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Home My WebLink AboutNA1999_12_14•, i fa .PICKERING.. NEWS ADVERTISER P 1 C K E R 1 N G' S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE ] 9 6 5 PRESSRUN 44,600 12 PAGES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999 Popular baby doctor to be laid to rest Page 3 CEUA BRONKHORST/ News Advertiser photo Look ma, no hands OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $51$1 NEWSSTAND Keep the home fires from burning _ Page 7 Health depnnmem fnds 'critical health hazards' Over 1,000 hazards found at Pickering playgrounds BY MARIANNE TAKACS Staff Writer PICKERING — An inspection of the 43 municipal playgrounds in Pick- ering conducted by the Durham Re- gion Health Department found 1,012 "critical health hazards" that could po- tentially lead to death, dismember- ment or permanent injury of children. The inspection also found 341 such hazards at 31 inspected playgrounds in Ajax, 89 at 10 inspected in Whitby, 139 at 10 in Oshawa and 108 at I 1 in Clarington. However, Pickering director of parks and facilities Everett Buntsma says the health department's findings do not necessarily mean Town play- grounds arc unsafe. He explains the inspections evaluated playgrounds for compliance to a new CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard is- sued in 1998, which is a manufactur- Inside the News Advertiser SIM TOI=R Editorial Page ...........4 Column ................4 Classified ..............8 Shorts ................12 GIVE US A CALL General ..........683-5110 Distribution ......683-5117 C1 ........683-0707 Dealt Notices .....683-3005 Sincelleiv Venus ...........1-800-662-8423 Email . newsroom@durham.net Web sib ....durhamnews.net FAX .............683-7363 ing standard for the playground equip- rnent industry and was not intended to be applied retroactively. Pickering has some playground equipment as much as 20 years old. "I think it's a very important issue," says Mr. Buntsma. adding he agrees with the new standard. "1 just don't know how serious the problem really is out there. I think our playgrounds are relatively safe" The new CSA requirements deal in detail with factors such as: • points at which clothes can become entangled on equipment such as slides and sliding poles; • head and neck entrapment points, • missing or inadequate safety barriers on elevated equipment; • more than two swings per bay, sprung 's' hooks or hard seats on See PARK page 2 CAN�`AD )A 11OD WIL of mood or 11 im-th Was CAMW,tftTo TIM � Progessionals �: {905) 420-3285 1550 BAYLY ST. UNIT 17, Mk ening shourroae Hours: Mon -R saten3om Par-ea....V%M -MUPPETS 4 DAYCARE CENTRE _ ..,,SNOW IN PICKERING; 16 Months to 12 Years'' 988 Dunbarton Rd. (Hwy. r2a owe) ,�: (905) 420-3211 Quality Child Care and Education For Over 15 Years BAW LUBE, OIL AND FILTER WINTER MAINTENANCE SERYIC • Iir.NMr eri.wr �� • t�,�, •.rtMs.uw •)� * � • etre tlrrr � u..w ' •t salMirei ; •CMACS" el ehrw* •�einiaoft . t er . [b.rh e,r r i , • � hu � • anih Benin • Ckt UW •,�, 2999* C- PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS '"«". :y -a; 3Sj �li� •tom 1735 PICKERING PARKWAY AT BROCK ROAD 686-2309 =Z1l :11•UA 64MS«,iio. lbws: M.al.1r - irides 7s3A s. - !sN o.. fsar+le�r 7:� ter• - i:N r.. blr�r 9SN s. - �N .. :. x,.+a; ROMP -•i. ... .:.kw:. r;W.•r:i�#KeJ�}�'3ililia� + Kayla Legere, 11, left, and Karis Mann. 7, go planade Park behind Town hall Saturday. The for a spin on 'the Sizzler', one of several rides winter carnival also featured a snow sculpting in the midway at Pickering Winterfest in Es- contest using white stuff firm local arenas. Man charged twice in RIDE checks BY STEPHEN SHAW the police station, "where one of the officers recog- Staff Writer nized the accused as the person arrested (on Nov. For the second time in 12 days a Toronto man has 28):' been charged with driving drunk after being stopped The man wouldn't submit to a breath test and was at a Durham Regional Police RIDE check. charged with impaired driving, said the officer. Police say the man was first arrested Nov. 28 after Sgt. Grimley said that, while police frequently failing a breathalyzer test at a roadside check at find repeat offenders, two arrests in such a short time Brock Street and Taunton Road in Whitby. He was "is not something we see all that often" charged with exceeding the legal blood-alcohol level Lawrence Finn, 19, has been charged with exceed and his licence was suspended for 90 days. .08, impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath .; The second arrest happened early Friday after po- sample and driving under suspension. He was held in lice observed a Honda make a sudden U-turn near a custody over the weekend and was to appear in Os - RIDE check on Kingston Road in Pickering. hawa court Monday. "An officer followed the vehicle and it was even- Police say 1 l drivers were charged with exceed -` tually stopped. The driver turned aggressive towards .08 during the third week of the annual holiday sea - the officer, who radioed for assistance," Sergeant Jim son RIDE program; 27 have been charged since it Grimley said.After his arrest the man was brought to began. r - OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $51$1 NEWSSTAND Keep the home fires from burning _ Page 7 Health depnnmem fnds 'critical health hazards' Over 1,000 hazards found at Pickering playgrounds BY MARIANNE TAKACS Staff Writer PICKERING — An inspection of the 43 municipal playgrounds in Pick- ering conducted by the Durham Re- gion Health Department found 1,012 "critical health hazards" that could po- tentially lead to death, dismember- ment or permanent injury of children. The inspection also found 341 such hazards at 31 inspected playgrounds in Ajax, 89 at 10 inspected in Whitby, 139 at 10 in Oshawa and 108 at I 1 in Clarington. However, Pickering director of parks and facilities Everett Buntsma says the health department's findings do not necessarily mean Town play- grounds arc unsafe. He explains the inspections evaluated playgrounds for compliance to a new CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard is- sued in 1998, which is a manufactur- Inside the News Advertiser SIM TOI=R Editorial Page ...........4 Column ................4 Classified ..............8 Shorts ................12 GIVE US A CALL General ..........683-5110 Distribution ......683-5117 C1 ........683-0707 Dealt Notices .....683-3005 Sincelleiv Venus ...........1-800-662-8423 Email . newsroom@durham.net Web sib ....durhamnews.net FAX .............683-7363 ing standard for the playground equip- rnent industry and was not intended to be applied retroactively. Pickering has some playground equipment as much as 20 years old. "I think it's a very important issue," says Mr. Buntsma. adding he agrees with the new standard. "1 just don't know how serious the problem really is out there. I think our playgrounds are relatively safe" The new CSA requirements deal in detail with factors such as: • points at which clothes can become entangled on equipment such as slides and sliding poles; • head and neck entrapment points, • missing or inadequate safety barriers on elevated equipment; • more than two swings per bay, sprung 's' hooks or hard seats on See PARK page 2 CAN�`AD )A 11OD WIL of mood or 11 im-th Was CAMW,tftTo TIM � Progessionals �: {905) 420-3285 1550 BAYLY ST. UNIT 17, Mk ening shourroae Hours: Mon -R saten3om Par-ea....V%M -MUPPETS 4 DAYCARE CENTRE _ ..,,SNOW IN PICKERING; 16 Months to 12 Years'' 988 Dunbarton Rd. (Hwy. r2a owe) ,�: (905) 420-3211 Quality Child Care and Education For Over 15 Years BAW LUBE, OIL AND FILTER WINTER MAINTENANCE SERYIC • Iir.NMr eri.wr �� • t�,�, •.rtMs.uw •)� * � • etre tlrrr � u..w ' •t salMirei ; •CMACS" el ehrw* •�einiaoft . t er . [b.rh e,r r i , • � hu � • anih Benin • Ckt UW •,�, 2999* C- PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS '"«". :y -a; 3Sj �li� •tom 1735 PICKERING PARKWAY AT BROCK ROAD 686-2309 =Z1l :11•UA 64MS«,iio. lbws: M.al.1r - irides 7s3A s. - !sN o.. fsar+le�r 7:� ter• - i:N r.. blr�r 9SN s. - �N .. :. x,.+a; ROMP -•i. ... .:.kw:. r;W.•r:i�#KeJ�}�'3ililia� + C P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, TUESDAY EDITION, December 14, 1999 Park upgrades a priority: Brenner PARK fn)m page 1 swings; - lack of shock -absorbent de- vices beneath teeter-totter seats and pinch points at the fulcrum; - inadequate protective sur- facing materials under and around play equipment. "These are the things they're referring to as critical hazards;" says Mr. Buntsma. " I know what the health de- partment did was well-inten- tioned. But things might not be as unsafe as some might think:' He's particularly puzzled by the higher number of crit- ical playground hazards found in Pickering compared to the rest of Durham. "We have the same play- ground apparatus in Picker- ing that has been purchased by every municipality in On- tario. I don't understand it at all." The inspections in Picker- ing were carried out between May and October and the Town received a letter ex- plaining the results of each. Mr. Buntsma says when a let- ter was received crews were sent out to correct every problem identified that could be fixed within the depart- ment budget for the year. A list of things that couldn't be corrected this %ear has been drawn up. "By January I will have a full report from my staff." There is currently close to $400,000 in the Town's planned 2000 budget for playground equipment re- placement and renovations. But, Mr. Buntsma expects the changes required to bring all Pickering's playgrounds up to the new standard would cost more than that. He notes the CSA is a pri- vately -funded organization and not a government or reg- ulatory agency. and that it is not mandatory for municipal parks to meet its standards. Still, he adds, "We are going to do everything we can to bring all our equip- ment into compliance. We need an action plan and that's what my staff are putting to- gether right now:' Ward I Regional Council- lor Maurice Brenner, who raised the issue at Town Council last week, wants the Town to act quickly on it. At has to be dealt with as a priority. It can't wait:' Coun. Brenner says he's frustrated by the fact there's no report available yet to councillors that clearly iden- tifies exactly what hazards were found at which play- grounds. And he maintains that information should be shared with the public. "Residents reall} halve the right to know.' he savti. This holiday season may we suggest giving someone something to smile about. Cosmetic Tooth Whitening from Pickering Square Dental Office because it's always nicer to give than to receive. Dr.'Marvin Lean D.D.S. 1450 Kingston Rd., Suite 4 Tel: (905) 420-1777 Fax: (905) 420-4056 Talking Yellow: 416-292-1010 code 8650 adding they need the infor- mation so they can decide for themselves how to deal with the situation. "I wouldn't want to put a child on a swing and find out later it was identified as one of those swings that had an 's' hook that wouldn't close:' Mr. Buntsma says Town staff have discussed placing signs at the affected play- grounds explaining which equipment is non-compliant, but no decision to do so has yet been made. Fine FNds aw Tow Frftb TarkeF For chx4ft r s � 0�30 o c ° 4M LUMHO A. Wholemu16. i Lg11 Breaded Hams Ground Chicken • Beef hkabolm Save .70 lb. 0449 .20 /b. 31 69 $]10 lb. lb.lb. Yireinia eCrOwn Reaft'N r Breaded Hams' Chicken Porlt Cutlets $2 save i.0a Ib. lbIV!lb? lb. Pean�eal Hams pork Bacon . Save siAe 1b. 