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OPG Chairman Bill Farlinger, Chief Executive Officer Ron Os- borne and Chief Operating Offi- cer Graham Brown were all asked to resign by Energy Minis- ter Dwight Duncan, who called the situation a “horrible mess.” Richard Dicerni, currently the executive vice-president and corporate secretary of OPG, will serve as the interim CEO. The Report of the Pickering ‘A’ Review Panel was established by the former Progressive Con- servative government in May to look into the situation. The panel, headed by former federal cabinet minister Jake Epp, found the facts into the restart “alarming.” The original cost of returning the four units was pegged at $800 million, but it’s since grown to $2.5 billion. The work is also three years behind schedule. The panel stated the final unit might not be back in service until August of 2008 and could carry a final price tag between $3 billion and $4 billion. Unit 4 is the only reactor to re- turn to service to date, having come back online in September. “These facts are alarming, but they are not the only price paid,” the panel stated in its report in- troduction. The project cost has pushed up the price of electricity, while also reducing OPG’s revenues, financial resources and corpo- rate value. “While the analysis of what went wrong provides a cata- logue of problems, ultimate re- sponsibility must lie with the OPG Board and senior manage- ment and how they executed their oversight responsibilities,” the panel added. Dave Martin of the Sierra Club of Canada said he’s “disap- pointed Jake Epp didn’t have the courage to say shut it down for good.” Noting refurbishing all four re- actors will cost between $3 bil- lion and $4 billion, the report is the “final death knell rung for Pickering nuclear station. “What we need is the political leadership from Dalton McGuin- ty to just say no to nuclear refur- bishment and no to coal because there are good alternatives,” Mr. Mar tin added. OPG spokesman John Earl said the company is reviewing the report. Provincial Energy Minister Dwight Duncan stated in a press release, “The contents of this re- port are, in the words of the panel, alarming. “Determining the future of OPG is a critical element in shap- ing electricity policy, and we will take the necessary steps to en- sure that Ontarians have a safe, secure and reliable supply of elec- tricity,” Mr. Duncan added. Truth in degrees MP Dan McTeague ordered to stand trial for false credentials By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MP Dan McTeague has to stand trial in Small Claims Court for falsely claiming a mas- ter’s degree in campaign litera- ture. Deputy Judge Shan Jain dis- missed a request by Mr. McTeague’s lawyer Iain Donnell to dismiss an action filed by Chaitanya Kalevar. The ruling couldn’t come at a worse time for Mr. McTeague. There’s speculation the three- term politician is in contention for a cabinet post in Paul Mar- ✦See McTeague page 3 The report from the Pickering A Review Panel, released Thursday, blamed ‘se- riously flawed’ planning for the costly delays in restarting four reactors. Three OPG executives resigned immediately following the release of the report. 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The train will stop be- hind Don Cherry’s Restaurant on Champlain Drive at 8:45 p.m. To encourage a large turnout, a boxcar has been converted into a rolling stage for live perfor- mances. “We’ll have Tom Jackson, Bev- erly Mahood, Amanda Stott and Brad Johner,” said Paul Thurston, spokesman for the CPR Holiday Train. Also appearing along the route will be Canadian musician Tom Wilson, two-time Grammy nomi- nee John Cowan and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in- ductee Tracey Brown, among others. “When the train rolls into Whitby, there will be a presenta- tion by a local government offi- cial, who will convey greetings and make a presentation to the food bank,” said Mr. Thurston. 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The claim was also includ- ed in the parliamentary guide, which includes a biography of each MP, for several years after he was elected in 1993. In his ruling on Wednesday in Whitby, Judge Jain dis- missed the argument that Mr. McTeague wasn’t aware his campaign literature included his having a Master’s. “It is very difficult for any politician to mistake his quali- fications by accident,” Mr. Jain said. “Campaign literature is the first thing to be checked by any politician, but in any event, we do have the evidence in front of us.” Mr. Kalevar finished third for the Liberal nomination for Ontario Riding (since changed to Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Riding) in 1992. “He lied about his academic credentials. That’s a misrepre- sentation. I was a candidate in 19 92 and I have three masters degrees,” Mr. Kalevar stated in court. “He was falsely claiming academic qualifications to raise his profile in the eyes of Liberals doing the voting.” Also by claiming a master’s degree, Mr. McTeague was try- ing to “decrease the gap in aca- demic qualifications. I have three masters and he was claiming one. At least he re- duced the gap,” he added. Mr. Kalevar noted he had to “spend time and money to go out and seek support” during the nomination process. He’s seeking $9,999.88 in damages, a figure he admitted, “is a number I threw out.” Also, $10,000 is the upper limit for cases that can be heard in Small Claims Court. Others heard Mr. McTeague claim to have a master’s, he said. “His misrepresentation is the main cause of my action,” Mr. Kalevar added. “He had lied in the House (of Com- mons). It’s an insult the House and to all Canadians.” If the error had been discov- ered during the nomination process, “firstly, he would be disqualified because of his lies. If he didn’t run, I would be the candidate. People knew me,” Mr. Kalevar stated. He unsuccessfully sought the Liberal nomination for On- tario Riding in 1988, losing to former cabinet minister John Roberts. “It raised his profile in the McTeague false credential case goes to trial eyes of Liberals. It got him votes which would have come to me,” Mr. Kalevar stated. “How many, I don’t know.” If the court clerk had claimed a de- gree she didn’t have, “She would be given a pink slip the next day,” Mr. Kalevar said. Mr. Donnell argued Mr. Kalevar hadn’t shown a “cause of ac- tion the court could delineate on.” Mr. Kalevar hadn’t shown how he had suffered any losses, Mr. Donnell added. “We explained the mistake. We ex- plained (Mr. McTeague’s campaign manager Lucio) Durante was in charge of vetting the materials and he made a mistake. On the eve of the 19 97 election, Mr. McTeague went on national TV and said ‘yes, it’s a mis- take,’” Mr. Donnell said. In both the 19 97 election and the 2000 race, Mr. McTeague won by increasing majori- ties, Mr. Donnell added. Mr. Kalevar is “a failed politician for the last two decades,” Mr. Donnell stated. “My suggestion is the court has yet to hear an issue you can deal with.” In the nomination meeting, Mr. McTeague pulled in 120 votes, while Mr. Kalevar had 17. The other candi- date had 60. “To suggest all of Mr. McTeague’s votes would go to him is untested and not worthy of consideration,” Mr. Donnell stated. ✦ McTeague from page 1 A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com LOSE WEIGHT NOW!! No pills! No diets! No club memberships! 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Festive approach marks council inaugural By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — In an inaugur- al meeting often punctuat- ed with humour, that saw the chairman acclaimed for a third term, regional council began its 30th year. Councillors were led into chambers by wailing bag- pipes Wednesday as fami- ly, friends and politicians packed the gallery and spilled into the aisles. Camera flashes popped and video cameras were trained on the ceremony. “Serving others is the greatest calling we can have,” said Reverend Brian Devitt, representing Durham’s ministries, dur- ing the opening prayer and blessing. He asked God to give the elected council- lors strength and wisdom. Their faces beaming and accented with peach cor- sages and boutonnières, councillors on each side of the chamber stood up en masse, held the Bible and recited the declaration of office. Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle brought forward the only nomination for re- g ional chairman: Roger Anderson, who has held the title for the past six years. “You bring our message clearly to all levels of gov- ernment,” said Mayor Brunelle, adding Mr. An- derson’s leadership was needed. Justice Bruce Glass joked the last time he was in council chambers to place the chains of office around Mr. Anderson’s neck, he had to verify the chairman’s age - and did so by looking at Mr. An- derson’s receding hairline. “It would be nice (when we) were all sworn in to be given a crystal ball,” Mr. Anderson said during his opening remarks. “But we know even without the crystal ball” we have seri- ous issues facing Durham. Issues include the new regional headquarters building, the community strategic and transporta- tion plans, waste diver- sion, highways 401 and 407 and working with the Province to get funding flowing. “(There’s) lots to do, lots to read, lots of meetings... and also some rigorous de- bate,” Mr. Anderson said. “All of these take hard work, so don’t plan on hav- ing a lot of free time.” Each councillor had a turn to make a statement, which ranged from thanking family and campaign teams to congratulating Mr. Ander- son. New Oshawa Mayor John Gray reiterated his campaign promise to make Oshawa council more cohe- sive and co-operative both locally and regionally. “For the first time in 30 years, Os- hawa will work together with Durham Region,” he said, to thun- derous applause and pounding fists on tables. Oshawa councillor Nester Pid- werbecki agreed. “Thank you, I’ve seen the light, and the Region is the way to go,” he said, garnering laughter and clap- ping. Other highlights included Clar- ington Councillor Charlie Trim re- ferring to himself, fellow Councillor Jim Schell and their mayor, John Mutton, the “three wise men from the east,” and Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor - who has served for 24 years - calling herself “Durham’s answer to Hazel McCal- lion.” Regional chairman acclaimed Committee chairmen, membership decided DURHAM - The selection of commit- tee chairmen and membership was de- cided at the Region’s inaugural council meeting Wednesday. Councillors must be nominated by a fellow member, and committee mem- bership is voted on if more than two vie for the same position. The only race for a chairman’s post came for health and social services, be- tween Whitby councillor Pat Perkins and Brock councillor Larry O’Connor, who held the position last term. Every member of council is on a committee, and chairmen receive an extra $6,000 per year in salary. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Chairman - Mayor John Mutton, Clarington Coun. Gerry Emm, Whitby Coun. Joe Kolodzie, Oshawa Coun. Mark Holland, Pickering Mayor Marilyn Pearce, Scugog Coun. April Cullen, Oshawa Coun. Brian Nicholson, Oshawa HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Chairman - Coun. Pat Perkins, Whitby Coun. Charlie Trim, Clarington Coun. Larry O’Connor, Brock Coun. Maurice Brenner, Pickering Coun. Colleen Jordan, Ajax Coun. Robert Luczyk, Oshawa Coun. John Neal, Oshawa PLANNING Chairman - Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Uxbridge Coun. Jim Schell, Clarington Mayor Dave Ryan, Pickering Mayor Steve Parish, Ajax Coun. Ken Carruthers, Scugog Mayor John Gray, Oshawa Coun. Joe Drumm, Whitby WORKS Chairman - Mayor Marcel Brunelle, Whitby Coun. Scott Crawford, Ajax Coun. Nester Pidwerbecki, Oshawa Coun. Rick Johnson, Pickering Mayor Keith Shier, Brock Coun. Cathy Clarke, Oshawa Coun. Susan Self, Uxbridge ROGER ANDERSON Warned regional councillors that there’s lots of hard work ahead. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com In praise of teachers To the editor: This past Saturday (despite the in- clement weather), my family spent most of the day at a volleyball tournament for junior age girls played at Kedron and Winchester Public Schools. Our daugh- ter Jocelyn plays for the Claremont Cougars team. What prompted me to write is the de- sire to recognize the philosophy and in- credible dedication of her two coaches Ms. Wanninkhof and Mrs. Senyk. These two ladies have run practices at 8 a.m. twice a week and have stayed late on Fri- days as well, since September. The re- sults of their effort show in a team of girls who love the game and support each other at all costs. They giggle at mis- takes, cheer achievements and congratu- late the other team with sincerity. They love to win, but lose with dignity...and a few tears. This is a team that has been so large that they probably need two bench- es for all the players. Why? Because the coaches recognize spirit and effort as much as talent. They encourage these girls, many of them Grade 4s, to be a part of a team. Ours was not the top team in the tour- nament in terms of skill, although the girls have certainly developed skill with the guidance of their coaches. I do be- lieve they were the winning team in terms of heart. I was so proud of the girls, how they played, and who they are. On behalf of my daughter and all the par- ents, I want to congratulate these coach- es for their philosophy and effort, and thank them for teaching our girls what it is to be part of a team. Go Cougars!! 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Editorials &Opinions FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE MCINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor Familiar words bear repeating Be careful out there and use your head. There really is no other way to say it. As we all get ready to steam through the final month of the year (is there any other way to de- scribe the pace of December) our calendars are quickly filling up. There are parties and visits and Christmas greetings to get off to friends and relatives we've too long neglected. It really is a frantic, al- beit fulfilling time, from beginning to end. But if we all really want to make the holiday season one to remem- ber, there's one thing we can do - call it the perfect gift for our com- munity if you like. Ask yourself the following questions and make sure you take time to answer them and set an appropriate plan in place: After a great dinner of food, drinks and plenty of laughs, who will be driving home? Or, that quick holiday beer with your co- workers? Will you be able to drive? Too often assigning the desig- nated driver's role, or even leaving the keys at home and bringing cab money, is left until it's too late. While drinking and driving is certainly a year-round issue, it seems to get magnified each year as the holidays and New Year's roll around. Families are torn apart, and communities mourn a tragedy that could have been avoided. Durham Regional Police kick off their annual Reduce Impaired Dri- ving Everywhere (RIDE) cam- paign tomorrow in an effort to find trouble before it's too late. Along with the work of groups like Moth- ers Against Drunk Driving, we've come a long way these last few years in Durham. However, as long as we have a legal system in place that allows drinking and driving up to a limit, there's always going to be a risk each time we leave our homes. So this year make a commit- ment with your friends, family and yourself. If you're going to drink at all, don't drive. Everyone reacts differently to al- cohol and even the effect of one drink on the body can vary from one day to the next. Throw in the fatigue of the season and you're looking for trouble. So why take the chance? Appoint a designated driver - for that matter, set up a schedule for the whole holiday sea- son with everyone taking a turn. Stay safe. If you drink don’t plan to drive Tony Doyle s t a f f e d i t o r Trustee chairs earned their seats Martin and Roy belong at the head of the table School board trustees Elizabeth Roy and Mary Anne Mar tin don't have to wonder where they stand with their peers. The numbers simply don't lie. The Whitby representatives have just been elected, for an unprecedented fourth time apiece, as chairmen of the Durham District School Board (Ms. Roy) and Durham Catholic District School Board (Ms. Martin). For Trustee Roy, the fourth straight term is a signal from her 10 colleagues that she is clearly a competent and quali- f ied choice to oversee what has often been an extremely dif- ficult, unruly group. With six new trustees elected Nov. 10, her experience will be very important. Some of the most disruptive trustees chose not to run last month but some high-quality people also left. No doubt Trustee Roy, with able experienced assistance from vice- chairman Kathleen Hopper of Oshawa, will lead the Durham board in a positive direction over the next year. Trustee Martin, for her part, had the challenging job of dealing with the Marc Hall controversy in spring 2002 and showed exceptional grace under fire. As a firestorm brewed over Mr. Hall's request to bring his boyfriend to prom, Ms. Martin and her board were put under an international microscope and fared well. Obviously her colleagues have appreciated her perfor- mance. Many people tend to forget trustees have a tremendous responsibility as they deal with issues that affect young peo- ple in our community. While it's true staff members at the board level handle much of the work, and the Province sets controls on funding, trustees still must handle issues of school safety, decorum and other important issues as they arise. With a brand new government at the helm at Queen's Park, a government that has vowed to spend more money on public education and to follow through on ambitious goals, Durham residents can rest secure knowing their school board chairmen know the score. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P Quietly nestled, almost hidden amongst the professional doctors, lawyers and dental off ices in historic Pickering Village, you will find a unique music centre. On f irst impression, Durham Music looks like an old home in the middle of the Village. But when you e nter the building and spend a moment of your time you immediately realize what Durham Music has to offer. As you enter from Old Kingston Road and open its century-old and extremely heavy brass doors, you find yourself in a unique and beautiful reception area. Pine and marble floors, chandeliers and crown moulding awaken your senses and you realize you are now part of the experience of time. A seating area in our library style bookroom is gracefully framed by the original brickwork and it is the ultimate backdrop for a visit to music. As you walk into the entrance it is difficult to comprehend the reality of the operation. At any given time we have 30 to 40 teachers and a mass of 17 teaching areas that currently have between 850 to 900 students taking private lessons each week. Music education has always been an important part of the store’s focus and always will be. With close to 40 music instructors at the centre, all types of instruction and styles of music are taught. We are extremely proud to have Ray Hickey Jr., Glen Wilson, Aaron Bales, Scott Holyi, Hal Franklin, Aaron Verdonk, Faith Michel, Heather Epp and so many more on our staff. Although teaching has made Durham Music the largest private music school in the area and also in Ontario, we also offer a wonderful selection of high quality instruments. Durham Music is an authorized dealer for major suppliers such as Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Roland, Godin, Ko rg, Elite and hundreds more. All music accessories are in stock or are readily available. Our rental department supplies schools and there are always thousands of music titles available. Durham Music is the recipient of several awards including the Board of Trade Business Aw ard, many Readers’ Choice Awards and the International Year of Volunteer Award. The future of Durham Music will always be a constant growth of supplying quality and caring instruction to the Durham community. With the talent of teachers like Ray Hickey and Faith Michel and the management of Liz Roberts and Amanda Fletcher, Durham Music has created a unique music experience in the beautiful Village of Pickering. Visit Durham Music in Pickering Village, 100 Old Kingston Rd or call 905-428-6266 or 905- 428-8792. A unique music centre offering top instruction and quality instruments Advertising Feature Man pleads not guilty By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM — A 30-year-old man injured in an explosion two years ago went on trial yester- day charged with building bombs in a Bowmanville barn. Joel Gregory West has plead- ed not guilty to nine counts in- cluding: unlawful possession of explosives with intent to endan- ger life and assembling bombs with intent to cause an explo- sion likely to cause serious in- jury or death. Mr. West’s arm and hand were almost blown off in an explosion on a Lamb’s Road property rented by friend Scott Smith on July 13, 2001, prosecutor Alex Hope told a jury during an opening address. “The shrapnel from the explo- sion blew a pathway - a hole - di- rectly through his arm. It sev- ered a major artery in his arm... and almost severed a portion of his index finger,” said the Crown. Bleeding profusely, Mr. West went to Mr. Smith’s residence on the property and asked for a towel to wrap his wounds, court was told. Mr. Smith called 911 and EMS arrived. However, Mr. West re- fused to tell paramedics how he suffered the injuries, said Mr. Hope, adding paramedics will testify they saw and smelled gunpowder around the wounds. Mr. West, a former Pickering resident who was living at the time in a trailer on the property, was taken to hospital and un- derwent surgery. He was asked by hospital staff to explain how he got his in- juries but remained “non-re- sponsive” and “became some- what abusive” when pressed by the doctor for answers, Mr. Hope said, in summarizing the expected evidence. Durham Regional Police, meanwhile, were called to the Lamb’s Road property and an officer observed what appeared to be an “unexploded grenade” as he entered the barn where the explosion occurred. Realizing the danger, he alert- ed the force’s Explosives Dis- posal Unit. During a subsequent search of the barn, police found several pipe bombs, bomb parts, deto- nating devices, electronics, and schematics, Mr. Hope said. The bombs - which were deto- nated by EDU officers - con- tained smokeless gunpowder, and nuts and bolts as shrapnel, the jury was told. Some bomb parts were found in a drawer in the workshop be- side identification belonging to Mr. West, including a birth cer- tificate, court heard. Mr. Smith, who lived on the property with his common-law wife and their child, is expected to testify “he had no knowledge and nothing whatsoever to do with the design or manufacture” of bombs, Mr. Hope said. Alleged bomb-maker silent on wounds: Crown By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM — Local mem- bers are looking at the like- ly merger of the Canadian Alliance and the federal Progressive Conservative parties this weekend with a sense of hope and opti- mism. “It will be just like getting a family back together,” said Ginny Densham, vice- president of the Whitby- Ajax Canadian Alliance riding association. The Canadian Alliance will announce results of a mail-in vote on the merger among its membership today (Dec. 5) in the House of Commons. To pass, 50 per cent of members, plus one, must agree to ‘unite the right.’ So far, the mood is over- whelmingly positive among the local Canadian Alliance riding members, said Ms. Densham. “I think the merger in the long run will be a good thing for Canada,” she added. “It’s bringing the Progressive Conservative (PC) party back together.” A longtime PC member, Ms. Densham said the Conservative party stopped representing what she believed in. So, in 1991, she handed in her party card and joined the Reform party, which later became the Canadian Alliance in 2000. But, now is the time for the two parties to put the differences of the past aside and move forward in a new light - together, Ms. Densham said. “We’ve been on the same side working against each other for a while now and it’s split our votes,” she added. West Durham’s PC groups are just as hopeful about their ratification meeting Saturday (Dec. 6). A two-thirds majority is needed to make the merger a reality. Ten delegates and three alternates will be repre- senting the Whitby-Ajax riding association at the re- gional ratification meeting in Toronto. All are voting ‘Yes’ to the forming of a new Conservative Party of Canada, said association president Ian MacNeil. “People are becoming re- engaged with the Progres- sive Conservative Party,” he said, adding his mem- berships have grown from 11 0 to 273 in the last month- and-a-half. Low voter turnout last federal election pointed to a certain amount of disillu- sionment, Mr. MacNeil said. But now, voters feel they have a choice, he said. Membership renewals are also on the climb for the Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge riding associa- tion, said its president Rene Soetens. “We’re seeing a lot of peo- ple rejoining who had given up hope,” he added. “It’s nice to see old Conserva- tives coming back to the fold.” Ten delegates from his association are voting ‘Yes’ as well to the merger. “There are all kinds of seats in Ontario where this could have a real positive result,” Mr. Soetens said. He said that includes Durham’s four ridings, which may soon be five under proposed electoral boundary changes. Meanwhile, all of the del- egates from Oshawa are voting ‘Yes’ to the question of whether to merge with the Canadian Alliance and the majority of delegates from the Durham riding as- sociation are also voting ‘Yes,’ officials from those riding associations report. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Convenient Expanded Hours - Incl. Sat. & Evenings 1450 KINGSTON RD. 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Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Ajax Community Centre, Com- modore Room, 75 Centennial Rd. PICKERING Dec. 17 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. - Holy Redeemer Parish church hall, 796 Eyer Dr. Dec. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. - Picker- ing Recreation Complex, O’Brien Room, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Pickering Town Centre, Centre Court lower level, 1355 Kingston Rd. DURHAM — Although nobody wants to think of illness or in- jury during the festive season, the fact remains the need for blood does not observe holi- days. That’s why the Canadian Blood Services has launched ‘The More the Merrier’ Christ- mas blood donor campaign in Durham. The agency is asking local residents to help reach a goal of 1,450 blood donations from now and until Jan. 12. The agency says the blood will help save hundreds of lives in Central Ontario hospi- tals this holiday season. Along with regular donors, family members, friends and co-workers are asked to think about spending an hour to- gether by donating blood. Along with regular donors, Canada Blood Services is asking local businesses, churches, service clubs, schools, sports clubs and neighbourhood groups to join in the ‘merriment.’ Interested groups can regis- ter by calling Sue Harris at 705-749-9243 or 1-866-875-2882, ext. 3. Because our kids are our future Durham Reg ional Spelling Bee The Newspaper Club Faces of the Future presented by... 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At left cutting the ceremonial ribbon are from left to right: Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, Monica Merz Toys R Us President, Alison Pickles, Dave Pickles Pickering Councillor, and Bill McLean Pickering Councillor. At right shoppers waited patiently in line at the check out while others searched for that special gift for Christmas. HAS ARRIVED IN PICKERING Tr isha Romance returned to Durham after an 11-year absence, as part of a limited engagement tour across Canada. Ms. Romance visited Classic Arrangements in Ajax on November 6th, 2003, as one of just 21 gallery stops in Canada and attracted more than 400 people. Classic Arrangement is celebrating their 14th anniversary and they felt blessed with. Ms. Romance’s visit. It was truly a successful night! 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Jo-Anne Usher, left, and Charlie Gill, right, presented the cheque to Tracy Paterson, director of annual programming for the hospital. durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P Please join us, as we celebrate the arrival of The Original Yellow Boot and other Timberland products now in Pickering! For a limited time Save up to40% Off The Entire Store! First Simcha Shopping Centre Brock Rd. & 401, Pickering 905-619-9373 Factory Outlet Now Open! Save80%upto M.S.R.P Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 11am-4 pm Only at 1400 Hopkins St. S. Whitby (Just North West of the AMC Theatres) 905-665-8119 Ext 236 Kids boots n o w 50 % off Sale Ends Sunday Dec. 7 at 5 pm Foot w ear Wa rehouse Sale 2 Days Left! Over 10,000 pairs in stock of brand name footwear including winter boots, walking shoes, slippers and fall footwear. To mmy $25from Dr. Martens $80from By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM — New privacy leg- islation is nothing to fear ac- cording to a speaker at a lun- cheon hosted by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce Tues- day afternoon. Business representatives from Durham Region gath- ered at the Class Act Dinner theatre to listen to Ontario In- formation and Privacy Com- missioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian explain new federal legislation taking effect Jan. 1 2004. “Businesses shouldn’t think of this as a compliance issue,” said Dr. Cavoukian. “They should view this as a way to improve their business be- cause clients are more likely to work with people they trust.” Legislation is aimed at the private sector and is meant to protect consumers from hav- ing their personal information used for outside purposes. Dr. Cavoukian explained why new legislation exists, what per- sonal information is and how to protect it. There are ten principles businesses must follow to be compliant. They are: account- ability, identifying purposes, consent, limiting collection, limiting use, disclosure and re- tention, accuracy, safeguards, openness, individual access and challenging compliance. “We, as leaders in the busi- ness community, have to be prepared and understand the requirements of this new legis- lation,” stated Jim Lavelle, president of the Whitby Cham- ber of Commerce. Dr. Cavoukian presented some of the procedures busi- nesses will be required to use to protect information. “File cabinets will require a lock and key,” she said. “An opt-out button will need to be used for correspondence not directly related to business, and you’ll need to engage in se- cure destruction practices such as shredding and erasing of personal information no longer used by your business.” Robert Para, director of sales and marketing at Stargazer Marketing in Os- hawa said his company uses data to help customers build businesses. “I needed to know how to properly handle information for myself and clients,” said Mr. Para. “I want to read a more detailed outline of the legislation and do a test on- line. We now have to become experts to effectively manage our clients.” The seminar made an im- pression on others as well. “I was quite nervous about the legislation at first,” said Duncan MacFadyen, a busi- ness coach with Action Inter- national in Oshawa. “Ann has eased our concerns.” While the new legislation is coming from the federal level, Dr. Cavoukian anticipates the provincial government will be looking into defining its own rules as two other provinces have. “Up until December I thought we’d have legislation in Ontario, but the legislation ran out of time,” said Dr. Cavoukian who went on to say she hopes the new govern- ment will develop a plan so her office will have official jurisdic- tion to help businesses in On- tario. 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Metroland Durham Region Media Group publishes community newspapers, which in- clude ‘Oshawa This Week,’ ‘Whitby This Week,’ ‘Canadian Statesman/Clarington This Week,’ ‘Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser,’ ‘Port Perry This Week’ and the ‘Uxbridge Times-Journal.’ Wine Connection uncorked A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com D-LINK WIRELESS ROUTER WITH PRINT SERVER 129.99 INTEREX POWER SURGE PROTECTOR 24.99 SCROLL TRACKBALL MOUSE 19.99 4 WAY PARRALLEL SWITCH 19.99 KVM SWITCH AT/SERIEL 29.99 JOYSTICK SWITCH BOX 14.99 IBM JOYSTICK FX1000 14.99 HP USB 56K MODEM 24.99 ZOLTRIX EXTERNAL 56K MODEM 29.99 MOBILE HARD DRIVE RACK 9.99 ULTRACOM TELEPHONE 19.99 TELEPHONE/ALARM CLOCK 14.99 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 14.99 MICROPHONE HEADSET 5.99 12/96 CD WALLET 3.99/19.99 ALTEC LANSING 4.1 SPEAKERS 59.99 FORCE FEEDBACK WHEEL 49.99 CYBORG 3D FORCE JOYSTICK 49.99 NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2003 29.99 ACCOUNTING 2000 19.99 DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING 19.99 *P4-SOLUTION INTEL P4-2.0 GHz 256MB DDR 266MHz RAM 30GB HARD DRIVE 32MB SAVAGE PRO VIDEO CARD 16 BIT 3D SOUND CARD 10/100 ETHERNET 52x CD-ROM 17” SVGA MONITOR 1.44MB FLOPPY DRIVE WINDOWS XP HOME PS2 KEYBOARD/MOUSE 220W SPEAKERS CLEARANCE ITEMS PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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T-shirts, Touques, Assorted Mens/Ladies & Kids Shoes Relocated from Oshawa to Pickering Super Centre INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE LOW, LOW PRICES LOW, LOW PRICES Jerseys - NBA, NFL Adults, Kids Winter Jackets UNBELIEVABLE DEALS UNBELIEVABLE DEALS urbanbrand names PHAT FARM GRAND GRAND RE-OPENING RE-OPENING Ask about our FREE GIFT!! with this ad By Chris Hall and Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM - After four decades of marriage and a prior sepa- ration Mary Rosanne Yeates planned to leave her husband George for good Saturday night. She never made it out of the residence and was stabbed to death in the basement of their Port Perry bungalow by Mr. Yeates, who then killed him- self. Mrs. Yeates would have cele- brated her 58th birthday Sun- day. Instead, police found the bodies in the basement of their residence at 50 Orchard Rd. at about 10:50 p m. Satur- day. About 90 minutes earlier, Mrs. Yeates had phoned her 82-year-old mother, indicating she was leaving the 60-year- old man and asking her to pick her up. “She made arrangements to be picked up by her mother and go back to Toronto. When her mother attended at the residence with a companion to collect (Mrs. Yeates) and her belongings, there was no an- swer at the door,” said Detec- tive J. J. Allan of the Durham Regional Police homicide unit. The elderly woman went to a neighbour’s home and police were called. Officers arrived at the home, saw the couple through the basement window with ob- vious signs of trauma and kicked in the door to the resi- dence. Mr. and Mrs. Yeates were pronounced dead at the scene. Although the investiga- tion is continuing, police are treating the deaths as a mur- der-suicide. An autopsy performed Mon- day revealed Mrs. Yeates died of two stab wounds to the chest. Mr. Yeates died of a sin- gle knife wound to the chest. A large butcher knife was re- covered from the scene near the bodies, police said. There were no signs of a struggle in the home, police said. Neighbours described the couple as quiet, but said they were more outgoing until mar- ital problems appeared to crop up a couple of years ago. Tragedy was nothing new to the family. The Yeates’ two sons, ages seven and nine, died 25 years ago of carbon monoxide poisoning in an ac- cident at a family farm in El- liot Lake that put Mrs. Yeates in a coma. “They experienced a terrible life-altering event losing their only children. They were able to get on with their lives, but I’m not sure they ever totally recovered emotionally,” said Det. Allan. “Does anyone re- cover from the death of a child?” Det. Allan said the couple’s marriage had been “troubled” in recent years, but the inves- tigation has not revealed any history of domestic violence and Durham police had not been called to the couple’s res- idence in the past. Mr. Yeates was an avid out- doorsman and retired from the General Motors truck plant in Oshawa. He enjoyed woodworking, said a neigh- bour. “They were quiet, but we talked to them a little bit. I bought a piece of woodwork- ing from him - he did excellent work - and we talked then,” said the woman, who didn’t want her name published. “She left him before, about 18 months ago. There must have been some problems there but she came back and since then you didn’t see or hear much from them. You never heard from them or saw anything... they were always behind closed doors,” she said. “But when she came back, after that he went sort of funny.” The deaths have left resi- dents in shock. “You never really think this could happen in your neigh- bourhood, never... they were just really, really quiet people,” said the neighbour. “It’s sad, you know. I keep looking over at their truck still in the driveway and I can’t be- lieve this happened. It’s so weird.” Police forensic identification officers spent Sunday at the residence documenting and collecting evidence, mean- while detectives are continu- ing to interview family mem- bers, friends and others who knew the couple. Mr. Yeates owned a small collection of firearms and a crossbow, which were also seized from the home. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Allan at 905-579-1520, extension 5247 (or e-mail jallan@drps.ca) or Detective Doug Parker at ext. 5223 (e-mail dparker@drps.ca). Or call toll- free at 1-888-579-1520 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Murdered woman planned to leave husband Delivered from our door to your home or office. 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I'm thrilled to be a part of a system offering this level of excellence."Visit us anytime at www.MetrolandWineConnection.comWE NEVER CLOSE!Metroland DISCOVERY PACK •Pillitteri 2002 Merlot – Bright aromas of plum and black cherry with a hint of licorice. Soft, lush, and appealing. A wonderful example of how well Merlot is made in Ontario. Score: 88 Price: $13.95 •Château des Charmes 2001 St David’s Bench Gewürztraminer - Floral, mandarin tangerine and delicate lychee aromas, very clean and pure. Excellent with spicy food! Score: 86 Price: $14.95 •Angel’s Gate 2002 Gamay Noir– An intense nose of raspberry fruit with mellow sweet edged cherry and licorice finish. A real charmer. It’s like Beaujolais, but with character and structure! Score: 88 Price: $12.95 •Konzelmann 2000 Chardonnay Reserve – Rich and buttery, a great expression of oak aged Chardonnay. This perfectly balanced wine was one of the most popular whites from our 2003 Releases! 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Score: 89 Price: $15.95 • Willow Heights 2001 Chardonnay Reserve, Stefanik Vineyard – An outstanding single vineyard Chardonnay. Freshly diced coconut, golden apple and lovely vanilla spice. Score: 90 Price: $19.95 • Cilento 2000 Pinot Noir Reserve – Smoky classic pinot noir with black cherry and tealeaf “coming of age” aromas. A great red for duck breast or simply lounging next to the fireplace. Score: 87 Price: $24.95 BONUS: JUST ADD GOLD! •Creekside Select Late Harvest Vidal 2000 375ml.– Aromas of honeysuckle, apricot and peach nectar. An excellent value and something great to have on hand for the holidays. Add one bottle to any case ordered or available by the case on our website. Score: 91 $80 80$80 80 HOUSE SELECTIONS •Château des Charmes 2000 Cabernet – A rich bouquet of blackcurrant, cherries and cinnamon. Score: 85 Price: $9.95 •Château des Charmes 2000 Chardonnay/ Pinot Gris – The Chardonnay shows its signature butterscotch, the Pinot Gris adds lovely hints of melon. Score: 85 Price: $9.95 Case of 4 as shown, also available as all red or all white, or mix your own case see website for details. $720$720 $39 80$39 80 While quantities last. Delivered direct to your home or office for a charge of $6.95 for the first case. ($9.95 to Northern Ontario). Only $1.95 each additional case. Bottles NOT sold separately. Case of 4 as shown or mix your own case see website for details. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Griffiths Dr. Gurr Cres. Marshall Cres. Carrick Ave. Abbs Ct. Ivers Ct. Smith Ln. Wickens Cres. Dagwell Cres. Withay Dr. Rotherglen Rd. N. Ventris Dr. Marsh Ln. Boyes Crt. Millington Cres. Beaumont Dr. Addley Cres.. Fletcher Ave. Perfitt Cres. McGregor Dr. Ravenscroft Rd. Hopkinson Cres. Chapman Dr. Delaney Dr. Brockman Cres. Brennan Rd. Matthews St. Dodsworth Dr. Lankester Ln. Carr Dr. Turnbull Rd. Howling Cres. Knapton Ave. Majoram Dr. Preston Cr. Dreyer Dr. Hayward Ln. Ambassador St. Redmond Dr. Richie Ave. Foord Rd. Emperor St. Hurley Rd. Taylor Rd. O’Dell Ct. Booth Cres. Farley Crt. Cornwall Dr. Hewitt Cr. Gibson Crt. Ducatel Cres. PICKERING 1735 Walnut Ln. 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Va ndorf St. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available Call your ad consultant 905-683-5110 Restaurants • Night clubs Dancing • Live Music Bars and pubs • Hotels Comedy clubs Dinner theatres A H OLIDAY T RADITION F OR T HE E NTIRE F AMILY ! E NJOY D INNER O VERLOOKING T HE L IGHTS I N T HE G ARDENS R ESTAURANT “Festival of Lights” ONLY AT CULLEN GARDENS & MINIATURE VILLAGE Open Daily From 10am - 10pm Over 100,000 Spectacular Sparking Lights throughout the Grounds! Decorated Miniature Village Captivating Motion Light Displays See the “Journey to Bethlehem”, “The Night Before Christmas”, Magical, musical “Candy Cane Forest” Live Festive Entertainment on stage every Night in December! Friday Night is Kids’ Night (reduced admission for Children 12 & under) “Festival of Lights” VISIT SANTA IN HIS LOG CABIN NIGHTLY! NEW FO R 2003! Santa Claus Lane! The Northern Whites” ULLEN GARDEN C C S & MINIATURE VILLAGE 300 Taunton Road West in Whitby (905) 686-1600 www.cullengardens.com Recycler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’ on a monthly basis. This space allows resi- dents to give away items that they no longer use and for non-profit groups to list mate- rials they require. To utilize this space, email roulstonlp@sympatico.ca or call 705-778-1922 during regular business hours. Request must be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. ITEMS NEEDED • Broken small appliances such as clocks or toasters, for Brownies to take apart for badge work. A Fix-It volun- teer also would be most wel- come too - 905-427-5838. • Acrylic to knit, cotton fabric, volunteer knitters, and quil- ters. Small blankets are knit for ‘Project Linus’ for trauma- tized children all across Cana- da - 905-420-5633. A special ‘thank-you’ from Project Linus co-ordinators for all those that called to knit last month. Knit- ting is becoming popular again with youth. What better way than to start with a sim- ple large square. • Photocopier, computer (compatible to Internet), 2x4 planks, 1/2” plywood, wood screws for the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary - volunteers also needed - 905-649-8282 ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY • Six foot Christmas tree dec- orated with blue lights, reclin- ing brown chair with footstool, green bedspread for a double bed, other bedding items - 905- 683-4617 • 15 cubic foot chest freezer in good working condition Phone: 905-839-0765 ❐❐❐ You can recycle ‘Beyond the Blue Box’, the Treasure Chest, and by listing items on www.cityofpickering.com <http://www.cityofpickering.co m> by taking the following to: * Drywall pieces to Can-Sort Recycling * Inkjet Cartridges and Cell Phones to retailers that dis- play the thINK FOOD boxes * Tires to your local mechanic * Car batteries to Canadian Tire * Rechargeable batteries to participating retailers that display the RBRC box. Call 1- 800-822-8837 for locations. * Household Hazardous Waste and scrap metal to Miller Waste Recycling * Old automobiles to Car Heaven. Call 1-800-CAR DIED. * Unwanted food scraps and yard trimmings into your backyard composter * Clean plastic film shopping bags to Dominion Sav-A-Centre in Amberlea Plaza on Whites Road. ❐❐❐ Recently, a Ryerson student so- licited my help on a series of recycling questions. Asked, ‘Do you think uni- versity students care about recy- cling?’ My response was basically ‘No’. Reason being, that many adults and most politicians do not lead by example. This is always confirmed when I see some TV commercials and when I learned that hundreds of plas- tic signs from our last local election were trashed. Ad agencies should have ‘green consultants’ and signs should have been printed on recyclable boxboard or saved for the next election. ❐❐❐ COMING EVENT:DEC 9, 7 - 9 p.m. To ronto’s Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel at 525 Bay St., Pollution Probe hosts a public forum on green power. Brownie group needs a Mister Fix-it Larraine Roulston r e c y c l e r ’s c o r n e r PICKERING — Parents of those with ADD/ADHD are welcome to share and learn in a monthly meeting Sun- day, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dunbarton Fairport Unit- ed Church, McKay Hall, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. For more information on this group or event, call Gillian at 905-839-8795 or Tara at 905- 509-3824. Support meeting for ADD/ADHD An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group 401 Bayly LiverpoolBrock Rd.WestneyHarwood975 Brock Rd., Unit 13 Pickering Tel: (905) 420-8183 Fax: (905) 420-6714 $289 HARDWOOD SOLID SQ.FT. FROM $289 $199 SQ.FT. FROM KRONO 7 MILL CLICK $489 SQ.FT. 2 1/4” BETTER OAK SELECT $489 $199 $429 SQ.FT.3 1/4” RANCH GRADE OAK VINTAGE $429 RANCH GRADE OAK VINTAGE SQ.FT. FROM $389 2 1/4” When you’re looking for a new fridge or stove, it’s not very difficult to find a store that carries a wide assortment of appliances. You can f ind appliances at furniture stores, department stores, electronics stores, home-building stores and there’s even stores that only specialize in appliances. However, when it comes time for a replacement part or an accessory for that fridge or stove, like a new element or water f ilter, where do you turn to? The answer, of course, is Pickering Appliance, a family owned and operated store in business for 15 years. All you need to bring is the make and model number of your appliance when you visit Pickering Appliance, a long-time member of the National Appliance Service Association. At this friendly shop you will find a large inventory of parts and accessories for most of the name -brand major and small appliances. You’ll find parts for refrigerators, electric shavers, humidif iers, stoves and food processors, just to name a few. They also recently added a full-line of barbecue parts. Some of the brand names that Pickering Appliance offers parts for include Presto Pressure Cooker, Moffat, Inglis, Braun, Cuisinart, Sunbeam and Oster, Kitchenaid, Phillips and Remmington, Whirlpool, Frigidaire Maytag, Honeywell, Holmes and Bionaire, just to name a few. In addition to parts, you can also purchase name-brand small appliances such as electric shavers and food processors from Pickering Appliance. Don’t have time to drop by the store? That’s okay because Pickering Appliance offers a comprehensive yet easy-to-use website so you can do all your shopping in the comfort of your own home, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Orders placed online are shipped the same day to ensure speedy delivery. Pickering Appliance ships orders all across Canada and even in the U.S. If you don’t feel comfortable placing your order through the website, you can also order by fax or phone. Visit Pickering Appliance online at www.pickeringapp liance.com or in person at 601 Kingston Rd. in Ajax or call 905-428-5590. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pickering Appliance has all the right parts and accessories Walk into any flooring store and you will be overwhelmed with the choices of contemporary solid flooring products. With so many options available, choosing the right materials, patterns and colors can be difficult. Learning the difference between vinyl, laminate and linoleum flooring will help you select the perfect flooring for your needs. Generally speaking, all three types of solid flooring can be found in a range of prices to fit almost any budget. Vi nyl flooring was typically used for kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms and entryways. But with modern manufacturing techniques, homeowners can now choose from a large array of patterns and colors, including vinyl flooring that mimics ceramic tile or slate, making it suitable for any room in the home. There are two types of vinyl flooring. Inlaid, the more expensive of the two, features color and pattern throughout all layers of material whereas rotogravure has color and pattern printed on the visible side only. Most vinyls are constructed with a top layer of urethane for durability and some have an A guide to choosing hard-surface flooring Continued On Page 20 85 Kingston Rd. 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N x Westney Rd.Bist ro Table & Chair Set $$44 22 44 ..99 99 Small Framed Pictu re s Starting at $$11 66 ..99 99 $$88 99 ..99 99 Limited Time Only See Store for Details. rrs TM S hadow B ox e s S tarti ng at Deco r ative Pl a q u e s Starting at $$11 77 ..99 99 $$11 99 ..99 99 Unique Gif t Ideas PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 Delivery still available for Christmas HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $48900 fabric included additional layer for stain resistance. The wear layer is measured in mils with the more expensive vinyl floors having a thicker wear layer for added strength, durability and stain resistance. Typically, inlaid vinyl has a high wear layer of 25 mils. As a result, it is easy to clean and will last a long time. Because of the knobby texture of rotogravure vinyl, scuff marks and stains are more difficult to remove, and with a thinner wear layer of 15 mils, life expectancy of the floor is lower than that of inlaid vinyl. Vi nyl can be installed as sheets, typically in 6-feet or 12-feet widths or installed as tiles. A knowledgeable homeowner can do the installation themselves but manufacturers recommend professional installation. Most home centres carry a large selection of colors and patterns ranging from $10 to $40 per square yard. If you’re looking for a surface that’s easy to clean, experts recommend sheet vinyl over tiles because spills are easily cleaned with just a swipe, whereas the seams of tiles collect dirt and grit, making them more difficult to maintain. Additionally, water or other liquids can seep between tiles, damaging the subfloor. For a seldom- used area of the house, however, they may be perfect. Because they have adhesive backs, 12-inch x 12-inch vinyl tiles are easy to install-no special training or previous flooring experience is necessary. If one tile gets damaged, it’s easy to replace, and since vinyl tiles are less expensive than sheet vinyl, they may be the most economical choice. If you are looking for a wood plank floor but don’t want to break the bank, a laminate floor may be the right choice. What is laminate? Simply put, it consists of many layers of materials pressure bonded together. Similar to laminate countertops in construction with added resins for strength, laminate flooring is available in dozens of patterns and colors, most replicating hardwoods. As a floating floor, a laminate floor is not directly attached to the subfloor, but instead lays over it, which means it can be installed over almost any existing floor, including carpeting, vinyl, concrete or ceramic. Similar to hardwood floors, it is installed as individual boards with the newest tongue-and-groove styles making installation a cinch as many do-it-yourselfers are discovering. As with any floor, preparation and layout is an important step. Laminate flooring can be installed over any surface, but the subfloor needs to be clean, level and solid. You might want to consider a foam underlayment to help deaden sound. For installation over concrete, experts recommend a plastic vapor barrier first be installed. Planks should be installed to run with the length of the room. For active families looking for a carefree floor, laminate is the best choice. It is tough enough to resist the scratching of pets, durable enough for little tykes to rollerskate on and does not attract dust. And with its realistic appearance and ease of installation, it’s no wonder it is quickly becoming homeowners’ number one choice in flooring. Environmentally friendly linoleum is another reliable hard surface that homeowners have been using for years. It is manufactured from all-natural products, such as linseed oil, cork powder, rosin and pigments, and provides a suitable surface for high-traffic areas. Today’s manufacturing processes provide an endless variety of colors and patterns to choose from. Because of its high durability and ease of maintenance, it is often selected for industrial and commercial use, with some applications lasting 30 years or more. Made from natural materials, linoleum is completely biodegradable and emits no air pollutants. If indoor air quality is a concern, consider linoleum for long-lasting beauty. Carpets may be cushy to your feet, but the pollutants they collect can play havoc with your lungs and sinuses. For healthier living, choose a solid floor surface. Continued From Page 19 For healthier living, choose a solid floor surface To Advertise In This Special Section Please Call Christian-Ann at 905-683-5110 ext. 243 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com FACTORY MATTRESS 1650 Bayly St., Pickering (905)837-0288 1-888-220-2282 www.factorymattress.comHOURS: Mon. - Wed. 10am-6pm Thurs. - Fri. 10am-9pm Saturday 10:30am-6pm Sunday 12pm-4pm Open Sunday from Sept. to End of May HWY #401 1650 BAYLY ST.LIVERPOOL RD.BROCK RD.N E S W MATTRESS FAC TO RY DIR ECT SCROLL QUILT 15 YEAR WARRANTY SET $279 SET $165S I N G L E Double 205 330 Queen 255 399 Deluxe Single Set Double Set $197 $252 Queen Set $318 Futon Sofa Double Size Day Bed Reg. $399 NOW $299NOW $299 Oak Arm Futon with Mattress Mat tres s Included $4 2 9.0 0 $2 4 9.0 0 Mattress only also avaliable 10 year warranty Decorating is a world of personal choices. There are no hard and fast rules. Some broad principles, however, can help you to ensure continuity and harmony across your home decor. The pointers below from Dominique Pépin, senior brand manager at Sico and member of the Colour Marketing Group, can help you to use colours in your decor more effectively. • Before you begin the paint selecting process it is always recommended to choose textiles, fabrics and furnishing f irst. It is easier to find a shade of paint than a shade of a fabric. • Backgrounds should enhance what is in the foreground without being obtrusive. A good table setting looks best against a stark white background • Keep continuity among rooms with a common colour in furnishing or woodwork. • One colour should always dominate a colour scheme. Avoid using two colours of the same strength together. • Cool colours recede and increase the apparent size of a room whereas warm colours advance and decrease the size of a room. • Every room should have a focal point of interest. It can be an accent colour, a piece of furniture or an object of art. • Use warm colours in rooms that do not face the sun and cooler colours in rooms that receive ample sunlight. • Darker colours work well for skirting and trims. They are also strong accents. From the calming tones of the sea to the urgency of a warning sign, colours affect our daily lives. Understanding how colours act can help you choose the scheme and achieve the effect you desire. Once you’ve decided on the colours that you want to add to your rooms, you must know how to add these most effectively. What mood do you want to set? For example, all neutrals in a room provide for a calm, quiet environment, while related colors make for a relaxing effect. On the opposite end of the spectrum, strong contrasting colors create a lively, stimulating mood. One of the latest trends in paint involves monochrome colour schemes. That is the use of one dominant paint colour on the walls in a room. 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For more information on home decoration and the latest colour trends visit sico.ca. - News Canada The do’s and don’ts of decorating with colour www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P $ 1789 $ 1789 $ 1789 H ORIZONS ...O UR B EST Q UALITY S OFA O R L OVESEAT R EG . $2,999 • Coil Construction • Canadian Made • Buttersoft Leather 81 Richmond St. W., Downtown Oshawa ~ 905-723-0411 Leather For The Price Of Cloth by W ILSON F URNITURE . com Mon. to Fri. 9-6 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday Noon-5:00 Hours: FACTORY AU THOR I Z ED S ALE FACTORY A U THO RI Z ED SALE FACTORY AUTHORIZED SALE ALL ALL ALL LEATHER LEATHER LEATHER SOFA SOFA SOFA RECLINING RECLINING RECLINING SOFA SOFA SOFA LODGE LODGE LODGE SOFA SOFA SOFA 0% FOR ONE FULL YEAR rrs TM WILSON $ 998 $ 998 $ 998 $ 1398 $ 1398 $ 1398 $ 1498 $ 1498 $ 1498 50 SECOND TIME AROUND THRIFT STORE Kingston Rd.Hwy. 2 Hwy. 401Sheppard Ave . 91 Rylander Blvd. Village of Abbey Lane VILLAGE OF ABBEY LANE (PORT UNION & 401) 416-283-1882 Your support of this store benefits children with chronic and serious illnesses and their families. % OFF ALL CLOTHING FRI DEC 5TH & SAT DEC 6TH PLUS • COATS & JACKETS • SNOW PANTS • HATS • MITTS AND LOTS MORE 2 DAYS ONLY 24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 100 WESTNEY RD. S. AJAX 905-619-2229 EAST SIDE MARIO’S NEXT TO THE GO STATION Each day until Dec. 24th we’ll draw a child’s colour sheet to win a toy! Gift certificates available in $10, $25, $50 denominations Customer Appreciation Day Sunday, December 7th • 11am - 5pm “Large healthy flowers at affordable prices” MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS Including: FREE dozen roses for the first 100 customers Save $5 when you pre-order your Christmas Centrepiece Buy one Poinsettia, get one FREE Save 25% off all Laura Secord Chocolates Enter to win one of 10 vase arrangements Violet Bloom’s Fresh Flowers Whites Road Plaza 705 Kingston Road, Pickering (905) 839-6035 We deliver across the G.T.A. Durham Business Times The Voice of Business in Durham I close my eyes and I imagine............. Warm fuzzy blankets A comfy bed Loving arms to hold me Gentle hands to comfort me A soft voice singing a lullaby.... I close my eyes tight and cover my ears and leave the world of imagination as I feel my self shrink and try to become invisible. I try not to hear, feel or think about what is going on in the next room. I am only 8 and I am not big enough to help my mum, instead I lay in my bed, small and afraid and hope that eventually he will stop hitting her, that she will stop screaming and I can re-enter my imaginary world. Eventually, the yelling and screaming and hitting stops and I hear my Mom crying quietly in her room. I slip off uneasily into dreamland where there are only green fields and sunshine and I can sleep peacefully. All too soon it is morning and as I come downstairs I am afraid of what I will see. Oh!!, it’s just like the last time, my mother’s face is bruised and her eyes are swollen from crying. My daddy has gone to work at last. I ask my Mom “Mom, “What can I do to help”. She smiles at me sadly and tells me, “Nothing little one, nothing, no one can help” And now I am grown and I am strong and it is too late to help my Mom. But now I know that I can help other women. Women in my community who are living the same lives of quiet desperation as my Mom did. I know now about help lines, counselling, social programs and I know about shelters. I am no longer a child but I live every day still with the memory of the terror and helplessness I felt as I drifted in and out of my imaginary world. I know that at Herizon House more than half of the beds there are filled with children. They are the lucky ones, the ones who were able to leave. I know those children will be haunted by the memory and trauma of living for years in an abusive relationship. They are indeed fortunate because they have Hope and a chance to live a life where there are gentle arms to comfort and peaceful dream filled nights. The healing has begun The lives of these children have forever been changed because their Moms found the courage to reach out to our shelter and to believe that they could be free from their abusers. It is often said, “it takes a village to raise a child” Herizon House offers this community an opportunity to participate in the journey to safety and freedom and change that every woman and child who comes to the shelter undertakes. Help us to help those children and help us to offer Hope on the Herizon. Through the eyes of a child - a survivor’s story YOU CAN GIVE SOMEONE HOPE PLEASE HELP Christmas Is For Giving.... In today’s world there is news every day of violence and terrorism in many countries in the world. We in Canada have been fortunate to have experienced very few of these acts in the last 30 years. Sadly, since shelters began to open in Canada 30 years ago unbelievable numbers of acts of terrorism have taken place in family homes each year. Every day women and children are beaten, burned, strangled, emotionally and sexually injured and even killed. These are the terrorist acts that don’t make the newspapers and don’t cause an outcry by our community. We have become immune to reading about women being kidnapped, abused and killed by their partners. The National Clearing House on Family Violence recently issued the latest statistics on violence against women in Canada and without a doubt this problem is clearly on the rise and we need to take action. In Canada in 2001 one-quarter of all violent crimes reported to a sample of police services involved cases of family violence and 85% of the victims were women. In 2001, 19 people in spousal relationships died as a result of firearm use. 18 of those people were women. In 2001/02, 101,248 women and dependent children were admitted to 483 shelters across Canada, an increase from 96,359 from the previous year. Women are leaving abusive partners in greater numbers than ever but these women have few supports in the community. Many times we hear the question, “Why doesn’t she leave?” A more valid question might be “How can she?” We have seen over and over again that when women leave abusive partners and don’t receive support from the community and supportive services they are at the greatest risk of all. Women and their children face tremendous barriers to leaving. Very often they have no money, no place to go, are condemned by their family, culture, religion and community and feel great fear that their abusive partner will come after them and harm them even further. We have a responsibility to each other and to our community to support women trying desperately to leave abusive partners. We have a responsibility to support children who are witnessing violence daily and who are afraid that they or their mothers will be seriously hurt or killed. This is a community that has taken that responsibility seriously, but not enough has been done. At Herizon House we opened our doors on May 5th and are consistently full. We hear stories of long term abuse, of daily degradation and of children traumatized by this abusive behavior and being unable to control or change their situation. We also hear stories of great courage and hope and we feel proud to be part of the journey that women and children make as they transform their lives and learn what it is like to live free of violence and terror in their own homes. We notice the difference in women within a few days of entering the shelter as they realize they have finally found help and a place of Hope. We see children become child like again as they become confident that at this safe place there will be no violence, no unpredictable behavior and they can learn to laugh and play again.. We ask all of you to become part of transforming a woman’s life. We urge you all to reach out to women who are abused whether it is by providing an ear to listen, a referral to a shelter of by donating to our community’s shelter to help provide those women with the things they need to start over with their children. We know this community cares, you have shown us over the past years that you care enough about women and children to give through your generous time and donations. As the holidays approach, think of those women and children and give as generously as you can. And remember, one in three women will be abused in their lifetime. They could be your sister, neighbour or friend...or they could be you!! Q. Do you accept gently used clothing, toys and furniture? A. Eventually, yes! However, we are currently experiencing a storage issue. Therefore, these items are on hold until after the Christmas holidays. For further information please call our main office (905) 426-1064 Q. Has construction begun on your permanent shelter? A.Ye s, the inside is completely ready for construction. Upon receiving insurance you will see activity on the exterior of the building. Q. When will the shelter be completed? A.We hope to be in our new building next summer! Q. How many beds does your current “interim” shelter have? A. We initially had 21 beds...we recently increased that number to 25! We were full the first week we opened our doors last May! Q. How many beds will your new facility have when it’s completed? A. We will continue providing 25 beds Q. Are you looking for volunteers? A. Yes! We are looking for volunteers to assist with fundraising events, trade shows, public speaking engagements, administrative support and pick-ups and deliveries. For further information please contact our office (905) 426-1064. Common Questions & Answers... When Will The Violence End..... Christmas Is For Giving.... HERIZON HOUSE PRESENTS A DAY OF COMMEMORATION WE REMEMBER THE WOMEN WE LOST ON DEC. 6TH, 1989 LOCATION: Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby DATE: Friday December 5, 2003 TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ~ Refreshments Provided ~ • On December 6th, 1986, 14 women were murdered because they were women. • In the last 5 years, 5 women in our very own community were murdered by their partners. • In Canada, a woman is murdered by a man known to her...every three days HERizon House is committed to ending domestic violence. Our mission is to provide a place of safety, support and empowerment for abused women and their children. With your help, this goal is attainable. Now....look around, which one of you might be next? For further details please call (905) 426-1064 t has been a long road getting Herizon House established and we are so proud to be providing such avaluable service to our community. At this time, I want to truly thank all of our many contributors who made the opening of our shelter for abused women and their children possible. Whether you have donated gently used clothing, provided our women and children with diapers or personal needs products, or gave a cash donation...we are extremely grateful to have your support. We all know how even the smallest donations can add up and make a world of difference. As a woman, a mother, an employer, an entrepreneur and a member of this community...I understand the severity of abusive situations and the responsibility of keeping our children safe. Which is why I have devoted my time over the next year as the Herizon House Hope Campaign Chair Person. Our goal is to raise a total of $500,000 to support the building of our new permanent 25- bed shelter. Therefore, I am hoping that our community will approach this extremely worth- while cause with the same conviction and contribute. It is time to take a stand against abuse and show our abused women and children that hope is just over the Herizon! A special thank you to our recent corporate sponsors: To wn of Ajax I.O.D.E To wn of Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson Hubbell Canada Rotary Club Ajax Sears Rotary Club Pickering Walmart Lion’s Club Ajax Shopper’s Drug Mart Lion’s Club Pickering Durham Promotions International Kinsmen Club Ajax Cassidy & Co. CAW Eastern Women’s Network Anita Witty/Ron Fromstein CAW Local 1090 & Local 222 Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre Royal Bank Harw. West. Br. O.P.G. Hepcoe Credit Union For further information regarding your one time opportunity to receive top recognition by naming a room, wing, or children’s playground please call our office (905) 426-1064. Sincerely, Monica