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WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/6 Sports/9 Classified/10 Entertainment/12 GIVE US A CALL General/905-683-5110 Distribution/905-683-5117 Newsroom FAX/905-683-0386 General FAX/905-683-7363 Death Notices/905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 shouston@durhamregion.com PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER The Kias Scam artists are are all right busy this time of year WHEELS/PULLOUT NEWS FEATURE/8 PRESSRUN 46,600 28 PAGES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2003 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND City agenda includes airport issue, Seaton lands and core development BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Tom Melymuk is going to be hum- ming Petula Clark a lot next year. “We’re really focusing on downtown in 2003,” said Pick- ering’s division head of corpo- rate projects and policy. As his department begins developing a five-year down- town implementation strategy next year, Mr. Melymuk said the City will enter into serious negotiations with landowners for the additional development of office and retail space down- town. “We’re going to see some interesting announcements in the new year,” he said. “There have been a number of expres- sions of interest.” With the redevelopment of the Metro East Trade Centre, Pickering could see some new opportunities there as well, said Mr. Melymuk. But at the same time, the City is trying to facilitate the relocation of its only tenant, the Pickering Mar- kets, when the centre is demol- ished Feb. 1, he said. The corner of Squires Beach Road and Bayly Street has been rezoned to allow for a new market, but the site is still going through site plan ap- provals. The market’s huge fol- lowing from the Greater Toron- JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Emanuel takes flight DURHAM –– Canadian figure skating sensation Emanuel Sandhu cuts a fine figure during a performance in Oshawa on the weekend that drew residents from around Durham Region. The Skate-a-bration event also served as a fund-raiser for the new ice pad at Don Beer Arena in Pickering. Pickering plans for the future Pickering Markets on the move in 2003 as storied history continues BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —Your first Barbie, a favourite hip hop CD, the one pair of sunglasses you actually look good in — these are among the souvenirs from Saturdays and Sundays spent strolling the Pickering Mar- kets. Ed Penny remembers find- ing a car seat for his daughter, back when the markets were at the Sheridan Mall in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. “It was out in the parking lot too back then,” the Port Perry resident recalled. “I remember getting three silver dollar coins there for $76, the value of sil- ver was so high.” Pamela and Paul Flynn, of Don Mills, used to bring their children to the markets regular- ly back then too. It was some- where to go on a Sunday when nothing else was open. “Pic- tures, area rugs, and a few knick-knacks here and there” were some of their finds. Vendors began showing their wares at the Sheridan Mall as early as 1977. In those days, the market was much smaller and was only open on Sundays when the mall’s stores were closed. Tables were also set up in the parking lot in the summer months. The big move came in 1985 when Sheridan Mall was rede- veloped into the Pickering Town Centre. At the same time, the same developer, JDS In- vestments was building the Metro East Trade Centre, which was to be used for trade shows during the week and as a new home for the market on Sundays. It opened its doors in April of that year. “It never took off as a trade centre because it was built just as the economy was going south,” said markets manager Peter Freeman, who took the LESLEY BOVIE/ News Advertiser photo Carl Hilgerdenar, of Whitby, sizes up a print at the Picker- ing Markets, where he has operated a custom framing busi- ness for 17 years. RIDE charges down, fewer stopped DURHAM ––More than halfway into the Festive RIDE program, Durham Regional Police have charged fewer peo- ple with drinking and driving compared to last year’s holiday season. In the first four weeks of the campaign targeting impaired drivers, the eight-officer RIDE team has stopped 21,352 vehi- cles, charging 45 motorists with alcohol-related offences, police report. 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See FEWER page 2 See MARKETS page 2 See CITY page 2 AT A GLANCE Amnesty group learns about ‘Dirty War’ at annual general meeting AJAX —It’s time for the local chapter of Amnesty Interna- tional to take care of annual busi- ness. Group 90 in Ajax and Picker- ing, which includes members from across Durham Region, meets Wednesday, Jan. 22 for its annual general meeting and the video ‘The Hidden Story: Confronting Colombia’s Dirty War’.The meet- ing is at 9:15 a.m. at Pickering Vil- lage United Church, 300 Church St. N. and new members are al- ways welcome. The group meets regularly throughout the year, with regularly scheduled guest speakers. Cur- rently, Group 90 has almost 300 members. For more information, call Tinie Evans at 905-666-4485. Osteoporosis group starts new year of meetings AJAX —A local osteoporo- sis support group kicks the year off with its first meeting next week. 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Meet our 2003 Opinion Shapers...Page 2 DAVID BARWELL LORIE BLUNDON CONNIE JAMIESON LAURA JARVIS- WHITEHEAD MOHAMED KARATELLA WILLIAM LITTLE TIM LOGAN ANN NOURSE MIKE O’NEILL DIANE RUNCIEMAN ELEANOR TODD DANIEL WINTER DIANE SOKOLOSKI P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Iron Futon $219 rrs TM FINANCING ACCEPTED PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED • Comforter • Layaway • Pillow • Set-up • Disposal of Old Set • Bed Frame • Pillow Cases • Mattress Pad • Bed Rails • Sheet Straps • Pillow Protector • Percale Set of Sheets • Local Delivery ONLY WITH ANY MATCHING MATTRESS SET PURCHASED OR Any4FREE CHOICES NO PST & GST COUPON Set $339 DOUBLE $229 Set $409 QUEEN $289 Set $499 KING $479 Set $799 COMFORT SLEEP Single Mattress $189 15 YEAR WAR.MEDIUM FIRM $249Set $419 DOUBLE $309 Set $489 QUEEN $369 Set $549 KING $519 Set $849 ORTHOPEDIC S/E Single Mattress LUXURY FIRM25 YEAR WAR. 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For Information and Registration Contact: Nicki Irwin 416-330-1095 Opinion shapers bring their views to you in 2003 New group of writers selected from around Durham Region DURHAM ––The sixth annual Metroland Durham division opinion shapers contest featured more than 70 entries from across the region. In the end, however, just 13 columnists have been selected to write four columns each for the coming year. Seven women and six men have made the grade with representation coming from each of the geographic zones featured in our reading area. Eleanor Todd of Goodwood, Diane Runcieman of Seagrave and Connie Jamieson of Port Perry will be offering a north Durham perspec- tive to columns coming in the new year. From the Clarington region, Tim Logan of Hampton will be writing four columns in 2003. Ann Nourse and Lorie Blundon will be your Os- hawa columnists while Brooklin businessman William Little and Mike O’Neill of Whitby will be writ- ing every three months. From Ajax, Daniel Winter, Laura Jarvis-Whitehead and Mohamed Karatella will be producing columns while columnists David Barwell and Diane Sokoloski call Pickering home. A sincere thank you to all who took the time and effort to send in columns for the contest this fall. Please keep writing and remember to participate when the call goes out for opinion shapers for 2004. charged during the same period, al- though 2,600 more vehicles were stopped. Another 100 people were is- sued 12-hour licence suspensions after registering a “warn” on roadside breath screening tests, compared to 95 last year at this point. Other charges laid as a result of RIDE inspections this year include drug possession, assault to resist ar- rest, driving under suspension, dri- ving with open liquor in a vehicle and breach of graduated licence condi- tions not to consume alcohol. FEWER from page 1 Fewer charges laid Markets in new home in new year job in 1988. “And when the econ- omy is bad, there aren’t many trade shows.” On the other hand, the ‘80s were a heyday for the markets. Before the markets began open- ing Saturdays four years ago, vendors had to set up their booths early Sunday morning and move them out Sunday night. And in the early days at the trade centre, they weren’t necessarily guaran- teed the same space from week to week. “I remember at one time 75 to 100 vendors lining up in the park- ing lot to take a space,” said Mr. Freeman. “As we were approach- ing Christmas one year, I remem- ber one vendor lining up for two days in the parking lot to get a good spot. It was the oddest thing.” Harder times were ahead in the ‘90s. The number of visitors began to drop with the legaliza- tion of Sunday shopping in On- tario. To help boost sales, the mar- kets began opening Saturdays in 1998. Sunday is still the busier day, attracting more than double the amount of people than on Sat- urday. The property’s owners, First Professional Shopping Centres, tore down the south portion of the trade centre in 2000 to make room for a new Wal-Mart store. The entire building is slated for demolition Feb. 1 to allow for a Sam’s Club membership ware- house and other new stores. A new market is expected to be built in the fall at Bayly Street and Squires Beach Road in Pick- ering. In the meantime, First Pro has agreed to set up a golf dome in the parking lot of the trade centre for the next six months to serve as a temporary market location for vendors. But Armen Ebrahimian has some very serious concerns for the jewelry business he’s built over the last 15 years at the mar- ket, which he calls a community centre. “Eighty per cent of our cus- tomers are repeat customers. They keep us alive. We hope they will stay loyal enough to stay with us as we move,” the Toronto resident said. Nina Cutrara, of Whitby, said she’s watched her customers lit- erally grow up in the eight years she’s had a candle booth there. The market was her training ground in business without hav- ing to commit to a lease. She’s since expanded to a warehouse and manufacturing and wholesale business during the week. “But if I didn’t have this I wouldn’t know what people want. This is the front line,” she said. In 18 years, Harry Kumar said he has never been tempted to skip a weekend of selling socks at the market. His livelihood depends on it “100 per cent” even though the Markham resident has a store at the Harwood Plaza in Ajax throughout the week. “I would take a weekday off,” he added. “This is like one big family here.” City has ambitious agenda for coming year to Area makes it a valuable asset for Pickering, said Mr. Melymuk. Pickering will experience new growth when the first phase of development for the East Duffins area moves forward in 2003, he said. Planning has been in the works for the area along Brock Road between Third Concession and Taunton Road for about three or four years, but servicing needs to be put in place, said Mr. Mely- muk. “We’ll have to look at what has been put in place and see if that’s reasonable,” he said of past planning. “Once we confirm that, we can move forward.” Further development of the East Duffins area will be provid- ed for in the City’s growth man- agement study as will the devel- opment of Seaton and the Duffin- Rouge Agricultural Preserve, Mr. Melymuk said. Requests for pro- posals have already been sent out for the study and Pickering hopes to have a consultant picked by February or March, he said, adding he expects the study to move forward regardless of the City’s disagreement with the Province over the inclusion of the agricultural preserve. It is scheduled to be complete in eight months, but since that’s just before the municipal election in November, Mr. Melymuk doesn’t expect any decisions until after the next council is in place. Specific details about a future airport should also be forthcom- ing from the Greater Toronto Air- ports Authority (GTAA) as it works towards a master plan in 2003, predicted Mr. Melymuk. “The push is on next year to get information about the air- port,” he said. “We’ll be asking the GTAA to remove some of the uncertainty (surrounding the issue).” MARKETS from page 1 DURHAM ––Jury se- lection begins Monday in the first-degree murder trial of a Pickering man accused of poisoning his pregnant wife on Mother’s Day. Durham Regional Po- lice charged Ganeshram Raghunauth, 31, in July 2000 following an investi- gation into the sudden death of his wife, He- moutie. Mr. Raghunauth called 911 on May 14, 2000 re- porting he had discovered his wife unconscious on the bathroom floor in the couple’s Beaton Way resi- dence, in the Brock Road- Finch Avenue area, police said at the time. The 28-year-old woman, who worked at a Markham financial insti- tution, was rushed by am- bulance to the Ajax site of the Rouge Valley Health System and pronounced dead. A post-mortem failed to determine any anatomi- cal cause of death and homicide detectives ar- rested Mr. Raghunauth two months later, after toxicology tests deter- mined Mrs. Raghunauth was allegedly poisoned. Police did not disclose what substance killed Mrs. Raghunauth on the basis it would form part of the evidence to be heard at her husband’s trial. The couple had a one- year-old son, now being cared for by family. Prosecutors Frank Giordano and Cindy John- ston plan to call about 80 witnesses during the trial, expected to last three to four months. Lawyers Donna Kell- way and Jennifer Myers represent Mr. Raghu- nauth. Justice Robert Scott, of Superior Court in Whitby, is the presiding judge. Jury selection starts Monday in murder trial DURHAM — Volunteers are needed to help celebrate 28 years of maple syrup and family fun in north Oshawa. