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Home My WebLink AboutNA2000_12_17WS_ E R 41` PICKERILVG''S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE .1965 PRESSRUN44,460 32 PAGES , DECI+; AMBER i'Xy ZA00 - ' OPTIONAL 4 WEED DELIVERY. $51$1 -NEWSSTAND s HX d h0'0'' I _SC RM Unt6d Church is hosting a rvm.next week for corn- Viers struggling with , ain ma y g k,t ,2t:,)d one during the a le recognize the ~ `1'lf haver blue Christmas ,. ytou... But do we recognize ght ► ti'1at a blue -Chi Is a reality #or? lssot loved one, un - Trn�tees t0 vote +l ployreer , ill heallh-and lonell- tsre gglt reasons on _$ t304Q0 k bid r a e - for fitnes's,r©om at. - w - rim, tl� Ctlurch. -rr� P1Ckering SChOaI` ��. service pCace at 8 . P.M, TDeE. 21. it>arton BYMIKE RUTA ® Fairport Unt#ecf"is at -1066 'EkWlbarton F%ror nt000iM- Stalf Writer = tion cap 83.9x'271 « St. Mary Catholic Secondary' WHEN 7'O 1�VIP IT . School -students and staff will be pumpi Z iron tti;;a nevi fitit / df rial ?agQI6 �igltt 1:Join 4ext fall, trustees :#r�;l ►ptre 02 - give their caval: A liltll1'r`at11011C District Schortl Board II3et3I1 Monday v�ras. supposed deal v�rith the=A AW ` . issile blit Was � due to in- n-Cle - merit weather. The agenda in- element eluded a dation from A.J. GROEN/News Adver*er :livid Yissr, trident of ._. 'lot A /� 'j �'% thkfrL l [t tinard's. Debt "4�ll/ -: om theMO 10-r)_Wtnol/6. .� .. - _ftmid to-bu - now i®oIn at schciol. Trrtstees at res�hedd Students firm arourul Du>"harn Region converged '1jt Iti-Sci9 sentst'.dttunvs.net _ -meeting; Dec. 1$; Will be asked to " " rrn jrzx Community Centre this week to cre ). i rtt erriatth , cl ed r� and , , tt on ate festive non-alcoholic codUail drinks in the han. rt t ha leas dabbed Gtheen hornet.- See ElINESS page 5 Ultimate Mix Nigh School •c 11 The U 'eaj., foes... Pickering, hearings end, -regulator to,ii: e` �x� month _ :�o ` ' re et rs : BY KEITHGILLIGAN `the morethanf24 oral. `siin► today t flre '&if_inre= to haave at restart bearde Staff Writer presentations and accept" =tee b�lrty, .vrty i sere- .11tush# cxtnsideti by an. en- PICBERING =— A decision on than 200 wrritten"submissions Iu+b cy ps t of Bower ci t pawl crf . - -the restart of four laid -up reactors at . days _ -. .. Wb- of ;hearings"here.. Ca ml�t be is�tsi[tl�ri fes, ` - the Pickering nuclear station may The four reactors on the `A' side, rllen� a decision, whew or, 100064, ctf i9 Arc s , not be forthcoming until late Janu- of the Pickering Nuclear Geaiet*ing not to r_esW the P4ial g -,"N-Mac- " T*tW (PA(.` - for the = ary. Station have been: idle sitiee late.' tbrIs" went cbairman. David Steele on . Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- 1997 following a scathing report on ; OPG ; `1bo, t tooth and -nail' Thursday, noted the third volume of mission (CNSC) spokesman Sunni the ,nuclear ,performance of ,OPG's .; against having to do an EA, Mr the EA was written by CNSC,,staff Locatelli said following a two-day predecessor, gton said, .adding_ `"to this and reviewed flPG staff. Ontario Hydro. In mid- ,- Pennin by hearing in Pickering that the com- 1999, OPG approached the CNSC day, "OPG has continued to preju- He added municipal govern- mission ers probably won't release (then - called the, Atomic Energy dice the outcomeof this restart de- _ ments representing 3.5 million peo- their decision for at least a month, Control their Board) about restarting the ` eision by authorising millions of ple have called for a full panel re the complex .nature of the four reactors, the oldest commercial dollars of restart_ expenses without view matter and all the information in- units -in Canada even waiting for the screening to be "This begs the question - what 239 Skolon Strom volved. Chris Pennington, a candidate completed" does it take to get an impartial }mel off , The hearing into a screening for the Green Party in the recent Mr. Pennington. ,also called _ on � ►� A/l , level EnKvironmental Assessment of federal election, told the c monis- the commission to ask the federal _ Sec NUCLEAR page 3 `!"r P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER NEWS ADVE TM- ER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 PAGE 3 P il Nudear`0111cids-.,, , I t a e- t ire -_ e r Tqulator NUCLEAR from page 1 approved. actors until 2013 and CNSC's John mally find in a comprehensive plicable, so I think that protection is At the outset of the hearing, Waddington said, "At the end, we, study;" Mr. Waddington said. in there," Dr. Bishop said. "If the as - review? If Pickering - nuclear is so CNSC president Dr. Agnes Bishop expect the EA will still be valid." Mr. Taylor did admit that while sumptions of the EA aren't in place, confident with the present EA said, "Whatever (the) decision (it) Mr. Waddington noted, , "Al the issues were studied just as then the whole reason to move to screening review carried out in co- doesn't allow the Pickering station though it's called a screening, the deeply, some issues that a compre the licensing, the EA of the `A' reac- operation with the CNSC staff, then to restart. That's a whole" other scope is very near that of a compre- hensive study would have consid- tors, isn't valid:' why are you all so afraid of. an im- . process. Today's hearing is on the hensive review." ered aren't part of a screening re- Dr. Bishop also took exception to partial .panel review that would be EA screening. He added the depth of study is view. .the perception there isn't .an arms - independent of both organizations?" "There must be a full hearing on also the same as one would find in a Mr. Waddington noted all the up- length separation between the staffs Mr. Home asked. a licence. amendment," she added. comprehensive review. grades OPG plans will_ be reviewed of the CNSC and OPG. She noted On ' Thursday, CNSC's Chris The operating licences for the "All the activities one would nor- again by the commission staff dur- the Canadian Environmental As - Taylor said the restart, based on the eight Pickering reactors expires on mally find in a comprehensive hear ing the relicensing hearing. sessmentAct requires the regulating EA, won't cause "significant envi- March 31 of next year. ing; we expanded the scope to in- "If that work isn't completed_, authority, the CNSC, to prepare the ronmental affects" and should be OPG wants to run the four 'A' re- clude all those items one would nor- then the'EA would no longer be ap- final document. Police, family seek leads in fndin �, i Pickenng teen missing since Nov. 2$ � A local mother is .asking for the Gayle said police are seeking informa- public's help. in finding her 15 -year- tion on the teenager's whereabouts.re old daughter, who is missing Stephanie was, last seen at after leaving home roughly home. Tuesday,, Nov. 28, but three weeks ago. Det. Gayle said she was sight= Stephanie Witt has not ed in the Whites Road andffid been attending �claSses at H 2 area rou hi one week g wY g Y to Dunbarton High School and. later and is known to go to^ her mother, ` Susan Celeste Oshawa." " Witt, said she is "distraught" "There is an investigation � and very concerned for her going on in the disappearance daughter's safety. of this girl and we're certainly "Her family misses her and following up on and seeking" would like her to come leads," he said. STEPHANIE - home, « y said Ms. Witt. Her Anyone who has information m r and I had a disagreement and WI7T on Stephanie's whereabouts is she felt she couldn't be asked to call Durham Region- NEI home" al Police at (905) 579-1520, or 1-888iwg Durham police Detective Peter 579-1520: ra 11 avSho TP1 In _33 r ard NGETRE • _477 KINGSTON RQ.¢.PICKERINV 905-839.4321 A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 Lia pa;- =�i�o aca�ao adI'-Christmas f? - $ enthusiasm by teachers warinessb Ecker e ofern welcomed with enthus , yPeac g__ BY MIKE RUTA 1,250 minute$ of teaching time .per Education Minister Janet Ecker � "To what: end?" she asked, noting be willing to budge � teachers would Staff Writer week will be met: By teaching fewer said Mr. McGuinry s solution thcrea ed � nt has time students support forin- commit to government and Just in time for Christmas, On- classes, teachers would have more amounted to "increasing the stu taro Liberal leader Dalton McGuin- time to spend with students and take dents workload and decreasing: the spend in school. such as teacher testing, Ms. Ecker t a r�resent to brim part in extracurricular activities. teachers' workload:' Asked if the government would replied,. `-`Let's see what happens h, hay of P:' NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 PAGE 5 P Fitness room vote on Monday --,, t aiftq7ie PelfecFITNESSfrom page l everyone works at their own level and pace,"states Mr. i 4 give staff the go-ahead to in- Yewchyn. 'This is especially y struct the contractor already true of our special -needs sm- working on- a project at the dents who can use the facili- school to immediately start ty.. A well-equipped fitness Dear Santa, A Christmas Poem M name is Victoria H: W. I am 3 ears old. I have been a rGIFTaRTIFICATES ,��' work on the new fitness/ facility also allows for year- Y Y weight room. round conditioningand train- very good girl all year. My mommy and daddy asked me Santa what I would like you to bring me for Christmas this year. I Fat, Chubby, jolly,and round, alms e e Walter Yewchyn, superin- ing of school athletes... as said, "I would like a re dress, a new Barbie doll, books, y OND S tendent of supportservices, well as providing all mem- p Hearty, loving, without a sound. 1? g markers, some,dress-up clothes, -and a =sent". - � •` " in a report on the agenda bers of the school commurn Please bring a special treat for my doggie: His name is _ Reinder, sleigh, sac of toys, cites many examples in the ty (both staff and students) Butch. He likes bones.. Who was better? Girls or Boys? new health and physical-edu- with a place where they can Could you also make sure that all the less fortunate cation curriculum, which work out in safe surround- children get nice presents too. That would make me happy. Black white, green, and red, e stresses healthy, active liv- ings on a regular basis:' I will leave the Christmas lights on, so that you and the Kids dreaming joy in.bed. ing, wherea weight room The facility would be lo- reindeer can see where to land your sleigh. Giving; sharing, kids believe, C�AIITING 8' D�TL would help meet program cated next to -the school's If you are hungry, I will leave you a yummy snack of _ P P � Handing out presents on needs. And it will be a ener- Contractor Garritano cookies and cold milk. There will be carrots for Rudolph and • g �• -Christmas Eve. al benefit to both students Brothers Ltd. is currently the other reindeer on my kitchen table.. ' • • and staff, he. states building the school's addi- Fly safely and have a happy Christmas with Mrs. Claus Merry Christmas 221 Wester Rd. S., Unit �, and the Elves. � L1S 2C9 "The inclusion of a protion, which will create 12 1love You Santa By: Chris B. Ajax, gram that is focused around a new classrooms and convert xoxoxoxoxox Victoria H.W. OWb 1 %28" ----------- fitness facility enables all- three existing ones into two students to participate as science labs,. Dear Santa, Dear: Santa Hi Santa. it has been a relly busy year as I'm sure For Christmas this year I only want a few it is for you up at the North Pole. I trope Mrs. Claus, things. You probably wont be able to bring ii the elves, reindeer, and yourself are healthy and them, but l send you this letter anyways. having a great yeas This year I would really appriciate the @ • This year I would love to get a computer and Centre Stage movie and Toy Storey Two.1 @ 1 Aps tb rnorrttn to 12 y mm y clothes for Christmas if your able to. would also like Poo -chi. If you recieve this Santa, my mother would love to get some letter than please try to get them for me! OO Toddlers ageu 16.30 n*n*t 695 FYnle �1, IIue, ABg perfume for Christmas. There are so many Thanks! O 2,5 yom E1=1'12. unfortunate people in the world today that hope Love: Katie H. fully you will be able to visit them too. Q. SdwdAge a" 6.13 years ' Love, Hillary B. � t WHAT CHRISTMAS ft"Ill W" swine • 1bp up ALL Fluid s play, esrciaoit $ leaenang' Levels QIle • 107 Point Bumper to95 MEANS TQ ME4SO-Aw Bumper Inspection P worki Late Christmas Eve my Dad drives to my What Christmas Means To Me • 00o a to 6. COWON house. When I wake up he is sleeping under 6t O �" '�''•'"•, M*'•'F^• ' , 4 Christm the tree he is a nice present. What as Means to me may not . = OP TO s urea; Candim B. be the same to other people.MW vulan • The Fear Christmas Christmas is a time to have all your family max; ; • snae • $2A emr, L"JI:.IIA.f o aroung and sing carols Christmas come but once.a year around the Christmas tree. The one time that all big people fear it is a time of love and thanks:Carrier of .. O Their charge cards up to the limit To think about what everybody means " AL Never knowing when to quit to you, and the people you love. BARG� Chrildren asks for and that Amanda R. And that's a fact Today's children are very lucky for what they get Oh Now I Love Christmas 1 Becau th nd of rt t n t t ► xy a ca g se a poor a u o una no e what the middle or high class children gets This Christmas, open your hearts and wallets or 0 h how_ I love Christmas I love it very much Christmas cs a time for spending time from Regin Mhreldpa* of derham_ 1N i�pAY'S caring. Christmas is not about getting resents n9 9 n9 P purse, and sponsor a family this year: with friends and family Children's Services - Divisions because it is Jesus birthday. _ Advertiser Westney Guardian Nathalle R. S. Over Spring, Summer, and Fall t;eraLlMormaffoa Oshawa21-6140 135 Kingstork Rd.;A *` - I think the real mean of Christmas;is wharf a enjoy wiMet over all Oh how t love Christmas 222 Way lyt.W.,Aj Sun., Dec. 17, 2000 Zellers AjazlIck. was.bom or else it wouldrx't atecard was Christ is Jesus. When ever you see a bLnght,;bright 1 think Christmas is the bell Subsidies available 1-800-387-0642 News Advertiser star on Christmas Eve in Bethlehem under that star, time of year And f hope this Christmas eve Gitiki Care Centre 683-4001 * FairW Guardian Aar► b Christ was born, over 2000 years ago. I'll have all my friends here. EdnaThomson Child Care 623-6717 forinformatton on tkknng _ Brandon s_ :Katie. s. a Drup Sunday's Carrier of the Wha# Christmas Mems To Me Christmas. Gibb Street -Child Care 404-8012 * Gienanna Guardian Week is Aaron. Aaron enjoys playing hockey Christmas means to have joy in your spun, love in your heart and happiness in your body. You should be Christmas is myavourite`time of year, Lakewoods Child Care Brock Nursery Schools 725-1425 404-4792. �li� PidC., and,'Nintendo. He will receive a dinner for 4 happy we have Christmas. ft also is Jesus' s birthday Spending time with friends and family, Who we ali hold dear. Plekering Child Care 839-5831 * H�-� Ajax/Pd. voucher compliments on Christmas day. I like Chrisbrtas because l get lots of t presents! Yoe should be -iere wren have You better rtgtcry, WhitbyChlldl;are , 668-4751 �s Lltt tiaesars AJaX of McDot ald'& _ Christmas because if we didn't tl wolf be another same old day: Aral that's what Christmas means to me. You better not pout, better not lye, OwWo Befrevioar YNnagement Services l sommunay service providing consunation m . �$ r�� Paige 14 R. ,You 0r presents you will do without..; parents their concems - about their No Frills- _A CWPd. * Aaron for being our Carrier, of the Week, *-Christmas Means To Me By Ste ' . ctx'Idr�en's behaviour, 1t t St E . Whitby 723-8521 1-800-841-2729 * PetSalartWA, Pharma Plus A' PiCk, * . Chdsanas4splaying outside and getting red rosy cheeks, we have had a few of those. - IYs thetme of year for loving, sharing and �� Pharma Save PICk. caring. Christmas is not about getting resents n9 9 n9 P • Sears Ajak/Pick. because it is Jesus birthday. _ . . Westney Guardian Walmart,Ajax Have a good Christmas Chantal W - +" rt D" "" 135 Kingstork Rd.;A Dear VYt it6y Tfius Week: ' 222 Way lyt.W.,Aj Zellers AjazlIck. 