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Check again: trustee Dolstra says board policy on checks not valid for elected officials By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – A newly-elected trustee says it is not within the Durham District School Board’s jurisdiction to require criminal background checks of trustees and in that context he won’t be providing one. Whitby Trustee John Dolstra says in running for office he was bound by the Municipal Act, and as a trustee by the Education Act. Neither requires a criminal back- ground check, he says, blaming the old board of trustees and staff for not doing their homework in creating, a year ago, a policy for trustee criminal checks. “We as a board shouldn’t be in- volved in that,” says Trustee Dol- stra. “The policy is non-valid. If you violate people’s rights who run for legal office, you can be legally sued. And this is what I’m telling the board.” Mr. Dolstra says he does not oppose background checks per se, but maintains the board and staff “should have got off their duff and got a legal opinion” be- fore making it a policy. He took exception to a letter from board administration he says treats him like an employee who has been offered a position on the board of trustees. Begin- ning last January, all school board employees by provincial law have to submit a criminal background check and a yearly offence declaration. However, Mr. Dolstra says he was elected and is not a board employee. In office for just one month, he ✦See Trustee page 8 Museum’s time to shine Foundation asks Pickering to support restoration efforts By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Supporters of the Pickering Museum Village feel it’s time for history to receive some financial support. While Pat Dunnill, chairman of the museum foundation, recent- ly commended members of Pick- ering council and their predeces- sors on making the community a place people would want to live because of all the recreational facilities, he added the area’s heritage facilities require some attention. “Perhaps it’s the museum’s time for some recognition,” he said. Mr. Dunnill spoke at a recent council meeting and asked coun- cil to commit $150,000 over the next three years to help with mu- seum renovations and expan- sion. The foundation is looking to renovate the Brougham Central Hotel, which is currently being used as the museum’s opera- tions centre. The hotel was brought to the grounds 25 years ago to be renovated, but other ✦See Museum page 5 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com But Durham’s fine for now with move by Province to freeze rezoning of property along greenbelt By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DU R HAM – If made permanent, a provincial ban on changing rural land designations to urban could hurt Durham, said Regional chairman Roger Anderson. The provincial Liberal government re- cently introduced a one-year freeze on rezoning rural lands for urban designa- tion, which would allow development. The ban is to give the Province time to determine which greenbelt land sur- rounding the Golden Horseshoe will re- main permanent green space and to de- velop a long-term plan on controlling urban sprawl. “I don’t think it will impact us right at the moment,” said Mr. Anderson. “But if they think they can turn around (after the year) and say no more development outside of the urban areas, they just might as well close up shop and do nothing else,” he added. “If they want the population they’re projecting to happen, they have to make that land happen.” The Region is in the middle of chang- ing its official plan, which should be complete by late 2004, or early 2005. Mr. Anderson says he suspects through it, some municipalities will request chang- ing their urban boundaries. “I know Whitby is almost out of land, Clarington is pretty well booked, Os- hawa is growing very quickly, Pickering - other than Seaton - if the government doesn’t do something - is literally out of land,” Mr. Anderson said. Without the new one-year ban, it would take municipalities three to six months to make a zoning change, he said, but added he doesn’t think Durham politicians would request changing land designation with the Re- gion’s official plan on the table anyway. He is hopeful through consulting with the Province over the next year it will understand and allow designation changes in Durham. “We just want to make sure the Province knows where Durham is and we want to be part of its process,” Mr. Anderson said. 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The Whitby couple are offer- ing their home as a drop-off site for books in Durham Region and are willing to transport the items to Mr. Bartleman’s office at Queen’s Park themselves. And they say they’re doing it because the ability to enjoy read- ing is so crucial. “We’re a book family. We read constantly,” said Mrs. Wallace, who has two adult children, along with a six-year-old and a four- year-old. The Wallaces can’t imagine what it must be like not to be able to visit a local library. Mrs. Wal- lace said her family is there at least once a week. In order to make the military’s February delivery date, the Wal- laces ask that all items be dropped off by Jan. 25. Anyone interested in donating books, should contact the family at 905-430-8620. The Largest Direct to the Public Showrooms of Solid Wood Furniture Huge Savings On Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Entertainment and Leather OUR BEST EVER PLUS NO G.S.T. NO P.S.T. OR DON’T PAY TILL 2005*O.A.C. 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Councillor Bill McLean is be- hind the request. “If it were up to me you would be getting the $150,000 for the next three years,” he said But Coun. McLean brought forth a motion dealing only with the Winger House. Council passed the motion requesting the federal government donate the heritage building to the mu- seum. “I’m putting the priority on the Winger house at this time,” he said. “To preserve that prop- erty and preserve that history.” Museum aims to break inactivity ✦ Museum from page 1 Books needed for communities in the north P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com On the road again... Council must push highway, transit improvements After Durham regional council has given the police its customary $10-$15 million more for 2004, the 28 council- lors and Chairman Roger Anderson must hit the road. The roadwork is needed because of Durham's continued growth and the resulting increased need to move people around and through our large area. Of course, as always, it all comes down to money. It also comes down to political will, connections and pri- orities. As Durham has watched over the years, more populous Greater Toronto regions such as York and Peel have had an- nual road and transit improvements that have kept pace with their population growth. At well over one million people each, York and Peel have needed nearly constant highway expansion to make sure transports loaded with goods, as well as commuter traffic, can keep moving. But over the last decade or so, Durham has grown rapid- ly. Our population is closing in on 600,000. Within 15 years it will crest the one million mark. In order to keep pace, the Province must be reminded of the need for highway construction east of the Toronto bor- der. That means the Region has to lobby Queen's Park hard. It must make contact with the premier, the transport, finance minister and municipal affairs ministers and others who can effect change. The pressure is on Durham's lone government MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge representative Wayne Arthurs, to make sure the Liberals look at the region when it comes to the needed Hwy. 401 widening and Hwy. 407 ex- tension to Clarington from Pickering. The Region must do its part by constructing better east- west roadways through Durham. Widening is needed at Baseline, Rossland and Taunton roads so drivers have an al- ternative to the superhighways. Improved GO service is also necessary to take more com- muters off our highways and put them on the train. More publicity is needed to attract commuters to the train, and GO must be extended all the way through the region, with railway stops in Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle. There are many needs we share across Durham but im- provements that make our roads more efficient are surely near the top of the list. Regional councillors must remem- ber this when they get down to business in the new year. Bad breeders make bad dogs To the editor: Re: 'Local woman trying to get pit bulls banned,' Dec. 14. This article is full of misleading infor- mation meant to bias the reader against a certain breed of dog. It states someone is bitten by a dog every 60 seconds in Canada. What does that have to do with pit bulls specifically? Caroline Smaglinskie says she is justi- fied in seeking a ban on pit bulls be- cause they are "bred to be fighters in the pits for entertainment - hence the name.” It is true that they were originally bred to fight other dogs, but aggression against humans in those same dogs was considered a fatal flaw, literally; they would be killed on the spot. The article also states an attack by a pit bull can be fatal; an attack by any dog could be fatal. Ms. Smaglinskie her- self agrees that any dog can be a threat. There should certainly be legislation against dangerous dogs, but bad breed- ing and bad owners make bad dogs of any breed. I sympathize with Ms. Smaglinskie's motivating reason, but she is barking up the wrong tree in looking for a breed- specific bylaw. Kim Shank, Ajax Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News/Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 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. 