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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_12_09RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Coming up for air PICKERING ––Dunbarton High School’s Ashley Farrugia churns through the water while competing in the girls’ 50-metre freestyle at the pre-LOSSA swim meet at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex pool Friday morning. Swimmers from 11 Durham Region secondary schools com- peted at the event, one of two warm-up meets prior to the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics competition in February. PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Lightning girls Ajax cyclist pedals strike for gold to Ground Zero SPORTS/12 NEWS/7 PRESSRUN 44,400 20 PAGES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2001 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND 905-686-2445905-686-2445 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 239 STATION STREET239 STATION STREET (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) FROM www.blaisdale.com16 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Best Private School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Parents accused of abusing teen girl PICKERING ––The parents of a 14-year-old girl face assault and weapons charges after their daugh- ter reported being hit with a hanger and a leather belt. Durham Regional Police began investigating after the teen told a friend she was punched, slapped, spat on and struck with a hanger by her mother. Police said the girl, who suffered minor injuries, also reported she had been assaulted on several prior occasions by her father, including being hit with a belt, and being forced to sleep outside with no blankets with her 12-year-old sister. The 37-year-old mother was ar- rested early Thursday morning at the family residence while the fa- ther was taken into custody later, police said. Both face charges of assault with a weapon. The father is also charged with breach of recog- nizance. They were held pending bail hearings Friday. The children are currently stay- ing with relatives and friends. Pair guilty in kidnapping Pickering man to be sentenced in January BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM –– A Superior Court jury needed just more than two hours of deliberations Thurs- day before convicting a Pickering man and his pal of kidnapping, confining and brutally beating an Oshawa mother of two. Dwayne Kevin George, 21, for- merly of Geta Circle, and Jason Brown-Campbell, 19, of Scarbor- ough, were found guilty of 15 charges including break and enter, kidnapping, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. A third man, Jerome Brown, 20, of Scarborough, was acquitted of an assault charge. Mr. George was also convicted of assault and confinement for holding the victim’s head under scalding water the day before the kidnapping. The pair will be sentenced by Madam Justice Myrna Lack on Jan. 3, 2002. Court heard Danielle Bongard, 20, was confronted by Mr. George, her controlling ex-boyfriend, and Mr. Brown-Campbell, who had been hiding in a cupboard in her Linden Court townhouse May 3, 2000. Mr. George punched and kicked Ms. Bongard in the head and body, shaved her head, ripped a ring out of her eyebrow, shoved a butcher knife in her mouth and took her to a forest in Scarbor- ough, jurors were told. Ms. Bongard, a reluctant Crown witness, had been jailed last year after refusing to testify against her attackers during earlier court proceedings. During the trial she testified Mr. George continuously beat her in the wooded area until she See WOMAN page 2 Burglar leaves rifles, ammo behind AJAX ––A barking dog may have given a burglar cold feet leading to the recovery of eight rifles and ammunition taken from a Wickens Crescent home. Durham Regional Police said a Pollard Crescent resi- dent’s attention was drawn to her backyard after her dog started barking at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The woman contacted po- lice after she found the rifles and a gym bag containing a box of ammunition, computer games and compact discs. A short time later police re- ceived a call from a Wickens Crescent resident who reported the burglary and theft. No ar- rests have been made. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 Woman was beaten, stoned in ordeal passed out in a creek. When she regained consciousness, she was struck with sticks and rocks by Mr. Brown- Campbell and a second man, whose face was con- cealed. Mr. George stood and watched. Ms. Bongard eventually went with Mr. George in a rented car to Montreal - ad- mittedly with her consent - and was found by police May 13, 2000 crouched in a hotel room closet, her body covered in cuts and bruises. She testified she was or- dered to stay in the closet by Mr. George for refusing to eat plastic. Court was told in March 2000 Mr. George was charged with setting Ms. Bongard’s apartment on fire and killing her cat. Ms. Bongard recanted her police statement and the charges were dropped. 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We look forward to sharing another fun filled afternoon at their Annual Charity Skate. Proceeds from this exciting event help to ensure that 650 to 700 families will have adequate food for the Holidays this year. The Simcoe Hall Food Bank provides food for over 10,000 children and adults each year. Our Children’s After School Program offers elementary school children a supervised, neighbourhood safe place for sports, recreation and creative activities, as well as, after school nutrition snacks and homework support. We are most grateful to the people at Rogers for helping us to make the differences that truly make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. It is important to remember the people in our own community that need assistance during the Holiday Season. As part of Rogers continued commitment to this community, we are proud to donate $25.00 from every Rogers@Home order (placed through telephone number 905-436-4188 only) towards the 2001 Simcoe Hall Settlement House Food Drive - Kristine Nash, Sales and Promotion Specialist Rogers In addition, Rogers is hosting a free Charity Skate on Dec. 16, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa. We invite the community to join us for this fun filled afternoon, simply bring either an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food as admission to the event. Yes, Virginie, There is a Santa Claus In the photo above Virginie Grimault was the first child to enjoy the benefit of the Rogers@Home Computer Lab at Simcoe Hall Settlement House. Also in the photo are clockwise:Sandra Sweet,Director of the Simcoe Hall Settlement House;Janet White of the Computer Mechanics;Kristine Nash, Sales and Promotions Specialist for Rogers and Earl Dusek, VP and GM Rogers Cable Durham Region. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 3 P Matthew Jones works to end road scourge DURHAM ––A boy who knows first-hand the devastation caused by drinking and driving has given a special Christmas gift to those trying wipe it out. Matthew Jones was just three-years- old when his parents were killed by a drunk driver on Nov. 2, 1991. This week, the 13-year-old Good- wood boy did something about it. Paid for with his own money, Matthew do- nated a Drinking and Driving Offences Roadmap CD-Rom to assist local offi- cers in the ongoing effort to stop drink- ing and driving in Durham Region. The roadmap was developed in part- nership with police and is a compre- hensive resource on impaired driving based on broad specific operational ex- perience, police officials said. The CD includes text, graphics, animation and video segments, including some actual police footage. It will also provide for access to relevant case law through a hyperlink to the Canadians for Safe and Sober Driving Web site. Impaired driving remains the lead- ing criminal cause of death in Canada. Yet experts says it has become an in- creasingly technical charge and one of the most difficult charges to prosecute. Matthew’s parents, Lisa Northeast- Jones and her husband, Gary, were killed by a man who crashed his van into their vehicle after he had been drinking at a Legion hall. Orphan of drunk driving fights back Matthew Jones has donated a special CD-ROM to help in the fight against impaired driving. Pickering youth invited to try for a bull’s-eye PICKERING ––Bull’s- eye. The Royal Canadian Le- gion Branch 606 in Pickering is starting up a youth dart club. The Legion says it is hop- ing to give local youth some- thing to occupy their time and keep them off the streets. Youth darts runs every Sun- day from 10 a.m. until noon for kids ages 12 to 18 at the Legion, 1555 Bayly St., east of Liverpool Road. The cost is $2 per week and those participating are encour- aged to bring their own darts to the events. The club has been running for a few weeks, but newcom- ers are always welcome. For more information, call 905-839-9144. PICKERING ––The ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Le- gion Branch 606 hosts an open euchre on Wednesdays at the Legion, 1555 Bayly St. in Pick- ering. Prizes and refreshments are offered at each of the euchre events. For more information call the legion branch at 905-839- 2990. Legion hosts euchre nights PICKERING ––Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are wel- come. For more in- formation call 905-420-7252. 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Pickering Chief Administra- tive Officer Tom Quinn con- firmed Tuesday he and City Solicitor John Reble were cur- rently conducting a review of the case, but could not say when their findings would be presented to Council. The case involves Pickering residents Fred and Barbara Beer, who filed a civil case against their neighbours, John and Julia Hayes, and the City, after several complaints about the Hayes failed to stop them from parking heavy trucks and other equipment on their north Pickering property. In his decision, Justice Don- ald Ferguson of Ontario Supe- rior Court said the City inter- fered with a bylaw officer’s en- forcement duties by holding a meeting, after which the Hayes were permitted to continue running the business at the agriculturally and residentially zoned property. His Sept. 14 decision stated, “The City apparently chose to ignore the overwhelming evi- dence provided by the neigh- bours and to broker a political deal with the Hayes only. 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S #11 Pickering 905-421-9550 282 Monarch Ave Ajax 905-426-4136 OSHAWA ––A prelimi- nary hearing is under way in the case of an Ajax man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his common-law wife. James Stewart Poland, 38, is accused of murdering Andrea Schneider in the garage of the couple’s Perfitt Crescent home on June 7. The body of the 38-year- old mother of three, execu- tive secretary for the Royal Ontario Museum’s board of directors, was found in the trunk of her car parked at the Durham Centre plaza at Harwood Avenue and Kingston Road. An autopsy found she died of blunt force trauma to the head, police said. Neighbours said Mr. Poland gave up work and stayed home to take care of the couple’s terminally ill seven-year-old daughter, who suffers from Batten dis- ease. The couple also have two sons, five and 11, now cared for by family. The preliminary hearing, during which a judge will determine if there is suffi- cient evidence to hold a trial, began Tuesday in the On- tario Court of Justice in Os- hawa. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Preliminary hearing starts for Ajax man accused of murdering wife Durham employers reminded to take care at parties DURHAM ––With the Christmas party season upon us, the Durham Re- gion Health Department is reminding local employers to promote the responsible use and serving of alcohol. “We’re introducing a re- sponsible party planning campaign to remind em- ployers of their responsibili- ties when hosting workplace holiday events,” said public health nurse Judy Elliott. “According to provincial legislation, employers may be held responsible for in- juries or damages that occur as a result of the alcohol they provide on their prop- erty or at a function they’re responsible for. Therefore, at this time of year with in- creased workplace parties and events, the challenge for both employers and employ- ees is to determine how to support each other in plan- ning a responsible and safe event.” Guidelines to follow in- clude arranging for trans- portation ahead of time, having a two-drink limit and offering free or reduced cost non-alcoholic beverages. Guidelines should be clearly communicated and fol- lowed, Ms. Elliott said. An alcohol liability em- ployer information kit is available by calling 905- 723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729 ext. 2519. SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. 