1360 Kingston Rd.rck. Thi# is what Christmas Means to Me: w * Delivered is selected households only Remember, inserts, including I' c.Chritmsas isnust about HM% 't jgettt�.-l O it's about Mary, Jesus, and Joseph; and it's also 1E1 . all those on s can be clad with the rest y per° ' about giving and receiving: it's about having a nice time with your family. Christmas is about a chi of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling Mm.all kat of good things. Your have to be good almost#I forinformatton on tkknng _ the time to get all of what you want. You shouldn't onlythink about getting 9 9 You should rQ ltd your advertismgflyers,cetl. ; DUNCAN FLE'fCHER mostly think about giving. ease. at l think Cttristnias is a special time of P� Year. :683-5110. ` _ ;� By. Sara 0 , � � •� �� ` � - P PAGE.6 MM NS ADVERTISER'SUNDAYEDM0N; Q®oetta!W47;.296ti dit :y ri NEVIWS ADVERTI"SER DEC. ,17, 2000 EDITO PICKERING NEWS . ADVERTISER A Metroland Community,Fina�l=arealplan, Newspaper from iVL► '7F�w r Tim Whittaker erg PC thefighfing-��7 PublisherP ,Joanne Burghardt< Unless teachers, Province have a better , ` " Editor -in -Chief Steve Houston idea, Liberal plan deserves serious loop ice+' f i:: , Managing Editor Bruce Danford It's going to be a tough political pill A- solution has to be reached for the y; 1 Director of Advertising to swallow, but after years of teacher- sake of our young people, despite the Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising To ry squabbling it may Just be the Lib- Potential cost: Manager erals who've come up with a solution to Teachers have maintained for years Eddie Kolodziejcak' the extracurricular mess. now the change in their teaching load Classified Advertising Dalton McGuinty's private member's has interfered with their ability to take. J, Manager bill, which would cost the Province $150 part in extracurricular activities. Some. 5 John Willems. million and lead to the hiring of 3,400 teachers in some boards across Ontario the task, but would like i rr Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager - additional teachers, would lengthen each have taken on we Abe Fakhourie class by eight minutes, but would do to see the days return when all sec- ` ` 7,, lr r " Disn iMoa ger away with the extra half -class teachers ondary school students, have an equal ///fir_ . ` LillianiWan H now must into return ntruct The purpose would opportunity to enjoy a full high school n on-teaching .time to teach- experience. ers, maintain the desired average teach- The Education Improvement Com- • "°'''°�'^' , '.r� Ofidce Manager . Barb Harrison Composing Manager ing time of 1,250 minutes per week and mission concluded students have been � return teachers to extracurricular activi- suffering because, they haven't had the ties, which they say they now do not chance to take part in extracurriculars. LETTERS TO T EDITOR J News have time for. These activities serve as a lure to many' Sounds great and two of the provin- students, who otherwise, quite frankly, cial teachers' union;leaders have said the find high school a drag. We would hate ' Positive great builder of self-esteem in (905) 683-5110 Sales (905)683 ' -5110 bill has some promise. to see students dropping out of sec- youths but the wrong approach can also decimate a youngster's Classifeds (905) 683-0707 But, and here's where the politics of ondary school a year or two early be reinforcement confidence:' Let's face it, they get Distribution the situation come in Education Minis- cause the don't have the motivation to • Y most of their first sports expert- (905)683-5117 ter ,lanet Ecker has turned thumbs -down finish. on the bill. And, with the Tory majority, The McGuinty `peace' plan may. not the way to go ences in school. General Fax (905)-683-7363 in the Legislature, the bill has no hope of be ideal, but it offers some light in a dark My children arejust starting out in the academic world but, my E -Mail steve.houstori@ becoming law. room. If Ms. Ecker thinks it won't work, Mr. McGuinty's bill would cost tax- she owes it to both sides to come up with To the editor: oldest nephew had to experience., durhamnews.net ' Web a dress payers money, something the Province is . a better idea. Until then, the Province Re: `Use sport to build, not crush, ' Dec. 8. in my opinion, some of the most degrading, "self-esteem bashing ' �'w''�"'� reluctant to do. But any solution to the and teachers should sit down and give extracurricular log jam is going to cost this new idea some serious considera- - self-esteem, . I thoroughly enjoyed'the article coaching of his young life while 130 Commercial Ave., something. Whether it would involve tion. and wonder if David Carmichael attending (public elementary Ajax, Ont. LIS 2H5 giving teachers an honorarium for 'coaching a team or -directing a play, or E-INail your comments on this opinion has -ever been asked to speak to. the teachers,particularly the ones school). Although' he was chosen for `see Publications Mail Sales Agreement A8`Number finding a way around forcing them to to steve.houston0dudoin ews-net Sub- who coach school teams, of our the volleyball team he was - and on. numerous occa- : 1332791 teach three of four classes one term and missions which Intrude a first and last city wfN elementary_' schools on this sub- ond.string' sions was -asked to not even attend four of four classes the next, any change name, as well as the of residence, ' will cost something. be considered for pubiicadon. Ject. He stated "Sports can bea some -of the-out-okown games: The News Advertiser is When his mother approached one of the Metroland �1 wy.0' •� n � Letkids bwe the coach of this team, as weld as the principal with her concerns, t he,was told both these indi- Printing, Publishing and Distributing group eof The News s . viduals the team was .hoping to to newspapers. Advertiser is a member of them mon't build, necessary confidence win its division and therefore she Ajax Picke ng Berating, pushing were only taking the top players. Board of Trade, Ontario Is there a right and wrong way to socialize; face a challenge and have' some fun. 'Sports shouldn't be consid- They also justified their decision by saying my nephew was being Community Newspaper Com - Assoc:, Canadian Com- build a child's self-esteem? ld a chi d' calling a child a loser or ered a retirement package for parents. "groomed" for next year. What is munity Newspaper, Canadian Circu- lamebrain isn't positive reinforcement." Keith Yet, there are parents out there, pushing their sons (primarily) to be the next worse? Sitting Fn the bench and cheering on your team or not Assoc., lations Audit Board and But telling a child who has made a mistake while playing a who, that it's 'Gilligan �_ Wayne Gretzky or Vince Carter. being allowed to go at all. 3 hammer to I didn't know the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the Pu OK, is also wrong. And, the kid knows Too bad because it's a one-in-a-zil- lion chance Junior will even make it to :. a bash the confidence and team right to classify or refuse it as well. - Staff Writer The father of George .Brett, a Hall- 1g the major leagues. In the process, hes spirit of a player was a tool of the an advertisement. Credit y for advertisement limited - of -Fame baseball player with the Kansas Royals, once booted his based skills; and by focusing on win- robbed of his childhood, lost the inno- cence of playing sports purely for the trade. I'm not insinuating all schools to space price error Deco- . %pies. _City. son's backside twice after George went ning early on, children who develop enjoyment and is saddled with expec- offer this type of coaching finesse, 2 -for -4 in a youth ball game. Not what skills later might not make a team. talions no adult,. much . less a child, but if there is one. school, it's one - today's child- psychologists would He made another interesting com- But, merit, one just about every, child could carry. Rather than having Junior play hockey year-round, try something too many. ' The Durham District School - classify .as positive parenting. _ ,and George went on to become, a major surely has heard. When a child comes different. Maybe have him play hock- Board would do well to offer this " leaguer and one of the best at his craft. in the door after a game, a well -mean- ey in the- winter and soccer or baseball type_ of workshop to its teachers Recently, David Carmichael of Par- ing parent will ask "Did you, win?" or "lacrosse in the summer. Pretty radi-. ' whose hands we place our chil- ticipaction conducted a `Building Self- Children, when surveyed, put hav- cal idea. dren in to learn, grow and devel- Esteem Through Sports' workshop in r ing fun as the number -one reason for Ajax. He made some interesting points playing a sport, while winning came in Another idea. Don't let Junior watch TV or play on the computer. op. "As adults, we leave no right to — get kids active early and they'll stay 10th. Yet, the parent focused on win- -Make him' go outside and play ball shatter any kid's hope. Sports active as adults; children would rather ring. hoekey _with the other kids on the should -make young people feel play on a losing team than sit on the,, Carmichael's message was simple street. You know, be a kid. safe, . welcome, competent, con - bench of a winning;team; competition - give children space to have fun with nected, empowered and, special." Bravo Mr. Carmichael!'j�-�- is introduced•far too early in children's a sport and they'll thrive. E -Mail your comments on this opin- Kim C lives; children should develop broad Sports are a diversion, a chance to.,Ion to kg1liigan0durhamnews.net &S NEWS ADVERTMK SUNDAY EDIT K December 17, 2000 PAGE 7 A/P BY CHRISTY CHASE cancer patient. You're not the per - - = Staff Writer, son who's ill. Your mother, :daugh- Cancer. ter, sister, husband. " Just the word can scare. A diag- Ms. Shepherd said the groups p ? P nosis terrifies. allow people to express themselves People. who have cancertalk as they want, without worrying about their worlds turning upside p what other people, such as family down, thein lives changed. How do and friends, will think. That in they cope with uncertainties, treat- cludes humour. merits, side effects of treatment, "Humour is important," she -emotional rollercoasters plus the said. demands of daily life? "We -laugh like crazy," Ms. Herein Durham Region, there Shaw agreed. "I think it's not only are a variety of support programs - a .tremendous coping strategy but designed for people with cancer, 4{. = $ also there's a real black humour. I cancer- survivors and their families y` think humour is a way of maintain - and caregivers, run by the East and�..4 ing the balance:' West Durham chapters of the "It's: a release and sometimes Canadian Cancer Society and by ", + 4 , " family doesn't appreciate it," Ms. Hearth Place, a cancer support cen-$. Shepherd said. tre in Oshawa.;, upport groups are also a From one-on-one visits to regu- source of information lar group meetings to wellness about cancer and treat - talks to weekly yoga sessions, the ments, with group members shar- programs allow individuals to talking what they learn. Ms. Shepherd freely about their experiences and had hoped to find someone who emotions with those in the same ,� had the same kind of cancer as she situations. They share good and had, wanted to meet a survivor, get - bad times, coping techniques and some. encouragement. - But -.there even humour as they learn to live was no one locally since hairy cell with cancer, the treatments and the leukemia (named for the appear- effects of both. Some programs match cancer ance of the cancer cello is rare. Cancer survivor Sonja Shepherd is co facilitator of a cancer support group at Hearth Place in Os -n, four weeks later, a man survivors with people who are ha wa was admitted to hospital with hairy newly -diagnosed with the same type of cancer. cell leukemia. He had no family . Support groups egger: to provid e ft lend ly environment here 'and Ms. Shepherd visited I remember when I was.diag- him, sharing what she was going nosed at first;' said Nancy Watson, a breast cancer survivor. "You're so terrified. It's really -good to see through, helping him asshe'd "I sort of became his advocate orwanted to be helped. someone who looks fine and came is e here," she said. through it;'ere He died: of his cancer, which Today, Ms. Watson is on the Ms. Shepherd found difficult to other end of those visits. She's one deal with. She • wondered why she of about 20 volunteers with Reach lived and he didn't, she said. To Recovery. with the Vestose"That's ,.wi part of Hearth Place, Durham unit of the Cancer Society, - too," she said, adding bereavement - ancer'. visiting newly -diagnosed women, counsellors come in when a mem-, providing them with information - ber dies. ' and a sense of hope. But her experience as the man's Generally, the program offers mentor has become formalized one visit"but they can contact us at ing;' Ms. Watson said. money for Hearth Place. M -y dad difficult to do with family and now. any time," she said. "They usually Sonja .Shepherd, a wife and died of cancer in 1995 and we des- friends. You go through so many Today, her cancer is in renis - stay in touch:' mother. of teenagers, was looking ignated Hearth Place for donations. emotions when you're diagnosed. sion and she's sharing her experi- So much so that -many of them; for someone to talk to when she I was totally aware of it but I kept Most of the time, when you come ences, her hope with others with like Ms. Watson, become volunteer called Hearth Place after being di- putting off the phone call." here, you realize everything's cancer. She's just started as co'--fa- visitors. agnosed with a rare form of She knew that when she made valid. It normalizes the whole ex- cilitator of Hearth Place's lym- - "When you're going through leukemia. The Oshawa, resident that call to a cancer support centre, perience that you're going through. , phoma cancer support group. that, it's a really tough time," she was in l..akeridge Health Oshawa, she was admitting to herself she re- I didn't, want °to burdenfriends and "I wanted to volunteer here be - said. undergoing seven days of 24-hour- ally had. cancer. She finally made family with what I was really feel- fore I got sick but I never found the ost women with breasta-day chemotherapy to combat the call and opened the door to a ing. People said how strong I was time she said. "We're always say- cancer are treated ag- 'hairy cell leukemia, a disease that world of relief, comfort and hope, - but here I didn't have to be." ing we will make ` time for things gressively, with normally strikes older men, It was she said. _ Her family appreciated Hearth some day. You never know when - chemotherapy and radiation, just March 1999. "I think Hearth Place gives Place., too, she said: those `some days' aren't going to as she was. It takes abouta year,to "I phoned Andrea (Shaw, exec-. hope;' she said. "'It gives -people a "I think it helped them knowing be there:' go through that and to start to re- - utive . director of 'Hearth Place), pos dye,-- `new - experience. You I had a place -to come to, that they . Now she finds the time for vol - cover ,energy, - she said. After :that, when I was in the hospital getting might think people come here to didn't have to always be solid;" she unteering and for herself." some women get the visitor train- chemotherapy," Ms. Shepherd complain, but they don't. 