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) hosts the Maple Syrup Pancake Festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area in Raglan March 8 to 16 and 22 and 23. The event might be a fun way for local high school students to log some of the 40 hours of com- munity service they must com- plete in order to graduate. Volunteers are required to host activity centres and demon- strations, dress as costumed mas- cots, help serve food and drinks, hand out surveys and help wher- ever an extra pair of hands is needed. Volunteers must get to the conservation area on their own, bring a lunch and dress for the weather. For more information, call Annette at the CLOCA office, 905-579-0411, ext. 44, or e-mail dcgf@cloca.com. CITY from page 1 Volunteers on tap for syrup festival www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P Both the Ajax-Pickering Women’s Centre Inc. and the One Parent Families Association received a welcome donation when they were both presented with $2,175.00 from Canadian Tire Pickering, raised through the Canadian Tire Foundation For Families’ Program. Canadian Tire Pickering 1735 Pickering Parkway ADVERTISEMENT Yvonne Eglinski, Fundraiser Resource Coordinator for the Ajax-Pickering Women’s Centre Inc., and Leslie Prentice, Chapter President, and Larry Guimond of the One Parent Families Association received their respective cheques from Canadian Tire Pickering Associate Dealer, Bill Graham (back right), Store Manager Jeff Gray (left), and Canadian Tire staff. 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He was past president of the Canadian Baptist Ministries, taught Sunday school and occa- sionally preached at his church in Uxbridge. Former CTV national news anchor Harvey Kirck, 73, a resi- dent of Os- hawa, Port Perry and Uxbridge over the past 30 years, died Feb. 18 at his Uxbridge home. From 1963 to 1984, Mr. Kirck was a fixture on CTV’s 11 p.m. news- cast, known for his gruff delivery and calm manner. Longtime Whitby resident, teacher, former mayor and judge Harry Jermyn passed away Jan. 21 at the age of 98. Mr. Jermyn was the town’s mayor in the 1950s during a time of unprecedented residential and industrial growth. He began his working life as a teacher but left that field during the Second World War to work at General Motors Canada to help assemble Mosquito bombers. He went on to serve as mayor of Whitby for nine years and was a provincial court judge for 11. Mike Lisko, well-known and respected Oshawa educator and politician, died Feb. 21. He was 70. A chairman of the planning committee for the City of Os- hawa in the 1970s, he was also a former Catholic school principal. Respected Oshawa-Whitby businessman and community leader Jim Souch died suddenly March 7, age 71. The winner of the 1993 Peter Perry Award as Whitby’s most outstanding citizen, Mr. Souch founded the family-owned Marigold Ford Lincoln car deal- ership. He was chairman of the Whitby General Hospital Board and was chosen as the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Busi- ness Person of the Year’ in 1990. The Region’s judicial commu- nity mourned the loss of Robert Espey, one of Durham’s longest- practising criminal lawyers. Mr. Espey, 60, died March 30 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a lengthy battle with cancer. The death of police associa- tion president Terry Ryan in a collision with a motorist who was subsequently charged with impaired dri- ving, sent shock waves through Durham Re- gion. Police said Mr. Ryan, the popular 55- year-old vet- eran consta- ble, was killed when he collided head-on with a minivan on Lakeridge Road, in north Whitby, at about 10:40 p.m. May 30. The case is still before the courts. Bill Hardcastle, one of the last surviving operatives to have worked at Camp X during the Second World War, died at his Whitby home May 2 from an ac- cidental fall. He was 87. Mr. Hardcastle was 28 years old in 1942 when he began work- ing at the top-secret communica- tions facility. Mr. Hardcastle was recruited because of his fluency and speed in transmitting and re- ceiving Morse code. Although he died June 20 in France, thoughts of 71-year-old author Timothy Findley turned to north Durham where much of the literary giant’s creations were born. Stone Orchard, the Can- nington farm where Mr. Findley lived for 30 years, was much more than just a house. He once called the home his haven and a place that inspired many of his award-winning stories. Newcastle resident Jessica Markland died as the result of a drowning accident in mid-July. Known as an avid environmental- ist and activist, she was involved in the Save the Oak Ridges Moraine campaign as well as an- other to prevent privatization of hydro in Ontario. She was 64. Long time Pickering Village resident Ruth Reinhardt passed away Aug. 27. A business owner and driving force to establish a business improvement area, she was born Ruth Law in the village in 1937 and lived most of her life there. Decorated Second World War pilot Kazimierz ‘Kaz’ Nawrot of Whitby died Nov. 12 after attend- ing Remembrance Day cere- monies the day before. He was 87. Born in Krakow, Poland, Mr. Nawrot escaped the Nazi inva- sion of his homeland in 1939 and made it to England where he joined the Royal Air Force. He also joined British Intelligence and flew Special Operations Ex- ecutive (SOE) agents in and out of German-occupied Europe. Iter (International Thermonu- clear Experimental Reactor) Canada presi- dent Dr. Peter Barnard died in late Au- gust. Despite a lengthy bat- tle with can- cer, Dr. Barnard was a driving force behind the project to build an in- ternational energy re- search and development facility in Clarington. Isabel McLaughlin, the last surviving daughter of the late Col. R. S. ‘Sam’McLaughlin and Adelaide Mowbray, died Nov. 26 in her 100th year. Born and raised in Oshawa, Miss McLaughlin’s interest in art saw her help found and then become president of the Canadian Group of Painters. Known as a benefactor of the arts, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa was a recipi- ent of her generosity. Former General Motors of Canada president David Collier died Dec. 1 at his Phoenix, Ariz., home Dec. 1. He was 73. Mr. Col- lier’s 27-year career with General Mo- tors included postings to Detroit, New York and Os- hawa where he became president of GM Canada at age 44. HARVEY KIRCK DAVID COLLIER DR. PETER BARNARD TERRY RYAN Minivan driver sought in abduction attempt BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––Police have released a composite sketch of a van driver wanted for running down and trying to abduct a Pickering woman in Whitby. The victim, 37, told Durham Re- gional Police she was walking from a local tavern to a house party on King Street about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 when she noticed a red minivan parked at a stop sign on Centre Street. The van drove past the woman and circled the block twice. As it passed her a third time, the vehicle slowed down and struck the vic- tim, forcing her into the ditch on Arthur Street, po- lice said. The van drove off, made a U-turn and “bumped the woman again, knocking her to the ground,” said Dave Selby, Durham police spokesman. As the woman lay at the side of the road dazed, her at- tacker got out of the van, grabbed her and tried dragging her inside the vehi- cle, Mr. Selby said. “He forcibly tried to place her in the van through the open sliding door on the driver’s side,” Mr. Selby said. The woman kicked and screamed and struggled free from her assailant. She ran away to a nearby residence and called police, and the man drove off. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police said the victim did not know her attacker, who she described as white, 25 to 30, more than 6-feet-tall, with a slim build and large ears. He was wearing blue jeans and a long-sleeved shirt with a round collar. The van was possibly a Ford Wind- star or Chysler model. A composite sketch of the suspect, believed to be 70 per cent accurate, can be viewed on the police Web site at www.drps.ca. 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Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! For information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Chinese delegates visit Durham water plants Treatment and management the focus of local tour DURHAM ––Chinese officials searching for ways to improve their water sys- tems turned to Durham re- cently for advice. The province of Fujian must improve the area’s in- frastructure to meet the needs created by a building boom in the area. A study group re- cently toured the Ajax water plant and spent time with of- ficials here learning about Durham’s water systems, says Ken Thompson, director of environmental services. “Their water supply is from both groundwater and river water,” says Mr. Thompson, who notes the delegation was interested in Durham’s work on protect- ing its own groundwater sys- tems and providing munici- pal water from groundwater wells. Durham, which recently received ISO accreditation for efficient operation of a water-testing laboratory, shared information on the testing procedures at the lab, says Mr. Thompson. As well, he adds, water treatment and sewage treatment processes were discussed along with the latest technology systems employed by the Region to operate the plants and legis- lation and regulations sur- rounding water and sewage services. The study group was comprised of 16 government officials from various cities and counties in the province. The group visited other areas of the GTA as well as Ot- tawa, Montreal and Vancou- ver. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Ruifa Wong listens intently to an interpreter during a recent tour of the Ajax water supply plant. Mr. Wong and other Chinese delegates were in Durham to learn more about water supply management. ‘Lovely time’ had by all at open house Edwards family brings seasonal cheer to lonely by hosting holiday meal AJAX —Opening its doors to those who otherwise would have been alone on Christmas was “a blessing” for an Ajax family. “I think we just had a really nice time, with fellowship to- gether,” Andrea Edwards said of the event. Ms. Edwards, her husband Roger and their two young daughters held an open house Dec. 25. With the help of volunteers, the day went off as planned, Ms. Edwards said. “We had a lovely time, we really did,” she said, although Ms. Edwards there weren’t as many guests as she had hoped. “These people were going to be alone. It was a nice turnout. “It was a blessing. We had quite a few volunteers. We had more than enough (food). We sang Christmas carols and we gave everybody Christmas cards.” While aimed primarily for seniors, there were some folks in their 50s, she added. As for why the couple did it, Ms. Edwards said, “Christ- mas is Jesus’ birthday. The way he would celebrate it was to open his house for people who would be alone. Every- thing is closed that day, even the churches. That’s why I did it.” “I think so” is how she re- sponds when asked if the fam- ily planned to hold the open house again next year. They may also open their doors for other holidays, such as Easter. “People are alone then. Why not open our house?” she asked. In addition to those on hand, Ms. Edwards noted she received calls from others who couldn’t make it. Some could- n’t go because of the weather, she noted. ANDREA EDWARDS ‘We sang Christmas carols and gave everybody Christmas cards.’ BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––Police say 80 per cent of a human skeleton has been recovered after a three-day search of a wooded area where a skull was found. The remains, believed to be those of an adult male, were moved in recent days to the Cen- tre for Forensic Sciences crime lab in Toronto for examination. Durham Regional Police homicide detectives began a ‘suspicious death’ investigation Dec. 20 after a land surveyor dis- covered the skull on top of some snow a short distance from Pine Gate Road, near Mast Road, in Scugog. More bones were found scat- tered nearby in the secluded area, which is southwest of Utica, police said. The location was treated as a crime scene, sealed and searched by members of the Durham forensic identifi- cation unit. However, until post-mortem tests are complete the case re- mains a puzzle for police, who have no clues as to the victim’s age, identity or how he died. “They (forensic scientists) will be trying to determine the cause of death, if that’s possible, and hopefully give us a better idea of the age of the victim and the time of death,” said Sergeant Paul Malik, Durham police spokesman. “We believe the (remains) had been there for well over a year. Animals had moved them around,” said Sgt. Malik said. The CFS’s examination of the remains is expected to take two or three weeks. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call po- lice at 905-579-1520, ext. 5100. Probe continues into skull discovery www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 PAGE 5 A/P Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. 