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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2002_11_03AJAX’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Ringette girls Desirée joins the busy at the rink teenage ranks SPORTS/21 NAME DROPPING/20 PRESSRUN 45,600 28 PAGES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND See TORIES page 2 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Like night and day AJAX ––Ajax resident Jim Flowers had a colourful fall backdrop for his golf game this week, along with a tranquil pond and plenty of green space. Two days later, a snow squall hit the region, forcing local residents to bundle up when heading out- side, including this man seen hurrying along at Rotary Park Friday morning. 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Orders of 10 or more will be delivered to your place of business Dec. 5 and 6, while orders of 10 or less can be picked up at the Red Cross office, 585 Wentworth St. E., Unit 40, Os- hawa.. The order deadline is Nov. 22. Call 905-723-2933 ext. 209 for more information BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer AJAX —A public inquiry won’t be called into a proposal to put slot machines at a redeveloped Picov Downs. The Progressive Conservative government voted down on Thursday a resolution by Liberal MPP Monte Kwinter calling for an inquiry. Norm Picov has applied to have up to 800 slots at his quarter-horse racetrack on Hwy. 2 in Ajax. Mr. Kwinter wanted the inquiry, noting govern- ment ministers, including Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker announced last April in a News Advertiser story the slots had been approved. The government says a decision hasn’t been made. “There was an announcement in Ajax by Janet Ecker in April that it had been approved for up to 800 slots. She said it was a ‘great day’, ‘a terrific day’,” Mr. Kwinter said in an interview Friday. “The attorney general is saying there’s been no decision and there may not be any slots. If there may not be any slots, why announce it? “If they haven’t made a decision, why are we dis- cussing this? They have no answer for that,” he said. Mr. Kwinter has been raising questions about the Picov application and an $80,000 donation Mr. Picov made to the unsuccessful leadership campaign of Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty. Mr. Picov also donated $10,000 to Premier Ernie Eves’s campaign. Mr. Picov said last month the donations don’t have anything to do with the application for slots. “Picov is going through the process with the (On- tario Lottery and Gaming) commission,” said Mr. Flaherty, minister of enterprise, opportunity and in- novation. “They’ll decide. They’re following the normal process. A PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Tories defend application process “(Attorney General) David Young has made it clear it’s up to 800 slots. A decision will be made by the commission on Picov, based on the applica- tion. “It could be any number up to 800, he said.” However, Mr. Kwinter says some questions remain on the issue. And, he said based on the amount of horse-racing activi- ty at Picov’s, it doesn’t justify 800 slots. “I have nothing against the people there. Give them as many as they want, just don’t pervert the process,” he said. “You can’t have the tail wag- ging the horse. I have nothing against the people of Durham. Just don’t try to do through the back door what you couldn’t do through the front door.” Mr. Flaherty says of the 16 racetracks with slots, all have benefitted from having them at the tracks, as have the sur- rounding communities. The only racetracks in On- tario without slot machines are Picov and Quinte, near Belleville. TORIES from page 1 JIM FLAHERTY ‘Following the normal process.’ Job numbers rise in September, Ecker reports DURHAM —All was healthy on the job front last month. Ontario Finance Minister Janet Ecker reports an additional 32,000 jobs were created provin- cially in September. “More than 980,000 new jobs have been created since Septem- ber 1995,” Ms. Ecker said. “Our government will continue to focus on prudent fiscal manage- ment to help support economic growth and new jobs.” The Province credits sound fiscal planning for supporting economic growth in Ontario. Transportation and the ware- housing sector were the province’s top employment gen- erators, creating 14,000 new jobs. Other industries recording strong gains included education- al services, food services, health care and social assistance, pro- fessional, scientific and technical services and construction. 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We compared it to the work of her grade 8 son. The differ- ence was amazing! Her essay contained no spelling or grammatical mistakes, was well organized with its ideas were clearly presented. Her son’s project wandered. It suffered from spelling, grammatical , and organizational mis- takes. It was interwoven with passages which obviously he had copied from a text book. Thirty years had passed since his mother had been in Grade eight. What has happened? The answer can be found not only in whole-language reading pro- grams which do not teach grammar or structure, but also with programs that encourage creative spelling and free form writing without editing or cor- recting mistakes. These disastrous mis- takes have produced students who do not know the difference between a noun and a verb who cannot write or think clearly. Those of us over 40 years of age remember ‘English Grammar’ classes with varying degrees of satisfaction or fear and loathing; however , not only did we learn the parts of speech, but during those classes we also learned to write and think, Our thoughts had to be expressed clearly. It was unaccept- able merely to fill a page with writing and hand it in. Our teachers demand- ed excellence! We had to try our hard- est. The result of those old programs was that we learned to express our- selves in writing. This clarified our thinking and improved our compre- hension. This taught us to think, to integrate, to understand and to explain. WAIT! If that is true, then what about the claims made by the ‘progressive educators’ of the day? They said that those ‘old style classes’ were dull, mindless repetitions of memorized material that was completely divorced from the ‘new reality’ of the child’s life. Starting about 40 years ago, ‘progres- sive educators’ claimed that those classes were reductionistic and did not teach the “whole child.” They drummed structured classes right out of the school curriculum. I don’t want you to think that I completely endorse those old grammar classes. In fact, I think that they were not an overly effective method of teach- ing writing skills. Teaching writing should be an integral part every subject not simply reserved for a “grammar class”. Students should spend time writing in history, geography and sci- ence classes. Even math class in an opportunity of students to write! When a student can explain in writing what the math teacher is trying to teach, you can be sure that the stu- dents understands the principle. Writing is more important than memo- rizing formulas or equations! When a student is capable of clearly explaining a concept in writing, that student has demonstrated that he/she will not have to memorize it. For example, in history class, if we crammed less ‘stuff’ into our students heads, such as dates, times, and names and asked them instead to understand integrate and explain the process (the reasons for the sequence of events, the probabilities of other events being affected and the and the relationship that the events being studied have to previous and subse- quent events), we would have well- grounded students who actually understood what they were learning. And there is a bonus! In addition to better educated students, we would have motivated and happier students who could see some relationship between what they are studying and the world they are living in . That’s real motivation. Oxford Learning Centres help students learn to think and write more clearly so they can be happier and more successful in school. Call your local Oxford at (905) 420-3141 to learn how to personalized learning program can help your child. 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Nov. 28 @ 5:00 pm Scholarships issued to graduating Durham students DURHAM —Ninety-two Durham Catholic District School Board gradu- ating students are in the money, win- ners of a provincial scholarship worth up to $3,500 each. A letter on the Oct. 28 board meet- ing agenda from Kevin Costante, deputy minister of training, colleges and universities, told trustees the good news. Ontario high school graduates mov- ing on to college or university are eli- gible to apply for the Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship. Both academics and financial need are considered, and students apply each year by checking a box on their On- tario student assistance program appli- cations. Students who maintain an 80 per cent average can keep receiving the award for up to four years of post-sec- ondary schooling. 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Both the number of applicants and the par- ticipation of the trustees is very en- couraging.” Trustee Roy has been tight-lipped about some aspects of the process. For instance, she would not comment on the kind of input board stakehold- ers provided in terms of the person they would like the board to hire. Speculation is the board is looking to promote from within, and Trustee Roy in a previous interview said “my understanding through the rumour mill is that there could be two to three” internal applicants. But, “Trustee are looking at all candidates equally and deciding from there,” said Trustee Roy. She has said appointing a new di- rector is one of the most important things she and trustees will do in their role. “Our selection of a director is for the system; the board of trustees comes and goes,” she said. “The se- lection that we make has to be in the best interests of all within the board.” The 11 trustees are all members of the committee to pick a successor to Mr. Yeo. However, only trustees who take part in the interviewing weekend are eligible to vote for the new direc- tor. The board has retained Landmark Consulting Group of Hamilton to as- sist in the process, and Trustee Roy said the work of executive search consultant Laverne Smith has been of great help. “I am very impressed with the work of the consulting firm and with the meetings that have taken place,” she said. “We are taking this very seriously and in the end the hopes are to meet as many of the expectations from the focus groups. All applicants are very impressive and this is going to make our decision-making that much more difficult.” The new director will be an- nounced at the Nov. 18 board meet- ing and have a two-month transition period to work with Mr. Yeo. GRANT YEO Education director retiring at the end of 2002 after six-year stint with public board. Queen’s aim falls on 92 Catholic students Clues in robbery, beating sought Crime Stoppers seeks tips in attack and theft of bingo proceeds AJAX —Durham Regional Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in solving a recent rob- bery. On Monday, Oct. 7 at about 10 p.m. a member of the Ajax Rotary Club was attacked, beaten and robbed in the parking lot at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax. The victim was carrying a grey briefcase full of cash proceeds from a Rotary charity bingo event. Two men assaulted him and fled with the brief- case. The victim sustained cuts, bruises and a broken ankle. The suspects are described as being in there 20s, one wearing a black ‘trench-coat style’ jacket. Crime Stoppers pays cash for any information that leads to an arrest in a criminal incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 905- 436-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. 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But officials stress zoning regulations don’t mean decision’s been made BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —A set of airport zoning regulations intro- duced by Transport Canada this week has local councillors questioning how soon aircraft will be touching down in north Pickering. Faced with the draft set of regulations at Monday’s Picker- ing finance and operations com- mittee, chairman Rick Johnson asked Transport officials if this means the federal government has decided to build an airport here. Ottawa has made it clear it won’t be making any decision on an airport within the current government’s mandate, re- sponded Sharon Thomas, a ministry spokesman. “But it’s important we protect the airport site as soon as possible,” she said. Airport zoning regulations (AZR) will impose height re- strictions and prohibit certain land uses around the airport lands to protect pilots in the air and people on the ground, she said. Tr ansport Canada hopes to have the regulations approved and in place sometime next winter. Public consultations begin this winter before they are forwarded to the Privy Council for final consideration. Seven municipalities in and around the airport lands will be affected by the AZR including Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Whitby, Scugog, Whitchurch- Stouffville and Markham. The AZR will limit the height of buildings and protect against electronic interference along east and west approaches to the airport lands. It will also prohibit land uses such as land- fills, which create bird hazards around the perimeter of the pro- posed airport. 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The Durham West chapter of the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion is looking for participants and volunteers for its 2003 fund- raising pro- grams. ‘Fit for heart’ is offered year- round, encourag- ing participants to take part in events such as swimming, golf, curling and row- ing, while col- lecting pledges. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by purchasing hearts for $2 in the annual ‘Paint the town red’ campaign that runs from Jan. 15 to Feb. 14. Or, gather a team and go for a ride through town on the 30- seat bicycle as part of the ‘Big bike for stroke’ program running in late spring or early summer. The office also needs volun- teers. For more information, call Marnie Salonius at 905-686-1521. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com No matter the colour, symbolism is what counts with poppies To the editor: I would like to clarify a serious mis- conception that many people seem to have about the colour of the poppy. It has been brought to our attention that many of the poppies provided to the public dur- ing this Remembrance period have a black centre instead of the traditional green. While it is true both colours are avail- able, it should be pointed out that it does not matter what the colour is. What is im- portant is what the poppy represents and why it is worn. The poppy is the symbol of remem- brance and when it is worn you are hon- ouring the war dead and ex-service per- sonnel who defended our country’s free- dom. So remember, wear your poppy proudly for what it represents, regardless of the colour. The Royal Canadian Legion will be phasing out the green-centred poppy within the next couple of years. Jim Kelly, Poppy chairman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 3, 2002 No other symbol — no flag, medal or marching song — remem- bers Canadians who did not return from foreign battlefields more than the poppy. This year is no exception as the Royal Canadian Legion gears up to ensure millions of poppies will blos- som in Canada, the way they have for 77 years. As with most things military, there is history behind the little red flower. Even before the Legion adopted the poppy to honour the war dead and to help veterans, it was noted during the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th century how abun- dantly poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, Belgium. During artillery bombardments of the First World War, the chalk soil of the area became rich in lime from the rubble, causing the crimson red flowers to thrive. One day, a doctor with the Canadian Medical Corps put pen to paper. A particularly savage 17-day at- tack at Ypres in April 1915 had John McCrae fighting to save hundreds of wounded men. There were so many dead and wounded the casualties ac- tually rolled down the bank from above his dugout. Lt.-Col, McCrae came away briefly from the horror to pen 13 lines on a scrap of paper. The first line began: “In Flanders fields the poppies blow...” So inspired by the poem that speaks of the final resting place of our soldiers, some of whom feared they would be forgotten, or that their deaths might be in vain, the Great War Veterans’ Association adopted the poppy as its official emblem in 1921. When the Royal Canadian Le- gion came into being in 1925, it kept the poppy, lest we forget. But the story of the poppy is also a current one. One week from to- morrow in Ottawa, Doreen Coolen will lay a wreath at the national Re- membrance Day ceremony on behalf of all Canadian mothers who lost sons or daughters in the military or merchant navy services. Her son was one of four soldiers killed by an er- rant U.S. bomb in Afghanistan last April. Her year as our Silver Cross Mother begins Nov. 11. You give the amount you want to give when you choose the poppy to wear on your coat or hat. It’s your choice. The real price has already been paid at the highest cost possi- ble: by people like Mrs. Coolen and her 22-year-old son, Private Richard Green. LETTERS POLICY All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Four more reasons to wear a poppy this year This could be one long cold winter for Ontarians who are al- ready swooning under the latest round of hydro bills. It’s only a representative example, but Whitby councillors heard some Halloween week nightmare stories from local busi- ness owners and citizens Monday. As he often does, Whitby Regional Councillor Joe Drumm summed up the mood out there with regard to hydro bills: “Peo- ple are fearful.” The Province has been making noises through Minister of Energy John Baird about offering citizens and businesses a re- bate of several hundred dollars to help offset the pain. Premier Ernie Eves went a step further Thursday, suggesting Mr. Baird will bring proposals forward shortly to help those on fixed in- comes meet the increased costs. While the Tories, who brought in the whole privatization hydro plan, will carry the political heat on this issue and could see it blow up into electoral defeat in a year’s time, everyone else is wondering how to make it through the coldest part of the year. One Durham resident won’t turn on her Christmas lights this year to save on power. Another, who owns a hairstyling salon, said she will close her shop one day a week to save on the hydro bill. She said she has to just to keep afloat. The tales of pain continue: a local optometrist, who had bills of $154 and $129 in June and July must be seeing double after a $701 whopper in September. While it was reasonable to assume bills were going to rise after the Ontario energy market was deregulated May 1, it’s clear not even the government understood the rise would be this much, this fast. Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle added a grim postscript to the sad stories. The mayor mentioned property tax bills will ul- timately jump as Durham residents are faced with the prospect of paying inflated municipal power bills. And those who use recreational facilities and take advantage of other services across the region can expect higher user fees in future to help cover a hydro bill that just keeps climbing. So, don’t expect increases at just your home or business. This hydro bill sticker shock affects everybody. The mayor’s short and sweet advice to his Queen’s Park col- leagues: “Fix the problem”. No doubt the Ernie Eves government is focusing desperate- ly on finding long-term answers right now. While it may not be necessary to turn back the clock to before deregulation, it is critical Ontarians, especially those on fixed incomes and small- business owners, get fast, effective relief so they can survive. Hydro bill relief desperately needed Province must come up with plan before price hikes start being felt outside the home Jane McDonald Opinion shouston@durhamregion.com Red flower’s story goes back generations, honouring so many www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P more than you came for EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. 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Sale $469.98 Sealy Shiraz Loonie Event! Save on the mattress & buy the box spring for $1 For example: Queen set. Reg. $1999. Sale $988 Must be purchased as a set. Put your name in arena lights New Pickering ice pad could be your namesake BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Your name could be on the new ice pad at the Don Beer Arena — for the right price. Fund-raising for the new pad kicks off this month, including a corporate campaign involving naming rights at the new facility. A hefty $250,000 gets your name on the overall com- plex, while $100,000 will see it on the new ice pad itself. Names for its six dressing rooms are going for $25,000 apiece. But organizers insist they aren’t tossing poor Don Beer aside. “We’re just naming the complex,” said Jennifer Sprout, president of Shadowland and Associates. “It will be called the ‘blank’ complex, Don Beer Arena.” The Pickering Hockey Association and Durham West Girls Hockey As- sociation has hired the marketing firm to help raise $1 million for the new ice pad. So far, the two organiza- tions have contributed $165,000 to the project from registration sur- charges collected over the years. “We’re working with some com- panies now,” said Ms. Sprout, who refused to mention names. There are “a couple” of local cor- porations interested in the complex name and her firm thinks it has three dressing room names sold. Any sponsor deals will be three- party agreements between the corpo- ration, the Don Beer fund-raising committee and the City, Ms. Sprout said. Naming rights will be for a 25- year duration and extend only to the third pad, she added. Her firm is also planning a number of special fund-raising community events over the next few months, in- cluding a professional skating show. This marks the first time anything in the Don Beer arena has been named after anyone other than the former councillor, who died in 1969. That same year, the City built a sin- gle-pad facility, adding another one in 1973. At Monday’s finance and opera- tions committee, local councillors seemed pleased with assurances from chairman Rick Johnson that Mr. Beer’s name would stay on the facili- ty. Asking if council could make sug- gestions for corporate sponsors,Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles added, “I know of people who want to put forward their name as I’m sure there are other councillors here, who might too.” “I would want to make sure they are included.” A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM –– Ecstasy, crystal meth, Special K, GHB, and even marijuana: the teenage world of drugs and drug use is not what it used to be. Street drugs are more dangerous and more addictive than ever and the number of school-age children using new designer drugs and altered drugs is on a steady rise. Less than a decade ago one in five stu- dents in Ontario ranging from Grade 7 to OAC (18.5 per cent) reported they had used illicit or illegal drugs. In 2001 that number had skyrocketed to one in three (33.2 per cent). Not only are more students using drugs, they’re using more powerful, potentially lethal ones. “Today’s marijuana is very different than marijuana produced a couple of years ago. The strength has doubled, it is so much more potent now,” said Tricia Dallaway, public health nurse with the Durham Re- gion Health Department. THC is the active chemical in cannabis. In the 1970s, marijuana contained about two per cent THC; now it’s up to 20 per cent, according to ‘Soft, Hard, or In-Be- tween; The Paradox of Marijuana Use among Today’s Youth’, written and re- searched by education consultant Don Smyth. The THC information is just one of many facts the Region uses in regard to drug use. With the increased potency has come in- creased users. The 2001 Ontario Drug Survey shows 28.6 per cent of students from Grade 7 to OAC report using cannabis, up from just 12.7 per cent in 1993. The survey also shows 62.6 per cent of youths from Grade 7 to OAC drink alcohol. That’s an increase from 56.5 per cent who reported alcohol use in 1993. The alcohol-cannabis mix can have fatal effects. “When mixing with alcohol, marijuana can delay the peak affects of alcohol; it shuts down the vomiting system,” said Ms. Dallaway. “If kids get alcohol poisoning it can become fatal. Kids can die if they mix alcohol and marijuana together.” Marijuana can also be addictive, she added, and Canada is becoming the source of the strongest grown marijuana. Pot pro- duces short-term memory loss, and long- time use has been linked with depression, said Ms. Dallaway. Lynn Jaglall, addiction counsellor at the Port Perry location of Pinewood Centre, has seen an increase in the number of marijua- na users. “In terms of reasons (for the increase), we’re not sure,” said Ms. Jaglall. “We think part of it is the increasing public perception it’s not a dangerous drug, it’s more of a soft drug, there’s talk of legalizing it. “The most popular drug is cannabis. I think one concern is with the increased level of THC,” she said. New technology allows growers to produce pot of much higher po- tency. “With any drug you’re buying on the street you should know there’s the potential for any substance to be altered in some way.” She also warns parents not to ignore the drugs which are most easily accessible and which cause the most brain damage: sol- vents. These include glue, gasoline, nail-pol- ish remover, and other home products which can attract kids as young as eight. Solvent use has risen from a reported 2.3 per cent in 1993 to 5.9 per cent in 2001. “With (teens), it’s more often cannabis and club drugs,” added Ms. Jaglall. Club or designer drugs include crystal meth, ecstasy, ketamine HCL, gamma hy- droxybutyrate (GHB), and others chemical- ly made. “They are increasing in youths as well,” she said. “One big concern is there’s no quality control that you would get in a store. You could think you’re getting Ecstasy but really you get a bit of Ecstasy, some hero- in...they might be expecting a certain high and not get what they expected.” Ecstasy, perhaps the best-known of the club drugs, jumped an incredible 1,000 per cent from .6 per cent of students reporting use in 1993 to six per cent in 2001. Constable Amanda Rabishaw of the Durham Regional Police said there are a number of ways people act while on drugs. “It depends on the drug, there could be totally different behaviour,” explained Const. Rabishaw. “For marijuana there’s red eyes, pale, they’re somewhat mellow. It’s not classified as a love drug. Where you get drugs like ecstasy, (a love drug) every- thing’s lovely.” Now kids are even eating seeds from some flowers trying to get high and getting sick as a result, she said. “It seems like they’re being very innova- tive on getting high,” added Const. Ra- bishaw who has noticed it’s happening with younger and younger kids. “That’s scary because there’s nothing to look forward to - this is what’s normal for them and it’s scary. Ecstasy just came out, what’s next? They’re getting smarter at creating some- thing to get you hooked.” To help prevent kids from doing drugs, Ms. Dallaway suggests talking and becom- ing aware of what drugs are in clubs, class- rooms, and homes. The Region partakes in numerous prevention initiatives such as Racing Against Drugs for Grade 5 students, decision workshops, teens tackling tobacco, participation on the substance abuse coun- cil for teens and more. Drug Awareness Week runs Nov. 17 to 23. Pamphlets used by the Region and creat- ed by the Designer Drug Harm Reduction Action Group in Hamilton, describe the dif- ferent kinds of popular and dangerous drugs. The drugs can be easily cut with dan- gerous chemicals. Ecstasy, referred to as ‘E’ and also known as X, XTC, and even Adam, can be found in pill, powder, or capsule form. Users often drink a lot of water to prevent over-heating and use lollipops to stop grinding their teeth. Although the drug can create a ‘one-with- the-universe’ and ‘emotionally close feel- ing,’ it can also lead to heart attacks, con- vulsions, and death from dehydration. Crystal Methamphetamine, known as meth, crank, or jib is used in clubs so users can keep on dancing. It comes in capsule or powder form and can be injected, snorted, or smoked. Meth can cause heart failure, sleeping problems, violent and suicidal be- haviour. Withdrawal symptoms can send users into rages, produce stomach pain, headaches, and more while craving meth. Ketamine HCL goes by the name K, Special K, and Vitamin K. It is commonly found in a powder form. K is an anesthetic for people and animals. Users experience a rush - music will seem louder while other sounds may disappear. There could also be an out-of-body feeling, among other possi- ble reactions. The drug can cause hallucina- tions, breathing problems, near-death expe- riences, and even death. Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, called GHB, G, and Liquid X is naturally found in the body. The colour and odourless drug en- courages relaxation, sleep, and is one of sev- eral used for date rape. Users may lose con- trol of their bladder, feel at peace, become disoriented, unconscious, fall into a coma, and even die. For more information about drugs and prevention, call the Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729. Those interested in advice or treat- ment services from Pinewood Centre can call the 24-hour hotline at 1-888-881-8878. Counselling service is covered by OHIP. A 24-hour detox/crisis walk-in service is locat- ed at 300 Centre St. S., in Oshawa. HH ii gg hh ee rr aa nn dd hh ii gg hh ee rr The number of kids using drugs keeps climbing RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P F ind out more about the club Established in 1967, the Durham Aquarium Society holds auctions of fish and equipment at each meeting for its 60 members. There is both a breeder awards program, as well as an aquarium horti- cultural program for those members, who specialize in water plants. Check out a newsletter from the society and you'll find it chock full of homemade fish food recipes, how to maximize the growth rate of live food like Adult brine shrimp, plus tips on propagating the Amazon Swordplant. Club vice-president Geoffrey Daw gets most of his fish and plant material from other members in the club, rather than local pet stores. Some members even order their fish eggs through the mail. The Durham Aquarium Society meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of each month in the cafeteria of R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocation- al Institute, 570 Stevenson Rd. N. in Oshawa. For more, visit the group's Web site at members.rogers.com/drasclub/ or contact 905-683-8072 or 905-725-7911.Geoffrey Daw, vice-president of the Durham Aquarium Society, in front of his various fish tanks in his Whitby home. DURHAM – They dip and dive through pools of warm water as a steady stream of bubbles float to the sur- face above. Life sure looks grand on the other side of the glass. It's been said watching fish meander their way through an aquarium is one of the most calming ex- ercises on the planet, but there's much more to the hobby than mere observation. Just ask Geoffrey Daw, who first began raising fish at the age of 13. "You can make it as challenging as you want be- cause some fish are so temperamental," says the vice-president of the Durham Aquarium Society. He recommends starting with at least a 15-gal- lon tank and trying to raise hardy varieties of fish, like barbs, for beginners. Corydoras, a Catfish relative, is also a good candidate. Guppies are actually much harder to care for than most people think, he says. For colour, look to killi fish and chiclids, two varieties originating from such exotic spots as South Africa and South America. Depending upon the equipment, someone can get started in the hobby for a couple hundred dollars, says Mr. Daw. Joining a group like the Durham Aquarium Society is a great way to learn about the hobby, while meeting people who have "real life experience", he says. Mr. Daw joined in 1996 after reading about the group in the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. "If you're starting out with a number of tanks, it's a great way to get stock," he says. "People who raise fish tend to have bet- ter stock quality and prices too." 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Last November, the city began a pilot cart collection project in 500 homes within Pickering that includes organic and recycled collection. The project has succeeded in diverting between 60 and 80 per cent of waste out of landfill and now, Pickering hopes to find ways to get those kinds of results across the city and Durham, Coun. Brenner said. “We wanted to be part of the solution to land- fill not just NIMBY (not in my back- yard).” While the cart pilot project is very successful, Coun. Brenner con- cedes, “There may not be one cookie- cutter approach” to waste reduction across Durham. The key, he said, is co- ordinating efforts of the municipalities who collect their own waste so the Re- gion can find a way to dispose of it in a more environmentally-friendly manner that includes getting organic waste and more recyclable materials out of landfill. Currently, the diversion from landfill in Durham is about 28 per cent. The goal of those in attendance at the waste collection forum is to increase that to a 50 per cent diversion rate by January 2005 and a 60 per cent diversion rate by January 2007. Four municipalities –– Clarington, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock –– will begin a new collection system run by the Region of Durham later this year in an effort to meet that goal. In order to make the collection and disposal of the garbage easier, those municipalities turned over the responsibility of collec- tion to the Region. When it begins, like- ly this December, the system will in- clude an expanded Blue Box program, collection of organic kitchen waste, in- cluding fruit, vegetable, meat and dairy scraps as well as other items such as soiled paper towels. Yard waste will be collected in paper bags and there will be a three-bag limit on garbage going to landfill. That leaves the four other municipal- ities of Oshawa, Whitby,Ajax and Pick- ering, which have maintained control of their own waste collection, looking for new systems to increase the diversion of waste out of landfill in their areas. The expanded Blue Box program will likely begin in those municipalities in early 2003, says Peter Watson, waste manager for the Region of Durham, responsible for both collection and diversion of the recyclables. But coming up with an organic collection program will be up to the four municipal- ities who will have to look at ei- ther new equipment or retro- fitting existing equipment. The idea, says Coun. Brenner, is to allow the four municipalities to retain control of their collec- tion, while co-ordinating their systems in a way to ensure the Region can use one method of disposal and diversion for all the municipalities’ waste with the least amount heading to landfill. This is important for two rea- sons, says Catherine Dowling, a senior consultant with Gartner Lee Limited. “No local alterna- tive for Keele Valley has emerged,” she points out. That landfill site, where much of Durham’s garbage now ends up, closes at the end of this year and Durham plans to send most of its garbage to Michigan as an alter- native. That, suggests, Ms. Dowling, is an “insecure option” that at best will cost Durham more and at worst, could be in jeopardy if the open border is threatened by politically instabil- ity. “Aggressive waste diversion is sound financial planning,” she said. Members of works depart- ments in those four municipali- ties hope to take back resolutions to their local councils to endorse a commitment to achieving the increased diversion rates. MAURICE BRENNER ‘Unhappy host for landfill.’ Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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The best way to differentiate a wart from a callus is that a callus occurs only in weight bearing areas of the foot. A wart, on the other hand, can occurs anywhere. It usu- ally has dark spots in the centre which bleed easily when the wart is pared. The wart is usually painful to a pinch form the margins where as a callus is tender to direct pres- sure. A wart, like a corn, does not have a root. Warts can occur as a single lesion or as multiples with satellite growths. A wart that is made up of many small lesions that blend into a larger one is called a mosaic wart. On parts of the body other than the foot, a wart is a raised lesion, but on the foot it becomes recessed into the fat pad as a result of the pres- sure of weight bearing. It is then flush to the surface of the sur- rounding skin. For a plantar wart to develop, the papil- loma virus must enter must enter the botton of the foot through an abrasion or puncture wound, and there must be a good blood supply to the site. The area is usually warm and moist. Common locations are swim- ming pools, showers and health clubs. Children, pregnant women and athlete are most prone. As a viral infection the wart can spread to to her locations on the foot or to the hands during the course of treatment. They are not caught by touching toads. Like other viral infections, there is noth- ing that the scientific world has discovered that is anti viral. That is why there are so many different treatments and that no treat- ment is infaliable. On occasion, warts will disappear spontaneously without any treat- ment. When that does happen, acids, liquid nitrogen are used with regular visits to your podiatrist to have the wart pared down. Apply the acid after soaking the foot and cover with an occlusive tape or bandage. Surgical excision of the wart should be avoided as this can leave a painful scar on the bottom of your foot. Always avoid self- treatment with out seeing your podiatrist first. There are numerous old wive’s tales and theories with respect to treatment. My thoughts are if the treatment is not poten- tially worse than the problem, by all means try it. Some of these include rubbing with a potato, use of saliva, cod liver oil and even hypnosis. For those people prone to plantar warts, the best treatment is preventative. Avoid exposure to the virus by wearing san- dals in showers or swimming pools. Also wearing absorbent socks and using drying powders will keep your foot environment drier. Finally remember that patient is needed when treating a wart as they take a long time to resolve them- selves. That’s why you’re called the patient! 