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Editorials &Opinions FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor The wine-coloured blinds in one of the labour and deliv- ery rooms at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital are bent and tattered at both ends. The slats catch on one another as they are raised to let in light. The nurses in the ward have been asking for replacements for three years. The sorry state of the blinds doesn't impact the level of care mothers and newborns receive in the room, but they are a reminder of the severe budget constraints Ontario hospitals are under. Hospitals in the province have an accumulated operating deficit of more than $1 billion and face a funding shortfall of $450 million. There is a provincewide shortage of doctors, nurses and other health- care professionals. Residents of Ontario have been hearing statements such as these for years but the words hold little meaning until you or someone you know waits hours in an emergency room or months to see a specialist or can't find a family physician. The message really hits home on a visit to the hospital. On a day in mid-De- cember, early afternoon, patients wearing face masks sit in the emer- gency room waiting to be seen by a doctor. It is the height of flu season and the facemasks are a precaution to prevent the spread of infection. Patients needing a bed in the in- tensive care ward have to be admit- ted to the emergency room because there are no ICU beds available in Ajax, the Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem, or any hospital in the Greater To ronto Area. Doctors hurry from room to room overworked and try- ing to do their best to treat every patient. One patient is a little girl with a plastic hair clip stuck in her throat, or so doctors believe since she is unable to talk. A pediatrician can't see her be- cause there isn't one available to the hospital today - just another ex- ample of the health-care profes- sional shortage. A surgeon is to take over the care of the little girl, which means the emergency room doctor will soon be free to see an- other patient. This is just another day in an Ontario hospital. The Liberals were elected with a promise to hire more nurses and help ease the crisis in health care, but are using the $5.6-billion deficit to delay election promises. The patients in the ER, over- worked nurses and doctors, and the children who need pediatricians can't wait much longer. Hospitals are desperate for funding - now. Danielle Milley’s column appears every third Friday. Our hospitals need attention - now Danielle Milley S t a f f W r i t e r BOXING DAY BIG! BIG! * SALE! Lowest Price Ever! Includes a 45" round glass top table with 4 upholstered chairs. Pillowtop Comfort! 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See store for other convenient payment options. †Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P says the professionalism of some staff members “stinks.” He railed against some who didn’t like his po- sition on the checks, raised at a trustee orientation meeting. “A few members of staff have the attitude that they run the show and we have... to do what they say,” says Trustee Dolstra, adding he refuses “to fall in line.” Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett has asked that the issue of trustee criminal checks be put on the Jan. 5 standing committee meet- ing agenda. He agrees there is noth- ing in the Education Act re- quiring them. Trustee Barrett says he will motion the board refer the matter to the Ministry of Education so it can de- cide if there should be a pol- icy on trustee background checks. Elizabeth Roy, chairman of the Durham District School Board, says “a cou- ple” of the trustees on the new board opposed the idea during a recent orien- tation session. Trustees have been meeting with se- nior staff to get acclima- tized to the job. “They don’t like the poli- cy,” she says. “They think it’s setting precedents for other politicians in other areas.” Trustee Roy admits the policy had a few holes in it when enacted because trustees “didn’t lay out enough parameters,” in- cluding what, if any, action would be taken if a check on a trustee revealed some- thing. She says checks on the previous board of trustees were done along with board teachers, but that since the new board came to office “they’re independently going out to get their police checks.” Police spokesman Dave Selby says criminal back- ground checks almost ex- clusively list only convic- tions and that it’s “quite rare” for a charge to be in- cluded. 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Off last ticketed prices. save 40% • women’s & men’s regular- priced fashions & denim by Polo Jeans and men’s Polo Ralph Lauren • women’s selected fashions by Lauren Ralph Lauren and Ralph Ralph Lauren more than you came for ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE Relocation of Three Heritage Houses The Ministry of Transportation is accepting proposals from interested individuals for the relocation of three (3) heritage structures located in the Municipality of Clarington and Town of Pickering. The houses will be made available to private individuals for relocation and restoration at their own cost. Details of the structures are available online through the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Web site (www.hips.com/ACO). The houses are described online as: 1)Cole Farm House,located at 5681 Acres Road, Clarington; 2)Werry House,located at 5531 Bethesda Road, Clarington; 3)Ve r nacular Farmhouse Pickering,located at 3810 Balsam Road, Pickering. Copies of the proposal documents (referred to as an RFP) are available online at www.MERX.com. It is listed under Construction Services as Relocation of Heritage Houses. There is a small fee for downloading these forms. Interested individuals must attend the mandatory viewing on Saturday, January 10th, 2004,as follows: 5681 Acres Rd., Clarington – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 5531 Bethesda Rd., Clarington – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3810 Balsam Rd., Pickering – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The viewing is to provide information on the houses' condition and the proposal process, and only those individuals attending will be eligible for consideration. Further information is also available by contacting the Ministry of Transportation at 416-235-5489. Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. Trustee wants discussion on criminal checks ✦ Trustee from page 1 says the professionalism of some staff members “stinks.” He railed against some who didn’t like his po- sition on the checks, raised at a trustee orientation meeting. “A few members of staff have the attitude that they run the show and we have... to do what they say,” says Trustee Dolstra, adding he refuses “to fall in line.” Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett has asked that the issue of trustee criminal checks be put on the Jan. 5 standing committee meet- ing agenda. He agrees there is noth- ing in the Education Act re- quiring them. Trustee Barrett says he will motion the board refer the matter to the Ministry of Education so it can de- cide if there should be a pol- icy on trustee background checks. Elizabeth Roy, chairman of the Durham District School Board, says “a cou- ple” of the trustees on the new board opposed the idea during a recent orien- tation session. Trustees have been meeting with se- nior staff to get acclima- tized to the job. “They don’t like the poli- cy,” she says. “They think it’s setting precedents for other politicians in other areas.” Trustee Roy admits the policy had a few holes in it when enacted because trustees “didn’t lay out enough parameters,” in- cluding what, if any, action would be taken if a check on a trustee revealed some- thing. She says checks on the previous board of trustees were done along with board teachers, but that since the new board came to office “they’re independently going out to get their police checks.” Police spokesman Dave Selby says criminal back- ground checks almost ex- clusively list only convic- tions and that it’s “quite rare” for a charge to be in- cluded. Trustee Roy says she has fielded “a number of calls” from representatives of other school boards who think the checks are “a great idea.” A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday value-priced, designer value items, power buys and licensed departments are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. See in-store for details. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. 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Off last ticketed prices. save 40% • women’s & men’s regular- priced fashions & denim by Polo Jeans and men’s Polo Ralph Lauren • women’s selected fashions by Lauren Ralph Lauren and Ralph Ralph Lauren more than you came for ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE Relocation of Three Heritage Houses The Ministry of Transportation is accepting proposals from interested individuals for the relocation of three (3) heritage structures located in the Municipality of Clarington and Town of Pickering. The houses will be made available to private individuals for relocation and restoration at their own cost. Details of the structures are available online through the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Web site (www.hips.com/ACO). The houses are described online as: 1)Cole Farm House,located at 5681 Acres Road, Clarington; 2)Werry House,located at 5531 Bethesda Road, Clarington; 3)Ve r nacular Farmhouse Pickering,located at 3810 Balsam Road, Pickering. Copies of the proposal documents (referred to as an RFP) are available online at www.MERX.com. It is listed under Construction Services as Relocation of Heritage Houses. There is a small fee for downloading these forms. Interested individuals must attend the mandatory viewing on Saturday, January 10th, 2004,as follows: 5681 Acres Rd., Clarington – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 5531 Bethesda Rd., Clarington – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3810 Balsam Rd., Pickering – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The viewing is to provide information on the houses' condition and the proposal process, and only those individuals attending will be eligible for consideration. Further information is also available by contacting the Ministry of Transportation at 416-235-5489. Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 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(Only in selected areas) Tampa SofaTampa Sofa This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com Winners of 47 editorial awards for excellence in 2003! Durham MPP raises cellphone driving ban once again By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM –Success in Newfound- land has MPP John O’Toole looking to push a new bill to prevent driver distraction. Newfoundland’s cellphone ban lowers the number of drivers using hand-held phones while driving and enforcement through courts there has been promising. “It’s important and it’s working,” said Mr. O’Toole. “We have a list of a number of cases held in courts.” According to Mr. O’Toole, acci- dents caused by cellphone use are defined as careless driving, and such cases have not held up in Ontario courts. Mr. O’Toole says he held a meeting with the minister of transportation, during which he said he’d be happy to relinquish any information needed to get this legislation moving. “I want this bill to go into public discussion,” said Mr. O’Toole. “Peo- ple are multi-tasking while driving.” Recent studies show there is a cor- relation between cellphone use and an increase in the number of motor vehicle accidents in Ontario. The New England Journal of Medicine states accident rates increase four- fold when cellphone use is involved. However, the article also stated the increase was “comparable to the risk of collision when the driver drove with his or her usual distractions.” The issue of driver distraction is what Mr. O’Toole hopes legislation will include, rather than focusing solely on cellphone use. “It’s blackberries, video devices and electronic billboards as well,” said Mr. O’Toole. “With billboards someone can buy 30 ad seconds and they’re changing all the time, taking eyes off the road.” While most of the focus has been on hand-held devices, the Canadian Safety Council says it found data suggesting hands-free devices also pose a hazard. If a driver believes he or she has superior skills and is im- mune to collisions...then cellular tele- phone calls would seem perfectly safe, according to an article pub- lished through the Canadian Medical Association. The article also stated studies show educational programs on the dangers of using cellphones while driving would not be as pro- ductive as legislation. “Last time I introduced it (legisla- tion), it was copied by Newfound- land,” said Mr. O’Toole. On April 1, Newfoundland became the only province with legislation banning hand-held cellphone use while driving. Penalties include four demerit points and fines ranging from $45 to $180. JOHN O’TOOLE Copied by Newfoundland. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com NOTICE OF APPLICATION ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. FISCAL 2005 RATES Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (“Enbridge Gas Distribution”), has filed an application dated December 17, 2003 (“Application”) with the Ontario Energy Board under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act,1998, S.O. c.15, Sched. B, as amended, for an order of the Board approving or fixing rates for the sale, distribution, transmission and storage of gas. The Board’s decision on this Application may have an affect on all Enbridge Gas Distribution customers. Enbridge Gas Distribution has proposed a change to its delivery rates which, if approved by the Board, would result in a decrease of about $8 on a typical residential customer’s annual bill. The rate change would take effect on October 1, 2004. The Board will deal with any changes to the commodity cost of natural gas for customers that purchase gas directly from Enbridge Gas Distribution through the Quarterly Rate Adjustment Mechanism. Enbridge Gas Distribution has also proposed to change its fiscal year end from September 30 to coincide with the calendar year end, effective December 31, 2005. Enbridge Gas Distribution has proposed that rates be increased by an inflation index equivalent to the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2005, pro-rated for the period October 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. Based upon this, Enbridge Gas Distribution has proposed rates for a 15 month period, beginning October 1, 2004. Copies of the Application and the supporting written evidence are available for inspection at the Board’s office and Enbridge Gas Distribution’s office at the addresses indicated below. If you wish to participate in this proceeding you must make a written submission to the Assistant Secretary within 14 calendar days of the publication of this Notice. Information on how to participate may be obtained by calling the Board’s Customer Service Centre toll-free at 1-877-632-2727, by email at Boardsec@oeb.gov.on.ca or from the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of the Board’s Web site at www.oeb.gov.on.ca.A copy of your submission must also be sent to Enbridge Gas Distribution at the address below. Please provide the Board with your e-mail address. ADDRESSES Ontario Commission Energy de l’Énergie Board de l’Ontario RP-2003-0203 DATED at Toronto, December 19, 2003.ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Peter H. O’Dell Assistant Secretary Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. 500 Consumers Road To ronto, ON M2J 1P8 Mailing Address: P.O. Bo x 650 To ronto, ON M1K 5E3 Attn: Marika Hare Director, Regulatory Affairs Tel: 416-753-7333 Fax: 416-495-6072 e-mail: marika.hare@enbridge.com Ontario Energy Board P.O.Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street 26th Floor To ronto, ON M4P 1E4 Attn: Paul B. Pudge Assistant Secretary Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (toll free) Fax: 416-440-7656 e-mail: Boardsec@oeb.gov.on.ca SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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Trustee in Bankruptcy 78 Albert St @ corner of Bruce (905) 725-2790 Toll Free Long Distance: 1-866-790-4380 AT A NEW LOCATION Man shot in confrontation with officers By Chris Hall and Stephen Shaw Staff Writers DURHAM – A man shot by po- lice during a weekend con- frontation in Port Perry was charged Monday with assault- ing two 26 Division officers with a knife. Dennis Watson, 43, of Port Perry, received a gunshot wound to the shoulder during the clash with Durham Region- al Police on Union Avenue. He was treated at hospital and released into police custody following the incident early Sat- urday. At his appearance in Os- hawa provincial court, Mr. Den- nis was arraigned on three counts of breach of recog- nizance, two counts of assault with a weapon and one count of possession of a dangerous weapon, a knife. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance Jan. 28 and ordered to undergo a 30-day mental health assess- ment, a request made jointly by prosecutor Frank Giordano and defence counsel Ramona Abra- ham. A family member, meanwhile, said a mentally distraught Mr. Dennis was armed “only” with a small knife and is questioning why police opened fire. “I don’t see why they had to shoot him, he only had a jack- knife,” said the woman. Officers from 26 Division had responded to the Allan Street residence where Mr. Watson lives with his parents at about 12 :30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call regarding an emotionally disturbed man armed with a knife. “The male left the residence with the knife and was stopped by officers on Union Avenue in Port Perry when he received a gunshot wound to his body,” said a police statement that provided no other details of the incident. Mr. Watson received non-life- threatening injuries. The Province’s Special Inves- tigations Unit, which investi- gates all police incidents involv- ing civilian death or serious in- jury, is probing the shooting. Five SIU investigators and four forensic identification offi- cers were dispatched to the scene to gather evidence and in- terview witnesses. Investigators spent more than 12 hours at the Watson family home and the shooting site on Union, which was closed to traffic during the morning hours. The SIU has designated one Durham police officer as the subject of the investigation, and declared six other officers wit- nesses. Durham homicide detectives are conducting a separate, par- allel investigation and yesterday f iled the charges alleging Mr. Watson assaulted constables Ron Crouch and Mark Glionna with a weapon, a knife. 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Truck-plant workers are asked to give at the gate when they come in for their shift. A different day of collection is held for all three shifts at the Os- hawa plant. Donations were up slightly from last year, with $11,665 collect- ed compared to $10,300 in 2002. In honour of the 25th anniver- sary of the drive, Canadian Auto Wo rkers Local 222 chipped in an- other $16,000, while General Mo- tors of Canada contributed $5,000 to the cause. Another $5,000 donation came from a truck employee, who wish- es to remain anonymous. The truck plant launched the annual gate collection on the sug- gestion of employee Rick Snell, who was looking for a way to give back to the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren after his son was a patient there. Dollars raised go to the hospi- tal’s toys and games fund, which goes towards providing special events, outings and gifts for such things as patient birthdays. Along with collecting at the gate, the truck plant also hosts a Christmas party each year at the hospital. Mr. Gay, a truck plant retiree, who has been spearheading the drive for as many years as it has existed, remembers seeing some familiar faces from party to party. “One kid, I think, was there for two years,” he adds. It’s never easy to see the chil- dren sick, but what makes it all worthwhile is being able to make them happy for a day, Mr. Gay says. Make your kids aware of extra hazards around them at this time of year We bster’s dictionary de- finition of the word holi- day suggests that it is “a period of rest from work”. Yet, I think that most of us dread the hustle and bustle caused by this an- nual religious holiday. Per- haps it is the countless parties, family socials, the crowded parking lots, the out-of-stock signs or the kids home from school that cause the stress that can at times be over- whelming, both emotion- ally and financially. Yet, some very