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PRESSRUN 44,400 20 PAGES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2001 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Burglar leaves rifles, Pair guilty in kidnapping Dwayne Kevin George, 21, for- kidnapping. a ring out of her eyebrow, shoved a Pickering man to be merly of Geta Circle, and Jason The pair will be sentenced by butcher knife in her mouth and ammo sentenced in January Brown-Campbell, 19, of Scarbor- Madam Justice Myrna Lack on took her to a forest in Scarbor- ough, were found guilty of 15 Jan. 3, 2002. ough, jurors were told. charges including break and enter, Court heard Danielle Bongard, Ms. Bongard, a reluctant BY STEPHEN SHAW kidnapping, assault with a weapon 20, was confronted by Mr. George, Crown witness, had been jailed behind Staff Writer and assault causing bodily harm. her controlling ex-boyfriend, and last year after refusing to testify DURHAM –– A Superior A third man, Jerome Brown, Mr. Brown-Campbell, who had against her attackers during earlier AJAX –– A barking dog Court jury needed just more than 20, of Scarborough, was acquitted been hiding in a cupboard in her court proceedings. may have given a burglar cold two hours of deliberations Thurs- of an assault charge. Linden Court townhouse May 3, During the trial she testified feet leading to the recovery of day before convicting a Pickering Mr. George was also convicted 2000. Mr. George continuously beat her eight rifles and ammunition man and his pal of kidnapping, of assault and confinement for Mr. George punched and in the wooded area until she taken from a Wickens Crescent confining and brutally beating an holding the victim’s head under kicked Ms. Bongard in the head home. Oshawa mother of two. scalding water the day before the and body, shaved her head, ripped See WOMAN page 2 Durham Regional Police said a Pollard Crescent resi- dent’s attention was drawn to Parents her backyard after her dog started barking at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. accused The woman contacted po- lice after she found the rifles and a gym bag containing a box of ammunition, computer of abusing games and compact discs. A short time later police re- ceived a call from a Wickens teen girl Crescent resident who reported the burglary and theft. No ar- PICKERING –– The parents of rests have been made. a 14-year-old girl face assault and weapons charges after their daugh- ter reported being hit with a hanger and a leather belt. Durham Regional Police began investigating after the teen told a friend she was punched, slapped, FROM spat on and struck with a hanger by her mother. Police said the girl, who suffered minor injuries, also reported she VISIT OUR SHOWROOM had been assaulted on several prior 239 STATION STREET occasions by her father, including (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) being hit with a belt, and being 905-686-2445 forced to sleep outside with no blankets with her 12-year-old sister. The 37-year-old mother was ar- Blaisdale RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo rested early Thursday morning at MONTESSORI the family residence while the fa- School Coming up for air ther was taken into custody later, Best Private School police said. Both face charges of assault with As voted by PICKERING –– Ajax/Pickering Dunbarton High School’s Ashley Farrugia churns through the water while a weapon. The father is also Readers’ Choice competing in the girls’ 50-metre freestyle at the pre-LOSSA swim meet at the Pickering Recre- charged with breach of recog- Awards ation Complex pool Friday morning. Swimmers from 11 Durham Region secondary schools com- nizance. They were held pending Call Head Office 905-509-5005 peted at the event, one of two warm-up meets prior to the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- bail hearings Friday. 16 mths - grade 8 letics competition in February. The children are currently stay- 5 Campuses in Durham www.blaisdale.com ing with relatives and friends. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 Woman was beaten, stoned in ordeal

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The Terayon logo and TeraJet are trademarks of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 3 P Orphan of drunk Pickering youth invited to try for a bull’s-eye PICKERING –– Bull’s- those participating are encour- for a few weeks, but newcom- eye. The Royal Canadian Le- aged to bring their own darts ers are always welcome. gion Branch 606 in Pickering to the events. For more information, call is starting up a youth dart club. The club has been running 905-839-9144. driving fights back The Legion says it is hop- ing to give local youth some- Matthew Jones works thing to occupy their time and Legion hosts euchre nights keep them off the streets. to end road scourge Youth darts runs every Sun- PICKERING –– The ladies Prizes and refreshments are day from 10 a.m. until noon auxiliary of Royal Canadian Le- offered at each of the euchre DURHAM –– A boy who knows for kids ages 12 to 18 at the gion Branch 606 hosts an open events. first-hand the devastation caused by Legion, 1555 Bayly St., east of euchre on Wednesdays at the For more information call drinking and driving has given a special Liverpool Road. Legion, 1555 Bayly St. in Pick- the legion branch at 905-839- Christmas gift to those trying wipe it The cost is $2 per week and ering. 2990. out. Matthew Jones was just three-years- old when his parents were killed by a drunk driver on Nov. 2, 1991. This week, the 13-year-old Good- wood boy did something about it. Paid for with his own money, Matthew do- nated a Drinking and Driving Offences Roadmap CD-Rom to assist local offi- cers in the ongoing effort to stop drink- ing and driving in Durham Region. The roadmap was developed in part- nership with police and is a compre- hensive resource on impaired driving based on broad specific operational ex- perience, police officials said. The CD includes text, graphics, animation and video segments, including some actual Matthew Jones has donated a police footage. It will also provide for special CD-ROM to help in the access to relevant case law through a hyperlink to the Canadians for Safe and fight against impaired driving. Sober Driving Web site. Impaired driving remains the lead- Matthew’s parents, Lisa Northeast- ing criminal cause of death in Canada. Jones and her husband, Gary, were Yet experts says it has become an in- killed by a man who crashed his van creasingly technical charge and one of into their vehicle after he had been the most difficult charges to prosecute. drinking at a Legion hall. Take it easy at Devi Mandir PICKERING –– Learn how to meditate at a free Want to know what’s yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering happening in Pickering? Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., Check Wednesday’s south of Taunton Road. paper each week for All are wel- come. complete details For more in- formation call 905-420-7252. BE INFORMED!

