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SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 48,600 ✦ 32 PAGES ✦ FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND ROCKING THE HOUSE! A BIG BOUNCE All the latest curling news Stars are out for new movie Sports, 26 Entertainment, 25 Shooter gets 18 years Maragh opened the equivalent of five years and four months in pre-trial custody, fire during pickup leaving a remaining sentence of basketball game 12 years and eight months, Judge Glass ruled. By Stephen Shaw He will be eligible for parole in Staff Writer just over four years. DURHAM – A gunman who After a four-month trial, a Su- opened fire in a crowded high perior Court jury last September school gymnasium during a pick- found Mr. Maragh guilty of the up basketball game, shooting an April 3, 2001, shooting of Mr. Ajax man four times, was handed Richards during an after-hours an 18-year prison sentence yester- basketball game at Pine Ridge day. High School in Pickering. Marlon “Indian” Maragh, 23, of Court heard he fired four bul- A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Scarborough was sentenced by lets from a .357-handgun into the Justice Bruce Glass to 12 years victim, hitting him three times in for the attempted murder of the back and once in the elbow, Might as well bump Teran Richards, then 22. during a “dispute over a foul” be- He received an additional two tween opposing teams from Pick- PICKERING –– With National Beach volleyball champion Conrad Leinemann over for a visit, the students and staff at years for each of three other of- ering and Scarborough. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School took the opportunity to challenge him to a game. Mr. Leinemann played by himself, fences: using a gun during the Moments before the gunfire winning both games against a team that included teachers Joe Griffin and Stefania Accardi. commission of an offence, posses- began, Scarborough player sion of firearms while prohibited Tyshan Riley sucker-punched and fleeing police causing bodily Pickering player Al Nabe, a team- harm, making for a “global sen- mate of Mr. Richards. Hwy. 407 expansion delayed tence” of 18 years. Mr. Maragh has already served ✦ See He page 5 Construction landfill site near Napanee has “What was supposed to be changed what types of environ- under construction next year is PICKERING TOYOTA could be put off mental assessments the now 2010 or longer,” he said. until 2010 or later Province will accept. “What this does is delay what is THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! That means the terms of refer- vital to Durham.” SERVICE HOURS: By Carly Foster ence (the study that must be The proposed extension would March Break Camps MON., TUES., THURS., & FRI. Staff Writer done before an EA) the Ministry take Hwy. 407 from its current 7:30 - 6:00 P.M. DURHAM – The elusive quest to of Transportation has complet- end at Brock Road in Pickering Register Now WEDNESDAY: 7:30 - 8:00 P.M. get Hwy. 407 extended through ed for the Hwy. 407 expansion to Hwy. 115/35 in Clarington. Call for Daycare SATURDAY: 8:00 - 3:00 P.M. Durham has hit another road- needs changes and additions. Two freeway links to Hwy. 401 or Bussing information EXPRESS LUBE SERVICE block - one that could have im- And that will add at least six are being considered: one near 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING plications for many Durham pro- months to an already lengthy Whitby/Ajax and another within 905.420.4621 jects. process, said regional Chairman cityofpickering.com (905)(905) 420-9000 An Ontario court case over a Roger Anderson. ✦ See More page 7 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 www.durhamregion.com FREEHOLD TOWNHOMES In Upscale Eagle Ridge

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Durham boards looking ning on post-secondary education) met “This four years is a big change for or surpassed the provincial standard of a kids,” says Mary Ann Martin, chairman for changes to materials, level 3, or 70 to 79 per cent. However just of the Durham Catholic District School and testing 21 per cent of applied students met or Board. did better than the standard. “It’s a lot more work for students and By Mike Ruta “The difficulty, and we’ve expressed they have to be more focused. I think Staff Writer this to EQAO, around the applied Grade students who aren’t working to the best DURHAM – The new four-year high 9 testing is the testing is done in a style of their ability, anything we could do to school program is failing students in which is inconsistent with the stated assist them... is very important.” Durham and across the province, ac- philosophical goal of the course,” says She recently struck an Education-Min- cording to a study. Mr. Wyszkowski. “The course was meant istry mandated committee to help en- The Ministry of Education last week to present the same curriculum as the hance student learning. released Dr. Alan King’s Double Cohort Grade 9 academic curriculum, but in a Dr. King in the study noted that 30 per Phase Three Study, which looks at how different fashion to address different cent of the first four-year high school high school students are faring after the learning styles. It was meant to be much graduates returned for a fifth year of elimination of the OAC year. more hands on.” high school. In Durham, 1,800 high The answer is that one in four are un- However, the assessment style is iden- school students were back last Septem- likely to graduate, largely because of the tical to the academic test, he says. ber. high failure rate in some Grade 9 and 10 applied level courses. Dr. King pointed specifically at Grade 9 and 10 math, Eng- lish and science, Grade 9 geography and Tiano’s Quality Produce Grade 10 history, which he says “must be modified to be consistent with the needs Garden Fresh Quality Fruits & Vegetables and abilities of the 25 per cent of stu- MARY ANN MARTIN “It’s a lot more work.’ Product of U.S.A. dents who take them.” Product of Mexico Product of U.S.A. Charles Wyszkowski, the Durham Dis- HOT HOUSE SUNKIST PEACHES & CREAM trict School Board’s math program facil- load means that in the given course time CORN itator, notes that a provincial curriculum it’s difficult for teachers to go into much TOMATOES ORANGES review is now under way. depth with the concepts they are teach- size “One of the messages coming from ing. large ¢ ¢ pkg ¢ size 72 of 5 right across the province is that the On the most recent Education Quality 99lb 69lb 99 number of expectations for the Grade 9 and Accountability Office (EQAO) Product of U.S.A. Product of U.S.A. courses needs to be reduced,” he says. Grade 9 mathematics assessment, 62 per Product of U.S.A. Mr. Wyszkowski says the heavy work- cent of board academic students (plan- PINK CAULIFLOWER CELERY GRAPEFRUIT ¢ 99 ea 4 / ROMAINE size 00 ¢ ¢ 48 1 99ea 69 ea Specials in effect Friday, January 30 through Monday, February 2, 2004

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249

Editorial Pickering News ‘Retreat’ Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper

Tim Whittaker right here Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle at home Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Fiscal restraint by Durham council Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising would be welcomed by taxpayers Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager o one could reasonably argue Durham Region council- Lillian Hook lors shouldn't get together to share ideas and informa- Office Manager Cheryl Haines tion. Annual presentations from staff on weighty topics N Janice O’Neil such as provincial downloading and budgets are no doubt nec- Composing Managers essary. But it's high time council took a look at whether its annual retreat to the Fern Resort in Orillia is the best use of tax- News/Sales 905-683-5110 payers' money. Classifieds 905-683-0707 In this day and age, we're being gouged at the gas pumps, Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 water rates are going up, the hydro price cap is coming off and General Fax 905-683-7363 most municipal taxes are on the way up. When one looks at the Death Notices salary raises and severance packages councillors keep giving 905-683-3005 themselves, it's almost an insult to see them trek off to Orillia Sincerely Yours for two days and two nights on the public purse. 1-800-662-8423 Every year, they return from the annual trip full of enthusi- E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com asm about how valuable it was. This year, department heads Web address gave presentations on budgets, roads and representation by durhamregion.com population. Taxpayers forked over $14,500. Mailing Address Council has never seriously considered holding this ‘retreat’ 130 Commercial Ave., at home in Durham Region. Individual councillors have argued Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 in the past they'd be faced with all kinds of distractions, such as Publications Mail Sales phone calls from people who know they're in town. Letters to the Editor Agreement Number This argument doesn't wash. First of all, if taxpayers must 1332791 shell out for meeting rooms and luncheons for a retreat, let's keep the money here in the region and give local business and of Saskatchewan. The News Advertiser is local workers the benefit. It's only a bonus if we get a bit of a NDP offers real I won't even mention the devastation one of the Metroland break on the price because councillors and staff are going home suffered by ordinary people in Ontario Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of to their own beds at night, instead of bunking down in a resort. democracy at the hands of the great tax-fighter and newspapers. The News Two days of meetings at the Oshawa Holiday Inn, for exam- leader of the Common Sense Revolu- Advertiser is a member of ple, accomplishes exactly the same result as two days of meet- To the editor: tion. May I suggest to the good doctor the Ajax & Pickering ings at the Fern Resort. The difference, perhaps, is attendance Re: 'Conservatives offer Canadians a that there is another real alternative to Board of Trade, Ontario might be down a little if the meetings were held in Oshawa. choice,' letter, Jan. 23. our dilemma of good governance. Community Newspaper That would send a clear message to Chairman Roger Anderson I was amused and intrigued by Dr. This alternative has been practised Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., that strategic plans and budgets aren't the big draws to the an- Colin Carrie's musings about the real by the Western European democracies Canadian Circulations nual retreat. Why should taxpayers be paying for the perks? choice offered Canadians by the Con- for many years and has resulted in liv- Audit Board and the On- Also, there should be no formal debates going on and no de- servative Party of Canada. ing standards for ordinary people far tario Press Council. The cisions being made at this annual powwow. For example, when After insinuating questionable superior to ours in Canada. These gov- publisher reserves the the question of representation by population was deferred to shenanigans by the Liberals, he conve- ernments are called social democracies. right to classify or refuse 2006 and a committee report, it certainly seemed some kind of niently forgets the transgressions of the Please read: NDP - for ordinary people any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited decision had been made behind closed doors in Orillia. Conservatives during the Brian Mul- the New Democratic Party is a real to space price error occu- Keep the annual "retreat" on the calendar, Mr. Anderson. But roney years and, not to mention, the choice indeed. pies. Editorial and Adver- next year, hold it in Durham during the day only. Taxpayers will legal difficulties encountered by mem- Herman H. Evertman tising content of the News appreciate the fiscal restraint. bers of the Grant Devine Conservatives Pickering Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Get ready for community lobbying Letters Policy n two weeks the Durham Dis- trustees on the 11-member board, list. Cadarackque Public School in All letters should be typed trict School Board unveils a elected just two months ago, this Ajax comes to mind. An addition or neatly hand-written, 150 Idraft building plan, its third, becomes a distinct possibility. I to the school was dropped from words. Each letter must be covering 2005 and 2006. For a num- Mike guess we'll find out how the new both the first and second accom- signed with a first and last name or two initials and a ber of reasons, it will be interesting board members stand up under modation plans, prompting Ajax last name. Please include a to see how this plays out. Ruta the pressure. Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Marilyn phone number for verifica- Trustees for over a year have As well, the provincial govern- Crawford to vote against the section. The editor reserves heard from parents making the ment's request for a moratorium ond plan two years ago. The school the right to edit copy for case for their school to be included. S t a f f W r i t e r on school closures is just that, a re- has 700 students, more than virtu- style, length and content. That's fair enough; this is a democ- quest. Trustees don't have to hon- ally any other board elementary Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer racy, right? However, the process our it, but if they do it means less school. John Dryden Public School and not necessarily those of two years ago left a sour taste in mer board business superinten- money for new pupil places. With in Whitby has about 740 kids, and the News Advertiser. We re- some parents' mouths. dent Ron Trbovich once said, this board enrolment growth virtually is also in line for an addition that gret that due to the volume They said the plan must be is a numbers game: the most over- stagnant, closing schools is the was dropped from the last plan. of letters, not all will be needs based, that the school com- crowded schools should be top pri- only way to generate maximum Stay tuned; the draft plan be- printed. munity with the biggest presence ority. dollars. comes public Feb. 16. at public meetings, and the most Unfortunately, some trustees And while this is a new plan, active lobbyists behind the scenes, can't turn down a roomful of peo- there're still a few carry-overs from Mike Ruta's column appears shouldn't necessarily get on the ple, even if granting their wish isn't the previous plan that should be every third Friday. E-mail building list. They're right. As for- the best move. With six new considered at or near the top of the [email protected]. Snowwww.durhamregion.com problem NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 PAGE 7 P

