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I see no benefit in putting this off until after the election,” said Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Mark Holland. “An issue like this can be heavily politicized to obscure the real issue.” Coun. Holland said he understands building a new regional headquarters in Whitby would be a “big blow” to downtown Oshawa, which currently houses many of the offices leased by the Region. But the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is “over-politicizing” the debate by calling on the Region to defer the matter until after the 2003 municipal elec- tion in November, he said. “This is such a huge project: it should not be fast tracked,” said chamber general manager and chief ex- ecutive officer Bob Malcolmson in a recent letter to Pickering council. The responses from the chamber’s letter writing campaign “clearly indicate the taxpayers need to be heavily engaged in the process and be aware of all the facts”, his letter said. Coun. Holland said he’s not yet aware of all the facts himself. Regional councillors are awaiting a report due out next week, which will offer costing scenarios for a number of different designs for a new headquarters, he said. Up until this point, there have been little specifics other than the new building could cost between $50 and $70 million, be 250,000 to 350,000 square feet in size, and possibly house a 40,000-square-foot police head- quarters as well. Planning already on ice for next Winterfest PICKERING — Another Winterfest has come and gone in Pickering and organizers are al- ready looking to the next one. “We’re really pushing for an outdoor ice rink,” said Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Mark Holland, who heads up the organizing committee. Esplanade Park would be the ideal spot for a rink, he added. Organizers also hope to incorpo- rate more music events in the next Winterfest, and even create a mas- cot for the annual celebration. Winterfest, which ran for most of December, wrapped up with a New Year’s Eve swim and skate. 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Another 15 minor fend- er-benders took place on Hwy. 401 in Durham during roughly the same period but Constable Dominic Wong, of the Ontario Provincial Po- lice’s Whitby Detachment, said he expected to see much worse. “I think they did a good job clearing the roads off this morning,” he said Friday. “When I went to work at around 6 a.m., two of the three lanes were pretty clear (on Hwy. 401).” “It was a matter of public- ity. We knew this weather was coming and there was less volume on the road be- cause of the holiday.” Most of the collisions were as a result of drivers losing control on the 401’s slushy roads Friday, Const. Wong said. For Durham police, many of the accidents were mo- torists not allowing proper stopping distance, added Sgt. Malik. Durham drivers ready, able JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Ajax resident Mary Mismar bears the brunt of Friday’s storm while walking at the Pickering Civic Complex. Durham police say motorists responded well to the nasty conditions. 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WANDA JASKOLSKA* 905-728-1600 Spirit Inc. $ 2 1 4 , 7 0 0 Curtain goes up on municipal election run BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING — There’s still plen- ty to do to keep Wayne Arthurs busy. “Most municipalities don’t have an opportunity to deal with a Seaton or a federal airport,” said the Pickering mayor. “If we were just fixing potholes then it might be time to look around and see what other challenges there are.” In “another week or so” Mayor Arthurs said he will officially announce his intention to run in the municipal election Monday, Nov. 10. He is seek- ing his eighth term on council and his sixth as mayor. Having celebrated 20 years in mu- nicipal office Dec. 1, Mayor Arthurs admitted he does get weary from time to time of certain issues. But, from a general sense, he still finds Pickering’s political scene fascinating. “There are lots of things going on in the City right now,” he said. Issues like the development of Seaton and the federal airport debate, which have been long-standing con- cerns for Pickering, now have some “degree of imminence”, Mayor Arthurs said. At the same time, the City is push- ing forward with a growth management study, a culture and recreation master plan, and a five-year downtown strate- gy, he said. With major changes ex- pected for the Metro East Trade Centre in the next year, this all makes for ex- citing times, said the mayor. While a number of people have called to ask about the election process, City clerk Bruce Taylor said the first official day of declaring one’s candida- cy passed quietly in Pickering Thurs- day. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson was the first out of the gate, filing his official intent Friday morn- ing. “Looking back over the years, I don’t think anyone has registered on the first day,” Mr. Taylor said. “We might have one every 10 years. Most (candidates) wait until late spring or summer.” Mr. Taylor said he expects about 28 municipal candidates in Pickering, when hopefuls for school board trustee are factored in. That’s been about the stan- dard in his 26 years with the clerk’s department. Of Pickering’s 92,000 resi- dents, about 65,000 will be eligi- ble to vote in November. Voter turnout, which has been as high as 43 per cent some years, dipped in 2000 to 30 per cent, which Mr. Taylor attributes to a calm campaign year. “We had a relatively unknown candidate against the mayor and don’t forget (Ward 1 Regional Councillor) Maurice Brenner and (Ward 2 Regional Council- lor) Mark Holland were both ac- claimed. So that was boring,” he said. The only interesting race was in Ward 2 at the local level, where all the candidates were “fresh”, he said. Bill McLean took that seat. New for this election, candi- dates must register by Sept. 26 instead of the last Friday before Thanksgiving to allow munici- palities who vote by mail an ade- quate campaign period. About half of the City’s can- didates usually squeak in around the deadline, said Mr. Taylor. To be eligible, candidates must be over the age of 18, and a Canadian citizen living or own- ing land in Pickering. The fee to file a nomination is $100 for prospective councillors and school board trustees. Mayoral candidates pay $200. BRUCE TAYLOR ‘Looking back over the years, I don’t think anyone has registered on the first day.’ Candidates can now file papers; mayor plans to chase sixth term So the education system was un- derfunded after all. That’s what Mordechai Rozanski says in his review of education fund- ing, released last month. In the report, he states that reforms to Ontario’s ed- ucation system in recent years have presented “a strong challenge” to edu- cation stakeholders. However, while the Province has expected more of students, teachers, and school boards, it hasn’t been pro- viding the support necessary to achieve its objectives. In fact, Mr. Rozanski says it has been using a funding formula that uses benchmarks based on 1998 prices to help deter- mine what school boards costs are, re- sulting in a $1 billion-plus shortfall. If you’ve been listening to educa- tion funding announcements for the past few years, and believing them, this would come as a surprise. The most common phrase has been the word ‘more:’$190 million more fund- ing for education in the 2000/2001 school year; $360 million more the following year; $350 million more for the coming school year. And the latter doesn’t include the $610 million an- nounced this month. Add those up and you get $1.5 billion. And,along with the claims of more money came statements that the gov- ernment was listening to what educa- tion stakeholders were recommend- ing, that it was adjusting funding. The Province was providing more money, more than ever before, as it likes to state. But the government ig- nored the big asterisk beside those claims, namely, that more not only wasn’t enough, it wasn’t even ade- quate. It provided trickles, when a flow was required. Let’s face it, the creation of Mr. Rozanski’s Education Equality Task Force was a big stall tactic on the gov- ernment’s part. The Province knew it was underfunding education. What’s amazing is that it was able to get away with it for so long. The he said/she said argument in education has seen school boards, teachers and others saying, ‘there’s not enough money,’ and the Province responding, ‘education spending is up.’ Finally, with school boards at the financial breaking point, rebellious trustees re- fusing to pass budgets, teachers threatening unrest, and virtually every education stakeholder saying the same thing — that the system needed cash — came the predictable an- nouncements two weeks before Christmas. The government no longer had any place to hide. It’s shameful what the government has done since it took over education funding. It’s sort of like sending a guy out on a short desert hike and giving him a glass of water to make the trip and then sending him out on a much longer hike with the same glass of water, plus a few drops, and saying there’s an increased amount of water. This is why the average citizen is skeptical of government and politi- cians. Funding mess reaffirms skepticism of government Mike Ruta Staff Writer mruta@durhamregion.com P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Non-smoking groups better off refocusing energy To the editor: I am getting so sick and tired of these ‘non-smoking groups’ trying to push a point. I know smoking is not good for your health but everybody has some bad habit. But if you are telling the smokers to take it outside, shouldn’t there be a perimeter as to how far away from a door they should be? I thought it was 19 feet. When you go to a lot of malls they (smok- ers) are standing right at the door. I still have to go through their smoke. If you are a non-smoker, don’t go to bars or restaurants, although my husband and I found the ventilation very good. Yes, my husband and I smoked, but because of the dirty looks we received, we quit. I wish these non-smoking activists would put as much effort behind the prob- lem of drunk driving and homelessness. W.H. 