Olenroot Capital Campaign Chair Reg# 897 222 097 RR0001 New Year’s Eve 2004 Come & Celebrate with us!! O’Brien Room - Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering (Diefenbaker Court to Ramage Way - Arena Entrance Everyone Welcome - Doors open at 8 pm For info call: 905-649-2295 (leave message) Limited tickets - Corporate tables available Tickets available at Pickering Recreation Complex - main entrance ~ Featuring ~ Rick Johnson’s Country Jamboree Allan Dollar / Mr. DJ / Aaron Solomon Special guest Non-Stop music & fun $40 per person/cash bar includes hats, favours, door prizes midnight champagne & buffet Sponsored by Pickering Lions Club Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre Pickering Flames Hockey Club Donations to: he Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre Inc. was incorporated in 1994 as a non- profit, charitable organization committed to ending the cycle of abuse and violence in our community. We presently offer shelter services and counselling through Herizon House, at a temporary location, and construction has begun at our permanent site in Ajax with an expected completion date of July 2004. All levels of government have committed financial support, and through community service clubs, groups, businesses and individuals, we have managed to raise a good portion of the funds needed to reach our goal through our Capital campaign. The Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to give heartfelt thanks to those businesses and individuals for their response to our need for funds to date. We are still expected to raise approximately $500,000.00 through our capital campaign to ensure this much needed permanent shelter becomes a reality. We are appealing to our community to help us reach our goal. Your contribution will provide basic rights that many of us take for granted: a place of safety and support for women and their children. It is true while the cycle of abuse must be broken, others must continue like caring, sharing and giving to others. This is what makes the strong and safe community in which we live. The APWC Board of Directors and staff at Herizon House thank you for your support. Every day, a woman and child uses the safety net that you have provided. Sherry Senis President Board of Directors Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre Inc. T I We are now once again turning to our community members for support. Christmas is our busiest time of year. We admit more women and children on Christmas Eve than any other day of the year. Common reasons include the stress of money and/or use of alcohol. We want to ensure we make the Christmas Holidays as nice as possible under the circumstances. Here are some ways you could help: • Sponsor a mom, teen, or child for Christmas by purchasing a gift. Gift certificates are ideal since most women do not have underclothing, or make-up when they come to us. Also, the kids are very distraught to have left their belongings behind. • Non-perishable food items - we expect to be full throughout the holiday season. Therefore, we will need to feed our families • Lastly, if you see cute paper angels circulating at schools, banks and other retail outlets in our community please purchase one for $2.00 Our generous donors are being asked to deliver their gifts to the following location: 1725 Kingston Rd., Unit 7 Pickering (Mandarin Plaza) Monday to Friday 10 am - 9 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. For more information please contact Christie May at 905-426-1064 AJAX PICKERING WOMENS CENTRE A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P Imagine your life at Burnham Place! GRAND OPENING THIS WEEKEND! 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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Baked goods and crafts from over 50 vendors are on sale today and until Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. each day, at the Mt. Zion Com- munity Centre in north Picker- ing. Everything is new and home- made. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch is available. The centre is located at 4230 Salem Rd. be- tween concessions 7 and 8. 905- 649-5102 (Shirley) or 905-649-5200 (Evelyn). BINGO:for senior players of the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Drive, Ajax. For more information please call Mary at 905-427-9000. CRAFTS:all seniors are invited to knit, crochet or your favourite craft with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre. For more information please call Peggy at 905-686-1573. ADDICTION:The Serenity Group 12-step recovery group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing. The group deals with addic- tions of all types, including co-de- pendency. A child-care program is available, as required. All are welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 CRAFT SHOW & SALE:The work of roughly 25 artisans and crafters is for sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the second an- nual Christmas From the Heart craft show and sale. The event also features a country store, tea room, bake sale and a raffle. It takes place at Valley View Public School, located at 3530 Westney Rd. N. (north of the 5th Conces- sion Rd.) in north Pickering. Ad- mission is free. LIGHTS OF THE SEASON:Par- ents and children ages 8 to 11 are welcome to come to the Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about Christmas around the world, Hanukkah, Kw anzaa and others through sto- ries and activities and can bring their own hammer to make their own luminaria. For more infor- mation, contact 905-420-2254. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 AUTISM:The Autism Society, Durham Chapter, holds its Annu- al Family Christmas Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Ave., Oshawa. It’s free to ASO mem- bers and $5 per family for non- members. Prior registration nec- essary. 1-866-495-4650 (Leah), autismdurham@hotmail.com. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE:Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens will host their 7th annual service for families who have lost loved ones at 7 p.m. at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St., N., Ajax. There is no cost for the service but a donation of non- perishable food items for the Sal- vation Army Christmas Appeal would be appreciated. Light re- freshments will be served. For more information, contact Pine Ridge at 905-427-5416. ADD/ADHD SUPPORT GROUP:Parents of those with ADD/ADHD are welcome to share and learn in a monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dun- barton Fairport United Church, ✦See Billboard page 28 Billboard DEC. 5, 2003 Save 10%* ALL**Toys *Off our regular everyday low prices. Selection may vary by store. While quantities last. Sorry, no rain checks. **Excludes video games, video game hardware and accessories. Friday, December 5 th Only! From 6 p.m.to closing. Selection may vary by store.While quantities last. Sorry, no rain checks. Offers are valid Saturday, December 6th, 2003, only. Savean extra 50%on ALL** Previously reduced Fall & Winter Apparel and Fashion Accessories for the whole Family. **Excludes footwear. Save 20%*ALL Christmas Decorations, Dinnerware and Linens *Off our regular everyday low prices. Save 30%* ALL Family Winter Outerwear andAccessories *Off our regular everyday low prices. Save 40%* ALL The Cat In The Hat ®Toys,Apparel, Slippers & Fashion Accessories *Off our regular everyday low prices. This Saturday,December6th Only! Save 20%* ALL Wabasso®Bedding and Bath Fashions *Off our regular everyday low prices. 347 Folgers® Classic Roast Coffee,1 kg Save 30%* ALL Women’s Sleepwear *Off our regular everyday low prices. Save 15 %* ALL Slow Cookers,Deep Fryers, Grills,Mixers and Vacuums *Off our regular everyday low prices. Save 10%* ALL Televisions *Off our regular everyday low prices. Save 30%* ALL Kids’ Licensed Sportswear *Off our regular everyday low prices. Was 5.97 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SPECIALSALE Carriers of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Friday, December 5, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Alicia & Lucia Friday’s carriers of the week are Allicia & Jucia. They enjoy drawing and skateboarding. They will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Allicia & Lucia for being our Carriers of the Week. * 2001 Audio Ajax/Pick. * Ajax Sobey’s Store Ajax/Pick. * Asia Hut Ajax/Pick. * Bell World Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Bouclair Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * CD Plus Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * M & M Meats Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Office Depot Ajax * Payless Drugs Pick. * Personal Edge Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pier 1 Imports Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Radio Shack Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Vandermeer Nurseries Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scarb. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 10 - Dec. 14/03 POWER BUYS GREAT BRANDS, AMAZING PRICES! This Season Give The Gift WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday value-priced, just-reduced, designer value items, power buys and licensed departments are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. See in store for details. Add the Holiday touch with a Gift Card Box for 99¢ $44.99 women’s Nygård Collection silk cashmere sweaters Includes regular and petites. Three styles to choose from. Above Average $49.99 $14.99- $19.99 men’s Polo Ralph Lauren loungewear $29.99 men’s Dockers sweater’s. Comparable value $60. $49.99 Health Smart contact grill. Non-stick cooking surface, fits 6 burgers. Comparable value $89.99. save 60% 10 kt gold jewellery save 50% sterling silver jewellery and diamond and gemstone fine jewellery All that Glitters Jewellery Event on Now! $79.99 white goose down duvet, feather bed or twin-pack jumbo pillows Duvet, feather bed & pillows have 100% cotton, 233-thread-count covers. Duvets & feather beds available in twin to king. All stores open Fri. & Sat. from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM! THIS SAT., DEC. 6TH ONLY FROM 7:00 AM TO 11:00 AM 10% SAVINGS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT HOME OUTFITTERS STORES FOR Hbc REWARDS CARD HOLDERS. Hbc Rewards card holders save an extra10 % On regular, sale and clearance men’s, women’s & kids’ fashions, footwear & accessories, nursery furniture, linens, housewares and tableware, kitchen electrics, candy & fine foods. *Excludes cosmetics & fragrances, all furniture, mattresses, electronics, major appliances, microwaves & vacuums. Also excludes power buys, special buys, everyday value-priced items, licensed departments. Other exclusions apply, see in-store for details. SAVEUPTO 50%Semi-Annual Designer Clearance women’s & men’s selected fashions and Fall & Winter footwear, including: Fashions by: Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Wayne Gretzky, Chaps Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Izod, Liz Claiborne and more. Footwear by: Tommy Hilfiger, Clarks, Franco Sarto, Keds, Ecco, Nine West, Anne Klein, Enzo Angiolini, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Rockport, Nickles, Aerosoles, Hush Puppies, Skechers, Naturalizer, Bandolino, Bostonian and Timberland. SAVEANEXTRA 30%women’s clearance-priced designer fashions, jewellery and lingerie Off last ticketed prices. This Fri., Dec. 5th to Sun., Dec. 7th use your Hbc credit card & get an extra on all furniture & major appliances *Excludes electronics, power buys and everyday value-priced merchandise. 10%off $19.99- $69.99 women’s & men’s Polo Jeans t-shirts, shirts, sweaters & knit tops. Comparable value $29-$95. it’s our toyou Sale Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th more than you came for Some exceptions may apply. McKay Hall, 1066 Dunbar- ton Rd., Pickering. For more information, call Gillian at 905-839-8795 or Tara at 905-509-3824. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 HISTORICAL MEETING: Pickering Township His- torical Meeting will hold their meeting at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Picker- ing at 7:30 p.m. Darcy Jen- ish, author of Epic Wan- derer: David Thompson and the Mapping of the Canadian West, will be dis- cussing the life and times of this fur trader and sur- veyor. For more info con- tact John Sabean 905-831- 3811. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 DONOR CLINIC: Canadi- an Blood Services will be holding a clinic at St. Bernadette Church, 21 Bayly St., E. from 1:30 to 7 p.m. ONE-PARENT:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Asso- ciation meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednes- day of each month) at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Ave. and Clements Rd., Ajax. It’s for both custodial and non- custodial parents. 905-426- 2507, www.opfa.net. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 OVEREATERS ANONY - MOUS: Members of a 12- step program meet at LaS- tor ta, at the north end of Liverpool Rd. next to the Manresa Retreat House in Pickering. The meeting be- gins at 7:30 p.m. and is held in the basement or library. For more information or directions call Lorraine during the day at 905-619- 1419 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. RESUME WORKSHOP: The Durham Region Un- employed Help Centre will be holding a resume work- shop from 1 to 3 p.m. Wo rkshops fill up quickly and pre-registration is re- quired. The Help Centre is located at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering, 905-420- 4010. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 ADDICTION:The Sereni- ty Group 12-step recovery group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing. The group deals with addictions of all types, in- cluding co-dependency. A child-care program is available, as required. All are welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). ✦ Billboard from page 26 Billboard DEC. 5, 2003 This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com A proud supporter of literacy initiatives www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 29 A/P Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING IT’S BOOT SEASON Quality, Comfort & Style, in a Fashionable Collection that Offers Great Selection save 40% women’s fashions by Liz Claiborne, Melrose, mac & jac, Evan Picone, Maxfield, Mantles™ and ToGo™. Includes petite & Above Average sizes. Reg. $19.-$195. Sale $10.99- $116.99. save 50% women’s ToGo™, sweaters. Reg. $35.-$55. Sale $16.99-$26.99. save 30% women’s scarves, wraps, hats, gloves, belts and cold weather accessories Buy more, save more Buy 6 or more, save 40% Buy 3 or more, save 35% Buy 1 or 2, save 30% women’s pantyhose, bodyshapers, socks and tights by Mantles™, Silks, Secret and Dim. Jockey Event save 25% women’s, men’s & kids’ Jockey underwear and socks and women’s pantyhose & tights. sale $39.99 women’s & men’s jeans by Polo Jeans. Reg. $49.99 save 25% daywear, shapewear, fashion bras & panties by Designs by Wonderbra, Warners, Olga, Triumph, Lily of France & more Reg. $55.-$80. Sale $38.50-$56. save 25% The Color Institute make-up kits Reg. $20.-$65. Sale $15.-$48.75 Estée Lauder Receive a free Futurist lipstick with any Estée Lauder foundation purchase. Saturday Dec. 6th only. Only @ the Bay. While quantities last. Example: save $20 on Panasonic Micro System Reg. $179.99.Sale $159.99 Multi-Million Dollar Electronics Event on Now! This weekend use this $15 coupon towards your purchase when you spend $75 or more on all regular, sale and clearance-priced merchandise. Excludes cosmetics and fragrances. Taste the experience between 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at your nearest Bay store $15 BAY DOLLARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Offer valid December 5th to December 7th,2003 towards any Bay purchase provided you comply with applicable rules and regulations.To redeem,surrender this coupon at the point-of-sale.All applicable taxes are payable on the full value of your purchase prior to the application of these Bay Dollars™ (as Bay Dollars are GST or HST,and,where applicable,QST included in the face value).Bay Dollars are not transferable and have no cash value.Exclusions:Bay Dollars may not be used towards the payment of an Hbc (Bay/Zellers) credit account,Hbc Gift Cards,insurance-related products,non-GST items including food (but,is accepted for meals at Bay restaurants),cosmetics,fragrances,alcohol,tobacco,pharmacy products,prescription eyeglasses,hearing aids,custom orders, customer services,items to be shipped out of Canada by the Bay,lottery tickets,travellers cheques,products purchased from the Hbc Rewards catalogue,and mail order products and services.Licensed Departments’ participation will vary.Merchandise returns will be handled in accordance with the Bay’s return policy.Refunds for purchase(s) in which coupon(s) were redeemed will be reduced by the value of the coupon as indicated on the sales receipt.This coupon is the property of Hbc,which reserves the right to dishonour and confiscate any coupon(s) which in its sole opinion have been copied.altered,forged or obtained through unauthorized sources. Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th Our gift to you. Get $15 off when you spend $75*or more store-wide on regular, sale & clearance-priced merchandise. *Before taxes. Participating licensed departments will vary by store. Cosmetics and fragrances are excluded. One coupon per transaction. more than you came for Have you tried Frango chocolates? save 30% men’s casual twill and cord pants by ToGo™, Mantles™, Dockers and Haggar Reg. $12.-$42. Sale $9.-$31.50. save 30% men’s dress shirts and ties Shown: Geoffrey Beene dress shirt. Reg. $44.99. Sale $31.49 save 55% Royal Velvet towels Reg. $12.-$67. Sale $5.40-$30.15 save 40% Royal Velvet bedding Reg. $35.-$360. Sale $21.-$216. save up to 50% all Christmas Street trees, decorations, lights, boxed cards & gift wrap save 25% men’s Polo Ralph Lauren fashions Reg. $118. Sale $88.50. CK One exclusive gift With any Calvin Klein men’s eau de toilette spray purchase receive an exclusive CK One gift. Excluding gift sets. Oscar bonus This weekend only receive an additional foaming bath powder trio with your Oscar bonus. Only @ the Bay. While quantities last. • Little Readers (Ages 3-5) • Beyond Tutoring (Gr. 1-8) • High School Advantage • Reading • Writing • Math • French • Study Skills Report cards came home. And now you are looking for a quick fix to get their grades up. But few quick fixes last. At Oxford Learning, children are offered individual programs that address their needs in academics, learning styles and self- esteem. It is a unique approach that offers them the tools to succeed for now and for the future. Using in-depth assessments that identify how your child absorbs information and then gets it back out on paper. Oxford Learning is the leader in helping children improve grades & confidence for this year & years to come. (905) 420-3141 1105 Finch @ Dixie Pickering www.oxfordlearning.com Screening tool helps parents screen children DURHAM — A new screening tool can help parents identify devel- opmental milestones in their children. Known as the Nipissing District Developmental Screens, the tool can identify problem areas in their child’s development that may require early intervention. The screens explore a child’s skills in vision, hearing, speech, language, communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social/emotional and self-help, and where children should be based on age. Included is information on activities parents can do with their children to enrich development, along with a phone number for concerns about the screen or the results. The free NDDS is available for kids from birth to six years through the Durham Region health department. An appropriate copy can be mailed by calling 905-723-8521 or toll free 1-800-841-2729. We’ve got Durham covered! Entertainment FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. A s our guest, you will enjoy delicious refreshments, entertainment, a tour of The Court at Brooklin, and a chance to speak with local celebrities. We have much to offer the Brooklin community and surrounding area, so please join us for this celebration. If you would like more information about our Grand Opening or our independent retirement lifestyle, please call (905) 655-7718. Sunday, December 7, 2003 • 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.) 5909 Anderson Street • Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 You’re invited to THE COURT AT BROOKLIN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 5909 Anderson Street Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 (905) 655-7718 www.courtatbrooklin.com Don't miss our special guests and musical entertainment! Serving Canada’s Seniors since 1987.©2003 HOLIDAYRETIREMENTCORP.12-year-old magician keeping it under his hat By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer PICKERING —He's not telling. No way. A 12-year-old with dark eyes and a bright smile has this re- porter stumped by what he calls his talking deck of cards. And he won't reveal how it told him which card is resting in my hand. Like all masters of illusion, Neil the Magician keeps his tricks a well-kept secret. Even his parents aren't sure how they're done. One thing's for sure, there's nothing up his sleeve - passé, for someone, who has been practis- ing magic for half his life. "When I first started I didn't even know how a coin disap- peared," he says. "Now I know how they make a car disappear." Neil the Magician, a.k.a. Neil Croswell, first caught the magic bug while watching Cliff Harden perform at a birthday party. Neil was six and his interest was in- tense enough that his parents, Connie and Rick, asked the Os- hawa magician if he gave lessons. "Cliff called back to say he was giving lessons to three kids in Oshawa one day and only Neil showed up," says Mrs. Croswell. "He started giving Neil private lessons each Saturday and be- came his mentor." Neil started reading magic books and researching tricks on the Internet, and what started as a hobby has become an obses- sion, she says. Eventually, he be- came a member of organizations like the International Brother- hood of Magicians, the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) and the World Alliance of Magi- cians. After a year and a half of doing birthdays, parties and festivals on weekends, Neil took second place in the CAM competition in June for most promising magi- cian in the under-12 category. Most recently, he was chosen by Murray Hatfield to open his magic show in North York in No- vember. His next goal is compet- ing at the World Magic seminar in Las Vegas in February. Making magic is more than being able to learn tricks, says Neil, who is known to pull a fully- inflated basketball out of a flat suitcase, and a live dove out of a f laming pot. "Cliff helped me with my pre- sentation," he explains. "He showed me how to use music and gave me feedback. I had to learn how to slow down and tell stories to the audience for my tricks." From his own research and at- tending camps and magic festi- vals, Neil knows literally hun- dreds of tricks, says Ms. Croswell, who shuttles him from show to show. "Neil the Magician, birthday parties, live white doves" is written across the fam- ily car. His biggest hurdle now is try- ing to get people to take him se- riously, given his age, says Ms. Croswell. While young magicians are quite common in the United States, they're relatively rare in Canada. "Because he's young, people expect him to be bad," she adds. "But once people see him, it's fine. Magic has helped Neil's con- fidence. It's made him develop a thick skin." The highlight of his magic ca- reer was having the chance to see his idol, Lance Burton per- form in Las Vegas. Ironically enough, Neil was one seat away from being pulled on stage during the act. It was his younger brother Kevin, whom the American magician made disappear in a car. "A corvette," the eight-year-old adds proudly. Mr. Burton once made a herd of elephants vanish on one of his television shows, says Neil. "I watched it over and over again and I still don't know how he did it," he adds. For more information about Neil's act, visit www.neilthemagi- cian.com or contact info@neilthemagician.com. Young man of mystery A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser Photo Above, Neil, The Magician, Croswell levitates his brother Kevin. It’s just one of the skills the Pickering resi- dent shares with his audiences. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 31 A/P DKNY Calvin Klein VALENTINO Ralph LaurenFENDI Calvin Klein VALENT Ralph Lauren 70%off Your Price from $105 Sportcoats MSRP from $350 Calvin Klein 70%off Your Price from $58.50 Dress Pants MSRP from $195 DKNY 70%off Your Price from $28.50 Dress Shirts MSRP from $95 70%off Your Price from $25.50 Silk Ties MSRP from $85 Limit 1 per customer. No vendors please. Pickering Location only. FIRST SIMCHA SHOPPING CENTRE 1899 BROCK RD. PICKERING 905-428-9451 Grand Opening December 5th & 6th, 2003 DW705S 12” Compound Mitre Saw DW706 12” Double-Bevel Compound Mitre Saw DW4KITR2 - 18V Cordless Combo Kit MAIL-IN OFFER SEE IN-STORE DISPLAY FOR FULL DETAILS. MAIL-IN OFFER SEE IN-STORE DISPLAY FOR FULL DETAILS. IN-STORE BONUS AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! DC500 DW911 2 Gallon Wet & Dry Corded/Cordless WorkSite Vac Can be used with DEWA LT 12 - 18V battery system or plugged into electrical outlet. Heavy-Duty Worksite Charger / Radio Will charge and/or run off of the DEWA LT battery system DEWALT XR Battery Pack 25% More run-time than compact battery packs Any DEWALT XRP™Cordless Drill DEWALT Model #’s Only:DW980K-2,DW983K-2,DW984K-2,DW985K-2,DW987K-2,DW988K-2,DW989K-2. This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com 850,000 page views last month News from all over Durham Region Now online at durhamregion.com The following movies open in local theatres this weekend: The Last Samurai Directed by Edward Zwick Starring Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall, Billy Connolly Set in Japan during the 1870s, 'The Last Samurai' tells the story of Capt. Nathan Algren, an Amer- ican military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As the government tries to elim- inate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more westernized and trade-friendly policies, Algren finds himself af- fected by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the centre of a struggle between two eras and two worlds. Honey Directed by Bille Woodruff Starrin g Jess i ca Alba, M ekhi Phifer, Lil’ Romeo Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba, of television's Dark Angel) has been waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now, everything she ever wanted is just P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SEAFOOD RESTA U R A N T PORT UNION FISH & CHIPS 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL 1 Piece Halibut & Chips $8.49 VALUE Offer expires Dec 24/03. One coupon per visit. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11a.m. -9 p.m. ALL YOU CAN EAT $7.99 Every Tuesday Book Your Christmas Party Now 20% OFF & Senior Specials $3.99 Every Day! 65 Rylander Blvd. (Kingston Rd. & Sheppard) 416-283-3474 Rylander Blvd.Sheppard Ave.Whites Rd.Port Union Rd. Hwy #2 Hwy 4 0 1 Port Union Fish & Chips An American warrior in Japan Tom Cruise stars in ‘The Last Samurai,’ set in 19th century Japan. a step away. For years, her spir- it and her ambition have given the dancer and aspiring chore- ographer the guts to move ahead, even when those who love her best have doubts about her possible success. Not con- tent with her parents' world of safe choices that promise a se- cure future, Honey has moved to the heart of the city. Living there is difficult, but she is will- ing to take it all in stride while she continues to struggle with making ends meet—her dream is worth it. During the day, she shares that dream by teaching hip-hop classes in a local center to the kids in her neighbor- hood. At night, watching the clock until her bartending shift ends, Honey comes alive on the dance club floor, where her training collides with her pas- sion and her smooth moves get her noticed. And then her one-time-in-a- million break comes but for Honey, it feels too good to be true. FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durhamregion.com BE A PROFESSIONAL NAIL TECHNICIAN Spa Manicure and Pedicure Acrylic Gel and Fiberglass The importance of Bacteriology and Sanitization Next start date January 6th, 2004 CAREER SCHOOL OF HAIR & NAILS (905) 576-3558 Ready to serve. SOBEYS PICKERING is opening soon! SOBEYS is a major food retailer with more than 900 stores in ten provinces and thousands of wholesale customers. Our employees are friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who strive to not only meet, but exceed our customer’s expectations time after time. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced working environment together with tremendous learning and career advancement opportunities. Are you a fun and energetic person who thrives on providing exceptional customer service? Do you have a passion for food? Well…have we got an opportunity for you! We’re looking for employees to join us in the following areas: •Cashier • Meat • Grocery • Bakery • Produce • Seafood • Floral • Deli If this sounds like a tasty opportunity… Visit our Career Fair at: Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering Wednesday, December 10, 2003 1pm to 8pm (It’s not necessary to be first in line, as we will be available to speak with you at all times between 1pm and 8pm.) Candidates are asked to provide at least three employment references at the career fair. Sobeys is an equal opportunity employer. Executive Director - Community Development Council Durham (formerly known as Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering) The Community Development Council Durham is a not for profit organization that acts as a social planning and direct service delivery organization to identify social needs and develop programs to meet these needs. Immigrant settlement services, housing assistance, child nutrition programs, information & referral services and support and advice to non-profit groups on securing funding are currently offered. Reporting to the Board, the E.D. implements and executes the strategic direction, objectives and policies of the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) Leading a team of 10 F/T and 2 P/T employ- ees and 8 volunteers with a very diverse mandate, the primary focus of this entrepreneurial position is to prospect for and gain new sources of funding for the many programs. In addition to fostering a positive presence in the community the E.D. also acts as a resource on community needs. This is a paid position with a benefits package. Position Requirements: - minimum of three years administrative experience in a not for profit environment - post secondary education - demonstrated leadership with direct staff management experience - analytical skills with sound judgment and problem solving skills - ability to prioritize multiple tasks and to deliver on deadlines - a results oriented facilitator with excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills - A self motivated, skilled negotiator with superior networking skills that will accentuate the successful candidate's strong ability to fund raise - possessing financial and strategic analytical skills with the ability to develop and administer a complex operating budget of $800,000. - knowledge of social issues, ability to develop strong partnerships. Applications should be forwarded by mail, hand delivered or faxed only to the address below. We thank all those that apply however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for submissions is Friday December 12, 2003 Noon. Please send resumes to: Hiring Committee Community Development Council Durham 134 Commercial Avenue Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 Tel: (905) 686-2661, Fax: (905) 686-8352 Join the Journey! • Are you a stay-at-home parent • Or “too young to retire”? • Do you enjoy driving and working with children? Free Training Provided Positions available in Durham Region Call now to apply: Stock Transportation Ltd. 1-800-889-9491 Then driving a school bus may be for you! Calling all Prep and Fry Cooks! SOBEYS PICKERING needs fun, energetic and Customer Service oriented people to join our Delicatessen! Our Deli offers customers a hearty variety of fresh hot and cold food choices such as Rotisserie Chicken, Wings, Gourmet Pizzas, Salads, Subs and more! Here’s a chance for you to put your restaurant experience to use while beginning an exciting new career in a new venue! Visit our Career Fair at: Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering Wednesday, December 10, 2003 1pm to 8pm Please provide at least three employment references at the career fair. Ready to serve. FULL-TIME LOT & CLEAN UP PERSON required immediately for busy import car dealership in Pickering. Must have full G licence and be able to drive standard transmission. Call Paul (905)427-0111 or fax resume to 905-427-9989 Freelance writers & photographers wanted! We require writers and photogra- phers to complete freelance assignments for a number of regular and periodic publications. We’re looking for enthusiastic, versatile and experienced individuals. A background in journalism is preferred. Send a resume and cover letter stating availability, expected remuneration, area of expertise along with samples of previously published works to: Publications Editor Fax: 905-619-9068 acossette@durhamregion.com No phone calls please. Metroland ◆ LOOKING FOR WORK? ◆ NEEDING ACCESS TO A COMPUTER AT NO CHARGE? ◆ FRUSTRATED WITH 'USUAL BUSINESS HOURS'? WE OFFER: ◆ Computer & internet access ◆ Guidance for your job search ◆ Community and job search resources ◆ Fax machine & photocopier THE DURHAM REGION UNEMPLOYED HELP CENTRE offers entended hours every Monday & Thursday from 4:30 -8:00 p.m. Location 1400 Bayly Street Unit 12 (905)420-4010 FREE Service!!! Extended hours are funded by HRDC C.A.P. and The United Way of Ajax Pickering Uxbridge RGIS Inventory Specialist We are hiring now for work in January. Are you a reliable and motivated person? Join our local team of computerized inventory counters.We have availability on our days, evenings & weekend shifts. All shifts are part time. We offer paid training, $9/hour, wage review in 90 days and promotions available. Reliable transportation is needed. Please contact us at 705-792-4055 or 1-866-953-5360 to schedule an appointment. Visit our website at; www.rgisinv.com 20 Class DZ Drivers Required Immediately Driving Opportunity of a Lifetime Our client requires experienced, customer service oriented DZ drivers for the following assignments: ● Local GTA deliveries based from Mississauga ●9 PM to 6 AM shift/7 day operation Candidates require: ●Minimum 3 yrs exp. ●Clean CVOR record and abstract required We offer: ●$15.00 per hr. to start / 40 hrs week guaranteed ●Group Insurance Call 1-800-265-7435 or (416) 249-2373 fax (416) 249-3039 Global Driver Services Inc. Visit our website at www.fordrivers.com NEW TO CANADA / DURHAM? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days we will help you to identify your skills Develop and prepare a resume that works Prepare you to answer tough interview questions Learn job search tips and much more ….. To r egister for our workshops December 8-10 and December 15-17 Call Patricia at the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (905) 420-4010 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12 (near the GO station), Pickering Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for STORE FRONT & BAKERY Day and Evening Shifts - Full time We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING or fax resume to (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" 23 MANAGERS NEEDED Start local, go anywhere in Canada in 8 - 12 months. Advertising and Sales Full time, serious inquires only. Ask for Jessie @ (905)721-0551 CANADIAN FLORAL ACADEMY now offers you a three-week train- ing program in the floral industry. Complete training in business, marketing and job skills. Enroll now!! Call 905-436-7746. CLASS D, F AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 05, 2003, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper WOODBRIDGE FOAM CORPORATION Our Whitby facility manufacturers seating foam for automobiles assembled at GM Oshawa. The plant is currently seeking an experienced Tool- ing Supervisor possessing the following: •Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equiva- lent manufacturing experience •Ability to interpret tooling drawings and specifications •Practical knowledge of foundry and foam processes and practices related to mould de- sign and urethane foam production to meet di- mensional and performance requirements •Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment •Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resumes by Friday December 12th to: Human Resources 1999 Forbes Street Whitby, ON L1N 7V4 Fax: (905) 434-1605 RECEPTIONIST Required for busy hi-tech company. Excellent customer service skills and an attitude that "the customer comes first", a must. Good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, excel and word. University degree in business an asset. Email resume to cardac@keyscan.ca The Perfect Maid Service CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Fully insured, bonded and staff supervised. extremely reasonable rates. Mon. - Sat. Call today! 905-686-5424. NO MESSING AROUND! All Jobs big or small. We do windows. If you have genital herpes you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study that is evaluating a new investigational drug that may prevent or shorten the time you have herpes lesions. We are looking for individuals that: 18 years of age or older Have a diagnosis of HSV-2 Have at least 4 lesions a year If you are interested please contact us at: The Lynde Centre for Dermatology 3 Ovida Blvd, Markham 905-471-8011 DO YOU HAVE HERPES? HOME FOR SALE 905-666-1584 - LARGE LOT 72’ X 130’ - 3+1 BEDROOMS - LARGE FAMILY KITCHEN (14’X25’) - LARGE MASTER (14’X25’) w/4 pc. ensuite - 18x36 INGROUND POOL - FINISHED BASEMENT - WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS (public and separate) OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 7/03, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 910 WALNUT STREET OLD WHITBY $325,000 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! MORTGAGES NEED EXTRA CASH? There is still time left for a good consolidation before the holidays. Hundred's of $$$$ in monthly savings Bank turn downs/Power of Sale Some conditions apply Please call Sylvia Jules (905)666-2060 or To r onto Line (289)314-4098 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP LTD. 3 3 & 7 7 F al by C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.aja xa pa r t m en t s .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca ROGERS TELEVISION in Durham Region has 3 immediate openings for broadcast professionals. Pub- licity and Promotions Officer, Pro- motions Producer and Videogra- pher. To learn more about these opportunities, please go to www.rogers.com, click on ca- reers@rogers and then Rogers Cable Inc. Deadline for applica- tions is December 15th. AZ Drivers needed Clean abstract and U.S. experience. Full or part- time. Benefit package. 2 day trips from Ajax. 416-417-6948 DRIVER WANTED Experienced Straight Truck Driver required with excellent communication skills. Must be customer service orientat- ed, hard working and neat in ap- pearance. Clean abstract required. Please Fax resume to 416-293- 4225 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Commercial Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call David at 1-800-465-7633 A ROCK & ROLL AT TITUDE $400-$600 weekly. Advertising Co. busiest time of year 15 positions to be filled immediately in customer service dept. Must enjoy loud music, no experience necessary Full time.Call Emily (905)571-4483 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To r onto Star in Whitby, Ajax or Pickering. Earn up to $1100/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. APPOINTMENT COORDINA- TORS needed immediately for busy service office. $8.00 per hr. to start. Call (905) 426-9783. ASSISTANT to General Manager, high energy person to assist GM in various interesting duties. 20-30 flex hours per week. Will train. Good remuneration package. Re- sumes to: Assistant GM Position, 636 Aspen Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 3T7 CASHIER WANTED for self-serve gas bar. Part-time, afternoon and midnight shifts. Bring resume to Sunoco, 1800 Brock Rd., Picker- ing. DEMONSTRATORS required im- mediately for in-store demonstra- tions at Costco, full or part-time. Seniors welcome. Flexible hours. Weekends required. Please call Harriet or Nancy 905-686-7278 for interview ENTRY LEVEL OPENINGS.If you like sports, people and travel, call today, start tomorrow. F/T only. Call Jenny @ (905) 721-2270 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T, mail processors needed immedi- ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 105, or visit our website at www.opportunity-depot.com/mb JOIN THE REFINANCE BOOM Expanding Company in local area looking for motivated professionals with Sales or C.S.R. background. Call 1-800-590-7203 ext 2320 LONG TERM light industrial, $8 to $10 per hr. please come and apply at our new location on Dec. 2 and 3rd, or Dec. 9, 10th. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. between Thickson and Dundas beside the Pro Golf building. MAGICUTS - one of Canada's leading chains has the following positions available: Licensed As- sistant Manager for our Ajax salon plus full and part time stylist for our Oshawa Salon. We offer: Competi- tive salary, opportunity for ad- vancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, ben- efits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. NAIL TECHNICIAN with experi- ence for nail salon at the new Pick- ering Flea Market, weekends. Will provide some training if necessary. Contact Cell (416)414-8220 NCL MOVING SYSTEMS - AZ Driver and Brokers with experi- enced High Value and Household required. Benefits. Scar. based. New equipment Local/Long Dis- tance/US. Call 888-271-9997 PEOPLES TAXI - Taxi drivers, Dispatchers & Mechanics needed immediately for fast growing com- pany. Male or female, part or full- time. (905)427-7770 PERRY HOUSE CHILD care is accepting applications for a cook. Full time. Please fax resume to 6688528 or mail to: 129 Perry St., Whitby, Ontario L1N 4B7 or drop in person. PICKERING Christian Non-Profit Daycare is looking for a full time, permanent teacher, E.C.E. only apply, spit shift.. Fax resume: Hir- ing Committee 905-839-8273 A.S.A.P. Purchaser/Sales Person Required Experience in Plumbing, Electrical and Hardware a MUST. Call for appointment Holland Building Centre 905-725-4709. PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 Christmas Help Wanted SALES,GREAT $$$ for holidays! Bay portrait Studio Oshawa. Per- manent part-time and full-time, training. Responsible people only. Call 647-293-3901. SIDING AND TROUGH CREWS with experience. Year round work. Call 416-438-4344. URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $9. - $10 per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious in- quires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. WAIT STAFF - required, full and part time with experience for new restaurant opening soon in Ajax. Call for interview Cathy (905)427- 9933 WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com ESTHETICIAN Par t-time, even- ings and weekends, The Facial Place, Pickering (905)831-9700 ESTHETICIAN, HAIRSTYLIST Nail Technician & Massage Thera- pist required immediately, David's Hairstyling & Spa. Call 905-985- 7101 or 905-985-7102. Ask for David or Scott EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for 'trendy salon' in Pickering 905-426-2005 2 EXPERIENCED welders needed immediately, shift work required. Mig Welding is a must. Salary based on qualifications. Fax re- sume to 905-885-6156 or email hr@nordockinc.com CAD PROGRAMMER/SHEET METAL MECHANIC for aerospace parts manufacturer located in Pickering, On. Must be able to create detailed manufacturing drawings from blueprints. Minimum 2 years experienced required. Lantac experience an asset. Qualified applicants please FAX your resume to: HR Manager @ 905-831-0104. CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS Handymen/Servicemen & Women. Va r ious Projects & locations. Fax resume to (416)241-9845. HVAC HELPER required for resi- dential/commercial installation and service work. Email resume to: improvair@aol.com 905-831-1897 CNC LATHER/MILLING OPERA- TOR/PROGRAMMER for aero- space parts manufacturer located in Pickering, On. Must be able to set up, program and operate ma- chines. Minimum 2 years Mazak experience required. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your re- sume to: HR MANAGER @ 905- 831-0104. LICENSED A MECHANIC needed for busy flat rate shop in Bowman- ville. Please fax resume to 905- 623-4286. AJAX INSURANCE Broker re- quires full time enthusiastic Recep- tionist/Technician Assistant with in- surance background Please fax re- sume to 905-428-8672 FULL OR PART TIME CLERICAL Word, Excel Markham/ Sheppard Fax Resume: 416-299-4771 OFFICE CLERK:EXPERIENCED, required for a growing firm located in Pickering, Ontario to provide support to office. Duties include invoicing, order entry, filing, recep- tion, customer communication, and varied other tasks. $12/hr. Fax re- sume to HR@905-831-0104. RECEPTIONIST needed part-time for permanent position 2 half days/week. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical of- fice experience required. Fax re- sume: 905-686-1295 SARP SEWER SERVICES locat- ed in Pickering is looking for an ex- perienced accounts payable/pur- chasing assistant. Under the su- pervision of the regional controller, the successful candidate will be re- sponsible for the purchasing of our supplies and be the liaison with our suppliers. Experience with En- terprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software (Word and Excel) would be an asset. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Please fax your resumes to (905)683-4668 or E-mail to ser.dasilva@sarp-onyx.ca SALES REPRESENTATIVE.Food Processor located in Pickering, looking for a sales rep to cover the territory from Oshawa to Yonge. Must have a few years of retail sales experience, a positive atti- tude, good work ethic, be well or- ganized, have a reliable vehicle. Renumeration includes salary and vehicle expenses. Please submit resume to: File # 963 Oshawa This Week. P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. SALES,returning back to work? Seeking extra income? Creative marketing firm seeks mature com- missioned salesperson. Industry experience not necessary. Sales experience desired. Fax resume to: 905-426-7674. SALESPERSONS required imme- diately. (Full/Part-time) for high- speed Internet in Durham Re- gion/adjoining areas. Training pro- vided. Fax resume: 416-913-1227 or email: direct_marketing@sympatico.ca RETAIL SALES HELP with sales background required for estab- lished Pool & Spa company based in Ajax, flexible hours, possible full time. Fax resume to: 905-686- 3146. DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED, The Family Dental Centre requires an outgoing Level Two Dental As- sistant for our new Cobourg facil- ity. Experience with cosmetic and implant dentistry is necessary for this comprehensive dental prac- tice. If you have excellent commu- nication skills and enjoy people ap- ply in confidence to Natalie at 905- 372-7400 or fax resume to 613- 398-6979. DENTAL ASSISTANT, SCAR- BOROUGH.Full-time, maternity leave. Must be PDA-Level II. En- thusiastic, friendly team player, non-smoker, immediate. Fax re- sume to: 416-438-3858 Experienced medical receptionist /secretary-needed for busy group family practice. Part-time to full- time maternity leave position need- ed immediately. Please forward re- sume to: File #962, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5. WANTED FOOTCARE NURSE to join our community care team. Call 416-438-4577 or 905-666-6656 DUTCH CLEAN,high quality ser- vice covering GTA and Surround- ing Regions. Flexible hours. Days or evenings. Call Nancy (416) 570- 8007 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for an experienced, energetic reliable house cleaner? Best rates guaranteed References available upon request. Serving Ajax / Pickering 905-428-8346 cell 416-809-9387 OSHAWA,main floor, 3-bedroom bungalow for rent. Long or short term. $1200/inclusive, includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer & parking. No smoking. Call (905)767-5350 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 19 yrs. in business. I do everything and some AND bring my own cleaners. One Time Clean Available. (905) 426-3711 AJAX South, 4-bedroom, 2-storey, finished basement, 50k in up- grades. A MUST SEE!!! Open House 18 Swanston Cres. Satur- day/Sunday 2-4. Michelle 905-426- 7044. BUILDER'S Designer Model home for sale. 3-bedroom bungalow, over 2000 sq.ft of finished space. $$$ Upgrades galore. Visit Dun- bury Homes Sales Centre at Mearns and Longworth Ave in Bowmanville to view or call 905- 623-3150. OPEN HOUSE,Sunday, Decem- ber 7, 2003, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 910 Walnut Street, Old Whitby, $325,000. Large Lot, 72'X130', 3 + 1 bdrms, large family kitchen (14'X25'), Large Master (14'X25') w/4 pc ensuite, 18X36 Inground pool, fin. bsmt, walking distance to schools (public & separate). 905- 666-1584 LUXURY 2-bedroom Condo Tridel, Champlain model, 1890 Valley Farm.1100sq.ft., east view, 2 full baths, newer hardwood,solarium, ensuite laundry, large locker, in- door parking, $249,000. 905-831- 3077. WHITBY Waterfront.gorgeous 3 bedroom + solarium condo. Beau- tiful 180-degree view. Great facil- ities: pool, gym, sauna & party room. 5 appliances, balcony, 2 parking spaces. Awesome loca- tion, walk to GO, even downtown. (905)718-9886 (905)668-3788 1100 SQ.FT.industrial commercial unit, in Ajax for sale with office, shop with overhead door, close to 401, (no automotive). Call (905)683-3622. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL stor- age space in south Ajax - Truck level shipping,1800 sq. ft., current- ly using less than half, looking for partner to share. Call 905-626- 8286. OSHAWA,2 room carpeted office with sinks, newly renovated, 3 pc washroom, seperate entrance, $650 util incl. Flexible Terms 905-259-2552 PORT PERRY,2 commercial shops for rent, 1200 & 700 sq ft. Ideal for truck/auto repairs, lots of parking. Starting from $700/mo, in- cludes compressor usage. Call 905-440-0061 13 WILSON RD. S. OSHAWA - (Wilson/King). Beautiful lower floor for lease, suitable for office or small business. Approx. 750 sq. ft. For info. call 905-576-6999. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL Opportu- nity - Desired Oshawa location "Teddy's Park Plaza", 245 King St. (King/Park Rd.) 1147 sq. ft. to 3058 sq. ft. prime space available, only $16/sq. ft. Call Nick Givalas, Givalas R.E. Ltd., 905-479-4436. COURTICE,office or retail space fore rent. 950 sq. ft. Available im- mediately. 2651 Trulls Rd. S. (905) 436-2429 WHITBY 575sq ft $863/month in- clusive; King & Park 1011 sq ft, $758/month + TMI; Simoce St. 2800sq ft, $2,333/mo + TMI or $284,900 sale. Call Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Group 905-436- 0990 CLASSY INDIAN/PAKASTANI clothing store for sale. $79 K. plus inventory. Call (905) 831-4442 for details. MONEY MAKER:Massage Clinic in Oshawa for sale. Regular clien- tele. Good location in busy plaza. Lots of opportunity for growth. Turn key 416-561-8250 WELL ESTABLISHED auto detail shop located in downtown Oshawa. Good revenue and profit, but huge potential and capacity to double or triple sales. Excellent lo- cation. $69,900. (905)435-1091 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$- 100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$Mortgages$$ 1 st 2 nd 3 rd ‘s to 100%. Pre – Christmas Bills Consolidate now and take away the stress. Good or bad Credit Call or come in. Accurate Mortgages 905-436-9292 Or 877-509-5626 650 King St. E. #204 Oshawa All applications Processed www.accuratemortgages.com $$MORTGAGES$$Best Rates Available!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792. BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, To ronto, 416-631-8042. BUSINESS FINANCE Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime +1%. 905-690-9875. DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 UNIPARTCAPITAL - Mortgage fi- nancing specialists residential, commercial, industrial, debt con- solidation, private funds. We sim- plify the complicated variety of mortgage choices, to suit your per- sonal needs. (905)686-7094. 1 & 2 BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable, (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $760 , satellite included First/last. immediately. No dogs. (905)435- 0551 1-BEDROOM apartment in up- scale Lakefront neighbourhood. In- cludes separate laundry, satellite & 2 parking spaces. Lots of space & sunshine! Single: $800, Couple $1000. First/last required. Call (905)686-0066 or 416-450-2243 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Whitby. Spacious, separ- ate entrance, full kitchen, bath- room, cable/utilities included. Available Jan 1st. $700/month, first/last. No smoking/pets. Street parking. Call (905)665-4880. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM.Russett Ave. Simcoe N., nicely decorated $870. good loca- tion, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. AA COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Oshawa. close to all amenities. $860 all inclusive. Available Janu- ary lst. lst/last. Phone (905)665- 3242 AJAX PICKERING Bachelor apt. available immediately. Parking. Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905. AJAX - 2 bed. bsmt. apt.Sep.en- trance, avail. now/Jan. 1st. $675/+util. Also 3 BED. MAIN- FLOOR, parking, laundry first/last/no-pets/smoking.. Refer- ences. Feb. 1st. $975+util. 905- 686-8104; 905-767-2642 AJAX -Harwood/Kerrison, new two bedroom, basement apt. Sep- arate entrance, includes laundry, parking, cable, $900/mo. Please call 905-426-5555. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Dec & Jan. 1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX CONVENIENT location, basement, one bedroom, living room, bathroom, small kitchenette, clean, spacious, mostly furnished, suit job transfer, student, no smok- ing/pets. $580 inclusive. parking. (905)426-2262 AJAX TWO BEDROOM basement apartment, in executive home in beautiful lakefront area. Extra high ceiling with big, bright windows in every room. Shared laundry, sep- erate entrance, lots of parking, Suitable for non smoking, profes- sional couple or single person. $900 inclusive including satellite cable. Available Jan. 15th. Call (905) (905)686-1003 AJAX- executive condo, 2 bed- room, 5 appliances, parking, lock- er, A/C, $1300 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benc- zik.com Re/Max (905)477-0011 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Courtice, 2 bed. apt. in duplex. All inclusive, Laundry on site, 2-car parking. $850/mo. Also available 2 bed. immaculate $1100/mo. 905- 435-2470. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BAYLY / LIVERPOOL - Clean, bright, newly renovated one bed- room plus den basement, seperate entrance, near Go, parking, laun- dry utilities. Inc. No smoking, small dog ok, $800 (416)269-2713 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,1 bedroom basement apt., quiet family home,. separate entrance, parking, yard and 4 pa.. bath. $625/month, in- cludes utilities and cable, first/last, references required. (905)697- 0147. BRIGHT CLEAN & spacious 2 large bedrooms, large eat-in kitch- en, 2 full washrooms, big back- yard. Simcoe/John Oshawa No dogs. Available immediately. $950+utilities. (647)272-8511 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for December and January $750 plus hydro, two bedrooms, February $825 plus hydro. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 05, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! W ORSHIP C OME & Special Christmas Come & Worship Section will Publish Friday, Dec. 19 Call Janice 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES NEW NEW SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Saturday December 13 @ 7:00 PM And Sunday, December 14 @ 6:00 PM PPC Choirs & Drama Group Presents: CHRISTMAS S.O.C.C.E.R. TEAM ----------------------- Sunday, December 21 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Special Christmas Message By The PPC Preaching Team ----------------------- Wednesday, December 24 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Communion Service ---------------------- Wednesday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:20 AM New Year’s Eve Service ------------------------ You will always be welcome at THE GATHERING PLACE “a safe place for people-on their way back to God” Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Cottage Trailers, Park Model Trailers, Folding Hardtop Tent Trailers – New & Used – Layaway & Financing – Terry, Wilderness & Coleman by Fleetwood – Acres of Deals 7 Days a Week – Coleman Campers Indoor Showroom – Prices marked on all Travel Trailers etc. Browsers Welcome – COTTAGES, WHO NEEDS THEM? “Beautiful Campgrounds Across Canada & USA, are yours to enjoy” c’mon out to Holiday World RV Centre , on the 115 hwy., 7 kilometeres north of 401 at Orono or visit our website at www.RVdeals.ca (905) 983-6030 or (800) 589-1854 – Avoid higher Spring Prices & higher interest rates, Get your best deal now! VENDORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 226 Mark Fucella, ext 229 Lisa Matthews, ext 227 sobrien@durhamregion.com mfucella@durhamregion.com lmatthews@durhamregion.com MR. C'S WAREHOUSE SALE Pre-Christmas Sale Giftware, hardware, lots of new inventory,50%-70% OFF select- ed lingerie, & nightwear, DK&Y, Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein. Open until Dec. 24th - weekends from 9-5, weekdays 12-8. Fill a bag $12. or $6. 220 Clements Rd., Unit 10 & 11 Ajax (beside Bingo Country). Cash Only."Come and see Mr. C." 'Christmas From The Heart' Craft Show and Sale Sat. Dec. 6th, 10-4 p.m. Valley View Public School, 3530 Westney Rd. (n. of Taunton, in Village of Greenwood) Over 25 artisans and crafters, country store, raffle, tea room. Come Share The Spirit of The Holidays With Us. 905-683-6208. Christmas Craft Sale - Sat. Dec 6th, 10-3pm 1771 Walnut Lane, Pickering Quilted fleece wear, hand painted glass, wooden ornaments, folk art, fleece pillows & blankets, & baked goods www.speedline.ca/trees www.speedline.ca/trees2003 AWARD WINNING TREE FARM 2003 AWARD WINNING TREE FARM Harvest Your Own Christmas Trees Pre-cut trees available. Free shaking, baling and candy canes. Open 9-5 everyday through December. 1421 Prestonvale Rd. Courtice 1-800-311-6964 905-434-3910 •Balsam Fir •Fraser Fir •Douglas Fir •Concolor Fir •White Spruce •Norway Spruce •Colorado Spruce •Serbian Spruce •Scotch Pine •Austrian Pine 64 Acres To Choose From $ 25 00 and up HARMONY RD. KING ST. TOWNLINE RD. PRESTONVALE RD. BLOOR ST. HERE HERE 40 1 AUCTION SALE Sunday Dec. 7th, 10:00 A.M. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auctions features a varied selection of articles from a local home, misc. furni- ture, kitchen & household effects, collectables, glass & china, sports cards, collection of old paper mon- ey/coins, misc. toys, tools etc. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 8 Th Annual 100!! Vendors! Admission $2.00 Children under 12 Free Hwy 401 O live Ave. King St.Harmony Rd. A ll proceeds to school functions D onevan Collegiate CRAFT SHOW Sat. & Sun. Dec.6 th & 7 th Sat.10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sun. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Dr. F.J. Donevan Collegiate 250 Harmony Rd. S. (Harmony at Olive) Watch for signs. Taylor Ave. DCI AJOBWEL L D O N E!HOME RENOVATIONS•GENERAL CARPENTRY • REPAIRS • DRYWALL • DECKS & MORE. . . Call Mike 905-831-1812 Cell:416-520-1494 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ❆Renovations ❆General Home Repairs ❆Bathrooms ❆Basements ❆Decks ❆Ceramic Tiles ❆Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905)686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com ELECTRICIAN All electrical work, upgrades, basements and pot lights Free estimates ~ low rates Just one phone call away! Licensed and insured 905-686-1085 RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING •contract or individual pricing •reliable & established since 1981 •snow blowers & shovels - no damage •fully insured and workers compensation •special consideration for seniors BREMNER POOL & SPA (905)831-2498 (800)267-5189 www.bremnerpool.com CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 COURTICE - 2 bedrooms, immac- ulate upscale legal basement apt. Appliances, laundry. 2-car parking. Available Jan. 1st. $925/inclusive. No pets/smoking. Private en- trance. Call 905-424-1125. NORTH WHITBY - immaculate spacious 2 bedroom apartment in beautiful neighborhood, private en- trance, parking, air, laundry, util- ities, cable, pool and patio. Backs onto ravine. No smoking, $l,l00/month. lst/last references. Available Jan. lst (905)666-5248 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE RD/HWY. 2 - large 2 bedroom basement apt. Jeffreys bungalow. Sep. entrance/laundry- room, $900/all inclusive. Avail. Jan. 1st. (905)434-7547 COURTICE,BEAUTIFUL 1 bed- room, includes fireplace, c/a, deck, laundry, parking $790. inclusive, no pets, non-smoker, call 905-436- 2530 leave message. DOWNTOWN Uxbridge, 2 bed- room , family room, large eat in kitchen, recent reno. $950/mo. avail. Mid Dec. (705)657-3933. EAST OSHAWA - 2 bedroom basement, seperate entrance, parking, gas f/p, hardwood floors, large windows. No smoking or pets. Digital t.v. $675 plus heat & hydro. Available immediately (905) 432-1533 LARGE 3-bdrm apt. Oshawa. Avail. immediately. Fridge, stove. $910+utilities. First/last. Call week- days 9 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m.(905)725- 9991 or leave message. LOVELY MUST SEE,2-bedroom lower level of Whitby home. Own entrance, laundry full kitchen. Available Dec.15, settle in for Christmas. (905)721-0868 days & evenings. MAJOR OAKS/BROCK RD.- 2 bedroom walkout basement apt., includes parking, utilities, air, sep- arate laundry. Available Feb. 1st. $950., 905-686-1672. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, cable included, parking, $750/month inclusive. available December 1st. 289-314-5469 OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905)839-4659. OSHAWA close to 401, 2 & 3 bed- room apartments available any- time, separate entrances. No pets. Call 905-433-8862. OSHAWA NEAR GM - clean, quiet, basement, hydro/cable/inter- net, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- ing mature gentleman preferred. $425 first/last 416-888-4905 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $690plus hydro. Available immediately. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive area. Bright, spacious, 1-bedroom base- ment apt. C/A, laundry, seperate entrance, 1-parking. Suit working adult, no smoking. $710/inclusive, first/last/references. Available February 1st. Call 905-571-4373 OSHAWA,quaint, 1-bedroom, main floor of quiet home. Large country kitchen, porch, parking, coin laundry, bus at doorstep, non- smoker only. $750 plus hydro. (905)786-2413, cell 905-431-3829 Oshwa, 965 Simcoe St N. 2 BED- ROOM apt., $875, available Jan.1, in very clean, quiet, well main- tained building. Call (905)728- 2969. or 905-721-0831 PICKERING - Liverpool/Kingston Rd. large 2 bed. basement apt. Full bathroom, kitchen, cable, par- kingX2, sep. entrance, shared laundry, $800/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. (416)660-7237 PICKERING Jan.1, 1-bedroom basement apartment in new house, parking, utilities. No smok- ing/pets, first/last, $700/mo. incl. call Rob. (905)509-0008 or 416- 730-6136. PICKERING quiet self-contained 1-bedroom basement apartment. Close to major transporta- tion/shopping centre, quiet neigh- borhood. Separate entrance, util- ities included. Non-smoking. $750/month, available February 1st. (905)839-6176 PICKERING Whites/Strouds, large, bright 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, $900/month, utilities included. Gas fireplace, a/c, patio area. Available January 1st, firs/last, non-smoking. (905)420-4442 PICKERING,1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. im- mediately Non-smoking. $600 plus utilities.No pets. (905)839-8388 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, eveinings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING-large one bedroom basement apt. Bright, clean, quiet, close to Go and bus. Laundry, no pets. Non-smoker, parking for one. $750/inclusive. Call 905-420-3774 PICKERING- Whites Rd/401, large bright 2 bed. basement apt. 4 ap- pliances, private entrance, full kitchen/bath, parking, air. No smoking. First/last. $875/inclusive. Move right in!!. (905)837-0227 REALY great quiet area. 2 bed- rooms, close to park, 1 block to bus.Vacant, ready to move in. $750. 905-720-2812 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. RENTER$ Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage Free Report Reveals How Easy It Is To Buy Your Own Home Free Recorded Message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7051 Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd SIMCOE ST. N.Oshawa, Over 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, wood burning fireplace, Must be seen to appreciate. $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SIMCOE/RITSON 1-bedroom basement, newly renovated, sep entrance no smoking/pets. $750/mo all inclusive, first/last, Available Jan 1. (905)721-2021 af- ter 7pm STROUD'S / ROSEBANK,Picker- ing, one bedroom basement apart- ment, brand new, never lived in, broadloomed, new paint, nice neighborhood. $875 inclusive. Dec. 15th. (416)494-9207, Dave (416 )588-9002 ext. 2331 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TAUNTON/GARDEN, new base- ment apt. sep. entrance, air, laun- dry facilities, cable, 1-parking, 1-bdrm. near all amenities, no smoking/pets, first/last/references, available now, (905)430-7063 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Dec/Jan/Feb. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. TWO BEDROOM main floor of bungalow, in Newcastle. Newly renovated. fully enclosed-in large yard. Laundry included. $900/month + 1/2 utilities. Avail- able immediately. Shawn (905)723 -3187 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, CLEAN 1-bedroom apt in home, centrally located and close to all amenities. Suitable for single working person. Non-smok- ing, no pets. $645+hydro. Avail- able immediately. 905-668-3011. WHITBY,Rossland/Cochrane, 1-bedroom basement apartment. Well maintained, extremely clean, quiet Crt. Private entrance, A/C, appliances, first/last. No pets/smoking. $775/inclusive. Available Jan/Feb 1st. (905)665-3314 WHITBY,small 1-bedroom base- ment apartment downtown, close to shopping. $700/month includes shared laundry, all utilities + appli- ances, 1 parking. Immediate. No smoking. After 6pm 905-706- 5200. WHITES/FINCH,2-bdrm bsmt, very clean, full kitchen, parking, separate entrance. No pets. Avail. immediately. $950/mo inclusive, Call (905)421-8865 WHITES/HWY #2 large bright basement apt., non-smoking, no pets, references, first & last, $900 includes parking, hydro, and appli- ances. Available immediately. Call 905-421-0110 or 416-509-5110. COURTICE,Parkwood Village, Large multi-level luxury 1-bdrm, skylight, cathedral ceilings, f/p, 6 appliances, a/c, parking. Facility includes tennis/car wash. Avail. Jan. 1st. $895/mo. 416-606-7730. WHITBY WATERFRONT CONDO - gorgeous 2 bdrm., walk to the "GO", walk downtown, with water- front trail at your door. Fitness cen- tre, indoor pool and party room. Available Jan. 1/04. Call 905-718- 9886 or 905-668-3788. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 2 BEDROOM,Oshawa, large master bdrm, 6 appliances, new doors/deck, close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. $1,000 plus utilities. References/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905-260-3652. 