Pickering just works departments have kept on top of keeping the roads as kept digging out safe as possible. “We’ve been pretty busy,” By Danielle Milley said Richard Holborn, division Staff Writer head of municipal property PICKERING -– Nearly 40 motor and engineering for Pickering. vehicle collisions, about 20 He said crews started the centimetres of snow and a lot cleanup at 1 a.m. Tuesday of frustrated people. That’s with plowing in the north and what the two winter storms salting residential roads. The left behind in Pickering and effort lasted well into the day Ajax earlier this week. with most workers putting in About 30 people reported 13 to 15 hours. collisions to the Accident Sup- Wednesday was more of the port Services collision centre same, minus the salting, with at the Pickering-Ajax Commu- crews clearing snow through nity Police Centre both Mon- the night before the morning day and Tuesday, up from an rush hour. average of 15 people on non- “They’ll probably put in an- storm days. other 10 to 12 hours,” Mr. Hol- “A normal day in Pickering born said late Wednesday has, on average, historically RICHARD HOLBORN morning while crews were out been six accidents a day so ‘We’ve been pretty busy.’ cleaning up the snow left when you’re starting to run along curves, in intersections between 18 to 20 accidents, a.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. and on side streets where cars you’re starting to feel the heat Wednesday with varying de- had been parked. Feelings are important too of the storm,” said Bob grees of injuries and damage, City crews used about 200 Gutwein, vice-president of said police spokesman tonnes of salt, which is less sales and operations for Acci- Sergeant Paul Malik. He than normally required for two What am I feeling? Is it anger, frustration or dent Support Services. added none were major acci- snowstorms because the salt sadness? Because I cannot tell you, I show you with The number of total accidents. from Tuesday was still on the temper tantrums, screaming, hitting, and biting. How dents in the area was higher Sgt. Malik said he hadn’t roads Wednesday. than those reported to the col- noticed a drastic increase in The City could use a break you react to my emotions affects my self-esteem. lision centre as it only gets recalls. in the weather, noted said Mr. ports of minor accidents with “It looks busier out there, Holborn. no injuries. but I don’t think our officers “What are we looking for? How I feel is as important as how I think. Across the region, Durham are responding to a lot more Sunshine and maybe a little Regional Police responded to calls,” he said. bit warmer weather to break about 45 collisions between 8 That could be because local some of this up.” Accept Me, More construction delays Guide Me, Encourage Me ✦ More from page 1 owned by Canada Waste Ser- vices. Canada Waste had sub- Oshawa. mitted a scoped TOR, and is Terms of reference outline currently appealing the deci- what will occur in a full envision. ronmental assessment (EA), Changing the way TORs are and must be approved by the done could have implications Ministry of the Environment. for future Durham projects Then an EA is done, ap- like the Stevenson Road inter- proved, and construction be- change off Hwy. 401, the Pick- gins. ering Airport and the Seaton In the case of Hwy. 407, the lands in Pickering. transportation ministry has Mr. Ward said the MTO is completed a “scoped” TOR. hoping to hand in the updated When scoping, usually a TOR by late summer, adding smaller area is considered, almost a year to the original using previous studies and estimate of fall 2003. scaled-down alternative op- The regional chairman has tions are used, said David asked the municipalities - who Ward, a spokesman for MTO. must submit comments on For information on the emotional well being of children 18 to 30 “But the decision says we’re the TOR - to get back to the months and the community resources that help parents and not allowed to hand in scoped Province as soon as possible, caregivers, call Durham Region Health Department at environmental assessments ROGER ANDERSON even if it means holding a spe- anymore for approval,” Mr. Can’t put decisions off. cial meeting. 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The On- take to CFB Borden, ern Ontario. benefit from taken from her own collec- local efforts tion.” More than half of the By Lesley Bovie books collected were the Staff Writer work of local schools, most donating more than 1,000 DURHAM – Cheryl and a piece, said Mrs. Wallace. more than you came for Bruce Wallace couldn’t News of the collection have seen this coming, inspired Grade 8 student even in their wildest Michelle Williams to TH ST dreams. spearhead her own effort FRIDAY, JAN. 30 TO SUNDAY, FEB. 1 Less than a month ago, at Pierre Elliott Trudeau the Whitby couple, re- Public School in Oshawa. sponding to a call from The school dropped off Lieutenant Governor more than 1,300 books to James Bartleman, opened the Wallaces, all of them up their home as a region- sorted and labelled. days al drop-off site for chil- Mackie Transport also dren’s books. donated more than 50 Nearly 24,000 have since boxes to the cause, each of poured in, all of which will them able to hold about to be distributed to 52 isolat- 200 books each. ed Northern Ontario com- “We had a ball sorting SATURDAY save 50% save 45% savesave 40% save 40% save 40% save 30% munities in February. through it all,” said Mrs. discontinued 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. women’s diamond rings and men’s Stanfield’s men’s shoes ONLY ® “It was amazing. 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bers from Port Perry High .com School, Courtice High plans for the nine-day trip, from May 30 to June 7. Among those on hand were, from left, PPHS teacher Nancy Hamer Strahl, School and Whitby’s An- Anderson CVI teacher Brent Birchard, PPHS Grade 10 student derson Collegiate Vocation- Janna Jeffrey, Courtice High School teacher Mike Strahl, veter- al Institute. an and author Nick Ziemnicki, veteran Jan Devries and PPHS Taking part in the nine- teacher Dave Robinson. day trip will be 68 (58 students and 10 parents and Scugog Island resident, his- about preserving the mem- region teachers) representatives tory buff and author. ory of our heritage. The from Port Perry High Students will produce a support from all of our School (PPHS), 40 from profile of the soldiers, dead communities has been Courtice High School and or alive, “and create a paper wonderful and it gains even 24 from Anderson C.V.I. with a song or poem and a more momentum every “On June 6 the world will letter and ask the family for day,” said Mr. Robinson celebrate the 60th anniver- something that (the stu- after the official gala. “The sary of D-Day and this is an dents) can return to Juno students are not only am- educational opportunity we Beach for them... a watch or bassadors of the three don’t want to miss. This is a medal,” said Mr. Hodg- (school) communities, but an opportunity to experi- son. of Durham Region, Ontario ence living history,” Dave Each artifact included in and Canada. We’re going to Robinson, a Canadian and the time capsule will be cat- be ambassadors for all of + applicable9 deposit World Studies teacher at alogued; one copy of the Canada. The world will be 9 PPHS, said Thursday dur- catalogue will be kept at watching and we’ll be there ing a gathering to officially Juno Beach, another at in attendance.” launch the trip. PPHS. For PPHS teacher Nancy llitre-2%itre-2% “Our group will be the As well, all elementary Hamer Strahl, the trip over 4 single largest individual and secondary schools in will have a special meaning. delegation that we know of Durham Region will be in- “My parents are from attending the celebrations vited to make a contribu- Belgium, they were liberat- on June 6.” tion towards the “We Re- ed by the Allied forces. Jan 3 To add to the experience, member” CD-ROM, that Devries, president of the 60 students taking part in will be sealed within the 1st Canadian Battalion As-

the trip will “adopt and re- time capsule. sociation and director of re online at: www.durham search” a veteran from the Plans also call for this the Juno Beach Centre, was ’ D-Day attack, which will year’s group of travelling part of the group that liber- lead to the creation of a “We PPHS students to return to ated my family, so, for me,

Remember” time capsule, Juno Beach in 2044 to re- this is personal. I want to We to be placed at the Juno turn to France for the 100th Beach Centre, explained anniversary of D-Day. Scugog Ward 3 Councillor “It is hard for me to know Lynn Philip Hodgson, a that so many people care

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AJAX – Public school students to remain at Lin- 4 2 board trustees have ap- coln Alexander Public Over 1% better than Over 0.75% better than proved changes to the School. Therefore stu- the most common rate the most common rate boundaries of three Ajax dents living west of posted by the Big 5 posted by the Big 5 elementary schools. Church Street and south Canadian Banks. Canadian Banks. In the case of Terry Fox of Darley Street, on roads Public School, the such as Kane Court, Wind- Durham District School sor Drive and Cameron Discover financial peace of mind at Board extended the Street, will continue to at- boundary to include the tend Lincoln Alexander. your local HEPCOE Credit Union branch. Tormina’s Millers Creek Originally they were to at- 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering • 905- 831-1121 development. As a result, tend the new school. the school boundary now “The two common rea- includes streets north of sons for this are the day- Rossland Road between care facilities at Lincoln Harwood and Old Har- Alexander PS and the wood Avenue. closer walking distance to In setting the bound- Lincoln Alexander PS ver- aries for the unnamed sus the new school,” ex- John Boddy public school, plained Martyn Beckett, to open this September, the Ajax schools superin- Interest rates and offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Interest penalty for early withdrawal. The Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO) insures the board accommodated tendent, in a report to Canadian currency deposits for a maximum of $100,000 for the combined principal, interest and dividends relating to members' total deposits. parents who wanted their trustees. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 PAGE 13 P Trustee begins learning curve