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Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com You just know it’s an election year when, on the very first day they could announce, a number of candidates have thrown their hats into the proverbial ring. It was a happy new year for at least three mayoralty candi- dates in Oshawa on Thursday as incumbent four-termer Nancy Diamond put her name on the ballot for a fifth shot at the job. She’s being challenged by at least two contenders as Michael Clarke, husband of Councillor Cathy Clarke, and Regional Councillor John Gray take a crack at being the boss of the biggest municipality, by population, in Durham Region. Incumbent mayors John Mutton (Clarington) and Steve Parish (Ajax) are also officially signed up to run in their respec- tive municipalities, while fellow incumbents Wayne Arthurs (Pickering) and Marcel Brunelle (Whitby) have indicated they will register shortly. All was quiet on the northern front where nobody, as yet, had registered to run in Uxbridge or Scugog. Of course, the municipal election could be overshadowed this year, as it was last time around in 2000 when there was a fall federal race. Only Premier Ernie Eves really knows and it will be his decision alone when to call a provincial election. The To- ries, under then-premier Mike Harris, were re-elected in June 1999, so Mr. Eves could wait the maximum five years for an election and hold off until 2004. In that case, however, he might run up against a snap federal election call by a new prime min- ister, eager to capitalize on replacing outgoing PM Jean Chre- tien. Recent political history has been unkind to those parties that wait five years before going to the polls. In 1979 Pierre Trudeau suffered his only defeat in five elections when he was upset by the Tories under Joe Clark. In 1993, the Tories, with a fresh new leader in Kim Campbell, were reduced to two seats after Brian Mulroney’s belated retirement forced an election at the last pos- sible moment. Everybody remembers the beating Bob Rae’s NDP took in 1995 after a roller-coaster five-year term in office. Voters look at a five-year wait as a sign of desperation and clinging to power by the government and tend to vote against such a move. That’s why it’s likely there will be a provincial election this spring or fall. The key issue, for the sake of democracy, will be voter turnout. The last decade has seen a disturbing trend of lower and lower numbers at the polls. Politicians must offer ideas and in- novation that attract voter interest and citizens must demand an- swers to questions and accountability from their representatives. That’s how democracy works best for all of us. Go – 2003 could be year of the election Mayors quick off the mark in municipal race, premier may not be far behind www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P A good financial rating lets you live the dream BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –– Despite what ‘they’say, sometimes the best things in life are not free. Your dream house and the kind of car you’ve always envisioned yourself driving come with hefty price tags. But with planning, hard work and a good credit rating, you too can live the dream. Putting all your ducks in a row such as landing a se- cure job with a regular paycheque, spending responsibly and creating a retirement savings plan is a beginning. Es- tablishing and keeping a good credit rating is mandatory. It starts early. Paying off that student loan and the cred- it-card balance from purchasing your first stereo system would be wise. On the other hand, having too many credit cards and paying bills after they are due cannot only result in a rude wake-up call where dreams are concerned, but can become a nightmare. You can run but you cannot hide. Nobody knows that better than Martha Godman. A collections agency employee for 20 years, the Oshawa woman has written a book, ‘Confessions of a Former Bill Collector,’about the trouble some people get themselves into. “Don’t get into the credit-card trap, thinking you have free money to spend,” she advises. “If you don’t pay it (the balance) off by the due date you’ll pay interest. If you get behind on your bills your credit will ultimately suffer.” When applying for a mortgage or expensive car loan, bankers insist on knowing all about the way a borrower has handled his or her money. Financial institutions lend large sums of money to people who have paid their bills on time. They do this by checking the potential client’s credit history. Although the ubiquitous credit card can be relatively easily to get, the process necessary to qualify for a large loan can be a bit more onerous. Forms must be filled out in detail giving written permission for a lender to be given a copy of an individual’s credit report. There are two such credit-reporting agencies in Canada: Equifax Canada Inc. and Trans Union of Canada Inc. The information kept on file at these agencies includes full name and age of the individual, where he or she lives, his or her age, employer, social insurance number, spouse’s name, how long an account has been held by the individual and payment history, i.e. - number of late pay- ments. Also on record are public records such as bank- ruptcy, collections, judgments and criminal convictions. Sandra Sherk, executive director of Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region encourages people to find out what their credit rating is especially “If you’re running into problems, if payments haven’t been credited or names have been mixed up if you have a very common name.” For most people a check every couple of years is all that is necessary, By writing to Equifax or Trans Union, an individual can receive a copy of their credit file. The rating goes from 1-9 and, according to Ms. Sherk, “You want to be a 1.” Although she usually only hears about a client’s finan- cial woes when their credit rating is heading toward a 9, Alison Petrie also recommends people check their credit rating on a fairly regular basis. “I tell people to contact Equifax and check their own credit rating,” says the trustee in bankruptcy. “They can do it on line if they have a credit card for about $14. They can go on line and give their number and instantly have their credit rating. It used to take four weeks.” It’s not only important to check your credit rating be- fore borrowing money. Sometimes, payments are not doc- umented properly. “You also need to be aware when you get a copy of your file if there are mistakes,” says Ms. Sherk. “A form comes with it and people need to deal with it because that’s the information being reported to your creditors.” It’s important to check for late payments and accounts no longer in use that should have been closed as well as for incorrect information. “Send a copy of a receipt, for example, to prove you paid,” advises Ms. Sherk. As for putting things right with your credit rating, it’s a matter of paying bills on time, reducing the amount of money owed to creditors and quickly sort out any out- standing bills. Building your credit Credit information can remain on file for six to seven years. It’s not a bad idea, therefore, to check your rating and to make sure there are no errors. Individuals can receive a free copy of their credit re- port by writing to credit reporting agencies and giving them the following information: * full name * social insurance number (optional) * current address and previous addresses within the last five years * phone number * date of birth * signature * copies of two pieces of government-issued identification with signature and address. Write to: Trans Union of Canada Inc. Consumer Relationships Centre P.O. Box 338, LCD 1 Hamilton, Ontario L8L 7W2 or Equifax Canada Inc. Consumer Relations Department Box 190 Jean Talon Station Montreal, Quebec HIS 2Z2 Phone (514) 493-2314 or (800) 278-0278 Faster on-line results can be made by credit card for $14.50 by visiting http://www.equifax.ca/ One of 26 such counselling centres in Ontario, the Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region is located on King Street in Oshawa but serves all of Durham Region. Any- one with questions about budgeting or managing finances can call the Credit Counselling Service of Durham Re- gion, a non-profit United Way agency, at 905-579-1951. What’s on your credit file? A.J. 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Any- one interested is welcome to join.Call Marie at 905-683-4879. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 BID EUCHRE:Play bid euchre with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. or Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Lois at 905-686-8040 for Tuesday games, Peter for Thurs- days at 905-683-8023, or for Fridays, call Dave at 905-839-3471. PARENT SUPPORT:A support group meets locally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- ping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. For more information visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800-488- 5666 for information and meeting lo- cation. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT:The local group meets at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in Confer- ence Rooms B and C from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Bernie at 905 839- 2026. PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL:The group meets at 7 p.m. in the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Member groups are invited to make presentations on what the arts council can do for them during the upcoming season. Admission is free and all are welcome. Call Cathy Schnippering, arts council president, at 905-509-3855. AJAX PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS:The club meets each Wednes- day at the Pickering Nuclear Informa- tion Centre, Brock and Montgomery Park roads, to work on communica- tion, leadership, public speaking and other skills. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m. Call Marsha at 905-686-4384 or Leithland at 905-509-8584. WHIST AND BRIDGE:The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club plays every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. — the club is looking for additional whist players — at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For whist, call Eleanor at 905-427-8785, or for bridge, call Jack Syme at 905-683- 9696. SUPPORT GROUP:The Ajax/Picker- ing Chapter of the One Parent Fami- lies Association holds a meeting at 8:30 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on the corner of Monarch and Clements Rd., Ajax.The meetings are for custo- dial and non-custodial parents whether your kids are two or 42. Call 905-426-4646. News Advertiser Billboard Jan. 5, 2003 EI decreases, but CPP on the rise DURHAM —You’ll get a break on employment insur- ance, but have to pay more into the Canada Pension Plan. With the new year comes changes in the amount of de- ductions that will come off your paycheque. EI premiums are dropping 10 cents to $2.10 per $100 of earnings. The annual maximum contribution for an employee is $819 and $1,147 for an employ- er. The reduction works out to a $39 savings over 2002 for an employee and $55 for an em- ployer. “This reduction will mean savings of $890 million for workers and businesses this year,” John Manley, federal fi- nance minister and deputy prime minister, said in a press release. It’s the ninth consecutive year EI premiums have gone down. In 1994, the premiums were $3.07 per $100 of earn- ings. The maximum insurable earnings remain at $39,000 for 2003. But, CPP contributions are going up $128.60 for employ- ees and employers, to a maxi- mum of $1,801.80, and up $257.20 for someone self-em- ployed, to a maximum of $3,603.60. The increases work out to 4.95 per cent for employ- ees over 2002 and 4.7 per cent for employers. For those self- employed, the rate rises 9.9 per cent. The maximum pensionable earnings rise to $39,900, up from $39,100 last year. Those making more than $39,900 in 2003 aren’t required or allowed to make additional CPP contri- butions. The slowing economy forced the provincial govern- ment to delay by one year, to 2004, income tax cuts. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P I was a real junk food enthusiast This was the old me, Colette Ouimet, 8 months before I shed 55 lbs. I was a junk food enthusiast. Pop, chips and chocolate. I loved to bake for my husband and my kids (and of course myself). I could drink up to 24 cola drinks in a week! I was always having second helpings of the food I cooked. I remember that I was never satisfied until the huge bag of potato chips was empty. I ate when I was bored. I ate when I was nervous. I ate for no reason at all! I know that there are lots of people out there who are trapped in similar behaviour cycles. I was praying for an answer I had struggled with my weight for years. I had embarked on many diets. Most diets “worked” for awhile but inevitably my old eating patterns and my appetite for junk food would resurface and I would put that weight back on again. I was at a desperate stage. I was reduced to sending for those “miracle pills” that “melt fat away while you sleep” but in my heart I was praying for an answer that would work and work permanently. In our home there are lots of stairs. About a year ago I began to notice that the stairs were becoming a burden to me. I was short of breath and I felt tightness across my chest. I knew intuitively that weight was now becoming a health issue. I resolved to do something about this. I was skeptical I saw the Positive Changes Hypnosis Advertisements in the paper. I read them and re-read them. I was the ultimate skeptic but I kept reading the ads for over a month. I liked what I read but it all sounded too good to be true. How could hypnosis work? Eventually I called. I went for a free hypnotic consultation. I signed up. I got home, thought about it again and then called and canceled. My evaluator simply said “why don’t you call someone who has been through our program?” I did just that and I joined in November. Seven months later I was at my goal weight, down 55 lbs with my confidence and self esteem soaring. I began to change From my very first personal hypnosis session my attitude and my relationship to food began to change! My husband and I let our children have treats only on weekends. That very first weekend after starting at Positive Changes Hypnosis, even though the family had junk food, I didn’t want any. I didn’t feel at all deprived. I recognized that I was immediately experiencing some very positive changes. My cravings for junk food, including pop, disappeared. It is time to face the truth I would say to anyone who can recognize any part of themselves in my story...don’t embark on another diet. Once the diet ends...your old behaviour is just waiting to re-surface. The weight will typically pile back on plus a few more pounds. Remember this...if you keep on doing what you have been doing you will get what you have been getting. 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The Ajax environmental affairs advisory committee is holding the planning meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the second floor boardroom of the Ajax Community Centre, on Centennial Road. Anyone interested in helping is in- vited. For more information, call Gloria Walker in the Town of Ajax’s opera- tions department at 905-683-2785. Help needed for enviro week BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –– There is no particu- lar way Danny McCuaig rings in the new year. Maybe it’s having a birthday two weeks before Christmas that makes a third celebration in such a short times- pan seem a bit over the top. After all, he’s rung in 103 new years since he was born Dec. 11, 1899. But in all likeli- hood, the centenarian’s penchant for kicking up his heels at any given mo- ment regardless of the date has more to do with it. “Do you want to see me dance?” he asks with a twinkle in his eye. Eventual- ly, with a bit of coaxing and speaking to him in a louder voice, he sets in to talk about his life, so far. “No, I have no special plans,” he in- sists. “Everything is the same one day to the next.” He looks around and catches glances from two of his Marnwood Lifecare Centre co-residents and smiles. “I have a bunch of nice friends... and the dancing depends on who is around.” Mr. McCuaig was born as the Klondike Gold Rush was winding down. Wilbur and Orville Wright were still flying kites in their quest for human flight while Queen Victoria sat on the British throne and Wilfrid Laurier was prime minister of Canada. How he came to live in Bowmanville is “a long story,” he says. He was born to a farming family in Alexandria, Ont., as the 19th century came to a close. He worked for 27 years at International Nickel (INCO) in Sudbury, he doesn’t believe in fighting and his wife was a “wonderful cook.” When she died four years ago, he moved from Sudbury to Marnwood because one of his sons lives here. “I’m a very fussy guy,” he says about the kind of food he likes. “If it don’t look good to me, I run away.” When asked how he stays in such good shape without an ounce of fat on him,he admits to a bit of “exercise outside,” adding he likes to watch hockey (on television) and enjoys playing with chil- dren. “I am what I am,” he says without apology. “We came up the hard way. My older brother was 14 and me, I was 12 when our mother died. We had no money and not the best of clothes but we did the best we could. Some of those rich farmers worked us real hard. You had to work at everything you could think of: construction, boiler mender, electrician. 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(Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., JANUARY 11, 2003 & 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Kayla Scaringella 2. Jessica Spurrell 3. Sarah RitchieBASKIN ROB BI NS“To our son Clai,we wished you a God-blessed third birthday Nov. 25 with all His glorious trimmings. Love Mom, Dad and A.J.” Birthday Happy 13th birthday wishes went out to Laura, Cory and Melissa. It comes with love from Mom, Dad, family and friends. 13th Birthdays “Special birthday wishes go out to a wonderful hus- band,Daddy and friend. Paul Bongelli turned 39 Dec. 6. Have a great year. All our love is sent to you from Mary, Stephanie, Jason and all your family and friends.” Birthday Happy birthday to “our sweet- heart Jon- athan, who turned nine Dec. 11. Hope you had a great day. We’re very proud of you and love you very much. With lots of love, hugs and kisses from Mom, Dad and Nicole.” Birthday A birthday message for Lola, who turned 83 Dec. 10: “Have a great birthday, to my beloved Great-Grandma. I love you very much, from Nova. To Lola, we are blessed to have you. God’s peace be with you always. Love,Marie, Trevor and family.” Birthday “Guess who turned three Dec. 11? Happy third birth- day Mathew. We love you very much, from Mommy, Jummy and Snooker.” Birthday “Happy birthday wishes to our grandson Ethan Sut- ton, who turned two Dec. 9. You’re a wonderful little boy and we love you very much. Lots of hugs and kisses from Nana and Granda.” Birthday “To my loving Grandma: have a happy birthday. Love you much, from Nova. To our won- derful Mom, you’re loved always. Have a great B-day. Love Trevor, Marie and family.” Birthday Happy first birth- day to “our daughter Keleigh Shae Lynn Rauch, who turned one Dec. 12. One year sure has gone by fast! We love you very much, fr- Mommy, Daddy and broth- er Jake!” Birthday “Best wishes to Stephen and many more birthdays to come. Love from your brother Trevor and family.” Stephen turned 31 Dec. 2. Birthday “Monica Dabrowski, our sweet and lovely Christ- mas gift, is about to become a teenager. It seems you were born just yesterday... on Dec. 19 you were 13. God loves you and blessed you with many talents. We love you, too, and wish you all the best in the coming years. Hugs and kisses from Mom, Grandma, Dad and brother Julian.” Birthday “Our Kayla Scaringella turned nine Dec. 10. Happy birthday Kay. We’re so proud of what a wonderful girl you have turned out to be! Have a great time at Wheelies with your friends. All our love from Mom, Dad and Matthew.” Birthday “If you saw my Oma, Annie Baks, Dec. 11, I hope you wished her a happy 75th birthday. Love from her grandchildren Brandon and Brianna Baks.” Birthday David and Mollie White of Ajax are pleased to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter Jessie White to Nicolas Gaudreau,of Ajax. Jessie is a teacher with the Durham District School Board and Nicolas is com- pleting his final semester at Mohawk College as a net- work systems technician. The wedding is in Novem- ber of 2003. Engagement “Happy birthday to our little princess,Lauren Stephanie, who turned one Dec. 13. You bring so much joy with your beautiful smile and laughter. We thank God everyday for sending us one of his angels. Love you for- ever,Mommy, Daddy, Bunia and Dido.” Birthday On Dec. 10,Sarah Ritchie turned 10. “We would like to wish our little girl a super special birthday. With all our love,Mom, Dad, Scotty and Buddy.” Birthday “Happy fourth birthday to Devin ‘Doodle’! Hope you have a great year and may all your dreams come true. Love from Daddy, Mommy, baby brother Maliq, Grammy and Grandpa, Grandma, your aunties and uncles, and cousins Aaron, Ashleigh and Alaura.” Birthday Sue and Bob Masters are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Jennifer to Brad Harvey, son of Shirley and George Harvey of Cape Breton. The wedding took place at the Pickering Village United Church. The couple honey- mooned in Cape Breton, with a reception given by the groom’s parents. Wedding Happy seventh birthday Dec. 19 to Jessica Spurrell. Love and best wishes from Mommy, Daddy, Nanny and puppy Welsh. Birthday “Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess named Cailyn. She turned three Dec. 7 and was very excited about her Dora the Explorer birthday party. The end. Happy birthday to our gorgeous little ‘fuzzy head’. Your countless stories and songs bring us so much joy and laughter each day. Hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy and Jaidyn.” Birthday A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 5, 2003 Pickering ‘AA’squad wins Ajax Christmas tourney PICKERING —One good turn deserved another for the Pickering Panthers major atom ‘AA’ rep hockey team at the Ajax Christmas Tournament. After beating the Ajax Knights 4-1 in round-robin play, the Pan- thers did it again in the final, de- feating the host Knights by an identical score to secure the championship. Brian Smith, David Mott, David Whorpole and Adam Cran- ley scored the Panthers goals. As- sisting were Michael Straub, Charlie Graber and Carter Fin- layson. Pickering qualified for the final after recording three consec- utive victories in round-robin play. Pickering opened the tourney with the win over Ajax. Louis Del Re, Brandon Wieser, Finlayson and Mott scored. Straub counted two assists, Whor- pole, Smith and Mott chipped in with one apiece. In Game 2, Pickering edged the Georgina Blaze 2-1. Del Re and Mott scored; Fin- layson and Graber drew assists. In their final round-robin tilt, the Panthers crushed Goulding Park from the Greater Toronto Hockey League 6-3. Smith, Glenn Murphy, Mott, Del Re, Finlayson and Whorpole scored. Cranley and Corrado Gianfrid- do registered two assists apiece, Mott, Finlayson, Whorpole, Graber, Jeffrey Montpetit and Zach Munn added singles. Blake Cluff and Daniel Tomei supplied strong goaltending throughout the tournament. Dylan Banks missed the tour- nament due to injury. Will Graber coaches the team, assisted by Glenn Smith and Peter Wieser. Paul Cranley’s the goal- tending coach and Rick Straub is the conditioning coach. The train- er is Don Raguseo and the manag- er is Gino Del Re, assisted by Fil Tomei. Team Impact wrestler ends fine year on the mat Francis pays his dues as he strives toward 2004 Olympic Games in Athens BY BRAD KELLY Staff Writer DURHAM ––Mike Francis certainly isn’t the type of person who would wish any one of his Canadian teammates to catch a cold or the flu. But oh, what might have been if that had been the case. The Durham wrestler with the Ajax-based Team Impact Wrestling Club was an alternate on the 2000 Canadian Olympic team that travelled to Sydney, Australia, earning the stand-by status after losing in the finals of the national championships. Of course the last-minute call never came, something he ex- pected and accepted, preferring instead to earn his way on to the team. Which is what is motivating the 25-year-old, as he continues to strive toward the pinnacle of international competition with an appearance at the Olympics. That process starts next year with the Canadian champi- onships, which will serve as an Olympic qualifier for Athens in 2004. “The guys in my weight class (68kg) I’ve wrestled before and there’s not one top guy who’s the favourite. There’s a realistic chance that anyone can win. “I’m training a lot harder and have competed against interna- tional wrestlers so that should help a lot.” The Henry Street High School graduate, who initially attended Courtice Secondary School be- fore transferring, looked back on the past year. Based on his im- pressive accomplishments, it’s easy to understand why he is op- timistic about the future. Francis finished second at the national championships in Guelph in May of 2002 in the 62kg Senior Open category, los- ing out to world champion Giuvi Sissaouri of Montreal in the gold medal match. While he expected a top three finish, he struggled through his matches after being forced to drop 27 pounds over three weeks to make the weight class. “That took a lot out of me,” he says, understandably. “Some of the guys I had beaten before, but it was tougher this time.” He followed up the silver medal by striking gold at the Pan-American Games in the Do- minican Republic in July. Francis is moving up to the 68kg class this year, opting to concentrate on wrestling with opponents, and not the weight limit. Francis trains with Team Im- pact at Pickering High School under the tutelage of national coach Stan Tzogas for the past eight years. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Team Impact Wrestling Club member Mike Francis is aiming to represent Canada at the 2004 Olympics is Athens. Here, he dis- plays his silver medal from national championships. Durham West girls drop 1-0 decision in final of Kanata event DURHAM —It was déjà vu with a twist for the Durham West Lightning peewee girls’ tier II hockey team at the Kanata tourna- ment over the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately, the tournament didn’t end like it did a year ago for the peewees. The Lightning failed to become repeat champions, denied the title by a stubborn host Kanata Rangers club, 1-0 in the final. Last year at the same event, the Lightning de- feated Kanata in a hard-fought contest. Durham West skated and forechecked well in the final and carried the edge in play, outshoot- ing Kanata 17-6. Kanata scored the winner late in the first period. The peewees started the tourna- ment against Kanata, losing 2-0. The Lightning outshot the hosts 18-4. In Game 2, the Lightning shooters found the net in a 4-2 vic- tory over a strong Cornwall squad. Most of the scoring took place in the second period, with Durham West opening up a 3-1 lead before Cornwall closed the gap before the end of the frame. Trisha Egberts led the way with two goals. Kristen Orrett and Dar- ija Davidson had the other mark- ers. Adding assists were Stacey Damiani, Orrett and Laura Waters. Durham West emerged with a 2-1 victory over St. Constante, Que. in the third game. Orrett scored the winner midway through the third period on a passing play from Waters and Davidson. Stephanie Fraser opened the scor- ing in the first period. The lone goal for St. Constante came late in the second period. Lightning goalie Kim Roche made several big saves in the final frame. The Lightning posted a 1-1 draw against Rideau St. Lawrence, enough to put them in the final. Egberts scored, assisted by Fraser, early in the second period. Rideau St. Lawrence replied less than a minute later. Quality efforts came from for- wards Kathleen Crandles, Lynsey Nakamura, Gillian Morgan and Layne Farrell. Lee Ann Murphy, Cati Taylor and Kirsten MacDon- ald turned in solid defensive play. Gillian Clayton was missing from the lineup. Grant Farrell coaches the team, assisted by Doug Morgan, Mark Orrett and Bruce Nakamura. The trainers are Patsy Crandles and Lori Taylor. Peter Murphy man- ages the team. Lightning tier II peewees relinquish tourney crown by closest of margins Beating Ajax twice the fun for Panthers on way to atom crown Price $600 to $1300 – Free Parking Oshawa Civic Auditorium Hwy #2 and Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa Info.: 905-728-5163 Sun., January 5, 6:35 p.m. vs Belleville PICKERING SWIM CLUB Brantford Aquatic Club Meet - Individual Meet Results LISA BARBIERI, (14), 13-14 200 Fly, 21st, 2:45.58; 13- 14 200 IM, 60th, 2:47.49; 200 Medley Relay Lead Off, 37.14. ANDREW BARRETT, (10), 10&U 200 Breast, DQ; 10&U 50 Free, 14th, 37.68; 10&U 200 Free, 11th, 2:58.69; 10&U 100 Breast, 17th, 1:49.09; 10&U 200 IM, 17th, 3:28.07; 10&U 100 Free, 14th, 1:24.39. JEFFREY CERNELE, (12), 11-12 200 Breast, 15th, 3:12.23; 11-12 100 Fly, 15th, 1:24.53; 11-12 200 Free, 12th, 2:30.47; 11-12 100 Breast, 16th, 1:31.70; 11-12 200 IM, 27th, 2:55.96; 11-12 100 Free, 15th, 1:09.53 AINSLEY CORKUM, (10), 10&U 200 Back, 13th, 3:24.24; 10&U 100 Fly, 1st, 1:34.45; 10&U 50 Fly, 2nd, 41.24; 10&U 100 Back, 18th, 1:35.73; 10&U 200 IM, 21st, 3:31.04 JAMIE DEL MASTR0, (18), 17&O 200 Free, 8th, 1:58.69;17&O 50 Free, 2nd, 23.95;17&O 50 Free, 2nd, 24.17; 17&O 100 Fly, 1st, 58.84; 17&O 100 Fly, 2nd, 59.87; 17&O 100 Breast, 3rd, 1:06.89; 17&O 100 Breast, 1st, 1:07.18; 17&O 200 IM, 1st, 2:09.77; 17&O 200 IM, 2nd, 2:11.13; 17&O 100 Free, 1st, 52.76; 17&O 100 Free, 3rd, 53.12 CAILIE DOUSE, (12), 11-12 200 Breast, 8th, 3:00.97; 11-12 200 Breast, 8th, 3:01.13; 11-12 100 Fly, 5th, 1:15.28; 11-12 100 Fly, 6th, 11-12 200 Free, 16th, 2:31.40; 11-12 100 Breast, 9th, 1:25.78; 11-12 200 IM, 15th, 2:46.42; 11-12 100 Free, 7th, 1:07.06; 12-12 100 Free, 8th, 1:07.50 ALLIE FARAG, (13), 13-14 200 Fly, 23rd, 2:58.03;13-14 100 Free, 88th, 1:11.74 ADAM GOMBA, (11), 11-12 50 Free, 11th, 31.19;11-12 200 Back, 9th, 2:51.26; 11-12 200 Free, 6th, 2:26.69; 11-12 200 Free, 8th, 2:28.16; 11-12 100 Back, 15th, 1:21.21; 11-12 100 Free, 5th, 1:04.95; 11-12 100 Free, 4th, 1:06.21 ALEX GRIFFITH, (13), 13-14 200 Free, 25th, 2:15.36; 13-14 400 IM, 9th, 5:22.95; 13-14 50 Free, 20th, 27.76; 13-14 100 Fly, 12th, 1:10.09; 13-14 400 Free, 17th, 4:44.53;13-14 200 Fly, 13th, 2:39.69;13-14 200 IM, 7th, 2:28.21; 13-14 200 IM, 8th, 2:30.31; 13-14 100 Free, 21st, 1:01.26 JEFF HANNAN, (13), 13-14 200 Free, 28th, 2:16.17; 13-14 50 Free, 22nd, 27.85; 13-14 400 Free, 26th, 4:52.15; 13-14 200 IM, 26th, 4:52.15; 13-14 200 IM, 20th, 2:34.64; 13-14 100 Free, 25th, 1:01.80 KRISTA HASTINGS, (16), 15-16 200 Free, 68th, 2:33.87;15-16 50 Free, 70th, 31.43;15-16 100 Fly, 46th, 1:15.57; 15-16 200 Fly, 28th, 2:51.78; 15-16 100 Free, 63rd, 1:09.38 KALEIGH HEARD, (11), 11-12 200 Breast, 38th, 3:24.09;11-12 100 Fly, 23rd, 1:27.89;11-12 100 Breast, 30th, 1:36.23;11-12 100 Back, 33rd, 1:23.13;11-12 200 IM, 33rd, 2:56.93 RENATA JACIW-ZURAKOWSKY, (14), 13-14 200 Free, 16th, 2:16.64; 13-14 400 IM, 12th, 5:28.13; 13-14 50 Free, 7th, 28.84; 13-14 50 Free, 6th, 29.02; 13-14 100 Fly, 12th, 1:11.99; 13-14 400 Free, 9th, 4:51.84; 13-14 100 Breast, 30th, 1:26.43; 13-14 200 IM, 13th, 2:36.31; 13-14 200 IM, 8th, 2:38.24; 13-14 100 Free, 6th, 1:02.05; 13-14 100 Free, 7th, 1:02.44 TARYN KAVANAGH, (16), 15-16 200 Free, 58th, 2:27.24; 15-16 200 Breast, 19th, 3:01.97; 15-16 50 Free, 67th, 31.37; 15-16 100 Breast, 26th, 1:27.86; 15- 16 200 IM, 60th, 2:46.47 ROBERT MASTERS, (9), 10&U 200 Breast, 14th, 3:48.98; 10&U 100 Fly, 11th, 1:47.78; 10&U 200 Free, 29th, 3:32.76; 10&U 100 Breast, 15th, 1:47.17; 10&U 100 Back, 14th, 1:38.71; 10&U 200 IM, 26th, 3:35.75 MICHAEL STORTO, (13), 13-14 50 Free, 60th, 30.51; 13-14 100 Fly, 27th, 1:14.67; 13-14 200 Fly, 17th, 2:47.25 JESSICA WARD, (14), 13-14 200 Free, 35th, 2:21.49; 13-14 400 IM, 9th, 5:27.28; 13-14 200 Breast, 13th, 2:54.44; 13-14 50 Free, 35th, 30.34; 13-14 400 Free, 16th, 4:55.98; 13-14 100 Breast, 125th, 1:21.62; 13-14 200 IM, 19th, 2:3.57; 13-14 100 Free, 57th, 1:07.11 GRAHAM WOLCH, (18), 17&O 200 Free, 26th, 2:10.33; 17&O 400 IM, 23rd, 5:20.10; 17&O 200 Breast, 11th, 2:38.60; 17&O 50 Free, 36th, 27.43; 17&O 100 Breast, 9th, 1:10.89; 17&O 100 Breast, 8th, 1:13.05; 17&O 200 IM, 28th, 2:28.71; 17&O 100 Free, 26th, 59.02 SARAH WOLCH, (14), 13-14 200 Breast, 28th, 3:05.12; 13-14 100 Breast, 20th, 1:22.97. PICKERING SWIM CLUB Individual Meet Results Lisa Flood Christmas Classic - Dec. 13-15, Pickering Recreation Complex MARK AUSTIN (13), 13-14 50-metre freestyle, 22nd, 34.86; 13-14 200 Free, 35th, 2:56.84; 13-14 100 back- stroke, 20th, 1:31.95; 13-14 100 Free, 31st, 1:19.95 KATHRYN BALL (13), 13-14 50 Free, 28th, 34.43; 13- 14 800 Free, 19th, 12:08.45; 13-14 200 Free, 33rd, 2:42.61; 13-14 400 Free, 25th, 5:48.43; 13-14 200 indi- vidual medley, 34th, 3:20.48; 13-14 100 Free, 34th, 1:15.86 LISA BARBIERI (14), 13-14 200 breaststroke, 7th, 3:08.31; 13-14 800 Free, 13th, 11:01.97; 13-14 200 Free, 14th, 2:28.17;13-14 100 Breast, 10th, 1:30.81;13- 14 400 Free, 13th, 5:20.31; 13-14 100 Fly, 3rd, 1:16.26; 13-14 200 IM, 6th, 2:46.83; 13-14 200 Back, 13th, 2:51.02 ANDREW BARRETT (10), 10&U 200 Breast, 1st, 3:37.43; 10&U 100 Back, 20th, 1:46.13; 10&U 100 Breast, 3rd, 1:43.28;10&U 200 Free, 4th, 3:02.69;10&U 200 IM, 6th, 3:22.15; 10&U 50 Breast, 3rd, 48.37 MELANIE CAMPBELL (15), 15&O 50 Free, 15th, 32.12; 15&O 800 Free, 8th, 11:00.85; 15&O 200 Free, 17th, 2:33.28; 15&O 100 Breast, 13th, 1:29.09 JEFFREY CERNELE (12), 11-12 200 Breast, 2nd, 3:09.70; 11-12 1500 Free, 5th, 21:24.50; 11-12 100 but- terfly, 3rd, 1:21.93; 11-12 200 Back, 6th, 2:52.45; 11-12 100 Free, 2nd, 1:08.25; 11-12 200 IM, 3rd, 2:52.24; 11- 12 100 Breast, 2nd, 1:27.76; 11-12 200 Fly, 4th, 3:05.33; 11-12 400 Free, 2nd, 5:20.88 AINSLEY CORKUM (10), 10&U 400 Free, 4th, 6:06.63; 10&U 100 Back, 6th, 1:31.76; 10&U 50 Fly, 3rd, 40.68; 10&U 200 Free, 4th, 2:55.83; 10&U 100 Fly, 1st, 1:30.65; 10&U 200 IM, 7th, 3:16.92 CAILIE DOUSE (13), 13-14 200 Breast, 4th, 3:01.78; 13-14 800 Free, 15th, 11:09.37; 13-14 100 Breast, 6th, 1:26.44; 13-14 200 Fly, 9th, 5:30.46; 13-14 200 IM, 8th, 2:48.26;13-14 100 Free, 13th, 1:09.21;13-14 200 Back, 15th, 2:53.23 MEAGHAN DOUSE (10), 10&U 50 Fly, 17th, 48.20; 10&U 50 Free, 38th, 40.75; 10&U 100 Breast, 34th, 2:00.50; 10&U 200 IM, 10&U 50 Breast, 41st, 55.43 JOHN FERGUSON (13), 13-14 50 Free, 21st, 34.71; 13-14 800 Free, 2nd, 12.47.55; 13-14 200 IM, 22nd, 3:12.99; 13-14 100 Free, 29th, 1:15.99 RYAN FERGUSON (17), 15&O 1500 Free, 1st, 18:25.29; 15&O 200 Free, 7th, 2:11.44; 15&U 100 Breast, 16th, 1:23.27; 15&O 400 Free, 2nd, 4:35.89; 15&O 100 Free, 15th, 1:01.30; 15&U 200 IM, 6th, 2:30.12; 15&O 200 Back, 4th, 2:28.52 ADAM GOMBA (11), 11-12 50 Free, 2nd, 30.23; 11-12 1500 Free, 2nd, 20:14.33; 11-12 200 Back, 2nd, 2:40.97; 11-12 100 Free, 1st, 1:05.79 ERIN GORDON (15), 15&O 50 Free, 9th, 30.38; 15&O 800 Free, 1st, 9:58.67; 15&O 200 Free, 5th, 2:18.99; 15&O 400 Free, 3rd, 4:48.86; 15&O 100 Free, 5th, 1:05.16; 15&O 100 Back, 9th, 1:24.43 ALEX GRIFFITH (13), 13-14 50 Free, 3rd, 27.79; 13-14 1500 Free, 1st, 18.45.30; 13-14 200 Free, 2nd, 2:12.49; 13-14 200 Fly, 1st, 2:36.34; 13-14 400 Free, 1st, 4:40.39; 13-14 200 IM, 1st, 2:26.33; 13-14 100 Free, 3rd, 1:00.99; 13-14 200 Back, 2nd, 2:30.17 JEFF HANNON (13), 13-14 50 Free, 6th, 13-14 1500 Free, 4th, 19:39.02; 13-14 200 Free, 4th, 2:14.40; 13-14 100 Breast, 8th, 1:24.37; 13-14 400 Free, 5th, 4:51.13; 13-14 200 IM, 3rd, 2:34.60; 13-14 100 Free, 4th, 1:01.30; 13-14 200 Back, 3rd, 2:30.93 KRISTA HASTINGS (16), 15&O 50 Free, 13th, 31.84; 15&O 800 Free, 10th, 11:16.73; 15&O 200 Fly, 3rd, 2:56.10;15&O 400 Free, 12th, 5:24.16;15&O 100 Free, 18th, 1:11.40; 15&O 200 IM, 16th, 3:04.28; 15&O 100 Fly, 9th, 1:22.90 KALEIGH HEARD (11), 11-12 50 Free, 23rd, 34.06;11- 12 800 Free, 4th, 11:35.59; 11-12 100 Fly, 7th, 1:23.04; 11-12 200 Back, 7th, 2:53.53; 11-12 200 IM, 11th, 2:57.78; 11-12 200 Free, 9th, 2:37.27; 11-12 100 Breast, 13th, 1:36.23; 11-12 100 Back, X1:23.55; 11-12 400 Free, 4th, 5:27.85 RENATA JACIW-ZURAKOWSKY (14), 13-14 50 Free, 1st, 29.00; 13-14 