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Recycler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’ on a monthly basis. This space allows resi- dents to give away items they no longer use and for non-prof- it groups to list items they re- quire. Any non-profit organization is invited to call and use this space to acquire articles or ma- terials for their services. This month a request came for crayons, pens, and pencils for needy children in Mexico. If you have extra coloured pen- cils, etc. around your house, the office staff at Dunbarton High School will ship them to chil- dren in need. To utilize this space, call 905-420-5625 during regular business hours. Requests must be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. Items needed 1) Crayons, pens, coloured pencils for children in Mexico — call 905-420-5332 or drop off at the main office of Dun- barton High School at Whites Road and Sheppard Avenue just north of Hwy. 2. 2) Camping equipment of dry bags, water-tight barrels, paddles, rope, older but still us- able canoes, light-weight cook- ing supplies, lightweight two- person tents with flys — new Ajax Girl Guide unit called TREX that is going on outdoor adventures — 905-428-0954. 3) Three- or four-drawer fil- ing cabinet — Block Parents — 905-428-2607. 4) Wheelbarrow, gardening tools, tomato cages, planting pots, plastic rain barrel, cedar or spruce railing — Valley Plentiful Community Garden in west Pickering — 905-420- 9843. 5) Microwave, bulletin board, small fridge, dryer, shin- gles, 2-x-4 planks, 1/2-inch ply- wood, wood screws Nos. 8 and 10 — Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (receipts given) — 905-649-8282. 6) Solid wood bookcase to paint, small aquarium or fish bowl, toy trunk or chest, ham- ster cage — day care centre 905-263-4771. 7) Acrylic to knit, cotton fabric, volunteer knitters and quilters. Afghans and small blankets are knit for ‘Project Linus’ for traumatized children all across Canada — 905-420- 5633. Items to give away 1) Cotton fabric (good for quilters) — 905-420-9843. 2) Fluorescent lights 4-x-4- inch with eight tubes to go in, 39-x-32-inch mirror, one brown track light, one fancy light — 905-839-2703. ••• By February 2003, hopefully Brock, Scugog, Clarington and Uxbridge each will have its ex- panded blue box and organics collection in a special green bin under way. ••• My upcoming week’s relax- ation will be creating a ‘3Rs Pickering-Ajax-Durham wish list for 2003’ and I invite read- ers to e-mail their input. What 3Rs programs or systems would you like to see to help us achieve a greater waste diver- sion? Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca High-quality water testing in Durham acknowledged DURHAM –– When taking a glass of water straight from Lake Ontario one might not be shocked to find noxious things swirling around with the H2O such as bacteria, fossil fuels, and even the odd three-eyed minnow. So when the drinking water comes out of the tap clean, which it does, a good job has definitely been done. The York-Durham Regional Environmental Laboratory, at Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Pickering, re- cently received its Certificate of Accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada. This means the laboratory, run by Durham Region on behalf of York and it- self, is recognized as a facility conforming to standards of skill, quality control, procedures, and equipment. The standards are de- termined under the authority of the Standards Council of Canada, as assessed by the Canadian As- sociation for Environmental Ana- lytical Laboratories. The York- Durham lab performs microbio- logical, organic and inorganic testing for monitoring drinking water; sewage treatment; sewage biosolids; industrial waste dis- charges; sewer use bylaw en- forcement; and other groundwa- ter and surface water testing. “We are extremely proud of receiving this accreditation,” says Ken Thompson, Director of En- vironmental Services, Durham Region Works Department. “It is a mark of recognition of the com- petence of our staff, our equip- ment, our facilities and our labo- ratory processes.” “The Regional Environmental Laboratory is committed to being a leader in providing quality en- vironmental testing and reporting services,” says Lloyd Murray, manager of Technical Support, Durham Region Works Depart- ment. You can brighten up a Mexican child’s life This week’s question: Are you concerned about our blood supply after three different types of blood products were removed from circulation due to concerns about West Nile virus? ❑ Yes ❑ No Last week’s question: How much did you spend this year on Christmas gifts? ❑ Less than usual 45.7 per cent ❑ More than usual 30.0 per cent ❑ About the same 24.3 per cent Votes cast: 70 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com The way we were Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. Click and say Audley Sunday school c. 1910 The earliest records of Old Time Primitive Methodism in the area appeared in about 1855 when the Markham Circuit embraced six or seven townships. Circuit riders would visit the areas to conduct meet- ings. In 1868-69, under Pickering Circuit of Whitby District Missionary Society, first mention is made of the Audley branch. The initial meetings were held in a local home, until a wooden one-storey building was erected (date unknown). The wood structure served as the church until 1957 when it was torn down. Pictured standing are Grace Holtby, Lottie Street, Leila Pratt, Merle Puckrin, Alma Trigg, Olive Trigg, and Mary Lintner. Sitting are Lila Smith, Eva Edwards, and Jean Lynde. Premier Ernie Eves wants to bar the public from looking into his personal life, except when it helps his image. The Progressive Conservative premier has warned the opposition Liberals not to make his marital status an issue in the election, ex- pected within months. His caution came after the Lib- erals said they expect to feature pictures of leader Dalton McGuin- ty’s attractive wife, Terri, and their four children in their campaign lit- erature. Mr. Eves is divorced and lives with Isabel Bassett, chairman of TVOntario, whom he calls his ‘partner in life’, and he does not keep it a secret. His Christmas card showed a picture of the cou- ple and is signed ‘Ernie and Is- abel,’and he has said they have no plans to marry. Mr. McGuinty has emphasized heavily since the last election in 1999 he wants to help “families” rather than citizens or residents. He stressed he wanted to help families when Mike Harris, Mr. Eves’s predecessor, was premier and estranged from his wife. Some Tories and journalists have felt naturally Mr. McGuinty has been trying to draw a distinc- tion between his own family and the broken marriages first of Mr. Harris and now Mr. Eves. The Liberals would gain be- cause some voters will find it dif- ficult to support a divorced politi- cian living with someone to whom he is not married. It also gives the Liberals some reinforcement if family values become an issue. However, it still is unlikely to make a substantial difference in an election. Mr. Eves has responded there is a possibility an opposition party will raise his marital status against him, but this would not appeal to most voters because they believe “a relationship two people have is a matter between them.” A party that raised his marital status also would appear desperate and unable to come up with worthwhile policies on which to fight an election, and lose because of it, he said. Mr. Eves may feel giving an early warning will deflate any no- tions the Liberals have of raising his marital status, but he is over- sensitive in complaining Mr. McGuinty will display his wife and kids in the election. Party leaders have shown their families in election pamphlets and along campaign trails for decades. Mr. Harris and Mr. McGuinty had their wives with them as if at- tached by Krazy Glue in 1999 and Mr. Harris split from his wife so soon after it raised suspicions he stayed with her through the cam- paign solely to appear a family man. New Democrat leader Howard Hampton and his wife, Shelley Martel, launched his campaign to- gether on the legislature front lawn and then parted company only because she also is an MPP and had to campaign in her own riding. Three former premiers — New Democrat Bob Rae, Liberal David Peterson and Tory Frank Miller — all had their wives with them as if attached by umbilical cords and William Davis, the first premier to drag his whole family extensively into a campaign, had his wife, five children and dog on his literature. But Mr. Eves has raised ques- tions about where and when he talks about his personal life. The same day he gave one newspaper an interview warning the opposi- tion parties not to pry into his per- sonal life, he gave two other pa- pers interviews in which he dis- cussed another aspect of his per- sonal life at great length. Mr. Eves talked about his son, Justin, who had a learning disabil- ity and died in a car crash in 1995, how tough life is for such chil- dren, how his son took twice as long to do his homework as the average student, and how his fam- ily eventually found a college that helps such students and he ob- tained a degree. Mr. Eves claimed his personal experience helps him understand better the needs of children with learning disabilities and it could be argued his focus on the issue helped further public understand- ing of it. But the premier also won sym- pathy, which translates into votes, and he has laid himself open to opponents accusing him of talking about his personal life only when it helps him politically. Eves talks family ties on his terms Premier doesn’t want relationship to become election issue Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Proud members of Now entering its 14th year, the federal pledge to erad- icate child poverty remains far from being fulfilled. The promise was made to the nation’s poor children in November 1989 when Parliament unanimously vowed to end child poverty by 2000. That deadline came and went and the only progress the feds could point to was an em- barrassing increase in child poverty since the resolution had been passed more than a decade earlier. Over the last few years, small signs of progress have been made thanks to a better economy but the latest stats show just over 1 million children live in poverty. While the first years of the 1990s featured a world- wide recession that didn’t spare Canada and made social programs everywhere vulnerable, the same can’t be said for the past half-dozen years. The nation and most provinces have enjoyed balanced budgets and healthy surpluses that in most cases have resulted in tax cuts. Some social programs have received help but, for the most part, health care has taken on a larger slice of bud- gets at all levels every year. Despite promises from the prime minister to take on the issue, child poverty has not been seriously tackled to this point. There has been an effort made to take more of the working poor off the tax rolls but much more needs to be done. While there are always plenty of hands out when it comes to government funding, the Liberals should make a firm and lasting commitment, in consultation with the provinces, to put a massive dent in child poverty. For that to happen, money must be spent on programs that help children in the most basic ways. Food, clothing and shelter are the top priorities of course and govern- ments must review how much they are providing for these essentials. They must make sure their policies do not punish in- nocent minors. The health-care system must be main- tained for it is, ultimately, the most vital and equitable so- cial program Canada possesses. For children, the quality of public education must be ensured and that requires money. Access to post-secondary learning is also essen- tial. But, of greatest importance is that children of poverty feel they have a chance to be a part of the greater com- munity. That requires affordable day-care programs. It also means the creation of after-school programs, of ac- cessible athletic and cultural activities for those who nor- mally could not afford them. There’s more to bringing our nation’s poor children to the table than the provision of the bare essentials. Such dedication now will pay great dividends for our society in decades to come. But the feds have to get start- ed. It’s time to take action. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 1, 2003 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Respect the choices of non-smokers To the editor: By passing the new regional smoking bylaw, it is allowing peo- ple like me, a non-smoker with children, to come out of isolation. I haven’t been able to go to a restaurant with my three children due to the fact I don’t want them to be exposed to the smoke. The other side of the coin to smoking is I lost three people close to me at young ages: my fa- ther, my mother-in-law and my sister-in-law, all to cancer. Two of them smoked most of their life and one of them was exposed to smoke as a child. I have made the choice to elim- inate smoking from my children’s lives until they can make an in- formed decision for themselves whether or not they choose to be exposed to smoke. It is not a per- sonal vendetta against smokers. I believe they are good people with a bad habit. There is no denying smoking is unhealthy and second-hand smoke can be even worse. So, for the sake of the people who make the choice not to smoke, please respect that. Belinda Bennion Oshawa Given new smoking ban, can morality police be far behind? To the editor: Re: ‘Butting out at work,’Dec. 15. Dave Renaud, Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) environmental committee chairman, does not speak for me on this issue and I am sure not for all the thousands of other CAW members who happen to smoke. I thought it was ridiculous when we were forced to stand in a little blue square at work to have a smoke and feel it is ludicrous now to be forced outside, especially from the body shop with all the welding smoke, galvanize fumes, oil mist, dirt, dust and humidity floating around in the air, not to mention the noise pollution. If nothing else this bylaw should at least appear to be fair for all con- cerned, which is hardly the case when certain establishments are permitted to allow smoking (casi- nos, bingo halls and racetracks) and others are not. I am speaking in particular about bars and nightclubs where I feel smoking should be allowed, you know, where you have to be of legal age, like an adult and can choose for yourself if you want to be there or not. Legions are OK, after all, we did send these men and women out to die for our country so we should at least let them smoke. Why not pool halls? If you are going to control morality, why not herd us sinners and morally corrupt into segregation or camps for what we believe even though it is legal. Where will it stop? What’s next, the evil alcohol, practising religion or peanut butter? Can we expect monitors in our homes to control our bad habits or morality police in our bedrooms? This is still a free country, a democracy is it not — or has it become a dictatorship? At this point I have to wonder. Personally I feel nothing short of the federal and provincial gov- ernments declaring that smoking tobacco is illegal will resolve this issue, but we all know that will never happen because of the tax revenue generated. 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Jan. 18th Rec Complex Grand Opening FREE Family Activities Ringing in the New Year! 2003 Rec Complex Memberships! 905-683-6582 CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Wednesday January 1 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX Wednesday January 1 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Wednesday January 1 CLOSED Thursday & Friday January 2,3 6:00am - 7:30am Lane Swim 9:00am - 1:00pm Adult/Parents/Tots 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open 7:00pm - 9:00pm Open 9:00pm -10:00pm Adult DUNBARTON POOL December 22 -January 5 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Wednesday January 1 CLOSED Thursday January 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tim Horton’s Free Skate Friday January 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tim Horton’s Free Skate GARBAGE & RECYCLING & YARD WASTE Regular Collection day Revised Collection Day Wednesday January 1 Saturday, January 4 AJAX & PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Wednesday January 1 No Service PICKERING SPECIALIZED SERVICES Wednesday January 1 No Service EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905-683-4319 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK Wednesday January 1 CLOSED CLAREMONT, GREENWOOD, WHITEVALE Contact branch for Holiday Hours Request for Proposal for A Growth Management Study for the Seaton & Agricultural Assembly Lands in the City of Pickering The City of Pickering is seeking the professional services of a qualified consulting team to undertake the above project. Sealed proposals will be received from qualified consulting teams by Supply & Services no later than 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 24, 2003. Terms of Reference may be obtained by contacting Supply & Services. Consulting teams are encouraged to attend a bidder’s meeting on Monday, January 13, 2003 at 2:00 pm in the Main committee Room, Civic complex, Pickering to address questions related to this project. Consulting teams whose submissions are short-listed shall also be required to attend an interview with the Selection committee during the week of February 3rd to 7th, 2003. Lowest, highest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Department of Corporate Services Supply & Services Division One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Telephone 905-420-4616 Facsimile 905-420-5313 E-mail: supply@City.pickering.on.ca Vera A. Felgemacher, CPPO, C.P.P., CPPB, CMMI Manager, Supply & Services PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Are you an organized person? Do you enjoy planning activities? If you answered yes to these questions, join us at the first Planning Advisory Committee Meeting. As the project moves into the next phase we want to hear your opinions and ideas about upcoming hands-on events, workshops and other educational activities for the Frenchman’s Bay Project. There are a number of new programs that need your input. By becoming involved with the Frenchman’s Bay Project at the planning level you will be helping us to better meet the needs of individuals like yourself. It’s an exciting time to become involved! When: Wednesday January 15th, 2003 Time: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm Where: East Shore Community Centre For more information, please call Angela Porteous Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project 905-420-4660 ext. 2212 Children ages 3-7 are invited to this special storytime at the Central Library. Staff will share some of their favourite picture books from 2002. The best of the best will be read, along with lots of songs, rhymes, and more. Drop by on Friday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. New Stories for a New year- Twelve additional Cardio Machines. Make it Yours for just $34.00 per month. Make monthly payments on your Visa or MasterCard. Enjoy Health Club facilities with Cardio and Weight Equipment, relax in the sauna or whirlpool or make a splash in the pool. New us, New You The Pickering Recreation Complex has expanded to meet your needs New us, New You We are looking for highly skilled computer support staff to fill the position of PC Analyst 1 This position assists in the support of network accounts, along with the set-up, maintenance, testing, and minor repair of desktop computers and related computer equipment. They will assist with the installation of PC software, including software images, as will as with operating system upgrades. Additional responsibilities include the day-to-day administration and support of the Corporation’s telephone and voice mail systems. The ideal candidate will have a Post-secondary diploma/degree in computer science or related discipline, be a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) in MS-Windows NT 4.0, or preferably MS- Windows 2000. The designation of A+ or its equivalent is required. A minimum requirement of one year’s experience providing technical support for PC hardware and software is essential and experience providing technical support for telephone PBX systems would be an asset. Pay range for this position is: $18.74/hr. - $20.82/hr. Based on a 35 hour work week. If you have strong organizational and technical abilities, and wish to join a progressive and solution oriented team, please submit a detailed resume on or before January 10th, 2003 to: The Human Resources Division City of Pickering Mail/Drop-off: One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Email: hr@city.pickering.on.ca or apply directly through our online employment application at www.cityofpickering.com Fax: 905-420-4638 Reference Posting 35-02 In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer Tim Hortons’ FREE SKATE January 2nd & January 3rd 1 PM - 3 PM Join Us! for skating form Tim Hortons’ Pickering Recreation Complex www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 PAGE 7 P A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 www.durhamregion.com BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––With the holiday season spending spree coming to an end, festive fraud artists have been busy competing for your hard-earned dollars. Identity theft, Nigerian letters, bogus lot- teries, double swiping and counterfeit Yu Gi Oh cards. For every kind of con, there’s a vulnerable victim. In Durham, police report a 35 per cent in- crease in fraud cases with 1,700 people scammed in the first 10 months of 2002, up from just 1,200 last year. So far, 69 people have been charged in the region with fraud amounting to $1.6 million in monetary losses. In total, more than $3 million worth of scams were reported to Durham Regional Police. Detectives attribute climbing con rates to a growing industry of credit card and Inter- net-related schemes. Where criminals were once content with taking wallets, jewelry and money, today’s thieves are stealing much more than just your property. Identity theft, police say, is becoming one the one of the most lucrative frauds of the 21st century, costing unsuspecting con- sumers an irreplaceable possession - their credit rating. “It’s the latest and greatest fraud. It’s been happening for some years but has taken off. There’s big, big financial gain for crim- inals,” says Detective Constable Andy Bus- sanich of the Durham Regional Police major fraud unit. Identity thieves steal strangers’ personal information, which they can use to obtain various forms of identification, such as their driver’s licence or social insurance card. With the ID, imposters open bank accounts in victims’names, eventually receiving cred- it cards, lines of credit or loans. “They’ll get the information any number of ways,” warns Det. Const. Bussanich. Sneaky scam artists, dubbed “dumpster divers” by detectives, sift through garbage for confidential information contained on papers such as credit card approval applica- tions, frequently mailed unsolicited to con- sumers. “They’re after anything which has your identity, information that can be found on a driver’s licence such as name, date of birth and SIN,” says Det. Const. Bussanich. In an- other method, supermarket thieves prey on women’s purses unattended in shopping carts, stealing only a birth certificate. And once the ill-gotten ID is obtained, kiss your credit rating goodbye. Typically, identity theft isn’t discovered until it’s too late. “All of a sudden you get a call from a col- lection agency (saying you owe thousands of dollars) or you apply for a loan or credit card and find out you’re in debt,” says Detective Sergeant Ken Anderson, head of the fraud squad. Victims are forgiven from paying the du- bious debt, once the fraud is proven to fi- nancial institutions. However, they’re still stuck with the headache of having to repair their damaged credit ratings, a process that can take years. “It’s a nightmare for some people and it doesn’t go away quickly. Even years later, there’s a flag on their credit history,” Det. Sgt. Anderson says. There is also the hassle of replacing cred- it and debit cards. In Durham Region, police investigated 50-some cases of identity theft in 2002, an increase from about 35 last year. In New York last month authorities un- covered the largest identity theft in U.S. his- tory, charging three men with stealing credit information from 30,000 people, emptying bank accounts and ruining credit ratings. Losses surpassed $4.3 million. With the Christmas buying frenzy under way, it’s peak season for a similar scheme known as “double swiping,” where thieves steal the data from debit and credit cards. The account information stored on the card’s magnetic strip is downloaded with computer equipment and used to create counterfeit cards. Like identity theft, victims won’t know they’ve been duped until fraudulent purchas- es start showing up on their monthly state- ments. This year, 200 Durham residents have been victimized by double swiping, which starts with an underhanded employee. Crime rings have recruited workers at gas stations and other high-traffic businesses, police say. In a spin-off, criminals also will steal credit card receipts and use the information to make illegal purchases by phone or Inter- net. While Nigerian letter and phoney lottery scams may be among the oldest cons in the books, with a few new twists they’re as pop- ular as ever, police say. Letters previously sent by mail from Nigeria, from individuals claiming to seek help transferring fictitious family fortunes, can now be e-mailed to the masses by cons around the world, police say. There are various versions, but senders claim to be political aides or members of wealthy families in war-ravaged countries, such as Nigeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo. They have millions to transfer out of the country and promise a large cut, say 15 per cent, for your help. You’re asked to cover the “expenses,” just don’t expect to be reimbursed. One middle-aged Durham man was swin- dled out of more than $50,000 this year. Det. Const. Bussanich calls the scam an “old wine in a new bottle.” In the phoney lottery, victims are phoned and told they’ve won a prize but must imme- diately send a “shipping fee” of several hun- dred dollars before the winnings can be de- livered. Most bogus lottery cons are based in Montreal and callers rely on high-pressure tactics to convince ‘winners’ to send pay- ment. Police know of about 15 victims in the re- gion this year, most of them seniors. “It’s usually the people who are most vulnerable that are victimized. Those who can’t afford to lose a nickel,” says Det. Sgt. Anderson. Fake charities seeking donations are al- ways profitable, especially during the holi- days. “Sometimes people let their guard down. There is a general goodwill especially this time of year, people feel generous,” says