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www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards Limited Spaces Available Prices in effect until January 25, 2004 SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY LOOKING FOR ANSWERS Tr ain crash investigation continues News, 3 GREEN MACHINE Ruta’s Colgate bound Sports, 17 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 24 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND One dead following crash A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pickering firefighters survey the scene of a fatal accident in Pickering Friday. Durham Regional Police report one man was killed in the crash at Altona and Taunton roads. Few other details were available at press time. Pickering hops on bus plan Brenner says City supports regionwide transit system for Durham By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM –Residents could see an amalgamated, Region-run transit system as early as this summer. On Monday, Clarington coun- cil passed a resolution asking the Region to assume full responsi- bility for transit by July 1. The move would see the existing sys- tems in Ajax-Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and the Oshawa-run Clarington system come under one transit umbrella. “It’s what the public wants,” said Durham Chairman Roger Anderson. “During our commu- nity strategic plan meetings, roads and transit were No. 1.” Clarington’s resolution also says all transit capital - like buses and buildings - be trans- ferred to the Region. It’s not known how the north- ern municipalities of Brock, Scu- gog and Uxbridge will fit into the system, but Clarington Mayor John Mutton said that as they grow they, too, would receive ser- vices. Oshawa, which runs Durham’s largest transit system, is all for amalgamation. “If we really truly believe in getting people onto transit, get- ting cars off the road...then we have to make certain transit is viable,” said Oshawa Mayor John Gray. “If it’s not convenient for peo- ple, it’s not viable.” Mayor Gray said the over- whelming success of the Region’s new D-pass, which allows riders to travel throughout Durham on GO Transit and local buses, helped bring home the reality of an amalgamated system. Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner, who co-chairs Police continue investigation into death of 30-year-old man PICKERING – Durham Regional Police, late Friday afternoon, were still investigating a fatal accident in west Pickering where a man was killed in a two-vehicle collision. Sergeant Paul Malik said po- lice were notified of the two-ve- hicle collision at Altona and Taunton roads at 11:21 a.m. “A 3 0-year-old male is dead but we’re having trouble iden- tifying him,” he said. The accident involved a van and a sport utility vehicle. The r ural crossing was closed to traffic for several hours in all directions. Due to the ongoing investi- gation, no more details could be released at press time. ✦See Regional page 4 MAURICE BRENNER Best interests of our customers. Pickering considering new meeting times By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –A new meet- ing schedule to be voted on by council Monday sig- nals Pickering is “open for business,” says David Pickles. The Ward 1 City council- lor supported the new schedule when it came up for discussion at a Jan. 12 committee of the whole meeting. “I certainly see there is some improvement here. I support having the extra planning meeting a month,” Coun. Pickles says. “I think that says the City of Pickering is open for business and willing to consider applications on a timely basis.” The alterations to the standing committee schedule came about as a result of a discussion be- tween councillors. “The consensus that came out of our meeting last November is that planning committee should meet more than once per month and standing committee should meet in the evening to be more available to the public,” Mayor Dave Ryan says. “This gives the pub- lic the opportunity to par- ticipate in the process openly, first at executive committee and then at council.” Councillors currently meet the first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for council meet- ings, the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for planning and commit- tee meetings, and the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. for fi- nance and operations committee meeting. The revised schedule would have councillors meet the second and fourth Monday at 7:30 p.m. for executive committee meetings, which would have planning items at the top of the agenda. The f irst and third Monday would remain council meetings and a manage- ment forum would be es- tablished to meet every third Monday at 1:30 p.m. The management forum would allow for informal discussion of current is- sues facing the municipal- ity and be open to the pub- lic. The alterations increase the number of meetings for councillors, but Mayor Ryan said if there is not enough business, council would not “hold a meeting for the sake of holding a meeting.” P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com ask for Meghan Gaudet Better still drop by, we would love to show you our home. Suites Now Available Outlook2004 Beyond the Headlines National and world events have always helped shape the markets and economy. While you can’t predict the future, you can prepare for it. Please join us as we speak with top financial reporter, Linda Sims of Canada AM, and Edward Jones’ Canadian Market Strategist Kate Warne about what to expect from the business environment in 2004. This free video broadcast event will also address: • What stock investments to consider • The future impact of the Canadian dollar on your portfolio • How to create a complete retirement solution Tuesday, January 20, 2004 6:30 pm Clover Ridge Plaza Gina Miske 955 Westney Rd. S. Suite 1B-11 Ajax, Ontario 905-428-9175 www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF ( Corner of Harwood Ave. & Westney Rd. S.) To reserve a seat for you and a relative or friend, please call or stop by. 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 NEW 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 Make sure to keep your schedule open We’re online at www.durhamregion.comDAVID PICKLES Pickering is ‘open for business’. Court clinic back to work DURHAM – The Durham Family Court Clinic is once again able to provide sub- sidized family mediation services. The clinic has won the contract from the Ministry of the Attorney General to be the service provider for family mediation and in- formation services in Durham. The organization helps separating clients in- expensively resolve cus- tody, plus access, financial or property issues in a “co- operative and child-fo- cused way.” Clients can either come on their own or are re- ferred through the Durham Unified Family Courts, said Tracey Sayer, a mediation coordinator with DFCC. The clinic also offers free information on the court process, mediation, re- sources and proper forms. The subsidization for mediation is based on a person’s income and the number of dependents, Ms. Sayer said. Subsidized fees range from 0 to $90 an hour. For more information on the clinic, visit www.dfcc.org or call Ms. Sayer at 905-436-6754. Family wants answers in train derailment tragedy By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM –Helen Halsall, the sister of the Whitby woman killed in Wednesday’s deadly train derailment, isn’t looking for justice right now. She just wants her “baby sis- ter” alive again and back home. “I my sister back, but that’s not going to happen,” Ms. Hal- sall sobbed over the loss of her sister, 36-year-old Kathleen Kel- lachan, who was killed after two rail cars of a Canadian Pacific train jumped the tracks near the Garden Street overpass, crush- ing the Oldsmobile Alero she was travelling in on the road below. Ms. Halsall’s niece, 19-year-old Christine Harrington, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, was also killed instant- ly in the fiery crash. She was in Whitby visiting her grandpar- ents, Moira and Dan Kellachan, when the crash occurred. “Right now all we care about is the fact that we’ve lost two real- ly important, wonderful people,” Ms. Halsall said tearfully. “She was my baby sister. I have two little boys that she just adored. She couldn’t do enough for all of us.” Ms. Halsall said families of both victims were advised to contact a lawyer who could de- mand answers about the cause of the derailment. However, for the time being, she said, “I don’t care. I just want them back. “But I also don’t think acci- dents like that should happen. I mean, it just shouldn’t happen. I think somebody has to answer to why something like that can happen,” she added. Ms. Halsall said her sister lived with her parents in Whitby and worked part-time at Home Depot in Ajax, where she was “very well liked.” She said the family came to Canada from Scotland in 1976 when Ms. Kel- lachan was 8 years old. She went on to attend North Bridalwood Junior Public School and Fran- cis Libermann Catholic High School in Toronto. Ms. Harrington, who lived in Keswick with her 3-year-old son, Nolan, was described as “the best mom anyone could ask for,” by Peter Bilyj, her boyfriend and the child’s father. “She was a kind, empathetic person who was a good listener,” he said. “Christine would give you her last dollar if you needed it. She was just that kind of per- son.” Michael Harrington, her fa- ther, said Ms. Harrington re- cently signed up her son to play hockey and attend junior kinder- garten next year at Fairwood Public School. “She wanted Nolan to have the same teachers she did,” he said. He and his wife, were “very proud” their daughter returned to school to complete Grade 12 after giving birth to Nolan. Meanwhile, at the accident site on Friday, most of the con- tainers in and around the over- pass had been moved to the side of the road, said Paul Thurston, a manager in the public-affairs unit of CP. Mr. Thurston said because CP is “an essential freight service,” trains would be travelling over the Garden Street overpass as soon as this weekend, at a re- duced speed. He said damaged rail lines have been picked up and replaced with temporary track panels until the railway companies lay down permanent lines in the spring. As for the investigation into the crash, he said the cause is yet to be determined. “Some evidence is being col- lected by the Canadian Trans- portation Safety Board, and we are collecting some ourselves for our own investigation,” Mr. Thurston said. “We won’t have findings for a while yet. These things do take often days, weeks, months to be definitive.” Mr. Thurston said CP has ex- pressed their condolences to the family publicly after Durham Re- gional Police initially kept the next of kin private. He said the railway company can only call the accident a “terrible tragedy.” “This is so unusual in our ex- perience that people within the railway who deal with this sort of thing from time to time - that are experienced at it - are devas- tated,” he said. “If it’s gone to a lawyer or the legal realm, that puts a different light on things. What we have to do is get to the bottom of things...find out why (it happened) and share that in- formation with relevant authori- ties.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 PAGE 3 P pickeringtowncentre.com Yo u ’ll have it MADE in the SHADE with your FREE Car Visor Organizer when you spend $50 or more (same day sales, before taxes) at one or more Pickering Town Centre stores. Just redeem your receipts at the Guest Services kiosk to receive your free gift. Receipts must be dated after January 18, 2004. One gift per person, per visit. While quantities last. Actual size: 12”w x 6”h. Kimberly from Ajax Winter Sidewalk Sale Monday, January 19th – Sunday, January 25th 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 February 29/04 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 • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Nitrous Oxide Gas • Collect From Insurances EMERGENCY PAGER 905-831-6666 Mario Cervoni, President of Schofield- Aker Insurance is pleased to announce that Jackie Harrison, CAIB, is joining our team, as a Commercial Lines Insurance Broker. Jackie has been providing advice and quality service to clients in Durham Region for over 23 years, and has over 30 years experience within the insurance industry. Jackie previously worked at a local brokerage as a Commercial Lines Manager, where she earned respect from her clients and peers for her dedication, professionalism and integrity. Her experience and knowledge will be a valuable addition to our office, further demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional staff to serve you better. Please join us in welcoming Jackie to our team of insurance professionals. A NNOUNCEMENT ‘I just want my sister back’ KATHLEEN KELLACHAN Tr ain derailment victim was well-liked by co-workers in Ajax. the Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority, said his council will also support a region- wide system. He’s hoping the move will help Durham residents who have no way to get to workplaces north of the GO train line – such as Markham - use public tran- sit by providing links with systems in York and Tor onto. “To do this would be in the best interest of our cus- tomers, especially those crossing our borders,” Coun. Brenner said. “Co- ordination has to happen, and it won’t happen unless it’s regional.” But Whitby Mayor Mar- cel Brunelle - who chaired the regional transit task force that said an amalga- mated system would work eventually but is prema- ture now - believes it’s too costly. “If Oshawa and Whitby turn over (transit) to the Region...I would find tax room, maybe build some roads,” he said. “But the Region’s taxes would go up significantly.” And Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said Durham just isn’t ready. “There’s just not the population density throughout Durham for a region-wide program,” he said, adding proper fund- ing from senior levels of government is needed for a proper system. Yet Mr. Anderson said a unified system puts Durham in a good lobbying position for provincial and federal dollars, pointing to Yo rk Region transit, which recently secured $50 mil- lion from the Province for its new rapid-transit sys- tem. Details such as hiring a director to coordinate the system, bringing the vari- ous employees’ wages and benefits into line, routes and times will be worked out, Mr. Anderson said. While it took York Re- gion more than a year to launch its amalgamated transit system, councillors are confident the six- month deadline is doable. “I think you have to be kind of aggressive with your timetable, or else things can take years,” Mayor Gray said. A triple majority - or support from five of Durham’s eight municipal- ities amounting to a repre- sentation of a minimum 51 per cent of the Region’s population - is needed for the move. Municipalities have until Feb. 28 to get their comments back to the Region. – with files from Shelley Jordan P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Michelin Weatherwise tires! Exclusive to Sears Sale prices end Saturday, January 24, 2004, while quantities last *Complete warranty details at Sears DIEHARD GOLD®BATTERIES save $10 Sale 74.99-109.99 each with trade-in**. Sears reg. 84.99-119.99 each with trade-in**. #50000 series. **There is a $5 deposit when you buy a new battery at Sears, refundable with the return of your old battery for recycling Medalist Warrior tires Size Each P155/80R13 49.99 P175/70R13 49.99 P185/70R14 59.99 P205/70R14 59.99 P175/65R14 59.99 P205/65R15 69.99 P185/60R14 59.99 P195/60R14 59.99 P205/60R15 69.99 P225/60R16 79.99 Michelin Weatherwise tires Size Sale, each P195/75R14 94.49 P175/70R13 80.24 P185/70R14 90.74 P195/70R14 95.24 P205/70R15 104.99 Other sizes also on sale LOWEST PRICE OF THE THE SEASON! 