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PICKERING — A sanitary
backup in Amberlea caused by
last month’s big storm has Pick-
ering hoping a worst-case sce-
nario isn’t its reality.
The home, which City staff
found had a cross connection
w ith its pipes, had a sewage
backup during the storm Aug.
19. When Region and City staff
went out investigate, they found
the pipes had been hooked up
wrong.
Pickering chief executive offi-
cer Tom Quinn said the affected
home was fixed Tuesday, so the
issue now becomes figuring out
why the sewage backup hap-
pened and if the pipes in any
other homes in the area have the
same problem.
“There was a cross connection,
but I don’t know if that was hap-
pening all the time or if it was be-
cause of a surcharge,” Mr. Quinn
said.
Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor
Maurice Brenner brought up the
issue, which he learned about
Sunday, in other business at
Monday’s council meeting.
He said he had a similar cross
connection problem when he
lived in the same subdivision
20 years ago, prompting him to
wonder if the City was dealing
with the worse-case scenario of
all the pipes having been hooked
up wrong for that phase of the
subdivision.
Mr. Quinn believes if that were
the case, which would mean raw
sewage has been making its way
into Lake Ontario for 25 years,
someone would have noticed
sooner.
“There would have been other
issues,” he said. “I’m not led to
believe that right now.”
Mr. Quinn was to meet with
senior staff, after which he said
he would have more information
and be able to update council on
the situation.
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Motorists hear
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By Crystal Crimi
Staff Writer
PICKERING — Motorists
raced to the pumps Thursday af-
ternoon in response to rumours
gas had soared higher than $2 a
litre in parts of the province.
With Hurricane Rita making
its way toward Houston, Texas
and a concentration of oil refin-
eries, rumours of high gas prices
were moving faster than wild
fire Thursday afternoon, causing
fear-driven lineups at some gas
stations in Pickering and Ajax.
“If gas hits $2 a litre, I’m clos-
ing up shop and heading for
the welfare office,” said Paul
Wreglesworth as he pumped
gas into a pickup truck, his total
growing closer and closer to
$105. The station, a Canadian
Tire gas bar at Brock Road and
Pickering Parkway, was charg-
ing $1.03.9 per litre around 4:45
p.m. An employee there was un-
able to comment on the validity
of gas price rumours.
Although Mr. Wreglesworth
needed gas anyway, he heard
on the radio gas was $1.70 cents
a litre outside of Toronto.
“And I’m being soaked to
death right now,” he said. Owner
of Rouge Valley Landscaping,
Mr. Wreglesworth spends $400
a week in gas to run his small
business.
“I never thought I’d pay more
for gasoline than I would for my
mortgage,” Mr. Wreglesworth
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DURHAM — The search for Alicia
Ross has ended in tragedy.
Yo rk Regional Police were directed
to body parts in Brock Township Tues-
day evening after her neighbour turned
himself in to police earlier in the day.
“We believe the remains are those of
Alicia Ross,” York police inspector Tom
Carrique said at a news conference
Wednesday afternoon.
“As you can well appreciate, this is a
very sensitive case that has ended trag-
ically. Our thoughts and our prayers
remain with the Fortis-Ross family as
they deal with this tragedy,” added
York Region Police Chief Armand La
Barge.
Daniel Sylvester, 31, has been
charged with second-degree murder
and appeared in Newmarket court
Wednesday afternoon.
Reporters were at the grisly scene
where Ms Ross’s remains were found --
on Brock Township Concession 7, just
south of Manilla -- Wednesday morn-
ing, after a tip from a local resident. A
solitary officer manning an unmarked
police cruiser stood watch over the
site for hours, before the story broke to
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According to Hank Ruttan, the clos-
est resident to the scene, two or three
police cruisers arrived in the area
around 11 p.m. Tuesday night.
“They’ve haven’t told us anything
other than that they could be here as
long as two or three days,” he said.