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Crescent home on June 7. directors, was found in the An autopsy found she The couple also have two nary hearing is under way in James Stewart Poland, The body of the 38-year- trunk of her car parked at the died of blunt force trauma to sons, five and 11, now cared the case of an Ajax man 38, is accused of murdering old mother of three, execu- Durham Centre plaza at the head, police said. for by family. charged with second-degree Andrea Schneider in the tive secretary for the Royal Harwood Avenue and Neighbours said Mr. The preliminary hearing, murder in the death of his garage of the couple’s Perfitt Ontario Museum’s board of Kingston Road. Poland gave up work and during which a judge will stayed home to take care of determine if there is suffi- the couple’s terminally ill cient evidence to hold a trial, Durham employers reminded to take care at parties seven-year-old daughter, began Tuesday in the On- who suffers from Batten dis- tario Court of Justice in Os- DURHAM –– With the ties when hosting workplace at this time of year with in- having a two-drink limit and ease. hawa. Christmas party season holiday events,” said public creased workplace parties offering free or reduced cost upon us, the Durham Re- health nurse Judy Elliott. and events, the challenge for non-alcoholic beverages. gion Health Department is “According to provincial both employers and employ- Guidelines should be clearly reminding local employers legislation, employers may ees is to determine how to communicated and fol- to promote the responsible be held responsible for in- support each other in plan- lowed, Ms. Elliott said. use and serving of alcohol. juries or damages that occur ning a responsible and safe An alcohol liability em- “We’re introducing a re- as a result of the alcohol event.” ployer information kit is sponsible party planning they provide on their prop- Guidelines to follow in- available by calling 905- campaign to remind em- erty or at a function they’re clude arranging for trans- 723-8521 or 1-800-841- ployers of their responsibili- responsible for. 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Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 Editorial&OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 9, 2001 Editorial NEWS ADVERTISER e-mail responses to [email protected] A Metroland Community Newspaper What a way to wind Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief up a foundation Steve Houston Managing Editor $5-million cancer centre donation Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising from Durham philanthropist a godsend Retail/Distribution John Willems How often in life can a fund-raising organization count on a Director of Advertising $5-million donation some 30 years after the death of the bene- Real Estate/Automotive factor? Eddie Kolodziejcak Certainly, the notion is hard to fathom, but we can all be- Classified Advertising lieve in miracles today. Colonel Sam McLaughlin (1871-1972) Manager has given Durham Region a tremendous Christmas present in Abe Fakhourie the form of a massive donation to the Durham Region Cancer Distribution Manager Care Centre. That $5 million combines with $2.2 million Lillian Hook raised the past few years in Cancer Care Lotteries to bring the Office Manager fund-raising total to $7.2 million of the $18.1 million required. Barb Harrison The centre’s $60.1 million total cost is covered 70 per cent by Composing Manager the Province with local contributions making up the remaining 30 per cent. The centre, located at the Lakeridge Health Os- *** hawa site, is expected to open in the fall of 2003. News Colonel Sam, who set up the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foun- 905-683-5110 dation in the early 1950s, put a very strict, 50-year time limit Sales on its life. His belief was the money should be dished out with- 905-683-5110 in a half-century because he said nobody would remember him Classifieds in 50 years time. How wrong he was. 905-683-0707 A truly modest man, Mr. McLaughlin will be fondly re- Distribution membered for many, many decades yet. August holiday Mon- 905-683-5117 days in Oshawa are known as McLaughlin Day. General Fax In addition to being the founding president and chairman of 905-683-7363 General Motors of Canada, Mr. McLaughlin took part in every Letters to the editor Death Notices 905-683-3005 Oshawa General Hospital building campaign from the hospi- e-mail responses to [email protected] tal’s founding in 1910 right into the 1960s. He left the hospital Sincerely Yours significant amounts of land. It’s activities planned like this that will 1-800-662-8423 Col. Sam also helped establish the Legion in Oshawa, do- Youth activity help build strong community relations in E-mail nated land that would become Lakeview Park, established the future. shouston@ Camp Samac and was a significant figure in the development exactly what today’s Congratulations to the organizers and durhamregion.com of the Boy Scouts, donated land and money for the McLaugh- to the parents who took the time and ef- Web address lin Branch of the Oshawa Public Library and was a significant fort to send their children. durhamregion.com figure in assuring wartime vehicle and munitions production at kids need GM. To the editor: Linda A. Hodgins-Woods, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation has for decades My daughters attended the recent ‘off Ajax been a significant contributor to many charitable causes the wall’ activity put on by The Youth Publications Mail Sales throughout Canada. How appropriate that, as one of its last Centre. LETTERS POLICY Agreement Number acts, the foundation is putting a huge amount of money toward I wish to say how impressed I was All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 1332791 a truly necessary and vital service for Durham. The Cancer with the 46 youth who attended the bril- 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first Care Centre (probably to be named the R. McLaughlin liant organization of activities that were and last name or two initials and a last name. *** Durham Region Cancer Care Centre in honour of the generous planned. I managed to catch the last 15 Please include a phone number for verification. The News Advertiser is gift) will be able to serve up to 2,000 patients from Durham minutes wherein the youth did a survey The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, one of the Metroland and points east. The foundation’s gift will help to spur on other of the event, and then were given prizes length and content. Opinions expressed in letters Printing, Publishing and donations and should make meeting the final goal a reality. that were donated by the many business- are those of the writer and not necessarily those Distributing group of Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus... in Durham Region we es in Ajax and Pickering. of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the newspapers. The News know him as Col. Sam. Not one child left without something. volume of letters, not all will be printed. Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper The government Grinches who stole Christmas Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Santa Claus called, he’s busy lors think they’re worth more, in laughing, hoping our businesses Canadian Circulations this year. the next election we should show will die. Audit Board and the On- He asked for some help in them the door. So who’s the next leader? Is it tario Press Council. The spreading the cheer. The federal government, Ernie or Jim? The chances of beat- publisher reserves the So I’m making a list, I’m they’ve got something of ours. Martin ing Dalton in the next election right to classify or refuse checking it twice; I’m going to $36 billion in E.I. deductions, look slim. any advertisement. Credit find out who’s been naughty and think of all those working Derbyshire So let’s give them a gift because for advertisement limited to space price error occu- nice. hours. Staff Writer they’re almost done; here’s a fail- pies. Editorial and Adver- Regional Councillors in So it’s their turn to give and not ing ninth grader, Janet, you teach [email protected] tising content of the News Durham gave themselves a gift. to receive, some economic stimu- this one. Advertiser is copyrighted. A big fat pay raise, a nine per lus in the budget might give them All in all here in Durham it’s Unauthorized reproduc- cent lift. some reprieve. We love the Americans, for been a decent year, we got the tion is prohibited. So there’s nothing for them, I The prime minister seemed sin- them diamonds and fur, just wish OIT, giving us reason for cheer. hope there’s no rift, but they’re all ister when he did little for the they could remember who we Let’s hope next year brings us typical politicians, if you’re catch- U.S., raising funds for the party were. just as much fun, with all tiers of ing my drift. instead of helping friends in dis- The Tories in Ontario, now government paying retribution for The budgets are coming from tress. they’ve had some fun. what they’ve done. every municipality, big tax hikes Too little too late when he went Tax cuts and more tax cuts, it’s So a very merry X-mas, happy have become a common reality. to ground zero, you missed your been a good run. Chanukah and all that stuff, here’s Somebody has to pay for us to chance, now George Bush is our Now Mike Harris is leaving and hoping that property tax hikes live this way; and since council- hero. while most say goodbye, OCAP is aren’t all that rough. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P Billboard Dec. 9, 2001

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Bayfair The ride of his life Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering, presents its annual Ajax man cycles amazed by the support from well- Christmas Cantata ‘I Have Seen wishers. the Light’ at 6 p.m. All are wel- to Ground Zero “I was really motivated by peo- come. ple along the way,” he said, re- CHRISTMAS PARTY: The in New York counting stories of a transport truck Autism Society, Durham chapter, driver who presented him with four holds a party from 1-4 p.m. for in- dividuals with Autism, PDD, and BY LAUREN McKEON large jugs of water and a beekeeper Asperger’s, as well as families Special to the News Advertiser who bestowed upon him a trea- and friends, at the Oshawa Ju- AJAX — Surprisingly enough, sured jar of honey. bilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Tim Verboom credits a late-night Mr. Verboom, who is also a pro- Ave. Parents are asked to bring a load of laundry as the inspiration fessional photographer, said public wrapped and clearly labelled gift, behind his fund-raising brainchild motivation and his desire to see his not to exceed $15, for each child ‘Cycle to Help’. journey through helped fuel his five they bring. Call 905-666-6870 The competitive cyclist was up to seven hours of cycling each day. (Sandra). in the wee hours waiting for the “It was something I was really CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: washer to finish his son Ryan’s compelled to complete,” said the Visit the Pickering Museum Vil- dirty school uniform, looking at 38-year-old, noting a summer of lage and experience Scottish maps from previous races, when competitive cycling meant he need- Hogmanay, Germanic and Victori- the idea struck him. Mr. Verboom ed very little extra training in an Christmas traditions and cele- decided he was going to cycle to preparation for his journey. brations. Call 905-683-8401 for New York in a grand fund-raising Mr. Verboom was especially ap- more information. effort for victims of the terrorist at- preciative of the numerous hand- tacks on the United States. shakes from customs officials and TUESDAY, DEC. 11 Equipped with walkie-talkies, support from military personnel. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The two accompanying cars and an However, even with so much Pickering Township Historical So- extra bike — just in case — the gratitude from the public, Mr. Ver- ciety hosts Kathleen Hertzberg, member of the Friends Historical Ajax resident set off on his 11-day boom remains modest about his Society of Ontario, who will speak journey Oct. 8 from the Hudson’s journey. on Pickering and Ajax’s Quaker Bay store at the Scarborough Town “Basically I was just the guy Heritage at 7:30 p.m. at the East Centre, where he works in the loss riding the bike,” he said, acknowl- Shore Community Centre, 910 and prevention department. edging the help and support he re- Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Call 905- After setting off, Mr. Verboom ceived from his wife, Maureen, and 831-3811. arrived at the Ajax and Pickering children Ryan, Benjamin and Erin. ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP: border where he was met by a num- After arriving in New York, the Support is offered to all parties of ber of hometown supporters, in- Verbooms stayed for three days the ‘adoption triangle’ by the cluding local firefighters, who and despite some reservations, RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Durham Adoption Disclosure went along for a short ride in a fire trekked down to the heart of de- Support Group. Meetings run truck. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish struction. Cyclist Tim Verboom (right) acknowledged support of his family from 7-9:30 p.m. in the board was waiting on a bike for a ride “I had no desire to see Ground during his ‘Cycle to Help’ event in response to the Sept. 11 ter- room of the Durham Children’s through town. Zero,” admitted Mr. Verboom, al- rorist attacks in New York City. Family members are (from left) Aid Society, 555 Rossland Rd. W. It was the first of many greet- though his wife and children felt Maureen, Ben, Erin and Ryan. in Oshawa. Discussions are confi- ings from mayors, as the heads of they must. dential and a support person is communities seemed to be waiting Ultimately, he accompanied his “I was holding in a lot of emo- has come to an end Mr. Verboom is welcome to attend. Call 905-433- in every municipality along the family into the depths of the horrif- tion, I had to go,” he said, adding, “relieved”, but added, “I also miss 1551 ext. 2201, 2261, 2293. way to Gananoque. ic remnants of the World Trade “I needed a closure, in a way.” it. It was such a trip, it was so SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION: However, Mr. Verboom was Center. Now that his exhausting journey amazing.” The public is welcome to free and open meditation classes being held by Sahaja Yoga Meditation every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Central Library, 65 Harwood Grade 9 math tests prove a challenge for students Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.SahajaYoga.ca Durham school boards stream students. port to the board. HEALTH WORKSHOP: Ajax The provincial and board results At the Durham Catholic District Family Chiropractic offers a free respond to standardized were a pleasant surprise to Bev School Board, five per cent of the ‘Half-Hour to Health’ workshop Freedman, the Durham District applied-stream students met or sur- every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 145 test results School Board’s programs superin- passed the standard, compared to 40 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 13 (across tendent. She recently predicted per cent in the academic stream. from Costco, behind McDonald’s). BY MIKE RUTA “very poor results” at the provincial Paul Pulla, the board’s secondary Seating is limited. Call 905-426- Staff Writer level, given the tested students only school’s superintendent, agreed the 4116 to reserve a seat or for more DURHAM –– The percentage had three years of the new and students’ elementary school experi- information. of Durham students who achieved at tougher elementary school math ence was a consideration, though TOASTMASTERS: The Pickering or above the Ontario standard in the curriculum, introduced in 1997. not the only one, in analysing the Powerhouse Toastmasters Club Grade 9 math test is below the “I’m very surprised at these numbers. welcomes you to a weekly open provincial average, but higher than provincial results, that’s much high- “These students who have writ- house at 1 Evelyn Ave. every expected at the public school board, er than I anticipated,” she said in an ten the first assessment in mathe- Tuesday at 7 p.m. Learn more results show. interview. matics have not been awarded the about this cost-effective and fun way to enhance your communica- The province’s arm’s-length test- As for the local results, Ms. benefit of experiencing the full, new tion and leadership skills. 905- ing agency, the Education Quality Freedman thought the board’s num- math curriculum in elementary,” he 619-0030 or 416-560-3768. and Accountability Office, in Janu- ber for academic students would be said. PARENT SUPPORT: A local ary and in the spring administered about 30 per cent, meeting the Mr. Pulla said a full report on the BEV FREEDMAN group under the umbrella of The the first-ever provincial math test for provincial standard. board’s Grade 9 math test data ‘We’re hearing back from Association of Parent Support Grade 9 students. “We’re hearing back from par- would be presented at the Dec. 17th Groups Inc. meets locally every The EQAO released the provin- ents and teachers that the kids are board meeting. parents and teachers that the Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents cial and school board results Thurs- really struggling,” she said, explain- The results show a sizeable per- kids are really struggling.’ of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, day, indicating the percentage of ing why she thought students would centage of local students achieved at running away, dropping out of students who met or surpassed the not fare as well as they did. Level 2, which the province consid- achieved at Level 2. school, crimes and parent abuse. provincial standard of Level 3, or 70 Ms. Freedman said schools are ers a moderate level of achievement, Province-wide, one-quarter of Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488- to 79 per cent. Province-wide, sorting through their individual re- below but approaching the provin- applied students achieved at Level 2 5666 for location or information. roughly 14 per cent of students in sults and generally there are some cial standard, considered a high compared to 26 per cent of academ- VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are the applied stream and 49 per cent discrepancies that result in changes level of achievement. At the ic stream students. needed to help kids aged five to of academic stream students to some school percentages. Boards Catholic board, 19 per cent of ap- An EQAO press release advised 12 develop their literacy skills. The achieved at Level 3 or 4. have until Jan. 31 to release school plied students and 28 per cent of that the new high school math cur- William Peak Co-op Reading Cir- At the Durham District School results to the community. academic students achieved at Level riculum, introduced in 1999, is “at cle and Homework Club meets in Board, 44 per cent of student in the As with other EQAO tests, Ms. 2. Meanwhile, 25 per cent of acade- an early stage of implementation” the Activity Room at Whites Road academic stream achieved at Level Freedman said the board would de- mic stream and 24 per cent of ap- and that it “builds on the concepts and Finch Avenue every Tuesday 3 or better on the assessment, com- velop strategies for improvement plied stream Grade 9 students at the and skills introduced in the elemen- from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 416-684- 3616or 905-837-0761. pared to 11 per cent of applied based on the results and bring a re- Durham District School Board tary grades.” A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9 2001 N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER DEC. 9, 2001

