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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_02_23PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 51,100 36 PAGES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/6 Entertainment/24 Sports/27 Classified/29 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net Let Us Make Your First Payment...Let Us Make Your First Payment... BRUCE BISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 683-6561 2001 SUNFIRE When you Purchase or Lease on selected models $$500500up to Heritage Week Celebration Event Feb. 23 @6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 @11a.m. Pickering Town Centre Call 905-420-4620 for info. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo A little dab’ll do ya! Joshua Del Genio creates his own piece of art using a bingo dab- ber during a program Thursday morning at the Ajax Community Centre. Joshua took part in the Dabble Tots session that featured arts, crafts, painting and songs. Pickering man slashed, robbed of cash Police also investigating robbery of convenience store An 18-year-old Pickering man was slashed with a knife and robbed Wednesday night, moments after withdrawing cash from a bank ma- chine. Durham Regional Police said the victim was walking from Amberlea Plaza on Whites Road at 10 p.m., after using the ATM at the TD Bank, when one of three attackers grabbed him from behind and put a metal pipe against his neck. “The other two males removed his wallet containing the cash that the victim had just taken out,” said police spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley. One thug urged his knife- wielding accomplice to use the weapon. “The guy coached the other guy to cut him with the knife, which he did by slicing his hand” with what was believed to be a butcher knife, Sgt. Grimley said. The trio ran off south while the victim made his way to a nearby friend’s house. From there he was driven to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre and treated for a three-inch-deep cut to his left hand and scratches on the neck. The attacker with the pipe was described as Filipino, in his late teens, about five-feet 11-inches tall, with a shaved head. The one with the knife was white, also five-feet 11-inches tall and about 180 pounds. The third assailant was black, with short black hair, five- feet 10-inches tall and about 165 pounds. Police are also investigating after three bandits, one of them armed with a shotgun, got away with cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets follow- ing an early-morning holdup at a local convenience store. The robbery at Mac’s Milk, at 893 Bayly St., at about 4:50 a.m. Thursday, is not related to the mug- ging, police said. The masked rob- bers, described only as black males, fled in a getaway car in an unknown direction. The 41-year-old clerk was not injured during the heist. Anyone with information on ei- ther incident is asked to call police. ‘I will not consider even one penny’: Mutton Durham urged not to fund hospital expansions BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer The Region shouldn’t be in- volved in funding capital projects at local hospitals, says John Mutton. The Clarington mayor told members of the Region’s finance and administration committee Wednesday Durham shouldn’t be involved in funding Lakeridge Health Corporation and the Rouge Valley Health System site in Ajax. In fact, he plans to introduce a motion at council next month ask- ing his colleagues to re-consider a motion council approved to investi- gate options for funding the hospi- tals this year. “I will not consider even one penny for hospitals unless there is some movement from the Province,” said Mayor Mutton, who introduced a motion urging the Re- gion not to consider making a con- tribution to hospital capital pro- grams until there are changes to the funding formula or amendments to the Development Charges (DC) Act to allow municipalities to collect See DURHAM page 2 JOHN MUTTON Demands ‘some movement from the Province.’ ThisWeekend Spelling Bee sign-ups at PTC on Sunday! PICKERING –– Children in Ajax and Pickering are reminded that registration for the 2001 Durham Regional Spelling Bee take place at the Pickering Town Centre Sunday, Feb. 25 from noon until 6 p.m. The Bee is pre- sented by the Metroland com- munity newspapers in Durham Region, in- cluding the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. Look for our booth on the upper level, across from the Roots store. Registrations continue the week of Feb. 26 to March 2 at the News Advertiser office, 130 Commercial Ave., in Ajax. Call 683-5110 for more information. Two Great Places! 180 0 FINE RESTAURANT (416) 281-2180www.180finedining.com BLACK DOG PUB (416) 286-4544www.blackdogpub.com A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Durham politician fights hospital funding bid DCs for hospitals. And, although Mayor Mut- ton’s motion was ruled out of order because Durham council has already voted to investigate making a contribution to area hospitals during the 2001 budget process, there wasn’t much sup- port for hospitals from commit- tee members Wednesday. “There is no way I will sup- port anything for a hospital. It’s principle and principle only,” said Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “We haven’t got enough money to do the jobs we are mandated to do properly... why would we enter into a provincial mandate of health care? “It’s not a mandate of Region- al council. I don’t think we have any business going there,” she said, noting although she be- lieves hospitals are “the very foundation on which a commu- nity is built... there is no way we should be putting even one cent into hospitals.” Whitby Councillor Pat Perkins agreed it simply would- n’t be right to ask Regional staff and police to cut their budgets and then turn around and fund hospital expansions. “I have a great deal of diffi- culty with that,” she said. However, Oshawa Councillor Clare Aker told the committee she’s “certainly prepared to sup- port some level of funding” for hospitals. “I can’t support the $100 mil- lion (over five years) they asked for,” she added, noting, “it’s un- attainable”. Options for supporting the hospitals will be reviewed by the finance committee in late March. DURHAM from page 1 The Area’s ONLY Full Line LA-Z-BOY Dealer 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 900 Champlain Avenue *PRICES INCLUDE T HE G.S.T. 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According to Durham fi- nance commissioner Jim Clapp, the 6.5-per cent target will allow for an $8.2-million or 11.4-per cent increase to the police budget for staffing increases and related capital purchases; a provision for an increase in conservation au- thority operating funding by five per cent; the introduction of a new $1.1 million roads rehabilitation levy to mitigate pressures to improve the road system; and $9.7 million to fund Regional department operational costs, including funding for Emergency Med- ical Services. “There are a lot of budget pressures and they’re coming from just about all areas and it’s not just in 2001, the pres- sures are going to be there for some time,” said Mr. Clapp, noting Regional tax increases will be required in the range of six to nine per cent for each of the next five years. He explained an increase is necessary this year to fund police, bring the land ambu- lance services the Region in- herited from the Province last year up to an acceptable stan- dard and to account for nor- mal inflationary pressures. “The Region is facing sig- nificant challenges in main- taining adequate service lev- els and providing the capital infrastructure necessary to meet the demands of growth over the next five-year peri- od,” Mr. Clapp stated in a re- port, noting the preliminary budget submissions from the police board, Regional de- partments and conservation authorities would have re- quired a 12.9-per cent tax in- crease this year. Clarington Mayor John Mutton suggested the police board should be required to make further budget cuts this year than proposed in the re- port. The current police budget alone would require a six-per cent increase in Regional taxes this year. But, the bud- get guideline approved by the finance committee Wednes- day works out to a three-per cent increase on the Regional levy for police. However, Mayor Mutton said the in- crease should be limited to one or two per cent. He believes the police board should take a more phased-in approach toward their staffing plan, which he describes as “ambitious”. The board has requested funding this year for 47 addi- tional police officers and 20 civilian staff. “From what you’ve seen with the budgetary pressures we have, maybe we need a more phased-in approach (re- garding the police’s five-year staffing plan),” said Mayor Mutton, who called on his colleagues to revise the bud- get target for police this year. But, Mr. Clapp warned if the Region limits the budget increase for police, it would only delay costs until next year. “If you attempt to cut them back too far, the pres- sures are going to be there in 2002 and 2003,” he said. Mayor Mutton’s motion to lower the target for the police budget was defeated. Oshawa Councillor and Police Services Board chair- man Bob Boychyn said in an interview Thursday, “I think we’re presenting a responsi- ble budget...we’re charged with the responsibility of (providing) adequate and ef- fective policing.” However, he noted the PSB will “do our best” to meet the Region’s budget tar- get. The current deadline for the Region to set its 2001 tax rates is April 30, although councillors are requesting an extension from the Province. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 3 A/P Durham taxes going up, more hikes likely in coming years We’re online at www.durhamnews.netCarrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 WalMart, Ajax 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. 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Durham District School Board em- ployees are reimbursed, at a fixed per- kilometre rate, when they use their ve- hicles for board business. Business superintendent Ron Tr- bovich, in a staff report, recommended raising the rate from 32 cents per kilo- metre to 35 cents, noting this would cost the board an estimated $45,000 per year. Mr. Trbovich stated the cost of oper- ating a car has gone up over 10 per cent in the last three years. As well, he said Durham municipal governments have rates that vary from 35 to 38 cents, while most school boards in south and central Ontario have rates of 35 cents or higher. Whitby Trustee Doug Ross ac- knowledged fuel costs have increased in recent years, but he motioned any de- cision be delayed until trustees are in budget talks. “We are about to enter a budget process... and we may well be scratch- ing for that $45,000,” said Trustee Ross. He worried the board may have to cancel the increase at a later date if it was prematurely approved. Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler ar- gued it’s time the rate was brought up to match what exists elsewhere. “We have been well behind,” she said, adding the proposed hike is almost “crucial” for trustees who travel great distances. “I think this would be unfair to our colleagues to put it off.” The public views any change in compensation with a, “‘why are you doing this now and who is benefiting from it?’ attitude,” commented Brock- Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine. She supports increasing the rate, but agreed with Trustee Ross that making the decision now “would be precluding the budget process”. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers asked where the $45,000 would come from. Mr. Trbovich replied that in the board’s $404-million budget, the move would have “no appreciable impact,” just $18,000 for the remaining months of the budget year. The board has received “many re- quests from employees who use vehi- cles for board business,” he said. Trustee Demmers argued while the financial impact of increasing the rate is negligible, in terms of showing good- will toward employees it is “tremen- dous”. “We should act on it right now,” he said. Pickering Trustee Jennifer Bridge agreed with her colleagues who said trustees should wait until budget time. She called for a recorded vote on Trustee Ross’s motion, which passed 6- 5. Friday, Saturday and Sunday February, 23, 24 and 25th save 25% to 50% on a great selection* of regular & clearance-priced merchandise YOU CAN’T HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER! *Sorry no rain checks on Scratch & Save or special savings boxed offers. 