Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
NA2004_01_04
SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School TODDLER OPEN HOUSE Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt. Wednesday January 7 at 7:00 p.m. Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. Tu esday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. MILES AHEAD Another milestone for local player Sports, 19 OUR CHANGING FACE We’ve come a long way Feature, 8 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 24 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Anderson calls for freeze Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Mom Yolande, dad Shane and big sister Paige Watson received an added bonus with the birth of new son and brother, Carter James. He was Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering’s New Year’s baby, arriving at 8:10 a.m. Jan. 1 Chairman wants highway rates kept where they are By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –Dalton McGuinty needs to do what he promised and put the brakes on Hwy. 407 toll rate increases, expected to hit in February, says Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. “I thought Mr. McGuinty was going to roll back toll rates,” he said, referring to the Liberal election platform. “Toll roads are only as good as our ability to pay to use them. We’re going to have an empty highway.” Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar said this week the Province’s legal team is care- fully reviewing its contract with 407 ETR, the international con- sortium, which owns the toll highway. The contract was signed by the former Conservative govern- ment of Mike Harris after the highway was sold to the consor- tium in 1998. Effective Feb. 1, 407 ETR pro- poses a one-cent per kilometre toll rate increase. For the aver- age commuter, driving 30 km each weekday, the rate increase translates into a jump of $78 a year. In a news release, Mr. Takhar said the 99-year contract signed by the previous government is “complex” but one thing is clear - 407 ETR must have the Province’s approval before in- creasing rates. “We want to be very clear - if 407 ETR proceeds to increase tolls without prior approval, we will take every legal action avail- able to us under the contract in order to protect users of the highway and taxpayers alike,” he said. But the 407 operator argues a clause in the Hwy. 407 conces- sion and ground lease agree- ment gives it the right to estab- Boy, what a first for 2004 Carter Watson gets birthday to himself, plus hospital milestone By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX –Carter James Watson knows how to make an entrance. The first baby born in 2004 at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, Carter was originally due to arrive Dec. 23, but made everyone wait a long time before making his appearance at 8:10 a.m. Jan. 1. First-time mom Yolande Wat- son is excited and nervous about her little eight-pound, five-ounce bundle of joy. She’s also glad he was born on the first — not because he’s the hospital’s New Year’s baby, but because she didn’t want him to be born Dec. 31. Ms. Watson and her husband Shane celebrated their second wedding anniver- sary that day as she lay in a hos- pital bed awaiting the birth. “I tried to hold off,” she said. “I wanted him to have his own day.” The Oshawa woman’s wish came true when the new year ar- rived and shortly afterwards, at 3:30 a.m., her water broke. The couple didn’t know the sex of the baby beforehand. “I kind of had a feeling,” Ms. Watson said. “I had a suspicion it was going to be a boy.” ✦See A page 4 ✦See There’s page 5 HOURS Mon. - Wed. 10-6 Thurs. - Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 11-4 rrs TM FINANCING ACCEPTED PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED 40 FACTORY OUTLETS ACROSS ONTARIO INCLUDING... COURTICE 1414 KING ST. E. 905-436-3368 OSHAWA 79 TAUNTON RD. W. 905-433-1052 85 Kingston Rd. E 905-619-1315 AJAX No purchase necessary, see store for details. One of 6 Digital Cameras50” Projection T.V. WIN OVER 1 MILLION CUSTOMERS SOLD WIN WIN No purchase necessary, see store for details. Two platinum tickets to a Leaf Game or two lower bowl tickets to a Raptor’s Game. VINYL MATTRESS COVERS FROM $9 PILLOWS FROM $2 TWIN MATTRESSES FROM $79 TWIN MATTRESSES FROM $79 BED FRAMES FROM $29 BED FRAMES FROM $29 PILLOWS FROM $2 VINYL MATTRESS COVERS FROM $9 No purchase necessary, see store for details. CHOICES FREE4AAnnyy • Bed Frame •NO PST •Mattress Pad •Bed Rails •NO GST •Comforter •Layaway •Pillow •Set-up •Disposal of Old Set •Set of Sheets COUPON Single Mattress Double $219 Set $389 Queen $279 Set $479 King $469 Set $759 $179 COMFORT SLEEP 15 YR WARRANTY Set $319 POCKET COIL PILLOW TOP 25 YR WARRANTY Set $569 Double$289 Set $459 Queen $349 Set $549 King $539 Set $849 $239 ORTHOPEDIC 20 YR WARRANTY Set $389 Double $239 Set $419 Queen $299 Set $519 King $489 Set $809 $199 COMFORT SLEEP S/E 20 YR WARRANTY Single Mattress Set $339 Single Mattress $379 Single MattressDouble$489 Set $699 Queen $579 Set $829 King $709 Set $1089 $77 Waterfall Day Bed $176 Iron Futon Sofa Complete! $196 Twin Double Iron Bunk $389 Harvard Bunk Complete Monaco Bed $339 $349 Milan Futon $178 Christina Iron Bed Complete! $342 Iron Futon Bunk (Seperates) $329 Salem Wood Daybed Milan Twin Double Bunk $474 Complete! NEW ITEM Harvest Bedroom Suite Double Dresser Mirror 5 Drawer Chest Armoire 3 Drawer Chest Computer Desk Desk Hutch Night Table $466 $127 $414 $441 $263 $316 $164 $166 ON SALE Electric Bed $1222 NEW ITEM $269 Platinum Iron Futon Complete $292 Milan Bed $239 NEW ITEM Weston Bed Captain Promo 4 Drawers NEW ITEM $239 C ONTINUES WITH ANY MATTRESS SET PURCHASED A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Latest mad cow scare has locals worried about future of industry By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM –The news a mad cow discovered in Washington state is likely Canadian in origin has Durham beef farmers bit- ing their nails over its pos- sible economic impact. DNA testing is still needed to confirm the dis- eased cow’s origin, but the Canadian government ad- mits it was likely born in Alberta. In May, the United States closed its border to Canadian ruminant ani- mals after a single case of bovine spongiform en- cephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, was dis- covered in Alberta. The border reopened in Sep- tember to boneless cuts from cattle less than 30 months of age. If Canada’s BSE count moves up to two, the coun- try will be “blackballed” from the market, fears local producer Glen Kerry. “If they prove it’s from Canada I don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Mr. Kerry, who has 150 cattle at his farm on the border of Scugog and Uxbridge. “If that’s the case, it could be years be- fore the (U.S.) border opens and there won’t be an industry at all.” When the border was opened for boneless cuts of meat several months ago, farmers could see a light at the end of the tunnel and were quite certain it would reopen to live exports by April 2004, he said. Mr. Kerry’s optimism is dimin- ishing with news of the Washington case of mad cow. “I thought we had a bad year, but it’s going to be worse,” Mr. Kerry said. “If the cow’s from Canada, I don’t see a future at all. “I’m only 35 (years old) and I’m telling you I could think of a lot of better things to do (for a living),” he added. But with so much al- ready invested in equip- ment, it’s not so easy to start farming something else. Farms aren’t diversi- fied anymore and can’t switch what they produce overnight, he said. “I’m a fourth generation (farmer), I don’t want to quit, but I’ve got a family too,” Mr. Kerry added. “Hopefully this cow is from somewhere else.” Discrepancies surround- ing the cow have been cleared up between Cana- dian and American offi- cials. The cow is six and a half years old, born in April 1997, prior to a ban on feed containing animal parts, believed to be an in- fection source. The dis- eased animal also birthed two calves before being ex- ported to the U.S. John Wolters, president of the Durham Cattle- men’s Association, hopes the border will at the very least remain open for young boneless beef. “It is possible they’re going to close up again, but we’re praying they won’t,” Mr. Wolters said. “As long as America keeps its borders open to boxed meats from cattle under 30 months of age, I think we’ll be optimistic, but if they close it again, we’ll be in big trouble,” he added. With borders still closed to live exports, the market for older cows has gone down almost to nothing, said Mr. Wolters. Cows which used to sell for $500 or $600 are selling for less than $100. Recently, Mr. Wolters sold 14 calves and got $3,000 less for them than last year. “One cow in Alberta and one in Washington should not disturb the entire mar- ket,” he added. “We need to discuss and negotiate and get it rolling again.” Humans who eat brain or spinal matter from an infected cow can develop variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, which 143 people died of in Britain after an outbreak of mad cow dis- ease in the 1990s. In a statement, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein said Canadian beef is safe and any potential risk to BSE is as close to zero as possi- ble. - With Torstar News Ser- vice files We’re online at: durhamregion.com Saturday January 17, 2004 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garnet B. Rickard Arena Bowmanville, Ontario Presented by: Advance Tickets: $10 Advance Ticket Info Hotline:905-430-7195 www.sportacularevent.com Additional contacts: Brent Clemens 905-404-8052 Don Wade: 905-728-4961 or a Clarington Toro Manager www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. A Complete Defensive Driving Course Ministry of Transportation Approved Course Provider • Get your license 4 months earlier • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. In Car Instruction • Save up to 41% on Insurance • G2 and G Road Test Preparation $29900 +GST Register now for March Break 4 day course Evening courses starting Thurs. Jan 15/04 Registration Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm 905-426-9611 Brock North Dental OPEN EVENINGS & SATURDAY CONTACT US AT 905-427-7773 • DIGITAL X-RAY • INTRA ORAL CAMERA • TV IN OPERATORIES • KIDS PLAY STATION 2 • DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE NOW ACCEPTING N EW PATIENTS 2200 Brock Road in the Brock North Plaza Dr. Fernandes, Jill, Robbin,Mary, Michele, Michelle, Donna, Vanda, Dr. Pacione, Angie, Angela, Brenda, Dr. Sbaraglia ( Anaesthesiologist) Not Shown - Dr. Dagher (Endodontist), Anna, Julianne Coming Soon-Orthodontist DON ARSENAULT I want to thank all my customers and many friends for their continued loyalty and support through 2003. May 2004 bring happiness and health to all. Your Salesman for life 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 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Sunday, January 4, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Andrew Sunday’s carrier of the week is Andrew. He enjoys playing soccer. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Andrew for being our Carriers of the Week. * Bath Fitters Ajax/Pick. * Durham District School Board Ajax/Pick. * Fairport Guardian Drugs Pick. * Glenanna Guardian Drugs Pick. * On Site Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Westney Guardian Drugs Ajax Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 31/03 - Jan. 4/04 durhamregion.com Durham farmers brace for the worst JOHN WOLTERS ‘Praying’ border won’t be closed again. Mr. Watson, who has a seven-year- old daughter, Paige, had other ideas. “I thought I was destined to be with all girls,” he said. Paige is already a loving big sister, rubbing Carter’s head and fawning over him in the hospital room. “I was just so excited that he came out,” she said. She would have preferred it if he had made his entrance Christmas Day. “It would have been nice to have a Christmas baby,” she explained. The Grade 2 student is glad he made his entrance in time for her to go back to school Monday and tell all her friends. Paige wasn’t the only family mem- ber drawn to the new addition. Ms. Watson’s mom Linda Pyne spent Thursday night at the hospital with her daughter, arriving recently from Calgary. “I came back for this special occasion,” said the excited first-time grandmother. Ms. Pyne is going to stay around for a little while longer to help get Carter settled into his nursery, the same nursery she brought Carter’s mom home to. Carter’s paternal grandpar- ents also visited Friday morning. “We’re just glad that he’s healthy and the mom’s healthy,” Leslie Wat- son said. The labour and delivery nurses pur- chased some flowers to celebrate the special birth. “We’re excited for every baby that is born here but it’s nice to have the New Year’s one,” said nurse Katherine Pil- grim, who helped with Carter’s deliv- ery. It was her first New Year’s baby. Elsewhere across the region, Durham’s first baby arrived at Lak- eridge Health Corporation at 1:24 a.m. Colin Thain weighed in at nine pounds, 11.5 ounces. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Help The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation fund the development of the new Durham Regional Cancer Centre Buy you r $ 1 0 0 00 ticket no w – last yea r ’ s L o t t e r y sold out e a r l y ! CALL TODAY! Over 12,300 prizes in a l l !Value $500,000PLUS A SUPER EARLY BIRD PRIZE of a Muskoka Dream Cottage! O VER$5.6 MILLIO NIN PRIZES! $20,000 Shopping Spr e e ! N EW ! *All inquiries on the odds of winning are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of ticket(s). Ticket purchasers must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario. Only 86,000 tickets will be sold. Please see your brochure or visit cashforcancer.com for complete list of prizes, draw dates and all rules. Lottery Licence #P032030 Starting January 29th there’s a vacation draw with $1000 American Express®Travellers Cheques, and a car draw with FREE Gas†for one year to be won each week until March 11th! 14 WEEKLY EARLY BIRD PRIZES Most Early Bird Prizes of any Health Lottery in Ontario Open House to be held on January 7, 2004 1:00pm to 4:00pm Come for: •A presentation on services offered •A tour of our facility •Refreshments •Networking and information sharing Former clients will be on site to talk about their experience in the Programme! 