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S. 1(6. of Baylyj Pickering (905) 831-5400 1 1 11557Kinglation 1�c I IIA/. �kwt" (ft" 420-00001 1 1 [ll�; L'ltt 1l� �Ystl k f ; ' 1 19 wikv od Avis. S. 1(s- of Hwy. 21 Ajax (905) 683-5358 1 I�Yl tibv 1-ov t.; 1 1025 Dundas SLW. L(111. of Lakeridge) Whitby (905) OW -222811 n Popular MD brought 10, 000 babies into the world Dr. Henderson funeral Wednesday The funeral for well-known obstetri- cian Dr. David Henderson, who died suddenly while cross-country skiing in Colorado, will be held Wednesday. A mass will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street in Ajax at 1 I a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at McEach- nic Funeral Home (428-8488), 28 Old Kingston Rd. in Pickering Village. Dr. Henderson died last Wednesday, just days after he celebrated his 60th birthday. He and a friend agreed to meet their wives later in the day because they wanted to ski some uncharted territory. The father of four and grandfather of seven reportedly expressed a desire to rest, laid down his head and never awoke. The cause of death has not yet been determined. It is estimated the England native de- livered some 10,000 babies after com- ing to Ajax with his wife Penny in 1970, where he joined the Ajax -Pickering Banged -up `Bang Bang' bandit linked to area heists BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer Police de -o ribed the elusive 'Bang Bang Bandit; believed responsible for a two-year bank -heist spree across Greater Toronto, as a professional. But as far as Louis Lalande is con- cerned the suspected serial robber is nothing but an "amateur." Durham Regional Police say the gunman captured by a group of Good Samaritans led by the 64 -year-old Newcastle resident during a botched holdup last Tuesday in Oshawa has now been linked to 25 bank robberies dating back to March 1997. Mr. Lalande, a Knights of Colum- bus service club volunteer, was selling tickets for a charity raffle at a booth in front of the Bank of Montreal, at the East Mall on King Street East. After hearing gunfire, the retired construc- tion worker grabbed an aluminum folding chair from his stand, entered the bank, crept up behind the bandit and whacked him over the head sever - 'al times, knocking the gun from his hand. The dazed robber was then jumped by three men, tackled to the ,ground and held for police. Police recovered a starter's pistol. They began reviewing seized bank surveillance videotapes from several .-.''unsolved robberies in the region, at- tributed to the Bang Bang Bandit. They quickly contacted colleagues from the Toronto and York police forces and began comparing notes. Police say they were able to link the suspect to eight heists in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa, 1.4 in Toronto and three in York Region. At the end of some of the bandit's holdup notes, the warning "bang, bang" would be scrawled. Miguel Andrew Thomas, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with 25 counts of robbery and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of an offence. s, . General Hospital (now Ajax -Pickering Health Centre) and maintained a pri- vate practice as an obstetrician and gy- necologist. In lieu of flower-., the family has asked that donations be made in Dr. Henderson's memory to the Ajax -Pick- ering Hospital Foundation. Books of condolences can be signed at the hospital — in the administration office or east lobby — and will be turned over to Dr. Henderson's family. DR. DAVID HENDERSON SINGER CHRISTMAS SALE DEC. 15 To DEC. 23 NEW SINGER FREE ARM SCHOOL SEWING MACHINE WRH PROFESSIONAL MOCK SERGING STITCH SINGER CANADA has bon able to obtain an additional allocation of ,, naw 1999 homy duty, sewing fined nes. Extra Inventory- be sold! 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Nf `RS7 Dikoci Congratulations to all the choirs who participated in the 5th Annual Choirs Festival: Conant P.S. Kathleen Rowe P.S. St. Patrick Catholic School St. Monica Catholic School St. Wilfred P.S. R.H. Cornish P.S. Duffins Bay P.S. William Dunbar P.S. St. Issac Jogues Catholic West Lynde P.S. Southwood Park P.S. Leslie McFarlane P.S. Bayview Heights P.S. Lincoln Avenue P.S. Our Lady of the Bay P.S. Epsom P.S. St. Theresa Elementary Beau Valley P.S. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School Applecroft P.S. Westney Heights P.S. Holy Redeemer Catholic School Gandatsetiagon P.S. Dr. Robert Thornton P.S. Top 3 Winners T t Pickering Christian School 2 nd P-cole Corpus Christie 3rd Frenchman's Bay —A . �.E:'. .... _ .... .., ... �..i.t�'.tr`f!s1rc t.'ti:a,!'^ .. '�'p' `."r��5�'�7+i�q*'Gtti• AIP PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER TUESDAY EDITION, December 14,1999 Ed itori I &OPINIONS Getab ate the+ future! N E W S AD V E EDITORIAL United front needed to head off separatists Partisan politics not useful in Quebec question When it comes to the Quebec issue at least, it seems Prime Minister Jean Chretien can't win for losing. At least until now. Ripped in his own home province for being a key signatory when the Consti- tution was approved in 1982 - it still hasn't been ratified by Quebec - Mr. Chretien has spent nearly 20 years de- fending himself as a proud francophone Quebecer who also happens to be a staunch federalist. That can be a diffi- cult sell in the coffee shops of Shawini- gan, Quebec City and east -end Montre- al. In any event, Mr. Chretien was pum- melled by the opposition parties after doing little to battle the Parti Quebecois and Lucien Bouchard during the 1995 referendum. That vote was won by the federalist cause by a whisker. It's likely the PM vowed then and there to never allow it to be so close again while he was Canada's leader. Now, more than four years after that too -close -for -comfort vote, Mr. Chre- tien has come out with a hardline stance. He has told Premier Bouchard and all separatists that Canada will decide what constitutes a majority vote for separa- tion and what is an acceptable question in a referendum. With the question should of voters it will take f "ion, the PM has government Canada will have the last word on the issue. It's what we've needed to hear since PQ founder Rene Levesque was first elected Quebec premier back in 1976. Separatists have hijacked the referen- dum question, the terms for separation and all other Quebec issues for nearly a quarter -of -a -century. Despite having Quebecers as Prime Minister for nearly that same period of time and many Quebecers in key cabi- net posts, the fells have always played catch-up. We've often seen our prime ministers, be they Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney or Mr. Chretien, reacting too late to moves made by Mr. Levesque, Jacques Parizeau or Mr. Bouchard. It's high time Canada called the shots. It was comforting to see Reform and Official Opposition leader Preston Manning back the PM's plan after ini- tially opposing it. Now, perhaps Tory leader Joe Clark and NDP leader Alexa McDonough as well as Quebec Liberal leader Jean Charest should get on the unity train. The next referendum won't be held for several years yet but, this time at least, we'll need all federalist forces united to stop separatism for the long-term future. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR brutally killed Matti or those who Punish bad teens, do any other violent acts should re- but praise good ccive punishment to the full extent � of the law. But we must remember the other side as well and 1'd like to too give a couple of examples of ones, teenagers who not only acte thew d To e editor: sponsibly but also with unselfish i There is such a thing as a good caring and concern. teen. As a secondary school teacher in With all the news and concern the GTA, l have dealt with many over the horrendous death of Matti students, and I've seen much good Baranovski and the arrest of the and much bad in teens, but these teenage thugs who possibly did this two incidents stand out as typifying disgusting act, as well as the prob- the regular, everyday adolescent. lcm with violence in our schools, One afternoon as 1 was walking there needs to be a balance sheet out to my car, I was called to the created in order to show the public side of the school by several of my ns, in fact the majority students. I found a young girl lying good kids and law- on the ground having a severe asth- ng citizens. ma attack. She was surrounded by a me wrong. I believe large number of students trying to ly that the youths who help. One boy was holding her in his arms and another was bending down attempting to comfort her. When I asked for some water, 15 bottles were pushed in my direc- tion. When I asked for a blanket or something to keep her warm, 20 coats and jackets were passed over. effort - it would be money better spent. The money could be spread around nicely on efforts that would benefit everyone, instead of what boils down to pictures and data that amount to very little other than another Web site for the computer generation to reach. But once again common sense is thrown out the window. We will prob- ably ably see other rocket launched soon with a second polar lander, new and improved of course, headed to pick up where this failed effort left off. More money thrown at the project. It will get a lot of play on the news- casts and new.�apers, along with a fun and interactive Web site to watch the results. And down here on lonely old earth, we'll just have to accept that in the eyes of some, politicians and NASA scientists for example, all of that money is well spent. out revealing what E-mail comments on this editorial to that most tee be and what number nnewsC&durham.net. Submissions of teens, arc or approval of sep- which include the writer's full name abiding, cari told the Quebec and town of residence will be consid- Don't get and Canada alone eyed for publication. wholehearted just Mone 's lost ins ace Yp Mars probe dollars could be better spent Mars. The latest frontier. The latest popular frontier that is. But why? - Not why is it popular, the high level of intrigue people have with the red planet doesn't surprise me. The idea of touching down on an orb a billion miles away for exploration is certainly exciting. What makes me ask why, when it comes to all the hype sur- rounding the Mars Polar Lander, is the cost? Certainly this isn't the first time anyone has questioned the space pro- gram and the dollars spent there, bil- lions out the window basically to quench our curiosity. Yet it boggles the mind to think how all that money cbuld be spent on more worthwhile endeav- ours. Take for instance the price tag on the polar lander that turned into a huge nothing this past week. It was billed at $165 million. But it's a project that, to me at a glance has very little value. At least with the space shuttle, ex- periments designed to help out in med- ical and scientific research can be used David Stell Staff Mitor to find a positive bottom line for the staggering costs. But where is the ben- efit from landing a remote-controlled car on Mars? . Taking this at its simplest form, try to imagine the $165 million being spent on research for projects such as finding an alternative to fossil, fuels or building homeless shelters and staffing them. Better yet, pull together some of the greatest scientific minds in the world, lay out the $165 million in front of them. Give them a chance to spend it on researching a cure for diseases such as cancer, lung disease or maybe the Ebola virus. Even if they come up with a big fat doughnut - nothing to show for their Throe students ran to call 911 and another girl held her hand. Not one student left until the ambulance ar- rived, because they were con- cerned. I was so proud of them all. The other incident took place just this week. Our school council had organized a 'Loonie Week' in which to raise money for some un- derprivileged children in the neigh- bourhood. The money was to go for Christmas gifts and a party. In one week, my homeform class of 20 students gave from their own pock- ets a total of $1 10. These examples are two of many other heartwarming instances of our teenagers' values, concern and care for others. So yes, punish the bad ones, but be sure to praise the good ones too. 