Det. Sgt. Bussanich. Cyberspace, meanwhile, has opened a whole new world for criminals. While there are various forms of Internet fraud, among the most common cyber- frauds, local police report, occur at on-line auction sites such as ebay. A Whitby woman last year was charged with defrauding about a dozen U.S. and Canadian residents who bid on Sony Playstation 2 game systems. The victims sent payment after declared the winning bids - the games never came. “We received reports from all over the world. We’ve had several cases of ebay bid- ders being defrauded,” said Det. Sgt. Ander- son. Cons don’t just target adults; they prey on children, too. Children collecting popular Yu Gi Oh trading cards, based on the cartoon televi- sion show, should be wary of counterfeits currently on the market. Regional police have received reports of two stores - in Whitby and Clarington - sell- ing bogus cards, which range from four to seven dollars for a pack of nine. Authentic “ultra rare” cards sell for as much as $100 on the ‘Net. Legitimate cards are produced by Upper Deck and have a small square at the bottom right corner with a holographic image of the name Yu Gi Oh. RCMP Corporal Bill Crich says sellers can be charged under the Copyright Act, but only if the rights-holder complains about the counterfeits. Corp. Crich, who investigates copyright crimes, was unaware of the bogus cards but warns it’s a profitable season for selling any knock-offs. “It doesn’t surprise me given the time of year. People are buying gifts and (cards) are a great stocking-stuffer. It’s a great time to hit the market,” he says. “They (criminals) use the holiday season to line their pockets,” he adds. Anyone who has purchased counterfeits can file a complaint with Durham police, who will investigate it as a potential fraud, says Det. Sgt. Anderson. A season of scams Sergeant Paul Malik of Durham Region- al Police displays seized counterfeit cards and other tools of the trade used by fraud artists. Holding onto your money GENERAL TIPS TO AVOID A CON: • You can cancel a contract that was signed in your home for up to 10 days, known as a 'cooling-off period,' to think about your decision and seek advice. • Anything that sounds too good to be true usually is.This includes making easy money with a small investment or sending money to claim a gift or prize. • If someone claims to need you and your money to uncover a bank fraud, contact police. Banks do not use customers in this manner. • Avoid the temptation of a bargain. • Avoid any advertisements for a "miracle" drug or cure. Usually, your money is sent to a mail-order clinic and the product received is useless. • Hang up on callers asking personal questions or pressuring you to send money for something you know nothing about (lottery, prize, etc.). Deceptive telemarketers use many ploys. TIPS TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT: • Pay attention to billing cycles and monitor your account statements for unexplained transactions. • Guard your mail. Promptly remove mail after delivery. • Limit the number of cards and pieces of identification you carry. • Do not give out personal information on the phone, through mail or over the Internet unless you know who you're dealing with. • Safely store any documents with your personal information. • Shred or rip up receipts, copies or credit applications, insurance forms, financial statements and credit offers received in the mail. COMMON TELEMARKETING SCAMS: • You've won a prize in a contest you don't recall entering. • You're offered an investment with huge returns. • You've won something, but you must send payment for shipping, taxes, etc. • You must give confidential bank or credit-card information. Source: PhoneBusters, Durham Regional Police Web site STEPHEN SHAW/ News Advertiser photo www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 1, 2003 AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TYKE HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Dec. 23/02 TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS John Boddy Homes 10 9 1 0 76 20 18 Cdn. Air Tech Systems 10 8 1 1 69 22 17 Ont. Power Generation 10 8 2 0 67 21 16 Tide/Wal-Mart 10 8 2 0 50 24 16 Fujiki Dental 10 7 1 2 72 28 16 Kinsmen Club of Ajax 10 5 4 1 44 35 11 Electrolux 10 3 6 1 40 60 7 Bay Cycle Sports 10 3 6 1 31 47 7 McDonald’s of Ajax 10 2 6 2 37 54 6 Rodman’s Heating & A/C 10 1 8 1 27 74 3 Play-It-Again Sports 10 1 8 1 18 70 3 Carroll Home Improvement 10 0 10 0 21 83 0 PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Dec. 22/02 TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS 7/Eleven 7 6 0 1 38 19 13 Ontario Power Generation 7 5 1 1 29 16 11 Pickering Honda 7 4 2 1 33 33 9 Pickering Oldtimers 7 4 3 0 36 36 8 Boyer Pontiac 7 3 2 2 31 26 8 Legion 606 7 2 3 2 34 34 6 Pickering Slo-Sports 7 3 4 0 33 35 6 Master Mechanic 7 2 3 2 29 27 6 The Score Network 7 2 3 2 27 30 6 Papps 7 1 3 3 18 23 5 3R Collision 7 2 5 0 19 31 4 Monarch Kitchens 7 1 6 0 17 34 2 DIVISION RESULTS Dec. 22:Legion 606 9 vs.The Score Network 6; Ontario Power Gen- eration 4 vs. Boyer Pontiac 1; Pickering Honda 5 vs. 3R Collision 4; 7/Eleven 4 vs. Papps 2; Pickering Oldtimers 5 vs. Monarch Kitchens 4; Pickering Slo-Sports Oldtimers 6 vs. Master Mechanic 2. AJAX SOCCER CLUB Indoor season standings and scores as of Dec. 15/02. UNDER-EIGHT DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Huskies 7 7 0 0 29 3 21 Beagles 7 3 2 2 9 11 11 Terriers 7 3 3 1 9 11 10 Shepherds 7 2 3 2 11 14 8 Dalmations 7 1 4 2 5 17 5 Retrievers 7 1 5 1 7 14 4 GAME RESULTS Beagles 1 vs. Shepherds 0 (MVP Colleen Noorhoof); Retrievers 2 (MVP Regan Turner) vs. Dalmations 0 (MVP Tory Longbottom); Huskies 1 (MVP Scott Lalonde) vs.Terriers 0. UNDER-10 DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Cobras 7 6 1 0 30 8 18 Scorpions 7 5 2 0 28 24 15 Rattlers 7 3 4 0 22 23 9 Vipers 7 3 4 0 24 24 9 Ta r antulas 7 2 4 1 16 24 7 Iguanas 7 1 5 1 12 29 4 GAME RESULTS Rattlers 4 (MVP Lance McGrath) vs. Iguanas 2; Scorpions 2 (MVP Wesley Hallam) vs. Vipers 1 (MVP Robert Krista); Cobras 6 (MVP Christopher Johnson) vs.Tarantulas 1 (MVP Paulo Pinzon). UNDER-12 DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Mustangs 7 4 1 2 33 31 14 Roadsters 7 4 1 2 31 16 14 Berettas 7 4 2 1 35 24 13 Camaros 7 2 3 2 17 24 8 Corvettes 7 2 5 0 18 27 6 Spitfires 7 1 5 1 22 34 4 GAME RESULTS Mustangs 7 (MVP Victoria Large) vs. Spitfires 6; Berettas 3 (MVP Haley Brauer) vs. Roadsters 2 (MVP Keven Mladek); Corvettes 3 (MVP Brittany Lutes) vs. Camaros 2 (MVP Jillian Reynolds). UNDER-14 DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Sharks 7 5 2 0 27 17 15 Orcas 7 4 1 2 20 10 14 Dolphins 7 3 2 2 13 13 11 Barracudas 7 3 3 1 9 11 10 Belugas 7 1 4 2 13 23 5 Marlins 7 1 5 1 10 18 4 GAME RESULTS Orcas 3 (MVP Chad Thackery) vs. Marlins 1 (MVP Ben Chambers); Barracudas 4 (MVP Lisa Veitch) vs. Belugas 1 (MVP Malcolm Stan- ley); Dolphins 4 (MVP Stephanie Clarke) vs. Sharks 3 (MVP Brandon Giovannini). UNDER-16 DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Huns 7 4 1 2 24 18 14 Gladiators 7 3 2 2 14 11 11 Warriors 7 3 3 1 29 26 11 Knights 7 3 4 0 25 21 9 Rebels 7 2 3 2 21 33 8 Crusaders 7 2 4 1 21 25 7 Scoreboard Jan. 1, 2003 AJAX —Ajax Skating Club members met with suc- cess at a number of recent competitions. Club members recorded several top-notch efforts at the Winter Glitters event in Vaughan Dec. 14. Competing in the team ele- ments section, Kylie Bracken and Danielle Vincent com- bined to finish second in ju- nior bronze team elements. Shannon Buckingham, Kait- lynn Purdie and Graham Hockley placed third. Mean- while, Sarah Heydon and Brit- tany May placed seventh in preliminary team elements. Nikki Yorgiadis and Gra- ham Hockley skated to second place in the preliminary ice dancing couples event. Samantha Tyrrell and Jordon Hockley posted a third-place finish in the pre-preliminary ice dancing couples event. Caitlin Carpe finished first in the preliminary individual showcase. May placed second, followed by Stephanie Walker in third. Graham Hockley placed second in the junior bronze men’s free skate. Other results were: Bracken — junior bronze free skate, 25th in flight; Buckingham — junior bronze free skate, 24th in flight; Carpe — preliminary 1 free skate — 21st in flight; Alessia Cavallo — pre-prelim- inary 1 free skate, 45th in flight; Giuliana Cavallo — pre-preliminary 1 free skate, 33rd in flight; Heydon — pre- liminary free skate, 46th in flight; Ashley May — pre-pre- liminary 1 free skate, 65th in flight; Brittany May — pre- liminary 1 free skate, 25th in flight; Jeannine Palmer — pre- liminary 1 free skate, 54th in flight, seventh in junior bronze solo dance; Leigha Petrone — preliminary 1 free skate, 58th in flight; Purdie — prelimi- nary II free skate, 25th in flight; Emily Smith — pre- prelim II free skate, 27th in flight; Danielle Vincent — ju- nior bronze free skate, 33rd in flight; Kristina Walker — pre- prelim 1 free skate, 14th in flight; Stephanie Walker — preliminary 1 free skate, 28th in flight. At a competition in Keswick, Lauren Leslie fin- ished first in gold elements, while placing second in the gold ladies’ event. At the recent Raccoon Rally competition in Bow- manville, Taylor Brown fin- ished first in pre-preliminary ‘A’, while Stephanie Dusek placed second in pre-prelimi- nary ‘B’. It figures:Ajax skaters put some Glitter in winter event A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Taking control of the situation PICKERING –– Ell-Rod Holdings player Steve Hemphill takes possession of the ball and heads up court as a member of The Base team brings up the rear during recent Men’s Basketball League action at Dunbarton High School. Action continues in the new year for local sports fans. That’s the way the body bounces Durham tramp club draws athletes from around the region BY BRAD KELLY Staff Writer DURHAM ––If you’re a parent and you have ever wan- dered into a room to find the kids jumping on the couch or bed, there is some solace in the fact that an alternative exists. And, if they can parlay that bouncing enthusiasm into something constructive, maybe add a twist or two and a flip, an Olympic medal may be waiting on the horizon. That’s how far the sport of trampoline has come in recent years, gaining international recognition at the 2000 Olympics in Australia, as Canada won a pair of bronze medals, one in each of the men’s and women’s divisions. While the Olympics serve as the pinnacle of the sport, there is significant work being done at the grassroots level, including the Anti-Gravity Trampoline Club in Oshawa. The newly formed club, lo- cated at the Oshawa Airport (off Stevenson Road N. in Hangar No. 3), attracts many of the same kids who can’t re- sist bouncing off the furniture at home. “Most of the kids start out bouncing on the furniture at home and it drives the parents crazy,” says head coach Stacey Bruce. “Some parents would buy a trampoline for the backyard, but they get scared,” because of the risk of injury during un- supervised play, she adds. The competitive club has 15 members ranging in age from seven to 15, who train Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri- day nights, as well as Sundays. Most were members of a gym- nastics club, who followed Bruce to the new location. “We were looking for a new building with enough space for a trampoline so we could progress. We decided to take off on our own so (the ath- letes) would have the opportu- nity to compete at a fair level.” A National Level 3 coach, Bruce says that anyone inter- ested in joining the club “doesn’t need a high skill level, but they do need some flexibility.” Aside from the attraction of being propelled skyward as if floating in air, the sport offers an individual element not found in others, says Bruce. “There are attractions to a million different other sports, but trampoline is more fun than work. It’s an individual sport, so you don’t have to worry about letting a team down. “A ny age or ability level can participate. It’s a very sat- isfying sport when done in a coaching environment like this.” Anyone wanting more in- formation can email the club at antigravitytrampoline@hot- mail.com or call 905-623- 9313. Swiss miss for local curlers Annandale teams out of the running early at youth bonspiel BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —Four youth teams represented Annandale Dec. 29 and 30 at one of the top ju- nior bonspiels in the province. The TCA Energizer Junior Bonspiel, hosted by the To ronto Curling Association, has as its first prize a trip to Switzerland, but none of the Annandale Curling Club teams will collect it. Entered in the open junior event were teams skipped by Tim March, Paul Boyland, and Kaitlyn Leslie. Leslie Pyne skipped in the bantam open. All four teams lost their first game so were out of the running for the main prize. ❑❑❑ Pickering Olympic curlers Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart had another profitable weekend in the $100,000 M&M Meat Shops Skins com- petition. With Jason Mitchell and skip Glenn Howard, they won their way to the final at the Oakville Curling Club and collected $26,675. A last rock loss to Randy Ferbey saw a further $10,000 and the championship elude them. The next money trial bon- spiel for the Howard team is the Masters of Curling in Sud- bury Jan. 9 to 12. Eighteen teams will compete in the $100,000 event, with TV cov- erage planned for the final day. ❑❑❑ Annandale has 10 teams entered in the TCA Energizer Men’s Bonspiel that runs throughout the Toronto area Jan. 4 to 11. Steve Pritchard, Glen Hill, Reynold Retz, Brian Hawke, Carl Vickers, Dale Patterson, Ed Tobin, Wil MacFadyen, Terry Eastman, and Bill Buffey are the skips. ❑❑❑ Next up at Annandale is the annual youth bonspiel, sched- uled for Jan. 18 with Susannah Moylan as convener. Jeff Birch grabs some air during a recent training session. Tr ampolining has grown in popularity in Durham and be- yond. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo RICHARD HART Second-place finish at M&M Meat Shops Skins competition. Axemen, Panthers square off Sunday DURHAM —The Ajax Ax- emen and Pickering Panthers hit the road Friday in their first ac- tion of the new year. The Axemen, in seventh place with a 9-24-3-2 South Conference record in OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hock- ey League play, are playing just down Hwy. 401 for a Jan. 3 date with the Oshawa Legionaires at 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Pick- ering Panthers (8-26-3-1 and eighth place) are in Huntsville for an 8:30 p.m. date against the Wildcats. Ajax and Pickering then hook up to resume their cross- town rivalry for a 3 p.m. date Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. The clubs return to the ice Friday, Jan. 10. Ajax is in Auro- ra to face the Tigers at 8 p.m., while Pickering faces the Wax- ers in Markham at 8 p.m. • Wed., Jan. 1, 2:05 p.m. vs Peterborough • Sun., Jan. 5, 6:35 p.m. vs. Belleville Price $6.00 to $13.00 Free Parking Oshawa Civic Auditorium Hwy. #2 and Thornton Rd. S. 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Call 905-985–4208 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT,part time (approx 30 hrs/week) needed immediately for prac- tice in north Pickering. Please call 905-831-3603 or fax re- sume to 905-831-7375. Houses For Sale100 PORT HOPE, OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2 pm to 4 pm, 4 CHALM- ERS COURT. Custom brick bungalow, 3 bdrms., 2 baths, many upgrades. Reduced - $161,900. Phone 905-885- 0057. Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat 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 re- quest. 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 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 Business Opportunities160 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT , Wilson/Athol. $725 monthly inclusive. Fridge, stove, mi- crowave, laundry facilities, parking. Non-smoking/no pets. Avail Feb. 1st. First/last. Call (905)723–5494 AAA 2 AVAIL. -TWO BED- ROOM townhouse-style apt, basement, $875+heat/hydro, ALSO large 2 bedroom, 6- plex, balcony, $875 inclusive, near O.C. Both no pets/first/ last. Immediate/Jan. 1st/. Emilio (905)424-2134. ADELAIDE/SIMCOE newly renovated duplex. close to all amenities, large 1 bedroom & large 2 bedroom w/parking. Must be clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. $800+$850/ month. Call 905-448-9570 leave message AJAX IMMACULATE 2-Bed- room basement. 4-applianc- es, 2-car parking, new carpet- ing, $900+1/2 utilities. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 416- 258-7742. AJAX BASEMENT 1-bedroom $750, separate entrance, parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded, 1st/last, credit check, absolutely no pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. 905-683-5641 or 416-315- 9432 AJAX off Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apt, separate en- trance, first/ast, no pets/ smokers references, $900.mo. inclusive Avail. Feb.1. 905-426–6204 AJAX one-bedroom, large basement apt, 401/GO, sepa- rate entrance, no smoking/ pets, utilities included, park- ing, single professional pre- ferred, first/last, $750. Avail immediately 416-281–1825 AJAX -Two or one bedroom with den basement apartment, side and rear entrance, 4 piece bath, own laundry, parking. Call 905-619-1797 leave msg. AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, new carpeting, share laundry, $850 inclusive, Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 416- 258-7742. AJAX, spacious one bedroom basement, private W/O en- trance, laundry facilities, ca- ble, parking. Available Ja- nuary15th, utilities included, $600/month, no smoking/ pets. Call days-416-510- 5841,(905 )619-3412. BASEMENT APARTMENT Liv- erpool/Bayly. Bright clean one bedroom, private entrance, all inclusive $750/month, first/ last. Available immediately. Non-smoker. Pager (416)330– 2096 Leave Msg. BROOKLIN 2 +1 bedroom apt, all new decor and broadloom, 4 appliances, avail. now, $1175 per month, also 2 bed- room apt, for Feb.1, 4 ap- pliances, $825. both plus hy- dro. references, call 905-424- 9743 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. Feb. 1st $825. Well- maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm FOR RENT,large 2 bedroom apartment with lots of wind- ows. Good central residential area. NON SMOKER ONLY! First and last , $875.00 all in- clusive. Please call Brian at 905-261-1420 HWY 2/ALTON ONE Bedroom basement apt. separate en- trance, Ceramics throughout, Quiet, $700/month inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. 905-509- 4006. OSHAWA SIMCOE S.1-bdrm apt $500 plus heat, hydro. First/last required. Call Ste- phen at (905)571-3229 or 905- 259-5796. OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM apartment, laundry room each floor. Very quiet, exclu- sive, adult lifestyle building. No pets. 905-579-9016 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558- 2622/ 416-473-9173. OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 1bedroom Jan. 1st, $789; 2 bedrom Feb. 1st, $889; 3 bedroom Jan. 1st, $975. Telephone (905)571- 4912 until 6:30p.m. ROSSLAND/THORNTON 2 bedrooms (or office), new ex- ecutive apartment in lovely home, new appliances, all in- clusive, suits quiet profes- sional couple, references $950 first/last, private en- trance, available immediately. 905-438–1935 OSHAWA PARK/ADELAIDE bright recently renovated 1 bdrm. basement apartment. Gas fireplace, c/a, parking, laundry, all inclusive $675/ month first/ last. No pets, non- smoker. Available Feb. 1. 905-438–0814. OSHAWA, downtown, huge decorated apts. 1 & 2 bdrms & 2-bdrm + den from $695, utili- ties included. 905-433-5555 days, 905-434-5098 evenings. OSHAWA,Freshly painted updated decor, 2-bedroom, $725 plus hydro in clean, quiet bldg includes parking, laun- dry on site. Available Jan.1st (905)434–9844. PICKERING,Major Oaks & Brock. 1 bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, utili- ties and parking included, $700/month. Available im- mediately, call 905-619–0317 PICKERING 2 BEDROOM Ex- clusive basement apartment Dining, living, laundry & ap- pliances. Separate entrance, parking, alarm, no smoking/ pets, first/last, $925, Available Feb 1. Call 905-420–4576. 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. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SOUTH AJAX main floor, 3 bedroom semi bungalow, laundry, parking, references, 1st/last, no pets/smoking, Feb. 1st. $1,100 plus. (905) 686–6773 ONE & TWO BEDROOM APTS. available immediately. Conveniently located in Ux- bridge in adult occupied build- ing. Appt. to view call 905- 852-2534 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, BRAND NEW one bedroom plus den basement apartment, separate entrance, shared laundry, available now. lst/last,$825 inclusive. Non smoker. (905) 686–1003 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/FINCH - brand new 1- bdrm basement apt, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets. $750 inclusive. Avail. immediately First & last. Call btwn 4-10pm. 905-421–9778. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. EXECUTIVE CONDO,adult lifestyle bldg. 900 Wilson Rd. North, 1,550 sq ft., 2 bdrms, 2 baths, $1,695 inclusive, pos- sibly furnished $1,995. Call after 5pm 905-725–9045 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. 3-BEDROOM DETACHED House, great neighbourhood in Bowmanville. Main floor laundry, finished basement, 2- baths, parking, $1200+ utili- ties, no smoking. Feb 1st, ref- erences, 905-987-2050. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - large private one-bedroom house, suitable for single pro- fessional. Dagmar/Lakeridge Rd. area. $850/hydro includ- ed. 1st/last, references. No smoking/no pets. 905-655– 3096 C0URTICE - Executive 4 bed- rooms, 3 baths, 3,000 sq. ft., double garage, close to schools and 401. Available Jan. 1st. $1475+utilities. (519) 688-6370. PARK RD. S. OSHAWA im- maculate 3-bedroom semi eat in kitchen 2-bath central air and 4-appliances included available immediately $1200/ month + utilities 905-721-0121 or 416-271-7172. WHITBY, MURKAR CRES.3- bedroom home, walkout basement, central air, 1-1/2 car garage, double drive, $1400 plus utilities, first/last. Available February 1st. Call (905)668–6464. Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA SHOWS VERY well 3-bedroom townhouse w/ga- rage finished basement walk- out from kitchen to a private fenced yard 4-appliances and water included $1295/per month plus utilities available Jan. 1st. Gary Bolen, asso- ciate broker, Sutton Status. CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR INFORMATION, 905-436-0990 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., 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 BED & BREAKFAST STYLE Accommodations, profes- sional Oshawa home, quiet, suits professional male, non- smoker travelling to out-of- town home most weekends, first/last references $110/ week. 905-723-6761. ROOM FOR RENT HOLT RD./ 401. Storage Available. 905- 723-6752, 905-442-1458 after 6. Shared Accommodation194 1 OR 2 PEOPLE wanted to share my bright newly deco- rated home, central location adjoining creek, major bus routes. $450/month. 905-721- 2476 AJAX, 4-BEDROOM new home, Suits friendly respon- sible professional females of good character. No pets/ smoking. Asking $600/mo plus shared utilities. 416-835- 1090 BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE to share, Rossland/Cochrane area. 2-bdrms, own 4pc bath, share all facilities. Avail March 1/03. $650/month in- clusive, Prefer single, non- smoker. First/last, references. Call 905-579-8264 AJAX, renovated 3-bedroom to share, 6 appliances, barbe- cue parking, cable, C/air, near all amenities. $450/month, all inclusive references. Ed 905- 428-7737, 519-247-9840 PARK/KING,2 rooms for rent, upper floor, sep. entrance, full bath & kitchen, $480/month. First & last. 905-721–1661 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 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. Snowmobiles233 1999 YAMAHA SX 700, grip warmers, studded track, cov- er, 3,200 kms., very clean, $4,998 plus taxes. Vander- meer Toyota, ask for Hank. 905-372-5437. Bargain Centre309 MASSAGE BED W/CRADLE $200. 3 year warranty. clik.to/learnmassage 905- 809-5926 Certified Classes Articles For Sale310 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, premium 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 manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. BUNK BEDS w/drawers, com- plete w/mattresses. Very nice, in great condition. $500 firm ($1400 new) Call (905)436– 9793 A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.) commercial carpet $285 or Berber carpet from $375 in- cludes installation and FREE upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many other great choices to choose from. FREE shop at home service. Whitby to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK SALE Mention this ad to get Boxing Day Spe- cials NOW! Models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pia- nos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE Cragg Computer So- lutions. Prices Reduced For Christmas. Internet Ready Computer Systems. P166 Systems $80. P233 Systems $150. P2-300 Systems $265. C400 Systems $225. Systems include 15" Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse. P2-400 Compaq Tower And Desktop Systems With Matching 17" Monitors Like New Still In Box with 3 Year Parts And Labour War- ranty $435. P3-600 Laptop with DVD Player and 14" Ac- tive Colour Screen $1000. Trade-in’s Welcome. Lay- Away Plan, Delivery And Set- up Available. Computer Serv- ice In Your Home Or Mine. Microsoft Certified Techni- cian. System Maintenance, Internet Setup/Sharing, Virus Removal, Hardware/Software Installation/Upgrades, Net- working And Website Design. Personalized Service Rea- sonable Rates. Stephen (905) 576-1463 or sales@crag- gcomputers.com . www.craggcomputers.com ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. AREA RUGS,3 available, tra- ditional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697– 9462. (snp) BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 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 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. Computers: Bits and Bytes Computer Services P200 Tower Internet Ready . Com- plete System $185.00; P2/350 Internet Ready Complete Sys- tems Starting at $250.00, P3/ 500 Desktop Internet Ready Complete System $455.00; Complete System includes 15" Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse Upgrade to 17" Monitor $50.00; 90 Day Warranty, Lay- Away, Plan New Systems and Laptops Available. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes. Thank you to all our customers for making 2002 such a suc- cessful year. Best Wishes in the New Year, we look forward to serving you 2003. CONTENT SALE, House Sold. Everything Must Go! queen- size mattress/boxspring; De- Boer's diningroom table & 4 chairs, small pine harvest table, TV; Circa 1850's pine dresser; coffee table; 1850's Jenny Lind cradle; antiques, mates bed & misc items. 