800 Free, 5th, 10:05.36; 13-14 200 Free, 1st, 2:16.45; 13-14 200 Fly, 1st, 2:41.77; 13-14 400 Free, 2nd, 4:50.79; 13-14 100 Fly, 1st, 1:11.74; 13- 14 100 Free, 2nd, 1:02.95;13-14 200 Back, 4th, 2:39.20 BRADLEY JOHNSTON (14), 13-14 200 Breast, 13th, 3:10.06; 13-14 100 Breast, 22nd, 1:32.17; 13-14 200 Fly, 9th, 2:53.38; 13-14 400 Free, 16th, 5:29.90; 13-14 100 Fly, 8th, 1:18.90; 13-14 200 IM, 13th, 2:50.82; 13- 14 100 Free, 23rd, 1:11.49 TARYN KAVANAGH (16), 15&O 200 Breast, 5th, 2:59.72;15&O 800 Free, 4th, 10:32.50;15&O 200 Free, 10th, 2:24.40; 15&O 100 Breast, 9th, 1:26.01; 15&O 400 Free, 7th, 5:06.02; 15&O 100 Free, 8th, 1:07.00; 15&O 200 IM, 7th, 2:43.91; 15&O 200 Back, 6th, 2:46.05 ALYSHA LYNDEN (10), 10&U 200 Breast, 1st, 3:23.30; 10&U 400 Free, 2nd, 5:44.50; 10&U 50 Fly, 2nd, 39.94; 10&U 100 Breast, 4th, 1:39.23; 10&U 200 Free, 3rd, 2:47.32; 10&U 50 Back, 3rd, 40.77; 10&U 200 IM, 2nd, 3:05.47; 10&U 100 Free, 3rd, 1:17.88; 10&U 50 Breast, 7th, 47.70 ROBERT MASTERS (9), 10&U 200 Breast, 2nd, 3:50.58; 10&U 100 Back, 11th, 1:38.58; 10&U 50 Fly, 12th, 47.54; 10&U 100 Breast, 9th, 1:50.88; 10&U 50 Back, 19th, 47.82; 10&U 200 IM, 10th, 3:38.61; 10&U 50 Breast, 9th, 50.92 TREVOR PATERSON (9), 10&U 400 Free, 2nd, 6:38.58; 10&U 100 Back, 12th, 1:39.52; 10&U 50 Fly, 7th, 44.08;10&U 200 Free, 11th, 3:14.38;10&U 100 Fly, 4th, 1:39.97; 10&U 200 IM, DQ RACHAEL PETTAPIECE-PHILLIPS (14), 13-14 50 Free, 24th, 33.43;13-14 800 Free, 18th, 11:43.15;13-14 200 Free, 29th, 2:39.25; 13-14 400 Free, 21st, 5:36.58; 13-14 200 IM, 30th, 3:13.59; 13-14 100 Free, 26th, 1:13.92; 13-14 200 Back, 26th, 3:11.52 ALISON RUSSELL (9), 10&U 100 Back, 31st, 1:53.94; 10&U 50 Free, 51st, 44.50; 10&U 50 Back, 47th, 51.97; 10&U 200 IM, DQ; 10&U 100 Free, 45th, 1:43.40 DANIELLE SERGE (10), 10&U 200 Breast, 12th, 4:04.19; 10&U 50 Fly, DQ; 10&U 100 Breast, 32nd, 1:57.41; 10&U 50 Back, 39th, 49.08; 10&U 50 Breast, 38th, 54.45 MARK STORTO (10), 10&U 100 Back, 17th, 1:43.10; 10&U 50 Fly, 16th, 51.00; 10&U 50 Free, 25th, 43.96; 10&U 50 Back, 15th, 46.99; 10&U 100 Free, 23rd, 1:40.83 MICHAEL STORTO (13), 13-14 50 Free, 11th, 13-14 1500 Free, 5th, 19:49.75;13-14 200 Free, 16th, 2:26.30; 13-14 Fly, 3rd, 2:47.78; 13-14 400 Free, 10th, 5:10.50; 13-14 100 Fly, 6th, 1:14.57; 13-14 100 Back, 11th, 1:18.52;13-14 100 Free, 12th, 1:07.46;13-14 200 Back, 11th, 2:47.34 CHRISTINA WALSH (12), 11-12 50 Free, 19th, 33.82; 11-12 100 Fly, 10th, 1:26.31; 11-12 200 Back, 16th, 3:02.37;11-12 100 Free, 26th, 1:18.45;11-12 200 Free, 27th, 2:49.01; 11-12 100 Back, 5th, 1:21.84 JESSICA WARD (14), 13-14 50 Free, 6th, 30.57; 13-14 800 Free, 4th, 10:04.23; 13-14 200 Free, 4th, 2:19.75; 13-14 100 Breast, 1st, 1:20.10; 13-14 400 Free, 7th, 5:10.36; 13-14 100 Fly, 5th, 1:17.72; 13-14 100 Back, 5th, 1:17.37; 13-14 200 Back, 3rd, 2:37.85 KENT WILLIAMSON (13), 13-14 50 Free, 20th, 32.86; 13-14 1500 Free, 8th, 20:55.45; 13-14 200 Free, 28th, 2:36.27;13-14 400 Free, 13th, 5:21.71;13-14 100 Back, 17th, 1:24.42; 13-14 200 Back, X2:56.01 MATT WOLCH (16), 15&O 200 Free, 23rd, 2:40.31; 15&O 100 Breast, 14th, 1:20.37 SARAH WOLCH (14), 13-14 50 Free, 11th, 31.32; 13- 14 800 Free, 10th, 10:46.90; 13-14 200 Free, 16th, 2:28.68; 13-14 100 Breast, 2nd, 1:20.24; 13-14 400 Free, 12th, 5:20.23 VICTORIA YOUNG (10), 10&U 100 Back, 21st, 1:41.45; 10&U 50 Free, 33rd, 40.37; 10&U 100 Breast, 35th, 2:01.20; 10&U 200 IM, 21st, 3:36.23; 10&U 100 Free, 40th, 1:37.86; 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Fleet/Lease return manager needed. Automotive experience necessary. Reply to Bob Verwey by fax or email only:(905)668-9734 or bob.verwey@owasco.com 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. FORCED TO HIRE $22.00/HR Oshawa distribution co. requires 10 people in set-up and display depts. Advancement for fast learners. Over 18 and able start immediately. No experience. Full time. For interview CALL MON -TUES ONLY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. 905-720-1507 Join Canada’s fastest Growing restaurant company, Winner of the Pinnacle Award for Restaurant Company of the Year!!! Interested in a career with Canada’s fastest growing restaurant company? Kelsey’s is searching for All Staff - Line Cooks, Kitchen Supervisors, Servers, Bartenders and Hosts for a new location in Ajax, Ontario APPLY IN PERSON AT 10 Kingston Rd. W. Kingston Rd. & Harwood Ave. HIRING STARTS FROM MON. JAN 6 @ 9 AM UNTIL FRI. JAN 10 @ 6 PM 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 ® REQUIRES GOAL ORIENTED TELEPHONE SALES AGENTS Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Telephone Sales Positions Available In Our Conveniently Located AJAX Seasonal Sales Office. $10.00 Per Hour Guaranteed Base Plus Performance Incentives. Additional Seasonal Sales Bonus Up To $1000.00 Afternoon And Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING”! Work January 13 To Mid-May With Opportunity For Permanent Employment. Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along With An Excellent Command Of The English Language Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills And A Positive Attitude Are Assets. Interviews Begin January 2nd, Please Call Now: 905-427-5967 Are you 16-24, not in school, and not working F/T? Attend one of the following information sessions to help you find the job you are looking for quickly! A T T E N T ION YOUTH!N E E D A JOB? S U R P R I S E EVERY HOUR T O T H E F I RST 5 PEOPLE!TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003 1:00pm • 3:00pm • 5:00pm • Job Opportunities • • Free Food, Refreshments & Prizes • (while supplies last) YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite, 16 Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905) 427-7670 WANTED Busy semi-trailer shop in Whitby has immediate openings for 2 LICENSED 310J MECHANICS Candidates must be experi- enced in all facets of semi trailer repair, both structural and mechanical. We offer ex- cellent rates, benefits and working conditions Please contact Robert at (905) 430-1262 x 2 or fax resume to (905) 430-0914 Only qualified candidates need apply. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER (Part-time) Experienced accountant with strong computer skills required. Responsibilities include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparing journal entries, month-end closing to trial balance and support of office staff & comptroller. Post secondary degree and CGA/CMA enrollment preferred. Flexible working hours can be arranged. Apply in confidence to: Precise Tool & Die Limited 954 Dillingham Road, Pickering, ON L1W 1Z6 Fax: 905-839-3513 525 Office Help 525 Office Help COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITY COORDINATOR An individual with a minimum of 3 - 5 years supervisory and administrative management experience is required by an organization providing housing and supports to reintegrate offenders. Relevant post secondary education, and program development experience is required in addition to having experience working with Federal Offenders. Apply by January 21, 2003 to Rod Friesen: Cornerstone Community Association Fax (905) 433-2363 ccaprogram@rogers.com No Phone Calls Please 510 General Help Houses For Sale100 LOCATED IN PRESTIGIOUS Beau Valley, Oshawa. Beautiful one-of-a- kind 4-bdrms, 4 bathroom home. Includes indoor pool, private patio, f/p & more. Asking $499K. Show- ings to be held on January 12th. Call Garth 416-918-6204 for appt. PORT HOPE, OPEN HOUSE-Sat- urday & Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2 pm to 4 pm, 4 CHALMERS COURT. Custom brick bungalow, 3 bdrms., 2 baths, many upgrades. Reduced - $161,900. Phone 905-885-0057. Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook run- ning through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Island Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf courses at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 weekdays after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL units for rent, new. 1000-sq.ft. high ceilings, overhead door, Courtice close to 401. Available February 1, Call 905-432-3935 Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more information call: 905-623-4172 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA,William/ Simcoe. Office space available. Suitable for business profession- al. $500/month. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)432–3710. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., South Ajax, separate entrance, shared laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. $700/month, first/last, references, Feb. 1. 905- 839-1116 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED base- ment apartment. Bloor/Harmony. Own entrance. Parking. Clean, quiet. Suits working adult/stu- dent. $775/mth. Utilities includ- ed. First/last. 905-720-2927 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT , Wilson/Athol. $725 monthly inclusive. Fridge, stove, mi- crowave, laundry facilities, parking. Non-smoking/no pets. Avail Feb. 1st. First/last. Call (905)723–5494 2 BEDROOM apartment, on top of floor of home, near main bus route, $675 per month, lst/last required. Utili- ties included. No pets. (905) 725–7321 ext. 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. AJAX IMMACULATE 2-Bed- room basement. 4-applianc- es, 2-car parking, new carpet- ing, $900+1/2 utilities. Avail- able Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 416- 258-7742. AJAX -67 Church St. Large 2- bdrm avail. Jan. & Feb. in- cludes parking, hydro, new appliances. $1050/month. First & last. (905)426-1161 AJAX ONE BEDROOM base- ment, newly decorated, sepa- rate entrance, parking, f/p, air, avail immediately. $800 in- clusive w/cable. First/last. No large pets. 905-686-4755 AJAX BASEMENT 1-bedroom $750, separate entrance, parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded, 1st/last, credit check, absolutely no pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. 905-683-5641 or 416-315- 9432 AJAX HWY 2/CHURCH, 2-bed- room basement, $1000/month. utilities and cable included. l000 sq. ft. separate entrance, 2-park- ing, share laundry, storage room, no smoking/pets, lst/last, refer- ences, (905) 427–8297 available March lst. AJAX newly finished one-bed- room basement apt, sep entrance, 4 appliances, own laundry, one parking, $950/month inclusive, immedi- ate, suits single professional. No pets/smoking. 905-426–7341 AJAX SOUTH, 1 bedroom basement apt., appliances own laundry, fireplace, air, avail February. $675 inclu- sive. Condolyn Management 905-428–9766. AJAX -Two or one bedroom with den basement apartment, side and rear entrance, 4 piece bath, own laundry, parking. Call 905-619-1797 leave msg. AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, new carpeting, share laundry, $850 inclusive, Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 416- 258-7742. AJAX, spacious one bedroom basement, private W/O en- trance, laundry facilities, ca- ble, parking. Available Ja- nuary15th, utilities included, $600/month, no smoking/ pets. Call days-416-510- 5841,(905 )619-3412. AVAILABLE February 1, 2003. For rent 3 bedroom semi-de- tached, 109 Church St., Bow- manville, $890.00/month plus utilities. AVAILABLE IMME- DIATELY. For rent 2 bedroom apartments, 76 Liberty St., Bowmanville, $913.00/month inclusive. Call 905-623-4172 BASEMENT APARTMENT Liv- erpool/Bayly. Bright clean one bedroom, private entrance, all inclusive $750/month, first/ last. Available immediately. Non-smoker. Pager (416)330– 2096 Leave Msg. BRIGHT 1200SQ.FT. 2-BED- ROOM basement apartment, $895/month utilities included. separate entrance, parking & laundry included. non-smok- ing. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905)666-8639. BROOKLIN 2 +1 bedroom apt, all new decor and broadloom, 4 appliances, avail. now, $1175 per month, also 2 bed- room apt, for Feb.1, 4 ap- pliances, $825. both plus hydro. references, call 905-424-9743 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. Feb. 1st $825. Well-main- tained building, near all ameni- ties. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm CHURCH/HWY 2. Immaculate 3 bdrm apt. Close to schools, shopping, GO. 416-444-7391 ext 241 COURTICE 1,000sq.ft. 2-bed- room apartment, separate entrance, laundry, gas fireplace, Feb. 1, utilities included, $900/month, first/last required. Call 905-435-2469 or (905)432–3710. HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. Executive Master Bedroom for rent, own washroom, cable, laundry included. Available immediately. 416-595-9526, 416-826-0340. HWY 2/ALTON ONE Bedroom basement apt. separate entrance, Ceramics throughout, Quiet, $700/month inclusive. Non- smoking/pets. 905-509-4006. KINGSTON AND BROCK, brand new one bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets, close to all amenities, go, 401, $750 all inclusive Available immediately. (905) 686–0836 LAKEVIEW PARK OSHAWA- Two 2-bedroom one 3 bed- room main floor apartments, $795, $875, $960. Utilities in- cluded. No dogs. Call (905)435-2433. OSHAWA LARGE CLEAN newly renovated 2 bedroom carpeted, above ground base- ment, large windows, quiet neighborhood, close to bus, no pets, $800 includes utili- ties+cable. Available imme- diately. Call 905-728-9746. EAST OSHAWA - Clean re- sponsible person, non- smoker/no pets. Brand new spacious one-bedroom base- ment apt. available immed. Laundry, parking. $750/first/ last. 905-576–8786 OSHAWA SIMCOE S.1-bdrm apt $500 plus heat, hydro. First/ last required. Call Stephen at 905-571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer buildings. Includes utilities, parking. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558-2622/ 416-473-9173. ROSSLAND/THORNTON 2 bed- rooms (or office), new executive apartment in lovely home, new appliances, all inclusive, suits quiet professional couple, refer- ences $950 first/last, private entrance, available immediately. 905-438–1935 OSHAWA PARK/ADELAIDE bright recently renovated 1 bdrm. basement apartment. Gas fireplace, c/a, parking, laundry, all inclusive $675/month first/ last. No pets, non-smoker. Available Feb. 1. 905-438–0814. OSHAWA, 2 bedroom house bungalow. A/C, appliances, gas heating $990 + utilities. First/Last. No pets, available January 15 or February 1st. 905-725-8638 OSHAWA, 2-BDRM bsmt, newly renovated, spacious. Separate entrance. Close to bus & school. No smoking/ pets. Avail. Feb. 1st $850 in- clusive. First/last, references. 905-571–6766 OSHAWA,2-BDRM, on 2 lev- els, bsmt & main floor, in- cludes laundry room, parking, utilities, cable. Park-like set- ting. Suit couple. $800/month. 905-686–8979 OSHAWA, downtown, huge decorated apts. 1 & 2 bdrms & 2-bdrm + den from $695, utili- ties included. 905-433-5555 days, 905-434-5098 evenings. OSHAWA,Freshly painted updated decor, 2-bedroom, $725 plus hydro in clean, quiet bldg includes parking, laun- dry on site. Available Jan.1st (905)434–9844. PICKERING,Major Oaks & Brock. 1 bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, utili- ties and parking included, $700/month. Available im- mediately, call 905-619–0317 PICKERING - 2 bedroom basement apt., seperate en- trance. Utilities & parking in- cluded. Available Feb.1, no smoking/pets. Call 905-837– 2884. CENTRAL PICKERING,One- bdrm apts. Basement & ground level. $800/$1200 in- clusive. Separate entrance, laundry, no smoking. First/ last. Available February 1st. (905)831–6284 PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room,separate entrance, non- smoker/no pets, suits single working person. $800 inclu- sive. lst/last, Feb. 1st. (905)427–8243. PICKERING 2 BEDROOM Ex- clusive basement apartment Dining, living, laundry & ap- pliances. Separate entrance, parking, alarm, no smoking/ pets, first/last, $925, Available Feb 1. Call 905-420–4576. PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH Spacious, 1-bdrm basement, separate entrance. Large bed- room, livingroom, full bath- room, complete kitchen, pri- vate laundry. $800/month in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. 905-428-6118 or 416-995- 2934. No pets/no smoking. PICKERING NEAR GO. main floor of house 3-bedrooms, $1200+1/2 utilities. ALSO one bedroom basement $800 in- clusive. NO smokers/pets. First/last/references. 905- 839–9998 WHITES RD. & 401 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $750 inclusive, first/last. Avail. immediately. No pets, no smoking. 905-421- 9968 PICKERING, Maple Ridge area. New professionally fin- ished, large 2 bedroom base- ment apt., private entrance, no smoking/pets, includes laundry, cable, AC, private pa- tio, first & last required, avail. Feb. 1, $1100 inclusive, 905- 839–0361. PICKERING, WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laun- dry, vac, a/c, non-smoking/ pets. First/last, references $950 plus. Available imme- diately. (905)420–9949. PICKERING- Large 2 bed- room, basement apt. seperate entrance. $950/mth + 1/3 utili- ties. No smoking/pets. First/ Last. 905-686–8783. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Sim- coe 1-bdrm. good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $725. heating Cable/parking/hydro included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905-576– 2982. after 10am. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from Dec. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SMALL ONE BEDROOM downtown Oshawa, $600/ month, first/last required, utili- ties included, laundry facili- ties available, cable separate, no pets, suitable for one, on main bus route, avail imme- diately 905-725–7321 ext 13 from 9-3 Monday-Thursday SOUTH AJAX main floor, 3 bedroom semi bungalow, laundry, parking, references, 1st/last, no pets/smoking, Feb. 1st. $1,100 plus. (905) 686–6773 SPACIOUS bright clean 1- bdrm, eat-in kitchen, living- room w/fireplace, sep. en- trance. Close to all amenities. $645 inclusive. Townline/Hwy #2. Available Feb. 1st. (416) 818-8797 ONE & TWO BEDROOM APTS. available immediately. Conveniently located in Ux- bridge in adult occupied build- ing. Appt. to view call 905- 852-2534 WHITBY -First floor, 2-bed- room, $810; 1-bedroom $725. Clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/ stove. No pets. Avail Feb.1. 905-404-1414. WHITBY -Available Feb. 1, 1 bedroom basement apt. suitable for one person, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. $600/mth all inclusive. First/Last. Contact Carol 905-666-5545. 534 MARY ST., WHITBY - clean quiet low-rise building, park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown, bus at front door, 905-666-2450. WHITBY BROCK/VICTORIA,2 bedroom self-contained base- ment apt, separate entrance, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $825 inclusive, first/last Available Jan. 15. 905-665–8982 WHITBY GROUND LEVEL apt, suits single mature person, new appliances, parking, utili- ties except phone & laundry, no pets/smoking, avail Feb 1 $700. 416-274–9481 WHITBY, BRAND NEW one bedroom plus den basement apartment, separate entrance, shared laundry, available now. lst/last,$825 inclusive. Non smoker. (905) 686–1003 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E., park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420 WHITES/FINCH - brand new 1- bdrm basement apt, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets. $750 inclusive. Avail. immediately First & last. Call btwn 4-10pm. 905-421–9778. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. EXECUTIVE CONDO,adult lifestyle bldg. 900 Wilson Rd. North, 1,550 sq ft., 2 bdrms, 2 baths, $1,695 inclusive, pos- sibly furnished $1,995. Call after 5pm 905-725–9045 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 3-BEDROOM DETACHED House, great neighbourhood in Bowmanville. Main floor laundry, finished basement, 2- baths, parking, $1200+ utili- ties, no smoking. Feb 1st, ref- erences, 905-987-2050. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $8,000 per month plus utilities. Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR ALL INFORMATION) AJAX, 3-BEDROOM, finished basement, 4 appliances, renovat- ed house, suitable for profes- sional couple, no smoking/pets. $1350 plus utilities. February 1. Evelyn 905-404-7555 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - large private one-bedroom house, suitable for single profes- sional. Dagmar/Lakeridge Rd. area. $850/hydro included. 1st/last, references. No smok- ing/no pets. 905-655–3096 COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM lower level, very bright, Jan. lst. No smoking/pets $800 inclusive. (905)665–1905 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom bungalow with garage. 2 baths, appliances, finsished basement. Nice yard, $1150 + utilities. Available Feb.1. 905-576–8673. OSHAWA, main floor, 2-bdrm bungalow, c/a, parking, close to all amenities, large yard, refer- ences, first/last, $1000/month + hydro. Avail. Jan. 15. 905- 623–6034 PARK RD. S. OSHAWA immacu- late 3-bedroom semi eat in kitchen 2-bath central air and 4- appliances included available immediately $1200/month + util- ities 905-721-0121 or 416-271- 7172. WHITBY - Main level 3-bedroom bungalow. Very clean, great area, parking, yard, a/c, laundry, appli- ances/fireplace. No pets. Available immediately, $1100+utilities. 905-686-6718. WHITBY, MURKAR CRES.3- bedroom home, walkout base- ment, central air, 1-1/2 car garage, double drive, $1400 plus utilities, first/last. Available February 1st. Call (905)668–6464. Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COLBORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA SHOWS VERY well 3- bedroom townhouse w/garage finished basement walkout from kitchen to a private fenced yard 4-appliances and water included $1295/per month plus utilities available Jan. 1st. Gary Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Status. CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR INFORMATION, 905-436-0990 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna Children's playground Close to all amenities Fenced back- yards. (905) 436-3346 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 BED & BREAKFAST STYLE Accommodations, profes- sional Oshawa home, quiet, suits professional male, non- smoker travelling to out-of- town home most weekends, first/last references $110/ week. 905-723-6761. ROOM FOR RENT HOLT RD./ 401. Storage Available. 905- 723-6752, 905-442-1458 after 6. Shared Accommodation194 1 OR 2 PEOPLE wanted to share my bright newly decorated home, central location adjoining creek, major bus routes. $450/month. 905-721-2476 A PRESTIGIOUS 3-bedroom walkout basement apt. to share w/young professional or student preferred. Fully furnished. Non- smoker no pets, available Jan. $425/month. East Oshawa. 905- 436-3187 BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE to share, Rossland/Cochrane area. 2-bdrms, own 4pc bath, share all facilities. Avail March 1/03. $650/month inclusive, Prefer single, non-smoker. First/last, references. Call 905-579-8264 AJAX, renovated 3-bedroom to share, 6 appliances, barbecue parking, cable, C/air, near all amenities. $450/month, all inclu- sive references. Ed 905-428- 7737, 519-247-9840 PARK/KING,2 rooms for rent, upper floor, sep. entrance, full bath & kitchen, $480/month. First & last. 905-721–1661 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. Photos. From March on (727)538-2123 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castleton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241- 2224 or 905-344-7838. Snowmobiles233 1999 YAMAHA SX 700, grip warmers, studded track, cov-er, 3,200 kms., very clean, $4,998 plus taxes. Vandermeer Toyota, ask for Hank. 905-372-5437. Bargain Centre309 MASSAGE BED W/CRADLE $200. 