'I don't said. She still attends Hearth Place's ing and help others. In the last few, said. think I've ever heard I anyone. say "If anything, :there's a real cele- . - weekly yoga sessions, which she years, about six women have vol- "I had known about Hearth `Poor me! bration of life at Hearth Place," describes as 90 -minute, mini.-hoh- unte.ered "which is really reward- ` , Place- before. My daughter raised "You can let yourself go. It's said Ms. Shaw. "You're not the days. an• c� r s ort, paboun in u aril Here are cancer support programs -run cer Society (686-1516) serving Ajax, Picker- use wigs and:hats. Third Tuesday of month. qgncer, meets the'second and -fourth Tues - in Durham Region. ing, Whitby, Uxbridge, Brock. Register through-Lakeridge Health Oshawa day of'each month. East Durham unit of the Canadian Can- » Breast cancer support group meets at 433-4301. Meets third Monday 2 to 4 p.m. Phoenix is a professionally -led group cer Society (725-1.166) serving Oshawa, third Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 pm. at •- Breast- Cancer Support. Peer support for those living with cancer At two years Clarington, Scugog. 'least Dundee Investments, 335 Bayly St. W., Ajax. for women living with breast cancer meets past treatment. It deals with, survivor issues • Reach To Recovery: four women, su'r- (Across from Chrysler, plant). Usually newly- fourth Thursday of month at 7:30r p.m. - and wellness. . vivors of breast cancer, are available for one- diagnosed patients, those awaiting -or just Caregiver. support.. CaregiveV _share • Metastatic cancer support is a profes- on -one peer support with newly -diagnosed starting treatment. feelings and coping strategies with each sionally-led group for patients dealing with patients. Call the. East Durham unit. Reach to Recovery,with-20 volunteers. other on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. the spread of cancer: • Through Ontario division-, Cancer Con- One-on-one peer. support. Cal the West • Lymphoma cancer support, profession- Wellness programs include yoga, jour - vection finks specially -trained volunteers Durham unit ally -led group, with peer sharing,' informa- nal writfng, therapeutic touch, reflexology, from across Ontario witls newly -diagnosed, tion, resources, meets second Thursday' at 7 art, tai chi, music. Y cancer patients. This matches. people who Hearth Place, (579-1204), serving. al of p.m. • One -on-time peer support is done by have the same kinds of cancer. There are Durham' Region: • Namaste, an eight-week,'professional- appointment: volunteers from Oshawa. One-on-one by • Drop-in centre Tuesday to Thursday 10 ly-ted grief support group, educational and . • Other services include a- resource and phone. 1-800-263-6750. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday f0 a.m. to I p.m. emotional, begins its next session Jan. 17. audio visual library, monthly cancer inform -a - Look Good Feel Better, a workshop for • Young hearts, a professionally -led peer ;tion -series, lecture series, special workshops West Durham unit of the Canadian Can- women to learn how; to apply makeup and support group for peoples ages 18 to 35 with and wellness information series.. ► 1 '�f EDMOK :Doon0or 47,20 0 Atvis 41 -onta 0: are, .world e Province's Grade 8r pupils among toy gainers in science; math testing BY MIKE RUTA $31 in math, up 10 points cont- "It was fairly lackadaisical in ' "historically, these three wan,. Singapore and Alberta Staff Writer pared _to 1995,', -and 533 in sci- some of the cases I saw," he .`provinces have had testing pro were the best science students. Ontario's Grade 8 students have ence, up 19 points when said. "Students weren't really grams for many, many years," The TIMSS-R is a project of made substantial gains in math and matched with 1995 scores. motivated. Nowadays I find said Mr. Tones. the International Association for science over -'the last four years, ac- Mr.. Jones said he :has noticed that's quite different..People are Quebec students had the the. Evaluation of Educational cording to results_ from the Third -In a change in attitudes from the talking about our provincial as.- - biggest gain of -any jurisdiction Achievement, designed to com- ternational Mathematics, and Science 'time the first TIMSS-R test was sessment programs:..' in the world in = science scores, pare and contrast the teaching Study Repeat Project (TIMSS-R). conducted in the half-dozen , ' Provinces such as,British Co- up 30 points to 540. and learning of math and sci- And Rick Jones, project manager, schools he has visited where the lumbia, Quebec and Alberta Students in. Singapore, Korea ence in the world's schools. A international and national . assess- assessments have been adminis have performed better; than other and Taiwan 'topped the list of ; third round of data collection is ment, for: the Education Quality and tered. provinces my the past because math _scores while pupilsinTai- to occur in'2003. Accountability Office, said that's, - "the big story" in the results which show how a sample of -Ontario stu- dents did compared to pupils from across the country and- the world.: "We've been getting all kinds of calls from the (United) States saying,; `what are you. doing, he said in an interview. The answer, said Mr. Jones, is -a .combination of Ontario's new and "much more detailed" curriculum, and a -growing climate of assessments -which has taken hold in the -province, where students and teachers arenow accustomed to and prepared for such testing. In I the 1995 results, Ontario Stu dents scored 501 in math and 496 in science. Testing conducted. in 1999 shows a score of 517 in math and 518 in science. The Ontario math score represetnts the second-largest im- provement. of the 38 participating countries; while the • science score is the sixth -biggest change for the bet- ter. Overall, Ontario finished 20th- in - science and i 8th.in. math." 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N an aap�byee requests motion be OnL PMPOSed scheduled other than one week -at -a -time, " • �r�oloynd or Ifmorea�lol►ee gees to a tompressed _L work week, ' ?bete with written consent of the emplaryee _ Stanhr& and em r would be emitted to P� t* Pe -Oe do so, rather than seeking a permit from the Ministry of tabour These are the changes proposed. . No eaore, an lesa air do J"llim"ra. ; _ache pre"$" dwnges would albw - eaeployees cod owplbpis, to stnfues'wocit schedules to meet _ --t`elr .own coeds. - Ontario �:e T 1:11- ^T }'}, X91` � ;_ ., � -' - £ YM6 _ _ �vU`v r H4� r Sr z '�" .w>� zs-o.'" a^s «-.�f' �^�b�✓/' 'X (�`Y��'�;,"'�'''"2 ✓e°��i '� .w}. .3 '"Y '� xsfi. ��." YFir.'S#a.. r s+Y ,�F '��'v y.� 'a% `�� x',"=2 „� a' 3 r x .4 charge, she said, adding "It also helps us offer community -meetings, so it's goal is $1.35 million. Anyone looking for more information about the Cred- -V-k executive director of online re --at important. ' it Counselling Service of Durham Re- Sandra Sher1� g - . For a description of the agency's gion can call (905) 579-1951. For the . Credit Counselling Service of typical client, it may bei 'easier to _ "look in the mirror," she admitted,. more information about the United . Durham Region, says United Way. ' Way of Ajax-Pickering; call 686- Funding helps the agency provide ,��i�ne.in f The average client's age is 0606. important services to its clients, 39, but "we see People from s to 8011, of.ali income groups, all marital status and both sexes. • • "People run into fi- - nanciai difficulties be- nancial _ cause_ they never learned to manage t their money," she said. "They live pay - fi cheque to pay cheque." That may work as long as the pay Ways ' cheques keep coming. But if there's day �eN'tCe F�ien °w 4 , an .unexpected layoff or loss of job, s - Always ; k credit cards are frequently' used to fill 2000 AVOIS. SETS i1ST the void until .another.. jobs: found. ALL 180, t= And even then they may not be out of , the woods.. L9the'S' Graphite' Men's, l tpm. Steel 'They've maxed them out and now they have a job, but it doesn't pay, as Daft 11 pc• an sl ft ►ets „ much and they have high payments, ASSL S1�,5 Ms: Sherk added.. "It takes a lot for. "I people to come in for credit coun� ; selling, because finances are so pri- o { „ y try justify vate, she said. "The i to Usti it $399.99 Value19 From to themselves why they ran into diffi- culty. Some never find out:' culty. • Financial skills have to be learned Lades' Pastel Plus and practised on lacontinuous basis, Golfftp. she noted. "In the - past, we learned . f how and things went well and then we - - FrOM Uylor got lazy and now we have to relearn raa - it w. 1499 Now is a slow time for the agency, OOz. From ` ' but it gets busy at the end of January • _ and into February and March. • "People don't want to , think of Aden's a Great Stocking their finances. They' don't call the day after Christmas because they haven't G0� :S111�tS Stii�e�S � 4 got the bills in the mail yet. They C.P.G.A: Sox From 3 for $ 99 make an increased payment for a month or two, and then comes the Animal Head Covers crunch," she said. "They don't relate ¢7.,�{� Value to Christmas because Christmas was Cabretta Leather Gloves tip£ a month or two ago:' , When a client comes in, "we do a New & Demo D _nlop financial assessment, to get a per- i'AjOr+� spective of where _-they are, _ Ms. • RuWe Sherk rioted. "It gives us an idea, as WOQ j%e ,S` $149.99 well as the client, of where they stand (New. �hs�ita) Values "t®" �4�9�99 ; _ and where to go from. We want to get 4", them back owtrack•' � 7fi!".` The agency has two programs -The .. . _ first is to help clients with budgeting, =lido �.r i. i it • .. - providing consumer information on -'ii t C,� on 11 o 8 Pace Golf Suet how to better use a line of credit or x - -2,99 credit cards, and to consider a consol-ft . 1 idation- loan. "It's so the person with ' Or More some restructuring, can better deal � _ ' i 1 ' with _their finances,". she said.. "Some come in for one meeting. Others may I FOR StST SELECTIO ' come back to get'help with financ es, ,JR, = Ins budgeting or money management:' . _ r He �Y ri r , mom F � g ,a dun. l4=2= the' She noted .;some people thtnno.6 . -. ' word budgeting has a negative NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 17 2000 PAGE 11 A/0 TIIE G*ENERAL MOTORS .14OLIDAY'R-ATE BREAK SEE WHAT 0.9% FINANCING CAN MEAN FOR YOU COST OF. 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Monthly payment and cost of borrawft will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Offers as indicated to new or demone-trator-2001 and remail n6 2tf00 mod- els. Off=! to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chewolet Oldsmobile Dealer Markeft Association area only (( gg Notthwestem Ontario). Dealer trade rney be necessary. United quariffm of 21x10 Q -+p models. Limited turn offer which may not -be oombined other oilers. Dealers we iris to set individual prices, Seeyour Deaterfor conditions and detailss. "Savings ba9ed x10.9% Purchase Financing corn- , pared to current averagwFi anclal. Institution -rates. Your savings may Vary. tt Avaitat" at ewp Starsiard Rate Engagement Anne and John Fleck of Ajax and Mary Wilson of Kitchener arc proud to announce the forthcoming wed- ding of their daughter Bonnie Kathleen to Richard Cowen, son of. Joan and Eric Cowen of Ajax and Lorraine Cowen, also of Ajax. The wedduig -is set for May 5, 2001 Birthday "Joshua-Onil Das- gupta is a happy, - cheeky little boy,`. who forgets always . that he's still a baby, by talking already . and only playing with big_ toys, and he's celebrating his -first birthday on Dec. 22 with his brother r Roman. We Want . to wish you, all the best, i Y �. Birthday Birthday. that all your dreams come true in your lifetime. Love from his Omi and Opa' "Happy birthday to our "Birthday wishes go out to a wonderful son Jonathan, special lady, Miss Lynne. Al- -who_ turned seven on though you turned 40 on Dec., BirthdayA Dec. 11. Sweetheart, you 13, you can still sing with the-' mean;the world to US. best of them. Hope you: got "Where, has the year gone? �' Mope you had a , great everything you wish: for on your On Dec. 11, Allison turned wbirthday _ Wi*fi ;. lots , of birthday (especially at noon!).. - one! Allison; ..you: are the ``dove; "' hugs And . kisses Watch those steps and don't light of our lives and the from Mommy, , Daddy mix! Love always from your ,apple of our eyes. You make and Nicole." friends." our world complete. -Happy birthday and love from - Mommy and Daddy:' Birthday Birthday Birthday Our son Birth _ Christopher _. Tenn turned .17 Claudia Babin-Pereira }_ on,, Dec. 16: We turned one on Nov. 30. y, want to wish him "Dearest Claudia. a happy birthday,` As eve celebrate your first with all our love, from Mom, Had, your Granny and Kerry, Tyler,, -Grandpa just want to say ` Mike and Mol - we love you Darling with lie:' all our hearts, we know we would right from the start! { Birthday The joy, "the laughter and even the tears Happyeighthbirthday wishes went It's lucky number have made; this time our out on Dec, 9 t6 "a very precious seven on Dec. 20, very best year: beautiful daughl' , Caitlin. Marie for Rainer Dec. 16 was a big day Your similes of sunshine, your eyes so blue. Edwards. "Cai is:well-loved by Senaratne. "We for' "our little, angel" It's no wonder Claudia, �everyone loves you zher mother a *Oer, and is very_ want to wish you. a Hope, as she turned 10. Love and kisses from Gram. Grandpa Babin, sxna#t arid gifted in every endeavour happy birthday._ -Hope you had "the hap- Uiicle.Chris, Auntie Nicole, Groat-Gramzma Bontalne she�doe .Happy eighth birthday to Lots of kisses from piest birthday ever and.. and _Great. Grituma and. Gree# -Grandpa' Belanger. my precious beautiful honeybun. Mom, Dad, t may all your ;wishes Best' wishes -*also from Grua" a and .Grandpa LoYe,. hugs an0 sses sweetheart,- Archie, Seeya, come true. All our love Pereira;.Auntie Elizabeth, Unc!V Pnudia►.au of tours , alyVays Mamas wave a -great .day Grandma ands all } " always, Morn, Dad; Mommy and DaddyjaeaY' y your aunties, uncles. Jessica and Travis:' and cousins too:'. _ no 179 Liverpool Road thday"? Anniversary?. Wedding? ...Send to.