In addition to the crime scene in
Brock Township, York police also
sealed off the house next door to the
Ross family home.
Ms. Ross vanished Aug. 16 from the
Bronte Road house she shared with her
family, after spending the evening at
home burning CDs and shooting pool
with her boyfriend, 29-year-old Sean
Hine.
Her mother, Sharon Fortis, said she
last saw her daughter at around 11 p.m.
in her downstairs bedroom.
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Pickering Board of Trade’s networking
event in the Sept. 21 edition contained
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added.
Mr. Wreglesworth said he thinks
the increase is a scare tactic and
accused the federal government of
working with the oil companies to
squeeze everything they can out of
consumers.
At a pump nearby, Ashley White
was squeezing every last drop she
could into her Buick car. With just
under a quarter tank of gas be-
fore she pulled up to the pumps,
the meter stopped at $59, but she
slowly forced it up to $63.
“My mom told me to (fill up),”
said the 18-year-old. “At 6 a.m. she
told me to get to the gas station be-
cause of Rita.”
If it does hit $2 a litre, she won’t
be driving anymore.
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING — A new partner-
ship has Pickering seeing green in
more ways than one.
Monday night council approved
an agreement that puts recycling
bins on city streets and some money
in the City’s coffers.
Creative Outdoor Advertising is
to provide the bins, which it will
also empty and maintain. For each
bin the City receives $125 annually
for a minimum of five years.
“O ne of the things I think is very
exciting about this venture is a) it
addresses something residents have
been asking for: having a receptacle
for recycling; secondly, we had a
lot of complaints pertaining to gar-
bage throughout various parts of
our city, by bringing this forward I
think it’s leading by example,” said
Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau-
rice Brenner.
He added it would reduce the
amount of garbage that gets thrown
out in Pickering.
Each bin is to display advertising
approved by the City and Pickering
is to have access for advertising or
public service messages on 10 per
cent of the available space.
“It puts in place an opportunity
for revenue,” Coun. Brenner said.
Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill
McLean also supported the agree-
ment. He said it would help educate
people about litter and recycling.
“We’ve talked about litter in
these chambers,” he said. “This is
a very proactive approach we’ve
taken here to find an alternative to
litter.”
Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick
Johnson said Whitby implemented
this already and the councillors
there are happy.
“This project is something I’ve
been waiting a long time for,” he
said.
Coun. Johnson said this could be
a project implemented across Dur-
ham Region if a few municipalities
are already using it.
“It’s a good step in the right di-
rection. Any way we can get litter off
our streets,” he said, adding it looks
after waste and gets a return for
taxpayers. Staff is to draft a list for
council of potential locations where
the bins could go. Several council-
lors mentioned the waterfront as a
location where they would like to
see one; it passed unanimously.
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By Jillian Follert
Staff Writer
DURHAM — It was a few
years ago that Bette Max-
well began to feel pain in
the back of her neck and
right arm whenever she was
stressed or in a rush.
Although she was in her
60s and had a family his-
tory of heart disease, the
Ajax resident said it never
occurred to her that those
symptoms could be linked
to her heart -- she simply
thought it was stress.
“I didn’t know the signs,
I was in denial,” she says. “I
thought pain in the left arm
was something to worry
about and mine was in my
right. I thought the burning
in my chest was just heart-
burn.”
The gravity of the situ-
ation didn’t hit home for
Ms. Maxwell until her fam-
ily doctor ordered an an-
giogram after a suspicious
EKG, and she found herself
being whisked to hospital
for emergency triple bypass
surgery.
“I had two completely
blocked arteries and I wasn’t
even aware of it,” she says,
still in disbelief. “The cardi-
ologist said I could have just
been carrying groceries one
day, and collapsed.”
To day it’s been almost
three years since her sur-
gery, and Ms. Maxwell has
adopted a healthier lifestyle
that includes nutritious eat-
ing and regular walks out-
doors and on a treadmill.