simple rules can be followed to limit these stresses for both you and your chil- dren and make this year’s holiday a safe and happy one. Accepting that the drive to the mall and the search for that close parking spot will simply take longer is essential to avoiding a case of road rage. Ensuring that your chil- dren are properly fastened in your automobile will greatly limit the possibili- ty that they may get hurt in the event of a collision. Whether they object or not, always use the re- quired safety equipment, even if it’s only a short trip to the store. Never leave them unattended while you make that brief visit inside to pick up that one item. Avoid leaving bags, parcels, presents, phones or the like in your vehicle where the thief casing the lot for that easy score can see it. Place these items in your trunk and always lock your vehicle. A quick look back as you walk to the store will help you place the location of your car when you return to it. If you have young chil- dren, tell them that the lots are busier this time of year, explain to them that because of this they must be more careful and en- sure that they walk with you rather than ahead of you. Remind them that they may see the approaching vehicle but that the driver may not actually see them. Whether it’s in the lot or in the store, never lose sight of your kids. A quick mental note of what your child is wearing will assist store employ- ees, security or the police in locating any kids who do get lost. A recent photo of your child that is readi- ly available to investiga- tors will assist them great- ly. If your kids are older, have a prearranged meet- ing place and time. Ensure that they understand that punctuality is essential and if they are not at the agreed upon place, call se- curity immediately. If your kids play road hockey, remind them to respect the fact that your neighbors have the right to get up and down the street unobstructed. In- struct them to avoid any confrontation with mo- torists and report any dis- agreements to you imme- diately. It is during this festive time where we all need to remind ourselves to sim- ply slow down and be pa- tient. Remember that your kids are irreplaceable and these weeks off should be an opportunity to share some very precious mo- ments with them. Do your part and make the holiday a safe and happy one. A reminder that the next child safety seat check event will be held on Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town of Whit- by Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive. The event is free. ❑ ❑ ❑ The Durham Regional Police is committed to providing quality service in partnership with the community. This column is made possible through the sup- port of a network of indi- viduals and organizations that share a common goal, creating a safer environ- ment to live, work and play in. Help us obtain that goal, think safety first! Officer Brendan Kenna- ley is a collision recon- structionist for the Durham Regional Police Services’ Traffic Services Branch. He has been a member of the Police Ser- vice for the past fourteen years. If you have any ques- tions or require more in- formation, call the Durham Regional Police at 579-1520 ext. 5256 or E- mail Constable Kennaley at bkennaley@drps.ca. Surviving the holidays in one piece www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P 3 DAYS 3 DAYS 3 DAYS ONLY ONLY ONLY Friday January 2nd to Sunday January 4th LEATHER SOFAS, CHAIRS, RECLINERS, SOFABEDS, SECTIONALS 81 Richmond St. W., Downtown Oshawa ~ 905-723-0411 Leather For The Price Of Cloth by W ILSON F URNITURE . com Mon. to Fri. 9-6 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday Noon-5:00 rrs TM INTEREST FREE TIL 2005 0% SAVINGS UP TO Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. 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Items needed 1) ‘High Wire Harry’ Game, which is no longer sold, 40-cup coffee maker, laminator, bee- keeper’s outfit and smoker, ani- mal skulls, mounted insects — Scientists in School — 905-509- 1984. 2) Free-standing clothes racks for display and storage purposes, good quality clothing and acces- sories for Girls Incorporated of Durham (formerly Big Sisters) — 905-428-8111. 3) Old tennis balls to be used on chairs in a classroom — 905-839- 8590. 4) Non-working small appliances such as clocks or toasters, to take apart for badge work. Per- haps you received a new appli- ance this Christmas and are able to donate your old one. A fix-it volunteer is welcome too — 905- 427-5838. Items to give away 1) Wooden desk with two draw- ers and a pullout for a keyboard — 905-683-8448. 2) Washer and dryer in good working order — 905-509-0329. ••• It is never too early to start thinking about ways to be less wasteful next Christmas. The following facts were produced in a holiday edition of Peterborough’s ‘Waste Reduction News’ message to all residents. • In Canada the annual waste from gift-wrap and shopping bags equals about 545,000 tonnes; • If every family in Canada re- duced its weekly waste during the holidays by just one kilo- gram, 34,000 tonnes of garbage would be eliminated; and • If everyone in Canada wrapped just three gifts in reused paper or gift bags, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 hockey rinks. Ajax has created new look waste collection calendars for 2004 that were delivered by local ringette teams. Additional calen- dars are available at the Town of Ajax operations centre, 491 Mackenzie Ave. Also available there are large and small blue boxes. GREEN TIP: Try your hand at making some cloth gift bags. They are easy to sew and can be decorated with ribbon, lace and felt objects. It’s also a good way to utilize other small Christmas trim- mings and an excellent activity to teach children how to use the sewing machine and become cre- ative. A set of cloth or knitted gift bags for any occasion make good items at bazaar tables. Help a scientist make a difference in school Larraine Roulston r e c y c l e r ’s c o r n e r A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com ◆No Extra Fees! ◆No Long Term Obligation! ◆No Strings Attached! Call Now! 1-86 6-268-4959 Offer ends Jan 29th, 2004 All phone numbers are toll-free. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. First time users only. Offer based on a two month pre-paid plan. 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Pick. 831-6040 Ask about our In-Home Service HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $48900 fabric included OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE Oshawa Little Theatre 62 Russet Ave., Oshawa (Please enter at rear of building) For more information contact Michael Schneider at (905) 728-2160 Audition Notice: Tuesday Jan. 6th & Wednesday Jan. 7th 6:30-9:30pm if possible prepare a song from the show Sunday Jan. 11th, 7:30 pm call backs to be held “Hot Box” Dance Audition Sunday Jan. 11th, 6-7 pm Spend some time with a lonely senior DURHAM – Do you have two hours a week to brighten some- one’s day? Consider become a visiting volunteer for the Victorian Order of Nurses. You could visit a lonely senior or disabled adult in their home once a week. For more information, call the VON at 905-665-2222 and ask to speak to someone in the volunteer department. By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –The folks at Liza Homes thought they were safe this time. But all the security measures the builder had put in place over the last year couldn’t prevent fire from break- ing out at its new north Oshawa sub- division Boxing Day - a blaze fire offi- cials are calling suspicious, though its cause is still undetermined. Five new homes were destroyed, and another four sustained minor damage in the fire, which broke out at 12:30 a.m. on Brasswinds Trail, near Harmony and Taunton roads Dec. 26. Total damage is estimated at be- tween $750,000 and $1 million. “It’s frustrating,” said director of construction Ron Rapp. “All of these houses were 30 to 35 days from being complete.” Liza Homes faced similar hardship when a sales office and model home were torched at its Horizons subdivi- sion near Harmony and Taunton roads Dec. 29, 2001. Philip Wayne Larson, 34, of Ajax pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six years in prison for setting that fire. Last week’s Boxing Day blaze comes on the heels of several other suspicious fires this month. Nine homes were damaged at another sub- division fire at Ashgrove Crescent Dec. 16. Within the same 24 hours, a Molo- tov cocktail was thrown through a window at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church, and Guy House Museum erupted in flames. “We’re not sure if this fire is related to the others,” said Norm Lansing, Oshawa’s fire prevention chief. “The suspicions are there but we have to rule out all other possibilities.” The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office is still examining all the forensic evi- dence in the Brasswinds Trail fire, he said. It was the quick action of Oshawa Fire Services that kept the fire from spreading to other nearby houses, he said. Three of Oshawa’s four fire halls re- sponded and firefighters were still putting out hotspots at the subdivi- sion well into the afternoon. Liza Homes had stepped up its se- curity over the last year, more in re- sponse to a rash of thefts hitting the building industry, than arson, said Mr. Rapp, noting that furnaces, fire- places, lumber and other materials have gone missing from job sites, es- pecially in the last three months. “Thefts have increased dramatical- ly with the increase in general activity in the construction industry,” Mr. Rapp said. Security is also typically beefed up during the holiday, when many con- struction sites sit idle, Mr. Rapp said. Liza Homes had employed both on-site security and digital surveil- lance at the subdivision this Christ- mas, measures the builder felt were more than adequate protection. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P Now $1499 Treadmills Heart Rate Monitors Elliptical Trainers Accessories Yoga & Pilates Stationary Bikes Weight Scales Home Gyms Benches Weights Barbells & Dumbbells 75UP TO % off DOOR CRASHERS Keys Discovery 3.2 hp Treadmill 100 $799 Body Solid Powerline BOXING SALE! www.fitnesssource.ca*O.A.C on selected merchandise. May not be combined with any other products. Selection may vary by store. Administration fee of $49. See store for details. NEWMARKET 17480 Yonge St. (905) 836-7618 TORONTO 2760 Yonge St. (416) 440-0244 MISSISSAUGA 600 Matheson Blvd. W. (905) 755-9000 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (CALL STORE FOR HOURS) VAUGHAN 3240 Langstaff Rd. (905) 660-4888 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Pkwy. (905) 426-5700 OAKVILLE 166 South Service Rd. E. 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Oshawa Trustee Michael Bar- rett raised the idea as trustees reviewed the past year’s atten- dance and confirmed committee memberships for the coming calendar year. He asked why at- tendance at joint services, spe- cial education advisory and other committee meetings isn’t kept. Board chairman Elizabeth Roy replied it historically has not been done. Trustee Barrett motioned at- tendance at all committee meet- ings, except board expulsion, board expulsion appeal and board suspension appeal com- mittee meetings, be taken. “A ccording to our bylaw, it only states we will produce an annual report of trustee atten- dance at board and standing committee meetings,” noted Os- hawa Trustee Susan Shetler. Education director Craig Burch confirmed the board “could be changing a bylaw,” which would require the sup- port of two-thirds of trustees. Trustees will discuss the mo- tion at a Jan. 19 board meeting. The 2004 committee lineup is: • Special education advisory (SEAC) - Gordon Baxter (Uxbridge-Brock), Marilyn Crawford (Ajax Wards 1 and 2). • Supervised alternative learning for excused pupils (SALEP) - Marilyn Crawford, Steve Martin (Scugog). • Ethnocultural - Sherry Croteau (Pickering), Kathleen Hopper (Oshawa). • Growth and development - Trustees Barrett and Hopper. • Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) - Trustee Barrett, Marilyn Craw- ford. • Joint services - Trustees Croteau and Shetler. • Board expulsion- John Dol- stra (Whitby), Lisa Hill (Ajax Wa rds 3 and 4), Trustee Shetler. • Board suspension appeal - Trustees Dolstra, Hill, and Mar- tin. • Board expulsion appeal - Paul Crawford (Pickering), Trustee Croteau, Trustee Shetler. • Regional school community council - Trustees Barrett and Baxter. Board considers at t endance review CRAIG BURCH Change would require support of two-thirds of trustees. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Bean Cres. Harty Cres. Boyes Ct. McGregor Dr. McCullock Cres. Ivers Ct. Smith Ln. Wickens Cres. Dagwell Cres. Withay Dr. Rotherglen Rd. N. Ventris Dr. Marsh Ln. Down Cres. Dent St. Oldfield Ct. 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Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Don’t let go mom PICKERING –– Sheri Whitestone gives daughter Sarah a ride to remember as the two enjoyed a skate recently at the Pickering Recreation Complex. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Entertainment FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Sun., Jan. 4, 6:35 pm vs. Ottawa Tickets still Available The following movies opened in local theatres this week. Calendar Girls Directed by Nigel Cole Starring Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John Alder- ton, Linda Bassett, An- nette Crosbie, Philip Glenister, Ciaran Hinds, Celia Imrie, Geraldine James, Penelope Wilton Chris and Annie are the best of friends, living in a small village in the York- shire Dales, when their peaceful lives are shattered when Annie's husband dies of leukemia. An active member of the local Women's Institute, Chris enlists the support of her fellow members in a fund- raising initiative for the local hospital. Her seem- ingly traditional idea is to produce a calendar, with a different woman pho- tographed for each month. Each one will be engaged in a classic women's task, such as jam-making, flower-pressing and knit- ting. Sounds traditional enough, but her idea has a radical twist - the women will be in the nude. Before they know it, the women are hitting the headlines at home and abroad. Whisked off to Hollywood on a whirl- wind publicity tour, they take their turn on the talk shows and in magazine photo-shoots. Amidst all the hype and publicity, their friendship is put to the test. Also opening this week is 'House of Sand and Fog.' 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'A spectacular finish to an already outstanding film trilogy. Incredible battle scenes, adhesion to the source material, and nu- merous emotional mo- ments make this a sure candidate for the best pic- ture Oscar for 2003. Even with its massive 3.5-hour length however, it still takes certain liberties from the novel which the viewer would be best served to read, at least once in their lifetime.' Kurt Whitehead, Oshawa You be the reviewer! E-mail reviews of any new movie to dstell@durhamre- gion.com. Reviews should be no longer than 250 words. The king of movies Please Recycle! Ajax Skating Club hasn't looked back since its start 35 years ago By Al Rivett Sport Editor AJAX – Like the town it serves, the Ajax Skating Club has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. And, this year -- its 35th season -- holds extra special meaning with events planned to commemorate its anniversary as part of the sporting fabric of Ajax. This season, the Ajax Skating Club was chosen to co-host the Metro East Area Competition 'Winter Glitters', along with Skate Canada-Central Ontario, at the Ajax Community Centre on Jan. 10. The Metro East event features 15 clubs in the Central Ontario section from Rich- mond Hill to Ajax and will attract approxi- mately 500 skaters. The Ajax club hopes to have a number of local entrants in the high-profile competition. The highlight of the skating season -- carnival -- takes on a heightened impor- tance this year, with the club's anniversary a central focus from March 25 to 27. "We haven't revealed what the theme is yet, but we plan to incorporate the 35th an- niversary theme into the ice show," says president Debbie Pazilli, who's been at the club's helm for the past three years. Carnival is produced every other season by coaches and skaters, showcasing the ef- forts of all the club's skaters. It comes com- plete with elaborate costumes, theatrical lighting and, most importantly, a fine array of solo and group performances. Coaches Pam Brown and Sherri Desroches are pro- ducing this year's skating carnival. Last month, the club hosted a 'Bring A Friend' Week for its Canskate members to offer others an opportunity to try skating. Known originally as the Ajax Figure Skating Club, it was put on the town's sporting map in the fall of 1967 after a meeting hosted by skating booster Norma Raycraft led to its formation. After official- ly becoming a member of the Canadian Figure Skating Association, the club start- ed operations for the 1968-69 season, under coach Barbara Storoba. The club's second coach, Elinor Kell, joined later. Since those humble beginnings, the club has prospered. It is home to 13 qualified coaches and approximately 450 skaters at all levels, although Pazilli says the numbers have dropped from a high of about 650 three years ago. Many of the club's coaches are former competitive skaters with the club who've been welcomed back. In this group are Ashlea Manns, Denise Steenson, Nicole Tyte, Meredith Leedle and Cheryl Men- sour. The longest serving coach is Desroches, who's been with the club for the past 25 years. The club, says Pazilli, has worked well over the years thanks to the contributions of its coaches and volunteers. The task of preparing and executing a quality program year in and year out can't be accomplished without everyone working together. "It's definitely a lot of work, but you need to have a team behind you and our team is awesome," says Pazilli. "You can't do it on your own; there's no way. You need the whole club -- the coaches, board members and volunteers. It's a team thing." Among the programs offered by the club is its pre-school program, which teaches kids as young as three and four how to skate. They can then progress to the Can- Skate program for children five and older. Skaters can earn a series of badges as they pass through the various stages and devel- op their skills. The club's StarSkate sessions include ju- nior, intermediate and senior levels. At these levels, skaters are tested and may compete in the three disciplines of figure skating: dance, free skating and skating. To achieve a gold standard in these dis- ciplines, says Pazilli, is an extremely diffi- cult task. "It's a lot of hours and a lot of dedication, hard work and perseverance to get to the gold level," says Pazilli, who has been rec- ognized with an Ajax Civic Award for her 10 years of service to the club. The club is also affiliated with the Ajax Rising Stars for special Olympians. Dawn Fo rgeard and Nancy Harding serve as coaches for the Rising Stars, as well as in- structors with the Ajax Skating Club. This year marks the fifth year for the Shooting Stars. Starting with just a hand- ful of skaters, the club has grown this year to include 30. There are 15 members in the competitive stream, with 13 others in the learn-to-skate program. Two others partic- ipate in speed skating. Four skaters from the Rising Stars are competing at the Special Olympics Cana- da Winter Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Feb. 17 to 21. Representing Team Ontario are Ashley May, 14, and Erin Rynberk, 16, both of Ajax, Catherine Partlow, 19, of Whitby, and Alexander Graves, 13, of Pick- ering. Rynberk represented Canada at the World Special Olympics Winter Games in 2001 in Anchorage, Alaska where she won gold in dance and silver in the free skate. For more information about the club, call 905-683-1753, e-mail ajaxskating- club@hotmail.com or visit the club's Web site at www.ajaxskatingclub.ca. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CHURCH ST. 