50th Anniversary Birthday Engagement Birthday It’s been 50 years Dec. 12 “Dec. 11 is of wedded bliss for is a special a special day Vi and Cec Wheeler day for in the Penna of Ajax. To mark the Emily Guy, household. occasion, their chil- as she turns That’s the day dren invite the cou- six. Very our big boy ple’s many friends to special Michael turns mark the occasion on birthday five. We love Sunday, Dec. 16 from wishes go you so much, 2 to 4 p.m. at St. An- out to Emily handsome. drew’s Community from Mom, Have a great Centre, 46 Exeter Dad, Sarah, birthday party Rd., Ajax. It’s best Jonathan, her Nanas, aunts, uncles at National wishes only. R.S.V.P. and cousins. Sports. Lots of love and kisses from with Linda Shanks Two Ajax High School graduates Mommy, Daddy and Morgan.” at 905-852-6494 or Nancy Nowotny at 905-427-8718. are engaged. Ms. Patti Canning is Birthday pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Amanda Canning- Birthday Birthday Smith to Robbie Barg, son of Rose and Rob Barg, all of Ajax. A wed- Dec. 8 was Dec. 10 is a special ding date is to be announced. a big day for day in the Nicoll house, “our millen- as “our baby girl” be- nium baby” comes a teenager. Birthday Imaan Say- “Stephanie, keep on “Guess who’s eed, as she dancing till your dreams turning two? celebrated come true. You have Mathew her first birth- made us very proud. We Costain turns day. “We want to wish you a two on Dec. 11. want to wish happy 13th birthday. Have a great day. you a happy Love from Mom, Dad, We love you birthday, with love” and “may God Lauren, Pongo, more than any- bless you with many more to U.G.L.Y., Bandit, Aun- A cutie with a big smile is cele- come.” Love from Dad, Mom, sis- brating a birthday. Sarah Ritchie thing. Love from ties Susan, Biggy, Car- Jummy, ter Anisa, Abba, Aunty Mama, ole and Jenny, Uncles Chris, Gordon and Duncan, turns five on Dec. 10. “We want to Tabbu Baji, Kaisar Nana and Re- wish our little girl a happy birthday. Mommy and Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa and cousins Zarria, Snooker.” hana Nani, and Jabeen Aunty.” Andrew, Daniel and Christian.” All our love forever, from Mommy, Daddy, Scotty and Buddy.” Birthday Birthdays Birthday Birthday There are Paige Leigh Birthday messages to a pair of happy ninth birth- Robertson turns Look who’s brothers: “Where has the time gone day wishes for eight on Dec. 9. turning 21! Navaz? We still remember you when Caitlin on Dec. “I’m reminded Nikki Sasso you used to sing the ‘Ahani Kuhumi 9. “To my pre- each day how in- celebrates her Sahavani’ song and impressed every- cious, beautiful credibly lucky I birthday on one in Florida. daughter! Caitlin, am to have the Dec. 12. There’s Now you’re you’ve been a honour of being love from 18 on Dec. 9 treasure to your your mother. Mom, Dad and and ready for mother and fa- Though forces ‘Zach’. university. ther from day one. You amaze us still may keep us apart physically, you Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy as you grow into a beautiful young have permanent residence in my wuzzy had no hair. Is fuzzy wuzzy girl. Have a wonderful birthday heart! We love you very much. our birthday bear on Dec. 12? Birthday sweetheart. We love you very much.” Happy birthday, Mummy, Kent, Happy fifth birthday Faiz and happy Candice, Dylan and Kyle.” 18 ‘birdday’ Navaz, from Dad, “Our precious little boy Ethan Mom, Afzal, Azmina, Grandmas, Sutton cele- Birthday uncles, aunts and cousins.” brates his Birthday first birthday “Dec. 8 was a big day in the on Dec. 9. Thomson “We’re proud Birthday Love, hugs household, espe- to say that and kisses cially for some- Christine Mc- “Somebunny loves come from one who has Court became a you, William. Happy Mommy, made her parents teenager on Dec. third birthday on Dec. Daddy, so proud for the 7. Christine en- 12. Love from Mommy, Nana, past 13 years. joys reading, Daddy, Daniel, Olivia, Granda, Happy birthday swimming, Nana, Papa, Grama, G.G., Uncle Victoria. We playing the piano and trumpet. Grampa, Uncle Dan, Paul, Aunt Sharon, Nana, Papa, love you very Happy 13th birthday to our terrific Auntie Paula, Jessica, Nana Nana, family and friends. much from girl! Love from Mom, Dad, Emily Buster, Auntie Suzanne, Uncle Lorne and Sarah.” Also, woofs and licks from Darby Mum, Dad and Pepper too.” and Meg.” and Spud.” 1794 Liverpool Road ROB IN B ...Send to: I Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? K N S Pickering 905-831-5431 S A THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: Name Dropping,

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REGISTRATION UCC TOTAL HOME OF TORONTO EAST West end Pickering, Rouge We offer $9/hr to start with paid training Ask for Anna 905-435-0637 Forest Crs., 4 yrs. new 4 bed- is looking for prospects to deliver OFFICERS requires the services of an efficient bookkeeper room semi, backing onto And a wage review after 90 days. newspapers & flyers to the following areas PENTAGON SECURITY Is using QuickBooks for 20-30 hours per week. greenbelt. Large deck, fish Advancement opportunities available ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Now Accepting applications REQUIRED Must be intelligent and trustworthy, able to work pond, gazebo, only $216,500. for Stationary Guards. Applic- independently, and have great attention to detail. Call 416-272-7980. Reliable vehicle required. Must be 18 yr. + ants must have own canine, $21.00 per hour Attend one of our 1 hr orientation sessions AJAX own transportation, will train. • Piece work guaranteed Please fax your resume to the attention of NORTH AJAX - Detached 3 Kingston Rd. Hewison Crt. Apply in person to: 201 White- by contract Cam or Allison (905)839–9471 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, Wed. Dec. 12, 2001 oaks Crt., Whitby, Ontario. many upgrades, professional- @ 9AM, 10:30AM, 1PM, or 3PM. Mill st. Sherwood Rd.E. Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - 12 • Full training provided ly finished basement, huge pie Kearney Dr. Kemp Dr. noon or fax resume to (905) • Temporary Christmas Skilled & shaped lot, flexible closing. Travelodge: 940 Champlain Ave. 510 General Help 515 Open house Sat. Dec. 15th, 665-0102 help also required Technical Help (next to the 401), Oshawa Dennis Dr. Hester Ave. WANTED: HAIRSTYLIST, $239,000. (905) 428–1999 PLENTY OF WORK!! Call Dan ANTI-TERRORISM PATROLS Elizabeth St. Darley St. • Manager positions Massage Therapist, Nail VELTRI 2 STOREY, 4bdrm, E-mail: [email protected] 905-435-3478 Static and mobile SECURITY Fax: 905-953-5362 Mortimer Cres. Larmer Dr. available Technician with clientele. ensuite + 1.5 bathrooms. 1700sq PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Bay Call David Newly renovated 2 level sa- OFFICERS required to help In- ft +/-, c/a, c/v, dishwasher, inter- Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Oshawa requires sales people lon. Motivated staff, comfort- telligarde protect Ontario's locking brick, fenced yard, single Spiers Cres. Sallis Dr. who want to earn $100+ per 905-435-0518 able atmosphere. Available infrastructure. Fax resume to: garage. $189,900 firm. day comm. In-store, P/T F/T, for the new year, apply now! 416-469-4255 or attend 55 Bowmanville. (905)571–1507 Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. will train. 