She is especially looking
forward to this weekend’s
Cheerios Heart and Stroke
Mother Daughter Walk.
The annual event takes
place in communities across
Ontario, with all proceeds
going to the Heart and Stoke
Foundation. This will be the
third year that Ms. Maxwell
has walked with her two
daughters and 13-year-old
granddaughter.
Dr. Betty Hrycyshyn has
worked as a cardiologist
at the Oshawa Clinic for
25 years, and says public
awareness initiatives like
the walk are extremely
important, because of the
misconceptions that many
women have about cardio-
vascular disease.
“A lot of women think
they are at a higher risk of
dying of breast cancer, but
cardiovascular disease is a
much higher risk,” she says.
“It’s important for women
to recognize the symptoms
and lower their risk by exer-
cising, eating properly and
not smoking.
According to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation,
more women than men are
now dying of heart disease,
making it the leading cause
of death for women in Can-
ada. Last year, more than
40,000 women in this coun-
try died from heart disease
or stroke.
Dr. Hrycyshyn says
women over age 50 should
be particularly aware of
symptoms that come with
stress and exertion, such as
shortness of breath, pain,
fatigue, or burning in the
throat and chest.
As women are often the
primary health monitors
for their husbands and chil-
dren, she says they should
also aim to buy and prepare
healthy food and encourage
exercise for the whole fam-
ily.
The Cheerios Heart and
Stroke Mother Daughter
Walk takes place in Durham
on Sunday, Sept. 25. Check-
in time is 8 a.m. at Rotary
Park in Ajax and the walk
starts at 10 a.m. Participants
can walk 2 km, 4 km or 6
km.
To register or pledge on-
line, visit www.heartand-
stroke.ca/walk. For more
information call 905-666-
3777.
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Request for Public Opinion on
the Proposed Nursing Home
Annual Licence Renewal of
Community Nursing Home, Pickering
In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made
on the above.
If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health and Long-
Term Care, you may submit them by October 24, 2005 to:
Director under the Nursing Homes Act
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Homes Branch
c/o 5700 Yonge Street, 4th Floor
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Phone: 416-327-7345 Fax: 416-326-3142
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P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 durhamregion.com
EDITORIAL
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
We must make the case
for hospital expansion
By all accounts, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
has plenty to celebrate in its 50-plus years of existence.
Many milestones, much growth, and countless lives
changed forever.
But, staff and residents have every right to be frustrated these
days as well.
Because if one single thing has marked the last few years at
Rouge Valley it is that it has more than demonstrated a need for
extensive expansion. Hospital officials have delivered the facts
to the public (consider that the emergency department was
built to care for 20,000 people annually but serves double that);
went to the community and received commitments for $20.7
million toward expansion; and have pulled together detailed
plans for what the project will look like.
Despite all this, we’re still waiting for word from the Province
on whether that expansion can begin.
Let’s be clear here, without an announcement soon, we risk
throwing plenty of work out the window. Without provincial ap-
proval by early spring, construction can’t begin in 2006 and that
means a reworking of plans and escalating construction costs
-- and we know who will bear those. The Province, to be fair, has
many more project proposals than dollars. And across Ontario
many communities believe their project to be a necessity.
It’s hard to imagine, however, a more compelling case than
here in Ajax. In essence, Rouge Valley is exactly what the Prov-
ince should be looking for in capital projects: a fully committed
organization that is a partner in every sense of the word, not a
group coming to the government cap in hand.
Starting next week and in the coming months, the News
Advertiser will be running a series of stories looking at the state
of the hospital and the real need for expansion. There are many
stories, many examples of why the time is right now.
Residents across the community have a role to play, too. Your
collective voices must be heard.
Write to Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs and
tell him his Liberal government should be tripping over itself to
work with our community on this project. Write to Whitby-Ajax
MPP Jim Flaherty and urge that the Conservatives push for the
project from the opposition benches. Finally, write to Health
Minister George Smitherman and David Caplan, minister of
public infrastructure renewal, and tell them all the reasons why
this project must be a go.