New to the job, trustees. ber, no hockey. around him now,” he says. He’s spent the first With a youngster “It’s a big change; you Paul Bannister weeks on the job getting around the house, near can’t just drop everything up for challenge acclimatized. the age when he’ll begin now.” “It’s a learning curve; talking a blue streak, Trustee Bannister is an that comes with basically sit there for a Trustee Bannister says account manager for ‘opportunity’ while and learn as much Nikolas takes up a lot of Canadian National, in Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo as you can,” he says. their time. charge of developing new Paul, Kelly and son Nikolas Bannister are adjusting to life with By Mike Ruta “That’s what I’ve done for “Everything revolves business. Paul in the political spotlight. Staff Writer two months now: listen, PICKERING – With a busy smile and nod.” job, a wife and a young Trustee Bannister says son, you would think Paul that period will last “a lit- Bannister has enough in tle while longer” before his life to keep him busy. he’s ready to participate However, when no more at the board table. names appeared on the He, wife Kelly and their Catholic school board son, Nikolas, almost trustee candidate list in three, moved to Pickering Pickering prior to last No- from Toronto roughly vember’s municipal elec- three years ago, seeking a tion signup deadline, Mr. quieter life outside of the Bannister says it “pre- big city, but not too far sented an opportunity” away from it. So far so and he registered. good, says Trustee Ban- “The challenge was nister. there and I’m always in- A big sports fan, he Sunday February 22, 2004, terested in that,” he says. says “in the good old days 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Acclaimed to the posi- I used to play hockey.” New This Year! tion, now he is Trustee However he made a Pickering Recreation Complex, PROM DRESS Bannister, the only new- deal with Kelly when he 1867 Valley Farm Rd. PROM DRESS comer on the eight-mem- told her he wanted to run SHOWCASE ber Durham Catholic Dis- for school trustee: if he SHOWCASE Fashion Show 3:00 pm ffeaturing the latest in prom wear trict School Board of becomes a board mem- and evening wear. Featuring: Sherwood Bridal Co., and evening wear. KvH Fashion, & Tuxedo Royale Decor by: KvH Fashion Hair & make-up by: Medoro’s Hair Design Get reading DJ & lights: Sight and Sound Master of Ceremonies: Steve, Sight and Sound and pick Tickets available at: Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser, Galbraith Jewellers, Tuxedo Royale, The Bay, Sears, K.V.H. Fashions a winner of or at the show. 2 for $10 or $6 each an author Refreshments & hors d’oeuvers compliments of Bunny’s Catering PICKERING – Local youth the authors and each have the opportunity to other. New This Year! help pick a winner. The nominated books ONE PROM DRESS Grade 7, 8 and 9 stu- are available at the li- WINOF 3 dents are invited to par- brary: ‘Parvana’s Jour- fantasticSHOWCASE door prizes ticipate in the Ontario Li- ney’ by Deborah Ellis; featuring thecourtesy latest in of prom wear Tuxandedo evening Royale, wear.The Bay brary Association’s Red ‘The Dirt Eaters’ by Den- and Bonnie View Inn Maple Award reading nis Foon; ‘In Spite of program at the Pickering Killer Bees’ by Julie John- Public Library. Ten Cana- ston; ‘The Buccaneers’ by Sponsored by: dian titles are nominated Iain Lawrence; ‘Waiting for the award. for Sarah’ by Bruce Students registering McBay and James with the library and read- Heneghan; ‘Hit and Run’ ing five or more of the by Norah McClintock; nominated books qualify ‘Charlie Wilcox’s Great THE NATIONAL GIFT Home to vote for the winner. War’ by Sharon McKay; REGISTRY Outfitters A voting party is ‘An Earthly Knight’ by Pickering PART OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORES Pickering planned for Wednesday, Janet McNaughton; ‘Run’ April 21. Participants are by Eric Walters; and ‘On Presented by: invited to a Red Maple Wings of a Dragon’ by kickoff party Thursday, Cora Taylor. Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Participants can regis- central branch’s auditori- ter at any branch of the um. library. For more information call The reading program For more information Laurie Thompson features an interactive about the program, call Web site where readers 905-831-6265 or go to 905-683-5110 Ext. 230 can communicate with www.picnet.org/teens. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Witness alerts police to break-in

Three teens thanks to a sharp-eyed resident about 1:30 p.m. at a nearby plaza. olds, who cannot be named who spotted two youths break- The resident called 911 to re- The trio was turned over to 19- under the Youth Criminal Jus- arrested, face ing into an Ajax home Tuesday. port the crime in progress, and Division detectives, who tice Act, face eight counts of multiple charges Durham Regional Police re- the culprits ran out of the resi- charged the teenaged boys in break, enter and commit an in- port that the man saw the pair dence a short time later. Uni- connection with eight recent dictable offence, and five counts AJAX – Police believe they entering an Angus Drive resi- formed officers responding to break-and-enters in Town. of possession of property ob- solved a slew of burglaries dence through a window at the call nabbed three suspects A 16-year-old and two 15-year- tained by crime.

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Durham television producer and host has packed a lifetime

of living in his 43 years Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photos It seems as though the bright lights are always shining on Dan Carter in his role of television producer and host.

sion series, ‘Secret Service,’ CBC’s ‘Street late to watch it,” he laughs. “A young girl came up to me and said she Legal,’ plus 11 episodes of CBS’s ‘Top Then, it was back to Rogers in ‘97, where remembered when I spoke at Glen Street Cops.’ Then in 1994, a role came along in he would host two seasons of a weekly fi- Public School,” he recalls. “ ‘I just wanted the movie ‘Gladiator Cop,’ which starred nancial show, followed by a daily show. But you to know,’ she told me, ‘I’m still in Lorenzo Lamas. despite the time slot for ‘First Take,’ CHEX school.’” Unfortunately, as one reviewer wrote, viewers had not forgotten Dan Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter often makes use of his own ex- ‘Gladiator Cop,’ “ ... is quite possibly the Four years ago, CHEX bought ‘First Take.’ periences to relate to his guests. When he worst Lorenzo Lamas movie ever made.” Today, ‘First Take Live’ has grown to in- interviewed Terry Fox’s mother, Betty, for But Mr. Carter is good-humoured about clude five call-in shows: ‘Local Heroes,’ instance, he was able to draw upon the loss his big-screen experience. ‘Sports Chat,’ ‘Reporters Notebook,’ of his own two siblings to gain insight into “I knew early on that if I stayed in acting, ‘Cooking’ and ‘Political Corner.’ ‘Youth her pain at the loss of her son. He thought I’d starve to death,” he admits. “But acting Corner,’ a program that gives young people of the grief his own mother has gone By Jane McDonald taught me, ‘You’re never the star.’ My phi- an opportunity to talk about what’s going through and asked Mrs. Fox if she’d ever Staff Writer losophy is that I’m just the facilitator.” on in their world, will be launched soon. had time to grieve privately. DURHAM – Arguably the most instantly Acting experience has also taught Mr. So much preparation goes into research- “I still haven’t,” she told him. recognized man in the region, Dan Carter Carter about lighting, sound and presenta- ing the backgrounds of his guests and George Chuvalo was another subject has earned his place in the spotlight. Tall, tion. He’s become friends with celebrities learning about the issues of the day, it’s whose sorrow after losing three sons to fit and impeccably groomed, he continues like Nicolas Campbell, star of CBC’s ‘Da hard to imagine Mr. Carter still has time drugs and his first wife to suicide was one to ply his trade as television producer and Vinci’s Inquest,’ who guests at least once a and energy for another show, but he draws Mr. Carter could relate to. host of local, regional and national pro- year on Mr. Carter’s ‘First Take.’ from hidden stores for ‘Centre Stage.’ Some guests have enjoyed talking with gramming, while negotiating the curves life The daily ‘First Take’ comes 10 years “I’m very proud of that show,” he says. Mr. Carter so much, they refused to wrap has thrown at him. after Mr. Carter’s cable show at the Os- “It’s seen across Canada and ‘Centre Stage’ up the conversation. When Lou Rawls was Mr. Carter was born a little more than 43 hawa Centre. “It was the first time Rogers features Canadian artists.” on camera with the well-prepared host and years ago into a family that was about to (Cable) ever shot a show on location,” he Yet at the end of the day, he says it’s not saw a producer give the two-minute sign, fall apart. He was just an infant when his recalls fondly. “Rogers was very good to the money, celebrity status or the chances the three-time Grammy Award winner mother died, and he became a ward of the me.” to interview celebrities (including Paul Mc- said, “I’m not done yet.” Children’s Aid Society. He took the plunge in 1996 and ventured Cartney and Ringo Starr), that drives him, “For each and every one of them, I’m His foster parents - the Carters - had into commercial TV, with 13 episodes of but the hope that he can have a positive bound and determined to do my home- cared for 21 babies over the years, but when ‘Straight Talk.’ CHEX Peterborough impact on his viewers and those he meets. work, to make it be a pleasant experience, the 22nd baby came to live with them in picked it up, broadcasting the program And at last year’s Canada Day celebra- and we wind up having a nice chat,” Mr. their Agincourt home, they knew there was Sundays at midnight. tions in Oshawa, Mr. Carter found plenty of Carter says. something special about him. “Even my parents couldn’t stay up that evidence that he is accomplishing his goal. Owing to his dyslexia, sometimes the “I was the last, the 22nd,” smiles a grate- homework can be hard work, as when he ful Mr. Carter. “I was adopted by the interviews an author. Carters on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, 1962.” “I read the whole book. If they took the His new family included older siblings, time to write it, I can at least read it,” he although only Mr. Carter and one brother says. survive today. Their 89-year-old father suf- Characteristically, he praises his staff for fers from Alzheimer’s disease and, at 84, allowing him the time necessary to plan their mother is struggling to help her sur- and prepare. viving sons cope with the fact she is dying “I have a lot of good people behind me,” from an untreatable heart condition. he says. “You can be the racehorse, but you “I have so much respect for my mother,” need someone to hold the reins. (Senior says Mr. Carter. “My mother is the biggest producer) Paula Beebe has done a wonder- influence in my life. She has a kind heart ful job. You need enthusiasm and vision and a kind soul. She taught me about com- but you also need someone who is practi- passion and that you can make mistakes.” cal.” These lessons have held him in good stead when he’s faced challenges; dyslexia, We want to highlight the people who alcoholism and the sudden deaths of a make our communities go. So, if you know brother and a sister have been some of the an interesting individual, famous or even bumps along the road for Mr. Carter. not-so-well known, living in Ajax or Picker- Dyslexia made school difficult for Mr. ing, let us know. Call your Community Carter, so he left as soon as he could - exit- Characters to news editor David Stell at ing at stage left, to become an actor. In the Dan Carter has interviewed the famous and not so famous alike, with a wall of fame proudly dis- 905-683-5110 ext. 249 or e-mail early 1990s, he appeared in the ABC televi- played in the First Take studio. [email protected]. 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DURHAM – Keep your eye on the after spending the holidays car- butler in the latest Class Act olling professionally and various Dinner Theatre production. stage work in Toronto. So says Ajax actress Fran Ste- As Leadley she describes her- cyk, who also has a role in 'The self as elegant, but domineering, Lone Star Love Potion,' a farce and it's a role she has really en- by Michael Parker that is run- joyed. ning through to Feb. 28 at the "It's been fun bossing people Whitby theatre. Stecyk plays around as the lady of the manor," Patrice Leadley, heiress to the she says. "I'm not really like that." L.P. Circle Ranch and more in- Other cast members include terestingly, in line for an elixir Nancy Gleed, as the clumsy with remarkable powers. maid; Graham Gauthier, as the "It's very funny because every- niece's husband; Glenn Rabjohn, one is testing the love potion to as the lawyer; Jacqueline Mead, see if it works," she says. "As a re- as an attractive neighbour; and sult, the butler gets a lot of at- Marion Reid-Clarke, as a family tention." friend. That's not unusual for this The play is set in Texas. And playwright. so is the dinner part of the show. "Michael Parker likes to centre "We put bottles of the 'love po- his plays around the butler," said tion' on all the tables," he said. Class Act's Rocky Varcoe. Ajax’s Fran Stecyk shows who’s boss, getting a hold of Glenn Rabjohn while a shocked Jim Renshaw looks on. Staff is decked out Texas-style Last season's 'The Amorous and even the menu has a distinct Ambassador' also focused heavi- directed by Monique Essergern, to live at the ranch until he dies. doors, which is the most doors Texas flavour, Varcoe said. Look ly on the butler, played by Class begins with the death of a Jarvis, who really wants the we've had on set at Class Act, for ribs, roast beef, roast chicken, Act veteran and favourite Jim wealthy Texas ranch owner, Ed- ranch, tries to get the niece to and a window that gets just as beans and chili. Renshaw. ward Stancliffe, who leaves the believe the elixir works. much use as the doors. Seven For ticket and reservation in- "Jim is reprising his role as the ranch and pretty well everything "It's all about whether the love doors and one very active win- formation, contact Class Act at butler," said Varcoe. to his niece and her husband. potion works," he said. "It's a very dow." 905-668-2229 or go to www.Class- 'The Lone Star Love Potion,' But Jarvis, the butler, is allowed physical farce. There are seven Stecyk is coming to the play ActDinnerTheatre.com.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Ajax rink Burns the competition James Woodburne Isaacs, won and got first pick of the prize table. team wins funspiel Meanwhile, the Peter Madison rink from Avonlea swept up top By Jim Easson spot in the bantam/junior divi- Special to the News Advertiser sion. Second place went to the AJAX — Haggis, curling and fun Courtney Hodgson team from was on the menu at the Annan- the Dixie Curling Club. dale Curling Club last Saturday. Annandale's youth curling di- The Ajax-based club hosted rector, Paul Bourque, said the its Robbie Burns Mixed Fun- event was popular with the par- spiel, with 32 teams vying for the ents, as the club was "packed all bragging rights that the James day". Woodburne team eventually Susannah Moylan convened grabbed. the event. At the conclusion of curling, the entrants were treated to a tradition meal of Haggis, which Hurricane was piped into the hall. Follow- ing dinner, every one of the 128 curlers went home with a prize. Charles Lynda Pellow served as the event's convener. blows away ••• The Glenn Howard rink is competition poised to compete in the Ontario Men's Championship Feb. 2 to 8 Area athlete in Owen Sound. In the meantime, the rink con- earns American tinued to rake in the earnings at collegiate triple another bonspiel. With local Olympians Collin jump titles Mitchell and Richard Hart, along with Jason Mitchell at PICKERING — A Pickering track lead, the Howard team collected and field athlete continues to $30,000 at a National World Curl- turn in impressive performances ing Tour Event stop in Prince Al- while competing for the Universi- bert, Sask. last weekend. The ty of Miami Hurricanes women's win brings their season-to-date track team. winnings to $68,375. Freshman ••• Tabia Charles Ajax resident Bob Turcotte is captured the presently skipping the Ontario triple jump team at the Canadian Senior crown at her Men's Curling Championship in second consec- Vernon B.C., which continue utive meet by until Feb. 1. taking top spot Turcotte curls from the Scar- at the Leonard TABIA boro Country Club with Roy Hilton Memori- CHARLES Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Wigand, Wayne Lowe, and Steve al Meet in Triple jumper. Local curlers were rocking the house while competing at the Robbie Burns Mixed Funspiel at the Annandale Curling Club McDermot. Turcotte won the Houston, Texas last Saturday. Bob Hummell, of Ajax, gingerly releases the rock during one of the games. event in his three previous ap- on Saturday. She won with a leap pearances, in 1996, 1997, and of 13.06 metres. The weekend be- 2000. fore, the Pine Ridge Secondary Lightning shock competition in Scarborough He will set a record if he wins School grad broke her own Cana- this trip as no other player has dian junior triple jump record DURHAM -- The Durham West Dever and Katie Arathoon. After tying Oakville 3-3 in the won it four times. and automatically qualified for Lightning atom 'AA' girls' rep Oakville rebounded with a quick first game, Durham West played ••• the NCAA Indoor Champi- hockey team outworked Oakville goal to tie the score. Lindsay solid hockey to beat Kanata 4-0 An Annandale Little Rock rink onships with a winning jump of to capture its second tourna- Smith then scored the go-ahead and stop Scarborough 3-1. rocked its own house at the an- 13.53 metres at the Florida Inter- ment title of the season, winning goal, assisted by Leah Semeniuk. Julia Ouroumis and Meghan nual Youth Bonspiel on Satur- collegiate Meet in Gainesville. the annual Scarborough Sharks Victoria Formusa threaded the Rourke supplied excellent goal- day Jan. 17. Prior to joining Miami on an event recently. needle on a hard shot from the tending to get the atoms to the The event, which also included athletic scholarship, Charles won In the championship game, blue-line for a 3-1 lead, assisted finals. a bantam/junior division, was full a third consecutive triple jump Durham West posted a solid 4-1 by Ainsley Northam. Kelsie Mof- Forward Kristi Risely was ab- with 16 Little Rock (age 12 and crown at the 2003 National victory over Oakville. The atoms fatt netted the final goal. sent for the tournament. under) and 16 bantam/junior Scholastic Indoor Champi- had also captured the champi- Olivia Roberge and Sydney Ron Stoneburg coaches the rinks. onships. She was also the Cana- onship at the Whitby Wolves O'Neill played well on defence; team, assisted by Jeff Sawyer For the Little Rock event, a dian junior record holder in the tournament in December. forwards Diane Sawyer and and Alan Moffatt. The trainer is home team skipped by Mark triple jump, with a mark of 13.13 Shannon Stoneburg opened Emily Marks provided tenacious Lynda Dever and the manager is Bainard with John Frith, metres indoors and 12.95 out- the scoring, assisted by Kiera forechecking. Lynn Moffatt. Matthew Rautanen, and Olivia doors. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004, PAGE 27 A/P