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Congratulations to the organizers and to the parents who took the time and ef- fort to send their children. Linda A. Hodgins-Woods, Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 9, 2001 Santa Claus called, he’s busy this year. He asked for some help in spreading the cheer. So I’m making a list, I’m checking it twice; I’m going to find out who’s been naughty and nice. Regional Councillors in Durham gave themselves a gift. A big fat pay raise, a nine per cent lift. So there’s nothing for them, I hope there’s no rift, but they’re all typical politicians, if you’re catch- ing my drift. The budgets are coming from every municipality, big tax hikes have become a common reality. Somebody has to pay for us to live this way; and since council- lors think they’re worth more, in the next election we should show them the door. The federal government, they’ve got something of ours. $36 billion in E.I. deductions, think of all those working hours. So it’s their turn to give and not to receive, some economic stimu- lus in the budget might give them some reprieve. The prime minister seemed sin- ister when he did little for the U.S., raising funds for the party instead of helping friends in dis- tress. Too little too late when he went to ground zero, you missed your chance, now George Bush is our hero. We love the Americans, for them diamonds and fur, just wish they could remember who we were. The Tories in Ontario, now they’ve had some fun. Tax cuts and more tax cuts, it’s been a good run. Now Mike Harris is leaving and while most say goodbye, OCAP is laughing, hoping our businesses will die. So who’s the next leader? Is it Ernie or Jim? The chances of beat- ing Dalton in the next election look slim. So let’s give them a gift because they’re almost done; here’s a fail- ing ninth grader, Janet, you teach this one. All in all here in Durham it’s been a decent year, we got the OIT, giving us reason for cheer. Let’s hope next year brings us just as much fun, with all tiers of government paying retribution for what they’ve done. So a very merry X-mas, happy Chanukah and all that stuff, here’s hoping that property tax hikes aren’t all that rough. LETTERS POLICY All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com The government Grinches who stole Christmas How often in life can a fund-raising organization count on a $5-million donation some 30 years after the death of the bene- factor? Certainly, the notion is hard to fathom, but we can all be- lieve in miracles today. Colonel Sam McLaughlin (1871-1972) has given Durham Region a tremendous Christmas present in the form of a massive donation to the Durham Region Cancer Care Centre. That $5 million combines with $2.2 million raised the past few years in Cancer Care Lotteries to bring the fund-raising total to $7.2 million of the $18.1 million required. The centre’s $60.1 million total cost is covered 70 per cent by the Province with local contributions making up the remaining 30 per cent. The centre, located at the Lakeridge Health Os- hawa site, is expected to open in the fall of 2003. Colonel Sam, who set up the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foun- dation in the early 1950s, put a very strict, 50-year time limit on its life. His belief was the money should be dished out with- in a half-century because he said nobody would remember him in 50 years time. How wrong he was. A truly modest man, Mr. McLaughlin will be fondly re- membered for many, many decades yet. August holiday Mon- days in Oshawa are known as McLaughlin Day. In addition to being the founding president and chairman of General Motors of Canada, Mr. McLaughlin took part in every Oshawa General Hospital building campaign from the hospi- tal’s founding in 1910 right into the 1960s. He left the hospital significant amounts of land. Col. Sam also helped establish the Legion in Oshawa, do- nated land that would become Lakeview Park, established Camp Samac and was a significant figure in the development of the Boy Scouts, donated land and money for the McLaugh- lin Branch of the Oshawa Public Library and was a significant figure in assuring wartime vehicle and munitions production at GM. The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation has for decades been a significant contributor to many charitable causes throughout Canada. How appropriate that, as one of its last acts, the foundation is putting a huge amount of money toward a truly necessary and vital service for Durham. The Cancer Care Centre (probably to be named the R. McLaughlin Durham Region Cancer Care Centre in honour of the generous gift) will be able to serve up to 2,000 patients from Durham and points east. The foundation’s gift will help to spur on other donations and should make meeting the final goal a reality. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus... in Durham Region we know him as Col. Sam. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 What a way to wind up a foundation $5-million cancer centre donation from Durham philanthropist a godsend Martin Derbyshire Staff Writer mderbyshire@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P Ajax man cycles to Ground Zero in New York BY LAUREN McKEON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —Surprisingly enough, Tim Verboom credits a late-night load of laundry as the inspiration behind his fund-raising brainchild ‘Cycle to Help’. The competitive cyclist was up in the wee hours waiting for the washer to finish his son Ryan’s dirty school uniform, looking at maps from previous races, when the idea struck him. Mr. Verboom decided he was going to cycle to New York in a grand fund-raising effort for victims of the terrorist at- tacks on the United States. Equipped with walkie-talkies, two accompanying cars and an extra bike — just in case — the Ajax resident set off on his 11-day journey Oct. 8 from the Hudson’s Bay store at the Scarborough Town Centre, where he works in the loss and prevention department. After setting off, Mr. Verboom arrived at the Ajax and Pickering border where he was met by a num- ber of hometown supporters, in- cluding local firefighters, who went along for a short ride in a fire truck. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish was waiting on a bike for a ride through town. It was the first of many greet- ings from mayors, as the heads of communities seemed to be waiting in every municipality along the way to Gananoque. However, Mr. Verboom was amazed by the support from well- wishers. “I was really motivated by peo- ple along the way,” he said, re- counting stories of a transport truck driver who presented him with four large jugs of water and a beekeeper who bestowed upon him a trea- sured jar of honey. Mr. Verboom, who is also a pro- fessional photographer, said public motivation and his desire to see his journey through helped fuel his five to seven hours of cycling each day. “It was something I was really compelled to complete,” said the 38-year-old, noting a summer of competitive cycling meant he need- ed very little extra training in preparation for his journey. Mr. Verboom was especially ap- preciative of the numerous hand- shakes from customs officials and support from military personnel. However, even with so much gratitude from the public, Mr. Ver- boom remains modest about his journey. “Basically I was just the guy riding the bike,” he said, acknowl- edging the help and support he re- ceived from his wife, Maureen, and children Ryan, Benjamin and Erin. After arriving in New York, the Verbooms stayed for three days and despite some reservations, trekked down to the heart of de- struction. “I had no desire to see Ground Zero,” admitted Mr. Verboom, al- though his wife and children felt they must. Ultimately, he accompanied his family into the depths of the horrif- ic remnants of the World Trade Center. “I was holding in a lot of emo- tion, I had to go,” he said, adding, “I needed a closure, in a way.” Now that his exhausting journey has come to an end Mr. Verboom is “relieved”, but added, “I also miss it. It was such a trip, it was so amazing.” SUNDAY, DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS CANTATA:Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering, presents its annual Christmas Cantata ‘I Have Seen the Light’ at 6 p.m. All are wel- come. CHRISTMAS PARTY:The Autism Society, Durham chapter, holds a party from 1-4 p.m. for in- dividuals with Autism, PDD, and Asperger’s, as well as families and friends, at the Oshawa Ju- bilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Ave. Parents are asked to bring a wrapped and clearly labelled gift, not to exceed $15, for each child they bring. Call 905-666-6870 (Sandra). CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: Visit the Pickering Museum Vil- lage and experience Scottish Hogmanay, Germanic and Victori- an Christmas traditions and cele- brations. Call 905-683-8401 for more information. TUESDAY, DEC. 11 HISTORICAL SOCIETY:The Pickering Township Historical So- ciety hosts Kathleen Hertzberg, member of the Friends Historical Society of Ontario, who will speak on Pickering and Ajax’s Quaker Heritage at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering.Call 905- 831-3811. ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP: Support is offered to all parties of the ‘adoption triangle’ by the Durham Adoption Disclosure Support Group. Meetings run from 7-9:30 p.m. in the board room of the Durham Children’s Aid Society, 555 Rossland Rd.W. in Oshawa.Discussions are confi- dential and a support person is welcome to attend. Call 905-433- 1551 ext. 2201, 2261, 2293. SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION: The public is welcome to free and open meditation classes being held by Sahaja Yoga Meditation every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Central Library, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYoga.ca HEALTH WORKSHOP:Ajax Family Chiropractic offers a free ‘Half-Hour to Health’ workshop every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 13 (across from Costco, behind McDonald’s). Seating is limited. Call 905-426- 4116 to reserve a seat or for more information. TOASTMASTERS:The Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Club welcomes you to a weekly open house at 1 Evelyn Ave. every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Learn more about this cost-effective and fun way to enhance your communica- tion and leadership skills. 905- 619-0030 or 416-560-3768. PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets locally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents 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 or information. VOLUNTEERS:Volunteers are needed to help kids aged five to 12 develop their literacy skills.The William Peak Co-op Reading Cir- cle and Homework Club meets in the Activity Room at Whites Road and Finch Avenue every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 416-684- 3616or 905-837-0761. The ride of his life RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Cyclist Tim Verboom (right) acknowledged support of his family during his ‘Cycle to Help’ event in response to the Sept. 11 ter- rorist attacks in New York City. Family members are (from left) Maureen, Ben, Erin and Ryan. Grade 9 math tests prove a challenge for students Durham school boards respond to standardized test results BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM ––The percentage of Durham students who achieved at or above the Ontario standard in the Grade 9 math test is below the provincial average, but higher than expected at the public school board, results show. The province’s arm’s-length test- ing agency, the Education Quality and Accountability Office, in Janu- ary and in the spring administered the first-ever provincial math test for Grade 9 students. The EQAO released the provin- cial and school board results Thurs- day, indicating the percentage of students who met or surpassed the provincial standard of Level 3, or 70 to 79 per cent. Province-wide, roughly 14 per cent of students in the applied stream and 49 per cent of academic stream students achieved at Level 3 or 4. At the Durham District School Board, 44 per cent of student in the academic stream achieved at Level 3 or better on the assessment, com- pared to 11 per cent of applied stream students. The provincial and board results were a pleasant surprise to Bev Freedman, the Durham District School Board’s programs superin- tendent. She recently predicted “very poor results” at the provincial level, given the tested students only had three years of the new and tougher elementary school math curriculum, introduced in 1997. “I’m very surprised at these provincial results, that’s much high- er than I anticipated,” she said in an interview. As for the local results, Ms. Freedman thought the board’s num- ber for academic students would be about 30 per cent, meeting the provincial standard. “We’re hearing back from par- ents and teachers that the kids are really struggling,” she said, explain- ing why she thought students would not fare as well as they did. Ms. Freedman said schools are sorting through their individual re- sults and generally there are some discrepancies that result in changes to some school percentages. Boards have until Jan. 31 to release school results to the community. As with other EQAO tests, Ms. Freedman said the board would de- velop strategies for improvement based on the results and bring a re- port to the board. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, five per cent of the applied-stream students met or sur- passed the standard, compared to 40 per cent in the academic stream. Paul Pulla, the board’s secondary school’s superintendent, agreed the students’ elementary school experi- ence was a consideration, though not the only one, in analysing the numbers. “These students who have writ- ten the first assessment in mathe- matics have not been awarded the benefit of experiencing the full, new math curriculum in elementary,” he said. Mr. Pulla said a full report on the board’s Grade 9 math test data would be presented at the Dec. 17th board meeting. The results show a sizeable per- centage of local students achieved at Level 2, which the province consid- ers a moderate level of achievement, below but approaching the provin- cial standard, considered a high level of achievement. At the Catholic board, 19 per cent of ap- plied students and 28 per cent of academic students achieved at Level 2. Meanwhile, 25 per cent of acade- mic stream and 24 per cent of ap- plied stream Grade 9 students at the Durham District School Board achieved at Level 2. Province-wide, one-quarter of applied students achieved at Level 2 compared to 26 per cent of academ- ic stream students. An EQAO press release advised that the new high school math cur- riculum, introduced in 1999, is “at an early stage of implementation” and that it “builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the elemen- tary grades.” BEV FREEDMAN ‘We’re hearing back from parents and teachers that the kids are really struggling.’ Billboard Dec. 9, 2001 N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER DEC. 9, 2001 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9 2001 50th Anniversary It’s been 50 years of wedded bliss for Vi and Cec Wheeler of Ajax. To mark the occasion, their chil- dren invite the cou- ple’s many friends to mark the occasion on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. It’s best wishes only. R.S.V.P. with Linda Shanks at 905-852-6494 or Nancy Nowotny at 905-427-8718. Birthday Dec. 10 is a special day in the Nicoll house, as “our baby girl” be- comes a teenager. “Stephanie, keep on dancing till your dreams come true. You have made us very proud. We want to wish you a happy 13th birthday. Love from Mom, Dad, Lauren, Pongo, U.G.L.Y., Bandit, Aun- ties Susan, Biggy, Car- ole and Jenny, Uncles Chris, Gordon and Duncan, Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa and cousins Zarria, Andrew, Daniel and Christian.” Birthdays Birthday messages to a pair of brothers: “Where has the time gone Navaz? We still remember you when you used to sing the ‘Ahani Kuhumi Sahavani’song and impressed every- one in Florida. Now you’re 18 on Dec. 9 and ready for university. Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy wuzzy had no hair. Is fuzzy wuzzy our birthday bear on Dec. 12? Happy fifth birthday Faiz and happy 18 ‘birdday’ Navaz, from Dad, Mom, Afzal, Azmina, Grandmas, uncles, aunts and cousins.” Birthday “Somebunny loves you,William. Happy third birthday on Dec. 12. Love from Mommy, Daddy, Daniel, Olivia, Nana, Papa, Grama, Grampa, Uncle Dan, Auntie Paula, Jessica, Buster, Auntie Suzanne, Uncle Lorne and Sarah.” Birthday Dec. 12 is a special day for Emily Guy, as she turns six. Very special birthday wishes go out to Emily from Mom, Dad, Sarah, Jonathan, her Nanas, aunts, uncles and cousins. Birthday A cutie with a big smile is cele- brating a birthday. Sarah Ritchie turns five on Dec. 10. “We want to wish our little girl a happy birthday. All our love forever, from Mommy, Daddy, Scotty and Buddy.” Birthday Dec. 8 was a big day for “our millen- nium baby” Imaan Say- eed, as she celebrated her first birth- day. “We want to wish you a happy birthday, with love” and “may God bless you with many more to come.” Love from Dad, Mom, sis- ter Anisa, Abba, Aunty Mama, Tabbu Baji, Kaisar Nana and Re- hana Nani, and Jabeen Aunty.” Birthday Paige Leigh Robertson turns eight on Dec. 9. “I’m reminded each day how in- credibly lucky I am to have the honour of being your mother. Though forces may keep us apart physically, you have permanent residence in my heart! We love you very much. Happy birthday,Mummy, Kent, Candice, Dylan and Kyle.” Birthday “We’re proud to say that Christine Mc- Court became a teenager on Dec. 7. Christine en- joys reading, swimming, playing the piano and trumpet. Happy 13th birthday to our terrific girl! Love from Mom, Dad, Emily and Meg.” Birthday “Guess who’s turning two? Mathew Costain turns two on Dec. 11. Have a great day. We love you more than any- thing. Love from Jummy, Mommy and Snooker.” Birthday There are happy ninth birth- day wishes for Caitlin on Dec. 9. “To my pre- cious, beautiful daughter! Caitlin, you’ve been a treasure to your mother and fa- ther from day one. You amaze us still as you grow into a beautiful young girl. Have a wonderful birthday sweetheart. We love you very much.” Birthday “Dec. 8 was a big day in the Thomson household, espe- cially for some- one who has made her parents so proud for the past 13 years. Happy birthday Victoria. We love you very much from Mum, Dad and Pepper too.” Birthday “Our precious little boy Ethan Sutton cele- brates his first birthday on Dec. 9. Love, hugs and kisses come from Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Granda, G.G., Uncle Paul, Aunt Sharon, Nana, Papa, Nana Nana, family and friends. Also, woofs and licks from Darby and Spud.” Birthday Look who’s turning 21! Nikki Sasso celebrates her birthday on Dec. 12. There’s love from Mom, Dad and ‘Zach’. Engagement Two Ajax High School graduates are engaged. Ms. Patti Canning is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Amanda Canning- Smith to Robbie Barg, son of Rose and Rob Barg, all of Ajax. A wed- ding date is to be announced. Birthday “Dec. 11 is a special day in the Penna household. That’s the day our big boy Michael turns five. We love you so much, handsome. Have a great birthday party at National Sports. Lots of love and kisses from Mommy, Daddy and Morgan.” Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., Dec. 15, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Michael Penna 2. Emily Guy 3. Sarah Ritchie NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P Training offered to literacy volunteers DURHAM —Orientation and training workshops are being held for people interested in be- coming classroom and one-to- one adult literacy tutors. The Literacy Network of Durham Region is hosting the workshops to prepare volunteers for working in classroom set- tings. It is also a prerequisite for one-to-one training. Orientation dates are Monday Jan. 14, Wednesday Jan. 16 and Monday Jan. 21. There is a $10 fee. One- to-one training dates are Wednes- day Jan. 23, Monday Jan. 28 and Wednesday Jan. 30. There is a $35 fee. Call 905-725-4786. H a v e ahollyjollygiveaway.It's th e bestti meof t h e y ear.I d o n ’tkno w i f there’ll be s n o w ,butwinningg r e a t p r iz eswillbringyoucheer!For contest rules and regulations, or for information on how to enter, visit our Rapid Rewards Players Club Centre. No purchase necessary. Must be 19 years of age or older. License #C000009. 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TM For more information, visit your branch or call 1-800-465-CIBC (2422) How to Sell High: Avoid these Three Mistakes When Selling Your Home DURHAM REGION – When you decide to sell your home, setting your asking price is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees and many homes are discarded by prospective buyers as not being in the appropriate price range before they’re even given a chance of a showing. Your asking price is often your home’s “first impression”, and if you want to realize the most money you can for your home, it’s imperative that you make a good first impression. This is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and on it’s own is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recent study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need)”. This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three different angles. When taken together, this information will help you price your home to not only sell, but sell for the price you want. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your copy of this FREE report, call 1-800-515-1698 and enter ID# 1016. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call NOW to learn how to price your home to your maximum financial advantage. This report is courtesy of Brian Kondo Re/Max Quality One Ltd. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Let’s Ask The Podiatrist Ronald J. Klein, B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist- Foot Specialist Ask The Podiatrist: My feet perspire a great deal, and I find myself with itchy feet that always crack between the toes. My friends at the health club tell me I have an athlete’s foot problem. Do you think I do, and what can I do to stop or prevent it from recur- ring? Your friends are right. It does, indeed sound as if you do have ath- lete’s feet (TINEA PEDIS). First, I must tell you that you don’t need to be an athlete to devel- op this skin condition. It is caused by a fungus which flourishes in a warm, dark, moist environment. As feet may perspire more with athlet- ics, there may be a slightly higher incidence of athlete’s feet in people who participate in sports. Athlete’s feet can occur in the healthiest of people with the best feet. It is usually not contagious unless the proper conditions to ensure its growth exist. The area itself often has a red- dish line with flaking, whitish skin, which peels or sloughs off. This is nature’s way of trying to rid the body of the fungus. The most com- mon areas are between the toes. There are many ways to try and prevent the problem from occur- ring. The best is to avoid walking barefooted in areas such as health clubs, swimming pool decks and common shower areas. Always wear shower shoes. Secondly, you should keep the environment of the foot as dry as possible. Wear cotton or wool socks, not nylon, polyester or rayon. Natural fibres breathe, and there- fore, keep the foot drier. Also wear shoes that are made of leather or canvas. Shoes that are made to keep water out will keep perspira- tion in. Dry your feet well after every bath or shower, especially between the toes. Putting socks on a foot already wet from the shower will only hasten the occurrence of the athlete’s feet. Always put your socks on first when getting dressed, even before your underwear. This will prevent the spread of the fun- gus to the groin, which is also a warm, dark, moist environment. Treatment of an athlete’s foot problem involves: 1.Don’t scratch the area, as you will spread the infection. 2.Keep the area dry, cool and in the light as much as possible. 3.Wear socks and shoes made of natural materials. 4.Keep feet covered in pub- lic areas. 5.Over the counter creams and/ or powders may help milder infections, as well as soaking the feet in tepid saline salt water. 6.Prescription creams or orals may be prescribed for more chronic conditions. 7.If a secondary bacterial infection occurs (misery loves com- pany), that will also inflame the area - then a cortisone or an antibac- terial cream may be prescribed. Usually fungal infections are easily controlled, but they can recur if the conditions needed by the fun- gus are met. It seems that some people are more prone to those problems. Remember, you don’t need to be an athlete to develop ath- lete’s feet. 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NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 11 A/PADVERTISING FEATURE 734 Kingston Rd., PICKERING (Hwy. 2 & Whites Rd.) FREE CONSULTATION • All Fields of Dentistry practiced • We directly bill your insurance • Cosmetic dentistry • gum treatment • Nitrous Oxide Gas Sedation (laughing gas) • NEW PATIENTS WELCOME • Convenient Hours 8 a.m.-7 p.m. - Sat. Avail. Same day Appt. • Braces, Wisdom Teeth & Implants 20% OFF YOUR FIRST DENTAL CLEANING 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL STAFF CALL TODAY 905-420-6226 84 Old Kingston Rd. W. PICKERING VILLAGE, AJAX REPAIRS (1 hr.) * Relines * Complete, Partial Dentures Functional Dentures...One Good Reason To Smile! DENTURE CLINIC PICKERING VILLAGE After hours 428-8801 683-4294 Call today for free consultation NEW PERMANENT, SOFT DENTURE LINER NO GST NO PSTNO GST NO PST William Steil, DD, F.C.A.C.(A) Charles Wm. Steil, D.D. 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Our staff Audiologists offer Audiology High-tech with Expert Care. Breakthrough in Hearing Aid Technology Digital Sound: Crisp • Clean • Refreshing Did you know? ...that only Audiologists are recognized by Workers & Safety Insurance Board to test WSIB. ...only Audiologists are recognized by the Assistive Devices Program to test children under 18. ...we are the clinic of choice for doctor referrals. Fact The first and only audiology practice in Durham to bring you Video Otoscopy Technology that lets you see the inside of your ears. Fact Our certifications let patients know that our Audiologists have mastered all the necessary training to be considered experts in the fields of hearing impairments. Fact OtoAcoustic emission. New revolutionary technology to diagnose hearing loss in newborns and babies for Durham. Even most major Canadian hospitals are not equipped. Welcome to our new staff: Jill Taylor, Hospital for Sick Children who joins forces with Stella Maschas Wong, also an Audiologist from Sick Kids Hospital. Fact The first audiology practice in Durham to bring you real-ear probe microphone measurements. This advanced system allows precise fine tuning of hearing aids. Ajax-Pickering Audiology Clinic 831-8311 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 104 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 (Located in the Pickering Medical Centre) Ajax Audiology Services 831-8311 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 303 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7K8 (Located in the Baywood Plaza) Whitby Hearing Centre 666-7726 1032 Brock St. S., Unit 4 Whitby, Ontario L1N 4L8 (Close to the 401, Brock Rd. St. exit) • Resound • Siemens • Starkey • Widex • Phonak • Phonic Ear • Unitron • Digifocus See our Audiologists and Hear the Difference. Registered •ADP, WSIB, DVA, Clarica, MetLife, Mutual Advanced care..... Tomorrow’s Hearing Today NEW Open Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. and evening appts. available First, this is 100% digital hearing aid technology. And what that means in quality of hearing is huge. Digital sound is created by tiny computer chips that separate each sound clearly and crisply. You can compare for yourself by thinking how movies sounded 10 years ago to going to a theatre and hearing digital sound. These digitals are available in canal style, full shell and behind the ear digitals. Digitals are also available in CIC which are virtually invisible. • Audiologists are University trained and hold a Master’s Degree in Audiology • Audiologists are licensed to prescribe hearing aids in Ontario. • Audiologists can certify an individual’s eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit. FULL TIME SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR HEARING NEEDS P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 9, 2001 Lightning strikes gold DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning Con-Drain Construction novice ‘A’ rep hockey team blanked Mississauga 2-0 to capture the champi- onship at the Sarnia tournament last weekend. Erin Cameron opened the scoring for the Lightning in the second period, ac- cepting a pass from Katie Wailes and making no mistake on the shot. Megan Hagg added an insurance marker mid- way through the third period. Solid goaltending by Danielle Cyr resulted in her second shutout of the tournament. The Lightning started the tournament with a convincing 7-2 victory over Lon- don. Stefanie Thomson led the way with a pair of goals, with Jennifer Grant, Brit- tney Sullivan, Shannon Baker, Hagg and Wailes all notching one apiece. Assist- ing were Shannon Stoneburgh, Colleen Broaderip, Wailes, Grant, Hagg, Cameron and Sullivan. Durham West proved too much for host Sarnia in the second game, as the Lightning cruised to a 19-0 victory. Ju- lianne Lindeblom scored her first goal of the season. Other goals came from Wailes with four, Michelle Sabourin, Sullivan and Grant each with three, Kelsie Moffatt and Hagg with two apiece, and a single goal to Broaderip. Robyn Crummey counted two assists. In the third game, Scarborough scored in the last minute to defeat the Durham West novices 3-2. Sullivan and Baker scored, with assists to Thomson, Sullivan and Baker. Mississauga scored early in the con- test, which turned out to be all it needed to post a 1-0 win over Durham West in game four. However, Durham’s large goals-for, goals-against ratio enabled the team to move on to the championship game.Local sports online www.durhamregion.com Ringette squad golden ...PAGE 17 722 Chalk Lake Road W., Uxbridge. 1km west of Lakeridge Resort (905) 649-5160 www.skyloft.com a Vacation Getaway Open to public Weekdays. Private on Weekends for Members. amilies have been enjoying the weekend privacy and security of belonging to Skyloft Ski & Country Club since 1944. Families spending time together. Developing long lasting friendships. Enjoying recreational and social events in a community of families with similar interests. This is Skyloft. Only minutes away, Skyloft offers 18 downhill runs, 10 km of x-country, night skiing, highly certified ski school, competitive racing, spectacular view and the highest vertical in the area. You won’t believe you’re skiing in southern Ontario. We have recreational and competitive programs available for all our skiers. Your visits at Skyloft will always be an experience that truly is “Above it All”. Our beautiful modern post & beam lodge offers exceptional corporate packages, weddings, ski days with modern banquet facilities to attend to your every need. We’re open for viewing Club facilities during weekdays, and on weekends with appointment. Call now for more information. F TRIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER $700Just& Annual dues Your family skis as members for the 2001/2002 season. We’ll freeze the current membership initiation fee until you decide by Feb. 15,2002. Call for details. NON MEMBERS SEASON PASS OFFER Good Monday thru Friday including night skiing LIMITED NUMBER OF PASSES LEFT FOR FAMILIES ONLY ADULT $109 TEENS $89 CHILDREN $59 New Year’s Party Al Capone’s Surprise Birthday Party • Tickets limited • Dinner • Theatre • Dancing Some tickets still available Visit Skyloft and enter a ballot to WIN Your Family Ski Club Close to HomeClose to Home Tickets Now Available Ladies Ski Day Jan. 11/02 Mens Ski Day Feb. 1/02 Tickets Now Available Ladies Ski Day Jan. 11/02 Mens Ski Day Feb. 1/02 Your Family Ski ClubYour Family Ski Club 48 EXETER RD. (905) 427-0036 Fax# 427-5741 AJAX ACROS GYMNASTICS CLUB Hwy 401 N Kings Cres. Exeter* Hwy 2 Harwood Ave.Bayly St. Mon., Dec. 10 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed., Dec. 12 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. WINTER 2001 REGISTRATION 900 Champlain Ave. 