Ajax, Pickering and Whitby residents built our hospital, dedi-
cating untold hours to its growth over the last 50 years. Once
again, they can be the difference makers as the hospital moves
into the vital next phase of its existence.
Speak now, at this critical point, and tell our government our
time for expansion has come.
Slow down, save gas and money
To the editor
As fuel economy is on almost everyone’s mind, I’d like to
point out a few observations.
The first is that idling for longer than 10 seconds wastes
more fuel than restarting the engine. If you have to wait for
any length of time, turning your engine off will save you
money. Most speed limits on highways are designed for fuel
efficiency as well as safety. Driving at speeds higher than 110
km/h on Hwy. 401 means that you’re gaining time by sacrific-
ing your fuel economy.
Planning your trip to allow for a slower speed and small
delays will save money as well as frustration.
J.R. Deveau
Pickering
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Headway finally being
made on airport issues
A ll is not quiet on the airport front
in Pickering.
The past 10 months have seen
the Greater Toronto Airports Author-
ity release its plan to build a $2 billion
regional reliever on the federal airport
lands; Transport Canada and Public
Wo rks demolish about 25 structures on
the land, as well as issue a dozen evic-
tion notices; and MP Mark Holland,
newly elected in June 2004, become the
voice for the people trying to stop the
airport and save their community.
Others have lent their assistance
over the years -- setting up a stake-
holders’ forum in the late ’90s -- or
advocating for the federal government
to stop the demolitions and to leave
the homes tenanted. But the residents
and those in groups such as VOCAL or
LandOverLandings, describe Mr. Hol-
land as “a breath of fresh air” when it
comes to this issue. Granted, his ability
to make headway could be attributed
to him being a federal politician with
a direct line to the people making the
decisions, but it is also because he un-
derstands the concerns of residents.
They feel as though there is someone
listening to them who is trying to affect
change.
When buildings were being demol-
ished in February, local councillors
were on scene to try to stop it, but, un-
fortunately, they had no authority. Mr.
Holland got on his cellphone to try to
get through to Transport Minister Jean
Lapierre’s office on a Friday afternoon
to try to get the demolitions ceased.
Earlier this month, Mr. Lapierre
announced the government would
be doing a due diligence review of
the GTAA’s proposal, something local
councillors, residents and Mr. Holland
were pushing for. And rumour has it
more good news announcements are
on the way.
Many on the opposition side of this
issue understand Mr. Holland doesn’t
have absolute power when it comes to
whether an airport will be built or not,
but he’s given them hope nevertheless.
They have fought this issue for a
long time and they’re tired, now they
have someone with some power who is
fighting alongside them.
Mr. Holland recently visited Picker-
ing council, where numerous council-
lors said they were glad to hear Mr.
Lapierre’s announcement. They also
said they wanted the City’s opinion on
this issue to be heard.
Mr. Holland said he welcomes their
feedback -- based on his record over
the past year they have no reason to
doubt he’ll listen to their concerns,
too.
Danielle Milley’s column ap-
pears every third Friday. E-mail
dmilley@durhamregion.com.
Holland listened and took action
Danielle
Milley
staff writer
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Hit the trail in
Ajax on Saturday
By Keith Gilligan
Staff Writer
DURHAM — Kelly Mc-
Clatchey is trying to make
something good out of
something terrible.
On the 10th anniversary
of the stillbirth of her son
Stephen, Ms. McClatchey is
holding a fundraising run,
with the proceeds going to
the Perinatal Bereavement
Services Ontario (PBSO).
On Sept. 26, 1995, Ste-
phen was stillborn at the
then Ajax-Pickering Gen-
eral Hospital (it’s now part
of the Rouge Valley Health
System). His death was
caused by a heart defect.
Ms. McClatchey says fol-
lowing Stephen’s death,
she turned to the PBSO for
support.