15 Thickson Rd. N. Unit 1, Whitby, ON Please Call: (905)571-3811 or 1-866-608-3581 for more information This programme is offered at NO COST to Durham Residents who are 16 – 30 years old and not in school. Funded By: GET A GET A JOB GET A JOB GOAL... SEARCH STRATEGY... JOB! We help you to: Come see us to find your fit! CAREER STRATEGIES FOR YOUTH VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS INC. Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration! OOPS! UNSOLD XMAS STOCK New Deluxe SINGER HEAVY DUTY FREE ARM ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINES for sale to the public for a limited period. These machines are in factory sealed cartons and sew on all fabrics: denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed for buttonholes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, overcasts, darns, appliques and more. 31 stitch functions. Just set dials and see the magic happen without old-fashioned cams or programmers. These machines are suitable for home, professional or school room sewing. 25 YR. LTD. WARRANTY. We accept Phone Orders. YOUR PRICE WITH THIS AD, Only $299 Sale ends Sat. JAN. 10 Compare at $700 ® REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE SINGER COMPANY LIMITED Service to all makes. SEWING CENTRE 11 SIMCOE ST. S. OSHAWA 905-433-1140 MON.-FRI. 9-5:30; SAT. 9-4 A New Year’s addition ✦ A from page 1 Home hit by Molotov cocktail AJAX – The year 2003 went out with an unwelcome bang at an Ajax house. A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the rear sliding doors of a Large Cres- cent house on Dec. 31 around 2:50 a.m., says Dave Selby, Durham Re- gional Police spokesman. “People were inside the residence and they heard a bang,” said Mr. Selby, adding the occupants then no- ticed a small fire. There was no damage to the house and no injuries to any of the people there. Ajax Fire and Emergency Services responded, but the fire was already out when firefighters arrived. Mr. Selby explained a Molotov cocktail is a bottle or glass jar con- taining a flammable liquid that has an ignition source, generally a rag. “Nobody has any idea why this hap- pened,” he said. Black and white and read - all over! www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 5 P Sale prices end Saturday, January 10, 2004, while quantities last *Complete warranty details at Sears tires priced to roll out the door 59 99 most vehicles WHEEL ALIGNMENT Includes check and adjust tire pressure, camber, caster and toe to manufacturer’s specifications as required. Check front and rear steering and suspension components. Shims and rear axle adjustment extra, if needed. Parts not included save 50% RoadHandler Voyager LX tires Size Sale, each P205/70R15 93.09 P225/60R16 1 06.39 P215/70R15 95.19 P185/65R14 79.79 P205/65R15 95.19 P195/70R14 86.09 P195/65R15 93.09 P205/60R15 89.59 P185/70R14 81.19 P215/65R15 97.99 Other sizes also on sale save 30% RoadHandler ®VOYA GER LX PREMIUM PASSENGER TIRES Sale, from 62.99 each. P175/70R13. 160,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*.#63000 series BFGOODRICH REVELATION PASSENGER TIRES all 13” 49.99 each all 14” 59.99 each all 15” 69.99 each all 16” 79.99 each 80,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*. BRAKE PADS & SHOES WHEN INSTALLED BY SEARS TRAINED TECHNICIANS Complete inspection of braking system including pads, shoes, drums, rotors, master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders, hydraulic lines and emergency brake. save $10 DIEHARD GOLD®BATTERIES 74.99-109.99 each, with trade-in**. Sears reg. 84.99-119.99 each, with trade-in**. **There is a $5 deposit when you buy a new battery at Sears, refundable with the return of your old battery for recycling NE011A104 ©2004. Sears Canada Inc. Pickering Town Centre Phone 905-420-0271 If you don’t receive “Service Worth Paying For” or have any questions or delivery concerns please call The News Advertiser at: 905-683-5117 CARRIERS COLLECT EVERY THREE WEEKS SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR 100% is kept by the carrier as payment for their delivery. Yo u RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! COLLECTIONS ARE FROM DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 4 YOUR CARRIER IS PAID THROUGH COLLECTIONS! ‘There’s got to be a breaking point,’ with increasing tolls lish higher tolls if the highway meets certain traffic targets. As long as the 407 maintains traf- fic levels and the number of drivers and kilometres driven each year continues to rise, it can raise rates. Mr. Anderson warns eventually rising toll rates will backfire on the consortium. “There’s going to be a breaking point and people will say they’re not going to use it,” he added. “If you keep raising rates you’re going to lose customers every time.” Hwy. 407 is no longer an express- way during rush-hour traffic, the chairman pointed out. It’s not mov- ing any faster than the 401 during peak hours. “One of the things people keep telling me is there’s not enough traf- fic in Durham to warrant extending the 407. But I don’t believe it,” he added. Rolling back toll rates won’t nec- essarily affect the extension of the 407, said Mr. Anderson, because it’s not a “given” the current owners of the 407 will continue it to the east. But the Province also promised to extend the 407 east through Durham during the recent election, he added. “The environmental assessment (for the extension) is sitting on the minister of transportation’s desk,” Mr. Anderson said. “He needs to sign it and start that because it’s a two-year process.” - with files from Torstar News Ser- vice ROGER ANDERSON Believes numbers are there. ✦ There’s from page 1 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. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Com- munity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unautho- rized reproduction is pro- hibited. Letters Policy All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 15 0 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. It's what we don't know that can kill us Durham had to tackle the unknown when SARS hit the region While only an acronym, we all know it as the worst four- letter word of 2003: SARS. Severe acute respiratory syndrome was the story of the year in Durham, the Greater Toronto Area and in much of the world as the fright- ening new disease which swept in from the Far East resulted in more than 40 deaths here in the GTA and over 770 worldwide. The real fear with SARS was the classic problem in our brave new world: fear of the unknown. How severe was the disease? How easily could people become infected? How lethal was it? We discovered SARS had a fatality rate of three to four per cent. However, those who didn't die were sick for weeks and months and fearful of their lives throughout the awful ordeal. Not only that, but health-care workers were forced to go through tremendous hoops just to do their jobs and maintain care. The system took a beating and the cost of SARS to south- ern Ontario in terms of lost tourism and increased health care was estimated at well over $1 billion. Critics were concerned at our inability to cope with this new mystery disease and a task force recommended we be better prepared when the next SARS or similar outbreak comes along. That, of course, will mean more money devoted to prepa- ration and procedures needed to deal with new diseases. SARS wasn't the only worry. The West Nile virus also has been lurking for several years, threatening to worsen. Fortu- nately, health departments across Ontario have had time to study WNV and to offer advice to Canadians to take precau- tions against it. Just when we felt it was safe to go outside, mad cow disease arrived to make us worry about what we were putting on our barbecues. While there wasn't much in the end to moo about, MCD hit our cattle farmers hard with the United States boy- cotting our beef for a number of months. Scientists have as- sured the problem is under control though a recent discovery of a dairy cow with MCD in the United States has renewed fears. While much was made in 2002 about homeland security and fears of terrorists within and beyond our borders, 2003 was all about a more insidious, invisible but more lethal fear. With all the strains on our health-care system, we didn't need more. But, in this ever smaller global village, we have to be ready for the great unknown. It's not comforting, but it is reality. Hospital staff deserve credit To the editor: Positive letters regarding health-care workers are few and far between; in- stead, we read from those who take the time to instil negative views to the pub- lic. After a recent 12-day admission to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal, I felt compelled to express my grati- tude to the truly professional, dedicated staff who rarely receive positive feedback. Without Dr. Hugh Kendall and the fourth floor surgical nurses this letter could not have been written. Emergency department staff is extremely efficient, and staff members went out of their way for me. I wish them and their families (yes, they have families also) a happy, healthy, new year. Our hospital's employees are pushed to the limit and it's time our community stands behind them. They are truly an- gels sent from above. Tom Blanchard, Ajax Saving water ends up costing more To the editor: Re: 'Water rate hike coming,' Dec. 14. Durham Region has encouraged water conservation by encouraging water-effi- cient toilets, showers, etc. We installed a water-efficient toilet under the program several years ago. Now according to this article, the main reason for the seven per cent upcoming rate hike is decreased water consumption. Something is wrong with this picture. There has to be more explanation to it than that. Why conserve if it results in large rate increases? Steve Donald, Pickering P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Listening to Perdita Felicien in a radio interview this week, it was clear this young woman has her head on straight. The conversation turned to her place as a role model and she was quick to say she accepted it gladly. Isn't that good to hear? With all of the press coverage Ms. Felicien has received, and the most recent honour of being named Canadian Press's Female Athlete of the Year, she has be- come a household name for young female athletes here in her home- town to look up to. Even girls who don't compete in track can see her as a person to emulate. It's an awesome responsibility, one that other star athletes shy away from or outright ignore. Pro athletes in all the major North American sports leagues continu- ally make headlines through terri- ble or even illegal behaviour. Do you want your kids wearing a Kobe Bryant jersey any more, or in the world of track, saying they want to be as fast as Ben Johnson? Yet, Ms. Felicien is eager to have this responsibility. Hopefully she has continued success because that's the key to being a role model. Everyone wants to be like a champion. No one knows what the future will bring, but she is still young in her sport and she expects her best competitive years are yet to come. What we can be sure of, is that Ms. Felicien will do her best to live up to the responsibility. She's shown she's down to earth and her connection to her family is really strong. She was back home with her family for the holidays and her family was by her side when Pick- ering recognized her for her IAAF World Track and Field Champi- onship hurdles victory in August. On top of that, Ms. Felicien said in her radio interview that she's excited to be able to complete her education, and expects to gradu- ate in May with a degree in kinesi- ology from the University of Illi- nois. Finishing her education, amidst the distraction of prepar- ing to run professionally on the European tour this summer, shows a lot of maturity. Watch for her to compete at this year's Olympic Games and cross your fingers that her training and hard work pay off. If she's not a household name now, she will be and more so if, and it's a big if - knock on wood don't jinx it -- she was fortunate enough to win a medal. David Stell’s column appears every other Sunday. Felicien has her priorities straight Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor David Stell N e w s E d i t o r www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.Ask for your VIP oil change card How long has it been? $21 from COUPON EXPIRES January 31/04 OIL & FILTER CHANGE Includes 21 PT. Inspection 10W30 PENNZOIL $2 extra for 5W30 OIL FR E E Aut o A i r Fre s h n e r wit hever y Oil C h a n g e .99* Oil change recommended every 3 months or 5,000 km. 581 KING ST. E. (East of Wilson), Oshawa (905) 725-8997ADDI TI O N A L LOC A TI O N more than you came for storewideClearance ON NOW! WOMEN’S now $9.99 women’s Global Mind® long sleeve knit tops Originally $14.99. now $24.99 women’s ToGo™fall & winter sweaters Includes petites. Originally $45. save up to 40% women’s selected designer fashions by Liz Claiborne, Jones New York, Tommy Hilfiger, Bianca Nygård & more. Includes petites. save up to 40% women’s selected fashions by Nygård Collection, Alia, Alia Sport. Includes petites. now $29.99 women’s selected fall and winter pants by Style&co., Melrose & Maxfield. Includes petites. Originally $54-$69. now $49.99 women’s & men’s selected jeans by Tommy Jeans, CK Jeans & Buffalo. Originally $70-$80. MEN’S LINGERIE, JEWELLERY, SHOES & ACCESSORIES KIDS’ HOME now $29.99 men’s casual shirts & knits by Mantles™& ToGo™. Originally $45-$50. now $44.99 men’s Haggar casual twill and corduroy pants Originally $59.99 & $65. save up to 50% women’s selected sleepwear, robes, daywear, fashion bras, panties & warmwear ALL NEW BOXING DAY SHOE BLITZ! save 50% women’s, men’s & kids’ selected shoes and boots now $598-$998 sofa floor sample clearance Originally $1199-$1999 save 50%-70% Christmas towels, lights, trees, decorations, boxed cards, wrap, bows, tableware, candy, gift baskets, Nikko & Mantles™ Christmas dinnerware save an extra 30% already-reduced jewellery and watches save 25%-50% women’s, men’s and kids’ winter boots save 60% Cuisinart Today 8-pce. stainless steel cookware set Originally $399.99. Now $189.99 While quantities last. save 50% huge selection of kitchen gadgets and tools While quantities last. save 60% plus an extra 15% discontinued floor sample mattress sets only save 15% Grundig portable audio While quantities last. now $4.99 kids’ Outline® turtlenecks Infants’, boys’ and girls’ size 2-16. Originally $6.99 & $7.99. now $7.99 boys’ Outline® fleece tops & bottoms Size 2-16. Originally $9.99 & $11.99. SAVE UP TO 70% 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 on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. See in store for details. 