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS CLOCK GALLERY LOCATED IN THE REAR OF HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS GrandfatherGrandfather ClocksClocks *OAC $29.99 administration fee due plus taxes due at time of purchase. Limited time offer. Chiming WallChiming Wall ClocksClocks Mantle ClocksMantle Clocks Gift Certificates HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS SALE PRICED FOR CHRISTMAS SALE PRICED FOR CHRISTMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS SELECTED MODELS IN STOCK FOR CHRISTMAS THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PALS, WALKERS, THOSE WHO PLEDGED $$$, SPONSORS AND TO OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS! Dear Friends, Thank you for participating in our extremely successful 2001 Durham Walk to D’Feet ALS. Your contribution is part of a national effort developed to raise awareness, fund local patient services and to support nationally directed research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. On Saturday September 29th at Rotary Park Waterfront Trail in Ajax, over 400 family and friends came together to fight this dreaded disease. In a true team spirit we enjoyed music, exercise, refreshments, fresh air and glorious sunshine. There was laughter and there were tears. There was much joy and comfort in sharing our stories with each other - the difficult journey of living and dying with ALS. In Durham alone, you helped us raise in excess of $60,000.00 - tripling our expectation for the First Annual Walk to D’Feet ALS. Being one of eight walks taking place across Canada, your contribution is included in the national total of over $560,000.00 raised for ALS. Thank you so much. We could not have done it without each and every one of you! Please mark the date of SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th on your calendar. You are invited to come out and join the 2002 DURHAM WALK TO D’FEET ALS! Sincerely, Louise Farr Honourary Chair Catherine Ianni Walk Co-Ordinator Marion Irwin President ALS Society of Ontario & Durham Chapter ALS SPONSORS swiftTRADE Securities Inc. Ontario Power Generation Metroland Community Newspapers Town of Ajax Staff & Council City of Pickering Staff & Council Regional Municipality of Durham Dan McTeague, MP Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge Judy Longfield, MP Whitby-Ajax Knights of Columbus Ajax CDA Industries Inc. Lenbrook Industries Limited Whitby Audio Video The Kinsmen Club of Ajax Inc. (Service) Veridian Corporation Mr. Thomas W. White Russell Johnson Memorial Fund CG Brokers Inc. Humphrey Automation Incorporated Mr. Jack W.G. Free Witty Insurance Brokers Ltd. McDonald’s Restaurants, Ajax Hubbell Canada Inc. 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Call Colin McCarthy 905-721- 3336. www.durhamc.on.ca Careers505 ALLSTATE-Looking for a ca- reer in Insurance Sales? Are you currently in an Insurance Sales position with no oppor- tunity for career advance- ment? At Allstate, we're grow- ing in Durham. We offer; Un- limited income potential, Guaranteed salary plus com- missions, Employee benefits and the opportunity to run your own agency. Please send resumes to: Tom Rose C/0 Allstate, 22 Stevenson Rd. South, Oshawa L1J 5L9. Fax: 725-3295 or Call: 725–2268 YOU can be an Entrepreneur - We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, sub- sidiary of Citigroup, and build a new career in financial services. Instructions provided. For more info. call Gary Bittner 905-831-7817. General Help510 MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immediately. Experience pre- ferred, but not necessary. Own transportation required. Serious inquiries only (905) 686–9160. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ezeglobalincome.com or toll free 1-888-563-3617 ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home. $1500 part time to $5,000 full time per month. www. onaroll2dreams.com 1-800- 311-5782 CHRISTMAS RUSH ! ! ! ! ! $60-$100 CASH DAILY. Call Mr. White 905-435-8131 CAFETERIA - OSHAWA.Opening soon! Join our team at our newest location. We require Cooks, Kitchen Workers, Dishwashers, Cashiers-General Help. F/T and P/T. Benefits. Day and afternoon shifts. Mitch Rudman 416-231-8499 ext. 519 CLARICA is seeking full time individuals with an interest or expertise in the areas of Mar- keting or Business manage- ment. Fax a confidential re- sume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REGIS- TRATIONS $21.00 avg. Call Sokorn 905-259-9166 DRIVER REQUIRED to deliver packages from Pickering to Ajax, Oshawa, Cobourg and Port hope area. Must have own car and clean driving abstract. Must be available to do regular daily runs in after- noon or early evening. Fax resume attention Elaine (905)420-7342. ENERGETIC, CONSISTENT,reli- able workers needed for child with Autism for 1 - 2 hrs. week- ends and evenings for behavior therapy, training given. Call Sandra Whitby (905) 666-6870. EXPERIENCED HOUSE framer wanted immediately. Wage negotiable. (905)655–7201 or (905)435-7087. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. HEY! MUST BE THE MONEY! Tired of jobs that suck? West Coast Company new to Oshawa looking for 10-12 people imme- diately. Must like loud music and work well with the opposite sex. Call Debbie 1-888-265-5539. LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSISTANT MANAGER -full + part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796 MAKE YOUR 1ST MILLION HERE!! Call Nikki for more info and book your interview today 905-435-3478 NEEDED 15 New positions. Now open. Adult Video Chat Rooms, No experience necessary. Must be 18 or older. Requires photo id, good attitude. Call 905-432- 2569, 905-718–3049. NEW JOB 4 YOU FOR 2002 - Call Stu 905-435-0681 NO EXPERIENCE necessary staff needed for hot dog carts. Year round employment. Vehicle required. Flexible days. Benefits available. Fax resume (905)263- 2700 or call (905)263-4282, leave message. NORTH AMERICAN organization seeks leader for unique opportu- nity. No experience necessary. Potential for high income. Call Steve at (905) 404-0772 NOW OR NEVER !ad company needs 15 sharp individuals in a variety of areas from entry level to management. Call Tina (905) 576-4425 ext. 16 for a personal interview. No telemarketing !!!! OPENINGS AVAILABLE for temporary help, students wel- come, full time hours, 18+. Call Celina 905-435-0730 OUT OF A JOB? Need help with your resume? Want help brushing up your interview skills? Make a change in your life aliasjones (416) 817-1721 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary Christmas help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. We have the job for you! * Full & Part Time * Live-in & Live-out * Long & Short term * Drivers Preferred 666-2228 or 1-800-219-8059 or Fax Resume to: 666-9689 25 Regency Crescent Whitby, Ont. L1N 7K8 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. www.cardinalnannies.com Nannies for Children We also do special needs. Call us for an interview APPOINTMENT SETTERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Full & Part-time Earn up to $16/hr. No Selling Call for interview (905)426-1322 COMMERCIAL REPS REQUIRED SIX FIGURE INCOME Energy sales, must be able to work without supervision • Management positions available. • Full training provided • North American expansion Call John (905) 435-1052 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: compose@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundation Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-877-480-1177 Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration **SECURITY OFFICERS** >REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY< Full Training and Benefit Plan Provided!! Positions available for:Well-groomed, ma- ture individuals, with good communications skills, able to work various shifts. Must have own transportation to sites. Seasonal Employment Also Available Apply Now 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily or fax resume to Keith @ (905) 579-8028 214 King St. East, 2nd Floor, Oshawa FINANCIAL ANALYST The Town of Whitby, Durham’s Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community located approximately 50 km east of Toronto, is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. Reporting to the Manager of Treasury Services, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing departmental budget support; promoting long term financial planning and forecasting, both corporately and by depar tment; promoting the corporate use of available financial information and improving upon the information available; assisting in maintaining the integrity of information on the financial system; managing insurance and risk management; developing policies and procedures; and, assisting in other special projects as a finance resource. As an innovative individual, you will possess a degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university. You will hold a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible finance work, preferably in a Municipal environment; knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory principles and practices, management information systems and computerized financial applications; knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; and, working knowledge of budgetary accounting and reporting systems. You will also possess strong technical, research and analytical skills to prepare and analyse complex financial reports; be able to develop efficient and effective systems and procedures; and, possess excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public. SALARY Subject to skills, ability and qualifications. Please fax, mail or e-mail detailed resumes, indicating education, experience, references, etc. no later than Friday, December 21st, 2001 to: Human Resources Department The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905) 686-5696 E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca Personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Note:We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. 505 Careers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help group OUT OF SCHOOL?Out of work . . . Interviewing today! Ask for Anna 905-435-0637 PENTAGON SECURITY Is Now Accepting applications for Stationary Guards. Applic- ants must have own canine, own transportation, will train. Apply in person to: 201 White- oaks Crt., Whitby, Ontario. Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - 12 noon or fax resume to (905) 665-0102 PLENTY OF WORK!!Call Dan 905-435-3478 PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Bay Oshawa requires sales people who want to earn $100+ per day comm. In-store, P/T F/T, will train. 905-438-2313. PROPERTY/CASUALTY In- surance Brokerage requires an experienced Technical/ Customer Service Represen- tative. RIBO license not nec- essary but must be willing to obtain. Must have good com- puter/technical skills and must be a highly organized in- dividual. Must be a self-start- er with a positive attitude and able to work in a busy envi- ronment. Please send re- sume, along with salary ex- pectations by mail only to: Rose Anne Shaw, Office Man- ager Roughley Insurance Bro- kerage Ltd., 1000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ont. L1G 4W4. We thank all interested applicants, but only those who are select- ed for an interview will be contacted. SHORT ORDER COOK - needed for days and even- ings. Experience required. Pete's Gourmet Burgers. Pag- er (416) 378-9915 TELEMARKETING SUPER- VISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience re- quired. Call Tony (905)426– 1322. WANTED: HAIRSTYLIST, Massage Therapist, Nail Technician with clientele. Newly renovated 2 level sa- lon. Motivated staff, comfort- able atmosphere. Available for the new year, apply now! John (905)404–9097 WE WILL TRAIN YOU !Prem- ier ad company is looking to fill 10 positions this week. No experience necessary. Call Anne for more details at (905) 576-5523. WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/pro- cessing our circulars, copy/mail- ing PC disc programs. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self- addressed stamped envelope to: Distinctive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 part-time, $5000 full-time per month. Training available. Call for free infor- mation booklet 416-631-3922 www.workathomeexperts.com Skilled & Technical Help515 ANTI-TERRORISM PATROLS Static and mobile SECURITY OFFICERS required to help In- telligarde protect Ontario's infrastructure. Fax resume to: 416-469-4255 or attend 55 Unwin Ave. Toronto Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sales Help & Agents530 INTERNET SALES and Mar- keting Representative re- quired immediately by Ajax publishing company. We seek a self-motivated sales profes- sional to sell internet adver- tising products, as well as de- velop strategic marketing programs with new and exist- ing clients. Previous sales experience an asset. Hourly rate + commission. Fax resumes to Publisher (905)686-1078, E- mail:rwh@istar.ca Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME pharma- cy technician required for our location in Pickering. We offer excellent hours, wages and ben- efits. Zadall and long-term care experience an asset. Fax resume (905)420-7342 or email: oper- ations@medicalpharmacies.com TRAINING POSITION available in Dental Lab for Model Department. Must be neat, orga- nized, self-sufficient and good at problemsolving. Drop resume off weeknights between 4-6pm at Contact Dental Studio, 500 Wentworth St.E., Unit 6, Oshawa VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge invites applicants for permanent part-time night RNs. Previous LTC experi- ence an asset. Fax or mail re- sume to Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3, 905-852-0117. Employment Wanted570 DEE and GEE Mechanical Services. Licensed plumbing and heating, remodeling of bath- rooms, kitchens, general home improvements. Over 8 yrs. expe- rience. Regardless of the job, big or small, we can do it all!! (416) 819-3875 leave message. Houses For Sale100 PRIVATE: NEW 2-STOREY 3- bedroom home, 6 months builders warranty remaining, c/air, c/vac, air purifier, FAG, gas fireplace in sunken livingroom, upgraded carpet underlay, upgraded appliances, 2-1/2 baths (plumb in for 4th). Kingsway Forest. $189,900, closing ASAP. Days (416)930- 9852, evenings (905)728–1616. OSHAWA TWO BEDROOM, No Money Down! Private sale. Large fenced lot, double car garage, excellent neighborhood, walk to shopping, renovated kitchen/bathrooms, hardwood floors, fireplace. $145,000. Employed/Good Credit. 