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Suitable for middle- Foreman wanted. 4 years min. ers. apply in person 3500 Brock aged or retired couple able to exp. Must have clean driving St. North Whitby (north of Ross- Order Takers/ OR perform physical work and minor record. Must be reliable. Serious land) Enumeration Email: [email protected] repairs. Call (905)623-4172, Fax inquiries only. Fax resume to: 905- BUSY CARDIOLOGY office in 905-623-2257 655-5891. Durham Region, seeking Cardiac EXPERIENCED SALES REP CLASS D, F AND Z Endorsement ADVERTISING SALES REP. Ajax type work Fax: (905) 723-3666 Assistant/ Receptionist P/T with publisher seeks an experienced ad needed by Ajax publisher to sell LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Ser- F/T potential. Fax resume to training at Durham College Whitby. web-site design and SEO services Job opportunities for graduates. sales rep. for trade magazine. $20./hr avg Replies will be accepted until February 15th, 2004 WAITSTAFF vice Technician is required for (905)725-2348. Candidates should have a proven to new and existing clientele. Bonuses Available Pickering area general repair Call now and reserve your seat. Must have minimum of 3 years Full/Part Time Completion could take less than sales record in trade publishing. Full training provided! shop. Diesel experience would be DENTAL ASSISTANT, full time in Email resume to Mr. R. Hurst, web-based design services sales including weekends an asset. We offer to the right Whitby. Saturdays a must. Fax to: one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- experience. Salary plus commis- 721-3340. [email protected] Call Tom at AZ/DZ DRIVERS & Bring resume in person candidate a competitive compen- 905-668-0350. sion. Send resumes to: 905-435-0518 after 11a.m. to: sation and an excellent work envi- [email protected] PROFESSIONAL MOVERS ronment. If you are looking for a DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Typist ALL POSITIONS WANTED for Scarborough based High Value Joe's Sports progressive change in the automo- for Busy Specialist's Office: 3 to 4 start up, volunteer/charity musical FLORAL DESIGNER, part-time OSHAWA HOTEL needs weekend tive field drop your resume in per- days per week. No night/No week- theatre company. Positions re- experience in weddings and sym- laundry person, hotel & laundry ex- Products Moving Company. Posi- Bar & Billiards son to R&G Auto Centre 1600 ends. Dental experience required. quired: accompanist, light- pathy tributes a must. Apply in per- perience preferred. ALSO Sales tions available immediately. Min. 2200 Brock Rd. Bayly St, Pickering (905)420-1389 Dictaphone and "Tracker" experi- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- son, 990 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby Manager, 6-month contract posi- Pickering (North of or fax to (905)420-7183 ence preferred. Minimum 50 wpm THE OFFSITE OFFICE provides pher, male vocalists. 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Full Training (416)802-0475. tice/walk in clinic. Experience a email: [email protected] -6122, Kim (Pickering) 905-839- 6pm, two Saturday's per/mo. 10- • Competitive Wages & benefits Provided. 416-376-7926. must. OHIP billing an asset. Must 2669 for details. Visit website FRONT STORE MANAGER re- 5pm. Call for interview (905)721- www.athome-ebiz.com LOCAL COMPUTER Networking be willing to work nights and week- www.homeinteriors.com quired. Excellent opportunity for 0363 1-888-271-9997 company seeks a professional, ex- ends. Please fax resume to: Jan- goal oriented self motivated indi- perienced Technician to service ice (905) 430-6416. vidual, established local retail www.northerncanadian.com our business clients. The success- pharmacy. Send resumes to: P.O. Registration ful candidate must work well with NORTH WHITBY General Practice Box 54015 Oshawa, Ontario. LlH clients and peers, have solid com- requires full-time Receptionist. Ex- AVO N 8T2 ESTHETICIAN, with excellent cre- puter experience, effective com- perience mandatory, computer lit- AZ Drivers & O/O's- Northeastern Officer Free Registration Co-ordinator - Pickering dentials for upscale rejuvenation munication skills, and a strong erate. Please reply to File #945, US, lots of miles, good pay+bene- GLAZIER REQUIRED for win- Positions Required clinic/spa. 25-30 hrs/wk. Fax re- work ethic. Renumeration package Oshawa Whitby This Week, P.O. fits. Clean abstract, some experi- Jan. 26-Feb.2nd dow/glass & door repairs/replace- Contract Position to start sume to> 905-576-9176 or drop off includes salary and performance Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 ence preferred. Fax resume to $20.00/hr Ave. inclusive ment experience & drivers license We Train You! To co-ordinate purchase, delivery & installation of to: Skin & Body Rejuvenation Clin- bonuses. Reliable vehicle re- 905-513-6001 attn: Dispatch, or required fax resume to 416-284- business furniture ic, 77 Ontario St. Oshawa quired. Email your resume with OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT, call 905-513-6051. Give yourself a raise! 6387 Call Arron • Superior MS Office skills; organized salary expectations to Grant at Tu esday-Saturday. 35-40 hrs/wk, Earn Cash$$ (905) 435-0280 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST [email protected]. energetic, professional, quick Sell AVO N Products MOVERS REQUIRED! Drivers • Detail oriented; customer service experience required for a busy salon immedi- learner, detail oriented. Willing to Free Kit, Samples and helpers experienced in local • Strong written and interpersonal skills ately. Full and part-time,. Call Joe MECHANIC, LICENSED required train right candidate. Fax with cov- DZ DRIVERS wanted. Must pro- and office relocations for Durham RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS want- • Project management/co-ordination exp. (905)686-1918 for Ajax truck and crane company. er letter to: 905-666-8160. Serious vide clean drivers abstract & crimi- and Free Brochures Region and the GTA. Weekends ed. Comparable pay, excellent Experience with diesel engines replies only. nal search. Border crossing experi- For information and nights required. Contractors working conditions. Fast-growing • Min. 5 years exp. In computerized bus. environment UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill and hydraulics an asset, but willing ence a plus. Lots of work avail- welcome. Bonus and benefits pro- company, room for advancement. Salary $28,000.00 salon has an opening for an to train. DZ driver's license or bet- PART-TIME RN NEEDED for busy able. Benefit package available to Call to-day Andrea gram. Please forward resume to: Permanent position. Must be Fax Resume to 905-420-1961 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, ter a definite plus. Competitive family practice in Pickering. qualifying applicants. Call 905-426-8570 Solutions in Moving P.O. Box 88, physically fit & hardworking. Attn: Office Manager full time position. For appt. call wages, benefits & uniforms. Fax Days/evenings. Fax resume to: (905)294-1996 leave msg. Ajax, Ont. L1S 3C2 Phone 905-723-6242. Rosario 416-281-2504. resumes to (905)686-8546. 905-420-0863. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 www.durhamregion.com