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We will provide you with access to the latest products, services, information and career development opportunities to ensure you can continue to grow professionally and add value to your clients. Preferred candidates will hold or be working towards a CA designation. Future partnership opportunities are available to the right candidate. For more information see www.hbbh.com If you are interested in joining our team please send your resume by January 9, 2004 quoting file# L202. Email:resumes@hbbh.com Mail:Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill, Chartered Accountants 222 King Street East, Suite 103 Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1P6 Market your skills! Be your own Boss! Self Employment benefit Program www.essentialcommunications.ca 101 Dundas St. West #201, Whitby, Ontario Funded by the Government of Canada Do you have a good business idea? Do you have the skills and qualifications to make it happen? Are you currently out of work? Do you have an Employment Insurance Claim – or have you had one in the past 3 years (5 years if on maternity benefit at that time)? Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Learn more about the Self Employment Benefit program at our upcoming Orientations January 7th or January 12th. Call 905-668-4141 for information or to reserve a seat. Essential Communications Ltd. proud providers of the Self-Employment Benefit program in Durham Region. We are a recognized leader in the custom injection moulding and assemblies business. Several opportunities are available on our Afternoon and Midnight shifts. Assemblers In a team focused environment, you will assemble parts on the assembly line, report problems or defects as they arise and recommend ways to improve assembly techniques. Familiarity with quality processes, an understanding of general assembly and previous rapid assembly experience are desirable assets. Please send your resume,indicating preferred shift, to: Human Resources, Horn Plastics Inc., 114 Industrial Drive,Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5Z8. F ax: (905) 668-3860. E-mail: hr@hornplastics.com No phone calls, please. Medigas, a division of Praxair Canada Inc., a leading supplier of medical, industrial, and specialty gases, has an immediate opportunity in its Oshawa location for: HOMECARE CONSULTANT The Homecare Consultant is responsible for the initiation of prescribed respiratory therapy in the home including assessment, education, documentation, and follow-up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance. Promotion of Medigas products and services to referral sources, including educational in-services to medical/healthcare communities are integral parts of the job. The successful candidate will be a R.R.C.P. or R.N. with current registration. Previous homecare and sales experience will be considered an asset. A valid driver's license and good safety record is essential. Please submit a detailed resume including cover letter to: Medigas, a division of Praxair Canada Inc., Attention Human Resources 470 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto, Ontario. M5V 2V6 Fax: 416-365-0092 Visit our Web site at www.medigas.com Praxair Canada Inc. is committed to equality of employment for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply. SALES CO-ORDINATOR Whitby Must have sales co-ordinator experience. Experience in the industrial security busi- ness would be a definite asset. Must be proficient in Word Excel, Access, Power Point. Excellent salary & benefits. Email: info@actechnical.com or Fax: 905-666-979 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! INVESTORS WANTED 12% Per Annum Minimum $25,000 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 643 Kingston Rd. 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Call today for more information Pauline 1-866-888-5288 EXPERIENCED PIZZA MAKERS, drivers, and front counter persons needed. Apply within to Gino's Pizza, 461 Park Rd. S., Oshawa or fax resume to 905-723-8229. No phone calls please. FIRE YOUR BOSS.Turn yo ur PC into a business and work from home. F/T & P/T now available. www.fromhome2wealth.com or 1- 800-201-5480. LONG TERM light industrial, $8 to $10 per hr. please come and apply at our new location on Jan 6 & 7. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whit- by.between Thickson and Dundas beside the Pro Golf building. MAGICUTS, one of Canada's leading chains is opening a new salon in Whitby. Positions avail- able: Licensed manager and As- sistant Manager plus full and pt stylist. We offer: Competitive sala- ry, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a win- ning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723- 7323. MAKE books your business. Overwhelming response to book and gift displays has created open- ings in the Ajax-Pickering areas. Responsibilities include dropping off samples and delivering orders. Must be looking to earn in the $30,000 - $50,000 range. No ex- perience necessary, suitable vehi- cle required, internet access a must. Visit us on line www.aliron- marketing.com. Call toll-free 1- 877-325-4766. OSHAWA Warehouse Co. looks to fill 20 F/T openings immediately. Various positions, full training pro- vided. $350-$450 to start. Call To- day, ask for Gerry (905)571-6444 PRINT SHOP requires multitask. Customer Service Representative, Docutech experience an asset. Also required, Part Time Graphic Artist. Fax resume to 905-571- 2126 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 RELIABLE DZ DRIVER with expe- rience & clean abstract for daily egg deliveries. Apply in person with resume. 3880 Edgerton Rd, Blackstock TELE-SALES/CUSTOMER SER- VICE - New dynamic company seeks telemarketer for new sales office in Oshawa. Competitive sal- ary plus bonuses. Call 905-725- 9154, ask for Len. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com LARGE DURHAM INSURANCE office looking for a dynamic indi- vidual to join our team as a Per- sonal Lines CSR. Must be RIBO li- censed, knowledge of Agency Manager and Compu-Quote an as- set. Please fax resume to: 905-427 -4615, att: Lyn. ORDER ENTRY/Receptionist re- quired for busy sales office in Pick- ering. No previous exp. necessary, but must be able to type 55 wpm. and have a pleasant telephone manner. Other clerical duties will be required as well. Please submit your resume with salary expecta- tions to: jdavis@somcan.com PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant Level 2 for Orthodontic office. Or- thodontic experience preferred. Send/drop-off resume : Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St. N., Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5, or e-mail ejpong@yahoo.com RPN position available, full time at Community Nursing Home, Port Perry. Fax resume to: 905-985- 3721. ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1 bedroom 2-storey brick home backing onto woodlands in desir- able Mapleridge area of Pickering. Features include professionally fin- ished basement with bar, two car garage, 3 bathrooms with full en suite off master bedroom and main floor laundry. Recent upgrades in- clude extensive landscaping, new- er roof, high efficiency gas fur- nace, central air, central vac and freshly paved driveway. Asking $329,900. Evening and weekend appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. RENTER$ Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage Free List of Properties Some with no money down From $l,l00 per mo. Free Recorded Message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7051 Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 MARKET YOUR BUSINESS Op- portunity with Metroland Commu- nity Newspapers. Distribution of over 4 million! Call today for infor- mation on weekly word ad rates. 416-493-1300 ext. 237. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com CONSOLIDATE DEBTS, 100% fi- nancing, Cash Back, Self-declared income. No brokerage fees. Call 905-426-2900. DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1-BDRM basement apt. in Whitby, Heat, hydro, cable, parking, seper- ate entrance. No pets/smoking. $565/mo. Avail. January 1st or lat- er. (905)668-3364 2 BDRM.Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $850. Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus,utilities, heating, cable, park- ing included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 7391. Ext. 241 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT., modern, bright, 401/Westney/Hwy. 2.Freshly painted. Livingroom/din- ingroom, Available Jan. lst. Credit check a must. First/last. All inclu- sive $650 416-266-3213. 2-BDRM,newly renovated in quiet Pickering family home, private en- trance, 1-parking, laundry facil- ities, non-smokers, close to amen- ities/schools, large backyard. Avail. Feb. 1st $975/mo inclusive. (905)421-9680 AJAX -3-bdrm main floor. 4 appli- ances, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping & transit. $1,200 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediate- ly/February 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan & Feb. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Jan & Feb..1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX,2-bedroom, neat and clean, walkout basement apartment. Near GO, shopping and bus. $900/month inclusive, washer available 1-parking. Available January 10, first/last. No pets/smoking. Call (905)427-1779 AJAX-newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Sep- arate entrance, shared laundry, $800/month, no smoking/pets, available February 1st. Call 905- 619-2119 AMAZING 3-bedroom or office and 2-bedroom apartment. 2-appliances, laundry available, park like private setting, ample parking, $1150/month, suit busi- ness couple. Finch Ave area, Scarborough. 416-565-5039. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BASEMENT APT.- one bedroom spacious, all inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately. $700/month. Ajax, near 401. Appli- ances, laundry. 2-parking. Own entrance. (416)889-7430 OSHAWA,Can't find an apart- ment? We can help! 3-2-1 bed- room. Call Today. 647-223-9570 BOWMANVILLE,Must see, 2-bedroom, main floor of duplex, in excellent condition, deck, garage, sunroom, storage, laundry, avail- able February 1st. $850 +hydro. Call 905-728-0999. CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for December and January $750 plus hydro, two bedrooms, February $825 plus hydro. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available Feb. lst. in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- sive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 1-bed- room apt. Private patio, parking, references, first/last required. $700/all inclusive. Leave msg 905- 434-7012 NEWLY RENOVATED above ground basement apt. Sep. en- trance, one bedroom, bath and shower, new appliances. Close to transit, Westney/Hwy. 2. Feb. 1st. $850/includes cable. (905)428- 1615 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, December lst/January lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 OSHAWA - 2 bedrooms, clean, bright, spacious newly renovated. New appliances. Mill and Simcoe area. $875/mo. includes heat and parking. No smoking/pets. Avail- able Feb. 1st. 905-576-0294. OSHAWA - Bright one-bedroom main-floor, large yard, close to Hospital. No smoking/pets. Suit- able for mature responsible per- son. $600/mo+utilities available immediately.. Mike 905-697-8166 OSHAWA,2-bedroom apt., near OC (Adelaide/Park), well man- aged, parking, quiet building, appli- ances included. All inclusive, $825/month. Laundry facilities available. Avail. immediately. 905- 424-3828. OSHAWA,2-bedroom apt., near OC, well managed, parking, quiet building, appliances included. All inclusive, $825/month. Laundry fa- cilities available. Avail. immediate- ly 905-424-3828. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $690 plus hydro. Available immediately. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,3-bedroom, main floor of bungalow. $1200/month, in- cludes utilities, fridge/stove, wash- er/dryer. Parking, close to school. No smoking, pets considered. Available immediately. Short or long term. (905)723-7171 OSHAWA,above ground 2-bdrm bsmt apt., seperate entrance, parking, avail Jan. 1st. $750/mo. First/last. Suitable for single per- son. No pets. 905-424-9115 OSHAWA,bright, spacious legal (Adelaide/Wilson) 930sq ft, 2-level apt., yard overlooking ravine, avail. immediately, separate entrance, c/a, c/v, cable, appliances, laun- dry, parking, bus route. No pets/smoking. Utilities incl. Mature adults or working couple only pre- ferred. First/last, credit check, ref- erences. $950/mo. Call (905)720- 3737 OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive area. Spacious, 1-bedroom basement apt, C/A, fireplace, laundry, cable, no smoking $685 incl. first/last & references. (905)571-4373 Call 905-571-4373 PICKERING -clean & bright 2 bdrm. bsmt. apt., hydro, cable, parking incl. No smoking/pets, avail. immediately. Call (905) 831- 6120. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 02, 2004, PAGE 19 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com W ORSHIP C OME & Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING NEW NEW REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Publishes every Friday Deadline 12:00 noon Wed. to advertise Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! EXHIBITORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 226 sobrien@durhamregion.com Lisa Matthews, ext 227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com POCKET ROMANCE AND NOVELS 1,000's of mint best sellers, Robb, Roberts, Patterson etc. Regular to $12.99, $2.00 each at New Cheapo Depot Books. Aisle L, in new Pickering Market, Bayly/Squires Beach. Bring ad for FREE BOOK! NEW YEARS AUCTION Sunday Jan. 4th, 10:00 A.M. (Viewing 8:00) MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs toMill Pond Rd. Our 1st Auction for the New Year features a varied selection from antique furniture to antique car parts. Partial list includes 1986 Elan Snowmobile & 3 tow sleds, dining- room sets, bedroom sets, washstand, hall stand, corner cupboard, country collectables, old car parts include old rads (20's) wheels, radios, lights, horns (all antique), quality glass & china, old toys, tables, chairs, plus many more rare & unique articles. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 PICKERING Westshore, 3-bed- room main floor, available Febru- ary 1st, $1200/month. 1-bedroom basement, available immediately, $775/month. Bright, spacious, im- maculate, separate entrances, parking, C/A. First/last. (905)831- 3681 PICKERING,Westshore/French- man's Bay. Close to GO sta- tion/schools. Immaculate 4+1 bed- rooms, one full/ 2-half bathrooms, g/f family room, finished basement, central A/C, inground pool. Newly painted, broadloomed, refinished hardwood floor. Available immedi- ately. $1,550 plus utilities. 647- 273-3512 PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. First/last, work ref- erences. $650/month inclusive, Jan 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING: SPACIOUS 1-bed- room walk out basement apart- ment. Brock/Major Oak area, large bright kitchen, shared laundry, one parking. $700/month, all inclusive, first/last, available immediately. 905-686-3769, cell 416-666-3769. PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. Available immediately. $905 +util- ities. Call Garry 905-982-0826 or 905-243-4700 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. ROSSLAND/SOMERVILLE 2+1 bdrm 2-level apt in house. Bright, spacious, renovated. Private laun- dry, sep. entrance. Avail immedi- ately $900/mo+1/3 utilities. No smokers/pets. (416)617-7533, (905)728-9068 SOUTH AJAX,small bachelor, upper level, furnished or unfur- nished, parking, quiet mature working adult preferred, $550/mo. first/last. No pets, 905-686-3299. SOUTH Pickering, bright, sunny and spacious, 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, fireplace, parking, close to lake, $950/inclusive, available im- mediately, first/last/references. Call (905)509-3075. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,2-bedroom Basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, cable, 4-appliances, ja- cuzzi tub, parking. $800/month. Available immediately No smok- ing/pets. (905)666-3734 WHITBY,Dundas/Garden legal one-bdrm basement apt., bright, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking for 1, no smok- ing/pets. Avail now. $800/mo inclu- sive. Call Chris(905)665-8125 PICKERING:3-bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, 2 balconies, a/c, 1 underground parking, close to Go-train, 401, available in March 1/04. Rent $1200/month inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Call (905)626-0323. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses semis & fully detached homes from $1200 - $4000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bow- manville, Call Garry Bolen, Asso- ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. AJAX, WESTNY/HWY#2 EXECU- TIVE 3 bedroom upper, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appliances, fireplace, garage. Close to shop- ping, GO and schools. $1300 plus. Call 416-657-2079, upscalerentals.ca AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888 -732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BOWMANVILLE,3-bedroom farmhouse, completely renovated, new furnace, well, kitchen, flooring and windows. On 23 acres, 2mins from town, $1200 plus utilities. Call Jeff 905-623-7250. OSHAWA - Adelaide and Wilson, huge newly renovated 3+2 bed- room bungalow. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Students welcome. $1200. Available immediately. Call 289-314-1482. OSHAWA - main floor house, 3 bedrooms, very clean, close to GM/401, fridge, stove. $1250/mo. plus 1/2 cable. Available immedi- ately, no pets, adults preferred, references. 905-728-9175. OSHAWA 2-storey detached home, 3-bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- rooms, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, diningroom, backyard, newly reno- vated and painted. $1100/month+ 2/3 utilities. first/last. Available Jan 1. (905)718-5032 OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, approx 1300sq.ft. New ceramic, hardwood, very clean, large deck, 5 appliances, parking, no pets. First/last, credit approval. $1100 plus. Available Jan. 1. (905)424-9115 WHITBY - newer 3 bedroom, 2 storey, 2-car garage, 5 appliances, familyroom/fireplace, a/c, 2 1/2 baths, large lot with patio, fenced yard, Thickson/Rossland. $1600+utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 416-738-8010. WHITBY,Taunton/Anderson. Brand new 3-bedroom home. 1-1/2 bath, 5-appliances, a/c, available January 1st. $1325 plus. (905)471-1657 WHITBY-Brand new 3-bedroom home in North end; open concept; eat in kitchen with walkout; master bedroom ensuite; ready for imme- diate occupancy; 6 appliances in- cluded; $1650/month+utilities. Call Mary Anne Murphy, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, 905-666-1333 or 1-866-273-1333 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. BED & BREAKFAST style accom- modations in professional Oshawa home (for the work week), suits professional male or university stu- dent, first/last & references req., $110/week. Call 905-723-6761. PICKERING-BROCK/DEL- BROOK.Large room in large home, $500/inclusive. On bus route, close to school. Call (416)459-1010 after 8pm. OSHAWA-DOWNTOWN, John/Centre St., loft bright/spa- cious. Full-bathroom, skylights, fireplace, shared kitchen, $650/in- clusive. 2-ROOMS, 10x10, shared kitchen/bathroom, $500/each in- clusive. Clean/responsible tenants wanted No pets. First/last. Avail- able immediately. Call (647)272- 8511 AJAX HOUSE shared accommo- dation. Mature male preferred. Laundry, all appliances, rec room with pool table, parking, storage, cable, no smoking/pets, first/last $450. 905-420-0081 cell: 416-804- 4867. PICKERING Brock/401 area, large clean house to share, laun- dry/parking facilities, 2 bedrooms avail immediately. $350 & $450. Please call (905)686-7470 LIVE IN CARE GIVER required for 3-year-old in Ajax. Housekeeping, cooking, references. Call (905)565 -1854 Yoga Meditation Free Classes every Tuesday 7pm Northview Library Beatrice St. E., Oshawa Find The Peace within Reduce Stress (905)430-6896 7-FEMALE goat kids, 45-55 lbs range. Call (905)294-0820 after 7:00pm. MUSCOVEY DUCKS,males/fe- males, 20 weeks old. (905)655- 7845 10PC. MAPLE dining room suite, pedestal table, 5 chairs, 2 leaves, matching hutch & buffet. 5yrs old $1999. Also 2 sets of lamps. Call (905)655-1528 LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Po ints Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry- wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands. Dovetail construction, never opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 -3993 CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $219.