2/3 BEDROOM bungalow, down- town Whitby, 4 appliances. Very clean, updated, large yard, park- ing, $1080 plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, first/last 905-626-2607 days, (905)668-9088 evenings. AJAX - COZY 2 plus bedrooms, main level, across from park, short or long term, suit single/couple, no smoking, $l,300 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (905)619-0904 AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat- ed, finished basement. Perfect for couple or small family. No smok- ing/pets. Available January. $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-428- 9101. AVAILABLE Dec 1st, main floor 3-bedroom house, close to all amenities and 401. C/A, fridge, stove, very clean, $1250 plus 1/2 cable. No pets, adults preferred. References. Call (905)728-9175. AJAX,large 3-bedroom house, hardwood floors, deck, parking, laundry, available Dec 15th. $1150 plus utilities. Also 1 large base- ment apt., separate entrance, $750 plus utilities. Non-smoking, no pets. (905)426-6060 EAST OSHAWA Large 3+1 bed- room home, finished rec-room, walkout to large deck, garage, gas heat, c/air, quiet street, no pets/smoking, references. First/last $1250/mo+utilities. (905)576-8522, 905-242-7167 LAKEVIEW Park Oshawa 3-BED- ROOM bungalow, basement ex- cluded, $995 monthly plus hydro. Large yard, newly renovated, laun- dry room. No dogs. References required. Call 905-435-2433 OSHAWA 3+1 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, hardwood/ceramic, fenced backyard. No pets. Very clean, close to school. $1500 plus util- ities. First/Last. Available January 1st. (905)579-9187 after 5pm. OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available December 2003, $2000 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, approx 1300sq.ft. New ceramic, hardwood, very clean, large deck, 5 appliances, parking, no pets. First/last, credit approval. $1100 plus. Available (905)424-9115 PICKERING,3+1 bedroom semi Whites/Strouds. 1700sq.ft., ceram- ic large eat-in kitchen, 5 applianc- es, near 24hr. shopping/tran- sit/401. $1500 plus. No pets. First/last, references. Available Jan/Feb. Call (905)839-2280 houseforrent@rogers.com PICKERING,3-bedroom bunga- low, appliances, 1 full plus 2 half- baths. Near Go, shopping, schools. No smoking/pets. First/last. February 1st or sooner $1350/month plus utilities. 416-230-8419 SOUTH AJAX - detached 3 bed- room backsplit, finished basement, 5 applliances, some window cover- ings, carport, no smoking/pets. Im- mediate. $1450/mo.+util. (905)686 -7546 WEST WHITBY, 4-bdrms, 2,800sq ft home, 3 baths, backs onto ra- vine, h/w flooring throughout, non- smoking, first/last. $1625+. Near all amenities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 905-666-8639 WHITBY,by the lake, almost new, 3 bedroom. Includes main floor family, c/a, fireplace, laundry avail. Feb.1, $1490. plus utilities. Call Cindy 905-725-2246 leave message. WONDERFUL WHITBY excellent mature location. Large sidesplit 3-bdrm, finished basement, living- room w/fireplace, diningroom, fab- ulous layout, even a pool. Close to schools, shopping, transportation, available immediately (905)718- 9886 (905)668-3788. MAPLE GLEN CO-Op 3-bedroom townhouse available immediately and a 2-bedroom townhouse avail- able Feb 1st, 2004. Both are mar- ket rent, NO SUBSIDIES AVAIL- ABLE. Price includes Satellite TV. Applications available at #40-777 Wilson Rd. N. or (905)436-6260 PICKERING Waterfront, must see! 2+bedroom, lakeview balconies, 1700 sq ft, 5 appliances, garage parking, A/C, high tech. Available immediately, no pets/smoking. $1600 plus utilities. (416)750- 3799 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. A SPOTLESSLY CLEAN -Ross- land/Garden. Whitby. furnished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 AJAX - 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 05, 2003, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com MEIER, Kathleen Margaret Fay - On Wednesday December 3, 2003 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 78th year. Fay, beloved wife of Erwin for 55 years. Loving mother of Byron (Lynn), Barry (Leanna), Cheryl Legossy (Tom Dudar), and Susan Fleming. Will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren. Fr iends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721- 1234) On Friday, December 5th from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Satur- day, December 6, 2003 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. WILSON, Jane M.- Peacefully in her 90th year, with her family by her side, Jane Morrison (Pater- son) Wilson, of Scarborough, on November 28, 2003. Born in Auchtertool, Scotland on December 9, 1913. Reunited with her late husband, John and son, Gordon "Dewar". Sister to Andrew (in Kirk- caldy, Scotland). Mother to June Kay (Bill), Roland (Julie) and Derek. Nana to Susan Kay-Dunn (Phil- ip), Nicholas Kay (Christine), Cory (Chip), Marty and Claire Brooks. Great-grandmother to Margaret, Max and Elizabeth. Jane's family offers special thanks to the staff at Sunnycrest for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jane's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions to the Scarborough General Hospital at (416) 431-8130 or foundation@TSH.to would be ap- preciated. BEAVEN, Reginald Loving husband of the late Irene, father of Douglas, Shirley, Janice, Larry, Les- lie, Dale and grandfather of 13, passed away at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital, on Thursday, Decem- ber 4, 2003 . At Reg's request there will be no for- mal funeral service. However, a gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the reception room at MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. In loving memory of Carl Balsdon Who passed away December 5, 2000 In our hearts memories live on. Lovingly remembered by his family. OSHAWA,King/Wilson area, near shopping/bus, phone, cable, laun- dry inclusive, family environment, available immediately. Call Debbie (905)723-9931 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2 area. Furnished or unfurnished room, share kitchen and livingroom. Close to all amenities, parking in- cluded. $350/month, available im- mediately, first/last/references needed. Call (416)543-8136 WHITBY SPACIOUS basement - 3 rooms, available immediately. Suit female. Parking & laundry fa- cilities included. Each $400/month inclusive. Call 905-665-4676 A BEAUTIFUL 4 bedroom town- house to share preferably with non smoking female, bedroom fur- nished or not, underground park- ing included. White's Rd./Picker- ing. (905)420-0958 SINGLE FEMALE preferred - share accommodations in town- house near Simcoe/Taunton. Wa- ter, parking, laundry included. Non -smoker/no pets. $375/month. Share hydro & cable 3 ways. 905- 571-2761 (leave message) or 905- 431-7771. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. 1990 YAMAHA PHASAR11 485, immaculate, only 1800 km, $2,500; 2 older Skidoos, best offer; snow blower, runs $50. Call for details 905-434-5066 snp 1996 340cc Polaris Indy Lite, good dependable sled. New windshield & ski, 3700km, $2,100. O.B.O. Call Jim 905-852-3990 FOUND - ALTONNA/SHEPHERD, brown tabby, short haired male, 1 - 2 years old. (905) 509-1391 I'M SIMON,and I'm lost. I'm a 12 yr. old neutered male cat, black and white, tabby stripes on face, vacationing in Brooklin, while my owner went away. I got home-sick and went back to my home in Oshawa (Simcoe & Beatrice) but couldn't get in. I need medical at- tention. If you see me, please call my Mom 905-431-8045, I really miss her! LOST:Ta bby Cat. Grey, thick black stripe down back, tiger stripes down sides. 6yrs old, 11lbs, green eyes, house-cat, no collar. Not declawed. Missing from Liverpool/Finch area. Call 905-420-8689, reward for the safe return. REWARD! LOST BLACK & white cat, male, 2 years old. Hurley Rd./Pickering Beach Area (905)683-1132 NICE GUY, young 50's. Tall~slim~clean~well-off. Wishes to meet nice girl, 40-50 slim~attractive~non-smoker for dating~friendship~maybe more. Don't spend the holiday's alone. E-mail me, lets talk svnt9vet@yahoo.ca WEDNESDAY,November 19th around 1:00 at the gas station on Thickson Road. After paying for my purchase, I turned around and you gave me a big smile, As I started to walk away I glanced back at you twice and you stood there in the pouring rain smiling back. We never spoke. Do you re- member what I was wearing? I'll visit the gas station every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 until December 31st looking for you (weather permitting). AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P. S.on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom / crafts / outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd./ Kingston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839-7237 ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home daycare, full/part time space avail- able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4 years, Fluent English and Hungar- ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509- 5802 LICENSED CHILDCARE for in- fants to 12 years, full or part time care in a safe home environment. Caregivers are screened and regu- larly inspected. Receipts. DUR- HAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE (905)509-1207 or toll free 1-877-236-2959 PROVIDING excellent care. All ag- es, full or part time, homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 40 PC. KITCHEN CABINET doors still in the box beige colour Asking $250 (905)686-6368. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 2 Single Seats, beige, for a 1994 Chevy Lumina. $75.00 each, excellent condition. Call 905-723-5880 A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.Mirror sliding doors. We are the manufac- turers. Any size. Delivered and in- stalled. Multiple room discount. 416-618-8805 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ANTIQUE BURLED walnut dining- room set, hutch and china cabinet, 3 chairs + 1 captains. $1200 obo. 905-434-6126. ANTIQUE couch $800. Electric fireplace w/wooden mantel $500. 6pc. solid maple bedroom set $1200. Call (905)655-4987 BAR CABINET custom made, solid oak, includes fridge. Mint condition. $1600-obo. 905-435- 0775 - snp APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 APPLIANCES:Maytag white washer/gas dryer. Heavy duty, large capacity upright set. Multiple settings. Asking $800 OBO. Pine changetable, matching walnut nightstands, hanging star light, wine rack, double futon couch + slipcover, queen futon bed, De- Boers wicker chesterfield, Oriental carpet (10’6” X 7’6”), Persian car- pet (14’ X 10’); Antiques: Golden oak round, pedestal extension ta- ble (4 leaves), matching buffet, china cabinet, 5 chairs, oak ward- robe, wash stand, bonnet chest, matching french porcelain lamps. Arts and Crafts/Mission desk, desk chair, mirror and hanging light fix- ture. Call 905-623-0654 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry- wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands. Dovetail construction, never opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 -3993 BEST QUALITY rebuilt major ap- pliances in Ontario. Showroom and warehouse full. All Ontario Ap- pliance Clinic, 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby. (905)668-9444. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHRISTMAS TOYS - Over 70 pre- viously loved Lego sets, many with original boxes, also NERF, JU- RASIC PARK and more. (905)837- 0158 COMPUTER FOR CHRISTMAS - clean quality complete Pentium 3 system with 15" monitor. 128MB Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ether- net, USB ports, keyboard/speak- ers/mouse, only $300. Can deliv- er/set-up (905)439-4789 CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) CUSTOM-MADE Full length, light fox, detachable hood paid $5500, asking $1500. Waist-length red/white fox fur jacket, imported from England. Paid $3500, asking $1000. Excellent condition, Size 7/8. (905)576-4036 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 FARM Fresh Meats, Support your local farmer. Buy Canadian. Sides of beef, gov't inspected, cut and wrapped included, 300 lbs. and up. $2.19/lb. Free delivery. 905-852- 7997. FOR SALE:All electric hospital bed, 2 years old, good condition, asking $800. Call evenings (905)898-1761 or (905)844-9382 FOR SALE:Oval dark stained din- ingroom table with 4 chairs, seats 8, $500. Can deliver. Call John 416-704-8955. FULL length Blue Fox fur coat, size 10-12, $3500 OBO. Call (905)665-7334 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LUIGI'S FURNITURE celebrates Christmas with a huge clearance sales. Why wait for boxing day for savings we offer now! Palliser leather is at the lowest prices of the season. Simmons mattress sets from $449/set. Twelve years later, still offering spring mattress- es from $89. Ten different styles of futons, always in stock, starting at $165. Reduced prices on all our floor models, recliner sofas, chairs, sectionals, all leather sofas, fu- tons, wing chairs, bunk beds, bed- room suites, etc. Bean bags are back. Most popular "gift" in store. Luigi still offers the best quality at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. (Still across from Sears, Oshawa Centre. MOVING SALE - 5 piece walnut queen bedroom set, queen brass bed, dryer, fridge. Lazy boy chair, desks, end tables, coffee table, wicker chairs, t-beds. (90%) 725- 0254 NORWEGION BLUE FOX COAT, 14-16, $1,000 OBO. Trombone, Jupiter model 132 with hard. case, nearly new $400. (905)571-7342 MOVING SALE - 7 pc. pecan din- ing room set, $l,500. 6 pc. black lacquer bedroom $1,200. Both like new. Beige sofa and love $200. Glass dinette $100., sofa $100., plus more. Telephone (905)263- 8024 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO SALE -digitals from $995. Keyboards from $199. Save 10% on all floor models. For more info. call 905-720-4948 or visit: www.alexandrovkeyboards.com PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (vs 1-7), $200 (vs 8, 9). Mo- bile computer repairs, virus protec- tion, firewalls, internet sharing, net- working, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905)420-6113 QUALITY FUNITURE,kitchen, dining and bedroom sets, tables, leather furniture, fish tank & more! Call (905)723-9073 (Whitby) QUEEN 5-pc bedroom in black 2-yr $1400; oak pedestal table 4 chairs $300; girl's white 6pc double bedroom $500; Matching sofas 2-yrs $600; sofa & chair 3-yr $550; fridge $200; 10-pc diningroom 1930s $650. 905-260-1236 RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF tickets for sale. Will also purchase. (905)626-5568 READY TO PAINT CERAMIC Bisque. Large, unique variety. Christmas, garden, animals. 905- 473-2024 or dianne@ceramic.ca RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. RICH cherry red solid wood bed- room set. 2 armoires, 2 night ta- bles, tall dresser, headboard. Like new Redecorating. $1499 or B/O 289314-1040 Pickering SNOWBLOWER Craftsman, 5-hp 21-in, 2-stroke, electric start, like new, seldom used, $450. 905-721- 2465 SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm STOP! CIRCLE! CALL!5 pc solid oak kitchen set. 4 chairs, pedestal table. Paid $1200, asking $500 o.b.o.Call 905-697-8850 snp TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 WHIRLPOOL,washer & dryer, less than 1 yr. old in perfect condi- tion. asking $800 pr., 416-835- 1090. CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED - Looking for used six string acoustic guitar, Gibson or Martin. Please call Troy 905-435- 9960. WANTED POOL TABLE,will re- move. Call Randy (905)432-9299 WANTED:bedroom sets, dining- room sets, livingroom furniture and oak or maple kitchen sets. (905)260-1236 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 BICHON/SPITZ puppies, Mother reqistered Bichon Frise, father reg- istered American Eskimo (Spitz). Wonderful, small family pets. $300 each. Call Eileen 905-623-9971 Bowmanville. Ready to go! BLACK & YELLOW Lab puppies for sale, CKC registered, first shots, dew claws & dewormed. Ready to go. $800. Call (705)738- 6883 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. 5 weeks old. Call (705)277- 2142 JACK RUSSELL CROSS pup- pies, vet-checked, 1st shots, ready -to-go. Only males left. $350. Call 705-786-0940 JACK RUSSELLS excellent line- age & temperaments, vet-checked, first shots, dewormed, broken coat tan/white male, rough coat white female, smooth coat tan/white fe- male, Pam 905-683-4214. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS farm raised Golden Retriever pups, first shots, dewormed, ready to go. We have mother and father on farm. Call 905-352-2753 K.D.PET SERVICES. Working? Going Away? We offer dog walk- ing/care taking, pet//house sitting, Fully bonded, insured with pet first aid. Affordable, reliable. For Dur- ham Region. 416-670-7387kdpet- services@rogers.com. PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer, Yo r kies, Shitzu, Minpin, Poodle & Poodle X's, Shelties, Dober- man, Golden Retrievers, Goldie Poos, Chihuahua x, Boxer -X, Pe- kingese. (ALSO Britnui Spaniels, Jack Russell's, German Shep- pards & German Pointers $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services avail. PUREBRED Lasso Apso Puppies for sale, $400.00. Call 905-987- 4717, leave a message. UMBRELLA COCKATOO with cage for sale. Very friendly. Asking $1600. Call (905)987-1871. $4500 OR best offer, 1994 LeSa- bre, 3800 V6. (905)433-7548 1957 Chev Belaire. 2 Door Post, rolling shell, no drive train, no in- terior, new floors installed. $6500 OBO. E-mail pics available. 905- 753-2540. 1984 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88, great winter beater. No more emis- sions after Jan. 1st. $500 obo. Af- ter 6 p.m. 905-436-6313. 1988 BUICK CENTURY LTD., 2.8 litre, v-6, a/c, power windows and locks, cruise. Very clean interior. $l,500 certified and e-tested. Call 905-686-7277. 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD LX Fully loaded. JBL Audio System. White with black leather interior. 197,000-km. New tires. e-tested, will certify. Best Offer. 905-259- 5425 1990 MAZDA 323,297,000km, standard 5-speed, good winter car, as is, $700. 905-426-0631 1990 MERCURY Grand Marquis fully loaded. 184,000-km, passed emission test Nov 2003. Good working order. $1500-obo. as is. (905)839-6838 1992 BUICK CENTURY 4-dr, loaded, excellent condition, certi- fied/e-tested, asking $2,350. ALSO 1990 Chevy Suburban, fully load- ed, good condition, 350 auto, sell- ing as is for best offer. Private sale. (905)404-8695 1993 Honda Accord LX 2dr., 206km., $4000 OBO, certified, well maintained, unmodified, A/C, 5-speed, will pass E-test, 905-434- 6507. Non-smoker, one-owner. 1994 CORSICA 6-cyl, 4 door, AM/FM cassette, white, good body/drive train, e-tested. Needs listed work to certify. ,$850. 905- 426-5335 1995 DODGE DAKOTA Ext Cab 4x4, V8, 170-km, cert, e-tested. No rust $7400-obo. 1-705-277-1389 1996 Hyundai Accent, $2999. 1996 Sunfire $2999. 1996 Neon $2999. 1993 Regal $2999. Other from $1899 & up, certified & e-test- ed. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-686-0486 1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager, 178k, good condition, very clean, as is. $5000 obo. Call 905-686- 8273. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER,z24, au- to, 2 dr., 2.4, 123k., black, air, am- fm stereo, cd, power windows, sunroof, locks, mirrors, cruise, abs, excellent, certified, e-tested, $6,895. (905)430-1106 1997 HONDA Civic LX 4-door, 5-spd, p/s, p/b, abs, 2-front air- bags, cross control, cd player, mint condition, 140,000kms, certified, E-tested, $8300 O.B.O. 905-431- 2467, 905-697-5780 or 905-440- 5813. 1997 SUNFIRE gt, red, Pw, brakes and steering, good condition, 118,000 km, asking $6,000. Call (905)377-1937 1998 CADILLAC Catera, mint condition, numerous options, leather interior, new tires, 62,600klms., certified, $13,700. Call Donna (905)-666-1814 cell 905-432-0554. 1998 SATURN SL1,great car, green, 4 cyl., 4 dr., auto, 80,000 kil., a/c, disc player, new tires/brakes, e-tested, must sell. $6,800.Telephone (905)723-8103 1999 CHEV CAVALIER 2.2-L, 4-door, tilt, cruise, a/c, pulse wip- ers, p/w,p/b,p/l, stereo cassette, excellent condition, 159,000-k. will certify & e-test, asking $5900. (905)623-0755 2000 HONDA ACCORD,4cyl au- to. black, grey leather interior 72,000 km, ext. warr. sept.2006/160k, loaded, pwr heat- ed seats, pwr sunroof, loaded ex- cellent cond. 905-404-0133. 2002 HONDA CIVIC LX, 5 speed, 39,000 km. Take over lease, first month free, no transfer fee. 905- 372-8854. ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan starting from as little as $228/month. Taxes incl. No down payment necessary OAC. 2000 Windstars starting at $269/month. We welcome people who are cred- it challenged. We are committed to get you driving today! Royal Woods Ford Lincoln, 3260 Hwy #7, Pickering. (905)686-2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 or check us out at www.royalwoods ford.com SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT SAVE ON OFF LEASE VEHICLES 2001 Pontiac Aztec, black, fully loaded, leather, heated p.seats, 74k $14,900 2001 Venture LS ext, silver, 4dr, loaded, p.sld, rear heat, 113K, $13,500 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE,burgundy, V6, auto, air, loaded, 72k, $11,500 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport, Ext. Dark Green V6, 5-spd, air, cass, 86k, $13,300 1998 GMC Suburban SLT, black, 4 dr, load- ed, leather, 4x4, 225k, $12,900 1994 Chev Lumina APV,green, auto, air, 98k, $5,500 MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING OAC MycRush Auto (905)668-2467 evening & weekends (905)260-1012 405 Mary St. E. Whitby TONNEAU COVER $225-obo. Fits Chev. ext. cab short box - 1/2-ton. 1-705-277-1389 WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Tr ade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1996 GMC Sierra pick up truck, 178,000 km. Recently certified & e -tested. Runs well. $6,900. Call 905-623-4676. 1997 FORD EXPLORER LTD., black, fully loaded, V8, 154klms., excellent condition. Asking $12,000. Call (905)404-2605. 1990 CARAVAN LE,air, pw, pl, pm, p-seat, cc, tilt, 132k, E-tested, $1200 obo. Oshawa 905-579- 2214. 1993 FORD AEROSTAR,good condition, 242,000kms, as is $1000 obo. Call (905)683-4422 WINTER rims for Honda. 15", per- fect CRV 07-01. Asking $135 Regan 905-426-9218. UXBRIDGE $15,000. SHOPPING SPREE. Shop Uxbridge and you could win one of 3 Uxbridge Shop- ping Sprees. Draw New Years Eve. Uxbridge B.I.A. 905-852-9346 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul GENERAL CARPENTRY * Res. Comm. * Home renov. * Additions * Basements FREE ESTIMATES 20 yrs. exp. 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Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 05, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 37 A/P *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner BY APPOINTMENT $279,5 0 0 27 AGATE RD., AJAX 4+1 BDRMS!! Beautifully decorated & maintained family home. Close to schools, shopping & all amenities. I/G pool! Fish pond! 2 tier back deck! Private back yard, paved drive, prof. landscaped. 