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Possibility work from (905)576-2982. close to downtown, $700/mo inclu- cludes heat/water/hydro. No smok- Central Oshawa. 2 bedroom main getic outgoing person for a Recep- suite off master bedroom and main 4973 or 647-283-5687. sive, parking, laundry. Avail. March ing/pets. Available March 1. 905- floor laundry. Recent upgrades in- home. Product show and info floor $900+utilities. 1 bedroom tionist position at our orthodontic meeting Oshawa. Sunday Febru- 2 BEDROOM basement apart- 1st. (905)431-3980 665-5248, cell 416-254-2417 basement $650+utilities. Fridges office. Computer Dental knowl- clude extensive landscaping, new- ment. Luxury, laundry and parking AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in er roof, high efficiency gas fur- ary 1st, 2004, 1:00pm. Call Sherry Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, stoves, C/A, avail immediately. edge a must. Please drop by and ATTN: ALL PLUMBERS Are you to register. 647-282-3166. Add. included. Westney/401/Hwy #2, OSHAWA NEAR GM - clean, WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. (905)261-8305 bring your resume to: 95 Bayly St., nace, central air, central vac and beautiful, sunny. $900 per mo. carpeted, newly painted, with bal- quiet, basement, hydro/cable/inter- E., One and two bedroom units looking for an apprentice?? Self- freshly paved driveway. Asking 471 Simcoe St. S. Legion VIP cony, close to bus, shopping, all W. Suite 302. Ajax. motivated, mechanically inclined, Room. Available February 20. Credit net, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, available, park like setting, close to NEWCASTLE, quiet older neigh- $329,900. Evening and weekend check is a must. Call (905)428- utilities included, first/last required, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- downtown, low rise building, laun- hard-worker w/10 yrs exp. in appointments only. No agents no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- bourhood. Clean, spacious, 3 bed- X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST required plumbing (commercial/residential) 8752 ing mature gentleman preferred. dry facilities, balcony, parking. room bungalow. 1 1/2 baths, 2 fire- for a multi-clinic practice. Casual please call 905-839-1461. room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. $425 first/last 416-888-4905 (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca References available. Call Greg Call (905)767-2565 places, 5 appliances, finished or regular part time available. Call weekday evenings (905)985-8829, 2-BEDROOM APT. - Available Im- basement. $1500 utilities included. (905)434-6889 or (905)576-8249 weekends (905)987-0536 OSHAWA, 3-bdrm semi, 4 & 2pc mediately, $750+hydro, first/last, OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper WHITBY, 1-bdrm spacious bsmt BASEMENT APT.-with rec room, half of duplex. Parking for 1, Available immediately. 416-821- for more information. bathroom, family room w/gas f/p, $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- 2278. updated Oak kitchen, windows, pets/smoking, references. Sam one bedroom, kitchen, 4pc-bath, $670+hydro, first/last required. Debt consolidations, purchases laundry, parking, sep. entrance, ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. Feb. front deck/porch, roof, furnace, and renewals, refinancing up to 905-709-8152. Available immediately. No pets. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 Avail. Feb. 1st. near downtown 3+1 SEMI, King/Wilson 1-1/2 SOUTH AJAX - Pickering Beach, fencing, h/w floors, a/c. Pie lot on 100% available oac. Credit issues, ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. steps to Lake, completely renovat- quiet court. 31/2% assumable 212 MONTRAVE AVE. - large 2 Oshawa. $560/all inclusive. 905- baths, fenced yard, parking. No pre approvals, cash back, low 718-8949. ed bungalow, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 mortgage. $169,900 (905)436- rates, residential/commercial. Call bedroom apt. in upper level of trip- pets. Feb. 1st or immediately. lex. Clean, bright, spacious. Newly $1050/month + utilities. First/last. WHITBY, 3-bdrm main floor of bathrooms, finished basement/ 2185 Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web spacious house, gas f/p, a/c, 4 ap- laundryroom, 5 appliances, No application at www.mortgagebid.ca renovated hardwood floors. New $200 water deposit. Call 905-430- windows, roof and fridge. Laundry, 0249. pliances, 2-parking. $1100/mo + smoking/pets. $1300+Util/month. OSHAWA, No Money Down - BLUEWATER 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Avail. March 1st. 905-706-6558. OAC, newly renovated home $$ $$MONEY$$100% 1st. 2nd. and parking, near O/C/401. Suit quiet person. No pets. Avail. March PARK WHITBY OSHAWA, near O.C. 2 bdrm. Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, up grades. (416)347-5686 3rd Mortgages. Bad Credit OK. evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY - Rossland/Anderson - Call Ontario Wide. 1-888-307-7799 1st/first/last. $800/mo.+hydro. 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Clean, quiet & secure bldg. Avail. (905)436-3379 immediately. $790+up. First & last. Executive detached 4 bedroom, WHITECLIFFE Subdivision, Cour- Please call Mon-Fri. 2 1/2 baths, double garage, $$MORTGAGES$$ Best rates No dogs. 905-434-5225 WHITBY, Garden/Dundas. Very tice. Approximately 2000sq.ft., 3 BEDROOM APT., 1300 sq. ft., 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. spacious 1-bedroom basement den/dining/family/fireplace. Air, in- 8-rooms, 1-4pc., 1-3pc., 1-2pc available.!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, OSHAWA, quaint, 1-bedroom tercom, deck, fenced. Available bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- raised bungalow. Hardwood floors, 905-571-3522 apartment. Separate entrance, Bathrooms, main floor laundry, private backyard, shed, interlock- Shelter Canadian apartment. Large country kitchen, parking, full kitchen, shared laun- immediately. $1895+utilities. Days OPENING SOON garage access, Fireplace, Treed ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- porch, parking, coin laundry, bus 905-579-7013; Eve. 905-940- 699-0792 ing patio, air con, laundry, dry, renovated bathroom. No in Ajax lot approximately 55'x110'. Large Oshawa, avail. immediately, $1175 Properties Ltd. at doorstep, non-smoker only. pets/smoking, $900+, first/last, 3060. deck off familyroom/kitchen. By inclusive. David 905)436-7524 or $675 plus hydro. first/last (905)786 available immediately. 905-444- 100 Westney Road South appointment only (905)432-7845 Sam 905-571-0554. -2413, cell 905-431-3829 9392. WHITBY 2-BEDROOM, spacious 1ST, 2ND, 3RD CENTRAL OSHAWA, avail March home, livingroom, diningroom, eat- 1st, 1-bdrm top floor, separate en- in the Ajax Go Station complex MORTGAGES 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apart- PICKERING - Exclusive base- WHITBY- 2 bedroom, $860. 3 in kitchen, 2 car parking, walkout ment for rent. No pets/smoking, trance, parking, $795/mo inclu- ment apartment, 2 or 3 bedrooms, to deck, large corner lot, Res./Comm up to sive, laundry, clean, quiet, no bedroom $950., Feb. lst. Office nice, clean. $950/month, first/last, fireplace, laundry room, parking, hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 $1000/month + 60% utilities. Call 100% financing. Best rates March 1st. 905-839-9729 smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- cable, air included. Starting from (905)665-3222. JOB FAIR! possible. Credit problems? 6922 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. PICKERING, Brand new TH condo $900 plus utilities. (905) 509-3063. (905)665-7543 Self-employed? 401/PARK, Furnished 1-bdrm. WHITBY, Garrard/Hwy #2 lovely •Managers on water, end unit. 3-br + loft, gas basement, private entrance, fire- CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 - Large PICKERING - Brock/Major Oaks, FP, roof deck. Close to 401, shop- No problem! clean 2-bedroom, huge private lot •Servers •Bartenders place, cable, parking. Available im- 2-bedroom available March lst. in one bedroom+den basement apt., fireplace, security, deck, basement ping + schools. $400K. Call Avanti Financial mediatley. Suits single working clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- renovated, new appliances, kitch- (905)427-5562 possible for short term rental, •Line Cooks •Prep Cooks (905)428-8119 person, $690./mo inclusive, Also sive with parking and new appli- en. Livingroom, sep. entrance, $1265 plus utilities, Mar.1. Call furnished room, $110./wkly., no ances. 905-426-1161 laundry, parking, a/c, near 401/Go. (905)576-5191 or 905-767-6704. •Dishwashers •Hosts/Hostesses pets.(905)576-6127 clean/quiet. Available immediately. PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to CHURCH/HWY 2. Immaculate 3 $750/mo/inclusive. No smok- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, WHITBY, new three bedroom de- If you are outgoing and 100% for any property. Self Em- 534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors, bedroom apartments. Close to ing/pets. Cell: 289-314-9652; 905- ground floor, avail. Feb. 15/04. tached house, 1500sq.ft. $1375 enthusiastic come see us: ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 426-5819. New low price - $1300/mo+hydro. plus utilities. First/last. February 1. SAILWINDS CONDO 1586 sq. ft. stopped, debt consolidation, refi- low-rise building. Park-like setting, 7391 Ext. 241 View at www.tinyurl.com/x89y 416 No smoking. Call evenings 905- 2 bedrooms plus den 2 parking nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- balconies, on-site laundry, close to PICKERING 1-bedroom base- -270-1213. 686-8783. Wednesday Feb. 4th & spots and balcony many upgrades cations processed. Prime Bank downtown. Bus at front CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 ment, spacious living room, eat-in call 905-666-2455. rates to Private Funding. Call Val door.(905)666-2450. month, utilities included. Simcoe kitchen, separate entrance, non- Thursday Feb. 5th Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- www.realstar.ca and Mill area, small quiet apt. smoker/no pets, suits single work- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- building. Call for and appointment. ing person. Avail. Feb. 1st. from 2 PM to 8 PM tion: www.accuratemortgages.com AJAX - 3-bdrm main floor apt (905)579-9890. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. w/hardwood floors, bright & spa- (905)427-8243. ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - cious, 4 appliances, Jacuzzi tub, CLEAN, warm one bedroom, walk A-ABA-DABA-DO CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., JAPANESE Restaurant in Picker- BEST RATES: 1st/2nd Mortgages close to all amenities, 2-car park- to O.C., coin laundry, parking, PICKERING, Whites Rd/Hwy #2, Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- ing seeking kitchen and table staff, NOBODY NEEDS able. Close to downtown and INDUSTRIAL 900 sq.ft., Fox St. preapprovals, purchases & refi- ing, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities, large backyard, use of BBQ, no 2-bdrm bsmt, March 1st. Spa- TO RENT experience with Japanese cuisine Oshawa. $500 monthly. Available nances for any purpose. Bad credit avail. February 1st. Richard - smoking. Pets allowed. cious, f/p, a/c, satellite, laundry, shopping. 4 appliances, carpet preferred. 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS JOHNATHON'S AUCTION All claims against the Estate of SPECIAL SALE EDWARD CECIL BOWDEN, OME ORSHIP SUNDAY, FEB. 1ST - 11 a.m. late of R.R. #4, 5115 Westney Road, Claremont, C & W ON. L1Y 1A1, Retired Maintenance Worker, who Publishes every Friday 1750 MIDLAND AVE., died on or about the 11th day of September, 2003, SCARBOROUGH must be filed with the undersigned personal repre- D EADLINE: 12:00 noon Wednesday PREVIEW FROM 8 A.M. sentatives on or before the 27th day of February, NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE 2004, after which date the Estate will be distributed T O A DVERTISE Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES 9 pc. mahogany dining room, queen and king size bed- having regard only to the claim of which the Estate APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH room suites with sleigh beds, mahogany table 8 chairs, 3 Tr ustees then shall have notice. or Fax 905-579-4218 INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING pc. leather sofa, french corner cabinet, french desks, ma- DATED this 28th day of January, 2004. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9:00 AM SERVICE hogany desks, french commode, drop leaf table, pr. french PHILIP STANLEY SMITH and 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village NEW EVERY SUNDAY MORNING chairs, bookcase (mahogany), chandeliers, Persian carpets, GRANT CARSON Estate Trustees 905-683-7311 We are located at: mahogany wardrobes, 6 pc. barrister bookcase, gramo- Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. phone, sterling silver set for 8, oil paintings, antique and by 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , Sunday School - Supervised Nursery ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 new, chaise lounge mahogany. China - paragon set of 8 JENKINS AND NEWMAN Pastor John Bigham Barristers and Solicitors OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES majestic, Wedgewood 4 place setting, Royal Albert, Rem- 106 Colborne Street East EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAY: WEDNESDAY: ington bronzes. Art - group of 7. Whitby, Ont. L1N 1V8 10:30 am 7:30 pm Bible For more info call (416)285-0022 Jennifer J. Jenkins THE ALPHA COURSE Sunday School Study 11:30 am Solicitors for the Estate Trustees FRIDAY: YOU HAVE everything must go!!!!!! You are invited to a Dinner & Preview Video of Second Service 7:30 pm Youth A the Alpha Course on 6:30 pm Praise 10% buyers premium Ministry CHOICE: Mon. Feb. 2, 2004 @ 6:45 p.m. Explosion @ Southside Worship Centre 9:00 AM OR Deliveries available. Snack bar 55 Emperor St. TUESDAY: 11:30 AM TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- LIVERPOOL/FINCH Pickering (Harwood/Emperor) in Ajax 7:00 pm Prayer EVERY ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms Use of kitchen, laundry, share Alpha is a 10 wk. practical introduction with/without garage. 3 appliances, bathroom. Cable in room. Suitable SUNDAY hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, for mature single non-smoker. to the Christian Faith. sauna, Children's playground close $380/month. Call (905)831-4983. Come and explore the meaning of life and enjoy LOOKING for 2 pair of good condi- BEST CARPETS, hardwood, lami- MOVING SALE: wall unit, sofa ta- to all amenities. Fenced back- a informal dinner. (Dinner is free). Please contact nate. Buy from wholesaler, good tion cross country skiis and equip- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- WHITBY, Brock/Rossland, large REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR ble, end tables, antique tables, fur- ment. Skiis 175-185cm and 200- Diana, Sherree or Jean at 905-428-1985 prices. Monthly payments O.A.C. niture, crystal, oil paintings, nic star.ca. bed/sittingroom, own bath, light DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS Thick twist Saxony-0.88/sq.ft., 210cm., boots 5-6 or 9-10. Please cooking, parking, cable and laun- email: [email protected] nacs, and much more. Call call 905-404-8676 ask for Hope or Hardwood 3 1/2 x3/4-$4.49. 100% (905)683-4829 dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- Satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- leave message. ing person, no smoking/pets. mate-Dennis 905-424-4123. Available immediately. $485/inclu- MOVING: Chesterfield & chair, WANTED COMIC BOOKS, pre sive. (905)666-1460 BOWMANVILLE Available Feb Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD computer desk, stove, 2 glider 80's. Will trade or pay cash. Con- 15th or March lst. Beautiful 2200 FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from chairs, fridge, queen bed, single tact Moe (416)677-0825 sq.ft. home to share. Laundry and $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, bed, other assorted pieces, some A Family Oriented Community Church. pad and installation. Free esti- dishes. Call (905)433-2541 WANTED TO BUY - Car carri- parking. $500/month utilities in- er/roof topper for a minivan in cluded. No pets. (905)697-7010. mates, carpet repairs. Serving FIVE bedroom farmhouse, Stouff- The Church That Love is Building and Durham and surrounding area. good condition. CAll 905-665- MOZART upright piano good con- 7684/ BROCK/DELBROOK, Pickering. 3 ville/Claremont area. 2 acres, pool, Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam dition, stool with Eagle glass feet. Large rooms available top floor in parking, laundry, storage, satellite Where Miracles are Happening (905)686-1772 $650 call (905)797-2998. family home, Cable included. Stu- t.v., children welcome. Available WANTED: Beds & bedroom furni- dent welcome, parking. On bus immediately. $400 inclusive. CARPETS. Laminate and vinyl ture, sofas & livingroom sets, cof- route, close to school. Call any- (905)640-6275. sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. NEW COOPER pool table (wood), fee & end tables, oak or maple time 416-460-8609 Commercial carpet including pre- 7' x 4', inc. balls, brush, triangle, kitchen furniture, diningroom furni- ONE BEDROOM available, share mier underpad and installation. cues, chalk and table cover. Re- ture, armoires, bookcases, an- BROCK/TAUNTON - 2 rooms for kitchen and bath with one other. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. tails for $l,000, accept $500 (or tiques, tools, exercise stations ex rent in luxurious home. Includes N/E Oshawa. No pets. $380/mo. Residential, commercial, customer nearest offer). (905) 428-2155 treadmills and any other house- own TV, share all facilities, Available Feb. lst.(905)721-0122 satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- Ajax. hold content. Will pay cash and $500/mo. inclusive. Parking. Call 550 Kingston Rd., mate. Mike 905-431-4040. pickup (905)260-1236 (905)444-9496 or 905-442-1521 LARGE bedroom in quiet home, NEW DANBY APT sized freezers Jenny. North Whitby, own bathroom, CHERRY-WOOD Curio Cabinet. $199. New Danby bar fridges, share kitchen & laundry with one Pickering Precious moments plus Yester- $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- FURNISHED large bedsitting room other female. Non-smoker, no pets day's Child's. Wooden shelf, ca- pliances, scratch and dent. Full $500/mo inclusive. Laundry, park- $550-inclusive. Avail. immediately. noe shaped, clock inserted. Clus- manufacturers warranty. Recondi- ing, share kitchen/bathroom. 5 (905)665-6205 tered diamond ring-2months old. tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- VENDORS WANTED - For the minute drive to Pickering GO. No Bowmanville Home Show. April WORKING PERSON to share full 2-swivel Lazy-Boy Chairs/Foot- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. stools. Moving. Much more. tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2004 Call Aubrey 905-839-8018. use of new large Chemong lake- Rees at 905-623-7632. front home on 2/3 acre and snow- (905)579-9119 tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated LIVERPOOL/BAYLY, near GO. mobile trail. 15 minutes north of Peterborough. Includes private CHILD'S BEDROOM SUITE, solid washers and dryers at low prices. Furnished or unfurnished room, Rev. 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Call us today, Stephen- seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and PICKERING - Roommate wanted, 11:00 AM Worship Service Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Computer Services. Complete son's Appliances, Sales, Service, split. Honest measurement. Free female preferred, non-smoker. systems, Internet ready: P2/350 delivery. (905)753-2246. 1990 SKI DOO MX trail machine, Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Parts. 154 Bruce St. Three bdrm. apt. at Rougemount 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship only $219 P3/450 only $299. Oth- Oshawa.(905)576-7448 Dr./Hwy. 2. Directly on GO bus reverse, extra long tract, silver, er systems available. CD-RW up- AAA- Lakeridge Farm Firewood, route. Bedroom plus access to new parts, excellent running condi- If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. grade only $50. Interac, Visa & the best quality wood, seasoned kitchen/bathroom/livingroom. Call tion. 8,400 km. Asking $1800. Call NEW NOV. 02, Frigidaire gallery cut/split/delivered. 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SAILLIAN CARPETS message at 905-404-8676 tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase sets, box spring & mattresses, queen at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, rates. For a free estimate call consultation on all makes and Gilles at 905-242-6577 2-B Tutoring Service matts $99.00, 3 pc. sofas from $399.00. 1-800-578-0497. DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 models of acoustic pianos. Re- Browse ads FREE! chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Offering Tutoring in Shop early for best selection, most items ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. tail construction. Still in boxes. one only. Mason & Risch, & other grand or 905-448-5000 Math, French, Science, Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- 416-724-4444 English, ESL, Tofel. McLean Auctions St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 416-746-0995 cates available. Call Barb at 905- Qualified & 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby ANTIQUE IRON BED $150; An- 427-7631 or check out the web at: BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs experienced teachers. Open Friday til 6 p.m. DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL at www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Outside Oshawa, call 1-888-482-8282 tique mahogany buffet $600; PINE RIDGE PACKERS. 40 lb. of of all ages. TURSO DOG TRAIN- Call Mike at Saturday til 5 p.m. dresser-hutch $75; pine kitchen Amex ING 905-797-2855 Port Hope, QP assumes no liability when using service. 18+. FM/04. steaks, roasts and hamburger. 905-428-8538 Sunday 11 a.m. til 5 p.m. buffet-hutch $150; oak dining-ta- Gov't. inspected, aged for 14 days. Oshawa 905-432-8313. or Bob 416-284-8299 Call 905-686-3291 or 905-576-7550. ble/chairs $500; oak coffee & end- $120. per order. Book Now!! 905- RETIRING, 500,000 Greeting tables $150; fridge $50; Barbie 986-4932. STORE HOURS: Mon. Cards, fill a bag $5.00. 1500/5 BERMESE Mountain Dog Puppies house/clothes/dolls $30; portable to Fri. 8-5 p.m.; Saturday 8-noon. cents each, lot price $15,000. 2 5 weeks old, 7 males, 3 females, pool-table $25; wood shelving $25. days only, Sat, Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan first shots, vet inspected, home 905-427-2079. 25. at Courtice market, building 3, raised, $650 (905)683-4038 EXPERIENCED NANNY Wanted EIGHT-PC 1930 bedroom $1250; Teacher/Tutor NEW FURNITURE SALE 1-yr sofa & loveseat cost $2800, 401 - Courtice Rd. 2 lights north. for two boys in Ajax (416)590-7429 Just received 40 new pieces of APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost or call (905)697-2412. BLACK LAB/Border Collie Cross, ext. 101. Child with Reading sell $1200; small honey-oak 7-pc male, 8 months old. All shots up-to free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; dining $1200; 7-pc Duncan Phyfe Difficulties? sofa's loveseats. All old washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe -date. Excellent with children. PART TIME NANNY needed, Car- style dining $650; 4-pc bedroom RUGGED REPLAYS WINTER $100. Call (905)426-6291. ing, reliable and responsible per- Certified Teacher merchandise is on sale. models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- $400; brand new hospital bed ulate condition. Also large capacity Clearance. Many items from $4. son needed to care for 3 children has private No reasonable offer refused. $850; ant dresser & mirror $175; Ta ke a l o ok at these savings: Pric- FREE to a good home, 2 loving under 5 yrs. old. Flexible hours if washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or small cafe-style table 4 chairs practice in Ajax. Table & chairs, mattresses, box springs, $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 es from: Suits $49; sport jackets and affectionate declawed/spayed possible, 2 half days a week. Gle- $275; fridge $200; (905)260-1236 $20; shirts $3; pants $4; plus, plus, cats to be placed together as in- nanna/Dixie area. (905)420-4044 wing chairs, coffee & end tables, leather (Oshawa) 416-616-2504 sets. Come early for best selections! plus! Since 1994 we've been offer- door cats, (will separate if needed) APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, FORMAL 10-pc oak dining rm ing only the best in new and next (905)428-9388 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa heavy duty Kenmore washer & $1400; Mexican 9-pc dining room to new clothing for men, teens and dryer, apartment size washer & $1250; 6-pc queen bedroom $850; boys at up to 70% BELOW RE- GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS (Old IGA Store). girl's bedroom 6-pc $450; sofa Call 905-571-4610. dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- TAIL. From jeans to tuxedo's, for sale, 2 females, 5 males. ALTONA/HWY #2, ECE, beautiful arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- loveseat chair $450; single bed we've got it all. Take Hwy. #2 to Ready to go. $500 each. Oshawa. home daycare. Full/part-time spac- 0098 $175; double bed $200; ant oak Thickson Rd. (South 3 lights) to (905)720-9934 es avail. for 3 months - 4 years din table $300; rocker $75; Burns Street, turn left, first Plaza 36" SONY FLAT SCREEN T.V. (905)260-1236 old. Fluent English & Hungarian. AFFORDABLE with stand & full 5-year warranty. BEAUTIFUL 7pc. black Italian lac- on left (Burn's St. Plaza). Mon- HORSE OWNERS - Tired of Receipts & references. Call Judit quered bedroom set, $1800, single Wed. 10-6, Thurs-Fri. 10-9, Sat. mucking out stalls - reduce the in home senior care. Have all bills & warranty. 1-year FRIDGE AND STOVE, 4 years (905)509-5802 old. Paid $3300, sell for $2000 bed $200, Lamps $80, total gym 10-5. Call 905-404-2063, time and bedding costs by 50%. Place your ad old, Whirlpool Designer Plus. Install a Comfort Stall flooring sys- Qualified PSW's and PSYCHICS reader and advisor, firm. (905)697-9985 $850. All offers considered. 905- SHOALPOINT & BAYLY AREA. 718-6681. Fridge - 19 cu. ft., spill guard, frost tem (10'x10' = $430.00). Call at Caregivers - light help in all life's problems, satisfac- free, humidity control. Stove - ce- SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best All ages, lots of games, books & quality, best prices, all colours, all Windstead Farms at 1-877-277- great ideas in my home. housekeeping, meal tion guaranteed, specializing in BED, queen pillowtop, orthopedic ramic glass, self clean, digital. 4895. Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- A King pillowtop mattress set. New sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory 905-683-0707 Snacks/crafts, library trips. preparation, personal in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice Mattress set, never used, still Asking $950. Telephone (905)427- ings, always private and confiden- 9305. Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- (905)683-8021 errands etc. $650. 416-746-0995 packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call tial, house parties available. 416-741-7557 LAB PUPPIES 905-426-6683. (905)665-3222 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 family raised, AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES BEDROOM SET, 8 pce. cherry- wood cabinet, never used, still in HANK'S APPLIANCES- Large se- wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com creamy yellow, wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, panion1. htm LIVE IN CAREGIVER for 78 yr. lection of new & used appliances. night stands. Dovetail construction, 416-746-0995 6 weeks old, and 81 yr.old couple for Pickering Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, never opened. In boxes. Cost available now. THE NANNY EXPERTS location. Call 416-708-8686. stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 LADIES DIAMOND earrings for VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice $350 each includes Child care/elderly care/special needs Te chocan Intl. 2 OAK TWIN sized captains beds Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO -3993 sale. Total weight .33 carat. $300. Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people with mattress' 1 oak night stand 1 OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why (905)-837-9213 per weekend. Rents start $245 lst shots. No Fee to employers STRESSED? Learn to manage chest of drawers. Excellent Condi- wait, but it now! Visit our show- BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE box per month for indoor space. Ask us Males and Females 416-699-6931 or your stress and relax with proven tion hardly used. $700 obo. Call room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 spring from Sears, "Top of The LEAF TICKETS, Saturday March about our specials. Located 2 min. (905) 649-1422 www.oeanannys.com techniques. Individuals/groups. In Hasan Jaffry after 6:30pm 905-509 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat Line", will not fit upstairs in new 6th, vs Buffalo. Platinum seats. North of 401 between Oshawa and (416) 318-4839 home. Jac (905) 439-9083 -4546. 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 house, $250. Call 705-786-7405. $500/pair. Call 905-576-9034snp Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Penalties Pickering's Atoms snag another title Pickering selects blank side Flames 3-2 on goals by Watson, Mill and Justin Walker. Matthew Farrell, undoing in Burlington host North Toronto Walker and Singleton each had one as- for championship sist. Petites upended Jordan in Game 3. With the game tied 3-3 The Panthers skated to an easy 10-0 with two minutes remaining, Thomson victory over the Erin-Hillsburgh Light- by Guelph in worked a pretty give-and-go with Cassidy PICKERING –– The Pickering Panthers ning. tournament final Holt who scored the winning goal. In the Coffeetime/Moncada Windows and Door Arnold netted a hat trick, Kevin Mill, last minute, Jordan had a chance to tie but atom select hockey team relied on strong Matthew Ross, Nathaniel Hargraves, was turned away by goalie Alana Ray- team defence and timely goal scoring to Mill, Jennings, Preston and Singleton PICKERING — Although the Pickering pe- mond. Other scorers were Tillaart with capture the recent North Toronto tour- added single markers. Hargraves had tite 'A' ringette team came home with silver, two, and Stinson. Assists went to Carlton, nament. four assists in a five-point effort, while its effort was golden at the recent Burling- Fran and Holt. The Panthers now boast an amazing Watson, Walker and Preston each had ton tournament. The petites closed out round-robin play 24-1 overall record and have two tourna- two assists and Ross and Singleton each The local petites battled hard in the with a 3-3 tie with Guelph. Holt, Thomson ment championships thus far this sea- had a single. final, but penalty troubles proved insur- and Forbes scored, with assists to Stinson son. Nathan Grant played a strong game in mountable as Guelph scored two late with two, Leigha Johnston and Fran. The Pickering proved to be poor guests at goal, earning the shutout. power-play markers to take a 5-2 victory. Pickering defence played one of its best the North Toronto tournament, spoiling The Panthers also continued their Pickering gave up two early goals in the games of the season. Johnston, Shelaney the hosts' chance of the championship winning ways over the Uxbridge Bruins first period, but Pickering roared back to Lloyd, Forbes, Brighton and Carlton all with a 4-0 win over North Toronto in the with a 5-1 win. Ross and Arnold each net- tie the contest before the end of the frame. supported Raymond. final. ted two goals; Hargraves netted the Kelsey Fran and Sarah Thomson scored, Dylan Watson, Matthew Preston, other goal. Watson had two assists, Car- with assists to Maddy Southwell and Patri- Stewart Singleton and Darryl Jennings, men Avarino, Cammisuli, Jennings and cia Tillaart. with the game winner, scored. Jordan Walker each had one. Alex Fraser earned After Guelph scored in the first minute Hoops tourney Mill drew an assist. Alex Salzman the win in goal. of the second period to take a 3-2 lead, recorded the shutout. Chris Kiatipis and Blake Burns' strong Pickering ran into penalty trouble, taking Pickering advanced to the final with a efforts helped the team's strong play four in a two-minute span. Playing with a continues today 4-1 semifinal victory over the Richmond throughout the tournament and into the two players advantage, Guelph scored Hill Stars. Watson led the way with two finals. twice to seal the victory. PICKERING — The third annual News goals and two assists. Corrado Cam- Gary Arnold, Peter Farrell, Les Har- Pickering started the event with a re- Advertiser/St. Mary Classic senior boys’ misuli and Stephen Arnold also scored. graves and Rob Burns coach the team. sounding 11-6 win over host Burlington. basketball tournament continues today Arnold also added a helper. The trainer is John Jennings and the Fran and Thomson each netted a hat trick, (Friday). In pool play, Pickering edged the Lea- manager is John Singleton. while Leah Abel and Patricia Thomson First and second-round games are each scored twice, Laura Brighton had slated for St. Mary and Notre Dame Everyday 9pm-11pm, 2 hours range time one. Tillaart added three assists, and Catholic Secondary Schools, starting at EVENINGE EVVEENNIINNGG $ $ 000 000 HOCKEY Thomson, Abel, Fran, Michelle Stinson 10:30 a.m. and going through until 9 p.m. per 2266 mat • Fri., Jan. 30, 7:35 pm and Kim Carlton had one apiece. this evening. SSPECIAL SPPEECCIIAALL 26 In Game 2, Pickering played to a 6-6 The consolation final goes at 6 p.m. to- vs Erie draw with Dorchester. Thomson, with morrow (Saturday) at St. Mary (1918 • Sun., Feb. 1, 2:05 pm three, Tillaart with two and Stinson Whites Rd., Pickering), with the final at vs Kitchener scored. Assists went to Southwell, Stacey 7:30 p.m. McCowan/Hwy 401 it: 905-683-0386 Forbes, Tillaart, Thomson and Brighton. Sixteen teams –– including the host Oshawa Box Office Info ((416)416) 3321-933121-9331 Pickering managed a 4-3 victory over St. Mary Monarchs –– are competing. 321-9331 Civic Auditorium 905-728-5163 FAX

