. Hydro, gas, water includ- ed. $800/month/first/last/refer- ences required. No smoking, no pets. Available now. 705- 277-1966 or 905-259-7349. HUGE BASEMENT APT.,sep. entrance, Pickering, Available Feb. 1st. Couple preferred. Cable, laundry, parking in- cluded. No smoking/pets. Credit & police check. First/ last, $850/mo. 905-426-2686. I BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Oshawa Hospital area. Private entrance, $545 includes utilities. Available February 1st. Suitable for sin- gle non-smoker, no pets. Call 432-7308. LARGE 2 bedroom apt. Main floor of house. Close to down- town. Large yard. Utilities, laundry and parking incl. $850/mo. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-433- 2954. LARGE 2-BDRM lower level of raised bungalow. Wilson/ Beatrice. Separate entrance. No pets. Suitable for single or couple. $800/monthly. First, last. Avail. February 1st. (905)576–5909 LIVERPOOL/FINCH very clean spacious one bedroom base- ment apartment with separate entrance available imme- diately working person, non- smoker $700 inclusive laun- dry, cable and utilities. Call Mark 905-831-0179 or 416- 8542080 NEW Bright one bedroom apt. in Newtonville. $650 all inclu- sive. Satellite TV, laundry, parking and utilities. Next to 401. Approx. 10 min. to Bow- manville. Call 905-786-2188. NORTH AJAX bachelor base- ment, separate entrance, suit one person. Laundry, parking, cable inclusive, no smoking/ pets, $500/mo. Feb,1, lst/last/ maintenance. 905-427-5062 NORTH OSHAWA LARGE one bedroom basement apartment in quiet duplex. Full kitchen and bath. First and last, no dogs, references, $ 660 inclu- sive. Leave message 905- 571–4471 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom Feb. 1st; Two bedroom April 1st. . Conveniently located in Ux- bridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE BDRM bsmt for rent im- mediately. $700 inclusive, laundry, 1-parking included. Close to amenities. No smok- ing. Pickering. Call after 6pm (416)996–2262 ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, Pickering, huge one bedroom apt with parking, use of yard and pool, close to shopping and 401. Prefer non smoking working profession- als, $l,000 lst/last, (416) 677- 6608. OSHAWA - CLEAN 3 bed- room main floor bungalow. Close to lake, transit. Quiet neighbourhood, fridge, stove, share laundry. $l,000 per mo. plus hydro. Non smokers (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. available Feb. lst., washer/ dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579- 9016 OSHAWA - large spacious, bright one bedroom basement new stove, fridge, share laun- dry, close to transit, lake, $700 per mo. plus hydro. Non smokers.(416) 963–8650 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA NORTH,1-bedroom well-managed building, video surveillance, new appliances, $675 utilities, cable and park- ing included. No dogs. Feb. 1st. Phone (905)579-5584. OSHAWA, quiet Christian home, 2 rooms, 4-pc bath. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suitable for single, non-smoking, employed male. $110/week. Avail. immed. 905-434-7787. OSHAWA, spacious, quiet, 2 bedroom apts. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediately/ February 1st. Call (905)434– 9844. PICKERING - basement apt 2 bedrooms newly renovated, large high ceilings, walkout, sep. entrance $1000/mo. in- clusive. First/last/references. Available now. Near all amenities, non-smoker/no pets preferred. 905-831-5455. PICKERING 3 bedroom, apart- ment, great area, close to Pickering mall, school and go, new gas furnace and air, parking, no smoking, $l,200 inclusive. lst/last, Avail. Feb. lst. (905)831–6284 PICKERING VILLAGE, legal- ized 1-bedroom basement apartment, February 1st. In- cludes all utilities/ 1-parking . No smoking, no pets. Suit mature adult. $700/month, first/last. 905-683–2427 PICKERING, FANTASTIC 1- bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, new carpet/ceramic tiles/4pc. bath, fridge, stove, laundry, c/a. Parking. $699/Month. No pets, Avail. February 1st. (905)- 626-5882 REGENCY MANOR WHITBY. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, seniors services avail. $960/month incl. utili- ties. On-site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately, Feb. 1st, & Mar. 1. $719+ $819/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30 pm OSHAWA Simcoe South & 401. Available immediately. 1-Bedroom. $560 plus hydro, includes parking, first/last. 905-420-1741 AJAX ONE BEDROOM, bright, clean & spacious, legal walkout basement apartment. Parking, Laundryroom,A/C and use of backyard. Credit checks and references. $750 + 1/3 utilities. 905-427-8028. TOP OF HOUSE, 2 bedroom apt. avail. immed. with sky- light, freshly painted and bathroom upgraded. No pets, adults preferred. Call to view 905-666-4145 No calls after 9pm. (Dundas/Cochrane area) UXBRIDGE cozy 1-bedroom bachelor apt. on Main Street South, close to pond available Feb 1st. Appliances included. $550/month inclusive. Park- ing. First/last/references re- quired. Separate entrance. 