* Pickering 831-5431 Name Dropping,, THIS WEEK'S CAKE WINNERS ARE: Let us know. We'll publish your 3 1..Josb»aSpinzeF a % Keith Gilligan. 3. scl casion in an easy -to -recd 130 Commercial Ave., Winners inay go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive,. + ip f m/�+ Ajax, Ont, L1 S 2�I5 _ 'their FREE cake. {Please provide ideutif�cation}. aw � �` `o-cl Qr! 11�A.4.. • MM VALID UNM SM.,1VW- 23.2000 r E" s q, y. _ NEWS ADVERTISER. SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 PAGE 13 A/P Ak MIDWAY -CARPET 44 ' " chasaaas Here's hoping the season grants all your wishes, big and sma14 and that you enjoy health, wealth and peace. It's been a pleasure serving - you, Merry Christmas! �- �o Hint St. 683-6126 AL _ NEWS-ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDIT10N, December 17, 2000 PAGE 15 A/P SUNDAY, DEC. 17 at -M a&— ,, at the . CONCERT BAND: Pickering' Ajax Reyat at Concert B�td i"Wdingtheir an DEC. 17 ®Q i l l'' Hurn St. Free hunch, a talk . nual Christmas C��at 2 pin. on drug interaction and represen- at Caruthers Creek Church ,. telcering studenl< Bassett, tatives fora con unity groups Bayly St. E., Ajax. Admission $ Ieaving. Dec 27 � expedition with inforniation on seniors ser : for adults and $5 for seniors, stu- 46 Antarctica. -It takes place at vices. To confirm attendance, dents. 831-0525, 831-3215. Pine Ridge Secondary School, call 430-1141. 2155 Liverpool Rd. N., Picker- CHRISTMAS CONCERT: ing. Tickets are;$20 for adults TUESDAX DEC. t9 The winners of the Pickering Ro- and $10 for children under 10, PARENT SUPPOKR.A parent tary Music Festival' and the Voic- which includes 'a full-course . support group meets locally es of the Heart Chorus perform meal, refreshments, live band every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for' z` from 2 to- 4 p.m. at Dunbarton- and door prizes. 420-0021, or a parents of kids involved in drugs, Fairport United Church, 1066 mail chubbley@hotmail.com. alcohol, running away, dropping Dunbarton Rd. Tickets are $10 out of school, crimes and parent for adults, $5 for seniors and SENIORS' SOCIAL: Whitby- abuse- Phone (416) 223-7444 or children over 12 and $15 for :a Ajax MPPJim Flaherty hosts a 1-800-488"5666 for location, family of four. Children under 12 _ 'Seniors' :Christmas Social,' for more information. are free, Call 416- 305-6472 or 905- 683-2116. RE S Alm BOY CHRISTMAS CE'LEBRA- TION: Amberlea ' 1. Presbyterian- Church, . 1820 R v = Whites Rd: N:, Pickering, hosts an evening of music at 7 p.m. = featuring perfor- -manes by- its. Ju mor Choir and the 7th Pickering Scout' Choir. Re freshments fol- lowing the con-' ; cqtBveryone'19' f welcome. Phone, 839-1383 for in formation. 99 MONDAY, DEC. 18 8REA',ST FEEDING: The La Leche League, Canada - Picke ing Oroup meets from 7,30 to 9:30 :.. p.m. in . the Re- source Room of, the YMCA Child 9 and Family De= • velo ment Cen- p SOFAS79 tre, '230 Wesmey Rd. S., Ajax. In- formation and support for preg- nant, and breast- feeding women: Nursing babies welcome. 427= 8063. ICE FUND- RAISER: A din- 1-83Oo-642-4561 ner and fundrais- (905) 723-5211 ing auction start- ing at 6 p.m. to 9WN Cila1>1ptII cr..pti �w raise funds for The Area's ONLY Pull Liw U Z" Dealer Avenue I •"""°, NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 PAGE 47 A/P'} NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 PAGE 19 A/P GM eliminates Oldsmobile line, cuts head office staff Automaker, re s got time, or verti�ne in 2 1 _ r _ +� BY CHRIS7Y CHASE In a separate announcement car brand in North America, and designed to make the company ployment impact in Canada related Staff Writer ` . earlier in the week, GM Corp. an- chopping its white collar work- more competitive and help cut to the Olds phase-out:' she said. - OSHAWA Two of General pounced it's phasing out produc- force by 10 per cent, including 335 costs, Ms. Roberts said. - — With files from Motor's plants in Oshawa will stop, tion of the Oldsmobile, the oldest at GM. Canada These moves .are 'Ve don't anticipate any em- Torstar News Service. scheduled overtime and the third will - shut down for two weeks early in 2001. as the company reduces its� inventory. of ,- �.automobiles. The busy truck plapt and Number I ear -plant, which makes Monte Carlos and -Impalas, will eliminate scheduled ove Mme `for the- first quarter of WO while the'Number 2 car `plant, which " produces Regals; Centurys and Luno` Mas;= will shut down Jan. 22 and 29. _ "it's a: reaction to the . market;' said GM� spokesman Fay ]Roberts.- "Obvi- - ously, eve; want to be sure we're in line with the inventory' that's required." it's the, fizst time in about -10 years the truckplant won't have some sched uW overtime: Sohn Graham, a nateonal; p�*A, repir_sentativq responsible far ,, ; workers. at GM ,plants and a former' tr�wk10t worker and anion chair, said .the;Vlant<: has 6perated on high overtime ` s, ... . levels`since_he started in -1973: `It's. g tng to be `.a vu, go fots ' awhile if 'the predictaoas (for the econoa = ; `t - my) are correct,." lie said. ` I'think _GM is going, to get its 2000 (goal of big s itsprQdUCtlon reCOril), but 2001 w0,1 lie 4 S'�LpeCts to smash its 1999 pro duction . record, of more than 915,000 vet i es this yew He add he expects to see periodic shutdclvvns of GM's plants throughout G management has confirmed the Gsha�va measx res, plus shutdowns ` in the �St. . Catharines engine Plants and, at, the Sainte jl erese, e., plant in Janu- ary;'" molt iiia 6 --to 17 -per cent decry in, output;: oar about 48500 ve- liicles in the first three months of 2001, lie = e 111151 Amati on -of ovdume., cost as y. wodwts about $310 weekly, car' niorp .than 20. per cent of their gross P* About 3,300 employees at the truck ..plant have been working_ ati extra eight Hour sit almost every week this year build the popular Chevrolet Silvera- : dos An SMC Sierras. .fib IFJOU yorkm- at tie .cam plants eve; �vorlted periodic overtime this )TS'r, Use at car plant- 2 will re- ceive.- about 45 per cent of their grams pay whpp the plant shuts down for two weeks. :GM'sl announcement 1his week . echoes: moves already made by Ford,, Motor, Go:' and Daimler Chrysler AG, which both have cut ' production in ' Cartada and the United Staten because - 41 ower ecause4lower vehicle demand. - In his address to the CAW council in Niagara Falls earlier- this. week, the uniolf s president, Buzz Hargrove, com- mented on the Big Three automakers' actions and wondered how the company ended up in its current situation. S.o at the same time we have a.very successful, booming market in North America (almost 20 million vehicles again this year, a record by any analy sis); we find ourselves with tc; muck inventory, too many, platers : lir field,& said._ "I the auto industry, -the Big 3 hre have added shifts. They work excessive overtime -in some plants in� eluding in Canada: six- arid'..seven- day workweeks, and y�c & paid boli - days. d somefiody took flieir eye off Of tltance and we have a booming mark6tand we, have a glut in inventory., which is going to_create- some .down time." AIR PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERniBER SUNDAY EDMON, Doe tuber t7, 2000 2000 ].:; as accelerators, , steering, r NEWS ADVERt1SER SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2000 -PAGE 21 A/P -------------- shoes when jogging in icy blisters develop; add an anti- ntibrakes _ BAml,-tter areas. septic such as Betadine to the Any weakness to-' these ADVERTISING 7 extremities can' lead to R occur on that hut run of -the watch out for are: keep affected areas warm injuries and; even the end of a day when your fatigue 1) FROSTBITE: Skin with blankets or in . contact ClimesI�W` te,7's'men o Sha e a Ph sicall Fit Lifestyle Thirty minutes . three which allows us to offer a safe for any_ age or condition:}` _ achieved more safely using times a week is all -it takes to superior facility in under 1,000 _, When you diet alone, 40 _', hydraulics, rather than weight build a healthier, happier -square feet." of the first flakes. For skiing; percent of the weight you lose skin . colour change* from from ill-fitting foot gear can stack apparatus: These same lifestyle. The Quickfit Circuit is a blue to white. A feeling of cause blisters. Do not pop a is muscle. Muscles, are the, hat to, prevent heat loss. studies have shown that bone . Curves for Women is one, system of exercise that alter- Proper foot- wear includes engines of our bodies that es and. skipping rope all help density is markedly increased, of the -fastest growing fitness nates, " hydraulic resistance to strengthen your quadri- require fuel. If you drastically 'Skates ' that are too, large or thereby lessening the chance of franchises in North America. machines with aerobic recov- lower your body's energy bone fractures even in the face On average, a new location - ` ery stations. There are 16 sta= needs each time you diet, you of diminishing estrogen levels opens every day.. tions that tone every muscle in will always gain your weight with age Curves is a unique con- the body and target women's E back. The key to permanent We see this as preventing cept in the exercise serviceproblem areas,. such as the results is lean muscle. When a health. problems before they industry. It provides an exer- tummy, thighs, hips and arms. woman loses 20 pounds with Manager Joanna Lopez occur, rather than treating. cise facility and weight loss With conventional equipment, us, - it is entirely body fat. and Owner Joan Murphy them. It keeps women from counseling in the. same place. they need an hour and a half. Manager Shelley Bastain Strength training protects and ,Pickering Location" getting to a point where they Company founder Gary Under the Quickfit System, it and Owner Wendy "Our "Ajax increases lean tissue, and rais- With the Quickfit System they need treatment. Heavin says Quickfit only takes 30 minutes.. McMillan . Location" es metabolism. can enjoy the benefits of Call (905) 426-4136 in Circuit allows us to provide a This 30 minute total as many as" 600 calories. Older people lose lean . strength training without fear Ajax or (905) 421-9550 in quality facility. Quickfit is a , workout, which is based on Because women are moving muscles due to inactivity and . of-injury.Studies have shown Pickering to set up an appoint - breakthrough in- technology, physiological 'research, burns fluid rather than wei t, it's are often afraid of injuries. that rehabilitation can be went, view the Curves facility _ and workout free of charge. Ronald J.- Klein, et's Ask The.Podiatri 0- • st. B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist- as Betadine and cover with a created with rest, ice com- Foot �t S Timeto Winterize Your Feet sterile bandage. pression and elevate (RICE). Specialist 3) HYPOTHERMIA: Winter can bee -a fun sea - This affects the entire body son if proper care is taken. Everyone knows that allow for greater mobility. wide may lack proper ankle -are people with previous his- and involves loss of body Attention to muscle flexibili- with a decrease in tempera- This minimizes the chance of support leading to strains, tory of frostbite.- Prevention heat. Initially shivering will ty, proper clothing and Lure m* the fall we must do injuries by allowing the mos- , sprain or even fractures. involves changing wet cloth- generate more body heat. If warm-up exercises will certain chores around, the cles to be more responsive Runners in the winter ing and avoiding the use of shivering stops, a person is ensurea season of injury free house to ready it for the win- and act as better-- shock may unconsciously change alcoholic beverages. Shield not necessarily warmed, and fun.' ter: The -game is true for our absorbers. 'Stream the part of their . foot - strike pattern yourself from -high winds the is sometimes a warning IF YOU HAVE A ' car, including antifreeze and the body used in the activity, which can lead to overuse and keep moving. Treatment sign. Continued exposure to TOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE ` a thinner oil. But how many for example, your legs in ski- injuries. To increase traction involves putting fingers in cold temperatures can lead to TO HAVE ADDRESSED of us are aware of the need to ung or skating when warming on slippery surfaces, runners armpit touching warm skin. hypothermia. This is a med- OR A QUESTION YOU "shape up", to ready our up but also do upper body may land with the entire foot Remove clothing from the ical emergency and .profes- WANT ANSWERED, bodies and muscles for the circular arm swings: instead of the natural heel -to- affected area and avoid rub- sional care should be sought. PLEASE ADDRESS IT TO start up of that new ski or A cool down period' toe strike. lateral slippage bing the skin. Immerse the 4) STRAINS AND "ASK THE PODIATRIST" hockey season. after--- the. activity is also -may lead to groin pulls. affected .area in warm (40c) SPRAINS: These are com- C/O THE NEWS ADVER- Healthy feet and ankles important. A sauna or Some runners are trying water (20 --30 minutes) until mon especially with skiing TISER must be fit and strong to act whirlpool followed :by a cool spikes that fit over their the affected area turns red. If . and skating. They should be as accelerators, , steering, . shower. will help. Stop the shoes when jogging in icy blisters develop; add an anti- ntibrakes brakesand shock absorbers. activity when you're tired. areas. septic such as Betadine to the Any weakness to-' these ' Remember, more injuries' Some problems to skin. If no water is available, extremities can' lead to R occur on that hut run of -the watch out for are: keep affected areas warm injuries and; even the end of a day when your fatigue 1) FROSTBITE: Skin with blankets or in . contact season of participation. peasyour reactive timed > freezes when exposed to cold with other person's skin. See A fitness program you are not paying atteiin.