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Separatists have hijacked the referen- dum question, the terms for separation and all other Quebec issues for nearly a quarter -of -a -century. Despite having Quebecers as Prime Minister for nearly that same period of time and many Quebecers in key cabi- net posts, the fells have always played catch-up. We've often seen our prime ministers, be they Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney or Mr. Chretien, reacting too late to moves made by Mr. Levesque, Jacques Parizeau or Mr. Bouchard. It's high time Canada called the shots. It was comforting to see Reform and Official Opposition leader Preston Manning back the PM's plan after ini- tially opposing it. Now, perhaps Tory leader Joe Clark and NDP leader Alexa McDonough as well as Quebec Liberal leader Jean Charest should get on the unity train. The next referendum won't be held for several years yet but, this time at least, we'll need all federalist forces united to stop separatism for the long-term future. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR brutally killed Matti or those who Punish bad teens, do any other violent acts should re- but praise good ccive punishment to the full extent � of the law. But we must remember the other side as well and 1'd like to too give a couple of examples of ones, teenagers who not only acte thew d To e editor: sponsibly but also with unselfish i There is such a thing as a good caring and concern. teen. As a secondary school teacher in With all the news and concern the GTA, l have dealt with many over the horrendous death of Matti students, and I've seen much good Baranovski and the arrest of the and much bad in teens, but these teenage thugs who possibly did this two incidents stand out as typifying disgusting act, as well as the prob- the regular, everyday adolescent. lcm with violence in our schools, One afternoon as 1 was walking there needs to be a balance sheet out to my car, I was called to the created in order to show the public side of the school by several of my ns, in fact the majority students. I found a young girl lying good kids and law- on the ground having a severe asth- ng citizens. ma attack. She was surrounded by a me wrong. I believe large number of students trying to ly that the youths who help. One boy was holding her in his arms and another was bending down attempting to comfort her. When I asked for some water, 15 bottles were pushed in my direc- tion. When I asked for a blanket or something to keep her warm, 20 coats and jackets were passed over. effort - it would be money better spent. The money could be spread around nicely on efforts that would benefit everyone, instead of what boils down to pictures and data that amount to very little other than another Web site for the computer generation to reach. But once again common sense is thrown out the window. We will prob- ably ably see other rocket launched soon with a second polar lander, new and improved of course, headed to pick up where this failed effort left off. More money thrown at the project. It will get a lot of play on the news- casts and new.�apers, along with a fun and interactive Web site to watch the results. And down here on lonely old earth, we'll just have to accept that in the eyes of some, politicians and NASA scientists for example, all of that money is well spent. out revealing what E-mail comments on this editorial to that most tee be and what number nnewsC&durham.net. Submissions of teens, arc or approval of sep- which include the writer's full name abiding, cari told the Quebec and town of residence will be consid- Don't get and Canada alone eyed for publication. wholehearted just Mone 's lost ins ace Yp Mars probe dollars could be better spent Mars. The latest frontier. The latest popular frontier that is. But why? - Not why is it popular, the high level of intrigue people have with the red planet doesn't surprise me. The idea of touching down on an orb a billion miles away for exploration is certainly exciting. What makes me ask why, when it comes to all the hype sur- rounding the Mars Polar Lander, is the cost? Certainly this isn't the first time anyone has questioned the space pro- gram and the dollars spent there, bil- lions out the window basically to quench our curiosity. Yet it boggles the mind to think how all that money cbuld be spent on more worthwhile endeav- ours. Take for instance the price tag on the polar lander that turned into a huge nothing this past week. It was billed at $165 million. But it's a project that, to me at a glance has very little value. At least with the space shuttle, ex- periments designed to help out in med- ical and scientific research can be used David Stell Staff Mitor to find a positive bottom line for the staggering costs. But where is the ben- efit from landing a remote-controlled car on Mars? . Taking this at its simplest form, try to imagine the $165 million being spent on research for projects such as finding an alternative to fossil, fuels or building homeless shelters and staffing them. Better yet, pull together some of the greatest scientific minds in the world, lay out the $165 million in front of them. Give them a chance to spend it on researching a cure for diseases such as cancer, lung disease or maybe the Ebola virus. Even if they come up with a big fat doughnut - nothing to show for their Throe students ran to call 911 and another girl held her hand. Not one student left until the ambulance ar- rived, because they were con- cerned. I was so proud of them all. The other incident took place just this week. Our school council had organized a 'Loonie Week' in which to raise money for some un- derprivileged children in the neigh- bourhood. The money was to go for Christmas gifts and a party. In one week, my homeform class of 20 students gave from their own pock- ets a total of $1 10. These examples are two of many other heartwarming instances of our teenagers' values, concern and care for others. So yes, punish the bad ones, but be sure to praise the good ones too. Remember that praise brings about great self-esteem and these teens of E-mail commute on this colum�r to nnews@dttrham.nat. Submissions which include the writers full nanx and town of resi&nce will be consid- aped for publication. today will be the future society which leads us into the new millen- nium of tomorrow. Dey J. Brownlee, Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor -in -Chief Steve Houston Xtanaging Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie liolodziejcak C 7assifred : t dvertising Afanager John Willems Real Estate Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook D]Tce .tlanager Barb Harrison Composing Manager ews N (905)683-5110 Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905)683-5117 General Fax (905)683-7363 E -Mail newsrooma durham.nct Web address www.durhamnews.net 130 Commercial Ave., Ajar. Ont. 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Closed Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study December 1999 ' • li)tilrlilC)tlllhiC7t.atclFxeAicifl; The Town of Pickering is nearing completion of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. You invited School Music Night Celebrate Wednesday, December I S Site Plan Advisory Mtg are to attend a public meeting (as detailed below), to discuss Phase 2 of the Study, which . December 14, 7:00 m., Esplanade Park/Council Chambers P• sP(a Thursday. December 0 Monday."December 20 Statutory Information council Meeting includes a draft of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development En the talent of our local choirs and bands. I°)' A New GAIit�lLGEa( RF�(RCLi1YG► Guidelines, and Environmental Master Servicing Plan. Copies of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study - Phase 2 Report can be Cookies, Carols & Christmas Classic Movie Regular Garbage Day on: Garbage & Blue picked up from the Pickering Planning Department on and after * December 17 4 December 21.7:00 p.m. ginning Box Collection on: December 10. 1999. December 18 & December 28, 1:00 p.m. FalYllly Friday, December 24 Regular collection date If you have any questions or require additional information Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. Friday. December t l Regular collection date please contact Geoff McKnight of the Planning Department at For movie listings call 837-7272. New Year's Monday, January 3 Regular collection date (905) 420-4660 extension 2032, or (905 683-2760. Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation - Pickering Nuclear M' iMANSIT 6 ennium Friday. December 24 y R Regular Service to 7:00 pm What: Public Meeting - Rouge Park Neighh)urhimd Holiday Karaoke at Pickering Town Centre Pal'ty (enhanced Mid-day Service) When: December 14, 1999 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Saturday, December 18, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 'Food Court Date: Friday, December 25. 26 27 inclusive No Evening Dial -a -Bus No Service Where: Main Auditorium Pickering Central Library PTC Song holiday havourites with your /mends and family Dec. 31, 1 i� Tuesday December 28 Regular Service to 7:00 p m One the laude Time S p.m. to 1 a.m. (��'�rnnoonn rust' hour Service) Pickering. Ontario Figure Skating Show & Free Skate Location: Civic No Evening Dial -a -Bus Enter the colouring contest for your chance to win a gift Complex December 29. 30 inclusive Regular Service certificate from Pickering Town Centre - Park Friday. December 31 Regular Service to 6:00 p m . Thursday, December 23 - 7:00 p.m. Show / Free Skate afterEsplanade (enhanced Mid-day show, 1867 Valley Farm Road South. Delaney ice pad, Arena b Ince and sk�tc to Disc stghts And Service special Service New Year a Eve Service urvive parking around the back. Sponsored by the Pickering Figure v,� of the hupr Outdoor January I. 2.3, inclusive No Service Skating Club and Ontario Power Generation -Pickering Nuclear Music Video Pam Outdoor DICKERING SPECIALIZED SERVICES Free Skate Time sr.atinit, cntesUm.m. , activities Friday. December 24 Regular Service Ar.d a pant 6ttwork., dbpin A December 23. 