905-862–2234 UXBRIDGE - Self contained bachelor, main level of house. Separate entrance, referenc- es, 1st and last $500. incl. 905-852-0159 leave message. WANTED,quiet mature per- son or couple for 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor of house in Pickering Village. $800 plus, first & last required. Avail Feb. 1st. 905-767-9364. WHITBY - JUNIOR bachelor, 3rd floor, available Feb. lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHITBY - DUNDAS/ BROCK, Luxury 1-bdrm. Car- pet, elevator, a/c, very quiet bldg. Newly painted, storage, all inclusive. $900/month. Avail. February 1st. First & last required. (905)668-0182 or 416-460-5410. WHITBY one bedroom base- ment apartment, parking, coin laundry, no pets, available March lst, $650 plus hydro approx. $30. (905) 626-4752 (905) 666-2745. WHITBY,Dundas & Coch- rane, large clean multi-level 2-bedroom units, some with hardwood. Available Feb. lst. Near school, shopping, tran- sit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 before 9pm 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. Condominiums For Rent180 Busy used car lot in great Ajax/whitby location for rent Call (905)767-6230 CONDO FOR RENT - Trulls Rd and Nash. 2 bedroom, all ap- pliances, fireplace, 2 pc. washroom, no pets. $l,050. plus utilities. (905) 697-8996 after 6 p.m. PICKERING CONDO WITH awe- some lake view. deluxe unit close to shopping, go train & Hwy 401. 3-bedrooms, 2-full baths w/jacuzzi, in suite laundry, bal- cony $1450/month. Utilities/Rec Room/Gym/Sauna & secured underground parking included. References and credit ap. required. Available immediately 416-258-7966 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 BOWMANVILLE 2 STOREY,3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom house, lakefront property on Lake Ontario. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, fireplace, $1500/ month, available immediately. Call 905-623-5261 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, top floor plus 1/2 basement, 5 appliances, parking, $1000/month plus. Available immediately. lst/last and references required. Call 289-314-0170 A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSESfor 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 sched- uling). AJAX - 1yr. old Model home, 3bdrms., 5 appliances, 3 bathrooms, ensuite w/Roman tub, fireplace, 9ft ceilings. Avail. March 1st. $1,550 monthly. First, last, referenc- es. (905)683–1151 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM,3 baths, finished rec room, above ground pool, $1350/mo. first/ last. Available immediately. Call Dave 905-427–3694 AJAX, SEMI, main floor, 3- bedrooms, all inclusive, first/ last, credit check. No pets. $1300 monthly. Available im- mediately. (905)683–5641 or (416)315-9432. BEAU VALLEY,Oshawa, spa- cious 4 bedroom executive, double gagare, finished base- ment, much more. Available March 1, call 905-576-0415 for information or appointment to view. BUNGALOW,attractive, 3 bedroom, $1200./mo., 1-2 ga- rages, $30 each mth., March 02, Greenbank area. (905) 763–1725. CHARMING renovated 2 bed- room semi detached home. Downtown Bowmanville Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $875/month + utilities. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call 905-983– 9528 OSHAWA SPACIOUS 3 BED- ROOM one & half baths, semi, good location, new car- peting through out, immediate occupancy. $1500 plus utili- ties. Call Murray 905-438– 1628. OSHAWA SPACIOUS 2-bed- room in duplex. Very clean, spacious, appliances, park- ing. First/last required, Avail- able immediately. $700/month plus utilities. (905)420–1846 TIRED OF PAYING RENT.... Here is your opportunity to own your own home. $6500 down moves you into this lovely 2-storey home filled with character & charm. 3+1 bedroom, finished basement, 2-4pc. baths, hardwood floors, and much more. $130,500. Call Dianne Woodcock-Elliott, Century 21 Affiliate Realty Inc. (416)281–4900 or (416)434- 1597. WHITBY - SPACIOUS 3 Bed- room apt. for rent. Available immediately. $1195+; On bus route. No smoking/no pets. 905-686–8385 WHITBY CENTRE 3 bdrm, well kept bungalow. Close to eve- rything. Huge yard. Laundry. $1250. Also, large 2 bdrm basement fully renovated 2002, $850. Both +utilities, no pets, immediate. 905-432- 7165 WHITES/BAYLY main floor 3- bedroom for rent, central air, access to laundry room, just painted & renovated. Available Feb 1st. $1200 plus utilities. (416)444-4145 after 1pm. Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. February 1st. 905-579- 9956 days. FOR RENT IN COURTICE, large 3 bedroom luxury town- house, with garage, 3 yr. old, like new. Must see to appreci- ate. 5 appliances, central air, non smoker, no pets, lst/last. Available immediately or Feb. lst. $l,250 per mo. plus utili- ties. Call (905) 432-3960. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 + 1 bedroom townhouse in Osha- wa, 4 appliances, parking. First & last. Avail. Feb. 1st. No pets. $1150/mo. inclusive. Call Ross 1-416-284-6557 ADELAIDE & TOWNLINE, one brdm basement apt., share kitchen, own bathroom, sepa- rate entrance, $460/month inclusive, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. 905-436-6435, 905- 213-7708. AJAX Large room, shared facilities, $380 per month. Non smoker, no pets, close to Go and 401. Available imme- diately. Call (905) 619-2896 after 5 pm BROOKLIN - 3rd floor room in quiet adult-lifestyle building for Feb. 1st. Suits male (share bathroom with one male). First and last $475. inclusive. 