- temperatures and __ high your medical doctor as soon should begin in -'the early fall Winter sports 'r6quire winds. With longer exposure as possible. to ready yourself by the sign proper clothing. Upper body: blood vessels constrict and 2) BLISTERS: Friction of the first flakes. For skiing; layering will keep you, skin . colour change* from from ill-fitting foot gear can strong quads and abdominal warmer and always wear .a blue to white. A feeling of cause blisters. Do not pop a muscles are most important. hat to, prevent heat loss. numbness , or burg may blister as it will .then more Knee bands, sit-ups, crunch- Proper foot- wear includes indicate frostbite. ,Wet- #eat easily:infect. If it breaks on its es and. skipping rope all help insulated waterproof boots are -,gum prone to frostbite as own, use an antiseptic such to strengthen your quadri- or shoes. Socks must remain 'Skates ' that are too, large or ceps and abdominal muscles dry to prevent the occurrence'' Racquet sports are equally of frostbite. Those suffering beneficial in maintaining car- from pre-existing circulatory diovascular, benefits and problems such as diabetes or reaction time. Greater flexi- Raynaud's Disease should bility' allows for a wider consult their, medical doctor. , range of motion and mini- Ski boots and skates mizes the chance of strain. should, fit properly for a safe - Stretch antagonistic muscle and uneventful activity. If the groups to maintain a point of boots or skates are too loose, tightness, hold for 40 - 60 sec- toes quickly get irritated in onds and release. Repeat the toe . box: If they are too 'tight,. each stretch three 'times. pressure leads to blis- Strength .of muscles is also ters and abrasion causing important but overdoing it painful feet which may com- can lead to muscles -tears. I I promise control and lead to . Warm-ups are most injuries or accidents. Tight important before beginning boots or skates can compro- the activity especially for mise control and lead to cold weather sports. We idle injuries -or accidents, light our .cars on cold winter days, boots or skates can compro- but are we as kind to our mise circulation. Do not put , bodies? Warm-up exercises children . in hand -me -dawns. help stretch muscles and - 'Skates ' that are too, large or A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTiSERSUNDAY EDITION, December f3, 2000 MISKIN, DENTIST 00. f4tY� , DOD ~ x ARE IMPORTANT ':,` ; f r 1 -1`�j : To You 1V ti .`.ti j. wE ARE AVAIIABLE an t - s owl own. TO SERVE YOU r�enwood -{v.,fS NEW PATIENTS IOli�c�Hedth ('are WE r PEOPLE • vim the, crow Centre 61.9-1408 ---- -: www:greenwoodholistic.com Previously we've followed that sharing such health you'll see the benefits. - Stress Management Therapi es Joe and Mary as they began to take care practices with others The ' practitioners at the at Greenwood charge of their health. After their would be one of the most Greenwood Holistic health Care Centre offer a Aromatherapy/Ref1ezology/Shiatsu cions in reflexology they were appropriate ways to both impressed by how the theca share the spirit of the sea- a r o m a t h e r a p y, - peutic pressure used in reflexology son without getting Reflexology, Shiatsu andCALL FOR MORE INFORMATION A peaceful country retreat " was so effective in stress reduc- caught up in all its busi- other stress management therapies. Call- (905) 619- ' Highway 7 and Westney tion. When they expressed this ness and stress. to their Reflexologist she told -them Dare to book 'one 1405 for more informa- Bio min. �, stow„ Pickering) that they should also' Shiatsu hour of stress relief for tion. since it employs some related grin- yourself this month - DR. JOSEPH A. ciples. Curious about' this they asked more about Shiatsu and were told that Shiatsu is a healing art- in which the therapist applies pressure not just on specific points but along entire line connecting such points. These lines are known as meridians and they are part of larger patterns of mind and body. By, stimulating the meridi- ans with a flowing pressure it is possible to trigger these patterns and eet mind and body to re-orga • TIME MISKIN, DENTIST WALITY f4tY� , • GEI�TTLE DENTALIlk CARE1 " ~ x ARE IMPORTANT ':,` ; f r 1 -1`�j : To You 1V ti .`.ti j. wE ARE AVAIIABLE * TO SERVE YOU WE WELCOME -{v.,fS NEW PATIENTS :.X..` r ' WE r PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ,sA untm FM1Pur_1RNr.V CF.RVICE ---- -: ANDREW IWANOWSKV News Advertiserphoto qL ,en a few reference books at the Pickering iblic Library. The two were working on a oiect covering American history. � P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDIT10K DeCoM ger 1T4 0- - TI.,- & L E URE� N,E W S. ADV E RT I S E R DEC 17, 20 0 0 Local rink ,grabs regional -berth � _- 1lirvi*wi Skip a Payne for. Oshawa foes -in Colts zones BYJIM EASSON to the regionals at the.Avonlea Curling, Special to the News Advertiser Club in Toronto. - AJAX = A local rink is off. to the The Ken Cribby, Chris Cribby, regionals in Toronto this weekend, Scott McGhee,_ and Clark Kostyshyn after winning the B-side final at the rinks also represented Annandale at Tim Hortons Colts zone playdowns at the Colts zones, but all were sidelined Annandale last -weekend: after two losses Saturday. ^ A full draw -of 16 teams., including ••• five local entries, competed in the Early in 2001 the .Annandale ice event here Dec. 9 to 11. will host a variety of events. The Skip Jon Payne with Dave Hutchi- Brick Men's Club Championship son, at vice, Marvin Harrison at sec- Bonspiel is from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8. The ond, and Alex Bianchi playing lead Diamond Ladies' Seniors zone play - went undefeated to the `A' -side final, downs are slated for Tuesday, Jan. 9 to but lost on -the last rock. They played, Thursday, Jan. 11. Meanwhile, An- and won, the 'B' side Monday evening nandale will host its annual Youth over the Hugh Macdonald rink_ from Bonspiel Jan. 13. Finally, a spot in the the Oshawa Curling Club. The Payne . Ontario .provincial men's competition rink advances with the `A' -side win- will be up for grabs at: the OCA Chal- - ner, Andrew; Edgar from Tam Heather, lenge Round Jan. 26.to 29. of"ski 1.3 your Private weekends,pub�Cweekdays,with ax "m , ANpREW IWANOWSKY News Advertiser photos to.nein aowded,hill% lads lem ons, social events with families like YOUM and lots Pickering Olympian �R SELECT MANAGERS we're just romm W* ladies' basketball league play AJAX — The Bank of . In the second game, East Montreal rode- a strong"sec-\ Side Mario's posted a thor- hohouft�dby clubMANAGER _ 77 ;, , . APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ` s { 2001 ASMBA SELECT TEAMS NOW BEING ACCEPTED: die Pickering Swim -Club honoured former club merry bei, two=time Olympian and Ontario swimming hall of 7 MINOR MOSQUITO (1991), MAJOR MOSQUITO (1990),.MINOR PEEWEE (1989), famer Lisa Flood _by� renaming its Christmas Classic MAJOR PEEWEE (1988), MINOR BANTAM (1987); MAJOR BANTAM (1986) swim meet.. the Lisa Flood Christmas Classic. Above, Flood receives a gift and congratulations from tread coach Bob Boadway and Mayor Wayne Arthurs during -stride 'first, but the' bankers 'which they would never re --1 AND MIDGET (1.985,1984,1983). µ .ALL MANAGERS MUST HAVE COACHES LEVEL ONE a special ceremony prior to the meet recently? At right, Pickering Swim Club's Lisa Barbieri chums through - Interested parties who are sincerely committed to the development of all selected players should ; the water while competing in. the 200 -metre breast- " slight lead at the interval, the from getting close to the. bas- apply in writing,only on or before January 8, 2001. _ stroke for 12 -year-old girls at the prestigious comped - j` (`' Please include Your phiillowphy of coaching & yod resume with your application & send to: tion at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. F� I1LUD AJAX SWANS MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION Bank of Montreal One bok and .you'll join. kind dull` OX 31 IWAX, ©NT_. L1S 3C2. ATTEMM: SELECT CONVENOR GORD BROOK Zt:�. ��..� _ .. , . .� deficityy� p.Vt7 1.3 your Private weekends,pub�Cweekdays,with oVercoi�i everything you want r safe setting, less to.nein aowded,hill% lads lem ons, social events with families like YOUM and lots ''ga. Camel ..� East Siders also -winners in local we're just romm W* ladies' basketball league play AJAX — The Bank of . In the second game, East Montreal rode- a strong"sec-\ Side Mario's posted a thor- N . _ 77 ;, , . and of half of play to victory ough 59-29 victory'over Se- ` s .-fsk,.over Et Tu Caesar's in Ajax lett Food Products. With <.: • Ladies' Basketball League great teamwork, East Side ., -play here Wednesday,night. Mario's powered its way Caesar's settled into their into -a comfortable lead. I t -stride 'first, but the' bankers 'which they would never re --1 were:never far behind: A1- linquish. - ' Defensively,' though Et Tu Caesar's had- a '-Mario's prevented ,Select slight lead at the interval, the from getting close to the. bas- } Or �° Bank �f Montreal came out ket and rebound all the i��l". strongly in the second half missed shots. ,. www.skyloft.cttm and coasted to a: 39-31 victo-. Julie Hughes was the top ry: ' scorer with 24 points for ' Ria Bahadursmgli, netted Mario's. Carol Stephenson - 18 points for the,bnnkers-and sank eight for. Select. Erinn Lynch replied with 12 Players in the league live ` for Caesar's:_ . in Ajax and Pickering. NEWS''AiiWERiISI i SUND/lY` i1E 1, eaemi b' er 17, 21100 PAGE 27 0}` • • • - • • • _ X 111 e e 1 '� . ..1 in,We're YES Open Patricia- Major, Lisa Flatman - rovide all the scoring in 2-1 victories . J p Sunda s v j PICKERING — The vious meeting. , The Extrudex Aluminum Mikus and Katic `Whitehead } . 11-4 Pickering Extrudex Alu- Pickering opened up a 2-0 juniors added to their win all contributed strong offer- minum Junior `A' ringette dead in the first period, and a total with a 2-1 victory aver sive, efforts against Etobi- ' team skated away with two allowed Ajax to score only . Etobicoke. coke. close victories, including one once the rest of the way. 'Again, Pickering sprinted Pickering goaltender MIKE BROPHY over neighbouring neighbouring rival Ajax, Pickering's opening goal was out to a 2-0 lead and held on berly Gray was "outstanding Old Ajax Plaza in recent league playa off came othe stick of Patricia` for the win. Flatman opened in backstopping Pickering to on Harwood " ,Next to The Pickering juniors , Major, assisted by Jovette the scoring, assisted by the win. She was aided by Home Hardware scored a 2-1 victory over McDonald. The second goal Kourtney Edwards. Major strong defensive perfor- 683-0407 Ajax to record their first win was scored by Lisa Flatman scored Pickering's second mantes by Ashley Nascimen= when he took his sabbatical? Not of the season..The teams had assisted by Erin Welsh and goal, assisted by McDonald. to, Holly Sheldon and Nancy Recyet played to a draw iin'their pre- Major. 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STORE CLERKS - NG Cash & carry requires P/our r store Clerks cry store in t �a �.r, Must have a vehicle. For more information STITCHES MEGA WAREHOUSE &(dc located Oshawa. Job Duties include: Customer- service, stocking 4 - - fall 905-6$3"5117 NEEDSYOUN shelves, data entry, heavy lifting. Good communication skills are required. Please ap- -ANTED EXPERIENCEDFi `nanCral Advisors. Looking for I GeneralR Pty in person to: 351 Marwood Drive Oshawa or Fax a change of scenery where ca" be your own boss. Y= LASSIFIED Are you looking to work for a dynamic young mens' and womens' (�s)s79 52-5-5. HIGH- own your own book of bust- ness with a above averageUSTOMERHAI T rc ? retailers ecializin in leading ed a urban fashion. If you are an p g g g Y "driven CHRISTMAS CASHII SCHOOL'STUDENTS!l Jobs commission rate? We are commission to for self -motivated Fi- r energetic career individual, STITCHES is looking for you. available now. P/T evngs. & Canvassing, 0. nanciakiftl Advisors with 3 or more years experience to in SERVICE News • Advertiser re- Stitches will be opening the week of December 22, 2000 and cashwkn guaranteed. cash paid daily lax. tee ll Oshawa/Pickenng/Alex. Call 505 - orwmmng� team. Cao TPA Investment Plannin .Ask for Ken quests that advert,sers. check their ad upon we are currently looking for individuals -in the following areas: Youth Canada today -579 0203. or Nadege at (905)666-4994. 