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Downpayment or trade may Hunt cell 416-571-1483 Bayly 180,000 kms, certified with incred- be required. Phone:905-444-9713 Commercial ible e-test reading. $3,400 or b.o. Call Dale (905)571-5138 ● APR from 9.9% Harwood ● eg. Car $10,000 122 Hunt St. 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin- ● APR 19% ENGAGEMENT der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded ● Payment $322.78/mo 1993 F150 XLT Super Cab, load- 416-835-2694 ed, 1-owner, (905)579-4573 with remote car starter, new Mich- ● 48 months KIDS UNLIMITED elin tires, new exhaust, new rear ● C.O.B. $4698.09 PLUMBER ON THE GO brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi- Rates vary depend on credit history 1996 DODGE RAM - 2 wheel Top Quality Plumbing at Children’s PICKERING fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720. drive, shortbox, green. Excellent entertainment ANGELS condition. $5800 obo. Call Don Reasonable rates ALL PRO ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Must see, like new. Service and for any occasion. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need 905-440-4349, leave message. PAINTING AND LUE IBBON WARD Relaxing Massage 1996 EAGLE VISION - 3.5L, 140k, a car? Tired of the run-around? new installations B R A loaded, excellent condition, certi- Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, Copper Residential/Commercial WALLPAPERING W INNER . VIP Rooms fied, $4000. Call 905-987-6926. 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 brown/beige interior with tinted No job too big or small Repair & Stucco ceilings Clowns, character look- and Jacuzzi windows, standard, am/fm, cd, air, Free estimates - over 20 Decorative finishes & 905 Dillingham Rd. 1996 NEON $2899; 1995 Saturn alikes, loot bags, face pwr windows and locks. Only years experience General repairs painting, magic, music. Unit # 3 $2899; 1992 Voyageur $2299; 13,800 kms. Take over lease 1991 Ranger dual fuel $2499; oth- WE FINANCE $312.56 per month plus a $l,000 (905)837-9722 20% off for seniors (905)420-0320 er cars from $1699+up certified & down. Phone (905) 987-1459. 905-471-5331 e-tested. Kelly & Sons since 1976. EVERYONE (905)404-9669 (905)683-7301 or 905-428-1879 First time buyers, Please read your bankrupt, bad credit, Jim & Debbie Bouchard of Whitby and 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, no credit. You work? classified ad on the p.w, pdl, air con, am/fm CD stereo, Dolores & Bruce Tomlinson of Ajax THE TMS PAINTING certified, e-tested. 167,000 km, You drive? Lots of MAINTENANCE & DECOR first day of publica- $4500. (905)767-0397 choices. Down or 1988 DODGE CARAVAN, are pleased to announce the GUYS 133,000 kil., rebuilt engine, good Interior & Exterior tion as we cannot Trade may be condition, senior citizen owned. engagement of their children. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- required. • Snow Removal & Salting European be responsible for inder, automatic O/D, 2-door, air, $l,000 must sell. Telephone • Lawn Care FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- SPECIAL FINANCE (905)426-2326 Workmanship C.D. player, factory rear spoiler, al- Melanie Bouchard & Ryan Leutz • General Repairs Fast, clean, vice! Now with chat line! Durham's more than one loy rims, excellent condition, no DEPARTMENT • Cleanups & Removals Own! Sometimes love is just not insertion in the rust, very reliable, economical & SHERIDAN CHEV. 1991 AEROSTAR, good condition, will be married in July 2004. Preferred Rates for Seniors reliable service enough. Listen to the voice ads clean. Certified/Emissions $4500. 905-706-8498 new snow tires, $700 o.b.o as is. (905)428-0081 free. Women free to meet men. event of an error. 905-718-5032 Call (905)922-4462 (416) 346-6869 (905) 683-1110 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX AVE./ AT VVILLAGEILLAGE CCHRYSLERHRYSLER 2003 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 OUR PRICES ARE 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB WITH