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At the Oct. 28 meeting of the Durham Catholic District School Board, trustees were told their home computer sys- tem will be improved from phone dial-up to cable Internet access. “The overall objective is to provide trustees with better ac- cess to board information,” said Bruce Gazley, informa- tion technology services man- ager. Among the features planned for trustees,the educa- tion director and senior admin- istrative staff is a secure “virtu- al private network”, allowing them to access board commu- nications from any Internet- equipped computer, and a se- cure trustee Web page so board members can access in-camera and board meeting agendas. However, Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey was reluctant to make the switch. He said he’s heard horror stories of techni- cians coming into homes and drilling holes in walls to install new wiring. And Pickering Trustee Fran Pereira said if a trustee already has cable Internet access,“why would we pay for a second ac- cess,”since they should be able to access the information al- ready. Pickering Trustee Jim Mc- Cafferty said the move to cable would require a firewall, since cable Internet service is on all the time. Education director Grant Andrews said he had no prob- lem giving trustees options as to their service method. But for four trustees, or half the board, he said there is no option be- cause they are not able to re- ceive phone dial-up service, and it’s cable or nothing. “Our goal was to provide better service...” said Mr. An- drews. “It matters to staff not one iota what you use.” Business superintendent David Visser said, “I think each situation can be reviewed on an individual basis,” adding the switch to cable is “perhaps long overdue”. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com HEALTH DEPARTMENT Your phone link to Health services. HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00am to 6:00pm Tr ustees get green light to speed along information highway DAVID VISSER ‘Long overdue.’ Evening & Saturday Appointments Available AMPLE FREE PARKING Available In Our Office Air abrasion (No Freezing - No Drilling) for applicable cavities Intra oral camera (Before & After Pictures) Electrosurgery and cosmetic gum surgery Ultra sonic scaling, cosmetic veneering Teeth whitening € • • • • Other Services Orthodontics (Braces, Retainers) • Crowns and Bridges/Dentures Root Canal Treatment • Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas) Wisdom Molar Extraction • White Fillings All Insurance Plans Accepted (Sent Directly) DURHAM DENTAL CENTRE 135 Harwood Ave. N. 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(for ages 4 & up) Karen Tazar R.N.C.P., C.N.P. 905-619-1405 CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Ta ke time to discover yourself 206 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (Suite 206) www.greenwoodholistic.com Classes in Yoga & Meditation Starting mid November Call to Register Yoga Ltd. YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPSNext Better Health on Sunday, November 10th Who Are You And What Is Your Life’s Purpose? By Nicole Dickson Are you searching for some purpose in your life and cannot quite come to the answer? I could say that you will likely find the answer in Yoga, but that is only a partial truth. What you will find in Yoga is the ability to ask yourself the right ques- tions, thus leading you to more questions, lead- ing you further to a pos- sible answer to your original question. Sound confusing? It can be. The mindfulness that yoga cultivates is a long process of getting to know yourself and then getting to know others by learning about yourself. Your yogic path will begin with postures and mediation to start connecting with your- self. In Yoga, the pos- tures and mediation go hand in hand. Take the Warrior posture for example. Starting this off from a runners lunge; repositioning hands from the floor to your thigh; collecting your balance and ele- vating your arms towards the sky with your fingers pointing upwards. Try this your- self now. How do you feel? This is a basic pos- ture that cultivates inner strength, both physical and mental. Warrior pose is only one of the many postures that are practiced in Yoga. While in this pos- ture you are encouraged by your instructor to turn your attention inside yourself and feel the posture: whether you like this position or not and theories of why: the meditative side of Yoga. There’s that mind, body and spirit thing again-nothing that elusive or mind bog- gling! Simple thoughts with progressive pos- tures. This is the begin- ning of getting to know yourself and connecting with your inner self. All questions can be answered. Turn inward and just listen to your inner voice whispering the answers. Everything you need to know is within: the only place where you will find who you are and your purpose. Of course there is more to Yoga than this. But this is a start and you don’t have to go further if you don't want to or if you are sat- isfied with our current level. But the opportu- nity is there if you want it. No one will be forc- ing you. Your choices are your own to make. Indeed, if you wish to go further in your yogic path, you will have to do your own home- work. At Greenwood Yoga Ltd, we are here to start you off but your development is up to you because it is unique and very personal. Dare to explore the inner-self journey through yoga! For further information call Nicole at Greenwood Yoga Ltd. (905)619-1405 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P Business Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 200 John Street, (Midtown Mall), Oshawa (905) 432-7464 420 Crawforth St., Whitby, (Durham Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Centre ) (905) 665-9713 If you are experiencing any hearing difficulties or have any hearing concern please call for an appointment. Jamee Chatten is pleased to welcome Sandra Nurse - Registered Audiologist to our staff. 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Willie is a therapy dog and once a week he and owner Pam West visit the Community Care adult day program in Ajax. St. John Ambulance runs the pro- gram, which Ms. West once co- ordinated. Program manager Bonnie Harris says the clients look for- ward to seeing the dogs. “It’s very calming for them. It’s very reminiscent for them,” she says. “They look forward to it. They know when the dog is coming in.” Some of the clients suffer from Alzheimer’s or other de- mentia, but having the dog there seems to trigger something, Ms. Harris adds. “They remember the name,” she notes. “It’s very relaxing, very laid-back. For some, when they’re here with the dog, it’s almost like they’re at home.” The clients talk, saying things like “it reminds me of when I was a boy,” Ms. Harris states. In addition to Willie, Ms. West also has a collie named Chloe. She has taken her dogs to nursing homes, but now just goes to the adult program once a week. The day program, which has seniors and other people recover- ing from serious illness, is differ- ent from nursing homes in that the clients aren’t in rooms, Ms. West notes. “The idea (of nursing homes) is they can’t have dogs and they miss their own pets,” she says. The day program is a “more open concept. A nursing home was the more original intent,” she says, but adds, “Willie does- n’t care. We sit and chat, talking about all sorts of things. He’s a point of con- See DOGGONE page 14 Willie is the centre of attention at the Community Care adult day program centre in Ajax. Owner Pam West (left) lets him visit with Esther Zuiani to help lift her spirits. VACATION/TRAVEL BERMUDA:Fully equipped apts/ cottages; from $80 US p/couple; Monthly from $1500. No taxes. Call 416-232- 2243, Fax 232-9138, visit us at www. bermudarentals.com or write to: Bermuda Rentals, 184 Prince Edward Dr., Toronto M8Y 3W9. 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They help people relax.” For a dog to do well, “they have to be reasonably under control, not one who will drag you down the hall or knock over a nurse,” Ms. West says. “They’ve found that dogs who are really strictly obediently trained don’t do as well. They’re trained to look after their master. They need a dog to make eye contact.” Before being allowed to take part in the program, a dog has to go through an evaluation by the St. John Ambulance. And, Ms. West says a dog would have to pass all aspects to be considered. The dogs are examined “for tem- perament mostly, to see if they don’t react to a loud noise mostly, but also the wheelchairs and things they’ll see in a nursing home,” she notes. The person with the dog also has to be social, she says. “They have to interact well. They have to be interactive and chatty,” Ms. West adds. She says her dogs are “very bright” and “they love the attention. “They don’t care if they’re in a wheelchair, in a diaper, or lunch is down the front of their shirt. They like that,” she jokes. “A lot talk away to the dog and ig- nore you,” Ms. West notes. She had one gentleman who had suf- fered a stroke and had the dog in his lap and “he wept like a baby. They stroke his hair and they’re trapped in their own little world. The dogs love it and people seem to as well.” The dogs “prompt a lot of discus- sion,” Ms. Harris says. Maybe a client “grew up on a farm and they always had dogs, who were al- DOGGONE from page 13 ways outside herding and helping with the cows. “As they get older, they become selfish in some ways. They want to take ownership of the dog. The dog is so accepting of people. They’ll go to anybody. It doesn’t matter about colour or disability.” Having the dog look at them “melts you,” she says. “They give love, whether wagging their tail or scratch- ing their belly.” Clients come from across Durham and the dogs are at the centre every Tuesday morning. Is it tough to leave? “Not so much here (at the day pro- gram) but it is at nursing homes. A lot of them don’t get many visitors, so it’s tough to leave,” Ms. West says. Doggone good fun for seniors Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer DURHAM ––The Durham Regional Cancer Centre took another step to- wards “bringing cancer care closer to home” Thursday when Ontario Power Gener- ation (OPG) announced a $600,000 donation to the campaign. “Our commitment to this community is serious, sig- nificant and long term. Today we’re strengthening that commitment,” said Gra- ham Brown, OPG chief op- erating officer. “The centre will dramatically reduce or eliminate the need for pa- tients to seek treatment out- side the region, thereby making it easier for cancer patients and their families to access effective medical care in a timely fashion.” The $600,000 will go di- rectly toward creating the Ontario Power Generation CT Simulator Unit at the new cancer centre, consist- ing of two CT simulators and a waiting area. Head of the cancer centre Dr. Peter Dixon said a CT simulator is a valuable imaging tool in helping doc- tors plan radiation treatment for cancer patients. Current regional cancer statistics indicate more than 2,000 people were diag- nosed with the disease in this community in 1998 alone. Estimates are that number will reach 4,677 by 2005. The cancer centre ex- pects to care for more than 400 patients a day and 4,200 total in its first year. Demolition of the C wing of Lakeridge Health Oshawa began in August and the B wing will begin coming down in November to make way for the 90,000-square- foot facility, expected to be one of the largest cancer care centres in Canada. The Heroes of Hope campaign to support the centre’s construction has al- ready raised $23.5 million towards its $30-million goal. “The people we’re meet- ing across the region have really taken to heart the im- portance of this campaign,” said Heroes of Hope vice chairman Paul Mackie. “The new cancer centre will, for the first time, mean that Durham cancer patients can receive the full range of cancer services, here at home, in a professional and compassionate environ- ment.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P SUN SALE FOR 1 2 3 In person Over 100 locations nationwide By phone 1-866-FLY-SEARS 359-7327 Mon. - Fri. 8am to midnight (EST) Sat. & Sun. 9am to 9pm (EST) Online www.searstravel.ca 24 hours a day • 7 days a week! 3 ways to shop Earn Valuable Sears Club Points Sears Travel Service: Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-7600 Open Sundays & extended hours weekdays! BOOK NOW. TRAVEL. PAY LATER. No money down. No Interest. 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Congratulations David & Corey for being our Carriers of the Week. Durham cancer centre gets $600,000 boost Potters’guild hosts sale to aid abused women Christmas event proceeds to aid Denise House AJAX —An upcoming show and sale guarantees a fun-filled day of claying around. The Durham Potters’ Guild holds its 14th annual Christmas Pottery Show and Sale Nov. 9 and 10 at the Kinsmen Heritage Cen- tre, 120 Roberson Dr. in Ajax. The work of 18 guild members will be for sale, including both functional and decorative hand-made pottery. A percentage of the pro- ceeds go to the Denise House for shelter and sup- port of abused women. The show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There is free admission, door prizes, and no GST. BY JEREMY LE PAGE Staff Writer DURHAM ––A private member’s bill that has in- flamed firefighter union representatives and sparked debate in Durham will re- ceive third reading at Queen’s Park, despite Lib- eral and NDP opposition. Bill 30, introduced in the Legislature by Waterloo- Wellington MPP Ted Arnott, is designed to pro- tect “two-hatters,” or fire- fighters who work on both a full-time and volunteer basis. About 2,000 of On- tario’s 17,000 volunteer firefighters are two-hatters. Locally, pressure from union representatives to have full-time firefighters quit their volunteer jobs has led to the recent tribunal of Whitby firefighter Timothy Lee, who refuses to give up volunteering, and the resig- nation of 25 volunteer fire- fighters in Clarington. “I have the highest re- spect for all our firefighters, but on this issue (prohibit- ing two-hatters) the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association’s (OPFA) lead- ership is dead wrong,” says Mr. Arnott. “Nobody should be intimidated, charged and face the possible loss of their full-time job for being a volunteer firefighter,” he says, adding the loss of two-hatters could weaken volunteer fire services in Ontario municipalities. Adam Gall, member of the Firefighter Association of Ontario’s Two-Hatter Committee, says Bill 30 is desperately needed in On- tario. “(The outcome) could have a huge impact on Durham,” he says. Many smaller fire de- partments rely on two-hat- ters, he says, and if Bill 30 is not passed, the result could heavily impact fire services. Financially, he ex- plains, departments would have to replace volunteers and train new workers to a professional level met by current volunteers. Mr. Gall provided legal representa- tion for Mr. Lee in this sum- mer’s tribunal over two-hat- ter rights. Mr. Lee was asked to give up his volun- teer duties by the union, or face a possible dismissal of his full-time job in Whitby. A decision has yet to be an- nounced in the matter. Mr. Gall hopes Bill 30 will make the decision irrel- evant. He says he will closely follow Mr. Arnott’s bill as it goes to a third reading. “It will be tight,” he says. The second reading narrowly passed, and the vote to receive a third read- ing was decided 41-38 in favour of Mr. Arnott’s bill. The reason, Mr. Gall ex- plains, is strong lobbying by the union at Queen’s Park. The politicians oppos- ing Bill 30 are merely “pla- cating” the OPFA, he adds. “I don’t fault the OPFA over their tactic,” Mr. Gall explains. But he says two- hatters have been employed in Ontario for decades, and “it’s never been a problem.” Jim Lee (no relation to Timothy Lee), assistant to the general president of Canadian International As- sociation of Firefighters, said in a previous interview with This Week rules pro- hibiting two-hatters have been in the union’s consti- tution for 50 years. “I don’t think a legisla- tive result in this case is a positive move,” he said, adding the union has always dealt with issues such as two-hatters internally. But Mr. Arnott says there must be provincial legisla- tion. “There is provincial and public interest in pro- tecting two-hatters who wish to serve as volunteer firefighters,” he says. “We do not believe a non-legis- lated solution is achievable or enforceable.” A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. 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The classes will meet on 4 consecutive Wednesday evenings. Call: (905) 428-9175 to reserve a seat. Name: Gina Miske Phone: 905-428-9175 www.edwardjones.com Dates: November 6,13,20 & 27 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Place: Edward Jones 60 Randall Drive Unit #9 Ajax, Ontario L1S 6L3 Seating is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo A stitch in time PICKERING –– Holly Hunter concentrates on the task at hand during a quilting bee to help make materials for residents at the new women’s shelter in Ajax and another in Scarborough. Holly, a mem- ber of the 856 Pickering Kinsmen Cadet Squadron, joined forces with the Helping Hands Quilt Club to assist in the cause. ‘Two-hatter’bill on firefighters moves ahead Toronto police officials raise their voices in Pickering PICKERING ––The All Nations Full Gospel Church hosts a performance Monday, Nov. 4 by the 15-member To ronto Police Association Male Chorus. The fund-raising concert begins at 7 p.m. and is in aid of the church’s youth group. Tickets are $10 in ad- vance, $12 at the door, and $5 for children under 11. All Na- tions Church is at 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, east of Brock Road, in Pickering. Call 905-420- 0887 for more information. Deal with diet issues PICKERING ––A local group dedicated to helping individu- als deal with diet issues meets here this week. Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at La Storta, at the north end of Liv- erpool Road, next to Manresa Retreat House. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place either in the basement or the library. Call Edith during the day at 905-686-3834 or Mary in the evenings at 905- 428-8660. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 17 A PAY YOUR NEWS ADVERTISER CARRIER WIN “Service Worth Paying For” AND “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 From 5.55% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties 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 Nov. 30/02 Towards Insurance Deductible (with this ad) *Some restrictions apply. Ask for details. Insurance Claims *Coupon must be presented prior to work being started Free in-home Consultation (905) 426-6008 1-888-PRO-RENO Family owned & operated Many references available Luxurbath Enterprises Inc. 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At Diamond Shine Car Cleaning and Detailing quality is their top priority because they know how important your car is to you. “We’ll give 100% to every detailing job. Customer satis- faction is #1,” she says. “We do more than just clean the floors and seats. We will treat your car like a jewel. Like all of our cus- tomers, you’ll come in as a cus- tomer and leave as a friend. We also thank you for our contin- ued success.” You can choose from pack- ages as low as $19.95 up to a deluxe package or customize one to fit your budget. Diamond Shine also offers gift certificates for all of their detailing packages. The deluxe package includes a complete interior vacuum, shampoo and deodor- izing; carpets and mats washed and shampooed; complete dashboard cleaning and dress- ing; seatbelt cleaning; complete engine shampoo and degreas- ing; door jams cleaned and degreased; tire/white wall cleaning and dressing; exterior hand wash and chamois dried; detailed exterior/interior win- dow cleaning and complete trunk vacuuming/ shampoo- ing and detailing. (Taxes not included. Vans, trucks and sta- tion wagons extra) Of course with winter coming you should get your vehicle in to Diamond Shine for rustproofing, undercoating and oil spraying. Protect it against the ravages of salt and dirt during the cold months. Diamond Shine is an old fashioned family business that believes in honesty, respect and integrity. Their customers always come first. It’s this phi- losophy that keeps their cus- tomers coming back Diamond Shine is located at 221 Westney Rd. S., in Ajax. Appointments are recommend- ed For more information call (905) 619-2899. It’s Time To Bring Your Vehicle to Diamond Shine Before Winter Arrives Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON (905) 579-2222 1-888-576-8575 DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors Picture Windows Bay & Bow Windows Patio Doors • Casement Windows MOBILE SHOWROOM SecurPlus NETWORK IN THE COMMUNITY • IMPROVE BUSINESS/PERSONAL SKILLS • MAKE LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS AJAX KINSMEN INVITING NEW MEMBERS... Our service club is looking for dynamic & energetic men who want to have fun while making a difference in our community. Investing a small amount of your time can make a big difference to the town you and your family call home. Ajax Kinsmen Support: Community Events, Local Hospital, Youth Sports, Big Brothers, High Schools with Scholarships, Ajax Family New Years Events, Pumpkinville, Ajax Seniors, Fall Cleanup, Cystic Fibrosis Research and many other local issues Consider attending our Dinner Meeting on Monday, November 4th to learn more about Kinsmen and hear our interesting Guest Speaker - Mr. Jan De Vries - who will share his memories from World War II when he served our Country as a Paratrooper. FOR MORE INFO. CALL ROBERT 905-619-0635 PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL FUNCTIONS •IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE AREA LEARN MORE ABOUT AJAX Program puts focus on aggressive drivers DURHAM ––Stop the mad- ness on our roads. That’s the message the Durham Region Health Depart- ment is promoting during a “Stop the Madness” aggressive driving campaign Nov. 4 to 7. The Health Department part- nered with Durham Regional Police to give motorists infor- mation on how to respond to an aggressive driver and maintain safety while out on the road. “Our key message through- out this campaign us that ag- gressive driving can kill,” says Sandy White, a public health nurse with Durham Region Health Department. According to provincial statistics, 420 deaths were attributed to aggres- sive driving in Ontario in 1999. “The Stop the Madness cam- paign is based on increasing dri- vers’ knowledge and public awareness. We’re urging mo- torists that if they are confronted by aggressive drivers, first and foremost make every attempt to get out of their way. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to block their path.” Throughout the campaign, the health department will en- courage community support in raising awareness with a num- ber of displays at area business- es and government offices. Each display will highlight the dan- gers of driving and blue ribbons will be given out to the public. “We encourage area resi- dents to show their support by attaching a blue ribbon to their vehicle and by taking the time to learn more about the dangers of aggressive driving,” adds Ms. White. “We hope that the more peo- ple know about this issue, the less it will be an issue.” For more information on the Stop the Madness campaign, call the Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729 ext 2545. Get hooked on rug hooking AJAX ––Local resi- dents interested in learning more about rug hooking can get hooked on a local group here. The Ajax Rug Hookers group, which focuses on traditional rug hooking, holds its monthly meeting- Monday, Nov. 4 at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd. Ajax at 7:30 p.m. Call Marie 905-683- 4879 for more information on the group. Board of Trade election nears DURHAM —The Ajax Pickering Board of Trade is looking for a few good men and women. The nominating commit- tee is seeking candidates to run for election Tuesday, Dec. 10 for the 2003 board of directors. There are currently seven open positions on the 14- member board. New directors will be elected for a two- or three- year term, beginning Jan. 1. All active members in good standing are eligible to nomi- nate or to be nominated. A biography (maximum of 75 words) and acceptance of the nomination must ac- company the nomination form submitted to the board. For more information, call 905-686-0883 or e-mail info@apboardoftrade.com. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Bring this coupon into your nearest participating Regency dealer until November 9, 2002 and with the purchase of a Regency wood stove or insert receive a free blower, or with the purchase of a Regency gas fireplace, insert or stove receive a free remote control or thermostat. (This is a retail value of up to $210.) Not valid with any other offer. Until Nov 9, 2002 receive a FREE blower, remote or thermostat! This is a retail value of up to $210 .00 62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge 2 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905) 852-9106 (905) 686-3666 TOWNE FIREPLACE FREE Visit your participating Regency dealer and enter to win a FREE Regency of your choice. No more cold winter nights! Enjoy the beauty and warmth of the world’s finest fireplace. One entry per person. Entry Deadline February 15, 2003. Visit your participating dealer for full contest details. Win a FREE Win a Fireplace!Fireplace! rrs TM 795 Westney Rd. S. 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Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: News Advertiser Steve Houston, managing editor 905-683-5110 Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 MONDAY, NOV. 4 RUG HOOKERS MEET:The Ajax Rug Hookers group, which focuses on tradi- tional rug hooking, holds its monthly meeting at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. Ajax at 7:30 p.m. Call Marie 905-683-4879. NIGHT OF MUSIC:The All Nations Full Gospel Church hosts a performance by the 15-member Toronto Police Associa- tion Male Chorus. The fund-raising con- cert begins at 7 p.m. and is in aid of the church’s youth group. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $5 for chil- dren under 11. All Nations Church is at 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, east of Brock Road, in Pickering. Call the church at 905-420-0887, Blanchard at 416-452- 0192 or James at 416-826-9924. SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES:The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club plays bridge and cribbage every Monday at 1 p.m., and euchre every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m.and Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m.at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. and there is rug hooking most Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For bridge and cribbage, call Agnes at 905-686-1573, Jack for euchre at 905-683-9696, and for rug hooking, newcomers should confirm day and times with Marie at 905-683-4879. DIVORCE:The Christian Life Centre is holding meetings at 1030 Ravenscroft Rd., at 7:30p.m.for parents going through divorce.Children also can attend meetings the same night to cope with the struggles with the change. For more in- for mation call (905) 686-1411 TUESDAY, NOV. 5 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:The Ajax Seniors’Club’s Tuesday Morning Discus- sion Group welcomes Dale Leadbetter, who discusses environmental issues. The group meets at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Call Louise at 905-686-1573. PARENT SUPPORT:A parent support group meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. For more information visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800-488-5666 for meeting loca- tion or information. FIVE-PIN BOWLING:The Ajax Seniors’ Fr iendship Club meets at Plaza Bowling in Ajax, every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. New- comers welcome. Call Arlene at 905- 683-0911. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL:The group meets at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., in Pick- ering. Everyone is welcome and admis- sion is free. Call Cathy Schnippering, council president, at 905-509-3855. ONE PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, cor- ner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non- custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. Meetings are at 8 p.m. ex- cept the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905-426-4646.. OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT:The Os- teoporosis support group holds a meet- ing from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospital in confer- ence rooms B and C. Guest speakers are Bonnie Porter and Yvonne Eglinsky from Lighthouse, the Ajax and Pickering women’s shelter. Call Bernie at 905-839- 2026. WHIST AND BRIDGE:The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club plays every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. — the club is looking for additional whist players — at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. For whist, call Eleanor at 905-427-8785, for bridge, call Jack Syme at 905-683-9696. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P PAY YOUR NEWS ADVERTISER CARRIER WIN “Service Worth Paying For” AND We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current “Canadian Tire” Flyer PAGE 40 - SUV Michelin Destiny Tire Chart Copy Reads: SUV Michelin Destiny P175/70R13 82S Reg 94.99 Each P185/70R14 87S Reg 87.49 Each P195/70R14 90S Reg 90.49 Each P195/60R14 85S Reg 96.49 Each P195/60R15 87S Reg 101.99 Each P205/60R15 90S Reg 105.49 Each P205/55R16 89S Reg 126.49 Each Should Read: All Season Michelin Destiny P175/70R13 82S Reg 94.99 Each P185/70R14 87S Reg 109.49 Each P185/65R14 85S Reg 110.49 Each P195/70R14 90S Reg 114.99 Each P205/65R15 92S Reg 130.49 Each 215/65R16 98S Reg 139.99 Each P225/60R16 97S Reg 147.49 Each We Sincerely Regret Any Inconvenience We May Have Caused You. Cnote Deal 345/02 - All zones CORRECTION NOTICE Don’t Pay another Cent in Rent to Your Landlord Before You Read this FREE Special Report This report is courtesy of Brain Kondo, Remax Quality One Ltd., Broker. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. DURHAM REGION - If you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours. How could it when you’re not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle. You feel like you’re stuck in the renter’s rut with no way of rising up out of it and owning your own home. Well don’t feel trapped any more! A new FREE Special Report entitled “How To Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home” has already helped dozens of local renters get out from under their landlord’s finger, and move into a wonderful home they can truly call their own. You can make this move too by discovering the important steps detailed in this FREE Special Report. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been renting, or how insurmountable your financial situation may seem. With the help of this report, it will become suddenly clear to you how you really can save for the down payment and stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report, call 1-800-515-1698 and enter ID# 1001. You can call ay time, 24 ours a day, 7 days a week. Call any time,. 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent NOW. News Advertiser Billboard November, 3, 2002 Durham volunteers needed for ‘Keep Kids Warm Week’ DURHAM ––A chance to take part in one of the most meaningful events to help chil- dren this winter takes place Nov. 8 and 9. “We need volunteers,” says Jim Fergusson, who has devoted 14 years to gathering up hats, mittens, boots and coats for kids who need them. “We’ve kept a lot of children warm and dry and this winter will be no exception.” The initiative Mr. Fergusson started a decade-and-a-half ago is sanctioned by both school boards and is getting bigger every year. To make sure the word gets out, the City of Os- hawa has proclaimed Nov. 1-8 as ‘Keep Kids Warm Week.’ Volunteers are particularly needed to help sort donated clothing on Friday, Nov. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic School. Those interested can call Mr. Fergusson at 905-436-0275. The 14th Annual Winter Food for Clothing Exchange takes place Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Holy Cross Catholic School, 357 Simcoe St., S., Os- hawa. DURHAM ––Local indi- viduals and their families af- fected by Parkinson disease have a place to turn for support. The Parkinson group holds its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. in Whitby. Monday’s topic is ‘time to talk’. Pa r kinson support group meets Monday N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 3, 2002 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Birthday Happy birth- day to Janette Scott Oct. 25. Special wishes from John, Jen- nifer and Julie, along with all her family and friends. “You’re a very special person!” Birthday “A gr eat big happy birthday to Merna,who turned eight Oct. 22. The greatest joy in life is hav- ing you as a daughter. We love you so much! Hope you have a great time at your party with your friends. Lots of love and kisses from Mom, Dad,sis- ters Mahy, Meram and Melody,as well as your puppy Shadow.” Birthday Happy first birthday to “our big boy” Joshua,who turned one Oct. 24. Hugs, kisses and lots of love from Mom and Dad. Birthday “Happy 10th birthday to our big champ Naren Maharaj,fi- nally turning double digits Nov. 3. Love and kisses for- ever from Mommy, Daddy,big brother Neill and Aunt Jane.” Birthday “To our son Stephen,cele- brating his 14th birthday Nov. 6. Love always, Mom, Dad, Nicole and Na- talie. Have fun on this joyous day.” Birthday Happy third birth- day Nov. 2 to Calissa Gomez. “Have fun at your Dairy Queen party. With all our love from Mommy, Daddy and big sister Caico.” Birthday Con Papaconstantinou turned 11 Oct. 15. Wish- ing him all the best were sister Stephanie, brothers Greg, Chris and Zack. There’s love from Mom and Dad. Birthday Happy birth- day to “our cutie pie”Tere- sa,who turned three Nov. 2. She’s very ex- cited about her ‘big party!’ Hugs and kiss- es from Mom- my, Daddy,grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. Birthday Happy birth- day to “our dar- ling son”Bran- don J.,as he turned two Oct. 30. “You’re a wonderful little boy and we love you very much. Lots of hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, your aunts, uncles, grandparents, Ginger and Snowy.” Birthday “My little princess Olivia turned three Oct. 29. ‘To the moon and back is not so far, for you are my lit- tle shining star.’ Happy third birthday! Love from Mommy, Riley, Nanny, Granddad, Cindy, Kim,the Dan- nys, Brian and Mark.” Birthday Happy first birthday to “our lit- tle angel Alexa Ann Goodchild. We love you so much! Wishing you a great day Nov. 2 are Mommy, Daddy, Oma, Grandad, Great- Oma, Auntie Kristal, Uncle Yasu and Harley.” Birthday “To our precious Thomas,we wish you an awe- some sixth birthday Nov. 6. You fill our hearts with so much happiness day in and day out. You never cease to amaze us with the wonderful things you do and we are very proud of you. God bless you son with many, many more. Love from Mommy, Daddy,little brother Luke and all your relatives and friends.” Birthday “Finally 13! Happy birthday Desirée. On Nov. 3 you’re a genuine teenager. We all want to wish a very special daughter, granddaughter and, of course, the best big sister, a happy birthday. Enjoy your day. With love from Mom, Dad, Caleb, Mason, Nana, Poppa and Grandma.” Birthday She’s an even dozen and that means it’s one year until she’s a teenager. Happy 12th birthday wishes go out to Ashlyn. “Love you this much,” from Mom, Gramma and her family. Birthday Look who turned seven Oct. 30: it’s Austin De- Groot. Wishing him a great birth- day were Mom, Dad,sister Liz, brother Shawn and nephew Jacob. He’s celebrating at Chuck E. Cheese’s. “We love you big guy.”Birthday “Oct. 24 was a special day for our family. Looky, looky, who turned 60! Samantha would like to sur- prise her grand- mother Dora, with a birthday wish. Hope you have a great birthday Yiayia! Love from your little koukla Samantha, with help from Mommy Cathy and Daddy Tom.” Birthday “On Nov. 6, 2001, a little angel blessed our lives. We named her She- vaun Genevieve. In the past year, she’s learned so much — to feed herself, crawl, almost walk, talk, laugh and love. Happy birthday to our angel. Love from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa Ellsmere, Grandpa Poole, Great-Grandma Charlebois,all your aunts, uncles and cousins. And a spe- cial blessing from your two angels,Great-Grandpa Charlebois and Grandma Poole.” Birthday A poem for Matthew,who cele- brated a birthday Oct. 11: “Matthew is dear to us He’s happy, joyful and doesn’t fuss. He always has a happy smile His sweet nature goes on for miles. We love and cherish him each day In our hearts, he’ll always stay.” “We love you. Happy ninth birthday. Love from Mom, Dad,brothers Mark and Jacob,and sister Stephanie.” Birthday Oct. 29 was spe- cial in the Cullen residence. That’s the day Bruce turned eight. Happy birthday from Mom, Dad,brother Ryan,all his family and friends. Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., NOVEMBER 9, 2002 & 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Calissa Gomez 2. Naren Maharaj 3. Bruce CullenBASKIN ROB BI NS www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 21 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 3, 2002 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Ring battle PICKERING –– A Whitby player tries to steal the ring away from Pickering’s Leandra Telefoglou during junior ‘A’ ringette action. The game was played at the Pickering Recreation complex Wednesday night. ADAM WEINBERG Three-point night against North York Rangers. Axemen winning streak hits three Fr eedman tally the difference in 5-4 overtime victory over North York AJAX —The Ajax Axemen are on their longest winning streak of the season after a close victory over the North York Rangers in Toronto Wednesday night. Ajax recorded its third win in a row with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Rangers. Jeff Freedman scored the winner in the last minute of the five-minute extra frame, banging a rebound past North York goalie Kenny Grad. The Axemen played in Colling- wood Friday night against the Blues in a crossover game against the North Conference. The result was- n’t available at the News Advertis- er’s press deadline. The Axemen led 1-0 after the first period Wednesday, scoring on the power play. The Rangers, how- ever, outscored the Axemen 3-1 in the second period. Ajax scored the first two goals of the third for a 4-3 lead, but with two minutes remain- ing, Robbie Colangelo scored a short-handed marker to send the game into overtime. Forward Adam Weinberg had an- other strong game for Ajax, scoring two goals and adding an assist. Chase Gallacher and Eric Boonstra were the other scorers. Freeman also chipped in with three assists. The Axemen are on home ice today (Sunday) against the St. Michael’s Buzzers at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. Game time is 3 p.m. St. Mary begins title defence Monarchs finish perfect LOSSA football regular season with rout of Pine Ridge Pumas BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs senior football team enters playoff action Tuesday af- ternoon on a positive plane after finishing its regional regular-sea- son campaign with an exclama- tion point Wednesday. The Monarchs completed an undefeated (6-0) Lake Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics (LOSSA) season with a 45-0 pounding of city rival Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas. Now, the three-time LOSSA champion Monarchs, first in the West, have their attention firmly focused on the league ‘A’ semifi- nal game against the Sinclair Secondary School Celtics of Whitby — the second-place team in the league’s East Division — Tuesday at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, the other semifi- nal pits the Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers against the Dunbarton High School Spartans at DO’C Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Chargers (5-0) played their final regular-season game against Bowmanville High School Friday. The result wasn’t available at the News Advertis- er’s press deadline. The semifinal winners ad- vance to the LOSSA champi- onship game Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Oshawa Civic Stadium at 2:30 p.m. St. Mary head coach Gordon Judges noted his charges need to be fully ready for a Sinclair squad that has nothing to lose as a vast underdog. Judges said he expects a bruis- ing, tough affair to be played out on the football field. “What I know about Sinclair is they have a newer program that has been very efficient right from the start. Whitby’s a good, tough town in regards to sports. I know that their football players are pretty rugged guys. We played them last year and it was one of the most physical games we played all year. I expect it to be a physical, hard-nosed football game,” he said. As such, Judges believes the defensive and offensive lines must set the tone. “Like in any other football game, you have to win the line of scrimmage. And, the skill guys have to do their jobs. Basically, our play on the line of scrimmage will dictate how the game is going to go,” he said. In Wednesday’s finale, the Monarchs dominated all facets of the game en route to the team’s second victory over the Pumas this season. Last month at Pine Ridge, the Monarchs rolled to a 34-12 win. Wide receiver Triston Walker scored two touchdowns to lead the way. Wide receiver Ben Voss also snagged a touchdown and kicked a field goal and six con- verts in the absence of regular kicker J.P. Lambert, who’s nurs- ing a leg injury. Quarterback Erik Glavic and running back Joe Dublin also provided a major score each and linebacker Mike Ceres ran back an interception for a touchdown. DURHAM — The Telus Light- ning continue to search for their first win in National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) play after back-to- back losses to Beatrice and Bramp- ton. On home ice against the Bramp- ton Thunder Tuesday night, the Lightning suffered their ninth con- secutive loss of the NWHL regular season, by a 6-1 score at the Ajax Community Centre. Telus played the Montreal Wingstar at the community centre Saturday night. The result wasn’t available at the News Advertiser’s press deadline. The Lightning opened the scor- ing in Tuesday’s contest, but it was all downhill from there. Brampton tied the game later in the first period and then went on to score four unan- swered goals in the second period and another in the final frame. Call-up Marie Deering scored the Lightning’s lone goal, assisted by Nikki Leone. Telus was outshot 46-15. A night earlier, the Beatrice Aeros drilled the Lightning 11-0 at the Beatrice Ice Gardens in Toronto. The Lightning’s next home game is against the Mississauga Ice Bears at the community centre Tuesday night. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Nine and counting for Lightning GORDON JUDGES Expects ‘hard-nosed’ playoff football game against Sinclair Celtics Tuesday. Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham Col- lege Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. CANADIAN FLORAL ACADE- MY now offers you a three- week training program in the floral industry. Complete training in business, market- ing and job skills. 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Experi- ence required for a hamburg- er/souvlaki house. Cashier/ deep fryer person, FT/PT. Pickering. Call Peter (416) 378-9915, (905) 839–0250 AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several F/T people for pleasnat phone work. Salary + bonus. Call NOW! (905)426-4246 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday REAL ESTATE CAREER TRAINING AND LICENSING Offered by North America's premier full service real estate organization with locations throughout Durham Region, the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland. 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If you have completed a recognized Occupational Health and Safety program, possess 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, we invite you to obtain additional details on this opportunity on our Web site,or submit your resume by Wednesday, November 13, 2002, to: Allan W. Jeffers, Human Resources Manager, The Durham Catholic District School Board, 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 7C4. Fax: 905-576-0923. E-mail: Allan.Jeffers@durhamrc.edu.on.ca Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. We are an equal opportunity employer. Learning and Living in Faith www.durhamrc.edu.on.ca SALARY RANGE FROM $46,799 TO $54,175 Mary Ann Martin Chair of the Board Grant A. 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L1S 7K8 - Fax 905-619-2705 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 Blackjack As a Career! Ever thought of a Career in a Casino? Learn the ins and outs of Blackjack Dealing, in just 3 weeks! Successful completion will result in submission of your resume to The Great Blue Heron Casino, Port Perry, for consideration. 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DOMINO'S PIZZA.Daytime help wanted. 9am-Noon. Drop resume off at 1051 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa after 4pm. ALSO required Drivers all Durham locations, Experi- enced Management required at 10 Harwood Ave. South Ajax. DZ/AZ DRIVER REQUIRED for local construction company. $13/hour to start (salary com- mensurate with experience) Contact Jared (905)260–0439. EARN $400- $800/MONTH working part-time, Driver teams wanted, couples pre- ferred. Must have valid li- cense, insurance, cell & vehi- cle. Drivers abstract neces- sary. Call Linda 905-728- 3312. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FULL/PART-TIME experienced server/counter help needed. Apply within: Blue Ocean Restaurant Fish & Chips 2200 Brock Rd., Pickering. (1 block North of Finch) FULL TIME INVENTORY clerk required for busy office in Port Perry. Some related adminis- trative responsibilities, retail experience an asset, Applic- ants must the able to cope in a diverse, fast paced environ- ment, Apply by email to; inventoryclrk@hotmial.com or in writing to: Oshawa This Week File #856 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7l5. When submitting resume please state salary expecta- tions. GENOSHA HOTEL requires wait persons, bartenders, DJs, and maintenance. Apply in person to the front desk. HAIR STYLISTS -Full time, Tuesday to Saturday 9am- 5pm, no evenings. Must be self-motivated with neat ap- pearance. Guaranteed Salary. Career opportunity. (905)725- 8710. HAIRSTYLIST & ESTHETICIAN needed for updated salon in Bowmanville For appt. call 905-623-5019 HIRING:Cooks, Bartenders and Servers. Drop off resume to HARPO'S RESTAURANT, 44 Stevenson Rd. S. Oshawa (across from O.C.) HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products- Mailing/Processing Our Cir- culars - Copy/Mailing PC Disk Program. No experience needed. Free information. Send SASE to: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St. Ref. 7-207 Concord Ont. L4K 1Y7 I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leader- ship ability and strong desire for above average income. Team spirit an asset. Contact Steve (905)404-0772 IMMEDIATE WORK Available extras needed for film, TV, commercials & music videos. Accepting union & non-union talent. No experience re- quired. Please call 416-703- 9872 INSERT & COUNTER needed immediately to prepare flyers in Ajax. Serious inquiries only. 905-427-7402. IRISH TIMES PUB Pickering, requires bar and waitstaff. Call for an appointment 905- 837–1810. KINGSWAY EARLY CHILD- HOOD CENTRE in Oshawa is accepting resumes from ECE for position in our Junior Room. The position will be available from November thru June full time. We are also requesting resumes for on call positions. Send resumes to Kingsway ECE Daycare, 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, Ontario. LlK 2H4. to the attention Mrs. Sandra Piggott. Please re- spond before November 15th, 2002. LANDSCAPE LABOURER re- quired. Excellent future poten- tial with company. Competi- tive wage. contact Peter (905)263–2101. LOOKING for a LICENSED TRUCK MECHANIC. Apply to: G. Wakely Cartage Ltd., 373 Ward St. E., Port Hope or call 905-885-2801. MAKE LOTS OF $$$$$. Tele- phone sales for Garden Bros. Circus. No exp. necessary, day and evening positions available. 905- 579–6222. MOLLY MAID in Ajax/Picker- ing. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. No weekends or evenings. Training and trans- portation provided. Drivers li- cense required. Call 905-427- 6466 NEED SOME Christmas cash!!! How would $500 per week help? Call (905) 576- 4425. Ask for Robin INSIDE SALES/COUNTER PERSON for industrial dis- tributor. Experience an asset, but not necessary. Minimum Gr.12, driver's license, bond- able; strong customer rela- tions +math skills. Work inde- pendently +with team. Drop- off, fax or mail resume by Monday Nov. 11, 2002 Attn: Richard, General Bearing, 10 Sunray St., Unit#16, Whitby, L1N-9B5, Fax: 905-668-6310. No calls please. PART TIME COOK for Ajax nursing home. 1026 Westney Rd. required immediately. Must have experience in LTC and available evenings and weekends. Fax resume to: (905) 426-6297. PART-TIME OR SEMI-Retired person required to work on commission basis promoting our service industry within the Durham Region. Please fax resume 905-723-6842 PART-TIME Waitress/Waiter for nightshift. Must have ex- perience. Position required for Pub/Restaurant in South Ajax. Call (905)428–8790. PERMANENT PART-TIME Floral Designer Monday-Fri- day am only. Pickering Loca- tion Fax resume to (905)839– 3447, Grower Direct Fresh cut flowers. PLENTY OF WORK -our com- pany is looking to fill 20 full time openings. Various posi- tions. All must be filled im- mediately. Interview one day, start the next. $400-$500/ weeks to start. Call today, ask for Alex, 905-571-4756 EVENINGS Earn up $10/hr plus bonus Easy phone work Call for interview 905-426-1322 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. We have the job for you! * Full & Part Time * Live-in & Live-out * Long & Short term * Drivers Preferred 905-666-2228 or fax 905-666-9689 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. Nannies for Children Call us for an interview Time on your hands! 519 Dundas St. E. Unit #3 Whitby, ON REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $17.50 PER HR. • Piecework guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Manager positions available for those who qualify • Vehicle an asset Call Paul 905-435-0518 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM OF GREAT HAIRSTYLISTS Hair Fitness Inc. offers above competitive wages, incentive programs, advanced training, paid vacation and much more! If you are an experienced hairstylist and looking for a friendly bright atmosphere give us a call (905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684 416-571-8367 Positions available in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville & Whitby FORCED TO HIRE $20.00/HR OSHAWA DISTRIBUTION CO. REQUIRES 10 PEOPLE IN SET-UP AND DISPLAY DEPT. • ADVANCEMENT FOR FAST LEARNERS. • OVER 18-ABLE TO START IMMED. • NO EXPERIENCE • FULL TIME • STUDENTS WELCOME For Interview Call MON-TUES ONLY - 10AM-6PM 905-720-1507 HEALTH CARE FACILITY FULL & PART TIME SECURITY OFFICERS Required Immediately Applicants must have the following: • 2 years general security experience • Excellent conflict resolution skills • Excellent oral/written English communication skills • Strong interpersonal/customer service skills • Ability to deal with crisis situations • Basic computer skills • Ability to work flexible shifts • Excellent work and attendance record • Health care experience is an asset. Fax resume and cover letter to: (905) 579-8028 Indicating whether applying for full or part time...Hand deliver applications accepted!!!!! 214 King St. E. 2nd floor, Oshawa or [logo] [insert McDonald's 'There's a little Ms in everyone logo] McDonald’s In Pickering NOW HIRING We are currently looking for overnight staff for our location in Pickering between the hours of 11pm and 7am. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy: ✔Flexible scheduling ✔Paid breaks ✔Pay for Performance increases ✔Free uniforms ✔Fun work environment ✔Career Growth Opportunities Apply in person at: 1300 Kingston Road Or fax at (905) 839-3725 510 General Help 510 General Help MERCHANDISER required for Durham Region P/T contract - Mon to Wed am $14.00 p/hr Must be fluent in English, and have own transportation. info@tlcpromotions.ca Fax 905-852-7720 Micro Precision Plastics Ltd. Logo MPP REQUIRES INJECTION MOULDING SET-UP TECHNICIANS Openings on: Midnights (11pm-7am) Afternoons (3pm-11pm) Days (7am-3pm) Please fax your resume to : (905)697-1759 NEW CANADIAN OPERATION located in Whitby needs Maintenance Staff - Must have knowledge of compressed air - Electricial knowledge - Allan Bradley PCL Control General Assembly - Must be familiar with hand tools All interested applicants should fax Resumes to: 905-665-3561 Attention Human Resources [LOGO ]- SUBWAY AJAX & PICKERING VILLAGE Has Immediate Openings for ASSISTANT MANAGERS Apply in existing stores Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ASSISTANT MANAGER Leading CD & DVD Retail Chain Seeks self motivated individual for Oshawa Centre Location. Superior sales ability and merchandising skills essential. Minimum one year experience in a supervisory capacity. Drop off resume at store or Fax Resume to: 416-494-8467 or Email:hr@sunriserecords.com International Careers Teaching English! Durham District TESOL Certificate Program November 27th - December 1st Evenings & Weekend To register for an OPEN HOUSE November 12th at 7:00 p.m. CALL 1-888-246-6512 sponsored by: www.intlcollegeoflinguistics.com Whitby-Due to recent acquisitions and growth, Stoncor Group,Canada's leader in concrete and steel protection finishes has a full-time GENERAL LABOURER position available. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Fax your resume to:Kevin Merrigan at 905-430-4892 or 905-430-3056 LOOKING FOR A JOB? ARE YOU 16-24? NOT IN SCHOOL OR WORKING? Let us help you find a job! YMCA Durham Employment Services will provide you a minimum of 2 JOB LEADS within 48 HOURS! Drop in Monday, November 4, 2002 Between 9:00am - 5:00pm YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Road & Hwy. 2) (905) 427-7670 Busy Pickering Muffler Shop REQUIRES A MECHANIC Class A or Class E with own tools to start immediately. Must be experienced in exhaust, suspension and brakes. Call Lou at: Minute Muffler and Brake 905-420-1906 CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATOR Rohm and Haas Canada Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of specialty chemical products, has an opening for a Chemical Process Operator. This position involves general processing duties in the manufacturing area and may lead to other responsibilities including the operation of process control systems. Candidates must possess a community college diploma in Chemical Technology (or equivalent) or have a minimum of five years’ relevant experience in the chemical industry. The facility is a seven-day operation. Candidates must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift, able to work in a team environment, and have excellent organizational, communication and computer skills. Rohm and Haas Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent wage and benefits package. Please mail (no faxes or phone calls, please) your resume to: Mr. P. A. Berner, Human Resources Manager. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. INC. 2 MANSE ROAD • WEST HILL, ONTARIO M1E 3T9 EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN • Mechanical and minor electrical skills • Additional training provided • Willing to travel • Work in specialized environments Info. on company www.con-test.com Resumes to Con-Test, 15-520 Westney Rd. S. Ajax Ont. L1S 6W5 Factory in Ajax searching for MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, paint spraying equipment, steel shot blast equipment, etc. Hourly wage $18-22/hour commensurate with experience. Please apply to File #859 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 GLASS INSTALLERS full time, part time & subcontract needed for commercial projects & service work. Please call 905-576-8936 Glass Glazier - Window Mechanic Required! Must be highly skilled with a minimum 5 years experience in both residential and commercial glazing. The ability to trouble shoot for repairs would be a definite asset. Applicant must possess own tools and safety wear. A valid driver's license is required. Please send qualifications to Linton Windows & Glass 28 Covert Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 2L6 Fax 905-372-1581 Email focus@lintonwindows.com PROCESS ENGINEER Rohm and Haas Canada Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of a worldwide leading manufacturer of specialty chemical products, has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with our Toronto operation's team. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including implementing quality, productivity and safety improvements, new product introduction, process troubleshooting, and process automation. Our plant is both ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 certified. You must have a minimum of an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, preferably with 1-5 years of related industrial experience. Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques, chemical processing principles, laboratory instrumentation and ISO standards would be a definite asset. Your commitment to quality and team participation is complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as computer literacy. This is a 12-15 month full-time contract position with potential to lead to a permanent position. Rohm and Haas Canada Inc. offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. To apply, please fax or mail (no phone calls, please) your resume to: Mr. P. A. Berner, Human Resources Manager. Fax: 416 287-4486. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. INC. 2 MANSE ROAD • WEST HILL, ONTARIO M1E 3T9 For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 or email: 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 HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers 509 Drivers We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits or RRSP savings program? Also other incentive programs We still have some positions available 4 days on 4 days off - 10 hr. shifts Day and Evening Apply in person or call for interview 1750 Bayly St. W. 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We require a team player to work in one of our locations in the Durham Region. Must be fa- miliar with all aspects of op- erating a retail store, and able to work in a high-paced envi- ronment. Should have retail experience and be familiar with designs from traditional to high style. Please call Van Belle Flowers (905)623–4441. Only those candidates select- ed for an interview will be contacted. WANTED - sidewalk crews for south Ajax. Must have own transportation. Leave mes- sage 905-720–0457 EXPERIENCED LABOURER for new home construction site. Experience in the construction trade necessary salary to be negotiated. Send resume & references to Box# 847, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS affordable, efficient, guar- anteed. (905) 623–7781 www.4everslim.com (access 72590) THE WINCHESTER ARMS is seeking employment for the following positions in all Dur- ham locations. Floor Manag- ers, full and part time Line Cooks, wait staff. Please send resume, 1210 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. Attention Lisa Miller LlH 4M1 WRITE YOUR OWN PAY- CHECK. Work at home. Make $1,000-$3,000+/mo PT work- ing around your current schedule or FT. We'll help you get started! Visit: www.321seethedream.com Skilled & Technical Help515 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed imme- diately. Experienced in Fram- ing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negoti- able, benefits. Call (905)427- 6261 or fax resume (905)427- 8659 MECHANICS required to re- pair rough terrain forklifts. Ex- perience with diesel engines & hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. Phone (416)291–1929 or fax resume (416)291-0009 HVAC EXPERIENCED NSTALLER Required by large progressive company., Guar- anteed income, great health benefits, truck and uniform supplied. Employee stock purchase plan available. Paid for ongoing training. Call Cer- tified Heating, Pickering (905) 683–0380 or fax (905) 683- 3377 OIL BURNER TECHNICIANS required. FT/PT subcontract work is available year round for OBT 11 or OBT 111. Phone 905-435-6675 or fax resume 905-435-0453. ROOFING sub-contracting crews to work in the Toronto core. Fair rates, and lots of shingling work. Ph: 416-785- 5129 ext. 270 Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER required, mini- mum 5 yrs. exp. a must. Able to handle high-pressure situa- tions. Experience with Simply Accounting. Duties to include: AR, AP, payroll, Gov't. remit- tances. Email to: dbuxton.on.aibn.com FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST required for Pickering dealer- ship. Excellent command of the English language and valid drivers' license required. Previous dealership experi- ence preferred. Fax resumes to (905) 683-5723. PART TIME SECRETARY. Registered charity needs a part-time Security for a one- person office in Pickering. Person must be a self-starter, experienced on all programs included in Office 2000 and on Quicken. Excellent communi- cation skills required. Hours 9-1pm weekdays. Please no phone calls. E-mail resume to opfa222@aol.com or fax to 905-831–2580. Only applica- tions selected will be contact- ed. PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR. Intermediate Project Co-ordi- nator in Whitby, Oshawa area. Enthusiastic person with strong Customer Service, scheduling & computer skills. Ability to read blueprints & MS Project an asset. Please forward resume to 905-434- 3393. RECEPTIONIST NEEDED part- time for permanent position. Telephone, computer, dicta- tion skills and past Medical office experience required. Fax resume: 905-686-1295 Sales Help & Agents530 PLUMBING AND PARTS INC. (Whitby) - Full time retail sales position. Sales experi- ence and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the company. Con- tact David (905)430-1502. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 PDA - Full-Time position in Oshawa. Great opportunity for a self motivated, individual with good people skills & a posi- tive, pleasant attitude. Excel- lent hours. Apply to Box # 857 P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. MEDICAL SECRETARY re- quired full-time for busy Fam- ily Practice clinic in Pickering. Must be flexible. Fax resume to (905)420-0863 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time, needed for Health Centre Pharmacy in Courtice. Zadall computer knowledge an as- set, fax resume to manager 905-420-7342 or e-mail: info@ medicalpharmacies.com RMT WANTED part-time for growing Geriatric practice in Durham. Patience, compas- sion and skill required. Call 905-683-5371. Human Touch Health Services Inc. RN REQUIRED For Pickering oral surgery office, full time. Fax resume to 905-837-1703 Houses For Sale100 IMMACULATE SOUTH AJAX, 4 Bedroom, All Brick, Execu- tive $269,990. OPEN HOUSE Sat Nov. 2nd & Sun Nov. 3rd, 1pm-4pm, 68 Rollo Drive. Beautifully appointed 2008 sq. ft., 2 storey on 50 lot features a newly renovated eat-in ma- ple kitchen w/ceramic floor, 2 door garage, fabulous deck and landscaping, family room with fireplace, master bdrm with walk-in closet and ensu- ite, and much more. A must see! Call 416-617-4075 NORTH WHITBY Immaculate 4-bedroom, quiet court, fenced backyard facing sunny south! Cathedral ceiling, fami- lyroom, main-floor laundry- room w/access to garage, hardwood/porcelain, custom blinds, partially finished basement, near parks/ schools/shopping! 1 Golders Green Court (Woodlands/ Brock St) OPEN HOUSE SUN- DAYS from 2-4 $274,900.00, flexible closing. 905-665-9051 NORTH AJAX - stunning 2 storey, 5 yr. new, all brick, 4 bedrooms, large kitchen, 20 x 20 family room, new hard- wood floors, paint, double door entrance, double garage, 2,500 sq. ft. A must see! Long closing. Asking $324,900. Selling agents welcomed. (905) 683–6702 RICE LAKE area - 3,000 sq. ft. executive LOG HOME, ap- praised at $597 K., asking $379 K., sale/rent to own. See numerous pictures on our website: www.eagle.ca/ ~uncletom/ 905-342-2224. Apt./Condos For Sale110 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Ajax 1-bedroom condo, near lake, conservation area. Indoor pool, hot tub, gym, tennis court, low maintenance fees. $129,000. 1-613-333–1415 PICKERING, TRIDEL CONDO, 2 bedroom plus den, two parking, 1 locker, new carpet, 5 appliances, $225,000. (905) 686–2239 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer retreat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon request. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AJAX - 110 Ritchie, Westney, north of 401. 1500 sq ft, $14/ft; OSHAWA- 245 King St. King/Park, "Teddy's Plaza" 1,150-3,100sq. ft. $16/ft. Givalas R. E. Ltd., Nick Givalas, 905-479-4436. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE avail for lease at 103 Mary St. West, Whitby. 400 -1100 sq ft. Please call Rita 416-571-5146. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 LICENSED RESTAURANT and bar. Turnkey operation, seats 34. Good for family, fast food or specialty restaurant. Call (905)728–9765, Tues-Sat 11am-9pm. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR apt. avail. immediately. $750 +hydro, first/last. Uxbridge, downtown Brock St. No pets/ smoking. References. Call Sam 905-709-8152 2 LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom apartments in Courtice. Tile floor & dishwasher, parking for one car. No-pets. $900/ monthly+hydro. Call 905-438- 8883. After 4 p.m. ADULT LIFESTYLE BUILDING one and two bdrms. $600/700 + Hydro. Available Nov. 15. Cedar and Wecker Area. Phone 905-432-9857. 401/RITSON,- brand new bright spacious 1 bed. base- ment with 3 kitchen applianc- es, 5 pc bath, all new wind- ows/coverings, shared yard with pool. All inclusive except phone, professional single preferred. No smoking/pets. Employment/credit/tenancy references. First/last $950/mo. Immediate. 905-725-4810. AJAX - BROCK RD. area. Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, laundry and parking. No smoking/pets. $950 inclusive. (416) 282– 8261 AJAX 3 BEDROOM upper lev- el, private entrance, $1300 in- clusive. Avail. Dec. 1. Park- ing. Access to yard. No pets. Call 416-925-1050 or after 6pm 647-283-5933 AJAX - BACHELOR APT. available immediately, fur- nished, $750/month, first/last, no smoking, no pets. 905- 426–2961. AJAX WESTNEY/HWY 2 NEAR GO. Nice one-bedroom fur- nished basement apartment. Separate entrance no smok- ing/pets, cable, $800/month, available Nov. 1. 905-428- 8649, 416-818-5579. AJAX, Harwood/Bayly.3- bdrm upper level, private en- trance, yard w/deck, parking. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Avail Nov. 25. Call wkdays after 5:30pm 905-471-9624 or wknds anytime 905-427-0027. AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, huge, sepa- rate entrance, parking, back- yard, near all amenities, 401/ Go. No smoking/pets. First/ last. Available Dec 1st. $850 all inclusive. (905)426–1825, (416)884-2607. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor house, laundry, ap- pliances, parking, $1100 monthly. no pets, references, first/last. November. (905)427–6320. AJAX, BACHELOR basement apartment, immediately, suit mature professional person, furnished, enclosed bathroom near all amenities, no pets/ smoking. Price negotiable. 905-428-6385. AJAX, legal 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, freshly painted, laundry. 2- parking, full bath, non-smok- ing, no pets. $795 inclusive. 905-686-8104, 905-767-2642 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE. Two bedroom basement apartment, short term rental. Immediate. $975 inclusive. (905) 743–0518 AVAILABLE December 1, large, bright basement bachelor, open concept, must see. N.W. Oshawa, near amenities, Separate en- trance/laundry/parking/cable, $675 inclusive, suit mature, quiet non-smoker/no pets. First/last. (905)579–0197. BACHELOR APARTMENT, fridge, stove, in well-main- tained seniors complex. Walking distance to shopping and bus service. Call Cecelia (905)571–1022. BROOKLIN, 3-BEDROOM apartment, Available Nov 15th. Close to shopping. $825 plus hydro. First/last, refer- ences. Call (905)424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room, January 1st, $799. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723- 0977 9am-5pm COURTICE spacious one bed- room basement apartment. Separate entrance, new kitch- en, Jacuzzi tub, ample park- ing. Avail immediately. $750 inclusive. first/last 905-436- 6518 PICKERING-DIXIE/GLENANNA Large bright 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, available immediatley. Non-smoker, no pets, laundry/parking includ- ed. $725. First & last. (905)- 421–0290. HARMONY/401 - large 2 bed- room main level of house, ga- rage, fireplace, credit-check $725 + 1/2 utilities. Call 905- 438-0541, 6-8 p.m. HARWOOD/CLEMENTS beau- tifully renovated 2-bedroom apt. for rent, laundry, yard and storage, $1000 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Theresa (905) 686–9689 MODERN 1-BEDROOM apart- ments Newly renovated apartments and rooms for rent. Immediate occupancy! $450 to $650 all-inclusive. Call Rob at (905)436-1336. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM LARGE BACHELOR apartment avail- able, December lst. Non smoker, no pets, male pre- ferred. $700 inclusive, east Oshawa location. (905) 576- 6024. ONE BEDROOM APT., avail- able Nov. 1st. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. All inclusive $575. Call Abe 416-737-8667. OSHAWA 3-bdrm upper floor app. 1,200 sq. ft., 5 applianc- es, parking, large deck. Close to 401, off Grandview. $1,385 includes utilities. First/last. 905-424-9115 OSHAWA BLVD., one bed- room main floor house, in- cludes basement, private drive and large garden. $700 plus utilities Also one bed- room upper apartment, private drive, front verandah, quiet non smokers, $600 plus utili- ties (905)576–3830 OSHAWA two 1 bedroom apts. $725 & $600 plus hydro monthly. Non-smokers, no pets, on bus route, parking, first/last. 905-786-2413 PICKERING - Brock/Kingston Rd. Backside of Pickering Market. Basement apt. Seper- ate entrance, own kitchen, bathroom, 2 walk-in closets. Call 905-619–1028. PICKERING Altona/Sheppard 1 bedroom basement apt. in- cludes, cable, parking. ap- pliances. Non-smoker, no pets. $800 inclusive. Available immediately. First/last. 905- 509–9099 PICKERING -2 Bedroom basement apartment. 4 ap- pliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $900+1/2 utilities. Available Nov. lst. Richard - Days 416- 865-7864 Evenings/Weekends 905-686-9662. PICKERING -3 Bedroom main floor. 4 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $1250+1/2 utili- ties. Available Nov. lst. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/Weekends 905-686- 9662. PICKERING - LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apartment, available Dec. lst. Separate entrance, shared laundry, air, near go, suit 1 - two adults, 2 parking spaces, non smoker, no pets, lst/last. $750 per mo. plus 1/3 utilities. (905) 619–1677 PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM apartment, separate entrance, $850 per month, lst/last. available immediately. Please call (905) 683–0967 for more information. PICKERING, WHITES/401 renovated 3-bedroom main floor. Eat-in kitchen, gas fire- place, air, 4-appliances, 2-car parking, close to GO, schools, shopping. No smoking/pets, first/last. Available Dec.1st. $1200/month + 1/2 utilities. 905-837-0227. PICKERING NEWLY renovated large 1-bedroom basement, near Go/401. Private entrance, parking, prefer single, no dogs. Dec 1st. $695+, Refer- ences, first/last. (905)420– 3636. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE, 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, laundry, separate en- trance, no smoking/pets, pre- fer female. $650. All inclusive. 416-288–9692 10:00am- 8:00pm PICKERING, WHITES/401 spacious up-graded 2 bed- room basement apartment. Full kitchen/bath, private en- trance/deck, laundry, parking, air. No smoking/pets, first/ last. Available Dec. 1st $900/ month + 1/2 hydro. 905-837– 0227. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50 + Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building. Close to down- town. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities includ- ed. Call 905-430-7397. WHITBY, ROSSLAND/BROCK 3 Bedroom main floor bunga- low, private laundry, parking, 1,300-sq.ft. Fenced yard. $1,175 all inclusive. Available Nov. 1st.-Dec 1st 905-666– 8004, 905-433-7573 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available November. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852- 2534 WHITBY - spacious 3 bed- room, available Dec. 1. $950 + utilities. Call Debbie at 905- 430-6229. 534 MARY ST., WHITBY - clean quiet low-rise building, park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown, bus at front door, 905-666-2450. WHITBY ONE BEDROOM, available Dec. 1. 4-pc bath, kitchenette, private patio en- trance non-smoker, no pets. Suitable for single quiet work- ing person. $750 lst/last. Ref- erences required. 905-665– 0235. OSHAWA Family Bldg., Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $765 & $875 Utilities in- cluded. Easy access to schools, shopping. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call (905)728- 4993 SOUTH PICKERING Rougemount New 2 bedroom basement, modern, bright immediate. $775 + 1/3 utilities. lst/last. Credit- Check. Dec. lst. GOLF REALTY (905) 426-5664 2-BEDROOM Large executive in quiet adult lifestyle building in Whitby. New carpet, insuite storage, onsite laundry, $925+/month. Available Nov/Dec 1 905-668-7758 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for casual and weekend relief positions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 Medical Transcription MedQuist Inc. Technology driven. People Powered! MedQuist Inc., North America’s leading innovator in the medical transcription field, is powered by 10,000 quality transcription- ists employed across North America. Currently, MedQuist is seeking highly motivated indi- viduals in Canada to join their professional team. MedQuist is committed to being the most technologically advanced and employee friendly company in their industry and offers out- standing benefits such as: • FT or PT positions • Work at Home • Productivity Enhancing Software • 24 hour Technical Support • Flexible Scheduling, Quarterly Bonuses To qualify you must possess 2+ years of hospital medical transcription experience. For immediate consideration, email to pchapman@medquist.com or apply on-line at www.medquist.com WAITRESSES & WAITERS with experience. F/T including weekends Bring resume in person to:Joe's Cafe & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (Brock North Plaza at Dellbrook) After 11:00 a.m. EASY PHONE WORK Appointment Setting No Selling Great hours. Earn up to $10 per hour plus bonus$$. Start immediately. Call for interview (905) 426-1322 SUPERINTENDANT COUPLE For Oshawa Residential complex Must have experience cleaning, maintenance & repair Please fax resume to: 416-485-7859 ATTENTION Motivated personnel wanted Full training provided for the right person Call Tim for an interview 905-435-0280 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com RECRUITMENT DAY Personal Support Workers VHA Home HealthCare is a private not for profit organization which has provided in-home services for over 75 years. VHA currently provides personal support services in the Durham Region and is recruiting staff for community and residential settings. We are looking for individuals with: •Current related working experience •PSW/HCA or nursing / PSW students •Available to work in Ajax and Pickering - Weekday early mornings and weekends; Whitby and Oshawa - Weekends; Sunderland/Beaverton/Cannington/Uxbridge - Weekends •Car is a must We offer competitive wages and benefits, paid orientation, paid team meetings, Employee Assistance Program, in-services and paid mileage. Come and see us on: Wed., NOV. 6, 2002 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the: TRAVELODGE Room 139 940 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa (Thickson Rd./Hwy 401) INTERVIEWS ON SITE, BRING RESUME For more information or to send your resume, call 1-888-314-6622 or (416) 482-8778 Fax: 1-888-576-3237 or (416) 482-8773 e-mail: karinar@vha.ca WW.VHA.CA Complex care, Simple comforts 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Major Industrial Electronic & Hydraulic Repair Company looking for SALESPERSON to cover local area. Please fax resume to Human Resources at 905-825-2538 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents ThorntonView Long Term Care Resi- dence, has an opening for an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CARE FULL TIME The successful candidate must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, completion of an ad- ministration/management program and experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long term care. Possess excellent com- munication skills, and be computer lit- erate. Responsibilities will include staff development and training, clinical su- pervision and scheduling. Resumes will be accepted until November 6th, 2002. Please forward by fax to (905)576-0078 NO TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES ACCEPTED We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca Career-Minded Accountants COME AND JOIN THE INDUSTRY LEADER We are looking for: FRENCH & ENGLISH BILINGUAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND COLLECTOR REPRESENTATIVES Minimum one year of experience in reconcilia- tion’s, A/P or A/R is required. Intermediate Excel skills are a must. Please forward your resume to: markham@accountemps.com or call 905-709-8009 for more information. 525 Office Help 525 Office Help THE PROACTIVE APPROACH TO EMPLOYMENT! OFFICETEAM Please forward your resume to: markham@officeteam.com or call 905-771-8272 for more information OfficeTeam offers temporary assignments with excellent pay & benefits.We are currently in need of: FRENCH & ENGLISH BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Minimum one year experience with In/outbound calls JUNIOR ADMINISTRATORS RECEPTIONISTS 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E., park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420 WHITES RD/OKLAHOMA, near 401/Go, cozy one bed- room basement apt. Sep. en- trance, all inclusive $750. Available immediately. No smoking/no pets. 905-831– 8146 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW,3 pc bath/jacuzzi, (finished basement rec-room w/3pc. bath), gas heating, December 1st, Oshawa Blvd. South, near school & public trans- portation. Non-smokers/no pets. References. $900. + util- ities. 905-432-7326. 26 HEADLANDS CRESC.For Lease. - 4 bedroom executive home in N/E Whitby. Green- house kitchen, formal living and dining room, large family room, 4 season sun room with hot tub, inground pool, com- pletely finished basement with 5th bedroom and large rec. room and games room. Ideal- ly located close to schools, parks and easy access to the 401. Asking $2,990.00 plus utilities. Call Shirley Maxwell, Associate Broker at (905) 576-5300. Exit Realty Ad- vanced. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,300 to $8,500 per month plus utilities. Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR ALL INFORMATION) 1AJAX - 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 storey w/basement, 2-car parking, appliances & laundry incl. $1300 monthly + utilities. Credit check req'd. Avail. Nov. 1st. (416)833- 5141 AJAX - beautiful 3 bedroom main floor, walkout deck, hardwood floors, close to Shopping Centre/401/GO. $1,500 inclusive. Available Nov. 1st. Call 905-426–7341 evenings & weekends. BEAUTIFUL NEW 3-bedroom 2-car garage, $1500+utilities. Most desireable area of Ajax lakeside communities. Prefer non-smokers who enjoy living in brand new lakeview home w/private backyard. 5min. walk to Lake Ontario, 5min. drive to shopping plaza, close to schools, etc. Nov. 15. Call David or Ann 905-427-7867 BOWMANVILLE, FOR RENT OR BUY. $179,000 with $6000 down. 3-bdrm, mature professional couple preferred. $1300+utilities. References. December 1st. 905-623-5071 CENTRAL LOCATION,de- tached, entire house & yard, 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, close to O.C., transit, 2-ap- pliances, parking, no pets / smoking, first / last, referenc- es, $1100 per/month plus util- ities, Dec.1, 905-571–1908. HARWOOD/HWY#2 Beautiful 5 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes for rent, close to schools, shopping, GO & 401. Please call 905-426-1616 for more information. HOUSE FOR RENT Ajax sin- gle family 4-bedrooms, 3- bathrooms family room, 2700 sq. ft. $2000/month. Available Dec. 1st. Call 905-839–6065 OSHAWA 3-bdrm house, c/a, 4 appliances, parking. Close to amenities. Avail. Dec/Jan. $1,150. First, last, references. No pets. (416)543–9186 WEST OF BOWMANVILLE - country home, 2 bedrooms, new floors, freshly-paint, 4pc. bath, no basement/no pets. $850+utilities firs/last/refer- ences. Immediate possession 905-728-3398. WHITBY - Main level 3 bed- room bungalow. Very clean, great area, parking, yard, a/c, laundry, appliances/fireplace. No pets. Available Jan.1, $1200+utilities. 905-686-6718. WHITBY, 4-BDRM brick, ap- prox 2800 sq ft, finished bsmt, large lot, excellent condition. Avail. January 2003, $2200/ month + utilities. No pets. Lease contract. 905-430-8289 WHITBY, BROCK/401 lovely 3- Bedroom main floor of house, central air, cable included. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $1175+. first/last required. Call 905-686–8385 Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Nov/Dec. 905-579-9956 days. CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA, BE A part of a community in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Ken 905-576-9299 Please, no calls after 9pm TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. W., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna Children's playground Close to all amenities Fenced back- yards. (905) 436-3346 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 PICKERING BEACH RD/HWY 2; AJAX- $400/month, first/ last. Mature working female preferred. Cable, laundry, phone included. No smoking, no parking. References. 905- 619-0999 1 ROOM AVAILABLE Hwy 2 north of Harwood. Close to all amenities, bus stop. Bright & beautiful. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905- 428-7266 HWY 2/WESTNEY,suitable for responsible mature person to share quiet 3-bdrm apt w/night shift owner. Large master bdrm w/ensuite, $420/month includes cable, pool, parking. 905-683–2664 WHITES/401 furnished master bedroom, townhome, share w/ mother & 2 children. Includes underground parking, cable, steps from bus. $475 first/last, Nov 1, female preferred. 905- 421–9414, 905-831-1221 Shared Accommodation194 3-BDRM Furnished town- house Courtice. Close to 401/ bus route, use of all facilities, parking/laundry. Prefer fe- male, non-smoker, $500 in- clusive. First/last. 905-434- 2455 OSHAWA - Own bedroom with cable, use of living room, kitchen, parking and all amenities. In quiet neighbour- hood. Call 905-721–7597. WHITBY,room for rent shar- ing kitchen & bath. Suitable for single female. $400/month. No pets. First/last, references. Call 905-259-5089 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1975 BONAIR hardtop camper trailer, sleeps 6, 3 burner stove, excellent condition, $1,500. or best offer. Tele- phone (705) 277–1414 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Market Basket300 CERTIFIED ORGANIC BEEF- sides, split-sides (quarters), custom cut and wrapped. Contact Herlind Farm, Orono. 905-983-5249. e-mail: lagasser@netrover.com Bargain Centre309 CHEST FREEZER, 18cubic ft. new condition. $250. Call after 5pm 905-668–8857 ORGAN - Brabo, complete with stool, solid wood, good condition, asking $400. 905- 831–8877 evenings. WALL UNIT,oak/veneer $100., kitchen suite $75., crib good condition, $75. All best offers. (905) 426–3634 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufac- turers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195/ up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $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" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now avail- able. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 151/2 ft TEMPEST, 60hp Johnson w/trailer, $4,100. ALSO snowblower, 10hp, like new $900 firm. 2 Cannon downriggers $300 each. 905- 837–2292 22 CHURCH PEWS oak 40 years old 10 & 20-ft lengths. $200 each obo. 905-655–4554 7PC, 50-YR.OLD CHILDRENS maple bedroom furniture $375; sofa+loveseat $400; pedestal table+chairs $550; sm. double bedroom set $350; single bed $150; 1930's 9pc. dining set $900; fridge+stove $350; washer/dryer $300; Craftmatic adjustable beds, 1yr. kingsize/singles $2700. 905-260-2200 A-1 CARPETS!CARPETS! CARPETS! 30 yds. commer- cial carpet installed with pre- mium pad from $285. Or 30 yds. of Berber carpet installed with premium pad starting from $375. We will beat any competitors written prices by up to 10%. Free shop at home service, servicing Oshawa to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK SALE, Home Show pricing on all new 2002 models of Roland digital pia- nos, Samick pianos. All How- ard Miller clocks. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE DUNCAN-FYFFE table $500; 2-antique chairs $100/ea.; blue chesterfield set $400; desks, crafts,etc. $25- $50. 905-831-4998 ANTIQUE, VICTORIAN table, 16" white marble top. (905)697–9462 (snp) APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, dishwasher. Also apartment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE Style Oak 9 piece dining room su- ite. Pedestal table, buffet & hutch. Like new. Sacrifice $1500. 905-721–9770, 905- 721-9523. BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packages cost $1025, sell $450. (416)727- 9599. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,teak, king- size 6pcs; queensize captain bed, teak w/8 drawers. Excel- lent condition. Call (416)284– 9638 or (416)525-5436. CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS:Brand new, com- mercial $1.29/ft, residential $1.59/ft installed with pad, many more choices, profes- sional installation, quality guaranteed. Free estimates. Clyde 416-803-2818 CHIP TRAILER all inclusive, 2 grills, new tires, decking, freezer, fridge. picnic table & chairs. 15ft. asking $7500 o.b.o. Call (905)728–0030. COMPUTER SYSTEM. PII 350 with keyboard, speakers, mouse and 15" monitor $365. Upgrade to 17" monitor $410. Complete system warranty. Stephen (905) 576-1463. ComputerDeals.Net (www) NEW AMD 1200+PRO com- puter with burner and DVD $699. Pentium 2 internet starter with monitor $399. Tons of off-lease laptops from $499. We love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS CHRISTMAS Special: Pentium/200 Com- plete System (Internet Ready) Only $209.00 +taxes. Pentium II/350, $315.00 +taxes. Other systems & accessories, War- ranties: "Layaway Plan Avail- able". Call (905) 576-9216, www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes COUCH/LOVESEAT set, two pallister with matching cush- ions, excellent condtion, 1st set narrow green/cream/bur- gandy stripes, scotchguarded, $950 set. 2nd set. - light co- loured with suttle pattern, $750 set. (905)427–4067 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. ELECTRIC REACH TRUCK,16 ft. of lift. Complete battery and charger. Great running condi- tion. Certified. $3,500 or best offer. Call (905) 655-9616 FORD 8N TRACTOR w/snow blade +bush hog, $3500. Ari- ens garden tractor 17hp twin w/48" snowblower, mower, cab & grass catcher w/hydro- static +PTO. 705-277-3300 Pontypool GIBBARD dining table, 10, chairs, Howard Miller clock, gun cabinet, 2 bedroom sets, desk, mahogany display cab- inet, misc. other, 905-433– 8147. INGLIS CITATION 30" range, almond, electronic console, $250 obo. (905)427–4352. KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. (416)727-9599. KIRBY upright vacuum clean- er, excellent condition, steam cleaning carpet attachments never used, call after 5 p.m. 905-427-2406 asking $1200. LADIES SAFETY SHOES,1/2 price. New Iseco, size 61/2w; 1 pair black leather; 1 pair white runners. Call 905-697- 1964 after 6pm or wknds. snp LUIGI'S FURNITURE - Relo- cated at 500 King Street West, Unit 10 across from Oshawa Centre, just west of our old lo- cation, in the Royal Bank Pla- za. Simmons mattress sale- bration on now!! All Simmons mattresses reduced to clear. All pocketcoil queen sets from $849 set. Mismatch Simmons double sets from $499. All sets purchased receive your choice of one of the following. Free bed frame, free set of pil- lows, free delivery or removal of old mattress, or we'll pay the gst. We also stock the lowest price mattress from $89, sets from $149. Palliser recliner sofa sets, clearance priced, good selection of fab- rics to choose from. Palliser floor model leather and uphol- stery priced below cost. Al- ways in stock, the largest se- lection of futons in Durham, starting from $165. The best quality always at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Bean bags are back!! Stock up now for Christmas. If you haven't seen the new store, come and visit us. Our quality and prices are unbeat- able. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King Street West, Unit 10, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. NATURAL MEAT for your freezer, right from the farm. Chicken, beef, lamb, pork. Members of "Organic Growers of Canada." (905)983–5370 NEED A COMPUTER?Don't have cash? The original IBM PC, just $1 day....no money down! Unlimited AOL & inter- est free for 6 months! The Buck A Day Co. 1-800-772- 8617 www.buckaday.com NEW KITCHEN CUPBOARDS 8ft, raised panel white doors $750, 8ft oak melamine $475, 88-98 GM full-size long-box truck cap $300. 905-983-9928 OAK CURIO CABINET,with glass shelves, interior lighting and mirrored back. $450. To view call 905-623–4676 OAK POOL table/accessories, $1,250, 6hp gas lawnmower $125, 405" sq. BBQ-$80, 16"2 speed scroll saw $80. lawn furniture, Ashton Drake "Little Women-5-doll set. 905-434– 7248. 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. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $95; XBOX chip now avail. Inquire about our games in stock. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jetto- ni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420–6113 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPAS...SPAS...SPAS...SPAS Broken partnership forces sale. Over 30 spa's still in wrappers. Must be sold at cost or below. 416-726-9885 SURPLUS Industrial Sewing Machines: Juki needle feed straight stitch $500; Singer ZigZag $300; Kansai Special Collarette 2 needle $800; 2 old Singers, 3 thread serger & 2 tables (unmounted) $250. 905- 831-6665 Paul SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TREADMILL (electric 2.5hp) $750; 65 gal. aquarium w/ custom stand+acces. $350; ping pong table $25; RCA 52" colour TV $650. 905-426-3748 Articles Wanted315 DRAFTING TABLE,38"x60" with Vemco V-track machine. Call after 6pm (905)430–6582. Vendors Wanted316 Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Delivery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434-0392. (snp) LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Discount for pickup. Volume discount. Serving Durham Region. Call anytime 905-427–1734 WOOD GUYS,100% hardwood, seasoned, bush & face, deliv- ered. Specialty woods. (Gener- ous loads) (905)473-3333. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 FREE TO good home.1 pair of Lovebirds, cage included . call 905-427–4001 IN HOME DOG TRAINING.Over 25 years experience. Call (416) 399-0677 or (905) 668-7878 PUPPIES Australian Shepherd; Chow; Shitzu; schnauzer, fox terriers, Poms. Husky x; Lab x; Bor- der Collie X $175. Newfoun- dland X $100. 905-831-2145 TSURO DOG TRAINING offer- ing the widest range of training options. 905-797-2855, Osha- wa 905-432-8313. Cars For Sale400 98 MALIBU,A-1 shape, clean and well maintained, certified and E-tested, 4 almost new Goodyear Progressive tires (less than 5,000km on tires) Must Sell. Call 905-655-9820. '91 TALON,5 spd, 208,000 km, ,$2200; '91 ESCORT, 4 dr. auto. $2500; '92 SUZUKI SWIFT, auto, $2000; 905-434–0392 1987 AUDI 5000 S,good for parts or fixer upper. All power, asking $1000 o.b.o. Call 905- 372-3171 or 905-355-3270 Cobourg/Grafton area 1989 HONDA ACURA INTE- GRA,5-speed, low kilome- ters, excellent condition. No rust. Must see! Certified & e- tested $4,000 obo Anita (905)666-0380 (snp) 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS SE 4-door, 4-cyl, auto, 140K, ps/ pb, buckets/console, mint $1950. 1990 CAVALIER 4- door, auto, ps/pb, air, looks runs great, mechanically A1. $1350. 