25% to 50% Scratch & Save discounts may not be combined with and do not apply to any of the commodities in the special savings boxed offers. All savings are off our regular prices (unless otherwise specified). 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Reward miles are awarded monthly, based on cumulative purchases, excluding taxes. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES®International Trading B.V. Used under license by Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc. and the Hudson’s Bay Company. A police stakeout of an Ajax video store Wednesday night ended with a dramatic takedown of three masked sus- pects just mo- ments after a robbery. A team of Peel Regional Police robbery detectives, tac- tical officers and K-9 units had earlier fol- lowed a “suspi- cious vehicle” from Missis- sauga to Durham Re- gion and watched it pull into the plaza at 15 Westney Rd. N. Durham Re- gional Police spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley said the Peel police officers main- tained surveil- lance on four occupants of the vehicle, which was later reported stolen, as they entered the Rogers Video outlet just prior to midnight. Minutes later four masked sus- pects, one of them armed with a tire iron, emerged from the store and were immedi- ately “chal- lenged”, the of- ficer said. A police cruiser block- ing the path of the suspects sustained minor damage when it was rammed by the fleeing vehicle. Three of the four suspected bandits were taken into cus- tody, but the fourth got away, Sgt. Grimley said. One suspect suffered a bite wound to the buttocks area when grabbed by a police dog and was treated for his injuries at Lakeridge Health Os- hawa. The employ- ees of the store were not hurt during the rob- bery, said Sgt. Grimley, adding police recovered cash and video equipment. Ty Van Tran, 18, and two 17- year-old boys, all from Missis- sauga, are charged with robbery, wearing a disguise with intent to commit a crime, possession of a dangerous weapon and conspira- cy to commit robbery. The three were turned over to Peel police for further investiga- tion. 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AJAX HOURS MON.-WED. 10-6 THURS.-FRI. 10-9 SATURDAY 10-6 SUNDAY 11-4 P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager John Willems Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News (905) 683-5110 Sales (905) 683-5110 Classif ieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 General Fax (905) 683-7363 E-Mail steve.houston@ durhamnews.net Web address www.durhamnews.net 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Com- munity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circu- lations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS news advertiser Feb. 23, 2001 Editorial only told one side of story To the editor: Re: ‘Cynical Liberals show gall with ethics vote,’editorial, Feb. 16. This editorial demands a reply, especially as it calls for “convinc- ing explanations” from Liberal MPs who voted against the Al- liance motion dealing with the ethics counsellor. I gave your paper my explana- tion for voting against the Alliance motion when I was interviewed by staff editor Tim Kelly. For some reason it never made it to your ed- itorial. Ironically, the inability of your paper to put forward both sides of a story invites the very public cynicism you condemn in politicians. I viewed the Alliance motion as what it was, a thinly veiled attempt to discredit the prime minister without any evidence to support their charges of impropriety. In fact, the Alliance didn’t raise the matter much until they had to take the spotlight off Stockwell Day’s less-than-stellar performance in the 2000 election. Canadians, however, including a vast majority in your circulation area, over- whelmingly put their faith in the Liberal Party. In September 2000, an Alliance motion pitted gasoline tax cuts against a fuel rebate I proposed to help 11 million Canadians cope with rising heating costs. The Al- liance put forward half of a recom- mendation stolen from the Liberal Committee on Gasoline Pricing. They then resorted to a procedural ploy to prevent any constructive amendment being made to their motion. They used this ploy again with the ethics counsellor motion. No one could amend it to give the motion a better chance to pass. Ob- viously, the Alliance couldn’t care less about parliamentary reform. Regrettably, your paper chose not to recognize all of the facts be- fore criticizing Liberal MPs who did not vote for a duplicitous Al- liance motion. Your editorial does a shameful disservice to objectivi- ty and the fight for reforming Par- liament. It is also an affront to the public who are far more adept than your paper realizes at discerning fair comment from patronizing ed- itorials. When it comes to proffering an opinion without providing your readers the courtesy of all the facts, perhaps the time has come for your paper to have its own ethics counsellor. Dan McTeague, MP Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A New Democratic Party theme in the recent federal election was that all the other parties favoured ‘the rich’ and gave them tax cuts while they ignored the needs of or- dinary working families. Who are these ‘rich’ people anyways? Are they the ones with the latest Jaguar or BMW? Are they the peo- ple who live in that extravagant house not too far from where you live? Are they those ruthless indi- viduals who have climbed the cor- porate ladder by stepping on who- ever was in their way? What income bracket makes them ‘rich’? What do these rich people look like? Do they wear the finest of de- signer clothes and hide grey hairs and wrinkles from our view? It may surprise you when I say every time you look in the mirror you will see someone who is rich. You may respond, “Who me? Rich? Far from it!” Perhaps you are not part of the rich society NDP leader Alexa McDonough spoke of, but if you take a global view of things, you will see you are neither poor nor average. If the whole world’s population were condensed into a village of 100 people, six of these people would possess 59 per cent of the en- tire world’s wealth. These six repre- sent the equivalent of the total pop- ulation of Canada and the United States. Only one person in the village would have a college education and it is probably the same one who owns the sole computer. We are the rich minority in this global village where 50 people suffer malnutri- tion, 70 are illiterate and 80 live in substandard housing. If this is true, how is it that we have convinced ourselves we are just struggling to get by? It is be- cause as a society we have expand- ed the definition of basic needs. For many, this includes considering such things as cellphones, paid va- cations, one car per licensed driver and endless types of insurance to be necessities. A glimpse of the big picture shows we are rich in material goods and in opportunities. This perspec- tive may help us when we are in- clined to feel deprived and want to whine about those who have more than we do. Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper, the longest serving trustee on the Durham District School Board, made a big difference Monday. After deciding Feb. 5 in committee to vote against trustees sitting on bar- gaining committees, the veteran repre- sentative changed her vote to ensure trustees who want to, have the right to negotiate new contracts. Trustee Hopper had originally been part of a group that included fellow Os- hawa trustees Cynthia Steffen and Susan Shetler as well as Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers, Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford and Ajax Trustee Melinda Crawford. Those six backed a motion to take trustees out of the bargaining process. This time around, with Trustee Hopper changing her mind and Trustee Melinda Crawford abstaining from the vote, the result was a 6-4 turnaround. The five trustees who were firmly in favour of a place at the bargaining table in both votes were Whitby’s Doug Ross and Elizabeth Roy, Uxbridge- Brock’s Nancy Loraine, Ajax rep Mar- ilyn Crawford and Jennifer Bridge of Pickering. These five were firmly backed by both student trustees, Karmyn Giesbrecht and Chris Skinner. Why did Trustee Hopper have a change of heart? “I’ve always felt if other trustees value something they should be able to do it. I don’t think other trustees should be blocking them from doing it,” said Trustee Hopper. Indeed, the decision does not mean trustees are forced to sit on commit- tees, merely that they will not be pre- vented from doing so. And why should they be? If some veteran trustees like Ms. Hopper, Mr. Ross or Ms. Roy wish to take part in bargaining, why shouldn’t they be allowed to? Why should trustees Shetler, Steffen, Demmers and Paul Crawford be able to tell the other board members what role they can play? If this latter group would prefer to spend their time doing other trustee functions, great. But don’t slam the door on the desires of other trustees to take an active role in bargaining. The excuse that “negotiating is an art that takes years of experience to ac- quire”, from Trustee Demmers, who moved the original motion, doesn’t hold up. Yes, negotiating is tough, but it’s also a fundamental part of manage- ment-labour relationships. As directly elected representatives of the taxpay- ers, trustees should be at the table, making sure all concerned get a fair deal. We applaud Trustee Hopper for once again showing leadership in a dif- ficult situation. After some negotiating, trustees see the light Change of position by Hopper means those interested can continue to bargain We are rich – consider the facts Break the world down into smaller numbers and you’ll see Harriette Mostert Opinion Shaper E-mail your comments on this opinion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Submissions that include a first and last name, or first and middle initials and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Trustee Ross honoured for service as chairman Whitby public school Trustee Doug Ross was presented with a ceremonial gavel at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Durham District School Board. Trustee Ross, board chairman for the last two years, received the gavel from Whitby Trustee and current chairman Elizabeth Roy. Trustee Roy paid tribute to her colleague, who led the board and, she said, helped her person- ally to become comfortable in the trustees’ job. Brock- Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine also thanked Trustee Ross for the guidance he gave her when she was elected to the board. “It was a great privilege to have been chair of this board, which I still believe is the great- est school board in the world,” said Trustee Ross. He added the chairman needs the support of fellow trustees and board staff, which he received and for which he was grateful. Education director Grant Yeo said the gavel is presented “as a symbol of leadership and of his dedication to students in Durham”. He noted the last two years were “a time of confusion” in ed- ucation with many changes at the provincial level. Speech work earns award for board employee Theresa Young has been rec- ognized as one of the finest in her field. The speech language patholo- gist with the Durham District School Board, who works in Ajax and Scugog schools, re- cently received an ‘Honours of the Association’ award from the Ontario Speech Language Asso- ciation. The award recognizes her outstanding work in the field of speech language pathology and audiology. Education director Grant Yeo said at the board’s Feb. 19 that the 11-year board employee is also a leader in educating others about multicultural issues. Extra-long March break highlight of new school calendar Public school board trustees have approved the 2001/2002 school year calendars at Mon- day’s meeting. The proposed calendars, which must receive education ministry approval, will see stu- dents receive a head start on the March break. The break is sched- uled for the week starting March 11, but Friday, March 8 is slated to be a board-designated holiday. Administrative officer Mary Shea, in her report on the Feb. 19 Durham District School Board agenda, stated school communi- ty and secondary student coun- cils, employee groups and others were consulted in developing the calendar. The March 8 holiday “was the overwhelming choice of all the groups consulted,” she stated. Professional activity days shared by secondary, elementary and modified elementary school students are set for Feb. 22 and June 28. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Craw- ford suggested Durham parks and recreation facilities should get a copy so they can add staff if they wish on PA days. Education director Grant Yeo added libraries should also be in- formed, but only when the calen- dars are approved. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P Find your community news online! Click on us at www.durhamnews.netPUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS FEB. 23, 2001 Zellers Durham Centre salutes Moonwalk 2000 volunteers ZELLERS ASSOCIATES AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS RAISE A RECORD-BREAKING $2.1 MILLION FOR THE CANADIAN CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 10:00am Zellers at Durham Centre 100 Kingston Road Ajax, Ontario Members of the Ajax Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Zeller’s store Manager, Pete Jefferson are saluting community volunteers and Zellers associates thanking them for their stellar fund-raising achievement. The fight against CF has reached new heights with a record breaking $2 million gift to The Canadian Cystic Foundation (CCFF). Zellers associates and community volunteers across Canada achieved this galactic feat as part of the Moonwalk 2000 Program, an on- going effort to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. “We are thrilled to have reached this milestone in our efforts to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis,” said Thomas Haig, Zellers’ President and C.O.O. “I am tremendously proud of all of our associates and volunteers who work so hard to make Moonwalk a success. CF is a cause that is close to the Zellers family because it is a life threatening illness that affects the lives of countless Canadian children and adults in the communities where we live and work.” “This is the largest single annual donation in the history of the CCFF,” said Cathleen Morrison, the Foundation’s executive director. “Since 1986, Zellers associates have raised a total of $17.5 million for CF research. 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All week he is booked for appointments. This tall man with his faint Jamaican accent is a fascinat- ing figure. People who listen to his tales see a fit, and distin- guished-looking man wearing a well-cropped white beard and moustache. He looks at least 10 years younger than he is. His eyes are alive and very alert. For his story telling he pre- pares well in advance at home. Books, magazines and reading matter dominate Dr. Blake’s house. His living room has books and reading matter everywhere. Even more books dominate his office in the basement, although his chess set and his two large African music drums are very promi- nent. The clock is the centrepiece of the living room, and hangs on the wall above several sculpted artworks, and the framed picture of a lady who was 100-years-old when he in- terviewed her in Vancouver and told her story to a group of listeners. Also in the living room is a statue of Buddha. Dr. Blake came from very humble roots in the British colony of Jamaica to establish himself as an icon in the Os- hawa community. As the community cele- brates Black History Month, This Week turned to this Re- gion’s Story Teller and med- ical pioneer to showcase the mosaic of the City. Like many of Oshawa’s res- idents, Dr. Blake migrated here from postwar England. He left his native Jamaica in the 1940s to join the British Royal Air Force. He remembers his first visit as a soldier to North Scotland, a place that he loves. Coming from tropical Jamaica, he was planted in the heart of a winter land where people “had never seen a black man before. They used to come up to me and touch me. But they were won- derful people.” After the war, he felt lost and rudderless in London. He wondered what his future would be. He enrolled in uni- versity there as an economics student, but soon wandered off to Asia to become a Buddhist monk. He studied as a Buddhist for a while, then returned to Eng- land - this time with a clear vi- sion: he wanted to be a psy- chologist. His decision would later affect the health sector of Durham Region. He decided he wanted to study the effects of alcohol on people. This was an infant area of research then. He got a grant to do research on the topic and publish his findings. It was during this phase of his life Dr. Blake met a Toronto university professor, who, im- pressed with his work, invited Dr. Blake to come from Eng- land to work at Whitby Psychi- atric Hospital. “Here was a job offer, and Canada was looking good. It seemed to be welcoming new immigrants. And at the same time, its Prime Minister, Lester Pearson, won the Nobel Peace Prize. I thought if the country can have such a Prime Minis- ter, it would be worth it to mi- grate here,” Dr. Blake said dur- ing an interview at his home office. He came to Whitby from Scotland in 1966. He started working in Whit- by, living at an apartment in the then tiny village of 3,000 people. One day, he heard a knock on the door. It was an insurance salesman. Dr. Blake told the man he was just a week in Canada and could not afford insurance. He invited the salesman in and they chat- ted. When the insurance broker learned Dr. Blake was new here, “he reached out his hand and shook mine, welcoming me to Canada. No one had ever done that to me anywhere be- fore. It felt wonderful. And when he left, he wished me a nice and peaceful day! I was amazed at this. He was so wel- coming and I felt really good. That experience certainly caused me to stay here,” Dr. Blake said, noting the man is still his insurance agent to this day. He said, “very few black or Caribbean people were here in the 1960s. One day I saw a black man across the street and we ran to each other and em- braced, total strangers. It was so strange to see another black guy here then.” Dr. Blake was one of the people behind the Pinewood Centre for the Treatment of Al- coholism and Drug Abuse, now a striving treatment centre in the region. He also taught psychology at York University in those days. Dr. Blake retired in 1980, enrolled in a Toronto oral story telling school, learned the craft, and became a story teller. Now he is famous across Canada as a story teller and feels the answer to his success is straightforward. “I think it comes down to how you conduct yourself. You have to be confident in your- self and your abilities. And you have to have a skill. If you have the training to do what you do best, no one can push you around.” And as a veteran Oshawa resident, where does he think the city is heading? “I think the population will increase. Oshawa has basically remained steady since I came here, unlike places like Whit- by, Ajax and Pickering. Those places really took off. Howev- er, I don’t see many Caribbean migrants moving out here. For one the immigration trek from the Caribbean to Canada has slowed considerably. And Os- hawa’s job range is very limit- ed. It is still basically a one-in- dustry city, with the GM plant.” But he isn’t planning on moving. He loves the city and feels comfortable living here, even in the cold winter season. It is the reason he brought the 100- year-old clock from his grand- mother’s home in Jamaica to dominate his living room in Oshawa. Lincoln Alexander, Canada’s first black member of Parliament Lincoln Alexander was first elected to the House of Commons as MP for Hamilton West in 1968, a post he held for 12 years. He made histo- ry as the first black member of Parliament, and the first black cabinet minister. He was Ontario’s 24th lieutenant governor serving as the Queen’s repre- sentative in Ontario. Most recently, the Prime Minister appointed Mr.Alexander chairman of the Canadian Race Re- lations Foundation in 1996. Donovan Bailey, World-renowned sprinter Donovan Bailey is the first Canadian since Percy Williams, in 1928, to win the Olympic 100- metre sprint (Note: Ben Johnson won the event in 1988, but later tested positive for drug use and was stripped of his gold medal.) At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics he broke the world record in the 100m event - and ran 27 m.p.h.! Abraham Shadd (1801-1882) First black person elected to public office Abraham Shadd was one of the conductors of the underground railroad. One of the stations was at his home! In 1833 he was elected president of the National Convention of the Improvement of Free People Of Colour. In that same year he was an active participant in the founding of the Ameri- can Anti-Slavery Society. Later in his life, Mr.Shadd entered politics and became a councillor of Raleigh Township. He is also notable because his daughter Mary Ann Shadd and son Alfred Shadd, were publishers of the ‘Provincial Freeman.’ Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott (1837-1913) Canada’s first black doctor Dr.Abbott was born in Toronto.Dr.Abbott went to medical school, graduating in the early 1860s. He is noted for being the first black Canadian doc- tor.Dr.Abbott served as one of the eight black sur- geons for the Union Army due to his strong feel- ings against slavery in the United States. After the war, he returned to Canada to become Coroner of Kent Country and resident physician at Toronto General Hospital. In his later years, he was inde- pendently wealthy due to his father’s good busi- ness practices and became occupied with writing articles. He wrote about a lot of subjects, including racial discrimination. Elijah McCoy (1844-1929) Has over 57 inventions Elijah McCoy was born May 2, 1844 in Colch- ester, Ont. From a young age, Mr. McCoy was es- pecially interested in the way mechanical devices worked. He liked to take machines apart and put them back together. His parents realized he had a special talent for working with tools and machines. In 1872, the young inventor applied for a patent for his first invention, the automatic oil drip cup which was the world’s first automatic lubricator. Mr. McCoy’s invention was the first installed on the lo- comotives under his supervision with the Michigan Central Railroad. In 1916, Mr.McCoy developed the graphite lu- bricator, the invention of which he was most proud. Harriet Tubman Freed slaves via the underground railroad Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in the United States. Between 1851-58 Harriet Tub- man guided blacks along the underground rail- road to freedom in Canada. During these years she lived in St. Catharines, Ont. She was the most famous conductor of the underground rail- road:returning to the South 18 times to free 300 black slaves.Her work was especially important after the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act made it a crime to help runaway slaves. During the 1860s she became active in the women’s rights move- ment. BLACK HISTORY MONTH Dr. George Blake’s life takes winding turns Local storyteller tells his own personal tale ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Dr. George Blake says, ‘very few black or Caribbean peo- ple were here in the 1960s’ when he first emigrated from Scotland. Prominent Black Canadians IT’S BACK! 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With the number of meals de- livered in the community up 33 per cent this year, routes are get- ting longer and existing drivers are meeting the demand by doing double duty. Even com- munity care staff is delivering meals, taking them away from other duties. “I would like to appeal to people who do shift work,” said Ms. Tim. Factories and other business- es that she believes are a rich source of volunteers surround the organization’s Hunt Street office. Ms. Tim said she realizes many of these people assist in the United Way campaign which funds Community Care, and thanks them for their efforts. But she’s asking these people to go the extra mile and “show some community spirit and get in- volved”. Volunteers deliver meals Monday to Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. But volun- teers aren’t just delivery people. “It’s a little bit of a friendly visit and a security check to make sure the person’s OK,” said Ms. Tim. 