'Ublication as News Ad-WANTED NEW .SUPERMARKET In AJAX . MICROSOFT CERTIFIED Sys- y tem Engineer - MCSE - fast paced, top-notch program, in- vert,ser will not be re- sponsible for more than incorrect insertion • Qualified Stylists Mena ement now hiring, FIT & P/T positions for the New Year. Cashiers & -Grocery Produce, Bakery, structor led, at Durham Col- lege, Whitby Campus. Funding one and there shall be no Ij- 1__ • ExEel�1t Wage and bets Cas Cashiers Meat &Deli Clerks: Mail to 468 Danforth Rd. Scarbor- . available to qualified (E.I.) Learn skills to open new I doors. Join the Micro- ability for non Insertion of any advertisement. package Part-time Sales Associates out, M1K 106 or Drop off at 570 Westney Rd. S. ,1'24, Ajax. career soft MCSE Information Open House at Whitby Campus. Thursdayy January 4th at 7 Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount space _ paid for the , Pa OCCU the error. All copy- • full and part time potion �. SUPERVISOR POSITION available for Inspection Serv- ex ices company. material to in inspection and material lrtmil pm. $500 Coupon avail. Call Ellen 905 721-3334 FULL TIME MtSTRUCTDR/ py!n9 is subject t0 the appr0 vel Of management Of • Paid vacation 2wh. often) Nlallage111eiLt: • Minimum 2 years management Experience in a high volume tics a preference -Starting salary: $30,000 annuaV. Fax resume: 505-665-6454 Attn: manager. Teach math, English centre in Osha News Advertiser. year, 3 Wks., after 3 years store environment Ross Grsssm and mangge wa. $12:50/hour to start plus. COOKS. Exp. onry, night shifts•° & Apply in Ability to recruit, train and motivate staff. TAXI AND HANDICAP -.vain Drivers Wanted full and part benefits. Fax resume to 1- weekends. person 905-607-5620 or fax resume 99005-509-1086. A Exceptional communication and people skills time. 30 day current abstract, MOT. Taxi License,. Harp & Crown Pub, 300 King- 1 Hotels ston Rd. Pickering. No phone -R '- IS Ability to lead a customer service focused team Oshawa required. Bonnie or Bev 10am cells. v Dental, Drug end Eyecore plan (905)571-1331. Mon -Fri 30m. EXPERIENCED COOK, , lull- COMER DRIVERS needed to time, part-time,'Wimppyy's DIn- start immediatety. Experience er, 64 Harwood Ave. Fax 416- preferred. Full/part hue Sod • Busy, locations Sales Associates: LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to to door in Ajax 269 -8484 - pay Can Brent (905�27 8612 GeneralHelp between 9a.m. and 3p.m. Cars 1 or vans, seniors welcome. a No clients required • A flair for fashion Ability to work in a fast paced :retail environment deriver door and Pickering, every _ Wed., Fn., sat, by � pm. Cal l 905- EARN $200:. $300., $500•, or ' Advanced training provided • Exceptional people skills 683-5117 and ask for Atka more per week, assembling products in the comfort of THE PUB AT BEDWEILL - `rANLVM your own home. Send a self- addressed Stam ed envelo to: O.P.H. 6-240°0 Dundast ) (� Lori Oshawa Pidcemg If you are looking to working within a dynamic and energetic, Y g g Yn g PEARSON LANES in wtlltbyr� requires Full time AZ , DZ & G DRIVERS W.,. Suite 541, Ref 636, Mos- sissauga, Om. LSK 2R8. for day- (905) 4344994 - (905) 831-7569 Hourly wage $7.50 Hourly wage $8.50 environment Stitches wants ou!! Y Please fax resume to 416-789-8984 or Email: jenniferm@stitches.ca Experient:e�d KitCtieR , 8 wait staff Rate.based on experience. Benefits, ca- ECE wanted an ax care centre, prescrim expert encs required. Please fax re- some -619-8797. RURAL DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED Competitive wages APply in person. 101 Mary St W. (yps) FOX & FIDDLE Pickering Hiring experienced Sous Chat, / FOR THE PICKERING AREA atter Zorn or call (905)430-5699 ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Manager, Servers, Cooks, Bartenders, Busboys Dish _ You would be required to insert flyers deliver them house to Promotional TRAVEL/TOURISM Repre- Work from home on-line, -& Work rom P home log onto washers. Full &- part-time po www.ecglobaliricome:com, sitions. Fax resumes to: 416 AFFORDABLE,PROI ION�.IiAIRCARE.ra1NRArfnm* Into a erS and papers house every Wednesday and Friday es "a sentative. Part Aime position. Must have outstanding Cus tomer relation skills. Strong toll free 1-677-sss o32z 283-1487. FRE8H AIR, exercise and �_ OUr WeiKlte WWW.fIrStChOlCe.f0111 before 6:00 pm. Must have caG • ` ($12-$18/hr vocabulary, writing and pro - motional skills. Sales expert - ADULT VIDEO store in Pick more: Call for a rimier route more. requires Part-time help. 905-683- G For more information, call Michelle at The thews Advertiser at 905-683-5117 Guaranteed) ence. Some travel required. Workout of home. Call for in - Previous applicants need not in, your area today. apply. Previous rated expert- 5117: once required. Fax resume to (905)839-3113 AZ DriV@rS eq• AppOltlt►tm@lit $8#t@VS Required Immediate) for Prr Evenings 9 g SOUTHFORK AGGREGATES. INC. We currently seek 20 IndlVl- duals for Team Management g terview 905-852-4972 WORK AT HOME Health F/T d°stn' $loon PR - Fir ATTN: MOMS & OTHERS, : work from home, $26-$75Poc, F/T Work In Ajax & Scar. Must Have 2 Years • No Selling • Hourly wage plus Bonus (905) 42G-13.22 We are currently, applications as well as Product Promotion available. month. Training available. all for free information BOOKLET 416-631-7156. PT/FT. 1-877-999-0323 or www.numberlhomebiz.com Experience. �e Call Spl'11weir call Carrie for interaiew for individuals interested In winter sand/ and Demonstration. This uce 1 DHelp AZ CONTRACT Drivers' re- quired to run Mid -West USA' 905-426-2525 CONFIDENTIALTOBOX REPLIES salt operations at: - position is part-time and *gam Rd, � Newtionvlile requires a commitment of 22 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT re - . and for local runs. Home, weekends. (905)957-1800. DACE RIYfI CSR need- ad with experience to work in if there are firms or individuals to whom you do -not wish your reply sent, simply Positions available iflCiud@: plow givers,. sander drivers,, and involve ^ hours per week. No ex- aired for busy sales person, �a$t Scarborough location. for AZ DRIVERS, 1 year accident a fast paced Oshawa broker, �r$e experience, border For consideration, fax re- lace your application In an envelope p Y pP p perience necessary. Full both live in and call in. We anticipate that Full-time position energe- tic, creative person with ex- age. `irg. Cau 1 -ass aoo -517-5 same to 1905)433-5012. addressed to the box number an the ' individuals hired will be offered seasonal _ training will be provided and ,ceilent telephone manner. �-�"ef Az Diums- CITY DRIVER to LICENSED srfusT to assist advertisement and attach a list of such winter. work for the next five ears. Full the possibilityfor rapid P gan . w/salar- expectati Fax moue w/saktry do pick ups and drops; must ;n managing Ajax selori, profit be flexible to also work on sharing. salary! names. Place your application and listin time positions will also be available. Must 8dvancerr►@ntElXlstsforthOSe l expectations: 8832. .guaranteed nock; some switching of Vaih commission, hirin bonne ers to and from boarder from $loo $360, �ept. store an envelope and address to: Box Replies. is the on have. valid DZ and current abstract. Please who excel. iIICDISE' TAX PREPARERS wanted part-time. Tax update :Znts. Wages based on ability discounts. Can t;ynthia (905) and experience. HIGHWAY '426-6180. If the advertiser one of names your list your application°will be fax your r@SUrlle as as possible: 905.683.3012 Pleasepttone(9o�so2-s3s7 training evadable. Please fax resume: (905)•426-5598. DRIVER-, to run south, cold west & east coast US., Paid LUBE TECiHNICIAN PLUS -AS- All fancy Both SISTANT MANAGER - full and destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed Interviews and hiring will begin or toll free of 1-800-665- Sebe %. equipment. Posftions require own trans- part time, hourly wage plus nation to Bowman&. bomis. Experience needed. directly to 03ha1N2'This Week, will not file immediately. 5426 to speak with either Susan at ext. 3745 Or MATURE reliable sales per - son, Lynda's Love, lace and Please call 905-697-1403. Valid drivers license. APply at Pennzoil, 195 Was" Rd. S. be forwarded to the number. Originals must be sent directly as STANDARD AUTO WRECKER Carolyn at ext. 3747 Or fax Lingerie. 4 dayy work week. 1261 Bay St., Pickering, SINKS DESIGNER KITCHENS of 401 /yam. (905)427-6796 INC, is seeking an experi- indicated by the hnstructit>!is in the ad. owner/drivers with a car/ven/pidc-your resume -to (905) 602- 905-831-5712. enced receptionist; to perform vari us office Pro - edge of word Pio- NEED OVERWEIGHT C requires 0 Cel 8823. - up truck who woeftf like to maEhTmeCis. llee . sktHW cawingg, and skills using ce soft anoffd skills be a pain- PEOPLE 1 GLIA DEALER__ deliveries on. o full-time -or Groot A LICENSED PLUMBER, 3 or 4 apprenticed and fitter re- -^ale person. Contact 'Raymond ` irms, at 905-509-5555. to losC 20 lbs &up. requires Could work �rt of D do or ay. year aaired for commercial and in - dustrial. Self=motivated and CAM -SCOTT TRANSPORTre Earn excellent income ❑ Experienced bodyperson ❑Experienced prep. opportunity r senior citizens. THE NEWS ADVERTISER is able to work independently., Fax resume to: 905-420-5040 quires: AZ & DZ Drivers, Part '... nme/full.time. DZ: Mort -F6, AAC efC �f (905)4`6-` 13 - - Call Gaylon Fax reply to: 416-286-8690 ADULT CARRIE PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE assigned routes GTA deliver- JOS of loud products starts at _ TIME DRIVER G BRUCE BISSELL BUICK sidewalk d go rs & flyer,s Fri &Saturdtants. now hiring ECs, Asst y Van Drivers, Supply PART with $13mour. AZ: Ordario/Que!xc Licence to drive company vie runs paid on p/u's and drops nide. Ideal for retiree. Fax re and flat rate. Trailer toads and to �5 435-osss; or Ap 9 Ap- - Iaflc�l�QA�+C LTD. SNANDEX TRUCK INC. AZ SNOW CLEARING Driver needed immediately. crews needed for AjaxlPlNcer Exceller't pay package, bene foil area. Work available .on Experience. 70` hi- on-call basis: Call Wednesday, ay ]before 6:00 p.m. In the PlCkerinCook MUST HAVE CAR.some Staff and an Experienced Please submit your re=LTL. to 129 Perry Street, same Also AZ city trailer driv- ply at o Farewell St.,r ars needed for GTA. Fax re •7V5'VOV 1700 fits. US and rise sleepers. Please contact. (905)985 4979. For more Information call 90 Whitby, Ont. LIN 487 some to: sD5)s31 Diss mr . Wa .� one (905)631-3656. Biu (soy>42o 74a� soo zls 6225' W 1k ♦ �� . •: ` a11C Qnllrtetw M-0.0 '1_00400 Clas si#lexf �iflartir �� r* Our ptmf7e fortes era coact "•� j ,. Sat. Met" ;�¢rn; Visit Us On the Internet:.www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,,DECEMBER 17,2000 -PAGE 29 1 "Wel 1 cerwal Help 1 Was HWAgmte. 1 seksll�prApenua s.la. HMplAgaafs, 1 � ►�Agarae 1 Me®cei 1 tiapflel Medlmal 1 "°inn' in Whitby, has Full time and Part time positions for: 0 Housekeepers Q Guest Service Agents _No previous exp. necessary. Please fax resumes to: HUMAN RESOURCES: 905-665-8400- FULL OR.PART TIME To work with pre-school children. When applying please specify what position you are interested in. Please fax resume to: 05) (9 668-5471 Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6;00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683=5117 Looking for some professional excitement? Growth? Respect? Reward? If these things are important to you, we have an opportunity for youl Metroland Community Newspapers, publishers of the Durham Business Times and the News Advertiser is looking for a seasoned Ad.vertising-.Sa,les. Rep The right .individual will -be self motivated and able to service and develop existing clients and effectively source out new clients. A strong sales background, a knowledge of the publishing industry and the lability to work independently are essential. Please send your resume, with salary expectations to: Advertising Manager 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. US 21-15 a�,x�cx�en�rG "NEWS ADVERTISER THE oot►avfU14=rawSB111PE L3nqa1W ULTRASONOGRAPHFIS The Oshawa Clinic/Courtice Health Centre is seeking experi- enced ultrasonographers for full-time or part-time positions In a busy multi disciplinary diagnostic imaging department. On site radiologist. Excellent compensation package including benefits.. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be AROMS registered • Proficient in abdominal, pelvic, endovaginal, obstetrical, musculoskeletal and small parts scanning • Vascular experience is a requirement If you possess these skills and qualifications and are Interested in a challenging position, please forward your resume stating qualifications and salary expectations in confidence, by December 15, 2000 to: Marilyn Van Eyk Human Resources 117 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont. L1 H 1 B9 FAX: 905-723-6319 t . w� Skilled ttefp skilledFief Skilled Help 1 A1111:111111Side sale 1 Sok dnfw g� 1 Site icles for1 sofor 'FOR M (_ etc: A.Q.H,A: stallion stud. Serving, Durham and sa '� WT2 to WTX PINE BED (cannonball - 4 ranges with clock and window service m for lab. Elektric hi- you"; area. Credit Cards $75.00 programrners and un- post), mattress & boxspring, . $430:. Reconditioned 24' rang, r chamucs and a 3rd year ap- Sheppard. References re- Cag (590)831-2797. HARDWOOD FLOORING PLAYSTATIDN Y (2 systems) BETTER HEALTH Unfinished for sale, new, b box have re Part-time Position Available ELECTRICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN allUcLeanADctlons from $1.9Wsq.ft.; preffnished eeipts, 51200 each or best from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin= offer. Call tan 905-259-4142 SUPERVISED ACCESS Local manufacturer of induction equipment is seeking a Field Technician to commission & troubleshoot electrical power 890 raurrtsa Rd. E. wbnbr: We are clearing good gaali�tyr mathastes at greaty reduced prices. 905-720 60 or ishing and Boors & sand!ng needs. Showroom Kendal POOL TABLE. Italian slate, wood Plaza . 601 Dundas SL mahogany, feather pockets, COORDINATOR- equipment. Applicant must be a community college graduate ,== any b ns moo. P��, E., A 90 HARDWOOD mahogany bob, squarerefinished grand, Oi H HARDWOOD macho To work with separating/divorcing families and have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with Position Canada. Pre -Christmas Anti u�e sale qq Many Gift Ideas from to $200 100 years .old, reBMshed LTD yea match stool' must see (905)666-•8281. to ensure safe access for children In _a industrial equipment. requires -travel within- p Applicant have vehicle. ` Sat. (10 - 5), Sun (11- 5), LYNX CAT COAT, vr/fox _tram, 53500. sup ladies, full length, kke naw neutral Setting.Responsible for scheduli must own Fax resume to Service Manager: Mori (10 - 5) POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate tits :size 10-12, New ,$7500, ,billiard tables for sok. Call ask!ng $2200. Call Angela visits and to oversee the Saturday A'ax,site. y I ��-s83'655D _ Oak - Roll Top Desk, oak Hoosier, ggs 4 1060• ��113: QUALIFICATIONS: welcomed. Call Katfiy 234. l ax. LiS 7K7. (905)831-1796. anho Dining . dressers, Ma . g y � Set, Nest - ing Tables, pine washstan s, coffee ta- DRESSERS,, $50, kitchen RENT TO OWN new.: and re- table & chairs $45 wag unit conditioned appliances, and • Diploma In Social Services or equivalent " • Knowledge of effects of divorce on families, experience working with volunteers • CRC required. Respond By: January, 6th, 2001 Durham Supervised Access, YMCA 230 Westney Rd. S., Ajax Fax (905) 619.4578 1 OMW lk 1 Office Help skilled Help 1 1 bNtal ESTIMATORMRWECT MAN- ERIENCED DENTAL ABER required for Generat PLASTER technician required Contractor for Commensal for a Oshawa Lab for 2 month and Industrial projects. Min. 3 position. Cog (905)576-1164. yrs experience estimating, MEDICAL SECRETARY/rRAN- lend,- and prop' preps SCNNRIONIST Full-time po- ration. Duties to rSdU ' sition food computer _ski0s cost control; scheduling , and OHIP billing- knowledge awarding sub contracts. AD' -essential_ Fax resume, to: pliant should have camAuter (905)619-1049. Qualified ap- expenence (Windows 98, MS phi only please. Office and MS Project an as- set) Salary based on exxppeerlene. Dayeaare Fax resume to(905)668 6441 1 Wanted FULL OR PART TIME, platef LOOKING FOR MATURE,- ex- b1 x b1es, footstools, pine boxes, figurines, $45, sofa & chair 1$345, an- new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad - 1 Firewood p gurtn tique balloon back sofa dy s Market 905 263 8369 or crystal, china, cups, .crocks, snowshoes, 16gD 796 5502. ROKA FIREWOOD - 4x8x1 Y. $69 stain glass windows, and more. c mahogany mint $ b x' duce 4x8x16- $75. Locagy owned & agony bedroom suite Bal, $9 a MINI DISH, operated since 1961. 