“It’s the first time I’ve
done this. It’s a one-off. I
wanted to do something
special because Stephen
would have been 10 this
year,” she notes.
“I’m hoping to raise
about $5,000.
That’s my tar-
get.”
The fundrais-
ing run is Satur-
day, Sept. 24 at
Rotary Park on
Lake Driveway
on the Ajax wa-
terfront.
Registration
is at 9 a.m. and
the event starts
at 10 a.m.
Ms. McClatchey says
she’s advertised
the event in her
church’s newslet-
ter.
“Friends and
family have de-
cided to come
out. There are
people involved
in the charity,”
she adds.
She’s also put
a posting on the
Running Room website
and has gift certificates
from the store.
There’s a $25 registra-
tion fee, which includes a
T-shirt.
In her speech Ms. Mc-
Clatchey plans to give, she
says, “Ten years after Ste-
phen’s death, I am able to
appreciate the impact that
his short life has had on me
and how he has enriched
my life just as much as the
presence of my daughter
Victoria.
“His presence will be felt
for the rest of my life. To
be able to stand here and
understand that, doesn’t
take away the sadness
and sense of loss that (her
husband) Jimmy and I feel
each and every day.”
To register, call the PBSO
at 905-472-1807 or toll-free
at 1-888-301-7276.
The organization can
be reached by sending an
e-mail to pbsoadmin@on.
aibn.com.
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By Carly Foster
Staff Writer
DURHAM — A new strike deadline of
Sept. 27 has been set between the Ca-
nadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) and
General Motors (GM) and preliminary
discussions puts the future of the $2.5
billion Beacon Project into question.
Wo rkers could take to the picket line
at midnight on Sept. 27 if a deal cannot
be reached, said Chris Buckley, chief
negotiator and president of Canadian
Auto Workers (CAW) Local 222, which
represents Oshawa employees. While
the CAW has settled contracts with
both Ford and DaimlerChrysler using
a pattern agreement, GM has told the
CAW the company cannot financially
meet the contract without cost offsets.
And that could involve the coveted
Beacon Project, a plan to upgrade man-
ufacturing and research in Oshawa.
“I’m very, very disappointed the Bea-
con announcement... has now been
placed on the table as a type of carrot
in these negotiations,” Mr. Buckley said,
calling the move offensive. “They made
a commitment.”
GM executives will not say which
parts of Beacon could be effected by
contract talks, but the only part of the
project not started is the flexible manu-
facturing system, Mr. Buckley said.
“We will take nothing less than the
pattern (contract),” he said.
“They want a number of things in
return to meet the pattern. But we are
not going to enter into a concessionary
agreement.”
With more active and retired employ-
ees than either Ford or DaimlerChrys-
ler, the pattern agreement gives gains
on pensions, wages and benefits.
The last CAW strike was in 1996,
when GM refused to accept the pattern
contract. Employees were on the picket
line for 22 days.
-- With files from Torstar News Service
GM workers in Durham could walk out Sept. 27
Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo
So happy together
AJAX — Justin and sister Mikaila Frizzell recently found some
time together on the playground at Rotary Park.
DURHAM — Pamela Verhagen
knows only too well how impor-
tant support is for those living with
Huntington’s disease.
The Oshawa resident is among
the one out of every 1,000 Canadi-
ans who is in some way touched by
the disease, which is an inherited
brain disorder with devastating ef-
fects on mind and body.
Ms. Verhagen’s husband began
to show some physical and cogni-
tive changes in the mid-1990s, and
by 2000, it was unsafe for him to
continue working or driving. He and
his wife have managed to keep up to
date on new studies and drug trials,
and he has, with permission of his
neurologist, used several new drugs
with limited success. To help her
cope, Ms. Verhagen has relied on
both her faith, and a local support
group.
“In Durham, we are very fortu-
nate in that we have a very loving
support group. We meet once every
two months with a nurse and a so-
cial worker from the HD Society,”
she said.