905- 424-9743. PICKERING, Whites Rd. Fur- nished room, suits working person. Use of kitchen + laun- dry. Available immediately. Telephone +cable available. $110/week, first/last required. Call 905-420-1846 ROOM FOR RENT in nicely finished basement, family home in Ajax. $100/week. Share facilities. Clean & bright. Call (905)428–9261 ROOM FOR RENT in large modern country home, many extras, satellite TV, hot tub, snowmobile and ski trials off property, 905-352–3535. ROOM FOR RENT, share house. Mature adult preferred. Central Ajax, $500 monthly, first/last. Call (905)686–2761 SOUTH PICKERING (off Rou- gemount) clean, quiet, large room(s) with 4-pc bath in new home. Ample parking, access to yard, no-smoking/pets. Available immediately. $550/ month, first/last/references. 905-509-7963 Shared Accommodation194 WESTNEY/RAVENSCROFT nice room in quiet home, semi private bath, share kitchen/ laundry, mature adult pre- ferred, $500 monthly all inclu- sive, first/last. (905)427–3820 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 WHITBY,trailer for rent, 1010 Dundas St.E. Whitby includes hydro, water, Available imme- diately. $650/month first/last required. Call Aileen 905-666- 9321 Snowmobiles233 1989 ARCTIC CAT JAG,440, black, with double trailer $1500 for pair. Call 905-655– 5032 after 6 pm. 1997 ULTRA SP POLARIS snowmobile with reverse. Ex- cellent condition, $4300 obo. Call after 8 p.m. 905-985- 9962. 2 SKIDOOS - both Formula 500 LC, 1997 & 1998, with Northtrail trailer, covers, hel- mets. Whole package for $7500. Call (705) 799-2444 Hobbies & Crafts237 FOLK ART classes available, all levels, beginners our spe- ciality, one stroke beginners seminars also available. Shift workers accommodated. Call (905) 576-3947 for informa- tion. Poultry and Livestock305 3 YEAR OLD DUN MARE Blaze, 3 White socks, Dorsal Stripe, Broke to ride, $1400 or best offer. 1-705-277-1389. Articles For Sale310 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. 15" COMPUTER MONITORS, used, $50. Call 905-438-8552. 4 PC. BEDROOM SUITE, pale green with white, $1800. Call 905-725–9251 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUES: PAINTED Hoosier cupboard & pine corner cup- board & prints. Call (905)697– 8468 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 BLACK modern bedroom set for sale. Dresser, mirror, headboard, nightable, bed rails. Asking $390. After 7 pm. 905-435-8151. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms 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. COMPUTERPentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, CD Rom, keyboard/ speakers/mouse, 15" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $300. Can deliver +set-up. Brand new Toshiba DVD player $200. 905-439-4789. 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 TV H & HU Card pro- gramming from $10. Also Di- rect TV systems & installation available. Pickering area. (905) 421–9952, or leave voice message 416-680-0877 DIRECT TV -HU FIX. Repro- gramming your cards every week? Stop that by getting your cards programmed with the best private scrip around. 1+2 months warranty avail- able. Call Rui 905-571-3945, Cell: 905-435-3945 DIRECT TV SATELLITES $349, RCA system with "H" $649, "Hu" cards $225, "H" cards $435, "T6" Hu loader $179, Boot loader boards $50, install kits $27.50, private full Hu 3m $30, Amazing Electonics NOW! 601 Dundas St. W., Al- ways call ahead. 905-665- 7732 or 905-424-9112. DIRECT TV complete RCA system with programmed HU card $320; H/HU program- ming $45 with 60 day warran- ty. HU programmers $175; Call Dave at 905-767-8571 DIRECT TV SATELLITE com- plete RCA $325 -w/1-month programming $350 or $400 w/ 3 month programming guar- antee. Card programming: HU $20/1-month, $10 no guaran- tee, H Cards $25/1-month. Pickering. 905-831-6919; 416- 409-6855 DIRECT-TV PROGRAMMING H & HU Cards $20 with 1 month guarantee. Systems, cards, emulation, loaders on sale. Call (905)430–9214 ESTATE SALE:Jan 12 +13 11am-3pm. Full house/ap- pliances, 3 bedrooms/1 dinin- room/1livingroom, full set Royal Worchester Evesham dinnerware. Too much to list! 401 East to Newtonville Rd., 3.7km East on Hwy#2 to sign. By viewing only. 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. HOT DOG CART - Toronto kitchen equipment model, ex- cellent condition with many extras Realty to work. phone (050 721-0601. LIVING ROOM COUCH and matching CHAIR, like new, neutral colour, $120. Single living room chair, $35. 905- 373-6082. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 1 furnished room for rent, close to school & shopping centre. No pets. No smoking. First/last, $400/mo. Available now. Call (905)686–8069 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 OSHAWA 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. Rent $800/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Please call 905-432-2935 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 2,000 SQ. FT. RETAIL/ INDUSTRIAL Space for rent, office front, 12 ft. x 14 ft. drive-in overhead door, 25 ft. ceiling height, close to 401 (2 exits), Wentworth St. E., area. Call (905) 433-4161 No Auto Body or Auto Repair. PDA Friendly, responsible, H.A.R.P. certified, dental assistant for fast paced Stouffville Orthodontic Practice. 