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PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER It takes a Village... Guerrieri a Learning Village wins CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS/7 SPORTS/21 PRESSRUN 44,400 28 PAGES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2001 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND www.blaisdale.com16 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Best Private School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards Blaisdale MONTESSORI School 905-686-2445905-686-2445 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 239 STATION STREET239 STATION STREET (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) FROM Pickering Town Centre (905)837-1212 Whitby Mall (905)725-1212 843 King St. W., Oshawa (905)576-1212 Peterborough Portage Place (705)749-1212 ® ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Going for Olympic glory AJAX – Ajax High School students Rene Richard, left, and Shannon Lebel were challenged Thursday as part of the school’s science Olympics. They had to build the fastest roller-coaster, but also a unit that would stop closest to a target. Here, they work with pipe insulation, duct tape and three popsicle sticks to get things just right. Charities call B-I-N-G-Oh no Back to drawing board for City staff BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING — City council- lors have refused a recommendation to raise bingo licences fees to the maximum allowable, saying it wouldn’t be fair to local fund-rais- ing groups. “We would be no better than the Grinch who stole Christmas, taking away from these agencies,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner, who along with other councillors suggested City staff talk to fund-raising groups and come up with a more acceptable fee struc- ture. The fee for a 26-event bingo li- cence in Pickering stands at $290, which represents three per cent of one session’s prize total and an ad- ditional $5 for each event thereafter. A clerk’s department report recom- mends raising the fee to one per cent for all events next year, followed by another one per cent in each of the following two years. At three per cent per event in 2004, it would rep- resent the maximum currently al- lowed by the Gaming Control Com- mission. The final tally would be $4,290 for a 26-event licence. Anna Hawe, Delta Bingo Man- ager, said the hefty increase would leave some local charities and ser- vice groups in need of another place to raise money. “It’s a huge increase,” she said. “This could eliminate 14 charities.” Ms. Hawe said the hike in li- cence fees would put her six-days-a- week sessions at 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in jeopardy and leave some groups out of the revenue pool. Delta Bingo, the only bingo hall in the city, pools the revenues from Businesses fume over bylaw proposal BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM — The possibility of a new Durham-wide bylaw to regulate smoking in restaurants, bars and bingo halls got off to a heated start this week when indus- try representatives decried the process as “so biased it’s a joke”. “We knew nothing until Tues- day” about a meeting to consider a process for setting out a regional bylaw, Joe Kondyjowski of the Red Barn Auditorium, a bingo hall in Oshawa, said Wednesday. “This is a beautiful example of a kangaroo court. It’s so biased it’s a joke.” The Durham health and social services committee narrowly passed a recommendation by the health department to consult the eight area municipalities over the next month to determine whether the municipalities want the Region to proceed with public consultation for a regional bylaw regulating Santa misses Polonsky But president confident UOIT gift will arrive in 2002 BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — “It’s full speed ahead” for the University of Ontario Institute of Technol- ogy (UOIT), despite a setback at Queen’s Park Thursday, says Gary Polonsky. Provincial legislation mak- ing UOIT a legal entity was on the agenda Thursday but did not receive the support of all MPPs, a requirement for it to be passed without any debate. Thursday was the last day the house was in session before the See STAFF page 2 See NEW page 4 See PICKERING page 2 smoking. Currently, all smoking bylaws in Durham are enacted and enforced by the local municipalities, but earlier this year the City of Pickering asked the Region to consider creating one standard bylaw across Durham for restaurants, bars and bingo halls. The bylaw could be similar to those created throughout other parts of the Greater Toronto Area, where smoking has been forbidden in restau- rants and is being phased out at bars and bingo halls. “Pickering felt rather than going off arbitrarily on their own they would ask the Region to take the lead on public consultations across the region so all municipalities would be on a level play- ing field,” said Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner, who noted Durham’s bylaws are the weakest in the GTA. Mike Perley, the director of the On- tario Campaign for Action on Tobacco — representing the Ontario Medical As- sociation, the Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Ontario Lung Association — told the committee second-hand smoke is a “health hazard”, not only to patrons but also workers in the establishments. He added ventilation is not a solution. But some politicians, as well as the Durham Bar and Restaurant Alliance — a group of about 40 independent busi- nesses — felt the meeting was slanted in favour of beginning a process to create a bylaw that would ban smoking entirely without consideration of their concerns. Ken Rodaway of the Village Pump in Oshawa, said it was unfair that Mr. Per- ley was able to make a presentation putting forward his views to ban smok- ing when no restaurant industry repre- sentatives were invited to speak. “This is the first on a long road,” he said. “At what point were they going to make us aware of this? All we want is fair warning.” He noted the industry needs the time to research the impact on restaurants and bars elsewhere. Dr. Robert Kyle, medical officer of health explained anyone who read about the issue in the media and called the of- fice was told of the meeting but other- wise no group was contacted. The recommendations must be ap- proved by Regional council at its Jan. 13 meeting before going to the municipali- ties. The municipalities must then report back by Feb. 28. If a majority approve the recommendation, the Region will proceed with public consultation. P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 all their events over a six- month period. After de- ducting expenses, includ- ing licensing fees, the pro- ceeds are split 60/40 with the charities and service groups getting the bigger slice. All charities get an equal piece regardless of time slots. The report does say sev- eral other municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area charge the maximum three per cent per event and the existing fee structure does not enable the City to ade- quately fund the service, dominated by 36 charitable organizations that run 1,716 bingo events out of the Delta Bingo Hall every year. The committee of the whole unanimously direct- ed staff to talk to the chari- table groups, and come up with a more suitable fee. Pickering request sparks debate City asks Region to consider one standard region-wide smoking bylaw Staff taking another crack STAFF from page 1 Cancer support this Thursday AJAX — Breast cancer patients, fami- lies and friends are invited to a support infor- mation session. The Canadi- an Cancer Soci- ety’s ‘living with breast can- cer’ peer sup- port group meets Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Pru- dential Achiev- ers Realty of- fice, 335 Bayly St. W at Finley Avenue. Anyone is welcome to join the group to talk or just to listen. 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Two years ago Pickering coun- cil passed zoning bylaw amend- ments allowing residents to park commercial vehicles under a cer- tain size on their residential prop- erties. The zoning changes were made to fit in with the City’s home-based business bylaw allow- ing residents to use their homes for subordinate business purposes. In a letter to the City, resident John Jensen said the changes “spoiled the integrity of the residential neighbourhood in Pickering and essentially converted residential zoning to industrial zoning.” His complaints stem from see- ing a neighbour regularly park a tow truck and three other vehicles on parts of their driveway. “Thanks to your lack of fore- sight and inability to distinguish between an industrial area and a residential neighbourhood, we are having to put up with outdoor stor- age of used cars, tow trucks and vehicles parked on the apron to avoid being ticketed,” Mr. Jensen’s complaint to the City stated. After considering the com- plaint,Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner said what has happened with the interpretation of the bylaw was not his intent. “In this case what was passed was not what was intended,” Coun. Brenner said in an interview fol- lowing Monday night’s council meeting. “If I had known I was al- lowing this use to happen I would have never supported the bylaws in the first place. Tow trucks don’t be- long in a residential community.” Councillor Brenner advised council and staff he wanted to close what he called a “loophole” in the zoning bylaws. However, Ward 1 City Council- lor Dave Ryan didn’t agree. “Calling it a loophole is inaccu- rate,” he said in an interview Mon- day night. “We passed a bylaw al- lowing residents to park a vehicle of a certain size, allowing them to run a home office off their proper- ty and accepting that many resi- dents have to park their work vehi- cles at home now. 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At the moment, we’re using Durham College as the legal entity to do that.” He said he spent 10 hours at the legislature Thursday, a marathon day and night when the government tried to pass numerous pieces of leg- islation before the long break. Tory and Liberal MPPs were in favour of making UOIT legal without debate, but not New Democ- ratic Party members. Mr. Polonsky said the NDP MPPs did not vote against the university, but against approving it without any discussion or debate. “That’s a very fair repre- sentation of what happened,” said NDP house leader Peter Kormos in an interview Fri- day. He blamed the govern- ment for what he termed a “chaotic” month in which the Tories did not effectively manage the passage of the UOIT bill and others before the break. “We, the New Democrats, are incredibly disappointed the government did not put this bill on their priority list for second reading debate,” said Mr. Kormos. While the party has “great sympathy” for the proposi- tion of the UOIT, he said it is “irresponsible to pass bills all the way through third reading” without debate. “I’m talking about the op- portunity to address the ade- quacy of funding issue, not only at this facility but across the board,” said Mr. Kormos. Mr. Polonsky down- played the importance of having the act in place before the end of the session. “It’s not a big deal, it just would have been a lovely Christmas present,” he said. Mr. Polonsky said prepa- rations continue for the UOIT opening in September 2003, and that there would be “huge announcements” made in the new year. “A number of important things have happened that are just in the process of hav- ing the ‘I’s dotted and the ‘T’s crossed, these will be the subject of news confer- ences,” he said. Durham’s first university was announced in the May 9 provincial budget, when the Province committed $60 million in capital funding to build UOIT facilities. The UOIT is to open at the Durham College site in Oshawa with eight start-up schools tailored to the needs of the marketplace. Unique features will in- clude an employer and ad- missions guarantee, the latter for students who otherwise could not afford to attend the institution. Mr. Polonsky has project- ed UOIT will have 6,500 stu- dents by 2009. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 New university ‘exists’, money in the bank Failure to pass legislation ‘not a big deal’, expect big announcements in new year GARY POLONSKY ‘It just would have been a lovely Christmas present’. NEW from page 1 CULLEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 725-9731 SALE!NEW Gas Furnaces • Electric Ignition • Modern Safety Features • New Venting • 4 Speed Fan Motors • Continuous Low Speed Fan • Factory Wired For A/C, Humidifiers, Electronic Air Cleaners Low cost financing and FREE estimates! 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A-1 Pickering Urgent Care Medi-Centre 1450 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-831-8333 December 24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 25: closed December 26: 9 a.m – 4 p.m. December 27: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. December 28: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. December 29: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. December 31: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. January 1: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (tentative) January 2: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Baywood After Hours Medical Clinic 75 Bayly St.W.,Ajax 905-428-6495 December 24: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. December 25: closed December 26: closed December 27: 6 – 9 p.m. December 28: 6 – 9 p.m. December 29: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. December 31: closed Jan 1: closed Jan 2: 6 – 9 p.m. Centenary After Hours Clinic 2863 Ellesmere Road,Toronto 416-281-8618 December 24 – January 2: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Family Care Medical Centre 3050 Garden St.,Whitby 905-430-5305 December 24: 8 a.m. – 12 noon December 25: closed December 26: closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 28: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 31: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 1: closed January 2: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. MDM Medical Clinic 80 Thickson Rd.,Whitby 905-668-6448 December 24: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 25: closed December 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 27: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. December 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 30: closed December 31: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 1: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. January 2: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Rd., Pickering 905-839-3883 December 24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 25: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 27: 5 – 9 p.m. December 28: 5 – 9 p.m. December 29: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 31: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 1: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 2: 5 – 9 p.m. South Ajax Family Doctors 969 Westney Rd.,Ajax 905-428-6311 December 24: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (appt only) December 25: closed December 26: closed December 27: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (appt only) December 28: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (appt only) December 29: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (walk in) December 30: 10 a.m – 3:30 p.m. (walk in) December 31: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (appt only) January 1: closed January 2: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (appt only) Whitby Urgent Care 220 Dundas Street West,Whitby 905-668-7899 December 24: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. December 25: closed December 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 27: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. December 28: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. December 29: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. December 31: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. January 1: closed January 2: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Whites Road Medical Clinic 1822 Whites Rd., Pickering 905-831-8666 December 24: 8 a.m. – 12 noon December 25: closed December 26: closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. December 28: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 29: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. December 30: 9 a.m – 1 p.m. December 31: 8 a.m. – 12 noon January 1: closed January 2: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. We wish you and your family a happy holiday. 