At each meeting, the group splits
in two, with those with Huntington’s
going to one room, and caregivers in
another.
“This is our time to listen, or un-
load our cares confidentially, catch
up on society news, or find strate-
gies for coping,” said Ms. Verhagen,
the local representative for the Hun-
tington’s Society of Canada.
The group met for the first time
this season on Thursday, Sept. 22.
“We are a very caring, knowledge-
able group who seek to bring en-
couragement and to answer ques-
tions of caregivers and those with
Huntington’s,” said Ms. Verhagen,
noting caregivers also meet once
a month for breakfast or dinner to
share strategies.
For more information, call 1-800-
998-7398.
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The Ajax Public Library has vol-
umes of information on health and
wellness, along with a database with
a wide range of resources. The li-
brary, however, is hosting a pair of
workshops featuring experts from
the Body and Mind Wellness Family
Chiropractic Centre.
Designed to help participants cre-
ate a healthier lifestyle, the work-
shops are free and taking place at the
main library branch.
Stress, the Silent Killer is Wednes-
day, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Attendees
learn that even mild stress can take
its toll. There’s the chance to learn
the different types of stress and find
out which ones affect you the most.
Also learn what stresses are good
for you, and how much is too much.
Participants can also learn the ef-
fects stress has on the body and what
changes can be made to reduce its
impact on health.
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, again at
7 p.m., the workshop is Next Steps
in Body-Mind Wellness, Reiki and
Meditation.
While free, space is limited, so reg-
istration is required.
The workshops are in the Rotary
Room and the main branch is at
the corner of Harwood Avenue and
Achilles Road.
To r eserve a spot, call the library at
905-683-4000, ext. 813.
For more information on the sub-
ject matter, call Body and Mind Well-
ness at 905-428-6200.
Session helps
stave off stress
Monthly meetings offer support to Huntington’s sufferers
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DURHAM — Treats, good reads,
crafts and more are featured at a fall
fair this weekend.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
presents its fall fair Saturday, Sept. 24
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The fair includes a bake sale, barbe-
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Savings in effect Thursday, Sept. 22nd to Sunday, Sept. 25th.
SEE IN-STORE FOR MANY MORE GREAT OFFERS!
For Sales & Service Call
Pickering Marine
1644 Bayly St.
West of Brock Rd.905-837-0653
We are the only Lawn Boy
dealer in South Durham.
Starting
$$3993990000
Serving Ajax &
Pickering for
35 years
WELCOME WAGON
BRIDAL SHOWCASE
LTD.
www.bridalshowcase.ca
Carruthers Creek Golf Club
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BRI
Indust
•
•
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To Register Call 905-434-2010
www.welcomewagon.ca
Wednesday,
October 26, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Showcase feature:
Industry Experts with
advice and information
• Displays • Demos
• Door Prizes
• Fashion Shows
• Gift Bags
and more
AJAX — A free after-school program
invites girls to consider non-traditional
careers.
Operation SMART, which stands for
science, math and relevant technology,
is offered in north Ajax for girls nine to
12 years old.
Participants figure out how things
work by taking items apart and re-
assembling them. The program helps
girls develop confidence and allows
them to experience science and math
in a new way.
Operation SMART is offered at the
Riverbreeze Community Centre, 1
Richards La., in Ajax, Mondays from 4
to 6 p.m. starting Oct. 3.
For more information and to register,
call 905-428-8111 or e-mail girlsinc.
durham@girls-inc.org.
Program
needs SMART
g irls in Ajax
and Pickering
durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 13 A/P
THREE DAYS ONLY
2005 TOTAL CLEAROUT
over
50
2005s
in-stock &
r eady for
delivery
Last
Chance
It all ends
Saturday
6pm
HURRY!