905- 571–5320 SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION - West end Pickering, Rouge Forest Crs., 4 yrs. new 4 bed- room semi, backing onto greenbelt. Large deck, fish pond, gazebo, only $216,500. Call 416-272-7980. NORTH AJAX - Detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, many upgrades, professional- ly finished basement, huge pie shaped lot, flexible closing. Open house Sat. Dec. 15th, $239,000. (905) 428–1999 VELTRI 2 STOREY, 4bdrm, ensuite + 1.5 bathrooms. 1700sq ft +/-, c/a, c/v, dishwasher, inter- locking brick, fenced yard, single garage. $189,900 firm. Bowmanville. (905)571–1507 WHITBY - 3 bdrm townhouse, less than 1 year old, hardwood floors, ceramics, upgraded car- pet, plus much more. Call Lorraine Van Alstyne, Sutton Dynamic, (905)697–1700 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 STORE FOR RENT 43 Station Plaza Ajax (Harwood/401) 3570 sq ft + basement Good for any retail use or business 3-bay drive-in door Givalas R.E. Ltd. 905-479-4436 416-605-2050 Clinical Research Coordinator required RN or RPN Willing to work flexible hours.Good communication, interpersonal & organizational skills. Forward resume to: Paradigm Clinical Trails Inc. 171 King Street, East Oshawa, L1H 1C2 GROWING COMPANY requires Experienced Sales People immediately Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Tony for interview (905)426-1322 WELL ESTABLISHED HEAVY METAL FABRICATOR IN AJAX IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR: WELDERS Minimum 7 to 10 years experience in high quality flux core or sub-arc welding. We offer top wages and benefits Fax resume to (905) 428-6933 ROUSSEL EAVESTROUGH Experienced Eavestroughers Needed. Call (416) 438-4344 REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Temporary Christmas help also required • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com For temporary positions in: PAYROLL SPECIALIST STAFF ACCOUNTANT COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKKEEPER Tel: (905) 709-8009 Fax: (905) 709-3664 Email: markham@accountemps.com For more information visit our website at www.accountemps.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help AR/AP & CREDIT COLLECTIONS person required immediately by distribution company in Ajax. Busy seasonal business. Minimum 2 years experience. Detail orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work additional hours in season. Computer skills required. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Please send resume to: File #766 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 6P3 BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED UCC TOTAL HOME OF TORONTO EAST requires the services of an efficient bookkeeper using QuickBooks for 20-30 hours per week. Must be intelligent and trustworthy, able to work independently, and have great attention to detail. Please fax your resume to the attention of Cam or Allison (905)839–9471 For temporary positions in: CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RECEPTION / SWITCHBOARD MARKETING / SALES ASSISTANT OFFICETEAM Tel: 905-771-8272 • Fax: 905-709-3664 Email: markham@officeteam.com For more information visit our website at www.officeteam.com 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Secretary to the Secretary of the Board Reporting to the Director of Education, this role will provide secretarial services and maintain an administrative system to support the activities of the Secretary of the Board and the Board of Trustees. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare, distribute and maintain Board and Committee meeting agendas • Record and transcribe minutes • Deal with the media • Act as the Board's FOI Coordinator • Organize the Board's public relation events • Prepare and distribute various Board publications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • Preference will be given to graduates of a college program in Executive Office Administration (or equivalent), with a focus on Business, Communications and/or Public Relations • A minimum of four years of senior secretarial and administrative experience • Excellent computer skills (Excel/Quattro Pro, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, WP7, Word, Adobe Acrobat) • Accurate keyboarding and shorthand/speedwriting skills • Ability to work in a busy environment with minimal supervision • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and deal with sensitive matters Salary Range: $37,989 - $43,977 (35 hrs/wk) Attendance at meetings outside of regular business hours will be required. Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by mail, fax or e-mail no later than Tuesday, December 18, 2001, to: Allan W. Jeffers, Human Resources Manager The Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Fax: (905) 576-0923; E-mail: Allan.Jeffers@durhamrc.edu.on.ca Only applicants being offered interviews will be contacted early in the new year. No telephone calls please. Mary Ann Martin Chair of the Board Grant A. Andrews Director of Education THE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Learning and Living in Faith For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 albionhills@on.aibn.com We Provide: •Late Model Equipment •Satellite Dispatch •Excellent Maintenance Program •24 Hour Dispatch •Competitive Pay Package •Benefit Package •Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit •No NYC •No Slip Seating •Home Every Weekend We Require: •Valid AZ License •Clean Driving Abstract •Professional Attitude We are a Whitby, Ontario Based Carrier specializing in expedited service to and from the U.S. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. AZ/DZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers 509 Drivers THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kingston Rd. Hewison Crt. Mill st. Sherwood Rd.E. Kearney Dr. Kemp Dr. Dennis Dr. Hester Ave. Elizabeth St. Darley St. Mortimer Cres. Larmer Dr. Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Spiers Cres. Sallis Dr. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. Lilley Ave. Davey St. Ashbury Blvd. Warick Ave. Mullond Ave. Wiseman Dr. Andrea Rd. Cowling Cres. McRae Rd. Clover Ridge Dr.E. Crawford Dr. Callen Crt. Graham Crt. Dreyer Dr.E. Billingsgate Cres. Burcher Rd. Emperor St. Thorncroft Cres. O'Dell Crt. Taylor Rd. Turnbull Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Christmas Jobs Ending?! We're just beginning!! RGIS Inventory Specialists is seeking Reliable, motivated people to join our team Of computerized inventory takers. We offer $9/hr to start with paid training And a wage review after 90 days. Advancement opportunities available Reliable vehicle required. Must be 18 yr. + Attend one of our 1 hr orientation sessions Wed. Dec. 12, 2001 @ 9AM, 10:30AM, 1PM, or 3PM. Travelodge: 940 Champlain Ave. (next to the 401), Oshawa E-mail: dist502@rgis.com Fax: 905-953-5362 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. ATTENTION YOUTH! Job Connect Program (16-24 yrs.) Durham Employers are looking to hire NOW! 492 Simcoe S. Oshawa 905-579-8482 132 Church St. Bowmanville 905-623-6814 136 Commercial Ave. Ajax 905-427-8165 310-CASH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS! Hiring Full Time and Part Time Positions for our new Richmond Hill location Do you possess: • Great people skills • Business or banking background • Motivation to excel? We offer a great working environment!! Flexible benefits, RRSP contribution Fax resume: (905) 427-4403 Attention Linda MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: learnmusic@home.com or call (905) 721–9799 "Systems Furniture Installer" We are looking for experienced installers for systems furniture. Pickering area. Call 905-839-2057 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help LONGMAN'S Markham Dodge A busy service department requires Chrysler/Jeep Technician $24.00/hour Excellent earning potential. Fax resume in confidence attn: Service Manager 905-471-7682 Or Call 905-471-1500 Manufacturing and Technology Centre needs your help. Sony's Largest Authorized service centre in Canada is looking for a SERVICE REPAIR TECHNICIAN For it's TV/General audio repair area. This position will also require in house repair for projection sys- tems, and large TVs. Salary to be negotiated. Good benefits package. Please call Howard Humphrey at (905) 666-7669 or fax your resume to (905) 666-2334The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. A WORK FROM HOME health and nutrition industry. $500- $1500 P/T, $2000-$5000 F/T. Call (416) 812-6595, email: work@home-earnmoney.com BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HAIR- DRESSER - Business opportunity (partnership) for experienced hair- dresser with own clientele. I have all the equipment, four station modern shop wit 2 tanning beds. Looking for a partner to help me build the business. Excellent downtown Oshawa location and walk by traffic. Call Tammy 905-436-6242 9-5 p.m. SIGN FRANCHISE expanding locally. Fully computerized. No experience needed. Train- ing & local support provided. Low investment. Financing avail. Call 1-800-286-8671 or www.signarama.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 ONE BEDROOM apartment, large kitchen/livingroom w/ ceramics, large bathroom, fridge & stove, washing machine & dryer, $850/mth, first /last. Cable included. Avail. immediately. 905-619-8085. 1 BEDROOM APT. like new, in private residential South Oshawa home, prefer quiet, mature, non- smoking person, no pets. $595/mo. Includes many extras. Jan. 1. (905) 579-7145. after 6. 1 BEDROOM NEAR Oshawa Centre, quiet building, heat, hydro, cable included. No pets, non-smoker, mature adult pre- ferred. First/last, avail. Jan. 1st. $725 monthly. Call 905-433-2484 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Burcher Rd/Bayly, $650/month. Available De- cember 14th. No pets. No smoking. Parking available. Please call (905)426–1079. 1ST-TIME RENTAL, Jan. 1/02 or later, 3-bedroom spotless mainfloor of bungalow, huge fenced backyard, porch, all inclusive, $1200/mo. Prefer working, quiet, clean couple, no-smoking/pets, references. Also avail.-Bachelor $450. 905-922-4751, 905-721-9789 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, seperate entrance, walking distance to Oshawa Centre and all amenitites, laundry, $750 per mo. lst.last, Feb. lst. No dogs, (416) 402-6594. 2-BEDROOM -Private entrance, freshly painted, new ceramic tiles. Includes a/c, fridge, stove, wash- er, & dryer, cable/satellite, sofa & chair. 4 min. to Go, Pickering. Available Jan. lst. $850. First/last. Call (905)831–5371 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor. Near all amenities. $1,100+ utilities. Laundry facilities, large backyard, large storage shed. Avail imme- diately. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. 2 Parking. (905)420- 1037, leave message. AJAX - LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., no smoking, no pets, Available immediatley, $750/month includes utilities & parking. Near schools, shopping & bus. Call (905)426-1431 AJAX,2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, full bath, non- smoker, no pets, $750 inclu- sive. Available Jan. 1st. Call (905) 619–3683 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, private en- trance, non-smokers. $950/ month includes parking. Laundry facilities available. Available December 15th. No pets. Call (905)427–1024 AJAX, legalized upper 3 bed- room of home. Hwy 2/Har- wood, close to schools, tran- sit, non-smoker, no pets. First/last. 905-686-5297 OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. New lower rate$850/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 BRIGHT SPACIOUS freshly painted 2 bedroom apt. Huge living +diningroom, private backyard, air conditioned. Prefer mature working single/ couple. No pets, first/last $900/mo. inclusive. Available Immediately. 905-666-1817 COURTICE - 1,000sq.ft. 2 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, laundry, gas fire- place, Feb. 1, utilities includ- ed, $825/month, first/last re- quired. Call 905-432-3710 COURTICE extra large 2-bed- room apartment, one car parking. Must be quiet, non- smoking, no pets. Preferably christian. Availabe Jan 1st. $900/month. Call 905-576- 7665 leave message. EXECUTIVE 2 bedroom Pick- ering basement apt. with walk out, 5 appliances, includes own washer/dryer, gas fire- place, $1,000 mo. inclusive, avail. immed. 905-576–2369. LARGE 1-BDRM basement, separate entrance, share laundry, parking. No smoking/ pets. Close to amenities. Westney/Hwy 2. $725 inclu- sive. First & last. Avail imme- diately. (905)426–1776 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY large 2 bedroom, 4-pc bath, sep en- trance, close to 401 & GO. Avail Feb 1, $750 inclusive, first/last. 905-420–3301 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apt, laundry, parking, hot tub, $600. mo. inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. Jan 1, call 905-571–4475 ONE BEDROOM main floor house apartment, in older tree lined neighborhood, just north of the hospital Parking included. Immediate occupancy, $700 plus utilities Telephone (905) 728–1170 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. available Jan. lst. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579–9016. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM basement apartment, newer building fridge, stove, laundry facilities, 2 car parking, $725 per mo. includes utilities. lst/ last, Jan. lst. (905) 623–7858 OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE- area large 2 bedroom apt. with sunroom in country. Suitable for working, quiet, clean non- smoking couple, $1100 monthly, all inclusive, first & last. Avail. Feb. 15. 05-623– 3535. OSHAWA/WHITBYborder, large spacious basement apt., with separate entrance, avail. immediately, no pets, access to laundry, close to all ameni- ties, prefer single or couple, references, $700 + 1/3 utili- ties., call (416) 315–0858. PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. Available ASAP, non-smoking $750/month in- clusive. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING - Deluxe two bed- room basement apartment, near Go. 4 appliances, fire- place, gas BBQ, no smokers/ pets. Immediate occupancy. $900. first/last/references re- quired. 905-837-2990. PICKERING VILLAGE,Ajax. 2 bedroom apartment, Available January 1, 2001. Fridge, stove, parking. $850.00 per month plus utilities. First & last. Call 905-576–5163. PICKERING, BRAND NEW 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, new appliances & carpet, parking. $950 plus, available imme- diately. close to all amenities, Brock/Finch area. Call (905)619–9063 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. Senior Apt. Complex. One & One bed- room with den. Clean quiet building. Excellent location. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. For appt. call 905-430-7397. 1-BDRM,separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Non smoker/no pets, suits profes- sional single or mature couple. $750 month. available immedi- ately. Quiet area, Ajax, Harwood N. 905-427-4988 OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 Bedroom for Jan. 1st, $819/mo. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30 pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TWO AND THREE bedroom apartments, Oshawa . 