3.9L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, SLT group, air, anti-spin axle, skid plate grp., rear 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, sport plus grp., fog lamps, defroster, bed liner, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry & more. Only 12,300 km., Stk. #P7833. AM/FM cass. & more. Only 114,100 km. Stk. #V7706. $ *wk. $ wk. Sale 991.331.33 /84/84 mo. mo. HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE Sale 556.526.52 /72 mo. 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO We have to melt our prices down early.... 2004 GRD. CHEROKEE OVERLAND SAVE GST & PST • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” 2.4L HO Turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., p. sunroof, leather heated seats, 6 disc CD, 17” 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., pdl., p.seats, tilt, cruise, auto temp air, p. pedals, leather chrome wheels, air, trac. control, 4 wheel disc, ABS, tilt, cruise & more. Stk. #P7783. • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” heated seats, quadra-trac, 4 wheel disc, ABS, side air bags & more. Stk #P7759. $ wk. $ wk. Sale 885.885.88 /84 mo. ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Sale 1135.8935.89 /84 mo. Upon approval 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 R/T Stk. # 2000 CHRYSLER 300M AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED PT5788 $29,945 2.4L 4 cylinder DOHC 16V Tax Savings - 4,491 SMPI, auto, 28K package, air, p.m./p.w./pdl., power Sale Price 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., air, p. sunroof, tilt, p.w., pdl., AM/FM cass., 6 disc CD, alum. $25,454 sunroof, CD, heated 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p. seats, p. sunroof, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, tilt, cruise, AM/FM wheels, leather seats, side air bags, keyless & more. Only 500 km., Stk. #P7779. % cass., 4 disc CD, 360 Watt AMP, performance/handling grp. & more. Only 58,000 km. Stk. V7632. $ * wk. Or FINANCE UP TO 60 MO. front seats and more. $ * wk. Sale 660.910.91 /84 mo. 0 Sale 776.616.61 /72 mo. Stk. # J6412 2003 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 2003 CHRYSLER 300M SPECIAL 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA CLUB CAB 3.7L power tech V6 engine, $36,105 Dealer 28D package, auto, anti- Discount - 2,500 spin differential, Sale Price power sunroof, $33,605 6 disc CD & more. % 3.5L HO V6, auto stick, side air bags, p. sunroof, ATC, tire & wheel grp., Or 0 FINANCE UP TO 60 MO. 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, tonneau leather heated seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, p. seats & more. Stk. #P7782. Stk. # cover, cloth seats, only 68,800 km. Stk. #T6568A. $ wk. 2003 DURANGO SLT SPORT UTILITY 4X4 T5962 $ wk. Sale 996.586.58 //8484 mo.mo. Sale 661.221.22 /60 mo. $44,445 V8, 26G package, convenience 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 group, trailer tow grp., 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 Tax Savings - 6,666 5 spd. auto, anti-spin Sale Price $37,779 diff., rear heat/air, $37,779 running boards CD, % Or 0 FINANCE UP TO 60 MO. & more. 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome 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. wheels, Infinity speakers, anti-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AT VILLAGE CHRYSLER $ wk. 1000 $ wk. Sale 1103.7203.72 /84 mo. Sale 993.013.01 /84 mo. 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 $1000 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.0L., auto, air, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, tilt, Present this with your offer & receive $1,000 off any brand new 2003 vehicle in-stock. 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, cruise, floor mats & more. Stk. #P7774. electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. $ wk. BANK OF VILLAGE $ wk. Sale 335.945.94 /84 mo. 1000 Sale 1108.6308.63 /84 mo. RIGHTRIGHTRIGHT HEREHEREHERE ––– BESTBESTBEST DEALSDEALSDEALS ––– RIGHTRIGHTRIGHT HEREHEREHERE New! VIPER New! All New By Appointment Only CROSSFIRE DURANGO PACIFICA AWD AJAX FIVE STAR