2 gas fps., 3 baths, large rec rm. in fin. bsmt. Truly a pleasure to show!! Dir.: Harwood S., right on Westney S., left on Rands, left on Agate Rd. $309,5 0 0 JUST LISTED IN WHITBY SHORES! B e a u t i f u l 4 b e d r o o m h o m e w i t h d o u b l e s i d e d f i r e p l a c e , 2 n d f l o o r l a u n d r y,f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t a n d m o r e !B o o k you r a p p o i n t m e n t t o d a y ! $159,9 0 0 MARY PHANG * 416-751-6533 CELL 416-818-9821 ERNA TIEMES * 905-428-8274 905-436-0990 STATUS realty inc. SUN., 2 - 4 $2 8 9 , 9 0 0 SUN., DEC. 7, 2-4 P.M. 3180 BYRON ST . C o m e t o Wh i t e va l e !S e t o n a l m o s t 3 /4 a c r e ,t h i s 3 7 0 0 s q .f t. h o m e f ea t u r e s 5 b e d r o o m s , h a r d w o o d f l o o r s ,3 m a r b l e f i r e p l a c e s a n d mo re .A m u s t s e e ! $589,0 0 0 SUN., DEC. 7, 12-2 P.M. 151 DANIELS CRES. WESTNEY HEIGHTS, AJAX! Fabulous home on quiet court! Featuring large eat-in kitchen with walkout to cedar deck, Pergo flrs., 3 spac. bdrms., 3 baths, finished basement, separate laundry room. Plus a whole lot more. Call Kristan for more details. 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Quick and easy access to “401” and GO. $24 4, 9 0 0 JAY VANULAR* 905-686-3330 905-831-3300 GERRY KORENTOS* $254,9 0 0 SUN., DEC. 7, 1-3 P.M. 70 HANDLEY CRES., AJAX SHORT WALK TO LAKE - gorgeous 3 bdrm., 3 bath home in award winning Lakeside Community of South Ajax. Gleaming hrdwd. flrs. in liv., din. & fam. rms.,gas fireplace, large front sitting porch, 2nd flr. balcony, neutral decor thruout, CAC, CVAC, fully fenced yard. Close to lake, waterfront trails, park and conservation areas., Just 1 1/2 years old. Shows like model home. FIRST REALTY LTD. NICOLE DEWSBURY** 905-619-9500 HERITAGE realty inc. www.nicoleandpeterdewsbury.com NEW LIST I N G PRICE REDUCED 869 LIVERPOOL ROAD DETACHED HOME * Large eat-in kitchen wit h oak cupboards. *Finished basement * 4 bedrooms * Strip hardwood *Thermo windows *Walkout from dining room to backyard *Close to lake, GO station and 401 FRANK MITCHELL* 905-831-2273 CASE REALTY AJAX —Laurie-Ann Straton is hoping to give some special adults a "rebirth." Ms. Straton has founded Dreams Under the Big Top theatrical troupe, an adult work-program for develop- mentally-challenged people. "It's a combination of Fa- mous Players Theatre meets community living," she says. Her clients are "strictly adults, special-needs adults," she says. "We will take kids if we see there's enough of an in- terest. They do adult work pro- grams, but they're also learn- ing about theatrics." Being part of the group can mean a "second birth or a re- birth," Ms. Straton notes. Ms. Straton has 10 years of experience doing social work, having worked at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, the Com- munity Living Association in Oshawa. and private consulta- tion. During each session, troupe members will deal with health and nutrition, physical fitness and motivation issues, along with doing theatrical exercises. Clients are taught "some networking skills, life skills, physical fitness and self-es- teem building," she says. With the program, the adults learn "magic, theatrical routines, dramatic acts, make- up, sewing and making their own costumes," Ms. Straton notes, adding there's a blend- ing of the theatrical skills along with social skills. "With the gamut of these things with the social skills, we hope to bring out an awareness of self and their importance in the community. Being self-aware and important will only help with their self-esteem and being active members of the community." She speaks of one adult who attended. Being in the troupe means there's "no one from Ajax High School who puts her down. It's the second chance she needed," Ms. Straton states. She was inspired to start the business by two clients, Blair and Heather. Heather is 26, mentally delayed with mild schizophrenia. "They inspired me to apply to the provincial government for money," she adds. Ms. Straton now has not-for- profit designation and a chari- table designation. The next step is opening in January and attracting clients, she says. The clients would pay $20 a day or they can apply for sup- port through the Ontario Dis- abilities Support Program. For more information, call 905-831-6767. A performance for life Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser Photo Laurie-Ann Straton has started a new business providing theatre training to developmentally challenged adults. P ine Ridge With The Decorating Experts POINSETTIAS $199 each Limit of 15 per coupon HURRY GREAT DEAL! 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AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 ANNANDALE SPECIAL PRICE GIVE THE GIFT OF G LF 6 PACK OFFER FOR 2004 SEASON $180 6 WEEKDAY ROUNDS OF GOLF VALUE $210 (2003 VALUE) INCLUDES TAX Eight top teams to compete over the weekend; Pine Ridge a contender for LOSSA crown By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas' own se- nior boys' basketball tournament should present a good indicator of where the team stands at this point of the season. To that end, the Pumas will be among a group of eight elite teams at the tournament, which kicks off Friday and continues Saturday at the north Pickering school. Other teams in the tournament are Durham Region's O'Neill of Oshawa and Pickering High School of Ajax; Earl Haig of Scar- borough; Regiopolis/Notre Dame of Kingston; Bluevale Collegiate of Kitchener; Vincent Massey of Windsor and Martingrove of Tor onto. The event also represents a re- union of sorts for Pumas' senior coach Cam Nekkers as two of his university friends serve as coach- es on two of the tournament teams; his brother, Jeff, is bring- ing his team from Vincent Massey School in Windsor as well. Most of all, Nekkers says the tournament lineup is one of the most competitive tournaments this year in Durham Region. And, it should pose a big test for his Pumas, one of the early-season favourites to vie for the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) 'AAAA' senior basket- ball crown this season. "I think it will be a competitive tournament. I think it has to be one of the best tournaments in the area that I've seen," he says. Pine Ridge is stocked with solid talent at the senior level this year, including returning senior guard Rohan Burrell and returning se- nior forward Andre Paris. They'll be complemented by the play of starting point guard David Pre- ston, a transfer from C.J. Jeffreys in Toronto. So far this year, the Pumas have met some of the elite teams in To ronto and more than held their own, noted Nekkers. Pine Ridge played Oakwood two weeks ago and lost by two points. The Pumas also lost in overtime to a strong West Hill Collegiate squad. Both Toronto teams are rated in the top 10 in the GTA. The Pumas also won their first LOSSA league outing of the year against the J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate Storm of Ajax earlier this week, winning by a 32-point margin. Nekkers boldly predicts that his Pumas have the athleticism and talent to compete for the LOSSA title this year. In fact, he admits that the season would be a disap- pointment if his team didn't win it all this year. "I would be very upset if we did- n't win LOSSA. I definitely believe we have the talent, it's just whether we can put in on the floor," he says. The Pumas start tournament play today (Friday) against Mart- ingrove from Toronto at 2:30 p.m. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Up for the layup AJAX –– Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers’ Brian Ghettuba (21) pre- pares to go up and under to the basket during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ ‘AAA’ basketball action at the Ajax school on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers won 60-48 to improve their league record to 3-1. Meanwhile, the DO’C juniors also defeated Uxbridge 60- 32 to improve their record to a perfect 4-0 in league play. PICKERING — City swimmers had a field day in the water at the Canadian Open Short Course Championships at the Universite Laval in Quebec City last week- end. National team swimmer Laura Nicholls, 25, a Pickering Swim Club member, and Kurtis Miller, 18, and Warren Barnes, 18, of the Scarborough Swim Club who both attend Dunbarton High School, all shone brightly while competing against the elite swimmers in Canada. Nicholls ended up with an im- pressive six gold medals at nation- als, including four relay medals. Miller, a Pickering resident, made finals in five events, includ- ing winning silver in the men's 50- metre freestyle and bronze in the 50m backstroke. Barnes made one final at na- tionals, finishing seventh in the 100m breaststroke. He also placed ninth in the 200m breast and 12th in the 50m breast. Nicholls placed first in the 100m free in a time of 55.29 seconds, fin- ishing ahead of Sophie Simard of Quebec and Jen Portenta of To r onto. She also won gold in the 50m free in a time of 25.35 seconds, ahead of Anna Lyndall of Ontario and Nadine Rolland of Quebec. Nicholls also placed fifth in the 200m free final and sixth in the 50m back final. Her four relay gold came as a member of the Toronto all-stars 'A' team. She was part of winning teams in the 4-x-100-metre medley relay, 4-x-100m free relay, 4-x-50m medley relay and 4-x-50m free relay, helping the team break the Canadian record in this event. Meanwhile, Miller finished be- hind gold-medal-winner Craig Hutchison in the men's 50m free. The city resident finished in a time of 23.01 seconds, while Hutchison's winning time was 22.85. Miller's bronze medal came in the 50m back where he finished in a time of 25.42 seconds. He fin- ished behind B.C. swimmers Sean Sepulis and Riley James who tied for the gold medal in a time of 24.90. Miller also placed fourth in the final of the men's 100m back in a time of 55.40 seconds. He was also sixth in the final of the 50m but- terfly and eighth in the final of the 100m free. Miller and Barnes will be among nine members of the Scarborough club who will travel to France next month for an Olympic preparation training camp. Meanwhile, Nicholls is currently competing at the U.S. Open meet in Seattle, Washington. Pumas host elite teams at t ourney CAM NEKKERS Leads Pumas into senior basketball tournament on weekend. Wa t er just right for Pickering swimmers Petites play large on the ringette ice PICKERING —The Pickering pe- tite ‘A’ ringette team displayed hard work and determination to record a recent victory over Jor- dan. Pickering’s continued strong play translated into a 6-2 victory over Jordan, an ‘A’ team that will be seen again at upcoming tour- naments. The Pickering girls played as a team, passing more and winning the battles in the neutral zone to break up Jordon rushes as they tried to cross the blue line. Leigh Johnston, Kim Carlton and Shelany Lloyd stepped up and put forth their best efforts in recent games. Cassidy Holt led the way of- fensively with a two-goal effort; Stacey Forbes, Kelsey Fran, Michelle Stinson and Sarah Thompson added single mark- ers. Patricia Tilaart with two, Maddy Southwell, Fran, Thomp- son and Holt picked up assists. NE121M203 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. Sale prices in effect Saturday, December 6, 2003, while quantities last save $140 Kenmore® easy-clean coil range 2 appliance outlets and 2 oven racks. #56208. Sears reg. 539.99. 399.99 ONLY $16 MONTHLY* Also available in Black-on-White QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE, TRUST Order from any current Sears catalogue and www.sears.ca until December 22, 2003 and still have your gifts arrive by Christmas in many areas. As always, we will confirm availability and arrival date when you place your order. THERE’S STILL TIME TO SHOP! 1 DAY Saturday, December 6 only plus get double Sears Club points on furniture**, sleep sets and major appliances when you use your Sears Card On approved credit.Minimum $500 purchase. Excludes Outlet/Liquidation store purchases. Offer ends Sat., Dec. 13, 2003. Ask for details. 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Av ailable in 8-inch, 10- inch, log cakes and sheet cakes (which serves up to 24 people), these chilly creations start with a chocolate soft ice cream layer, followed by an extra sweet middle layer comprised of chocolate cookie crunch and fudge, all topped with vanilla ice cream. Not nuts about chocolate? Then change the flavours. “You can have all chocolate or all vanilla if yo u want,” says Sherry Shaban, owner of the Kingston Road and Pickering Town Centre Dairy Queen locations. “Or you can change the middle; you can choose any of our sundae toppings.” The fun part of ordering a Dairy Queen cake is you can add a personal touch to it by adding a favourite picture, cartoon, logo or character to it. “You can bring in any picture that you have and we can put it on your cake,” says Ms. Shaban. Thanks to technology, the Dairy Queen cake makers can scan your favourite picture into a computer and then print it out onto a sheet of frosting using edible ink. “We can do just about anything you want because we make the cakes from scratch right in our store,” says Ms. Shaban. Or if you don’t have a picture of what you’re looking for, they can also help you source it out. “The sky’s the limit,” says Ms. Shaban. Pricing for cakes starts at $14.99 for a log cake, $19.99 for an 8-inch and $29.99 for a sheet. For custom orders an extra $5 is added. Orders must be placed one day in advance. Visit Dairy Queen at 1099 Kingston Rd. in Pickering or call 905- 831-2665 and at the Pickering Town Centre or call 905-839-7727. Add a one-of-a-kind touch to your party with a Dairy Queen frozen cake Advertising Feature Annandale teams gearing up for Silver Tankard zone competition By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJA X — Annandale curlers were shut out of the winner's circle at the Ontario Curling Association (OCA) Region 2 Championships in Peterbor- ough last weekend. In junior women's play, An- nandale's Kaitlin Leslie rink was sidelined in the 'B' side semifinal. The team earned its regional berth after qualifying in the zone 6 playdowns at Sut- ton Nov. 22 to 24. Playing with Leslie were vice Kayla Bianchi, second Tracy O'Leary and lead Lauren Hong. Alex Bianchi served as the team’s coach. Meanwhile, in the junior men's regional event, Annan- dale's Tim March rink was elim- inated in the 'B' side final. Curling alongside March were vice Matt Pyne, second Patrick Janssen, and lead Tyler Ander- son. Paul Bourque coached the team. Getting to the regionals was a solid accomplishment for the two Annandale rinks as seven of the eight team members were still bantam-age curlers. As such, they'll be eligible for the bantam zone playdowns in late December. ••• The OCA Silver Tankard event for double-rink teams has its zone playdowns in Unionville Curling Club this weekend, Dec. 6 and 7. Annandale has Warren Leslie and Gord Norton skipping teams looking to advance to the reg ional event in Uxbridge next April 3. With Leslie are Alex Bianchi, Jason March, and Blair Me- trakos. With Norton are Dave Hutchison, Marvin Harrison, and Ron Alexander. One winning pair of teams from that event will curl in the Provincial finals to be hosted at Annandale on April 4. ••• L ast weekend, the Glenn Howard team, with local Olympians Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart along with Jason Mitchell at lead, travelled to Ot- tawa to defend the Cowan Wright Beauchamp Cashspiel championship they won last season. The Howard rink, however, was sidelined on the last quali- fying game, so no change in their season-to-date winnings, which remain at $38,375. An Annandale player, Brenda O'Hara, curls as vice on Cheryl McPherson's Bayview Curling Club team that competed in the women's side of the same bon- spiel. The McPherson rink, howev- er, was eliminated two games short of qualifying, so no win- nings there either. Area curlers shut out at regionals A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOOD FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STARLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 KINGSTON RD. 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Stk. #T5974A. $$68.5868.5 8Sale /72 mo. wk. 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., p.s., p.m., AM/FM/CD, air, tilt, cruise, premium seating, box liner, keyless, trailer tow, ABS, anti-spin axle & more. Only 15,500 km. Stk. #T6335A. $$99.7999.7 9Sale /84 mo. wk. 2000 DAKOTA C/C 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, air, sport plus group, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels & more. 1 owner. Stk. #V7657. $$57.3457.3 4 /84 mo. wk.Sale DRIVEDRIVE HOME AHOME A WINNER SALESWINNER S A L E S EVENTEVENT • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” 2004 SEBRING LX Power seat, keyless, CD 6-disc, 4 spd. auto, 2.7L V6 DOHC 24 valve, sunroof, 16” wheels & more. Stk. #S6095. $$61.9161.9 1Sale /84 mo. wk. 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2 dr., 2.5L V6, auto, AM/FM/CD cass., pwr. sunroof, anti-lock brakes, leather, air, loaded. Stk. #J6375A. $$34.0634.0 6Sale /48 mo. wk. V 2004 INTREPID SE 4 DR. 22C package, 4 spd. auto, 2.7L V6 DOHC 24 valve and more. Stk. #R6307. $$60.3260.3 2Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W 2003 JEEP TJ SPORT Rocky mountain edition group, air, 4.0L power tech 1-6 & more. Stk. #J6237. $$76.9176.9 1Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W * B R A N D N E W * B R A N D N E W UP TO NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS PLUS Leather, trailer tow group, 5 spd. auto, 4.7L Power Tech HO V8, adjustable pedal w/memory & much more. Stk. #J6131. $$150.86150.8 6 * Sale /84 mo. wk. 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE $$165.66165.6 6 * All new rear wheel, 3.2L V6, SOHC engine, 5 speed, auto stick, loaded. 2 to choose from. Stk. #C6637A. B R A N D N E W 2004 GR. CHEROKEE OVERLAND B R A N D N E W 20042004 2020 YEARSYEARS LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP DODGE CARAVANDODGE C A R A V A N ANNIVERSARY EDITION A N N I V E R S A R Y E D I T I O N $22,588 Cash Purchase* for 48 MONTHS 48 MONTHS0% purchase financing** for or choose purchase financing** for0% Choose NO-CHARGE Anniversary Edition Appearance Package DVD Systemor 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 5.2L V8, auto, p.s., pdl., H/D service, anti spin axle, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, tilt, cruise, & more. Only 23,000 km. Stk. #V7647. $$68.0468.0 4Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 PT CRUISER 28E package, power group, cruise, 16” wheels, p.w., pdl., keyless, auto & more. Stk. #PT5959. $$60.9860.9 8Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, anti-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. $$103.72103.7 2Sale /84 mo. wk. 2004 SEBRING LX 4 DR. To uring edition group, 4 spd. auto, 2.7L V6 DOHC 24 valve & more. Stk. #S6291. $$73.0073.0 0Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 $$93.0193.0 1 /84 mo.Sale 4.7L V8, auto, air, skid plate grp., ABS, Elect. Shift-on-the-Fly, Anti-spin axle, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #P7686. wk.SALEM RD.2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, sport plus grp., fog lamps, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 114,100 km. Stk. #V7706. $$56.5256.5 2Sale /72 mo. wk. 1997 FORD 150 XLT CLUB CAB 4X4 4.6L V8, auto, air, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, tow hooks, tool caddy, box liner, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 161,500 km. Stk. #T6514A. $$60.7760.7 7Sale /60 mo. wk. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 PAGE 43 A/P 401 MORNINGSIDEKINGSTON RDJUST WEST OF HIGH PRICES 4695 Kingston Road4695 Kingston Road 416 281-2277416281-2277 Weekly payments are at 7.6% interest 60 month amortization over 84 months. FDA has been applied to all payments. All Taxes & Dealer Costs have been included in these payments. OAC. Example, $10,000 financed at 7.6% amortized over 84 months C.O.B. is $2,695.10. 60 months finance over 84 months final payments after 60 months is $3,433.90. See us for full details. Downpayment may vary with credit severity. *** 54 Month Lease with $2909 down plus tax. SALES HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-9:30PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 9:00-6:00PM NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS ON FINANCING! up to 72 months on selected 2003’s0% NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS ON FINANCING! PLUS up to 60 months on selected 2004’s0%PLUS To:You From:D avidson Special Employee Purchase Plan OPG • BELL • DAIMLER CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES & AFFILIATES Special Employee Purchase Plan OPG • BELL • DAIMLER CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES & AFFILIATES NNOO GGIIMMMMIICCKKSS NNOO CCAATTCCHHEESS JJUUSSTT LLOOWW HHOONNEESSTT PPRRIICCEESS!! Are You In?Are You In? FREIGHT IN! TAXES IN! FREIGHT IN! TAXES IN! ALL VEHICLES BELOW!ALL VEHICLES BELOW! • Auto • Air • V6 • Rear TrackLock • Bucket Seats • Rear Sliding Window • Much Much More! STK#86148 22000033 DDOODDGGEE DDAAKKOOTTAA CCLLUUBB CCAABB 44XX44 All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New! $113 $113DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with • 3.7L V6 • 4 SPEED AUTO • RUNNING BOARDS • FULL SIZE SPARE • SELECTRAC 4X4 • LEATHER • SUNROOF • KEYLESS • OFFROAD LIGHT PKG. 22000033 JJEEEEPP LLIIBBEERRTTYY RREENNEEGGAADDEE Lifetime Lube & Oil & Filter with Purchase Davidson Value Priced $399 PER MONTH Davidson Value Priced $399 PER MONTH Brand New! TEST DRIVE IT TODAY! TTHHEE NNEEWW 22000044 HHEEMMII DDUURRAANNGGOO 5.7 Litre Hemi Magnum V8! • 3.5L V6 • Pwr. Seat • P/W • P/L • P/Mirrors • Sunroof • Chrome Wheels • Folding Rear Seat • POWER! POWER! POWER! • STK#93036 22000044 IINNTTRREEPPIIDD EESS All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New! $104 $104DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with • 3.7L V6 • 4 SPEED AUTO • KEYLESS • LEATHER • 6 PK CD • SUNROOF • HEATED SEATS • CHROME WHEELS • LOADED LOADED 22000033 JJEEEEPP LLIIBBEERRTTYY LLTTDD Lifetime Lube & Oil & Filter with Purchase Davidson Value Priced $399 PER MONTH Davidson Value Priced $399 PER MONTH Brand New! • 3.3L V6 • Auto • Tilt • Cruise • PW • PL • P. Mirrors • Keyless • Quads • Deep Tint • Air • Rear Air • STK#84410 22000033 GGRRAANNDD CCAARRAAVVAANN All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New!$111 $111DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with • 2.4L 4 Cylinder, P/W, P/L, P/Mirror • Tilt • Tint • 4 Door • Buckets • Air • STK#80044 22000033 PPTT CCRRUUIISSEERR All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New!$82 $82DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with • 3.3L V6 • Auto • Air • Tint • Dual Doors • Floor Mats • Much More! • STK#84090 22000033 DDOODDGGEE CCAARRAAVVAANN All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New! $85 $85DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with • V8 • 4X4 • Leather • Heated Seats • Trailer Tow • ABS • Auto • Air • Rear Heat & Air • 7 Passenger • CD/Cass • STK#86165 22000033 DDOODDGGEE DDUURRAANNGGOO SSLLTT PPLLUUSS All taxes in! Are you in? Brand New! $157 $157DOWNWOW!PER WEEK /84 MTHS with Thank you for making us the #1 volume dealer for the month of November P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com