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YOU ASKED FOR IT To yota shows off its impressive Sienna Sports, B1 MONARCHY St. Mary football program on solid ground Sports, B1 Briefly... PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — It’s less than two weeks away. Former Maple Leaf great Wendel Clark will help usher in the official opening of the Pick- ering Markets and Trade Centre Saturday, Nov. 22. Meet the former Leaf captain between 1 to 3 p.m. at the mar- kets, corner of Bayly Street and Squires Beach Road. The market will be open Sat- urdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 540 booths will be available, offering every- thing from antiques and col- lectibles to home décor and fashion. For more information, visit www.pickeringmarkets.com or contact 416-214-1753. What’s On... DDUURRHHAAMM — The Durham Re- gion Manufacturers Association presents its 18th annual general meeting and showcase Thurs- day, Nov. 13 at the Oshawa Holi- day Inn. This year, the event features the Perrin Beatty, president and chief executive officer of Canadi- an Manufacturers and Ex- porters, Canada’s leading busi- ness network. It has a national office in Ottawa, corporate of- fice in Mississauga and division- al offices in all 10 provinces. The Durham showcase opens in conjunction with the annual general meeting at 5 p.m. and remains open until the keynote speaker takes the podium at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for members or $55 for future members. To register, call the DRMA office at 905-434-1412. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG - Fun is in the cards at the Legion in Pickering. The Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606, hosts open euchre Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Prizes and refreshments are available. Cost is $2 for seniors and $4 for adults. Everyone is welcome. Branch 606 is located at 1555 Bayly St. in Pickering. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB44 Classified, BB55 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 48 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND PICKERING ELECTION RESULTS MMaayyoorr Doug Dickerson 10,426 Dave Ryan 7,456 RReeggiioonnaall WWaarrdd 11 Maurice Brenner 4,479 Paul White 1,953 RReeggiioonnaall WWaarrdd 22 Mark Holland - acclaimed RReeggiioonnaall WWaarrdd 33 Rick Johnson 3,644 Sally Miller 2,191 CCiittyy CCoouunncciilllloorr WWaarrdd 11 Ke vin Ashe 2,397 David Steele 1,995 Enrico Pistritto 996 Joe Pacione 745 Ross Arnott 290 CCiittyy CCoouunncciilllloorr WWaarrdd 22 Bill McLean 4,045 Brian Evely 1,130 CCiittyy CCoouunncciilllloorr WWaarrdd 33 David Pickles 4,053 Bonnie Littley 1,716 SCHOOL BOARD DDuurrhhaamm DDiissttrriicctt SScchhooooll BBooaarrdd ((eelleecctt 22)) Sherry Croteau 5,394 Paul Crawford 4,402 Richard Fleming 3,551 Blair Young 2,754 Ian Baxter 1,694 Ria Budhu 1,184 Jeffrey Snape 1.061 Michael Orser 935 Martin Thomason 582 DDuurrhhaamm CCaatthhoolliicc DDiissttrriicctt SScchhooooll BBooaarrdd ((eelleecctt 22)) Paul Bannister - acclaimed Jim McCafferty - acclaimed FFrreenncchh LLaanngguuaaggee SSeeppaarraattee SScchhooooll BBooaarrdd Andre Barrett 92 Joseph Gualdieri 30 FFrreenncchh LLaanngguuaaggee PPuubblliicc SScchhooooll BBooaarrdd Sylvie Landry - acclaimed A new Mayor for Pickering BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — For the first time in 15 years, there’s a new face at the head of Pick- ering’s table. Dave Ryan earned himself the right to fill Wayne Arthur’s shoes Monday night, edging out Doug Dickerson by 2,960 votes. It was definitely the most anticipated race of the City - a nine-year local councillor and a former regional coun- cillor both vying for a post that had been a lock for more than a decade. More than a few gasps were let out as the first re- sults rolled in to City Hall showing Mr. Ryan in an early lead. When all was said and done, he won 53.8 per cent of the ballots, picking up 10,426 votes to Mr. Dickerson’s 7,456. “We took a good lead and maintained it throughout,” said a beaming Mr. Ryan, who watched the returns from home with his family before appearing at City Hall. “It was a classy campaign. We had a straight forward message and we worked hard to get it to all the peo- ple of Pickering,” he said. Mr. Ryan risked his Ward 1 City seat to slip into the mayor’s race in September, which up until the provincial election Oct. 2 was really a three-man bout between Mr. Ryan, Mr. Dickerson and Mr. Arthurs. With Mr. Arthurs beating out Janet Ecker for the Pick- ering-Ajax-Uxbridge seat Oct. 2, the long-serving mayor dropped out of the municipal election. Right up until the provin- cial election, Mr. Ryan said he was confident Mr. Arthurs was going to Queen’s Park and refused to consider the possibility of running against his close friend. Pledging to continue his good works, Mr. Ryan cam- paigned on a promise to maintain and improve City services while controlling taxes, facilitating managed and responsible growth, and improving the quality of life in Pickering. His first order of business after officially taking over the reins from Interim Mayor Maurice Brenner Dec. 1 is meeting with his new team and starting to build partnerships with his counterparts in Toronto and with the federal and provin- cial governments, he said Monday night. “I’m going to the Remem- brance Day ceremonies to- morrow (Tuesday morning) and then I’m going to spend some time thanking my fam- ily and the volunteers,” Mr. Ryan added. Mr. Dickerson, who turned up at City Hall after the final Ryan’s ready 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 GIVE THE GIFT OF CHURCH ST. 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Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be the parade’s guest of honour. After the parade, Santa will take up his post at Pickering Town Centre, where he’ll be making a list until Christmas Day. “We normally have between 7,5 00 and 8,000 people, who turn up to watch the parade,” says Randy Thompson, a member of the Pickering Kinsmen and Kinette Club, the event organizer. “We’ll have lots of goodies to hand out,” he adds. New this year is the Shriners Club, which will bring its mini bikes to Picker- ing’s streets. The Kinsmen 856 Air Cadet Squadron will help usher in Santa with its band and colour guard. Wayne Arthurs, the new MPP for Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge, will also make an appearance. Organizers are hoping to invite the mayor- elect as well. Glenanna Road will be closed from Dixie Road to Kingston Road during the pa- rade, with police directing traffic at Kingston Road. En- tries are still being accepted. Santa in Pickering this Saturday Salute to the guard PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Veteran Keith Knowles with the Irish Regiment of Canada salutes the Colour Guard during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Pickering. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Mayor-elect Dave Ryan celebrates with his wife Anne at the victory party at the Westshore Community Centre Monday night. Mr. Ryan defeated Doug Dickerson. ✦See Ryan page A8 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Nov. 14, 7:35 pm vs. Barrie • Calendar Day Sun., Nov. 16, 2:05 pm vs Saginaw First 2,200 Fans Get A FREE CALENDAR! Winter driving… face it on your terms NE094A103 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc.NE113A203 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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Patients are now being tested for HIV and hepatitis. “You and I have, say, a 10 per cent chance of getting a bad cold over the winter,” Mr. Liv- ingstone said. “But when someone says you have a one per cent risk of contracting HIV, it’s a whole other level of concern.” The latest lawsuit is on top of a $70-million suit launched last week by lawyer Bernie O’Brien on behalf of several patients. As the case moves forward, the two sides will de- cide how to proceed, Mr. Liv- ingstone said. Lakeridge has refused to comment publicly on the issue because it is be- fore the courts. Despite that, Lakeridge lawyers have told Mr. Livingstone and the af- fected patients what their in- vestigation has turned up. On Thursday, Oct. 30 when the bottles on the disinfection machines were changed, a technician noticed two bottles of detergent had been used in- stead of one detergent and one disinfectant. Between 45 and 70 people have either signed on to the class-action lawsuit or discussed it with Mr. Livingstone. Claims patients exposed to unsafe instruments in separate cases BByy CCaarrllyy FFoosstteerr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM -—With 115 lives al- ready reeling from a failed equipment cleaning proce- dure at Lakeridge Health Os- hawa, a younger, smaller, more vulnerable group has now allegedly been exposed. Unsterilized surgical in- struments were used on four children between the ages of three and five during ear, nose and throat surgeries at the Oshawa hospital, said lawyer Bill Livingstone, who said the families where notified by hospital officials. He said the children are now being tested for HIV and hepatitis. “They (the parents) are worried sick for their kids,” said Mr. Livingstone, repre- senting the children and their families. “They want to keep their children’s identities se- cret so they’re not affected at schools and day care. “It’s just horrible.” Mr. Livingstone believes the equipment - possibly dental mirrors - was used during the last week in October, but is still unsure of the time frame. He listed Oct. 1 to 31 in the statement of claim, to be filed in Whitby court today. The class-action lawsuit - which seeks $3 million in damages - comes on the heels of admissions by officials the Oshawa hospital used unster- ilized equipment during colonoscopies and gastroin- testinal scopes during the week of Oct. 27. In separate class-action lawsuits, Mr. Livingstone and lawyer Bernie O’Brien are asking for a combined $81 mil- lion in damages. Lakeridge refused com- ment Tuesday on the latest allegations. “Until we get legal advice on what can be made public - based on the fact that pa- tients have taken legal action and it’s now before the courts - we cannot add any more to what was released before,” said Francoise Guenette, cor- porate director of communi- cations. Mr. Livingstone stressed the two situations are sepa- rate, happening with different equipment in completely sep- arate areas of the hospital. Lakeridge faces $11-million claim in additional lawsuit New case of unsterilized equipment involves children Armed thugs bound mother, baby BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — A Pickering man with a violent record includ- ing sexual assault was sen- tenced to time served after admitting taking part in a home invasion in which a mother and baby were bound with duct tape. Dwayne Christopher Ams- terdam, 23, of Baggins Street, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of robbery and was re- leased on probation for one year. Mr. Amsterdam, who was detained 202 days since his arrest last April, admitted participating in the home in- vasion just after midnight Oct. 31, 2002. Prosecutor Alex Hope told the Superior Court four to five men with guns burst into a Fieldlight Boulevard home as resident Jomo Hendricks, 41, opened his door to an ac- quaintance, identified as Donovan Wilson. Guns were held to Mr. Hen- ricks’s head and stomach, and his 22-year-old wife and their two-year-old son were both bound to a toilet with duct tape. Several rooms were ran- sacked and the bandits scooped up $500 in cash, some jewelry, cellphones and the victims’ credit cards, said Mr. Hope. The attackers fled in sepa- rate vehicles after ripping out phone cords. In January, Mr. Hendricks spotted Mr. Amsterdam at Pickering Town Centre in January and recognized him as one of his assailants, Mr. Hope said. However, court heard, had the case gone to trial, the Crown would’ve had trouble securing a conviction. The only other suspect charged in the home invasion, Mr. Wil- son, 36, of Pickering, was ac- quitted following a recent trial. As part of the terms of his guilty plea Mr. Amster- dam, who has a two-year-old son, did not acknowledge using a gun or confining the victims. Calling it a “particularly vi- olent offence,” Justice Stong made reference to the defen- dant’s prior record, filed by the Crown as evidence at sen- tencing. He was charged in 2000 in connection with a series of sex-related offences in Picker- ing, and was eventually con- victed of a 1997 sex assault. The number of days served in pre-trial custody is normal- ly doubled, meaning Mr. Ams- terdam’s sentence - recom- mended jointly by the Crown and defence - is the equiva- lent to 404 days, said Justice Stong. He is also banned from pos- sessing any guns or explo- sives for 10 years. Time served for home invader DDWWAAYYNNEE AAMMSSTTEERRDDAAMM St. John training DDUURRHHAAMM — St. John Ambulance of- fers reduced price for WHMIS train- ing for workers. St. John Ambulance Durham Re- gion Branch is offering WHMIS for Wo rkers for all employers that still need to have their staff trained. The price is $75 per person until Dec. 31 when the price goes up to $125 per person. Take advantage of the price break while it is still available. The training will be held Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Whitby facility and Dec. 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ajax facility. Contact durham@on.sja.ca. durhamregion.com News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Electricity hikes won’t take effect till 2004 BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM -— Your electric bill is going up, but it may take a little while. New Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last week plans to lift the cap on hydro rates for residential and small businesses as part of a strategy to make up for a $5.6 billion deficit left by the outgoing To ry government. But John Wiersma, president and chief executive officer of the Veridian Corporation, predicts the government won’t be able to do that right away. “The 4.3 cent per kilowatt/hour cap was introduced by legislation. To lift it, the Province will have to introduce more legislation and they will have to argue it,” explains Mr. Wiersma, who heads up the utility owned by the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge and Clarington. “That will take us until at least next year. “So yes, we can still have our Christmas lights this year.” He argues the critical issue now facing Ontarians is going to be en- suring an adequate supply of energy for the province. The 4.3 per cent rate cap is well below the cost of production, says Mr. Wiersma, and a signal “that if you want to invest in generation, this is not a good place to do that because there is going to be govern- ment intervention”. “This is going to bring us back to reality because electricity costs have gone up,” he adds. Not only was the price cap “unre- alistic,” argues Pickering Councillor Mark Holland but it changed the rules of the industry virtually overnight and without any warning. The City of Pickering, Veridian’s largest shareholder, was left with a “devalued” public asset on its hands. “I think it’s important now to in- troduce some stability and pre- dictability into the regulatory envi- ronment,” he says. “Or else the value of a utility can change widely from one day to the next.” Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster, who sits on Veridian’s board of direc- tors, says he’s waiting to see more details on how the Liberal govern- ment will determine a new price for electricity. “They’re caught between a rock and a hard place because they were basically subsidizing the cost of elec- tricity,” he says. 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As a veteran of the war some tend to overlook, Bill Carey went back to Korea last July. Born in Oshawa to a First World War veteran father, Mr. Carey worked as a printer at the Oshawa Daily Times news- paper. He also became a mili- tiaman in the Ontario Regi- ment, Royal Canadian Ar- moured Corps within a year of the 1950 communist North Ko- rean army attack on South Korea. Although married and the father of a baby girl, he headed overseas at the ripe old age of 21. “None of us had to go,” he says of his Canadian Forces colleagues. “We were all volun- teers.” His wife said it was his choice, “But when I came back,” recalls the Oshawa resi- dent, “she said it was either her or the army.” Doug Finney, president of Oshawa’s Royal Canadian Le- gion, Branch 43 was another Canadian volunteer. A signal- man, he was attached to the 81st Field Regiment (artillery) in Korea where he served for 14 months. Last Easter, he went back to the war zone where he served as a 19-year-old. Mr. Finney was astounded. He re- members the part of South Korea he first arrived in as being a “shambles”, marvelling half a century later at what a modern and thriving place it has become. “To see the difference then and now, it’s fantastic,” he adds. “You realize you accom- plished something.” Mr. Carey spent his time in Korea as a clerk - with a top- secret security clearance - about three miles from the front. “I saw a lot of intelligence re- ports which were absolutely interesting,” he says. His sec- ondary duty in the transport company he was assigned to meant taking the odd truck- load of ammunition to the front lines. He remembers one incident, just before the end of the war, when it was up to him to quickly get some ammo to the front. “It was a beautiful night, clear and I could see the flares and tracers,” he recalls. Unfor- tunately, he had missed the ammunition point and got very close to the front - and the enemy. “Thank goodness, a British MP (military police- man) stopped us.” Such are the memories of a 73-year-old Korean veteran, sustained by what he saw last summer when he returned to the far-off land. The barbed wire was gone, military jeeps mired in rice paddies were no more and a frightened, down- trodden people had changed. “Today there are smiles,” he says. “It is so modern with new buildings and infrastructure... it’s just boomed. Korea is ab- solutely beautiful. “And the people treated us with kindness more than you would expect anybody could treat you with. They had tears in their eyes and said, ‘Thank you for saving our country’.” Half a century ago, on July 27, 1953, the Korean War Armistice was signed following three long years of battle dur- ing which 26,791 Canadian served. More than 1,200 Cana- dians were wounded and 516 died. “War is not fun,” says Mr. Carey of what he tells students when to groups around Re- membrance Day. “It’s not the Rambo, paintball machine stuff. Look ahead to those in Grade 12. Some of those (ages) are buried in Korea and missing all their youth. P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING – You would think that after man- aging a six-month cam- paign that unseats the Ontario Finance Minister and sends Wayne Arthurs to Queen’s Park, it would be time for a long vacation. Not for Ralph Capocci, who took a weekend off to be with his family, then came back to run Dave Ryan’s victorious bid for the Pickering Mayor’s chair. Capocci, 37, honed his skills under the mentorship of political powerhouse Maurizio Bevilacqua, Secretary of State for International Financial Institutions. 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The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM -— The Durham public board’s program for at-risk students will become more defined in a matter of days. A legacy of the former Progressive Conservative government, the pro- gram is generally designed for grade seven to 12 students who are not doing well in school. For high school- ers, that means students who previ- ously would have worked at the mod- ified or basic level, who are getting marks in the 50s and 60s, or who are simply not showing up enough for classes. At the Durham District School Board, the program has been dubbed, Breakthrough. “We look at this as a series of in- creasing ripples,” says Karen Hume, the Durham District School Board education officer coordinating the initiative, of the program. Early next week, the board’s nine- member Breakthrough committee will choose pilot projects based on submissions from local schools, due by Monday. The members include the board’s assessment and accountability offi- cer, Dave Midwood, and Henry Street High School vice principal Lucy Black. The pilot projects will run for the rest of the school year. After that, Ms. Hume says it’s up to the new provin- cial government whether or not the program remains funded. She says Breakthrough won’t be a one-size- fits-all program. “There will be some elements that are common, but it’s going to look dif- ferent in different schools,” says Ms. Hume, noting the school submissions will explain how their program would help students succeed. “The critical part is how are you determining who the kids are who need this support,” she says. One common element is that each school will have a Breakthrough “Champion,” and not necessarily the principal, who will be the link from the board to the school level - the school expert, if you will. Ms. Hume says educators are already chomping at the bit to be involved in the pro- gram. While Breakthrough has a target group of students, Ms. Hume says that doesn’t mean they will be taken out of regular classes. “At risk students are students who are sometimes lacking the funda- mental skills,” she says. “It doesn’t mean they don’t have the ability. There’s no reason why at-risk kids can’t participate in class-wide pro- grams.” She says program enhancements will benefit all students. DDUURRHHAAMM — The official opposition at Queen’s Park is, well, official. Portfolios were given to each Con- servative MPP in Durham, Thurs- day. Opposition critics study govern- ment legislation and programs. Often, appointed MPPs will offer al- ternatives to programs and policy. In Oshawa, MPP Jerry Ouellette’s portfolio will transform from minis- ter, to critic, of natural resources. Durham MPP John O’Toole will be critic of the management board, while Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaher- ty will represent the party’s views on education. 