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She was explaining how to tell a story and what type of voices and body language to use. Ready to fight for hospital Ajax woman wants service levels to remain the same By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX – Yvonne Bosch doesn’t want to see the hospital local residents have worked so hard to make strong be stripped of its services. The Ajax resident became motivated after reading a letter to the editor in the News Adver- tiser from Dr. Romas Stas urg- ing citizens to do something be- fore they lose their hospital. The doctor is concerned about cuts to services. Ms. Bosch is showing her sup- port for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital through a pe- tition that has garnered more than 5,700 signatures in only two months. “I’m still expecting a couple of sheets. It’s probably going to reach 5,800,” she said. She received help from other concerned residents who went around collecting signatures, while petitions were put in sev- eral local doctors’ offices. Ms. Bosch has an attachment to the hospital. In the 50 years since she moved to Ajax with her husband, a doctor, she’s seen the hospital grow from the day it was built. She has volun- teered there and her husband practiced at the hospital until 19 91. The goal of the petition is to maintain and enhance services for the growing and aging popu- lation in the area. “That we will keep our ser- vices as we’ve had so far,” Ms. Bosch said. “That (services) are not gradually taken away - a full- service hospital that is the idea.”OPG welcomes reviews Numerous reports will ‘make us better’ By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING – Three reviews under way will determine the future of Ontario Power Generation and the company welcomes the stud- ies. “We don’t have a problem with a review. It makes us a better company,” said OPG vice-presi- dent Pat McNeil in speaking to the Community Advisory Com- mittee on Tuesday. “I’m an employee and an exec- utive and if the shareholder re- quests a review, then golly gee, we have to do a review.” The reviews include one led by John Manley, the former federal L iberal finance minister, and Jake Epp, a former Progressive Conservative federal cabinet minister. They are looking at the future of OPG in the wake of a damning report on the compa- ny’s performance in the restart of four reactors at the Pickering nu- clear station. Provincial Energy Minister Dwight Duncan “asked Mr. Man- ley and Mr. Epp to come forth with a series of recommendations on the future of OPG and whether to continue with the re- habilitation of Pickering (reac- tors) 1, 2 and 3. They’re targeting mid-March,” Mr. McNeil stated. 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Both mayors said the “meagre” funding is supposed to be used to offset the “over burdening” of provincial downloading. Brock received $344,000, while Durham’s take was $344,000. By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM –A possible regionwide transit system jumped its first of three hurdles after Durham council voted to send the proposal to its mu- nicipalities. Clarington put a motion forward to have the Region assume full responsi- bility for transit by July 1. The move would see the existing systems in Ajax-Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and the Oshawa-run Clarington service come under one umbrella. The decision was made in a 20-3 vote (with five councillors absent) after almost an hour of debate at re- gional council Wednesday. Ajax mayor Steve Parish, who said last week Durham does not have the money or population to support a re- gionwide system, voted against the motion. “It’s easy to say we want the mon- key off our backs... let’s lob it off on the Region,” he said, calling the idea “irre- sponsible” and “absolutely ridiculous. “The Region is facing... a five-per cent tax increase or more. If the Re- gion wants to take that five per cent and double it, then regionwide transit is the way to go.” Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson pointed out the money all comes from the same spot. “There’s only one tax- payer, whether they pay (for transit) locally or regionally,” he said. Some councillors were also con- cerned about feasibility studies, the aggressive timeline of July, labour is- sues surrounding keeping jobs and pay levels, as well as compensation for handing their buses over. 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Witnesses are asked to call the colli- sion investigation unit at 905-683-9100 ext. 5267. pany’s mandate and business plan, with a report due in late Febr uary. “It will provide guidance to the board as it makes changes to the business plan,” Mr. McNeil noted. Also, KPMG is doing an audit of OPG’s board of directors, he said. He didn’t know the cost of the reviews, but doesn’t expect it to be high. “A lot of the information is al- ready there,” Mr. McNeil said. “They take the information and compile it.” In early December, a panel headed by Mr. Epp issued a scathing report on the company’s performance on the ‘A’-side restart. OPG’s top three execu- tives resigned in the wake. Mr. Epp is now chairman of the inter- im board. “He has a long history and deep knowledge of all things nu- clear,” Mr. McNeil said. The interim board “will stay in position until the government de- cides what it wants.” As for the operation at the plant, the Unit 6 reactor is cur- rently in a planned maintenance outage, he said. That began at the beginning of December and the work is “coming along very well.” Unit 4, the first of the four mothballed reactors to be restarted, was running at 96 per cent of power Tuesday morning and “in the next few days it will be 98 per cent and holding there. The unit is operating very well,” he added. Mr. McNeil pointed out with the three remaining ‘A’-side reac- tors “a substantial amount of ef- fort was done parallel of unit 4’s return to service.” If the company gets the go ahead to continue rehabilitating the units, work would start this summer and Unit 1 would be back online in late 2005. “There would be some limited engineering work on units 2 and 3. The bulk of the work would be done on Unit 1,” he noted. 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Ms. Bosch said once all the sheets are collected a copy of the petition is going to be sent to Pickering and Ajax councils, as well, a copy will probably be forwarded to the hospi- tal. “As it is now I feel we’re sitting waiting for the councils,” she said. “It’s a difficult situation but if you don’t speak out nothing happens. At least this way I tried.” Mr. Martin said the hospital is planning to consult with the com- munity in February about options for service delivery. “We are committed to continuing to grow our sites, specifically our Ajax and Pickering site,” he said. “We’re committed to the $47-million expansion and we’re moving ahead with that.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation $20,000 Shoppin g S p r e e ! NE W ! Help The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation fund the development of the new Durham Regional Cancer Centre. 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But, even though they prove themselves capable and are will- ing to take on responsibility and in some cases hard labour, it can't be forgotten that they are still naïve in many ways and have to be protected. That's why a program such as Passport to Safe- ty makes so much sense. Students, under the age of 24, once they've passed an online test in the national youth initiative, are much better prepared to use the health and safety training offered at their workplace. It's necessary to prepare teens to learn safety procedures right off the bat when starting jobs, because statistics show they are six times more likely to be injured at work during their first month on the job. So, students and employers, now that you know the program exists, use it. We can't stress enough the importance of getting involved. Any student taking on a new job should have this Web site book- marked in order to prepare. And employers, on their own initia- tive, should make it a policy to require their student employees, when hired, to take and pass the PTS test. In fact, this should be a slam dunk for employers. It can't hurt to have one more safety education policy in place. Companies and businesses already protect themselves and their student em- ployees with training videos and literature outlining safe work procedures. Now they can augment what they provide and feel confident students will understand the materials they're given. It's your basic win-win scenario. The challenge now is simply to get the word out there and get students and employers up to speed. At www.passporttosafety.com you will find all the details and can even try a sample safety test. Businesses are charged a fee to become members, based on the number of employees they have. Dunbarton High School Grade 11 students are taking the pro- gram and school administration has found it's a good fit for par- ticipants. Many local employers like Dupont Automotive Finish- es in Ajax are jumping on board the program for the advantages it offers. You just can't put a price on safety. 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. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Letters Policy All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. 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 25, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial So Belinda Stronach has made it official and thrown her hat in the ring to lead the new Conservative Party of Canada. Her sights, of course, are on being Cana- da's next prime minister. Where have we heard this story before? You know, the old 'high- powered executive leaves the com- fort and success of the private sec- tor for a shot at running the country' tale. Oh, right, that would be the storyline our current prime minister followed too. So why all the resentment to- wards Ms. Stronach, and now as an extension, Prime Minister Paul Mar- tin? Many are saying neither is in touch with the common man given their success. Even some Conserva- tive Party officials have expressed concern that with Ms. Stronach as leader, they wouldn't be able to paint Mr. Martin as a fat cat corpo- rate shill out of touch with reality. What a shame. For so long now the trend has seemed to be one of throwing our trust and future into the hands of lawyers at all levels of government -- with miserable re- sults. Consider: Brian Mulroney and Jean Chretien were lawyers and both were dogged by controversy after controversy. Then there’s Dalton McGuinty, another lawyer. It's early, but the Ontario premier is off to a brutal start, already rendering hundreds of his election platform promises vir- tually worthless. Closer to home, lawyer and Ajax Mayor Steve Parish continues to lead a council that is the most divi- sive in Durham now that Nancy Di- amond is out of Oshawa council. For the last three years of govern- ing, Mayor Parish was constantly accusing his fellow council members of everything and anything sinister. Good leaders should find a way to work with all personalities, not just the ones who agree with their line of thinking. So does all this mean if you're a lawyer you're not qualified for our top political jobs? Of course not. But it would be foolhardy to dismiss anyone who happens to be wildly successful and 'rich.' Think about it. People like Ms. Stronach and Mr. Mar tin have made careers out of working with others, brokering deals, and finding common ground for the good of everyone. And those qualities are exactly what we must start demanding in our political leaders -- be they busi- ness owners, lawyers, or the guy down the street. Tony Doyle's column appears every second Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com. We need more from our politicians Tony Doyle M a n a g i n g E d i t o r Time for answers on OPG concerns To the editor: In 1997/98, a citizens' community advi- sory group was formed by Ontario Power Generation to assist it in under- standing and addressing community concerns about the start up of the Pick- ering 'A' reactors. The group compiled a list of 165 envi- ronmental issues and a systematic ac- tion plan, which was submitted to OPG but never implemented. Included in the 165 issues, which Pick- ering and Ajax Citizens Together for the Environment presented to the Atomic Energy Control Board, was a request for an independent environmental assess- ment (EA) of the OPG business plan for the retrofit and start up of the Pickering A generators. Neither the provincial government nor AECB saw the need for an indepen- dent environmental assessment. The same questions asked in 1997/98 are now asked of the recently elected Ontario Liberal government: • Why are taxpayers now asked to pay $1.5 billion to retrofit one nuclear gener- ator, when the estimated cost for all four was $800 million; and • Why have the 165 environmental is- sues that were listed by the citizens' group still not been addressed? We need to look at long-term options for the supply of future electricity for Ontario, with an ever-increasing open mind. In our opinion, as