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Even the Catholic Church couldn’t stop that. In more recent times, the price put on Salman Rushdie’s head for his ‘The Satanic Verses’ by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini made the novel a worldwide bestseller. Though Mr. Rushdie had to hide in fear of his life for a decade, he continued to write and, the bounty removed, is back in circulation once again. ‘Mein Kampf’ has never been a big hit with the masses. In fact, any- one trying to wade through the hun- dreds and hundreds of pages of life- less prose is more likely to fall asleep than be converted to the path of Nazism. If Ms. Reisman considers ‘Mein Kampf’ hate literature, she should look at removing ‘My Rise and Fall’ by Italian fascist dictator and Hitler ally, Benito Mussolini. The Indigo- Chapters.ca Web site also includes tomes by some of the 20th century’s greatest mass murderers and dicta- tors. You can get ‘On Guerilla War- fare’ and ‘Quotations from Mao Tse-Tung’by China’s repressive and murderous leader. Or if Soviet blood and death are to your taste, you can order ‘Great Patriotic War of the So- viet Union,’ by Josef Stalin. Mao and Stalin starved, imprisoned and executed tens of millions of their own citizens. I can’t think of any- thing more hateful than that. The point is, the writings of Hitler, Mussolini, Mao and Stalin remain vital historical documents, indispensable to our understanding of what happened in the 20th centu- ry. As important as the writings of former English prime minister Win- ston Churchill or the speeches of U.S. president Franklin Roosevelt, what the dictators of death had to say must remain open, available and accessible to all. The largest book chain in Canada owes it to its readers to keep an open mind. Rest assured the writings of evil and good men and women of in- fluence will remain long after they’ve departed this mortal coil. Decision to remove book a banned-aid solution Hitler’s Mein Kampf, like other controversial pieces before it, only benefit from extra attention Tim Kelly Staff Editor shouston@durhamregion.com P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Fault lies with Provine’s curriculum To the editor: The Mike Harris government repeatedly talks about higher standards. Since when is high standards equal to an increased volume of curriculum in grades where it is inappropriate? The curriculum in this province evolved over more than 100 years to an excellent level prior to recent events. There was a continuous updating (tech- nology as an example) and revising to meet changing needs and times. This govern- ment then decided to delete some of the curriculum, such as the study of the envi- ronment and media and move to lower grades much of the rest. The frustration that many students are experiencing is not be- cause they have suddenly become stupid or because the curriculum was too easy, or even that the teachers can’t teach it, it is be- cause the curriculum is now at inappropri- ate grade levels. Mapping skills, for example, which used to be taught in junior grades is now a main part of the primary curriculum. Despite the fact the average primary child cannot con- ceptually learn advanced mapping skills, this government placed it there and calls it a more rigorous curriculum. Examples of this for all grades are too numerous to list. Maybe parents should make a more rig- orous curriculum at home. Make your nine- month-old tie his or her shoelaces, as an ex- ample. Don’t bother waiting until they are conceptually ready and can physically ma- nipulate the laces — teach them earlier. Does it mean you are a bad parent if your child can’t succeed in tying the laces? Does it mean the child is stupid because they can’t do it? No. The curriculum and the people who fabricated it are at fault. Larry Noonan, Pickering PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 16, 2001 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com The war on the ground to find and defeat Osama bin Laden has always been waged in concert with the diplomatic and public relations battles the United States has launched against terrorism. Since the horrific attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the thousands of innocent lives lost, President George Bush and his cabinet have concentrated their efforts on convincing the rest of the world bin Laden and his follow- ers must be eliminated. It hasn’t always been an easy sell. While some leaders, in- cluding British Prime Minister Tony Blair and our own Jean Chretien have been onside since day one, others have needed some convincing. Most difficult of all have been Muslim na- tions where loyalties have been divided. With the release of the infamous bin Laden tape, it’s hoped the outrage and fury directed at the al Qaeda leader and his supporters can be ratcheted up. As bin Laden smiles and chuckles over the terror of the twin tower attacks and boasts “They were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building, so I said to them: Be patient,” and later says the attacks “bene- fited Islam greatly,” how can one be other than filled with re- vulsion. The al Qaeda leader accepts praise from a Saudi sheik for the success of the attack and says, “We calculated in advance the number of casualties from the enemy, who would be killed based on the position of the tower... I was the most op- timistic of them all... Due to my experience in this field I was thinking the fire from the gas in the plane would melt the iron structure of the building and collapse the area where the plane hit, and all the floors above it only. This is all we had hoped for.” Surely prosecutors will be grateful to have this evidence as exhibit A if bin Laden is caught alive by forces which, de- pending upon what you believe, right now have his hideout surrounded. There will be some in the Arab world who will never take the anti-terrorist side, who will have the misguided view bin Laden and his ilk are anti-American heroes. But this tape serves as one more example of the truly evil plan hatched by the man and carried out by his acolytes. In the long, drawn out battles against terrorism we will face in the coming years, it will serve the world well never to forget this tape. One more nail in the PR coffin Evidence damning following release of infamous bin Laden videotape NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P Schools find online software brings teachers, students, parents closer BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Extending learning past the school day, improving communication between parents and teachers and keeping the community up-to-date on school events are all possible in the Learning Village. An IBM software product, Learning Village is in use by 48 public schools as part of a Durham District School Board pilot project. A series of Web-based applications make it possible for parents to be much more involved in their child’s education by seeing for themselves what students are up to at school and communicating with teachers via e-mail. “It really has to be an overall part of your vision, your school vision, that we value this,” said Lisa Millar, principal at Meadowcrest Public School in Brooklin. A self-proclaimed “technology nut”, she was in the process of setting up a school Web page when the opportunity to become part of Learning Village came along. Ms. Millar said the community has embraced the program, as indicated by the school’s 26 Web pages, each based on a template that makes it easy for teachers to create and modify their own page and update it regularly. She chose Meadowcrest parent Jane Ling to be the school’s Web mas- ter. “I wanted a parent to head it up because that to me really signifies a true partnership,” said Ms. Millar. Every class has a home page, and so does administration, the library, the school community council and parents in general. Of the school’s 412 stu- dents, 105 parents are registered, giving them unrestricted access to the site. A visit to Grade 1 teacher Aaron Stanley’s, ‘Stanley’s super ones’, indicates there have been 159 hits on the page since the end of September. Mr. Stanley’s e-mail address is there for parents, as is an invitation to attend the upcoming school concert. Under the homework heading, he reminds parents students have a spelling test Friday and indicates what words are on it. There’s also the spelling list for the following week, more homework and instructions, and suggestions for parents. Ms. Ling said she likes the homework feature. “I find as a parent your children don’t always talk to you about everything so you can get some clue words (from the site)” she said. For the child who answers “nothing” to the question: ‘What did you do at school today?’, parents can counter that vagueness by going to the teacher’s Web page and seeing for themselves. On the other hand, a child arriving home excited at what he has learned can tell mom or dad, who can log on to the class site and reinforce what was cov- ered. Ms. Ling said she saw Learning Village as a way she could help at the school while doing the work at home, any time of the day or night, and because she is a strong supporter of parent-teacher communication. Not surprisingly, Ms. Ling said one thing Meadowcrest parents like is that teacher sites feature the class timetable so they can tell where their child is sup- posed to be at any time of the school day. Teacher sites also feature congratulations to top-performing students, happy birthday wishes to students, and links to other Web sites. Currently, 41 elementary schools and seven high schools are taking part in the pilot project. Access to high school sites is open to anyone, while full ac- cess to an elementary school site is limited to registered users for security rea- sons. Parents or mentors must call the school to register and be approved in order to gain access. The schools are at various stages in their use of the software. Thus, while most have not yet made good use of their school events calendar application, there are exceptions. Uxbridge Public School’s site, for example, features perhaps the best use of the calendar by any elementary school. Parents can view events by date, category or sponsor and find out that, for example, Thursday’s youth dance in the gym starts at 6:30 p.m. At the secondary level, Dunbarton High School’s weekly newsletter is top- notch and posted on the school site. It features a comprehensive listing of events, special days and, in some cases, appeals for volunteers. The sites feature Web pages of whatever a school believes is important. The Henry Street High School site features a history of the Whitby school. At the Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute site, visitors can learn about the Eastdale arboretum project, an effort to create a park-like setting by planting trees on a portion of the Oshawa school’s large property. For those who want to know more, the site has a detailed link that shows how many and what kind of trees have been planted each year, how much they cost, where the money came from and how many students were involved. Elementary and secondary schools use Learning Village differently. “The high schools are more interested in putting up school information, stu- dent information with course calendars and according to different depart- ments,” said Al Howse, a board computer facilitator whose portfolio includes the Learning Village. “Elementary schools are more interested in having class- room pages as opposed to department pages.” Thus, while a high school site might feature a Grade 9 course page, gener- ally a course outline with a breakdown of how the overall mark is calculated, an elementary site can tell you what John Doe’s Grade 4 class is learning in the month of December and other class-specific information. Mr. Howse said time is the biggest factor in how a school uses Learning Vil- lage: the longer a school worked with the program, the more use they make of it. Andrea Strype, Learning Village site co-ordinator at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering, said the school is in the early stages of using the software program. At this point it’s largely “an information posting centre” where stu- dents can, for example, go to the guidance department Web page and view course calendars. In the future, she said, the school hopes to group teachers and create subject- area based pages, and then eventually have teachers create their own pages. At Meadowcrest, Ms. Millar and Ms. Ling plan to involve kids in a big way through ‘Student Voice’, an online newspaper. “We will have a student in charge and he will have reporters in the field,” said Ms. Millar. “What I want the kids to do is go out, interview, get (students’ take) and take it back to the editor.” The copy will include school highlights and issues, and Ms. Millar said she wants to make creative use of Student Voice. Apart from involving parents, teachers also had to come on board and have responded, said Ms. Ling. “The teachers have really done well with their sites, they really got in- volved,” she said. “Some of them were hesitant at first, but we had a lunch sem- inar for the teachers and once they got on to it they really liked the idea of being able to communicate with parents.” To access Learning Village, visit the Durham District School Board’s Web site (www.ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca) and click on the Learning Village link. Click on ‘guest’and then ‘schools’. Once again, there are no barriers to access high school sites, but access to el- ementary schools is limited. It takes a village... a Learning Village Classroom CONNECTIONS News advertiser DEC. 16, 2001 DURHAM —Gillian Hadley’s children are likely to suffer long- term effects from her murder at the hands of her estranged husband and his subsequent suicide, an in- quest into the couple’s deaths has heard. “The issues are going to be life- long ones in terms of how (nine- year-old Faith) processes the infor- mation,” said Peter Jaffe, a clinical psychologist based in London, Ont., and a leading authority on domestic violence. Mr. Jaffe reviewed the evidence of the couple’s June 2000 murder- suicide and interviewed family members raising Mrs. Gillian’s three children, two from a previous marriage and one with Mr. Hadley. He told the inquest the Hadleys’ two-year-old son, Chase, appears normal so far. “But there may be a sleeper ef- fect,” he said, with traumatic inci- dents occurring in the future. Chase was 11 months old when a neighbour snatched him from his naked mother’s arms as she strug- gled with Ralph at their front door. Moments later, Ralph shot her, then himself, in the head. When Chase is five or six the sound of a weapon discharging may bring back the horrible inci- dent, Mr. Jaffe told coroner’s coun- sel Al O’Marra. Research shows children ex- posed to domestic violence can be affected as intensely as if they were directly abused and can suffer serious mental-health disorders, Mr. Jaffe said, adding they need ongoing counselling and support. He made a series of other rec- ommendations for improving the way Ontario deals with domestic violence. Family members, such as Ralph Hadley’s mother, who agree to act as bail sureties need help from pro- fessionals, Mr. Jaffe said. Christina Hadley was “in over her head in terms of trying to manage him”. It was a strain for her to have her 34-year-old son back in her home as a condition of his release, Mr. Jaffe said. He was being treat- ed “like a 10-year-old” with a cur- few, confined to the house except for work. “As a mother, she was trying to do her best,” he told the inquest, but she needed someone like a so- cial worker to call on for advice and support. Christina Hadley had felt that Ralph - who was dealing with three legal proceedings - was under great pressure, but she suddenly noticed a great calm had come over him. “A professional would have seen that as a warning sign,” Mr. Jaffe said. “It’s not fair to expect a parent to be able to understand what’s going on.” He also said it’s crucial for courts to fast-track domestic vio- lence cases to protect both victims and the wrongly accused, and the first step is a change of mindset in the legal profession. “Probably the first word that a lawyer says after ‘mommy’and ‘daddy’is ‘adjourn- ment’,” Mr. Jaffe said, drawing smiles from lawyers. 