3 bedroom apt. $800/mo. + (hydro $62/ mo.) available Jan. 1st. 2 bed- room apt. $775/mo. inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. 905-666–8004 UXBRIDGE - 1 or 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Close to all amenities. Available Jan/ 02. Call 905-852-5155. WHITBY 2 BEDROOM, Dec. l5th. $800. Also 2 one bedrooms. $700. Office hours 9-5pm Monday- Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday- Thursday (905)665–7543. WHITBY - 2bdrm basement, large kitchen & family room. Private entrance w/walk-out to patio and pool. Parking. Avail. Jan 1st. Near Hwy 2/Kendal- wood. $850 includes utilities & cable. First, last, referenc- es. No smoking/pets. Call Chris 905-261-0006. REGENCY MANOR WHITBY. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, seniors services avail. $960/month incl. utili- ties. On-site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 ONE BEDROOM south Ajax condo, in suite laundry, c/air, parking, walkout patio, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, $975/ month + hydro. Jan. 7th. 905- 428–1048 Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 3 BEDROOM HOME Oshawa, available immediately. Ap- pliances, laundry , $$1100 in- clusive. First Last references. No smoking, no /pets. 416- 258-2478. Leave message. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Oshawa, top floor plus 1/2 basement, 5 appliances, parking, a/c. 5 minutes from 401. $1000/month plus. Avail- able immediacy. References required. Call 289-314-0170 for appointment. A NEWLY RENOVATED 4 bed- room home in Pickering. Fa- milyroom w/fireplace +walk- out to large deck, eat-in kitch- en, built-in dishwasher, C/A, avail. Jan., $1500 +. Call 905- 837-2766 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. AJAX - 3 bedroom main level house. C/air, c/vac, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Large walkout deck, fenced backyard. Family neighbourhood. $1400 plus utilities. Available immedi- ately. 905-626-8487. AJAX AVAILABLE immediate- ly 1 or 2 bedrooms, $550 each inclusive. Own living, dining & kitchen. Dennis 416-587-0060 AJAX -Detached bungalow, 2 bdrms, close to shopping, transit, $940 + utilities. Avail. January 1st. (905)426–6682, Days- (905)-831-6351. BOWMANVILLE, Available Dec 15/Jan 1- Main floor of 3-bdrm bungalow, clean/well kept. Eat-in kitchen, new fridge/stove, 2pc ensuite in mst bdrm, laundry facilities, fenced backyard. Quiet court location. Great for couple or young family. $1200/mth in- clusive, first/last, no pets. Sharon (905)426–7515 or 1- 888-627-9769. WHITBY - 3 BDRM bungalow, main floor. Parking, laundry, patio, quiet side street. Close to all amentities. No smoking/ pets. $1,250 plus. Avail. im- mediately. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX - SUPERIOR accommoda- tion, fully furnished bed-sitting room on second floor w/bright windows in new home. TV sup- plied, digital cable, c/a, separate full kitchen/laundry. Non smok- ers. No pets. (905)686–3437 WHITBY -Basement, 2 rooms, upper level 1 room, Suitable for female. Each $400 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. Call after 7pm 905-665-6946 LIVERPOOL/BAILEY Unfur- nished bed-sitting room with private bath in quiet home. Mature, employed person preferred. Non-smoker. Use of kitchen/laundry/patio/parking. $115/week including cable, first/last. References. 905- 837–0556 leave message. 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE -fur- nished in 3 bdrm. house. South Oshawa. Suits working professional, college/univers- ity student. 2 minutes from lake & GM. Air conditioning, fireplace, washer/dryer, back- yard, parking. $450/mo. inclu- sive. (905)725-5961. Room & Board Avail/Wanted193 ROOM FOR RENT in nice clean Courtice home. Includes use of laundry facilities and family room, food included in price. $150/week. available immediately. If food not want- ed price negotable. 905-404– 8112 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX - SHARE LARGE newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage. Own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone (905)683–9213 LARGE 3 BEDROOM townhouse to share with married couple. 1 unfurnished room $425/mo. Phone, cable, laundry inc. Private den w/tv, transit at door. Available Jan. 1st. Call Kathy (days) 905-509-1353; After 6 p.m. 905-665-6900. AJAX-convenient to 401 - 3 bed- room executive non-smoking furnished home to share with one. Separate 4pc. private bath, own livingroom. Laundry, a/c, fireplace. Bus at door. Suit pro- fessional. Quiet street. $775/mo/negotiable. Immediate. Parking. 905-686–9963 Vacation Properties200 KASHWAKAMAK LAKE -2 hours, year round playground, Ski- doo, fish, build a cottage or use a trailer, hydro, phone, $14,900. Terms $117.14 monthly. 1-613-541-9629. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manu- factured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attractions, NHL Hock- ey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children welcome. Photos. (less than motel) (905)683–5503 Recreation Vehicles212 2001 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 4 x 4, used only 10 times, ex- cellent condition, 2,000 lb. winch $7,900. Ski-doo track, one season old, 144 studs, like new $575. (905) 985- 3436. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 FREE STORAGE - Perfect Christmas Gift!! Immaculate 1986 18 ft. Bonair, sleeps 6. New 12 ft. awning, large fridge, stove with oven, full stand-up shower, separate toilet facilities, vanity etc. Lots of cupboards, storage space. Non-smoking trailer, single axle, perfect for towing. Ask- ing $5,000. To view call 905- 985-3183 after 6 p.m. Bargain Centre309 CHRISTMAS TREE:Almost real 7 1/ ft. , fir, used once. Michaels sells for $220+ Ask- ing $150. or best offer. Call Laura (905) 427-5358. Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 2 TANNING BEDS,31 Bulb, 2 facials, all aluminum. Silver Solarium beds. Excellent shape. Why pay $20k new? Buy 2 for $6k firm. Call Allen 9am-5pm 905-725-0314. 52" COLOUR TELEVISION, needs some repair. $750 o.b.o. 200 gallon aquarium, 2 heaters, pump, gravel, plants, and all accessories $1995 o.b.o. Call (905)432-1821.cnp 7-PC FRENCH PROVINCIAL bedroom suite $1300; gas lawnmower $225; Bamboo display unit $50; solid wood table w/chairs $500; Coffee w/ matching end tables $250; computer desk w/matching file cabinet & bookcase $250; Blue table lamp $25; Ivory table lamps $50; Mahogany console $75; 905-576-1015. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Whirlpool Washer +dryer $449/pair. Washers reg/extra- cap $149/up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Selection fridges $100/up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stove, full/apt-size $150/up. Air condi- tioners $100/up. Portable dish- washers $225/up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. AFFORDABLE LAPTOP Com- puters. All brands names, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, IBM. Prices start from $599.99. Ja- son Pottinger 905-576-0403 Ian Parker 905-725-3451. www.laptopguys.8m.com AIR COMPRESSOR-KODIAK, wheel mounted, medium tank, 115 volt, 1.5HP, 6 gal. Brand new, warranty. Auction Dur- ham Region 2001 item not claimed. Retail value $575+ taxes(=$661.25), sell for $476 taxes incl. (firm). Call Jaclyn Oshawa This Week Classi- fieds 905-576-9335 x2263 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apartment-size wash- er & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES for sale from $19.99. Call 905- 432-3336 Mon.-Fri. between 8am-5pm BEAUTY SALON equipment for sale. Also tanning bed. Phone 905-852-5155, or 905- 430-0518. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BLACK MODERN bedroom set (dresser, mirror, head- board, night table, lamp, bed frames included) $500 o.b.o. Please call (905)435-8151 af- ter 7pm or weekends. (snp) CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: car- pet, premium pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premium pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/commer- cial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guaran- teed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 CHIP TRUCK FOR SALE - Grumman all aluminum 27ft, all stainless interior with 3 fryers grill, large pop cooler and freez- er. Excellent shape, 16k firm. Call Allen 9-5 at 905-725-0314 COMPUTER - PENTIUM 1, 15" monitor, Koss speakers, 48mb ram, 6gig hd, 24xcd dr, 56K fax/modem, $400. Tele- phone (905) 428–9160 COMPUTER IBM APTIVA Pentium II, 128-MB Ram, 17" colour monitor, DVD/CD-rom. 6- GB hd floppy. 56-KB modem. Speakers, mouse, keyboard, Windows ME, Norton Antivirus 2001, Quick-books ENCARTA. $750. 905-426–4027 COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pentium 4 tower of power $888. Dell Pentium internet start $249. 17" Acer monitor $138. Discounted laptops, big selection from $399. GIFT for men CD-Burner Special $159 installed!! 17 years experi- ence. We love doing upgrades/ difficult repairs. (905)655–3661. COMPUTERPentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, sound/video card, CD Rom, 3.5 floppy, keyboard/ speakers/mouse. 15" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $350. Can deliver +set-up. Great Christmas gift! 905-439-4789. CRIB SET natural finish, in- cludes change table, dresser, orthopedic mattress & bed- ding. Excellent condition, $1150. Playpen, highchair, toys, etc. also available. 905- 432-2294 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SET,rectangu- lar 5'6" beveled glass top, marbleized bottom, 6 black chairs w/upholstered seats. From the Art Shop 7' black lacquer sideboard, 4 doors/4 drawers. $1350. (905)649– 1348 DININGROOM suite, oak table, 2 leafs, 4 chairs & hutch. $700 o.b.o. (905)427- 0835. DIRECT TV Christmas spe- cials. HU and H programming. $20 with guarantee. Complete systems on sale. Call Les 905-626-6742 DIRECT TV CHRISTMAS Blowout Sale!! Single LNB System $340, Duals $360 with program card. H&HU pro- gramming available. All channels open. Install Kit $25 905-767-8571. DIRECT TV, US Satellite com- plete $400 w/3 month pro- gramming guarantee, $360 w/ 1 month programming guar- antee. Card programming $20- 1 month guarantee, $10 no guarantee. 416-409-6855 - Pickering ELECTRONIC ORGAN,Farfi- sa, double keyboard, full size, many features, easy chord, excellent condition, $200. Call 905-839-3707 FOR SALE - NOMA electric SNOW THROWER, light duty, $100. Living room chair $60. 905-373-6082. NORDICTRACK WALKFIT treadmill $450. 905-683-1457 HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. HAY AND STRAW - Round & Square bales. Stored Inside. Pick up or delivery. (905) 797- 2249 INDUSTRIAL DISHWASHER for sale. Call (905)839–0333 for more information. LUIGI'S PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE - Palliser leather is overstocked - lowest prices of the season. Futons from $165., spring mattresses from $89. Always on display. 10 different styles of futons al- ways in stock ready to wrap up for Christmas.. Metal futon complete with mat from $199., Simmons mattresses at wholesale prices - The do not disturb pocket coil mattress is also priced to clear. Bean bags are back. Reduced pric- es on all futons, mattresses, coffee and end tables, wing chairs, palliser leather and upholstery, bunk beds etc. Al- ways the best quality at the lowest price. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat! Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. ANTIQUE FRENCH door, marble coffee table. (905)697– 9462 MOVING SALE-FURNITURE, 3-months new, European-style sofa, loveseat. Dining table w/ 6 chairs, coffee-table, side- table, rectangle table -all ta- bles expresso-colour, solid wood. Yamaha stereo. Much more. 905-686-9801 9am- 11am/after 7pm NASCAR FANS CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA. Original photographs of Daytona 500/2001. Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr. in same picture (11x17). Other NASCAR pictures & posters and stocking stuffers available. Call Gary 905-436-7975 PIANO SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pia- nos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Ef- fort. Holiday special. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 $35., PS2 Ver 1 & 2 $75, Ver 3 $95, Ver 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 5-STAR PONY RIMS for '87- '93 Mustang. Excellent condi- tion. $1,000. obo. Excellent shape. 705-878-4504. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOFA BED w/matching rock- ing chair $300; new twin bed $100; dressers $50 each; cof- fee tables $20 and up; wicker chairs w/cushion $30 each; weight & work out bench $50; stepper machine $30; kitchen table w/chairs $100; (905)579–2209 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. OAK/PINE FURNITURE.New Showroom addition now open...To celebrate we are having a Cash & Carry Sale...All floor models marked down for immediately deliv- ery...We have Entertainment units, home office, dining room, kitchen and bedroom furniture. Also a large selec- tion of Occasional furniture..all on display...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region..We have been build- ing quality solid wood furniture here for 27 years...We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Wood- working facility and let us show you how quality fine fur- niture is made...Remem- ber...."There is no Substitute for Quality"....Traditional Woodworking..115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985- 8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca TICKETS FOR SALE:Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Rap- tors tickets. 905-626-5568 VENDOR MOVING - High quality 3 pc. pine wall-unit, in- cludes bar & china display units $2900; maple cocktail table, end-table, sofa table; couch, loveseat; (416) 291– 6725 Articles Wanted315 WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 PICKERING VILLAGE Modern one bed- room apt. for rent,lst floor, air, non smoking,no pets, parking in- cluded. $700 per mo. (905) 683-4294 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help DURHAM'S LARGEST CHRYSLER DEALER Has an opening for NEW/USED SALESPERSON We offer: • Great floor traffic • Aggressive remuneration package • Monthly & Annual bonus • Good benefit plan • Demo supplied Become Part of our Winning Team!!! For private and confidential interview call and ask for Dwayne or Ted VILLAGE CHRYSLER AJAX 19 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 (905) 683-5358 Ask for Dwayne or Ted 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Sunnycrest Nursing Home "People Caring For People" RN's/RPN's F/T EVENINGS R.N. TEMPORARY F/T DAYS Experienced in LTC Computer literacy an asset Mail/fax resume to: Director of Resident Care Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby, ON. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Christmas Trees335 CHRISTMAS TREES All sizes $8-14. You/precut. Hay rides. From Oshawa go north on Simcoe Street to Howden Rd. East for 1/2 mile. Open wee- kends or call 905-655-3501. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN ESKIMO puppies. Lovely family pets. Good with children, excellent little guard dogs. All white. Like little polar bears (approx 20lbs when fully grown). American AKC regis- tered, $350. Ready to go. Only 1 left! 905-623-9971 Bowmanville FREE TO A GOOD and loving home - 5 year old purebred spayed German Shepherd. Lovable, house-trained, good with kids. Please call John 905-686-6622 leave message. KENNEL REDUCTION! 4-year- old registered female Cane Corso. Excellent security dog. For property protection only. VERY aggressive! $500. 2- year-old registered male American bulldog. Excellent with children. Family environ- ment only! $500. Registered Cane Corso puppies, ready January 20th. Outstanding pedigrees. $1500. Serious in- quiries only! 905-404-3050 BOXER PUPPIES - Home raised, Champion blood line, CKC registered, vaccinated, de- wormed, health guarantee. Brindle, Fawn & White colouring. Ready to go. Call 905-986-5845 LOVING HOMES NEEDED for adult cats. Many young and mature cats (spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated) looking for homes. Kittens with lst booster sometimes available. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also for adoption. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and donations always wel- comed. Foster homes for medi- um to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Please call Durham Animal Adoption (905) 438–8411 GRAY FEMALE CAT, in need of a loving home. Very Affec- tionate. Please Call. (905)- 619-1687. WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 95 Pontiac Grand Am $3,995! 1995 Dodge Neon $3,450!!! 1997 Monte Carlo Z34 $7,950! 1994 Grand Cherokee $7950!! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905)428-8871 1951 CHEV 2 DOOR,automatic, deluxe model, cherry red, hard- top, fender skirts, good shape, needs some TLC, but runs. $4000. (905) 436-7633 1985 CAMARO as is for parts. Best offer. Call Ken 905-666- 0703 after 4 p.m. 1985 CAPRICE CLASSIC - 4 door, p/w, p/l, grey w/grey in- terior. Certified & emission tested. Good mechanical con- dition, body clean in/out. No rust. $1,995 (905)213–6567 1988 CUTLASS Sierra, $950., 1992 Dodge Shadow, includes safety, E-tested & taxes, $2995. 1991-1995 Work trucks and vans, from $2000 & up. Dealer-905-718–9347. 1988 VW FOX 127,000km, standard, e-tested, new tires, brakes, gas tank, exhaust, excellent condition. $1100. 905-655-3501 1991 VW PASSAT 4 cyl., auto, loaded, like new 96k $6999. 89 MAZDA PICKUP B-2200 extra cab., auto, sharp looker $3999. 92 SHADOW ES, auto 2dr., like new $3299, 90 CHRYSLER LEBARON, 2dr., V6, loaded, real sports car 150K $3,499. All cars certi- fied, clean-air. Warranty available (dealer). (905)426– 8922, cell (416)729-3612. 1990 HONDA CIVIC Hatch- back, 2-door, stereo, standard transmission, new exhaust, recent tune-up, runs great. e- tested, $3250. 905-438-9759 1991 SHADOW, 4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, only 67,000 orig. kms., drives well, safety + emissions, well maintained government car, $3,295. Oshawa dealer. Murray 905- 718-1808 Ritson Rd.S. 1983 HONDA V65 MAGNA 1100cc, mint, new tires, new seat, stored in heated garage, 2 helmets, will trade for ATV or snowmobile, $2700 Certified. 905-430-7119/905-883-3229 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 4- cylinder, 5-speed, 2-door, red, AM/FM cassette, excellent condi- tion, great fuel economy, reliable, non-smoker, very clean, new all- season radial tires. $4500. Certified/Emissions 905-922-3165 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORD 130,000 highway kms. Emis- sion tested, will certify. $6,500. Call (905)683–0149 1995 BUICK LESABRE,6 pas- senger, dark green, 3.8 litre, v-6, automatic, fully loaded, a/ c, power seats. AM-FM cas- sette, 177,000 kil., excellent condition , $8,400. (905) 723– 8102, (905) 435-5650. 1995 CAVALIER Z24 - all op- tions, black, very clean, certi- fied. 210,000km, $6,999. Call 416-286-7144.snp 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, super- charged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speak- ers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 2 dr auto, black, a/c, am/fm, ABS, spoiler, air bags, certified $9400. Call 905-985-3719. 1999 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE black grey interior 7100 kms, 6- speed, fully loaded, magnesium wheels, extended warranty. $59,000. 905-434–6784 2000 SUNFIRE COUPE, Dark Green. Pick up lease for 16 months. CD, Sunroof, Black Interior, Spotless, Fast, Sporty. Within mileage $359/month, taxes included. Call 905-668-9670 2001 SUNFIRE SRS,5 spd, sil- ver grey, am/fm, CD, air, keyless entry, spoiler 44km, asking $12,900. Call 905-655-9265. 96 GRAND PRIX SE $7995; 91 Buick Regal LTD, leather, loaded, low kms $4750; 93 Buick Century $4995; 94 Lin- coln Continental Executive Series $6500. 905-436-2239. (cell 905-431-2158) Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. CASH FOR CARS & Trucks. Rouge Valley Recycling. Free Towing. Call (905)706-8852 or (905)767-9977 or (905)837- 9640 WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1991 S-10 EXT.Cab, Tahoe Pkg., 4.3L, Auto-OD, A/C, Black/Silver, 236K, very good condition. $4,900 Cert. & E- test, OBO as is. Call 905-427- 4468 after 6 p.m. 1996 SILVERADO EXT.cab pick- up. New engine, fully loaded, with remote start. $15,000. Call Tony at (905)697-1559. 1999 GMC SONOMA SLS pickup 2 wheel drive extended cab 4.3 ltr. V6 automatic CD box liner sport package, pewt- er colour 99000kms certified $16,900, 905-706-0303. 1999 FORD F150, XLT,4-dr. super cab short box, red. 4.6 V8 auto, Limited slip-rear axle, ps, pb, speed control, tilt, a/c, trailer tow group, P255/70Rx16 tires, captains chairs/console, fog lamps, cab steps, bug deflector, box liner, alum. tool box. 84,000 km. $23,800. Call Deb or Al 905-985-1345 after 5:30 p.m. 905-432-4589 anytime/leave message. (new truck coming) 2000 GMC TRUCK, BLACK, SIERRA,V-6 stepside. Chrome wheels, trailer package etc. Take over lease $399 per/month or buy. Bill Home: 705-932-3453 Cell: 905-621-0242. ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4X4, excellent condition, certified. E-tested, 223,000 km. $16,000 (no extended cab, no dual- lies). Call 905-852-5411 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1993 GRAND VOYAGER LE, 82,000 kms, power-windows, door, locks, etc. $6,200. call 905- 668–7008, or 905-430-6897. 1994 ASTRO EXT. VAN.Ex- cellent condition, 2 tone bur- gundy & silver, fully loaded, running boards, 118,000 km. certified $8,000. 905-852-4291 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN,V6, 7 passenger, 49,000km, am/fm cd player. $16,900 o.b.o. 2000 CHRYS- LER NEON, auto, 4dr. 27,000km, am/fm cd player, balance of factory warranty. $9,999. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. 2002 DODGE CARAVAN, brand new, lottery prize $21,000. or 1991 Pontiac Transport, fully equipped, cer- tified, excellent condition $4500. Call (905)434–2641 Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aerostr motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905-434–0392 Announcements255 Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Maureen McBride's Healing/Energy Clearing media documented, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain manage- ment; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/issues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to play guitar with, interested in country and the older stuff. Please call Troy (905)579–8146 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LEEGER NANNY offers domestic +overseas nannies for hire. Features: negotiable salary, sta- ble service, fully screened. Interested? Please call 1-888- 318-8839 or 416-426-7257 for more details or to arrange meet- ing. Website: www.nanny4u.org LIVE OUT FULL TIME NANNY for 4-year-old and nine-month-old boys. References, experience, non-smoker, January start. South Ajax. 905-683-7360 LIVE-OUT NANNY for 14 month/3 1/2 yr. boys. Minimum 3 days/week. (M-W) up to 5 days. Vehicle an asset. Altona/ Sheppard. Faye 905-509–6610 or 416-616-7510 (cell) Daycare Available273 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE NOW OPEN in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, qualified and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905-428-8847 Daycare Wanted274 IN-HOME DAYCARE for 2 boys. 5:45a.m.-2p.m., 2-3 days per week staring Febru- ary. Some wknds, North Ajax. Must get along with dogs. Call (905)619–9162 Music&Dancing Instruction277 MUSIC LESSONS.Piano, gui- tar, strings, winds. Joy of Mu- sic. 905-427-5222. Psychics294 PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL Reader/ Advisor. All problems - Palm Cards, Crystal ball reading, 35 years experience. Have helped many. 99% accuracy. Also read- ings by phone, house parties. 905-666-8527; 416-995-0187. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. New man- agement & new faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 THE HONEST MOVER $75 PER HOUR - 2 men Big or small we do them all RUBBISH REMOVAL Licensed Company INSURED Local or Long Distance (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. Packing & Storage, boxes available. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Professional service. Call (905)436-7795. TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 Pioneer Electrical Services Ltd. We provide services for the selective customer. - Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes - Upgrades to accommo- date special equipment - Exterior lighting installa- tion Call (416)992-0631 WORKSCAPE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Fall Clean-Up Snow Shoveling & Christmas Lights Bus. (905)619–0801 cell (416)823-5991 Year round service TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 24 yrs. exp. Fully insured Winter Rates now in effect Free estimates 905-433-7140 Stone Properties Garage Door Openers $75 Finished Basements, Garden, Fences, Sheds, Painting, Decorating Tiling, Wooden Floors, Paving, Decks, Kitchens, Electrical Plumbing, Windows Doors, Renovations Amir 905-619-9330 MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramic tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more. Quality workmanship. 15 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 Keep Me In Mind Decorating Home maintenance, Interior/Exterior Ceramics, baths, Rec-rooms, crown mouldings, fireplace mantels Call (905) 655–5374 Cell (905) 718-0743 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Bathroom renova- tions, new kitchen counters and kitch- ens, finished bas- ments, rec. rooms and decks. 20 yrs. Exp. Call Mario (905)- 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BILL'S BUILDALL Home Improvements & Renovations Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists. 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Line: 1-416-798-7259 Now Publishing on Dec. 21, 2001 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 400 Cars For Sale 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating 905 Adult Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 17 P PICKERING — The Pickering Data Mirror junior ‘B’ ringette team captured the gold medal at the Oshawa Storm Ringette Tournament last weekend. The Pickering juniors battled to an un- defeated record through the preliminary round, leading them into the finals against Markham. The Data Mirror juniors put forth an all-round effort to post a 3-1 vic- tory in an entertaining contest. The local juniors opened the tourna- ment with a 5-3 win over Whitby. The second game featured a match against Markham and great goaltending kept the game tied at 1-1. The third game matched Pickering against Newmarket where the local juniors were victorious 3- 1. Team members are Andreanne Balconi, Tara Carpino, Carolyn Crawford, Saman- tha Greenwood, Kirsten Haddrath, Danielle Hoffman, Karly Horton, Danielle Neil, Michelle O’Brien, Monica Pozzan, Ashley Sauve, Dana Valera and goaltender Jennifer Foden. Steve Foden, Sharon Pozzan and John Valera coach the team. The manager is Janet Crawford. Juniors golden at Oshawa ringette event PICKERING ––The Pickering Data Mirror junior ‘B’ringette team players cel- ebrate with the championship trophy after downing Markham in the final of the Oshawa Storm tournament last weekend. F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S P I C K E R I N G ADVERTISING FEATURE CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! HUGE RENOVATION SHOWROOM KITCHEN & BATHROOM MODELS 1-888-BATH-RENO 416-285-6798 FREE in Home Estimates FOR KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS THREE BEARS AUTO BODY “ONE OF DURHAM’S LARGEST AUTO BODY & COLLISION SHOPS” “Serving The Durham Region” Free Estimates! UNIT #20B, 282 MONARCH AVE., AJAX (905) 619-2327 $200$ $Offer expires December 31, 2001 Towards Insurance Deductible (with this ad) *Some restrictions apply. Ask for details. $ $ Insurance Claims *Coupon must be presented prior to work being started www.merrymaids.com With all the different directions life pulls you these days, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. $30 OFF your first weekly or bi-weekly service 905-837-9601 Not valid with any other offers. Limited time only. New Customers only! Karen Garrett. Family of Four. Soccer Mom. Carpool Chauffeur. Hasn’t cleaned her kitchen floor in months. “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL (905) 686-2557 From 5.7% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties Sandra Dee’s Finishing Touch “FURNITURE RESTORATION” 1019 Toy Ave., #3 Pickering, Ontario 905-426-5992 Electric Fireplaces Mantels (Electric & Gas) Stair Refacing Railings Custom Cabinetry Office & Showroom: 677 Marksbury Road, Pickering, Ontario 1-866-234-4819 Plumbing Mart Can Now Add Value to Your Home With a Shower Conversion Bathtubs are just not as popular as they use to be. In today’s busy world people pre- fer to take a shower. At Plumbing Mart they have the perfect alternative to the bathtub. It’s a shower con- version that utilizes the space of the tub and at the same time uti- lizing the existing plumbing. “As you can see in the photo, the shower conversion takes advantage of the entire space the tub took up,” says Sam Beninato of Plumbing Mart. “It creates a shower with much more space. In fact there’s plenty of room for two people.” The seamless wall panel means no tiles or grout so main- tenance is simple. You also don’t have to move the drain or fix- ture locations. The conversion features optional multi-function shower heads, shower spray and many varieties of sliding glass enclo- sures. There is even an optional seat which women will love for shaving their legs. “You can have it completely installed for under $4,000 and in as little as 3 days” says Sam. “And at the same time adding tremendous value to your home.” Plumbing Mart are leaders when it comes to bathroom ren- ovations. Over the last 40 years they also have established an excellent reputation and have since expanded their specialty to include kitchens. “We already have the best combination when it comes to products and people,” says Sam Beninato of Plumbing Mart. “We’ve done thousands of bath- rooms and kitchen projects.” Located at 1534 Midland Ave., the Plumbing Mart show- room is only 15 minutes from anywhere in Ajax and Pickering. It's a short drive west on Hwy 401, south on McCowan Rd. to Lawrence, go west two major intersections to Midland and then just one block north to Plumbing Mart on the west side. Call their showroom at (416) 285-6798 for a free in-home esti- mate. Call Plumbing Mart toll free at 1-888-BATHRENO or 1- 888-228-4736. 