an environmen- tally sensitive community group, we in- clude the encouragement of the private sector to generate new energy power plants, within an EA. A full independent EA process is vital to ensure every local community has its questions answered, and more impor- tantly, supports the decisions to revital- ize local energy sources that have a provincial benefit. David Steele Chairman, Pickering and Ajax Citizens Together for the Environment Letters to the Editor Durham lifestyle drives steady growth By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — The surest sign of the Region’s growth can be seen during a short drive. Hop in a car and travel north of Hwy. 2 anywhere in south Durham, from Pickering all the way east to Clarington. Yo u ’ll know it by the way houses seem to melt into the skyline, with their identical peaks and driveways, porches and cars. Durham is swelling - some say sprawling - outward. And, according to the principle of supply and demand, as more and more people flock to the Region, new developments are popping up everywhere. For 20 years, Rick Janson lived in Halifax, where he was at the mercy of economic ups and downs. But by 2002, he, his wife, Geraldine Ryan, and their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever, Grommit, had had enough. The family decided to move to Ontario. Mr. Janson came first, spend- ing a few months bunking down with a cousin in Mississauga to look for a job and a home. He wanted to find work in his field and settle into a neighbourhood that was older and established. He found what he was looking for in Oshawa. “We didn’t want to be part of the endless sprawl around 905,” said Mr. Janson, 46. “We liked Oshawa because it had a cer- tain amount of identity, a beachfront, a downtown.” From Nova Scotia, Ms. Ryan had checked out a Rowe Street house on a Web site. Shortly af- terward, they sold their home out East and moved in at the end of 2002. Mr. Janson now takes the GO Train to Toronto each day, where he works in the communications department of a labour union. Ms. Ryan, 50, works at an unemployment cen- tre in Pickering. “Easterners have a reputa- tion for being friendly, but Os- hawa people are so friendly, too,” Mr. Janson said. His neighbourhood collects money for an annual fireworks display and has a golf tournament for dads around Father’s Day. Mr. Janson and his wife are just two of the almost 300,000 people who have moved to Durham since 1976, two years after the Region was formed. Just over 200,000 have settled here in the past 15 years. “This is an attractive commu- nity for people to come here, get jobs, plant roots,” said Alex Georgieff, the commissioner of planning for Durham. “There’s an abundance of natural her- itage, a variety of lifestyles avail- able... these all add to the quali- ty of life. “The word on the street is that Durham has a lot of this.” It was family, friends and value for their money that got Tammy and Steve McCabe into their semi-detached home in Whitby last August. “The amount of house you get for your money is much better,” Ms. McCabe, 35, said of their home in the Whitby Shores sub- division near Brock and Victo- ria Streets. “We looked seriously at Markham...but for the same size house, you pay almost $40,000 more.” And after also looking at Ajax and Pickering, it was Whitby’s charm that sealed the deal. “Whitby is very picturesque and cute,” Ms. McCabe said. “There’s the community centre, Iroquois Park, the health com- plex...good support in that sense.” Amenities were also a draw for 32-year-old Attila Sulyok, who immigrated to Canada from Romania in November of 2002. “I found Durham Region had good opportunities for a start,” he said. Mr. Sulyok initially stayed with friends in Whitby, but is now renting a house in Oshawa. “I have friends in Toronto, but found Durham - especially Oshawa - provides me with schools, places to work... malls, a hospital, a GO bus at my door.” Mr. Sulyok, who worked in the information technology in- dustry in Romania but is trained as a teacher of mathe- matics, is hoping to teach in a Durham school. He’s taking free English as a Second Language courses through the Durham District School Board’s continuing edu- cation department. Statistics Canada numbers for 2001 show Durham has growing South Asian, Chinese, Filipino and Latin American populations, with the foreign- born population sitting at around 95,000. Approximately 16 ,000 have moved to Durham since 1991. “I think sometimes they choose Durham because the housing is cheaper (than To ronto),” said Monica Mc- Clure, the coordinator for the ESL/Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada pro- gram. “Often they’re joining family members already here, so you’ll often see large, extended fami- lies living together.” Mo re than 70 per cent of Durham’s growth has resulted from new residents moving in, at an average of around 12,000 newcomers each year since 1996. The planning commission- er calls it “a good, steady clip.” “It’s important to ensure (growth) happens in an orderly fashion,” Mr. Georgieff said. “You need to make communi- ties that not only attract people and investment, but sustain the rural bounty and land base. “All the growth you see today has been planned for,” Mr. Georgieff said. “We anticipate growth, not with a Ouija board, but we direct it and nurture it.” The guiding tool is the Re- gion’s official plan, which helps manage growth while protect- ing the environment and defin- ing urban, rural, industrial, commercial and agricultural boundaries. While the Region is currently reviewing the original 1978 plan for the second time, it’s interest- ing that the original core goals of the time still remain. Back in 19 76, for example, the then newly formed region said it needed a university to attract people. The University of On- tario Institute of Technology opened its doors in 2003. That ‘If you build it they will come’ philosophy is carried out in other areas of the official plan to encourage population growth, including the Hwy. 407 expansion, widening Hwy. 401, the development of an airport and the Seaton lands develop- ment in Pickering, and the re- cent failed bid for the Interna- tional Thermonuclear Experi- mental Reactor (ITER) project in Clarington. “We’re at the cusp of having that key infrastructure in place,” Mr. Georgieff said. “When you start to put in that high level of infrastructure, it’s the key to people making in- vestments. “It’s those catalysts that will draw more people.” Next month: The tidal wave of subdivisions. Boomtown How do we compare? Durham’s population growth compared to the rest of the GTA. Region 1996 pop.2001 pop. % change York 592,445 729,254 23 Peel 852,526 988,948 16 Durham 458,616 506,901 10.5 Halton 339,875 375,229 10.4 To r onto 2,385,421 2,481,494 4 With urban sprawl making inroads in Durham, the population is growing at a dizzying rate: It’s expected to hit 850,000 by 2021. Will the Region be able to keep pace with the needs of its residents? Boomtown is a 12-part series examining the issues we will confront now and in the near future. Part 1: Demographics of Durham Who are we? Some demographics of Durham Region, taken from the 2001 Census. 2,523 sq. km.: Durham’s land area 201: Population density per sq. km. 82,540: 5- to 14-year-olds in Durham 160,665: 25- to 44-year-olds in Durham 4,515: adults 85+ 218,615: married people 111,480: single people 26,180 divorced people 56,945: people who speak lan- guages other than English or French 62,520: people who listed “visible minority” on the census 221,165: Protestants 152,230: Catholics 8,415: Muslims 1,340: Buddhists 1,320: Jews 5,025: Hindus 1,220: Sikhs 44,115: people 15 and over who are attending school full-time 25: per cent of the population aged 20 to 34 with a college certificate/diploma 18: per cent of the population aged 20 to 34 with a university certifi- cate/degree Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. 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Podiatrist-Foot Specialist Everyone knows that with a decrease in temperature in the fall we must do certain chores around the house to ready it for the winter. The same is true for our car, including antifreeze and a thinner oil. But how many of us are aware of the need to “shape up”, to ready our bodies and muscles for the start up of that new ski or hockey season? Healthy feet and ankles must be fit and strong to act as accelerators, steering, brakes and shock absorbers. Any weakness to these extremities can lead to injuries and even the end of a season of participation. A fitness program should begin in the early fall to ready yourself by the sign of the first flakes. For skiing, strong quads and abdominal muscles are most important. Knee bends, sit-ups, crunches and skipping rope all help to strengthen your quadriceps and abdominal muscles. Racquet sports are equally beneficial in maintaining cardiovascular benefits and reaction time. Greater flexibility allows for a wider range of motion and minimizes the chance of strains. Stretch antagonistic muscle groups to maintain a point of tightness; hold for 40 to 60 seconds and release. Repeat each stretch three times. Strength of muscles is also important but overdoing it can lead to muscles tears. Wa r m-ups are most important before beginning the activity especially for cold weather sports. We idle our cars on cold winter days, but are we as kind to our bodies? Wa rm-up exercises help stretch muscles and allow for greater mobility. This minimizes the chance of injuries by allowing the muscles to be more responsive and act as better shock absorbers. Stream the part of the body used in the activity; for example, your legs in skiing or skating when warming up but also do upper body circular arm swings. A cool down period after the activity is also important. A sauna or whirlpool followed by a cool shower will help. Stop the activity when you’re tired. Remember, more injuries occur on that last run of the day when your fatigue hampers your reactive time and you are not paying attention. Winter sports require pr oper clothing. Upper body layering will keep you warmer and always wear a hat to prevent heat loss. Proper foot wear includes insulated waterproof boots or shoes. Socks must remain dry to prevent the occurrence of frostbite. Those suffering from pre-existing circulatory pr oblems such as diabetes or Raynaud’s Disease should consult their medical doctor. Ski boots and skates should fit properly for a safe and uneventful activity. If the boots or skates are too loose, toes quickly get irritated in the toe box. If they are too tight, pressure leads to blisters and abrasions causing painful feet, which may compromise control and lead to injuries or accidents. Tight boots or skates can compromise control and lead to injuries or accidents. Tight boots or skates can compromise circulation. Do not put children in hand-me-downs. S kates that are too large or wide may lack proper ankle support leading to strains, sprains or even fractures. Runners in the winter may unconsciously change their foot strike pattern which can lead to overuse injuries. To increase traction on slippery surfaces, runners may land with the entire foot instead of the natural heel-to-toe strike. Lateral slippage may lead to groin pulls. Some runners are trying spikes that fit over their shoes when jogging in icy areas. Some problems to watch out for are: 1) Frostbite: S kin freezes when exposed to cold temperatures and high winds. With longer exposure blood vessels constrict and skin colour changes from blue to white. A feeling of numbness or burning may indicate frostbite. Wet feet are more prone to frostbite as are people with previous history of frostbite. Continued on page 10 At Curves, resolutions are a group effort. 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She was first involved with the board from 1985 to 1997, be- fore being called back to serve again in 2001 when the board needed a rebuild- ing plan. She praised outgoing president Nigel Allen, as well as Pat O’Brien, recent- ly retired from Ontario Power Generation Picker- ing Nuclear, who was ap- pointed adviser to the board. “They didn’t jump ship (when things were rough),” Ms. Wideman said. “Where we are today is much more stable.” Ms. Wideman said the board will now focus more on strengthening govern- ment relations. A big issue is transportation costs. For example, she said, mem- bers with fleet vehicles have faced hefty increases to op- erations. “A c ommittee of 15 mem- bers got together to talk about the transportation problem,” she said. “It shows how passionate they are about it.” The board plans to arrange an opportunity to discuss these issues and party platforms directly with candidates in the next federal election, expected this spring. “There’s always new chal- lenges for businesses,” she explained. “First you had GST... now the Privacy Act. Small businesses don’t al- ways know how to handle it. Joining the board would help educate these busi- ness owners.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 PAGE 11 A/P Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. Presented by: For more 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. 