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NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Please recycle Read up: durhamregion.comBY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM —At a time in life when their peers are retired, Enid Mountjoy and Lou Wise are making a difference. Both are recipients of the 6th Annu- al Watershed Awards, presented in Os- hawa Dec. 11 by the Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authority (CLOCA). “The Watershed Awards were creat- ed by the authority to give recognition and show our appreciation for out- standing environmental contributions made by citizens, organizations and businesses towards the enhancement and stewardship of our watersheds,” said Rick Johnson, chairman of CLOCA. “When reviewing the 2001 award winners one can see the many beneficial projects being undertaken in the community.” Mrs. Mountjoy keeps fit and enjoys nature by walking along Harmony Creek north of Rossland Road in Os- hawa. But as she walks, she gives back to nature. “For six years I’ve been a garbage picker,” she told presenters and orga- nizers at the awards ceremony. “One person can make a difference.” In the citation accompanying her award, CLOCA credits Mrs. Mountjoy with alerting the City of Oshawa when she encounters environmental con- cerns. “On many occasions, Mrs. Moun- tjoy has contacted the City to notify them on where to pick up a large item of litter she herself has removed from the creek or of a pollution concern that needs to be addressed,” reads an ex- cerpt. As she walks, the energetic 73-year- old picks up garbage and litter strewn along the tributary. She does a major pickup in the spring, spending two to three months doing so. “I’ve pulled the springs from a car out of the creek,” she marvels. “But it all looks so nice when I’m finished.” At 80, Lou Wise is flying high. The award-winner was honoured by CLOCA for “his environmental stew- ardship through his abilities as a pilot and a photographer”. Mr. Wise’s photos were used to em- phasize the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine and watershed sys- tems. This year he photographed all the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s major creek systems and although contracted by CLOCA, con- tributed many extra hours and ab- sorbed expenses to fully accomplish the job. “The moraine is all about water,” he told the awards participants. “I just ac- quired a map of north Pickering and the (expropriated ) airport lands where so many little rivers are. I want to do these next year so there will be a record of the way things are today, so in the future, they are protected. In my small way, I hope what I do can protect these tributaries from become sewers in the future.” A pilot for 60 years, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War in 1941. Today, Mr. Wise flies and shoots (his camera) at the same time. “I have a Piper Cherokee 180 and I keep it at Oshawa (municipal airport),” he said. “I live in Don Mills but Os- hawa is kind of my second home.” Mr. Wise flies low, at about 1,000 feet to document the rivers, creeks and tributaries of Ontario. “Don’t we live in a beautiful coun- try,” he asked? “We should love and protect it.” In recent years Mr. Wise’s aerial photographs have documented the Don Valley and Rouge Valley river systems, the 12 rivers that flow into Lake Sim- coe, the Oak Ridges Moraine and CLOCA’s watershed systems and major creek systems. He is currently featured in the November-December issue of ‘Canadian Geographic’. Other recipients of Watershed Awards include volunteers Dan Mac- Donald and Wioletta Walancik, the Durham Environmental Network, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the City of Oshawa’s development and engi- neering services and Valiant Property Management. They gave plenty – and now they’re getting back CLOCA honours ‘outstanding’efforts in Durham DURHAM – Lou Wise’s contributions to the environment have been pic- ture perfect. Mr. Wise and others were honoured recently by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Headed for penguin patrol Durham student will capture all the imagery of Antarctica BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — Rachel Bakker won’t be home for Christmas. The R.S. McLaughlin Colle- giate and Vocational Institute student leaves today (Sunday) for Antarctica to learn about the continent’s unique environ- ment. Throughout the two- week trip she’ll be taking notes and pictures for a magazine ar- ticle she’s writing. Ms. Bakker is hitching a ride on this year’s ‘Students On Ice’ expedition. The Canadian company’s mandate is to offer students the chance to visit the top and the bottom of Earth, the Arctic and Antarctic. The idea is to provide a once-in-a-life- time learning opportunity while fostering greater under- standing and respect for our world. Last year at this time, 11 Durham students made the trip to Antarctica, and people around the world followed their progress on a special Web site. “Two of my friends had gone with the Durham District School Board and they told me how exciting it was,” Ms. Bakker said in an interview. A biology buff and friend of the environment, she was deter- mined to make the trip next time around. But, with the school board not involved this year, Ms. Bakker had to apply directly to Students On Ice. Then came the tough part — raising $9,500 to make the journey. “I started with people I knew, like my dentist and my doctor, and then I went to some companies that sponsored the kids last year,” said Ms. Bakker. “It went really well, slowly, but it got there.” She also e-mailed Brio for Girls, a United States maga- zine, and asked if they would be interested in her account of the trip. “I’m going to write a day- to-day journal and take pic- tures, because I like to do that kind of thing,” said Ms. Bakker. Since her camera wasn’t up to the task, she queried several camera companies on sponsor- ing her by providing equip- ment. Pentax was the first to re- spond and is supplying a cam- era, flash, lots of batteries and film and a zoom lens. The story is to appear in February or March, providing Ms. Bakker with journalism ex- perience, another field she’s in- terested in. She’s looking forward to working with and observing some of the world’s best scien- tists. 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A common example: the development of wrinkles in the lower part of the face is though by many to be an inescapable part of the aging process; but so is loss of teeth. Few realize that there is a relationship between these signs of aging. The loss of back teeth means that the mouth closes too far, and the chin and the nose are closer together. this results in the facial muscles becoming shorter but the skin covering them does not, hence the wrinkles. So what? As long as our front teeth look good, who cares about the back teeth? There are lots of soft food, there are vitamin pill, and there are blenders, so we can man- age a reasonable good diet even if we can’t chew. In the first place, the front teeth are not going to look good for very long if the back teeth are not there to support them. Any point on the jaw moves forward as it moves up; and since the upper front teeth usually overlap the lower, pressure is exerted which may push the upper teeth forward or the lower teeth back or both. It may also break down the supporting bone or wear the teeth down. None of these results excludes the others; you may get any one, any two, or all of them. What we are saying is that teeth have other functions besides the obvious things like chewing and appearance. They also participate in the array of sensory apparatus that protects the upper end of the digestive and respiratory systems - both of which need to be highly selective about what is to be allowed in. This is why a hair that you can’t feel with our finger feels like a cable or a raspberry seed like a golf ball. They also play a part in speech. Imagine trying to say “false teeth” without teeth! Another function, which has already been implied earlier- is skeletal. The jaw joints - often referred to as the temporomandibu- lar joints or TMJ’s - carry the back end of the jaw, and the teeth carry the front en. It therefore follows that if the teeth are not meeting as they should , then the joints maybe out of position too. The importance of this is somewhat controversial; but many respected dental practitioners believe that this type of alteration in the way the teeth meet may, in some cases, affect the joints themselves and the muscles that move the jaw. Some types of chronic headache, ear pain where there is no discernible cause found in the ears themselves, and even neck pain have been ascribed to this abnormality. There are those who sub- scribe to the idea that these prob- lems usually have a psychological cause, many others, while recogniz- ing the role of psychology and emo- tional stress, still feel that the stress operates through physical agencies, and that these are frequently more amenable to treatment than the psy- chological component. While recognizing that we do not yet have the final answer, prac- titioners using several different approaches have reported good results over a number of years. In our office we use a method based on attempting to determine what the muscles want and giving it to them. This has been effective in most, though admittedly not all of the patients that we have treated. Similar results have been reported by practitioners who use other methods, and we have no reason to doubt them. In this, as in many other fields, nobody has all the answers. In summary, this is what den- tistry is about - the maintenance of the health, structure and comfort- able function of the mouth and its component parts. Dr. Lean and His Staff Continue To Help The Community Helping those in need has always been important to Dr. Marvin Lean and his staff. Throughout the year including the Christmas season they offer various programs including collecting warm coats and blankets from their patients and the community. They also have a food drive for non-perishable food items that continues all year. Many of their donations go to help local women’s shelters. This year Dr. Lean began a scholarship pro- gram for two local high school stu- dents, one each from the public and catholic schools. Also during the year, Dr. Lean has a community literacy book exchange program. During business hours, patients and community mem- bers are welcome to bring books or mag- azines to exchange for ones they can take home. Dr. Lean con- tinues to visit schools talking to children about the importance of den- tal care. He also speaks to sports teams and associations about the prevention of concussions. Dr. Lean visits high schools on career days and his office always has co-op students from high school and college working at their office. Always aware of concerns regarding clean water in dental lines, Dr. Lean has taken a proactive role in assuring the community and patients that they follow state of the art pro- cedures to sterilize their water- lines daily. Of course you should visit Dr. Lean’s office during Dental Health Month in April 2002. During the open house they offer a toothbrush exchange and free toothbrushes, brush covers and more. Dr. Lean’s office is located at 4-1450 Kingston Rd., Pickering at Valley Farm Rd. For more information call (905) 420-1777. “Providing a Natural Way to Better Health and Wellness” TERESA D. 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GIBLON & STAFF Wish all their patients, their Families and Friends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From our New Location At 1794 Liverpool Road Pickfair Family Dental Office Pickering, Ontario L1V 1V9 (416) 439-6222 ORTHODONTICS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH EMPHASIS ON EARLY INTERCEPTION AND PREVENTIONCall Chris Rausch at 905-683-5110 to advertise in this section. DURHAM — The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is out to raise awareness of the dis- ease through a number of events in the next two months. January kicks off with the society’s third annual ‘Walk for Memories’ Sun- day, Jan. 6 to raise funds for local support services, research and education. The fourth annual ‘Pen- nies for your Thoughts’ event is Jan. 10, with staff on hand to collect dona- tions at GO train stations in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. Proceeds go toward local support ser- vices. On Feb. 1, Dr. Allen Dobbs, founder of the Dri- veABLE Assessment cen- tre, speaks on medically-at- risk drivers. Caregivers, doctors and other health- care professionals are all welcome. For more information, call the society at 905-576- 2567 or 1-888-301-1106. AJAX — Ajax joined the rest of the world last Monday in observing Unit- ed Nations Human Rights Day. On Dec. 10, 1948, the UN proclaimed the Univer- sal Declaration of Human Rights. In asking council to pro- claim the day, Michelle Os- tadi and Ian Rampergass, both members of the Ajax Baha’i community and stu- dents at Ajax High School, spoke of the need to recog- nize human rights. “The Universal Declara- tion of Human Rights is ex- tremely important for all Canadians because it has provided us with a frame- work for human rights goals and standards to which Canadian legisla- tion, institutions, and soci- ety can aspire,” Ian said. Since signing the decla- ration 53 years ago, “The Canadian government has been very successful in making universal human rights a part of Canadian law.” Ian pointed to the “four key mechanisms” now in place to protect human rights — the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Human Rights Act, human rights commis- sions, and provincial human rights laws and leg- islation. “Of all the factors that give rise to intolerance, ha- tred, discrimination and human rights violations in Canada and throughout the world, prejudice, simple prejudice, is surely one of the most pervasive,” Ian stated. “In the view of the Ba- ha’i community, the only sure means of eradicating prejudice is through educa- tion, for education dispels ignorance and blind igno- rance is at the root of all prejudice. “Now, more than ever, we need to internalize the need for unity and human rights education.” Michelle said the goal of the declaration was “to establish a list of the equal and inalienable rights of all the members of the human family, and to recognize those rights as the founda- tion of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” The UN declaration has 30 articles covering politi- cal, civil, equality, eco- nomic, social and cultural rights, she stated. “In light of Sept. 11, human rights are that much more important around the world,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish while pro- claiming the day. Also on Monday, ‘Human rights — a prereq- uisite for peace’ forum was held at the McLean Com- munity Centre. Among those participating was Abdul Hai Patel, the On- tario Human Rights com- missioner. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Council supports human rights appeal ‘Now more than ever we need unity, human rights education’: students IAN RAMPERGASS ‘Extremely important for all Canadians’. MICHELLE OSTADI The goal is to recognize the rights. Have a penny for Alzheimer’s services? TM Trade-mark of CIBC. Some restrictions apply. Subject to credit approval. One owner must own 50% or more of the business. CEO, CFO, COO & MOM Small Business Credit Edge.™We can help your small business expand and become more competitive with a CIBC loan or line of credit up to $100,000. Detailed financial statements aren’t required and you’ll get a response in two business days. Hassle free applications. Smart Simple Solutions.TM CIBC. It’s time. 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Excludes Market Square®. electronics on sale all mini & micro audio systems, home-theatre-in-a-box, audio components & speakers – Plus, get TRIPLE HBC rewards points when you purchase these products! See in-store for details. save up to 60% end-of-line & floor sample living room, bedroom & dining room furniture accessories save 50% 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. gold jewellery - chains, bracelets & earrings Includes kids’ gold, charms & Sardé earrings only !only ! up to Pickering Location Only OPEN 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer AJAX — Closing Ajax’s only downtown elementary school could backfire if anticipat- ed growth takes place, public board trustees heard this week. In the coming weeks, the Durham District School Board is expected to approve its sys- tem-wide accommodation and school im- provement plan, setting out where new schools and additions are built over the next three years, and what schools will close. Ajax residents representing local elementary schools made their last pitch to trustees at meetings this week. Ajax elementary schools are most affected by the $89.05-million draft plan, as it calls for two new schools here, additions to three oth- ers, and the closure of two. Parkside Public School is slated for clo- sure, but parent Blair Brown told trustees Monday the board’s refusal to consider growth is a mistake. “We think there’s a significant potential for growth and these numbers have to be consid- ered in the plan,” he said. If Parkside were to close, some students would attend a converted Exeter High School. Mr. Brown said that plan raises many safety, financial and educational issues and asked the board to consider them before closing the school. The remainder of the students would go to a to-be-built school. “I am not going to ask you not to close Parkside,” he said. “I am going to ask you to consider these points in your decision-making process, hopefully with our involvement.” Ajax Ward 4 Councillor Pat Brown hoped to address the board after Mr. Brown, but board chairman Elizabeth Roy would not let her speak as she was strictly enforcing a 15- minute time limit for presentations. The Town’s written submission asks the board not to close Parkside since the current population in the area, 2,700 residents, could jump to 9,450. If that occurs, students would have to attend Exeter since Lord Durham Pub- lic School is also on the board’s closure list. “The Exeter site was never designed to ac- commodate off-street student drop-off areas which are required features of any elementary school facility,” states the town’s report. “Without such a facility, there will be substan- tial operational difficulties on the surrounding streets and pedestrian conflicts on site.” Maria Handley, co-chairman of Lord Durham’s school community council (SCC), on Tuesday told trustees if one of the two Ajax schools must close, make it Lord Durham. She said the aging facility cannot meet the needs of its students and the move to Exeter would provide pupils with an excellent library, gym- nasium and specialty area facilities. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell and Lakeside public school parents asked the board to keep them in the plan. The schools are slated for eight and 10-room additions, re- spectively, in the draft version. John McCracken, Lakeside’s school addi- tion committee chairman, told trustees the fa- cility has 10 interior classrooms and 13 porta- bles. Graduates will have spent over 60 per cent of their time in a portable, he said. A local realtor, Mr. McCracken said the es- tablished area continually attracts young fam- ilies, bucking normal demographic patterns, and the school’s overpopulation is expected to continue for some time. Alexander Graham Bell SCC member Dennis Smith told trustees the board’s projec- tions show the school will have close to 800 students by the time the next accommodation plan comes along. He said the school’s 13 portables are more than any other school in the area, and it was “unfair” the school was not included in the last accommodation plan. “If we don’t have any relief in this accom- modation plan, we’ll be 16, 17 portables the next time around,” said Mr. Smith. Cadarackque Public School is listed as the top priority to be included in Year 4 of the plan, which still has to be developed. Trustees on Monday will consider approv- ing the secondary portion of the accommoda- tion plan and delaying the elementary compo- nent until early next month. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Area schools make one final pitch As final approval looms, some communities want out of building plan, others want to stay Please recycleWE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. Trustees in Bankruptcy Several convenient locations, including: OSHAWA 146 Simcoe Street N.