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NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 11 A/P BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton came to Durham this week to sell the merits of rais- ing the minimum wage to boost the local econ- omy, and planted a seed for co-operation be- tween business and unions. At a Clarington Business Group meeting Tuesday morning, Mr. Hampton told business owners he be- lieves increasing the minimum wage from the current $6.85 to $7.50 per hour would give a boost to local business, not hamper it. “I believe the minimum wage in Ontario ought to be raised. It has been frozen six years. It’s now much lower than our major trading partner, the U.S.” But, Mr. Hampton wasn’t asking business to consider the idea on moral grounds. He sug- gested companies would benefit directly from the move. “Minimum-wage workers tend to spend in the local economy,” he said, noting in the U.S. “they found when they raised the minimum wage it didn’t result in inflation. The biggest (beneficial) impact was on small business in the local community.” Mr. Hampton also took the opportunity to raise concerns about the new provincial labour law expected to be finalized at Queen’s Park in this session and to assure businesses they can prosper in a unionized environment. “The most advanced parts of the world econ- omy are all heavily unionized,” pointed out Mr. Hampton. “Workers join unions not necessarily for fi- nancial issues. The top of their list is respect and dignity.” He encouraged businesses to strive to have their employees work “smarter” not “harder and longer”, noting that is the key to productiv- ity. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 We’re online at www.durhamnews.net NDP leader looking for a raise –– to minimum wage Howard Hampton promotes hike as beneficial to business growth Recycle!WE HAVE MOVED TO 924 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING Recover your sofa $39900 fabric included Call store for details PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 831-6040 Oshawa, Ontario - February 6, 2001: Rogers Cable Inc. is pleased to announce that following a successful customer trial in Toronto, it is launching Rogers Interactive TV in the Durham Region. This is the retail launch of Phase One of Rogers Interactive Television and Rogers is the first cable company in Canada to pro- vide it. The service is offered on the Rogers Digital Choice platform and provides Rogers’ cus- tomers the ability to surf the Web, receive e-mail, save ‘favourite’ sites and conduct on-line banking and shopping - all via their existing television set and from the comfort of their living room. TV viewers will be able to use the wire- less keyboard to easily switch from video channels to the Internet in a matter of seconds, allowing for a seamless Internet and TV experience. “Phase one of Rogers Interactive TV is an entry level service geared specifi- cally for people who do not have Internet access at home and who want to use the basic Internet services of e-mail and web brows- ing,” said Earl Dusek, VP, GM Rogers Cable GTA East, “and we are delighted to be the first to bring this service to our customers.” Rogers Interactive TV is available for $19.95 a month. The Start-up Kit with wireless keyboard is $79.95 (one time charge) and can be picked up at any Rogers Video store that sells cable products. Based on Microsoft WebTV Networks’ tech- nologies and services Rogers Interactive TV is the first product to be deliv- ered as part of a July, 1999, agreement between Rogers and Microsoft Corp. to deliver enhanced TV ser- vices via digital cable. In the future, Rogers will deliver additional enhanced TV services built on Microsoft TV platform software to Rogers’ cus- tomers nationwide. These additional services will be deployed on next genera- tion Advanced Set Top Boxes and will include faster two-way Internet connections, new interac- tive programming, and more. Rogers Cable Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. [Toronto: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RG]. Its hybrid fibre-coaxial net- work is the most advanced in North America, deliver- ing high quality entertain- ment, information and communication services to approximately 2.2 million customers in Ontario and New Brunswick. As Canada’s largest cable operator, the company also owns and operates over 230 Rogers Video stores. Rogers Launches Interactive Television Service in the Durham Region On hand for the launch of Rogers Interactive TV were Earl Dusek, VP, GM, Rogers Cable GTA East; Roger Anderson, Durham Region Chairman and Bruce Danford, President of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. interactive tv Borrow up to Borrow up to $500$500 until payday!until payday! Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Payday advances, disabilities & pensions $$$$$ Ca$hier Inc. $$$$$ 619-2298 62 Harwood Ave., Unit #2, Ajax (upstairs, shared entrance with Wimpy’s Diner) $$ $$ TOONIE SPECIALS REFLEX DRY CLEANERS $2 •PANTS •BLAZER •SKIRT •BLOUSE •SWEATER •VEST •TIE •T-SHIRTONLY each piece EVERY TUESDAY 51 DURNFORD RD. SCARBOROUGH (416) 283-0724 SHEPPARDKINGSTON RD. DUR N F O R D RYLANDER N - MORE DETAILS IN STORE MIRACLE MAID 619-3500 • Regular or Occasional • Bonded, Insured • Gift Certificates • Great Rates • Payment Plans • Move In/Out • Materials & Equipment Supplied DURHAM CENTRE (HARWOOD & HWY 2)(905)428-2363 TOWNLINE CENTRE COURTICE (905) 571-0440 PICKERING MARKET (LIVERPOOL& HWY 2)(905) 831-6258 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (905)571-3496 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Durham children’s aid gets $7-million boost The Durham Children’s Aid So- ciety is receiving an additional $7 million to pay for increased child protection services across the re- gion, the Province has announced. Community and Social Services Minister John Baird announced last Wednesday the government is in- vesting an additional $123 million to protect children from abuse and neglect. “The funding announce- ment today is important because it will increase the ability of the CAS to react quickly and with the train- ing required to help the most vul- nerable in society — children at risk,” said Whitby-Ajax MPP and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The ministry reports the new funding is intended to help Chil- dren’s Aid Societies respond to in- creased service demands that have resulted from greater public aware- ness of child abuse and neglect, and the strengthening of the Child and Family Services Act. The funding will be distributed to the province’s 53 societies based on the number of children being served in each com- munity. Jim Dubray, executive director of the Durham CAS, said the orga- nization is “pleased that the Min- istry of Community and Social Ser- vices has taken steps to improve ser- vices and funding in Ontario’s child protection system over the last three years.” During that time the government has introduced new standards for service as well as a new way of funding children’s aid societies that is designed to reflect the workload and needs in a community. The Province has also focused on im- proving training programs for chil- dren’s aid society boards and staff, foster parents and ministry staff. Mr. Dubray reports the addition- al funding announced Wednesday is a “retroactive allocation from the government” to cover expenses in- curred in the 2000-01 year, which comes to an end next month. “It’s almost used up,” he said, noting the additional money was needed to pay for services that have already been provided. “With the change in the legisla- tion, it’s increased our volume,” he added, explaining the government has lowered the threshold for chil- dren who qualify for services. “It used to be (for children who were at) a substantial risk of abuse, now it’s just a risk of abuse,” he said, noting the referral process has also changed. “It just seems to be more and more,” he said. “This agency was under-funded for a long period of time.” Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP and Education Minister Janet Ecker added, “Our government’s child welfare reforms have led to signifi- cant improvements in all key areas of child protection, so that vulnera- ble children are protected from abuse and neglect.” The funding means the govern- ment will spend more than $772 million on child protection this year. Funding for Ontario’s children’s aid societies has more than doubled since 1995, the ministry reported. Brenner continues as advocate for children Pickering Regional Coun- cillor Maurice Brenner has been reappoint- ed as Durham’s children’s advo- cate. Durham council first se- lected Coun. Brenner for the position in June 1998 and reap- pointed him ear- lier this month. He noted a number of mile- stones during his first two- and-a-half years, but said there’s still work to be done. “There still remains much to be accom- plished. Issues such as the lack of substantial, affordable hous- ing contributes to the high level of child poverty across the re- gion,” he said. Coun. Bren- ner is also presi- dent of Durham Region’s Non- Profit Housing Corporation. 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Dreaming about starting your own business? JOIN US FOR “ROADMAP TO SUCCESS” A day where passion and work choose their path Discover the opportunities in your community Learn skills to create a better economic future Location: Holiday Inn, Oshawa, 1011 Bloor Street East Date: March 3, 2001 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Fee: $25 (includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, materials, door prizes) To register, contact Rosalyn Cronin (905) 428-7886 Women of Durham Region... Sponsored by: Royal Bank Financial Group Nesbitt Burns - Daniel Fry, Bogdan Yordache A $300 day, generously subsidized by the Business & Professional Women’s Club of Durham Hosted by Business & Professional Women’s Club of Durham PICKERING TOYOTA 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! Toyota Credit Canada Inc. License, registration, insurance and taxes extra. Lease includes a maximum of $775 for freight and P.D.E., freight and P.D.E. not included in M.S.R.P. Based on 48 mos. walkaway lease at a rate of 7.9%. First payment and security deposit due on delivery. Total lease obligation of $12,254 and purchase option price of $7,499 based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS. Additional KM charge of $.07 if applicable. Finance example. $10,000 financed at 3.9% per annum equals $294.80 per month for 36 months. C.O.B. is $612.63 for an obligation total of $10,612.53. . **Based on Polk Sales Data July 2000. ***Based on Automotive News Jan. 10/00, & AIAMC year end segmentation report. †According to Frontal Impact Crash Test by International Institute for Highway Safety. PICKERING TOYOTA (905) 420-9000 Blair Stewart Sales Consultant 5 Years Toyota Experience James Cho Sales Consultant 10 Years Toyota Experience Jim Jimas Sales Consultant 6 Years Toyota Experience Leo Chan Sales Consultant 11 Years Toyota Experience Clive Harrison Sales Consultant 26 Years Sales Experience Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager 13 Years Toyota Experience Tony Cheung Sales Consultant 11 Years Toyota Experience Wayne Turner Gen Sales Manager 11 Years Toyota Experience Nick Samos Sales Consultant 6 Years Toyota Experience Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant 9 Years Toyota Experience Martin Aide Business Manager 11 Years Auto Dealership Experience WHITESLIVERPOOLBROCKWE ARE HERE WESTNEYHARWOODHWY. 2 WEST - 401 - EAST COME MEET THE DEAL MAKERS TAKE YOUR PICK AT PICKERINGTAKE YOUR PICK AT PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER Your Community Newspaper since 1965 Ajax/Pickering Reader’s Choice Award 1999 Readers' Choice Awards 1997 NEWS ADVERTISER Your Community Newspaper since 1965 Ajax/Pickering Readers' Choice Awards 1997 NEWS ADVERTISER Your Community Newspaper since 1965 Ajax/Pickering 1998 ® 5 TIME AWARD WINNER FOR VEHICLE OWNERSHIP SATISFACTION Priced from only $$15,62515,625 ALSO GET 3.93.9 %%NO LIMIT FINANCING Lease from only $$198198 per mo. / 48 mo. Only $2750 Down FOUR T I M E READE R ’ S C H O I C E WINNE R ! BEST I M P O R T DEALE R HURRY I N FOR BE S T SELECTI O N ICE BREAKE R DAYS ENDS FE B . 2 8 SALE THE AL L T I M E BEST S E L L I N G V E H I C L E ON THE P L A N E T THE AL L T I M E BEST S E L L I N G V E H I C L E ON THE P L A N E T NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 FRIDAY, FEB. 23 CHURCH SALE:St. Mar- tin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr. in Pickering, hosts a New to You sale from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring good used clothing for the entire family, a white elephant table, toys and books. Phone 839-4257 for more information. SUPPORT GROUP:The Serenity Group 12-Step Re- covery meeting takes place at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of addictions, including co-dependency. Child-care available. Call 428- 9431 (Jim, in the evenings) for more information. SATURDAY, FEB. 24 CHRISTIAN CONFER- ENCE:The public is invited to understand the heart of God and know His will in your life at a weekend conference at the Christian Life Centre in Ajax. Workshops are held at the cen- tre, at 1030 Ravenscroft Rd., between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. worship service. (416) 883-9100, ext. 5483. CARIBBEAN NIGHT:The Pickering Carib Canadian Cul- ture Association hosts its an- nual Caribbean Night Show and Dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering. Enjoy an evening of dancing, comedy and music. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children under 12. For tickets or infor- mation call, Patricia at 427- 7344, Alma at 428-6746, Susan at 420-5196 or Willy at 428-8244 for more informa- tion. CHARITY CONCERT:The Durham Chamber Orchestra performs a charity concert in aid of the San Salvador Relief Fund at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church (Centre and Colborne streets Whitby. The program features Boyce’s Concerto for Two Vi- olins and selections by Bizet and Clementi. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors/students and $2 for kids under 12. dcocham- berorchestra@yahoo.com (John). CULTURAL AWARENESS: Revivaltime Tabernacle Worldwide Ministries at 550 Kingston Road will be holding a Cultural Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn about different cultures and watch the performances which will be held at 1p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information please call 837- 7791. ❑❑❑ To list your non-profit group’s upcoming events in our community Billboard, fax the information to us at 905-683-7363 or email the information to tony.doyle@durhamnews.net. Deadline for submissions is one week prior to the date of your group’s event. BILLBOARD FEB. 23, 2001 RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo A special day at Applecroft Grade 2 student Robbie Hosein takes a peek at a story being read by Grade 3 student Tevin Brown during 10th anniversary celebrations at Ap- plecroft Public School in Ajax. $338 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,460 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR Lease offers are available, on approved credit, only through Honda Canada Finance Inc., until February 28, 2001. Lease payments shown are for 48 months and include $850 for freight and P.D.E. with 96,000 km allowance (10¢/km exceeding 96,000 km applies). Based on a new 2001 CR-V LX, 5-Speed/CR-V EX, Automatic/CR-V LE, Automatic (model RD1741E/RD1851E/RD1871EN) $338/$348/$368 per month for 48 months. †A.L.R. 6.8% (total lease obligation of $16,224/$16,704/$17,664). Down payment or equivalent trade of $3,460/$3,675/$3,760 required, (zero down payment plans available), plus first monthly payment and security deposit ($400/$400/$425). Option to purchase at lease end for $12,361/$14,150/$14,900 plus taxes. *M.S.R.P. does not include freight and P.D.E. ($850). *Taxes, licence, insurance, administration and maintenance fees are additional. Dealer may lease/sell for less. See your neighbourhood Ontario Honda Dealer for details. WITH ALLTHE FEATURES OF THE CR-V LX PLUS: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • AM/FM Stereo CD Player with Anti- Theft (no cassette) • Keyless Remote Entry with Hatch Release • Body-Coloured Door Handles & Power Door Mirrors • Alloy Wheels • Rear Seat Tilt-Up Feature • Floor Mats & More... WITH ALLTHE FEATURES OF THE CR-V EX PLUS: Leather Seats • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel • Addition of a Cassette Player • Body-Coloured Bumpers, Side Mouldings & Hard Spare Tire Cover • Chrome Front Grille • Side Privacy Glass CR-V EX $28,300 MSRP* CR-V LE $29,800 MSRP* $348 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,675 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR $368 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,760 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR FOR A HONDA DEALER NEAR YOU, CALL 1 -888-9 -HONDA-9 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.honda.ca EXPECT MORE FROM HONDA CR-V LX $26,300 MSRP* PERFORMANCE:Real TimeTM 4-Wheel Drive • 4-Wheel Double-Wishbone Suspension • Fuel Injection • 2.0 Litre, 146-hp, DOHC Engine • 15" Wheels • 5-Speed Manual Transmission • All Season Radial Tires • & more... SAFETY:Dual Front Airbags • ABS Brakes • Child Proof Rear Door Locks • Child Safety Seat Tether Anchors • 3 Point Seat Belts • & more... COMFORT:CFC-Free Air Conditioning • Micron Air Filtration • AM/FM Stereo Cassette with 4 Speakers • Dual Manual Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment • Heat Rejecting Windows • Cruise Control • Adjustable Steering Column • Front Stabilizer Bar • & more... CONVENIENCE:Power Windows, Door Locks & Mirrors • Fold-Down 50/50 Split Rear Seatback • Removable Folding Picnic Table • Rear Washer/Wiper • Remote Rear Hatch Release • Body Side Mouldings • Vanity Mirrors • & more... Lease Rate on All New 2001 CR-Vs 6.8† % Your Neighbourhood B R A AE W AK Y V TAE EUNRDTO WITH A C R-V B R A AE W AK Y V TAE EUNRDTO WITH ACR-V PICKERING 613 KINGSTON ROAD 905 839-1922 KINGSTON R D . HWY. 4 0 1 H W Y 2 WHITES ROADSTORE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 – 9 SATURDAY 10 – 6 SUNDAY 12 – 5 www.fitnessdepot.ca VANCOUVER • BURNABY • LANGLEY • EDMONTON • CALGARY • WINNIPEG • WINDSOR • LONDON • ST. CATHARINES • KITCHENER • TORONTO • BARRIE • OTTAWA • MONTRÉAL • QUÉBEC • SHERBROOKE PACIFIC FITNESS ZUMA GYM $1498 Ankle & Wrist Weights Body Fat Scales Wavemaster From $4.88 Heart Rate Monitors From $88.88 Bright Plate 32lbs Dumbbell Set $38.88 From $99.88 Power Blocks From $158.88 $148 DON’T PAY A CENT FO R 90 DAYS ! OAC WORKOUT CENTRE BENCH $238 PRECOR 9.25i TREADMILL $3548 PLATE LOADED LAT MACHINE $388 POWER RACK $688 OPTIONAL LAT ATTACHMENT $348 SCHWINN 215 RECUMBENT BIKE $848 TRIMLINE 1610 TREADMILL $1188 PRECOR 9.17si TREADMILL $1988 KEYS ENCORE 1500 TREADMILL $1548 SCHWINN 105 BIKE $538 NORTHERN LIGHTS CHIN DIP $198 PACEMASTER PRO PLUS II TREADMILL $2388 JOHNSON 1800 STEPPER $388 300LB OLYMPIC WEIGHT SET $218 BIOGEAR 956 BIKE $688 Exercise/ Gymnastic Balls From $19.88 INFINITI MANUAL ELLIPTICAL TRAINER $388 And they always will be. The Fitness Depot concept is built entirely around this triple promise, which makes our stores the best place in the land for home fitness gear. Come see for yourself how nicely they go together. Best Prices. Huge Selection. Great Service. All three now in stock. DELUXE SITUP BENCH $198 SCHWINN 400 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER $1488 SCHWINN 6310 TREADMILL $1848 NORTHERN LIGHTS LAURENTIAN GYM $788 SCHWINN 6110 TREADMILL $1398 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 17 A/P Advertised Competitive Offers ‘01 Neon ‘01 Civic ‘01 Cavalier Lease Rate $299 $238 $215 Lease Apr. 2.8% 9.41% 1.9% Down Payment $0 $2,505 $1820 Freight Included Included $730 Gas & Air Tax Included $175 $175 Taxes on Down Pymt. $0 $402 $408.75 Security Deposit Waived $275 $300 Term 48 Mos. 48 Mos. 48 Mos. First Month’s Pymt. $299 $238 $215 Taxes on Pymt. $44.85 $35.70 $32.25 Total Due on Delivery $343.85 $3,630.70 $3,681.00 Your Durham Region Chrysler retailers present Wise customers read the fine print: These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Grad Rebate, “Great Opportunities” program and applied to retail deliveries for personal use only on all new in-stock 2001 vehicles. Retailer may sell/lease for less. Retail order/trade may be necessary. Leases/financing subject to approval by Daimler Chrysler Financial Services. Lease excludes freight, licence, registration, insurance and taxes. These are closed end leases with no buy-back requirements. Financing excludes licence, insurance,registration and tax. Offer subject to change without notice. See retailer for complete details and conditions. *Price excludes licence, insurance, taxes, freight and registration, and includes factory to retailer incentives. Vehicle shown is the Dodge Caravan. Winner of the AJAC is the Dodge Grand Caravan. † 0% purchase financing for a 48 month term on all 2001 Neon models. Example: $20,000/$25,000 @ 0% A.P.R. / 48 month term; monthly payment is $416.67/$520.84. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $20,000/$25,000. This is a sample calculation only. **Dodge Caravan SE 28C + AAA + AJK + AJP + JPB. Total lease obligation; $18,797. Lease finance interest rate is 4.3%. Kilometers are limited to 81,600. Charge of 0.15/Km. for excess kilometers. **Chrysler Sebring LX 28J + ATD + WNB. Total lease obligation $19,947. Lease finance interest rate is 7.3%. Kilometers are limited to 81,600. Charge of 0.15/km for excess kilometers. ***Based on a 48 month lease for a 2001 Chrysler Neon 22D. Total lease obligation is $14,669. Lease finance interest rate is 2.8%. Whichever comes first. Some conditions apply. See retailer for details. Complementary tank of fuel with every purchase or lease of a new 2000/2001 vehicle. Auto Show Reward Yourself Event AJAC “Best New Minivan” WOW! * *** †† 2001 Neon $0 DOWN DRIVE-AWAY EVENT NO SECURITY DEPOSIT - ZERO DOWN - FREIGHT IN - ARE YOU IN? /mth mo. lease 0%†$299 or choose $0 DOWN! financing up to 48 mos.48 month Lease OR CHOOSE THE LIMITED EDITION NEON GTS including: Plus taxes ONLY $19 MONTH ADDITIONAL • Cast Aluminum Wheels • 4-Disc CD Radio • Rear Spoiler • GTS Badging A UTO S HOWAUTOSHOW REWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L FREWARD YOURSE L F EventEventEventEventEventEventEventEventEvent 200120012001200120012001200120012001 $23,788$289 28J Package includes • 200HP 2.7L 24 valve DOHC V6 engine • 4 speed driver adaptive automatic transmission • 4 wheel disc brakes • Multi-stage dual front air bags • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Cruise control • Complimentary tank of fuel • 16” aluminum wheels. NO CHARGE OPTIONS: • AM/FM CD with changer controls • Remote keyless entry illuminated entry • Power 8-way drivers seat • Traveler/mini trip computer • Illuminated vanity mirror • Front map/courtesy lights. 22D Package includes 2.0L engine • Automatic • 4-wheel fully independent suspension • Air conditioning • AM/FM stereo cassette • Full length centre console • Tilt steering • Child seat tether anchor • Next generation dual air bags • Complimentary tank for fuel. 2001 Chrysler Sebring LX a month for 48 months. Plus $3,400 downpayment, or equivalent trade and $775 freight, $350 security deposit. Lease for or purchase for 2001 Dodge Caravan 28C • All new 3.3L V6 engine 180hp • 4-Speed automatic transmission • Multi-Stage dual front air bags, Dual sliding doors • Air conditioning • AM/FM Radio cassette • Sunscreen glass • Power windows and locks • Heated exterior mirrors • Tilt steering • Cruise control • 7 Passenger seating • Cargo net • Front & rear floor mats • Roof rack • Windshield wiper de-icer • Child seat anchor system • Complimentary tank of fuel /mth $23,488* $248** a month for 48 months. Plus $4,425 downpayment, or equivalent trade and $940 freight, $350 security deposit. Lease for or purchase for ANNANDALE DODGE CHRYSLER LTD. 2059 Bayly St. E., Pickering (905) 683-5722 DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 Bloor St. W., Oshawa (905) 404-0525 MacINTOSH CHRYSLER LIMITED 331 Park Rd. S., Oshawa (905) 728-4638 VILLAGE CHRYSLER 19 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax (905) 683-53585 YR/100,000km. Powertrain Warranty & Roadside Assistance5 YR/100,000km. Powertrain Warranty & Roadside AssistanceALL NEW ALL NEW ALL NEW ALL NEW A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHTRIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! •• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT19 HARWOOD AVE. (North of 401) 905-683-5358 • CHRYSLER • DODGE • DODGE TRUCKS “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT ILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX We are a Five Star Dealership *Village Chrysler will take $500 off the price of selected in-stock 2001/2000 models, deduct any applicable retailer discount, and then reduce the price by a further 7%. The 7% “GST Break” does not apply to freight, retailer installed accessories, warranties, taxes or administration costs. *Plus lic., taxes & admin. Price plus freight $940, air tax $100, Pdl & Admin. $161, GST & PST. $3,000 RDA signed to dealer. *Excluding PT Cruiser, Viper, Prowler. **0% for 48 mths. financing. COB $0. +6.9% up to $25,000 OAC, fin. ex: $25,000 @ 6.9% = $597.50 mo. 48 mos. COB $3,680 + lic., tax, frt. & admin. Some payments based on $3,000 down or equivalent trade, 60 months @ 9.99%. Plus all taxes, admin. PDI & extra. *Payments based on 72 mo. term with tax down, 7% GST + 8% PST. down plus down payment of $2,000. Payments at a rate of 9.65%. eg: $10,000 x 72 mo. term. Re payment of $183.50 per mo. Cost of borrowing $3,212. **Based on 60 mo. rate 9.65%. eg: $10,000 x 60 = $210.75 mo. COB $2,645 OAC. 