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I let my fin- gers run over the rough, itchy wool hoping that through some arcane osmosis his story will transfuse itself into me. This uni- form, no doubt one he was is- sued after his tenure in hell, is spotlessly clean. I sometimes wish I had one of his dirty uni- forms to hold and feel. A dirty uniform, I think, would have more to tell me. Here is mud. Lots and lots of mud. Enough mud for a seven- teen-year-old boy to drown in. The mud of Passchendale, Ypres and Vimy. Brown mud, grey mud, mud tinged with the deathly yellow of mustard gas. Can the colour of the mud tell me which battle it was from? Here is an amber stain. Per- haps precious hot tea spilled by shaking, frozen hands. Perhaps cold rum spilled by shaking, ter- rified hands. Hands about to pull themselves up a trench lad- der and over the top into no man's land. Hands callused and scabbed by barbed wire, en- trenching tools and rat bites. Here are salt stains. Perhaps from sweat on days so hot and still the air over the trench shim- mered and the only noise was the metallic clank of spades bit- ing into earth and the droning electrical hum of flies attending the bodies of the dead. Or are they simply tear stains. Tears of sadness, tears of rage, tears of joy. Here are ragged holes and rips in the fabric. The residue from the grasping, greedy, razor- sharp fingers of the miles of wire. Or the calling card perhaps of red-hot chunks of flying shrap- nel with someone else's unlucky name on them. And of course, there is blood. Dribbles of blood pounded from his own ears dur- ing an artillery bombardment. Pools of blood leaking slowly from the body of a dying friend, held close and whispered to. Blood of the enemy. An enemy killed in flailing, spastic terror, so close you can feel his dying breath on your cheek. Is this blood too, like the mud, a different colour? I understand why the uni- forms have been cleaned and pressed and made whole. For the same reason the men and women who wore them went to war. To protect those of us who were not there. To shield the in- nocents from the horror that is war. U nfortunately as long as there are people on this earth who do not comprehend the atrocity that is war, who have not listened to the stories the dirty uniforms have to tell us, we will be destined to repeat them. Those who were there, on the beaches and in the trenches and the forests and fields grow fewer with every passing year. And with every passing year it becomes more and more imper- ative we run our innocent hands over those bloodied and torn uniforms to truly understand and to truly remember. Actor-comedian-writer Neil Crone of Sunderland saves some of his best lines for his columns. Uniform holds mysteries of war Editorial In our community They’re back! Experience clearly counts to Pickering voters who renewed council’s mandate While Ajax voted for change, Pickering residents decided they like what they have already and they brought back experience to the City's council chambers. Now it is time for council to use the wisdom of time- served to tackle the very tough issues the City will face in the next few years. The only newcomer to Pickering council is Kevin Ashe, who himself is no stranger to politics, as a 12-year school board veteran, former police services board member and son of former Pickering mayor, George Ashe. Mr. Ashe takes the seat Ward One local Councillor Dave Ryan will vacate when he moves over to the mayor's job, a seat left vacant by Wayne Arthurs who was recently elected to provincial parliament. Other members returning include Councillors Maurice Bren- ner, Rick Johnson, Mark Holland (who was acclaimed), Bill McLean and David Pickles. The cumulative experience of this council will come in handy as they set about the task of picking up where they left off before the election call. They will need to move forward with a decision on the City's growth management plan and protection of the agricultural preserve. It will be a challenge. Council will struggle to find growth for the tax base, to keep ex- isting residential and business tax rates low while still improving services, in a land-locked City that has no where to grow except on the environmental and agri- cultural jewels within its borders. It will take the wis- dom of Solomon to find a compromise that will satisfy all on this issue. They'll also need to consider the future of the airport; safety issues including crime prevention, traffic man- agement and continuing to set policy as a nuclear-host community; taxation versus service levels; how to pay for badly-needed road construction and preservation; development of the waterfront and lobbying for the continuation of Hwy. 407 to take pressure off Brock Street. And there are decisions to be made on the City's waste management and collection. Some of these are standard fare for any council but many will require tough decisions to be made under in- tense scrutiny and pressure from many interest groups. These decisions will require a level of understanding beyond cursory planning principles. As they move forward it is important for these coun- cillors to think about the voices they heard both for and against their own pre-conceived notions during the election campaign and bring an open mind to a fresh term. This is a team that has worked together well in the past. Hopefully it bodes for a successful future. WWaallkkiinngg tthhee ttaallkk The kids at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School in Pickering had fun and raised more than $15,000 in their recent carnival walk-a-thon. Above,in a picture snapped by Nelly Daley, four of the kids taking part (from left, Kathleen Crandles, Nicole Renouf, Alyssa Bertram and Katie Carroll) cross the finish line. The council will spend the money on programs such as Scientists in the Schools, Arts Perfor- mances & Programs, Silver Birch & Red Maple reading programs, and to purchase new books for the library just to mention a few. DDoo yyoouu hhaavvee aann aammuussiinngg,, iinntteerreessttiinngg,, hhiissttoorriicc oorr sscceenniicc pphhoottoo ttoo sshhaarree??The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submissions from readers with up to 80 words describing the circumstances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. 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Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 NNeeiill CCrroonnee ee nn tt ee rr ll aa uu gg hh ii nn gg Stand up for your hospital or lose it TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: The Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) management are in a damage control mode blowing smoke and fluff devel- oped by their 'spin doctors' to camouflage the real issue. Do you want to maintain a full ser- vice hospital at the Ajax site? Yes or No? 'Complementary Services' is the new buzz word. It looks and sounds innocuous but it means loss of services and will lead to the Whitby solution - closure of the hospital. Complementary Services = Loss of services = Closure of Hospital = Walk-in clinic. Let's look at the facts. No f luff, only bare facts. In November 1997, the Health Services Restructuring Com- mission (HSRC) directed Cen- tenary Health Centre and Ajax and Pickering General Hospital to amalgamate. It further in- structed the new corporation to "preserve and strengthen the range of diagnostic and inpa- tient acute care, mental health, rehabilitation and complex continuing care on the Ajax site to ensure access to services by residents of Ajax and Picker- ing." In the Amalgamation Plan signed May 31, 1998 both corpo- rations agreed that Ajax and Pickering General Hospital would maintain all its existing services: emergency, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, inter- nal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pe- diatrics, otolaryngology, ortho- pedic surgery, plastic surgery, urology, thoracic and vascular surgery and mental health. Fur- thermore, these services would not only be maintained but would be enhanced and new services added as the need arose due to a growing and aging population. Quote from the Media Re- lease dated May 26, 1998: "There will be no closures, residents will continue to be fully served at both locations and services will grow at both sites." Hence the slogan, "Excellent care close to home." Recently, that slogan has disappeared and has been replaced by "It's in our nature to care." Sometime during the past year, it seems to me the man- agement of RVHS has decided, behind closed doors with no public input, that each site would no longer be a full service hospital. Both the content and spirit of the Amalgamation Agreement have been breached. The com- mitment to the Ajax, Pickering and Whitby community of a full service hospital at the Ajax site has been abrogated. The community has two choices: (1) Keep silent and let the hospital follow the path of Whitby General Hospital to complete closure. or (2) Speak out with a united voice and de- mand what has been promised and is rightfully yours - A full service hospital in your com- munity for you and your family. DDrr.. RRoommaass VV.. SSttaass,, PPaasstt PPrreessiiddeenntt MMeeddiiccaall SSttaaffff RRVVHHSS AAjjaaxx We all pay for Karla Homolka’s injustice TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: July, 2005 will mark the 12- year anniversary of Karla Ho- molka's jail sentence. Because of her plea bargain with the crown attorneys of the Bernar- do Case, Ms. Homolka will be released in less than two years. But was she just a battered and abused wife who had a monster for a husband - Paul Bernardo? Many claim that she deserves the same sentence as Mr. Bernardo because they believe she was an active participant during the rapes and murders of Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French, and Karla's younger sister, Tammy. Considering the evidence gathered from videotapes made by the couple, Ms. Homolka was also involved in torturing Mahaffy and French in many ways, including forcing the girls to wear school uniforms and act out revolting scenarios. Upon release, Ms. Homolka is to be given plastic surgery, a false identity, and no possibility of parole officers keeping tabs on her. Is this someone you want to live in the same community as you and your children? KKrryyssttaall FFeerrnnaannddeess,, PPiicckkeerriinngg TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn::"Should Lakeridge Health Corporation release the details of its internal inves- tigation into how unsterilized equipment was used in recent procedures?” ✦Yes ✦No LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Do you think Durham projects will be delayed in light of the $5.6 billion provincial deficit? ✦No 18.9% ✦Yes 81.1% Vo t es cast: 122 Letters to the Editor 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME November 17 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm November 19 Accessibility Advisory 7:00 pm Committee November 20 Statutory Public 7:00 pm Information November 24 Finance & Operations 1:30 pm Committee OFF the WALL Teen Workshop November 22 9:30 - 4:30 pm Registration Info Call 905.428.1212 GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY The newly elected Council of the City of Pickering will be considering the appointment of Pickering residents to its various agencies, boards and committees in December. All appointments are for a three-year term to run concurrent to the term of the Council. A list of the agencies, boards and committees that Council will be making appointments to is set out below along with a general description of the mandate and other pertinent information of the agency, board or committee. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to one or more of the listed agencies, boards or committees, please submit a letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application for appointment to an agency, board or committee is Friday, November 28, 2003. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM, City Clerk, City of Pickering One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Pursuant to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Council shall seek advice from the Committee on the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a building, structure or premises and shall review site plans. This Committee is comprised of twelve members of which at least 50% of the members must be representative of the disabled community. The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets monthly at the Pickering Civic Complex and no remuneration is paid to members. For more information about this Committee, contact Prem Noronha-Waldriff at 905.831.1711. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS AND EQUITY The mandate of this Committee is to provide guidance and advice to the community and to the City to promote the full and equal access, opportunity and participation of all citizens in the social, cultural, economic and political affairs of the community and the City. This Committee is comprised of representatives of various agencies within the community plus Council appoints three Pickering residents to represent the Community at large. This Committee meets approximately six times per year in the evening at the Pickering Civic Complex. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Committee. For more information, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4620. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT This Committee is established under the authority of the Planning Act and its purpose is to consider applications from property owners for minor variances to the City’s Zoning By-laws. The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five citizen members, it meets every three weeks in the evening at the Pickering Civic Complex and members are paid $80 per meeting. For more information about this Committee, contact Flora Niro, Secretary-Treasurer at 905.420.4617. FENCEVIEWERS AND PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Persons appointed to this Committee will arbitrate fence disputes between neighbours and hear appeals from residents who have been given an Order to comply with the City’s Property Standards By-law. This Committee is comprised of three persons and will meet approximately four times annually when there are fence disputes or appeals to be heard. Members of this Committee are paid $40 per meeting plus mileage. For more information about this Committee, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. HERITAGE PICKERING This Committee was established under the authority of the Ontario Heritage Act and its mandate is to advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas and to advise Council on programs to increase public awareness of heritage conservation issues. This Committee is comprised of eight persons and meets every other month except in the summer at the Pickering Civic Complex. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Committee. For more information about this Committee, contact Bruce Taylor at 905.420.4611. PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The Public Library Board is responsible for the overall management of the Pickering Public Library system. The Board is comprised of three Members of Council and six citizen members and it meets every month except during July and August in the evening. The meetings are usually held at the Main Central Library, however, sometimes they are held at one of the branches. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Board. For more information, contact Cynthia Mearns, CEO at 905.831.6265. VERIDIAN CORPORATION The Veridian Corporation Board of Directors is responsible for the supply of electricity to its customers in Pickering and other member municipalities. The City of Pickering is entitled to five representatives on the Board of which one is the Mayor or his/her designate and at least one representative shall be a non- elected resident of the City. The Shareholder’s Agreement of the Corporation states that the qualifications of the candidates for the Board shall include: business experience, time availability, financial skills, marketing skills, industry knowledge, independence of judgment, integrity, knowledge of public policy issues relating to the Corporation and knowledge and experience of environmental and labour issues. The Board of Directors meets once per month at the Veridian offices at 55 Taunton Road, Ajax, Ontario. Members of the Board of Directors are paid an honourarium for their participation on the Board. For more information, contact David Clark, Executive Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer at 905.427.9870. WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE This Committee is to provide a forum for on-going discussion amongst the various groups, agencies, interests and individuals involved in projects and initiatives along the waterfront, to help coordinate the implementation of approved waterfront projects, to provide technical advise and assistance on waterfront issues, to provide assistance in waterfront funding sources and fundraising efforts and to make recommendations to Council respecting the waterfront. The Waterfront Coordinating Committee is comprised of three Members of Council, eight persons appointed from the community and representatives from relevant agencies and landowners. This Committee meets approximately six times per year in the evening at the Pickering Civic Complex and no remuneration is paid to members. For more information, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. LIVESTOCK VALUERS Livestock Valuers are required to investigate livestock killed by dogs or coyotes and determine the value of the livestock that have been killed. A Livestock Valuer will be required to investigate approximately 25 livestock kills each year and will be paid $50 plus mileage for each investigation. For more information about Livestock Valuers, please contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE This Committee advises Council on matters of the establishment, management and maintenance of the Pickering Museum. This Committee is comprised of 10 citizens members and a Member of Council and it meets approximately five times per year in the evening at the Pickering Civic Complex. There is no remuneration paid to the members of this Committee. For more information, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4620. GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY WINTERFEST COMMITTEE This Committee plans and coordinates various events that are held throughout December and the Christmas/New Years holiday season. The Winterfest Committee is comprised of representatives of various local agencies, commercial interests and service clubs. In addition, three residents of Pickering are being invited to sit on this Committee. The Winterfest Committee meets approximately eight times per year at the Civic Complex and no remuneration is paid to members. Meetings are generally held on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905.420.4611. The City of Pickering is looking for enthusiastic experienced instructors for its Winter & Spring 2004 sessions! PROGRAM STAFF REQUIRED: JANUARY TO JUNE 2004 POSITION DAY TIME PROGRAM INFO. KINDERGYM INSTRUCTOR ($18.70/hr) Saturdays 8:45am - 2:00 pm All programs run based on Pickering Recreation Complex registration. Starts: January 19, 2004 For Birthday Parties:Program for children 6 mos. - 5 yrs. This is considered a Term Union Position Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30 pm Sundays 10:30am - 11:30 am 11:45am - 12:45 pm PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR ($19.55/hr.)No set hours All programs run based on ASSISTANT PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR ($8.94/hr.)Various throughout the week registration. Pickering Recreation Complex Starts: January 19, 2004 Program for children 0 - 5 yrs Both are Term Union Positions SKATING INSTRUCTOR ($18.90/hr.) Tuesdays 9:15am - 2:30 pm All programs run based on ASSISTANT SKATING INSTRUCTOR ($9.45/hr.)registration. Pickering Recreation Complex Wednesdays 9:15am - 2:45 pm Program for children 3.5 - 5 yrs. Starts: January 20, 2004 Level 1 and/or II coaching Contract Position Thursdays 10:15am - 2:45 pm Level 1 - Minimum ***Please note all positions advertised have minimum requirements of needing to provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and hold current Standard First-Aid and CPR-C certificates. Please submit a detailed resume by November 21, 2003 to the Human Resources Division, One The Esplanade, Pickering L1V 6K7 or you may complete our online application form at cityofpickering.com Fax: 905.420.4638. Email: hr@city.pickering.on.ca In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged An Equal Opportunity Employer Santa Claus Parade is coming to Pickering Sat. November 15th 10am Glenanna Rd. from Dixie Rd. to Pickering Town Centre Important Online Survey The Frenchman’s Bay Project needs your help to complete a short survey. On the city website click on the “What’s New” icon and then ‘Be Involved In Your Community’ 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 CITY LANDS DECLARED SURPLUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE Please note that, on October 14, 2003, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Resolution #148/03, item 4, declaring the lands known as that part of Lot 28, Range 3, B.F.C. Pickering, designated as Part 1, 40R-2767 (located on Sheppard Avenue, east of Whites Road) surplus for the purpose of sale. This notice is being provided for information purposes only. In the event the property should be offered for sale on the open market, a subsequent notice will appear. Please contact Denise Bye, Property & Development Services at 905.420.4660, ext. 2052, if you require any further information. The City’s pre-authorized payment plan has been changed from a ten month payment plan to an Eleven Month Plan.Property tax payments will now be spread over 11 months - January 1 to November 1. Sign up now and pay your 2004 property taxes conveniently over eleven months. If you are already a subscriber to our 10 month plan, you will be automatically enrolled in the City’s improved Eleven Month plan. Pre-authorized payments have many benefits. There are no cheques to write. You don’t have to look for a parking space. You don’t have to wait in line to pay your taxes. You save on postage and/or transportation costs. You don’t have to keep track of due dates or payments. You avoid paying a penalty for missing a due date. Are you Eligible? If you own a residential property in the City of Pickering and have no outstanding taxes, you can take advantage of this convenient program. Your initial application is valid as long as you own the property and for as long as you want to stay in the plan. You do not have to reapply every year. You can cancel at any time. For further information, please contact the Corporate Services Department by phone 905.420.4614 or visit our website at: cityofpickering.com Applications must be received by December 1, 2003. ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS IMPROVED PRE-AUTHORIZED PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PLAN Traffic and Parking Restrictions for the Santa Claus Parade Reminder: During the Parade Saturday November 15th traffic and parking will be restricted on Glenanna Road until 2 p.m. 905.420.4620 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 PAGE A7 P Sherry Croteau joins Paul Crawford to represent Pickering BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Six newcomers will sit down next month at the 11-chair, public school board table in Whitby. A big change was a given on mu- nicipal vote night, since five incum- bents did not seek re-election to the Durham District School Board. Of the six who did, only Martin Dem- mers in Scugog was defeated, as for- mer educator Steve Martin cruised to an easy, 2,300-vote victory in the township. Pickering’s nine trustee candi- dates represented one-third of the total running for public school board office. Newcomer Sherry Croteau outpaced them all, the choice of one out of every four voters. She thanked the electorate for their support and vowed to do her best. “I think that people were looking for someone who they felt confident in dealing with and talking to,” Ms. Croteau said when asked what gave her an edge on election night. She and her campaign team deliv- ered pamphlets to 2,000 houses in the city and Ms. Croteau said she was received well at the door. “I had a sense of confidence that win or lose, I had done all I could,” she said. Also in Pickering, incumbent Paul Crawford finished a strong second, winning a third term by 851 votes. By comparison, in the 2000 election he won a squeaker, edging out former board chairman Ruth Ann Schedlich by just 21 votes. Current board chairman Elizabeth Roy (Whitby) was returned. “I was very pleased; I was pleased as soon as I walked into the room and saw the advance polls,” said Trustee Roy, noting they showed her well ahead of the pack. “The commu- nity recognizes that I work hard and I work hard in the community. I was very appreciative.” Reflecting on the last term, which often saw trustees at odds with one another, to the detriment of the board, Trustee Roy said she hopes the next three years are better than the last three. When she was first elected in 1997, Trustee Roy noted that six board members were newcomers then as well. She and staff have planned six orientation sessions, not just for the new trustees but also for all board members, beginning later this month. The board’s special educa- tion advisory committee (SEAC) chairman, Laurie Beaton, area and other superintendents will brief trustees, with special emphasis on the coming accommodation plan. Trustee Roy says elections are like “a performance appraisal.” Similarly, she said orientation is an opportuni- ty to re-work out how things are going. Ms. Roy plans to seek a fourth con- secutive, one-year term as board chairman. In south Ajax, Wards 3 & 4, new- comer Lisa Hill won by the largest margin of any Durham public school board candidate on Monday night, picking up 75 per cent of the vote. Roughly 3,700 votes behind was James Harvey, who did not run a campaign after stepping out of the race after the withdrawal deadline. Ms. Hill said that was a big factor in her convincing win, noting it was well-known in the community. She was taking election signs down Tuesday morning and already answering the phone. “I’ve had a couple of phone calls from SCC chairs from various schools that are anxious to speak with me to bring me up to speed on what’s going on in their schools,” she said, adding that would be invalu- able to her. Ms. Hill accepted congratulations from third-place finisher Geoff Gel- bard, whom she commended, telling him, ‘you’re heart was in it and I think your youth (worked) against you.’ Trustee Marilyn Crawford also scored a decisive victory in Ajax Wa r ds 1 & 2, notching 65 per cent of the vote to win a second term by over 1,500 votes. The longest-serving board mem- ber, Trustee Kathleen Hopper was the choice of one out of every three Oshawa voters and is back for a fifth term. Trustee Hopper said it’s al- ways “humbling” on election night to see the numbers come in, in her favour, noting, “Every time I’m sur- prised.” “I hope the focus is on the chil- dren,” she said of the coming term. “That’s what it should be on and I’m hopeful that’s what it will be about.” Elsewhere in the city, incumbent Susan Shetler garnered 24 per cent of the vote to take third place and is returning for another three years. However the story in Oshawa was Mike Barrett, who picked up 30 per cent of the vote and finished second. He has been a school community council (SCC) chairman off and on since 1996 and involved in the board’s regional SCC since its incep- tion. It was third time lucky for Mr. Barrett, defeated in the last two elec- tions. He joked that when people asked him how many volunteers he had, he replied seven, namely his wife and six children. “I’m looking forward to some posi- tive changes on the board,” said Mr. Barrett, who lamented the low voter turnout in Oshawa. Whitby was guaranteed a new trustee as incumbent Doug Ross un- successfully sought an Oshawa coun- cil seat. The newcomer there is John Dolstra, a former Whitby Ward 1 councillor. He garnered roughly 5,800 votes, one of every three for trustee, putting him well ahead of third-place finisher Scott Templeton, who ran a strong campaign. Brock-Uxbridge was the only sure thing on trustee election night, as Gordon Baxter was acclaimed and is set to replace Nancy Loraine. With Mr. Martin’s win in Scugog, it’s a wholesale change in the north. Pickering council brings back familiar faces BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Taxpayers will have a veteran Pickering council for the next three years, save for one not-so new face. Kevin Ashe was the only new coun- cillor to be elected Monday night, squeaking ahead of David Steele by 402 votes to take the Ward 1 City seat. He earned 2,397 votes to take 37.32 per cent of the ballots and finish ahead of four other candidates in a race with no incumbent. Mr. Steele, chairman of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) for the Environment, earned 1,995 votes. He was followed by Enrico Pistritto with 996 votes, Joe Pacione with 745 and Ross Arnott with 290. “It’s just great,” said a much-more relaxed Mr. Ashe after the final re- sults were reported. “This has been a long process because I worked in the provincial election too.” The former Catholic school board chairman watched anxiously as the numbers unfolded. Running in a five- candidate race is unpredictable enough, he said. “I could tell at the doors though, it was really between Dave Steele and myself,” Mr. Ashe said. His father, George, a former mayor of Pickering himself, said he predict- ed the outcome of his son’s race, right down to the exact order of finishing candidates. “He was the best candidate. He worked hard. He should have been elected,” said the elder Mr. Ashe. Their family was “two for two” Monday night also celebrating George’s acclamation to the Peter- borough Victoria County Northum- berland Separate School Board. He once served as trustee in the 1950s and 60s and also as the Pickering- Ajax-Whitby MPP for a decade. Mayor-elect Dave Ryan said he felt his old City seat was in good hands. “I think Kevin will make a great councillor. He brings experience and maturity to the job,” he said, of the Durham Regional Police Services Board member and head of the City’s committee of adjustment. Bill McLean and David Pickles re- ported the highest margins. Mr. McLean picked up 78.16 per cent of the ballots to take a second term in the Ward 2 City seat, while Mr. Pick- les earned 70.25 per cent of the over- all votes to earn a third term in the Wa rd 3 City seat. Their challengers Brian Evely and Bonnie Littley, earned 21.84 per cent and 29.75 per cent respectively. “I think it’s more indicative of the fact it’s been a good three years,” said Mr. McLean. “I’m glad (the election) is over. You can never take these things for granted.” Mr. Pickles said he was happy to be returned to council in an election where many incumbents were un- seated across the Region. “It’s nice to have (the people’s) confidence. I look forward to working with Dave Ryan,” he said. Maurice Brenner earned his sev- enth term, taking 69.64 per cent of the ballots for the Ward 1 Regional seat and beating Paul White by 2,576 votes. “I think council has worked very hard this term in office,” he said, re- ferring to the high number of incum- bents re-elected. “I’m confident council will move on with this posi- tive agenda.” Rick Johnson overcame a term of personal challenges to take 62.45 per cent of the vote over Sally Miller and gain another three years in the Ward 1 Regional seat. He attributed his 1,453-vote margin to an aggressive door-to-door campaign. “It was a very strong mandate,” Mr. Johnson said. “There was a good challenge but we got out to more than 11,000 doors.” Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland was the only acclaimed member of council. P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2003 Voter turnout is way down BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Less than one-third of eligible voters cast their ballot in Pickering Monday night. Vo ter turnout was a mere 28.65 per cent. Of the City’s 63,015 eligi- ble voters, only 18,051 elected to use their franchise. That’s down from the 2000 mu- nicipal election, when voter turnout was 30.68 per cent. The numbers are puzzling to City officials, pointing out this year, the electorate had a tough de- cision between two experienced candidates for mayor. In 2000, incumbent Wayne Arthurs had little challenge fend- ing off Nathan Dunsmoor for the mayoral chains. City Clerk Bruce Taylor points to voter turnout around Durham Re- gion. “If you look at Ajax. It was only 26 per cent. Oshawa was 27 per cent,” he said. “Maybe it was a lack of burning issues.” Pickering Interim Mayor Mau- rice Brenner calls it a matter of election burn out syndrome. “I think the public is really elec- tioned out, first with the provincial election and now with the munici- pal election,” he said. The City’s advance polls, where voter turnout was up 30 per cent from the previous election, seemed to forecast good numbers for elec- tion night, Interim Mayor Brenner said. He believes those advance num- bers could have been inflated by campaign workers wanting to cast their ballot early, before a busy election night. Mr. Taylor agrees voters could have been put off by the back-to- back campaigns. “The length of the municipal campaign was also two weeks longer this year,” he points out. “Nomination day used to be the Friday before Thanksgiving but it was pushed back for municipalities with the mail-in vote to allow those candidates more time to cam- paign. “It’s a little too long now maybe.” Old guard returns Elected officials with percentage of vote Ajax PPoossiittiioonn PPeerr cceenntt Mayor Steve Parish 71.08 Regional councillors Wards 1 & 2 Scott Crawford 58.88 Wards 3 & 4 Colleen Jordan 61.86 Ward 1 Shaun Collier 50.74 Ward 2 Joe Dickson 79.92 Ward 3 Joanne Dies 61.35 Ward 4 Pat Brown 75.87 Public board trustees Wards 1 & 2 Marilyn Crawford 64.97 Wards 3 & 4 Lisa Hill 75.37 Catholic trustees Janice Oldman acclaimed Clarington Position Per cent Mayor John Mutton 90 Regional councillors Wards 1 & 2 Jim Schell acclaimed Wards 3 & 4 Charlie Trim 80 Ward 1 Adrian Foster 28 Ward 2 Don MacArthur 90 Ward 3 Pat Pingle acclaimed Ward 4 Gord Robinson acclaimed Public board trustees Nancy Coffin 34 Cathy Abraham 23 Catholic trustees Granville Andersonac- claimed George Ashe acclaimed Pickering Position Per cent Mayor Dave Ryan 58.30 Regional councillors Ward 1 Maurice Brenner 69.64 Ward 2 Mark Holland acclaimed Ward 3 Rick Johnson 62.45 Ward 1 local Kevin Ashe 37.32 Wa rd 2 local Bill McLean 78.16 Wa rd 3 local David Pickles 70.25 Public board trustees Sherry Croteau 25.02 Paul Crawford 20.42 Catholic trustees Paul Bannister acclaimed Jim McCafferty acclaimed Scugog Position Per cent Mayor Marilyn Pearce 80 Regional councillor Ken Carruthers 51 Ward 1 Larry Corrigan 32 Ward 2 Bobbie Drew 74 Ward 3 Lynn Philip Hodgson 47 Ward 4 Blair Martyn 74 Ward 5 Georgia Brock 53 Public board trustee Steve Martin 60 Catholic trustee Ka thy LeFort acclaimed Uxbridge Position Per cent Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor 75 Regional councillor Susan Para 75 Ward 1 Bev Northeast 44 Ward 2 Bev Beach 48 Ward 3 Howie Herrema acclaimed Ward 4 Bob Shepherd 58 Ward 5 Ka thy Wasylenky 54 Public board trustee Gordon Baxter acclaimed Catholic trustee Ka thy LeFort acclaimed Whitby Position Per cent Mayor Marcel Brunelle 79.1 Regional councillors Joe Drumm 24.66 Gerry Emm 22.32 Pat Perkins 22.23 Centre Ward Shirley Scott 49.81 North Ward Sue Pitchforth 34.92 East Ward Lorne Coe 46.4 West Ward Mark McKinnon 83.29 Public board trustees Elizabeth Roy 39.19 John Dolstra 31.70 Catholic trustees Mary Ann Martin acclaimed Scott Murdock acclaimed Oshawa Position Per cent Mayor John Gray 49.44 Regional councillors Ward 1 Brian Nicholson 57.06 Ward 2 Robert Lutczyk 28.08 Wa rd 3 Nester Pidwerbecki 45.64 Wa rd 4 Joseph Kolodzie 42.67 Ward 5 Cathy Clarke 56.7 Wa rd 6 April Cullen 53.84 Wa rd 7 John Neal 63.78 Local councillors Wards 1 & 3 Mike Nicholson 49.09 Wards 2 & 4 Tito-Dante Marimpietri 46.62 Wards 5 & 6 Louise Parkes 69.12 Public board trustees Kathleen Hopper 31.9 Michael Barrett 30.05 Susan Shetler 24.14 Catholic trustees Joe Corey acclaimed Fred Jones acclaimed Brock Mayor Keith Shier 59 Regional Councillor Larry O’Connor 58 Ward 1 Karen Windatt acclaimed Ward 2 John Grant 38 Ward 3 Reg Starr 48 Ward 4 Debbie Bath 58 Ward 5 Allan Simpson 56 ballots were posted, offered his op- ponent his “full congratulations”. “This is a democracy and the people have spoken,” he said. “We put up a good campaign and I wouldn’t change a thing. I still be- lieve the (agricultural) preserve and the issue of taxation were dominate factors in the campaign.” Mr. Dickerson, who has had a habit of surfacing a number of times in local politics since 1978, said he was unsure of any future plans to run again. “I don’t know if it’s in our imme- diate plans,” he said. “With politics, you know never to close any doors.” He said the mayor’s race would have been very different if the provincial election had been decid- ed differently. “A lot of this was unusual in the way it came together,” Mr. Dicker- son said. “It does make it hard to focus a campaign.” Friends and family gathered af- terwards at the West Shore Com- munity Centre to help the new mayor-elect soak up his victory. “I’m overwhelmed,” said Mr. Ryan’s wife, Anne. “I’m very proud of David and I’m very proud of Pickering.” Mr. Arthurs, who endorsed his friend publicly throughout the mu- nicipal election, was also celebrat- ing his new replacement. “I think it’s great,” he said. “The City is going to have a very effective mayor.” New faces and old at public board table Ryan is ready at the helm ✦ Ryan from page A1 SSHHEERRRRYY CCRROOTTEEAAUU ‘I think that people were looking for someone who they felt confident in deal- ing with and talking to.’ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 PAGE B1 P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 .500 hockey Panthers win, lose and draw... See page B3 Sports Briefs NOVEMBER 12, 2003 Panthers’ atoms foes meet their Waterloo at Kitchener tourney PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— The Pickering Panthers atom select hockey team roared to the championships at the recent Kitchener- Wa terloo International Atom Tournament. Strong defence and timely goal scor- ing resulted in five straight victories at the 86-team tournament. Pickering was in a di- vision of 16 teams from Ottawa, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Twin Centre, London, Hamilton, Port Credit, St. Catharines and Vaughan. The Panthers came out on top of a hard-fought championship game, 3-2 over Hamilton Parkdale. Dylan Watson, Corrado Cammisuli and Stephen Arnold, with the tournament winner, scored for Pickering. Kevin Mill, Stewart Singleton, Watson and Cammisuli drew assists. Goalie Nathan Grant got the win in net. Pickering advanced to the final after a close 1-0 semifinal victory over the Kitch- ener Rangers. Cammisuli scored the game winner with a beautiful effort. Goalie Alex Salzmann earned his second shutout of the tournament. In pool play, the Waterloo Icewolves fell victim to the Panthers 2-1, on goals by Arnold and Watson. Matthew Farrell, Cam- misuli and Watson each earned an assist. The Panthers iced the Lawfield Lightning 4- 0, on goals by Darryl Jennings, Matthew Ross, and Carmen Avarino with two. Jor- dan Mill and Singleton each had two as- sists; Nathaniel Hargraves and Cammisuli each earned one. The Panthers also edged the Cambridge Hawks 2-1 on goals by Ke vin Mill and Watson, who also earned an assist. Arnold, Mill and Matthew Pre- ston posted assists as well. Justin Walker, Blake Burns and Chris Kiatipis were large contributors in the de- fensive department, leading to a quarter- final playoff bye. Gary Arnold, Peter Farrell, Les Har- graves and Rob Burns coach the team. The trainer is John Jennings and the man- ager is John Singleton. Durham West Lightning midgets play Burlington to 1-1 draw DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Durham West Light- ning midget 'A' girls' hockey team tied one on with Burlington in North Metro League play last weekend. Durham West and Burlington played to a 1-1 draw, with the game being a battle of defence and goaltenders with excellent chances at both ends of the rink. The Lightning struck early in the first period on a well-executed goal by Alana Fettes, set up perfectly by Stephanie Wil- son and Carly Marshall. Burlington tied the game early in the second period with a power-play marker as the Lightning had killed off two penal- ties. The balance of the game was decided by the goalies with Lightning goaltender Jackie Cummins supplying a solid effort. Team members are Cummins, Kelly Batten, Christine Comeau, Holly Larabie, Marshall, Jenn Cooper, Louise Bedford, Caley Hulme, Ashley McIver, Fettes, Dean- na Boyce, Marisa Genuis, Stephanie Walsh, Wilson, Jess Delcourt, Danielle Bentley and Jess Perry. Power boys end big season with OYSL cup PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Power under-15 boys’ rep soccer team turned from underdogs to champions. The Pickering boys entered the OYSL (Ontario Youth Soccer League) –– the top youth league in the province –– as an underdog and quickly proved their com- petitiveness, winning five soccer tourna- ments and the OYSL Cup. Beginning in November 2002 the boys' team capped off a 52-game and 133 training session season winning the cup title. Pickering rallied to beat Etobicoke 2- 1 in the cup final . After conceding the first goal, Pickering responded with a Benny Yi goal off a Mark Ward passing play. Solid defensive play by Jaydene Gneese, Thomas Burger, William Ro- driques, Jesse Trajkovski, Devon Munch and Matthew Lynn held the Etobicoke powerhouse at bay. Pickering kept the heat on all game and Steven Axe found Miguel John on the right wing who cut around the goalkeep- er to find the empty cage, all