26.27 inclusive No Service - December 28 - 30, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Pickering (i) 30 p.m. and 12 madnot. December 28 29. 30. 31 January 1. 2. ; .__�.._ Regular Service N�� . __-._.. HOLIDAYS Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road Sponsored by Tim l�ortons �Zo-�Zo Or ALUMARM I riday. December 24 lkin't invite disaster New Year's Eve Free Skate 831-1 11 Central Library Rouge Hill Branch 9:30 a m. - 110 P M. 9:30 am. - I W p M. to your holiday - Friday December 31. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Pickering .est* rtAnon to and from sp All other Braruches (:enrral 1_brary & Roue Hi LI chard Branch celebrations. — •� Recreation Complex Times & Dates subject to change - Weather rmittin 1 S Pe K lrntatan Ercttts wtR be ptvswictl lecemba 25 - December 28 Check your smoke '/ Ptkkmng Transit sponsored br inclusive December 29 0 3 CLOSEDAle Regular Hours alarms and revieu , t NIMFriday. i:udean Tire M3-4111 December 31 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p M. your fire escape plait. Ci-'ti.Trf>�►Tl--- January 1 - January 3 CLOSED ® January 4 - January 6 All other Branches Regular Hour A message from the IYYDWR ... December 20 - Dlecember 23 Regular Hours (Wtutevak) Pickering Fire Famb New Years Eve De December 24 - December 28 will be CLOSED CLOSED Department and the s COUntdOR n December 28 Greenwood BranchFire Marshal's Public a Pickering Rec. Complex .krenu December 29 December 30 Regular Hours rs Fire b' ' p.m lopm. CRegul DHours (Whncvale Safety �•� � FREE YOLTH EYE.\TS December 31 - January 3 CLOSED Council. If you have not received your Tax Notice b% the end ADVAINM TICKET'S 2 Rec January 4 Regular Noun OLS branch will be CLOSED). I. of November, lease telephone the Municipal Office P P P C0WPkX - IARlEONl00% at (905) 420-4614 (North Pickering(905) 683-2760). MerhasTem Daace Aloes 16 -ter December 20. 1999 - January 2, 2000 inclusive Closed to the Public _ .. _...: ON SALE NOW Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not eliminate the Rec. Complex Banquet Hall and Wdler niom Bach Ruh and Pane �- ..��,c;�1 � ::. responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. Aga t2-ts Friday, December 24 CLOSED m u A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to the unpaid �. �x Pool Saturday, December 25 Sunday. CLOSED CLOSED Pickering installment balance for each month. The late For 1 ormation r 27- Der m December 27- December 30 inclusive Regular Hours Once In A payment fee is applied after the due date. PaY PP CA 683-6%2 Friday, December I Saturday, January I 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m CLOSED You illy"0191 � Colo' www. January 2 - January 3 Regular Hares M ilenniium TbiOt You t0 Tet d *; 'ONE DOES NOT CEASE TO PLAY BECAUSE ONE GROWS OLD... ONE GROWS OLD Phwnum Sponsors Closed December 20, 1999 - January 3, 2000 inclusive Historical Film available on home video featuring: BECAUSE ONE CEASES TO PLAY!' .t brew Flowd Dinner The Keifer pray Tuesday, January 4. t0 Friday January 7, 2000 Regular Hours p'�gr"-s W Year Se11Wwt Ru history, Pickering Recreation Complex Coapatt► kJML � CWNMN y Ne4bourhoodS. Local b FmouS Citizens, Pldw lil estones. Fuh" Veen O«Irl Mators, P°l't iMil Pau Brochure Pricing Updates Friday.I>boentber 2a Saveloy, December 25 CLOSED CLOSED Available at a special Membership Prices for Winter car ,awe ralcaaw an Stand". Decembere Deceatba 27 - Deoeatba 30 CIOs® 6:00 am. - 7 :30 a.m. Christens price $15 tax inckided r Racquetball • rtllo EaeMladit The IRUr Goo 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm. Adak cos. APWCNI/ 'a 11:00 p.ta - 4:00 p.m. Open 7:00 9:00 Open�,....w1�., SAI X 1 M_ATICM* =-� ------ ------ Pickering Town Centre Guest Ser ViCes, Full.........................................6358 D 6233 �� Ck*Link Csas6saTw Richly. Deextaber 31 p.m. - p.m. 9:00 p.a - 10 0 p.ta Adak 6:00 A.M. - 7:30 ata PiCkerkV C�IVIC Co`''dex, •• ...............................mar ♦ youth......................................6143 CAPE Lata112! 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Open 9-00 , _ ♦ °'"'•P'°°"`• P:�a°°""'�''' YOUTH AGES 7 -18 Tennis Uttion : b OD P.m.- 4-00 pea Open 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open DICKERING RECREATION Ftesident Full ......................... $WO HsrwMTikwia COMktrdag kttt mv" � canna Littering 9fl0 pm. - 10:00 p.m. Adult COMPLEX rl�e�►1no�l COM�x � ThePielwiar Cam"" PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE: booms@" December 24 -December 26 December 27 -December 30 Public Skatim6 Caa«lkd 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m • - • p• • (�•20 8.20 m In7 wavy r 0 Diol. � � HBO f.ta" 11 id1 December 31 -January I December 31 New Year's Public Skating Caeedled Starting Monday, January 10/2000 •'q�l pI �, i IM • Ctttsatoat otwlopttteaa� Eve Fainly Countdown January 2, 2000 .7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3:OD p.m. - 4:45 p.m. For Eight Weeks (905) -1711 ry 1 y amiary 41 � 7 00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All Equipment Provided Call for information M VIEY/ YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD HICILFTY, PICK UP YOUR REC COMPLEX FACILITY GUIDE 9 OUR RECEPTION DESK TODAY. UCL caper coral mob" rrahall Flours servleea xiu_OiI be af%cled by the Holiday owm of Dickerinrngg Public Works Emergency telawfaml-w"Number is (9tL3) bi-X1319. 110-6582 FIRST app vlSITORS WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GIFT i�. mss" ......,�'6-;��:c-.•. AIP PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, TUESDAY EDITION, December 14,1999 BILLBOARD_ Paddle over to Canoe DEC. 14, 1999 TUESDAY, DEC. 14 BONSAI: The Matsuyama Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Place. 44 William St. W.. Oshawa. Open to everyone interested in bonsai. 436-1990, 683- 2568. PARENT SUPPORT: The local chapter of the Associa- tion of Parent Support Groups holds its weekly meeting at 7:15 p.m. for par- ents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school. crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location. HEALTH: Chiropractor Dr. John Noble hosts Back Talk. a free health workshop at 6:30 p.m. at the Ajax -Picker- ing. Village Chiropractic Centre at 8 Old Kingston Rd.. Ajax. Limited seating. Reserve. 427-3202. CANCER: The Annual Christmas Carol Sing and Social is held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hearth Place Cancer Suppcxt Centre, 86 Colborne St. W.. Oshawa. 579-4833 to register. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The: Pickering Township His- torical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Com- munity Centre on Liverpool Rd. just south of Bayly St. The topic will be 'Y I K TO SA -E ;0� _1P_ ECIAL BAA LANG S IN TODAY'S News Advertiser Y2K, a Thousand Years of History'. presented by soci- ety vice-president and me- dievalist John Sabean.Meet- ing followed by social time and light refreshments. Free. All welcome. 839-1221 (Tom Mohr). (WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15 TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax -Pickering Toastmasters Club meets at the Dundee Private Investors Manage- ment/Prudential building, c0rncr of Bayly St. and Fin- ley Ave.. Ajax. Meet and greet at 7:15 p.m., meeting frorn 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meet- ing theme is The Millenni- um. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 683- 4439 (John). 619-9079 (Nancy). OPEN EUCHRE: The Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 hosts an open euchre at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall, 1555 Bayly St.. Pickering. Prizes and refrehments. All wel- come. 839-2990. CANCER: A weekly Care- giver Support Group drop in meeting, where people sup- porting a cancer patient can share feelings and coping strategies, is held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St. N%'.. Oshawa. 579-4833, Tuesday, December 14, 1999 Tristax News Tuesday's carrier of the Advertiser week is Tristan. He enjoys Tae Kwon Do and BN $ Jewelliers soccer. He will receive Aiaxipi& a dinner for -4 voucher, compliments of AlXIPICL McDonald's. ' Rwmai Plus Apx*cL CAWatWations Tristan for being our Carrier of The Bq AOWPi& the Week. t While Rose Ap N%L Zellers ApXM& McDonalds Walmart,Aox 135 Kingston Rd.,Ajax 222 Bayly St. W.,Ajax 726 Kingston Rd., Pick. s Delivered to SClwW 1io11el" ody 136() Kingston Rd., Pick. Remernber, all inserts, including be rerycled w the on g1m offyyour, newspaper through your blue bort Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, DUNCAN "' wS xd "" FLEfCHER at 4.•�-'""`r 683-5110.' fir. r Landing for Family Christmas party PICKERING — The community is invited to a Family Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 19 from I to 4 p.m. at Canoe Landing, 1129 Bayly Street, Pickering. There'll be refreshments, holiday treats. Christmas presents for the kids and lots of fun. Children can meet Santa between I and 3 p.m. and re- ceive their own personalized photo. Canoe Landing is a development by Intracorp and Marion Hill, and consists of 60 townhomes on French- man's Bay. 4 Wks. for $4!900 Includes FREE uniform TIGER KIM'S MARTIAL ART ACADEMY 1050 Brock Rd., South Unit 418 Pickering, ON. L1 W 3X4 905-837-0655 SM��a�g37 E1 Order before the New Year and save on these fabulous brand name window coverings SILHOURT RO LUKINSTTe* YIGNETTRO ��w_O WIND01-% FASHION$ CMANiI IS TIE WW00Lf#. tllE 1O1011 AT A Tti1& "Your Window Decorating Centre" WE ARE YOUR CERnF*O BLINDS & DRAPERY 4-00ft—" es Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (P"win9 ViNaps) SHOWROGY HOURS: Um. -Wad. 10-5_ Thera_ A Fri_ 104 sat_ 10 - 5 Are You FINANCIALLY PREPARED For the future? "FREE" Financial Consultation 666-8245 Debbie Morgan '' DUNDEE rwtv�rc u�tresroas iMc� ._l -J j ., CORRECTION For our 72 page SHOP, WISH &WIN PRE-PRINT (Sale Dates: Dec 13 - Dec 19, 1999) (C123F599) Page 60 -ANNE GEDDES 15" BABY BUNNY, MY SIZE AND KID SIZE PUZZLES, TELETUBBIES, WINNIE THE POOH AND SESAME STREET PUZZLES. Page 61 - TRANSMETALS ULTRA BEASTS AND ANIMORPHS are all retail only and not available through Teleshop. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused Sears customers. Fax it News Advertiser 683-7363 sw"ffteater 7W4#ZW • Handmade Chocolates & Fudge • Stocking Stuffers • Gift Baskets • Unique Gift Ideas • Candy Assortments • Do -It -Yourself Supplies AND SO MUCH MOREL 80� 66 &rack Rd j r,,;',�J 42(x5100 Tuesday - Friday 11 - 5 or by appointment aY ' jgy5x iiHoHdxy traditions bring the by of gift Sig. Clams trees and good food with friends and bmally. Ute, also the hoUdays bring a tradition of hmrds sttnch as tbeft and fire. Here are some tips to avioid the bolilday hmards. • Ne"w ttttse teal candles on a 11w Chriietusas tree. .11 0111m atttter ardficbd trees have a fL+e-retardanR OWL 10 leave for the t. _ >,oNdaps�.