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, p/s, p/b, p/w, pdl, p/mirrors, p/seat, AM/FM cass/CD, cloth seats, alum. wheels, sunscreen, air cond., tilt cruise, select-trac, ABS, fog lamps. Plus much more. Stk. P6524. Auto, p.s., p.b., air & much more. Low kms. 2000 CHEROKEE CLASSIC 1997 RAM 1500 CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto., p/s, p/b, p/w, p/dl, p/seat, tilt, cruise, SLT decor, air cond., AM/FM cass./CD, fog lamps, ABS, slide rear window, andspin, security alarm, trailer tow & more. Stk. P6545 2000 DAKOTA C/C 4X41997 RAM CLUB CAB SLT 3.8L V6, auto., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, 7 pass., sunscreen glass, child seats, air cond., AM/FM cass., ABS, alum. wheels, driver slide door & more. Stk. P6565 2000 GRAND CARAVAN SE 2.5L V6, auto., p.w., p.dl, p.m., tilt, cruise, air cond., alum. wheels, security grp., keyless entry, cloth seats, ABS, sentry key & more. Stk. #P6543 2.7L V6, automatic, p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, air conditioning, cloth seats, AM/FM cassette & more. Stk. P6520 2000 SEBRING JX 2000 INTREPID4X4 SPORT4x4Only10,500 miles1998 RAM 1500LOADEDCONVERTIBLE HURRYAuto, p.s., p.b., & much more. Balance of factory warranty. BuyBuy $$495.45* 495.45* per monthper month BuyBuy $$364.94* 364.94* per monthper month Buy onlyBuy only $$291.25* 291.25* per monthper monthper month BuyBuy $$458.53* 458.53* per monthper month Buy onlyBuy only $$324.77** 324.77** per monthper monthper month BuyBuy $$494.71 494.71 per monthper monthper monthBuyBuy $$419.99* 419.99* per monthper monthper month 4.0L 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., dual tops, floor mats, air cond., storage add a trunk, fog lamps, cruise, AM/FM cass., tow hooks, sport decor, tire 4/wheel group, sentry key & more. Stk. P6612. 1999 JEEP TJ SPORT Buy for Buy for $$412.00*412.00* per monthper monthper month 2.5L V6, auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., tilt, cruise, limited group leather seats, chrome wheels, AM/FM cass./CD, luxury convenience, traction control & much more. Stk. P6608. 2000 SEBRING JXI CONVERT Buy for Buy for $$530.31*530.31* per monthper monthper month 4.7L V8, auto., trailer tow, full time transfer case, p. mirrors, rear air, 3rd seat, ABS, SLT plus decor, H/D service, moulded running boards, anti spin axle, skid plates, AM/FM cass./CD. Stk. P6616. 2000 DURANGO SLT PLUS2000 CARAVAN SE SPORT 3.3L V6, auto., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., sunscreen, 7 pass., quad seats/child, AM/FM cass., CD, infinity spkrs., full size spare, alum. wheels, fog lamps & more. Stk. P6611. Buy forBuy for $$412.00*412.00* per monthper monthper month Buy forBuy for $$636.74*636.74* per monthper monthper month 2000 CIRRUS LX 2.4L, 4 cyl., auto, p/s, p/b, tilt, cruise, air conditioning, p/w, p/dl, p/mirrors, AM/FM cass., & more. Stk. P6504 3.5L V6, auto, p/w, p/dl, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., CD, leather heated seats, p/seats, auto temp air, 17” chrome wheels, ABS & more. Stk #V6610 2000 300 M BuyBuy $$513.94** 513.94** per monthper monthper monthBuyBuy $$271.33** 271.33** per monthper monthper month 6 CYL., AUTO, P/S, P/B, CLOTH SEATS, SUNSCREEN GLASS, tilt, cruise, air conditioning, p/w, p/dl, AM/FM cass., moulded running boards, p/seat & more. 1995 EXPLORER XLT Buy forBuy for $$264.01**264.01** per monthper monthper month 2000 NEON 2.0L, auto, p/s, p/b, air conditioning, tilt wheel, AM/FM cass., cloth buckets & more. Stk. #P6456. BuyBuy $$216.66* 216.66* per monthper month HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO OSHAWA HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODONLY41,000 KM.VILLAGE CHRYSLER Now Appearing - “She Coca-Cola Moose” - in our Showroom!Now Appearing - “She Coca-Cola Moose” - in our Showroom!Now Appearing - “She Coca-Cola Moose” - in our Showroom! Don’t Moose A Great Deal!No need to drive North (except on Harwood to ‘2’) RIGHT HERERIGHT HEREHe’sHe’s AtAt NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P The Comfort Shoppe has so much to offer you! Since it’s early beginnings in the 1980’s the Comfort Shoppe has experienced tremendous sales growth. Store Manager Glenn Trider sums it up as “We do our best to ensure our customers get the best possible quality and installation expertise that is possible. My feeling is that it should be installed as if it were in my house!” He says their service technicians and installation technicians receive regular training sessions to update them on new products that are coming out. “We invite people to come to our showroom” says Glenn. “It is over 10,000 sq. ft. and showcases the latest in heating/air conditioning, barbecues, spas/saunas, patio furniture a n d gas/wood/oil/ electric fireplaces and stoves. Besides our friendly manner, we have a unique setting where we showcase these products”. Their new outdoor themed showroom area will highlight the warm weather products. Currently being completed, it offers a dramatic effect to feel a spa or patio set in an out door theme. Currently, there is a large inventory reduction sale on: “We are liquidating all of our fireplace, stove products, furnaces and last year barbecues, to make ready for spring inventory coming in,” says Glenn. The best pricing of the year can be found on famous and high quality products such as Lennox, Majestic, Vermont Castings, Regency Valor, Heat n’ Glow and Hydropool Spa Products. The sale is also on Napoleon and Broil King barbecues. Come in and spend some time with the friendly staff at the Comfort Shoppe. “ We’re here to serve you!” The store is open extended days Saturday and Sunday this weekend to serve you better during this liquidation sale. Comfort Shoppe is located at 160 Baseline Rd. in Bowmanville. For more information call (905) 623-2956. ENERGYSTORM Mikassa, Noritake, Wedgwood, Waterford, Johnson Brothers, Coal Port Figurines, Oneida, Heritage, Silversmith, Reed & Barton, Royal Worchester, Mariposa, Fitz & Floyd, Pen Delfin, Pin Wheel Crystal, Cherished Teddies, Precious Moments, Retroneu, Royal Selangor, Port Marion, Denby, Splendide, Swarovski 16 pc. Set (4-4 pc. Place Settings) $39999 16 pc. Set (4-4 pc. Place Settings) $32099 DENBY STONEWARE SALE 20%-40% FREE PARKING 1725 Kingston Rd. S.E. Corner of Brock Rd. Hwy. 2 (in the Mandarin Plaza) Pickering (905) 426-9161 FINE CHINA & CRYSTAL GIFT, BRIDAL REGISTRY & BOMBONIERE rrs TM HOURS: Mon.-Tues.-Sat. 10-6 Wed.-Thurs.-Fri. 10- 8 Sun. 12-5 WE DO ENGRAVING off NEW Boyds Bears and Boyds Bears Plush Toys in stock Sat. & Sun. NO PST & GST. ENERGYSTORM The Comfort Shoppe 160 Baseline Rd. East, Bowmanville 623-2956, Toll free: 1-800-859-9785 HOURS: Open Sunday FEB. 25th 11-4 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-6 Sat. 10-4 visit our website at www.comfortshoppe.com • Best Values • Knowledgeable / Friendly Staff • Quality Installations Guaranteed! Contractors/Builders Call us for all your needs! Price Match Guarantee against written quotes and advertised items. Installation not included on some of above products. Instock items have greatest discounts! High Efficiency Cooling! Preseason A/C Pricing. Call for Best Quote! High Efficiency Cooling! Mid and High Efficiency Furnaces Clearout priced! Call for quote. Mid and High Efficiency Furnaces 36 BDV 1042 Power Humidifier Air Con d i t i o n i n g Humidifi e r s Air Clea n e r s Furnace s Wood and Gas Fireplaces and Stoves Spas and Saunas -Patio Furniture- Gas/Propane BBQ’s HUGE SAVINGS HUGE SAVINGS R ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® R ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® R ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® PARTIAL LIST, COME IN! Come in for your best deal/quote! Hydropool Spas Serenity 505 Hydropool 575 Hydropool 525 Barbecues Clearance priced from $499 many to choose from Humidifiers General 1042 Air Cleaners Mechanical start at $299 Electronic start at $495 $4899 CALL CALL WAS $28995WAS Fireplaces / Stoves GAS 36” Direct Vent Stardance RFN Pinnacle RFN Rhe 32 RFN WOOD Aspen Black Intrepid Black Dutchwest from Regency Wood from Furnaces installed from $1699 Air Conditioning from $1599 $899 $2306 $2349 $1760 WAS Many others, come in! $899 $1429 $1191 $945 Defiant “Gas + Oil” We’re only 20 minutes away. It’s worth the drive to Bowmanville! We’re only 20 minutes away. It’s worth the drive to Bowmanville! $815 00 in FREE Upgrade s ! $815 00 in FREE Upgrade s !Pick. Brock Rd.Ajax HarwoodOsh. SimcoeLiberty#160 Baseline Rd. E. 401 Home Sweet Home A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 absolutely no money down! not even the taxes! NO INTEREST! and No MONthly payments until FEBruary 2002 on everything in our showrooms! OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! INCLUDES DELIVERY 18 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator • 3 full width cantilever glass shelves • Gallon storage in-door • Glass covered vegetable crisper ADJUST A B L E GLASS S H E L V E S! INCLUDES DELIVERY 52” INCLUDES DELIVERY PAY ABSOLUTELYPAY ABSOLUTELY * NOT EVEN THE TAXES!NOT EVEN THE TAXES! In Every Depar t m e n t ! In Every Depar t m e n t ! CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes and a processing fee of $45(Eg. $1500 purchase with $45 processing fee equals an APR of 3.0%) is due one year from date of purchase. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. **Odds of winning a patio set are dependent on number of ballots received in each store; odds of winning the trip or home theatre, is dependent on total number of ballots received in all participating stores. Leon’s employees and their immediate families are not eligible. Must be 18 years of age or older. Custom orders require 25% deposit. bring in this coupon and save even more! IT’S LIKE EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS ON SALE! † INSTANT COUPON †GOOD ON ANY PURCHASE $500 OR OVER(excluding taxes). Limit one coupon per purchase. Must be presented to receive discount. Not redeemable for cash. Valid until Feb 28, 2001.✁✁FORFOR enter to win...enter to win...** RETAIL VALUE $5000 (No Purchase Necessary) A PANASONIC/TECHNICS HOME THEATRE SYSTEM! RETAIL VALUE $1966 (No Purchase Necessary) A 15 PIECE PATIO SET RETAIL VALUE $439 (No Purchase Necessary) ON E P E R S T O R E 52” Large screen tv • Picture-in-picture • GuidePlus interactive program guide • Built-in screen protector TTHHIISS SSAATTUURRDDAAYY AANNDD SSUUNNDDAAYY OONNLLYY!! Tired of old man winter? Hurry into Leon’s this weekend for hot sale prices, amazing easy ﬁnancing, fabulous prizes and lots more! Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun. P.S. Grass skirts are optional! Contemporary Casual Sofa A striking new look in an attractive blue chenille fabric with multi-coloured co-ordinating accent pillows. Chair $599 Loveseat $619 Open Daily 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P A new public elementary school is scheduled to open in north Ajax in one year. Ajax Wards 1 & 2 Trustee Marilyn Crawford, at Mon- day’s Durham District School Board meeting, an- nounced tenders will open April 5 and the construction work is slated to begin May 11. Construction is expected to be completed by March 2002. She said the unnamed school, to be built at Fletcher Avenue and Kerrison Drive, will relieve accommodation pressure at Dr. Roberta Bon- dar Public School and, to a lesser extent, at Applecroft Public School. “Bondar is extremely overpopulated at this point,” said Trustee Crawford in an interview. “It’s definitely good news for Bondar and for the people in that area.” The school was one of 11 new elementary schools ap- proved in the board’s system- wide accommodation and school improvement plan, passed by trustees in Decem- ber 1998. That plan expires at the end of this year, to be re- placed by a new, five-year plan. Previously called the Unnamed Ajax A7 Public School, the board has $5.6 million set aside for the pro- ject. But facilities superinten- dent Jack Massie said that price tag is two years old. Ac- tual costs have gone up be- cause of the high volume of construction work going on in the Greater Toronto Area, which creates greater de- mand for skilled tradespeo- ple. Mr. Massie said the two- storey school is to be 49,500 square feet in size with 18 classrooms. Dr. Roberta Bon- dar Public School is rated for 418 students, but with 715 according to the latest board figures, it is Ajax’s most pop- ulous public elementary school. Applecroft Public School, rated for 273 stu- dents, has 477. A PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Two Ajax elementary schools to get some relief Available in mission oak. Canadian made and completely assembled. Large Double Pedestal Desk Showroom: Centre St. at Bond in Downtown Oshawa Leather Store/Sleep Centre: 81 Richmond St. W. Hours: Mon to Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thurs. & Fri 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. WILSON FURNITURE We just Look expensive! • CUSTOM ORDERS • SALE PRICES • OVER 100• CUSTOM ORDERS • SALE PRICES • OVER 100 FULLY DECORATED ROOM DISPLAYSFULLY DECORATED ROOM DISPLAYS WILSON FURNITURE’S HOME OFFICE EVENTHOME OFFICE EVENT 0% with your Wilson card INTEREST FREE Collections also available in Collections also available in pine or cherry. LEATHERLEATHER SWIVEL DESKSWIVEL DESK CHAIRSCHAIRS $299Reg. $439 CLASSIC OAK ROLLTOPROLLTOP DESK $1299Reg. $1999 BOOK SHELVES Oak, Pine or Cherry FROM $159 FREE PARKING! We validate parking in the Centre St. Garage. 