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Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Regional ‘co-ordination has to happen’ Learn to exercise the brain AJAX – Catholic parents get a lesson in teaching dis- abled children when An- drea Peirson from the Ar- rowsmith School in Toron- to comes to Ajax on Jan. 26. In the free information session, the Arrowsmith program will be discussed, how brain exercises are de- signed to help the learning disabled progress by hav- ing them work on their weaknesses rather than working around them. The session is at 30 Kingston Rd. W. (Loblaws, upstairs) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, or to RSVP (space is limited), call Teresa at 905-509-1458, Arlene at 905-509-2121 or Karen at 905-509-5464. ✦ Regional from page 1 By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM –Two brothers who were beaten, confined to cages and subjected to other cruel punishments were victims of a “daily routine” of systematic abuse at the hands of their adoptive parents, a prosecutor says. “It was a pattern of conduct over a lengthy period of time, a daily pattern for 13-and-a-half years,” Soula Olver told a provincial court judge on Friday. The Blackstock parents pleaded guilty last Monday in Oshawa provincial court to two counts each of forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and failing to pro- vide the necessaries of life to their adopted sons, now teenagers. Judge Donald Halikowski is currently presiding over a “trial of an issue” to deter- mine the facts upon which he will sentence the couple in April. At a preliminary hearing held over nine days last year, an Oshawa court heard hours of testimony from family members, who described the litany of physical and emotional cruelties committed against the boys from the time they were 3 and 5 years old respectively until they were teenagers. Defence lawyers Michael Block and Alex Sosna have urged the judge to reject evi- dence the abuse was chronic and went on for a lengthy period. However, Ms. Olver said “uncontested evidence” established the children were subjected to the beatings, confinement and neglect on a regular basis from 1988 to 2001, when they were rescued by police and CAS workers. “The evidence is unrefuted,” said Ms. Olver of the testimony of family members and the boys. She said the abuse included being beat- en with various objects, including a shoe- horn, being thrown outside in thunder- storms, tied to a bed in a basement, forced to sleep in a dog cage or a wooden crate, and being locked inside chained, enclosed cribs, where they spent hours at a time and slept at night. Their 42-year-old adoptive mother - the sister of the boys’ dead biological mother - claimed she caged her developmentally challenged children to keep them safe from harm. Other forms of discipline included shov- ing their faces in cat litter boxes, forcing them to stand for hours with their arms ex- tended holding weights, making them eat their own feces and placing them in hand- cuffs, court heard. The boys would be struck with a shoe- horn, slipper or belt by the woman or their 52-year-old adoptive father. They were beaten for having bowel movements, and sometimes just for smil- ing or laughing too loudly, court heard. Ms. Olver said the boys were deprived of any form of love and affection from their parents. “These boys were raised in an environ- ment of fear, intimidation and psychologi- cal abuse,” said the assistant Crown attor- ney. The teens, who were born with fetal alco- hol syndrome, quite likely suffered “psy- chological dwarfism” as a result of long- term abuse, she said. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P $279,5 0 0 $299,900 BARRIE COX* 905 839-7449 ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. Great location near Dixie & Glenanna in Pickering. Premium lot, approximately 147 ft. deep. Upgraded top to bottom. Hardwood floors in living room, family room and hallway. Extensive crown moulding and pot lighting. Fabulous finished recreation room and extra bedroom/office. Pool and all equipment included. Main floor family room with fireplace. All new windows. Central air conditioned. Asking price $299,900. 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PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Sunday Feb. 1st 10:00am to 2:00pm, O’Brien Room Tuesday Feb. 10th 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Meeting Room 1 Sunday Mar. 7th 11:00am to 1:00pm, O’Brien Room Register in person at the Pickering Recreation Complex & Arena, Valley Farm Road, South of Hwy 2 on Register anytime by downloading the registration form on our website www.pickeringsoftball.com Both Birth certificate and Ontario Health card must be presented at time of registration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-420-6050 UMPIRES, SPONSORS, & COACHES 905-837-0606 Membership fees:$95 per child up to Feb. 15th ($75 for second child) $105 per child up to Mar. 15th ($85 for second child) YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum is the best approach to ensure a child’s continued enthusiasm and capacity for life-long learning. Ajax & Pickering Child & Family Development Ctr. (ages 18 mo. to 5 yrs.) 230 Westney Rd., S., Ajax (Westney Rd. & Bayly St.) 905-619-4565 ext. 312 Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pickering St. Ellizabeth Seton Jr. Y. (ages 2 1/2 yrs. to 10 yrs.) 490 Stroud’s Lane, Pickering (Stroud’s Lane/Hwy. #2) 905-831-9724 Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Home cooked meals • Fully qualified staff • Small group experiences • Happy and safe environment • Regular parent/teacher conferences WINTER REGISTRAWINTER REGISTRATIONTION WINTERWINTER REGISTRATION Let our reader’s know how you can help keep their children busy this winter. Call Cori-Ann 905-683-5110 Ext. 228 Crown says abuse of boys ‘uncontested’ Rouge Valley passes infection-control audit By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM – Rouge Valley hospital passed a provincial infection audit with no prob- lems, officials say. In November, the Province ordered all Ontario hospitals to perform audits of their infection-control systems after eight hospitals - including Lakeridge Health Os- hawa - admitted patients had been ex- posed to unsterilized medical equipment. The Ajax-Pickering site focused mainly on instruments in their in-patient and out-patient services, and met all provin- cial objectives, said Tricia Root, manager of infection control for the hospital and its sister site in Scarborough. “Rouge Valley was very proactive” when the issue at Lakeridge came up, said Katie Cronin-Wood, director of communications for the hospital. “We already started to take steps back in November,” before the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care audit was issued. And staff was very accommodating as the infection-control team performed the audit, Ms. Root said. “They were very responsible, they want- ed to make sure they were doing it right,” she said. “We never experienced any nega- tivity.” In total, 16 of Ontario’s 154 hospitals identified problems with infection control, although only one had to notify patients.www.durhamregion.com P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Time to polish up our past Museum village deserves City backing on project At a time when Pickering is spending so much time plan- ning for its future, where growth will take place, where roads will spring up, where new centres and buildings will eventually sit, it's imperative we consider our past. And so it is, when the Pickering Museum Village asks for some attention to a little historical detail, City council would be well advised to do so. As museum officials rightfully point- ed out recently, recreation and other necessary projects have received plenty of attention and precedence these past few years and it's now time to strengthen our links to our past. The museum has major plans in the works and is asking the City for $150,000 over the next three years to complete a renovation and expansion. But officials aren't simply going to taxpayers with hat in hand, offering nothing in return. The museum foundation is committed to raising $500,000 itself for the relocation and restoration of the Brougham Cen- tral Hotel. Dating back to the 1850s, a trip through the hotel this week confirms plenty of work is needed to bring it up to date. Clues to its history, which also includes time as a gener- al store and home, are all around. Faded and torn wallpaper, patchwork walls and patchwork floors only hint at what the building once was and what it can become again. Extensive work is needed to stabilize the structure, along with hours of interior and exterior jobs to bring it sufficiently back in time. Already it has sat in its current home for 25 years with lit- tle attention and the foundation doesn't want to see it con- tinue to be neglected. City funds would be used to transport the Winger House from the federal airport lands to the vil- lage. There it would serve as the museum's new operations centre, taking over the role from the Brougham hotel. While the recreation and other projects have been neces- sary in keeping pace with our growth these last few years, making a pledge to our past is just as important. Mo re than 15,000 school children tour the walking history lesson each year, learning how their ancestors lived, the chal- lenges they faced, and how Pickering became what it is today. Countless others have taken in the theatrical productions of the Backwoods Players and their historical re-enactments that remind us of, among other things, the role locals played in the Rebellion of 1837. The museum is a living history lesson and its patience has earned the City's and the community's financial support. 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 Cheryl Haines Janice O’Neil Composing Managers 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. 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Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We re- gret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Religion has place in today's society To the editor: Recently, at a house party, some peo- ple expressed the view that we are better off without God. They mentioned holy wars, unrest in Ireland between Catholics and Protestants, abuse of children, and sexual misconduct involving priests and nuns. Some are 'humanists', an atheist who believes in the goodness of man. Even if you don't believe in God, I hope you can see that religion sets up a system of social control that can make our world a better place. Life's basic and greatest lessons were taught in churches yester- day and are still being taught there today. 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Unfortunately, man's corruption, greed and political agenda have distorted the message of Christ. There has always been corruption in the world. Christianity calls it sin. Holy wars, child abuse, and greed are actually contrary to the teachings of the Bible. Nobody likes to think of him or herself as a sinner, but history has proven the good and the bad in human nature. It seems to me that the humanist does not see the big picture. What has our society done with reli- gion today? We have replaced it with the TV. What is our world like without God's message of love and His moral guidance? There is more violence, murder, incest, and theft in our world. You have to think twice about walking in the dark. We have to g uard the safety of our children in our own neighbourhoods. Is our society bet- ter off without God? Definitely not. If you have been turned off by religion in the past, I think you owe it to yourself to take another look. If more people did, our world would be a better place. Margann Jardine Ajax Say what you will about teenagers, but in the world of community newspapers, we see a lot more good than bad. After spending some time recent- ly with a local high school group at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax, the point was made plainly while watching as students went about preparing for a play they were staging. In the orchestra pit, some talent- ed and dedicated musicians were learning several new music scores to accompany the play. On stage, two different components of the production shared space: kids ham- mered away at set construction while the actors sang and danced their way through rehearsal. What audiences might not sus- pect though, just from watching the show these past three nights, is what challenges this group faced in bringing the production to the com- munity. Although they have the use of a brand new theatre, it doesn't come without its glitches. Sound and lighting wiring are far from perfect yet, so beyond just getting their parts memorized and dance steps just right, they have to cope with several other problems. Among them were spotlights that wouldn't light the area of the stage they need them to. As they discussed that challenge, it sounded like an episode of MacGyver, how they would have to jerry-rig a platform to adjust the lights as needed. But the 22 teens in the spotlight, acting and dancing, surprised most with their simple choice to take part. As director Michelle da Cama- ra pointed out, most are involved in other activities in the school, from time-consuming sports, to school council and even part-time jobs. Where do they find the time and energy to do all this? Outside of a school musical, stu- dents at area schools are raising money for charities in dozens of ways. And other students are doing remarkable things in their own way. As one example of an amazing in- dividual, Adam Sirek stood out lately. The 18-year-old Pickering man, a University of Toronto stu- dent, would like to be a doctor, but has already reached a life's dream by getting his pilot's licence. He got the chance through his in- volvement in cadets as a member of the Pickering Kinsmen Squadron, and he made the most of it. He fin- ished at the top of his class in fact, but it was no surprise to anyone who knows him. So, if you get down reading the news of teen violence, take heart, remember there are a lot more good apples in the barrel. If you know of a good example, let us know about it. We honestly love meeting these kids and telling their stories. David Stell's column appears every other Sunday. E-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Just look, there are plenty of good teens Letters to the Editor David Stell N e w s e d i t o r 2001 & 2002 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. 