905-438-2313. John (905)404–9097 Unwin Ave. Toronto Mon-Fri WHITBY - 3 bdrm townhouse, 310-CASH Lilley Ave. Davey St. PROPERTY/CASUALTY In- ROUSSEL WE WILL TRAIN YOU ! Prem- 9-5pm less than 1 year old, hardwood CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR Ashbury Blvd. Warick Ave. surance Brokerage requires EAVESTROUGH ier ad company is looking to floors, ceramics, upgraded car- Mullond Ave. Wiseman Dr. an experienced Technical/ fill 10 positions this week. No WELL ESTABLISHED pet, plus much more. Call SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS! Customer Service Represen- Experienced experience necessary. Call HEAVY METAL Lorraine Van Alstyne, Sutton Andrea Rd. Cowling Cres. tative. RIBO license not nec- Anne for more details at (905) FABRICATOR IN AJAX IS Dynamic, (905)697–1700 Hiring Full Time and essary but must be willing to Eavestroughers 576-5523. McRae Rd. Clover Ridge Dr.E. CURRENTLY SEEKING Stores For Sale Part Time Positions for our new obtain. Must have good com- APPLICATIONS FOR: Crawford Dr. Callen Crt. puter/technical skills and Needed. WORK AT HOME assembling 155 Rent/Wanted Richmond Hill location must be a highly organized in- products & crafts, mailing/pro- WELDERS Graham Crt. Dreyer Dr.E. Call cessing our circulars, copy/mail- Do you possess: dividual. Must be a self-start- Minimum 7 to 10 STORE FOR RENT Billingsgate Cres. Burcher Rd. er with a positive attitude and (416) 438-4344 ing PC disc programs. Great years experience in • Great people skills able to work in a busy envi- weekly income. VALUABLE FREE 43 Station Plaza information package. Send self- high quality flux core • Business or banking background Emperor St. Thorncroft Cres. ronment. Please send re- SHORT ORDER COOK - Ajax (Harwood/401) sume, along with salary ex- addressed stamped envelope to: or sub-arc welding. O'Dell Crt. Taylor Rd. needed for days and even- Distinctive Crafts, 22 Commerce 3570 sq ft + basement • Motivation to excel? pectations by mail only to: ings. Experience required. We offer top wages Good for any retail Turnbull Rd. Rose Anne Shaw, Office Man- Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, We offer a great working Pete's Gourmet Burgers. Pag- Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. and benefits use or business ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ager Roughley Insurance Bro- er (416) 378-9915 environment!! kerage Ltd., 1000 Simcoe St. Fax resume to 3-bay drive-in door FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WORK AT HOME Health In- Flexible benefits, RRSP contribution N. Oshawa, Ont. L1G 4W4. We TELEMARKETING SUPER- dustry $1000 part-time, $5000 (905) 428-6933 Givalas R.E. Ltd. OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN thank all interested applicants, VISOR needed for outbound full-time per month. Training 905-479-4436 Fax resume: (905) 427-4403 YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL but only those who are select- Call Centre. Experience re- available. Call for free infor- Attention Linda ed for an interview will be quired. Call Tony (905)426– mation booklet 416-631-3922 416-605-2050 905-683-5117 contacted. 1322. www.workathomeexperts.com Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P

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Beatrice/Wilson area We offer: pets, Available immediatley, * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! er & dryer. Mint condition, will near Go. 4 appliances, fire- If you are currently paying 200 Properties (905)721-2365 $750/month includes utilities & place, gas BBQ, no smokers/ sell separately, can deliver. 905- DIRECT TV Christmas spe- • Great floor traffic parking. Near schools, shopping between $900-$1400 a month, 839–0098 5-STAR PONY RIMS for '87- pets. Immediate occupancy. I can help you own. Michele KASHWAKAMAK LAKE - 2 cials. HU and H programming. & bus. Call (905)426-1431 $900. first/last/references re- $20 with guarantee. Complete '93 Mustang. Excellent condi- • Aggressive remuneration package Detering Re/Max Rouge River hours, year round playground, APPLIANCES: refrigerator 2- tion. $1,000. obo. Excellent quired. 905-837-2990. 905-668-1800 Ski- doo, fish, build a cottage door frost free, deluxe stove, systems on sale. Call Les • Monthly & Annual bonus AJAX, 2-bedroom basement 905-626-6742 shape. 705-878-4504. apartment. Separate entrance, PICKERING VILLAGE, Ajax. 2 or use a trailer, hydro, phone, matching heavy duty washer/ • Good benefit plan laundry, full bath, non- A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a $14,900. Terms $117.14 dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- RENT TO OWN new and re- bedroom apartment, Available home for you! 6 months free! DIRECT TV CHRISTMAS smoker, no pets, $750 inclu- January 1, 2001. Fridge, monthly. 1-613-541-9629. rate. Also washer used 2 Blowout Sale!! Single LNB conditioned appliances, and • Demo supplied From $550/month OAC, up to years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- sive. Available Jan. 1st. Call stove, parking. $850.00 per Rentals Outside System $340, Duals $360 with (905) 619–3683 $6,000 cash back to you, old dishwasher $275. (905) dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or Become Part of our Winning Team!!! month plus utilities. 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RMR Real Estate (905)728- 105° hot tub, near beaches, 8am-5pm plete $400 w/3 month pro- fee tables $20 and up; wicker 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 major attractions, NHL Hock- chairs w/cushion $30 each; 19 Harwood Ave. S., Available December 15th. No $950 plus, available imme- BEAUTY SALON equipment gramming guarantee, $360 w/ pets. Call (905)427–1024 diately. close to all amenities, email:[email protected] ey, NFL Football, Blue Jay 1 month programming guar- weight & work out bench $50; Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 baseball. Children welcome. for sale. Also tanning bed. stepper machine $30; kitchen Brock/Finch area. Call 3 BEDROOM HOME Oshawa, Phone 905-852-5155, or 905- antee. Card programming $20- AJAX, legalized upper 3 bed- (905)619–9063 Photos. (less than motel) 1 month guarantee, $10 no table w/chairs $100; (905) 683-5358 room of home. Hwy 2/Har- available immediately. Ap- (905)683–5503 430-0518. 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Call 289-314-0170 frames included) $500 o.b.o. ery...We have Entertainment R.N. TEMPORARY F/T DAYS smoker/no pets, suits profes- Please call (905)435-8151 af- 905-373-6082. backyard, air conditioned. sional single or mature couple. for appointment. Campers, units, home office, dining Experienced in LTC Prefer mature working single/ 215 Trailers,Sites ter 7pm or weekends. (snp) NORDICTRACK WALKFIT room, kitchen and bedroom $750 month. available immedi- A NEWLY RENOVATED 4 bed- Computer literacy an asset couple. No pets, first/last ately. Quiet area, Ajax, Harwood CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD treadmill $450. 905-683-1457 furniture. Also a large selec- $900/mo. inclusive. Available room home in Pickering. Fa- FREE STORAGE - Perfect tion of Occasional furniture..all Mail/fax resume to: N. 905-427-4988 milyroom w/fireplace +walk- Christmas Gift!! Immaculate FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR Immediately. 905-666-1817 $339. (30 sq. yd.) 