but clinch- ing the cup in the dying minutes. A late charge by Etobicoke was ground down by tough defence and solid goalkeeping from Ryan Henriques. Be- fore the final whistle, smooth ball control from Andrew Landry, Luke Stedmond, Thomas Rivas, and Fabrizio Savarino cre- ated two more chances before the game's end. The squad is now in preparation for next year's 'scholarship' season in which they will be playing in many U.S. tourna- ments, potentially in front of college and university scouts. Sponsorship is needed to assist with the expenses of their trav- els through the US next season. Anyone who is interested in sponsor- ing the team can contact Junior Groves through the Pickering Soccer Club. Monarchs rule Durham gridiron St. Mary wins fifth consecutive senior football crown, but Dwyer Saints provide stiff test BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ——The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs cap- tured their fifth consecutive Durham Region senior football title -- but Sat- urday's final certainly wasn't a coro- nation for the four-time defending champions. After being dominated by the un- derdog Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints in the first half of the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championship game, it was gut-check time for the Monarchs, who trailed for the first time at the half this season, 12-7. The Monarchs needed to adjust in the second half, or perish. And, like a true champion, the Monarchs got their game back on track in the final half. St. Mary engi- neered a quick-strike touchdown early in the third quarter for a 13-12 lead and never looked back en route to a 27-18 victory in front of a good crowd at the Oshawa Civic Stadium. For St. Mary head coach Gordon Judges, who has presided over four of those five St. Mary football crowns, it was a complete team effort in secur- ing the title. "Everyone had a hand in this victo- ry," he says. "It was a game for tough guys and our guys proved they were tough." After his Monarchs were less than their best in the first half, Judges says his charges needed to calm down and re-focus during the half-time interval. "We asked them at half time to re- gain their composure," he says. "We felt we were beating ourselves with foolish penalties. We weren't keeping our heads when the heat was on. We did that in the second half. We didn't have too many penalties in the sec- ond half, which was all part of keep- ing our composure. At half time, they let us coach them; they listened to us and did what they were told." The game didn't unfold without some controversy, however. A fourth- quarter pass interference call against the Saints allowed St. Mary to keep a scoring drive alive. For Dwyer, it was the proverbial stake in the heart. With 10:34 to play and the Mon- archs first-and-10 at the Dwyer 45- yard line, St. Mary quarterback Erik Glavic was forced out of the pocket and scrambled back to his own 35- yard line before throwing a despera- tion pass along the left sidelines to receiver Aaron Racioppa. Dwyer's Wes Rundle reached out to bat down the pass in front of the St. Mary re- ceiver. The play, however, drew a flag, with pass interference called on Dwyer. Several plays later, St. Mary quarterback Erik Glavic drilled a pass to receiver Jesse Andrews from 15-yards out to put the Monarchs firmly in front 27-12 with 5:50 remain- ing in the game. For Dwyer, it was an unfortunate call, one that Saints' head coach Ezio Azzano firmly believes was the wrong one. "When you think about it, that was a critical call in the game. We had (Glavic) scrambling and we thought it was a good defensive play (by Run- dle). That play did turn the tide. It could have meant a different out- come for us, but sometimes the calls don't go your way," says Azzano. The Saints completely stifled the high-flying Monarchs in the first half, using an effective ball-control, clock- munching game plan. The Saints scored on their first offensive posses- sion, running 12 plays -- all on the ground -- which covered 73 yards and, most importantly, resulted in nine minutes of possession time. "We did what we wanted to in the first half," says Azzano. "We kept their offence off the field and we played ball-control offence." Judges says he was worried after his usually-explosive offence was ef- fectively squelched by the Saints' de- fence. He did, however, have faith that starting quarterback Glavic would rebound from a sub-par first half and find a way in the final stan- za. "I was very concerned," says Judges. "Dwyer did an excellent job of holding up our receivers. They forced us into formations where we couldn't protect our quarterback. Erik (Glav- ic) took a beating, but he has so much heart, you wouldn't believe it. A warrior like Erik, sometime he loses his concentration, but he was able to refocus and, in the end, he got the job done." Dwyer led 6-0 after the first quar- ter, with fullback Shawn Barber scor- ing on a 19-yard carry up the middle. In the second quarter, the Mon- archs took a slim 7-6 lead after a long, scoring drive. A 14-play, 100-yard St. Mary scoring drive was capped by a one-yard plunge by Glavic who called his own number at the line of scrim- mage. He was also successful on the convert attempt. With 3:38 remaining in the second quarter, the Saints engineered an- other long scoring drive starting from midfield. Barber carried the load once more, eventually getting the call at the St. Mary one-yard line and barging into the end zone to give Dwyer its 12-7 lead at half time. Three plays into the third quarter, St. Mary found the end zone, which vaulted them into a 13-12 lead. With the Monarchs third-and-seven at their 43-yard line, Glavic hooked up with favourite receiver Racioppa on a pass-and-run play that covered 63 yards. Late in the third quarter, the Mon- archs struck again, this time it was running back Joe Dublin who carried the mail. Glavic's option pitch to Dublin resulted in a 40-yard gain down to the Dwyer 11-yard line. One play later, Glavic's pass found Dublin in the end zone for the major and a 20-12 lead with 3:56 remaining in the third. After Andrew's touchdown put the Monarchs up by 27-12 in the fourth quarter, the Saints marched down the field to score their third and final touchdown of the game with 5:11 re- maining. Barber scored his third of the game on a one-yard run. GGAAMMEE NNOOTTEESS::Dwyer's BBaarrbbeerr was named the game's most valuable player of the LOSSA senior final after a strong effort. BBaarrbbeerr scored all three Saints' touchdowns and con- tributed about 100 yards of offence in the final...GGllaavviicc was named as the league MVP. The St. Mary quarter- back is a two-time winner of the award...The LOSSA 'B' final was won by the PPiinnee RRiiddggee PPuummaass 8-7 over the SSiinnccllaaiirr CCeellttiiccss at the Oshawa Civic Stadium, also on Saturday after- noon... A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints’ slotback Mike Misura slogs his way through a slew of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ tacklers during Durham Region senior football championship play in Oshawa last Saturday. The Monarchs won their fifth consecu- tive Durham crown with a 27-18 victory. BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ——With their fifth straight Durham Region senior football championship in the bag, the St. Mary Mon- archs will now turn their at- tention to the Golden Horse- shoe Bowl-East champi- onship. The Monarchs play the York Region champion Markham District Secondary School Marauders in the Golden Horseshoe Bowl-East semifinal at the Oshawa Civic Stadium Friday at 2 p.m. As the host league gets two berths, the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints will also play in the semifinals, suiting up against the independent school champion St. An- drew's Saints at 11 a.m. The Monarchs are Durham's number-one repre- sentatives after knocking off Dwyer 27-18 in the Lake On- tario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) final in Os- hawa Saturday. Monarch' head coach Gordon Judges says he's heard nothing but good things about Markham, which earned the right to play on Friday after a solid 41-0 victo- ry over King City in the York Region final at York University last Saturday. "I know Markham is well coached and they can run and pass equally well," says Judges, following the Mon- archs' LOSSA win last Satur- day. He says there are ru- mours afloat that the Golden Horseshoe Bowl-East will use Canadian three-down football rules, rather than four-down football, which has been cus- tomary at the high school level. "We're not looking for- ward to three-down football, but there's a strong rumour that we'll have to. We'll have to re-adjust to it," says Judges, adding that the York Region league also plays four- down football. Meanwhile, Dwyer head coach Ezio Azzano says that, although his team is mentally down after the loss to St. Mary in the LOSSA champi- onship, he believes his team will rebound against St. An- drew's. "It was a huge disap- pointment to the boys (to lose the LOSSA title), but after a few days we're going to be ready to play again. St. Andrew's is one of the top teams. I think we'll come back and give St. Andrew's a good go." The semifinal winners will play at Toronto's SkyDome on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4:45 p.m. for the Golden Horse- shoe Bowl-East champi- onship. St. Mary faces Markham in Golden Horseshoe Bowl semifinals Friday GGOORRDDOONN JJUUDDGGEESS Markham ‘well coached’. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Five-time Durham Region football champs. That's what the St. Mary Monarchs can claim after roaring back from a 12-7 half-time deficit to beat the Monsignor Paul Dyer Saints from Oshawa 27-18 in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) 2003 championship in Oshawa last Saturday. Here's a look back at the building of what's definitely a high school football dynasty in Durham Region. •22000022: St. Mary beats the Dunbarton High School Spartans 21-14 in a battle of Whites Road in the LOSSA title game. Expected to be a blow-out after St. Mary had levelled the Spartans 52-8 in the regular season, the final was any- thing but. A fired-up Spartans squad gave the heavily-favoured Monarchs all they could handle. • 22000011:: The St. Mary Monarchs manhan- dle the Henry Street Hawks 41-12. The win, however, was marred by an injury to special team player Myron Dacosta, who was crushed by a Hawks' player on the last play of the game. Dacosta lay motionless for several minutes, but was later able to move his arms and legs be- fore being taken by ambulance to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. • 22000000::St. Mary defeats Pickering High School 14-7. The Monarchs scored the winning touchdown with 13 seconds left in the second quarter as quarterback Rocco Cicciarella directed an effective mix of passing and running against the wind and eventually put the ball in the end zone on a quarterback sneak from the one-yard line. • 11999999: St. Mary defeats Pickering High for its first senior title. Monarchs reign over a dynasty A/P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. 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They’ll play the Burling- ton Stampeders on Sun- day at 9:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the atoms won their semifinal con- test against the Oshawa Hawkeyes 38-0. They’ll also meet Burlington in the final on Sunday at noon. The peewees blanked Burlington 24-0 in the semifinal. They’ll face Os- hawa in the final on Sun- day at 2:30 p.m. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TYKE DIVISION As of Nov. 10/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Whitby Toyota 6 5 1 0 28 13 10 Electrolux 6 4 1 1 36 27 9 L. 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Top scorers - Donland Jewellers: Lana Ed- munstone. Second Game:Scotia Bank - 36 vs. East Side Mario’s 26.Top Scorers - Scotiabank: Kim Bourque, Engrid Carmicheal 8 points each. East Side Marios: Kevina Morri- son - 12 points. Scoreboard NOVEMBER 12, 2003 E-mail sports editor Al Rivett with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com What’s black and white and read all over? ? The answer’s right at your f ingertips... News Advertiser ...keeping you in touch with your community Metroland Durham Region Media Group A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photo An Oshawa Hawkeyes ball carrier eyes the end zone while being surrounded by a pack of Ajax-Pickering Dolphins players during atom division football semifinal action at Kinsmen Park last Sunday. The local atoms defeated Oshawa 38-0. The Dolphins atoms will play Burlington in the final at Kinsmen Park on Sunday. Enter To Win Remember to include your name and address and phone number. Deadline Wed. Nov. 26 @ 5:00 pm Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to win one of 6 “Company’s Coming Decadant Desserts” cookbook by Jean Paré. We’ll publish selected recipes in our 5th Annual Community Christmas Edition Sunday November 30, 2003 along with the winners. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Av e., Ajax L1S 2H5. E-mail: ajaxgraphic2@durhamregion.com DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor atom 'AAA' rep hock- ey team began the 2003/2004 season with a flourish, opening league play with an impressive 6-1-1 record, which put the squad in top spot in the OMHA East Division. After losing their league opener, the Raiders came on strong to win the next six contests. Victims falling to the Raiders during their 6-0 run were Richmond Hill twice (10-1 and 7-3), Barrie twice (7-3 and 5-3), Pe- terborough (6-0) and Markham (4- 2). The Raiders best effort thus far in the regular season came against the visiting Peterborough Petes. In front of the hometown crowd, the Raiders played a physical game in both ends of the ice. The defence was stellar, limiting the Petes' chances, and the offence was explosive scoring often and leading the team to a decisive 6- 0 victory. Last year's OMHA champs faced a worthy opponent in their home opener against York-Simcoe. After a slow start, the Raiders spotted Yo rk-Simcoe a 6-2 lead. A valiant come-from-behind effort fell short, and the home team lost the season opener 6-5. The Raiders jumped in to a 3-1 lead against the Central Ontario Wolves only to surrender the lead and settle for a 3-3 draw. Tim Ernst and Cooper Gibbins share the goaltending duties. The balance of the on-ice roster includes Mitch Beettam, Drake Caggiula, Josh Fagan, Phillip Fuller- ton, Jeffrey Heard, Zack Johnston, Wil Pointon, Kyle Powell, Daniel Re- nouf, Tyler Roche, Derek Sheppard, Devin Shore, Darryl Snelling, and Joe Vocino. Sal Caggiula coaches the team, assisted by Glenn Ernst and Dave Snelling. The trainers are Len Fagan and Shawn Renouf. The manager is Maryann Gibbins. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 PAGE B3 P Breast Cancer: New Treatment Options For Post-Menopausal Women Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resource Services invites you to join Dr. Jacinta Meharchand , Senior Medical Oncologist, Toronto East General Hospital, for this discussion on Wednesday, November 19 th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn - Oshawa (1011 Bloor St. East). Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP 1-888-778-3100. Formerly PANDA Fundraising Sale The Great GRAND OPENING Thurs. 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Congratulations Kishan for being our Carrier of the Week. * Black’s Photography Ajax/Pick. * Dell Computers Ajax/Pick. * Discount Paint Ajax/Pick. * Domino Pizza Ajax * Globo Shoes Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * Millwork Ajax/Pick. * Panhandler Pick. * Party Packagers Ajax/Pick. * Rapz Swimwear Accessories Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Salvation Army Ajax * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. Wheels Ajax/Pick. * White Glove Cleaning Ajax Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Nov. 19 - Nov. 23/03 These four talented artists were chosen the best among the many entries in the Rogers Cable Halloween Pumpkin Patrol Colouring Contest. They are from left, William Hunt, 4 of Pickering; Jean-Paul Guay, 8, of Pontypool; Alexandra Finkeldey, 12 of Whitby and Siobhan Bradley, 9 of Ajax. Rogers Colouring Contest Winners Winston Shagwell’s Pub & Grill is now open at 736 Kingston Road, in Pickering. This neighbourhood pub and grill, focuses on great food and friendly ser- vice night after night. The menu at Winston Shagwell’s has a variety of Canadian Home Style items. Only the freshest ingredients are used to make their menu choices the best tasting in Pickering. Winston Shagwell’s Pub & Grill has Thursday and Saturday evenings booked with a variety of live enter- tainment and Sundays are keyed towards NFL football during the day and comedy kareoke in the evening. If you drop in before the Super Bowl, you will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Super Bowl. Winston Shagwell’s Pub & Grill want to be an active member of the com- munity. They will be hosting a chari- ty event in early December for Sharon’s Kids and will continue to organize events through out the year. Winston Shagwell’s can cater to Christmas parties, and other special events for up to 200 people. For more information call 905-420-0669. Winston Shagwell’s Pub & Grill Now Open In Pickering The Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Provincial Progressive Conservative Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting as follows. Date: Thursday, November 27, 2003 Time: Registration - 6:30 pm Call to Order - 7:00 pm Location: Ajax Kinsmen Heritage Centre 120 Roberson Drive For more information, call 905-427-1040 www.magwyerspub.com 1st Annual Scotch Nosing & Dinner Nov. 29 Ftg. Bruce Nasmith Call for ticket details Panthers claw way to a .500 weekend Pickering juniors top North York, tie Wexford, blanked by Stouffville Spirit BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers didn't run the table, nor go winless, but landed right in the middle. The Panthers recorded a win, loss and a tie in OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League weekend action with two of the three contests played on the road. And, coming up with a .500 result in back-to-back- to-back games, was quite all right with Panthers' head coach John Winder. The club now sports a 6-9-7-0 record for 19 points, good for sev- enth in the South Conference. The Panthers finished its third game in three nights in Toronto against the Wexford Raiders (12-6- 2-2 for 28 points, third in South Con- ference). The Pickering junior's pen- chant for blowing leads continued, as the Raiders came back to post a come-from-behind 5-5 draw. The Panthers led 5-2 going into the third period, with the hosts rebounding to score three in the third. On Saturday night in Stouffville against the Spirit, the Panthers fell 5-0 to Stouffville (13-9-1-0), the third-place team in the North Con- ference standings. After a scoreless f irst period, the Panthers were beat- en for three second-period markers and two more in the third. The Panthers' lone win came at home and was, perhaps, against its toughest opponent of the weekend. Playing the North York Rangers (15- 8-1-0 for 31 points, second in South Conference) at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex Friday night, the Panthers responded with a 5-2 vic- tory. "My boys played .500 hockey and that's great," says Winder. The Panthers play tonight (Wednesday) at the Pickering Recreation Complex against the Markham Waxers. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Most noteworthy was the Pan- thers' handling of the Rangers, a veteran team that's currently 12 points better in the standings than Pickering. "I thought we went right at them," says Winder. "We scored two quick goals and then we maintained the pressure on them throughout the game. We really, as a team, respond in most games, but North York is a quality team and any time they come in you have to play your best hockey to stay competitive with them. I thought our guys stepped it up and put pressure on them." Conversely, the Panthers were nowhere near ready to play a full 60 minutes against the Stouffville Spir- it in Stouffville Saturday night. Stouffville was still smarting from a loss to Couchiching last Thursday, and took it out on the Panthers. "We went to being on an emotion- al high from Friday night to playing a determined team on Saturday. They came out hard and our guys weren't ready," says Winder. Although a win was infinitely at- tainable against Wexford Sunday, Winder was more than satisfied with a tie. In their first meeting of the season, the veteran Raiders came all the way back to nip Picker- ing 4-3, so the Panthers will take the tie, says Winder. "This time we were able to main- tain the tie," explains Winder. "We blew the lead, but we didn't blow the game." The Panthers went with goal- tender Devin Ramasawmy in all three games this weekend. Rama- sawmy has, for the most part, backed up Jonathan Keating this season. Ramasawmy was at his best against North York, stopping 36 shots and was named the first star of the game. "We counted on Devin and he def- initely came to play. He stepped it up and showed he wants to play here," says Winder. Panthers veterans Andrew Dis- sanayake and Ryan Annesley each recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's tie with Wexford. Assistant captain Derek Lynden led the Panthers against North York on Friday with a two-goal effort. Richard Schofield, Jeremy Whelan and Phil McIlhone added singles. Other assists went to Clay Costoff and Danny Sullivan each with two, Kyle Robinson, Danny Sullivan, Dis- sanayake, Michael Worrell and Cory Yo r k, all with one. The Panthers play Friday at the complex against the Oshawa Le- gionaires at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday af- ternoon, the Panthers play at the Ajax Community Centre against the Axemen at 3 p.m. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ Kyle Robinson (20) drops to the ice to gain control of a loose puck while being shadowed by North York Rangers’ Bobby Davey (85) dur- ing OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action. Pickering won 5-2. Good beginning for Raiders New Whitby Courthouse play delivers laughs from improved digs BByy CChhrriissttyy CChhaassee Steff Editor WWHHIITTBBYY —— The wit of Noel Coward and the talents of local actors combine in the first Whitby Courthouse Theatre production at the newly-renovated Centennial Building. 'Blithe Spirit' opened Thursday night with a gala reception to mark WCT's return to the Centennial Building, which was closed for work last season. The play runs Thursdays through Saturdays to Nov. 22. "It's a Noel Coward romp through the tulips," said director Garvin Farr of the comedy. Writ- ten during the Second World War, the play cen- tres on writer Charles Condomine and his wife Ruth who invite an eccentric medium to con- duct a séance for Charles' research. The medi- um, Madame Arcati, goes into a trance and calls up Elvira, Charles' first wife. Of course, mayhem ensues as only Coward, noted English author, playwright, lyricist and composer, could write. "I think Noel Coward is a genius," said Farr, who's been involved in theatre in Durham Re- gion for close to 30 years. "He gives you this piece to play with. It's a fun, fun play." Having fun with the play is a cast of experi- enced and relatively new actors. "We have in the part of Madame Arcati, a wonderful woman who is well known in Os- hawa and Whitby, Judith Edmondson. She's playing that part and she's playing it a little differently than the norm," Farr said. The cast rehearsed for five weeks and has been settling into English accents, he said. Ironically, the only role that doesn't call for an English accent is Madame Arcati; Edmondson actually does have an English accent. Farr has staged 'Blithe Spirit' before but is doing things "quite differently" than before. "I use the people I have and I like every actor to be creative and I like my crew to be cre- ative," he said. He credits set designer Jay McCarten with a great set that accommodates the ghost. "It's so wonderful and elegant and allows for ghosts and everything else. The design is what is impressing me, that and the cast," Farr said. Speaking of ghosts, WCT president Bernadette Sims said no trace of the ru- moured theatre ghost was found during and after renovations. A ghost was said to have haunted the theatre for years. This will be WCT's first full theatre season in two years. The renovations of the Centennial Building meant the theatre group couldn't offer its patrons full programs. Most of WCT's plays during this time were presented at Hey- denshore Pavilion, not an ideal venue for drama, Sims said. 'Blithe Spirit' was supposed to close the 2002-2003 season but had to be postponed when the renovations weren't com- plete in the spring. The improved theatre has a deeper stage and expanded off-stage facilities for WCT and for the Whitby Brass Band, which also uses the building for its base. While the proscenium (the front part of the stage) couldn't be ex- panded, the back of the stage is now twice as deep and a third wider. There are new curtains and an improved lighting track system. The seating area has been painted gold and cream, in keeping with the historical period of the building. Windows have been uncovered and fitted with blinds, which can be lowered to block out all light. Behind-the-scene improvements include a makeup room with six mirrors, dressing rooms, storage, a space that can be used for re- hearsals and workshops for construction and storage of sets. No longer will the cast have to run outside to get from one side of the stage to the other for their stage entrances. Formed as a centennial project in 1967, WCT produces several plays a year at the Centenni- al Building, 416 Centre St. S. Other productions this season include 'Crimes of the Heart' by Beth Henley, which will run Feb. 12 to 28, and 'Night, Mother' by Marsha Norman, running April 22 to May 8. Season subscriptions are available at $20 for Thursday nights, $24 for Fridays and Satur- days. Individual tickets are $10 for Thursdays and $1 2 for Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are available one month before each show at La- fontaine Trading Post, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, 905-430-3774. 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HWY 401 MARKHAM RD. 1780 MARKHAM RD, SCARBOROUGH (JUST NORTH OF SHEPPARD) www.freewayford.caFORD SALES LIMITED Plus $31,988*$34,388* $29,488* F-SERIES $23,488* 2000 TAURUS LX SEDAN V6, auto, pwr group. Only 56K! $11,888†Sale Price NO MONEY DOWN*NO PAYMENTS TILL MAY 2004* Whatever it takes we just do it! NO HASSLES NO HIGH PRES S U R E NO COME ONS HIGHEST TRADE ALLOWANCES *Prices are plus admin, taxes & licensing *No payment till 2004, OAC. †† Short term daily rental lease return. 2000 FOCUS SE 4dr, auto, air, remote keyless entry, 2 to choose from Sale Price $9,988† 2000 WINDSTAR SEL V6, auto, air, power group & much more. LOADED. 3 TO CHOOSE FROM Sale Price From $14,488† 2002 MUSTANG COUPE V6, auto, pw, pl, pm, 27 km’s, 2 to choose from†† $16,888† 2003 FOCUS ZTW WAGON Auto, air, moon roof, leather, 2 to choose from†† Sale Price $16,988† 2003 CROWN VICTORIA LX Fully loaded, all power group, 3 in stock†† Sale Price $24,488† 2003 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER Loaded, pw, pl, pm, auto, air, AM/FM cd. 3 to choose†† Sale Price $33,488† Sale Price 416-293-3077 Plus 3 YYEAR NO CCHARGE OOIL && FFILTER CCHANGES with every vehicle purchase L E A T H E R & M O O N R O O F P a y s TIRES, BATTERIES AND SERVICES Every tire purchased at Wal-Mart includes • New tire valve • Flat repair • Road hazard warranty Rotation every 10,000 km • Nationwide warranty • Available only in stores with Automotive Centres. Wintermark Magna Grip HT Premium Winter Radials Ulysses ST All-Season Radial Tires • Passenger all-season steel-belted radial tires • Aggressive all-season tread-stamped M&S • Available in 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 series (depending on size). Wheel Rims (Multi-fit) For cars and light trucks. Black. #1005282/331/345/2147 Also available: 15" 47.97, 16" 49.97, 17" 52.97 3996 each EVERY DAY 13" & 14" ❄ • Excellent traction with or without studs • Designed for ice and snow traction • M+S and approved for RMA Severe Snow Conditions Rating size NOW WAS P155/80R13(W)29.97 36.97 P185/75R14(W)49.97 54.97 P195/75R14(W)52.97 58.97 P205/75R14(W)54.97 59.97 P175/70R13(W)†39.97 46.97 P185/70R13(W)†44.97 49.97 P185/70R14(W)†49.97 57.97 P195/70R14(W)†54.97 59.97 P205/70R14(W)†58.97 62.97 P205/70R15(W)†59.97 64.97 P175/65R14(B)49.97 56.97 P185/65R14(B)54.97 59.97 P195/65R15(B)59.97 68.97 P205/65R15(B)64.97 69.97 † Tread pattern different size each P185/60R14 82S (BW)69.98 P195/60R14 85S (BW)71.98 P195/60R15 87S (BW)76.98 P205/60R15 90S (BW)79.98 P215/60R16 94S (BW)89.98 P225/60R16 97S (BW)91.98 P205/55R16 89S (BW)87.98 † Tread pattern different size each P215/70R15 97S (WS)69.98 P175/65R14 81S (BW)57.98 P185/65R14 85S (BW)60.98 P195/65R14 88S (BW)66.98 P185/65R15 86S (BW)68.98 P195/65R15 89S (BW)70.98 P205/65R15 92S (BW)73.98 P215/65R16 98S (BW)78.98 †P145/80R12SL (BW) 3498 each EVERY DAY size each P155/80R13 SL (NW)44.98 P185/75R14 SL (NW)52.98 P195/75R14 SL (NW)59.98 P205/75R14 SL (NW)62.98 P205/75R15 SL (NW)67.98 P215/75R15 SL (NW)69.98 P235/75R15 SL (NW)82.98 P235/75R15XL SL (NW)89.98 P175/70R13 82S (BW)48.98 P185/70R13 85S (BW)49.98 P185/70R14 87S (BW)56.98 P195/70R14 90S (BW)59.98 P205/70R14 93S (NW)61.98 P215/70R14 96S (WS)62.98 P205/70R15 95S (NW)66.98 ® 145R12(B)† 24 972497 WAS 29.97 each Ri 1&2 This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to pass a by-law regulating the water and sewer User Rates and other water and sewer fees and charges during a Joint Committee meeting on December 10, 2003 commencing at 9:30 am in the Regional Operation Centre boardroom located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario and subsequently at a Regional Council meeting on December 17, 2003 commencing at 10:00 am in the Regional Council Chambers also located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario. The proposed 2004 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various rates paid by the residents of Durham for water and sewer services effective January 1, 2004. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written or present oral comments to the Joint Committee meeting on December 10, 2003 and/or Regional Council meeting on December 17, 2003, please contact the Regional Clerk’s Department at (905) 668-7711, extension 4248 no later than noon on December 4, 2003 or December 11, 2003, respectively. For further information regarding the Region’s water and sewage programs and related existing and proposed water and sewer fees, please contact the Finance Department at (905) 571-3311 extension 6297. The Finance Department can provide the 2004 and five year forecast Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report free of charge upon request or individuals can consult the Region’s web site at www.region.durham.on.ca for information. Durham Region, Finance Department 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa Ontario L1H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-3311 www.region.durham.on.ca PUBLIC NOTICE 2004 Water and Sewer User Rates And Other Related Fees And Charges www.arcticspaspickering.com (905) 420-0027 HOT TUB CLEARANCE SALE 4 Days Only - Nov 13 - 16, 2003 6 Months No Payments & No Interest *OAC FREE FOREVER FLOOR™ (Fiberglass Foundation Eliminates Need for Concrete Pad) With Purchase of any Arctic Spa $500.00 Value Valid only with Coupon C oupon Expires Nov. 31 st 2003 S AVE Arctic Spas Pickering 1064 Salk Rd., Pickering $ 2000 00 Up to on all remaining 2003 Inventory and Floor Models ‘Blithely’ they go PLEASE RECYCLE AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ Jason Liebregts / News Advertiser photo The Whitby Courthouse Theatre is now perform- ing ‘Blithe Spirit,’ a Noel Coward play on stage until Nov. 22. Vanessa Taylor as Elvira, left meets up with Judith Edmondson as Madam Arcati. READING, WRITING AND SPELLING DIFFICULTIES? Help your child or train to help others. Workshop in Oshawa Nov. 22-23 for parents and educators to teach reading, writing and spelling using multisensory program. Conducted by certified reading specialist. Proven effective. Call 905-579-1315 Fleming Door Products Ltd. Due to exceptional growth, Fleming Door, Canada's largest manufacturer of Steel Doors and Frames, has an immediate career opportunity for the following position. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Post secondary Technical education Should be well spoken, organized and computer literate. This position processes incoming orders and provides customers pricing and technical support. This position include full company paid health and medical benefits. Pension contribution and excellent vacation policy. Join one of Ontario's fastest growing companies with a vision on the future Visit our Web Site : www.flemingdoor.com Mail, Fax or E-mail your resume today Human Resources Department 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3X9 Fax : (905) 427-1668 E-Mail : hrdept@flemingdoor.com PRODUCT TESTING TECHNICIAN Required for busy hi-tech company with emphasis on RMA's •Basic knowledge of electronics and electronic testing equipment •Must have good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, Excel, Word and MYOB •Good communications and organizational skills •Ability to work independently Please email resume to:enaccarato@keyscan.ca T.V./ FILM AUDITIONS AC TORS WANTED Adults & Kids (2 & up) needed for TV & Film Assignments. No fees!! No Courses Call (416)221-3829 WANTED!! As a unique concept discount retail chain we offer an entrepreneurial environment and are always looking for dynamic, experienced Store Management Trainees to join our team. We offer: • Competitive Wages • Benefit Package • Performance Bonuses and more. If you are currently looking for a change please forward your resume to: Human Resources 1-866-483-5140 AZ TANKER DRIVER We Offer: •Full time employment •$18.25/hr. to $21.25/hr. •.37/mile to .41/mile •4% Performance bonus •Benefits •Co. Uniform •Ongoing training You Must Provide: •5 yrs. driving exp. •U.S. exp. •Heavy haul exp. *Propane tanker exp. not required, but must be willing to train. *Mostly Ont., but some Hwy. trips Tel: 905-426-3716 Intelligarde,the company where you "Earn as you Learn" has immediate openings in •LAW ENFORCEMENT •LOSS PREVENTION •CORPORATE SECURITY We offer excellent training and career develop- ment. Strong communication skills are re- quired. If you would like a more dynamic at- mosphere than your current security position, or, you would like to get started in the security industry; Fax us @ (416) 469-1724, e-mail us @ kcarrington@intelligarde.org (with you resume attached as a word document) or fill out an application on our web site @ www.intelligarde.org. Please quote File # s/o OWC FT & PT CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS Needed to work overnight shifts within our treatment residences located in the Oshawa area for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties Minimum Child and Youth Worker Diploma, knowledge of Crisis Intervention and An- ger Management Computer and clinical skills an asset. . Please submit resumes to: ENTERPHASE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES 209 BOND STREET EAST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO. LIG 1B4 OR FAX TO: (905) 434-1775 TRANSPORT Oshawa, Ontario based carrier has an immediate opening for DEDICATED & OVER THE BORDER AZ DRIVERS Please contact Olivia Wiggins Reid (905) 725-5544 Ext. 227 Licensed Auto Body Technician required immediately for busy Ford Lincoln dealership. •All the best equipment •Profit sharing •Full benefit program Contact John Mather, Body Shop Manager Ph: 905-668-5893 or fax resume: 905-430-3543 Personal Trainers Wanted New Body Boomers in Whitby University, College related degrees or equivalent certifications an asset. Experience Mandatory- Best Pay- Guaranteed Hours every week of the year- Your clients are provided E-mail or fax resume to jason@revolution-training.com 613 932 8576 PA R TS PICKER/ASSEMBLER required for busy Hydraulic hose company. > Must be fluent in English > Forklift certification an asset > $11.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 905-686-4385 FULL TIME LOT AND CLEAN UP PERSON required immediately for busy import car dealership in Pickering. Must have full G licence and be able to drive standard transmission. Call Paul (905) 427-0111 or fax resume to (905) 427-9989 New East End Suzuki Dealership requires an experienced Sales Person Full-time. Please call George (905)420-4800 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca Are you a small business that may be struggling to have a successful Christmas season? You have an opportunity to become a merchant at this year's greatest sales event located at the old Walmart in the Whitby Mall. Nov 28, 29 & 30 For information call 905-665-3194 or e-mail info@clikonsave.ca • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION COURSE Canadian Arts & Trades School This course consists of an overview of the Inspection Industry: STRUCTURAL:The building envelope, foundations, floors, walls, ceiling and roof systems and building science. ELECTRICAL:Service & panels, breakers & fuses, systems & circuits, heating & appliances PLUMBING:(Rural & City) Water supply systems, pumps & wells, waste & septic systems HEAT & AIR-CONDITIONING:Furnaces & distribution, chimney & flues, ventilation DAY & EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE Mini courses for private home owners **Financing Available **All Major Credit Cards Accepted Apprenticeships and Help with Job Placement 905-723-0647 or toll free: 1-877-878-7333 Sponsored by: A.C.I.S.S. Home Inspections REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Keyscan Inc. Keyscan Inc. seeks a Regional Account Manager for Ontario. Keyscan Inc. is a leading Canadian (Pickering based) manufacturer of Electronic Access Control Systems. Candidate should have post secondary degree in business, engineering or computer science. Good communication skills are essential and prior experience in electronic security industry an asset. Resumes, in confidence to:sales@keyscan.ca (no telephone calls please) COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca LICENSED PERSONAL lines CSR. Knowledge in power broker- age an asset. Please forward re- sume to D.J. Taylor Insurance, 169 North Street, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B7. SALES MANAGER In the Accom- modation industry. Your primarily responsibility will be to actively generate sales for Durham Col- lege/University of Ontario Institute of Technology Residence and Conference Centre. You will be re- sponsible for developing new and maintaining existing customer rela- tionships, creating awareness in the community through various memberships/organizations, and to communicate with the property to ensure 100% guest satisfaction to all your clients. Interested appli- cants should forward a resume with a cover letter to:Fax resumes to attention: Scott Woods at (905) 404-8877 or email: swoods@campuslivingcentres.com AZ DRIVER req'd for US runs. OTR, LTL. 33¢ per mile, $25. p/u & drop/OR percentage paid. $1000 -$1500/week. Home most wknds. Call 905-242-5313. AZ Drivers needed Clean abstract and U.S. experience. Full or part- time. Benefit package. 2 day trips from Ajax. 416-417-6948. AZ OTR Driver for broker, clean abstract, 3 years experience, home weekends guaranteed,e- mail info to matlorqim@rogers.com or call 905-243-5351. TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Full time and part time in Ajax area DISPATCHER Thursday to Sunday, nights 905-683-5570 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Commercial Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call David at 1-800-465-7633 A ROCK & ROLL AT TITUDE $400-$600 weekly. Advertising Co. busiest time of year 15 positions to be filled immediately in customer service dept. Must enjoy loud music, no experience necessary Full time.Call Emily (905)571-4483 ATT:Recession-Proof business! Work from home on your comput- er, $25-$75/hr PT/FT, http://www.fourtuneinsuc- cess.com/?refid=sr1. AVON Sales dealers needed. Earn cash for Christmas Sell Avon products at work or home. Call for today for info. Lee Anne 905-428-2353 BECOME a personal decorator. Call Gloria (Oshawa) (905)725- 6122, Nichola (Brooklin) (905)655- 0017 for a great business opportu- nity.Visit: www.homeinteriors.com CHRISTMAS CASH - 'Tis the season. FT only. Ask for Jill (905) 721-8154 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT- LY - Looking for individuals with cleaning experience for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Extremely attractive wages offered. Own ve- hicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. CYW'S/DSW'S-D.L.C. Residential Services requires 2 part time CYW's/DSW's to work with severe- ly delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and aut- ism in the Scarborough area. Ex- perience with complex and aggres- sive behaviours essential. Driver's license an asset. Criminal Refer- ence Check and Pre-employment medical necessary. Only those se- lected for an interview will be con- tacted, no phone calls please. Fax/email resumes to 416-281- 4529 / debdlc@on.aibn.com DETAILER for busy shop. Experi- ence only, Full-time position. Driv- er's licence necessary. Call 905- 430-1604 or 905-404-0815 after 6pm DRIVER/LABOURER wanted for Durham based company. To ser- vice portable toilets and septic tank pumping. Must have own transportation and clean abstract. Full and part time work. $8 - $10 per hour based on experience. Pls Call (905) 831-8189 or fax (905) 985-3850 ECE & ASSISTANT,needed for busy daycare in Pickering and Whitby area. Please fax resume to (905)420-4534. EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST re- quired for salon located in Whitby. positions available to join our inno- vative and creative team. Call Krystel for more information at 905 430-8787. FRIENDLY,reliable individual re- quired to work 'Books Are Fun' re- tail fairs in Bowmanville area. Fun and exciting opportunity, starts im- mediately. Part-time weekdays. Fax resume to 905-697-0985. FULL-TIME & PART-TIME Alarm Dispatch Operators Shift work, Ajax. Will train. Start $8.00 per hour. Fax resume to (905)683- 6631 HAIR STYLIST,ambitious and motivated person, for very busy salon located in Oshawa, full time or part time, Call (905)723-5090. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! As- sembling Products, Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars, Copy/Mail- ing/PC Disk Program. FREE IN- FORMATION at www.gifts.