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LEAF TICKETS, Clubs. $490/pair. (416)880-6332 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW YEARS SPECIAL at PINE RIDGE PACKERS. 40 lb. of steaks, roasts and hamburger. Gov't. inspected, aged for 14 days. $120. per order. Book Now!! 905- 986-4932. STORE HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 8-5 p.m.; Saturday 8-noon. ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. @ $1.83 lb. cut & wrapped. 705- 432-3031. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Mobile computer repairs... virus protection, firewalls, internet sharing, networking, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF tickets for sale. Will also purchase. (905)626-5568 SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm WOOD & ELECTRIC furnace for large garage or shop. Industrial size $150. Elvis metal movie ad's $60. each. Call 905-436-2164. PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Dashhounds, Doberman, Lhasa, Yorkie-X, Goldie Poos, Chihuahua, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller, Westhighland (Britnui Spaniels, Shi-poo's, Bea- gles & more at $250 each). Col- lie-X's, Sheppard-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. WANTED - Parrott, prefer African grey, cockatoo or amazon. Call 905-434-0392. 1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4 door, loaded, under coated every year since new, new alternator, new tires, new rear brakes, all new exhaust, as is $1,500, certified $1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372 -4720. No rust. 1991 GRAND PRIX,200,000km, 4 dr. auto, CD player, very good condition. Pw, Pl, Cert. & tested $2500 or $2000 as is, or will trade for watercraft or snowmobile. (905)434-0392 1993 OLDS 88 Royale, top condi- tion, 250K, very clean, $3,200. Te lephone (905) 428-2847 1994 BLACK MUSTANG Lady driven, very well maintained, 6 cyl- inder, great on gas, cold air condi- tioning. Price $4000. (905)728- 6028. 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin- der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded with remote car starter, new Mich- elin tires, new exhaust, new rear brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi- fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720. Must see, like new. 1997 SUNFIRE GT, red, PW, brakes and steering, good condi- tion, 118,000kms, asking $6000.00. Call 905-377-1937 1997 V6 RED Grand Prix SE - 4 dr., pwr. locks, windows, air, cruise, am/fm, 4 new tires, mostly highway kms, $3500. Call 905-655 -7382 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1991 Chev Beretta CTZ Sport Model with full ground effects! 3.1 auto, tilt, p.w. pdl, cruise, trunk, sunroof. Don't let the hwy kms. scare you off. This car is awe- some! Cert. & e-tested. $1995-obo. 905-404-0540 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 02, 2004 www.durhamregion.com STREETER CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS 22 years exp. in home improvements including and not limited to: Recrooms, Bathrooms, Sunrooms, Kitchens, Moulding, Tiling, Drywall/Taping, Doors & Windows, & Built ins. 905-431-9939 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ❆Renovations ❆General Home Repairs ❆Bathrooms ❆Basements ❆Decks ❆Ceramic Tiles ❆Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905)686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING •contract or individual pricing •reliable & established since 1981 •snow blowers & shovels - no damage •fully insured and workers compensation •special consideration for seniors BREMNER POOL & SPA (905)831-2498 (800)267-5189 www.bremnerpool.com RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 1995 CHEV LUMINA 7-seater, 3.1, air, very good condition in- side/outside, 180k, asking $4,750 o.b.o., certified/e-tested, will ac- cept trade-in; 1993 PONTIAC Sun- bird, 4-dr, 4-cyl ,auto, air, 140k, nice car, very economical, asking $2,750. o.b.o. certified/e-tested. Private sale (905)404-8695 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul Complete Interior Renovations "Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Ceramic Tiles, Drywall,Taping & Painting" One free estimate does it all Call SCOTT (416)670-6119 19 yrs exp; Seniors discount Complete Interior Renovations "Guaranteed Painting, Plastering & Stucco Ceilings" Refinish - Repair - Repaint "Pay as you are Satisfied" Call SCOTT for free estimate (416)670-6119 35 yrs exp; Seniors discount PLUMBER ON THE GO To p Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Electrical Plumbing Painting Carpentry, Basement & Bathroom Renovations General Handyman Jobs Call (416)844-6085 pgr. 416-772-6085 manoonassiri@yahoo.com ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CARPETS LAMINATES SALES Super Deal on Laminate & Carpets Free 10mm pad w/inst. Repairs & Restretch Fully Licensed & Insured No Tax * Free Estimates Sam (905) 706-3206 EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE. Writing workshops, 10 weeks beginning January 7th. Wednesday evenings Port Perry, Friday mornings Brooklin. Call 905-242-8218 for more info. A & A Appliance And Electronic Repairs Best Prices, Free estimates, Warranty, Visa expected In-home repairs of TV's, Audio, and major appliances. Call 905-201-8181 or 416-266-6122 Children’s entertainment for any occasion . B LUE R IBBON A WARD W INNER . Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham's Most Reputable Agency Without the attitude Quality time is our motto Discretion Guaranteed! Serious inquiries only Open 12pm daily (905)725-2322 PICKERING ANGELS ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms and Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 02, 2004, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WorkforceWorkforce CAREER FAIR & JOB EXPO The solution for your hiring problems. Find the right people for the job! Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St, E., Oshawa Public Welcome 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register Your Company, Call Today! Tel : 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Toronto: (416) 798-7259 Fax: 905-579-4218 As soon as you have confirmed your space, your business name will automatically appear on all promos. On Bus Route - Free Parking - Free Admission Friday, January 16, 2004 Special Newspaper Publication PRESENTS TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 FAX NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 02, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Photo by Art of WeddingsFor additional information call 905-815-0017 or 1-800-265-3673 Visit our website at www.premierconsumershows.com Produced by: January 2-4, 2004 National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place SHOW HOURS: Friday 5pm to 10pm Saturday 10am to 9pm • Sunday 10am to 6 pm DAILY FASHION SHOWS! • THE Hbc NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY offers one lucky couple a prize package of stylish home accessories and giftware from The Bay, Home Outfitters and its Hbc Partners. • “HONEYMOON IN FIJI” Pacesetter Travel and Air Pacific will send one couple The Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji! Trip includes accommodations and airfare. • Win your Bridal Gown and Tuxedo Rentals from Sposabella and Theo’s Formalwear. • Sposabella, one of Toronto’s top bridal retailers, is hosting a “Once In Your Lifetime Bridal Gown Sale”. All gowns $299.00-$499.00 ADMISSION $12.00 METROLAND TWO FOR ONE ADMISSION NATIONAL BRIDAL SHOW EVENING HOURS This coupon is good for one complimentary admission with one paid admission. TWO admissions for the price of ONE Friday or Saturday EVENING ONLY AFTER 5 pm. BRING THIS COUPON TO THE EVENING OF YOUR CHOICE. Original coupons only accepted. Not valid with any other offer. No cash value. (This coupon is not valid for one half price admission) BR I D A L G O W N S A L E NE032G103 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc.NE125M203 ©2004. Sears Canada Inc. Sale prices in effect Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, 2004, while quantities last save $200 KENMORE SUPER CAPACITY WASHER Porcelain-on-steel White wash basket has lifetime warranty. 11 cycles. #24662. Sears reg. 699.99. 499.99 save $200 KENMORE 14.8-CU. FT. FRIDGE WITH TOP FREEZER 2 full-width shelves. 2 full-width and 1 half-width door shelves. #60542.Sears reg. 699.99. 499.99 QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE, TRUST 2-DAY DOOR CRASHERS Friday and Saturd ay only! 1 per customer. While quantities last. Personal shopping only. save $140 KENMORE EASY-CLEAN COIL RANGE 2 appliance outlets. 2 oven racks. #56208.Sears reg. 539.99. 399.99 Also available in Black-on-White Don’t pay for 1 full year on all major appliances when you use your Sears Card Don’t pay until January 2005, on approved credit, only with your Sears Card. Minimum $200 purchase. $55 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores. Ask for details. Payment options and plan details may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Ask about other payment options. Major Appliances Department excludes vacuums and sewing machines Look for on our products. It shows that the product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency save $100 KENMORE® ELECTRONIC TALL TUB DISHWASHER Direct feed. 5 wash levels. 8 wash cycles. #16342.Sears reg. 599.99. 499.99 Also available in Black www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 02, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P 4695 Kingston Road4695 Kingston Road 416 281-2277416281-2277 SALES HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-9:30PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 9:00-6:00PM TT HH II SS II SS OO UU RR BB II GG GG EE SS TT SS AA LL EE OO FF TT HH EE YY EE AA RR SS PP EE CC II AA LL EE MM PP LL OO YY EE EE DD II SS CC OO UU NN TT SS BB EE LL LL •• OO PP GG AA ll ll eemm ee rr gg eenn cc yy ss ee rr vviicc ee ww oorr kkee rrss NNuu rrsseess,, DD oocc ttoo rrss ,, EE MM SS,, FF ii rree ,, PPoo ll ii cc ee .. 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