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. March of Dimes volunteers coming to your door DURHAM – The Ontario March of Dimes wants to raise awareness and money through its annual door-to- door campaign. The campaign runs through Jan- uary, with volunteers knocking on doors across Ajax and Pickering. Provincewide the goal is to raise $1.3 million. The March of Dimes is a charita- ble organization that assists indi- viduals with physical disabilities to achieve a meaningful and dignified life. It provides individuals with the tools they need to enhance their in- dependence. The organization helps people with disabilities due to cerebral palsy, spina bifida or muscular dys- trophy, as well as helping people who have become disabled through trauma such as an auto or work- place accident. It also helps people who develop disabilities later in life, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkin- son’s disease or stroke. This is the 53rd year for the cam- paign. The different dementia DURHAM -The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region wants to shed some light on the different kinds of de- mentia. As part of Alzheimer’s awareness month in January, the society is hosting a public information session to help those interested understand the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of demen- tia. ‘How dementias distinguish themselves’ is the topic of a presen- tation by Dr. Ron Keren, Thursday, Jan. 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The presentation is in the auditorium of Whitby Mental Health Centre. This lecture is free. To register or for more information, call 905-576- 2567 or 1-888-301-1006. The mental health centre is at 700 Gordon St. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Multiculturalism has come a long way in Ajax, Pickering; roots run deep This is the first in a series of stories exploring the ever-evolv- ing and expanding multicultural makeup of Ajax and Pickering. By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM –Fifteen years ago, Mateen Khaja was one of the few minorities at Ajax High School. Since then, the face of west Durham has changed. As Yaa Shange of the It Takes a Village Family Resource Centre says, “You can see it obviously. I use to visit out here before I moved here. It was all white. Now there’s a blend. There’re a lot of Indians and blacks.” That diversity has made Ajax and Pickering a microcosm of Canadian multiculturalism poli- cy. Rather than the American idea of the melting pot, the dif- ferences in culture and customs are welcomed, indeed encour- aged. In France recently, President Jacques Chirac suggested a ban in public schools of all “conspicu- ous” religious attire, including head scarves worn by Islamic women, skull caps worn by Jew- ish men and large crosses. Small- er, hidden religious items could be worn, the president noted. Mr. Chirac said the ban is needed to preserve the ‘secular’ gains made in French society. One can imagine the outcry if such a suggestion was made in Canada. “There’s a very big black popu- lation out here,” Ms. Shange points out, noting there are sev- eral stores catering to a diverse population, offering such ser- vices as hair care and food prod- ucts. “They don’t have to go into To r onto to shop.” Mateen’s father, Mobeen, the president of the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario (APMO), has been living in Canada for 30 years, about half of that time in west Durham. “We have come a long way and we have achieved a lot,” Mobeen says. There are more visible minori- ties now, but at one time, “we were very few in this part of the world,” Mobeen Khaja states. “We’ve been involved with the school boards and the Durham police,” he says, adding they’ve also been working with the Multi- cultural Council of Durham and the race relations committees of both Ajax and Pickering. “We’ve achieved a lot, the un- derstanding and the tolerance,” he says. Durham has maintained its di- versity, he added. “Work has been done in the past and there is more work to do for all our organizations. Durham is changing a lot,” Mobeen Khaja adds. “The best thing is the education system and it makes people confront with all these new people and customs.” “When I first came here, I was one of the few minorities at Ajax High School,” Mateen Khaja, 33, adds. “I go to the mall now, I see quite a mix.” Susan Maturine, of the Picker- ing Carib Canadian Cultural As- sociation, notes there still are challenges, including involving youths in the community. ‘When I first came here, I was one of the few minorities at Ajax High School. I go to the mall now, I see quite a mix.’ MATEEN KHAJA “I still think we have work to do, a lot of work,” she says. “Our group is really trying to get youths involved in the com- munity,” Ms. Maturine adds. “We need to get them to volunteer, to trust the police.” The changing face of the com- munity isn’t limited to colour. Ms. Shange notes the advances women have made, pointing to three of the seven members of Ajax council being female. “Now it’s good to have a lot of women on council,” Ms. Shange says. “It’s a good balance.” While there are three women on Ajax council, Pickering coun- cil hasn’t had any since the early 1990s. Neither community has had a woman mayor, although other communities in Durham have or have had. Having women on council means “there are a lot of things men won’t think about” that will be addressed, Ms. Shange says. Gains for females in politics aren’t being matched by those of colour, she says. “There needs to be a black rep- resentative in politics, on the council,” Ms. Shange states. “There’s not much representa- tion in the Town employees. I don’t see that representation at all. I’m not sure if a lot is done to make it more feasible and to at- tract minorities to the communi- ties. I don’t know if anything has been done. “We’ve come a long way, but still a lot more can be done.” Mobeen Khaja admits it’s a tough slog getting people to ac- cept others. “But, we will get there,” he says. “Of course, we need help from the federal, provincial and municipal governments to sup- port the initiatives we are doing.” One such initiative is a celebra- tion held at Queen’s Park after the holy month of Ramadan. The celebration has been held there for the past seven years. A second event is held in Ot- tawa in the second month after Ramadan, which is also the time many Muslims make a pilgrim- age to Mecca. “We invite all members of all faith groups and we are proud of that. We have a good balance,” Mobeen Khaja says. The association also observes Canada Day in a “unique way.” For the past five years, local Mus- lims have started celebrating the occasion at 9 p.m. on June 30 at the McLean Community Centre, culminating in a celebration at 12:01 a.m. “We’re hoping to be the first ones to do it (celebrate the coun- try’s birthday),” he says. Last year, about 300 people joined them. “It’s helping to reach out to other people.” Mateen Khaja adds, “Canada is a mosaic. There are problems, but we’re progressing to a better tomorrow.” A video he recently produced addresses racism, but is meant to teach people about Muslims. “Back then (when he was in high school), a lot of people did- n’t understand a lot about Mus- lims,” he says. That’s changed since the ter- rorist attacks of Sept. 11, as peo- ple have been learning about the religion. “Fifteen years ago, there wasn’t the desire to learn about them,” he notes. Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo Ajax and Pickering continue to evolve into vast multi-faceted communities. Over the years, more and more cultures, faiths, and ethnic groups have arrived here, continuing to add to and enrich our mul- ticultural makeup. One of the bonuses to the changes has been the introduction of different customs and celebrations, such as the recent Kwanza event, organized by It Takes a Village Family Resource Centre, at the Pickering Village Arts Centre. Tim Munroe and Kwabena Shange played the djembes to the delight of audiences. Our changing face General dental care for the whole family Convenient hours Daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays available. Same day appointments available. Emergencies on short notice All fields of dentistry practiced White fillings, braces, Denture services, Caps, Bridges, Root canal treatment, Gum treatment. Extraction of wisdom teeth, Cosmetic Bonding. Hospitalization (for those who need it). Dental implants (Surgical and prosthetic). TMJ treatment Nitrous Oxide Gas Sedation (Laughing gas) Easy extended payment terms! Insurance plans accepted, we will bill direct to your insurance company. New patients welcomed. Dentistry while you are asleep if required. CALL TODAY 905-420-6226 734 Kingston Rd., Pickering ESQUIRE DENTAL CENTRES BracesImplants 32 Years Experience BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE (Hwy. 2 & Whites Rd.) ESQUIRE DENTAL CENTRES Dr. A. Awadalla Dr. Ray Mulrooney Dr. S. Khalil Dr. Stephen Tannis Dr. Luk (Female) Dr. Lam (Female) Dr. Mark Awadalla SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAIL ABLE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE 2002 It is not until we have experienced a foot problem that we realize how important our feet are to our everyday activities. And it then becomes a topic of conversation with every person we meet. We always want to know that someone else has had this ache or pain. But have we ever stopped to think about how often the word “feet” or “legs” enters into our everyday conversation, even if we have not ever experienced a foot problem. The English language uses phrases, otherwise known as idioms, to very colourfully emphasize a particular action or condition. I have been able to think of at least 20 such phrases that have references to the lower extremity, and they are as follows: • He has both his feet firmly planted on the ground (sensible person with understanding). • Starting off on the right foot (sound basis). • To pull one’s leg (to joke or tease). • Shake a leg (to hurry). • Knock one’s socks off (to excite or surprise someone). • An arm and a leg (to pay a very high price for something of lesser value). • At one’s heels (close behind as a constant follower). • To have cold feet (loss of courage or nerve). • To cool one’s heels (to be forced to wait by someone of authority). • To drag one’s feet (act slowly or reluctantly). • Feet of clay (a hidden fault or weakness in a more esteemed person). • Getting off on the wrong foot (a bad start, begin with a mistake). • Get one’s feet wet (begin or do something for the first time). • Kick up one’s heels (have a good time, celebrate). • To knock one’s socks off of his feet (surprise or shock someone). • To land standing on one’s feet (to come out of a bad situation successfully). • To let the grass grow under one’s feet (to be idle or lazy, to waste time). • One foot in the grave (near death or very ill). • Back on one’s feet (recovering or getting better from illness or trouble). • On one’s last leg (failing or nearing the end). • On one’s toes (alert, ready to act). • To put one’s foot down (to object strongly). • To put one’s foot in their mouth (to say something wrong or in an incorrect situation). • The shoe is on the wrong foot (opposite is true, places have changed). • Stand on one’s own two feet (to be independent). • To step on one’s toes (to do or say something that embarrasses or offends). • To sweep someone off his or her feet (to make someone have feelings of love or happiness). • Tail between one’s legs (state of feeling ashamed). • Back on one’s feet (healthy again). • Wait on hand and foot (to serve someone in every possible way). As you can see from this list of foot idioms, it is very diff icult to avoid using our feet as a means of comparison. So if our feet are not talking to us with their aches and pains, we always seem to be talking about them. If you have a question you would like answered or a topic you would like addressed, please send it to ASK THE PODIATRIST c/o The News Advertiser. Ask The Podiatrist We can’t stop talking about our feet Ronald J. Klein B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist-Foot Specialist www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P Diets don't work for you? Positive Change Hypnotherapy Centres AURORA 905-727-3777 OSHAWA 905-571-4877 Mena Lind Owner/Ch.T Hypnotherapy helps thousands of yo yo dieters get off that miserable cycle forever. Call us for information & additional services. JUDY OF PICKERING Lost 31 lbs. and 42” www.herbalmagic.ca DON’T BE FOOLED BY IMITATIONS! T M Systems International Weight Management and Nutritional Centres TM WIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS In Our First Annual Before & After Contest Just Match Our Before & After Clients Fill Out the Ballot & You Could Win*! SUSANNE OF PICKERING Lost 50 lbs. and 63” • Lose up to 7lbs. per week • Safe, fast & effective • Use your own store bought food • High standardized ingredients •Counselling Lost 55 lbs. and 68” Gloria of Pickering HAZEL OF PICKERING Lost 25 lbs. and 30”NICOLA OF AJAX Lost 38 lbs. and 49” DENISE OF PICKERING Lost 41 lbs. and 56” A B C D E F G THE “BEFORE & AFTER” ENTER TO WIN CONTEST Contest Rules & Regulations: 1. Match the before letter with the number that corresponds with the before picture. 2. Fill out your Name, Address, City, Telephone and Age on your right. 3. Drop this entire ballot to one of the herbal magic locations on this page. 4. One entry per person. 5. Contest open to anyone who is 18 years of age or older. 6. An existing customer may win but weight loss program cannot be used in conjunction with current program. Program win may be gifted to family or a friend. 7. Contest closes Sunday, January 18/04. 