905- 720-1222 or 905-721-1864 DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT ring 18k yellow gold, brilliant marquis centre diamond esti- mated weight 0.08ct w/2 ba- guette diamonds on each side, appraised at $10,200 best off- er. 905-426-9337 after 6pm NASCAR FANS GIFT IDEAS, Pictures, Calendars, Die Casts & Collectables. Also stocking stuffers. Store open evenings/weekends, 229 Rox- borough Ave, Oshawa. Gary 905-436-7975 FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR CAR 10 car washes $87.50. (Hand washed). Complete wax and polish (3 stage) in- terior engine shampoo, detail dash & rims, dress all vinyl and rubber and fabric protec- tor $129.99. Body Works (905)743–9976. Keep up the value of your car and your al- lergies down. 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 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. SATELLITE STUFF check out www.dssjunk.com. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. Articles Wanted315 SPRING CLOTHING - Current Styles, Women's, Children & Maternity wear. Call It's Worth Repeating for details. Two lo- cations: Courtice, 2727 Cour- tice Rd. & Hwy #2. 905-432- 7774. Whitby, 3555 Thickson Rd.N. 905-579-9912. Vendors Wanted316 EXHIBITORS WANTED for the "What Women Really Want Show." February 1 & 2nd, 2003. Hilton Suites Hotel Con- vention Centre & Spa, Mark- ham. Prime booth space still available. Call 1-888-211- 7288 ext 227 snp VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New promotion, new format. Call Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 "WOOD GUYS",100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. Bagged firewood. (905)473- 3333. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) WOOD GUYS,100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. (Generous loads) (905)473- 3333. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-poodles standard& toys, Australian Shepherd; Husky X, shepherd X, lab X; Fox& boston terriers, yellow lab, shi-tzu, border collies basset hounds 905-831-2145. PUREBRED POMERANIAN pups, 2 females, ready to go. Parents on site. Call 705-878- 4408. Cars For Sale400 1983 BUICK CENTURY LTD., 180,000km, over $2500 in- vested, new transmission, new brakes, etc. great second or beginner car. $1500 (905)743–9976. 1992 CHEV LUMINA 4 dr, V-6, auto, 165k. This car is abso- lutely beautiful. Power locks, tilt, AM/FM, cassette, cruise, A/C, power trunk release. This is an awesome opportunity to buy an absolutely beautiful car for under $4,000. Certified/ emission tested 905-571-5138 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM. This car is showing 290k, but you sure wouldn't know it! V-6 auto, runs awesome. Bucket seats with console, cruise control, tilt wheel, delay wip- ers, fog lamps, AM/FM cas- sette, new gas tank and front brakes. Certified and emission tested. This is a great buy at $2995. 905-571-5138 1993 CHEV CAVALIER 4-dr, 4- cyl, auto, 169k, power locks, remote trunk release, A/C blows at a chilly 40ºF. AM/FM cassette certified/emission tested this is one beautiful car, that you should not pass up! $3495. 905-571-5138 1994 EXTENDED ASTRO VAN, 4.3L, auto, p/w, p/l, dutch doors, seats 8. $3000. Call 905-985–8627 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 3.3L, black, fully loaded, 199,000K, p/w, p/l, air, certi- fied/e-tested, remote starter, well-maintained. $4,500 o.b.o. Call 905-243–0810 1997 SABLE GS WAGON 90,000km e-tested certified red excellent condition loaded $8,000 905-837–1345eve/ weekends 416-751-5272 days 2001 PONTIAC Bonneville SE Save the taxes! Immaculate condition, rustpoofed, alarm system, metallic silver. $18,900. Call evenings 905- 666-2173. BOXING WEEK SPECIAL 99 Dodge Caravan, fully loaded, 70k, nice vehicle, $14900, certified and e-tested 905- 743–9976. FEEL GOOD ABOUT your car again! Waxing, polishing, in- terior engine shampoo, hand washes. Perfect Christmas gift $129.99. Washes (10) $87.50 Keeping your car looking like new keeps up the resale value and keeps your allergies away. Body Works (905)743– 9976 PRIVATE DEALER LOOKING FOR CONSIGNMENT VEHI- CLES. I will get you the BEST PRICE for your vehicle and detail it before it's sold. (905)743–9976. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 67,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $20,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) 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 2000 CHEV VENTURE van, beige, 82,000kms, $16000. Call 905-668-3372 95 PATHFINDER XE 4x4, white, blue interior, chrome rims, fully loaded, 219kms (hwy) -it's only a number, don't let it fool you. $10,500 ems & cert. Open to offers. Mint condition. second owner, lady driven. (905)743–9976. Motorcycles435 2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 1500kms, black, mint condi- tion, many accessories. Ask- ing $7,500. Call (905) 404- 8242. Announcements255 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 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 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. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1 bed. $660/mo. New warm quiet bsmt. apt. Suits single non- smoker. Rent includes util., sep. entr. parking, cable, laundry. New paint, soundproofed. Available Jan. 1st Art: 905-420-3751 Durham Publishing & Advertising Marketing We publish "Auto Source" once a month. 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Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 1, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions AUCTION SALE PETHICK & STEPHENSON ~ AUCTION BARN 2498 Con. Rd 8, Haydon ON. Sat. Jan 4 @5:30 pm Bedroom suites (light colour and black lacquer), Ches- terfield suite, Books, bookshelves, Basket Shelving, Mirrors, Pictures, Glassware etc. Something of interest for everyone.Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa. AUCTIONEER: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402, 1-866-357-5335 AUCTION SALE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS & RELATED ARTICLES SUNDAY JAN. 5TH, 10 A.M. (VIEWING 9 A.M.) MacGregor Auctions LOCATED IN ORONO AT SILVANUS GARDENS, TAKE 115/35 HWY TO MAIN ST. ORONO & FOLLOW SIGNS TO MILL POND RD. Sunday's Auction features contents from a Toronto's Professors Estate, Robert French, all his Scientific/Lab & related articles including many old instruments & measuring articles, partial list includes Atwood acceler- ation machine, recording temp & barometer machines, old calipers & tools, old Capacitance/wood box, Gal- nanometer, old gauges & meters, glass rods & beak- ers, early mathematical apparatus, multimeters, tran- sceivers, old tubes, plus many more articles related to Scientific studies. Note a great deal of these articles are old & one of a kind. Professor French was a very unique & inventive gentleman who made many unique articles. Auction also features, starting at 12:00 a quali- ty selection of antique furniture & collectables including tables, chairs, 5pcs settee set, washstands, misc dress- ers, cupboards, country collectables, quality glass & china, salt/pepper collection, plus many more useful & collectable articles. Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac & Cheque Call for all your Auction Needs. MACGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ***AUCTION - NEW YEARS DAY*** Wednesday, Jan 1st at 10:30 AM WARNER'S AUCTION HALL - Hwy#2 Colborne. Selling contents of local home, appliances, modern & antique furniture, china, glass, tools, collectibles, etc. Excellent 3 door side by side fridge, also excellent apartment size fridge, bar fridge, stove, washer & dryer, excellent solid walnut antique "GIBBARD" 9 pc dining room suite in excellent original condi- tion, antique wash stand, dressers & chests of drawers, oak book case, selection hand & power tools, selection old Stanley hand tools, lawn mower, hand & garden tools, small 2 wheel garden trailer, computer desk, sofa, bed sofa, books, count- less miscellaneous house hold articles, antique side chairs, collectibles, large selection small glass, china, crystal, fancy cups & saucers, coloured glass complete 12 place setting Royal Doulton china with extra serving pieces: bowls, platters, teapot, cream, sugar, egg cups, etc. all in excellent condition. Pictures, lamps, plus numerous other articles. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E. Warner - Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com Coin & Paper Currency AUCTION SALE Sat. Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. Ballantrae Community Centre, 1 km. east of Hwy. 48 on Aurora Rd. Our largest ever ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE COIN SALE. This collection includes 225 lots, quality and selection is excellent from start to finish. Full catalogue listing is on our web page or call for fax. CLARKSON AUCTIONS 905-640-6411 Details: www.clarksonauctions.com WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8th: 4:45pm Auctions Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collecta- bles for the Estate of Mrs. L. Melo, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:8pc Walnut dining room suite, JVC stereo system, 3pc chesterfield suite, JVC stereo sys- tem, colour TV, VCR, marble coffee and end tables, whatnot stands, hall mirror, wrought iron planters, quantity of gold and diamond jewelry (diamond and emerald ring, 14kt double set diamond rings), sterling pcs, coins, approx. 100 boxes of smalls packed prior to listing, plus many other quality pcs. Note: An exceptionally clean home. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th: 10:00am Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. New Year Sale featuring exceptionally high quality antiques and collectables with items from the Goldburn Estate of Toronto, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 5 miles west of Port Perry. TO INCLUDE:Furniture:2pc Open pine flat back cupboard, Mission oak bookcase, drop front mahoga- ny secretary, Gibbard walnut tea wagon, 5pc inlaid walnut bedroom suite, ornate Victorian high double bed, Eastlake ash sideboard, marble top chest of drawers, ladies bow front desk, parlour tables, 1/4 cut oak hall mirror, ash washstand, oak rocker, fruit carved table, pine blanket box, marble top lamp table, lift top pine desk, corner chair, Jackson Hayes side chair, pine sideboard, dome top pine chest, 4ft church pew, brass and iron beds, medicine cabinet. Victorian Glassware:Rare peach blow cranberry sugar shaker, opalescent clear coin dot sugar shaker, 14in. Mary Gregory amethyst vase, 12in. enameled amethyst lem- onade jug, flo blue bowls and plates, cranberry luster, spangled glass amber and cranberry basket, cranberry enamel biscuit barrel, Majolica plate, Austrian bride vases, 10pc Grindey wash set, double cranberry and cobalt blue scent bottles, pair of cranberry Jack in Pul- pit vases, cranberry enameled jugs, amber and cran- berry lamps, 3pc cranberry epergne, 14in. fluted cran- berry bowl. Welsh biscuit barrel, press glass condi- ment, cranberry fluted basket, Moorcroft pcs, 12 place setting of Royal Doulton dishes (Meadow Mist), 8 place setting of Palos Verde Noritake dishes, 10 place setting English luncheon set, Fenton glass, carnival lemonade set, large collection of paper weights includ- ing Lalique, Daum, Murano (some signed), Rosenthal serving dish and vases, chintz cigarette box, art glass, hanging lamps, Dresden candle holders, Wedgwood dishes, green finger lamp, art deco squirrel lamp, Royal Dux planter. Royal Doulton:Figurines: HN (2017, 2368, 2362, 2485, 2858, 2499, 2851, 1315, 2889, 1954, 2492), dolls. Military Items:World War I and World War II medals, 3 bayonets (1877 signed), War books and photos. Collectables:Victorian wicker carriage w parasol (F.A. Whitney Carriage Co.), old flintlock pistol w ball marker and powder box, several ant. area rugs, blue flowered crocks and jugs (Weld- ing, Paris, Bennington), Cobourg merchant jug (T. Battell), Large slipware bowl, Daulton Lambeth John Dewar and Sons jug, Bennington foot warmer, Ben- nington type fireside dog, several ginger beer bottles (Port Perry), rosewood writing box, 1891 tea box, bear napkin holder, Addison radio, 34pc set Sterling flatware in box, mini grandfather clock, quilt top, ant. cello, composition dolls, Eaton catalogues, bow back dolls chair, Seelys perfume ad, Vienna regulator weight wall clock, mantle clock, gingerbread clock and others, 5pc silver tea service, leaded glass bridge lamp, Tiffany style hanging lamp, Waltham pocket watches, Bakelite purse, beaded purse, old doll furni- ture, 1928 and 1929 sterling General Motors tug of war medals, O'Keefe's ale tin thermometer, oil paint- ings (Clayton Insley, W. Taylor, Jennen & Bettrige), water colours and etchings, speltor figural lamp. Mis- cellaneous:Buck saw, hay rakes, brass bells, window frames, several old doors w leaded glass, wood pul- leys, tractor seat, buggy seat, stain glass window, 1878 York County atlas, 1953 Leafs program, corn planter, advertising boxes, plus many other rare and immaculate pieces. Note: Don't miss this opportunity to purchase excep- tional quality and one of a kind antiques and collecta- bles. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac. Preview for this outstanding sale will be Friday January 3rd 1- 8pm and Saturday January 4th 8am till sale time. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting? As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. 