705- ANTIQUE DISCOVERIES with Targe armoire . $2,995, ,�: Sgg �, , � o,dy operated toll free from haws 78 Old ton Rd. A'ax Queen Anne cherry table &- 8 $99 installation. That's it! or -3381 ll free from Icings ) chairs $1,195, office desk $35, Lowest price this years. -16 (Highway t$2 near Church) pine sofa $245, microwave ��; hence. Call (905) 683-8243 stand 30; oak bedroom suite SEASONED $650; antique mahogany 6' FIREWOOD dressing mirror,$595,.antique SONY PLArsTAnDN 2, rov- : The remaining stock from The Liquidation_ Centre chairs $195; antique dining or opened, insured. Also 6 Available. pips more added has been nmred to McLean Auction roan sure $1295; marry Ottley kitchen chairs, oak dininy Face cords, at 898 Taunton Rd.: E. Whitby near Gerrard Rd. We items. Bowmanvilb (sgs)s97- room sulk, almost new bunk ick up loads, are clearing at reduced prices all Inventory IWJW189 3ss2. bed, office desk, track light - I) now Items, cherry 4 poster bedroom suits, oak bad- 12 foga lights store sada bush cords. room suNe, serest wicker articles, tables 3 emirs, NEED A >? ranks. call 9 ps2ss. Dave dialayreom• suites, bedroom suites, bort spring & HOME PHONE? SONY cur STATION 2, still mattresses, trifle caboccasional inets, occasil Wiles, glider Fra�AI Phone line in box, never used, receipt 905-831-7055. ave ". SUM or test offer. _ -, rockers, $operate chairs, entertainment units, add will activate a now home Telephone (995) 436-9443. chairs, buffet 7 lit", solld oak tables, ducking ts- phone fine THE WOOD BUYS Seasoned Pho ►ega�ess PIKMAK FURNIiURE..Our bks, console tables, lwida0 cabinets, plus many other dry hardwood, (90) 73 bush & articles. No reasonable Oiler refiled. I - look. Of you kit• Mission Furniture is on the face, degkrered (905)473 3333. Good affY 12500 sealrity deposit floor ....Come and Sec the 1 ► open Monday to Set. a.m. Oil 5 p.m. styb ttret has mored the. Fur - Open or dilute World upside down:.En- Sim. 11ts 5 p:m. 1-�66.6�74*o tertainmetd units, Home of - APPLE COMPUTER LC575 20 Modem AtxNoas fice, Dining. Room, Kitchen, mobs, keyboard, etc $400; 905-728-8568 or 905446-M NORDIC TRACT! pro $500, and Bedroom Fumiture..Don'i Huffy Basketball set $150; rowing machine: exeroise forget :.Traditional Woodwork - Sears Exerciser $275. 905- ABSOLUTELY EY iffFHH 6 COMPUTER Specials, Del bike, exerdse bench 4', inky ing is th loading manuhmctur- er of custom built SOLID 42(} 6531 M PRIf,137 TO CLEAR!!! #u Pentium laptopp $599, loaded ing mat 4', cross country and WAD Errterta ament Centres tons -$165, Mattresses $89, 82300 160M8 Adm. 112 downhill sins. (905)•133-8147 and Home Office tri the Dur CURT$ UU SPECIAL - MeQ PaNser leather and uphdst�ery price, Pentium atera;f Starter PIING MLLE ACOUSTIC' and ham Region ....Bring your speck used PlayStation end rotas and Iweseats, reduxxd systems w/monitor $299. DIGITALS, Crew and Pre-'ideasJplens and let us tum alar 10 games, too many to in price for quick clearance, Psycho p3 -8g0 totally Ian. list, Game Shark &Memory Large selection of recliners - DVD, CD -burner, sub -woofer, owned. Christmas 5peciat them iMo realBy.....Drop in Card, 2 comrollers, $300. the perfect Christmas gift. Sony 1T monitor. $1,888 10% off all pianos! The best and see out Slate of the Art FIRM. Never been serviced. Bean�s�are back!! We are Awesome. (905)655-3861 value fa yow hha k. 720.49411: woodworking facility and let 683-8218 and passing 43 ohr Y Rd. N. Oshawa us show you howlIme furniture NAPOLEAN AIRTIGHT fare 'huge' savings onto our cus- COMPUTER PENTIUM 16t, (betweai Bond & King) Aleck- is made ...There is Na Sub- p�ce mseit bl0>Arer trim kit, tomers. Futons, mattresses, 32Mb RAM; . 2Gb HUD. CD androv Keyboards• stitute for Quallh'...Tredltional #!ts 241aide x19Migh xl4deep seats, beabedroom n bags,- tcS Prkod cards, 56k 3.5 �nr. spears/ PDiNO TECH111pAN avaiWdte R� Staff Rea3ch Rid.) Port $1,50.5150.509-850A fm twang. rt airs, & pre-pur- 4... www. to cearl! If you're -looking for keybnard/mouse, 5350. Large Perry 877 WHITE 8TOYE ex- Quality furniture at whoale white freezer $50- Dryer S50uBaBon on all t,a.on.g CeIkM wo it corbition with prices check ule out int. Our 4.1/2 x 9 slate pool table, makes 3 Models of acoustic roth; cl k and timer, =Can't be beat! Lu• •'s leather ate 2 erns -bags, plans. Reconditioned Heintz- BACKSTREET BOYS TICKETS $125: Cal! (905)839 36�. Furniture. 488 King St. W., fist $1500'takii �. Yamaha, Mason & FOR SALE also Toronto Ma - Oshawa (905) 436-0860. it 9!15-939 4789.Oshawa Risch, & other grand or pie Leafs, Toronto Raptors 1 AracNt upright pkakros for sok, startAlso will buyLeafs Raper & APPLIANCES: refrigerator. 2=. COMPUTOS - Used Pentium ing at $W5. Get ready for fag other comx:rts. hmcne door frost free, deluxe stove, . 133 m wipf twlor monk lessons nowt Check out the (905) 626-5568 LFATHBI JACKETS, Up to 1/ matching iteavy duty washer/ to t month iMernet free, web at www.barbhallxom or TRUCK CAP for sale, fits 1997 2 price, leather purses from dryer 75/a -wffi separate. $199., 15 ,17, & 20,inc mom- call Barb at 905-427-7631. tong Obex. Great. $550 OBD. 19.99, luggage from $19.99, Also Kenmore washer used 2 tors starting at $B5., Pentium Visa, MC, Amex. Cab 9 571-0179 leather wallets from $7.99. years $'150 , +Dryer. Alan 166 labtop 5775., new cum- PIANOS & GRANDFATHER Entire, Stock Clearance Salei Fridge, stare, washer Myer, pore �r�g at 549..'Tek- SCRATCH AND DENT -.Varie- Family leatirer, 5 Points Mag dslmwastrer 8monhttms old, rea- phone (905) 430-5615. CLOCKS. Christmas Safe now ry of new appliances, New 4 Oshawa 905-728-9830 or sonable. 905-767-6598 on all Roland- d!gtad pianos cu ff danby bar fridges $199, (416)439-1177 Scarborough SiITELLITE MM: Great Christ- and Samick acoustic pfatws. Full manufacturers warranty. y SONY I'LAYBTATiON 2, new, 9M' I orad program large sebctiohh of used pianos Reconditioned fridges $195 1y 1a- RADIAL ARM BAW chain in box with receipt: $900 080. Poor :oats DSS cards in sec (Yamaha. Kawar etc.) Not sure- up; reconditioned range9 Block, steel beams (28x12x5, fall -905.579 9961.snp Dods with'the Now Wild Thing it,your kids Will stick with $f25/ reconditioned err- 16x6x6), Air conditlorrer, aro X. RGA, Hughes, Toshiba. lessons, try our root to own. weltler mdustnal wood stove, CARPETS SALf & HARD- Sony & ubtden. $1-99. 905- 100Ya of alt rental payments / up, reconditioned boX stove & 2 sma0 stoves, WOOD FL0q80N : carpet 3 626-6092. Free Installation & apply: Christmas Sale on all washers $199 /_up, crew and rofor filter, chimney We, 24 rooms from $33B (3 sq- yd,) . delivery in Durham Region. Howard MHIer clocks. Call reconditioned coin operated Includes:' 'carpet 'ttremnum TELEP PIANO 905 A" 1491 washers arid' dryers at iow fdm and bindery work. Fax. perlencedI West Iridian nanrry 905-683-9565 Att.. Personnel to take care of infant and 2 X-RAY TECH /r boxes of ceramic tie, bark ( ) brick 2000. windows, doors. pad and. installation. Frsw D88 smm - HU S H test T p o - pprkos. New brand name estimates, carpet repairs. cards withAvithout systems. ftid9es -14sD aryl up, new ' START THE YEAR OFF school . aged children. Full- FRESHI Two Licensed Me time, Mon -Fri. Rosebank/ (Mammo exp: an asset) etc: A.Q.H,A: stallion stud. Serving, Durham and sa '� WT2 to WTX PINE BED (cannonball - 4 ranges with clock and window service m for lab. Elektric hi- you"; area. Credit Cards $75.00 programrners and un- post), mattress & boxspring, . $430:. Reconditioned 24' rang, r chamucs and a 3rd year ap- Sheppard. References re- Cag (590)831-2797. Moderil, pleasant, friendly gen,rgy I mace 1961 pickup fab Sam 905-686 IooPfnO also available. Web dresser. 7 drawer with oval es and 24' frost free f� `W truck i0725-7493 caribdss or email: $1000; Silvemue fax now available. Wide Prentice wanted for a very gored. busy Pmckering garage. Must NANNY 3 deysfweek, our environment in Port Perry Fax resume: 905-905-0479 AT Manager 1772. site corn mirror 4 GOODYEAR rTREB with • �ppET AND `trytrTL SALE: ceWssoo'gon or Can ftir cow, full lengttm, sig 10; of other new and reconditioned appluanes. Call us today' have d' nostie experience home in Wfiitby, 1 toddler, and own tools- Good wages, non smoker excellent ..cue nms for Ford XLT '99. 51,000. (tel426-1 78, ppaia,dd 15500, asking $2000; - Astro cap with fender, black Carpet three rooms, 30 square Mahoganry din' ' room chairs Stephenson's. Appliances, from $339 installed: I FRIDGE i STOVE for sok, to' Saks. Service, Parts. 154 Bruce good hours, aM •good working dentials/references. Fun, atmosphere. Please send re plens learn' and play activi some to: P.O. Box 66044, 1355 $1,000. Call (905)447.1002 yards, 199330 circa) i5g. each; (cell) or (90SKU-0911. wit! dscQunt your [rest quote Admutat, almaM colour, frost- Vrattsman band saw wBtm St Oshawa. (905)576-7448. • Dayaare Available 1 ew0od up to VOX New colors. and free, works perf,! $650/ .stent $150, single fid up bed res; up to $12ftrour. 905-430- t' Kingston Rd. Pickering, L1V6P6 0286 fax to 787 with mattress: hardy used 1Articla PICKERING Beach /' Rolle: JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 sur- designs.Customer satisfaction pan. Ceti (905)987 4 after ex- round sound home theatre guarenteed: Call Mike 6Pm► _ $100; vehicle storage bin or (905)509-0416. • 1 A KOZY NEAT FIREWOOD, Loving ,arscef eDa y nos celtent very best quality harder Systempackages,,905 431 Zr4040 FRNNIE, STOVE. washer,, (b!Oe size) 5150;. 1950 circa wood, guaranteed extra long 00; CHAIR FOR SALE, 14 dryer. M' excellent condi swrveh hardwood office chair ANt1DUESlIFlfxofetely! Adriko always vamable, usually free! AFFORDABLE LOVING Day- :LIFT ,in (fenced backyard and' Pack), -time fully seasoned, (ready to caw, DVD and'CD played 5 ,fes _ 5 in wind,nen be tion. Colt 905) 721-8009: $250; oval coffee fable $150 & plat ( Purchasing outright,; estates -Honest sPeakBrs far cum a 5.1 matching end ebbs $75/each or PDA required full-time care House backs on -to ��, story, time, music, nu- burn) cut & split . surround for only $957. Super ceparated for straight states. FUR COAT, chocolate brown or 50 set; misc,. office. w/some antique cordents, (n .. tritious meals & snacks. First - measurement, a delivery, 500. Call 905-576-4284 Nmit to value considered), collec- 1•• for ori P. HARP rtifie in Pick- eying: HARP certified, recent Glengrove. P.S., a few steps grads welcomed. Fax resume away. Also on St. Anthony d lone, high end JVC tuners, mink; size 12. Excellent con- chairs 15Jeach; blue couch Aid C.P.R. certified. Non- 900'753 2246• am ask for Ed Johnston: $ tions of achy sortquarttdres a plifiers, CD players, cas- dtuon. Sacrifice for $2500 abo &ma�ttching arm, chau $750; smmgba�bque .items Special smoking, receipts. 905 428- ABSOLUTELY THE BEST -top setts decks, turntables, sm'pnal 9Ds 652-2as5•p. Speer bike Darnels bus route: urge to: (905)831 8757 or call fenced backyard & playroom. (005)831-4867. Outiu sfcrafts. Snacks/Iunc COFFEE TRUCK and well es vehicle rack (2 TH Perry•es. 1244. qquality seasoned hardwood. processors, VCRs DVD lay pond to Serf seasoned Ajax, ars, televLslons._90 da9 $33,000. route for sate t DM deserve good brakes) $100; Delivery cen be by to respond to a8 000 Good arranged. Doug 655-3328 9 xxppee EXPERIENCED MEDICAL E nemced mother -of 2 Gail ,Whit Robert Bowen Antiques by ang 777 Pew treats! 'Crunchy Dog' - tiques- 1 ltd t)stwwa. Cag DURHAM waayy. Oshawa Stereo 5 9- Possession , available Imme WanOed FiREW00D427�278 0893 aH-natural treats heat PLAY STATION Y 8r87E1A for Brooklin, Ontario. 905)655- diatey. SEC�pRETARY cued for a busy pebble 905-839-7237 specialist- 12 oskhcIreied for more Information sale. Factory sealed! with of 0�(b FREE FIREWOOD - Broken APPLIANCE - Jenn Air gas pteasecall 5-767-2030 or shampoosmore of recelpt: 1200 0 B.O. Email pleasant, . to co er WHtTE'S/STADUDS yrs. OHIP billing and appointment experience, nn smoker, no CABINET MAKER for hire, SET OF UN1�8, also a molar kttelien &bathroom vanities, woodskids and pallets free electric grillstove with con out m the General Store (ire- toSaplendeftrint:ce ��. delivery by trailer load model -COMPLETE Walmart) Antique pins. close to schools large booking. Send resume to: Office fenced in backyard, any aggee Mane 15 75 Si: W Suite tractor vection oven, . CAR STEREO side or the 200m, smaller than 8 more fixtures, counter tops, only Oshawa Whitby area #SVD4860DC; brand new; won for sok. Call 905 428 ( in Whitby) Phone PLAY STATION Y, new, 200cc, smaller than 800 cc and decks & fences. Chad 6 loads left. is contest asking 905- �y� sealed, $900 c.b.o. Whitby must be a 4 stroke. Call welcomed. Call Katfiy 234. l ax. LiS 7K7. (905)831-1796. onty. 905-434- 52300. 5 p.m. (s„p) (905)449-9662: (705)786-3097 0392. (snp) 839-3908.. (900)668-•1965 404-2917 PAGE S64HE AJAX DICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER; DECEMBER 17,20M visit Us On� the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 11 AutomwXi Ar es 11 AuMMM es for Sale Im Ifor sob for Safe FiND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheelsilitcom' 1989 DODGE SHADOW, Auto parts 1 Arfkoles Warted . emission tested certified MIA $1,400. ,1988 mercury sable &Re circ ,: 'wagon, emission tested and RIME, American racing" and certified $1,400. Telephone rubber 15' / 5 star polished. for CDs{905) 426 6922 $1000:416-266-2358.snp p� p 1992 CADILLAC BROUGHAM We U to in excellent condition; only • 1 Iles $8 per disc) 66,000 kms., luxurious intern or, fully loaded, blue exterior, T991 "ARCTIC CAT Jag AFS Deja VY Dieu a well mamtamed car, private 440 excellent condition, new sale asking $12,950 OBO. carbides, windshield, bear- RB,afv'Iy, w of Harwood Call 76-939-2556. 6 ,ngs, bushings, shocks, 1905'427-76) 3 1993 FORD AEROSTAR; springs, shafts, CDT. $1799 rivomea Private fomes 1Sek / 1.e•� � photos • • • . i Announcements' , • r Announcements SENIORS 1�Vv.S�'s Do not feel or be alone this Christmas COOPERATIVE Christmas is a time we stop to appreciate God's love, friends, sharing and abundance Today!., Get On The .List Today! of life. If you are alone, or in need this From $78,500 Ill Whitby Christmas, phone (905)428-0401 WE CARE- Lets together. All 416-4!45-0273 care and share are appreciated, loved and welcome. - vsss.6o"266 COME FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER Call (905)428-0401 • 1 F ntala . 