8. Winner will be notified by phone and agrees to have his or her name and photo published. MATCH THE NUMBER WITH THE CORRESPONDING LETTER *Excludes products. Based on full program 1 2 4 5 6 7 * T M Systems International Weight Management and Nutritional Centres TM 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. Name: Address: City: Po stal Code: Telephone: Age: WIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PATRICIA OF AJAX Lost 27 lbs. and 39” PICKERING 905-420-0003 1163 Kingston Rd. PICKERING 905-831-1280 1235 Bayly St. AJAX 905-426-9261 250 Bayly St. UPDATE JILL “WINNER OF BEFORE & AFTER CONTEST” LOSES 20lbs & 40” “Remember me; Jill of Willowbeach. I have been on the Herbal Magic program for 4 weeks and have already lost 20lbs. and 40”. I feel great! I can’t wait to see how quickly I lose my next 20lbs., and the best part is I’m not feeling hungry. It’s working for me; let it work for you Thanks Herbal Magic. Jill of Willowbeach Call the location nearest you 3 A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. Your Denturist Can Help • Complete & Partial Dentures • Removable Dentures on Implants • Same Day Relines • Repairs while you wait Andre Maragh, DD (Denturist) 1792 Liverpool Rd., Pickering 905-420-2652 Pickering Denture Clinic • Evening & Saturday appointments • All Insurance Plans Accepted • Custom mouthguard • No G.S.T. and No P.S.T. FREE CONSULTATIONS 1550 Kingston Rd. (BN Natural Foods) Call today for an Appointment (905) 837-6627 Karen Steward R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Take Back Your Health Today 220 Food Test (no needles) Mineral Analysis Body Analysis Detoxify & Cleanse Accurate Lab tests Great Food Menu Plans Allergy, Detox & Weight Control Clinic Ages 4 to 100 Single appointment and/or 5-step program Nutrition • Homeopathy • Herbs • Acupuncture Covered by most extended health care plans 905-427-0057 • www.barefootdoctor.org Is Your Immune System Healthy? Prevent Colds and the Flue by naturally Boosting and Building your immune system Take charge of your families health! Free Consultation & Test Patch 1-866-237-6667 LCI-PICKERING 905-831-1110 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 202 (Hwy 401 & Brock Rd.) LCI-MARKHAM 905-415-2737 445 Apple Creek Blvd., Suite 122 (Hwy 404 & 7) LASER HAIR REMOVALLASER HAIR REMOVAL FOR WOMEN & MEN Canada’s only clinic with the latest Apogee 9300 Laser. Exclusive to LCI: Comfort air-cooling pain free system. FDA approved for permanency in hair reduction. REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH LCI’S GLYCOLIC PEELS $75/tx Winter Special $50 OFF a package with this ad Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires Feb. 28/04 Canada’s Leader in Hair Removal Over 200,000 Treatments Performed OPEN WEEKENDS AND EVENINGS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Canada’s only clinic with the latest Apogee 9300 Laser. Exclusive to LCI: Comfort air-cooling pain free system. WRITTEN GUARANTEE With the New Year fast approaching, I sit at my desk tonight performing my annual ritual of a little biography lesson. I review the past year month by month in detail- what happened in my life? What lessons did I learn? W here did I grow in my life? By observing these questions I then make plans and goals for the year ahead. As a result of this annual exercise this year I am faced with defining the word “wellness”. I spent four years in naturopathic college defining the word over and over again as the absence of “dis-ease”, and as the proper functioning of the body. However, in the years that have passed since 1997, when I began my practice as a licensed naturopathic doctor, I have come to understand that the word “wellness” means much more than the proper functioning of the body and the absence of disease. As I’ve raised my three boys, I have begun to understand there are more subtle ways that we feel “well”. If my children don’t get enough sleep, if they don’t eat correctly, if they don’t get outside to run and play, if they aren’t surrounded by a parent’s warmth and love, they are not “well”. They are not themselves. They do not have that wondrous sense of well being that they journey through their lives with. It’s more than runny noses and earaches that make a child feel not well; it becomes grumpy moods or an increase in activity or difficulty interacting with each other or with me. Difficulty sleeping, fussy about eating and unable to do homework. They are not feeling well within themselves and yet they are healthy as they ate their broccoli for dinner and are expressing no other symptoms. As I look at what my children need to feel well in mind, body and spirit, I understand that very few adults I know are truly well. Are our basic needs any different from a child’s? How many of us get enough sleep? Eat very well? Get outside to engage in an activity that is fun? How many of us are nurtured and surrounded by warmth and love? As a naturopathic doctor I have many tools to address “dis-ease”. I see patients for everything ranging from earaches to infertility to irritable bowel syndrome to thyroid disorders to weight loss to breast disease to depression to attention deficit disorder to heart disease. We work together with nutritional counselling, herbal medicine, homeopathy, vitamins and acupuncture to bring balance back into the body and to address the state of “dis-ease” that people are in. Many times we have wonderful success bringing balance and harmony of the body back into peoples lives. However, maintaining that balance and harmony is difficult for many people. In today’s time-deficient culture it is very difficult to make time to address the basic things in life that allow us that wonderful feeling of wellness that I spoke of earlier. It’s difficult when you are overwhelmed with working five days a week and have busy, growing children who need your attention and time as well as a house to run, to find time to truly get enough sleep, plan and cook nutritious meals, play outside and allow space and time in our lives to be nurtured. More times than not, it’s these basic things that I see fall by the wayside when life gets busy. Do you notice in busy times the subtle indicators that things are out of balance? Are you more irritable than normal? Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels? Do you have difficulty negotiating conflict with your co-workers your partner or your children? It’s these basic things that keep us well. This year, as I look forward for my goals for the year 2004, I have just one goal-get back to the basics. My goal for the year is to look at the four basic needs I’ve outlined and make room in my life for them: 1. Sleep 2. Eat well 3. Be active and have fun 4. Give myself space and time to be nurtured or to nurture myself with activities I love. It sounds so simple and yet I know that each of the four will be difficult to maintain. I know that if I can work for a year at getting all of these basic needs in place in my life as routine habits and give them the priority they deserve (over the laundry and the dirty dishes!) many things will happen. I will have more energy, I will feel more positive, I will be a better parent, I will be more efficient, I will lose weight and I will eventually achieve that sense of “wellness” and peace within myself. You know that feeling, most of us have fleeting experiences of it where the world just feels “r ight”. It’s a domino effect. I invite you to make a similar goal for 2004. Get back to basics with these simple needs, make time for them each day, and just see what happens with your mind, body and spirit. Throughout the year I will be posting articles on my website that will act as tools for you to build these basic needs into your life. Check www.barefootdoctor.org for the updates and hopefully some of these tools can work for you. Happy New Year! Be Well! Lisa Murray-Doran is a naturopathic doctor in Ajax, and a busy mom of three growing, busy boys. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about attending as a patient at the Pinewood Natural Health Centre, contact Lisa Murray-Doran at 905-427-0057 ext. 3 or visit our website. We l lness - more than what we think By Lisa Murray-Doran N.D www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 11 A/P A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Do you need your Boater Card ? Get it before the test changes All power boat operators of vessels 4 meters and under must have their card now! This includes jet skis . We get a 95% pass rate. Beat the rush sign up for a course now. Our course is designed for persons 8yrs old, to adult. We run courses every month in Durham. Winter Schedule: Sunday, January 11 - 9AM-2:30PM (Oshawa) Sunday, Feb 1 - 9AM-2:30PM (Ajax) Sunday, Feb 8 - 9AM-2:30PM (Port Perry) Sunday, March 7 - 9AM-2:30PM (Lindsay) Sunday, March 28 - 9AM-2:30PM (Oshawa) Call for course location and prices Call- 1-877-486-2884 toll free Canadian Vessel Training A Canadian Coast Guard Accredited Course Provider MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-1722 Private School Pre-school To Grade 8 “Take the time to visit and understand” montessorilearning.com ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES! • Grade 1 to 12 • Individualized Program • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Complete Assessment 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103, Pickering Serving Ajax and Pickering 905-420-9930 Better Grades This Year! READING | WRITING | MATH | SPELLING | STUDY SKILLS | FRENCH 2003 To advertise in this feature Call Marilyn Brophy at 905-683-5110 Durham Cont i n u i n g E d u c a t i o n C o u r s e G u i d e CONTI N U I N G E D U C A TION Credit • Computer • ESL • General Interest • PSW Upgrading • Language • & Many More Courses Watch for our brochure in your local newspaper on Sunday, January 4, 2004 or check our website at www.dce.ca 905-436-3211 or 1-800-408-9619 Come Grow With Us! DURHAM IT’S HERE Durham Continuing Education January-August Courses Registration Begins January 5, 2004 Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo Feeling just ducky PICKERING –– Julie Anderson and her three-year-old grandson Jason Lacombe watch the hungry fellas below as they feed the ducks and geese at the Pickering waterfront recently. Protect against the sun – even during the winter Health department reminds everyone to always stay safe DURHAM –If you’re heading for a va- cation this winter, remember to pro- tect yourself from the sun. Whether skiing or heading to a warmer clime for a break, you need to keep sun-safe, says Chris Arnott, public health nurse with the Durham Region Health Department. “This is the time of year when many people start dreaming of trop- ical, warm vacations to escape our cold Canadian winters,” she says. “When on vacation in tropical cli- mates, it’s important for people to remember to limit sun exposure be- tween 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you’re going to be outside during these peak times, remember to seek shade or cover up, wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and long pants.” Winter activities, such as skiing and snowboarding, also require pre- cautions for exposed skin, Ms. Arnott says. Health Canada notes overexpo- sure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, and artificial tanning lights, is a main cause of skin cancer. Other health risks include sunburns, premature aging of the skin and cataracts. “One way to avoid sunburn is by proper use of sunscreen and other protection,” Ms. Arnott says. “Wearing sunglasses with UVA and UBV also provides protection for eyes. Sunscreen and lip balm should have an SPF of 15 or higher and offer UVA and UVB protection. It’s impor- tant to apply sunscreen 15 to 30 min- utes prior to going outside, then reapply every two hours and after swimming, towelling or sweating.” For more information on sun safe- ty, call the health department at 905- 723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2272 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P Serving Canada’s seniors since 1987 HURRY! ONLY A FEW VA CANCIES REMAIN! Call today to schedule your personal tour and complimentary lunch! 905-655-7718 DREADING WINTER … AND THE HIGH COST OF HEATING? At The Court at Brooklin retirement residence your bill is: $0 That’s because at THE COURT AT BROOKLIN retirement residence, utilities are included in your reasonable monthly rent. No matter how much heating oil prices climb, or the cost of natural gas fluctuates, our residents don’t have to worry about it. That’s why, particularly at this time of year, a move to THE COURT AT BROOKLIN is the right move: ❉ Three delicious chef-prepared meals daily ❉ Beautiful, spacious suites ❉ Scheduled local transportation ❉ Weekly housekeeping/linen service ❉ Full activity calendar ❉ On-site resident managers 24-hours/day ❉ Emergency call system for extra security ❉ No extra fees or hidden costs ❉ … and MORE! 5909 Anderson St Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 905-655-7718 www.courtatbrooklin.com ©2003 HOLIDAY RETIREMENT CORP. YOUNG A FEATURE FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLE ForeverForever Carl Ferencz/ News Advertiser photo The start of a new year is the perfect time to clean out medicine cabinets says Durham pharmacist Doug Brown, who explains to William Osaduke what to watch for. Ta ke stock of your medicine supplies in 2004 Now’s the time to organize your cabinet By Chris Hall Staff Writer DURHAM –The arrival of a new year is not only a popular time to evaluate your health, it’s also a great time to clean out your medicine cabinet, says one area pharmacist. “The arrival of a new year is a good time to take stock of what medica- tions you may have in your house,” says Doug Brown, owner and phar- macist at Shoppers Drug Mart in Port Perry. “Get rid of anything dispensed more than a year ago and, with (eye and nose) drops, they’re usually good only for four or six weeks after they’re opened. If used after that time, they could just make things worse,” says Mr. Brown. “Some old and expired medications can actual- ly harm you, but most won’t do you any good at all. Keeping leftover an- tibiotics for the next time won’t do you any good either.” He adds that some people, partic- ularly seniors, have a penchant for hanging on to medications for possi- ✦See You page 14 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com INSURANCE RELAX YOU’RE COVERED THAT'S ATTO, NOT AUTO 905-890-1412 • 1-800-263-9683 www.attoinsurance.com JANE I have been with Atto for over two years as a Customer Assistant. It’s a pleasure being one of the Atto Girls. I love the interaction with my clients, it’s a good feeling being able to help such great people. I’m working on my broker’s license and look forward to the new year at Atto! Photography by Custodio’s Studio Inc. ▼▼FY ble future needs. “Seniors have a tendency to hold onto everything, some don’t seem to ever throw things out and that can cause problems with medications,” says Mr. Brown. “We have to work on changing that mindset - you can’t hang on to medications for a rainy day.” For medications still in use or ex- pected to be used in the near future, Mr. Brown says keeping them in a cool, dry place is key. “The medicine cabinet in the bath- room is the worst place to keep any medication,” he explains. “The high heat and high humidity there makes medicine cabinets the enemy of medications because (the drugs) will break down.” Kitchens are also bad places to store medicines because of the heat and humidity there, says Mr. Brown. But, he notes, “the best place to store any medications is in your sock drawer: It’s dark and constant, and there’s relatively no heat and humid- ity.” Keeping your medication in a dark and cool place helps keep it fresh and effective, he adds. As for anything old and expired, Mr. Brown stresses that drugs should be returned to a pharmacy and not disposed of at home. “Don’t flush them down the toilet. Return them to the pharmacy where they were dispensed if you can. It’s more environmentally friendly,” he says, explaining that there is the po- tential for any flushed drugs to make their way into area water supplies. Most pharmacies supply disposal bags when they dispense medica- tions, says Mr. Brown. Simply put any old, expired or unused drugs into the bag and return it to the pharmacy, which, in turn, ensures the meds are incinerated, he adds. The majority of pharmacies also offer a program designed to dispose of sharp and bio-hazard items, such as syringes, needles and used test strips, adds Mr. Brown. ✦ You from page 13 ‘You can’t hang on for a rainy day’ Get eating habits on a healthy path DURHAM –After all those holiday goodies and letting your belt out a few notches, it might be time to start thinking about eating healthfully again. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering advice on reducing stress and increasing nutrition as we begin a new year. Tips for cutting back on stress and maximizing time with family and friends include: • Avoid alcohol for an hour or so be- fore going to bed; it can disturb sleep patterns and leave you feeling ex- hausted the next day. • Remember to take deep breaths throughout the day while you’re walk- ing or driving in the car. It helps you slow down and can boost your energy level. • Go for a walk and use the time to clear your mind, plan tomorrow and ref lect on the year. For meal and snack times, the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s food and information program called Health CheckTM has some sugges- tions for making eating easy and nu- tritious. It recommends a good start- ing point is your next trip to the gro- cery store to stock up on some key in- gredients for making meal prepara- tion easier. “When we have these basics at our house, it’s simple to put together meals and my family is less likely to resort to prepared foods on hectic days,” says registered dietitian Carol Dombrow, who compiled the list of staples for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Basics for a HeartSmartTM kitchen cupboard include: • dried whole wheat pasta • brown and white rice • barley, bulgur, and couscous • rice noodles • dried or canned beans and lentils • potatoes • canned tomatoes, vegetables, and fruits • dried fruit and nuts • oatmeal and whole grain cereals • canned fish packed in water • peanut butter • olive and canola oils • herbs and spices • salt and fat reduced broths • honey and vinegar • a variety of teas • baking essentials such as sugar, cocoa, and whole wheat flour In the fridge: • a variety of fresh fruits and vegeta- bles including salad greens, onions, garlic, and ginger • vegetable and fruit juices • low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese • calcium fortified beverages • eggs, tofu, and lean deli meats • soft, non-hydrogenated margarine For the freezer: • whole grain breads and bagels • fruit juice concentrate • frozen vegetables and fruit • frozen yogurt • homemade stock and sauces • plain frozen fish, lean ground meat, lean meat, chicken or turkey breast • homemade lower fat cookies, muffins or angel cake Ms. Dombrow advises keeping snacks in the house which pack in less fat, calories and salt, and have more nutrition. What you don’t want to know about bedbugs They’re starting to bite once again Have you looked at your bed sheets recently to see if there’s evi- dence of Cimex lectularius, the common bedbug? Once thought to be past history, bedbugs have resurfaced with a vengeance in more areas than you’d like to know. We’ve all heard the old saying “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” But it will be no laughing matter if homeless shel- ters such as the Salvation Army don’t change their ways. Soon we’ll all end up scratching. The University of Toronto recent- ly released a report by Tim Myles, an urban epidemiologist, who found that homeless shelters in To ronto are infested with bedbugs. This didn’t surprise me, consider- ing what I see every day on the streets of Toronto. Bedbugs have been around for centuries. Archeologists have found them in Egyptian tombs dat- ing back 3,500 years. And one rea- son English royalty moved from castle to castle wasn’t always for a change of scenery. It was to allow castles to be cleansed of bedbugs. Cimex lectularius is a quarter-of- an-inch long, brown, with a round- ed body. It creeps silently beneath bed sheets in the darkness of night looking for a feast of blood from an unsuspecting host. It injects a chemical that numbs the skin, then withdraws three times as much blood as its body weight. What has triggered the return of bedbugs? Formerly DDT and other pesticides kept them under con- trol. But years ago these chemicals were banned due to their possible health hazard. How do you know if you’re beds are infested with bedbugs? First, examine the sheets. If you see dark red spots, these may be due to bed- bug feces. Then if you start to itch and red spots appear on your skin, start thinking bedbugs. At this point I’m sure you’re say- ing “Bedbugs? Not in my house!” But don’t be too sure. Bedbugs have recently been found in five- star hotels in New York City, cruise ships and planes. Ludek Zurek, a Kansas State University entomolo- g ist, says of all cases reported in 2002, 31 per cent came from hotels and motels, 28 per cent from apart- ments and dormitories, 25 per cent from single homes and 16 per cent from other locations. So how can we keep bedbugs out of our homes? A good start is not to follow the advice of The Salva- tion Army. I have great admiration for this organization, but not for their attitude on public health. A spokesman for the Salvation Army says that many of the poor souls that come to them have bedbugs, that their shelters have laundries and hot water kills bedbugs. But they can’t force these people to use their laundry! This illustrates the ridiculous extreme we’ve gone to in Canada to enforce human rights is- sues. The Salvation Army and other shelters should know what hap- pened in San Diego, Calif. A home- less shelter there became infected with bedbugs. It eventually had to toss out all mattresses and replace wooden bed frames with metal ones. Finally, it was necessary to install a walk-in freezer to chill clothing and other items to kill bedbugs! Once bed bugs invade, they’re tough to eradicate as they can survive for months without eating. Every day in Toronto I walk past f ilthy, bug-infested humans lying across sidewalks. It’s appalling a country as rich as Canada cannot f ind the funds to house, bathe and feed these unfortunate people. What I find equally ludicrous is our Charter of Rights and Free- doms allows people the freedom to remain carriers of bacteria and bugs so they can infect shelters, public places and other people. Every day in every newspaper I see asinine examples of where this lack of common sense is causing society a pile of trouble. This free- dom to remain filthy and conta- gious will see more of our homes in- fested with bedbugs and us infect- ed with TB and other health prob- lems. And when all the do-gooders and freedom fighters start scratch- ing they’ll change their minds about the benefits of sanitation. This column has made me itchy. I’m also looking more carefully now at bed sheets in hotels. And I check my bag for bedbugs on returning home. I’m also considering invest- ing in pest-control firms. They will soon be big business if Salvation Army laundries remain idle. Physician Dr. Gifford-Jones has offered medical advice and opin- ions for decades in his syndicated column. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P NORTH AMERICA’S NATURAL CHOICE FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR Ready to shop now? www.paulayoung.com/CA403E © 2004 PAULA YOUNGFor a Free Catalogue of wigs, pieces, and add-ons with Special Offers For New Customers call toll-free 1-800-772-0944,code CA403 Or, mail this coupon today. ■YES,rush me a FREE Paula Young Wig Catalogue! Name Address City Prov PC Email Do you wear wigs? ■yes ■not yet ✓ Mail to: PAULA YOUNG Dept. CA403X, 1415 Janette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N8X1Z1 Wendy ▼▼FY Dr. Gifford -Jones d o c t o r g a m e New Pickering trustee Croteau is up to the challenge By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PI CKERING –Born and raised in Scarborough, Sherry Croteau is ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work representing Durham Region residents - especially those who live in Pickering. Ms. Croteau was the city’s top vote-getter on municipal election night for Durham District School Board trustees. She began her three-year term Dec. 1. “I’m quite excited about it,” she says. “I have very high expec- tations for our board and what’s going to go on in Durham.” With a new Liberal gov- ernment at Queen’s Park, Ms. Croteau says it will be “interesting to see how the Province performs, and then it’ll be our job to take what they give us in terms of funding and mandate and run with it.” Ms. Croteau laughs when asked what she does to relax. She has a two-year-old son and a 10- year-old stepdaughter with her husband, Mar- tin. As well, she recently started a home-based, communications busi- ness. “I like to go to the gym actually, which is really boring,” she says apolo- getically. “I like to read. My husband and I have both been involved politi- cally.” The Croteaus met through Young Liberals and both follow politics. Ms. Croteau says she’s had the bug since her high school days, when she was involved in the debating team and speech competitions. When the warm weather arrives, the family likes to spend time at her par- ents’ cottage. This year, she plans to create a Web site so Pick- ering residents can keep track of “what’s going on in my corner of the world” and e-mail her without going through the bigger, and more complex, board Web site. “People from Pickering can log on to get informa- tion on what’s going on at the board in a user- friendly format,” says Ms. Croteau. “It’ll just be a way for people to stay in contact with me.” She has already attend- ed several trustee orien- tation sessions and was especially impressed with one on special education and programs in general, delivered by superinten- dents Luigia Ayotte and Don McLean. “It’s been a great op- portunity as well to get to know some of the other trustees before the meet- ings start (this) week,” says Ms. Croteau. “It’s given us a sense of co-op- eration and familiarity with one another.” P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 From 5.2% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties Advertising Feature PICKERING FOCUS ON BUSINES S THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 695 Finley Ave., Unit 1 & 2, Tel. 905-683-1112 Proud to serve you HAPPY NEW YEAR Oil Change $18.95 for most cars. CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! HUGE RENOVATION SHOWROOM KITCHEN & BATHROOM MODELS 1 -8 8 8 -B A T H -R E N O 4 1 6 -2 8 5 -6 7 9 8 PAY NO TAX, NO GST, NO PST F O R K I T C H E N & B A TH R O O M R E N O VATI O N S To advertise in this feature please call Inside Sales at 905-579-4400 ext. 2303, 2271, 2304 Politics in new trustee’s blood A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo New Durham District School Board Trustee Sherry Croteau, with son Adam, has had a longtime interest in politics. She’s looking forward to getting down to work in the new term. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P WOMEN’S sale $14.99- $29.99 women’s ToGo™ fashions New styles.Includes petites. Reg. $19.-$49. save 35% selected Calvin Klein lingerie save 30% women’s pantyhose, socks and tights. Excludes Jockey, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. save an extra 25% women’s clearance-priced designer fashions. Off last ticketed prices. save 25%-40% women’s selected designer fashions. Includes petites. save 20% women’s Alia regular-priced fashions. Includes petites. JEWELLERY& SHOES save 50% Charter Collection® 14 Kt. gold jewellery save 25% women’s and men’s athletic shoes save 30% men’s dress and casual shoes MEN’S save 30% • men’s gloves, hats and scarves • men’s blazers, ties and dress pants • men’s casual twill pants by ToGo™, Calvin Klein, Mantles™and Perry Ellis Reg. $55.