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Twenty-five years ago, however, if you had asked her to read a clock face, it would have been a chal- lenge for the Pickering resi- dent. Learning disabled (LD), she had trouble iden- tifying the relationship be- tween symbols, along with a number of other problems. After completing Grade 13 , she spent a year at the f ledgling, private Arrow- smith School in Toronto. The school offers the Ar- rowsmith Program (AP) of brain exercises, developed by Barbara Arrowsmith Young, to help LD people strengthen weak cognitive areas. Today, Ms. Garland Ull- berg is a university gradu- ate, married with two daughters, runs a home- based business, and has built what she calls “a happy and successful life. “Without a doubt, my life changed dramatically in a year; it was incredible. My father said I opened up like a rose. I believe that who I am now, at 44 years of age, is based on the foundation of Arrowsmith School.” Ms. Garland Ullberg and some other local parents want Durham’s school boards to offer the AP. It is currently available in Durham only at the private, Wasdell Centre for Innova- tive Learning in Pickering. “I actually created the school with Arrowsmith as its cornerstone feature, along with other, what I would call, similar pro- grams,” says school princi- pal Dr. Elizabeth Moxley- Paquette. Wasdell is in its second year of offering the pro- gram, and enrolment has grown from four students in the first year, to the current 27. Prospective students un- dergo several days of test- ing for the 19 dysfunctions the AP addresses. These in- clude messy handwriting, a difficulty in writing and thinking at the same time, and poor word recognition. Each student’s program is tailored to their needs by Ms. Arrowsmith Young, and might require full- or part-time enrolment. Full- time enrolment is $16,000 per year. “The results have been very good, more than my expectations,” Ms. Moxley- Paquette says of how stu- dents are faring. Several students for whom four to five years of Arrowsmith work were planned, will finish the pro- gram in two to three years, she says. Unlike the Arrowsmith School in Toronto, which does not accept students if behavioural problems or autism, for example, could affect their ability to do the exercises, Ms. Moxley-Pa- quette has accepted such students in a one-to-five student-to-teacher class ratio. Otherwise there is a one-to-10 ratio. Arlene Slack’s son is LD and a Grade 4 student at St. Monica Catholic School in Pickering. Severely LD, he cannot read or write. Ms. Slack says the board’s in- clusive, special-education model, where LD and other special-needs students are in regular classroom place- ments, with accommoda- tions, isn’t helping her son to improve. For a year her son has at- tended Wasdell’s motor symbol sequencing pro- gram on alternate Satur- days. He does one hour of exercises at home every night. “His writing has im- proved slightly,” says Ms. Slack, noting his progress comes in “waves” rather than being steady. Te resa Bigioni, another St. Monica parent, finds that the accommodations made for her son in the reg- ular classroom setting sim- ply amount to less work rather than helping him to progress. “I’m all for inclusion, but at the same time it should- n’t be to his detriment,” she says. “They’re not giving them anything that they can use in their lives.” Mitch LePage, special- education superintendent at the Durham Catholic District School Board, points out that not every parent believes the board’s model isn’t working. “That particular claim is being made by a very small number of people, and there are a number of peo- ple in our board... who feel that the inclusionary model is the best model for their children,” he says. The board reviewed ser- vices for LD students a cou- ple of years ago and as a re- sult “developed a fairly ex- tensive resource guide for teachers,” says Mr. LePage. In addition to assistance technology for LD kids, he says the board has ac- quired licences for software that benefit students with milder LDs. Mr. LePage says he has spoken with the St. Monica parents and, as with any program it becomes aware of, the board is looking at Arrowsmith. “To date there’s not a lot of empirical evidence to support the program; it’s largely anecdotal,” says Mr. LePage, adding that is “frankly a concern.” Staff will eventually make a recommendation to the board’s senior staff as part of its review of special-edu- cation programs. It’s like- wise at the Durham Dis- trict School Board, where a special-education review in- cludes a look at the AP. Marlene Pike, the board’s special-education officer, saw the program in action last year at a Toronto Catholic District School Board school. Seven Toron- to Catholic schools offer the program. She says it’s too early for her to make an evaluation of the AP. “Part of what we’re doing is looking at the research around all special-educa- tion programs,” says spe- cial-education superinten- dent Don McLean. He says a report with rec- ommendations should come to trustees by the end of the current school year. Durham Catholic par- ents welcome Andrea Peir- son from Arrowsmith School to a free information session in Ajax Jan. 26. She discusses the program at 30 Kingston Rd. W. (Loblaws, upstairs) at 7 p.m. For in- formation and to RSVP, call Ms. Bigioni at 905-509-1458 or Ms. Slack at 905-509-2121. 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Shay Dr. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available A call to exercise the brain We’re online at www.durhamregion.comCelia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo At a young age Devorah Garland Ullberg had difficulties understanding how the hands on a clock related to the real time before she entered into the Arrowsmith program, which helps those with learning disabilities strengthen weak cognitive areas. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P Sports SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Ajax-born NHLer turning heads in hockey-mad state By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX —Brent Burns is exactly where he wants to be in his young professional hockey ca- reer. A first-year player with the National Hockey League's Min- nesota Wild, Burns is fitting in nicely with a club that features a good mix of veterans and rookies and plays in front of an always-packed Xcel Energy Center in hockey-mad Min- neapolis/St. Paul. "I've been paying my dues," says the right-winger. "I was playing a lot at the start of the year with (Pascal) Dupuis and (Marian) Gaborik out (contract disputes). (Now) It's been hard to get in the lineup. "There are a lot of young guys, and the older guys treat you really good. We're strug- gling a little bit right now, but we hope to turn it around." But, hard work is nothing new to the first-round, 20th- overall Wild draft pick, who's still adapting to the huge step up to the pro ranks from junior hockey, where he played with the Brampton Battalion last season. "It's a lot of work and it takes a long time to get used to it," says the 18-year-old. "The prac- tices are a lot tougher (than ju- nior hockey) and they're very difficult. There's not a lot of glamour. It's a lot of hard work and you're away from home a lot, so it's tough." Burns has roots in Ajax, hav- ing been born here and lived here as a child. His family moved to Lindsay when he was young and now reside in Barrie. He played his minor hockey with the Toronto Marlies and North York Canadians organi- zations. He later graduated to tier II junior hockey with the Couchiching Terriers, before being drafted in the third round by the Battalion, 52nd overall in 2001, where he was converted from a defenceman to a forward under head coach Stan Butler. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is now settling back in with the Wild after being an integral part of Canada's entry in the World Junior Hockey Champi- onships in Helsinki, Finland last month. Loaned by the Wild to the national junior team just days before the opening of try- outs in Kitchener, Burns quick- ly established himself, scoring several times in exhibition games leading up to the final roster cuts. At the championships, head coach Mario Durocher placed Burns on a forward line with Jeff Carter and Ryan Getzlaf, which was affectionately dubbed 'The Goof Troop' after the Disney cartoon, mostly due to the fun-loving, affable nature of the trio. The line hit its stride in the early going and produced five points in the semifinal, a 7-1 romp over the Czech Republic. "At the first game of the tour- nament, everything started to come together for us," he says. "We created a lot of scoring chances every game and that's what we needed to do." One bad period separated the Canadians from achieving a gold medal, Burns laments. After leading through most of the final, the U.S. scored three times in the final frame to hand Canada a bitter 4-3 defeat. "In the third period we came up a little short," he says. One month removed from the event, Burns says it's still tough to lose to the Americans in the f inal. "It was worse losing to the States than losing the gold medal," he says. "But, I think it was good for hockey, having two Nor th American teams in the f inal." Most of all, it was the chance of a lifetime to play for his coun- try. "I would go back next year, but you never know. I had the time of my life over there and it would be awesome to go to Nor th Dakota (the site of 2005 world junior championships) and beat the States." Although working hard is part of the hockey landscape in Minnesota, it's not all business, admits Burns, who's tied to a story that he requested some help from local teenage girls about what his first automobile purchase should be. He admits the story's true, but says it was mainly friends he consulted in order to settle upon buying a new Cadillac Es- calade. He takes delivery Tues- day. "I asked them what they'd like. I had a couple of cars I wanted to get. They liked that one, and that's the car I liked the best too," says Burns. So far, Burns has a goal and four assists with the Wild, scor- ing his first NHL goal Oct. 12 in a 3-2 home-ice loss to the San Jose Sharks. While the Wild (17-18-14-0 for 48 points, 10th in the Western Conference) have struggled for wins this season, posting the most ties (14) of any NHL team, Burns hopes the team can get on a roll prior to the all-star break next month. "All the guys want to win. We 're playing well, but we're not getting the extra goal. We need to get a good roll going," he says. Pickering High earns wins over St. Mary, Richardson, Dwyer AJAX —The Pickering High School Trojans senior boys' hock- ey team is on a roll. The Trojans won their last three Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) games, earning a close 2-1 win over the first-place St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs (8-3-1 for 17 points West Di- vision) from Pickering. Pickering also posted a 7-1 thrashing of the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints of Oshawa (3-9-0 for six points, ninth place in East Division), as well as an 11-1 pounding of the J. Clarke Richardson Storm (0-12-0, last in West Division) just prior to exam week. The victories propelled the Trojans (7-4-1 in league; 15-6-1 overall) into the top 10 in the weekly GTA poll of senior boys' hockey teams. Most satisfying was the win over St. Mary, says coach Lou Manserra, where the Trojans played a finely tuned defensive game, while also making the most of their offensive opportuni- ties. "It was a really good defensive game -- everything you would want in a game. It was a hard- fought win," says Manserra. After the teams played to a scoreless draw through the first two periods, the Monarchs hit the scoreboard on a goal by Greg Riggs. The Trojans replied with five minutes remaining in the third period, when Paul Kent scored on a shot from 10 feet out. With three minutes remaining, Patrick Milne notched the win- ner. The Trojans had only nine players against the Paul Dwyer, but had more than enough fire- power to subdue the Saints. Milne contributed a hat trick, while Michael Rocca recorded two goals, and Steve Dizig and Alex Rombis chipped in with one apiece. No scoring was available for the J. Clarke Richardson contest. The Trojans currently reside in second place in the LOSSA West Division standings, two points back of St. Mary. The LOSSA senior hockey playoffs are expected to begin by late January. Trojans eye top spot following recent run Burns is just Wild about Minnesota Photo courtesy of Bruce Kluckhohn/ Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild’s Brent Burns is back with the National Hockey League club after helping the Canadian junior hockey team to a silver medal at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland last month. Here, the Ajax native fights for a loose puck with Colorado Avalanche defenceman Adam Foote. HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Sun., Jan. 25, 6:35 p.m. vs. Kingston Acklands-Grainger Night Tourney win lands Pickering in Silver Stick finals PICK ERI NG — The Pickering Panthers novice 'AA' rep hockey team heads to Michigan for the International Silver Stick finals after skating to victory at the recent Brampton Regional Sil- ver Stick Tournament. The Pickering novices are in St. Clair Shores from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. The Panthers earned their way to Michigan by going unde- feated in Brampton, capping the tournament with a narrow 4-3 victory over archrival Vaughan Rangers in the cham- pionship final. Game most valuable player Brandon Robinson scored a hat trick to lead the way for Picker- ing. Kodey Ogaki netted the other goal. The novices opened the tour- nament with a 2-1 victory over the Rangers. Jamie Morrow netted the win- ner, with Steven Conely open- ing the scoring. Game MVP Adam Fujita was outstanding in goal. The Panthers next defeated the Orangeville Flyers 6-1, on the strength of game MVP Brandon Robinson's four goals. Sean Power and Davis Kuksis also scored. In Game 3, the Panthers to- tally dominated the Brampton Battalion 8-0, with two goals each from Kuksis and game MVP Robinson, and singles to Conely, Morrow, Markell Nelson and Jordan Saddler. The Panthers and Caledon Hawks played to a 0-0 tie in the fourth game. The contest fea- tured an amazing display of goaltending by game MVP Ste- fan Lamanna. The Panthers entered the Brampton event as the favourites, having won the Chatham Friendship Tourna- ment in November, and having clinched first place in the York- Simcoe Minor Hockey League. Other players contributing to the tournament win were Jere- my Wu, Nathaniel Fermin, Conor McLeod, Joey MacLeod, Ryan Chiu, Stuart MacKenzie and Josh Kotsopoulos. Kevin Robinson coaches the team, assisted by Peter Morrow and Kevin Taylor. The trainer is Mark Holland, the manager is Mark Fujita and the assistant manager is Angelo Lamanna. P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! 