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(905) 436-7686 until toilet facilities, vanity etc. Lots Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa ing quality solid wood furniture ed, $825/month, first/last re- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! From of cupboards, storage space. Accepted Call Sam 905-686- Hardwood Floors Ltd. Fax: 905-576-4712 7:30 pm. $500. down, own your own 1772. here for 27 years...We pride quired. Call 905-432-3710 Non-smoking trailer, single ourselves on being able to SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 home starting at $69,900 car- HAY AND STRAW - Round & COURTICE extra large 2-bed- axle, perfect for towing. Ask- CARPETS! CARPETS! CAR- Square bales. Stored Inside. take your ideas/plans and turn Business Apartments & Flats & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at ries for less than rent. OAC. ing $5,000. To view call 905- room apartment, one car 24 hrs free recorded message PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with Pick up or delivery. 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I will coffee and end tables, wing trance, close to 401 & GO. mo.) available Jan. 1st. 2 bed- Grumman all aluminum 27ft, all chairs, palliser leather and Freedom Phone Lines SIGN FRANCHISE expanding mainfloor of bungalow, huge Avail Feb 1, $750 inclusive, room apt. $775/mo. inclusive. 15/Jan 1- Main floor of 3-bdrm carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. stainless interior with 3 fryers upholstery, bunk beds etc. Al- 1-866-687-0863 locally. Fully computerized. fenced backyard, porch, all first/last. 905-420–3301 Available Feb. 1st. 905-666–8004 bungalow, clean/well kept. Eat-in grill, large pop cooler and freez- No experience needed. Train- inclusive, $1200/mo. Prefer kitchen, new fridge/stove, 2pc Residential on Berber carpets for ways the best quality at the $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- er. Excellent shape, 16k firm. Call lowest price. 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From 5.7% Condos O for 5 years. Plumbing Mart Can Now Add Value to Rental N 1st & 2nd Properties Mortgages to 100% Your Home With a Shower Conversion “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” Bathtubs are just not as Plumbing Mart are leaders “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” popular as they use to be. In when it comes to bathroom ren- B Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty today’s busy world people pre- ovations. Over the last 40 years For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE fer to take a shower. they also have established an U CALL (905) 686-2557 At Plumbing Mart they excellent reputation and have S have the perfect alternative to since expanded their specialty the bathtub. It’s a shower con- to include kitchens. I FREE version that utilizes the space of “We already have the best in Home the tub and at the same time uti- combination when it comes to N Estimates lizing the existing plumbing. products and people,” says Sam “As you can see in the Beninato of Plumbing Mart. E FOR KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS photo, the shower conversion “We’ve done thousands of bath- HUGE RENOVATION CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED takes advantage of the entire rooms and kitchen projects.” S SHOWROOM WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS KITCHEN & BATHROOM MODELS BOOKED THIS MONTH! space the tub took up,” says Located at 1534 Midland Sam Beninato of Plumbing Ave., the Plumbing Mart show- S 1-888-BATH-RENO Mart. “It creates a shower with room is only 15 minutes from 416-285-6798 much more space. In fact there’s anywhere in Ajax and Pickering. P plenty of room for two people.” It's a short drive west on Hwy THREE BEARS AUTO BODY The seamless wall panel 401, south on McCowan Rd. to I “ONE OF DURHAM’S LARGEST Insurance Claims means no tiles or grout so main- Lawrence, go west two major C AUTO BODY & COLLISION SHOPS” tenance is simple. You also don’t intersections to Midland and K “Serving The Durham Region” Free Estimates! have to move the drain or fix- then just one block north to seat which women will love for ture locations. Plumbing Mart on the west side. E $ $ Towards Insurance Deductible $ shaving their legs. (with this ad) The conversion features Call their showroom at (416) R 200 “You can have it completely Offer expires *Coupon must be presented optional multi-function shower 285-6798 for a free in-home esti- installed for under $4,000 and in I $ December 31, 2001 prior to work being started $ heads, shower spray and many mate. Call Plumbing Mart toll as little as 3 days” says Sam. N UNIT #20B, 282 MONARCH AVE., AJAX varieties of sliding glass enclo- free at 1-888-BATHRENO or 1- *Some restrictions apply. “And at the same time adding Ask for details. sures. There is even an optional 888-228-4736. G (905) 619-2327 tremendous value to your home.” ADVERTISING FEATURE A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 ADVERTISING FEATURE Mario’s wins basketball battle BETTER LEARNING 2001 AJAX — A clash between top-rated Select Food Products Tomorrow begins today. and East Side Mario’s marked the opening game of Ajax A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. Ladies Basketball League play here Wednesday. Select Food Products started the game strongly and barely missed a shot. East Side Mario’s battled back in the second Understanding A half playing excellent defence and getting their fast break going. Mario’s got out in front and never relinquished their Report Card lead in a 45-40 win. Anne Whitehead netted 14 points for East Side Mario’s School report cards will be com- and Erinn Lynch scored 16 for Select. ing home soon often accompanied by Missed free throws late in the game proved costly for Et Tu proud smiles, but sometimes looks of Caesar’s in a 41-38 loss to the Bank of Montreal in the second sad disappointment. game of the night. Here are some general teacher With time running out Caesar’s made timely interceptions only to be fouled while shooting. However, Caesar’s couldn’t comments and insights into their pos- convert from the charity stripe. Lana Letourneau was the high sible deeper meanings, along with scorer for the bankers with 21 points. Lori Fleming and Kev- suggested questions to ask your ina Morrison netted eight apiece for Et Tu Caesar’s. child’s teacher to explore these issues Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. more fully.

(A) TEACHER COMMENTS 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering Your child is working to his 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 greatest potential. Let’s Get A Partner in Your Child’s Education. THEIR MEANING. Your child is probably doing his Ready for very best at this level. One On One Tutoring WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Personalized programs to improve your child’s the Holidays What is my child’s actual poten- tial? Is he/she working at it? How do GRADES & CONFIDENCE you know? How do you measure it?