-teras on >t K� taa ta& sbow. s car parked In the driveway. You n y sileo - slti eat 90 anyatlge to iwe lige dch"w! s loovlelled N 3 ! to be j111111"We 11111101111, -. �llrttaess*0 maw a N&W Roma it"stsdim g AndsoMlsoOtart-� aE daddtMoate ptwiadictlH�r. A • wy RON PIETRONIROI Nemvs Advertiser photo Pickering Fire Department Inspector Ron Ireland gives the thumbs dorm to some Christmas novelty candles cis thev might pose a hazard. Keep the home fires from burning Novelty Christmas candles a holiday hazard: firefighters BY NbI RIAN L 7AKAC'S Staff Writer They may tie cute and festive, but many Christmas novelty candles available in shapes such a. Santis, snowmen, teddy bears andIit- ile houses pone: a serious fire hazard and should only be used with great care, warns the Pickering Fire Department. "It' you're going to light one, make sure you have it supervised at all times;' says In- spector Grant Cornish, a fire prevention offi- cer with the department. The problem is the 'whipped wax' the novelty candles are often made of. It melts more quickly than the wick burns and the whole candle melts down and hums unpre- dictably. The result can be a long or folded - over wick with a flame up to five inches high, or a candle that topples over because it's melt- ed unevenly. Of particular concern is the fact the novel- ty candles are often attractive to children. "Candles 5ke this you don't want to have in a child's room," says Insp. Cornish. Neither should they be placed on a low table or any place they can be knocked over by rambunc- tious children or pets, or on a fireplace mantel where they can easily fall off or where the high flame can reach decorations or a picture on the wall above. And they should never be left burning without an adult in the room. As well, the wick should be cut down to no more than half an inch before they're lit. It's even better just to use the candles as ornaments and not light them at all, he notes, and not leave them where children will be tempted to light them. You can usually tell if a candle is made of whipped wax by the weight, according to Insp. Cornish. It's usually much lighter than a regular candle of the same size. Of course novelty candles aren't the only holiday fire hazard. As firefighters are only too aware, the season's combination of can- dles, lights, dry Christmas trees, lit fireplaces, partying and excessive alcohol consumption can be deadly. "For a number of years, in the '80:; espe- cially, we used to get a lot of bad Christmas fires;' say. Pickering d.:puty fire chief Bill Douelas. "But the last few years have been re- ally go i. I think people are becoming more fire safety -conscious:' It's also important for people not to be - conic complacent about tires even though they have smoke detectors to help them get out of a burning house. "It's not only the danger that somebody could get burnt or hurt;" note. Dep. Chief Douglas, explaining even a fire that gets put out relatively quickly can cause lots of smoke and heat damage. Repairs and clean-up can keep a family out of their home for a long time, and irreplaceable possessions such as photos can be lost. Here are some Christmas fire safety tips from the Pickering Fire Department: • Make sure your Christmas tree is well -wa- tered each day, and remember to cut a slice off the bottom of the trunk immediately be- fore putting it up to ensure it will be able to absorb the water. Place the tree in a good stand that can hold plenty of water. - Keep all candles away from trees, curtains, clothing and anything else flammable, and out of reach of children and pets. Don't leave candles unattended and always place them in a proper holder. • Throw out old, frayed or substandard tree lights. • Avoid the use of extension cords as much as possible, especially under carpets, since they have a tendency to break down over time. If the plug of a cord is warm, don't use it, and never use one that's been repaired. • Don't leave fireplaces unattended and al- ways use a screen. Don't throw wrapping paper into a fireplace because it contains ma- terials that encourage the build-up of creosote in the chimney, which can eventually lead to a chimney fire. Sparks from the burning paper can also cause a fire. • Have a working fire extinguisher. • Make sure smoke alarms are tested and in good working order. Check the batteries and change them if necessary. • Have your family review their fire escape plan. NEWS ADVERTISER, TUESDAY EDITION, December 14, 1999 PAGE 7 A/P Family Shoe Shopping ... Experience MTMS I F"ILY SHOE Mj&RKET Our LOW -Prices Just got_ BUY.1 PAIR LOWER and GET THE 2ND PAIR %OFF OF EQUAL OR LESSER VA •UNTIL DEC.31/99 LUE Ir� �� , y d Family Shoe Shopping... 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AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Uxbridge: 852-9741 I.L&SSIFIElb Port Perry: 985-2511 -111AtW- 1111't(11111%TO1t10x711.1 Presented by THIS WEEK Wednesday, January 26, 2000 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, Oshawa Publication Date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 To reserve your booth, or for further information, please call OSHAWA T WHITBY V CLARINGTON V PORT PERRY THIS WEEK 576,M,9335 Pickering 683-0707 Toronto 798-7259 CaN ot! traxxnp at purtym Get m al We grand four in an txpttr ane Custoner service Wdus try With our Wy bode0 training program. and your hN commrtmea and personal ooak the opport - . , exist fa adtratpamm n the em- gro+mq GN Cerarc' Dtnt- nets hhrsa A10W wok. hands 2000 etlta days. Furtdunq a avadaw b ekp- ble For cab Esaw 905- 1- 3309 or 1-8M16.3615. �Preps F bM°"ps t 01, Those who arc bcussdlor aid b "asewho are ttchwaly skilled. Net. a Com usurp MCSE&MO Notes. Datsttaat adnwtistrwort tdin9 Orale. Contpntr Maiatatace - M. 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LIN APPRENTICE MECMAMMx mauind. one lul-arae, oars Dow PMsm waatd Lal allay bpm and ask for Jon N& watiriptrMarnuirrtoptnntt ono ori Ira7323 Can Cwro pst'dems COIS1Oltpit = pos�bopuarta4pttnne. Car Firtprh (906)431-3121. DRIIER NEEO>M, OZ kMe. LF" Supwa n" coapt ATTENTION OAC i COLLEii studwis. $12.00 b start °o fo oa- Eaperitaa naps- 1ary. M40M for apanmm�t pal- plea Christmas bait work. Poli- S 60 Surd rasuee b: Ted 6kon11ep.26Fbod4re Dr., well- OsAswa and wnupt- liars may prailte OW beat Ea" 5000 - stood. 40 �eairanhap °P°r 90r4 am PMF , �Y =. M� be ale 10 Pertwa physical Cal Tws. 7:30 - " pat or Witt 10 aa. - S pin A141 713-0820. NOW DAYCARE Medi Nw 11011E pMLOCARE PROVID- wok. PbaM 471 essay b (gown 2257. 0 OdON alOkeaps Iii M pafNlal AZ MINERS br lNdar. 3 yrs. lamw km "-, wM 10 dein liana ittra & M s1► ter at iraavierr tiptdt aa, Idedcd. port d wnlinp wM a ipneed �Y ad pdbtioap stfl, MB. M ad bilk naadad ter is COMMI W U.S Ca1906371-CwA NIOiNtY tasnartoa ad ya and amt work. CNN (Nb) IYSY Ce11RIEN corm le is M AjawPlpuritD tea 43M'S W "Oros Otistxs w01 tsa ad d 905 iO4 x207 for Inde Ws. we py VP to 7016 0shm"pesos78KWS CM ad ods d ban daiwalas EARN 7100. XpO.. Ngo.. or ael- al ma (905) 427-0083.abe Perwokaspadkkddled1Msainsi b OmMallon Mug" 'S wk 4woen I I , igny0 Now ttirin0 Odic podscu dlark � sora bstnanmdpSSadtnat�slspelll�- : b 6 240D OdrdtYt SL ASIC TEACINMS "srdt4 NOOZa�dw-1A005c1 Skips- 5E I 10 Nrwaod S. tI139983. Pati w., sells 50. Rel 836. lis- l tsa olL Ota. L5K NO. ilia "ie wo tart ore I P1 Grab asld W&* Also boYrq W 1s�1hrd'k�dopdeyy,, M q d a Pan t asirpaK EI B Coww Oxher Fbrikfe tons. Fat ranee M stNbrrrt resme p 1051 St. N., ollow rssMred for Durlin ad Weser am..erisidery (905) 711-9798 a "Mill 11ap knee v hole. Cas aper sp.e.(W 619-3152 AJAX NEws ADwRnsnt OX Csmwdd Aims Alex Jllw : "ll ell- :1l- linter a%.ape n .Marl, I Nelson Industrial Inc. is a leader in metal manu- facturing, recognized for its modern processes and friendly working environment. Due to expansion we have immediate openings for the following positions: MIG FITTER/WELDERS METAL FINISHERS N/C PUNCHING OPERATORS BRAKE PRESS OPERATORS We offer a comprehensive compensation and bene- fits package, and tremendous opportunities for personal growth and development. Please forward your resume to: NELSON INDUSTRIAL INC. 1155 SQUIRES BEACH RD., PICKERING, ONTARIO. L1 W 3T9 Fax: (905) 428-2392 Phone: (905) 428-2998 1 Gsxdsral help 1 Gerwal NNp 1 Gerderp Iblp r rsmas Rush vertising company requires 0 individuals Immediately fill in customer service. Ideal for 18+ o experience necessary. Call Vivian (905) 686-4473 Students Welcome APACHE FREIGHT LINES LTD. IMMEDIATELY REQUIRES: CLASS AZ DRIVER 12957 Tenth Une, Stouffville (905) 640-5222 or 1-800-2634325 FAX (905) 640.1748 ATTN: JAMES NEEDED tumrts - My expen- STUDENTS Part -tante ware- OKW hairdresser and assn- house workers needed. 2 ttkied hat lex txsy Pidwap a on. shits 320am- 720am a l � Cif Maureen 905-037-5106 4:45pm- 9:001 w Was cxW MO dates wN be physic* M, a AWNTECTURAL Wwork tx0ermxrctd EC V luau aro orae b kit 50 M cow kart rwprts SHOP RINSW ER. Please tax Music b p�ramm b Dipnt A:a fa Pidoentq musery scleM. For peabve u•ta�peOsAtl^� 906 721 8519. tax RPS a 905.983-9714. mot mlonoatim cal CANINET M STALLEN Oshawa (905)031-9246 NOW IMORUMS NEEDE0.11 area. Own took rcfrtd. top Olt: BAN IUTEtIOANTf iiiem°li"0 oar products. for auaktr wi n- ix waetd: Ldobrp br pin amt sW it irt iu and sswNti is Sh awNN- caro w b (90S sn wB3. ad 1t� *lilt �s�s S114. so '.HiwyM%2 a " '4 hm diol t"tnt Inc1 fait b: wady Rat S.. Aga. M-7409. . R�Fully atpd Cabinet tdalmrs PUT-UKatetaxa 11111111 OMM No had �t��OQL _Pleat to wamm to 711. aardbd. tddNt le Moble. wort. �vtitiryips, wedwads b DOOM fo aaaleraby _ CLASHniq rock 906iDt adRi. aro °i00t Ism. P°pli°" 'haa"p jaw1113as2o.o4Mr disk- G an . b1di IMPOSE CaNUICAMIL ay 2000. Osla anby, rddY xecondlhboxr. AR AAS. aid . Dop rattraes al at 400 Part -on and uo webt lAd eeelae b 129 krloatedOr d lamess Vkiam wood N M aaat Cielaas R0. W.Alga er to =r.: o d .: Pony St.. Oat.. LIN p0hod Y br ptdaaaoa ttw - a 2377 r b Easirexrfaael 2 COIS1Oltpit -1915 Cbwmft R0.. Pickax- am lissom jRhJANENT r ip Ontaft LM 3V1. Fax Cllsl <2791m.ba eap�RT TUNE vNwr 19061 p43021OSITIONbary facyory KrICHEN odpkt Must be avaiilabk dog=-= ��vio� detail "Mier"an as" t- PWase tax urease to (9051 seMNI COW lntatdla d 6TA hep hm pMas adds awNy pMasaN aeaaar, fad aaoker, 12.9OAtoer. Cal 416.287 - or. Seim Deshm Needtd Earn 000 cob S - No quotas - Incentives offered Call Pauline Naulls 416-398.9300 CABINET SERVKM PERSON §w Canac/Ciellini Picken' leo Bowmat 10 tt!atmtram i years ex Owatools tnd � ML Abed ON i 04M OXFORD LEARNING CENTRES® CERTIFIED TEACHERS Join our team of caring professionals and enjoy making a real difference. • WII and part time positions available • Elementary and secondary • Training & professional development • Cdn. Leaders in supplemental education! Resumes to: 1105 Finch Are., Pickering L1V 1J7 or Fax 420-8171 11U me=='I.- 11U FULL TIME FLO RING INSTALLER Qualifications; *Carpet and vinyl installation experience *Valid driver's license *Regular hours OS2111y on experience *Full Benefits *Work in Durham Region Please fax qualifications to (905) 576-5767. NOW HIRING! Permanent Full Time 30+ hours week, please apply at: 1163 Kingston Rd. Pickering Mon. -Fri. 2-5 p.m. or fax resume to (905) 839-7459 rAppk FULL & PART TIME CURITY OFFICERS quired for permanent assignments s must be willing to work various ninlp, weekends and holidays.. ooking for well groomed, mature ith excellent communication skills and verbal). Previous security ex - and Ist aid and CPR certificates an st have reliable transportation and Security Students welcome. Apply at ntario GGuard Services (Durham) Inc. 24 Wilson Rd. South, hawa, Ontario L1H 6C1 • Now Hiring School BUSS Drip IN TIE AREAS SIIRAOUNDM �..N.ty.