3-4 days per week recent grads welcome. Fax resume 905-642-9692 or call 905-642-3642 EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONISTS for busy & growing real estate offices in Ajax & Courtice. Part-time evenings & weekends. Please fax resume (905)427-1207 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com O.T.C./E.A. Tutors Required Send résumé to: Mail: 701 Rossland Road East, Box 398 Whitby, Ontario L1N 9K3 Fax: 905-728-1033 Email: info@learningbound.ca No Phone Calls Please One-on-one p/t tutoring contracts throughout Durham Grades: JK-OAC Subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, and more Candidates must: • Have OTC, EA or equivalent • Have experience working with a personalized program to achieve educational goals • Be able to provide positive experience to build confidence Specify teachable subjects and grade levels in cover. LEARNING BOUND INC 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Two & three bedroom apartments $941 - $1019 per month Call (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 145 Industrial/ Commercial Space 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale MOVING SALE - Home Cont- ents: sofabed, diningroom set, full bedroom suite with war- drobes, coffee tables, wall hangings, light fixtures, deco- ration and plants etc. Come and make an offer, as all items will be cleared. Satur- day. Jan. 19th, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. 2 Dunkin Ave. Courtice (Nash Rd. to George Reyn- olds to Dunkin) ANTIQUE FRENCH door, with beveled glass windows, and with antique brass handle. 23" x 80". Excellent condition. $150. 905-697-9462 STORKCRAFT wooden crib with matching changetable, new mattress $125; 905-404– 2450 PIANO SALE/BOXING DAY SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pianos. All Howard Mill- er clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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. Holi- day special - pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $100 ba- sic; $175 for DVD option in- cludes game shark CD. 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. Sectional - 6 months new. Palliser, forest green, 2 push button reclining ends. Scotch- guarded. $2200 o.b.o. (905) 432-4453 or 905-404-5973. TABLE WITH 4 chairs. Black wood, solid, 42"x42" table. 4 leather high back chairs. Set DeBoers purchased. (905)697–9462 (snp) OAK/PINE FURNITURE...NO PST/NO GST ON SELECTED FLOOR MODELS..EG: Solid Oak Bedroom Suite. Queen Bed, Dresser, Mirror, Armoire & Nite Table. ONLY $3,995 and NO TAX. We have one of the largest selections of Solid Wood Bedroom and Entertain- ment Units available any- where, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifica- tions. Let Traditional Wood- working be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been building quality solid wood furniture her for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/ plans and turn them into reali- ty. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made. Remember.."There is no Sub- stitute for Quality"..Traditional Woodworking, 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-985-8774. www.traditionalwood working.on.ca WANTED:Clean Used Ap- pliances and Furniture; also box/utility trailer. Will pick up and pay cash. Please call 905-263-2657 WOODBURNING COOK Stove, green/ivory porcelain w/accessories, good condition $950 o.b.o; '97 MACH 1 Ski- doo $4,300. "79 RX7 small block Chev conversion, call for details. Call Paul daytime (905)571-3369 or evenings (905)579-7449. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - motorized tread- mill, good quality & in good condition. Call 905-986-4515 Arts and Crafts324 VENDORS WANTED - Craft Show at Anderson Collegiate March 29th & 30th. Call 905- 723-3944 or 905-576-3111. 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. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, hard- wood, cut split and delivered, call Gerry 905-619–1363 FIREWOOD - serving all of Durham 905-924–5512 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, female, tricolour, 1 year old, great dog for great home, all shots, purebred, Tsuro trained. Price negotiable. Call (905)434–7154 brooklin kennel offers family dog obedience classes, start- ing Wed. Jan. 16th. Beginner and Advanced levels. Small fun classes. (905) 655-4721. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER,12 wks., male, shots up to date. Family has allergies. Incl. carrier, bed. Asking $650.00 call after 5 pm. 905-426-6905 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting Jan. 21 No- vice and Utility. To Register call Bev. (905)435-0868 WANTED - good used DOG KENNEL. Please call 905-377- 9983. Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1995 Dodge Neon $3,275!! 1996 Cavalier Z24 $5,995!!!! 1993 Cavalier, 119k $28,75!! 1993 Taurus Wagon, $3,875! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905) 428-8871. 1978 dodge diplomat 2 door, white, B.C. car, painted/oiled, solid 318 V8 with hitch, new CB, cert. last year. $600 as is. or best offer. 905-686–8793. 1993 CHEV LUMINA, 161km, $4,495 o.b.o. 1989 DYNASTY, clean, emission tested $1,499 o.bo. 1990 CAVALIER just painted, certified/emission tested, $2,295 o.b.o. (905)404- 5783. 1990 DODGE SHADOW $1999; 1990 Chev. Cavalier, $2299. Both engines & bodies in excellent condition. Certi- fied & emission tested. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-428- 1879 after 6pm 1990 HONDA CIVIC 2dr Hatchback, reliable & eco- nomical, runs very well. Body in great condition. Gold. Fun to drive with standard transmis- sion, 186,000km. Must see at only $2,995. 