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AT DIXIE RD.) www.oxfordlearning.com PICKERING/AJAX 905-420-3141 (FINCH AVE. AT DIXIE RD.) www.oxfordlearning.com PICKERING/AJAX 905-420-3141 (FINCH AVE. AT DIXIE RD.) www.oxfordlearning.com TO ADVERTISE IN THE EDUCATION FEATURE PLEASE CALL MARILYN BROPHY AT 905-683-5110 The new year begins with high hopes for success and achievement. No matter how much a student has struggled in the past, it’s a new opportunity. This is the year it will finally come together! Sometimes it does. As a parent, this is our heart’s wish. Sometime, students acquire those organizational skills, set higher standards for themselves and stay motivated through the entire year. Often though that motivation begins to erode before long and work begins to slide. Why is this and where does the motivation go? Let’s look to a true story for a clue. Two Grade 5 classmates, Bobby and Steve, were moving to a new school. Both were diligent students and got ‘As’ in math. As soon as the year began it was obvious these young men were behind in math. The standards at the new school were higher. Bobby got mad and felt it was unfair that he had never been taught some of the skills he needed this year. Instead of quitting, he was motivated by this unjustice to try harder. He soon mastered these skills, caught up to the class and was once against achieving his customary top grades. Steve also felt it was unfair. However, he worried that he would not do well, that his classmates would think he was “dumb” and that his parents would be disappointed. His fear and lack of confidence robbed him of his motivation so he stopped trying and fell behind. Two kids, both smart, both apparently motivated to do well in math - what happened? The difference beween these two young men was that one of them acted to reach his goals despite his feelings of fear - he did not give in to those feelings. Like most things in life, this is a skill that has to be learned. Our feelings are strong and, when we ‘feel’ something, we often ‘feel’ that we have to act upon it. But this is not always true. Feelings are there to guide us. It is not always appropriate for us to act upon them. Often our feelings lead us away from our goals. We must learn to hear our feelings, to respect them, but to act on our goals. That is the secret of success in school and life. When kids learn to distinguish the differences between feelings and goals, they can act to achieve their goals. Students who have not learned to recognize the differences, always act on their feelings. This explains why a student who truly wants to ‘do better’ in school and who starts in the new year determined to do all these things, suddenly seems to run out of gas and lose all that motivation. It can happen because of a careless or inadvertently negative remark made by a parent or teacher or a jeering taunt made by a fellow student or just an incorrect assumption made by the student: “I’m dumb - everybody else in this whole class understands this math and I can’t get it at all”. That’s how it starts. After the initial damage is done, our brains seem to work against us - they look to verify the judgement suggested by the feeling. The feelings that follow are usually negative: “Why bother to study? I’ll never get it anyway!”, “School sucks. I can hardly wait until I get out.”, “Who needs school anyway?” and so on. This becomes a repetitive subconscious conversation we have with ourselves which serves to reinforce our feelings of failure. Motivation disappears. But it does not have to. Students who learn how to distinguish the difference between thoughts and feelings and who learn how to set goals and how to construct plans of action, will be able to act despite their negative and draining feelings. Learning to feel and understand your feelings, but not to act on them, is possible. O xford Learning Centres teach students how to set goals and achieve them. If you want to help your child succeed in school call Oxford in Pickering/Ajax (905) 420-3141, or in Oshawa/Whitby (905) 668-6800. This is the year! By R.N. 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For more information please call 905.668.0998 www.durhamcollege.ca COLLEGE www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 PAGE 11 P Frustrated with your child’s progress at school? Free Information Session Held by Catholic Parents from the Durham Region Guest Speaker: Date: Place: Time: Sponsored by: Andrea Peirson from Arrowsmith School Monday, January 26th 30 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax (Loblaws, Upstairs) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm DECOR AGENCY F ree R efreshm ents Fo r further information, please contact: Teresa Bigioni Arlene Slack Karen Cooke 905-509-1458 905-509-2121 905-509-5464 For more information visit www.arrowsmithschool.org R.S.V.P. as space is limited Providing a solution for learning disabilities AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PROACTIVE IN YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION! 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 On January 27, 2004, families and communities across Canada will participate in Family Literacy Day, a national initiative created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation that promotes the importance of reading and learning as a family. Every year since its inception in 1999, literacy organizations, schools and libraries have coordinated literacy-themed events, such as story-writing contests, public story readings and read-a-thons to celebrate this special day. “The great thing about Family Literacy Day is that you don’t have to participate in a formal event to be a part of this initiative,” says Christine Featherstone, pr esident of ABC CANADA. “Family Literacy Day can be celebrated by simply setting aside 15 minutes of family time to read with your children, writing a letter or following a recipe together.” Fa mily members have a strong influence on a child’s interest in reading and learning, which helps build strong literacy skills and academic success. ABC CANADA offers the following tips and activities to encourage family literacy in the home this winter and throughout the year. • Lead by example: You are a role model for your children. Show them your excitement for learning by reading in your spare time or enrolling in a course. • Hi ho the merry-o: Singing songs together will help your child develop awareness of rhythm, rhyme, words and sounds. • Take park place: Introduce a family board game night, where children are encouraged to read instructions and keep score. • Watch a book: Many classic children’s stories have been adapted for the big screen. Read books with your child first, then watch the movie equivalent. • Travel the world: Create a paper passport for your children and visit the library with them every week to find books on different countries and cultures. Stamp their passport every time you finish a book together. • Go surfing: Navigate the Internet with your child to find fun and educational Web sites. • Keep teens reading: Give your teens books, newspaper articles and magazines about things that interest them - music, TV, mo vies and computers. Talk with them about their interests. • Make everyday tasks learning experiences: Ask your children to write out your shopping lists, address an envelope, or count out change. For additional family literacy tips, activities and information on events across Canada, visit www.fld-jaf.ca. Top tips for encouraging family literacy at home Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo We have liftoff PICKERING –– Chaovel Rappas takes to the air after hitting a mogul on the hillside at Dunmoore Park. Chaovel was out this week braving the cold. Catholic board, staff f inalize new deals Contracts offer better benefits, nine-per-cent wage increase By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – More than 500 Catholic school board employ- ees have obtained a nine per cent pay raise over three years and improvements to benefit packages. The Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board ratified deals with its three Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) units at Monday’s board meeting. CUPE 218 workers voted in favour of the agreements Saturday and Monday. The contracts, retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003, cover custodial and maintenance workers, the secretarial/clerical/technical (SCT) unit and educational assistants (EAs) until Aug. 31, 2006. “With everything that’s out there right now, we’ve done pretty much equal to what’s been coming down across the province,” said Don Bryans, CUPE 218 president. “The problem is, that hasn’t always been the case over the past five or six years.” He said that just 65 per cent of voting EA unit members ap- proved the deal, showing there are many who wanted their contract to catch up with provincial counterparts. “EAs at other boards are making more,” said Mr. Bryans. “It’s also hours of work. They wanted longer hours of work.” He said only the elementary EAs received 20 extra minutes of work a day, a sore spot with the secondary EAs. By the end of the agreement, Mr. Bryans said the average EA would make roughly $20.58 per hour, up about $1.70. He didn’t have exact figures for hourly rates in the coming years. The custodial and mainte- nance workers voted 86 per cent in favour of the contract. They went on a two-week strike in August 2002, protest- ing a board plan to increase their workload. When the two sides inked a contract just be- fore the start of that school year, the issue had been taken off the table. Mr. Bryans said the issue was not part of re- cent talks. He says a regular custodian will make about $19.09 per hour by the end of the agreement, while a chief custodian will earn roughly $21.67. Seventy-six per cent of vot- ing SCT members approved the deal. It ensures there is a full-time secretary in each of the board’s schools — even if there is not enough enrolment at a facility to qualify under the education funding formula. Secretaries are in line for a roughly $1.74 per hour increase and will eventually make about $21.11 per hour. While he said the nine-per- cent increase was “very good,” Mr. Bryans noted that the On- tario Municipal Employee Re- tirement System (OMERS) is back online. From 1998 to 2002, there was a contribution holi- day as a result of a pension surplus. As 2003 saw reduced contribution rates, this year employees earning up to $40,500 per year will pay six per cent. He said that definitely cuts into the pay increases. 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In an interview, Trustee Martin said the trustee finance committee has not met since the board’s name changed from the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board about seven years ago. “I felt that having trustees involved in the very beginning (of the budget process)... gives us more input and the same amount of understanding as on any other committee in the board,” she says. Catholic board’s finances in the black for 2002/03 DURHAM – Durham’s Catholic school board finished the 2002/03 fi- nancial year with a $4.5-million sur- plus, allocating the money to reserve funds on Monday as it approved the 2002/03 audited financial statements. However, Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones said it was “astounding” the board had so much unused money from the previous fiscal year. He won- dered why the board didn’t spend the funds during the year “on programs and initiatives that could be a benefit to our students.” Business superintendent David Visser said in any budget there is the potential for either a surplus or a deficit. “It is only prudent to follow proper budgeting practices,” he said, noting the funds would be there if needed in the next budget. Trustee Jones focused upon $4.1 million sent to the board’s education development charges reserve during the year, separate from the $4.5 mil- lion, year-end surplus. “Is there a specific plan for the $4.1 million, or is it just thrown into the pot and used accordingly in the budget process?” he asked. “We’re developing specific plans (for this money),” replied education di- rector Patricia Manson, adding they would take shape in the coming budget process. The board’s annual operating bud- get is roughly $175 million. Trustees stashed the $4.5-million surplus in its special-education reserve fund ($932,768), its working funds re- serve ($1,203,683) and in a new class- room initiatives reserve fund ($2,417,087). The board has about $47 million in its eight reserve funds, and roughly half of it is in the pupil accommodation reserve. Catholic Board in Brief JANUARY 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P ev ent See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday value-priced, designer value items, power buys and licensed departments are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. See in-store for details. 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An agreement is being negotiated to have two full-time nurses at the Oshawa plant at an hourly rate of $41.09 per nurse, plus a program budget of around $2,200 per year, paid for by GM. The health de- partment will fill the positions the nurses leave behind, said Glendene Collins, a spokesman. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson called the initiative a “win-win situation” between the public and private sectors. The program must be approved by the finance and administration committee and regional council. Community groups are in the money DURHAM – Three Durham community groups and the public school board are sharing in $107,000 from the Region. The funds came as part of community participation bonus dollars from the Province, of which Durham received al- most $1.6 million in 2001 and 2002. The Central Lake Ontario Conserva- tion Association will receive $55,000 for an employee to run the Ontario Works pro- gram. The program gives participants job placements in such areas as trail mainte- nance and park service. Share the Warmth, which helps low-in- come earners, seniors and the disabled pay for energy costs, will receive $40,000. (A separate donation of $10,000 comes from another social services division and a provincial pool for a total of $50,000). The Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion will receive $4,000 to help provide a support worker/case manager for an apartment complex. And the Durham District School Board will receive $8,000 for materials for its building maintenance training program. The money allocation must be ap- proved by the finance and administration committee and regional council. Nursing homes pass provincial reviews DURHAM – All three of the Region-run nursing homes have now passed provincial compliance tests. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care conducts annual reviews of all nurs- ing homes to make sure residents are re- ceiving quality care and service delivery, a health and social services committee re- port said at the Jan. 8 meeting. Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa and Lake- view Manor in Beaverton were visited by MOHLTC staff for five days in October 2003. Hillsdale passed with all its criteria met, while Lakeview had two small issues with documenting reassessment of nutri- tion and maintenance. Both issues were corrected. Fairview Lodge in Whitby had its review earlier in 2003 and passed with no issues. Durham Region in Brief JANUARY 18, 2004 300 Beech St. W. Whitby Durham IN BUSINESS SINCE 1993 11 YEARS 905-666-8411 Call for a free estimate on all your household cleaning needs! 905-571-3633 Established 1979 31-585 Wentworth St. E. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 3V8 25TH YRS. IN BUSINESS Fax: (905) 571-7364 M i c h a e l Ch r i s t a i n C.P.O. (c) F.C.B.C. 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Harrison Family. Harrison Family. 424 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa (north of 401) Visit Our Showroom! “Not Just A Trophy Store” A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Time for public education on benefits of composting Today, standards for compost require an increasing emphasis on quality, which has no tolerance for plastic! Still, many Christmas trees are lining the streets in plastic bags, despite the no- tice on 2004 Waste Management Calen- dars stating bags must be removed. Today (Friday) is the last scheduled pick up for trees. Hopefully by now residents understand plastic-wrapped trees are un- acceptable. If you are stuck with a bagged tree, drag it to your backyard, remove the plastic and allow your tree to become a winter refuge for small wildlife. You also can chop it up for your backyard composter or fireplace. Besides rural folk in Durham, Picker- ing’s Amberlea residents are perhaps the best educated in the separation of organ- ics as 520 homeowners still use their large green carts from the earlier three-stream collection pilot project, ‘rolling to reduce.’ The organics from this area continue to go to Miller Waste’s composting facility in Peel. During winter months, when yard trimmings are not included, residents of this area collectively generate approxi- mately two tonnes of kitchen scraps and other household organics, such as tissues, weekly for composting. Thus far, Durham’s green bins have been successful in the Region’s four northern municipalities where most resi- dents choose to purchase the small biodegradable liner bags, which keep or- ganics from sticking to the bin. These or- ganics also get transported to the Peel site. In June 2003, Scarborough followed Etobicoke and rolled out a larger-sized green bin on wheels (a style which Picker- ing may choose) to its 110,000 homes. These organics are shipped to three dif- ferent locations - Guelph, Toronto’s Duf- ferin composting facility, and as far away as Quebec. Peter Watson, manager of waste man- agement for Durham, feels the Region’s expansion of its promised green bins for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering should not begin until there is a local composting facility available. “Presently, the Region is actively nego- tiating with Miller Waste Systems for an enclosed compost processing facility which would be located in Pickering,” he said. While we await this lengthy bureaucrat- ic process and the time it takes to build a facility, backyard composting continues to be the smartest strategy for removing organics from the residential waste stream. Simply let your unwanted food remain where it is generated and produce a good soil conditioner for yourself. Perhaps it is about time to see the eco- nomic good sense in stepping up promo- tional efforts to educate and encourage citizens to backyard compost. There still remains the untapped sources from apartment buildings, restaurants, barber shops, florists, hotels, businesses, food courts, recreation facilities, hospitals, sawdust from commercial workshops, etc. Even Zebra muscles from the bay. Firstly, let us eliminate the word ‘waste’ from ‘food and yard waste’, so the public will begin to see organics as one of our best resources for quality compost both at home and to export. On the agenda of the Composting Council of Canada’s ‘compost matters’ workshop, Jan 21-22 in Burlington, is a re- view of the proposed adjustments to na- tional compost standards. To register, call 416-535-0340. Larraine Roulston is a freelance colum- nist, covering the latest in community re- cycling and waste reduction initiatives. 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Ms. Gould, now 23 and living in Oshawa, gave birth to a daughter, Ocean. She’s spent the last seven years jumping from job to job, working in restaurants and in factories. Each time she was laid off because she didn’t have her high school diploma. “I came to a fork in the road,” she said. “Either I continue to jump from job to job or return to school.” Ms. Gould chose school, and has been working to- wards her Grade 12 at the Durham Continuing Edu- cation Oshawa site, just down the road from City Hall on Centre Street. And one of the tools that made it easier for her was maturity credits. They look at an adult student’s life and work experience through interviews and let- ters from employers and grant credits in lieu of courses. For example, if someone has worked as a cashier or accountant, they could qualify for some business and math credits. If a stu- dent worked in day care and read books to children, they may qualify for some English credits. A returning student needs 31 credits for a high school diploma. Ms. Gould received six maturity cred- its for her experience and now has 19. But starting Feb. 1, ma- turity credits will be no more. The Ministry of Educa- tion is implementing a new set of guidelines for mature students, which includes exams and evaluations in- stead of interviews and let- ters. “The old curriculum is leaving the system,” said Dave Ross, a spokesman for the MOE, referring to the new high school system without OACs. “It’s the end of the cycle, and you (stu- dents) need to be evaluated against new curriculum.” Depending on how many years of high school stu- dents have completed, they will now be specifically eval- uated in English, math, sci- ence, history and geogra- phy. The change has Marilyn Moulton, who heads the Durham Continuing Edu- cation guidance depart- ment, frustrated. “Anytime you mention assessment or tests, it im- mediately becomes a barri- er,” she said, adding the changes will be more rigor- ous and time-consuming for students. “Adult concerns are not at the top of their (the province’s) list, let’s face it,” she said. “We’ve been told ‘maybe.’” There is one loophole, though, said Julian Luke, special projects coordina- tor for continuing educa- tion. If students register for school and one credit course before the end of January, they will still fall under the old maturity credit system. The pending due date would be a good New Year’s resolution for those thinking of going back for their diploma, Mr. Luke said. “We’re the last-chance motel for some,” said Mr. Luke. “They’re tired of struggling, tired of mini- mum wage. Now there’s going to be another level of bureaucracy. “What more do you want from these people who just want to get ahead?” With her credits, Ms. Gould is well on the way to her diploma. She hopes to be an entrepreneur one day, maybe work as a vet- erinary technician or go to school for design. “I find a lot of people think they can’t do it,” she said. “But if your heart’s in it, if you have a goal at the end, you can do it.” Join many others and butt out this week DURHAM –Quitting smoking can save more than your lungs, it can also get you a dream vaca- tion. The Canadian Cancer Society says most smok- ers are aware of the cost smoking has on their health, so during Non- Smoking Week, Jan. 18 to 24, it is raising awareness of the impact the deadly habit has on their wallet. “When the cost of a package of 25 cigarettes is calculated over a period of time, the results are as- tonishing,” says Penny Thomson, chief executive officer of the society’s On- tario division. “For many smokers, a cigarette pack seems an incidental ex- pense, like buying a cup of coffee or a pack of gum. Smokers may not add up the cost of their cigarettes over time. “If smokers (did), they might consider the ways that money could be used for other things, and at the same time, improve their health.” If a pack-a-day smoker quit, within a year he would have saved more than $3,000, enough for airfare and accommoda- tions to a beachfront hotel in St. Maarten. In the campaign to help others butt out, a smoking calculator is available on the society’s Web site be- g inning Jan. 18 at www.cancer.ca. The calcu- lator shows the potential savings and health bene- fits over time to someone who quits smoking. The society reports studies show the financial cost of cigarettes can mo- tivate smokers to quit. Every time cigarette taxes go up about 60,000 smok- ers quit nationwide. Locally, 2004 couldn’t be a better time to quit, says Lynn Nazarko, community services co-ordinator with the Durham unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. She says the implemen- tation of Durham Region’s smoke-free bylaw on June 1 might offer a greater in- centive for those who have been thinking of quitting. “I’m expecting more people may take advan- tage of Weedless Wednes- day,” she says. Weedless Wednesday, Jan. 21, encourages smok- ers all over the country to stop smoking for that day. The society also has a help line offering informa- tion, advice and support. The toll free number is 1- 877-513-5333. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Presented by: Sponsored by: For exhibitor information call Laurie Thompson 905-683-5110 Ext. 230 Sunday February 22, 2004, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Special show supplement Sunday February 15, 2004 Find out how your business can be involved in the spring wedding event of the year. Participate in the bridal and evening wear fashion show! Fashion Show 3:00 pm Featuring: Sherwood Bridal Co., KvH Fashion, & Tuxedo Royale Decor by: KvH Fashion Hair & make-up by: Medoro’s Hair Design DJ & lights: Sight and Sound Master of ceremonies: Steve, Sight and Sound Booth spaces available. Call today to reserve your spot. • Great Door Prizes • Refreshments & hors d’oeuvers compliments of Bunny’s Catering New This Year! PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. New This Year! PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. No credit for life experiences Save your health, save some money www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Sports SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Junior hockey Axemen-Panthers at Ajax Community Centre Today at 3 p.m. Nicole Ruta goes for the Big Green Can't pass up attractive hockey, health mix at Dartmouth College By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING —Hockey and a health-care career will go hand in hand for a Pickering teen headed south on a scholarship. Nicole Ruta, a standout for- ward with the defending provin- cial girls' high school hockey champion St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School Monarchs, has signed on for a four-year athletic scholarship to the Ivy League's Dartmouth College, of Hanover, New Hampshire, starting in Sep- tember. In fact, a number of other high- ly regarded NCAA Division 1 schools were lined up for the 17- year-old's signature on a letter of intent, including Ivy League insti- tutions Princeton, Yale, Brown and Colgate. But, in the end, she notes three factors went a long way toward cementing her final decision. "I decided to go there for a cou- ple of reasons," says Ruta. "It has a good medical program there, one of the best medical programs in the States. I want to go into medical sciences. And, their (women's) hockey team is second in the nation right now. "It was pretty hard because I had a lot of schools in contact with me. But, I was able to make a decision, which was amazing. I'm very excited to go down there and be part of the team. I can't wait until the time comes." It didn't hurt that her older brother, Paul, is currently on a hockey scholarship to New Eng- land College, a short 40-minute drive from Dartmouth. "That was kind of a bonus for me, I guess," she adds. Ruta joins a Dartmouth Big Green squad next year that will, no doubt, be deep and talented as it loses only two senior forwards to graduation. In Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) play this season, the Canadian-loaded team boasts an 11-1-2 record and is currently in first place. As a freshman on an already talented Dartmouth roster, Ruta recognizes it will be a challenge, but she's nonetheless confident she'll acquit herself well. "They don't over-recruit; they'll only be carrying 20 players, so I should be in a good position to play there," says Ruta. "I hope I can make an impact; I think I can contribute right away." Although she's reluctant to dis- cuss her scoring statistics this year, Ruta continues to be a pro- lific offensive force with the Mon- archs and her club team, the To r onto Junior Aeros, where she's currently playing her first season. Mo re than just putting up good offensive numbers, Ruta prides herself on being a heads-up play- er who makes things happen on the rink. "I see the ice well, so I'm kind of a playmaker," she says. Prior to heading out to college, the Dartmouth women's team re- quires its players to undergo rig- orous off-season training. Once at school, training begins almost immediately for the hockey sea- son. Following the completion of her education at Dartmouth, Ruta says she plans to continue play- ing hockey at a high level, hope- fully on the national or Olympic teams. NOTES: Ruta joins two Canadi- an national team members on the Dartmouth College roster next season. Forwards Cherie Piper and Gillian Apps are playing their sophomore seasons with the Big Green... Like Ruta, Piper and Apps are former players in the Toronto (Beatrice) Aeros women's program. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Nicole Ruta will be wearing a different uniform next season, as the 17-year-old forward with the Toronto Junior Aeros accepted an athletic scholarship to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The Grade 12 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School has been a standout with the Monarchs senior girls’ hockey team over the years. Bantams just miss title at U.S. tournament DURHAM —The Durham West Lightning bantam 'AA' team re- turned from the Connecticut Polar Bears Annual Hockey Tournament displaying a silver streak. The club dropped a tight overtime game 2-1 to Assabet Valley Red in the tournament f inal to earn the silver medal. The Red is the three-time de- fending United States national champions and has only been handed three losses in that span. Durham West was the only team to score on them through- out the tournament. Danielle Boudreau had the marker. Durham skated to a 6-2 victo- ry over the host Connecticut Polar Bears in the semifinals. Captain Lindsay Hill, with two, Kirsten Roach, Amy Johnson, Kristi Farrow, and Spooner all scored. Durham West had a slow start to the tournament with a tough 3-2 loss to Assabet Valley White. Hill scored from Erin Small, while Boudreau posted the sec- ond goal with help from Brooke Sawyer. The girls rebounded with a strong effort, beating the New England Coyotes 8-1 in Game 2. Small hammered in five goals, while Natalie Spooner, Tara Watchorn and Kathleen Ed- wards each netted singles. Game 3 saw the Lightning post their first shutout, a 2-0 victory over the Top Gun team from Massachusetts. Hill and Spooner scored. Durham West continued its shutout hockey in Game 4 with a 2-0 win over the Madison Wis- consin Capitals. Small set up defenceman Katie Cagguila to open the scoring and Spooner added the other. The girls continued their win- ning ways in Game 5, turning in a 4-2 victory over the California Selects. Small, Roach, Spooner and Hill scored, with Kayla Richards, Hill, Boudreau and Sawyer contributing helpers. Jessica Rankin and Jessica Larabie each posted a shutout and provided solid goaltending throughout the tournament. The Durham West bantam team is made up of players from across Durham, including Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington. Extra effort not enough for Durham West girls WorkforceWorkforce Cordially Invite You To Attend JOB & CAREER FAIR NEED A HAND HIRING? JOIN US!! ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa ~ DIRECTIONS Coming from the West - Take the 401 east to the Harmony Rd./Bloor St. cutoff, make a left at the lights, going over the bridge to the next set of lights. Go straight through the second set of lights to the Holid ay Inn. Coming from the East - Take the 401 west to the Harmony Rd./Bloor St. cutoff, make a right at the lights, and continue on to the Holiday Inn. WED. 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Call Tawfik (905)426-9943 FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED ASP, SQL Server, MySQL programmer and full-time tester at Uxbridge R&D office. This is complex hand crafted coding. PHP an asset. canjob@learnitsolutions.com DENTAL FIELD needs reception- ists. Dental seminar upgrades your skills for this rewarding career. Contact Donna at 905-655-7062 or e-mail drt_donna@rogers.com for further information. FAMILY BUSINESS requires part time worker, full range of office du- ties, knowledge of "Business Vi- sion Software" an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-837-0485. LEGAL ASSISTANT Law Clerk Par t-time, capable of working inde- pendently on corporate and estate matters. Fast Company experi- ence an asset, salary commensu- rate with experience. Fax resume 905-430-9100 or email lyoung@on.aibn.com OFFICE CLERK for busy property management company in Ajax. Good computer skills, accurate typing & spelling. 65wpm with ex- cellent people skills and command of the English language. Able to keep ledgers of accounts receiv- able/payable plus collection of outstanding fees together with all aspect of office work. Please fax resume to 905-427-8039 SALES HELP Wanted full time and part-time sales people needed for juice bar/supplement store in local gym. Nutrition and sales ex- perience required. Hourly wage plus commission. Flexible hours. Fax resume to 416-736-1225. SALES,Advanced commissions, work from home, FT/PT. A need- ed service, no competition, estab- lished NYSE company. Diana Thompson O.M.C., 416-244-3312 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Columbia House, the world's largest marketer of audio and video products for home entertainment has an immediate need for an Administrative Assistant in our U.S. Customer Service Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for daily reporting, calendar management and preparing presentations. We are looking for very strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills along with demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Must be able to multi-task in a hectic environment. Interested and qualified applicants to e-mail their resume to: Michelle Lopez Recruitment Manager Email:michelle_lopez@chcmail.com Are you tired of driving to Toronto? We have an immediate opening for an EXPERIENCED NEW/USED CERTIFIED SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT We offer: •Great floor traffic •Aggressive remuneration package •Monthly and Annual bonus •Good benefit plan •Demo supplied Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Kerry or Ted VILLAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD. 5 STAR DEALERSHIP 19 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 (905) 683-5358 AU TOMOTIVE SALESPERSON REQUIRED "START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!!!!" Durham Region's oldest established Chrysler dealership requires LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SALESPERSON Excellent pay plan, demo, working conditions. Large used car inventory, small sales staff. Call Rob Bennett ANNANDALE DODGE CHRYSLER LTD. (905) 683-5722 PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY NURSING Full Time Evening/Swing R.N. Position •Competitive salaries •Individualized benefits package •Negotiable weekends PA RT TIME/CASUAL RN POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Interested applicants send resume to: Heather Smith, Director of Nursing Services 965 Dundas St.W., Suite 201C Whitby, Ontario L1P 1G8 Te l: 905-665-1711 Fax: 905-665-9961 RDH AND PDA Our progressive dental practice has a unique opportunity for a Hygienist one day per week and a part-time Level II Dental Assistant. Excellent communication skills required. Please fax resumes to: (705) 738-0953 Salary commensurate's with experience A SUCCESSFUL Dental office, open 7 days a week requires 1 Level 2 Dental Assistant and 1 Dental Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. Call: 905 -721-8444. DENTAL ASSISTANT position available . Part/full time required for busy Pickering office. Evenings and alternate Saturdays. Please fax resume to (905) 837-0468 ASSISTANT LEVEL II.Innovative, forward thinking, active practice re- quires level 2 assistant. Good in- terpersonal skills. Will be interact- ing with patients. Hours: Mon. and Tues. 8 - 5, Wed. and Thurs. 1-8:30, Fri. 8-2, 1 Sat./month. Please call Sophie at (416) 296- 0400 or fax (416) 296-1914. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST full-time experience preferred. Some eve- ning shifts. Please call Koral (905)831-6666. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 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 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! $$$ MORTGAGES MONEY 1st, 2nd, to 100% $$$ Confused on what to do or how to do it??? After Christmas Bills coming in ??? Consolidate !!! Refinance with low rates from 4.85% 5 year oac. We process every application good, bad, or no credit. Even 'NO MONEY DOWN" 1st mortgages oac. Call Robert Brown or Vallerie Lawson at Accurate Mortgages and save money today. 905-436-9292 or 877-509-5626 Online application at www.accuratemortgages.com RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 33 & 77 F a lb y C r t ., Aj a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 ww w.a j a x a p ar t m en t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. DENTAL ASSISTANTS RE- QUIRED. The Family Dental Cen- tre requires an outgoing Level Two Dental Assistant for our Frankford and Cobourg facilities. Experience with cosmetic and implant dentistry is necessary for this comprehen- sive dental practice. If you have excellent communication skills and enjoy people, please apply in con- fidence to Lois at 613-398-8888 or fax resume to 613-398-6979. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/OF- FICE MANAGER position, full- time, Whitby. Successful candidate must possess excellent interper- sonal and leadership skills, rele- vant dental experience. Should be able to work independently and in team and pay attention to detail. We are looking for a person who likes challenge, takes responsibil- ity for their action, s an optimist and is willing to contribute ideas to help develop our team and office. Excellent wages, bonus system and benefits.. Please send typed resumes with a hand written letter of introduction to: Dental Careers, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ONT. L1N 9G3. LEVEL 11 DENTAL ASSIST- ANT/PDA sought for a full and part -time positions in Whitby. Must have a least 1 year experience, good peoples skills, is neat and or- ganized. (RESTORATIVE DET- NAL HYGIENIST with ortho and restorative experience wanted for full and part-time postions in Whit- by.We offer good wages and ben- efits. Send resumes to: DENTAL CAREERS, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON. L1N 9G3. LIVE IN care giver required for an elderly lady. Please call (905)683- 4149 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 RECREATION ASSISTANT posi- tion is now available at Winbourne Park Long Term Care Centre. Ap- plicants should have a degree/di- ploma in recreation/activation, and have experience working with cog- nitively impaired populations. Please fax resume: 905-426-6297, Att: Programs Manager. Deadline Friday Jan. 23, 2004. RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 RMT & REGISTERED Holistic Practitioner positions available im- mediately for busy Oshawa mas- sage therapy clinic (Bloor/Ritson). F/T or P/T, some evenings & Sat- urdays required. All supplies pro- vided. 905-243-1038 RMT for maternity leave and Par t/Full Time after. Bowmanville (905)697-8083 2 PART-TIME or full-time cooks required immediately for Port Perry family restaurant. Call 905-982- 0155. Ask for Bill or George COOKS required south Ajax loca- tion, days only, part time and full time, call for appointment, (905)428-0903 ABA or experience with young au- tistic children required Mondays and Wednesday 2:30 - 6:30 in my Whitby home. References re- quired. Call 905-668-5497 AAMAZING CLEANING INC.Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Serv- ing Durham Region Since 1998. Call Teresa (905)571-`0080. 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 ATTN: ALL PLUMBERS Are you looking for an apprentice?? Self-motivated, mechanically inclined, hard-worker w/10 yrs exp.in plumbing (commercial/residential) References available. Call Greg at (905)987-0536 GORGEOUS NEW TOWNHOUSE 3-bedrooms, semi ensuite and main floor p.room. Broadloom throughout, 5 new appliances, ce- ramics in kitchen and bathrooms, single garage. Whitby, $181,900. 905-665-8577. ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1 bedroom 2-storey brick home backing onto woodlands in desir- able Mapleridge area of Pickering. Features include professionally fin- ished basement with bar, two car garage, 3 bathrooms with full en suite off master bedroom and main floor laundry. Recent upgrades in- clude extensive landscaping, new- er roof, high efficiency gas fur- nace, central air, central vac and freshly paved driveway. Asking $329,900. Evening and weekend appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. WHITBY:Brand New 1635sq.ft., single detached, walking distance to new Walmart. Large 3-bedroom, upgrades include: kitchen cabi- nets/ accessories, over-sized his/hers glass shower stall, ceram- ics throughout, Moen faucets, up- graded carpet/underpad, upstairs laundryroom, garage access, $235,900. (905)430-3972 WANTED:3 bedroom house or semi, handyman’s special. Prefer Ajax/Pickering, full basement, 4 car parking or expansionable, quick closing. Call with details: 905 -420-0081 cell: 416-804-4867 COMMERCIAL Garage for rent, 2 front bays, Simcoe St. N. near new university, high traffic area. Excellent for mechanic, car sales, detailer, hobbyist, etc. $1450/mo., Available immediately. Also 2 bdrm. apt. (905)442-5592 AJAX PLAZA,lower level office or retail space. Separate entrance. Avail. immediately. Avail. to rent separately or as one unit. Call Robert (905)626-3542 or (416)492 -3543 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 CAR LOT AVAILABLE,for new car dealer, will store up to 30 cars. $1,800 per month. Fenced with gate. Bayly/Brock. Call(416)432- 5382 NELSON/WATERLOO area. 1300 sq ft unit, drive-in receiving door. $700/month. 905-434-1888 or 905-725-7828 OFFICE FOR RENT - 1,000 sq. ft. consists of 4 offices, reception area and washroom. $700/month all inclusive. Available February 1st. Call (905) 434-1888, evenings (905) 725-7828 $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED for local internet business. www.informationoshawa.com Contact Karri (905)433-0880 or karri@informationoshawa.com JANITORIAL FRANCHISE avail- able in Durham. Contracts, equip- ment and training provided. Avail- able right now! Call (905)427-4240 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MORTGAGES$$ Best rates available.!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792 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 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd mortgage bank/pri- vate money available for purchase, consolidation, reno, bank turn- downs, problem credit etc. Upto 100% financing available. Call In- vis Inc. Where low mortgage rates are just the beginning. 416-984- 5584. 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 ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Tor onto. BUSINESS Finance Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime +1%. 905-690-9875. BUSINESS Finance Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime+1%. 905-690-9875. 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 UNIPARTCAPITAL - Mortgage fi- nancing specialists residential, commercial, industrial, debt con- solidation, private funds. We sim- plify the complicated variety of mortgage choices, to suit your per- sonal needs. (905)686-7094. 1 BEDROOM APT.Taunton/Sim- coe, March 1st. Upper-floor of house. Large balcony, near amen- ities. Incl. heat/hydro/water/one- parking. Phone/cable extra. No- laundry. Suit mature-working fe- male/student. No smoking/pets. $850/mo./1st/last. 905-723-2768. 1-BEDROOM with separate kitch- en for rent, available Feb 1st. Har- wood/Cloverridge. $450/month, first/last, must have references. Call (905)619-1476. 2 BDRM.- Recently decorated, Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $835. Good location, bright well main- tained quiet 12plex. Nice neigh- bourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking in- cluded, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM & 1 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, park- ing, hardwood floors, first/last, no pets, references. Available Feb. 1. (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Hwy 2/Brock Rd, Pickering. Sep. entrance, washer/dryer, No smok- ing/pets. Available Feb 1st. $800/inclusive. First/last. Cell (905)426-1417; 416-896-4296 2-APARTMENTS in Oshawa, 1) 3-bedroom, main floor, 1-1/2 baths, $1000/month. 