(B)TEACHER COMMENTS READING WRITING Cathy is a delight in class! More attention to neat work could earn her MATH LANGUAGE higher marks. STUDY SKILLS CALLING ALL SINGERS THEIR MEANING Cathy is not making sure her JK - OAC Scarborough assignments are neat and organized. Bel Canto Choir She does the work quickly just to get Tutoring In Your Home which rehearses on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at it done on time. St. Dunstan’s Church in West Hill, has some Ontario Certified Teacher openings for new members to begin the WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Applications Welcome 2002 season in January. The Spring season May I see examples of her assign- includes concerts in April and the making of a Christmas CD. ments? Is she required to recopy LEARNING BOUND INC. messy assignments? To obtain more information about this (formerly Tutortime Learning Centres Inc.) excellent mixed choir, please call Sid www.learningbound.ca Milnes, at 416-284-1509 or the Music Oxford Learning Centres have Director, John Watkins at 905-831-8887. been helping students for years build or e-mail: [email protected] their academic and learning skills so 905-721-8638 they can do better in school and learn A. T. S. Hagge & Associates to love learning. Reading • Writing • Spelling • French • Math • Study Skills • Little Readers Call Oxford today at (905) 420- Putting Your Finger on 3141 to learn how an individual learn- the Pulse of Your Clients ing program can help your child Ajax A. T. S. Hagge & Assoc. Inc. consultants in sales force automation and develop the skills and confidence for call centre operations, will be offering a half-day seminar for local businesses on success in school. December 11, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at McLean Community Centre, Community Rm. at 95 Magill Dr. (905-428-7711). More and more entrepreneurs are looking for more effective ways to manage Article compliments of Oxford their businesses. The bottom line is their client database - are they Learning Centres, Pickering. communicating regularly and in a timely fashion? Are there ways to improve how to do business? Topics to be featured will include: CRM (customer relations management with Telemagic Software). CTI (computer telephony integration), networks (how they improve routine procedures), HSD (high speed dial up), costs vs benefits MONTESSORI and Integration (oh, the joy of it all). LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING Seating is limited so please R.S.V.P. by Friday, December 7 (905-427-1914). A $5 fee will apply at the door for materials. “Knowledge with Understanding” AJAX-PICKERING DANCE PRIVATE SCHOOL AGES 1 1/2 - 14 YEARS NEW YEAR’S EVE “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, DECEMBER 31, 2001 ~ COST $40.00 I do and I understand” E.H. How can you learn if you don’t PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE - PLUS - VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING • Full Montessori Curriculum understand? Oxford Learning Centres® recognizes LIMITED TO 400 • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips that children don’t all learn the same way. We offer individual HOT/COLD BUFFET AT 10:00 P.M. • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed programs for individual learning styles. More than memoriza- CHAMPAGNE/PARTY FAVORS AT 12:OO “Take the time tion, Oxford offers understanding to help your child achieve TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FROM: to visit & understand!” better grades and build confidence. Sandra Martin 905-686-7933 905-420-3141 Leslie Prentice 905-837-9670 PICKERING www.oxfordlearning.com 1105 Finch Ave., Pickering xford Learning Centres

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0% Purchase Financing‡ also available on 2002 Camaro, Intrigue, Aurora, Silhouette, Bravada, Astro, Blazer, TrailBlazer, S-10, Silverado 1500, Avalanche, Tahoe and Suburban. Lease Rates as low as 1.9% available AND for a limited time, no security deposit required. FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT US AT gmcanada.com DROP BY YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE DEALER, OR CALL US AT 1-800-GM-DRIVE. *No Purchase Necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes January 13, 2002. Prizes can only be applied to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 vehicles purchased/leased and delivered before January 13, 2002. See your GM Dealer or visit gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. ∆ Driver and front passenger crash test (for Impala). Tests conducted by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Best in class. Based on Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings. **For 2002 Cavalier and 2002 Alero only, General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST/GST as applicable) plus security deposit and PPSA. Freight of $795/$830 (Cavalier/Alero) included. Other lease options available. “Drive Away Lease” offer does not apply to purchase financing offer. †Based on a 2.9%/3.4%/3.4%/3.9%/2.9%/1.9% annual lease rate (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D), 48-month term. $0.12/km charge over 80,000 km for 48 months. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,659/$5,881/$9,928/$9,440/$10,957/$10,804/ $11,141 (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D) plus applicable taxes. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA (for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), administration fees and taxes not included. ‡0% purchase financing on approved GMAC credit only for most 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before January 13, 2002. Term up to 48 months for most 2001 and 2002 cars. Term up to 36 months for most 2001 and 2002 trucks. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $277.78/$208.33 for 36/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $10,000.00. The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase” price as shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate of 7.47%/5.90%/3.59%/3.07%/3.13%/2.47% (Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D). †‡Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2002 models of Cavalier VL Sedan/Coupe R7A/Malibu R7C/Alero GX Sedan R7A/Impala R7A/Venture Value R7A/Tracker R7D equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais and excluding Northwestern Ontario). Lease and purchase offers do not include freight ($830/$950/$970/$825 for Malibu/Impala/Venture/Tracker), licence, insurance, registration and taxes. *‡Offers apply to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 new or demonstrator models and applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. 0% financing and contest do not apply to 2001/2002 Corvette, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Silverado Reg. and Ext. Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Silverado Crew Cab 2500/3500 and 2002 Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply to 2001/2002 Chevy Express LT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Tahoe and 2002 Suburban. Limited quantities of 2001 models available. Dealer trade of 2002 models may be required. *†‡Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Certain excep- tions apply. See your local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, December 9, 2001 DAVIDSON’S DAVIDSON CHRYSLER GOING OUT FOR YOUR BLOWOUT! Will Not Knowingly Be BUSINESS SOS! SOS! Undersold! Over 100 Vehicles in SALE! MAY DAY! MAY DAY! Stock For Immediate Delivery IN DECEMBER HO! HO! HO! 6 LOOK! LOOK! 6 DAYS LOOK! DAYS ONLY! Roger Davidson Says... ONLY!

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