905-438-9759 1991 SUNBIRD, auto, V6, well equipped, 260,000 km, in good condition, $895. obo. as is. Call 905-438–1388 1991, DODGE CARAVAN,V6, auto, high km, $2,300, 1991 Dodge Shadow, 4 dr., auto, 173,000km, $2,995. Both ve- hicles E-tested and certified, call anytime 905-718–9347 Dealer, 1992 BONNEVILLE SSEl Su- percharged. Burg., gray leath- er, HUD, loaded, orig. paint, new tires, brakes, like new, spotless, never smoked, $9,000 or best offer. 905-987– 5039 1992 BUICK CENTURY station wagon. 6-cylinder, auto/over- drive, air, cruise, tilt, power locks, excellent condition, no rust, very clean interior, reli- able car, runs great. $3500. Certified/emissions 905-922- 3165 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, super- charged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speak- ers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. 1998 SATURN,SC1, 2 dr. coupe, automatic, air, cd., spoiler, gold finish, 64,000 kil., certifiied. $9,800. County Auto (905) 725-6827 or (905) 439- 5917. 1999 MUSTANG, fabulous condition, fully loaded, au- tomatic, 6 cylinder, main- tained, 100,000kms asking $15,900. Call Cheryl or Sean (905)743-0003. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM V6, CD, power everything, al- loy wheels, maintenance records, 97k, all highway, Transferred. Must sell. $10,500 firm. Call days 905- 644-2271 eve 905-579-9012 2001 SUNFIRE SE,5 spd, sil- ver grey, am/fm, CD, air, key- less entry, spoiler 44km, ask- ing $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, pewter grey. Take over lease payments at $382.50 plus taxes. Asking $1500. which includes lease transfer fee and security deposit. 3 yrs. 6 mo. with 68,000 km. remain- ing. 905-436-6218. 97' CHEV.S10L.S. Low Kms., 4CYL., 5Speed STD., Tonneau cover, CD, 3RD Door, Sport Side Box, Alum Wheels, and more. Asking $9900. call 905- 728-5007. After 3. 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. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1978 CHEV P/UP 134,000 original km. Excellent shape. Make an offer. (905)576-0193. 1988 NISSAN KING CAB Pickup. 275,000 km nearly new tires and clutch, needs engine work, $1,000. 905-721-1536 1989 FORD RANGER with cap. Runs well. $1000 as is. (905)987–1955 (snp) TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1992 CHEV. TRACKER, white, 2dr. hardtop, 4X4, 4 cyl. stan- dard 5-spd, one owner, excel- lent condition 194,000 hwy. km. Will certify. Asking $5,200. Call 905-986–5159 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX, great condition, V8, rear heat and air conditioning, emission tested. 145,000km. Asking $7,400. Call 905-728–3457 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN, 7 passenger, 5 door, V6, 51,000km, am/fm cas- sette. $15,450 certified, e- tested. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 2000 SILVER VENTURE Van, assume lease, 0 down, fully loaded, seats 8, 47,226 km. (max. 72,000). Lease till Sept. 2003. 380p/m includes taxes. 905-720–0631 Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aero- star motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905- 434–0392 Lost and Found265 FOUND BLACK neutered male cat, 6 months to a year old. Found at Harwood Ave and 401. Call 905-427–4815 Personals268 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 NANNY, LIVE OUT - mail re- sume: to: Debbie, 2187 Du- berry Dr. Pickering, Ont. L1X 2A9 Mother's Helpers271 PART TIME DAYS, domestic help required for self em- ployed mother of 3 young children, must be good with kids. Cleaning , preparing meals and some childcare. References required. Ajax, close to Lord Durham Public School. For more info (905) 427–6454 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 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Whites Rd./401. For more info. call 905-831-9566. CREATIVE HOME DAYCARE 25 yrs. experience, bilingual, flexible hours, smoke-free, reasonable rates. Planned monthly calendar, daily re- ports. 2 playrooms, huge playground, excellent refer- ences, Anderson/Manning. 905-666–4025 HWY 2/HARWOOD area, reli- able, responsible daycare, my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certifi- cate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619-8752 MATURE LOVING & reliable caregiver would like to pro- vide care for your child/child- ren. Brock/Hwy#2-Pickering Parkway. Full/part-time, flexi- ble hours, night shifts avail- able. references available. Call 619-2922. MATURE LOVING Reliable caregiver would like to pro- vide for your child/children. Babies welcome. Smoke & pet free home. 23 yrs exp. South Ajax. Receipts, refer- ences. (905)683–9319 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. ROSEBANK & SHEPPARD Daycare available in my home. Large fully fenced yard, nutritious meals provided, ex- perienced, references avail- able, close to many schools. Tracy 905-839-6009 WHITES RD/STROUDS Moth- er of 2 has full-time openings for 6 months & older. Lunch & snacks provided. Finished basement, receipts avail. 10yrs experience. Part-time welcomed. 905-420–0940. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE TLC, nutritious meals, CPR/ First aid, non-smoking, no pets. Westney Rd N. area. Bus pickup for French school. 905- 428-0097 Daycare Wanted274 BROCK/401,patient, reliable caring person needed to take care of 6 year. Autistic boy, who goes to school 3 hrs. a day. Mon. - Fri. 7am-6pm. Car preferred. call 905-427– 1032. Music&Dancing Instruction277 MUSIC LESSONS.Piano, gui- tar, strings, winds. Joy of Mu- sic. 905-427-5222. 