2) 2-bed- room basement, $795. Quiet street, private driveway, share laundry. Rent includes utilities. Call (519)823-9120. 2-BDRM basement, full bathroom, separate entrance, $750/mo inclu- sive. First & last Ajax, close to 401. Avail. immediately. (905)430-8613 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Harmony/King area, upper floor in duplex, fridge, stove, close to amenities, $750/month including heat & hydro, first/last. Available Feb 1st. (905)263-2939 534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca AJAX - 3-bdrm main floor apt w/hardwood floors, bright & spa- cious, 4 appliances, Jacuzzi tub, close to all amenities, 2-car park- ing, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities, avail. February 1st. Richard - Days 416-865-7865 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX.Bright bachelor on upper floor of house. Private entrance. Par tially furnished. Close to GO station, buses. Non-smoker. $775 all inclusive. (905)619-9867 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan & Feb. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Jan & Feb..1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX - SUPER Clean newly reno- vated 2 bedroom basement. apt., no smoking/pets. $750. plus util- ities, seperate entrance, parking, laundry. Avail. immediately. Near Delaney/Westney. (905)686-1648. AJAX 1-bedroom basement. $750. Separate entrance. Immediate. Parking 416-286-5320. AJAX HARWOOD/KINGSTON Newly renovated basement apt.,1 bedroom, fridge, stove. Shared laundry facilities. Separate en- trance. Available immediately. $750/month includes hydro, water, gas, air conditioning and parking for 1 car. (416)497-5126. AJAX Legal, one bedroom basement apartment. Large, bright, appliances $650/mo. + 40% utilities First/last, references, no smoking/pets Available Immediately 905-839-5223 AJAX Taunton/Westney, country setting. 1-bedroom, double walk- out, no pets/smoking $700/month. ALSO Hwy#7/Westney, small cozy 3-bedroom FARMHOUSE, suit couple. Available immediately. (barn available). Call (905)428-7407. AJAX,1 bedroom walk out base- ment apt, side entrance, non smoker, no pets, parking (condi- tional), 4 appliances, utilities in- cluded. Avail. Feb.1, $900. call (905) 428-8356. AJAX,2-bedroom, neat and clean, walkout basement apartment. Near GO, shopping and bus. $900/month inclusive, washer available 1-parking. Available January 10, first/last. No pets/smoking. Call (905)427-1779 AJAX,3-bdrm main floor apt., nicely decorated, h/w floors, 5 ap- pliances, eat-in kitchen, 2-car parking $1175+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb.1st. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442- 0020. AJAX, BASEMENT apartment, 1+1 bedroom, large livingroom, eat -in kitchen, separate entrance and parking. Appliances, close to shop- ping and transportation, $800 plus utilities. Call Dan Bartley (416)281- 2200 AJAX,Westny/Finley. basement bachelor, brand new, separate en- trance/yard, parking, cable, $700/inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Must love cats. (905)686- 2441 AJAX-newly renovated 1-bed- room basement apartment. Sep- arate entrance, shared laundry, $800/month inclusive, no smok- ing/pets, available February 1st. Call 905-619-2119 AJAX/PICKERING new one bed- room apt. in south Ajax, $750 in- clusive. Laundry and parking. Available Feb. lst. (905) 427-2867. bright, new large one bedroom apartment, Pickering, $850 inclu- sive. laundry parking, available now. (905) 420-1896 ALEXANDRA PARK,1+2 bed- room newer apt., "Old charm build- ing." Totally renovated, new kitch- ens, baths, hardwood floors. In house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. (905)579- 9439. 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 AVAILABLE immediately, Simcoe /Bloor, 1 bedroom open concept, bsmt. apt., Suit single working non -smoker $690. first & last, refer- ences req. Call Tim (905)576-9531 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT, SPACIOUS one bed- room basement, good neighbhour- hood, south Oshawa, close to all amenities, working professional(s) preferred. No pets. $680 /mo. lst/last, references, available immed. (905)725-3745. BROCK/DRYDEN 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Avail. immediately. Close to all amenities. No pets/smoking. Cable, laundry, parking, utilities, included. $775/couple, $700/sin- gle. 905-430-9854 CENTRAL OSHAWA - 2 bed- room, 2 level apt. main floor in 4plex, parking, near downtown & hospital. References, 1st/last, $750/inclusive. Available immedi- ately. 416-528-7212. CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available March lst. in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- sive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 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. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. COURTICE,Cozy one-bedroom basement flat, laundry, 3pc. show- er, cable, parking, on bus-route, no stove, non-smoker, no pets. Avail- able March 1st. $500/month. Call (905)720-0861 DOWNTOWN Uxbridge, 2 bed- room , family room, large eat in kitchen, recent reno. $900/mo, in- cludes heat. (705)657-3933 or (705)761-4250. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail Feb 1. First/last References. 905)430-8327 DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525 FURNISHED 1 bdrm. basement apt. with seperate entrance in North Oshawa, near University. $550+ 1/3 utilities monthly. Credit check required. Immediate occu- pancy. Call 905-442-6761. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $815/month, avail- able January/February. Call Val 905-720-0255. LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry fac., fenced backyard, newly deco- rated, available immediatelyt. 905- 435-0251. LIVERPOOL/FINCH Clean bright legal 2 bed. 4 appl., 1-car parking.Walk to stores, schools, Go. $800+. No Pets/ smoking. Avail. Feb. or March 1st. Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 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 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 NORTH Oshawa, Park/Adelaide, Large loft, 4-5 bedroom, 2-bath, $1200/month includes utilities. Also 1-bedroom basement, newly renovated. $550/month. Coin laundry for both. 905-426-5844 ONE BEDROOM bsmt apt. Park/Adelaide, Oshawa. Beautiful, new, gas f/p, parking, laundry, yard. Avail. March 1st $725/mo in- clusive. Call 416-892-0195 OSHAWA - Large finished fur- nished basement apt. in nice area. Share kitchen and bath. Laun- dry, cable, parking, $500/mo first/last/references. Available im- mediately. Call Renata days: 416- 298-8700 or eve: 905-571-4115.. OSHAWA - spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances in- cluded, parking. First/last required. Available immediately. $700/month plus utilities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA 1 bedroom $150/week- ly. Clean quiet, parking, applianc- es, utilities included. Available Jan. 15th or later. 905-576-5927 leave message. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apart- ment, top floor of home, near main bus route, $700/month, first/last re- quired, utilities included, no pets. 905-725-7321 ext 13. between 9-3, Mon-Thurs. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site. No dogs. (905)571-0425, or 1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173 OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apartment, Harmo- ny/Adelaide, covered parking, shared laundry, no smoking, no pets. $650 monthly includes util- ities except hydro. Call (905)259- 7828 or (905)242-8370. Shawn and Mitzi welcome their new bundle of joy LACI JOY KENDRICK born November 20th, 2003 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive area, large, spacious 1-bedroom base- ment. Newly renovated, separate entrance, 1-parking, shared laun- dry, close to everything. $825/month inclusive, first/last ne- gotiable. Would suite female, no smoking/pets (905)260-1116 OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, BBQ, fridge/stove, microwave, share washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson, 1-bed- room basement apartment. Re- cently renovated. Satellite, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. All in- clusive $760/month, available im- mediately. Call (905)438-8846 OSHAWA,quaint, 1-bedroom apartment. Large country kitchen, porch, parking, coin laundry, bus at doorstep, non-smoker only. $725 plus hydro. first/last (905)786 -2413, cell 905-431-3829 OSHAWA,Simcoe/William area. 1-bedroom, upper level, all inclu- sive $600/month, available March 1st. No smoking/pets, first/last/ref- erences. Call 905-420-2975 after 5pm or 905-706-4752. OSHAWA,Spacious sparkling 1-bdrm, main floor of quiet house, avail. immediately. $690/mo inclu- sive, ALSO 1-bdrm upper level plus loft, $790/mo inclusive, Both 1-parking, private entrance. First/last. (416)284-7502. OSHAWA-4-BEDROOM 1ST/2ND LEVEL OF SEMI. 1-1/2 baths, 3 appliances, parking, fenced yard, custom kitchen with walk out to deck, Close to amen- ities and lake, $1275. include util- ities and cable, available February 1st, no pets, first/last/credit check. (905)728-9906 after 6pm. PICKERING - Great location, close to 401/GO, 5 min. walk to Pickering Town Centre. 1 extra large bedroom apt. in newly built home. Laundry, parking included. Available immediately. Call 905- 837-6754. PICKERING PARKWAY at Eme- rald Place, 1 bdrm. with solarium, ensuite laundry, balcony, indoor parking, air conditioned, health spa, $1100. Call 905-885-0363 or 647-280-9278. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1-bedroom brand new basement apt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities in- cluding 401. Available Feb 1, $700-inclusive, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING,basement apart- ment, 1-bedroom, 1-full bathroom. Appliances. Separate entrance. $750/month first/last/references. No pets/smoking. Available imme- diately. (905)428-0678 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2, 3-bed- room basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, 5 appliances. Near school/park/bus, newly renovated. Was $950, now $750 plus hydro, no pets/smoking, available immediately. (905)619- 1311. 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,GO station, newly renovated large 2-bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, parking, laundry, C/A, no smoking/pets, $750 plus 1/3 utilities, first/last/ref- erences, available immediately. Call Jane (905)837-8383. PICKERING, WHITES/BAYLY, newly renovated 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, parking, laundry, heat and electricity included. No smoking, no pets. $850/month. Call (905)831-9486. PICKERING-large one bedroom basement apt. Bright, clean, quiet, close to Go and bus. Laundry, no pets. Non-smoker, parking for one. $750/inclusive. Call 905-420-3774 PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. $905 +utilities. 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. SIMCOE / BOND Spacious 1 bed- room, $660 +hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Laundry fac. on-site, parking. Call 905-434-7931 SOUTH OSHAWA,across from park, by the lake, 2 bedroom apt, main floor of house, parking, laun- dry. No pets. First/last, references. $850 plus 3/4 utilities. Call (905)655-4846 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available. Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Weekly tenant activ- ities. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. UXBRIDGE - Lovely one bedroom basement apt. with walkout to yard. Large livingroom, eat-in kitchen, laundry. Private entrance. Walk to amenities. $800/mo. in- cludes utilities. 905-852-8854. WESTNEY/MONARCH - Avail. Feb.17/04 - One bed. basement, sep. entrance, parking, laundry, $625/mo.+ 1/3 utilities. No smok- ing/pets. 905-427-9551. WHITBY - 2 bedroom apt., freshly painted, $800/month plus hydro. First/last required. Phone days(905)725-8911 or eve/week- ends 905-668-4016 or cell 905- 432-4365. WHITBY - Dundas and Brock, Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. Feb. 1st. $975/all inclusive/month. (905)983-9082 WHITBY 1&2 bedroom apts. new reno., $675/$1,200+hydro. Avail. immediately, no-smoking/pets, hardwood, coin laundry, parking, backyard, 5-min. walk to GO, shops, suitable for prof. couple, (905)665-6707. 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 WHITBY,immaculate 1 and 2 bed- room apartments available Febru- ary 1st. $705 and $829, rent in- cludes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666- 1074 or 905-430-7520 WHITBY-2 bedroom, $860. 3 bedroom $950., Feb. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Durham Children's Aid Society "Request for Proposal" Implementation Consultant for an Anti-Racist Organizational Development Project The Society will receive bids for the develop- ment of an annual plan (3+years) to respond to ethnic, social, religious and cultural diver- sity; to address and eliminate barriers to equi- table access within the Society; and to meet the needs of the public in the Region when dealing with diversity issues. Request for proposal packages are available from the Human Resources Department dur- ing regular work days; by calling 905-433- 1551, extension 2102 to have a copy forward- ed by mail or by e-mail to; durhamcas@durhamcas.ca All submissions must be delivered by hand, no later than 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2004 to:Durham Children's Aid Society c/o Gary V.Williams, Acting Director of Human Resources 555 Rossland Road,West. Oshawa, Ontario L1J 3H3 Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. QP assumes no liability when using service.18+.FM/04. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! Outside Oshawa,call 1-888-482-8282 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 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 DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our website ONE BEDROOM CONDO.Picker- ing Village. Beautifully upgraded. Large balcony. Underground park- ing, great facilities. $1150. all in- clusive. Avail. immediately. R. Glendinning, Remax Rouge River, 416-286-3993 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, ground floor, avail. Feb. 15/04. New low price - $1300/mo+hydro. View at www.tinyurl.com/x89y 416 -270-1213. 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. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,close to Durham College. 4 appliances, gas, $1100/mo. + utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)725 -4414 AA BEAUTIFUL 4 LEVEL back split with legal apartment, located Oshawa Blvd. N. $1595/month plus utilities, lease, no smok- ing/pets. (905)728-9706 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 - 2,300 SQ. FT.immediate. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, garage, fenced, air, close to plaza, schools, recreation centre. GO trai, easy 401 access. $1,450+utilities. (416) 275-1817 AJAX beautiful spacious 3-bed- room on main/second floor of house. Laundry, 2 baths, large kitchen, dishwasher, deck, near GO, all amenities. No pets/smok- ing. $1150 plus. Feb 1st. 905-428- 6397 AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1000/month + utilities, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. Immediately (905)509-2335 after 4pm AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat- ed, finished basement. Perfect for couple or small family. No smok- ing/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-404-7555 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. FARMHHOUSE with 2 acres five minutes east of Oshawa (in Bow- manville) Completely renovated, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Available immediately. $1600/mo+utilities. Horse barn/pasture also available. Call (905)623-8200 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. LAKEVIEW PARK OSHAWA- Minutes to beach. 2+2 bedroom raised bungalow. $990+util. 3 bed. main floor $985+hydro. Newly ren- ovated, no dogs, 905-435-2433 NEWCASTLE, quiet older neigh- bourhood. Clean, spacious, 3 bed- room bungalow. 1 1/2 baths, 2 fire- places, 5 appliances, finished basement. $1500 utilities included. Available immediately. 416-821- 2278. PICKERING WHITES/FINCH. 4-bdrm newly renovated dream upper, 2 1/2 baths, garage, 5-appliances, deck, lr/dr/fr w/fire- place. $1700+. No smoking/pets. 416-657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca SOUTH AJAX - 4 bedroom, 5 ap- pliances, hardwood floors, det. garage. Large yard w/inground pool. Recently renovated. Avail- able Feb. 1st. $1500+utilities. Call 705-444-7393. WESTNEY/401 - 4 bedroom main and upper of house, available im- mediately. Close to schools. Clean, garage, fenced yard, nice deck, appliances. $l,350 + utilities, first/last, credit check.. Available February. (416)471-2914. WHITBY -beautiful 3 bdrm. home, Burns/Thickson area. 2 fireplaces, bay windows, all appliances incl. $1450+utilities, avail. March 1. Call 905-427-5128. WILSON/OLIVE area, 3 bedroom, brick bungalow on quiet street, newly decorated, new windows, updated bathroom, $1,100 plus utilities, first and last, references required. 905-342-2459 between 5 & 9 pm only. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE - Central Oshawa location. Bright, clean, $1100/month all inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. Call Justin 905- 723-9329. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. NEW 4-BEDROOM,3 baths, 5 appliances, A/C, parking/garage, $1400/month plus utilities. Non- smoker, Rossland & Cochrane. Leave message. Available March 1. (905)884-2848 OSHAWA - Near the Oshawa Shopping Centre. 3 bedrooms, 2 storey townhouse with attached garage. Finished basement, walk- out from kitchen to private back- yard. Fridge, stove, washer, and dryer included. $1350 plus utilities (includes water). Available Feb. 1st. Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Real- ty 905-436-0990. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1. Toll-free 1 -866-922-6422, 905-579-9956 OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact James 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. PICKERING-3 bedroom renovat- ed townhouse, avail. now. (Liver- pool/Kingston), close to 2 schools, Mall. Library, bus routes, 401, & GO, $1,300+ utilities. References required. (905)426-6728. 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. A SPOTLESSLY CLEAN -Ross- land/Garden. Whitby. furnished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 AFFORDABLE ROOMS for rent. Starting at $400/mo. Altona/Hwy. 2 Pickering. Separate entrance. 905- 509-1377 or 416-315-1652. AJAX - 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $450/month. 905-424- 0881 FURNISHED or unfurnished room available immediately, in Picker- ing. All utilities included, asking $550/$450. monthly. Call (905)427 -7444 ROOM for rent, mature, woking professional preferred. Near O.C. share kitchen & bath, own living room in basement, $450 all inclu- sive/mo.(905)404-8148. ROOMS FOR RENT,Oshawa centrally located, suitable for quiet working individuals. Non smoking, share kitchen facilities, $350 per mo. Contact (905) 706-0998 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. OSHAWA,Simcoe/Rossland area, warm, clean furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, would suite quiet gentleman. Near bus, close to Durham college. $350/mo & up (905)728-4845 WHITBY,Taunton/Baycliffe area Shared accommodation in 4-bed- room home, mature person. $500 monthly, all inclusive. Call (905)665-2728. PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, bedroom with shared bathroom, non-smoker preferred. Available February 1st. $425/monthly. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831- 7778, leave message. 1998 SKI DOO,700 Formula, cus- tom cover, low mileage, stored in- door, mint condition, $4300 obo. Call (905)434-5988 RIDE required from South Picker- ing to Woodbine and Hwy#7 and back. Please call 905-940-0556 Mon-Fri. ASPIRING artists and writers of Fantasy wanted for publication contest. Call (905)420-4305 for details. All submissions become property of Gamers Magazine. Deadlines February 6th. LOST:Female Bengal Cat. Tan and black, W/spots, black collar/no tags. Missing from Har- wood/Hwy#2 area, since Decem- ber 27th. Call (905)426-1746 with any info. MATURE lady seeking compan- ion, 60+, to enjoy dinner, dancing, theater, travel and quiet times. Must be in good health, sense of humor, willing to enjoy life. social drinker, non-smoker a must. Send reply to Oshawa This Week PO Box. 481, Oshawa,Ont L1H 7L5 File #971. NEW TO DURHAM?Looking for new Durham Region residents to talk about why they moved here and what they think so far. Contact 905-579-4473 ext. 2260 or cfoster@durhamregion.com HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY - Live- out, special needs for 13 year old girl, Scarborough. Must have car. (416)724-8127. LIVE IN NANNY needed for family with 4 kids, 3 in school, net $950./mo. call 905-837-1311 or fax resume to: 905-837-0485. LIVE-IN/OUT Nanny req'd for Ajax area. Please call (905)442-1801 NANNY NEEDED in a Pickering Home, 9-5 Monday -Friday, for 2 yr. old Girl, starting in March 2004. $300/wk., smoke free home, light house work duties. First aid, and ECE preferred. If interested please call Tara(905)509-0449. A HOME DAYCARE with a differ- ence. Children have fun while learning. Bright, spacious and lov- ing environment. Meals/Snacks. Visit us. Whites/Hwy#2. 905-839-9705. ALTONA/HWY #2,ECE, beautiful home daycare. Full/part-time spac- es avail. for 3 months - 4 years old. Fluent English & Hungarian. Receipts & references. Call Judit (905)509-5802 BEAUTIFUL DAYCARE and sur- roundings offering your children quality care. Reasonable rates. Family discounts and subsidy available. Spaces now available for children 16 months to 6 years. Conveniently located at the 401 and Port Union Rd. For additional info. call Little Bears Daycare 416- 724-8884. 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 ECE and her assistant would like to take care of your children. Fun activities, daily outings, hot meals, fenced yard, no pets. Close to Va ughan Willard School. Call Irene(905)837-0315 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 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. Crafts, nutritious meals, close to bus and 401. Call (905)428-0097 OCCASIONAL babbysitter needed for 2 young children. Must be ma- ture, non-smoker, play with kids, have own transportation to Raven- scroft and Rossland area. Call (905)427-1017. The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them. Ecclesiastics 38:4. Healing Oils - Healing Hands This weeks blend: EnerBoost for the over worked. Louise, Massage Therapist (905)683-7709 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 12 STALL BANK BARN,suitable for horses and huge fenced pas- ture between Oshawa & Bowman- ville. $800/mo. available immedi- ately. (905)623-8200 12' Deli Case-curved glass, new compressor $2250. Call Dave 905- 432-1382/ 1996 Pale American 20' Enclosed tandem trailer $5500. 905-686- 6622 or 905-424-3603, ask for Glen. 3-WHEEL MEDICAL SCOOTER, Rascal, model #200, new batter- ies, excellent shape $1495. 1984 Quicksilver ULTRALIGHT AIR- CRAFT 377cc Rotax, complete with skis, not running, best offer. (905)655-3096 5-STAR condition, 9pc bedroom set $1900. Lamps $49.99/each, beautiful light fixtures, high back office chair. Vanity with granite top. All reasonable offers considered. 905-576-7277 or 905-432-2102 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. BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 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 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500; 25'x40' $7,800; 30'x40' $9,200; 40'x60' $16,500; Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings. 1-800-504-7749. www. pioneerbuildings.com ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SUITE 90 years old, dark walnut. Table, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch. Must sell! $2500. (905)725-1790 leave mes- sage. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 ATTITUDE COMPUTERS - Brand new P4 2.66 GHz Computers with DVD/CD Burner, 17" flat screen CRT Monitor, 512MB PC2100 Kingston Memory, 120GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, Spks/Kb/Mouse, 1.44MB Floppy, Windows XP, 1 year Parts and La- bour on Hardware. Call 905-431- 7751. BEAUTIFUL 7pc. black Italian lac- quered bedroom set, $1800, single bed $200, Lamps $80, total gym $850. All offers considered. 905- 718-6681. BEDROOM set, 5pc Queen, head- board/footboard, triple dresser, mirror, 1-night table, solid wood, $750 OBO. Large TV/Armoire, holds up to 32"-TV, solid wood, $500 OBO. 416-618-9467. 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 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services:Complete systems, In- ternet ready: P2/350 only $219 P3/450 only $299. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. NOW OPEN at 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond) Call 576-9216 or www.bitsandbytestech.com 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 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) DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT/wed- ding ring set. 1KT T.W. Engage- ment ring (.5kt diamond/diamonds on band), matching diamond wed- ding band (never worn) Mark (905)576-0503. DINING SET - Dark oak oval ta- ble,6 chairs, (2 captains), very large buffet/hutch, excellent condi- tion, asking $1500 or nearest offer. Call (905)839-8992 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 EIGHT-PC 1930s bedroom $1750; seven-pc Duncan Phyfe style dining $750; antique oak dining table $350; sofa/lovesear 1-yr pd $2800 asking $1400; fridge $200; sm freezer $150; older model dou- ble skidoo trailer $350; kitchen ta- ble 6 chairs $200. 905-260-1236. 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 FORMAL 10-pc oak dining room $1600; girls 6-pc bedroom $400; seven-pc oak bedroom $950; 2 matching sofas, beige $450; rock- ing chair $75; antique brass stand $175; antique dressers $200 each; King-size head/footboard $150 older Jenn-Air stove $200. 905- 260-1236 FRIDGE, 18 cubic foot Inglis, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, and Dry- er. All 4 for $800. 905-436-9798. GAS FIREPLACE, free standing, direct vent, new condition. Asking $650. Call 905-438-0558. GUNS, Registered.For Hunters & Gun Collectors only. W.W. 2 Lee Enfield 303 army rifle, modified w/web sling; Marlin lever action, model #45 rifle; 410 gauge shot- gun, model #183 D.C.; Mark II re- peater, 22 cal. rifle; Metal gun cab- inet, 2 locks. Asking $700 o.b.o. Will sell individually. (905)623- 8401 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LADIES DIAMOND earrings for sale. Total weight .33 carat. $375. (905)-837-9213 LEAF TICKETS,Saturday March 6th, vs Buffalo. Prime seats. $500/pair. Call 905-576-9034snp 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 PERSIAN brown fur coat, never worn, white mink collar and cuffs. Size 14/16, Asking $500. Fur Muskrat waist-length jacket, $200. Call (905)831-1836 PIANO -Kawai, with bench, still under warranty, black lacquer, 45", barely used, like new, asking $3500. Call 905-668-8155. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Mobile computer repairs... virus protection, firewalls, internet sharing, networking, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Prep table cooler, stainless steel; large black cooler w/sliding glass doors; hardwood w/glass top ta- bles w/rod iron fancy legs & matching upholstered chairs. 1yr old, like new. (705)786-3262 RUGGED REPLAYS WINTER Clearance Jan. 19-25. Save 30% on everything in store (No exclu- sions). Many items from $4. Don't miss this "Once A Year Sale". Take a l ook at these savings: Pric- es from: Suits $49; sport jackets $20; shirts $3; pants $4; plus, plus, plus! Since 1994 we've been offer- ing only the best in new and next to new clothing for men, teens and boys at up to 70% BELOW RE- TAIL. From jeans to tuxedo's, we've got it all. Take Hwy. #2 to Burn's St. E. turn L). First Plaza on left (Burn's St. Plaza). Mon-Wed. 10-6, Thurs-Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5. Call 905-404-2063, 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 TORO 8-H.P. SNOWBLOWER, $600. Viking 18-cu.ft. upright freezer $100. Both items well maintained. Call 905-686-4551 USED BOOKS in A1 condition for sale/exchange. Good selection. Organized lay out. Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 4 pm, #6-91 Station Street in Ajax, 905-619-0351. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 WANTED - electric treadmill with incline.. Contact Abe 905-426- 0631. WANTED:standing timber, top prices, forest management - not destruction. Call Russ (905)432- 4221. VENDORS WANTED - For the Bowmanville Home Show. April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2004 Call Aubrey Rees at 905-623-7632. 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 AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. 905-427- 1734. COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 FREE to good home. Female soft and furry cat. All shots, with claws. (905)683-1172 JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS... now the holiday season is over! Would you be interested in owning an intelligent unique little dog? Se- rious inquiries only. Pam 905-683- 4214. LABS,2 chocolate males, 2 black females for sale. 6 weeks old. $800 each. ALSO female choco- late Lab, 2yrs old with papers (not registered) $400. (905)655-5789 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 OSHAWA Obedience Association. Classes staring February 2nd. Ba- sic/novice at 8 p.m. To register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 or email: bwiggans@sympatico.ca PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Dashhounds, Doberman, Lhasa, Keeshound, Great Danes, Chihuahua, Boston Terriers, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller, Westhighland (Britnui Spaniels, Chi-poodles, Beagles & more at $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. SHITZHU PUPS ready Feb. 14-20th, Home raised with parents on site. $550. Evenings: 905-668- 9834; Days 905-242-5659. BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY makes great Valentines gifts. Evenings (905)773-0597 or marshts@hotmail. com Studio or your home. 