-$79.99 Sale $38.50-$55.99 KIDS’ save 15% infants’ furniture, bedding and accessories HOME save $1700 Waterford II queen size mattress set Reg. $2799. Sale $1099 save up to $250 selected Beaumark® laundry to clear save 50% • Royal Velvet bedding. While quantities last. • ToGo™Premier, Mantles™ floral jacquard & Wamsutta solid-coloured towels save 50% all cookware sets plus matching stock by Lagostina, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Anolon, Circulon and T-Fal save 40%-50% bedding, pillows, duvets and mattress pads by ToGo™Luxury and Laura Ashley save 20% • regular-priced dining sets & all sofa beds • Henckels & Good Grips more than you came for SENIORS 60+ SAVE 15% This Tuesday, January 6TH on regular, sale & clearance-priced merchandise throughout the store* * Merchandise includes advertised offers, candy & stationery. Seniors’ discount not applicable on “power buys”, furniture, mattresses, electronics, cosmetics, fragrances and major appliances. Excludes Godiva & licensed departments. Some exceptions may apply. See in-store for details. $34.99 women’s Jones New York Sport jean save 50% sterling silver jewellery Excludes Fossil. $49.99 women’s Tommy Hilfiger “Leila” shoe Multi-million dollar BLOWOUT SALE ALL FURNITURE MAJOR APPLIANCES ELECTRONICS MATTRESSES ON NOW SAVE UP TO 70% 1daysale Tuesday, Jan. 6th 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 on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. See in store for details. To all Canadians of every culture celebrating during this holiday season, Warm Greetings to you from Hbc A peaceful, religious time of year filled with family, traditional foods, gifts, the joy of St. Nicholas and sharing our culture with our children. Merry Christmas! January 7th, 2004 Eastern Orthodox Christmas is...Eastern Orthodox Christmas is... Mary from The Bay, Bloor Street Toronto, Ontario KIDS’ save up to 50% women’s selected sleepwear, robes, daywear, fashion bras, panties & warmwear WOMEN’S save up to 40% women’s selected designer fashions by Liz Claiborne, Jones NewYork, Tommy Hilfiger & more now $29.99 women’s selected fall & winter sweaters by Mantles™, Melrose, Style&co. and Maxfield. Includes petites. Originally $44-$58. save 40% women’s fall & winter outerwear now $7.99 boys’ Outline®fleece tops & bottoms Sizes 2-16. Originally $9.99 & $11.99. MEN’S now $29.99 men’s Mantles™ sweaters Originally $40-$55. JEWELLERY & SHOES ALL NEW BOXING DAY SHOE BLITZ! save 50% selected women’s, men’s and kids’ shoes & boots save an extra 30% already-reduced jewellery & watches. Off last ticketed prices. HOME save 50%-70% all Christmas towels save 60% all Christmas dinnerware, glasssware, novelty ceramic serveware, table linens & candles Clearancestorewide save 30% men’s casual outerwear by RFT by Rainforest, Pacific Trail and ToGo™ Reg. $95-$370. Sale $65.50-$259. MONDAY, JANUARY 5 SNOOKER/POOL/CARPET BOWLING: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club be- gins play at 9:30 a.m., newcomers should arrive earlier, at the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Games are also played Thurs- days beginning at 9:30 a.m. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Ernie at 905-686-1573 for billiards, Ed or Sylvia at 905-428- 8297 for bowling TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 TUESDAY MORNING GROUP: The Ajax Seniors’ Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. An- drews Senior Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Former Ajax mayor Bill Parish dis- cusses the history of Ajax. Call Louise at 905-683-7799. TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax-Pickering To astmasters Club holds its weekly meeting at the Ontario Power Genera- tion Pickering Nuclear Information Cen- tre. Join to improve listening, learning and public speaking skills. Call Renata at 905-426-9786 or Mary Anne at 905- 686-1443. GENEALOGICAL MEETING: The Ontario Genealogical Society Durham Region Branch No. 22 holds a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Arts Re- source Centre, Queen St., Oshawa. Topic of discussion is the Mormon li- brary. Call Bessie at 905-723-7460 or Marion at 905-683-2476. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 LINE DANCING: Dance with the Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club beginning at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 or Jack at 905-683- 9696. BIRDERS UNITE: The Pickering Natural- ists meet at 7:45 p.m. in the St. Eliza- beth Seton School Library, 490 Stroud’s La. at Rosebank Road, Pickering. Jean Iron, president of the Ontario Field Or- nithologists and teacher of bird habits, shares her experiences from working with birds, mammals, and wildflowers while at Hudson Bay’s Polar Bear Provincial Park. There will also be a silent auction with the theme ‘happy new year’. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 BREASTFEEDING: The Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre is hosting a seminar for pregnant mothers, current breast- feeders and women thinking about hav- ing a baby. The meeting is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and discusses topics ranging from the benefits of breastfeeding to in- troducing complementary foods. Call Carla Laidley at 905-839-3007. SHUFFLEBOARD: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club begins play at 9:30 a.m., newcomers should arrive earlier, in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Players of all skill levels and experience are welcome. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Ernie at 905-686-1573. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery group meets at 8 p.m. at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addic- tions of all types, including co-depen- dency. A child-care program is avail- able. All are welcome. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 DANCE: The One Parent Families Asso- ciation Ajax/ Pickering chapter holds a dance at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., at 8 p.m. Dress code in effect. All are welcome. Tickets are available at the door and are $11 for members and $13 for non- members. Call 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. Billboard JANUARY 4, 2004 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com THREE STEPS TO BETTER PUBLICITY… CONTACTS: Get to know the editor and the editor’s needs so you will work well in part- nership where you provide the news and the editor prints it. Find out deadlines, writing and photo requirements, delivery requirements ie: email, who to contact when the editor is not available. TOOLS: Keep a program of your important events so you can plan well ahead. Keep copies of your original press releases and compare them to what is put in print in case you need to adjust your style. Keep a scrap- book of the published works and photos so you can avoid monotony of coverage, but also plan for future projects. IS IT NEWS?: Ask yourself if the story will be worthy to share with others in the community. Contact the editor and let him/her judge the worthiness of the story. SENDING A P R E S S R E L E A S E A press release should: * Contain five main points: WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY * Be brief and to the point. Almost any news release can be written within one double- spaced, type-written page. * Always give exact dates (“Oct. 10” instead of “tomorrow”) and double-check dates be- fore including them. * Be exact. Give street numbers in addresses; people new to town or visiting may not know the building or area of town. * If you are requesting a story run announc- ing an upcoming event, plan well in advance to have the information to the paper at least 10 days in advance of the event. * Include your name and telephone number on the release should we require further infor- mation. * Don’t be afraid to suggest something new. We welcome original ideas when they’re prac- tical and organized. PHOTO REQUESTS The two most important factors that deter- mine whether we will attend your special event are: 1. Newsworthiness of the event A photo opportunity is newsworthy if it will be of interest to an audience beyond your group. 2. Schedules As you can imagine, our photographers are in high demand. The sooner you let us know about your event, the better the chance we will have room in our schedule to attend. Make Your Request A Success * Call early (two weeks in advance is best) * Be prepared with details that help us deter- mine whether the photo opportunity is news- worthy. * We need to know the Who, What, When, Where and Why of the event. * If we are sending a photographer, be ready when he or she arrives. Follow the photogra- pher’s instructions on composition and make sure you provide the proper information on names and titles. Provide a telephone number in the event we are delayed (breaking news may force us to miss a scheduled photo shoot). Can we submit our own photo? Absolutely! If we can’t make it you’re wel- come to take a photo and send it to us. If you plan to do this keep these pointers in mind: * We accept colour or black & white photos, or you can email digital images to us. We do not accept photocopies. * Editors prefer ACTION photos. If you have eight people don’t line them up eight across, mix and match sitting and standing to maxi- mize interest. * Be sure to include a concise caption that covers all of the 5 Ws. * Include your name and telephone number should we have questions. * Due to space constraints, we can not guar- antee the photo will appear in the newspaper. Help us tell your story ‘Bringing your message to our market’ World famous Snowbirds visit Whitby’s Capt. Michael VandenBos P.S. on the first day of fall classes. Members of the Canadian gold medal women’s hockey team pitch in for the Durham Region chapter of MADD. This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com A proud supporter of literacy initiatives ...because our kids are our future www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Sun., Jan. 4, 6:35 pm vs. Ottawa Tickets still Available Sports SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo What’s the plan, coach? PICKERING –– Pickering Panthers’ minor bantam ‘AA’ coach Dale Lee gives instructions to his players during a time out in a York-Simcoe league game against the Oshawa bantams at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Saturday afternoon. Pickering native records 100th career point, named player of week PICKERING — A local hockey player has been named a colle- g iate co-player of the week fol- lowing a scoring binge over a three-game span. Jeff Miles, a senior at the Uni- versity of Vermont, netted three goals and two assists as the team won two games and tied another. The Catamounts play in the East Coast Athletic Con- ference. The Pickering native record- ed his 100th career point as the Catamounts beat Connecticut 4-3 in overtime Dec. 20. Miles then potted a pair in a 3-2 victo- ry Dec. 27 over Minnesota State - Mankato in the opening round of the Sheraton-Banknorth Classic. In a 5-5 tie with ninth-ranked Minnesota Dec. 28, Miles chipped in with a pair of helpers. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team. He now has 104 career points and is the 37th player to the 100- point milestone in UV history. Miles now stands 33rd in all- time scoring at Vermont and at his current pace could finish in the school's top 20. The Catamounts are 2-11-3 thus far and return to action on the weekend when they face 13th-ranked Dartmouth, fol- lowed by a matchup with fifth- ranked Maine. O'Learly rink records solid f inish at Thornhill By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —An Annandale rink f inished in the middle of the pack at the recent Junior Mixed Heart to Heart Charity Bon- spiel at Thornhill Country. Held Dec. 26 and 27, Ajax skip Meaghan O'Leary and team- mates Peter Stecyk, Tracy O'Leary and Scott March curled down against 27 other rinks the f irst day, winning their way to the 12-team main event. A win and a loss there left them in the middle of the pack, but they each received a good choice from the prize table. ••• Glenn Howard skipped his regular team, which includes local Olympians Richard Hart and Collin Mitchell, in the M&M Meat Shops $100,000 Skins Game, Dec. 27 and 28 at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto. Eight top in- ternational teams competed. The Howard team, which also includes Jason Mitchell, won $6,100 in their first game, and $7,650 in the second one before being sidelined after just miss- ing a draw to the button worth another $7,350. Their next competition is the Nokia Cup Region 3 playdown in Port Elgin Jan. 3 and 4. In a concurrent event, An- nandale's Jason March team of Blair Metrakos, Dave Hutchi- son and Matt Critchley are to curl in the OCA Region 2 play- down in East York Jan. 3 to 4. Each regional sends two teams to the Ontario finals early in February in Owen Sound. The winner of the 10-team round robin represents Ontario at the Nokia Brier in Saskatoon March 6 to 14. ••• An Annandale team is set to go at the Holiday Inn Challenge Jan. 10 to 12 at Dalewood. The local rink is made up of Sean Aune, March, Paul Boy- land, and Tim LaRoche. The event sends two teams directly to a provincial final draw slated for Brighton and Trenton Jan. 16 to 18. Mixed results for local foursome at Mixed Heart JEFF MILES Catamounts’ award winner. Jeff Miles hits big milestone Local curlers Collin Mitchell, left, and Richard Hart will play in the regional playdowns this weekend as part of the Glenn Howard rink. 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. •Working with youth and assisting them in finding employment •University Degree or College Diploma in Counselling or Social Work or related field •Min. 2 years experience •Career Testing and Life Skills certificates an asset •Proficient with computer applications •Access to a vehicle on a daily basis Deadline: Wednesday January 7, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Please fax resume to: (905) 839-9687 Attention: Hiring Committee Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Y M C A D u r h a m E m p l o ym e n t S e r v i c e s H i r i n g : S p e c i a l i s t , J o b S k i l l s (E m p l oym e n t C o u n s e l l o r ) C o n t r a c t Pos i t i o n (1 2 m o n t h s ) Tired of Going Nowhere? We’ll get you moving…. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. Established 1979 Busy carrier has US highway single positions available for AZ Licensed Drivers We offer: A Competitive Pay Package Comprehensive Benefit Package Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit Home Every Weekend Satellite Dispatch and more Must have a clean abstract and clear criminal search Call: 905-665-6752 1-866-837-7095 email: recruiting@on.aibn.com 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. Looking for a Job? Here’s the deal on our F R E E services... • Access free services-internet, faxing and photocopying • Employment programs to help you find the job you want • Tons of job postings • Staff who can help you • Apprenticeship assistance • Career Counselling • Resume writing help • Interview techniques • Help returning to school • And More! Drop in today! YMCA Durham Employment Services 1 550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905•427•7670 www.ymcatoronto.org/employment 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 Royal Woods Ford Lincoln Sales in Pickering requires a Licensed Salesperson. Ford Experience preferred but not necessary. We offer company car, RRSP Plan, benefit package and exceptional hours. Competitive Commission, NO LOT PACK. E-mail resume to sales@royalwoodsford.com Fax to 905-655-3097 (All replies held in strict confidence) Pe rsonal Attendant Care Inc. is looking for Client Service Coordinator Come join our progressive home support organization Your experience in health care and community environments will be an asset to our non-profit or- ganization, Personal Attendant Care. Position is to work with the team concept to coordinate client care. Skills required: •Supervisory skills •Computer skills •Tr ouble shooting •Priority management •Assessment and analytical Education in health care field required. Diplo- ma/Degree in health care is an asset. Must have ability to work independently, in a fast paced team environment. Benefits, pension and continuous edu- cation provided. Salary to be discussed. For more information see our website: www.pacdurham.ca Resumes to: Fax 905-576-8020, Email- edavie@pacdurham.ca Pe rsonal Attendant Care Inc. is looking for PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS Come and join our progressive organization We are seeking dynamic Personal Support Workers to provide non-medical personal assistance to physically disables individuals in their own home. We are an organization that provides continuous learn- ing for all our staff Requirements: •PSW Certificate •Current 1st Aid and C.P.R. •Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle •Police clearance Certificate Day, evening, and weekend shifts available through- out the Durham Region. We are aggressively seek- ing employees for the northern part of the region. Resumes to: Fax 905-576-8020 Email - edavie@pacdurham.ca COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca AZ DRIVER,independent contrac- tor. Experience with dump truck an asset, but will train. Travel within the Ontario province only. Call 905 -260-2427 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call Leo at 905-435-0518 ACTORS/MODELS.For Movies, TV, Film, Catalogues, newborn to senior, Model and Talent Bureau auditions January 6th in Bowman- ville, $34.50 refundable if you do not qualify. 519-249-0700 or www.mtb1993.com AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION Ex- panding Company In Local Area Looking for Motivated Quality Indi- viduals with Sales or C.S.R. back- ground Call: 1-800- 590-7203 ext. 2321 ALL POSITIONS WANTED for start up, volunteer/charity musical theatre company. Positions re- quired: accompanist, light- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- pher, male vocalists. Call 905-686- 8351 or 905-428-2512. FIRE YOUR BOSS.Turn y our PC into a business and work from home. F/T & P/T now available. www.fromhome2wealth.com or 1- 800-201-5480. DURHAM WIDE EXPANSION DURHAM REGIONAL PROTECTION IMMEDIATE OPENINGS In customer service, sales, labour & office work $3000 per month performance guar. No experience necessary, benefits. Company vehicle and/or transportation available for qualified applicants. Call 905-434-8073 Sat & Sun 10-2, Monday 9-9 SSI OF PICKERING Requires a CAR WASHER/JOCKEY Looking for enthusiastic, confident person with great communication skills, and a desire to work in a terrific atmosphere, within a team philosophy. We offer a great compensation plan and benefits. Drivers license and abstract a must. Please fax resume in confidence to: Service Manager - Fax: 905-839-7919 Thank you for submitting your resume, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted. FORKLIFT OPERATORS (SORTERS) Immediate positions available for Pickering area ✓$10.00/hr to start. ✓Rotating Day/Afternoon shifts ✓ Night shifts also available ✓Must have flexible work hours ✓Overtime available ✓Valid Counter Balance certificate required. Apply in person to: ADS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2100 ELLESMERE ROAD, #307 SCARBOROUGH (AT MARKHAM RD) WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!! The Kidney Foundation of Canada requires reliable, capable people in all parts of Durham Region to recruit volunteer canvassers for the March 2004 campaign. Home based / hourly rate. Call now... Alison 905-683-6317 EXPERIENCED INCOME Tax Preparer needed. Part-time, Feb- ruary 16th - April 30th for busy Whitby Tax office. Also req'd part- time Data Entry with income tax knowledge. Fax resume to 905- 430-7094. R & S Tax Service 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. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T, mail processors needed immedi- ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 105, or visit our website at www.opportunity-depot.com/mb I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leadership ability desire for above average in- come. Team spirit an asset. Con- tact Steve 1-888-319-1213. JUMBO RESTAURANT seeking Full/Part time Experienced Short Order Cook. Call for appt. 905-839 -3277. 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. OFFICE FURNITURE SALES rep for Oshawa/Scarborough area. Opportunity for high commissions for right professional with entrepre- neurial drive and experience in the industry. Resumes to dav- ecurtis@atwork.ca (Dave's atWork Office Furniture) 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 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. WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST re- quired for 2 evenings and Satur- days. Must be personable and well groomed. Please bring resume to Caine & Co. Hairstyling Attn: Syl- via at 223 Brock St. N., Whitby. 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 A EXCELLENT P/T INCOME that we surpass your full-time income. Evening work in Sales with all pre- set appts. Required vehicle & cell phone. No experience required. If you think you are a closer, call us we will train you. Call for interview 905-655-9053 FULL TIME DENTAL receptionist needed for maternity leave in Scarborough. Please call (416)267 -1848 PHARMACIST.Ontario Licensed. Improve your quality of life, prac- tice in a community pharmacy, 30min. East of Oshawa, in scenic Lake Front Community, attractive remuneration, excellent benefits, working conditions with large in dependant. Call collect 905-372-7171. 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. HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for an experienced, energetic reliable house cleaner? Best rates guaranteed References available upon request. Serving Ajax / Pickering 905-428-8346 cell 416-809-9387 PRIVATE SALE - Immediate pos- session. Almost new Tribute all brick "Woodland Model" home. Walk to shopping, convenient 401/Hwy. 7 access. Beautifully landscaped, relaxing front porch, c/air, walkout kitchen w/ceramics. Open-concept living/dining combo, familyroom w/gas fireplace, oak mantle. 3 bedrooms (master walk- in closet/4pc. ensuite). 2 1/2 baths. OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun. Jan. 10th + 11th, 1-5 pm. 1371 Dumont St. Oshawa (Grandview/Taunton). $229,900. 905-728-3554. RENTER$ 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 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 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., $870. 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. 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 OSHAWA,Can't find an apart- ment? We can help! 3-2-1 bed- room. Call Today. 647-223-9570 A SUPER clean newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. Picker- ing No smoking/pets. $900 all in- clusive, cable, first/last police check. Available immediately 905- 426-2686 or 416-320-1399 AJAX - 2 bedroom basement apartment, newly built. Separate entrance, 4 pc. bathroom, kitchen with ceramic floor, available imme- diately. $750 inclusive. Call 416- 994-8552. 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 - large 2 bedroom walkout, bright, 4 pc. bath, own laundry. Par king, available Feb. 1st. Call 905-683-9213. 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 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 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 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 FEB/MARCH 1st. Whitby, extra large one-bdrm basement, parking, private en- trance, includes utilities/cable, $775/month. References, no smoking/pets. Call after 6pm 905- 430-9898 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 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 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 04, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca INVESTORS WANTED 12% Per Annum Minimum $25,000 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 643 Kingston Rd. Pickering Est. 1990 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax a p a rtme nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! 2 Spacious Teaching Studios Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard Extended Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 9:00 Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 Classes, seminars in: Full Retail Outlet Acrylics, Oils Delta, Unfinished Furniture DecoArt, Jo Sonya Giftware Wood, Brushes Guest Teachers Packets, Books 235 Bayly Street W., Unit 12, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3 Phone: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673 Email: judymcdonald@idirect.com Web Site: http://www.creative-pastimes.com OVER 3200 SQ. FT., ONE LEVEL LOCATION “OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION” JANUARY 5-10 ADULT WOODWORKING COURSES BUILD AN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT “Build A Unit Of Your Own Design” St ar t s : Mon., Jan. 12th 12 Weeks ROUTER COURSE “Learn All About This Amazing Tool” S t a r t s : Wed., Feb. 25th 5 Weeks INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING “Build 1 of 3 Specially Designed Projects” St ar t s : Thurs., Jan. 29th 8 Weeks INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING “Choose A “Deacon’s Bench” Or “Dry Sink” S t a r ts : Fri., Jan. 9th 10 Weeks (905) 433-9011 www.thecarpenterssquare.com To Register Call COME & WORSHIP Is a regular Friday feature in the News Advertiser. (Copy Deadline is Wednesday noon for Friday paper) To advertise all your Church Events, News and Upcoming Special Services Call Janice Samoyloff at (905)683-0707, Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 email: jsam@durhamregion.com 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 229 sobrien@durhamregion.com Lisa Matthews, ext 227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com 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/Hwy 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 7391. Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. HARWOOD/HWY 2 one bedroom basement apt. Sep entrance share laundry newly renovated, parking. $825/mo inclusive. No pets/smok- ing. Available Immediately (905)683-6950 LAKEVIEW Park Oshawa 3-BED- ROOM bungalow, main floor, $995 monthly+hydro. Large yard, newly renovated, laundry hookup avail- able. No dogs. References re- quired. Avail. Immediately. Call 905-435-2433 LARGE downtown Whitby, 2 floors, open concept, avail Feb. 1st. Must be seen to be appreciat- ed. $1200/mo + hydro. Call (905)430-1986 NEAR DURHAM COLLEGE 5 minutes walk to college 2-bed- rooms fridge & stove included. freshly painted $795/month. Also room for rent $450/month inclu- sive. Available Feb. 1st. (905)442- 5592 NEW,attractive 3-bedroom in house with big back-yard, close to GM. Own laundry. $1050/month first/last. Available January/Feb- ruary. Call 905-436-9793 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 304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ing. 1-bdrm apt $520 & $620, plus heat & hydro. First/last required. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905- 259-5796. 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 - Harmony/Beatrice, street level large two bedroom apt. Clean, quiet, air con., near bus stop and park. $725/mo. inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. now. Call 905-429-2020. OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit mature persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone 905-839-5747. OSHAWA 1 bedroom $150/week, 2 bedroom $850/month, 1 bed- room $750/month. Appliances, util- ities, & parking included. Available Jan. 4 or later. Deposit negotiable. 905-576-6769 leave message. 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,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,Bloor/Park 2-bedroom apartment freshly painted in quiet, clean small apartment building, 1 free parking, coin laundry, avail- able now. No dogs. First/last. call Bob (905)924-6075 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, suitable for single per- son. $685 incl. first/last & referenc- es. (905)571-4373 OSHAWA,near Airport, 2-bed- room upper level of house. Appli- ances, laundry, parking, separate entrance. Available February 1st. $900/month inclusive (Cable not included). (905)839-7588 PICKERING -clean & bright 2 bdrm. bsmt. apt., hydro, cable, parking incl. No smoking/pets, avail. immediately. Call (905) 831- 6120. PICKERING FAIRPORT/HWY#2 Brand new/Gorgeous One-bed- room, ground floor apt., private en- trance, parking, laundry, non- smoker, no pets. Feb 1st. $850 in- clusive (lower rate for single per- son) 905-420-4451 lv msg. 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,Finch/Brock, very clean, bright, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt. Walk-out, seperate en- trance, 4 appliances, a/c, cable, ja- cuzzi, avail now/Feb. 1st. $850+utilities. No pets/smoking, First/last, references, credit check. (416)727-1084 PICKERING,Hwy#2/Brock, Estate of Delbrooke and Pepperwood Gate. New 2 large bedrooms, basement apartment, separate en- trance, walkout, large kitchen, ap- pliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. Walk Schools/Shop- ping/GO. $900 all inclusive, avail- able immediately. (905)619-6822. or (416)520-7388. PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage, ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun- dry. $1,100/mo inclusive. Avail. Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077 (leave msg) PICKERING,WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement, seperate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laundry, Vac/C/A., No smok- ing/pets, First/last, references, $950+. Avail. Feb.1 (905)420-9949 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-2 bedroom, newly renovated, separate entry, full bath, 4 appliances, cable, laundry 1 car parking. No pets/smoking, available immediately, $800/inclu- sive. (905)426-4723 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 $800/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,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 WHOLE HOUSE BASEMENT Apartment. Large house, Brock/Hwy#2. Separate entrance, utilities included, $825/month. No smoking/pets. Available Feb. 1st. (905)619-3115. WILSON/OLIVE area, adult life- style building. 