723-2255 rrs TM WILSON RICHMOND BOND CENTRESIMCOE•P KING We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING INVENTORY SALE $15 OFF Doctors claim walking is the BEST exercise you can do. Why not invest in a pair of ProWalkers by Rockport with Patented Support System. “be comfortable, uncompromise™ start with your feet” Specials in effect Saturday, February 24th to Friday, March 2nd, 2001 Sal’s GROCERY STORE 120 Harwood Ave., Ajax Inflation & Prices Got You Down? Come Into Sal’s For The Best Savings In Town! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Sal’s GROCERY STORE 120 Harwood Ave., Ajax 619-0228 STORE HOURS: Monday- Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.HARWOODBAYLY 401 DELI MEATS - DELI SLICED - FRESH FROM OUR DELI DEPARTMENT - DELICIOUS! Lean Ground BEEF 197 $4.34 kg Inside & Outside STEAK & ROASTS $8.80 kg Black Forest HAM 100 g Ham KIELBASSA COIL •Pimento Olive •Kielbassa BAKED LOAVES CORNED BEEF, PASTRAMI, ROAST BEEF Smoked & Cooked TURKEY BREAST 399 LB.$8.80 kg Sirloin Tip STEAK & ROASTS LB. 399 LB. 88 ¢66 ¢ 100 g 100 g 99 ¢44 ¢ 100 g 99 ¢ 100 g COOKED HAM 44 ¢ 100 g Kraft Philadelphia CREAM CHEESE 199 Kraft Assorted CHEDDAR PUDDING Jello Assorted Flavours 3002/ 4 x 99 g FLAKED TUNA Pacific Pride 49¢ 170 g Wise Choice COLBY CHEESE 240 g bar99¢ Maple Leaf • SHREDDIES 620 g • HONEY COMB 400 g • SUGAR CRISP 400 g • ALPHA BITS 400 g • HONEY BUNCHES 450 g 5002 Post /PKGS. 100 Heinz Tomato, Vegetable, Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Celery SOUP 49¢ Ravine MUSHROOMS Pieces & Stems 149 Campbell Chunky • STEAK & POTATO • CHICKEN NOODLE 540 ml CHEEZ WHIZ Kraft 399 500 g PARMESAN CHEESE Kraft 459 250 g CHOCOLATES Ganong’s Brand Between Friends 300 g 250 g Brick 599 600 g Block 129 MINI CARROTS $6.59 kg STEWING BEEF 299 LB. with Chips 499 2 LB. PKG. Jane’s CHICKEN STRIPS $9.46 kg429 LB. Fresh Boneless CHICKEN BREAST 88 ¢ Shopsy Frozen 3” JUNIOR WIENERS 199 FLORENTINE TORTELLINI with Cheese & Meat 4 LB. BAG 149 500 g Western BACON Hot & Mild CAPICOLLA88¢ 100 g Product of P.E.I. 99¢ RUSSETT POTATOES 5003 PKGS./ FROOT LOOPS 325 g Kellogg’s Humungo Munch Sweet Valley SUGAR 2 kg. SOCKEYE SALMON Admiral 259 213 g249Assorted & Mint 2/ 10 oz. tin 149 10 oz. 256 g 5 lb. bag Product of Chile Green & Red Seedless 99¢ GRAPES $2.18 kg. lb. Product of U.S.A. X Large 89¢ TOMATOES $1.96 kg. lb.1 lb. bag Professional Nursing Care 24 Hours A Day In-house Physician (On Call 24 Hours) Laboratory X-ray & Pharmacy Services Podiatric Care Private & Semi-private Accommodation Cable TV & Phone Varied & Attractive Menu Callbell In Each Suite Laundry Services Air Conditioning Hairdressing & Barber Services Vacation Stays Welcome Free Parking 534 RODD AVENUE PICKERING WE OFFER SERVICES AND CARE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS CALL OR DROP BY REASONABLE RATES (905) 509-2582 CALL OR DROP BY REASONABLE RATES (905) 509-2582 WE OFFER SERVICES AND CARE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS 534 RODD AVENUE PICKERING FREEFREE 2 Months Call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for details P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER feb. 23, 2001 Weekend at the movies... Costner, Russell take care of business The following are new film releases being screened at Ajax and Pickering cinemas this weekend. 3000 MILES TO GRACE- LAND Starring Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell. Directed by Demian Lichtenstein. Thomas Murphy (Cost- ner) is no everyday Elvis im- personator. In fact, he has as- sembled an eclectic gang of outlaws (Christian Slater, Ar- quette, Bokeem Woodbine, and Howie Long) for one of the most daring heists in criminal history. Outfitted in slick Elvis gear and armed to the teeth, he has hatched a plan to knock off the 2001 In- ternational Elvis Convention in a brazen, bullet-laden rob- bery. (Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre,Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10). MONKEYBONE Starring Brendan Fraser, Paul Reubens, Whoopi Goldberg. Directed by Henry Selick. Stu Miley (Fraser) is an artist whose hit creation is about to be transformed into a national TV show. Lucky in love with his beautiful girl- friend Julie (Fonda), Stu has finally worked up the nerve to propose. But on the night of the big event, he’s struck down in a freak accident. Lying in critical condition, his conscious spirit is trans- ported to the purgatory-like limbo of Downtown, a carni- val landscape inhabited by mythical gods and nightmar- ish creatures. Trapped and faced with certain doom, he only has 24 hours to escape before his troublemaking alter ego, Monkeybone, wreaks havoc on the real world. (Pickering Moviplex 9 Cin- emas,Cineplex Odeon Ajax 10). For a complete listing of what’s playing this weekend, contact your local cinema. ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS FEB. 23, 2001 Poets sought The Writers’ Circle of Durham Re- gion is accepting entries for the Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry Contest. The contest is open to all Canadi- an residents and includes three cate- gories: adult, youth and children. Sub- missions can be any style or theme and must be sent no later than Wednesday, Feb. 28. There will be cash awards for the top three submissions in each divi- sion. Entries can be sent to the Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry contest, P.O. Box 323, Ajax, Ont. L1S 3C5. Dig into spring with author Making your garden beautiful with the Friends of the Ajax Public Library. Local gardening expert Marc Cullen will speak at the annual Friends’ winter lecture Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the H.M.S. room of the Ajax Community Centre. Afterwards, Mr. Cullen will be sell- ing and signing copies of his latest book, ‘Canadian Gardening Design’. A staff member from Weall & Cullen Garden Centre will also be on hand to answer gardening questions. Friends of the Ajax Public Library are in the midst of a $1-million fund- raising campaign for a new central li- brary branch. Tickets for the meeting are avail- able at the Ajax Public Library for $10 each. Space is limited. MO LEX 9VIP ALL SHOWS! ALL AGES! ALL SEATS! $425 1095 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 24 HR. INFO 420-SHOW 416-444-FILM WHY PAY MORE! 7:05, 9:15 PG AA AA SAVING SILVERMAN Jason Biggs PG PG PG PG F RUGRATS IN PARIS Animated 1:10, 3:10 F CASTAWAY Tom Hanks DTS 1:30, 7:30 DTS 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:10 GIVE THE GIFT OF MOVIES $5 & $10 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE PG Coarse Language MONKEY BONE Brandon Fraser PG SAVE THE LAST DANCE Julia Stiles O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU George Clooney Mature Theme MISS CONGENIALITY Sandra Bullock 7:00, 9:10 CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Chow Yun Fat EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE Animated 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 Mature ThemeWHAT WOMEN WANT Mel Gibson 1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:20 Mandarin with English subtitles 1:10, 3:10 VALENTINE David Boreanaz Violence, Frightening Scenes 1:10. 3:10, 7:10, 9:05 DTS 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 1:15, 3:15, 7:15, 9:15 PICKERING 8 905-839-2994 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 102 DALMATIANS (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 1:00 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue 1:45, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 7:10, 9:30 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, not recommended for children Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 12:45, 1:20, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:30, 10:00,10:30 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 7:00, 7:30, 10:00, 10:30 MISS CONGENIALITY (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 1:35, 4:20, 7:40, 10:20 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 7:40, 10:20 SAVE THE LAST DANCE (AA) Coarse language Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 1:00, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 6:45, 9:40 THE GIFT (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, frightening scenes Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 1:25, 3:55, 7:20, 9:50 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 7:20, 9:50 THE PLEDGE (AA) Frightening scenes Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., 3:30, 6:50, 10:05 Mon., Wed., Thurs. 6:50.,10:05 WHAT WOMEN WANT (PG) Mature theme Fri., Sat., Sun., Tues., 1:15, 4:15, 7:05, 10:10 Mon., Wed., Thurs., 7:05, 10:10 RECESS: SCHOOL’S OUT (PG) Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 7:00, 10:10, Sat, Sun 12:15, 2:35, 4:45, 7:00,10:00 SWEET NOVEMBER (PG) Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thurs., 7:15, 10:10 Sat., Sun., 1:20, 4:10, 7:15, 10:10 THE WEDDING PLANNER (PG) Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thurs., 7:25, 10:00 Sat., Sun., 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:00 TRAFFIC (AA) Coarse language, substance abuse, mature theme Fri., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 6:50, 9:55 Sat., Sun., 12:25, 3:35, 6:50, 9:55 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND (R) Brutal violence, coarse language Fri., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7:20, 10:15 Sat., Sun., 1:00, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 CHOCOLAT (PG) Fri., 6:45, 9:40 Sat.,Sun., 12;30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:40 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur., 6:45, 9:45 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed.,Thurs., 7:40, 9:50 Sat., Sun., 2:00, 5:00, 7:40, 9:50 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, not recommended for children Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thurs., 6:55, 9:20, 10:05, Sat., Sun., 12:45, 3:45, 6:55, 9:20, 10:05 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. If you remember I had no desire to have Poutine till I tried it at the store. Well TACO SALADS are the same. We are testing Taco Salads at our store. They are not available yet Canada wide. But Taco or Nacho salads never appealed to me. The taco chips are covered with chili and sour cream and you don’t get chili and sour cream in every mouthful. The chips get soggy and you are left with only lettuce at the end. I want a crisp taco chip, lots of chili, lots of sour cream, lettuce and cheese with every mouthful and I don’t want a mess. ENTER THE DQ TACO SALAD First, like everything at the Pickering DQ, we make our salad from scratch. We start with a generous portion of lettuce. It’s then topped with chopped tomatoes and lots of grated cheddar cheese. Finally a large portion of DQ chili is ladled into the centre. Now the key. You get a separate bag of crisp DQ taco chips and a container of thick sour cream. Not the yukkie runny kind. It’s almost as thick as Philadelphia Cream cheese and very creamy. I don’t pour the sour cream on top of my salad. Now with my fork I take some lettuce, tomato and cheese and then run it through the piping hot chili. I take that fork loaded with our delicious chili, cheese and lettuce and at the same time I take a chip and dip into the sour cream and then take the mouthful of hot chili and chase it with the chip dipped in cold sour cream. The combination of the hot chili, cheese and lettuce and the crisp taco chip covered with that creamy cold sour cream is wonderful. And no mess, or you can mix everything together if you like it that way. This new Taco salad will be a perfect compliment to our wildly popular Crispy Chicken salad with that huge portion of chicken strips sliced into it and our Grilled Chicken salad with that tender flame broiled seasoned chicken breast sliced into it. Now here’s the sweet part. The Taco Salad has all of the foods required for Canada’s four food groups. The LETTUCE and TOMATO represents FRUIT and VEGETABLES, the chips represent your BREAD group, the cheese and sour cream cover your DAIRY group and of course you chili covers MEAT and PROTEIN and a lot less calories then other products that have all the food groups covered but also include huge calorie counts. You have our regular coupon below but everyone who tries the Taco Salad this weekend (Fri. 23rd to Sun. 25th) and asks will receive a small DQ sundae worth 2.19 free. Fill out our Taco Salad survey! A TACO SALAD THE WAY IT SHOULD BE SERVED Pickering Dairy Queen 1099 Kingston Rd., L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 DRIVE THRU FREE Pecan Mudslide with the purchase of the same TM P L A Y LPA A C E Not valid with a Value Meal This coupon in not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. 