� UXBRIDGE (uDORA, sANFiRM. db0_. r`_WrZF2NYR)ANDPORYPERRY (AEM ErDti. BLACKSTOCK) If you: -ape too yours to retire - a stay -at -lune pwm - are f mMy. cheerfK good with aliwrea - eaj0y driviaa A bait: a clan &W* taxad - are l okiet for pot -time work... 711ea driviot a school bus may be for you! WE PROVIDE COhIPLEIE N10 C06T TRAINING Come in perim b w SadabW office at 036 Hwy 12 Or phone 141004S9-9491 for more ifamltim tianioaca, salt d. bcarbm area, (416) 720-1653 bitween 8a.m.&12Pm Toronto Une: (416) 796-7259 f -HQur Fax: (9W 579-4218 ASSISTANT For Scerbwmgk Ore. Flexblehours, fluent EngWh req(416)) Ul9-737 tit 11 ROM '�r °.:t ` :i: *: s bet, l'r sL;" ►'` ir::•'t+iG.++:aJ!36± ae„3l . r 1 110 �Mtaed 1 far I elft 9tM AL HY I M for Ira- exercise bike. stepper, temity bare. Tues, Wed 8 R1;rlr�E�i:Nr SA Thlfrs. 48D;m. Staring Jan 4. To cover i 2. « 0-M 3 eves. $$savings Call CafdWtO905.428-1215 Refiring March 31 after .3,T -years in business FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED All Merchandise reduced to clear medical secretary with com• s Hardware Aplger Millingq experience for GYN e- y Garden Tools o ssi .Send to Send f7- soon as pr. s Stihl Chain Saws & Trimmers a Wheelhorse/Toro Lawn Else. surae b: Dr. Eltayeb at 15-75 & Garden Equipment Bayy St. W., Suite 188, Ajax, s Stelco Fence Posts & Cates Ont. LIS 717 s Safety & Water Conditioner Salt Ogd:are s Used Equipment • l �_ Nim td • Numerous Assorted Parts & Accessories BABYSrFTENHOUSEKEEPER Fisher's Farm Service, Ashburn experienced. Pickering Area. (905) 655.3842 Call 416.512.4434 LIVE-IN Nanny/housekeeper BargaincarrierIo start immeditely in the Ajax area. Guyanese CHESTERFIELD - like new, preferred. Please call 428- neutral pastel, multicolored. 990¢ or (416)543.2939 ask for Bunion tufted back and w*M Sabenaaccents on the arms $300 LIVE -OUT Nanny required to care for 2 E 6 yr. olds. Must be ran -smoker, have own trar S%a,han and rererences. To start Janus 04/00. (905)427-9571 afteru. LIVEOUT NANNY, full time. for 3 childden, experienced. relerei . Pickering. Call Peppy (905)837-8889. NANNY Iive in or out for Ajax send info with phone number & relerences to P0. Box 66112, 1355 Kingston Rd. Pic". Ont. L1V- 6P7. NEEDED. LME -IN caregiver for two children age 5A6 meal prep, general housekeeping. willing to work some evenings & weekends, 905-420-3997, r Ctrs !Nell" AFFORDABLE HOME day- care. before and after school. ler students Meriting St. Ekz- abefth Solon. nutritious meads and snacks, crafts. outdoor play. (905) 425276 EXPERIENCED daycare tot your little ones. Safe and b# - Ing emrronmerd, nutritious meals. educa lonl toys, dole to park. FuWPart erne. $90/ weekly W ehase for Fine. P aft 427-0620 HOME DAYCARE provided by experienced mom (rtiploma in duldhoodladoksarce) Ac- ctpkrq �dltrtn t« wirkMr va- school ReMraso gbk�rablhs� Ia0-3 k1-d5a?e. Rspec . WIMIes/Amber- PICKERING Besse / Hello: ovrig daycare 18 morths b 12 Dal oull ftencebackyardd and park) Crafts story bme. music. nu- tmbus meaty A snacks. First Aid. C.PR. certified. Non - i244 smokinp, reeapes. 905-428- SCHOOL BREAK Dezember 16 -January 10 day A baDysmng. Mother will A experienced teenager avail- able Flexible Your home FinldrDuxie arta. 905-831- 5889 e e Free trmk RESCUED Cats and kittens available for adoption. Please aft 905571-7402. 1 Fireetood KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, Fix- aikerhl very bat quality Itard- wood. guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned. cut 8 Split. "mat meawe m". fee delivery. 905-753.2246.1pp gAuaMIOMyLUTELY THE NW se.tied hardwood. fly and Frit•JnrNrp,-AW 1NM11- 427-5278 bill ANDY'$ FIREWOOD Stn- solltA to omw . Cd A IBM, may. Cal�Fne Lwow broken sbids tot APiclatip or ng.00d. aYNr) aB't'`9o. WnonIn best tables PicttriNp 7oiWME Oshnll COwice. Cis aryr un 205427-1734. mit $3re11Md Dry alt 8 OR 41th1!' Fm ddVery in Oshawa a Cal Vin I-=.718txor i -all 2t�yME�ti Ndw OW TTM4. 575. "N905- AINIM ,Fell Apppp,thfore WINK Cog Rub lm 42MH521 WidualK% httlppRK o0-0.Call "905) 905) 723 4294. SEWING MACHINE desk. 3 .2'.....e.. -,.r.... rrvi (905)4261990. - - -- 1 Articles f2' 3 DOOR BAR mage for sale with draft s S. excellent ccoondition. 51500. (905)430- 9 PC. OAK dmng room suite. buffet, hutch, table. 4 side chain. 2 arm chairs, new, must sell. Call Steve. home paper: 416-372-0623. LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price. leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $19.99, leather wallets from $6.99. Everythil Must Go! FanMly Leather. 55 Points Mall Osha- wa. 905.728-9830. ANNOUNCING NEW lower price on mind dish satellites. Only $199 aver rebates of lease for $12 49 morlibil Programming from $8.95 mo" 14 yeah expenen. tswla0a-.lte f APPLIANCES: refrigerator 2 door frost tree. ddon stove• m, -,I heavy duty washer A dryer $675 AN - will xS��a- rate. Alsop Kenmore washer 16 -822 -used 29069 5250. PON" MOWN alumiril glass door wM screen acid 1%, 1t lock. good condition. $125. Call 71-W07 (sip) CARPETS SALE A HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms 5339 (30 so yd) In- droes- ravel. premum pad tankhnstaA = Fite tW maa. caw repairs Serv- arw. Caw Cardia A«.poed Cal Sam 905686.1 m. CARPET AND VINYL - carpet tree rooms. 30 square from 5329 installed. I will ds - conA your best gavots up b 10% Customer sacro tin frim Call -41 for your fit estrniate, 905.431-4040 CHRISTWedneMAS SALE - Surfs Y. W%% % OR December Up END OF LINE CLEAROUT, everything must go. Mattress- es from $59.. mattress set from $159. single, double sett from $219.. queen set from 5269. Factory Mattress 1-888- 221}2282. 1650 Bayly St., 0288 Pickering. Ontario. (905) 837- FUTONS, MEAN BAGS, sofas, mattresses. recliners. wing chairs. etc. The best quality at lowestthe price Fulcris andtags in sill readytowrap up for Christmas. tapirs Furmtltre. 488 Kinq $1 W., Oshawa 905) 436-0860 P.S. Santa S�rops Luigi's for huge sawi gsr! f i GIANT LUMBER SALE: PINE. SPRUCE HEMLOCK Lumber dressed all 4 sides. We have sametlorg t« everyone. Pine craft wood 2'x3• up to 1•x12'. Wainscotting. V-Joim and tongue and groove pine: 1•x6•=.211. 1'irr bit. 1•x10'= 45t. 2-x4". 2'x6'. 70. 2'x101. 2'x17. 4'x4-, 06' This week's special: 6-x5 hemlock $1.50lloot large selection of pine 1•x8'. 1'x10•. 1'02' rough lumber for Board'n'Ba- ton. Delivery Available Open 7 dayyweek. 9a.m.-9p m 905720-0654 or 613-623- 6414. GOLF CLUBS, (mora 8 la- des). $75. 10.000 BTU air orldloorler. $175.. ddklnudTRr $75. Noma Snow -Shove) SM. dlats -of -drawers $75. cap - Ott Doter $95. delphonle ta- Obs SM , skill saw BAD $45, Drill BAD $20. Chain Saw $65. 905.136.2650. "MK'S APPLIANCES Parts/ Sales'Sernce Brand New Jen -air SIM scratcnrdem 52.499 Kitchen AWWI%d" frost -tree fridges $34Wup. Amaro (bottom ftfrrtem). like tri $$4 p WupSelection maomksiddee- Dy-sides. BIN*availableStoves, whote/almond. $149/ up Dry- $1491up. Washers f149/up Extra -cap. whodpod wahm Mkt flew 5249 Match - Maytag washersidryert. electric/gas 5199 Visa our showroom belay 426 Scribes SLS.(905)728./013 HARDWOOD FLOORING 3-1/4" x 3/4' TAG. Birch untn- iShow $2 SO/sq ft . Birch Pw Mmsned Su it Also pipeorr o n0. Call Roup (905)W9- 1506. NEWS ADVERTISER TUESDAY EDITION, December 14,1999 PAGE 9 A/P 235 - 235 - 235 - 235 - 400 400 A Real family Christmas Starts with a real tree There's ao bettor place to haat for one than right hero... For advertising rates i info. contact: a Oshawa_ Whitby This Week 1 Ar11da for l Ngitet or 1 Nowa r , 1 bruit o SW Rent Rent Rtrul POOL TABLE. Dufferin 4x8 with leather pockets. V slate, bats. cues. 140 red felt. Like ne'eslh $1800 Call N 985-3820 Oa POOL TABLES. 8- and 9slake billiard tables for sale. Call 905.420-6113. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty Pad- M0N�5.9205-263-8369 or SICK OF RENTING?? OWN YOUR HOME - IT'S EASYII • First Time Buyer? - Call Mark! • Discharged Bankrupt? - Call Mark! „,4:. • Not Much Downpaymerlt? - Call Mark! `�1 Mark offers honest, professional, no pressure service to help you own a home. (905) 571-6275 or 1-800-840-6275 Mark Stapley ROMANCE 'The Consent• Sales Rep. Rem" Ability Read Estate Ltd. tory 4315. The World of Trisha Romance' (book)- $400. Lost Sheep -5250 'Christmas Elves'42225. 'Til Next Sea m'-sn5. 10" kbnurg'-S200.905.986-4766. TANNING BED for sale. 905 725-9525(snp) PINEIOAK FURNITURE.. We have been handcrafting the highest quality SOLID pare A oak furniture available any- where for 25 YEARS!... We specurae in Di...,_ Bedroom, E,tertai mem 06i and Hare office Con- tries- Conn m and see ow Stake of the Art woodworking facility am Uquality "ureure Y a o mace Tradaional wood ootk- PVry. 905.9858771 Hltp// www trdboNMrooOw«k- inp on ca BED, block iron nrlop� n Clrrfstam nrt Them; SOIICZAK TREE FARM. Pre- cut $20. 640 Bayyty�y St E. Ajax You cut S18 30� Wahm St.. Witley • 1 Low i FOUND, BLACK AMD WHITE Sibrt hair mak drat Approx- imately 1-2 yrs old Not de- Wwed or neutered Found in Onercreek sub -division on December 4M Cal 43D-2089. • 1 PeetfSlippmW f PARROT WANTED: African grey or cockatoo Reasonable or". Owe 434 -OM TURMSERG DOG boarding kernel in Brookbn. seeks ea- 9905.655-4rienced groomer Dune Amm1for Se 1991 FORD EXPLORER. 4 door 4 wheel dnve. best fifer Telephone (905) 723-4687 1991 SILVER Bunk LeSabre. Certified 8 emission tested. new tires, 1 owner, in good clean coridDon 200,OOOkMS, $4.150 080 all 905.728- 3619 1992 DODGE SNABOW. 75 000 Mil . 4 cyl autonam. 4 d grey. well Maintained car. safety and emission check $2.995 Oshawa. Murray. (905) 4354174 1983 FORD ESCORT G T green. only 96 -kms.. power moon roof Mr. cruel 1111. awe. 6 - its CD New toes A battery Cerodied-Emssion tested. $7.500 905-43S-1109 +953 TOYOTA Tercel - 4 door yC9 led queen 5 speed. 190 OOOkm Clean. mattress so 5675: king x- 3 FLAME POINT Sarnese let- 1nunew9 n) n) cat $3,700. Cal tfhCIlls. k 1 Vno to r poowbp all males. 1 w .. q OM1. 1wress so $675. Mer- have had 1st SON- asking 1954 HONDA ACCORD EX. Package (416) 726-9885 5150 each 126-4118 0- 31.000km auto loaded one 11 K Cherry Deng Sureleave n>•l, 9e owner. like new. emission 97 twin pedestals table, 8 high Well Chip;- !at chairs New/boxed. Cott $13.000 Sacnfice $5.750. (416) r26- 9685. 269685. AMERICAN Cooker SBaltf pups Adorable trundles of I". Loyal companions tau and drdavrs docked First 8021 shaft. viol cluecked 9059BS loved, S15000 905-839- 1994 OLDS W LSS sedan. white loam. leather 8%. tent COridti0n, $14.000 CVb- lled/pean a ttwe , Cat 905- -wigti re- cumbant and Ituycle IM DACHSHUND PUPPIES for 6SS 4495 exercise bike. stepper, Sale miniature smooth Mak 1M GRAND AM SE 4 dol reap ark elliptical. A Female CKC registered sr. 3 1 L A, 58200 CAP 436 (9051420.3079 first 1 0778 242.6838 « 767-0215 removed. hips, eyes wwamyd 2 hard. 3 door hatch 4 ci 1, arta tin Casette. 15,000km. bal- TV WALL =FT.daekagqrrceyy 19th. CAN (9D5►686 4917 1998 Sombi. red. S spatd. lacquer. holds up 10 37TV, aides OI warranty. 