1 AtrcNofts . 1 Au:tions • 1 Auctions ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS: A perfect family vacation home in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuz- zi, tennis court, pond, EGO, private yard, close to beach and ggofting. Available now. for !rrfo 8 19051579 - EFFECTIVE 00%ms, safety ; +emis- 0 905 985 8332. BROCK/HWY#2 2 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1st,. � large bed- 3788.: FcT 1)001 you must have a license sion tested, well maintained 1994 `POLARIS Indy XLT 600, rooms walkout basement 1 Rent to possess firearms. Will pick ovemment van, Oshawa ISS suspension, racing apartment. bright and clean, CLEARWATER, 2 -3 -bedrooms AUCTIONEERS! up unwanted firearms. Please dealer $4995.'Alto, 1990 + shocks, almost new track, asking strictly no ptts/smoking. A. ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- furnished manufactured M call (905)686-5491, leave 1991 Aerostars, 71,000kms + $3200 call 905-655-9820 snp Working couple, references, IMG 6 months free, then own a homes: Heated pool, hot tub sage. 108,000kms, $2995 +$3495. ,'st11ast $750 utikties included. house from $600/month o.ac. min's to beaches, major at- 905.718-1808 Oshawa Apartments Avall. Jan 1 SL 905-686-1650 Up to $5000 cash back to you! 'tractions, NHL Hockey, NFL WANTED 1995 FORD TIfURUS au 1 1 For Rent Require (30,000+family Income Football., (Superbowl Jan Our."Auction Package tomatic power windows, air, 11, PICKERING, luxury home, and good credit Short of down 2001), BlusJay baseball. 2 EEO. APT. Fridge, stove, new targe 1 -bedroom walkout payment7,Call GNI Roka Solas Chiltlran welcome. $275/ ■ Leaf Tickets cruise, -Emissions- tested, heat hydro included. Laundry basement, bathroom with Ja- Rep today! Re/Max Spirit (905) weekly. Photos. (905)683- consists 270,000 highwa km, $1800 fee, available. Albert/Olive -cuzzl, eat -in kitcherr;. parking/ 728-1600,1-888-732-161)(1. 5503 0.600. Call (905)725-5097 area. Available Jan. 1st. $700/ utilities, $790 inclusive. Avai ill pay up t0 1997 Chrysler Intrepid ES, 3.3 mo. firsU!ast. Gall 723-9761 able January 1st. No pets 3 -BEDROOM house, rent to 1 1 Privets Homes, face value. Litre; tea( blue, 1)4,1100 kms, For S* (Snp) Non-smoker, first/lut Yown, central Oshawa. Fenced fully loaded, keyless entry, OSHAWA, 1, 2 & 3 BED- (905)427-21 r ooh fireplace, utilities. Feb. ONLY $134,9801 Detached of your a d ru n n i n g Call Bruce immaculate, safety and emis- 'ROOM APT available from PICKERING 2 -bedroom 1st. open House December bungalow in Ajax. 4OX100foot 905-5784"0 cion tested. Asking $11,500 mid Januaary. Electric heat, basement apartment a/c, pri 16th, call for address lot: 3 bedrooms. Huge eat m ice• ,2, 07 oho. Call 981,5. sup) washer/dryer each floor. Very vate entrance, parking; laun- (905)571-6658 kf phen. Mike Lynch Sales e p �' 1997 HONDA CIVIC, S1 quiet, exclusive, adult build- dry facilities, large knchen, Re .; Sutton Group Heritage. ti Coope, 135K, loaded, sunroof. ing. No pets. 905-579-9016. near all amenities, $800 in- A UNBEATABLE DEALT From 831-9500 elusive, Available Feb. list. $500• down, own your own An Located in rtake Brookl nVeCall lease. 2 . BEDROOM APL in adult home starting at $69,900 car- . CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, inthese u Firstflast (905)831-4557 or building near Oshawa Centre. 416 79-0746 ries for less than rent. OAC. first &second mortgages to son 905-M-7661. (sup) . Fridge, stove, parking, laundry ( 24 hrs free recorded message - 95%. From 6.95% for 5 years. CEILIDH $ 'CHRISTMAS' lac., $760/mo. inclusive. First! SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- Best available rates. Private ■ COTTAGE, May st., Fenetn- 1097 iNTAEPID SPORT, fully last,. references. Avail. Jan. bedroom a ts. Avail. at 900 well Ranker RMR Real Estate. funds available. Refinancin jFalls, Friday, Saturday, Sun- loaded, excellent condition, p gOshawa Whitby This day, 10 am in 5 pm. Christ- $9500. Call �5-985-2701. � 1st. (9115)404-9167 or and 888 Glen St: Some with Aurelia Rasanu. -, debt consolidation a specially. " mas decorations, butternut (905)579-6291.. . walk-in closets, paint provid for fast professional service AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, p cupboard, washstands, neat ed. Close O Static, she es call 905 666 4986/ 905 686 gq WE FINANCE 2 BEDROOM basement apart- centre, GO Station. U itpliPtiies Large clean 3 bedroom house, 2557, gift Ideas, mirrors, 20% off, in merit m Ajax Avail Jan. 1/01. included. Call (905)728-4993: fenced yyard, 4 . appliances. Week store specials. 1-877-715- EVERYONE No pets no smoking. $850/ AdelaideMarmony area. $985 1 Waiibd 0155. First tilTiebUY- Call 905- plus utilities, Firsi/last. Call month inclusive. OSHAWA 427-i320 905-432.1266: Ajar''Pickering News. 1 G0" ens, bankrupt,. BEAUTIFUL upper 3 bedroom - 2 & 3 8/R apts. 280 NORTH OSHAWA 3 bedroom 70 PURCHASE burif}a- bad credit, no apartment in quiet Pickering Wentworth St. West. 2 bath, detached, 5 apppplianc 112Mow in good lus a legal prox P. C. TEK COMPUTERS We mer hbourhood. Newly deco es, February 1, $120lUmonth meat s pt. plus a legal base- ■ have better prices on laptops, Credit. You rated with shared laundry . Ind. & e to. Utilities plus utititioo: Call Renata 905--West Went epi. area. Spri ng or AdVe rt e r desktops and on the site Work?YOU facilities and parking. $1t0O1 Ind. Close t0 Schools, Z_! lNes on, a area. Spring nae. service repair. Please Call I month inclusive. Paul Carlos shop ing and 401. Pub session, negoiatile. PPrivate: (905) 8371330 drive. Lpts of month nclusi7 lie Transit right. past NORTH OSHAWA 3 bedroom, 905-839-5653. Choke. DOWii Or your door. forap t gall 2 storey semi on qui court,�YPoPerry This W • Lost & ABOVE GROUND w8ikout erre walkout to large treed yard, c7 • 1 F Trade may be ek bedroom basement apart- (905) '%217 I finished basement, $925 plus toLow re Hired. matt, overlooking nature trait, utilities. 905-516-38311 BUSINESS LOANS $10K'to LOSTars - FEMALE CAT; 2 White's and Finch, $1350 per WHITBY Large clean, 2 OK approvals 48 firs. Gov *-Northumberland rnthe Bold,ut or & Adii Ira Lost S 8AL mo. all ' inclusive: Non bedroom, near schoained b & bedroom apt. with both emment secured loans to. m the Butcher &Admiral area, FINANCE smoker/no pets., . Feb 1st, parks, a parkingaarea build- front and -rear decks in rend Ajarc on December 1st. Fimfd Tall hone days (416)368 ing, large parking area firsU voted farmhouse in Courtice. $250K. 1-877643-0130 or in nature and very lovind DEPARTMENT - 337P cell (418)83(1-3379 after .lest (905)43f1-3669 Available Jan. 1st. - $750/ (`»)420-3960.cnp 0428 6087_ SHERIDAN CHEV 7p.m-or weekends. or 877 499 2399. month inclusive. Call 725= MONEY PROBLEMS, Get out News-, LOST CAT, orange tabby, of debt quick without going n1) W5 -M - U98 BACHELOR APT $51F/month- WHITBY - pt. Suitable f it 1e for gg gg mala„len0 -t�y'tlau, NOV- ly plus ut8itbs, 3rd boor walk- basement apt. Suitable for : SANDRINGHAM 43 bedroom bankrupt or being. gamishood. bar. 30th in north Picketing up, no elevator, enquiries Call pofessional• Hardwood fleets douse for rent,- very dean, oot- , Everyone accepted regardless . UxbridgeTribune/ Call(905)471-9824 99 MaRb•- 4 •door sedan. Mark` 35? 3107. Leave Wes j�cuzzi, cable' & uTiliffes ktr'L in kitchen, fireplace, fenced of credit rating. Call for free Green exterior, doth fn= age $ 50/m0nfh. Rist, fist �'ar200/mo h, Cali (416 51.5 Student loans inch". 3505. letter, loaded, emus- ences, No ppeetfss nonsmoker. 1bxwcflm slon tested. 66,O00Icm. BACHELOR basement apt., Avail immediately., (905)576- 17illl Timesr en rna 517,500. 07 OMs,Aurcra,'4 with kitchenette and 4 pc. 5806 - FOM -L, IN CLAREMENONY TowNqusrs . door sedarf, green exterior, bath, included cable & utiti- 1 area, Lab mix, gold colour, b rge' � rro mol ties, shared firs%last, avail. WHITBY- LARGE one bed- male, white blaze , chest. ion room with office, walk -out Canadian Statesman/ ggodd tempe►ment, needs star engirle. Certified, "antis- Jan.i, call 90-428-2770. Dasem'ent. fireplace, ak, ca- NORTHWEST " OSHAWA -Now home. 905-649-2812 ston tested, 55,000 W. ble, parking. $725/month in- rentinfj - 3 berm. trnvnhomes. EVERY FREE TO 6008 firing Cat 1/ $22,500• Call Des or Set* at BOWMANVILLE 1 bedroom clushre. Available February- $9LS/mo[dD prox pins utili- !i' R 2 Himalayan blue Pantblue 728-6291 between 8-5. basement W. parking. --No No :smoking'Femab pre ties. Call (905 7fr88(15 DAY ISGlarington pets. Non- smokes Single ferred. (9ti36 8804. eyes. Also for sale female FRID•YDUR i W used vehl person preferred. $575/mth t Rooms PAYDAY purebred Himalayan, blue . ge at #WtiilttyrtieeD•can mciusI". FtrsVWL 905-987- WHITBY &BEDROOM upper, for ftall1l a eyes. Call (705) 1/2 of hour, pprrivate entace, y�878-4408. 3481: legalized, appliances, garage, ALTtlNA RD./SNEPPARD EDVOne C a l l doe S DURHAM ANIMAL ADOP WHITBY, BROCKMUNDAS, in quiet cut de sac, reterenc- furnished room In clean quiet • TION has many young to older ' 2 -bedroom apartment; low as, rte animals possession adult .home for no bent ing TION cats s or neutered rise building. Available Jan. ist, $900 + 2ld uM- employed, on, share cep.. CASHI pars ( 1st. $819/marith plus hydro. 10619-9410 kitchen bathrooms. ' Refer - for 576 with shots) i for homes - We haid your Kittens With first booster Call ( building, suds center.. WHY rent when you can own crises. firsUlasF. 5113 2419 Call (ais) QS4M. persluat cheque sometimes are available. - * A • - your uWm .home- for fess tfWn COLLEGE STUDENTS: fur - lar medium to larger •8763 CENTRAL OSHIWMA large "2 you thinker! Cali Dave Hay= niched rooms, kitchen bath, e Fax 579-4218- Ma%. breof dogs also up Tor bedroom, Feb. 1st, $795/[rw, .lock Sales Rep. Re/Max common room; non-smoking, x� adoption. Pets supplies and in well-maintained building, Summit Really -0991 Ltd. $300/month, 1km. from Col donations are always v{el close. to all amenities. (905) 668-3800 or (90 666- lege, no bus route, compare to M comed. Cali (905) 438 8411 PLEASE CALL (905) 723-0977 •3211. residence prices: 1 SiAasl ref 1 O -Cg 1 Auiks 9 a m: fip.m. Houses erences. Available Imme l CENTRAL. OSHAWA, large 2 1 diately.1105-725�J624 OSHAWA Mill FOR CARSI We buy bad-• Nov. 1st & Jan.- 1st 1 Shersd 1 Bkt1 Bhdls i Births -red veliicles. Vehicles must $7Wmo., in well-malydalrrted LOCATION ; �� be m running condition. Call ties. PLEASE CALL (90fl 5723- •. 2 -BEDROOM condo td share NOW OPEN , 427-2415 or come to 479 0977 9,am. 6p.m. in the fast Hamptons, Full use Ba j St. East, Ajax at, A tUR- CALL NOWT A AR AD AUTO SALES. GOLFER'S DELIGHT -overlook td an enNies, parking m He � � � s door private baht Ra- Deer Crook Golf Course from • $699 Down this fabulous ground floor SU- Thicks sonab rant. ,Flexible occu- de. Huge iiwrrgroom w/cathe- ( Female preferred. PRO Low as $199/mo 1987:Deltefa 2 .wh.dr, bloc_ dral cerl!n s targe master (957427-1806._ - Was your child born zn w� t� with grey int. Lots of work bedroom alkout. Spacious NEW HOME TO SNARE - MORTGAGES - Good, bad and Mede+ NO done. grey Int with of Play- eat in kitchen opens onto ter- Brooklyn. 2 rooms. Close to ugly: Financing for any put - race, F2bu$ls: home, prestig � � Groff Partdrtg, laundry, cable. pose. AN applications accept ' 2000 P11'lOb/4�/fl e% chrome rims &snow tiles. ions azoo. $15/month rental s fi lace. SSuit� students or , ed.• Cali Commun Mortgage E/ e $1850 as is, $2000 cert Cali Please: call Moire Young, Sut professional. female pre- Services Corp.. (905) 688- O Jeff 986-1823 or Wave mess. ; 0631- tarted, $400/month inclusive. 6805. 9.9 /o at 4s5-5692. �� °psi a - A,�l.;mmediata►,,. �i�t & la$t. Commemorate their birth in bur 1-866-340-5559 t990 FORD F150 XLT Lariat (905)655-7516 � � S eciai Section'on Sunda , December 31! Hwy 2mESTNEY, new spa t� CALL TODAY, 4x4, ext.cab bngbox, cious 2 -bedroom apartment. r .} WHITBY - new town home; r DR/YrP TODAYl 190,000kms, air, p/w, tift Walkout to fenced ; lots of shared. accanmodatiais, work- $$ GOVERNMENT - funds$$ n .• .S/n'�� •. • cruise, box liner, fool box, re V n ] } 1981 CADILLAC SEVILLE cent 'now brakes. $4500 as storage space' $8 5 inciudjng ingfemaiepreferred, mai-smok- Grants and loans information l! b rust -coloured with beige in- obo. Pontypool 705-277-9709 utilities. cable, parking, no - er, utililes irrelude lantdry, park to start aitd expand our busi M f{atfYCiint • tenor. 4 cit., exterior in .excel smokingg, no ,: pets. Call ing, no ppaets, own one ness or farm. l -800-5y05-8866. �' 1990 GMC 4X4,:fully loaded, (416)2-2484 required• 5700 weekly. us M tem erudition, good, clean in truck is ,in excellent running �pp� it references. (905) LOONY LIZARD, one -of 'On- ■/�'�■, •95. JOhnsOn �• tenor: Must be seen. $1000 LARGE 2-BDRBI BASEMENT tf65-7052 mooage. tato s fastest jjrowIng dollen v/o.b.o. Call (905)404 2742, and condition X000.579 7381 a $21 V aftpt; quiet cies N.E. Oshawa.. stores offers franchise opf Fis7 Al leavemsg.snp- . 1899 JtAAMit black 4 doer, .hardwood floors; large !rtes- WHLTBY-Shared-Ac inadation, �rtunity Tor its new Whitby , ` 1988: MUSTANG 4 cyL, automatic, 4,O,OAOkms. Take ter, 4 -pc bathroom, •applianc � �;s. mature wotTrrou female prefered, ecation, Amar 0 Cal r for EITHER �3shawa-�_ � Z� over fuse at $425/month or as, separate enirapce. -$8135/ intra=smoker,.5-week days for Great (oration., Esrcelten - I49,000kms, auto; au, no rust, Purchase at, $30,000. Call ma.: inciuswe, first/dast, no- $85/Wk or $105 for full week. tential. Gail 1-905 685 9655- 1 '> certified &emission tested, (M)435: -Ml after 50m. smoking/pats.. Jan 15 905- " References raga. 905-57981,8 t�i�-0a1I11�U11- � $2250: Call 5os 8550 721-8825. }o"°a'dnk""'" Fund nmeni Port Perry S a 1988 PONTIAC 5000, 190,000 1 v+'4 It '' KM, $1,600.00. 1992 Dodge TOWNLIN WOOR One bed- &ASA-DABA D0. I have :a Ferf $ Ajax -Pickering , room basement flat on bus �, L . �,,,� Shadow, automatic, $2,500.00 1988 GMC SAFARI, Y6, s, route. Non-smoker, no pets. home for you! 6. months freel 3 BEDROOM condo for rent, Grants and roans taxes. 1993 CHEM- ASTRO pb, raised roof; rear jowrtPde Suns single person. AvaI F� t��o� OAC, up ro . $1,350 per -,rho., lake :view, information to start %CARGO VAN, 215,000 KM, (wheelchair Idt}, 98,000 kine, Janes lst. $425/month Imetal- I ca to You, walk to go train and PTC. and ai and your _ Bring yo�fir photos to Inside Sales at $4,995.00 +-taxes .All listed cerrfred, asking- $5500. Call slvCFirst, last & references. 532,000+ family income. Available Jan Ist. Cal Don vehicles certitied/E-tested short of down payment? 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