3 year warranty. clik.to/learnmassage 905-809- 5926 Certified Classes Articles For Sale310 DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufac- turers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now avail- able. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 6 MOS. NEW G.E. Appliances, fridge, stove, washer, dryer; retail for $2700, asking $1800. Moving, must sell. Call 905-725- 8798 A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271- 4534. A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS! CAR- PETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.) com- mercial carpet $285 or Berber carpet from $375 includes instal- lation and FREE upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many other great choic- es to choose from. FREE shop at home service. Whitby to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P YMCA Durham Employment Services HIRING ASSOCIATE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (1 year contract) •University Degree or College Diploma - business related •Strong bookkeeping / accounting and administrative skills •Strong computer skills: MS Office •Customer service experience Deadline to apply January 7, 2003 *Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Fax resume to (905) 839-9687 525 Office Help 525 Office Help SALES PEOPLE WANTED Durham Region's Oldest Established Chrysler Dealership Requires 2 Professional Sales People To sell both new and used cars. Must hold valid OMVIC Sales Lic. Apply in confidence to: Sales Manager, Robert Bennett Annandale Dodge Chrysler Jeep Phone 905-683-5722 Or Fax 905-683-5723 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents ATTENTION PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS R.P.N & R.N STUDENTS DURHAM REGION ATTENDANT CARE is looking for HEALTH CARE WORKERS We are a not for profit organization providing non-medical, personal support assistance to physical disabilities, throughout Durham Region Requirements: ➢Certificate or working towards certification (PSW, H.C.A., R.P.N., R.N -minimum 1st year completed) ➢Updated C.P.R. and First Aid ➢Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle ➢Police Clearance Certificate We offer : ➢Casual Part-time, with opportunity for Part- time positions ➢Day, evening and every other weekend shifts ➢Salary range of $13.14-$14.74 per hour ➢Shift premiums, paid mileage, and company benefits available ➢Paid education for P.S.W. upgrading, training and orientation Interested candidates are encouraged to call Human Resources at (905)576-5603 or Fax resumes to (905)-576-8020 or e-mail resume and cover letter to a clegg@drac.on.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those contacted will be interviewed. 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Bay Ridges Long TermCare Centre Will be OPENING Spring of 2003 JOB FAIR January 9, 2003 1-6pm East Shore Community Centre 910 Liverpool Rd. S. • RN’s • RPN’s • PSW’s • Activation Aides • Housekeeping Aides • Laundry Aides • Cooks • Dietary Aides For further information contact Marlene Wotten @ 905-426-8387 or email:marlenewotten@cplodges.com The Victorian Order of Nurses of Durham Region a not-for-profit, charitable, accredited visiting nursing organization, invites you to join our highly skilled team of nursing professionals. VON presently has openings for RNs Full-time, Part-time and weekends only & also a FULL-TIME ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST Interested candidates should submit their resumes in confidence to: Nurse Manager - VON Durham Region 223 Brock St. N., Whitby, Ontario L1N 4H6 Fax:(905) 665-4888 Email: vonadmin@bellnet.ca While we sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. an OMNI home Experience Hope, Purpose and Belonging in Long Term Care Applications are invited for a dynamic, enthusiastic person for the immediate position of ADMINISTRATOR for our 84 Bed Long Term Care Home in Aurora The successful applicant will meet the Ministry of Health requirements for a Long Term Care Administrator, have management experience and posses 3 years relevant experience in Long Term Care, Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of MS Word. Resumes from qualified applicants may be submitted to: OMNI Health Care 1054 Monaghan Rd. Peterborough, ON K9J 5L3 Att: Marie Murphy, Executive e Assistant Fax: (705) 742-9197 E-mail: resume@omni-way.com Applications will be accepted until January 13, 2003 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent PIANO/CLOCK January Clearnance Sale starts Jan. 24th on all Models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, 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 PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. AREA RUGS,3 available, tradi- tional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697–9462.(snp) BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP,mat- tress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647-271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacrifice $2800. 416-748-3993 BLACK GLASS/CHROME dining room table +4 upholstered chairs (rose & grey) with matching 3 door, light grey china cabinet. $500 OBO. Call 905-723-7354 CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commer- cial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905- 431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and instal- lation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686- 1772. COMPUTER PENTIUM II-400, complete system w/15" monitor, $300; 4.5'x9' solid oak pool table, leather pockets, 1" slate, new cloth, $2000; older 7-man hot tub, quick sale $1500. Call 905-439-4789 Computers: Bits and Bytes Computer Services P200 Tower Internet Ready . Complete System $185.00; P2/350 Internet Ready Complete Systems Starting at $250.00, P3/500 Desktop Internet Ready Complete System $455.00; Complete System includes 15" Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse Upgrade to 17" Monitor $50.00; 90 Day Warranty, Lay-Away, Plan New Systems and Laptops Available. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsandbytes. Thank you to all our customers for making 2002 such a success- ful year. Best Wishes in the New Year, we look forward to serving you 2003. DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry- wood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for traditional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) MOVING SALE - Italian leather sofa set, $2,000., dr set $980., leather recliner with ottoman, $250., etc. (905) 509–5793 MOVING SALE - Full size mat- tress set w frame, freezer, desk, etc. Call 420–3087 FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR CAR 10 car washes $87.50. (Hand washed). Complete wax and pol- ish (3 stage) interior engine shampoo, detail dash & rims, dress all vinyl and rubber and fabric protector $129.99. Body Works (905)743–9976. Keep up the value of your car and your allergies down. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur-chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PIANO, BABY GRAND,needs tuning, good condition, black satin finish w/matching bench. $3000 o.b.o. Call 905-428–0306 PINE QUEEN Bedroom was $2400 ask $2100(1yr); Craftmatic bed was $2200 ask $1100(1yr); Frigidaire Gallery side-by-side, water+ice dis- penser was $2400 ask $1100(3yr); sofa+chair 60yrs recent re-cover $450; white girl's bedroom mate's bed etc. $350; fridge $250; stove $175; apt. wasther $175. Can deliver. 905- 263-2657 PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 chip $95; XBOX chip now avail. Inquire about our games in stock. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905- 263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE STUFF check out www.dssjunk.com. STORAGE TRAILERS AND stor- age containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. Articles Wanted315 WANTED: Children's bedroom furniture, Adults' bedroom fur- niture, solid maple or oak kitchen furniture, living room furniture, good working major appliances. Will pay cash and pick up. Call 905-260-2200 SPRING CLOTHING - Current Styles, Women's, Children & Maternity wear. Call It's Worth Repeating for details. Two lo- cations: Courtice, 2727 Cour- tice Rd. & Hwy #2. 905-432- 7774. Whitby, 3555 Thickson Rd.N. 905-579-9912. Vendors Wanted316 EXHIBITORS WANTED for the "What Women Really Want Show." February 1 & 2nd, 2003. Hilton Suites Hotel Con- vention Centre & Spa, Mark- ham. Prime booth space still available. Call 1-888-211- 7288 ext 227 snp VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New promotion, new format. Call Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 "WOOD GUYS",100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. Bagged firewood. (905)473- 3333. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) WOOD GUYS,100% hard- wood, seasoned, bush & face, delivered. Specialty woods. (Generous loads) (905)473- 3333. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 KITTENS, VET CHECKED with first booster as well as young to mature cats (spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated) looking for homes. Many dogs also available for adoption. Foster homes for dogs and ti- mid cats needed. Pets sup- plies (especially cat food and litter) and donations always welcomed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption at (905) 438–8411 PUPPIES-poodles standard& toys, Australian Shepherd; Husky X, shepherd X, lab X; Fox& boston terriers, yellow lab, shi-tzu, border collies basset hounds 905-831-2145. PUREBRED POMERANIAN pups, 2 females, ready to go. Parents on site. Call 705-878-4408. Cars For Sale400 1992 CHEV LUMINA 4 dr, V-6, auto, 165k. This car is abso- lutely beautiful. Power locks, tilt, AM/FM, cassette, cruise, A/C, power trunk release. This is an awesome opportunity to buy an absolutely beautiful car for under $4,000. Certified/ emission tested 905-571-5138 1992 HYUNDAI SCOUPE $2899; 1992 Cavalier $2699; 1990 Caravan $2299; 1989 Blazer 4X4 $3499. Over 15 cars, trucks & vans starting from 1699 and up. (Kelly & Sons) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 after 6pm 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM. This car is showing 290k, but you sure wouldn't know it! V-6 auto, runs awesome. Bucket seats with console, cruise control, tilt wheel, delay wipers, fog lamps, AM/FM cassette, new gas tank and front brakes. Certified and emission tested. This is a great buy at $2995. 905-571-5138 2001 PONTIAC Bonneville SE Save the taxes! Immaculate con- dition, rustpoofed, alarm system, metallic silver. $18,900. Call evenings 905-666-2173. 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS 4 door, automatic, needs work. Come with a parts car. $300 as is 905- 263-2661. snp 1993 CHEV CAVALIER 4-dr, 4- cyl, auto, 169k, power locks, remote trunk release, A/C blows at a chilly 40ºF. AM/FM cassette certified/emission tested this is one beautiful car, that you should not pass up! $3495. 905-571-5138 1994 EXTENDED ASTRO VAN, 4.3L, auto, p/w, p/l, dutch doors, seats 8. $3000. Call 905-985–8627 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 3.3L, black, fully loaded, 199,000K, p/w, p/l, air, certi- fied/e-tested, remote starter, well-maintained. $4,500 o.b.o. Call 905-243–0810 1997 SABLE GS WAGON 90,000km e-tested certified red excellent condition loaded $8,000 905-837–1345eve/ weekends 416-751-5272 days 91 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RS 3.1 multi-port F1. 205,000km. Drive clean, certified. $2,900. 