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 5.75% 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 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Handyman705 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (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 Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 THE HONEST MOVER $75 PER HOUR - 2 men Big or small we do them all RUBBISH REMOVAL Licensed Company INSURED Local or Long Distance (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. Packing & Storage, boxes available. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Professional service. Call (905)436-7795. TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean fast and reliable service Call (905) 686-9128 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations For Free Estimate Call Don (905) 626-2111 Fully Insured allainl@sprint.ca All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 Pioneer Electrical Services Ltd. We provide services for the selective customer. - Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes -Upgrades to accommodate special equipment -Exterior lighting installation Call (416)992-0631 AC HANDYMAN SERVICES Basement finishes, drywall painting: interior, exterior, plumbing and much more. (905) 686-1841 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 Stone Properties Garage Door Openers $75 Finished Basements, Garden, Fences, Sheds, Painting, Decorating Tiling, Wooden Floors, Paving, Decks, Kitchens, Electrical Plumbing, Windows Doors, Renovations Amir 905-619-9330 Kitchen, Bath & Basement Renovations & Repairs Quality workmanship Flat Rate R.S. CONTRACT INSTALLATION (416)230–9383 Rob/Kevin HANDYMAN • Household maintenance • Basement apartments • Additions & Renovations • Porches, decks & fences No job too small Call Ron (905) 922-7170 (905) 720-2125 FRIENDLY CONTRACTORS For all your home improvement needs •Basements •Ceramics •Painting Call Cesar (Toronto) 647-271-9500 416-287-1208 DRYWALL MUDDING & TAPING Framing bathrooms and rec. rooms Call Jim (905) 426–2971 All work guaranteed DANPOL RENOVATIONS Complete Renovations & Home Improvements *Kitchen *Washroom *Custom Basement *Hardwood Floor *Office *Deck "I finish what you started" •Licensed Carpenter Dan 905-686-7421 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Bathroom renova- tions, new kitchen counters and kitch- ens, finished bas- ments, rec. rooms and decks. 20 yrs. Exp. Call Mario (905)- 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BILL'S BUILDALL Home Improvements & Renovations Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists. Basements (416) 315-6563 BATHROOMS Complete Renovations All work guaranteed! CALL: 416-284-9923 HOUSE CLEANER are you looking for a reliable energetic, experienced house cleaner? Are you too tired to clean your house, We can do it for you! -excellent references Ajax, Pickering area (905)-428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER Having problems finding time to clean your home? For Professional Home Cleaning, call Helen's Home Services today. 427-4385 Fully insured & bonded STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario HAPPY ENTHUSIASTIC FUN mom providing before/ after school full or part- time, attending William Dunbar P.S. daycare. We offer: a large carpeted toy room with Barbies, dress- up, cars, action figures, crafts, music, games, etc. 7yrs experience. Fenced yard. Smoke and pet free. Receipts provided. Come & enjoy all the fun with our 9year old daughter and 4year old son. Glennana/ Rawlings area, Dixie/Hwy 2. Call Clara (905)837–9485 l.m. LEASE TO OWN New/Used Vehicles 8.5% no turndowns 100% success rate in 4 years 905-571-5363 905-260-0050 (after hrs.) WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of GA- BRIELLE MARIE OUTHET, late of the City of Pickering, in the Regional Mu- nicipality of Durham, Province of On- tario, who died on or about the 3 rd day of October, 2001, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before the 12th day of February, 2002, after which the assets of the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated January 8th, 2002 Wilson, Vukelich Barristers and Solicitors 60 Columbia Way, Suite 710 Markham, Ontario L3R 0C9 Attention: Brian J. Wilson 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors Any purchase over $1,500, get a “Free storm door installed” 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements ROOFING • WINDOWS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 310 Articles for Sale 330 Firewood 400 Cars For Sale Fax us your ad at 683-0707 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 683-0707 Curves for Women, 30 Minute Fitness and Weight loss centres celebrated its one year anniversary in Pickering in November 2001. With over 300 members and more joining daily, Curves International considers the Pickering franchise a success in its first year of operation. Now franchise owners, Joan Murphy and Joanna Lopez are opening their second location on January 14th in the Gates Plaza at Altona Rd in West Pickering. Their first location opened over one year ago and is located at 1050 Brock Rd. between Bayly and the 401. Curves provides a thirty minute total workout and weight loss counselling in the same place. “The reason Curves for Women franchises grow so rapidly is because Curves is a unique concept in the exercise