2-bedroom apt. available February lst. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro included. No dogs, $767.50/month. Carpet, 1 parking space, balcony, laundry. Daytime 905-263-8369 or even- ings 905-263-2522 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, ground floor, avail. Feb. 1/04. $1375/mo+hydro. View at www.tin- yurl.com/x89y 416-270-1213. 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. SOUTH OSHAWA -2 bdrm. con- dominium apt., totally upgraded, ceramics and new carpet. Quiet, secure building, suits seniors. No pets. $825/mo., first/last. Avail. im- mediately. 905-579-4015 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 far mhouse, completely renovated, new furnace, well, kitchen, flooring and windows. On 23 acres, 2mins from town, $1200 plus utilities. Call Jeff 905-623-7250. GREAT area of Pickering upper. Gorgeous 3-bedroom home, laun- dry, parking, central air, skylight, $1295 plus 60% utilities. Absolute- ly beautiful. Liz Kendall 416-281- 0027. OSHAWA - Adelaide and Wilson, huge newly renovated 3 bedroom 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 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 WEST WHITBY, 4-bdrms, 2,800sq ft home, 3 baths, backs onto ra- vine, h/w flooring throughout, non- smoking, first/last. $1595+. Near all amenities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 905-666-8639 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. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHHOUSE. Central Oshawa location. Bright, clean, $1100/month all inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. Call Justin 905- 723-0329. 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. Fr i. 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. DEAN/WILSON OSHAWA,- one bedroom, sep. bathroom, sep. liv- ingroom, share kitchen, in house. Laundry facilities. One-parking $650 inclusive. On bus route. Avail. immediately. (905)723-1484. 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 PICKERING-BROCK/DEL- BROOK.Large room in large home, $500/inclusive. On bus route, close to school. Call (416)459-1010 after 8pm. 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 FOUND RING near Holy Redeem- er School (on Liverpool near Bay- ly) on December 29. Please call (416)516-4684 LIVE IN CARE GIVER required for 3-year-old in Ajax. Housekeeping, cooking, references. Call (905)565 -1854 LIVE-IN NANNY for 10 year old boy flexible hours , housekeeping. (905)837-1688. CINDY'S DAYCARE in Maple Ridge area. Mother of 2, 13 yrs. experience, CPR and first aid, looking for children under 3, hot meals, fenced yard, large play- room, lots of TLC. (905)837-2042 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 NEW YEAR - NEW YOU! improve your health, lose weight, feel great! 100% natural weight loss, nutrition and energy products. Safe, doctor recommended, guaranteed. 905- 723-8754 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 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 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.bit- sandbytestech.com CUB CADET 3206 20HP Lawn Tra ctor with 48" direct drive Mower Deck. 54" Snow Blade with full hy- draulics. Chains. Weights. 147 Hrs. $6,900. 905-649-6165 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 FOR SALE:Linon Welder w/long line for working outside; water puri- fier w/blue light & filters; large wa- ter pump industrial; spray gun & hand sander; central vac cleaner; 5hp motor; saws, doors, windows etc. Call Ann 905-725-7493 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 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 Te chnician 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. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. (905)753-2246 OLDER CATS NEED love too! Many young to older adult cats (Spayed or neutered, fully vacci- nated) looking for homes. Kittens with first booster sometimes avail- able. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs available for adop- tion. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and donations al- ways welcomed. Please call Dur- ham Animal Adoption (905) 438- 8411 WANTED - Parrott, prefer African grey, cockatoo or amazon. Call 905-434-0392. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 04, 2004, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Cichy / Soranno Mitch and Donna Cichy are delighted to announce the engagement of their eldest son Mark, to Natalie, eldest daughter of Frank and Bev Soranno. Mark and Natalie have each earned an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Waterloo. They are planning an autumn wedding for 2005, following the completion of their Master's of Architecture in August of the same year. Currently, they are working in the architecture and design field, with Mark running his own company and Natalie at a Toronto firm. Love and congratulations from both families! Fisher, Aisha May 29th, 1978 ~ January 6th, 2003 Aisha's Tooth Bearing Smile With every moment of every day, Something reminds me of you jovial way. A tooth bearing smile, a bit of comic relief, It reminds me of you, but with great disbelief That you're no longer with us, To have and to hold To share special occasions together 'til old. Your nieces speak of you like you are still here Though far,far away, you're still yet so near. Mom, is being brave, Though we can all see the pain. All your siblings continue living, But the thought of your name Causes us to sigh with no answers to why, We just look up to the heavens, and instead of a cry, We then think of your beautiful tooth bearing smile, And whisper to ourselves that we'll see you again in a while Missing you, love Mom, Karl, Tania, Natalie, Tenesha and Morgan. CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 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. 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 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE - V6, auto, pw, pl, cd player, 208kms, $1200 as is. Great student car. Call 905-432-8491. 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. 1995 SATURN, $2999; 1995 Sun- fire $2999; 1996 Neon $2999; 1993 Aerostar Sport $2699; Oth- ers from $1499 and up. Certified + e-tested. (Kelly + Sons, since 1976). 905-683-7301 or 905-424- 9002. 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 136,000kms, 4-dr, auto, top condi- tion, all maintenance records avail. $5,200 o.b.o. Call (905)665-0173 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? Call Bob •Bankruptcy •New Immigrant •Refugee •No credit •Good Credit Everybody's approved Down payment maybe required DRIVE TODAY a new 2003 or used 95 or newer vehicle Call 24 or. Credit Hot line (905) 706-7296 Rates may vary depending on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week. Call (905)683- 7301 or (905)424-9002 after 6p.m. JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1994 CHEV BLAZER 4-dr, 4x4 Tahoe LT. 4.3 automatic, 188,000 -kms. Power locks/windows/seat, AM/FM/CD, overhead console, leather seats, tilt/cruise, factory mags. Rear defog/wiper. A/C, Cer- tified/e-tested $5300-obo 905-571- 5138 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 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 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 FINISHED BASEMENTS * General Contracting * Project Management * Basement Framing 905-686-9437 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Basements, Kitchens Crown Molding, Drywall Licensed- References Reasonable Prices Call Ed (905)686-4384 cell (416)837-4502 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 AJOBWEL L D O N E!HOME RENOVATIONS•GENERAL CARPENTRY • REPAIRS • DRYWALL • DECKS & MORE. . . Call Mike 905-831-1812 Cell:416-520-1494 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations Free Estimates * Fully Insured Call Don (905)626-2111 the.allains.sympatico.ca 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 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 www.Renovations4u.ca ✶G/Openers Installed $70 ✶Bsmt $6500 + Material ✶Plumbing/Electrical ✶All Kitchens ✶Lawn/Snow Maintenance ✶Windows & Doors ✶Patios/Paths/Interlock and Steps ✶Wooden Floors/Ceramics ✶ Dry Walling/Taping Call Abdul 905-444-9944 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 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 PA INTING SPECIAL 10 x 12 room $99 Stucco Decorative Finish 23 years experience Call Abdul 905-444-9944 www.Renovations4u.ca TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ McGee Moving The Mover You C an Trust Commercial & Residential Large or small move Hourly or Flat rate Packing material available Seniors discount 905-666-9678 905-426-0202 FREE ESTIMATES MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 Ambitious Beauties Sugar & Spice & everything nice - that's what ladies are made of! Featuring - Sugar - 5'4", 108 lbs., brown hair & eyes - 32D-28-32 Spice - 5'8", 125 lbs., blonde hair, blue eyes - 38C-32-36 (905)922-7119 MASSAGE THERAPY ● Deep Muscle Relief ● Relaxing Massage/Stress ● Sports Injury ● Home visits ● Nights & Wknds avail. $60 per hour Call for appt. (905)728-8973 ORIENTAL AROMA MASSAGES Friendly new girls Moving Sakura Grand Opening! Season Special! $60 for 2 (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy #2, Courtice PICKERING ANGELS ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms and Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 04, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 PAGE 23 P S K Y L O F T s n o w s c h o o l “Just north of Pickering - We are closer!” AGES 5 & U N D E R ONLY 1 C H I L D PER INS T R U C T O R HOLIDAY CAMP DEC 29TH - JAN 1ST WEEKEND PROGRAMS JAN 10/11TH - FEB 28/29TH BEGINNER SPECIAL* INCLUDES: 1 hr PRIVATE LESSON 5 hr RENTAL PACKAGE 5 hr LIFT PASS ONLY $65.00 + tax * - MUST PRE - REGISTER www.skyloft.com (905) 649-6524 B e g i n n e r G r o u p P a c k a g e w e e k n i g h t s @ 6 p mBeginner G r o u p P a c k a g e weeknights @ 6 p m AG ES 6 & ABO V E MAX 6 STU D E N T S PER INSTR U C T O R Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Tripped up PICKERING –– Kenny Stevens crashes the net and lands on the ice, while goaltender Aaron Laderman makes the save during the annual ‘Pickering Town Cup’ game at the Don Beer Arena recently. The annual game at- tracts Pickering-area players who’ve gone to the U.S. on athletic scholarships. Some of the players were Jeff Miles (University of Vermont), Brent Chandler (Marian College, Wisconsin), Danny Schofield and Doug Carr (Plattsburgh State University, New York) and T.J. Kemp (Mercyhurst College, Pennsylvania). Pickering ‘B’ tweens dominate competition at holiday tournament Ringette club goes undefeated en route to title PICKERING — Don't tell the Pickering City Core Mechan- ical tween 'B' ringette team that Christmas is a time of goodwill toward others. The squad dominated while going undefeated in claiming the championship of the Markham Ringette Tournament last weekend. Facing the hometown Bears in the title tilt, Picker- ing skated to a 6-4 victory. Jessie Kay led the offensive attack with a season high four goals and one assist. Re- becca Rice and Blaire Rat- tray chipped in with singles, while assists were recorded by Samantha Dawe with two, Meghan Donnan, Megan Mc Rae, Michelle Misketis, Karen Carlton and Rattray. During round-robin play, Pickering used exceptional teamwork to overcome in- jury, illness and opponents. The locals started with a 6-1 win over Richmond Hill, as Rattray netted a pair. Don- nan, Kay, McRae and Dawe added singles. Contributing assists were Kay with two, Misketis and Dawe. Jaymee Ross was stellar in net, aided by a strong defence. A hat trick by Carlton paced Pickering in an 8-6 win over Markham. Two by Rice and singles by Dawe, Don- nan and Rattray rounded out the scoring. Assisting were Jazmin Vergara, Don- nan, Dawe, Amey Legere, Chantal Gervais and Katie Ross. Oshawa needed a win in the final game of the round robin to reach the finals, but Pickering turned them back 4-3. Even more disheartening for Oshawa was the winning goal being scored with just more than two minutes to play. Once again the Picker- ing defence led the way. Scoring were Rice, with a pair, Dawe and Rattray. Chipping in with helpers were Donnan with two, Misketis, Carlton and Kay. Absent for the lineup were Amy Ghataore and Heather Davy. During the tournament skills challenge, the Picker- ing squad took gold in the four-skater relay and silver in the goaltending. Relay team members were Kay, Dawe, Rice and Rattray. Ross earned the silver by making three saves in five chances, while Carlton fin- ished third in the shooting category. Eric Ross, Paul Legere and Dave Gervais coach the squad, and Diane McRae is the trainer. PICKERING PANTHERS OHA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE - SCHEDULE • Wednesday, Jan. 7 - 7:30 p.m., Markham Waxers at Panthers; • Friday, Jan. 9 - 7:30 p.m.Thornhill Islanders at Pan- thers; • Sunday, Jan. 11 - 2 p.m., Panthers at St. Michael's Buzzers; • Friday Jan. 16, - 7:30 p.m., Ajax Axemen at Panthers; • Sunday, Jan. 18 - 3 p.m., Panthers at Ajax Axemen ; • Monday Jan. 19 - 7:30 p.m., Panthers at Thornhill Is- landers; • Friday Jan. 23 - 7:30 p.m., North York Rangers at Pan- thers; • Thursday Jan. 29 - 7:30 p.m., Panthers at Newmarket Hurricanes; • Friday, Jan. 30 - 7:30 p.m., Wexford Raiders at Panthers; • Sunday, Feb. 1 - 7 p.m., Panthers at Wexford Raiders; • Tuesday, Feb. 3 - 7:30 p.m., Panthers at Oshawa Le- gionaires. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Dec. 30. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS - FLIGHT ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Dianne Balcombe, Keith Balcombe; 2. Cobie Stimming, Rainer Stimming. EAST-WEST 1. Donna Dizig, Ian Coats; 2. David Sawicki, Irwin Schwartz. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 2. Larry Grey, Tad Stawski. EAST-WEST 1. Denis Irwin, Joseph Kryzanowski; 2. David Orme, Mal- colm Longley. Scoreboard JANUARY 4, 2004 The Pickering City Core Mechanical tween ‘B’ ringette team captured the championship at the Markham Ringette Tournament, defeating the hosts in the final. A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com