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To place items on consign- ment, please call Holger or Birgit at (905)420-6484 for an appoint- ment to bring them to the store or arrange for a home visit. The Merry-Go-Round is located at the southwest corner of Bayly Street and Sandy Beach Road in Pickering. For more information please call (905)420- 6484 or visit their website www.themerrygoround.ca. The Merry-Go-Round Looking To Start Or Expand Your Collection! Birgit and Holger Omland, Owners of The Merry-Go- Round, Located at 1477 Bayly Street, Pickering. While Quantities Last Receive A Free Valentine’s CD Greeting Card With Any Purchase Of $25 Or More! The place to find old and new treasures THE MERRY-GO-ROUND ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & GIFTWARE www.themerrygoround.ca 1477 Bayly Street Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3R5 905-420-6484 Email: omland4614@rogers.com Please recycle this newspaper Novice Panthers sterling at Brampton Silver Stick • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) Reporting to, and under the direction of, the Supervisor of Revenue, the Tax Clerk is responsible for: providing support to the Supervisor of Revenue and other departments with electronic information related to property assessment and tax duties, including apportionments and running computer SQL queries; assisting with tax billings on the Vailtech system and co-ordinating billing with the Information Systems Division, banks and billing suppliers; coordinating tax write offs, reports and journal entries; assisting with the collection of overdue taxes; administration of various tax rebate programs such as charity rebates and elderly pensioners; reconciliation of tax accounts, general ledger accounts and adjustments from tax write offs and returned cheques; assisting the Cashiers with revenue collection and processing as required; corresponding with tax payers, lawyers, mortgage companies and various government agencies; and, performing other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. As the successful applicant, you must possess a Secondary School Graduation Diploma, coupled with a minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience; enrolment in, or completion of, the Municipal Tax Administration Program; enrolment in, or completion of Introduction to Oracle SQL course; possess strong administrative, numerical and technical skills; must have a keen sense of accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail; possess strong interpersonal skills; possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; and, the ability to communicate orally and in written form in a clear, concise and courteous manner. $34,416 - $43,007 per annum To be considered for this challenging opportunity, please fax, mail or e-mail your confidential resume, no later than Wednesday, February 4th, 2004 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Corporate Services Department - Human Resource Services Division 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905)430-4340, E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgment will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. TAX CLERK The Town of Whitby, Durham’s Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for this challenging opportunity. JOB DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Oshawa, ON Works under the close direction of vocational consultants to place claimants in appropriate work environments and to conduct pertinent research. Candidate must possess proficient computer/software and job development/search experience. Source Code: 7206BR To apply online, please visit www.cascadedisability.com Cascade Disability is an equal opportunity employer. 633 Granite Court Pickering, ON L1W 3K1 Fax: 905 837-6352 humanresources@lenbrook.com This contract (maternity leave coverage) position reports to the Technical Customer Service Manager, who is searching for an extremely enthusiastic, organized, flexible, and detail-oriented individual who is able to work with minimal supervision. Good communication skills essential. Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of Excel. Forklift certification would be a definite asset. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Spare Parts Handler, Contract Position – File # 497 Physical receiving of spare parts from suppliers, including matching packing slips with purchase orders Dispersing received parts into proper stock locations and maintaining physical stock Inspect returned products for damages Detailed and exact verification of all customer units received into the Service Dept. Ensure work area and parts shelves are clean, organized and clear of obstacles Physical and computer Inventory management and control If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your resume, quoting File #497 by January 30, 2004. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all others for their interest. No phone calls or agencies please. FOOD MARKETS Quality & Freshness Since 1929 MEAT MANAGER FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR A HIGH VOLUME MEAT DEPARTMENT APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND PREVIOUS MANAGING EXPERIENCE AS MEAT MANAGER. IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Excellent Pay and Benefits Apply in person at: THE GARDEN BASKET 9275 Markham Rd., (at 16th Ave.) or fax RESUME to 905-305-8221 We appreciate all responses, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Growing Markham Insurance Brokerage requires an INSURANCE BROKER (RIBO licenced and minimum. 1 year experience) Apply in confidence to: Phone: (905)472-6293, ext.27 Fax: (905)472-0183 Tired of Going Nowhere? We’ll get you moving…. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. 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POSITIONS INCLUDE: •water analyst •customer service •sales and marketing-distributors Applicants must have high school diploma and minimum 2 years customer service or sales experience. Competitive weekly salary paid weekly. CALL 905-720-1507 MONDAY AND TUESDAY 9:30AM-5PM "McNairn Packaging is a leading supplier of speciality paper and packaging materials to the food service, grocery and bakery industry". We are currently in the process of hiring FULL-TIME PACKAGERS for our Whitby facility. These positions start at a rate of $10.92/hr. Interested candidates may submit resumes to kfoote@mcnairnpackaging.com or mail to: McNairn Packaging 125 Consumers Drive Whitby, ON L1N 1C4 We thank all applicants for their interest, howev- er, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. Looking for a Job? 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Positions re- quired: accompanist, light- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- pher, male vocalists. Call 905-686- 8351 or 905-428-2512. AVON Free Registration Jan.26-30th inclusive Give yourself a raise! Earn Cash$$ Sell AVON Products Free Kit, Samples and Free Brochures For information Call to-day:Pauline 1-866-888-5288 CALLING ALL DIRECT Market- ers. 23 openings for Marketing Personnel. $300 per week guaran- teed + bonuses. Call Jen 905-571- 6444. FALCONHURST (Cobourg area) has Child Care Worker positions available. Diploma in Child Youth Worker, Outdoor Education, Law and Security, or a B.A. in Psychol- ogy is required. Vehicle required. Please fax resume to: 905-349- 3517, Attention: Rochelle FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 FULL TIME and part-time counter help wanted. apply at the baker's table 227 Bloor St. E., or fax re- sume to (905)435-0634 FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER/Office Assistant. Duties include organiz- ing and filing paper work, comput- er data entry, and customer ser- vice. Contact Tim, 905-623-5756. FULL-TIME MARKETING Assist- ant South Pickering, must have computer experience, pleasant phone manner, French an asset. Salary $30,000. Fax resume to (905)831-4187 or email djones@qualitytool.on.ca JOIN THE REFINANCE BOOM Expanding Company in local area looking for motivated professionals with Sales or C.S.R. background. Call 1-800-590-7203 ext 2320 E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004, PAGE 15 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com DURHAM WIDE EXPANSION DURHAM REGIONAL PROTECTION IMMEDIATE OPENINGS In customer service, sales, labour & office work $3000 per month performance guar. No experience necessary, benefits. Company vehicle and/or transportation available for qualified applicants. Call 905-434-6149 Sat & Sun 10-2, Monday 9-9 Canadian Tire Ajax, Ontario Busy location with 20 service bays now accepting resumes EXPERIENCED SERVICE ADVISORS Canadian Tire experience preferred. If You Are: ● Committed to customer satisfaction ●Well organized & neat in appearance ●Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends You Can Expect: ●Excellent company benefits (including dental, drug & profit sharing plan) ●A modern, well equipped facility to work from Drop off resume in person Attention: Fred Jones or call (905)683-2277 CAD/CAM Person Required Min. 5 yrs. exp. in Castings, principals of mould design using Cadkey V21.5 & Mastercam. Preparing assembly/machining dwgs for shop floor a must. Able to work independently within 2D/3D environment with min. supervision. Ajax location. E-mail resume to: pmdinc@bellnet.ca Wanted - Perio Warrior Delight in helping people with their smiles?Pride yourself in maintaining your outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure? Like working with a high degree of integrity and are looking for an environment in which to grow? If so, then we may be looking for you! Our client is a rapidly growing, progressive dental group located in Whitby & Brooklin who is looking for an enthusiastic hygienist with a quick mind and warm heart to join our team of dental professionals. We do need you to have exceptional human relations and clinical skills. You're able to work a flexible schedule, which includes Saturday's and evenings. You are registered with CDHO and have a minimum of two years experience. Your current CPR training and experience with Dentrix is a big plus! For complete Job Profile visit: www.mpowerbizguides.com/perio.htm.If this opportunity seems exciting, please fax or email your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your soft tissue treatment philosophy. Mpower Business Guides Fax: 519-836-0930 allan@mpowerbizguides.com (Closing Date - January 30, 2004) RPNS OR NEW GRADS (Pending registration.) Positions available Par t-time & Casual Please forward resume to: Virginia Comandante Extendicare Oshawa 82 Park Road north L1J 4L1 Fax: 905-579-1733 CARE TO DONATE SOME OF YOUR TIME? The Denise House needs volunteers for its Board of Directors. The Denise House is a residential shelter and support service for abused women and their children. Our mandate is to pro- vide safe accommodation supportive counselling, advocacy, re- sources and referrals to women whose lives have been affected by violence. In the Region of Durham we also reach out into the community through public awareness and education. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors. We would ask that you respond in writing highlighting your qualifications for this role as well as how your expertise may benefit The De- nise House. Our goal is to have a Board of Directors that is representative of the community including those who have used our services. Please submit your qualifications on or before January 30, 2004. While we thank all who are interested, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check. BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DENISE HOUSE OSHAWA CENTRE POSTAL OUTLET P.O. BOX 30560 OSHAWA, ONTARIO. L1J 8L8 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca MATURE FULL TIME experienced cook required for Italian cuisine restaurant located in Ajax. Call (905) 428-9000 NO LAY OFFS! Oshawa whole- sale company looks to fill 23 posi- tions immediately, from office to warehouse. $350 - $450/wk. Full training provided. Call Amanda 905-571-6444 URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $9. - $10 per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious in- quires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. ORDER DESK/CLERICAL POSI- TION Part-time possible full time (3 days/week to start). Food Man- ufacturing Company in the Brock and Bailey area requires an indi- vidual who is a self starter, very or- ganized and detail-oriented. A re- sponsible pleasant person who can work independently. Candi- dates should have previous order desk/clerical experience (i.e. shipping papers, custom papers, order entry and invoicing etc.) Well developed computer skills - Office 97 and ACCPAC Advantage and strong communication skills. Ex- perience an asset. Position avail- able immediately. Mail resume to: File # 963 Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481 Oshawa, L1H 7L5. Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR for handling steel plates and la- bourer required for After- noons/Midnights. Fax resume to 905-434-2870 by Monday/Janu- ary/26th. REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist req'd immediately for part-time Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10- 6pm, two Saturday's per/mo. 10- 5pm. Call for interview (905)721- 0363 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 THE CANADIAN NATIONAL IN- STITUTE FOR THE BLIND (CNIB) is looking for assistance in recruit- ing volunteers for its annual door to door campaign. Previous experi- ence in marketing or telemarketing an asset. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thurs- day. Some weekend work avail- able. $8-$10/hour. We are looking for recruiters for Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa areas. Please be sure to note which area you are in.. Contact CNIB area co-ordina- tor at 416-454-9253 before 7 p.m. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for a busy salon immedi- ately. Full and part-time,. Call Joe (905)686-1918 FULL/PART time stylist required for busy salon in Bowmanville. Hourly wages plus commission. Benefits & paid holidays. Yearly upgrading provided. Please phone Barb or Bonnie, (905)623-6444 UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill salon has an opening for an EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, full time position. For appt. call Rosario 416-281-2504. ADVANTAGE AIR TECH looking for H.V.A.C. Service Technician. Must have service experience and gas fitter ll. Company offers good wages, benefits, pension plan, truck phone. Fax resumes to: 905- 683-0817. No Phones Calls. EXPERIENCED SIDING Contrac- tor - Peace work for new homes east of Oshawa. Please call 1-800- 242-0665. HVAC INSTALLERS Helper re- quired G3 preferred but will train right person. Mechanically inclined & dependable. Fax resume to (905)430-2894. SYSTEMS Furniture Installers & Movers needed. Experience not req'd. Must have valid driver's li- cense. Call (905)686-1845 or email to: obriens@bellnet.ca PICKERING AREA tool & die shop is looking for a CNC Set up/Operator for vertical machining centers. Jobbing shop experience and knowledge of mastercam an asset. Must be enthusiastic and work well with others. Please fax resume to: (905) 420-4473 or email: bg-smartdie@rogers.com BUSY REAL ESTATE office requires part-time receptionist. Real estate experience preferred. Fax resume to attention Gem at 905-432-1260. 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. GREETING CARD COMPANY re- quires Part time Sales Rep. to ser- vice existing Pickering/Durham Region, develop new accounts, security of guaranteed commis- sion, flex. hours, potential corpo- rate advancement. Own vehicle re- quired. Fax 905-625-5995. 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 ATTENTION:AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS. We have out- standing Customers. We need outstanding Sales people. A ca- reer opportunity exists for an AU- TOMOTIVE CONSULTANT at Co- bourg Honda. Top income and benefits paid from an excellent in- ventory of new and used vehicles, backed by one of Honda's best service departments. You must deliver at least 2 years automotive sales experience, with strong CSI and closing skills, preferable in an import or premium product envi- ronment, OMVIC license and valid Ontario driver license. Send re- sume to: Sales Manager c/o Co- bourg Honda, 884 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5V2. Fax 905-372-4404, e-mail scotth@eagle.ca AVON Free Registration Jan.26-30th inclusive Give yourself a raise! Earn Cash$$ Sell AVON Products Free Kit, Samples and Free Brochures For information Call to-day Leeanne 905-428-2353 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. BUSY CARDIOLOGY office in Durham Region, seeking Cardiac Assistant/ Receptionist P/T with F/T potential. Fax resume to (905)725-2348. DENTAL ASSISTANT,full time in Whitby. Saturdays a must. Fax to: 905-668-0350. DENTAL HYGIENIST required Wednesdays 8am-5pm for tempo- rary position. Please fax resume to (905)509-4667. MAPLE RIDGE DENTAL office is currently looking for a Dental Hy- gienist to work in our practice 3 days/week. Interested candidates please contact Angela, phone (905)831-3603, or fax resume (905)831-7375 ORTHO OFFICE requires part time dental hygentist. Send re- sumes to File #974, Oshawa This Week. P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario. LlH 7L5 Surgical Assistant Wanted for private surgical clinic in Scarborough. Part time position. No previous experience required. Fax Resume to: 416-287-3957 WE ARE still looking for an ener- getic outgoing person for a Recep- tionist position at our orthodontic office. Computer Dental knowl- edge a must. Please drop by and bring your resume to: 95 Bayly St., W.Suite 302. Ajax. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH. Free Health Seminar with Dr. William Code, Jan 24 To- ronto, Jan 26 Bowmanville. 1-877- 905-7923 for more information. Seating is limited. FULL TIME MORNING COOK experience required, Oshawa. Mon-Fri. Fax resume 905-723- 7194 JAPANESE Restaurant in Picker- ing seeking kitchen and table staff, experience with Japanese cuisine preferred. Call Nobu 416-617-7791. 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 weekday evenings (905)985-8829, weekends (905)987-0536 BAD CREDIT yet good pay?? We have special program that helps you own your own home. 416-256- 4372 OSHAWA,No Money Down - OAC,newly renovated home $$ up grades. (416)347-5686 PRESTIGIOUS Rouge Valley ar- ea, 3+1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood throughout, 2 walkouts. Completely renovated home, pro- fessionally landscaped and fenced tree line lot. Minutes walking dis- tance to Petticoat Creek Park, Rouge Beach and close to Go train. A must see! $395,000. Call 416-520-8469. NO AGENTS PLEASE. WHITBY BUNGALOW,1/2 acre, prime location, desired neighbor- hood. Asking $299,900. www.countryhomecustompinefur- nitre.com Call (905) 665-1664 (days) or (905) 665-5307 (evening) for more information. WHITECLIFFE Subdivision, Cour- tice. Approximately 2000sq.ft., 8-rooms, 1-4pc., 1-3pc., 1-2pc Bathrooms, main floor laundry, garage access, Fireplace, Treed lot approximately 55'x110'. Large deck off familyroom/kitchen. By appointment only (905)432-7845 CONDO - Oshawa Adelaide/Sim- coe. Near hospital. Large 2 bed- room, fresh, newly renovated, ex- ceptionally clean and quiet, faces west, extra large balcony, $189,000. Phone (905) 725-3152 (416)233-6449. INDUSTRIAL 900 sq.ft., Fox St. Oshawa. $500 monthly. Available March 1. Call 905-576-0498 or 905 -725-9503 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 COMMERCIAL space for lease, 138 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa, 1200 sqft. Parking, available immediate- ly, $850/month + GST. Call 905- 626-0756 PRIME EXECUTIVE office space in Pickering. Great for Accoun- tants, Financial people etc. In- cludes phone system, voice sys- tem, fax, internet. Call Rick 416- 771-2729. PRIME retail store or professional office space for lease in Whitby on Brock 4 blocks south of Dundas. Approx 2000sq.ft. with parking at rear of building. Available in 30days. Inquiries please call 905- 666-0111. STORE for rent, main street Bow- manville, suite many businesses, 700sq.ft. plus 800sq.ft storage, ample parking, $1500+ heat/util- ities. Call 905-623-5206. $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. DYNAMIC FOOD Franchise Avail- able. Brockton Power Centre, Whitby. Very profitable franchise system, proven track record. $50- $60K down with balance OAC. Call Walt 1-877-602-7482 ext. 26. $$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 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.msh.on.ca Our community hospital team shares know- ledge, ideas and decision-making to provide excellence in patient care. The Hospital that takes pride in ‘Making it Great’ – for all who enter our doors – we foster one of the most energized, team-driven environments in health care. Join our team and experience our innovative, rewarding workplace where ongoing professional and personal development is actively supported through such progressive initiatives as a generous education assistance program and computerized documentation. Making it Great Registered Nurses Join our patient-focused interdisciplinary teams and play a vital role in fulfilling our mission. You are a dedicated RN with current BCLS and a demonstrated commitment to excellence, professional develop- ment and continuing education. If you share our commitment to excellence, consider one of these immediate opportunities in the following areas: Emergency Department –Par t-time positions exist for individuals with at least one year of current acute hospital nursing experience, preferably in an emergency setting, including dysrhythmia interpretation and IV skills. Special Care Nursery/Paediatrics –Bring your recent experience in paediatrics and/or NICU to this part-time opportunity. Current NRP and PALS certification would be a definite asset. Childbirth Centre –These full-time, full-time temporary and part-time positions will appeal to individuals who ideally have current NRP and completion of a Breastfeeding course. Recent experience in labour and delivery and operative deliveries, and/or completion of the Obstetrical Nursing certificate are preferred. Operating Room –Our Surgical Suite needs your expertise in one of these full-time and part-time positions. You must have a postgraduate certificate in Operating Room Nursing (or equivalent) and recent postgraduate operating room experience. Medicine Telemetry –Apply your recent experience in medicine, preferably with an emphasis on oncology, cardiology and endocrinology, in this part-time opportunity. Experience in a telemetry, ICU, CCU step down or coronary care unit would be most beneficial, as you will work in an autonomous telemetry setting. Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room Our Surgical Suite needs your expertise in this exciting, full-time opportunity, where you will be an integral member of the Surgical Suite team. You possess a Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses, current BCLS, completion of an Operating Room Technician Program, and recent clinical experience (postgraduate experience is preferred). The ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team is key, as are solid communication, organizational and time-management skills. MRT, Radiology – Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Due to a recent realignment, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital has become a member of Markham Stouffville’s family. This part-time role will see you become a member of our Diagnostic Imaging team, performing general radiography duties. You must have current registration with CMRTO and, preferably, CAMRT. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Postgraduate experience in radiology is preferred. A background in mammography would be an asset. Currently, you will work 16 hours per week, including every other Friday, as well as one weekend per month, from 0900 – 1300 hours. This position requires sharing the on-call responsibility for one evening a week and the weekend worked per month. To find out how we’re making it great for patients and staff alike, please send your résumé, indicating position of interest, by February 4, 2004,to: Human Resources, Markham Stouffville Hospital, 381 Church Street, Markham, Ontario, L3P 7P3. Fax: 905-472-7055. Job Line: 905-472-7575 or 1-866-243-JOBS. E-mail: humanres@msh.on.ca Own a franchise in one of the most dynamic segments within the QSR industry! Currently, we have 2 NEW STORES available at Kingston Rd & Whites Rd, Pickering $350,000 Brock Rd & Delbrook, Pickering $350,000 For franchise information, please call 1 800 563-6688 www.countrystyle.com 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 3 3 & 7 7 Fal by Cr t., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 ) 6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a xa pa r t m e n t s.c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 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. 