(905) 728-9404 (Downtown) SCARBOROUGH 1919 Lawrence Ave. E. 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PLAY BRIDGE WORK For Information on Jeep Jamboree - Camp Jeep - Jeep “101” - call 905-683-5358 ILLAGE CHRYSLERILLAGE CHRYSLER is pleased to announce we are now able to offer our valued customers a full complement of Chrysler products including the exciting “JEEP” line. Village Chrysler would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a Five Star ranking. Five Star is the highest recognition that DaimlerChrysler can award its dealership in customer service. See our ad in Wednesday Wheels - Back Page. NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 17 A/P N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER DEC. 16, 2001 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Birthday A cutie with a big smile turned three years old on Dec. 10. There was love al- ways for Faith from Mommy, Daddy, Brandon and “everyone who loves you. Happy birthday Power Puff Girl!” 90th Birthday Happy 90th birthday wishes go out to Peggy on Dec. 27. There’s love from “all your friends at Harwood Manor.” Birthday Happy birthday wishes went out to Liam, as he turned four years old on Dec. 3. “You bring so much joy and laughter into our fam- ily. We love you comes from Mommy, Daddy, Courtney and Misty.” Birthday “Camar- ran turned 12 on Dec. 2 and only has one year left of being a ‘kid’. Happy birth- day from Mom, Ca- mara, Caileb, Cainen and the rest of your extended family. We hope you had a great day!” Birthday Dec. 20 is special for Stephanie Papacon- stantinou, as she turns 12. Happy birthday wishes, with lots of love, hugs and kisses come from Mom, Dad, broth- ers Con, Greg, Chris and Zack. “Enjoy your special day Steph.” Birthday “Guess who’s 20 on Dec. 18? It’s Trina Billingsley. How many ways can you call her? There’s Treeny Girl, Beana, Face, Anirt, Schtrumph, Beany, Treens,Teener the Weiner, Sparkle Face or Trina Maureen Billingsley. As our daughter you make us proud. As a sister, you make me laugh. As our third daughter, you make us cry. You may not be here in body, but you live in our hearts everyday. Your lov- ing Walnut Lane Crew.” Birthdays “Mom and Dad want to wish Taylor Elise and Payton Michelle Geisel happy birthdays! Taylor turned three on Dec. 15 and Payton is one on Feb. 12. Hugs and kisses.” Birthday Happy 49th birthday to Michael on Dec. 19. “You are amazing. Our life together has been absolutely amazing. You have brought such love, joy and happiness into our lives. Love from Shirley, Justin, Kayla, Valerie, Kristy and Gizmo.” Birthday “Happy ninth birth- day to our wonderful son Eric! Our sweetie has his birth- day on the first day of winter, Dec. 21. Lots of love to you Eric, from Mommy, Daddy, Katri- na, Butterscotch, Scooter and Angel.” Birthday Happy birth- day to “our won- derful son” Jonathan,who turned eight on Dec. 11. “Hope your birthday is as great as you are! With lots of hugs and kisses coming your way from Mommy, Daddy and Nicole. We love you.” 75th Birthday Happy 75th birthday wish- es went out to Joe on Dec. 9. “To a man who has filled our lives with wonderful memories. Love always from Rita, Denise and Jim, Joanne and Rob, Debbie, David and Beverly.” Birthdays “The Margarets of Driftwood Court celebrate birthdays this weekend. Margaret Ves- sio celebrates on Dec. 14 and Margaret St. Aubin on Dec. 15. Best of the best to ‘our’ Margarets.” By the way, their ages are top secret. Birthday One of the Gilligan girls is celebrating a birthday. Amy turns five on Dec. 22, the day after her Poppa has his birth- day. Amy’s in SK and can’t wait to be in Grade 1. Wishing her a happy birthday are sisters Sydney, Melissa, Kaitlin and Rebecca, Mommy, Poppa, Grandma and Grandpa Gilligan, Grandma and Grandpa Martin, cousins Matt, Mike and Geoff, Aun- tie Lynne, Uncles Allan, Sean and Keith, kitties Muffin, Buddy and Wolf, and Grady the dog. Birthday “To Mommy’s sunshine and Daddy’s little buddy,Angelo Louis, who turns three years old on Dec. 20. You make every day brighter and happier, filling our lives with so much joy and love. Wishing our special son a happy third birthday is Mommy, Daddy, your Babas and Dedos, aunts, uncles and eight special cousins. Hope you enjoyed your Cailou party.” Birthday Happy second birthday wishes go out to ‘Muggins’. “To our jellybean Austin, born on Dec. 23, 1999. Love from Mommy, Daddy, G. Nana Fitzgerald, G. Grandma Roadhouse, G. Grandpa Nota, Avo Reid, Nana and Gramps Roadhouse, Grand- ma and Grandpy Reid, A. Rose and U. Mike Notta, A. Alison and U. Chris Nota, U. Brett and A. Pauline, and cousin Mikayla Roadhouse. “We all love you so dearly.” Birthday Dec. 9 was the day John Osborne turned 21. “Ha! Man call me! Happy 21st birthday John. Love from Mom, Dad, Paul, Michelle and all the family.” Birthday Dec. 22 is a big day for a cool dude. Joshua Spitzer turns nine and he’s celebrating with his friends at a party at Na- tional Sports, playing ball hockey. There’s lots of love and happy birthday wishes from Mom, Dad and his family. Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., Dec. 22, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Joshua Spitzer 2. Stephanie Papaconstantinou 3. Angelo Louis NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P Fax your community events to: 905-683-7363Unemployed youth get Connected at new centre ‘Preventive’approach offers job-seekers necessary skills and resources before they turn to ‘criminal activity’ BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –It isn’t always easy being young. With little or no job skills, pounding the pavement and scrambling to read the want ads fast enough can be pretty depressing. But the vast majority of young people would give any- thing to move into their own apartment, wear nice clothes and buy a car. Sometimes the urge is so strong and the need for money so all-encompass- ing, their inexperience can lead them down the wrong path. Now there is a place where 16- to 24-year-olds looking for an honest way to earn money can receive counselling: Job Connect opened Nov. 30 in downtown Whitby. “Our focus is preventive,” says Joelle Holt-Morey, pro- gram co-ordinator for the John Howard Society of Durham Region. “We offer services and programs before someone might turn to criminal activity. Very few people in our pro- grams over the years are of- fenders.” To be entitled to the re- source centre’s services and programs, an individual must be between the ages of 16 and 24, out of school, out of work and ineligible for employment insurance or workers’ compen- sation (from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board). “A typical client is between 19 and 20 and has Grade 12 or less (education),” says Ms. Holt-Morey. “They are possi- bly on Ontario Works and have probably been out of work for a considerable amount of time, four to six months. We show them how to use the Internet and we can set up a ‘hotmail’ e-mail address for them. We have all of the up-to-date soft- ware to create documents and we want the youth to know this is a comfortable place, not in- timidating.” The centre is cheerful, bright and located one block south of the four corners at 107 Colborne St. W. Inside, com- puters, photocopiers and fax machines await job seekers in- terested in earning a living. The resources are also available to adults looking for work and are available three days a week until 6 p.m. with the possibility of Saturdays being added to the hours of operation if there is enough inter- est. “We work in partnership with Durham College,” adds Ms. Holt- Morey, “through eligible placement support.” Three other resource centres are located in Durham Region: in Os- hawa, Clarington and Ajax. Last year the John Howard Society – through all its programs – helped 14,000 Durham Region youth and since April this year, there have been more than 10,000 in touch with the agency. “We are required to follow up,” she says. “About 74 per cent from Durham Region have been hired since 1997. “Some employers partnered with us,” says the program co-ordinator. “And sometimes a young person just needs direction on how to read ‘help wanted’ ads or (jobs posted on) the Web. Sometimes we can develop spe- cific opportunities and contact the employers.” Some of these opportuni- ties arise from networking with other agencies. From left, Joelle Holt-Morey, (program co-ordinator), Michele Cooney (job developer) and Diane McKeage (em- ployment counsellor) celebrated the recent opening of the Job Connect centre in Whitby. 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(Deadline Dec. 21/01) 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering Town Centre 839-5990 Has the doctor told you a hysterectomy is needed to re- move a fibroid growth and you want to run for the woods? If that’s the case, a new technique known as ‘uterine fibroid embolization’ (UFE) may be able to spare the uterus. But how big a bite will the use of this procedure take out of the current high rate of hysterectomy opera- tions? And what pitfalls should patients avoid when choosing it? A hysterectomy is re- quired treatment for several reasons. They include chron- ic pelvic infection or en- dometriosis (internal bleed- ing during the period). But of the 60,000 hys- terectomies done in Canada each year, about one-third are performed to treat fibroids. Why the uterus develops fibroids is unknown. Nor do we know why some fibroids remain the same size for years while others gradually reach grapefruit proportions or larger. Many fibroids are silent. Others are associated with heavy bleeding, pain with pe- riods and if they press on the urinary bladder they may cause frequency of urination. In the past, the majority of these problems were treated by hysterectomy. Moreover, the majority of patients were pleased with the result. But some women are re- luctant to undergo hysterec- tomy if there’s a chance it can be avoided. Now UFE offers them an alternative. Doctors can now strangle the fibroid and make it shrink in size. A radiologist initially makes a tiny incision in the groin and inserts a catheter into the femoral artery. Then, using fluoroscopy, slowly guides the catheter to the fi- broid. But to strangle a fibroid you can’t put a noose around its neck. Rather, small plastic particles are injected into ar- teries blocking the blood sup- ply to these growths. A Canadian study looked at several university hospitals that treated over 500 women by UFE. The results show this decreases the size of the growth from 40 to 60 per cent. About 90 per cent of pa- tients treated this way cir- cumvent hysterectomy. The failed 10 per cent re- quire surgery due to infec- tion, continuing pain or inad- equate relief of symptoms. The question at the mo- ment is whether UFE pro- vides permanent results to the lucky 90 per cent. Insufficient time has passed to answer this question. There is a possibility some fibroids may develop alterna- tive blood supply and in- crease in size. For instance, in one U.S. study a regrowth of fibroids occurred in a signifi- cant number of patients after four years. But even if an eventual hysterectomy is needed for some patients they have the satisfaction of knowing they did their best to avoid it. What about potential pit- falls? In a small number of cases, embolization has back- fired by damaging the ovaries which then triggers the onset of menopause. Women must also be ready to accept some post- operative problems. For in- stance, you can’t cut off the blood supply to the arm with- out causing pain. Conse- quently, blocking the supply of blood to fibroids causes significant post-operative pelvic pain and fever. Dr. Michael Brodman is associate professor of obstet- rics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. He says women must be aware of the rare conse- quences of infection, massive uterine bleeding and degener- ation of uterine tissue. Be cautious if someone tells you fibroids often cause painful sex. They may be right if you’re bleeding most of the month and suffering from pelvic pain. These prob- lems are not too conducive to an active sex life. But most fi- broids do not in themselves cause sexual problems. Remember UFE is a new procedure so there is a learn- ing curve for those doing it. Patients should therefore seek out those who have had the procedure. As in any sur- gical operation, practice makes perfect. UFE isn’t for everyone. A 50-year-old woman with a massive growth would in all probability be best treated with hysterectomy. Others can be helped by hys- teroscopy in which a lighted instrument is inserted into the uterus. The lining of the uterus in then destroyed by laser therapy and accessible fibroids removed at the same time. UFE is not recommend- ed at the moment for those fi- broids that are not causing symptoms. UFE is cost-effective as it usually requires only a single night in hospital. There’s no need for general anesthesia and patients can be back to work in two weeks rather than two months after hys- terectomy. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Health &FITNESS NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 16, 2001 Strangling fibroids to prevent hysterectomy W. Gifford- Jones, M.D. The Doctor Game shouston@ durhamregion.com INFORMATION REQUESTED ON SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE in AJAX and PICKERING, ONTARIO Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for approximately 681.0 usable square metres of office space for occupancy by Human Resources Development Canada and Industry Canada, in Ajax or Pickering, Ontario. The space will be required for occupancy no later than 01 June 2003 for a lease term of five (5) years with two (2) options to renew for one (1) year on the same terms and conditions. The accommodation offered must be contiguous space, on the ground floor, providing separate entrances for each tenant. It must be fully accessible to the handicapped, including the provision of accessible parking for handicapped visitors. The accommodation must include the provision of designated parking for five (5) Crown vehicles on a continuous basis. It must be located within 300 metres of a municipal transit stop with regular service, and within 500 metres of public visitor parking. The accommodation offered must be in the area bounded by: North: Highway 2/Kingston Road South: Bayly Street East: Harwood Avenue West: Liverpool Road Interested parties should reply in writing to the following address no later than 15 January 2002: Public Works and Government Services Canada 4900 Yonge Street 10th Floor - Leasing North York, Ontario M2N 6A6 Attention: Carly Brisbane Please quote Project No. 300740. Information will be accepted from the owner of a property or his designated agent and must include location of building, specific location of space in the building, area of space being offered and details pertaining to availability and proximity to public transit and additional parking facilities. Agents submitting an offer must provide the Department with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so. This is only an inquiry as to the availability of space and Public Works and Government Services Canada will not necessarily lease any of the space identified.The Department reserves the right to use the list of interested parties to invite tenders for this or similar projects in the same geographical perimeters or publicly tender requirement. Enquiries: Tel: (416) 512-5699 Fax: (416) 512-5544 DEMANDE DE RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR DES LOCAUX À LOUER AJAX et PICKERING (ONTARIO) Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada recherche des locaux à bureau d’environ 681 mètres carrés utilisables destinés à Développement des ressources humaines Canada et à Industrie Canada, à Ajax ou Pickering (Ontario). Les locaux devront être occupés au plus tard le 1er juin 2003. Le bail sera d’une durée de cinq (5) ans avec deux (2) options de renouvellement d’un (1) an chacune aux mêmes conditions. Les locaux doivent être situés dans un seul espace contigu, au rez-de-chaussée, avec une entrée privée pour chacun des locataires. Ils doivent être pleinement accessibles aux personnes handicapées et comporter un stationnement accessible aux visiteurs handicapés et cinq (5) places de stationnement en permanence pour des véhicules d’État. De plus, les locaux doivent être situés à moins de 500 mètres d’un arrêt des transports publics à service régulier et d’un parc de stationnement pour visiteurs. Les locaux se trouveront dans un secteur délimité comme suit: Nord : autoroute 2/Kingston Road Sud : rue Bayly Est : avenue Harwood Ouest : Liverpool Road Toute personne intéressée doit envoyer sa demande par écrit au plus tard le 15 janvier 2002 à l’adresse suivante: Travaux publics et services gouvernementaux Canada 4900, rue Yonge 10e étage - Location North York (Ontario) M2N 6A6 À l’attention de Carly Brisbane Prière d’indiquer le numéro de projet suivant : 300740. Les renseignements en question doivent être fournis par le propriétaire ou son agent désigné et doivent inclure l’emplacement de l’immeuble, l’emplacement précis des locaux dans l’immeuble, la superficie offerte ainsi que les détails relatifs à la disponibilité et la proximité des transports publics et des parcs de stationnement additionnels. Tout agent qui présente une offre doit remettre au Ministère une lettre du propriétaire l’autorisant à agir en son nom. Ceci n’est qu’une demande de renseignements sur la disponibilité des locaux; elle n’engage en rien le Ministère à louer les locaux qui lui conviendraient. Il se réserve également le droit de recourir à la liste des parties intéressées pour faire appel à des offres, qu’il s’agisse du présent projet ou de projets semblables dans le même secteur géographique, ou de faire un appel d’offres public. 