-plus- online.com or send S.A.S.E.: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 113, Referent 7-107, Concord, On- tario L4K 1Y7 HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT - The Durham College Residence and Conference Centre is looking for a housekeeping attendant. Housekeeping experience is pre- ferred but not required. Full time. $8.00 per hr. benefits. Fax re- sumes to attention: Phaedra Co- poc at (905) 404-8877 INVEST IN YOURSELF Full training provided. Health & Nutri- tion Industry. $25-$75 hr part time/full time. 1-888-215-4830 www.2securefreedom.com KITCHEN MANAGER and experi- enced kitchen staff needed imme- diately for busy Christmas season and beyond. (905)666-8090. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - $12 per hr. Must have experience with air tools such as : Air screwdrivers, air drills. Safety steel toed boots and 6 months experience, Pickering ar- ea. Apply in person to 1614 Dun- das St. E., Whitby (Dundas/Thick- son) LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Long term temp, Staff Plus will be interview- ing 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Come and see us at our new location, 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. Any questions please con- tact 1-888-509-3222 LINE COOKS, SHORT ORDER Cooks, well paid. Please call 905- 728-4190, or apply within with re- sume, Stippy's Restaurant, 53 Walton St. Port Hope LUNCHROOM SUPERVISORS $12.07/hr. Daily 11:25 - 12:25 p.m. BAYVIEW HEIGHTS P.S. PICKERING (905) 839-1253 MANAGER TRAINEE Durham Residence and Conference Centre is looking for recent College or University graduates that are inter- est in hospitality industry. Hotel ex- perience is preferred but not re- quired. Computer skills (Word and Excel) Full time and benefits. Fax resumes to attention: Scott Woods at (905) 404-8877 or email: swoods@campuslivingcentes.com MORTGAGE CONSULTANT or Assistant for busy ReMax office in Durham. Flexible hours. Must have FSU 101 License course. Forward resume to: File # 957, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. SERVERS,part-time. Ajax loca- tion. Fax resume to: 905-426-5967 NEED EXTRA CASH?Inserters needed immediately to prepare fly- ers in Ajax. Serious inquiries call Gem Delivery (905)427-7402 PA RT TIME phone work mornings or afternoons. Monday - Friday in our Pickering office. (416) 264- 3336. OWNER OPERATORS/AZ & DZ Company drivers, paid percent- age. Running the Carolina's and the New England States out of Bowmanville Ontario. Also looking for City drivers paid hourly. Need clean abstract, no criminal record. Call Executive Transportation at (905)697-1403. PA RT-TIME MAINTENANCE OP- PORTUNITY, Seeking a mature person for light general mainte- nance, tools, shop and yard. Good organization skills, some pick ups and deliveries. Could suit retired or semi-retired person. Ex- cellent wage and benefit package. Call immediately. Barb (905-668- 3244 or fax resume to (905)-668- 8205. PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE is now hiring ECEs, Assistants, Van Drivers, and Supply Staff. Please submit your resume to 129 Perry Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4B7 PROFESSIONAL SALES repre- sentative interested in earning $1,000, 1200 or up to 1600 week- ly. Fax resume to 905-430-8207 or e-mail info@clikonsave.ca PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 RECEPTIONIST WANTED.High- end Weight loss Centre & Day Spa in Ajax needs full and/or part-time receptionist. Must live healthy lifestyle, be upbeat/friendly. Karen 905-619-2038. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 RETAIL store in Ajax now hiring full time positions. Experience a must. Fax resume to (416) 545- 1363 SEEKING OSPCA Inspector or exp.Agent , 3-4 days per week. If you are truly concerned about ani- mal issues and have the right qual- ifications. Please fax resume to 905-433-3965. A current Police Clearance Certificate, clean driv- er's abstract will be required. No phone calls please. SHOP helper required for Ajax based company, to assist in all ar- eas, including Paint Bay, Wash Bay, general maintenance and yard duties. Sandblasting and forklift skills would be an asset, but willing to train. Must be reliable and able to work in a fast paced environment. Benefits and uni- for ms provided. Fax resume to 905-686-8546. SIDEWALK CREWS WANTED for Ajax / Pickering must have own trans- portation. Ask for Nick or leave message (905) 720-0457 SNOW brokers, 4x4 and plow good condition required. Experi- ence necessary, Routes available: Scarborough, Markham, Durham. Guaranteed hours, labourers for walks required. Call (905)619- 2757 or (416)439-3343. WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE Full-time superintendent couple needed for high rise complex in Oshawa. Duties include cleaning, maintenance, tenant relations and office duties. Apt and wages in- cluded. Send resume to Box 959, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 SUPERINTENDET,a couple re- quired immediately, mid-sized building, downtown Oshawa, wage & apartment. Fax resume to 416- 709-1042 TREE SERVICE seeks reliable help. Persons with experience and ability to drive large trucks pre- ferred. Physical labour required. Leave message at (905)725-5415 or fax resume to (905) 725-9369 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS needed to transport foster children. Week- day and weekends available .35 per km reimbursed. Police check required. For further information please contact Michelle Todd @ 416-570-3709 WANTED:12 Call-Centre Cus- tomer Support Representatives for the midnight shift. Must have ex- cellent customer service, commu- nication, Internet, computer, and typing skills. E-mail oshawa@ti- gertel.com, fax 905-576-1503. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com EXPERIENCED Hair Stylists want- ed for high-end concept salon in Oshawa Centre and Pickering To wn centre. Salary plus commis- sion. Contact L'Attitudes (905)-723 -5937 or fax resume to (905)947- 8143 CLASS "A" TECHNICIAN re- quired, must be able to trouble- shoot electrical and general prob- lems. No apprentices please. Good benefits. No evenings. or weekends. Fax resume to (905) 430-9983. LICENCED mechanic required for Ajax based lift equipment compa- ny.Experience in diesel engines and hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. Valid AZ licence an added bonus. Competitive wages, bene- fits and uniforms. Fax resume to 905-686-8546. PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR, ex- perienced for Metal Fab. shop in Pickering, salary neg. Also GRIND/CLEAN-UP, weekend shift available, work with power tools, Contact Al or Andy.(905)831-7698 AR and Reception full time - two positions available immediately in medical products distributor. Bilin- gulism (Fr. Eng) and experience required. Good pay with benefits. Fax resume to: 905-725-7340. ONE OF DURHAM'S Largest insu- rance brokerage requires a dy- namic individual to join our team as a Personal Lines CSR. Must be RIBO licensed, knowledge of Agency Manager an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-427-4615, att: Laura Branch Manager and Part Time Counselors required for our new Durham Collision Reporting Cen- tre in the Pickering Police Station. Manager applicants must have a minimum 3 years management ex- perience with exceptional organ- izational & supervisory skills. Ap- plicants must work well indepen- dently, with excellent computer, keyboarding, communication & re- lationship building skills. Exp. in hospitality/retail industry an asset. Fax resume to Mr. Bob Gutwein (416)745-5555. GENERAL LABOURER required for Ajax company. Welding/truck mechanic experience an asset. Salary based on experience. Ben- efits. Send resume to File #958 c/o News Advertiser, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 SALES PEOPLE needed for Fur- niture Sales. Experience pre- ferred. Apply in person: Studio Fine Furniture, 1540 Dundas St. E Whitby. DENTAL HYGENIST required full time, for maternity leave, com- mencing January. No weekends, some evenings. Please submit re- sumes in person to: Dr. Debra Shoniker, 312 Dundas St. W. Whit- by. DENTAL Hygienist required for Saturday position. (905)420-6226 OPTOMETRIC Assistant for F/T or P/T Experience preferred but will train. Challenging position for ea- ger, detail orientated, multi-tasker, evenings/Saturday's. Fax resume 905-666-8160 SACRBOROUGH dental office is seeking a Dental assistant, dental receptionist and Dental hygienist for full and part time. Call 416-265 -0422 or 905-839-6562 or E-mail bennygroups@hotmail.com. WANTED REGISTERED Massage Therapist for established practice. Receptionist/Assistant Mon-Fri, 1-8, computer exp. necessary. for busy Physiotherapy Clinic in Ajax. Send resume to Whitby Civic Physiotherapy, 555 Rossland Road. East Whitby. L1N 2M8. At- tention Nancy. No phone calls please. WE ARE LOOKING for an experi- enced, energetic, outgoing assist- ant to join our friendly team. 4 days per week. Apply to File #956 Oshawa This Week, P.O Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 KITCHEN MANAGER and experi- enced kitchen staff needed imme- diately for busy Christmas season and beyond. (905)666-8090. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" 177 HAZELWOOD DR.Whitby $279,900. 4+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, Phone 95-576-8316 after 7 pm. No Agents please. View at www.privateexchange.com. BOWMANVILLE,well maintained 2-storey, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, cac, fag, 6 appliances, walk-out to rap-around deck, large manicured backyard, new double driveway, $174,900. (905)697-0225 PRICED TO SELL!Totally reno- vated Victorian home, Beaverton. 3-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, residential area, Hardwood, wain-scotting, gas furnace, new electrical panel. $169,900. View by appointment. (705)426-1824. AJAX,44 Falby Crt., 2-bedroom, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, balcony, un- derground parking, ensuite laun- dry. Air conditioning, pool, exer- cise, tennis. (705)742-5483 INDUSTRIAL UNIT FOR RENT 2200 sq. ft. 855 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. Avail. now. 905-686-1455 or 905-706-5251 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 newly renovated modern offices for lease. Prime location, harwood and hwy 2 call Patricik 416-464- 0387 FULLY EQUIPPED takeout res- taurant available. Approx. 500 sq. ft. Equipment included in rent. Lo- cated at Simcoe/Bond Oshawa. For viewing call Bob (905) 924- 6075 MARKET your Business Opportu- nity with Metroland Community Newspapers. Distribution of over 40 million! Call today for informa- tion on weekly word ad rates. 416- 493-1300 ext. 276 SUPERSAVER CANADA is look- ing for motivated and determined individuals! *Be Your Own Boss *Develop & Own your own suc- cessful advertising business in your community *Group Cost Savings *Proven Business Model *Min. Investment *Financing Avail- able *Royalty Free. For Over- view Kit call 1-866-270-8292 robin@supersavercanada.com www.supersavercanada.com $$ MONEY $$- 100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MORTGAGES$$Best Rates Available!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com BEST RATES Get A First Or Second Mortgage, Refinance A Loan. INVIS FINANCIAL 416-938-9087 MORTGAGES - first & second mortgages available. Good/Bad credit, low income, self-employed. Purchases-Refinance-Debt Con- solidation. Call Dave "Capital One Rlty" 705-748-3120. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $770 , satellite included First/last. Dec. 1st. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Brock/Major Oaks, available now. Own entrance, kitchen, bath- room, livingroom, laundry, with fireplace, a/c and parking. No pets/smoking. $750/month includ- ing utilities. Call (905)683-0141. 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All util- ities, cable included. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking, $860/mo inclusive. Call 905-720- 0432 2 BEDROOM & bachelor, living room, dining room, kitchen, park- ing, hardwood floors, first/last, no Simcoe St. N. (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Bayly/Liverpool, close to GO. $750 plus 1/2 utilities. Parking, laundry. Available immediately. 905-883- 1877 after pm. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT., modern, bright, 401/Westney/Hwy. 2.Freshly painted. Livingroom/din- ingroom, Available Nov. lst. Credit check a must. First/last. All inclu- sive $650 416-266-3213. 2 BEDROOM upper level, Oshawa central location. Private entrance, no pets, $700 plus hydro. lst/last. (905) 720-2812. 2+1 BEDROOM,walk to O,C & downtown, close to 401 & schools. 5 appliances included.Gas heated, new doors/deck, avail. Dec. 15th, $1050+utilities. Referenc- es/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905- 260-3652. 2-BDRM.huge basement, Sep. entrance. Pickering. Avail. Dec./Jan. 1st. Couple preferred. Cable, laundry, parking included. No smoking/pets, Credit & Police check. First/last, $900./mo. (905)426-2686. A BRIGHT BASEMENT APT. Whitby - 1 Bedroom, 10' ceilings, separate entrance, laundry, cable, internet, telephone, near bus, $750/mo+. ALSO 1 room $450/month, female preferred. 905 -571-1811. , AJAX Room and 1 bed. apt. in small building. Parking. Close to all amenities. 905-428-8946 AJAX - Beautiful one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, own laundry, one parking, separate en- trance. Suitable for single person. Available immediately. $800 inclu- sive. 905-426-7341 AJAX - LEGALIZED UPPER 3 bedroom of home. Hwy 2/Har- wood, close to schools, transit, non smoker, no pets. First/last. Available immediately. (905) 686- 5297 (416) 297-3342 AJAX CENTRAL, basement apt., 1-bedroom, clean & bright, 4 appli- ances included, parking for 1, sep- arate entrance, no pets. $560/month. Available Dec 1st. (905)683-8768 AJAX Legal, one bedroom basement apartment. Large, bright, appliances $650/mo. + 40% utilities First/last, references, non-smokers Available Dec. lst 905-839-5223 AJAX SOUTH bright clean one bedroom walk-out basement apart- ment. 4 piece bath, oak kitchen, steps to lake, single parking. Avail- able Dec 1. No smokers/pets. $725/month inclusive. Call (905)619-6536 AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, full bath, new carpeting, share laundry, 2-car parking, $800 inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24, evenings/wknds 905-442-0020 AJAX,Bachelor, Westney Heights, new paint/carpet, separ- ate entrance, parking, share laun- dry, $550+40% utilities. Immedi- ately. WHITBY-Brock/401, 3-bdrms, quiet side street, own laundry, large backyard, $1200+60% utilities. (416)783- 5000 AJAX,Brock Rd. area. Newly ren- ovated 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry and parking. No smok- ing/pets. New appliances, $1050 inclusive. Call (416)276-3879 AJAX,large legal 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 4 appliances, private en- trance, parking, first/last, referenc- es, avail Jan. 1st, 2004. $825/mo inclusive. 905-686-3201. AJAX-2 large bedroom basement, living room, full bath, 5-appl., parking, a/c, + no-smoking/no- pets, immediately. negotiable. Also large storage/workshop, heat- ed, a/c. Call Liz Kendall 416-281- 0027. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for September $725 & three bedroom for October $950. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $770 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890 COURTICE furnished 1 room loft for rent, private entrance, satellite, own bathroom, $480/mo. Available immediately. Call 905-436-3446 DOWNTOWN WHITBY,very large 2-bdrm., newly renovated, avail. Dec. 1st. $1000/mo + hydro. Call Frank 905-668-7446 DUNDAS/COCHRANE Large Mul- ti-level 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school/shopping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-430-5423 FURNISHED ONE BED.base- ment apt. Westney/Rossland, close to shopping, rec. centre and 401. Sep. entrance, use of back- yard, parking, no pets/non-smoker. $800/mo. utilities incl. Available immediately. First/last. 416-436- 9849. KINGSTON/BROCK RD. -new, 1 bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate en- trance, no smoking/pets, close to all amenities (GO/401), $750/inclu- sive. Available Dec. 1st. Call 905- 686-0836. NEW BASEMENT APARTMENT 401 & Whites. ($30,000 in renova- tions). Full details/photos: www.geocities.com/hanif_rajabali/ 900-1000 sq. it. Kitchen HD wash- er/dryer, new oven, fridge, 2 bed- rooms, $875+utilities. Contact: Hanif 905-420-4359. NEW BRIGHT clean 1-bedroom basement. Close to O.C. Separate entrance, A/C 1-parking $725/mo inclusive, first/last. Suits older working person, no smoker/pets. Avail. Dec 1st. (905)438-8456. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, No- vember lst or December lst/ Janu- ary lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE & TWO BEDROOM for rent Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905) 579-2387 after 5 p.m. ONE BDRM basement, Pickering, separate entrance, 4 appliances, a/c, f/p, parking, $750/mo inclu- sive, avail immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 ONE LARGE bdrm apt, open con- cept. Oshawa. Private entrance, 1-parking, c/a, cable. Avail. imme- diately. $795/mo inclusive. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. Call (905)432-2141 CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003, PAGE 5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 310-CASH CALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on November 20th, 2003 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 6:00 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: •Lennox Richards, •Suzanne Freeman, •Joanne McNaul, •Chris Baxter, •Ricks Renovations, •Maria Richman/Sarah Camacho, •Larry MacDonell, •Sue Kruusi, •Ve r onica Khushrooshahi, •Dot Cole •Tra cy Frazier Dated in the City of Ajax, in the Province of Ontario, 31st October 2003 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8 Live LOCAL chat! Browse ads FREE! QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Oshawa Toronto questpersonals.com “MANUFACTURE SELL OFF” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2003 6:30 P.M. START, 4:30 P.M. PREVIEW KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) This is a must sale to attend! If you have not attended one of our sales your friends are hiding where they got their great buys an d nice antiques and fine furniture! We are Durham’s best kept secret! TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10 % buyers premium. Delivery availab le. Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 ✯ ✯✯✯ “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” We are selling the finest in new home furnishings to include: many luxury 3 pc. sofa sets with gorge ous fabric, made in the US of excellent quality. This selection is our best ever, also includes bedroom suites, antique white post bed set with chest, night stands, full complete; cherry post set, carved sleigh s et, armoire, top quality American Traditions bed set complete & others, solid pine natural finish countr y style bed complete and others. Dining room sets to include quality mission oak set with lead glass cabinet , cherry and mahogany, ball and claw and Sheridan chairs, and solid oak harvest table and chairs, some of the sets have Barcelona and California design; Also included, North Carolina best mahogany sets by Drexel, and other manufacturers liquidation with fine carved cabinets, commodes, consoles, accent ta bles, washstands, chair sets etc. We also offer our regular fine selected antiques to include Victorian, C anadiana and French Country. Collectibles - includes limoges china, dolls, coins, hockey cards, persian rugs, Ltd. Art, too many items to list. This is only a partial listing of over 500 lots to be sold. “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE NOVEMBER 14TH, FRIDAY, 5:30 P.M. Selling the household contents and collections of Mr. and Mrs.. Lothar Stein, Brooklin, H. G. Hanks, Scotland, Vintage grandfather clock, pequegnat octagonal oak calendar clock, atmos century lecoutre precision clock w/case, gustav pecker, Westminster Dome Clock, Peter Ellis Mantle clock, En Welch OGEE clock, inlaid german mantle clock, round British key wind school clock, Combination drop from oak sec- retary, oak sideboard, Italian oak carved chairs, 3 pc. carved antique settee, Hohner 120 Bass Accordion, carvings, hand carved privacy screen, figurines, sculptures, wall hangings, ex- tensive sound and stereo equipment, luxman amps, preamps, digital tuners, denon sound and digital equipment, Yamaha equipment, teac equipment, pr. royal grenadier marble top speakers, pr. KEF 105 column speakers, coral collection, china crystal, pewter, wall plates, ja- son smith 3 D, tall shop (Chas. P. Morgan), wood dinette, c. 1950, bedroom furniture, etc. Northumbria Sterling Silver for 12, set of Grosvenor China (Mary Louise) for 8. Selling a variety of Canadian coins and international coins by catalogue from a private estate includ- ing WW1 medals of John Elmer and England police medals of Wm. Andres (early residents of Newtonville). Coins and Medals sell at 5:30 p.m. Check the website for updates. Preview af- ter 2 p.m. Terms Cash App. Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th: 10:00 am Auction Sale of John Deere tractors and tools for Mr. Gordon Cox of Ashburn selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:John Deere 855 diesel 4wd tractor with JD70A loader and 72" belly mower, 3 pt, PTO (362 hrs), JD 445 V twin fuel injected gas tractor with 48" snow blower, 54" mower and bagger attachment (312 hrs), JD325 17 HP tractor with 48" mower and bagger attachment (107 hrs), 1951 Ford8N tractor (restored), Honda 5000 generator (like new), Honda 5HP water pump with hose (like new), JD roto tiller, Homelite PBC 3600 weed eater (Ex), Stihl TS360 brick saw, JD 56" dethatcher with extensions, 5ft estate sprayer with 150 liter tank, broadcast spreaders, Lawn Boy lawnmower, 3ft lawn roller, MTD 12 HP 33" snow blower (new, 2003 Millcreek 35 bushel manure spreader (never had manure in it), utility trailer, Magnum 354 gas ice auger, fishing equipment, various size plastic piping, Delta 10" ta- ble saw, large quantity of power and hand tools, nuts and bolts, plus many other exceptional quality tool related items. Note: Mr. Cox has sold his property and is moving into town. This is the best line of lawn equipment we have ever had the privilege to sell. All tractors belong to Mr. Cox. Tractors are in mint condition with very low hours and have always been stored inside. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase some of the best-maintaied equipment ever. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Inter- ac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 14th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of a Washago Cottage and Bobcaygeon home plus others, large oak antique double pedestal "S" Roll Top Desk, Oak hall seat, Oak high boy dresser, Jacques & Hayes walnut buffet & table, 3pc Ethan Allen child's bedroom set, oak buffet, bonnet chest, PB high chair, Cranberry table lamp, Majelice Vases, Bronze Vase, large art deco mirror, wool car- pets, large pine desk, refinished sideboard, refinished pine blanket box, radio horn, Joy Walkers (in orig box), Pontiac Indian Red Cap, Treadle Sewing ma- chine, marble mantel clock, flat-to-wall cupboard, cannonball bed, 3 section oak entertainment unit, brass bed, Mayfield cigarette tin sign, Fire King and Jodite glassware, alarm clock collection, Chesterfield & chair, antique 2-door wardrobe, Fairbanks upright scale, Oak dresser & mirror, Hotel washstand, wicker table, glass top table & chairs, table & floor lamps, qty. of craft supplies, upright piano, French Provin- cial Chesterfield & chair, 10ft. artificial Christmas tree, Bodyguard personnel motorized stepping ma- chine, modern dressers & chest of drawers, Quebec heater, airtight wood stove, Woods Freezer, Kenmore fridge, dbl. skidoo trailer, Toro 13Hp 32" snow blow- er (like new), plus a qty. of china, glass, collectable and household items. Contact Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain, 1231 Salem Rd. for more info call (705)786-2183 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - 10 A.M. new gift merchandise, store furniture, antiques auction at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTRE - LINDSAY. Selling contents of executive gifts and gadgets, Lind- say, going out of business and other local estates, Store furniture and fixtures: Pine hutch, beautiful carved high back buffet, chests, sideboard, 2 match- ing 8' maple church pews, antique oak mission bench, lge wicker baby carriage, counter display units and spinners, glass front showcase, office furniture, retail supplies, gift bags, etc. New gift merchandise - pot- tery, glassware, picture frames, paper products and many small items, perfect for prizes, Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Furniture - antique walnut chi- na cabinet, oak dresser with mirror, spindle bed, Vic- torian tables, lades writing desk, kneehole desk and chair, cedar chest, nursing rocker, modern bedroom suite, wall units, antique round oak table. Collect- able's - Pine blanket box, crocks, oil lamps, quilts, prints. Glass and china - 16 hp riding tractor with snow blower, hundreds of items. Partial list. Don't miss this interesting sale. ORVAL AND BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleansauctions.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS at Malcolm Sale Barn ~ 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18 @ 5:30PM Occupied Japan Aladdin electric lamp, team set hockey sweaters and socks, 50's deco clocks, antique hunting knife and case, 1800's oil lamp, old opalescent glass, Poole pottery, spectacular "Pruno- nosa" original oil painting, English hunting scene, old Fada 13827K8 floor model ra- dio, old Tonka truck, McClary floor barrel, 1950's kitchen cabinet, Shelley cup & saucer, old post cards, salt & pepper col- lection, old collectible tools, old buggy jack, rocking chair, hump back trunk, old wooden egg crate. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 www.theauctionfever.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectibles for the Estate of Iva Harman of Uxbridge, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:9pc walnut dining suite, barley twist hall ta- ble, 3 antique bedroom suites with matching dressers and washstands, roll top desk, fern stand, rocker, whatknot, rugs, chesterfield suite, kitchen suite, TV, VCR, lamps, chests, jewelry, coins, also large quantity of collectibles and glassware from an Orillia estate, plus many other interest- ing items. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 AUCTION SALE Sun. Nov. 16th, 10:00 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Sunday's Auction features a varied selection of articles from past to present, Collectables, Household Effects, Glass, China, Books etc. Something for one & all. Plan on attending our Auction on Nov. 23rd featuring a 1928 Chev. car & 1929 Chev. Maple Leaf truck, plus old toys, old fishing tackle, stamps, coins, antiques & collectables. Call for consignment info. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 7 P.M. AUCTION AT JIM THOMPSON'S TRENT CHEV OLDS Old location - Hwy #35 and 7 Lindsay. Selling sur- plus contents remaining after move to new facility. Office furniture - desks, chairs, files. Shop equipment - 15 hp Ingersol rand T30 air compressor ($8,000 new), power washer with booster pump, 2 bishamon two pole 6600 lb. hoists, rotary lift 9,000 lb. hoist, ro- tary lift, 7,000 lb. hoist, hydra lift, 9,000 lb. hoist, gm garage supply, 4 post 9,000 lb. hoist, 10 steel work benches, 20' highway trailer for storage, metal car display ramp, partial list. ORVAL AND BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com AUCTION, SATURDAY - Nov. 15th ON LOCATION at 10:00AM for VIP Compound located behind Bruce & Ricks Esso Service Centre on Division Street in Cobourg (next door to Country Style Donuts) from 401 take Division St. south just past 3rd set stop lights on right hand side. Sale consists of over 50 vehicles, passenger cars and light trucks including 1 ton dump truck, all vehicles seized and being sold with no reserves to the highest bidder. Arrangements may be made for the removal of vehicles. If towing required arrangements may be made by the purchaser with Bruce & Rick's Towing to where ever you need. All sales final. Terms: cash or cheque, no plastic, no PST pay- able on any vehicle. GARY E.WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.comAuction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON.Sat. Nov 15/03 @ 5:30 pm ~Duncan Phyfe Ta b le/6 chairs, Corner Cabinet, Leather Inlay Coffee Table, Chesterfield Suite, Colour TV, Bedrm Suite, Vanity , Ω moon table, Bridge Lamp, China/Glass, Linens, Grdn Tools, coins & currencyant. dresser/mirror, wardrobe gallery - www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 Auctions every Thurs and Sat at WARNERS AUCTION HALL COLBORNE check www.warnersauction.com for full listing or call 905-355-2106 The Pickering Markets... Same Market. Different Address! Opening Nov. 22 Bayly St. & Squires Beach Rd. (Pickering) For vendor inquiries, please call (905) 839-6149 ST. MARTIN’S HOLLY BAZAAR Saturday November 15, 9am-1pm Come join us. There will be a Craft Table, “Cafe by the Bay”, Bake Table, Deli, Attic Treasures, Boutiques and more. St. Martin ’s A nglican Church, Pickering Located at 1201 St. Martin’s Drive, one block west of Liverpool, off Bayly. In form ation 905-839-4257 OSHAWA 304 Simcoe S., 9 Que- bec St., older apartment building. 1-bdrm apt $520, 2-bdrm $600, plus heat & hydro. First/last re- quired. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, cable included, parking, $750/month inclusive. available December 1st. 289-314-5469 OSHAWA - 2 bedrooms in Triplex, Wilson Rd/Adelaide area. Laundry, parking, $825 includes heat and water. First/last required. No pets. 1-800-527-2170 M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for appt. Available Jan. 1st. OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905) 839-4659. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry, on site. No dogs. (905) 432-8914 or 1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173 OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apt., available Dec.1, Seperate en- trance, laundry facilities, clean & quiet, air, close to OC,. $675. first &.last, Non-smoker/no-pets. (905)434-3996 OSHAWA,1-bdrm apt., heat & hy- dro, fridge & stove, parking for 1 car, close to 401, Bloor/Albert $685/month. First/last. (905)723- 9781. OSHAWA,2-bdrm apts in brand new bldg, ceramics, oak kitchen, a/c, $950/mo + hydro & gas, avail. Dec. lst. Call (905)431-9717. OSHAWA,2-bedroom all inclusive $650, 1-bedroom all inclusive $625, 3-bedroom all inclusive $1050, 2-bedroom all inclusive $950. First/last required, access to backyard, (905)424-3450. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available Dec.lst. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,large 1-bedroom apart- ment, full kitchen & bath. Walkout to fenced backyard, $725/month inclusive (except cable & phone). Available immediately. Near 401. (905)668-7112 OSHAWA,near O.C. basement bachelor apt. avail. Dec.1. All in- clusive, 1-parking, NON-SMOK- ERS ONLY! No pets. First/last, $525/mo. Brian (905)243-7055 PARK & PHILLIP MURRAY Large 1-bdrm basement, large windows, 1 parking, shared laun- dry. Available immediately. $650 inclusive. non-smoker/pets. first/last, references required. 905- 420-2864 PICKERING - 1 large BACHELOR bedroom available immediately. Brock Rd/401. Very low rent. Util- ities included. Cable TV/Internet access available. Excellent for stu- dents/professionals. 416-894- 2778. PICKERING -2 bedroom, base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, immediate occu- pancy, no smoking/pets. Alto- na/Hwy. 2. $930/mo. First/last. Call 905-509-0158 PICKERING - BRIGHT new one bedroom, own bath, own kitchen, ac, laundry, no pets, no smoking, lst/last, available now. $650 per mo. (905)427-3680. PICKERING - COZY 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, kitchen/dinningroom, bathroom. Close to Pickering To wn Centre/Transit. Available Dec. lst, no smoking, $750/inclu- sive. Call Karen 416-994-9512. PICKERING - large, bright 1 bed- room bsmt apartment, a/c, cable, private entrance. Close to shop- ping/Go. $700 + utilities. Prefer 1 professional person. No pets/smoking. First/last/ref. Avail- able immediately. Also bachelor $500. (905) 831-3655 PICKERING -Whites Rd-401 Spacious 2-bedroom basement, full bath/kitchen, separate en- trance, laundry, a/c, deck, parking x2, no smoking, first/last, $900/month plus 1/2 hydro. 905- 837-0227. PICKERING 3-bdrm main floor, h/w floors, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping/GO. $1200 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call Richard Days 416-865- 7864, Evenings/wknds. 905-686- 9662 PICKERING large 1 bedroom basement apt, plus extra room, large kitchen private entrance parking, laundry, $850 inclusive, non smoke, no pets. Call 905-686- 6259. PICKERING VILLAGE sunny 2-bedroom, 2nd floor of house, Beautiful garden, 2 car parking. Suit quiet, mature person/couple. $895 plus. Available Dec lst. (905)428-6386, cell (416)884- 9092. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. $825/month inclusive. Separate entrance. 1 car parking. No smok- ing/pets. References. Available Jan. (416)783-1410 evenings. PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, eveinings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING,BEAUTIFUL clean 1-bdrm bsmt. apt. 4 appliances, a/c, 1-parking, $700/mo. No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-3353 PICKERING,bright above ground, basement 1 bedroom apt., separ- ate entrance, 4 appliances, laun- dry. Available immediately. $675/month plus. No-smok- ing/pets, (905)683-9629. PICKERING,Brock/Hwy #2 bright 1 bedroom basement apt., share laundry, no smoking. Available Dec. lst. $675/month First/last. (905)427-9643 PICKERING,Executive home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All in- clusive, cable & parking. First/last. Available immediately. (905)420- 8376 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, bright, brand new bachelor, own kitchen & bathroom, parking. Suit- able for working person. No smok- ing/pets. Bus stop at door. $550/mo inclusive. Avail immedi- ately. (905)686-3877 PICKERING,DIXIE/HWY. 2, very nice area. Bsmt. bachelor apt. with private entry and own laundry- room, large kitchen and bathroom. Suit female non-smoker. Available immediately. $595+cable. 905- 420-4044. PICKERING,Finch/Brock, very clean, bright, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt. Walk-out, seperate en- trance, 4 appliances, a/c, cable, ja- cuzzi, avail Dec. 1st. $850+utilities. No pets/smoking, First/last, refer- ences, credit check. (416)727- 1084 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 3-bdrm bsmt, kitchen, living room, full washroom, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near Go, bus, mall. Available immediately. $1075/mo inclusive. Call (416)878- 5534 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, large new 2-bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, parking, laundry, $850/month inclusive (cable & high-speed internet in- cluded). Immediate occupancy. Call 416-356-9709 or (905)421- 9533 PICKERING,STUNNING large one bedroom walk-out apartment in new custom home. West Pick- ering, 2 min from 401. Forest view - quiet street. 5-appliances. $1095/month inclusive. Call El- eanor 905-619-2639 PICKERING-2 bedroom, newly renovated, separate entry, full bath, 4 appliances, cable, parking. No pets/smoking, available De- cember 1st, $850/inclusive, (905)426-4723 PICKERING-EXECUTIVE stun- ning two bedroom walk-out base- ment apartment in new custom home. West Pickering, 2 min. from 401. Forest view-quiet up- scale street. 5-appliances. $1495/month inclusive. Call El- eanor 905-619-2639 PORT PERRY - bright spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in private home. Fridge, stove included. Pri- vate entrance, parking. $900/month. Available Nov. lst. 905-985-8615. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. SIMCOE St. N. Oshawa, luxury 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, $1,360 plus parking, $1,470 plus parking, $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Oct/Nov/Dec. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. WHITBY - 1-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available December 1st. $690. Near Go bus/amenities. Call (905)686-7870. WHITBY - Tw o,2-bedroom apts., Available immediately, $875; Very spacious, clean & quiet Near GO transit & train, No dogs. 905-449- 5432 WHITBY 2-level apartment. 2+1 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 baths, 2 entrances, quiet building, non- smoking, no pets. $1250/mo avail- able late November. 905-426-3288 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY south - spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, $760/860, laundry, first/last, walk to Go, Available December 1st. Daytime viewings Monday-Friday days (905)666-3338 or evenings (905)832-2722 WHITBY,one bedroom basement apartment, hwy 2 and Lupin, $680/mo., newly renovated, park- ing, utilities and laundry, cable, in- ternet. Prefer no pets/smoking, lst/last. Available immediately. Evenings (905)668-9331 WHITBY, TWO Basement apart- ments, 1 & 2 bedrooms, 8' ceil- ings, hardwood floors, lots of light, parking, $685 & $750/month inclu- sive. Available Dec 1st. Call (416)652-9277 WHITBY- 2 bedroom, $860. Dec. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 OSHAWA Near O.C. one bedroom apt, utilities included. Available im- mediately. (905)571-0866 leave message. OSHAWA,290 Albert ST. 3-2 bed- room apts/. avail. immediately., coin laundry, 1 free parking, inclu- sive $825. no dogs, first & last, call Bob at(905)924-6075. AJAX,44 Falby Crt., Jan 1st. 2-bedroom, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, balcony, underground parking, new carpet, paint, ensuite laundry. Air conditioning, pool exercise, tennis. $1200/month. (705)742- 5483 TAUNTON & Simcoe - large 3 bedroom condo for rent. New kitchen with fridge and stove. Pri- vate basement storage with wash- er and dryer. $995 plus hydro. Parking included. First/last refer- ences required. Available January. Call (905) 439-1604 WHITBY WATERFRONT CONDO - gorgeous 2 bdrm., walk to the "GO", walk downtown, with water- front trail at your door. Fitness cen- tre, indoor pool and party room. Available Jan. 1/04. Call 905-718- 9886 or 905-668-3788. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, finished basement, centrally located in Oshawa. Fridge, stove, 1 1/2 baths, close to schools, bus route. Available Dec. 1st. $950+ utilities, first/last.. Days: 905-728-9380 or eve:(905)728-8466 AJAX - COZY 2 plus bedrooms, main level, across from park, short or long term, semi or unfurnished, suit single/couple, no smoking, $l,300 inclusive. (905)619-0904 AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor, Large backyard, shared washer/dryer, 2-car parking, Har- wood/Bayly, $1325/inclusive. No smoking/pets. Immediate or Dec. 1. First/last. 905-420-1037, 416- 826-4401 leave message. AJAX BEAUTIFUL, spacious 3 bedroom upper, executive home, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appli- ances, fireplace, garage, shop- ping, GO, schools. $1400 plus 75%. Call 416-657-2079 upscalerentals.ca AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1100/month, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. De- cember 1st. (905)509-2335 after 4pm AJAX Westney near GO. Execu- tive 4-bedroom 2-1/2 baths, family room 2-car garage, deck, fenced yard. CAC, separate dining & sit- ting room. Available Dec 1. $1600/mo+utilities. (416)283-9512 AJAX,WESTNEY/HWY#2, spa- cious, 4 bedroom upper, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, garage. GO, schools, non-smokers/no pets. Credit check, first & last, avail. Jan1, $1400. (905)426-1339 BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM bungalow, c/a, 1-1/2 car garage, 2 bath- rooms, 5 appliances, fin/bsmt. Nice neighbourhood, 401/Har- wood. Avail. Jan. 1st, First/last. Non-smokers, no pets preferred. $1,000+utilities. Carol (905)428- 9098 COURTICE -Tr ulls/George Re- ynolds - Available Dec. 1st. 4 1/2 yr. old home with garage -2 bed- room main floor, extra clean, ex- cellent neighbourhood, includes appliances+laundry, no pets, no smoking. $1145 inclusive. (905)424-1125 HIGHLAND CREEK -2 bdrm. bungalow, large scenic lot, avail- able immediately. $1000+utilities month to month. Call 416-566- 3357 or 905-420-8515. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - Large semi, renovated, 3 bedrooms, sep. dining, 4 appliances, c/a, wood fireplace, hardwood floors, huge deck, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1250/inclusive. 416- 281-8403 or 416-723-3045. OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available November 2003, $2500 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA,near O.C, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, parking, fenced yard, newly renovated and decorated, $1400/mo. plus utilities, avail. Dec.1/or sooner, (905) 668-7625 PICKERING - Altona Rd/Hwy. 2 - 4 bedroom executive home, appli- ances, air, ravine setting. Quiet street, available now. $1750+. Condolynn Management (905)428- 9766 PICKERING:on golf course, 3-bedroom farm house $1250/month, immediately/Dec 1st. (barn available) AJAX: ground level 1-bedroom walkout apartment, country setting, over- looking pond, $700/month, Dec 1st. (905)428-7407. PORT PERRY NORTH (Seagrave area)--4-bedroom farmhouse, newly-renovated, fantastic lake- view. Also 1-bedroom apartment, completely private. Call 1-888-550 -3687. TRULLS RD.north of Hwy. 2, 3 bedrooms, newly renovated house, 2 acres, new gas furnace, city water, double garage, avail. Dec. 1st. $1150 +utilities. No pets. (905)479-0008 BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom Whitby town home, very spacious, 5 appli- ances, A/C, $1285 plus utilities. For appointment call Katie (905)665-7299. BROOKLIN TOWNHOUSE, Trib- ute brand new 1600sq.ft. Victorian 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, with 5 applianc- es. Eat in kitchen, sep. family, liv- ing and diningrooms. Walk to school. $1400+util. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Dec. lst. 905-424- 8893. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. CLEAN south Oshawa townhouse, 2 + 1 bedroom, parking, laundry, first & last, available end of No- vember. $950 inclusive. (905)786 -2413 or 905-431-3829 EXECUTIVE BROOKLIN 3-bdrm, upscale Tribute Community (Thick- son/Winchester). Gas fireplace, familyroom, walkout/deck from kitchen, hardwood, 5-appliances, C/A, freshly painted, non-smokers. 1st/last. $1200/mo+utilities. Dec. 1. (905)655-0229, (905)432-4247. IMMACULATE BROOKLIN To wn- home Watford/Winchester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, $1300+utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. No smoking. 905-655-9000 OSHAWA south 4 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $1050/month plus utilities. First/last. 3 bed. $975. Avail. im- mediately. Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422, 905-579-9956. OSHAWA,large 3-bdrm town- house. $999/mo. or with garage $1099. Close to GO, schools. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-571-0435 www.lynwill.com PARADISE,Must be seen! Excep- tional Opportunity, suit couple/sin- gle person. 3-bedroom townhouse condo. Newly renovated, under- ground parking for 2 cars, Whites Rd.S. $1500/month, Dec 1st. (416)419-0114. PICKERING To wnhouse Bay- ly/Liverpool, close to every thing 1 1/2 bath, 3 bedroom, finished basement, newly renovated, small backyard, complex pool, presently available, 905-839-5770 or 647- 280-1934. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, is accepting applications for 3-bed- room units, for next orientation. Subject to membership policy ap- proval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am- 4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are post- ed on Community Centre's door between (10am-7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. AJAX,room for rent suitable for working female. $425/month, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-404- 8479 OSHAWA,close to OC & 401, share living, kitchen, laundry. Male professional or student preferred, non-smoker.. Available Dec.1, $450. (905)259-5995 PICKERING - 2 rooms, unfur- nished, working tenants preferred, plus separate bathroom, share laundry and kitchen, parking, close to amenities. Available immediate- ly $500. No smoking/pets. (905)686-0645 PICKERING,Brock/401, furnished large room in quiet clean home. Near Walmart. Cable, parking, laundry & share facilities. No smoking. Prefer female. Referenc- es. $100/wk inclusive. 416-738- 5150 or 905-427-7073 ROOM for rent in Bowmanville. $475/month inclusive. Must toler- ate smoking & dogs. First/last re- quired. 905-623-2147. ROOM TO RENT, close to O.C and 401. Male, non-smoker pre- ferred. Use of kitchen, util. includ- ed $450/mo. first/last. CAll after 7 p.m. 905-435-4606; days 905-683- 3514 WHITBY -Rossland/Garden. Spotlessly clean furnished bed- room, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 WHITBY,Thickson/Dundas. Room for rent. Parking, cable, share all facilities. No pets. Avail. immedi- ately. $400/mo. First/last. (905)433-9125 YO UNG PROFESSIONAL,beauti- ful extra large room, private bath/jacuzzi, upscale large house, Ajax/Pickering looking for occu- pant. Non-smoking, Facilities/park- ing $600/month. First/last/referenc- es. Immediate. 416-995-6138. TWO BEDROOM basement apt. in Courtice. Share kitchen & laundry. Includes utilities, cable, parking. $600/mo. negotiable. first/last. Available immediately. 905-434- 1674. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. SHRINK WRAP YOUR BOAT. Protect your investment from the elements. Call to book an appoint- ment 905-440-7601 PARENTS of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Meeting with Ministry of Education Nov. 19th. Need your input-past, present and future students. Contact: Lori Hendry 905-430-0401. JUST IN TIME for the holidays! Lose 10 - 30 Pounds in the next 30 days! Safe, Natural, with guaran- teed results! Free Consultations available. (416) 324-0784. Guyanese Family requires live-in caregiver for 2 year old child. Reliable with references. Lots of perks. Serious inquiries only. Call (905)839-9705 A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamcollege.ca Thursday, November 13, 2003 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue skilledtrades@durhamc.on.ca 905-721-3300 PRIZES DEMONSTRATIONS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES CORVETTE SHOW •Automotive Technician— Service & Management •Electrical Technician— Instrumentation and Control •Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning •Management & Computer Training •Gas Technician 2 •Mechanical Technician - Industrial & Control - Tool & Die/CNC •Network Administration Specialist •Firefighter Education— Pre-Service & Training Program •Power Engineering Technician •Paramedic—Primary Care Meet the students, faculty and tour the campus to learn all about the following programs FORMER GRADUATES WELCOME COLLEGE 10th Anniversary Open House Durham College Skills Training Centre www.magwyerspub.com JOIN JIMMY FRASER This Saturday Nov. 15 9:00pm Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Women get creative to clothe those in need By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer AJAX —The first Monday of every month, the gym at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church comes alive with the hum of sewing machines and some delightful conversation. Seven women make up Creative Kindness, a group formed in June to sew clothing for those less fortunate. The idea actually came from a mission trip to Guatemala, in which members of the church congrega- tion were packing up items to take to a children's mission. "When we were packing the clothes for children, we thought wouldn't it be nice if they were new clothes, not used ones," explains Nancy Palkowski, a member. The group wants to use its talents to help children, but isn't limiting its goodwill to Guatemala. It plans to make items to give to groups here, like the Pregnancy Help Centre, Herizon House and Denise House. "If other needs come up, we will try to help them as well," says Ms. Palkowski. So far, the group has held two sewing nights. The first evening in October focused mainly on making bags to sell at the church bazaar, which will in turn raise money for materials. "A lot of us have donated our own materials to get started," adds Clarene Sharpe, explaining her group will gladly accept any dona- tions of fabric or notions that can be used. Quality thread, flannelette and other fabric suited to children's clothing are badly needed. This month's sewing night in- volved making children's pyjamas and fleece scarves. The nature of fu- ture projects will depend on the ma- terial the group has available to them. So far, the group has been a lot of fun, says Ms. Sharpe. "You know, we start gabbin' a bit," she laughs. "We have one lady, who is a particularly good sewer. She'll say look at this material, I see (making) a table runner out of it." The group ranges from the very experienced to the beginner, says Ms. Sharpe, who has just started taking sewing lessons with her daughter. For those less adept with a needle and thread, there are other duties, like cutting fabric, if they want to take part. It's a great way to learn about sewing and help out others at the same time, she says. Ms. Palkowski, who has been sewing since high school, adds the group is open to anyone interesting in helping out. They don't have to be members of the church congrega- tion. The sewing takes place from 7:30 p.m. to roughly 10 p.m. at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N. For more information, contact Ms. Sharpe at 416-756-8677 or Ms. Palkowski at 905-427-9779. Patching together warmth and caring PLEASE RECYCLE Celia Clemenz / News Advertiser Photo Clarene Sharpe shares a laugh as she prepares her serger for work on some flannel pajamas at St. Andrews Presbe- terian Church in Ajax. A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Skylights • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable • W.S.I.B. • Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Pay m ents Avai lable RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 DR. TED CAIT Wishes to announce his re-location to the PICKERING MEDICAL CENTRE 1885 Glenanna Rd., #210, Pickering, (905)420-1260 Effective November 17th, 2003 AJAX PICKERING HEALTH CENTRE Please Call (905) 683-2320 ext 1501 In lieu of flowers....... May the knowledge that this gift is helping others be of comfort to you at this time. Ja ckson, Clint March 9, 1936 - November 9, 2002 Gone but not forgotten LIVE-IN,non-smoking caregiver required in my Ajax home for 3 children. Call for interview. (905)427-8095 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P. S.on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom / crafts / outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd./ Kingston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839-7237 AJAX CHRISTIAN SPANISH Eng- lish, daycare available. Har- wood/401 area. Full and part time. Telephone (905)686-7204 ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home daycare, one full time space avail- able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4 years, Fluent English and Hungar- ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509- 5802 DAYCARE PROVIDED in non smoking home, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 3 yrs and up, provide snacks, Valley farm and Finch. For more information (905)420-2002 HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA. Reli- able daycare in my home, Afford- able rates. Non-smoking. Full- time. 6 months and up. (905)428- 6241. KK'S HOME daycare. Reliable smoke-free, fenced backyard, daily outings, playroom, hot and cold meals and more. Steps from St. Marguerite Strouds' East/Whites. References. Karen (905) 837-9267 RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 15 years experience for infants- 10 years. CPR, creative play, outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 TENDER TOTS Home Daycare, 1200 sq. ft. area. 150 sq. ft. ball room, playroom/crafts/reading, nu- tritious hot meals/snacks provided, full/part-time, competitive rates. Details: www.geocities.com/ tender_tots/ CLAREMONT area, daycare want- ed. 2 days/week. 2 children 3-1/2 & 15-month. Starting in the new year. Your place or ours. (905)649 -3111 references required. ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SUITE 90 years old, dark walnut. Table, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch. $2500. (905)725-1790 leave message. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 14.5 HP LAWN Tr actor, 3 seasons old, top condition, $1100. call (905)837-3247 A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES - Afford- able appliances. Large selection or new & used appliances now in stock. Rent to own NOW AVAIL- ABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our showroom. Parts/Sales/Ser- vice. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60' $16,500. Since 1980 Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings. 1-800-504-7749 www.pio- neerbuilidings.com APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BISON all Canadian, 100% Natu- ral. Fresh, frozen, all cuts avail- able. 3 & 5 lb Christmas roasts. To order or pick up call (905)985- 3384 Startek Buffalo Farm, 2011 Shirley Rd., Port Perry. BLACK LAQUER bedroom set, 2-yr $1400; 6-pc solid pine queen bedroom $1700; sofa & chair $350; oak pedestal table/chairs $300; Oak Country Canada dining room 13-pc $1800; glass kitchen table 6 chairs $200; 10x12 wool rug $300; fridge & stove $350; Can deliver (905)260-1236 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CERAMIC Kiln $200 obo. Call 905 -686-2460. CHERRY LUMBER dressed on 2 sides. 350/lin ft, $275 per ft or $600 for all. Call Cliff (905)213- 0412 & leave message. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $239.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) DEMETRIOS ivory wedding gown, size 10, sleeveless V-neck, A-line, beaded bodice & hem line, match- ing floor-length coat, never worn, paid over $1800 asking $600 obo. (905)655-3230. FA MILY HEIRLOOM must be sold, 9pc. solid wood antique din- ingroom suite. Needle point chairs seats, excellent condition. Appri- ased at $4,000+, asking $2500 obo. Plus solid traditional cherry- wood curio cabinet with 2 small storage drawers w/light in it. Ap- prox. 16"x16"x72" tall. $450. Call 905-576-6208. FARM Fresh Meats, Government inspected. Sides of beef, cut & wrap included. Free delivery. Call (905)852-7997 FILING CABINETS from $59.99; lateral cabinets from $99; 4x8 glass island $299.99; mirrored showcase w/lights & storage $699.99; large boardroom table $999; folding & stacking chairs from $7.99; van seats from $50; 905-668-0800 FRIDGE and matching stove, 8 yrs. old, like new $550., Hexagon glass top coffee and end table $100., (905) 434-6920 FULL length mink coat with high collar, pastel brown, size 16, 7 years old. (905)576-2024 G.E. FRIDGE with over size freez- er, plus stove, almond, like new $450 pair. Telephone (905)420- 2579 GOLF SALE,Ollie Golf. Titanium drivers 1/2 price, sets $50 off, 2 for 1 Re-grip (selected grips). CNR Corner, Bayly/Westney, Ajax. (905)683-0087 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 MAPLE LEAF Hockey tickets at Air Canada Centre. Great Christ- mas gift. Excellent seats. Cal (905)753-2246. MAYTAG Stove, double oven, computerized, 1-year old, $1500 OBO. Beeumark Fridge, 1-year, Panasonic Microwave, less than 1-year old, Kitchen cabinets. all reasonable offers considered. (905)428-9352. NATURAL MEAT,Right from the Fa rm.Chicken, Baby Beef, Lamb, Por k, Goat. Processed for the freezer to your specifications. Member of Canadian Organic Growers. (905)983-5370 NEED A COMPUTER?DON'T HAVE CASH? The original IBM Pentium 4 PC for $1 a Day! Don't pay 'til 2004! Fast Delivery! Free Digital Camera! Call Now! 1-800- 656-8369 www.brandsnow.com NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 OIL FURNACE.Eneroil Comforter Hi-efficiency. 2-speed fan. Ideal for home, shop, garage. Approx. 11 years old. $600. 905-725-9456 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by the side, cut and wrapped, $1.83/lb. 705-432-3031. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANO,Roland electronic, model #HP900L, multi function plus stool & keyboard cover $1200. Carpet, super rajput wool, 8x10, patterned blue, $400. Call (905)831-3044. PIANOS/CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS.Play backed-up and foreign titles. PS1 Chip: $65.PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $150 (vs 5-7), $200 (vs 8). XBOX Chip: $150. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905) 420-6113. RATTAN FURNITURE set, 2 yrs. old, perfect condition, no pets. In- cludes sofa, loveseat, chair, coffee table & 2 end tables. Paid $2600 asking $1700 obo. Call Tom 905- 623-6488. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. UPRIGHT Piano, Oak finish, $3600 obo. Must provide own transport. Call (905)831-1765, Pickering. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. FAMILY OF GOD, LOOKING for donations, cash, old clothes, yard sale items, anything to help the needy. Will pick up or work for your donations. Please call 905- 448-9375 or 905-260-0723. FALL and Christmas CRAFT show, Saturday November 22nd, 10am-4pm, admission $1.00 - Dur- ham College, Gym. Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, use Conlin Rd. Entrance. COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905- 242-6577 HP debranded P4 2.4Ghz 512,MB, 60GB, shared video, 16X DVD, CDRW, 56K, 10/100 nic, 19" grade A Viewsonic monitor, war- ranty with systems, selling for $900/ea. (905)683-6472 BLOND Cocker Spaniels, vet checked and first shots, 3 female 1 male, great temperament, mom on site. Call (905)344-7601 FREE RABBIT with cage to good home. Rabbit very tame. Call 905- 728-0157. FREE TO GOOD HOME,Siberian Husky, female, spayed, 2yrs old. Moving to Nova Scotia. (905)242- 3726 FREE:REGISTERED MINI SHNOUZERS, 8 years old, 1 male 1 female, Free to mature adult homes, not compatible with young children. Call (905)728-6428 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. 5 weeks old. Call (705)277- 2142 GERMAN SHEPHERDS,our great -grand pups have arrived. Lots of black, vet checked, first shots, de- wormed, ready to go. Parents here to view. Call Karey (905)623- 9845 SHI-TZU 9 week old puppies, de- wormed, lst shot, 1 male, 1 female. Call 905-839-3932. 1985 NISSAN 300 ZX,3.0L, 5spd, 186k, T-tops, $1000 obo. 905-430- 9510. 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500, Ex Hy- dro site vehicle, 53,000km, mint body and 305 motor, new paint, al- ternator cap, certified & E-tested, $6,995, day (905)683-0087, even- ings (905)683-9778. 1990 MAZDA 323,294,000km, standard 5-speed, good winter car, as is, $700. 905-426-0631 1991 CAVALIER,5spd. 2dr., well maintained , lady driven, New brakes& gas tank. 280 klms. $1200. as is call (905)576-1073 1991 PONTIAC Grand Prix STE 3.1 automatic, 147,000 kms, very clean white exterior with grey inter- ior, factory mags, power windows, power door locks, tilt wheel, cruise control, A/C, power side mirrors, on board computer, power lumbar seats, AM/FM with equalizer and steering wheel controls, certified and e-tested. asking $4995. (905)571-5138 1992 BUICK CENTURY 4-dr, loaded, excellent condition, certi- fied/e-tested, asking $2,350. ALSO 1992 Ford Escort, 4-dr, air, 190K's auto, good condition, ask- ing $1,950 certified/e-tested. Pri- vate sale. (905)404-8695 1993 CUTLASS SIERRA,SL, 150,000 kil., tilt, cruise, windows, locks, v-6 auto, $3,800. Certified and emissions passed. 1992 Pon- tiac sunbird, 130,000 kil., 2 dr., red, certified, emissions passed, $2,995. (905)433-8050 0r (905) 434-6833. 1994 CHEV CAVALIER,4 cyl. 5 speed, 143,000 kilometres, factory mags, power door locks, 2 dr. red, certified and e-tested. Asking $2990. (905)571-5138 1994 HONDA CIVIC,green, 2-dr, auto, P/S, P/B, air, C/D, excellent condition, very clean. Cert/emis- sions 220,000km $4700-obo. Mike (905)436-1322 or leave message 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 174klms, good condition, $2500 OBO also 72 Mercedes, V8, 280 SE, as is $1500. call (905)576- 6441. 1995 Buick Le Saber LMTD. 295,000 kms, only 160,000 on en- gine, leather, CD, loaded, must sell, best offer. (905)728-6428 1995 GRAND AM 105,000KM Sunroof, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, power trunk, power mirrors, a/c. Mint condition, $6295 certified. (905)427-5700. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door, auto- matic, A/C, C.D, rust check, certi- fied and e-test, 190,000 kms, runs great, asking $4500, (905)436- 1705 1996 SUNFIRE,$3,699; 1995 Sunfire $2,999; 1990 Aerostar, ful- ly loaded $2,699; 1997 Daytona, T -roof $2,699; other vehicles from $1,899. Certified & e-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6 p.m. 1997 BREEZE loaded $8995; 01 Focus wagon, loaded $12,995; 01 Taurus loaded $13,495; Make no payments until Feb/04. Certified cars. Pickering Village Hyundai, (905)427-0111 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX, 141,000km, 4-dr, 5-spd, green, air, cruise, certified & e-tested, very re- liable. $8,800 firm. (905)420-2426 1998 BMW 328i,Canyon Red, beige leather interior, premium pkg & sound system, heated seats, 108,000km, certified (certified se- ries warranty 120,000km) asking $22,900. (905)655-0177 1998 Pontiac Sunfire GT 4 cyl. auto. Factory mags, tilt wheel, dual exhaust, Cruise control, A/C, pow- er windows, AM/FM/CD player with steering wheel controls, 200,000 easy kilometres, certified and e-tested. Asking $4450. (905)571-5138 2001 NEON,4 dr., auto, air, sun- roof, am-fm cassette 5 disc cd player, keyless entry, 3 new tires, hwy driven 91,000 kil. $8,800 or best offer. (905)743-9300 ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan starting from as little as $228/month. Taxes incl. No down payment necessary OAC. 2000 Windstars starting at $269/month. We welcome people who are cred- it challenged. We are committed to get you driving today! Royal Woods Ford Lincoln, 3260 Hwy #7, Pickering. (905)686-2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 or check us out at www.royalwoods ford.com SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants 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 Approved! Approved! Approved! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Visa! New Visa! New Visa! 1167 Kingston Rd. Pickering CALL FOR DETAILS RICK LANTEIGNE Cell: 416-817-9293 (905) 427-2828, (905) 839-6666 Interest rates vary from 0% to 29.9% WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Tr ade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? Call Luc or Dennis •Bankruptcy •Ne w Immigrant •Refugee •No credit •Good Credit Everybody's approved Down payment maybe required DRIVE TODAY a new 2003 or used 95 or newer vehicle Call 24 hr. Credit Hot line (905) 706-7296 Rates may vary depending on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGETTE BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 '96 DODGE RAM, 1/2 ton, 4x4, 360, V8, Auto, Fully loaded, great truck. $9200 certified. (905)706- 1260. 1961 Green Brier Van, $1500, 1984 GMC 1/2-Ton with cap, E- tested, recently safetied, price ne- gotiable. 1995 GMC 3/4-Ton, as is $7000, or $7500 certified/E-tested. (905)623-2430 1984 Chev 1/2 Ton, good breaks, exhaust, tires, cap. Runs great, E- tested, body rough, $1800 OBO as is. (905)404-1662 1989 Bronco two, 2.9 V6, stan- dard, new brakes, and emergency cables. Good condition. As is $1500. call Ron at 905-434-7330 1993 DODGE CARAVAN, 6 cyl, 193 klms., good condition, $2200, certified, call (905)436-9713 1994 JEEP Grand Cherokee, A1 condition in and out, all options, 250K, certified and e-tested. Ask- ing $7,200. Call 905-665-8566 1996 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 96, kms., air, power windows, keyless entry, 2 new tires. $6900. call ( 905)438-0144. 1998 PONTIAC Montana, loaded, excellent condition, traction con- trol, new tires, 149,000km, $8,900 o.b.o.(416)432-7517 1989 YAMAHA WARRIOR 350. Rebuilt motor, new chain and sprocket. $2500. 905-424-3603. Basement Additions, Kitchens, & Bathrooms etc. Best service & reasonable prices guaranteed! 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