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BROCK RD BROCK SALEM RD SALEM HWY. #401 LAKERIDGE 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX SERVICE HOURS: (North of 401) BAYLY 401 FIVE STAR MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT WHITBY VV 905-683-5358 FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 TORONTO UP TO Bad No Credit Slow Credit 1-800-296-7107 $1,000 Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YOU’RE APPROVED! Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95%

All previous ad FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX 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 on selected vehicles. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 30, 2004 www.durhamregion.com THE DAVIDSON DIFFERENCE BEST PRICE! Your Choice! EXCLUSIVE TO DAVIDSON! GSTGST OO&& NONO GSTGST OO PSTPST && on all BRAND NEW 2003 JEEP RENEGADE BRAND NEW 2003 JEEP LIMITED • Dodge Caravan • Dodge Grand Caravan NONO PSTPST • Chrysler Sebrings • Chrysler Intrepids OnOn InstockInstock • Chrysler 300M • Chrysler PT Cruiser BRAND NEW 2003 JEEP LIBERTY VVehiclesehicles BRAND NEW 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT OR THE DAVIDSON STEAL OF THE WEEK! The Davidson The Davidson BRAND NEW BRAND NEW RateRate Break:Break: 2003 DODGE 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN YES! GRAND CARAVAN % Purchase YES! Financing $$ 0000 0 For 60 months OR 189.189. % 48 months BI-WEEKLY 0 Lease plus You Get: Quad seating, keyless entry, 3.3L No Security Deposit! V6, Tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD...Lots More!

Includes Anniversary BRAND NEW 2003 DODGE RAM 4X4 QUAD CAB package or rear Power & DVD system! Good Looks! ONLY HERE 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L V6, auto, air, pw, pl, CD player & much more! STARTING AT $ ** $ $ 366/MTH WITH 0 DOWN! 349/month YES!YES! 00 Down!Down! WEWE WILLWILL NOTNOT BEBE KNOWINGLYKNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD!UNDERSOLD! *With $5,000 down or equivalent trade. RBB, Balloon of $6,400. **Lifetime Lube, oil & filter is a limited time offer & expires Jan 31/04. You must follow regularly scheduled Davidson maintenance. **Plus freight, air tax, gas tax, admin, PDE, reg. lic. & applicable taxes O.A.C. Check out our Great Selection of Used Vehicles! www.davidsonchrysler.com SPECIAL SALES HOURS EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS BELL • OPG MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-9:30PM All emergency service workers Nurses, Doctors, EMS, Fire, Police. Daimler Chrysler 4695 Kingston Road, Scarborough Ontario employees & affiliates 416416 281-2277281-2277 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 9:00-6:00PM