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Chris Guerrieri captured the top podium spot at the Skip Barber For- mula 2000 National U.S. Grand Prix Series in the Formula Dodge RT 2000 class at the famous Daytona Speedway 24-hour track in Daytona Beach last weekend. Drivers from several countries, including the U.S., Canada, along with several drivers from South America and Europe, competed. “It was awesome,” said the 18- year-old driving phenom. “It certain- ly was my highlight in North Amer- ica after coming back from Europe. I was ecstatic because I never expect- ed it (to win). I knew it would be tough with a lot of experienced dri- vers there.” And, Guerrieri did it in the most exciting way possible. Earning the pole position after qualifying at the venerable racetrack, the Pickering driver went head-to-head for most of the 12-lap race with Can Artam of Turkey, reaching speeds of up to 160 mph on the straightaways. In the last lap, however, with Artam in the lead, Guerrieri used draughting to pass at the last possible moment to win by the slimmest of margins. “On the final straightaway I pulled out and used the draught to slingshot past him. I won by a couple of feet — my nose (of the car) got in there ahead of his. I think we put on a good show. (Artam) was an excel- lent driver and he raced really well. It was great having another European driver to battle against.” The win represented only Guerri- eri’s second race in the Skip Barber series, with his first race of the sea- son resulting in a third-place finish aboard his Formula Dodge 2000 car at Leguna-Seca Speedway near Monterey, California three weeks ago. His win at Daytona Beach was extra special as many relatives who live in the Daytona Beach area watched him drive in the race. He notes there was a little extra pressure on his young shoulders going into the race. “After coming back from Europe, I wanted to put out a good result. It was a struggle through the practise, testing and qualifying, so I tried to keep a steady mind. And, my mom’s from Daytona Beach, so a lot of my relatives were there.” Prior to his two starts on the Skip Barber U.S. racing circuit, Guerrieri spent seven months at the prestigious La Filiere racing school in Le Mans, France. He was one of only two Canadians selected among the 25 in the world to take part in the program. The school is based at the world-fa- mous Le Mans track and is renowned as a training ground for up-and-coming Formula One dri- vers. With racing done for this season, Guerrieri is considering his options for next season. He may race a full season in the Skip Barber series be- ginning in early March, or he may head to Europe to compete in the Formula-Audi series there. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 21 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 16, 2001 PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club athletes posted best times, many by several seconds, while competing at the Swim In- ternational Meet in Brantford re- cently. Thirteen members of the Pick- ering Swim Club attended the in- ternational meet at the Brantford Aquatic Centre in Brantford, which attracted swimmers from as far as Pointe Claire, Quebec in the east, to London in the west. Pickering Swim Club members all did exceptionally well, with many dropping seconds off their best personal times in various strokes and events. The results were: Kaleigh Heard dropped 28 sec- onds in five events in the 10-year- old girls’ division. She also fin- ished seventh in the 50-metre but- terfly. Brianne Porter dropped 10 seconds in the 200m breaststroke. In the 10-year-old boys’ cate- gory, Adam Gomba dropped 28 seconds in four events. He also placed fourth in the 50m freestyle. Scott Johnston dropped more than 24 seconds in six events. He also finished fifth in the 200m breast. Jeff Hannon dropped more than three seconds in three events in the 12-year-old boys’ division. He also placed seventh in the 50m free. Mike Storto dropped seven seconds while swimming in six events. He also placed fifth in the 200m fly. In the 12-year-old girls’ age group, Cailie Douse dropped seven seconds in six events. Renata Jaciw-Zurakowsky dropped more than three seconds in six events in the 13-year-old girls’division. Lisa Barbieri swam best times in two events. Sarah Wolch swam in three events, drop- ping a second off her previous best time in the 100m breast. Jes- sica Ward swam in seven events, dropping time in the 200m and 400m metre individual medley and 200m breast, respectively. In the girls’ 14-year-old age group, Erin Gordon swam best times in seven events. In the boys’ 16-year-old divi- sion, Matt Wolch dropped four seconds in two events. The Pickering Swim Club will host its annual Lisa Flood Christ- mas Classic Swim Meet this weekend. The meet started Friday and continues to today (Sunday) at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex pool. Swimmers with clubs from across Ontario are compet- ing at the prestigious meet. Pickering swimmers carve seconds off best times at big meet Pickering driver wins at Daytona PICKERING ––Chris Guerrieri wins Skip Bar- ber series race at Daytona. AJAX-PICKERING DANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE DECEMBER 31, 2001 ~ COST $40.00 PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING LIMITED TO 400 HOT/COLD BUFFET AT 10:00 P.M. 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Unit 11B, Oshawa From the members of the Durham Regional Police Service December 1 - 23, 2001 Call 905-436-9033 Control Panel Systems Oshawa/Whitby This Week Sign Design Annandale Dodge Chrysler Ontario Motor Sales Golding Graphics Petro Canada Thickson Rd. Whitby City of Oshawa/ McLaughlin Square Williams Communication Cliff Mills Motors Gus Brown Pontiac Buick Fraser Ford Sales Ontario Regiment Williamson Uxbridge Drop off a new unwrapped toy or food item at any police station or at the Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby or Ajax firehalls, or set up your own Christmas dropbox. Members of the Durham Regional Police will pick up your donations and deliver them to agencies for distribution to the community. Cash donations will be accepted at any police station or at the Drop Off Centre Tykes earned ‘B’title with 10-0 win over Peterborough PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers seven-year-old tyke ‘blue’ select hockey team rebounded from an opening-game loss to win the ‘B’ division crown at the recent Beaverton tournament. The Panthers took no prisoners in the final against Peterborough, win- ning by a convincing 10-0 count. Michael Spataro, Joseph Vocino and Mitchell Palmer all netted hat tricks, while Jason McNeil notched the other. Assists went to Vocino with four, Corey Wells, Liam Ready, Palmer, Jordan Labricciosa and Patrick Morgan, all with one. Justin Urquhart earned the shutout. The Pickering tykes opened the tourney with a 7-4 loss to Ennis- more. Vocino with two, and Palmer and Matthew Boyce scored. Labric- ciosa chipped in with an assist. The Panthers rebounded with a 7- 2 trouncing of Aurora in the second game. Palmer led the attack with a hat trick, while Mitchell Conroy, Vocino and Labricciosa rounded out the scoring. The final goal-scorer was not reported. Earning assists were Spataro and Boyce, each with two, and Morgan, Joshua Leon, Palmer, Vocino, Labricciosa and Conroy. Urquhart split the goaltending duties with McNeil in the first two games. Richard Thompson and Jamie Romaniuk rounded out the Pan- thers’roster. Alex Castanheiro was a scratch due to illness. Phil Morgan, Gord Thompson and Sebastian Spataro coach the team. The manager is Gra- ham Castanheiro. K.P. Financial, Acura East, Bank of Montre- al, Leon’s Furniture and Canada Breads spon- sor the team. P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Headed for the hoop PICKERING — St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Brendan Dehaney (10) goes to the hoop past a Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas defender during Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) senior boys’basketball action. The game between the two Pickering rivals was played at St. Mary Thursday afternoon. St. Mary won 85-63 after trailing at halftime 32-30. Dehaney led the way with 24 points. Rohan Burrell registered 16 for the Pumas. Panthers blue by Beaverton foes Open to public Weekdays. Private on Weekends for Members. (905) 649-5160 www.skyloft.com 722 Chalk Lake Road W., Uxbridge. 1km west of Lakeridge Resort TRIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER $700Just& Annual dues Your family skis as members for the 2001/2002 season. We’ll freeze the current membership initiation fee until you decide by Feb. 15,2002. Call for details. NON MEMBERS SEASON PASS OFFER Good Monday thru Friday including night skiing LIMITED NUMBER OF PASSES LEFT FOR FAMILIES ONLY ADULT $109 TEENS $89 CHILDREN $59 Tickets Now Available Ladies Ski Day Jan. 11/02 Mens Ski Day Feb. 1/02 New Year’s Party Al Capone’s Surprise Birthday Party • Tickets limited • Dinner • Theatre • Dancing Some Tickets Still Available Close to Home Your Gift of a LifetimeYour Gift of a LifetimeYour Gift of a Lifetime Advertising Feature TM NoFrills lends a helping smile Nofrills offers many products at everyday low prices, but during this holiday season, they have offered the most precious of gifts - the gift of hope. During the days of Nov. 11 through to Nov. 30, all Nofrills stores across Ontario sold $2 smile cards for a local charity of their choosing. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of each smile card went to the various charities that were supported. The selection of a charity was a decentralized decision, so that each store could select a charity that was unique and important to their particular community. The result was a diversified campaign reaching out to charities all across the province of Ontario. It was a way for Nofrills stores to give back to those communities, in which, they are proud to operate. Nofrills’ dedication and effort, was highly evident through their charity drive results. Over 94,800 smile cards were sold, thus generating over $189,782 in proceeds for various community charities. At Brian & Karen’s Nofrills in Ajax, 615 smile cards were sold and $1,230 was contributed to the campaign. The success of the smile card event has prompted the company to make it an annual event. Of course, this is not the only charity event Nofrills stores take part in throughout the year. They realize that helping those in need is an ongoing endeavor. However, the holidays seem to be the time of year when all people come together and open their hearts to those who need help. The fantastic success of this charity drive would not have been possible without the generosity of thousands of Nofrills customers across Ontario. Nofrills, on behalf of the various charities, as well as themselves, would like to sincerely thank all those who opened their hearts and lent a helping smile. SELECT MANAGERS MANAGER APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING 2002 ASMBA SELECT TEAMS NOW BEING ACCEPTED: MINOR MOSQUITO (1992), MAJOR MOSQUITO (1991), MINOR PEEWEE (1990), MAJOR PEEWEE (1989), MINOR BANTAM (1988), MAJOR BANTAM (1987) AND MIDGET (1986, 1987, 1988). ALL MANAGERS MUST HAVE COACHES LEVEL ONE Interested parties who are sincerely committed to the development of all selected players should apply in writing only on or before January 4, 2002. Please include your philosophy of coaching & your resume with your application & send to: AJAX SPARTANS MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 31, AJAX, ONT. L1S 3C2. ATTENTION: SELECT CONVENOR TOM MANLEY Career Training500 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYS- TEMS ENGINEERS, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CERTIFICATE, CCNA, A+, SNIP COMPUTER SECURITY PRO- GRAM. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These Microsoft Certificates are highly sought after skills in today's IT environ- ment. Top graduate success rate. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721- 3336. www.durhamc.on.ca Careers505 YOU can be an Entrepreneur - We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, sub- sidiary of Citigroup, and build a new career in financial services. Instr- uctions provided. For more info. call Gary Bittner 905-831-7817. General Help510 ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500- $3500 PT/FT, log onto www.eze- globalincome.com or toll free 1- 888-563-3617 MAID SERVICE Requires reli- able cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time posi- tions to start immediately. Ex- perience preferred, but not necessary. Own transportation required. Serious inquiries only (905) 686–9160. CLARICA is seeking full time individuals with an interest or expertise in the areas of Mar- keting or Business manage- ment. Fax a confidential re- sume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com AZ DRIVERS wanted dedicat- ed runs, home on weekends + possibly 2 nights/week. Also, longhaul opportunity for 3 months experience +accredited driving school certification. Call 905-725-9279 or 905-579-5356 DRIVER REQUIRED to deliver sanitation supplies in Toronto & surrounding areas. Submit resume: Jim Carruthers c/o Underwood's 410 Finley Ave. Ajax, ON. Fax 905-619-9829 Email supplies@uwood.com FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. DRIVING SERVICE requires driver teams (2 people) evenings and nigh- ts. Must have own car and cell pho- ne. Must be 25 or older with clean driving record. (905)728–4163. CONTRACT POSITION Administrative Assistant With strong computer skills. Knowledge of ISO procedure/ quality control a major asset. Fax resume to: (905) 831-8179 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary Christmas help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 APPOINTMENT SETTERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Full & Part-time Earn up to $16/hr. No Selling Call for interview (905)426-1322 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 23 A/P Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: compose@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-877-480-1177 Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of PLANS EXAMINER in the Public Works Department. Reporting to and under the direction of the Supervisor of Building & Municipal Law Enforcement Services, the Plans Examiner is responsible for the review of building permit applications and the issuance of building permits; review and examination of building plans and ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code and all applicable by-laws; coordination of approvals from other departments and outside agencies; maintenance of all pertinent files and records; and, providing assistance and guidance on technical matters and building code interpretations to building and plumbing inspectors. Civil Engineering Technologist or Architectural Technologist graduate from a Community College or University; a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in structural or architectural design; must be a certified member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (QACETT) or a Member of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (MAATO); completion of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing courses, Parts (3), (7) and (9) of the Ontario Building Code; must possess well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills; be able to communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; the ability to work with a minimal amount of super vision; and, must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence. RATE OF PAY:$38,002 - $47,484 per annum Please fax, mail or e-mail detailed resumes including education, experience, etc. no later than Wednesday, January 2nd, 2002 to: Human Resources Department The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario L1N 2M8 FAX: (905) 686-5696 E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca NOTE:We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 albionhills@on.aibn.com We Provide: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Excellent Maintenance Program • 24 Hour Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • No Slip Seating • Home Every Weekend We Require: • Valid AZ License • Clean Driving Abstract • Professional Attitude We are a Whitby, Ontario Based Carrier specializing in expedited service to and from the U.S. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. AZ/DZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kingston Rd. Hewison Crt. Mill st. Sherwood Rd.E. Kearney Dr. Kemp Dr. Dennis Dr. Hester Ave. Elizabeth St. Darley St. Mortimer Cres. Larmer Dr. Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Spiers Cres. Sallis Dr. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. Lilley Ave. Davey St. Ashbury Blvd. Warick Ave. Mullond Ave. Wiseman Dr. Andrea Rd. Cowling Cres. McRae Rd. Clover Ridge Dr.E. Crawford Dr. Callen Crt. Graham Crt. Dreyer Dr.E. Billingsgate Cres. Burcher Rd. Emperor St. Thorncroft Cres. O'Dell Crt. Taylor Rd. Turnbull Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 509 Drivers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help GENERAL MANAGER,Food- services Facility. We have an immediate opening for a dy- namic, experienced, self-mo- tivated individual to lead our foodservice operations in a local manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, orga- nization and team building skills. An operations background de- monstrating a strong grasp of both revenue generating strate- gies and cost control is essential. Balance of front and back of house experience preferred. Independent problem solving ability with a sensitivity to the unique needs of diverse cus- tomers and team members will round out the picture of our ideal candidate. Competitive wage and benefit package. Please respond with resume to Brown's Fine Food Services, c/o fax; (613) 5469191, attention Human Resources. POLICE SERVICES can't do it alone. Join Intelligarde's anti-ter- rorist team of SECURITY OFFI- CERS. Fax resume (416)469- 4255 or attend at 55 Unwin Avenue Toronto Monday - Friday 9 to 5 p.m. HELPER REQUIRED 20-40 hours/week. Must be comput- er literate, have initiative, driver's license, good com- mand of written and verbal English, sales experience & appliance knowledge an as- set. Some appliance cleaning & deliveries involved. Drop off resume in person: 426 Simcoe St.S. Oshawa HEY! MUST BE THE MONEY! Tired of jobs that suck? West Coast Company new to Osha- wa looking for 10-12 people immediately. Must like loud music and work well with the opposite sex. Call Debbie 1- 888-265-5539. TELEMARKETING SUPER- VISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience re- quired. Call Tony (905)426– 1322. TRUCK DRIVER - Full-time (may include wknds). Qualifi- cations: Good communication skills, courteous manner, honest, reliable, responsible. Assist driver with assigned pick-ups and related duties. Provide driver's abstract be- fore hiring. Fax resume to: Donna Kingdon, Monarch Ave., Ajax (905)428-9960 WORK FROM HOME. Clerical - No selling. Call for free info package. 1-416-692-2717, please quote reference code PNA WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/ processing our circulars, copy/mailing PC disc pro- grams. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Distinc- tive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. Skilled & Technical Help515 ROOFERS, 15 ROOFERS wanted, flat roof EPDM, B.U.R., torch applied, excel- lent wages & benefits. Call Matt (905)260-0363 Sales Help & Agents530 SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE Full-time - evenings & weekends. Qualifications: Minimum one year retail experience. Must possess leader-ship qualities. Good oral & written communication skills. Highly self motivated. Fax resume to: Donna King, Monarch Avenue, Ajax. 905-428-9960 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, maternity leave, team player for busy practice. Fax resume to: 905-372-9439. FULL-TIME DENTAL ASSIS- TANT/PDA required immediately for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. Must be HARP certified. No experience necessary will train. Fax resumes to: (905)619-8885. DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, large Pickering practice. HARP Certified. Call Korol 905-831-6666 or fax resume to: 905-831-7094. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time including evenings and weekends for busy medical pharmacy in Osh- awa. Pro-Pharm expereince pref- erred. Fax Resume (905) 666-8233. Hotel/Restaurant540 GENERAL HELP for Cafeteria. Experience required. Mon. to Fri. Please fax resume: 416-651-0602 PART TIME FOOD SERVICE employees. Required in Whit- by, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. cafeteria style, Experience re- quired. Fax resume to Camille 905-430-5020 Employment Wanted570 DEE and GEE Mechanical Services. Licensed plumbing and heating, remodeling of bathrooms, kitchens, general home improvements. Over 8 yrs. experience. Regardless of the job, big or small, we can do it all!! (416) 819-3875 leave message. Houses For Sale100 $69,900. Lease to purchase. Adult lifestyle condominium concept. 2-bdrm, 2 bath- rooms, livingroom w/fireplace, separate diningroom, newer carpets, Florida room, a/c, 5 appliances, Country club membership. (905)623–3194. Val Lauesen, Realtor NORTHEAST OSHAWA COURT,2-storey, 2200sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bathrooms, full walkout basement on huge fenced pie-shaped lot. Large kitchen & bedrooms. Must sell $232,900. Call (905)725– 0980 Indust./ Comm. Space145 COMMERICAL SPACE, 10,000 sq ft. w/lots of parking. Ritson/ 401 area, Oshawa. Available Feb. 2002, all or part of lease. Contact Lewis 905-576-6412. FOR RENT 2 FRONT BAYS of building 2000-sq.ft. suitable for small business. Now small engine repair shop. $1500/ month+utilities. Port Perry. Call Gary or Derek 905-985- 4158 days. 1-416-282-3141 evenings. SHOP - 1900 sq. ft. 34' x 47' Storage - Office $1,250 month. Heavy duty hydro avail. Gas heat. R. Barsi, 905-436–0990 Sutton Status Rlty Office & Business space150 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE Prime location, Whitby, close to 401, approx. 700sq.ft., ideal for small office business. Available immediately, $800/ month, heat, hydro, a/c, water taxes included. 905-668-2488 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. AIR ZONE Birthday Party & Play Centre Franchise oppor- tunity. 3rd year in business at the 7500sq.ft. Scarborough lo- cation. Call Mike (416)335– 4601 $195K. FISH & CHIPS - Eat in - Take out. North Oshawa. Esta- bished 17 years. Good lease. R. Barsi, 905-436-0990 Sutton Status Rlty. KEYS TO US - Serving after hrs bar/club clientelle. Unique pick up. Car & client. Suit couple/working from home. Owner retiring. Reduced. Earn $30-50K+ part-time. R. Barsi/ S. Meeds, 905-436–0990. Sut- ton Status Rlty. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, bright, spacious, private laun- dry, 2 parking spaces, $800/ month. First/last. References. Available January 1st. (905)623–6599 OSHAWA large one bedroom 2-level basement apartment. available immediately, $780/ month inclusive. Sep en- trance, central air. No smok- ing/pets. Professional person preferred. 416-528-4217 or page 905-721-3880 3 BEDROOM near GM, Osha- wa. Close to bus, O.C. Fenced yard, driveway, laundry, fridge & stove. $1050/month, utili- ties included. (905)718-8059 leave message. WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX, WESTNEY/Rossland, new 1-bedroom basement apt. 1 car parking, separate entrance, all inclusive. $700/month. Available immediately. First/last required, references. non-smok- er, no pets. 905-619–1461 AJAX - Westney and Sullivan, large 2 bedroom basement $900. includes parking, laundry, utilities. Private entrance, non- smoker, prefer mature working single/couple. Immediately. (905) 683–7769 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor. Near all amenities. $1,100+ utilities. Laundry facili- ties, large backyard, large stor- age shed. Avail immediately. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. 2 Parking. (905)420-1037, leave message. AJAX - ONE BDRM basement apt., separate entrance, close to amenities. Avail. Dec/tba. $650/month + utilities. First & last required. No pets. Call (416) 708–8643 AJAX LARGE bedroom in basement, no pets, no smok- ing, $750., inclusive. Avail- able Jan. lst. lst/last, refer- ences, (905) 472–0924 ALTONA/HWY #2,New 2 bedroom apartment. Profes- sionally finished. Available. January 4th. $870 month in- clusive. (905) 509-4006. OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. New lower rate $850/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 OSHAWA -Available imme- diately, 1 bdrm bsmt apt. in triplex. $650 + hydro. No pets. Call Ron (905)434-5629 AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST, Whitby, Lupin Dr/Hwy 2, spa- cious recently renovated 2- bedroom legal basement apartment, $850/month in- cludes parking & utilities. Call after 6pm (905)792-8969 or (905)867–8417. BACHELOR and one bedroom for rent, 576 Mary St. E., Whit- by. Please call (905) 665- 7509. BRIGHT SPACIOUS and beautiful one bedroom base- ment apartment available Ja- nuary1 in North Ajax. Near all amenities. Non smoker. A/C and all utilities included. No pets, no smoking. (905)428- 7266. COURTICE extra large 2-bed- room apartment, one car parking. Must be quiet, non- smoking, no pets. Preferably Christian. Available Jan 1st. $900/month. Call 905-576- 7665 leave message. FINCH/VALLEYFARM New 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, utilities, A/C, fridge/ stove, cable included. No smoking/pets. Available Jan 1st. $695 /month first/last. Call 905-683-7865 or 416-917- 0596 LARGE, BRIGHT one bed- room apartment, lower level of house, parking, yard, no pets, $575, utilities and cable included. lst/last, references, Feb. lst. (905) 434–2914. OSHAWA, spacious 2 bed- room apts. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $690 & $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediate- ly/January 1st. Call (905)434–9844. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE BEDROOM -South Ajax condo. Insuite laundry, park- ing, indoor pool, $975 inclu- sive. No pets. Available Janu- ary 7th. First & last. Call 416- 617-6873. LIVERPOOL/FINCH - One bedroom basement, separate entrance. $750 inclusive, avail. January 1st. Also spa- cious room $450 inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call Mark 905-831–0179 or 416-854- 2080. OSHAWA - CLEAN 3 bed- room main floor bungalow. Close to lake, transit. Quiet neighbourhood, fridge, stove, share laundry. $l,000 per mo. plus hydro. (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA - large spacious, bright one bedroom basement new stove, fridge, share laun- dry, close to transit, lake, $700 per mo. plus hydro. (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA BACHELOR, attic of house, stove, fridge, mi- crowave, parking, private en- trance, Adelaide/Mary St. area, $475 inclusive. No pets. First/last required. Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)436– 6085 PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. Available ASAP, non-smoking $700/month in- clusive. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING, BRIGHT, walk- out 1-bedroom basement apartment, short term lease. Newly renovated, new carpet, new ceramic tiles, 4pc. bath, fridge, stove, laundry, c/air. parking. Suit non-smoking working person. No pets. $699/month. Available Janu- ary 1st. (905)686–4718. PICKERING, luxury home, new large 1-bedroom walkout basement, bathroom with Ja- cuzzi, eat-in kitchen, parking/ utilities, $790 inclusive. Avail- able January 1st. No pets. Non-smoker, first/last. (905) 427–0621 REGENCY MANOR WHITBY. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, seniors services avail. $960/month incl. utilities. On- site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres., Whitby. Senior Apt. Com- plex. One & One bedroom with den. Clean quiet building. Excell- ent location. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. For appt. call 905-430-7397. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 Bedroom for Jan. 1st, $819/mo. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30 pm. $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Clinical Research Coordinator required RN or RPN Willing to work flexible hours.Good communication, interpersonal & organizational skills. Forward resume to: Paradigm Clinical Trials Inc. 171 King Street, East Oshawa, L1H 1C2 KIA OF PICKERING Requires IMPORT SALES MANAGER For growing business. Current Sales Manager of Assistant Sales Manager preferred. Please fax resume to 905-576-9796 REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Temporary Christmas help also required • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. CROSS COUNTRY DRIVETHRU (Ajax) (Open 24 hrs) Now hiring mature responsible staff Flexible shifts available full & part time Call Alex 416-452-2729 F/T AND P/T CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS Needed within our treatment residences in the Toronto/Durham Region Area, for children with severe emotional and be- havioral difficulties. Overnight workers urgently needed. Minimum Child & Youth Worker Diploma, knowledge of Crisis Intervention and Ang- er Management. Computer and clinical skills an asset. Please submit resumes to: Enterphase Child & Family Services 209 Bond St. E., Oshawa, ON. L1G 1B4 Fax: (905) 434-1775 Mead Packaging (Canada) Limited, a division of The Mead Corporation, is a Fortune 500 Company and a leader in the North American Packaging Industry. We are seeking a proactive and results oriented professional to join our manufacturing team at our Ajax facility. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN License and 10 years experience required Duties/Qualifications: • Must be able to complete electrical installations • Strong Troubleshooting skills • Strong electronics background a must • Experience with AC/DC drives, PLC's and Servos • Printing press knowledge preferred • Computer skills include windows, spreadsheets and databases • Shift/Weekend work will be required • Must be available for occasional "on-call" duty We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive compensation package. We thank everyone who applies but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please send your resume to: MEAD PACKAGING (CANADA) LIMITED Human Resources - Electrician 281 Fairall St., Ajax, Ontario LlS 1R7 Fax (905) 683-5032. E-mail: jc3@mead.com MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: learnmusic@home.com or call (905) 721–9799 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATOR Custom stainless steel fabrication shop specializing in food equipment is looking for a person fully experienced in Tig welding and fabrication. Call Bill McGuire (905)686-8955. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Eastern GTA custom machinery builder is seeking professionals for the following positions: • CAD/CAM programmer for CNC machine tools • Welder for fabricating, fitting and welding • Machinist for CNC mills, lathes - apprentices considered • Assembly mechanic - experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics. Education and/or experience are required. Qualified applicants may fax resume with references to: Mr. Lee (905) 434-6409 Administrative Clerk Required for trans/warehouse company located in Scarborough. Must be a team player. Solid PC keyboarding and database skills are required along with payroll experience. Fax resume with salary expectations to: (416) 292-9480 525 Office Help 525 Office Help SALES SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR CALL CENTRE Myron is a leading multi national organization specializ- ing in imprinted advertising and promotional material. We need an intelligent Sales Support Co-coordinator for our fast pace outbound Call Centre. We are located in the Markham Rd./ Finch Ave. E. Area of Scarborough. This position requires a capable multi-tasker with a crea- tive flair. Superior time management and organiza- tional skills coupled with written and verbal communication skills. High level of competency in all aspects of Microsoft Office as there is extensive work utilizing spreadsheet programs. Previous administrative experience and demonstrated numerical skills are a must. Post-sec- ondary education is also required. Must be able to work overtime on an as required basis. A car is essential. Please enclose with your resume a covering letter telling us why you think you can handle this position and state your salary expectations to: Human Resources (Sales Co-ordinator) Fax: 416-291-8786 Email: tmccoll@myron.com Myron thanks all applicants. However, only those Applicants who are being considered will be contacted. 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Sales Professionals Wanted in Pickering / Ajax Regional Promotions Inc., Canada's fastest growing direct mail advertising company is looking for sales professionals to manage established sales territories. Individuals must have solid communication skills, and be able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously. 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Regional Promotions Inc. Fax (416) 438-5525 ##insert Smitty's FINE FURNITURE logo is offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Career Oriented SALES CONSULTANT to join our design team in Pickering. If you have a passion for Home Furnishings and decor along with previous experience - we would like to hear from you. Submit your resume to:Kathe Frazee Smitty's Fine Furniture 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering LIV 1B5 Fax: (905)420-2287 ADVERTISE YOUR property for 6 months at www.privatehomes4sale.com $49/web page incl. 6 photos. 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Elevator, air conditioning, plenty of parking, various locations. Available immediately. 905-725-9991 150 Office & Business Space 150 Office & Business Space 510 General Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 540 Hotel/Restaurant 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TWO BEDROOM,private entra- nce, parking, laundry, spacious ceramic tile kitchen, avail Jan.1, $950, Ajax. 905-426–9471. UXBRIDGE - 1 or 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Close to all amenities. Available Jan/ 02. Call 905-852-5155. WANTED,quiet mature per- son or couple for 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor of house in Pickering Village. $800 plus, first & last required. Avail im- mediately. 905-428–6386. WHITBY 2 BEDROOM, Feb. lst. $800. Also one bedroom $700. Jan. lst. Office hours 9-5pm Mo- nday-Friday & 6pm-8pm Mo- nday - Thursday (905)665–7543. WHITBY - JUNIOR bachelor, 3rd floor, available Feb. lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 PENTHOUSE, 80 ATHOL E., 1400 sq.ft. 2-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, laundry room, fire- place, large balcony, available immediately, rent or sale. (905)728–8472 PICKERING LARGE 3-bed- room en suite laundry, dish- washer, C/air, balcony, park- ing, close to all amenities, first/last, references, January 1st, $1400 plus hydro only. Call (905)421–0227. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 3+1 BEDROOM all brick bun- galow, fully renovated east Oshawa. Shows a 10+! Janu- ary 1st. $1200 plus utilities. Credit check, references Call Laura McCollom (905)728- 9414 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A-MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSESfor rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905- 436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and sched- uling). AJAX - 3 bedroom main level house. C/air, c/vac, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Large walkout deck, fenced backyard. Family neighbourhood. $1400 plus utilities. Available immedi- ately. 