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. 1990 CORSICA LTZ,3.1 L, 6 cyl- inder, auto. $1,000. uncertified. Great condition. 905-668-0987 snp 1991 CAVALIER RS,auto, 3.1 li- tres, 6 cyl., 180,000 kil., grey exte- rior/grey interior, new brakes, new tires, needs minor body work and new heater fan and exhaust pipe. $900. or best offer. Tele- phone (905) 725-6980 1993 HONDA ACCORD LX, cruise, air, am/fm cassette, 5-speed, 190,000kms, $3900. Call (905)435-0914 or 416-994-4465 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER,re- mote starter, Keyless entry, Tilt, cruise, A/C, p/w seat, p/w win- dows, heads-up display, loaded, excellent condition, E-tested/certi- fied. $3950. (905)435-0178 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 CHRYSLER Sebring LXI, 2 door, loaded, certified/e-tested. Must sell $2800 o.b.o. Call (905)430-0289. 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 4-door, auto, fully loaded, V-6, no rust, $2500; 1995 Suzuki Sidekick, 4-door, auto, air, 4x4, 16 valve en- gine, runs great $1800; (905)665- 3222 1996 CAVALIER,2 dr auto, air, 151km, $3600. 1996 Mercury Sable, V6, auto, air 188km, $3400. 1992 Cavalier 4dr, 4 cyl., auto, 188km, $2200. 1991 Acura Integra RS, 2 dr, 5-speed, 287km, new motor, $3400. All e-tested & certi- fied. (905)426-8922 dealer. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- inder, automatic O/D, 2-door, air, C.D.player, factory rear spoiler, al- loy rims, excellent condition, no rust, very reliable, economical & clean. Certified/Emissions $3995. 905-718-5032 1997 ESCORT WAGON.5-speed manual trans, A/C, 40-45mpg. $3500-obo. 905-725-9964 after 5pm. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4-dr. V-6 auto, high kms. but extremely clean! Factory mags, pw/pdl, am/fm/cd, tilt, power mir- rors. Cert, e-tested $4400. 905- 404-0540 1997 SUNFIRE GT, red, PW, brakes and steering, good condi- tion, 118,000kms, asking $6000.00. Call 905-377-1937 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA DX, grey, 123,000kms, 5-speed manu- al, a/c, cruise, cassette, e-tested and certified. $6700. Please call (905)509-1681 1999 VW Jetta, Black, 4-door, sun- roof, 5-speed standard, VW alarm, pw doors/locks, 91,000kms excel- lent condition, certified, asking $10,200 OBO. (905)426-2514 2002 NISSAN Sentra GXE Take over lease payments for 24 months @ $265/month Excellent condition 905-655-6315. 2003 CHEV CAVALIER Take over lease @ $296/mo. Nothing up front. Will pay for 2 months lease. Medical reasons. 4-door, dark green. Phone 905-668-8639 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT, take over lease, at $201./mo. will pay bonus $1500. 2 dr. red, (905)655- 5469. SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CORMIER, Reginald Leo (Longtime member of Millwright Local 2309) - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Thursday January 15, 2004. Beloved husband of Shirley Allen. Loving fa- ther of Garry, Wayne, Robert and his wife Kim, and Michael. Dear grandfather of 7. Brother of Ronald, Yvonne, Louise and Marlene. Funeral Prayers will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME.28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, dona- tions to the Kidney Foundation, or the Diabetes As- sociation, would be greatly appreciated. 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 WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV. 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1961 Green Brier Van, OBO.1984 Chev S-15 with cap, E-tested, re- cently safetied, price negotiable. 1995 GMC 3/4-Ton, as is $4000, recently safetied call (905)623- 2430 1988 FORD F150 Lariat 4x4. Nearly new tires, rebuilt transmis- sion, Good workhorse! Call Casey at (905)723-0360 1993 F150 XLT Super Cab, load- ed, 1-owner, (905)579-4573 1991 CHEV ASTRO Luxury Tour- ing Van 195,000-kms. Clean, tilt, cruise, power-mirrors, power-seat w/headrest, pw,pdl, rear heat, front & rear a/c, overhead console, fac- tory mags, roof-racks. Certified e-tested. $2990. (905)571-5138 1991 FORD AEROSTAR VAN, $900 obo as is. Call Tina 905-686- 4237. 1993 DODGE CARAVAN,very clean, rust free, recent rebuilt en- gine and transmission, certified & emission tested, $3200, ready to go. (905)433-4759 or (905)244- 4884. 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE 3.1 auto, tilt, pw/pdl, cruise, rear heat, white on grey, easy hwy Kms. Excellent condition. Certified, clean-air $3995. 905-571-5138 1996 FORD Aerostar, very good condition, 235klm. mostly hwy., in- cludes snow tires, CD, AC & E- tested. asking $3,000. call (905)426-2231. 2002 CHEVY 3500 cube van, au- to, white/grey, am/fm radio, 16' box, walk through, air, buckets, only 32,825 km. Take over lease or purchase for $28,500. obo. Phone (905) 987-1865 2003 XR5OR,bought new Aug/03, less than 10 hrs. Mint condition, starts easy, speed governor. $1900, must sell! Mike 905-260- 5553 (Oshawa) 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty 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 Garage Doors and Openers ✰Sales ✰Service ✰Installation Your Garage Door Specialist Free Estimates ☎(905)686-6195 ☎ CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. Call Dave 416-321-5091 416-807-9082 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Basements, Kitchens Crown Molding, Drywall & Stipple Ceilings Licensed- References Reasonable Prices Call Ed (905)686-4384 cell (416)837-4502 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 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 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 PA INTING SPECIAL 10 x 12 room $99 Stucco Decorative Finish 23 years experience Call Abdul 905-444-9944 www.Renovations4u.ca 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 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 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 GRAND OPENING AJAX Massage Special 122 Hunt St.,Ajax (416)835-2694 O S HAWA - Do wntown Aromatherapy Massage Russian-Best Service Best P rice, Free Parking Hot Roo ms, Shower, 7 day s/wk 103 Athol St. E. 905-576-1616 401 Ath o l St. E . Ki n g St.E.Simcoe St. S.#103 Bagot St. John St. 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 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 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 PICKERING ANGELS ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms and Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004, PAGE 23 Pwww.durhamregion.com ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 Advertising Feature PICKERING FOCUS ON BUSINES S To advertise in this feature please call Inside Sales at 905-579-4400 ext. 2303, 2271, 2304 THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 695 Finley Ave., Unit 1 & 2, Tel. 905-683-1112 Proud to serve you Oil Change $18.95 for most cars. “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 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 AT H R O O M R E N O VATI O N S Est. 1990 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 643 Kingston Rd. Pickering INVESTORS WANTED 12% Per Annum Mini mum $25,000 SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON (905)579-2222 1-888-576-8575 DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors Picture Windows Bay & Bow Windows Patio Doors • Casement Windows MOBILE SHOWROOM SecurPlus In order to reduce emissions,modern engines run at a higher NTP (normal operating temperature) than older engines. Thermostat:A part in cooling system, (like a gate) that is a responsible for keeping the engine running at NTP. When starting a cold engine, the thermostat will be closed. Coolant circulation to the radiator is prohibit- ed. As the engine heats up, temperature rises. As it reaches a preset value, the thermostat will start to open and let the coolant circulate to the radiator where it cools off, preventing over- heating. Simple!!! A matter of fact is thermostats have a cer- tain life time span. As they malfunction, they may open too soon and wider, resulting in a longer warm up time and not reaching NTP, or too late and narrow, resulting in overheating. In older carbureted vehicles, cold started engines needing more gas to perform, before reaching NTP is achieved by closing the air passage to the intake manifold by means of the choke.The thermostat was still needed to reg- ulate NTP. If the choke sticks closed or partial- ly closed, after the engine warms up, the engine will be sucking way more gas than it should. As a result, not all gas will be burned and combustion will be incomplete. Incomplete combustion produces lots of harm- ful emissions. Modern vehicles use electronic fuel injec- tion to control emissions and maximize power, through the use of computers (ECM) and dif- ferent sensors and actuators. Depending on the information the ECM receives, it processes certain orders to be executed by different actu- ators. One of the very important inputs to the ECM is the engine temperature. ECM sees a colder than NTP engine and will order a richer mixture, resulting in more gas consumption and higher emissions levels. Do You Want To Save Big On Gas? “Please Read This Article!!” Thrifty Mechanic Shop 695 Finlay Avenue (905) 683-1112 We promise you the following: 1.Only qualified people will work on your car. 2.We’ll never do anything that is not required and APPROVED by you. 3.Every time we repair your vehicle, we will test it out to make certain it is ok. 4. We’ll follow up a few days later to make sure you’re satisfied. 5.You’ll always know how much the repair will cost before we do any work. It will be very clear what was done. WE HAVE NO SECRETS. 6.If you want to know anything about the work that was done or how it was priced, please feel free to ask. I will gladly explain. 7.That every repair or service we do on your vehicle, or part we sell, will meet your satisfaction. 8.That every job is warranted, and that we will live up to the terms of that warranty. Michel Saikali Owner/Manager NOT HAVING ENOUGH HEAT??? HAVE THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED!!! SAVE BIG ON GAS!!! IMPROVE PERFORMANCE & SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 ILLAGE CHRYSLER FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 ILLAGE CHRYSLER 1-800-296-7107 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! V T H E B E S T P R O T E C T I O N W E ’V E E V E R O F F E R E D O N A L L 2 0 0 3 A N D 2 0 0 4 M O D E L S . 7 Y E A R S O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . FU L LY T R ANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.9% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $6,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. V 1999 RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L V8, auto, p.s., p.b., air, wheels group, anit-spin axle, AM/FM cass., cloth seats & more. 1 owner, only 64,000 km. Stk. #T6735A. $$60.7760.7 7Sale /60 mo. wk. 1999 NEON 4 DOOR 2.0L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl., p. sunroof, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass., cloth seats & more. Only 73,000 km. Stk. #V7566A. $$32.8532.8 5Sale /60 mo. wk. 2000 SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE 2.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, prom. seats, alum. wheels, air, AM/FM cass., security alarm, keyless & more. Only 73,000 km. Stk. #V7796. $$52.5052.5 0 /72 mo. wk.Sale 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 $$93.0193.0 1 /84 mo.Sale 4.7L V8, auto, air, skid plate grp., ABS, Elect. Shift-on-the-Fly, Anti-spin axle, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #P7686. wk. 2004 INTREPID ES 4 DR. 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, auto temp control, side air bags, p. sunroof, leather seats, p. seat, 6 disc CD, security alarm, traction control & more. Only 650 km. Bal. factory war. Stk. #P7760. $$82.3182.3 1Sale /84 mo. wk. /84 mo.* 1999 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., sport appearance grp., air, AM/FM cass., & more, only 118,000 km. Stk. #T7786B. $$42.1542.1 5Sale /60 mo. wk. Sale /84 mo. Sale /84 mo. wk. 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., air, p. sunroof, tilt, p.w., pdl., AM/FM cass., 6 disc CD, alum. wheels, leather seats, side air bags, keyless & more. Only 500 km., Stk. #P778. $$60.9160.9 1 * 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 R/T 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, anti-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. $$103.72103.7 2Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 2.0L., auto, air, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, tilt, cruise, floor mats & more. Stk. #P7774. $$43.0743.0 7Sale /84 mo. wk. 2004 GRD. CHEROKEE OVERLAND 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., pdl., p.seats, tilt, cruise, auto temp air, p. pedals, leather heated seats, quadra-trac, 4 wheel disc, ABS, side air bags & more. Stk #P7759. $$135.89135.8 9Sale /84 mo. wk. 1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 6 cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, AM/FM/CD, sunscreen glass, alum. wheels, p. seats & more. Stk. #T6547A. $$56.3956.3 9Sale /48 mo. wk. DRIVE HOME A WINNER EVENTDRIVE HOME A WINNER EVENT NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS PLUSFULLYTRANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE $21,293$21,293$21,293 CPP NEW! 2004 INTREPID $18,998$18,998$18,998 C P P STK #R6307 BRAND NEW! 2000 CHRYSLER 300M 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p. seats, p. sunroof, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., 4 disc CD, 360 Watt AMP, performance/handling grp. & more. Only 58,000 km. Stk. V7632. $$76.6176.6 1Sale /72 mo. wk.* 2004 CARAVAN V6, 7 Passenger, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Dual Sliding Doors, AM/FM/CD, Power Windows, Power Locks, Much More! STEP UP TO A DVD SYSTEM FOR $500 STEP UP TO A DVD SYSTEM FOR $500 $19,998$19,998$19,998 CPP BRAND NEW! SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STARJIM McELROY HAZEN HARDING PAUL GONSALVES PAUL GROBERT CHARLENE NOWAK FRANK TAMBURRINI SHAWN HAMILTON EVERTON MITCHELL DON ARSENAULT Sales Consultant - Lease Coordinator CLIFTON RUSSELL V I S I T U S A T T H E P I C K E R I N G T O W N C E N T R E - L O W E R L E V E LVISIT U S A T T H E P I C K E R I N G T O W N C E N T R E - L O W E R L E V E L CANDICE KELLY JON CARTER Sr. Business Manager 2004 CARAVAN STK #V7800Quads, power seat, split bench. 10 km. NO FREIGHT NO FREIGHT BRIDGET HARRISON Special Finance Mgr. KATHERINE CLARKE Business Manager ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 18, 2004 www.durhamregion.com