905-404-8541 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, auto, ps, pb, new tires, 2nd owner, dealer maintained. Im- maculate condition, certified, E-tested, 188,000 km, $4200. 905-434–6490 1992 FORD SABLE LS, new rebuilt engine ('00), new re- built transmission ('02), p. steering, brakes, windows. Navy. Asking $2100 as is. Call 905-986-9870. 1993 BUICK REGAL,$3,499; 1992 Cavalier $2,999; 1989 Cutlass Supreme $2,699; 4 other cars for $1,699. Certified & e- tested (Kelly & Sons) 905- 683–7301 or 905-424-9002 af- ter 6pm 1993 FORD TAURUS WAGON 112,000kms, nice driving car, V6, automatic, safety + E-tested. Grey $2995. 905-718-1808 Dealer, 83 Ritson Rd.S., Oshawa 1993 SUNDANCE only 98,000kms, 4 cyl., auto, safety & E-tested, well maintained gov't car, good driver, $2995. Oshawa dealer. Murray 905- 718-1808 1994 TAURUS GL WAGON 3.8 auto, 290k highway miles. Very good condition, power win- dows/locks, cruise. Certified & e- tested. $3495. 905-571-5138 1995 HONDA ACCORD LX, 148Ks 4 cyl. auto. 4 dr, certi- fied, a/c, pw, pd, one owner, excellent condition, asking $9500. Call 905-668-8359. 1995 MERCURY SABLE, dark green, grey interior, loaded, mint condition, 145,000kms. $6500 obo. Call (905)432– 1757, leave message. 1996 CHRYSLER NEON,4-dr, excellent condition, small coupe car, 4-passenger, auto 4 cylinder, new tires, lots more, $5000 cer- tified. 905-420–1097 1996 GEO METRO,5 speed manual, 149,000km, 2 door, certified, e-tested. $3,500. Call 905-767–8955 1997 CHEVY MALIBU,pl, pw, pm, cruise, ABS, a/c, CD, dealer maintained, enhanced warranty 2 yrs, E-tested, 102K, $8900. 905-720–2473 1997 MONTE CARLO LS, 192,000 kms. on car, under 15,000 kms. on brand new GM motor. Leather, loaded, $10,600 certified & E-tested. 905-809-1525. 1998 FORD CONTOUR,load- ed, 116k, $10,000 o.b.o. Call 905-430–2071 1998 MALIBU LS,v-6, auto, air, p.w., p.l., cd., cruise, safety & emissions, new brakes, 128,000kms, $9,000. Call (905)623-4709 after 5pm 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,blue, 43,000km, very clean, auto, 2 door, p/w, p/l, am/fm cassette, $8,500. Call 905-985–3290 2000 BLUE TOYOTA Corolla, 70,000km, air, disc player, good condition, well main- tained, asking $13,900. Call 905-623–2862 1995 CHRYSLER CONCORDE high mileage but excellent condi- tion. $3,900. Certified and e-test 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. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1985 BLAZER,2 dr., black, 4 x 4, 197 km., e-test, new tires, paint and carb. $1,950. Also 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 2 dr. black, 4 x 4, 268 km., runs great. Lots of power, 2nd parts truck available. $2,500 or best offer. (905) 743-6187 and leave message. 1986 CHEV. 1/2 TON,auto., was certified and e-tested in March/02. $1500 obo. 905- 839–2130 1991 CHEV SILVERADO load- ed w/cap +trailering pkg. $5400 OBO. Also, 1991 Toyota Pickup extended cab w/Leer cap, $1400 OBO. Call Ponty- pool 705-277-3300 1993 JEEP GRAND CHERO- KEE 222,000km certified e- tested and rust proof done ex- cellent condition must see. call 905-420–1097 or 416- 866-3512 $7000 1999 GMC SONOMA ext. cab, sport side 4.3 L, a/c, 70,000 km., $15,500. Call Darryl (905) 427-1999 Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 CHEV ASTRO, emission & cert. tests done. New tran- ny, muffler system. Asking $1950. Excellent condition. (905)576–8406. 1990 JEEP Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 auto with low part/full time 4wd, a/c, cruise, tilt, overhead console, power windows, tach, certified & e-tested $3995. 905-571-5138 1994 DODGE CARAVAN SE Lots of TLC with one owner, annual Rust Check, 7-pass, 6 cyl auto, a/c, cruise, tilt, ps, pb, pw, pl, keyless entry, se- curity chip, am/fm cassette, 15" alum wheels. New tires, brakes, rad, starter, battery. Trans. at 112,000 km. Cert. & e-tested. $6,000. obo 905- 427-1878 (snp) 1994 LUMINA VAN,7-pas- senger, 197,000 hwy. kms. Great condition. $5500 certi- fied & e-tested. 905-623–0424 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? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-6666 • Oshawa – 905-427-2828 • Toronto – 416-289-3673 • Fax – 905-839-6008 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED VENDORS WANTED FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY MARKHAM HOME SHOW OCTOBER 25-27 Markham Fairgrounds. Prime Booth Space Still Available Call 1-888-211-7288 ext. 227 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM? No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 25 A/P 1011 Simcoe St. Professionally Managed by Tandem Group • 3 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt. • All new windows & vertical blinds • New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl. • Totally renovated suites • Seniors’ Discount in effect • Close to schools, shopping & Transit • Park like setting, some overlooking ravine • Available immediately From $999.00 “Your Comfort is our Concern” 905-579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent READING/TUTORING Certified Teacher With Reading Recovery Training Ideal for SK- Grade 2 children experiencing difficulty with the reading program Call Janet 905-839-7759 279 Tutoring Services 279 Tutoring Services ❄❅7th Annual Craft Show ❅❄ LAKESIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL 4 Parkes Drive Sat. Nov. 9th 10am- 4pm Please join us for our Lakeside Magic Christmas Craft Show to get an early start on the holiday season & Have lunch at our Kringle Kafe $2.00 admission Children 10 & under Free! 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts FREE TO A GOOD HOME 2 two year old male Shitzu-Poodle cross, good natured, all shots up to date, brothers m ust go together. 905-579-8391 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 1999 Alero GLS Black, auto, air, only 95,000kms Was $15,695 Sale Priced $13,765 Only $148 biweekly @ 7.99% interest for 60 mths plus administration, license & insurances Stk. #22232353A, Key #B11 Bob johnston Logo 4121 Kingston Rd. Scarborough (416)284–1631 toll free (866)877-0859 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale NEED A CAR? 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Scarborough (416)284–1631 toll free (866)877-0859 425 Sports Cars 425 Sports Cars ✳ ✳ ✳ AVON ✳ ✳ ✳ Ajax / Pickering Gala Christmas Preview Fashion Show, Door Prizes & More Free - Open to Public Wednesday November 6 Festivities begin 7pm Annandale Golf Club (Church St. & Bayly) For more info. call 1-866-888-5288 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale Announcements255 Lost and Found265 REWARD - 2 1/2 yr old Siamese cat, female, de- clawed, wearing collar. Will answer to Samantha. Very friendly. Lost White's/Hwy 2 on Tuesday. Oct. 29. Little girl devastated. 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Warren Danford Financial Adviser Westney Heights Plaza Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 PAGE 27 A/P SCOREBOARD PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played Oct. 28/02 GAME ONE Accent Building Sciences 24 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 23. TOP SCORERS Accent: Barry Wood 10, Jude Calliste 8. El-Rod: John Esposito 7, Rick Jones 5, Corrado Roccalvia 4. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 48 vs. Envoy Business Ser- vices 44. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Randy Filinski 17, Don Leahy 13, Tom Rowen 6. Envoy: Roger Young 12, Marc Belanger 8, Kevin Walker 7, Derek Jaggall 7. GAME THREE Lakar Carpentry 48 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 43. TOP SCORERS Lakar: Ivor Walker 18, Bill Warren 14, Tom Pittman 9, Bill Pappas 7. West Hill MSP: Owen Officer 11, Craig Yakimishyn 10, Bruce Briard 8. GAME FOUR The Base 73 vs. Verifeye 58. TOP SCORERS George Iordanov 31, Conrad Davis 30. Verifeye: Karl Hutchinson 17, Damon Alyea 13, Tom Parisi 12, Mike Jovanov 8. GAME FIVE Warwick Publishing 34 vs. Brown Pineo Van Kempen 27 TOP SCORERS Warwick: Gord Brown 12, Sam Terry 8, James Williamson 5. Brown Pineo: Mike Horn 6, Bill Boston 6, Fred Dever 4. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Oct. 29. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS SECTION ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. George Zakhem and Saad Dahdouh; 2. Ed Burgan and Allan Monteiro. EAST-WEST 1. Doris Opdenvelde and Tina Blaauw; 2. Helen Johnston and Rob Hanly. FLIGHT ‘B’ 1. Donalda Crawford and Lynda Creighton. SECTION ‘B’ FLIGHT ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Sonia Ostroff and Bing Wong; 2. Christine Adair and Kirk Van Allen. EAST-WEST 1. Jacqueline Mollaret and John Aitken; 2. Donna Dizig and Ian Coats. FLIGHT ‘B’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Pat Doktor and Chet Doktor; 2. Annie Harbour and David Harbour EAST-WEST 1. Jean Higgs and Ralph Higgs; 2. Denis Erwin and Joseph Kryzanowski. DURHAM ELEMENTARY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT LAKERIDGE SKI RESORT GIRLS’ 8 AND UNDER 1. Lauren Sayers, Fairport Beach 2. Kennedy Phillips, Dr. Phillips 3. Maya Daly, Alexander Graham Bell 4. Dominique Clarke, Capt. Michael VandenBos 5. Emily Brinks, Beaverton 6. Kirsten Pellerin, Dr. Phillips 7. Erika Clarke, Capt. Michael VandenBos 8. Rebecca O’Leary, Uxbridge 9. Siobhan Klie, Pringle Creek 10. Hanna Butler, Highbush Team 1. Capt. Michael VandenBos 2. Dr. Phillips 3. Pringle Creek BOYS’ 8-AND-UNDER 1. Richard Benzinger, Gandatsetiagon 2. Jeffrey Corbett, Joseph Gould 3. Colin Hilliard, Pringle Creek 4. Kaelenn Briggs, Joseph Gould 5. Tommy French, Joseph Gould 6. Brian Kerr, Cadarackque 7. Mackenzie Gilmour, RH Cornish 8. Mitch Sora, Gandatsetiagon 9. Brandon London, Ormiston 10. Conner Laird, Pringle Creek Team 1. Joseph Gould 2. Glen Dhu 3. Gandatsetiagon GIRLS’ 9 YEARS OLD 1. Meaghan Salmers, Glen Dhu 2. Emily Heeps, Dr. Phillips 3. Rachel Moore, Capt. Michael VandenBos 4. Alyssa Wood, Jack Miner 5. Allison Lovell, Beau Valley 6. . Madeline Hansen, Sunderland 7. Jenna Thornber, Uxbridge 8. Leah Semeniuk, West Lynde 9. Lauren Stirling, Glen Dhu 10. Kelly Farrell, Lakewoods Team 1. Glen Dhu 2. Capt. Michael VandenBos 3. Highbush BOYS’ 9 YEARS OLD 1. Dalton Theis, Ormiston 2. Brandon Shier, Ormiston 3. Jonathan Brouse, RH Cornish 4. Zachary Wright, Kedron 5. Kevin Britton, Woodcrest 6. Keenan Dusto, Col. Farewell 7. Mark Wylie, EA Fairman 8. Randy Declute, Winchester 9. Matthew Preston, Highbush 10. Jacob Hutchcroft, Ormiston Team 1. Ormiston 2. Highbush 3. RH Cornish GIRLS’ 10 YEARS OLD 1. Kelly Terry, Glen Dhu 2. Paige Stewart, Dr. Phillips 3. Karli Mackendrick, Dr. Thornton 4. Sydney Hoffman, Dr. Thornton 5. Angelica Ogunsakin, Applecroft 6. Alex Clayton, Frenchman’s Bay 7. Madison Smith, Epsom 8. Jade Jackson, Dr. Phillips 9. Rebecca Mendes, Gandatsetiagon 10. Stefanie Thomson, Greenbank. Team 1. Dr. Thornton 2. William Dunbar 3. Dr. Phillips BOYS’ 10 YEARS OLD 1. Andrew Cackette, Attersley 2. Eric Dillon, Walter Harris 3. Cody Alcock, Beau Valley 4. Curtis Knight, Sunset Heights 5. Eric Wood, Claremont 6. Harrison Long, Claremont 7. Kevin Thomas, Westney Heights 8. Evan Jasper, Pringle Creek 9. Dalton Smith, RH Cornish 10. George Warburton, Jack Miner Team 1. RH Cornish 2. Claremont 3. Sunset Hts GIRLS 11 YEARS OLD 1. Kailey Chappell, Highbush 2. Madison Reeves, Scott Central 3. Jessica Pope, John Dryden 4. Terri-Anne Gilbert, Alexander Graham Bell 5. Alannah Wakefield, Frenchman’s Bay 6. Courtney Kennedy, Coronation 7. Karin Toomsaln, Westcreek 8. Kellie Downing, William Dunbar 9. Nicole Julott, SA Cawker 10. Kendra Seto, Vincent Massey Team 1. Highbush 2. Coronation 3. Sunderland BOYS’ 11 YEARS OLD 1. Trent Sayers, Frenchman’s Bay 2. Michael Lum-Walker, Applecroft 3. Ryley Flindall, Sunderland 4. Oliver Benzinger, Gandatsetiagon 5. Ryan Adrian, Joseph Gould 6. Cody Baxter-Ojala, Fairport Beach 7. Spencer Reynolds, West Lynde 8. Wesley Clark, Joseph Gould 9. Dillon Bess, Fairport Beach 10. Peter Temelko, Meadowcrest Team 1. Joseph Gould 2. Frenchman’s Bay 3. Gandatsetiagon GIRLS’ 12 YEARS OLD 1. Jennifer Bays, Glen Dhu 2. Katie Dillon, Walter Harris 3. Shannon Ward, Goodwood 4. Kelsi Landry, Fallingbrook 5. Katrina Wotten, Cartwright Central 6. Lindsay Browne, Coronation 7. Danielle Boudreau, Capt. Michael VandenBos 8. Michelle Crompton, Palmerston 9. Marta Kopun, Vincent Massey 10. Samantha Boucher, Coronation Team 1. Coronation 2. Joseph Gould 3. West Lynde BOYS’ 12 YEARS OLD 1. Chris Parfitt, Ormiston 2. Devon Briggs, Joseph Gould 3. Wes Mattes, Vincent Massey 4. Hamud Mbarak, Leslie McFarlane 5. Behn Robertson, Scott Central 6. Dylan O’Neil, Ormiston 7. Brendan Parliament, Thorah Central 8. Steven Murray, Sunderland 9. Aaron Roliff, Scott Central 10. Thomas Morrison, Prince Albert Team 1. Joseph Gould 2. Southwood Park 3. Coronation GIRLS’ 13 YEARS OLD 1. Sabrina Benzinger, Gandatsetiagon 2. Melanie Thompson, SA Cawker 3. Jordyn Radke, TR McEwen 4. Joanna Clark, Thorah Central 5. Julie Smith, Col. Farewell 6. Randi Collins, Kedron 7. Jennifer Wakefield, Frenchman’s Bay 8. Alex Wells, Dr. Phillips 9. Vicki Wells, Dr. Phillips 10. Nikki Peacock, Quaker Village Team 1. Dr. Phillips 2. Pringle Creek 3. Glen Dhu BOYS’ 13 YEARS OLD 1. Mattie Bruce, A. McLaughlin 2. Matthew Hughes, Hillsdale 3. Adam Bushert, Col. Farewell 4. Matt Brazier, Prince Albert 5. Nickolas Temelko, Meadowcrest 6. Carson Hyde, A. McLaughlin 7. Lucas Head, John Dryden 8. Spencer Takeda, A. McLaughlin 9. Taylor Doodchenko, Joseph Gould 10. Ben Harrison, Fallingbrook Team 1. A. McLaughlin 2. Prince Albert 3. John Dryden AJAX — Donlands Jewellers deposited a close victory over the Bank of Montreal in Ajax Ladies Basketball League action Wednes- day night. Both sides played excellent de- fence. Donlands Jewellers relied heavily on its offensive rebound- ing, while the Bank of Montreal used its long shot effectively. Don- lands got out in front and, although the bankers stayed in touch, went on to win 32-28. Barb Armstrong netted six points for Donlands and Betty Chan replied with 14 for the bankers. In the second game, East Side Mario’s pulled out a 34-22 victory over Select Food Products. Mario’s took the early lead, but Select came back strongly to close the gap by halftime. Despite playing tough defence, Select struggled with its offence and began to tire. Erinn Lynch netted the game- high 11 points and Lori Lomberg got six for Select. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Donlands banks win in women’s basketball action A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, November 3, 2002 www.durhamregion.com FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP 19 HARWOOD AVE. (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX CREDIT PROBLEMS? May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODAll previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on *60/**72/***84 MO. WITH $3,000 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT & TRADE AT 7.9% INT. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles. 0% financing or $3,250 FDA available on selected new vehicles. Finance eg. $10,000 @ 0% = $166.66 mo. for 60 mo. •36 mo. COB $0. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. Pickering/Ajax News Advertiser readers voted best domestic dealership. OAC. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles.FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE 4.7 V8, auto, air, tilt, cruise, carpet, anti spin axle, trailer tow mirror, chrome wheels, AM/FM CD player. Stk. T5728. $345.00$345.00 mo.*** 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 REG. CAB 4X2 2.4L 4 cyl., DOHC 16V eng., 4 spd., auto, 16” aluminu m r ims, AM/FM/CD, six pemium speakers, power pkg., 15,069 km. Stk. #P7184. • $294.00$294.00 mo.*** 2002 PT CRUISER 2000 GRAND CARAVAN Bright silver metallic, V6, auto, 7 pass., dual sliding doors. 76,000 km. Stk. V7223A $265.00$265.00 mo.** 4.0L engine, 4 spd., auto, power package, select trac 4WD system, AM/FM/CD and more. Stk. #P7303.• $461.00$461.00 mo.*** 2002 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE 3L engine, auto, power package, leather seats, air, fog lamps & much more. 122,000 miles. Stk. #J5832A. $16,995$16,995 1995 MITSUBISHI STEALTH R/T MINT BRAND NEW 3.0L V6, auto, 7 pass., p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, sunscreen glass, W.S.W., AM/FM & more. 1 owner. Stk. #T5810A. $$146.00146.00 mo.* 1999 DODGE CARAVAN 6 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM cass., 7 pass., power package. 116,000 km. Stk. #V7228A. 1998 FORD WINDSTAR $$170.00170.00 mo.* 4.0L, power tech I-6, 5 spd., HD manual trans., convenience grp. AM/FM/CD, 16x7 aluminum rims, hard top. 44,320 km. Stk. #T5863A. $$385.00385.00 mo.** 2000 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4X4 3.8L, auto, air, AM/FM/CD, loaded, quads. 42,000 km. Stk. #V7192. $$253.81253.81 mo.** 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER EXPRESSO 2.0L, auto, air, tilt wheel, cruise, AM/FM Cass., cloth seats. Balance factory warranty. Stk.# P7017.• $$170.00170.00 mo.*** 2001 NEON 4.7L V8, magnum eng., multi speed auto, anti-spin, dual zone air, rear heater, pwr. pkg., 7 pass. seating, running boards, AM/FM CD. 24,000 km. Stk. #P7188.• SPECIAL $$499.00499.00 mo.*** 2002 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 SPT. 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., air, cruise, AM/FM cass., cloth seats, aluminum wheels. 1 owner. Stk. #J5891A. $$149.00149.00 mo.• 1994 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL 4 DR. Bright silver, 4 cyl., 5 spd., leather, pwr. moon roof, fully loaded. 60,000 km. Stk. #J5857A. $$192.00192.00 mo.** 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE V8, automatic, air, AM/FM cass., 2 tone paint. 98,000 km. Stk. #V7295. 1999 DODGE RAM $$270.00270.00 mo.** 4.7 V8, auto, air, spt. appearance pkg., security grp., 40-20-40 premium seats, pwr. convenience pkg., tilt, cruise, rear slide window. Stk. #T5167. 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 REG. CAB 4X4 BRAND NEW $$428.00428.00 mo.*** 2.3L engine, auto, pdl., air, p.s., p.b., AM/FM cass., cloth seats & more. 1 owner. Stk. #R5672A. 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 DR. $$99.0099.00 mo.• 3.0L, V6, auto, 2 dr., anti lock brakes, tinted glass, air, keyless entry, power mirrors, locks, security alarm, speed control, AM/FM/CD, 4 disc, infinity speakers. 19,300 km. Stk. #P7139.• $$349.53349.53 mo.*** 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI 3.8L V6, 4 spd., AWD, trailer tow grp., AM/FM Cass., CD, 4 disc in dash CD changer, leather, pwr. slide drs. & pwr. rear liftgate, load levelling & height control & much more. 9,962 km. Stk. #P7203.• 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY $$622.00622.00 mo.*** 2.0L engine, 4 cyl., 5 spd., air, AM/FM cass., aluminum rims, spoiler & more. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #P7272A. 2001 CHRYSLER NEON $$140.00140.00 mo.*** 3.3L, 4 spd. auto, buckets, rear bench, pwr. pkg., anti-lock brakes, AM/FM cass., sunscreen, dual zone air. 10,225 km. Stk. #P7204.• 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT $$333.00333.00 mo.*** OnlyOnly Only