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CAREER FAIR & JOB EXPOCAREER FAIR & JOB EXPO Adecco Employment Services Limited, Allied International Credit, CDI College of Business and Technology, Cardinal Nannies and Companions Inc., Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting, Career School of Hair and Nails, Discover Communications Durham Inc., Diamond Institute of Business, Intelligarde International, Kelly Services (Co-Sponsor), Kawartha Quality Care, Lakeridge Health Corporation, Mary Kay Cosmetics, McDonalds, Manpower, Primerica, Peterbborough Regional Health Care Centre, Rogers Cable, St. Elizabeth Health Care. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965SERVICES Mario’s wins basketball battle AJAX —A clash between top-rated Select Food Products and East Side Mario’s marked the opening game of Ajax Ladies Basketball League play here Wednesday. Select Food Products started the game strongly and barely missed a shot. East Side Mario’s battled back in the second half playing excellent defence and getting their fast break going. Mario’s got out in front and never relinquished their lead in a 45-40 win. Anne Whitehead netted 14 points for East Side Mario’s and Erinn Lynch scored 16 for Select. Missed free throws late in the game proved costly for Et Tu Caesar’s in a 41-38 loss to the Bank of Montreal in the second game of the night. With time running out Caesar’s made timely interceptions only to be fouled while shooting. However, Caesar’s couldn’t convert from the charity stripe. Lana Letourneau was the high scorer for the bankers with 21 points. Lori Fleming and Kev- ina Morrison netted eight apiece for Et Tu Caesar’s. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Tomorrow begins today. A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. BETTER LEARNING 2001 Understanding A Report Card School report cards will be com- ing home soon often accompanied by proud smiles, but sometimes looks of sad disappointment. Here are some general teacher comments and insights into their pos- sible deeper meanings, along with suggested questions to ask your child’s teacher to explore these issues more fully. (A) TEACHER COMMENTS Your child is working to his greatest potential. THEIR MEANING. Your child is probably doing his very best at this level. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW What is my child’s actual poten- tial? Is he/she working at it? How do you know? How do you measure it? (B)TEACHER COMMENTS Cathy is a delight in class! More attention to neat work could earn her higher marks. THEIR MEANING Cathy is not making sure her assignments are neat and organized. She does the work quickly just to get it done on time. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW May I see examples of her assign- ments? Is she required to recopy messy assignments? Oxford Learning Centres have been helping students for years build their academic and learning skills so they can do better in school and learn to love learning. Call Oxford today at (905) 420- 3141 to learn how an individual learn- ing program can help your child develop the skills and confidence for success in school. Article compliments of Oxford Learning Centres, Pickering. MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” PRIVATE SCHOOL AGES 1 1/2 - 14 YEARS “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed PICKERING 905-509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) Call for a Visit “Take the time to visit & understand!” 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 A Partner in Your Child’s Education. Reading • Writing • Spelling • French • Math • Study Skills • Little Readers www.oxfordlearning.com © 2001, Oxford Learning CentresHow can you learn if you don’t understand?Oxford Learning Centres®recognizes that children don’t all learn the same way. We offer individual programs for individual learning styles. More than memoriza- tion, Oxford offers understanding to help your child achieve better grades and build confidence. Telephone number Address 905-420-3141 1105 Finch Ave., Pickering www.oxfordlearning.com 905-668-6800 3050 Garden St.,Whitby Personalized programs to improve your child’s GRADES & CONFIDENCE Tutoring In Your Home Ontario Certified Teacher Applications Welcome One On One Tutoring 905-721-8638 READING WRITING MATH STUDY SKILLS JK - OAC LANGUAGE LEARNING BOUND INC. (formerly Tutortime Learning Centres Inc.) www.learningbound.ca ADVERTISING FEATUREA/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 CALLING ALL SINGERS Scarborough Bel Canto Choir which rehearses on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church in West Hill, has some openings for new members to begin the 2002 season in January. The Spring season includes concerts in April and the making of a Christmas CD. To obtain more information about this excellent mixed choir, please call Sid Milnes, at 416-284-1509 or the Music Director, John Watkins at 905-831-8887. or e-mail: jjandej.watkins@sympatico.ca A. T. S. Hagge & Associates Putting Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Clients Ajax A. T. S. Hagge & Assoc. Inc. consultants in sales force automation and call centre operations, will be offering a half-day seminar for local businesses on December 11, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at McLean Community Centre, Community Rm. at 95 Magill Dr. (905-428-7711). More and more entrepreneurs are looking for more effective ways to manage their businesses. The bottom line is their client database - are they communicating regularly and in a timely fashion? Are there ways to improve how to do business? Topics to be featured will include: CRM (customer relations management with Telemagic Software). CTI (computer telephony integration), networks (how they improve routine procedures), HSD (high speed dial up), costs vs benefits and Integration (oh, the joy of it all). Seating is limited so please R.S.V.P. by Friday, December 7 (905-427-1914). A $5 fee will apply at the door for materials. Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays AJAX-PICKERING DANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE DECEMBER 31, 2001 ~ COST $40.00 PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING LIMITED TO 400 HOT/COLD BUFFET AT 10:00 P.M. CHAMPAGNE/PARTY FAVORS AT 12:OO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FROM: Sandra Martin 905-686-7933 Leslie Prentice 905-837-9670 Greg Mercer 905-426-4865 Ron Bounds 416-751-6533 ❆ FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT US AT gmcanada.com DROP BY YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE DEALER, OR CALL US AT 1-800-GM-DRIVE. *No Purchase Necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes January 13, 2002. Prizes can only be applied to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 vehicles purchased/leased and delivered before January 13, 2002. See your GM Dealer or visit gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. ∆Driver and front passenger crash test (for Impala). Tests conducted by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Best in class. Based on Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings. **For 2002 Cavalier and 2002 Alero only, General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST/GST as applicable) plus security deposit and PPSA. Freight of $795/$830 (Cavalier/Alero) included. Other lease options available. “Drive Away Lease” offer does not apply to purchase financing offer. †Based on a 2.9%/3.4%/3.4%/3.9%/2.9%/1.9% annual lease rate (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D), 48-month term. $0.12/km charge over 80,000 km for 48 months. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,659/$5,881/$9,928/$9,440/$10,957/$10,804/ $11,141 (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D) plus applicable taxes. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA (for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), administration fees and taxes not included. ‡0% purchase financing on approved GMAC credit only for most 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before January 13, 2002. Term up to 48 months for most 2001 and 2002 cars. Term up to 36 months for most 2001 and 2002 trucks. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $277.78/$208.33 for 36/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $10,000.00. The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase” price as shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate of 7.47%/5.90%/3.59%/3.07%/3.13%/2.47% (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D). †‡Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2002 models of Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais and excluding Northwestern Ontario). Lease and purchase offers do not include freight ($830/$950/$970/$825 for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), licence, insurance, registration and taxes. *‡Offers apply to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 new or demonstrator models and applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. 0% financing and contest do not apply to 2001/2002 Corvette, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Silverado Reg. and Ext. Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Silverado Crew Cab 2500/3500 and 2002 Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply to 2001/2002 Chevy Express LT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Tahoe and 2002 Suburban. Limited quantities of 2001 models available. Dealer trade of 2002 models may be required. *†‡Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Certain excep- tions apply. See your local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. ❆❄ ❅ PLUS PURCHASE FINANCING‡ WIN YOUR VEHICLE* GUARANTEED $500 on virtually all 2001 and 2002 vehicles OFF YOUR LEASE OR PURCHASE* UPTO 0% Purchase Financing‡ also available on 2002 Camaro, Intrigue, Aurora, Silhouette, Bravada, Astro, Blazer, TrailBlazer, S-10, Silverado 1500, Avalanche, Tahoe and Suburban. Lease Rates as low as 1.9% available AND for a limited time, no security deposit required. CHEVROLET VENTURE VALUE VAN CHEVY TRACKER OR OR CASH PURCHASE $25,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $268† PER MO/48 MO $4,255 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 36 MONTHS Fully Equipped with: LXT Appearance Package• 2.0 Litre 127-HP DOHC Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • AM/FM Stereo with CD • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • 15" Aluminum Wheels • Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD System OR OR CASH PURCHASE $22,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $238† PER MO/48 MO $4,055 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.4 Litre 185-HP V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes • Air Conditioning • Standard Integral Child Seat • Power Locks and Tilt-Wheel • AM/FM Stereo with CD • Dual Sliding Doors ALERO GX SEDAN BY OLDSMOBILE CHEVROLET IMPALA OR OR CASH PURCHASE $23,498 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $278† PER MO/48 MO $3,250 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.4 Litre V6 180-HP SFI Engine • Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • 6-Passenger Seating • AM/FM Stereo CD • Cruise Control • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Remote Keyless Entry CHEVROLET CAVALIER VL COUPE OR SEDAN CHEVROLET MALIBU OR OR CASH PURCHASE $19,998 EXCLUDES FREIGHT S MARTLEASE $248† PER MO/48 MO $2,675 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS • 3.1 Litre 170-HP V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • Cruise Control • Remote Keyless Entry • AM/FM Stereo with CD • 5-Year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty • 2.2 Litre DOHC All-new Ecotec Engine • Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • Air Conditioning • AM/FM Stereo CD with 6-Speaker System • Cruise Control • Power Driver’s Seat • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS • And More • 5-Year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty • 2.2 Litre 115-HP Engine • 5-Speed Getrag Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • PASSLock Theft Deterrent System • Sporty Rear Spoiler (Coupes only) • Electric Trunk Release • Dual Front Air Bags OR OR CASH PURCHASE $12,498 EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $ 0 DRIVE-AWAY** $226† INCLUDES FREIGHT LEASE PER MO/ 48 MO OR OR CASH PURCHASE $19,988 EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $ 0 DRIVE-AWAY** $313† INCLUDES FREIGHT LEASE PER MO/ 48 MO FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Chevrolet Venture has been awarded 5-Stars (the top safety rating) for both driver and rear-seat passenger in side-impact testing.∆ ✩✩✩✩✩ FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Chevrolet Impala has earned a five- star government front crash test rating for both driver and front passenger.∆ ✩✩✩✩✩ The most fuel efficient van in its class NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P 4695 KINGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH USED CAR HOTLINE 287-77776 DAYS ONLY!6 DAYS ONLY!MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKIN G S T O N RD.OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-465-8142 *All sales prices are plus GST, PST, admin., licence & gas. DAVIDSON CHRYSLER Will Not Knowingly Be Undersold! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock For Immediate DeliveryBLOW O UT!SOS! S OS! MAY D AY! M AY D AY!IN DECE MBER FIN A N CI N G AS L O W A S 6.9% N O PAY M E N T S UNTI L MAY/ 0 2 BL O W O U T ! SO S ! S O S ! M A Y D A Y ! M A Y D A Y ! IN D E C E M B E R D A V I D S O N ’ S G O I N G O U T F O R Y O U R B U S I N E S S S A L E !$1.6 MILLION INVENTORY BLOWOUT SALE!6 DAYS ONLY! 6 DAYS ONLY! HO! HO! HO! LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! All Prices Clearly Marked! Over 100 Vehicles In-Stock! 6 DAYS ONLY! 1998 NEONS FROM ..........................................$ 7,998.00 1998 DODGE STRATUS’ FROM ......................$10,998.00 1998 CARAVANS FROM ..................................$12,998.00 1998 RAM TOUGH PICK UP FROM ..............$15,998.00 1999 JEEPS FROM ............................................$17,998.00 2000 INTREPID FROM ....................................$14,998.00 2000 CHRYSLER LHS FROM ..........................$25,998.00 2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORTS FROM ......$23,998.00 2001 INTREPID SE FROM ................................$17,498.00 2001 SEBRING LX FROM ................................$16,998.00 NEON STRATUS SEBRING INTREPID LHS $1.6 MILLION INVENTORY BLOWOUT SALE!GRAND CARAVAN DODGE RAM CARAVAN JEEP Roger Davidson Says... No Reasonable Offer Refused! A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001