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. 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 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. MORTGAGE MATURING in the next 4 months. Lock in your rate at 4.9%. Call Alton (905)426-2297 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 STOP BEING DECLINED! Mort- gage approvals, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, self- employed, poor credit, purchases, re-financing, excellent rates on the money. Call (905)420-8866 Steve ext 301 or Rick ext 222 1 & 2 BDRM apts in large 4-level backsplit, North Oshawa, A/C, parking, laundry facilities, 1-bdrm/$700 plus utilities, 2-bdrm/$850. plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)728 -9706 1-BEDROOM,bright spacious walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable includ- ed. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 2 BDRM.- Newly decorated, Rus- sett Ave. Simcoe N., $835. Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM - Rossland/Ritson. Quality newer well maintained clean quiet adult-lifestyle building. Suits retired mature working adult. $875/inclusive. March 1st/Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-720-2352. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom near hospital. All inclusive with fridge and stove. Available Feb. 1/04. $800/month. Call 905-623-6000. 2 BEDROOM basement apartment .Luxury, laundry and parking in- cluded. Westney/401/Hwy #2, beautiful, sunny. $900 per mo. Available February 20. Call (905) 428-8752 2 BEDROOM central location on Go line, in Pickering Village on Kingston Rd. C/air, cathedral ceil- ing, new appliances, private en- trance/parking. $1050/mo. Phone: 905-579-0807 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Feb.1, $750+hydro, first/last, Ux- bridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 3-BDRM new bsmt apt, Pickering, seperate entrance, own laundry, no pets/smoking, $1100/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately/Feb. 1st. (905)509-6463 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 NORTH OSHAWA,nearly new 4-plex. 3-bdrms 1600 sq ft., balco- ny, a/c, garage, suitable for 2 pro- fessional people. No smoking/pets, $1200/mo + utilities. March 1st. (905)725-0162 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 -Brand new, spacious 2 bedroom basement apartment, available Feb. 1, 4 appliances, separate entrance, ceramics throughout, first/last, $950+1/3 util- ities, close to all amenities. 905- 426-2068. 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 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, livingroom, separate entrance, parking, own laundry. $650 monthly plus utilities. avail- able Feb 1st. no smoking/pets. (905)893-7384 or 416-577-5917 or 416-577-6680 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, NEW 2-BDRM BSMT w/kitchen, laundry, bathroom, parking, private entrance, near school, bus stop, no smoking/pets or drugs. Couple w/children or working responsible roomers pre- ferred. Family rate $900/mo, room- ing rate $400/mo per room, utilities incl. First/last, references. Avail. Feb.1st Call Lloyd or Marco 905- 683-7570 or Randy 905-427-9007. AJAX,new 2-bedroom apartment, available March 1st, new applianc- es, new kitchen, $975/month in- cludes utilities, cable, a/c, laundry, no pets, no smoking. First/last, ref- erences. (905)683-3966 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. ALL NEW,available now, two apartments, one bedroom $675 + $750. all inclusive, downtown Oshawa. Please leave message 905-434-7012. 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 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, 1-parking, shared laundry, avail. immediate- ly/Feb. 1st. No smoking/pets. $500/mo inclusive. First/last. 905- 623-9856. BROCK ST. WHITBY/401,beauti- ful large basement laundry, 4 pc. bath seperate entrance, two park- ing, available anytime. $700 per mo. plus 40% utilities. (416) 917- 4614 BROCK/HWY#2 - 1 bdrm. base- ment. Separate entrance, full bath- room, walk-in-closet, laundry, clean, new carpet, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available Feb. 1. 905-619-1028. CENTRAL OSHAWA - Rit- son/Olive area. Bachelor apt. $525+hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Call 905-987-3422. 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. 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 EXCELLENT Whitby Location, close to downtown, clean quiet 1 bedroom apt., separate entrance, parking, $750 month, utilities in- cluded, avail Jan. 1, 2004, call 905 -261-7300. 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. HARMONY/OLIVE - one bedroom basement, cozy, bright, clean, eat- in kitchen, parking, extra storage, laundry, cable, non-smoker, no pets. $650 inc. Immediately. Pen- ny (905) 435-0440, (905) 259- 1249 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., $950 inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD.- spotless walk-out bsmt, avail. March 1st, separate entrance, 1 bdrm apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public transport. Inclusive. References req'd. Call evenings 905-619-9464. LARGE 1-bedroom apt on To wnline Rd. North, Courtice, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Private 12x12 deck, no smoking/pets. $750/mo + hydro. Available Feb 1/04 (905)723-6321 LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry fac., fenced backyard, newly deco- rated, available immediatelyt. 905- 435-0251. LARGE 1-BDRM bsmt apt., separ- ate entrance. North Oshawa, laun- dry facilities, c/a, on mature quiet street. Non smoking. $725/mo in- clusive. Avail Feb/March 1st. (905)436-1623 LARGE BASEMENT APART- MENT.Walkout, Whites/Bayly, own laundry, living room, dining room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen. No pets. Available immediately. Call Frank 905-831-1979. 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 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE - Spa- cious bright 3 bedroom apt. avail- able immediately. $945/mo in- cludes utilities, first/last required. Betty Crook, RE/MAX Ability 905- 434-7777. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, 2-bdrm bsmt w/solarium, separate entrance, cable, own laundry facil- ities, 1-parking, $950/month inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. First/last, references. 905-571-0631 NORTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom from $825 inclusive, Oshawa 2 bedroom, clean, parking, laundry from $750., Whitby - 2 bedroom, clean 6 plex, parking, from $795. (416) 818-3886 or (905) 686-0470 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 OLDE WHITBY - 3 bedroom main floor house, large private treed yard, 4 appliances, parking, laun- dry, great area, suit professional couple, references. No pets. $l,125 + heat. March lst. (905)985-3355 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Private entrance. Flexible occu- pancy, $650 first and last. All inclu- sive. Southeast Oshawa. Also 2 bedroom upstairs to share $500. Call (905)767-5670 ONE BEDROOM basement pat.,, avail. Feb.1 , separate entrance, shared laundry, non smoker, no pets, $640./mo, first & last, Ander- son/Taunton. call (905)655-1607. OSHAWA 304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ing. 1-bdrm apt $520 & $620, plus heat & hydro. First/last required. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905- 259-5796. OSHAWA - 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 - near Oshawa Centre, 1 bedroom, basement, parking, no pets, no smoking, near bus route, $700. month, first, last, references, available Feb. 1. 905-259-1132. 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. 905-579-5927 leave message. OSHAWA large clean bachelor apt. on second floor of house shared bath with 2 others, avail. Feb.1, $500 inclusive, first /last ref- erences. call(905)430-6440. OSHAWA,2-bedroom apartment in Tri-plex near OC, very nice place, quiet tenants. Parking, laundry, fridge/stove, no pets, ref- erences. Call (905)447-2292 OSHAWA,all inclusive 1-bedroom apartment, private entrance, close to all amenities, available February 1st, 2004. Call (905)404-8669 af- ter 5:30pm. OSHAWA,John/Simcoe St. area, 2-bedroom second floor apart- ment, available immediately, $700/month plus hydro, call 905- 626-0756. PICKERING - Brock/Major Oaks, one bedroom+den basement apt., renovated, new appliances, kitch- en. Livingroom, sep. entrance, laundry, parking, a/c, near 401/Go. clean/quiet. Feb. 1st. $750/mo/in- clusive. No smoking/pets. Cell: 289-314-9652; 905-426-5819. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, non- smoker/no pets, suits single work- ing person. Avail. Feb. 1st. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243. PICKERING LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Newly renovated 2 bedroom base- ment. Separate entrance, walk to school/GO, mall, no pets/smoking. Avail Feb. 1st. (905)831-7638 after 5pm or 905-509-1409. PICKERING one bedroom on third floor with solarium, balcony & en- suite laundry. A/C, indoor pool etc. Located at 1665 Pickering Park- way.$990/mo. 905-885-0363 or 647-280-9278. PICKERING VILLAGE (John Body Subdivision) 2 bedroom basement apt, sep entrance, full kitchen, bath, 2 parking, Feb 1st. No smok- ing. (905)683-6335. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. $795/month inclusive. Separate entrance. 1 car parking. No smok- ing/pets. References. Available im- mediately. (905)683-2745 (416)783-1410 PICKERING waterfront basement apt for rent. Walking distance to Pickering Mall & GO Station. $800-incl. Avail Feb 1. No pets/smoking. Please call for ap- pointment (905)837-8436 PICKERING Westshore, large 3-bedroom main floor apt, 4 appli- ances, a/c, parking, first/last, available February 1st. $1200/mo., utilities included. (905)831-3681 PICKERING Whites/Strouds, large, bright 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, $900/month, utilities included. Gas fireplace, a/c, patio area. Available immedi- ately. Firs/last, non-smoking. (905)420-4442 PICKERING, 2-bdrm bsmt apt, avail immediately, very spacious, great neighbourhood, no smok- ing/pets, a/c, separate entrance, parking. Major Oaks/Alpine. (905)426-2400 PICKERING,Brock/Dellbrook. NEW spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt, sep entrance, 1-parking, full bathroom, separate laundry, appliances, cable. Opp busstop. No pets/smoking. First/last/refer- ences. Available immediately. $900/mo-inclusive. (905)683-2443 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2. Big, beautiful 2-bedroom walkout base- ment apartment. Bright and clean, strictly no smoking/pets. Suit working couple, references, first/last, $875/inclusive. March 1st. 905-686-1650. PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage, ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun- dry. $1,000/mo inclusive. Avail. Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077 (leave msg) WHITBY,Brock/Rossland, large bed/sittingroom, own bath, light cooking, parking, cable and laun- dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- ing person, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $485/inclu- sive. (905)666-1460 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004, PAGE 17 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com THE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Catholic Education: Learning & Living in Faith AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In accordance with Section 252 (2) of the Edu- cation Act, the financial statements and Audi- tors' Report of the Durham Catholic District School Board for the year ended August 31, 2003 are available on line at: www.durhamrc.edu.on.ca. Click on the "Business" site, and then click on "Financials" •Balance Sheet •Revenue Fund Statement of Operations •Capital Fund Statement of Operations •Reserve Funds Statement of Continuity •Summary of Significant Accounting Policies •Notes to the Financial Statements •Auditors' Report For a printed copy, please telephone toll free 1-877-482-0722 or 905-576-6707, ext. 244. Personal prayer to the holy spirit. Thank you holly spirit for the favors granted. TH and AH 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 Fr iday paper) To advertise all your Church Events, News and Upcoming Special Services Call Janice Samoyloff at (905)683-0707, Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 email: jsam@durhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 229 sobrien@durhamregion.com Lisa Matthews, ext 227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com PICKERING,Whites Rd/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm bsmt, March 1st. Spa- cious, a/c, laundry, parking, separ- ate entrance, no pets/smoking. Suit working couple/person. First/last/references. 