512.000 axe x.9017 108.000 km AOVtm all, air. W. Open -top Gram bit. GERMAN SHEPHERD Dap ABS. dual artags. contied. pyswoq. inw -n --iri . SM: pis CKC registered. firmlIyy large tented. em"Nom nstd. No taken 32'colour Zenith TV 5300: raised, very are of (9000 Ager 6 p.m Mena left- IN goo roods- dampionsh0 knes. vet 705357-2358 (sip) 1.3.5 5150. 905 697-9799 :lacked. 1st shat. Darwuds on insoles, etc. 30 day money back g on most pro- PIN. 5285 on sled shah. maty to choose from. premises absolteey go -11297 PLYMOUTH GRAND in VE NOtMG MACIMES. 5 n Ira VE polf100 705186-0322 VOYAGER. pis gib. tar can. 7- combination A vale W. to.petsnga. 512M or back t« a "" 1 19 54. anon can. 511.000. Cal 723.9781 at 579- ALL TERRAIN KERNELS, Ls emNem co+dame asking lsea N a THE SFgI OF AM- HOME THEATRE SYSTEMS WW1Snp) brad« Retriever pLFNPWS CKC Regale W. ft. (11,900 Cam 686-9162 BER GNT SF10P. 1S nwuaes East d Oshawa. 1 mole N«II '� HI ENO Dolby DipW-AP Flecarers 500 -watt Irdckidig WABIIfR A ORYEII f154par. Weddng Dress 5350 Call big shoa. de- �dirwlad,s 1948 NYUN" ACCENT Stan- d TaurMmm, ViNape d Hemp multiple CD Double CatseNt 242.6838 « 767-0215 removed. hips, eyes wwamyd 2 hard. 3 door hatch 4 ci 1, arta tin Casette. 15,000km. bal- lon. Opero Wedhe Sun- Aly. 905.26'-8205 5 -speakers. 3 -Models your ddare. 250 paglages must WOODWORKING year! fIDD (905)574-6157 aides OI warranty. 512.000 axe x.9017 CHRISTMAS fPEC1Alf ktao -ttaax. Hca SdKIM _WLTI Press. Oak Sander and Box-. Drift 11 A110A1bbe off Sob able WRMtdatdy. Whites RN nekGive Their ss t Gine a gill d caw ness b Oshawa Stereo (905) 574 0883. Will Tod comtoirnd Vanabb spited phot« Franey used. 1911 VOLUNIAGON Gn- WE FINANCE yowse« fneod, by a nKK- we. braalw. or new saw NEW GOLF CLIMB -irons 3 to ExaBent corl0ition f800 905 852-IWA alta 7pm. S50p-OBD. 150.0001ims. 1906 Park Avenu" NM m««l EVERYONE insoles, etc. 30 day money back g on most pro- PIN. 5285 on sled shah. maty to choose from. RECONDITIONED FINOGEf tramy good hx partS.f650 1966 ILLAC roll well First time - ducts. Can Murray A Ever Jens 905.649.5200. Phone 905 -7Z -m $195 / up, ncalditi -- rang• es $125/ up rtamdeand 512M or back t« a "" 1 19 ers, bankrupt, bad sora (905)4$1-5073. OIL LEN= water tw dryers f1251 W, rtcoMi Nelson St.. owwn b credit, no COMPUTER FACTORY BLOWOUT. �q� 1 yr. no ma, 2", swAcfhW 10 gu, fL., 1,000 Rt. Bored wigws 1199 / epi. Inca ark rotondliortd Coin mpm- �90Sw9D8 1264 Cfedlt. You aww4nt Infh Slfihvu (ox). 400 wiz loaded. of wtlIII I rack barch hoe 6. 6"79 sad wild a and drytrs M 1!16 CUTLASS IVPN *- Work? You PMW. 1RONlor. inlerrnt saRriare alk per (905) Mow prices. New braid rare kkpa SM and tap, Inca 30• Lowula nidaKrc worm, Saw root. tiaMd, baler brant drive! Lots of 1Nmre. Free wzmwr. dlivay Nle sMilD. t-80651153645 PIANO TECNIIICw awlBabN wind dock ark window PM RpcadWW 2f ranP seals, Massa sMMilq .tied. Caop we dirt, low choice. Down Of Trade may be coomTER SPECUM b1Mr- an all n & A ttttadlle Allo McaR- a ami 24• frost Int kiepet prorrk fins bra. Gnat shapf Ran required. P staler SIM. PagelrR ta0or 719 Lfndtd dbmd 9p4k*imtt0t for sale. Cal Balt at 905427-7631. mow other few ad SeltcBmm ON A°vr CA sppMr. 6 att for y8. W.at SPECIAL �Y Appbw- � o FINANCE SM w e bp�dciNg raNM �5l>~x (�1 mm - ABB 10' mmol chw tar t150. �p- W� my. IN' SA Se Pao. 154 Bono it rots arc Ime, ttrmm8 RehaMt rotor; ftNa stye 361. deet 5250, l4' SMft WIN- 4 M few SURNOlioL ��DEPARTKNT CIIEY NER.CRAFT ONION SET4 card SM.�MI 5250. ProYssraW Romr B 741w8. w�ib sM dtfMtNF5W akdt Dood 05)431474 or (MP53- US -7"M pMk WbK chaff 1�, -anm� 35K (906)665.4138. 3929- So & CNNcoots all sides. Dark AiMm PIAl10fl1iWAMOFM+B 1 /90 mum 200S1L scan- n lAssan Mina, 93.000 E1etBIM Con*J $150M t CLOCKS ChristianSNdds AMTMWMhssidW I 4- aril, fats foal Now eioMM bis., amara c, 4 door,. roll 15 d Rdrd do" P� 0-4 kpyBgMds, NI SM " vier tow aPlrrrsdLrNsarVabow ssrMP and traits $1.500 , t I'. cal (905)SW2M Iwo :sari. arMiM A emissrott age& $2450. aA 905-509- $1 .M. Call 744 INMn c PO L INt nN0 LOIN d elle Pk%OL Rifat to Los who asnjortMlt� !! (a 1611110-o MW caNr Mir* d 2'q tt58O 0-B 416-937-8550. - - - - 1017 MOM ACCORD 00. pt nlNt LIN 2L ib Oki SATELLITE SY MN. 400 Oka chmmk raw SM d JF%iiBD 7066 bill, M% d tar MOMI Wy Call Tfl� PIA- CO.NKNM ally so4 gwmsin or swat Mr Pr d PfoNSM dpol scrod, ;r I I nsaM apply MO (906}ei}1181. "a iINM. Slo" NNW w wd Nkid:Rt4 55500 oleo 4$ TBT cod Pn8 0 Mporgy: to b b Ir CAN 5n -M LAW on tdtalN saanq p 11 [ Wd"k ROWAILMopnote ft V- to and gkpora0 iwMk w�OlaoMo a 1N/ OIMi. lean !noel spill Ins. kMnp sketdAt I - low 900 Iwidrtd chw Rot rabML (80617211IM . bm4riet 1�)0.2277db�d. 11off-.38Nbot 1'x10'-.451/SAO Makst $12no 1985 JsNa INBW th iiLEi UrTED CREDITI tdoaoylsAsNosboolli M r-16•. open 7 LOOM for gid a awt S7�00.19Ds)9� BORT $HL, solve tkyy sum W AL 9W 720-0654 or 613.6"14. k= 69R foalr CkktAras. BO ft ull11 52110 IW EVEN BANKRUPT MIM soli $ 400 Slid O*n A 8 Gr AMM dors Delivery iibo- (9B072P1981 sggp 4 CO Only km . ce CO., tcp pa IkMnB ZREDIT- NoW S1.70D- Oak M M S M, otk 4aa ww SM 4 NOW bU k M.TWOnt A AfPE1 L Wi yip: plywood 34r -V5.96, WANTED st. O.B 0. Call 9050-72- 6830 Cd 116.8714760 dRfits $245, dnessir rmkroo 1trilVI.95. Ur -S24.95. 3W- "LealTickets" /BM . � iaW ds SM $155, gxanan @Wt 6 A glldAwW less, dieffirei 528.95. AO Amr 7/ti'-12.96, 518' or 314'417.95. D/M 7 odsmoutte t« Will pay face vaNle• -pfpobi� - IN W OMIMObNs In. $:Lm Bort e �a151Mko«o � °"9�5 Call Bruce Danford WM atw)L r. M PS -- - G- r'" 579-4400 4MM in ORnrb. SM or 6138731114. eA 2207 - -M�Nt M k M1cdM�pRMBab L� wA=w 432-713 15M TEtMO - ocdkr an- d OW CwWad. SmIssimR lett St DO � MS) iS 11 1=1 A��Ip b Swe LEASE TAKE OVER. 1999 Sunfire G1 hunter green, 19.0001ims . 26 month tete on lease. Will pay transfer lees. Pitts 1st payment call (905) 579-7842 after 5. NEED A CAR? $599 Down ! Free CAA &Warranty Free oil changes Bad Credit okay Cars from $199 per month Flnwx*Vr�AwBBabAe (905)420-1666 WINTER (EATERS as is. from $250 all up Also certified veroon avarlaw, Cap "9051723 1722. 1 AsWwxtptt CASH FOR CARSI We Suy used vehicles JMrrJes mot Den norming -nhdlion. Cap 0-7-2415 or come to 479 St Eat. Apx at MUR- AD 0 SALES A A A AUTO- Cars, tru:is. floats we XV up to $10.000 Cathon rat spot. Any condo - ton. S7 year Cam us any- WM. 21 haws. 73D Few service 9D5 -W5003 or 905421-0591 1 nieka 1997 FORD F-154 WHAT. extended -cab 3 door. 2-longel. leather seat, lic"d. mint. crih ed, must sift 1986 MAZOA 82300 bucket seats. stereo. ew~ condition (905)668- M 14FT CINE INN 1991 72 de - so engin /99,0001m. power stterougibakes arc. rdl-up door. alwrrnum wrap. rebuilt trans. msy now pats 905- 263-2177 05- 263.21n 1912 SM TOW TRACK, di- kes ircluded 52000 o b.o. Cam (905)579-6731 (Snp), /5M G11C 1/2 len pick-up wee* Good caudeon. 555M Call 655-4076 1"3 Cl I Waded. 1 OOOIIw 900. (9O5µ31-2715. low DODGE cMAUMN - 7 pass W. crrist OIL AC. a- new Draft. few mdaw1. asltruB $4499 O.B.O. Cal 655 5351 198: Fall AEROiTM XL. ex. . . 7pus.. artist ML AIC, OCOM $kW 224.000 Condo km- lryl.. now Bret CtfltNte sad tWiAS rat WSW. ASMB $4900 94-33 3M 4-19 �a all n6 918-Rf(t'atr )- 1M8 GRAIN Cartoon FtINy loaded, 163AOOhms- MR-$= o.b a lady bWmit tl t ( (416)1194471 154 FOM EXPLOOEAI XLT 40-4. Lo*w igeafOK Power $11,900.90-4224 194 PLTNMM VOPW SE, Waded. quad $UK 149ADa in. CMIAtd 56000. Pleat d (905µ2p61/. /BM FOM EXPl00ER XLS. 4x4, A aft 2'w brat, Pk Pg. Poe. No, cmuft cross. warrAWFUy". $19500. CA gas -a7-151 1075 sO E"fut =VA bw kM, $750, CIO MOM AJl 711[\ 1 Z rf L;.L V.1 a - r11 jlAA 33 & 77 Falby Crt. 2 & 3 Bedroom apts. Call 686-0845 or visit us at: http://windiammer.webjump.com • 1 SlkowltlmbBes 1992 FORMULA plus skidoo. 583cc. 2000 km. M warmers. lust sprxdt $1,000 on machne. Studded tack. stored indoors. excelkm shape. Ready for snow 52.900 firm or well trade for older m0r:el plus rash 1705) 328-0402. ill A TWO BEDROOMS available for December 1 )r January 1 Two locations ad 350 Malaga 8 946 Masson Rd. Oshawa. $720/month. all indusm. no pets. please all from 9a.m - 9p.m. 905.57rr6724. 1 -BEDROOM lurntshed base - mem apartment dose to GM/ 401. separate entrance $500 monthly inclusive. First/last and references required Available Jan Ist Suitable Ison Cot �905)t728-457e working 9 Dtr 1 COZY BSMT APT ler •em rmmd 1'5 h;'•• A,. n Oshawa Parking SSC heat �t nydro ;nc: r to lake separate entrance Nw tap amonmrs No smok ng or into Female prefeli 5650 a1 edck6m *Apt" lmmediasNy 428-2684 AJAX. BACHELOR basement apartment. mined Ax poles- sronab. furnished, eruC10s4d Dagroom and W digin close to a1 avArAdS, new, no poll sarioYmq 905.426.6,-1115 AJAX. 4e , rico of hoots. tinged Uew one towho0r apartment. pivM entrance. included $65&mmonm Cam 905830-09/1 pager 416 -2M - 75M AVAILABLE MUM" 150 - 3 bfkm 1200sq It apt .n RETIRED - Duet building in Oshawa, mature tenants. central loation.2 d 3 bed- room apartments available January 1st. Electric heat Washer/dryer each floor. Tel (905) 579- 9016, AJAX, 2 -bedroom apart - mems in building. 67 Church St S.. Near bus, stopping, schools Avail immedianey 3 Feb 1. S850/month inclusive Ho pets (905)683-6145. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 bedroomblocs Avail at 900 and 868 Glen St. Some cath walk-on closets paint proill ose ed Clto scrods. stropping centre. GO Station. Unties induded. Call 729-4993 IOSHAWA Large freshly decorated 2 8 3 B/R apts. for rent. 5690 & $800 util. incl. at 280 Wentworth St. W Your First Choice. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 TWO BEDROOM avadaole m rieaatky Alax $615 per ^omh Near Shopping mall ,rd 401 New tridge. and .17ve, Telephone (416) 633- 1'23 WANTED- MATURE quiet now ^,xer no pets prestigim -ouge area, sough of 401 ;orgeous. sWxm new one ,edroom, cifaxr. chu. soft -4tef. laundry. Crew check S 10/mo IstAast Arblabk -eb ST (905)W9-5090 WHITBY, BroptI401, swf- :cnlained 2-Wroom DaW -em apartment In fiplex. hall to Go Iran and 4 Com- e's. Ftrst/fiw required $700. iNo pets (905)666- WILSON/OLME area, adult �f:ilCf Twp -bedroom apt. 0-v �mndedalely �,4p. store. hat. hydro n - V ulded. No dogs. S713501 month Carpet. 1 parking space. laundry Daytime 263- 8369 or evenings 263-2522 1 mom$" For Flore YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY A HOUSE? Qty from S706dm«th J Nor MWr Do r+pty nervir I (905) 571-6275 1-800-840.6275 Mark Stapler to w -i ft.- l-ni ie NBA OM OU I have a Mme Oshawa duplex No pet. for Ydu 6 morims hilt. From S950'mo nth, ubbbes Included $5(10 Income requirement Firstitist regartd (905)665- cial from S28.500.Spe1067 pkwu $745/momm. lent! homes and financing AVAR.ANU FEB 1ST t -2 Did Ken Cows. Cokweu Santer (905)728 9414 room and 1 - 3 bedroom. n a tine. Spotless 3 bedroom prelim. area d Oshawa. An 2-BEDM M bungalow with and 6 appliances Inucluded 1-bdrm bsmt apt Rosslany Rens from SL250 per morin Simcde. A-1 area. No pen, No indusm Cal (905) 571-3760 smokers. Laundry facilities. ler op num b mew. Available Jan 15M. Rob "SioEMT aprtmew aval- (905)571-5505 able WRMtdatdy. Whites RN 3 BEDMOM older home. Firidu to 1 vi«eirrg person NONsmoetL m Orfs. M NO- IN" yard SOah dose to GO Station ' Iia. Orin etNraRze, 0 1 g, Jan. 1. references ngmM 5590. MI V71. 