905-626-8487. AJAX/WHITBY 3-bedroom huge backyard, finished base- ment, garage, appliances, near 401/Hwy 2, available im- mediately $1450 plus utilities. First/last, references, 905- 665-4689 Diana. AVAIL FEB. 1.clean, well- kept, peaceful, 3-bedroom country bungalow, Courtice. Oil heat/AC. Basement occupied by landlord. Non-smokers/pets pre- ferred. $1050 plus 1/2 utilities. 905-438-8938 leave message COUNTRY LIVING - 3bdrm bun- galow, 2 bathrooms, 5 appli- ances, oil heat. 45 min. east of Oshawa (Westwood). $750+util- ities. 1- 877-399–3927 PICKERING short term rental, 2 months possibly more, 4 bed- room executive, appliances, $1800 inclusive, Condolynn Management 905-428–9766. WHITES/BAYLY main floor 3- bedroom for rent, central air, access to laundry room, just painted & renovated. Available Feb 1st. $1200 plus utilities. (416)444–4145 after 1pm. Townhouses For Rent190 COURTICE, LARGE 3YR old townhouse for rent. 2 mins to 401. Available Jan 1st. $1250/month + utilities. First/last, non-smoker, no pets. Home (905)432–3960 or cell (905)439-1939. OSHAWA, BE A part of a com- munity in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2, 3 & 4- bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Dwayne or Amy (905)576–9299. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX AVAILABLE immediately 1 or 2 bedrooms, $550 each inclu- sive. Own living, dining & kitchen. Dennis 416-587-0060 ALTONA ROAD/SHEPPARD fur- nished room in clean adult home share separate kitchen, bath- rooms. Employed mature non- smoker preferred. References, first and last. 905-509-2459. NORTH OSHAWA fully furnished basement rooms with satellite dish, share kitchen & bathroom. $100/week. Available Immed- iately. No smoking, no pets. (905)743-9448 PICKERING,2 bedroom base- ment , close to Go, free cable, shared laundry, no smoking, no pets, $800.mo. inclusive, avail- able Feb.1. call 905-837–8419. Shared Accommodation194 3-BEDROOMS, cable, parking, laundry, pool, separate bathroom & TV room, no pets, non-smok- ing. $1000/month. Harmony/ Rossland. Available immediately. (905)432–7883 or (416)254- 4494. LARGE 3 BEDROOM townhouse to share with married couple. 1 unfurnished room $425/mo. Phone, cable, laundry inc. Private den w/tv, transit at door. Available Jan. 1st. Call Kathy (days) 905-509-1353; After 6 p.m. 905-665-6900. SOUTH AJAX, furnished/unfur- nished 1-bedroom basement, available Jan 15th, complete with new 3pc. bath, fridge, c/a, pool. Share kitchen/laundry facilities. Working m/f preferred, $700/ month includes cable, utilities. Susan/Steve (905)619–6874 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manufac- tured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attrac- tions, NHL Hockey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children wel- come. Photos. (less than motel) (905)683–5503 DISNEY UNIVERSAL Studios, Orlando, Florida. Discount Rates! 2 new executive, 4 bed- room homes with pools. Canadian owner. Call 1-800-246- 1996 or website http://web- home.idirect.com/~cratne Recreation Vehicles212 2001 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 4 x 4, used only 10 times, excellent condition, 2,000 lb. winch $7,900. (905) 985-3436. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 FREE STORAGE - Perfect Christmas Gift!! Immaculate 1986 18 ft. Bonair, sleeps 6. New 12 ft. awning, large fridge, stove with oven, full stand-up shower, separate toilet facilities, vanity etc. Lots of cupboards, storage space. Non-smoking trailer, sin- gle axle, perfect for towing. Asking $5,000. To view call 905- 985-3183 after 6 p.m. Snowmobiles233 1990 ARCTIC CAT "Prowler" 440cc, liquid, cover. Very good condition $1,500. Gerry (905)668-9698 Bargain Centre309 NEW BEDROOM SUITE $350; sofa set $250; daybed $200; din- ingroom set $200. Prices nego- tiable. 905-831–2535 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905- 728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appli- ances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 52" COLOUR TELEVISION, needs some repair. $750 o.b.o. 200 gallon aquarium, 2 heaters, pump, gravel, plants, and all accessories $1995 o.b.o. Call (905)432-1821.cnp 7-PC FRENCH PROVINCIAL bedroom suite $1300; gas lawnmower $225; Bamboo display unit $50; solid wood table w/chairs $500; Coffee w/ matching end tables $250; computer desk w/matching file cabinet & bookcase $250; Blue table lamp $25; Ivory table lamps $50; Mahogany console $75; 905-576-1015. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Whirlpool Washer +dryer $449/pair. Washers reg/extra-cap $149/ up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/ dryers. Selection fridges $100/ up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stove, full/apt- size $150/up. Air conditioners $100/up. Portable dishwash- ers $225/up. Visit our show- room. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. AFFORDABLE LAPTOP Com- puters. All brands names, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, IBM. Prices start from $599.99. Ja- son Pottinger 905-576-0403 Ian Parker 905-725-3451. www.laptopguys.8m.com APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apart- ment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell sepa- rately, can deliver. 905-839– 0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacrifice $3500. 416-748-3993 BLACK MODERN bedroom set (dresser, mirror, head- board, night table, lamp, bed frames included) $500 o.b.o. Please call (905)435-8151 af- ter 7pm or weekends. (snp) BOY'S CHRISTMAS items, 1999 Liquid snowboard/bindings, size 10-boots $350., size 6, Nordica ski-boots, $100, golf clubs, $80, 2000 Washburn guitar/Marshall amplifier, $275, jackets. 905- 655–8538, after 5. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: car- pet, premium pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CARPETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPE- CIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTER - PENTIUM 1, 15" monitor, Koss speakers, 48mb ram, 6gig hd, 24xcd dr, 56K fax/modem, $400. Tele- phone (905) 428–9160 COMPUTER IBM APTIVA Pentium II, 128-MB Ram, 17" colour monitor, DVD/CD-rom. 6-GB hd floppy. 56-KB mo- dem. Speakers, mouse, key- board, Windows ME, Norton Antivirus 2001, Quick-books ENCARTA. $750. 905-426– 4027 COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pent- ium 4 tower of power $888. Dell Pentium internet start $249. 17" Acer monitor $138. Discounted laptops, big se- lection from $399. GIFT for men CD-Burner Special $159 installed!! 17 years experi- ence. We love doing up- grades/difficult repairs. (905)655–3661. COMPUTERPentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, sound/video card, CD Rom, 3.5 floppy, keyboard/ speakers/mouse. 15" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $350. Can deliver +set-up. Great Christmas gift! 905-439-4789. CRIB SET natural finish, in- cludes change table, dresser, orthopedic mattress & bed- ding. Excellent condition, $1150. Playpen, highchair, toys, etc. also available. 905- 432-2294 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SET,rectangu- lar 5'6" beveled glass top, marbleized bottom, 6 black chairs w/upholstered seats. From the Art Shop 7' black lacquer sideboard, 4 doors/4 drawers. $1350. (905)649– 1348 DIRECT TV- CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. Card programming $20 with guarantee. Complete systems, programming, emu- lation on sale. Call Les 905- 626-6742. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB, programmed hu card, H & HU card programming, installa- tion available. Kirk Satellite Services, (905) 728-9670. DIRECT TV CHRISTMAS Blowout Sale!! Dual LNB $330, H & HU programming $25. Install kits $25. Call 905- 767-8571. DIRECT TV, US Satellite com- plete $400 w/3 month pro- gramming guarantee, $360 w/ 1 month programming guar- antee. Card programming $20- 1 month guarantee, $10 no guarantee. 416-409-6855 - Pickering LUIGI'S PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE - Palliser leather is overstocked - lowest prices of the season. Futons from $165., spring mattresses from $89. Always on display. 10 different styles of futons al- ways in stock ready to wrap up for Christmas.. Metal futon complete with mat from $199., Simmons mattresses at wholesale prices - The do not disturb pocket coil mattress is also priced to clear. Bean bags are back. Reduced pric- es on all futons, mattresses, coffee and end tables, wing chairs, palliser leather and upholstery, bunk beds etc. Al- ways the best quality at the lowest price. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat! Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. FOR SALE - NOMA electric SNOW THROWER, light duty, $100. Living room chair $60. 905-373-6082. HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. MOVING OUT-OF-TOWN - Everything like new! Dining- room medium oak set w/china cabinet, 4 highback chairs $1,400; wicker dinette w/glass top & 4 chairs $500; living- room 3pc suite $1000; white desk $50; computer desk $80; oak bdrm suite $600; snow- board $300. 905-436–7222 ANTIQUE FRENCH door, marble coffee table. (905)697– 9462 MOVING SALE-FURNITURE, 3-months new, European-style sofa, loveseat. Dining table w/ 6 chairs, coffee-table, side- table, rectangle table -all ta- bles expresso-colour, solid wood. Yamaha stereo. Much more. 905-686-9801 9am- 11am/after 7pm NINTENDO 64 GAME system, 4 controllers, memory card, 9 games, $200. (905)837–0158 PIANO SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pia- nos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Ef- fort. Holiday special. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 $35., PS2 Ver 1 & 2 $75, Ver 3 $95, Ver 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 PLOW FOR SALE, 1992 8' Fisher, with all controls, mount to fit 1988-99 Chev. $1800. Call 416-569-4219 5-STAR PONY RIMS for '87- '93 Mustang. Excellent condi- tion. $1,000. obo. Excellent shape. 705-878-4504. POOL TABLE -4.5'x9', Duffer- in, leather pockets, 1" Italian slate, good condition, all ac- cessories included. $1200 OBO. Call 905-839-8398 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOFA & LOVESEAT nearly new, blue & dusty rose $1500. WALL UNIT & STEREO EQUIPMENT. Solid oak doors. Phone 905-432-7639. snp SOFA BED w/matching rock- ing chair $300; new twin bed $100; dressers $50 each; cof- fee tables $20 and up; wicker chairs w/cushion $30 each; weight & work out bench $50; stepper machine $30; kitchen table w/chairs $100; (905)579–2209 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. OAK/PINE FURNITURE.New Showroom addition now open...To celebrate we are having a Cash & Carry Sale...All floor models marked down for immediately deliv- ery...We have Entertainment units, home office, dining room, kitchen and bedroom furniture. Also a large selec- tion of Occasional furniture..all on display...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region..We have been build- ing quality solid wood furniture here for 27 years...We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Wood- working facility and let us show you how quality fine fur- niture is made...Remem- ber...."There is no Substitute for Quality"....Traditional Woodworking..115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985- 8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca TICKETS FOR SALE:Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Raptors tickets. 905-626-5568 VENDOR MOVING - High quality 3 pc. pine wall-unit, in- cludes bar & china display units $2900; maple cocktail table, end-table, sofa table; couch, loveseat; (416) 291– 6725 Articles Wanted315 WANTED - USED POOL TABLE - (Slate) in good condi- tion. Will pay up to $l,000. Call Sharon at (905) 728-9815. Ok to leave message. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Pet, Supplies Boarding370 GERMAN SHEPPARD pup- pies. All black, pure bred, no papers. Ready to go. $250. 905-623-9971 Bowmanville FREE TO A good home, 3 month old black short hair Kit- ten, very friendly. Great Christmas present! (905)428– 8295 KENNEL REDUCTION! 4-year- old registered female Cane Corso. Excellent security dog. For property protection only. VERY aggressive! $500. 2- year-old registered male American bulldog. Excellent with children. Family environ- ment only! $500. Registered Cane Corso puppies, ready January 20th. Outstanding pedigrees. $1500. Serious in- quiries only! 905-404-3050 LOVING HOMES NEEDED for adult cats. Many young and mature cats (spayed or neu- tered, fully vaccinated) look- ing for homes. Kittens with lst booster sometimes available. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also for adop- tion. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and dona- tions always welcomed. Foster homes for medium to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption (905) 438–8411 WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 1999 Chev ext. cab $14,995, 1995 GMC Jimmy $9875; 1993 Cutlas Supreme $2750; 1996 Cavalier Convertible $7750. PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905)428-8871 1951 CHEV 2 DOOR,au- tomatic, deluxe model, cherry red, hardtop, fender skirts, good shape, needs some TLC, but runs. $4000. (905) 436- 7633 1985 CAMARO as is for parts. Best offer. Call Ken 905-666- 0703 after 4 p.m. 1987 NISSAN PULSAR- red, 2dr, t-bar roof, good condition inside/outside. New tires, ex- haust, head gasket, starter, transmission. $1,500. Call Mark (905)420–9281 1988 CUTLASS Sierra, $950., 1992 Dodge Shadow, includes safety, E-tested & taxes, $2995. 1991-1995 Work trucks and vans, from $2000 & up. Deale. Call -905-718– 9347, anytime 1989 CORSICA, 1990 AC- CLAIM, 1995 GRAND AM, 1992 CAVALIER - all very clean, certified, e-tested. Best offer. must sell. (905)404- 5783. 1999 INTREPID - mint condi- tion balance of 5 year 160 000 km warranty. Remote start, 2.7 litre automatic. Oshawa 905-438–1246 or cell 416-891- 8693 1992 SHADOW ES, auto 2dr., like new $2700,1991 VW Pas- sat 4 cyl., auto, loaded, like new 96k $6999. 89 MAZDA PICKUP B-2200 extra cab., auto, sharp looker $3999. 90 CHRYSLER LEBARON, 2dr., V6, loaded, real sports car 150K $3,499. All cars certi- fied, clean-air. Warranty available (dealer). (905)426– 8922, cell (416)729-3612. 1990 FORD PROBE GT turbo $l,400 as is nice condition, needs trans. repair, 1989 Sundance $800 as is, 8 ft. cap for GMC pickup $l00. Wayne (905) 259-2115. 1990 HONDA CIVIC Hatch- back, 2-door, stereo, standard transmission, new exhaust, recent tune-up, runs great. e- tested, $3250. 905-438-9759 1991 JEEP RENEGADE 100,000 km., $7,500. 95 Chev Astro van AWD, 165,000 km, $7,500., 88 GMC 4 x 4 loaded with plow, 6,000 km, on rebuilt engine, 5 speed. 2000 Chev Tracer, loaded, 4x4, 42,000 km, $16,900. 95 Saturn, 4 dr., 162,000 km., $5,000. All vehi- cles certified and e-tested. Call Doug Days, (905) 985- 0074., Eve., (705) 277-3250. 1991 SHADOW, 4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, only 67,000 orig. kms., drives well, safety + emissions, well maintained government car, $2,995. Oshawa dealer. Murray 905- 718-1808 Ritson Rd.S. 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 4- cylinder, 5-speed, 2-door, red, AM/FM cassette, excellent condition, great fuel economy, reliable, non-smoker, very clean, new all-season radial tires. $4500. Certified/Emis- sions 905-922-3165 1995 BUICK LESABRE,6 pas- senger, dark green, 3.8 litre, v-6, automatic, fully loaded, a/ c, power seats. AM-FM cas- sette, 177,000 kil., excellent condition , $8,400. (905) 723– 8102, (905) 435-5650. 1995 CAVALIER Z24 - all op- tions, black, very clean, certi- fied. 210,000km, $6,999. Call 416-286-7144.snp 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, super- charged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speak- ers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE,sun- roof, 4 cyl, 5 speed, 75,000 kms, PS, PB, AC, dark blue, 4 dr, am/fm cassette/CD $11,000. Call (905) 666-8027 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 2 dr auto, black, a/c, am/fm, ABS, spoiler, air bags, certified $8,900. Call 905-985-3719. 2000 PONT. BONNEVILLE leather, all power, lease $462 +tax, no other cost, 16 months left on lease, extended war- ranty, low mileage, last month prepaid. Call George 905-576- 0520. After 6 -905-579-9892 2000 SUNFIRE COUPE, Dark Green. Pick up lease for 16 months. CD, Sunroof, Black Interior, Spotless, Fast, Spor- ty. Within mileage $359/ month, taxes included. Call 905-668-9670 2001 SUNFIRE SRS,5 spd, silver grey, am/fm, CD, air, keyless entry, spoiler 44km, asking $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1989 JEEP COMANCHE pick- up 4x4, 6 cyl., 5-speed stand, 160,000 kil, complete, new exhaust $l,800 o.b.o. 1985 Corsair Supreme motorhome, 34 ft. fully loaded, 47,000 kil., $17,000 o.b.o. (905) 433–0783 ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4X4, excellent condition, certified. E-tested, 223,000 km. $16,000 (no extended cab, no dual- lies). Call 905-852-5411 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN,V6, 7 passenger, 49,000km, am/fm cd player. $16,900 o.b.o. 2000 CHRYS- LER NEON, auto, 4dr. 27,000km, am/fm cd player, balance of factory warranty. $9,999. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. Auto Parts & Repairs440 PARTING OUT 2 suzuki side- kicks. Whole or in parts. Call Doug days (905) 985-0074 or Eve. (705) 277-3250. WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aerostr motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905-434– 0392 Announcements255 LOST,cat, male, gray & sil- ver tabby, neutered, Harwood & Hwy.,#2 area, call 905-683– 1329. Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LEEGER NANNY offers do- mestic +overseas nannies for hire. Features: negotiable sal- ary, stable service, fully screened. Interested? Please call 1-888-318-8839 or 416- 426-7257 for more details or to arrange meeting. Website: www.nanny4u.org Daycare Available273 AVAILABLE - EXPERIENCED RELIABLE DAYCARE safe happy environment, smoke free, fenced yard. Any age welcome. Major Oaks/Brock area. Near Valley Farm P.S. Telephone 905-686–8127. EXPERIENCED, LOVING mother wants to care for your children, full/part time. Har- wood/401 Near Lord Elgin P.S., flexible hours, referenc- es. Call Donna(905)619–2344 IN MY HOME,Brock/Finch area. Food provided, very clean environment. Full or part-time positions available. References. Call Mary any- time 905-686–9249 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. Loving Daycare for 18 months and up. Crafts, story time, music. Before and after school. Nutritious meals and snacks. First Aid and CPR certified. Non smoking 905- 426–8348 QUALITY CHILDCARE Avail- able, private home. ECE and assistant. CPR/First Aid. Nu- tritious meals, all ages wel- come. Smoke free, pet free, reasonable rates. Register now. Barbara, Pickering 905- 831–9302. SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE NOW OPEN in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, qualified and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905-428-8847 WHITES/401, DAYCARE available in a warn loving home atmosphere. Mom with 14 years daycare experience. Infants welcomed. Full-time. References provided. Call Mary-Ann (905)831–1605. Daycare Wanted274 CAREGIVER WANTED free room in exchange for 4 nights a week from 8:30p.m. to 6:30a.m. watching 11 & 12 year old while they sleep. (905)-421–9111 leave msg. CAREGIVER/NANNY WANT- ED: Look after 5 year and 2 year old children. Some house chores, 7am-5pm. Non- smoker, driver's license a must. (905)831–0515 leave message. Music&Dancing Instruction277 MUSIC LESSONS.Piano, gui- tar, strings, winds. Joy of Mu- sic. 905-427-5222. Psychics294 PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL Reader/ Advisor. All problems - Palm Cards, Crystal ball reading, 35 years experience. Have helped many. 99% accuracy. Also readings by phone, house parties. 905-666-8527; 416-995-0187. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576- 3505 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to dead- line. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 NEED A CAR? * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS Ask for Mike Williams • 905-839-6666 Pickering • 905-427-2828 Oshawa Toronto • 905-839-6008 Fax 1-800-BUY-FORD WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $199 Down REPAIR YOUR CREDIT! From $199 / Mth. 1-866-570-0045 Newstart Leasing NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 SOUTH PICKERING Rougemount New 2 bedroom basement, modern, bright, January 1st. $900 per. mo in- cludes utilities. lst/ last. Credit Check GOLF REALTY (905) 426-5664 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, family room, 5 appl., new carpet, double garage, partially finished basement, approx 1600 sq.ft. fenced yard with deck. walk to schools, shops, go, working family preferred. No pets, no smokers. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1375 plus (905) 839–9227. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 25 A/P RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 185 Houses For Rent 205 Rentals Outside Canada 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 265 Lost and Found Home Improvements700 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110.LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. New management & new faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 THE HONEST MOVER $75 PER HOUR - 2 men Big or small we do them all RUBBISH REMOVAL Licensed Company INSURED Local or Long Distance (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. Packing & Storage, boxes available. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Professional service. Call (905)436-7795. TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 AC HANDYMAN SERVICES Basement finishes, drywall painting: interior, exterior, plumbing and much more. (905) 686-1841 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 24 yrs. exp. Fully insured Winter Rates now in effect Free estimates 905-433-7140 BILL'S BUILDALL Home Improvements & Renovations Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists. Basements (416) 315-6563 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Bathroom renova- tions, new kitchen counters and kitch- ens, finished bas- ments, rec. rooms and decks. 20 yrs. Exp. Call Mario (905)- 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. Small job Specialist Plumbing, electrical, garbage removal, installations Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com $25 + tax 905 985-2511 Port Perry TTo run in Please Call 905 623-3301Please Call y This Week Only $25 + tax To run in Publishing Friday Dec. 21st in Process Colour PLUS - Every Ad placed you will receive a special glass Baby’s First Christmas Tree Ornament. Call our This Week Classified Dept. @ 905-576-9335 or News Advertiser 905-683-0707 Jacob Donoghue We’d like to wish our son a very Merry 1st Christmas. Lots of love Mommy, Daddy, & Jordan xoxoxo Jacob’s 1st Christmas Picture Goes Here To Run in all our Publications Cost only $63 + tax (includes picture) Only 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births Mary Ann’s parents, 8 brothers and 3 sisters are proud to announce that she is turning 50 tomorrow. Happy 50th Birthday! Mary Ann Lacey (nee Mahoney) At the ripe old age, Mary Ann’s memory does fail her from time to time. So, we ask friends and family to contact Mary Ann tomorrow to remind her that SHE IS FIFTY!!! Yes, 50 YEARS OLD! 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays 905-433-9011 School of Woodworking ADULT WINTER WOODWORKING COURSES INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING STARTS:Thursday Jan. 17, 2002 & Thursday Apr. 4, 2002 8 Weeks FURNITURE • CABINET MAKING STARTS: Tuesday Feb. 12, 2002 15 Weeks BUILD A DEACON’S BENCH STARTS: Wednesday Jan. 9, 2002 Wednesday Apr. 3, 2002 10 Weeks GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE To Register Call 278 Registration 278 Registration Party Time! Let the two Carolyn's at Carolyn's Kitchen take care of all of your holiday entertaining needs. We specialize in showers, birthdays etc. Call Carolyn at 905-837-9426 or 905-421-8754 290 Catering 290 Catering RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors John McLellan “A Man of His Word” Roofing Windows Renovations905-767-1240 ROOFING • WINDOWS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 ❦McKnight, Terry ❦ In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father & Grandfather who passed away December 16th, 1999 Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, He's always there. Forever in our Hearts Wife Arlene Sons Robert & Laura and Mike Grandsons Dustin and Adam The Board of Directors, Man- agement and Staff of the Vic- torian Order of Nurses - Durham Region Branch wish to thank all the hole sponsors, the donors for the beautiful prizes, the golfers and the volunteers who made our first golf tournament such a huge success. TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED $25,000 Special thanks to: First Pro Shopping Centres Deloitte & Touchee, LLP Fraser Ford, Roy Nichols, Motors, TACC Construction - Tana Digital Document Solutions and Whispering Ridge Golf Club. Thank you also to Honorary Chair: Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle, Tournament MC: Lance Brown, Auctioneer: Rick Johnson 259 Cards of Thanks 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 258 In Memoriam 165 Mortgages, Loans 700 Home Improvements TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 905 Adult Entertainment FIELDHOUSE, Grace Victoria (P. M. A. Real- estate) Peacefully passed away at the Com- munity Nursing Home on December 14, 2001 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Al- bert S. Fieldhouse. Loving mother to Robert and his wife Theresa and Paul and his wife Barbara. Cherished grandmother to Beverly, Jason and Christopher. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday. Chapel Service at 12 p.m. on Wednesday December 19, 2001. Should fam- ily and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly ap- preciated. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths ❆ FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT US AT gmcanada.com DROP BY YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE DEALER, OR CALL US AT 1-800-GM-DRIVE. *No Purchase Necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes January 13, 2002. Prizes can only be applied to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 vehicles purchased/leased and delivered before January 13, 2002. See your GM Dealer or visit gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. ∆Driver and front passenger crash test (for Impala). Tests conducted by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Best in class. Based on Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings. **For 2002 Cavalier and 2002 Alero only, General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST/GST as applicable) plus security deposit and PPSA. Freight of $795/$830 (Cavalier/Alero) included. Other lease options available. “Drive Away Lease” offer does not apply to purchase financing offer. †Based on a 2.9%/3.4%/3.4%/3.9%/2.9%/1.9% annual lease rate (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D), 48-month term. $0.12/km charge over 80,000 km for 48 months. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,659/$5,881/$9,928/$9,440/$10,957/$10,804/ $11,141 (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D) plus applicable taxes. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA (for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), administration fees and taxes not included. ‡0% purchase financing on approved GMAC credit only for most 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before January 13, 2002. Term up to 48 months for most 2001 and 2002 cars. Term up to 36 months for most 2001 and 2002 trucks. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $277.78/$208.33 for 36/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $10,000.00. The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase” price as shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate of 7.47%/5.90%/3.59%/3.07%/3.13%/2.47% (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D). †‡Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2002 models of Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais and excluding Northwestern Ontario). Lease and purchase offers do not include freight ($830/$950/$970/$825 for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), licence, insurance, registration and taxes. *‡Offers apply to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 new or demonstrator models and applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. 0% financing and contest do not apply to 2001/2002 Corvette, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Silverado Reg. and Ext. Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Silverado Crew Cab 2500/3500 and 2002 Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply to 2001/2002 Chevy Express LT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Tahoe and 2002 Suburban. Limited quantities of 2001 models available. Dealer trade of 2002 models may be required. *†‡Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Certain excep- tions apply. See your local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. ❆❄ ❅ PLUS PURCHASE FINANCING‡ WIN YOUR VEHICLE* GUARANTEED $500 on virtually all 2001 and 2002 vehicles OFF YOUR LEASE OR PURCHASE* UPTO 0% Purchase Financing‡ also available on 2002 Camaro, Intrigue, Aurora, Silhouette, Bravada, Astro, Blazer, TrailBlazer, S-10, Silverado 1500, Avalanche, Tahoe and Suburban. Lease Rates as low as 1.9% available AND for a limited time, no security deposit required. CHEVROLET VENTURE VALUE VAN CHEVY TRACKER OR OR CASH PURCHASE $25,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $268† PER MO/48 MO $4,255 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 36 MONTHS Fully Equipped with: LXT Appearance Package• 2.0 Litre 127-HP DOHC Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • AM/FM Stereo with CD • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • 15" Aluminum Wheels • Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD System OR OR CASH PURCHASE $22,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $238† PER MO/48 MO $4,055 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.4 Litre 185-HP V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes • Air Conditioning • Standard Integral Child Seat • Power Locks and Tilt-Wheel • AM/FM Stereo with CD • Dual Sliding Doors ALERO GX SEDAN BY OLDSMOBILE CHEVROLET IMPALA OR OR CASH PURCHASE $23,498 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $278† PER MO/48 MO $3,250 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.4 Litre V6 180-HP SFI Engine • Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • 6-Passenger Seating • AM/FM Stereo CD • Cruise Control • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Remote Keyless Entry CHEVROLET CAVALIER VL COUPE OR SEDAN CHEVROLET MALIBU OR OR CASH PURCHASE $19,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $248† PER MO/48 MO $2,675 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.1 Litre 170-HP V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • Cruise Control • Remote Keyless Entry • AM/FM Stereo with CD • 5-Year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty • 2.2 Litre DOHC All-new Ecotec Engine • Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • Air Conditioning • AM/FM Stereo CD with 6-Speaker System • Cruise Control • Power Driver’s Seat • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS • And More • 5-Year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty • 2.2 Litre 115-HP Engine • 5-Speed Getrag Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • PASSLock Theft Deterrent System • Sporty Rear Spoiler (Coupes only) • Electric Trunk Release • Dual Front Air Bags OR OR CASH PURCHASE $12,498 EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $ 0 DRIVE-AWAY** $226† INCLUDES FREIGHT LEASE PER MO/ 48 MO OR OR CASH PURCHASE $19,988 EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $ 0 DRIVE-AWAY** $313† INCLUDES FREIGHT LEASE PER MO/ 48 MO FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Chevrolet Venture has been awarded 5-Stars (the top safety rating) for both driver and rear-seat passenger in side-impact testing.∆ ✩✩✩✩✩ FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Chevrolet Impala has earned a five- star government front crash test rating for both driver and front passenger.∆ ✩✩✩✩✩ The most fuel efficient van in its class NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001 PAGE 27 A/P THE LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR! 2002 NEON LE 2002 DAKOTA CLUB CAB2002 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X42002 SEBRING LX 2002 CARAVAN SE 2001 PT CRUISER LTD. 2002 JEEP TJ SE 4X4 2002 INTREPID SE 2 litre, 4 spd., auto, AM/FM cassette, dual air bags, floor mats plus much, much more. $199/MTH* 200 H.P., V6, 4 spd., auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise & much more. $199/MTH* Auto, air, AM/FM cassette/CD, leather, heated seats, power windows & locks, security alarm, tilt, cruise, chrome wheels. Loaded! $199/MTH* 2.5 litre, powertech I-4, 5 speed manual, air, fog lights, floor mats plus much more. $199/MTH* 200 H.P., 2.7 litre V6, 4 speed, auto, air, power windows, power locks, floor mats, plus much more. $249/MTH* 3.3L, V6, auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise, roofrack, AM/FM cassette, sunscreen glass plus much more. $249/MTH* 4 litre, I-6, auto, air, power windows, power locks, fog lamps, heated mirrors, keyless entry, plus much more. $249/MTH*$249/MTH* 3.9 L, V6, 4 speed, auto, air, AM/FM cassette, rear sliding window, floor mats plus much more.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*Lease based on 48 months, 20,400km per year. 15¢ excess + frt. + air tax + gas, admin and PDE OAC. * Cash sale price + frt. + air + gas admin. PDE, PST & GST are extra. Prices cannot be combined with low interest rates.**In stock units only. No GST & PST applies to all cash purchases only. Dealer will discount the vehicle to an amount equal to GST &PST based on selling price of vehicle. This offer cannot be combined with special financing & leasing. HWY 401 LAWRENCEKINGSTON RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.MILIT A R Y T R A I L BEECHGROVECHRYSLER EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED BUYING CENTRE4695 KKINGSTON RRD. SSCARBOROUGH 53 Ye ars of Excelle n ce*Payments based on 48 mth lease (except Neon 60 mth) 20,400 km per yr. or .15¢ km extra, 0 down payment + 1st, sec. depo., admin., reg., lic, & all taxes. OAC. $199 or $249 payments for the first 12 months only. Full payments resume for the balance of the term. eg: 2001 Neon 60 mth lease 12 payments of $199 payments of $301.85. Taxes extra. See us for details. RDA, lease payments, cannot be combined with special APR. ISO 9002 Certified DOWN Pay Just $199 For One Whole Year* 0 per month DOWN Pay Just $249 For One Whole Year* 0 per month THANKS to all our customers for making Davidson Chrysler The #1 new car volume Dealership for the month of November THE ALL NEW 2002 DODGE RAM STARTING FROM$23,255 THE MAYOR O F TRUCKVILLE (416) 281-2277 NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS WITH WE PAY THE GST PLUS $1000 ON ALL 2001 MODELS WE PAY THE GST PLUS $500 ON MOST 2002 MODELS WE PAY THE 1ST PAYMENT ON ALL GOLD KEY LEASES WITH NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2001 MODELS & MOST 2002 MODELS OR OR OR0%FINANCING ON ALL 2001 & MOST 2002 MODELS OUT OF TOWN? 1-800-465-8142 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 16, 2001