1 person- $900/mo, 2 people-$950/mo inclu- sive. (905)420-8584 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 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. WHITBY - brand new large 2 bed- room main floor duplex, walk to downtown. $950 month plus. Avail- able March lst. Non smoking, suit quiet couple. Message (416) 930- 2520 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 DOWNTOWN,large 2 floor open concept. Must be seen to be appreciated. $l,200. plus hy- dro. Available Feb. lst. Call (905) 430-1986. WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $860/mo. in- cludes heat/water/hydro. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1. 905- 665-5248, cell 416-254-2417 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,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,3-bdrm main floor of spacious house, gas f/p, a/c, 4 ap- pliances, 2-parking. $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. 2-bedroom basement apartment. Appliances, all inclusive, no smok- ing/pets. Available February 1st. Firs/last required. (905)430-3580 WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. Large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Seperate en- trance, shared laundry, parking. Close to all amenities. Avail. March 1st. No smoking/pets. $700/mo inclusive. First/last. Call Heather (905)668-3615. WHITBY,Taunton/Anderson, bachelor basement apartment, new home, full-bathroom, full- kitchen, 1-parking, laundry, stor- age, private entrance. $750/month inclusive, available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 1-905-874- 4973 or 647-283-5687. 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 WHITES/SHEPPARD,1-bedroom basement apartment. Bright interi- or, 4-pc washroom, walk to Gro- cery/Bus/Go. No pets/smoking. $625/month. Call (905)837-0337 SEEKING APT.and mature sin- gle working female preferred to share 2 bedroom apt. Only bed- room furn. and personal effects re- quired. Ajax/Pickering area for April 1st. No pets or smoking. Call Iona 905-839-7956 NEWER 2 bedroom condo, green- house kitchen, ensuite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately, $1350/mo. Westney Rd. Ajax. First/last/references/credit-check. (905)619-2791 AJAX - WESTNEY/HWY#2,spa- cious, 4 bedroom upper, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, family room, laminate, fireplace, garage. Close to GO, schools, non-smokers/no pets. Avail. immediately, $1300+. 905-426-1339, cell 416-882-0312. 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 CLEAN SEMI,North Oshawa. 1 1/2 baths, a/c, laundry, 2-car parking, $1100 - 4 applianc- es/utilities included. Available im- mediately..March 1st. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-435-1050 3+1-BEDROOM semi. Quiet area near 401/Harmony. Available March 1st. First/last/references No pets/smoking. $1,000/month plus utilities. 905-723-2608 AJAX -Harwood/Bayly, 3 bdrm house. Laundry, parking, central air, fridge, stove, & fenced back- yard. $1200+ partial utilities. No smoking. Call 905-427-6890 AJAX SOUTH - detached 3 bed. backsplit, 5 appliances, window coverings, carport, no smok- ing/pets. Steps to lake. $1450/mo. + util. (905)686-7546 AJAX,Available immediately, 4-bedroom house, garage, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, 2 mins. to plaza, schools, recreation centre, Go train. Easy 401 access. $1450 plus utilities 416-274-2667. 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. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY main floor house, 3 bedrooms, close to GM/401, fridge, stove. $1250/mo. all inclusive No pets, Adults preferred. Very clean. Ref- erences. 905-728-9175. BEAUTIFUL Whitby, large 3-bed- room detached, almost new, full house, c/a, hardwood floors, 6-appliances, 2-car parking+gar- age. $1490. Available February 1st. Call Cindy (905)725-2246. L/M BLACKSTOCK,McKee Rd., country living, main flr 2-bdrm of log home, beautiful setting, woods, open concept, five appls., deck, February, $1100 incl. Realty-Pro Mgmt. (905)433-0270 9-5pm. BOWMANVILLE,large executive home, 2200sq.ft., 4-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 5-appliances, main floor laundry, familyroom, large eat -in kitchen. Available February-15 March-1. $1600+utilities. No smoking/pets. 905-697-7010. COUNTRY HOME WITH BARN,2 apartments, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, livingroom, familyroom. Share laundryroom. Brougham. First/last/references. (905) 887- 1024 HOUSE WITH BASEMENT APT. Central Oshawa. 2 bedroom main floor $900+utilities. 1 bedroom basement $650+utilities. Fridges stoves, C/A, avail immediately. (905)261-8305 OSHAWA,3+1-Bedroom house. 2 car parking, close to 401. $1100 plus utilities. First/last/references. (905)477-9713 OSHAWA,close to OC, 4 bed- room, fenced yard, partially fin- ished basement, no pets, $1100, first & last, plus utilities & $200 wa- ter deposit. Avail Feb 1st. (905)430-0249 WESTNEY/HWY #2,2400sq ft 4-bdrm house, main & upper floors, huge familyroom, kitchen, deck & backyard, 3 bathrooms, op- posite bus stop, $1400+. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. Call daytime 416-822-5043 or even- ings 905-686-5655 WHITBY,new three bedroom de- tached house, 1500sq.ft. $1375 plus utilities. First/last. February 1. No smoking. Call evenings 905- 686-8783. WONDERFUL Whitby Gorgeous 3-bedroom home. Hardwood floors in large livingroom with woodburning fireplace and dining- room, huge finished basement with wet bar, C/A, inground pool on beautifully landscaped double lot. Walk to school, shopping and transportation. Excellent location. 905-718-9986 or 905-668-3788. 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. 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 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. UXBRIDGE RENTAL.New 2 bed- room units, 4 appliances, air condi- tioning, private patios, parking, storage. Available Immediately. Call Steven 905-852-4777. AJAX, LARGE BEDROOM w/ bal- cony for rent. $550/mo inclusive. In new home by-the-lake, parking, laundry, cable incl. Avail. immed. First/last. Call (905)426-7613. 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 BED & BREAKFAST style accom- modations in professional Oshawa home (for the work week), suits professional male or university stu- dent, first/last & references req., $110/week. Call 905-723-6761. FURNISHED large bedsitting room $500/mo inclusive. Laundry, park- ing, share kitchen/bathroom. 5 minute drive to Pickering GO. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-839-8018. OSHAWA-N.1-room full use of house, laundry, parking, air, satel- lite, internet. Must be neat & tidy. First/last $500-all inclusive. Suit- able for non-smoking, student or working person. (905)626-7555. ROOM FOR RENT in Ajax - work- ing female preferred. Underground parking, share kitchen and bath- room. $450/month. Cable and tele- phone included. (905)427-4794 PICKERING - Two separate bed- rooms for rent in home, price ne- gotiable, available immediately, near shopping & amenities. Shared utilities. Female preferred. Call anytime, leave message (905)426-1974 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 2 rooms available furnished, $350+$450. Kitchen privileges. Im- mediate + Feb 1. Non-smoker. Working males preferred. (905)839 -2016 WHITBY - 2 rooms available. Full share of new clean home. Cable, laundry, parking, new appliances. $375/mo. + $400/mo. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-668-7325 or 416 -917-1717. 1-BEDROOM furnished or unfur- nished, private bathroom, share kitchen. Available Feb 1st. Alto- na/Hwy 2, Pickering. Call (416)305 -5619 or (905)509-8038. 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Courtice. Share kitchen & laundry. Utilities & parking includ- ed. First/last $600/month. Avail- able Feb 1st. Call (905)434-1674 BASEMENT APT.to share, $500/mo/util. included. One-park- ing, side entrance, share laundry, appliances included. available Feb.1st. Liverpool/Krosno, Picker- ing. 416-238-5116 ask for Mike. FIVE bedroom farmhouse, Stouff- ville/Claremont area. 2 acres, pool, parking, laundry, storage, satellite t.v., children welcome. Available immediately. $400 inclusive. (905)640-6275. LARGE LOFT BDRM,2 bath- rooms, laundry, satellite, internet, mall & transit nearby. Oshawa near 401. $425/mo-inclusive. Avail Feb 1/immed. Female preferred, working or student. 905-448-1155 ONE BEDROOM available, share kitchen and bath with one other. N/E Oshawa. No pets. $380/mo. Available Feb. lst.(905)721-0122 SHARE 3-BEDROOM bungalow, Whitby area, Rossland/Brock, on bus route, $500 monthly all inclu- sive, even cable. Call Lynn (905)665-3113. Female preferred. DO YOU have a good sense of hu- mour & know how to treat a lady? Young widow would like to meet kind, caring gentleman 55-65, will- ing to enjoy life. I like DANCING, travelling, dining out. Serious re- plies only: File #950, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. LIVE-IN/OUT NANNY required for 6 month old baby in the Rose- bank/Finch area of Pickering. Flex- ible hours. Please call 905-837- 9793. ABC HOME DAYCARE. Children have fun while learning. Bright, spacious and loving environment. Meals/Snacks. Visit us and then decide 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 EXCELLENT RATES - now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part time, home- made meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 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 IN-MY-HOME Day care, experi- enced Mom. Crafts, story time, outings, much more. Meals/snacks. Near Lord Elgin P.S.Harwood/Hwy #2. All ages welcome. (905)427-4926 Guyanese family looking for full time daycare for 2 1/2 year old girl. Hwy 2/Whites Rd. area. serious inquires only call 905-839-7825. TUTORING Gr. 10 Literacy Test Do you need help writing/re-writing your Gr. 10 literacy test? Phone (905)839-2400 for expert preparation by; A certified Ontario teacher, an E.S.L. specialist, an experience EQAO marker. Take t he worry out of October! Phone Dave to enroll (905)839-2400 AFFORDABLE in home senior care. Qualified PSW's and Caregivers - light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal errands etc. 905-426-6683. LIVE IN CAREGIVER for 78 yr. and 81 yr.old couple for Pickering location. Call 416-708-8686. Tec hocan Intl. 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 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 36" SONY FLAT SCREEN T.V. with stand & full 5-year warranty. Have all bills & warranty. 1-year old. Paid $3300, sell for $2000 firm. (905)697-9985 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. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS XBOX chip: $150; PS1 chip: $65. PS2 chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Inquire about console repairs... laser is- sues, disc read errors, parts and accessories. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 APPLIANCES - 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 AT TITUDE COMPUTERS - Brand new P4 2.66 GHz Computers with CD/DVD 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, only $999. 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. BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 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 BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE box spring from Sears, "Top of The Line", will not fit upstairs in new house, $250. Call 705-786-7405. 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 CHERRY-WOOD Curio Cabinet. Precious moments plus Yester- day's Child's. Wooden shelf, ca- noe shaped, clock inserted. Clus- tered diamond ring-2months old. 2-swivel Lazy-Boy Chairs/Foot- stools. Moving. Much more. (905)579-9119 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) CUSTOMIZED wood items for sale (bookcases, shelves, tables, cabi- nets, etc.) Call Connor or leave message at 905-404-8676 DC METAL VAN divider, for full- size van, asking $150. Call 905- 837-6662 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 1930 bedroom $1500; 1-yr sofa & loveseat cost $2800, sell $1200; 7-pc Duncan Phyfe style dining $650; old 9-pc dining rm $600; 4-pc bedroom $400; 5-pc stereo $350; ant dresser & mirror $175; two pine end tables $100; fridge $200; (905)260-1236 FORMAL 10-pc oak dining rm $1400; 6-pc queen bedroom $850; girl's bedroom 6-pc $450; ant oak din table $300; rocker $75; antique chair $100; ant brass stand $150; King-size head & footboard $125; kitchen table 6 chairs $200; sm freezer $150. (905)260-1236 FRIDGE AND STOVE,4 years old, Whirlpool Designer Plus. Fridge - 19 cu. ft., spill guard, frost free, humidity control. Stove - ce- ramic glass, self clean, digital. Asking $l,200. Telephone (905)427-9305. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 MOVING SALE:Matching so- fa/chair $300. Standing lamp $40. Tannoy Speakers $100. Call (905)619-3039 NEW COOPER pool table (wood), 7' x 4', inc. balls, brush, triangle, cues, chalk and table cover. Re- tails for $l,000, accept $500 (or nearest offer). (905) 428-2155 Ajax. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW NOV. 02,Fr igidaire gallery convection oven, with cook top, self cleaning slide in model, in- cludes silver maintenance pack- age. $1250., 2 rosewood speak- ers/display cabinets, each 48 1/2 " by 19" by 29". $750 pr. (905)655- 3193 PIANO -Kawai, with bench, still under warranty, black lacquer, 45", barely used, like new, asking $3500. Call 905-668-8155. PIANO Te chnician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex RETIRING,500,000 Greeting Cards, fill a bag $5.00. 1500/5 cents each, lot price $15,000. 2 days only, Sat, Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan 25. at Courtice market, building 3, 401 - Courtice Rd. 2 lights north. or call (905)697-2412. 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 lo ok 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 Thickson Rd. (South 3 lights) to Burns Street, turn left, 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 VENDING MACHINES for Sale. Snack and Beverage Combos. With or Without Locations. Great All-Cash Small Business Opportu- nity. FROM $1500. Call (905)831- 9228 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 `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 LOOKING for 2 pair of good condi- tion cross country skiis and equip- ment. Skiis 175-185cm and 200- 210cm., boots 5-6 or 9-10. Please call 905-404-8676 ask for Hope or leave message. WANTED:Beds & bedroom furni- ture, sofas & livingroom sets, cof- fee & end tables, oak or maple kitchen furniture, diningroom furni- ture, armoires, bookcases, an- tiques, tools, exercise stations ex treadmills and any other house- hold content. Will pay cash and pickup (905)260-1236 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 AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL Pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home-raised. Duclaws and tails docked. Vet checked, first shots. 905-447-5131. BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs of all ages. TURSO DOG TRAIN- ING 905-797-2855 Port Hope, Oshawa 905-432-8313. HORSE OWNERS - Tired of mucking out stalls - reduce the time and bedding costs by 50%. Install a Comfort Stall flooring sys- tem (10'x10' = $430.00). Call Windstead Farms at 1-877-277- 4895. LABS,2 chocolate males, 2 black females for sale. 6 weeks old. $700 each. ALSO female Black Lab, 3yrs old, fixed, very loving, passive dog. $400. (905)655-5789 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,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Great Danes, Pit Bulls, Pekingese, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller, Westhighland. (Britnui Spaniels, Samoyed, German Po inters & more at $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services available. PUREBRED MINIATURE Schnau- zer puppies, 1 female, 3 males, non-shedding, lst shots. Vet in- spected home raised. Ready Feb. 5 - 12 $700. each. (905)655-9745 SHITZHU PUPS ready Feb. 14-20th, Home raised with parents on site. $550. Evenings: 905-668- 9834; Days 905-242-5659. 1989 CHEV CAVALIER,4-door, no rust, 85,000kms 4 cyl., auto, certified & e-tested $2495. 1995 Chev Corsica, 4-door., 4 cyl auto, 210,000kms $3500 certified & e- tested, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 2-door, 4 cyl, 130,000kms, red, $2995, certified & e-tested. Call 905-213-6677 or (905)433-8050. 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 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE van, 3.1, auto, 7-seater, air, tilt, am/fm cassette, rear heater, excel- lent condition 200K's, certified/e- tested, asking $3,850 obo. ALSO 1994 Cavalier, 2-dr, 4cyl, auto, 160K's, air, am/fm cassette, one owner, very good condition, asking $3,350 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. (905)404-8695 (private) 1993 SAFARI XLE all options, like new, $5995 certified. 1992 LUMI- NA, 4-door, all options, $2995 cer- tified. 1993 SUSUKI, 4-door, auto, certified, $3995. 906-666-2628 1994 MAZDA 626, 4-door, Cronos, Sunroof, leather, 5-speed, mint, $6995 certified. 2001 HYNDIA ACCENT GS, 2-door, auto, air, 67,000kms, $8841 certified, $1000 DOWN, $159/MONTH. (905)666-2628 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, tilt, cruise, pw, pdl, very clean, 180,000 kms, certified with incred- ible e-test reading. $3,400 or b.o. (905)571-5138 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTORY PRICES Garage Doors and Openers ✰Sales ✰Service ✰Installation Your Garage Door Specialist Free Estimates ☎(905)686-6195 ☎ 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 DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our website 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 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. 1996 MERCURY SABLE,V6, au- to, air 188km, $3400. 1992 Cava- lier 4dr, 4 cyl., auto, 188km, $2200. 1991 Acura Integra RS, 2 dr, 5-speed, 287km, new motor, $3400. All e-tested & certified. (905)426-8922 dealer. 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, p.w, pdl, air con, am/fm CD stereo, certified, e-tested. 167,000 km, $4500. (905)767-0397 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 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO.v-6, automatic, red, 4 dr., loaded. Pow- er package. Balance of extended warranty. Excellent condition. 103,000 kms. Cert. and E-tested. $ll,500. obo. Call (905)985-3621 2000 VW JETTA GLS, great con- dition, immaculate, new tires, sun- roof, heated seats/mirrors, keyless entry/alarm, CD & cassette/8 speakers. Silver on black, 5-speed, 67,000kms, $14,950. (905)666-2196 2002 NISSAN Sentra GXE Take over lease payments for 24 months @ $265/month Excellent condition 905-655-6315. 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 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 1993 F150 XLT Super Cab, load- ed, 1-owner, (905)579-4573 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, shortbox, green. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. 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. 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 GMC 2-door Jimmy 4x4, black, 2200 km, take over lease @ $430/month. Leaving country. (905)432-2302 2003 XR5OR,bought new Aug/03, less than 10 hrs. Mint condition, starts easy, speed governor. $1900, must sell! Mike 905-260- 5553 (Oshawa) DISTRIBUTOR wanted in Durham. Well established int's Co. Excellent financial. Possibility work from home. Product show and info meeting Oshawa. Sunday Febru- ary 1st, 2004, 1:00pm. Call Sherry to register. 647-282-3166. Add. 471 Simcoe St. S. Legion VIP Room. 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 DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905)426-2971 All Work Guaranteed REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 www.Renovations4u.ca ✶G/Openers Installed $70 ✶Bsmt $6500 + Material ✶Plumbing/Electrical ✶All Kitchens ✶Lawn/Snow Maintenance ✶Windows & Doors ✶ Painting ✶ Decorative Finish ✶Patios/Paths/Interlock and Steps ✶ Decks, Fences, G/Sheds ✶Wooden Floors/Ceramics ✶ Dry Wall/Taping Call Abdul 905-444-9944 ECS Electrical Services *Comm. Indust. 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Caprietta Design Painting and tiling Home/Commercial Free estimates Quality Service (416)995-8224 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ McGee Moving The Mover You C an Trust Commercial & Residential Large or small move Hourly or Flat rate Packing material available Seniors discount 905-666-9678 905-426-0202 FREE ESTIMATES MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 KAYLA Busty, Sultry, Blue-eyed, independent lady, 20 years old in/outcalls after 12 noon - ? Serious inquiries only (905)441-2275 Best Massage in town Oriental Style Friendly staff Moving Sakura Grand Opening! Special $60 for 2 (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy #2, Courtice Grand Opening Ajax Massage Special 122 Hunt St. 416-835-2694 Harwood Commercial Mills Hunt122 Bayly401PICKERING ANGELS ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms and Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004, PAGE 19 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Book Now! Location: Holiday Inn Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Special Section: Friday, May 7th, 2004 FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open to public from 1pm til 7pm Register Your Company, Call Today! Tel: 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Tor o nto: (416) 798-7259 Fax: 905-579-4218 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 De Sousa, Maria Peacefully on Thursday January 22, 2004. Maria beloved wife of Jose. Dearly loved mother of Maria, Rosa, Lucy, Art, Tony, Margie and John. Fondly remembered by 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister Mari- anna, son in laws and daughter in laws, family and friends, and pre-deceased by grand-daughter Emily and son in law Ken. Family and friends may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905-686- 5589 on Saturday January 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday January 26th at St. Berna- dette's Church 21 Bayly Street East, Ajax at 11 a.m. Interment Claremont Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Markham Stouffville Hospital-Palliative Care Unit 381 Church St., Markham, ON L3P 7P3. Special thanks to Dr. Lougheed and the palliative care staff of Markham Stouffville Hospital. Also special thanks of kindness to Dr. Sethna and family physician Dr. Gove 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. Save GST & PST. V 2001 NEON 4 DR. R/T 2.0L. Hi performance, 5 speed, side air bags, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., air, p. sunroof, 4 disc CD, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, ABS, trac. control, keyless & more. Stk. #T6772A. $$48.0848.0 8Sale /72 mo. wk. 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA CLUB CAB 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, tonneau cover, cloth seats, only 68,800 km. Stk. #T6568A. $$46.3446.3 4Sale /60 mo. wk. 2000 SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE 2.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, prom. seats, alum. wheels, air, AM/FM cass., security alarm, keyless & more. Only 73,000 km. Stk. #V7796. $$52.5052.5 0 /72 mo. wk.Sale 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 $$93.0193.0 1 /84 mo.Sale 4.7L V8, auto, air, skid plate grp., ABS, Elect. Shift-on-the-Fly, Anti-spin axle, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #P7686. wk. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p. mirrors, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM/CD, cloth seats, p. sunroof, alum. wheels, & more. Stk. #V7875A. $$44.0744.0 7Sale /72 mo. wk. /84 mo.* 2003 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, SLT group, air, anti-spin axle, skid plate grp., rear defroster, bed liner, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry & more. Only 12,300 km., Stk. #P7833. $$125.18125.1 8Sale /84 mo. wk. Sale /84 mo. Sale /84 mo. wk. 2.4L HO Turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., p. sunroof, leather heated seats, 6 disc CD, 17” chrome wheels, air, trac. control, 4 wheel disc, ABS, tilt, cruise & more. Stk. #P7783. $$115.88115.8 8 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO 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. 2003 CHRYSLER 300M SPECIAL 3.5L HO V6, auto stick, side air bags, p. sunroof, ATC, tire & wheel grp., leather heated seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, p. seats & more. Stk. #P7782. $$134.96134.9 6Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 RAM 3500 QUAD CAB 4X4 5.9L HO, diesel, auto, trailer tow, H/D snow prep, tilt, cruise, side air bags, anti-spin axle, AM/FM/CD, air, ABS, single rear wheel & more. Stk. #P7835. $$148.68148.6 8Sale /84 mo. wk. 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.* 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 CANDICE KELLY JON CARTER Sr. Business Manager BRIDGET HARRISON Special Finance Mgr. KATHERINE CLARKE Business Manager ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” RIGHT HERE - BEST DEALS - RIGHT HERE COSTCO WHITBY BANK OF VILLAGE THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AT VILLAGE CHRYSLER1000 1000 HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE WITH We have to melt our prices down early.... $1 Present this with your offer & receive $1,000 off any brand new 2003 vehicle in-stock. 2.4L 4 cylinder DOHC 16V SMPI, auto, 28K package, air, p.m./p.w./pdl., power sunroof, CD, heated front seats and more.Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED 2003 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 3.7L power tech V6 engine, 28D package, auto, anti- spin differential, power sunroof, 6 disc CD & more. 2003 DURANGO SLT SPORT UTILITY 4X4 $36,105 2,500 - Sale Price V8, 26G package, convenience group, trailer tow grp., 5 spd. auto, anti-spin diff., rear heat/air, running boards CD, & more.Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% OUR PRICES ARE HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE Stk. # PT5788 Stk. # J6412 Dealer Discount $33,605$33,605 Stk. # T5962 000 Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO.0%0% $29,945 4,491 - Sale Price $44,445 6,666 - Sale Price $37,779 Tax Savings $25,454$25,454 Tax Savings $37,779 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 25, 2004 www.durhamregion.com