5400.. Cd (905)668-6611. BEAUTIFUL 2 MOMOM AIA[ SaEOM M horse. apartment. CWVS O:tnwa, dean. kW* dtWrattet upPW bill dose to Sd=W 401. Arai) 1S100DAW btroitrmom tlrotIII M.. 4 ap- Jan incl. Rrstiltd a wAa 576 pkwu $745/momm. lent! 4178, Mare nag W anal Jan 1st 728 56A3 ERCUTNE.M 3M in Cour- CMUL OdOW fail 2 A tine. Spotless 3 bedroom 3 bubwm aptrtltaro awl -how Ab In wo&4*0 AW build• w0 doss to d aftktl dot aNNas an ' rtiIF tarihroom tapirs N lINt htat da, int � (905)723-0977 9 gig waNrd �� AypvarE � BtrsiBBtd� Z for 3�1 1�orr a0&a UVWPOOLMATLT MM +- No �y Otic 7111.74K Well. SM AobW Am" PKiE W FOX MOLL@- 3 15L No pito CaB 14514P dmhmiy- apkam ONE BEDIIooM uaseMedraw5 in Jak 9054IM 777Q 839-1 +�) All OSHM $OUfM 4 bed- n S80ArMoMh int -Available all room Wm t m dots 10 I= per 110 pin FirsYlsd uhluits cludid. Available iffm"aW � 1st (905) ly No pole. 9051311010 All 0811AMM SOUTN 3 btd- N SdI oattaifrd. aApriaA�1- mMnn basement i pklB d ill 850 p� 0-W AMtmq 1. S575IRtotMt• f>mAist. Suitable to single or 5799856e51 +St�j905j sora (905)4$1-5073. �� .. ...R` •caw .. . ...._ .-.+� .. -.2'r .+r .r, - ,r... , .... .. a .� M1 a... � 5c.. ...-..., �dy • r-J�.._ .. .W .. -►2'w -._ .•t _.><�?••....� . `_.-•-�,... +-•2. -' --. ' �_ T _:+� _..._ _ • ti-..�1r.- 0-.a+ . a?. Alp PAGE 'OHM ADVERTISER TUESDAY EDITION, Deco be 14,1999 Mellon 9616111 AiscGons GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, DEC. 17TH, 6 P.M. Selling the contents from a Stirling home and partial contents from an Orono home: White wicker loveseat, chaise lounge, coffee table, wicker blue loveseat, chairs, coffee table, glass door book cabinet, tall cabinet, dressing table w/mirrors, 10 ft. oak table, ant. kitchen table and chairs, 3 new grocery produce tables, chesterfield and chair, loveseat and wing chair, mer- chandising tables, new doors, aluminum door, sm fridge, kitchen cabinet, asst. ceiling fans, Victorian doll carriages, Pictures n' frames, dishes, wash tub: van - t Iles w/ sinks, sumpppump, doll toys, power wheels, kawasaki, etc. etc. Pre- view after 2 p.m. Auction starts at 6m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, NF/1C, Interac. AUCTIONEER FRANK G. STAPLETON (905) 786-2244,1-800-263-9886 www.stapietonauctions.on.ca ER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy 2, ColOome.(last Auction before Christmas) Good selector new & used household turrrrstenps tools Ige Selection Mall articles rt 0 Ch ra d reShnas gnew articles. toys. dons. tools. vast Iron pts_ gi twaies. etc. Partly IrSt only. 2 good (cod saws. pool cenum mixer. aluminum ext ladder. 2 door Sliding glass pop cooler. Ice cream trusser. lige electric sign for outside with legs and com- pkNe set letters n escdl condition. 2 aura washers. 2 dryers 2 dreg hewers. winger washer. mroxarave oven. new 6a used sola sea. new a used malvet5 sets. dressers & ci . 2 very rice swivel rockers with it stools. solid maple dinehe set. solid nude dining sleet pre cooler with glass doors (minger- am) portable Colour TV, Ige tpuritity small articles 6om van- ous bankruptcies. household arodes. limps. prCttr2s. small tables els NOTE Large sale. no reserves Hall must .eared l r our Boxing Day sale Gary & Bin wartier Auchem- sets 905455-2106 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. AUCTION SALE EXCELLENT AUCTION OF AIN71QUES & COLLECTIBLES TO BE HELD AT CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS BURNHAM ST. N. OF THE 401 AT COSOURG ON WED. DEC. 15 AT I 1 A.M. VIEWING FROM 9 A.M. DAY OF SALE. Sale to coasist of Aponte House comems from Cdbouruc plus consignments, approx. 350 lots• aid deco dresser lamp signed Roval Yak Noel copper pail aide refinished gate 4 table. ouniature east lake dresses. al lamps, old side board, teak hutch. buffet metal bed, very nice old spool chest c/% onguul Finnish decals & hardware. wash bouts & pitchers. Ysc rtaa sade eh w. sleigh for a dog dw chaffs. old oto ars. lots of old look, cast pieta. old cupboards. wooden bows, deco dressing s -a uq. old buaex box els hl old pwtures. 6 refintshed chairs, crocks & jugs, butter churn• ancbttcaural pieces, old quilt. afghans, glass china & much more. washer. dryer. stove. ornate perlou r stove. cm 1835 oak piano. OWNER AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS INJURY OR DAMAGE WHILE ATTENDING AUCTION SALE CONDUCTED BY CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS. FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN PLEASE CALL 1.905-372-1225 OR 1-888-633-1050 • • 1 sw.sne 0Christmas - ` Masses Friday, December 24" at 6:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Saturday Christmas Day - 10:00 a.m. One Mass only. No evening mass on Saturday, NEW YEAR'S MASSES Friday December 31. 5:00 p.m. Saturday January 1. 10:00 a.m. No evening Sunday January r 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m GOODWOOD UNITED CHURCH CANDLELIGHT & CAROL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE December 24th at 7:00 p.m. ,¢& w 7A*swe LARGE WORKSHOP 3.575 $S GOVERNMENT - [undsSS So It with heat 1 175 sq R Grants and icans information not Heated. High ceimx 10 Stan aril expand your busr- alarm system (lose to l01/ ness or farm 1 -BOD -50544. tt5 (905)987.1445. I HAVE MADE Over 2 Mil - STORAGE UNITS for rem Non Dollars m a home based. 1OX20 $90/mo 10x15 580+ Stress tree Dusness 1 am mo Sta-ATI Mrm sea t Lg& Iliad tg `:n %0" A & C RGn0111N0 And Alrlislns Shingling, all types of roofs, new and old, Workmanship Guaranteed. 109E Discount to Seniors, fully insured, Free estimates. Cain Andmw nit ("S) 42ia7e4 1= rawly Suv+oa KOM Party services RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And A11Occasions. Have My Own Magician. CaU Ernie 668.4931 CELEBRATE the true meaning of Christmas at your Church of choice this holiday season..... SPECIAL "COME & WORSHIP" To be published Friday December 17. Please call Janice Samoyloff at (905) 683-0707 or fax to (905) 579-4218 Ajax / Pickering News Advertiser —IV a a kw key ndvidi- A9r MC SL E Oshawa ars to teach my tum keV oyer 1 a 1905)mi,-M51 atop Call t W&236- Z • 1 Aucrions • r I Can 24 his CLEARWATER. mpbk (per- est Meering Place maoent tu•msneo. 2 -3 -berm www DOWN Males Can & chair, queen size . Ho••• horses Ila-Im pod. to tub. OURHAMS OWN DATING box spring & mat- ' rA minutes to beaches manor at- tress round pedestal iS. Joy Football' ►IIIA & SUB STORE lor sale. C0RtiE1L'S vl- 2 bdrm cordo Groad • 1 PAN good 5 reams CownCe AUCTION BARN Our 10th Amain Box Day n area can 905 t FRI. DEC. 17 AT (905M5-0543. ATTENTION SNOWNNDS. A 1 ern bedroom suite, 4 P.M 5:0. O 1 1 °ne FMone We DerttC ramlry vacation home ' Nutables from days gone MILES 3 MI EAST OF for apporrsaNnt in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- planes, awilabk momre- tor conspnmdK information. LITTLE BRITAIN 4 chairs, walnut roan townihuse, pool, pcur- GORED LADIES- ONTARIO. 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Oh my Darling, I love you so much; Remembering always your gentle touch. Your years on earth, though only 57 by number; Accomplished so much, you left us all, in awe, and wonder. You gave so much, you asked nothing back; You put us all on a very straight track. To carry on as before, in your special way: To help make life better, day after day. Yes my Darling, you are at rest, Watching your family doing their best. Your inspiration sustains us, with memories so fond, As you gently guide us, from the great beyond. I know I didn't realize, on that final day, That so much of me went with you, when you passed away. As the days pass, and our separation shortens, I draw strength from the words of our favorite refrain ... 'SOMEWHERE MY LOVE" ip we'll meet again ... 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Todd Finlayson, head coach of the Super Seven team, says the decision to get involved with Sally Ann this Christmas was a joint one by the coaches, players and parents. "Our coaching staff and parents believe that a play- er's involvement on any sports team should provide children with enrichment well beyond learning how to play the game at a higher level:' notes Finlayson. "We wanted these young players to stop and reflect on their good fortune as well as to learn at an early age that it is critical to give back to the community that provides us with so much." Panthers' president and owner Michael Boyer agrees sports teams should participate in worthwhile community projects. In ad- dition to being the lead sponsor of Junior 'A' hock- ey in Pickering. Boyer gets the Panthers' players in- volved in a variety of com- munity events. "This is just one of the many events the Junior 'A' team has planned for the players over the course of the year:' Boyer explains. "Other events includb the annual Christmas dinner and toy drive for less fortu- nate families, visits to the Ajax -Pickering Health Cen- tre on a periodic basis throughout the year and several outings involving the Pickering Hockey Asso- ciation." Tammi Ritson, co-ordi- nator of the Ajax -Pickering Salvation Army Family Ser - Mended Panthers major atoms win three straight PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers major atom 'AA' rep hockey team is on a three -game unbeaten streak to improve its regular - season record to the .500 mark. Due to early -season in- juries, it was difficult for coaches Randy Prebble and Herb Underhill to ice a con- sistent line-up. But now with mended players back in the fold the team has started to come together. The Panthers finished off' a week when they played three games in three nights by posting a 4-3 victory in Belleville. Goaltenders David Tomei and James Molony played a strong game. Goal scorers were Chad Gaudet, Gus Mat- tachioni, Brandon Crummey and Codey Pollard. Assists went to Daniel Prebble and James McCardle with two each, Pollard and Jordan Guarrasi with one apiece. The Panthers outskated and outhit the larger Ajax Knights atoms en route to a 10-4 win. Goalie Tomei kept the game close in the first period before the Panthers finally broke loose for their biggest offensive outburst of the sea- son. Scoring were McCardle with three. Christopher Dixon and Gaudet with two each, Pollard. Mattachioni and Mark Gertsakis with one apiece. Assisting were Preb- ble and Jordan Pollari with two apiece, Dixon, Crum- mey, Pollard, Gertsakis, Nathaniel Underhill, William Mitchell and Stephen Boyle with one each. The Panthers started the modest winning streak with an impressive 2-0 win over Ajax. Pickering turned in a strong defensive effort in helping James Molony pre- serve the shutout. Goals were netted by Gaudet and Under- hill, assisted by Boyle and Prebble. Pickering's regular -sea- son record stands at 5-5-2. The Panthers are coached by Randy Prebble and Herb Underhill. Other team staff are Frank Mitchell, Mario Tomei, George Guarrasi and Filomena Tomei. vices, says she's thrilled with the teams' initiative and is hopeful this event will help raise awareness of the need in Ajax and Picker- ing and inspire other sports organisations to follow suit. "This initiative demon- strates the spirit of glxin,_ that we hope .c I l he . c r , widespread throughout the year and especially over the holiday season. We have many more families who are counting on our support over this year." To Ove to the Ajax-Pick- cring Christrnas Assistance Pro,,,ram. ccmtact %1s. R11 - MICHAEL BOYER TAMMI RIT.SON Hers Pejnthvr.� phivers Challenges spools teams intr:11 c'cl irr <'r,nununih. 1,, t:iI ,, 1,, S� I//� 1 nrr. r