905-571–2678. FEEL GOOD ABOUT your car again! Waxing, polishing, in- terior engine shampoo, hand washes. Perfect Christmas gift $129.99. Washes (10) $87.50 Keeping your car looking like new keeps up the resale value and keeps your allergies away. Body Works (905)743– 9976 PRIVATE DEALER LOOKING FOR CONSIGNMENT VEHI- CLES. I will get you the BEST PRICE for your vehicle and detail it before it's sold. (905)743–9976. WHY BUY NEW?When you can buy this new car for 1/2 price. 2001 Grand Am SE, 4-dr, bright red, fully loaded, cd, was $17,900, now $16,900 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. 905-743–9976 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy ser- vice. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1988 CHEV SILVERADO - Mint, Low miles. P/S, P/W, P/L, Air, tilt, cruise. $7000 As Is or $7500 cert. 905-438–1100. 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 67,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $20,999. Call (905)404–8242 (snp) Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 MAZDA MPV van, 187,000 kil., $l,900. 1990 Ply- mouth Voyageur $900. obo. both in good condition. Call (905) 428–0541 2000 CHEV VENTURE van, beige, 82,000kms, $16000. Call 905-668-3372 2001 WINDSTAR SPORT, 42k, rear air, keyless remote, am/fm/cass, loaded, very clean. Takeover lease $488/ mth tx. incl. No money down. 12 mths remaining. Call Bob days 905-427-7411 evng 905- 576-9322 1999 Grande Plymouth Voyager, Platinum Edition, fully loaded, 79k, was $16,990, now $14,990, certi-fied and e-tested 905- 743–9976. GREAT FAMILY MOVER,1994 Dodge Grande Caravan, rebuilt transmission, sales price $5,990 o.b.o. certified/etested. Call 905- 743–9976 Motorcycles435 2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 1500kms, black, mint condition, many accessories. Asking $7,500. Call (905) 404-8242. Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND very affectionate male cat. Tan/charcoal, approx 1-yr- old, Found in Cedar Park, Ajax Dec 31. Call Linda at 905- 428–8147. Personals268 CAN YOU AFFORD TO LOSE WEIGHT? Yes? Inexpensive, 100% guaranteedd. Risk free, natural weight loss. Call today 1- 888-829-8365, 905-428-1299 or online at http://herbalnutrition.net/ajaxdist ributors Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY WANTED Rossland & Westney, Ajax 3-year old toddler. Call for info 905-426–8306 leave message. PART TIME/FULL TIME / possible live-in nanny needed. Single mom needs loving, caring individual to help look after 20-month-old daughter. Housekeeping, cooking etc. Build hours around right per- son. Must speak fluent English, have experience or ECE-diploma. Eleanor 905-619-2038 Mother's Helpers271 MOTHER'S HELPER -Required everyday, for a few hours in Pickering area. Ladies with a flexible schedule please contact 905-831–8502. Daycare Available273 LOVING MOTHER,ECE Degree, 14 yrs. experience, offering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educa- tional. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexander G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. SHARED-NANNY, reduced rate for toddler (1.5 - 3 yrs.), provid- ing excellent care. Dixie/Glenanna. Call Aline @ (905) 839-6192 for info. Daycare Wanted274 NANNY required 3 days/week, Ajax for 1yr old child. Caring, dedicated individual with experi- ence. Light housekeeping & ref- erences a must. 905-686-9930 Music&Dancing Instruction277 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, Piano, guitar, violin, flute, clar- inet, sax, trumpet. Joy of Music 905-427-5222. Esthetics/ Beauty Services284 LOSE WEIGHT FAST,SAFE & EASY! Call Today! 1-888-352- 2689 or online at www.4ever- slim.com Access code #45303 Tax & Financial164 PERSONAL TAX SERVICES FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Accounting Services: Tax returns (Efile) Personal & Self Employed. Fast and prompt @ reasonable rates. Weekdays 8am-7pm Saturday 10am-4pm 1-866-TAX- 5959 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.55% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576- 3505 PURCHASE (5% DOWN), Refinance (Commercial & Residential), Debt consolidation (unlock equity & pay Mortgage rates consolidate high interest credit cards), Self-employed, can't verify income, good credit. We'll find you the best deal. Call N. Gillani @416-450-8568 Frank's Funds Inc. Home Improvements700 \ Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays! Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays! Happy HolidaysPassion Paradise 100% Discretion Call Nikki (905)426-5087 (905)767-5026 Hiring 19+ Welcome to our world of paradise and companion with a heart full of passion 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. 905-571-0755 CLASSIC MOVERS •Affordable •Efficient •Reliable Apartments or homes Antique and Piano specialist Local or out of Town No move too small Mid-month & Seniors Discount Bonded and Insured Call Today! (905)428-1717 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 Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 PAINTING & PAPER- HANGING ◆Reasonable rates◆ ◆Interior & exterior◆ Serving Oshawa & surrounding areas for 30 years ☎ 725-9884 ☎ HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations For Free Estimate Call Don (905) 626-2111 Fully Insured allainl@sprint.ca DELTA PAINTING & RENOVATIONS Interior/Exterior, bathrooms, base- ment renovations, Wallpapering., general repairs & much more! George 725–7870 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 A1 A BETTER DEAL! Quick, Friendly, dependable removal of household/ renovation garbage. Including furiture/ appliances. Rock bottom rates! 416-501-7054 Peter WB RENOVATIONS • Interior & Exterior • Custom Additions • Specialties • Full Finish Bsmts Bathrooms Kitchens • Custom Painting • Fully Licensed Free Estimates Wa yne (905) 767-3086 T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, cabinets, tiling, drywall, taping, paint- ing, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops. Also Custom PIne furniture.Garden chairs,planter boxes, wishing wells and more made to order Display on Web Site Terry for estimate: 905-432-9115 www.tep.webpr.ca SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of home improvements and maintenance services. (905) 426-9383 or (905) 442-3742 REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS & ROOFS “R” US •CHIMNEYS •SKYLIGHTS •SHINGLES •FLAT ROOFS •EAVES CLEANING OUR REPAIRS COME WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY!! 236-6662 J. Stuart Renovations • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting • Ceramics • Flooring Call JOHN Ph:416-439-5200 Cell:416-606-4508 GHMC CONSTRUCTION Renovations in: •Basements •Bathrooms •Additions • New Construction Government Inspected Call Scott 905-428-8559 Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. Yellow & Green Home Improvement General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry, Renovations &Electrical (416)410-4536 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 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 deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-6666 • Oshawa – 905-427-2828 • Toronto – 416-289-3673 • Fax – 905-839-6008 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ATTENTION ALL LADIES (& daughters) You are invited to CLASSY CRAFTS cake decorating, sewing, folk art & cooking Where:Forestbrook Bible Chapel corner of Finch and Fairport, Pickering When:Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm Registration:Thursday January 9, 7:00pm For more info please call 905-831-0745 Come & meet some new friends!! 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-570-0045 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 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 2 Spacious Teaching Studios Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard Extended Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 9:00 Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 Classes, seminars in: Full Retail Outlet Acrylics, Oils Delta, Unfinished Furniture DecoArt, Jo Sonya Giftware Wood, Brushes Guest Teachers Packets, Books 235 Bayly Street W., Unit 12, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3 Phone: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673 Email: judymcdonald@idirect.com Web Site: http://www.creative-pastimes.com OVER 3200 SQ. FT., ONE LEVEL LOCATION “OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION” JANUARY 6 to 11 278 Registration 278 Registration 278 Registration WINTER WOODWORKING COURSES BUILD AN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT STARTS: MON. JAN. 20 - 12 WEEKS FURNITURE/CABINET MAKING STARTS: TUES. JAN. 14 -15 WEEKS BUILD A DEACON’S BENCH STARTS: WED. JAN. 8 - 10 WEEKS WED. APR. 1 - 10 WEEKS INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING STARTS: THURS. JAN. 16 - 8 WEEKS THURS. MAR. 27 - 8 WEEKS BUILD A WATERLOO COUNTRY DRY SINK STARTS: FRI. JAN. 10 - 10 WEEKS FRI. APR. 4 - 10 WEEKS TO REGISTER CALL: 905-433-9011 COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTORY PRICES 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Tr ansferable Warranties “DEAL DIRECT & SAVE” (905) 686-9494 •Porch Enclosures •Garage Doors 6 mo. No Interest, No Payment o.a.c. 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 310 Articles for Sale 700 Home Improvements TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 5, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P Ajax title hopes rung in Toronto George Bell delivers 3-1 win over bantams AJAX —The Ajax Knights Helliwell Equipment Services Inc. bantam select hockey team fell one victory short at the North Toronto Hockey League Christmas Tourna- ment. Facing a strong opponent in the George Bell Titans in the final, the Ajacians fell 3-1 to end a strong tournament run. After a scoreless first period, the Knights got on the scoreboard five seconds into the middle frame on a goal by Jesse Wheeler, assisted by Adam Azzarello and Andrew McBride. The Titans, however, re- sponded with two quick goals to take a one-goal lead into the final stanza. Ajax had its chances to net the equalizer with co-captain Shane Weese, Corbin Stone and Jamie Helliwell having the best chances, but couldn’t get the puck past the George Bell goaltender. The Titans other marker came late in the third. Matt Clement was named player of the game for Ajax. The Knights faced the Leaside Flames in the semifinals, avenging an earlier loss. The score wasn’t re- ported. Defencemen William Thurston and Paul Purchmajer paced the Ajax attack, each collect- ing assists on the game-winning and go-ahead goals by Wheeler and Clement, who also netted an empty-net marker. Ronnie Stel opened the scoring for Ajax. Goal- tender Jeff Thatcher was named Ajax’s player of the game, as he was outstanding in turning aside 25 shots. The bantams opened the tourney by blanking the Markham Waxers 5-0. Tommy Waller paced the Knights with two goals, while Jamie Macina added a goal and two assists, and Mitch Harrington had two helpers. McBride and co-cap- tain Wheeler added singles. Other assists went to Clement, Andrew Melvin and McBride. Jeff Draga stopped 18 shots for the shutout. In Game 2, the Ajacians suffered a 2-0 loss to Leaside. Melvin was named player of the game, leading numerous rushes. The Knights dominated the North York Knights with a com- plete-team effort en route to a 6-0 rout in Game 3. The goals came from six different sources as Maci- na, McBride, Harrington, Waller, Azzarello and Kyle Brunet scored. Assists went to Waller and Melvin each with two, Azzarello, Macina, Clement and Stel. Draga notched his second shutout, facing 11 shots. McBride was named player of the game. George Purchmajer coaches the team, assisted by Mike Draga. 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