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Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step ❦JEANNE M. SPENCER ❦ December 29, 1942- April 8, 1997 Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is my keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has her in his keeping, I have her in my heart. Sadly missed, Never forgotten, Loved forever, Bob 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 255 Announcements Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. This Week Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington Bowmanville Canadian Statesman ATT: Chris Bovie, managing editor 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 905-579-4400 Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser ATT: Steve Houston, managing editor 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 905-683-5110 Uxbridge Times-Journal ATT: Dave Stell, news editor 16 Bascom St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1M9 905-852-9141 Port Perry This Week ATT: Bruce Froude, managing editor 1625 Scugog St.., N. Unit 2 Port Perry, ON L9L 1K6 905-985-2511 Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Grades 7 & 8 attention teachers Writing/Ad Design Challenge ✩ Publisher for a Day will be a Special Section of the newspaper published in March 2003. ✩ Featuring columns written by Grade 7 and 8 students: “Something wonderful is happening in my school...” ✩ Featuring advertisements designed by Grade 7 and 8 students: Advertising copy supplied by customers of the newspaper. ✩ Information re: column writing and advertising design will be distributed to participating classes in January 2003 ✩ Deadline for columns and hand drawn advertisements: February 15, 2003 ✩ Reserve a spot for your class no later than Dec. 15, 2002 by calling the editor at one of the following addresses: Publisher for a Day METROLAND Durham Region Media Group This Week • Canadian Statesman • NEWS ADVERTISER • Times Journal • durhamregion.com Classified INDEX 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted DiHlAilbl Deaths BROHM, Helen Louise (nee Disney)- Died suddenly and unexpectedly in Gander, New- foundland, on Wednesday December 25, 2002. Helen leaves a son Roy Francis Ross Brohm, her mother Gladys Thompson and sister Ruth Erding. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Monday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday December 31, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Salem Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly ap- preciated. DUDLEY, Edward (Ted) Guilford - With great sadness we announce the death of Ted Du- dley on Wednesday December 25, 2002. Be- loved husband of Cindy Smith. Loving father of Erica, Lisa, Kerri and Katie. Dear son of Guilford and Beryl. Son in law of Joyce and the late Harry Smith. Brother of Helen and Robert and predeceased by Susan. The fami- ly will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 6 to 9 Saturday. A memorial service will be held at Pickering Village United Church 300 Church Street North (Pickering Village) Ajax on Monday December 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. KIRBY, Agnes Jean Patricia (Nee: Suther- land)- Jean passed away suddenly at Ajax/ Pickering Hospital on Saturday, December 28, 2002. Beloved wife of the late James R. Kirby. Loving mother of Catherine, Patri- cia and James. Devoted Nana of Michelle and Danielle Murphy. Loving sister of Phyl- lis, Marion, Ken and the late Mildred and Jack. Friends may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, Pickering (1057 Brock Rd. south of 401, 905-686-5589) on Friday, January 3, 2003 from 4-8pm. A Fu- neral Service will be held in the chapel Satur- day, January 4 @ 1:00pm. 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Especially for those with homes that have three or more bath- rooms. Sam Beninato of Plumbing Mart says the latest trend is a bathroom with a theme. “People with larger homes are look- ing for a themed bathroom like Mickey Mouse for the children (see above photo), Mexican and Jungle. You’re only limited by your imagination.” Sam says people also want their bathrooms to be showpieces with beauti- ful and unique furniture (see photo at right). “It’s the perfect way to add value to your home,” he says. “A great bathroom can be a real dealmaker when it comes time to sell your house. Of course many people are preferring to renovate then moving because they love the neighbourhood they’re living in.” It’s this ability to satisfy their customers most exotic needs that has made Plumbing Mart leaders when it comes to bathroom renovations. Over the last 40 years they have established an excellent reputation and have since expanded their specialty to include kitchens and basement conversions. “We already have the best combina- tion when it comes to products and peo- ple,” says Sam Beninato of Plumbing Mart. “We’ve done thousands of bathrooms and kitchen projects.” Located at 1534 Midland Ave., the Plumbing Mart showroom is only 15 min- utes from anywhere in Ajax and Pickering. It's a short drive west on Hwy 401, south on McCowan Rd. to Lawrence, go west two major intersections to Midland and then just one block north to Plumbing Mart on the west side. Call their showroom at (416) 285- 6798 for a free in-home estimate. Call Plumbing Mart toll free at 1-888- BATHRENO or 1-888-228-4736. Also visit their website at www.bathreno.ca “You can take a virtual tour of our store and see 360 degree visions of the store and the many displays,” says Sam. “Our virtual showroom allows you to click on different locations to see the displays in those areas,” says Sam. “It’s the next best thing to being at the store.” Visit www.bathreno.ca Bathroom Themes Are In Style A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 1, 2003 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 News Advertiser Steve Houston, managing editor 905-683-5110 BY TONY DOYLE Staff Editor AJAX — A group of Durham resi- dents is drawing on years of tradition as it goes about entertaining audiences here at home and abroad. The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir, which includes numerous mem- bers from Ajax, Pickering, Bow- manville, Oshawa and Whitby, is preparing for a benefit concert Saturday, Jan. 25 in aid of Girls Incorporated of Durham (formerly Big Sisters of Ajax and Pickering). Touching on the tradition of singing hymns and songs borne of the moun- tains and valleys of Wales, many of the choir’s pieces are sung in the Welsh lan- guage, but there are also spiritual num- bers, operatic arias, North American folk songs and Broadway tunes. “(Audiences are) going to hear this melody that’s very soothing to the ear with probably 50 people on stage singing in harmony,” said choir member Art Jones. He believes the choir’s four-part har- mony and “music that is very easy to lis- ten to” appeal to audiences. The average age of the choir is about 50 and in addition to those of Welsh de- scent, there are Canadian,American and Irish choristers. David Low is the group’s music director and Susan Ball the accompanist. Jones recalled the Toronto group’s beginnings in November 1995 came with founder and first president Gwyn Roberts upon his arrival in Canada. However, it had been a popular form of entertainment to Canadians for years. “It’s kind of a Welsh tradition; many choirs from Wales had come to Canada and (audiences) just love this music,” he said. Last summer was a homecoming of sorts for the group as they headed to Wales for a series of performances. Ini- tially a bit nervous about returning to perform on such a historic stage, Jones said the trip was quite a success. “When we went to Wales we were kind of hesitant because we were going into the lion’s den, but we did very well by all accounts,” he said. “It was quite an undertaking to take our music there and sing.” Among its accomplishments, the choir was a finalist in the 1998 CBC Choral Competition and has performed at numerous churches, cathedrals and concert halls, including Roy Thomson Hall in June 2001 as part of the Toronto Olympic Bid Festival. Jones noted the choir takes its com- mitment to the community seriously as well and enjoys raising money for dif- ferent causes, hence the show for Girls Incorporated. The group rehearses once a week in Toronto and Jones said new voices are welcome. “We’re always looking for younger people because that’s what’s going to carry the choir on,” he said, noting ex- tensive experience is not a requirement. “As long as you can hold a note. There are no professional singers. As long as you can sing and can hold a tune, the music director will do the rest.” The benefit concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15. The evening also includes a silent auction, door prizes and refreshments. They are avail- able by calling Art Jones at 905-683- 9739 or Girls Incorporated at 905-428- 8111. Vocal tradition alive and Welsh in Durham Later this month is the next opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir. Made up of numerous Durham residents, the group keeps alive the tradition of Welsh music, while also mixing in spiritual numbers, folk songs and even Broadway tunes. THURSDAY, JAN. 2 SUPPORT GROUP:Hospice Durham offers a bereavement support group for people who have recently lost a loved one.Meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hospice Durham, 209 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Call Julie Chatterton at 905-242-1580 or 1-888-790-9414. FRIDAY, JAN. 3 ADDICTION SUPPORT:The Serenity Group hosts a 12-step recovery meet- ing at 8 p.m.at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with addictions of all types, in- cluding co-dependency. Child care is available. All are welcome. Call Jim at 905-428-9431. SUNDAY, JAN. 5 NEW YEAR’S LEVEE:Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker in- vites constituents to enjoy refresh- ments and entertainment at a New Year’s Levee between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Kinsmen Heritage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr. in Ajax. For more infor- mation call 905-420-0829. MONDAY, JAN. 6 SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES:The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club plays euchre every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, there is rug hooking most Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For euchre, call Jack at 905-683- 9696, and for rug hooking, confirm day and times with Marie at 905-683- 4879. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 BID EUCHRE:Play bid euchre with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. or Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Lois at 905-686-8040 for Tuesday games, Peter for Thurs- days at 905-683-8023, or for Fridays, call Dave at 905-839-3471. PARENT SUPPORT:A support group meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- ping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. For more information visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800-488-5666 for information and meeting location. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT:The group meets at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in Conference Rooms B and C from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Bernie at 905 839-2026. PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL:The group meets at 7 p.m. in the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Admission is free and all are welcome. Call 905-509-3855. News Advertiser Billboard Jan. 1, 2003 Local talents lend voices to Welsh choir; concert Jan. 25 for Girls Inc. Families can hitch a ride on their favourite tales PICKERING —Come in from the cold this winter with a warm tale or two at the Pickering Public Library. Families are welcome to take part in the many preschool programs available this winter. No registration is required. Babies up to 24 months are invited to bring an adult to babytalk every Thurs- day (Jan. 9 to Feb. 13) at 9:30, 10:15, and 11 a.m., and Mondays (Jan. 6 to Feb. 10) at 9:30 a.m. at the Petticoat Creek branch. There will be songs, rhymes, books and bounces to share. Tales for twos, a program full of sto- ries, songs, wiggles and giggles for two- year-olds takes place at the central branch Mondays (Jan. 6 to Feb. 24) at 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays (Jan. 7. to Feb. 25) at 9:45 a.m. The program is also of- fered at the Petticoat Creek branch Tuesdays (Jan. 7 to Feb. 25) at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesdays (Jan. 8 to Feb. 26) at 9:30 a.m. Storytime offers a hand-clapping, finger-snapping and toe-tapping good time for three to five-year-olds. This half-hour program takes place at the central branch Mondays (Jan. 6 to Feb. 24) at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays (Jan. 7 to Feb. 25) at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays (Jan. 8 to Feb. 24) at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Petticoat Creek branch also of- fers storytime Mondays (Jan. 6 to Feb. 24) at 2 p.m., and Tuesdays (Jan. 7 to Feb. 25) at 10:15 a.m. Family storytime, for families with children aged two to five, takes place at the central branch Saturdays (Jan. 11 to March 1) at 10 a.m., and at the Petticoat Creek branch Wednesdays (Jan. 8 to Feb. 26) at 6:30 p.m. Family storytime also takes place at the Claremont branch Thursdays (Jan. 9 to Feb. 27) at 10 a.m., at the Greenwood branch Tuesdays (Jan. 7 to Feb. 25) at 10:15 a.m., and at the Whitevale branch Saturdays (Jan. 11 to March 1) at 10 a.m. Storytime a la mode, a new French language family session for children aged two to five, who are learning French, is offered at the central branch Wednesdays (Feb. 5 to March 5) at 9:45 a.m.