industry,” says owner and manager Joanna Lopez. “The facility is built around a breakthrough in exercise with the use of the Quickfit circuit. It’s a complete workout in just half an hour.” The Quickfit circuit is a system of exercise that alternates hydraulic resistance machines with aerobic recovery stations. As you move around the circuit, enjoying the music, you perform both cardio and strength training at the same time. “The thirty minute total workout burns as much as 500 calories.” says Joanna. “Because you’re moving fluid rather than weights, it’s safe for any age or condition. “Weight loss is the main reason women join our facility,” says Joanna. “But along with weight loss are health reasons such as osteoporosis; arthritis and diabetes; more energy; decrease stress and firm up. Members are successful in reaching their fitness goals for the first time because the workout is quick and fun, the atmosphere is not intimidating and monthly consultations monitor and motivate. We also run challenges and exciting promotions that encourage members to come three times a week, the best frequency for the best results.” The testimonials given by the members are an indication of the facility’s success. Member Nancy Raby says “The Curves for Women program fits my busy lifestyle because the workout is only 30 minutes. I get a complete workout of strength training and cardio, which has improved my flexibility, and lowered my blood pressure. My goal was to lose 60 pounds, which I have accomplished by exercising, cutting out carbs, sugars and fats. My next goal is to lose 25 more pounds and with the combination of exercise and continued food control, I feel confident that it will happen. One other thing which makes Curves so attractive is the friendly and supportive atmosphere, so I look forward to my workout every morning. Any women interested in more information or to join either one of the facilities is invited to call 905-421-9550 for Brock Rd. or 905-509-5578 for Kingston Rd. Curves for Women, 30 Minute Fitness and Weight Loss Centres, opens another Pickering location. ® Nancy Raby Before First 100 Members 66% OFF Opens In West Pickering Monday January 14 The World’s Largest Women’s Fitness And Weight Loss Franchise 300 Kingston Rd. (Gates Plaza at Altona Rd.) 905-509-5578 1050 Brock Rd. (between 401 & Bayly) 905-421-9550 Service Fee *offer available at both Pickering locations Membership is honored at over 2,000 Curves locations in 50 states, Canada & Spain! GRAND OPENING JANUARY 14 GRAND OPENING Nancy Raby After “My first goal was to lose 60 pounds. My next goal is to lose 25 more pounds” 66% OFF Already Open • takes only 30 minutes • burns body fat, not lean muscle • strengthens muscles & cardiovascular system • begins when you arrive • is designed for women" for women " for women “30 minute fitness & weight loss centres” “30 minute fitness & weight loss centres” P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 BLACK GARBAGE CAN 77L Reg. 12.69 899 288200 GARAGE & TOOL ORGANIZER 8' Reg. 999 749 24” x 16” x 72” Reg. 109.99 7699 Sale in effect from January 11 - January 20, 2002 Canadian Owned - Family Operated Monday - Friday 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday 8:00 - 6:00 Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 Convenient Payment Methods OSHAWA 1279 Simcoe St. N., L1G 4X1 (905)728-6291 AJAX 19 Notion Rd., L1S 6K7 (905) 683-6771 CONTRACTORS Fax in your orders! OSHAWA 905-728-1117 AJAX 905-683-3688rrsTM TAUNTON RD.SIMCOE ST. N.RITSON RD. N.HWY. 2 BROCK RD.CHURCH STNOTION RD.• DELIVERY AVAILABLE • PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED • ALL ITEMS CASH & CARRY • NOT ALL ITEMS STOCKED AT ALL STORES • SOME ITEMS NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN • ALL SALES ITEMS WHILE QUANTITIES LAST • WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN OUR ADVERTISING • GST NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING • THIS AD MAY CONTAIN SOME NON-SALE ITEMS 18 PR. OVER THE DOOR SHOE RACK 1599 208006 Reg. 19.99 IRONING BOARD CADDY 479 Reg. 5.99 208076 1679 Reg. 20.99 208004 38" GARMENT RACK Ventilated Wire Shelving For Instant Organization P2472 STORAGE PANTRY STORAGE CABINET White 24" x 121⁄2" x 591⁄2" Reg. 89.99 6749 989028 CLOSET ORGANIZER White, Fits any closet 4 ft. to 9 ft. Reg. 49.99 3999 893025 PREFINISHED WHITE SHELVING 120961 160961 12" x 96" Reg. 7.29 599 16" x 96" Reg. 9.49 699 7 DRAWER UNIT 4 SHALLOW /3 DEEP DRAWERS Reg. 49.99 3749 93070 664765 80 LITRE STORAGE TOTE Snap lock lid & wheels. Reg. 12.99 974 93311 2624 93200 ALL ITEMS WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! 3 DEEP DRAWERS Reg. 34.99 STORAGE CABINET White, 311⁄2" x 24" x 12" Reg. 39.99 3199 930586 ON ALL BRACKETS & STANDARDS 529 10848 10 PC. STORAGE HOOKS SET Reg. 7.99 UNDER THE BED CLEAR STORAGE BOX 16.5 Gal. snap lock lid. Reg. 19.99 1499 93404 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P 4695 K INGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH USED CAR HOTLINE 287-7777 MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKI N G S T O N RD.OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-465-8142 BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAXES & ADMINISTRATION + LICENSE & GAS ONLY. PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS WITH ALL TAXES INCLUDED. NO PAYMENTS UNTIL APRIL 2002. O.A.C. 1999 CIRRUS LXI $165.25/TAXES INCL. LOADED. CHAMPAGNE/LEATHER, PW, PL, AIR, PM, V6, AUTO, TILT, CRUISE, CLEAN. STK#64015A 60,000KMS $14,998 1999 DODGE STRATUS 143.73/TAXES INCL. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, MUST GO SACRI- FICE. CLEAN. 1 OWNER.TRADE IN. STK#5607A 76,000KMS. $12,998 1999 DODGE NEON $132.96/TAXES INCL. AUTO, PS, PB, AIR, CASSETTE, CLEAN TRADE-IN $11,998 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS $154.49/TAXES INCL. LT CYPRESS GREEN EXTERIOR. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE. CLEAN.TRADE IN. STK#75076A. 60,000KMS. $13,998 1998 DODGE AVENGER $186.78/TAXES INCL. 2 DR. BLACK, LOADED. PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE.TRADE- IN. CLEAN. COME TAKE A LOOK. STK#75062A 58,000KMS $15,998 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER WINDOWS, PPOWER LOCKS, FINISHED IN GREY. ONLY 83,000 KM! $17,998 1997 DODGE STRATUS 4 DOOR, AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, STK#5505A. $8,995 1996 HONDA PRELUDE 2 DOOR, FINISHED IN SILVER, 5 SPEED, SUNROOF, LOADED. STK#75059A. $15,888 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $262.13/TAXES INCL. SPORT, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. $23,998 2000 DODGE CARAVAN $197.55/TAXES INCL. WOW, PW, PL, PVENTS, CASSETTE, 7 PASSENGER, V6, SPOILER, BUG DEFLECTOR 29,000KMS $17,998 2002 CHRYSLER NEON LE $176.02/TAXES INCL. AIR, 5 SPEED, PS, PB, CASSETTE, TINTED GLASS & LOTS MORE. 300KMS. STK#5633A $15,998 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORD $219.07/TAXES INCL. GARNET RED EXTERIOR, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, P/SEAT & LOTS MORE. FORMER DAILY RENTAL. 17,000KM. STK#5539A $19,988 2001 PT CRUISER $262.13/ KEYLESS, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. LOW, LOW, KMS. FORMER DAILY RENTAL. STK#5554A. 19,000KMS $21,998 2001 PT CRUISER LTD $272.89/TAXES INCL. DARK BLUE, LEATHER, POWER SUNROOF, CHROME WHEELS, PW, PL, PM, CD/CASSETTE, PLUS LOTS MORE.TRADE IN. CLEAN. 26,000KMS. STK#77015A $23,998 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING $197.55/TAXES INCL. TAUPE EXTERIOR, 2.7L V6 ENGINE. AUTO, PW, PL, AIR, PM, TILT, CRUISE, FORMER DAILY RENTAL. STK#5618A $17,998 $154.49/TAXES INCL. PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, PRICED TO SELL. STK#5559A 54,000KMS $13,998 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID $192.16/TAXES INCL. SLATE EXTERIOR, POWER SUNROOF, PW, PL, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CLEAN, 1 OWNER.TRADE IN. STK#65075A. 25,000KMS. $17,498 2000 CHRYSLER LHS $283.66/TAXES INCL. LUXURY TOP OF THE LINE POWER SUNROOF, AM/FM CAS- SETTE W/CD, INFINITY SOUND. PW, PL, PM, TILT, CRUISE, LEATHER HEATED SEATS.TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST & A LOW LOW PRICE. 38,000KMS. STK#5434A $25,998 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID $165.25/TAXES INCL. SILVER, PW, PL, AIR, CASSETTE, ONE OWNER.TRADE. LOADED. STK#72012A $14,998 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE $176.02/TAXES INCL. BLUE, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, PLUS LOTS MORE. LOADED. STK#75007B 54,000KMS $15,998 1999 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT $186.78/TAXES INCL. QUADS, 4 DOOR, 3.3 ENGINE, PW, PL, PVENTS, PM, AIR, TILT, CRUISE $16,998 1999 DODGE CARAVAN $143.73/TAXES INCL. 4 DOOR, V6. LOADED, PW, PL, AIR, LOW LOW PRICE. STK#5581A $12,998 1998 DODGE CARAVAN FINISHED IN IRIS, 7 PASSENGER, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CAS- SETTE, V6, AUTO, POWER LOCKS, 1 OWNER, 64,000 KMS. LOW KMS. AS IS, YOU CERTIFY, YOU SAVE. STK# 78758A. $11,998 1996 GRAND CARAVAN SE 3.3 ENGINE, PW, PL, AIR, 7 PASSENGER, 4 DOOR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, CLEAN. AS IS.YOU SAFETY.YOU SAVE. STK#68875A $9,998 1997 DODGE CARAVAN V6, AUTO, 4 DOOR, PL, PM, TILT, CRUISE, LOW LOW KMS. BLOW OUT. 46,600KMS STK#4492A $12,998 2001 DAKOTA QUAD CAB SPORT $272.89/TAXES INCL. LOADED, 4 DOORS, PW, PL, PM, AIR, V6, AUTO, 1 OWNER ONLY. ALLOY WHEELS, DARK BLUE BEAUTY. 6,000 KMS. STK#77084A $24,998 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB SPORT 4X4 $305.19/TAXES INCL. LOADED, 4 DOOR SPORT, POWER SEAT, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CASSETTE, TOO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST. WOW 1 OWNER. STK#77073A 28,000KMS $27,998 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT V6, CLUB CAB, AUTO, AIR, HARD TOP, TANNEAU, COVER, SPORT ALLOY WHEELS. $17,988 1999 DODGE RAM SLT, FINISHED IN AMETHYST REGULAR CAB, LIKE NEW. 23,000 KM. ONE OWNER. STK#5496A. $17,988 1998 DODGE DURANGO SLT LEATHER, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM CAS- SETTE/CD, 4X4 GREAT FAMILY & TOWING VEHICLE AS IS, YOU SAFETY, YOU SAVE. 104,000KMS. STK#65077A $19,998 O DOWN 0 DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN Davidson’s Top 30 Liquidation SaleDavidson’s Top 30 Liquidation Sale 0 0DOWNPAYMENTS UNTIL MAY/2002! O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN O DOWN $215.63/TAXES INCL. $143.73/TAXES INCL. O DOWN CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS CARS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS VANS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUKCS TRUCKS TRUKCS TRUCKS 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX AS IS A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 13, 2002