*GM Employee Pricing are plus, admin fee, registration, license and applicable taxes. Freight, Optra $960, Aveo $960, Uplander $1,120, Colbalt $950. Smartlease rates on 48 months. Annual km. limit of 20,000 annual km.,
$0.12 for excess km. Admin fee, registration fee included, lic. fee, and applicable taxes extra. O.A.C. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown.
Selection will sellout
fast, as they pull out
all the stops with
this historic
2005 total clearout!
• Aveos! • Cobalts!
• Impalas! • Malibus!
• Monte Carlos!
• Uplanders! • Colorados!
• Tahoes! • Suburbans!
• Avalanches!
• Equinoxes!
• Trailblazers!
• Work Trucks!
and more!
$13,999$13,999
GM EMPLOYEE PRICING
$199smart
lease
only
mo. with
$2174 down
payment
CHEVROLET
45 Bayly St.W., Ajax
905-427-2500
www.bobmyerschev.com Westney Rd.Hwy 12 (Brock)Salem Rd.Hwy. 401
425 Bayly (Baseline)
0%
FINANCING
up to 36 months!
on selected models.
Bob Myers
Stk#8216
OR
>>>>>>> DOOR CRASHER PRE-OWNED SPECIALS
you
pay
what
we
pay!
NOTICE!>>>>THIS HISTORIC OFFER WILL END AS THE LAST ‘05 MODEL LEAVES THIS
DEALERSHIP! COME EARLY FOR LARGEST SELECTION!!
1.6 DOHC L4 engine, 4
speed auto, air, PW, PL,
cruise control, remote
keyless entry, rear spoiler,
AM/FM CD player with
MP3 capable, 5 year/
100,000km, powertrain
limited warranty
with $0 deductible
$16,192$16,192
GM EMPLOYEE PRICING
$190smart
lease
only
mo. with
$2370 down
payment OR
2.2L 145HP ecotec
engine, 4 speed auto,
air, AM/FM CD player, 15”
wheels, 60/40 split folding
rear seats, speed sensitive pwr
steering, tilt, driver info.
centre, 5yr/100,000km
powertrain warranty
with $0 deductible
Stk#8183
2005 OPTRA 5
$15,385$15,385
GM EMPLOYEE PRICING
$210smart
lease
only
mo. with
$2304 down
payment
Stk#8433
OR
Sleek, simple & smart,
2.0L engine with 119 HP,
4 speed auto, air, rear
spoiler, AM/FM CD player,
60/40 split folding rear seat,
5yr/100,000
powetrain warranty
with $0 deductible
2005 UPLANDER
$20,995$20,995
GM EMPLOYEE PRICING
$215smart
lease
only
mo. with
$5360 down
payment OR
3.5L 200HP SFIV6 engine,
4 speed auto, air, AM/FM
CD/MP3 player, PW, PL,
mirrors, cruise control, deep
tinted glass, remote keyless,
OnStar, 4 wheel disc brakes
ABS, driver & pass. air bags,
5yr/100,000 powertrain
warranty with $0 deductible
+plus freight
+plus freight
+plus freight
+plus freight
2005 UPLANDER
2005 AVEO 5 LT
2005 COBALTsedan2005 COBALTsedan
20¢ OFF
PER
LITRE
up to
2500 litres!
on selected models.
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SLX
Air, auto, remote entry, CD
$8999 Stk#P3911
2002 Chevrolet Malibu
One owner vehicle, V6, auto,
air, power group,
$9888 Stk#P3935
2001 Pontiac Sunfire SLX
Air, auto, CD, low mileage
$7999 Stk#P3865
2001 Chevrolet Venture
Air, power locks, ABS, CD
$9444 Stk#P3883
• Manufacturer’s Warranty
• 150 + point inspection
• 30 day/2500 km. no hassle
exchange privilege
• 24 hour roadside assistance
Stk#8532
2005 AVEO 5 LT 2005 OPTRA 5
DVD
entertainmen
t
system
BobBob
MyersMyers
AjaxAjax
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