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We’d like you to know more:Come visit us at your local dealer, on our website at www.gmcanada.com or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ‡‡Tests conducted by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ††Offers apply to 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Century and Pontiac Montana. General Motors will pay first month’s GMAC purchase finance or lease payment up to $500.00 inclusive of taxes. *Offers based on Sunfire Sedan SLX R7Z/Grand Am SE Sedan R7X/Century Custom R7Z/Montana RWB R7A. Annual cost of borrowing 1.9%/4.9%/5.4%/3.9% per annum. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.12 per excess kilometre. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,918.00/$8,867.30/$11,413.50/$12,461.40 (Sunfire Sedan SLX R7Z/Grand Am SE Sedan R7X/Century Custom R7Z/Montana RWB R7A) plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. *†**Freight (as indicated), licence, insurance, P.P.S.A., administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. †The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase Price” shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest, and is required to be expressed as an actual percentage rate which is 6.57%/4.05% (Grand Am SE Sedan R7X/Montana RWB R7A). ‡Financing on approved GMAC credit only. Example: $10,000 at 1.9% APR, the monthly payment is $174.84 for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $490.40. Total obligation is $10,490.40. $10,000 at 2.9% APR, the monthly payment is $290.37 for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $453.32. Total obligation is $10,453.32. $10,000 at 3.9% APR, the monthly payment is $225.34 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $816.32. Total obligation is $10,816.32. 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For the latest information, drop by your local Pontiac • Buick • GMC Dealer, visit us at www.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE. •3.1 Litre V6 175 HP Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • 6-Passenger Seating with Quiet Interior • 6-Way Power Driver’s seat • Air Conditioning • Power Door Locks/Windows • Cruise Control • 2.4 Litre Twin Cam 150 HP Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • 4-Wheel Independent Suspension • Air Conditioning • Power Door Locks • 3.4 Litre V6 185 HP Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • Power Door Locks/Windows 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan 2001 Pontiac Montana 2001 Buick Century Custom • 5-Year 100,000 km Powertrain Warranty •4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Traction Assist • Air Conditioning • Remote Keyless Entry • Power Door Locks • 6-Speaker CD Stereo 2001 Pontiac Sunfire Sedan SLX FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Pontiac Montana holds a 5-star driver seat rating in side-impact tests.‡‡ ✩✩✩✩✩ WE’LL PAY YOUR FIRST MONTH ON LEASE OR PURCHASE FINANCING. WE’LL PAY YOUR FIRST MONTH ON LEASE OR PURCHASE FINANCING. PURCHASE FINANCING 1.9% up to 60 months‡ 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $218* $1,999 down payment, $730 freight and $300 security deposit required LEASE RATE 1.9% up to 48 months* 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $262* $0 down payment, $730 freight and $300 security deposit required OR OR 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $268* $2,250 down payment, $795 freight and $325 security deposit required PURCHASE FINANCING 2.9 % up to 36 months‡ 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $326* $0 down payment, $795 freight and $375 security deposit required OR OR 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $298* $3,400 down payment, $895 freight and $350 security deposit required 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $377* $0 down payment, $895 freight and $450 security deposit required OR PURCHASE FINANCING 3.9% up to 48 months‡ OR 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $258* $4,800 down payment, $940 freight and $300 security deposit required PURCHASE FINANCING 1.9% up to 60 months‡ 48 MONTH SMARTLEASE $365* $0 down payment, $940 freight and $425 security deposit required OR OR CASH PURCHASE $19,998† excludes freight of $795 OR PURCHASE PRICE $25,498** excludes freight of $895 CHOOSE 2-DOOR OR 4-DOOR CASH PURCHASE $25,428† excludes freight of $940 OR A/P PAGE 26, NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 Teen fighter in the ring this weekend Pickering boxer pounds a path to nationals ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —Disap- pointment and discourage- ment with boxing have given way to renewed energy and vigour for a teenaged female fighter. After more than a year on the sidelines, Amanda Beaulieu of Pickering’s Liv- erpool Boxing Club is back in the ring and determined to bring home a national title when the 2001 National In- termediate Male and Female Boxing Championships con- vene in Sarnia this weekend. Beaulieu will be one of three young women — one from Quebec and another from Alberta — ready to go to battle for the national wel- terweight (147 pounds or 67 kilogram) crown. And, with renewed confidence, she’s going for the gold. “I’m coming home with gold,” predicted the Grade 11 student at Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School. “I feel that I’m well prepared for it, so I’m confident that I’m com- ing home with gold.” The 16-year-old Beaulieu booked her ticket to the na- tionals after an outstanding showing at the Brampton Cup earlier this month. There, she defeated Annie Lafrance, a boxer from Que- bec, stopping her in the third round. After her win, Val Brown, the head of Boxing Ontario, approached her and offered her an invitation to nationals. Beaulieu and her coach, Preston Roberts, were ecstatic to get the opportunity to box on the Canadian stage. “I had a number of people have a look at her and they all agreed that she should go (to nationals), especially after stopping the girl from Que- bec in the third round,” noted Roberts. “She has an awful lot of talent.” Beaulieu has worked out and trained daily in prepara- tion for her date at nationals. She trained two hours a night at the club, in addition to two hours of workouts at a Pick- ering fitness facility. “It’s been an awful lot of work, but I love it and look forward to it,” she said. Beaulieu says she lost her zest for the sport while box- ing as a member of Oshawa’s Motor City Boxing Club. There, she saw her confi- dence plummet during the nearly two years she was with the club as she posted a 1-5 record in the ring. “It was very discouraging. I was fighting the same two girls there, so I decided to take a rest. I had a poor record, but I couldn’t let go of the sport. I’ve trained hard and I’m in a positive environ- ment at the club I’m at.” After taking a year off, she and her family moved from Oshawa to Pickering where she took up the sport again at the Liverpool Boxing Club this past November. Although boxing is gain- ing in popularity among the fairer sex, female boxers con- tinue to be in the minority in the pugilistic sport. Beaulieu says she took to the sport as it provides a total workout and it is one that simply appealed to her. “It is a full-body workout and the power that the sport gives you,” said Beaulieu of her attraction to the sport. “The whole sport just amazed me. It encouraged me to prove that girls can do it too. I’ve always been involved in sports with males and this was a sport that I fit in with.” Beaulieu said she intends to stick with boxing, which she hopes will eventually lead to an opportunity to rep- resent Canada at the Olympic Games. Amanda Beaulieu, 16, of Pickering, packs a punch in this recent training session in preparation for the 2001 National Intermediate Male and Female Boxing Championships in Sarnia this weekend. MEDIA SPONSORS Come on Down and Play A Round! Thursday, Friday NOON - 9 PM Saturday, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM Adults $12 Seniors (65+) $10 Juniors (8-15) $10 Visit us on-line @ www.premierconsumershows.com MARCH 1- 4, 2001 South Building • Metro Toronto Convention Centre PRESENTED BY Clubs for Kids! The first 500 children* aged 5-14 entering the Golf Show each day will receive a Wilson golf club FREE! Friday is Golf Barrie Day! THESE QUALITY WILSON CLUBS WILL BE CUSTOM-FITTED FOR GRIP AND LENGTH! 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CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. AVON Wanted sales Representatives. Earn extra income, no minimums. For information call Heidi 905-509-1163. “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 23, 2001-PAGE 29 PRODUCTION MANAGER Buskro Limited is a world leader in design and manu- facture of high speed digital printing equipment and requires a Production Manager to be responsible for the daily operation of the manufacturing division. The manager will determine and manage the labour and equipment required to meet the company's production targets. The manager will deliver cost effective, on time product in compliance with quality control procedures. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience in a related position and is familiar with a forecasted electro-mechanical manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing process (MRP, forecasting, inventory control, P.O. requisition, costing and B.O.M.) Also required are excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Ideal candidate has a university degree or college diploma in engineering or business and possesses or is currently working towards an A.P.I.C.S. designation. PLEASE FAX RESUME TO: GENERAL MANAGER BUSKRO LIMITED PICKERING, ONTARIO 905-839-6023 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON Small Ajax company requires a Customer Service Person DUTIES: Responding to telephone inquiries for sales & service Computer entry of orders Shipping & invoicing information General office duties etc. Individual could become involved in computerized bookkeeping at a later date. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be accurate and have some computer knowledge (ACCPAC,Dbase, Excel etc.) • Must be conscientious and responsible as several people in the office travel extensively and the office needs to function in their absence. Tash manufactures and distributes products for people with disabilities to approx. 25 countries and has been in business for over 20 years. Company is casual but busy and has an excellent reputation for quality and service. Contact: Mr. C. Wheeler, President Tash International Inc. 91 Station St., Unit 1, Ajax Ont. L1S 3H2 Ph: 905-686-4129 Toll Free: 1-800-463-5685 Website: www.tashinc.com CERTIFIED TEACHERS-P/T Join the OXFORD LEARNING CENTRES' team of professionals and make a real difference. • Elementary/Secondary/Special Ed. • Intermediate/Senior Math • Flexible afternoon/evening hours Fax resumes to: Pickering 905-420-8171 Whitby 905-668-0700 105 Career Training 105 Career Training 105 Career Training 105 Career Training The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 683-0707 UXBRIDGE 852-9141 110 General Help 110 General Help CHERRY DOWNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB We are looking for dynamic, responsible, motivated men and women to be part of our TURF MAINTENANCE department. Experience is an asset although training will be supplied. High school, college, university & mature applicants are encouraged to contact us Forward resume to: Bill McAllister, Superintendant Cherry Down Golf & Country Club 2100 Concession #7 Pickering, ON L1Y 1A2 A property of Club Link Corporation CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. 110 General Help 110 General Help If you’ve dreamed of running your own business, The Co-operators can help you realize that dream. We’re looking for business- minded leaders who are interested in managing their own agency in the City of Oshawa. As a successful exclusive Agent, you will enjoy a rewarding career with excellent earning potential. Through our competitive product portfolio, you will build your success by helping Canadians plan and meet their financial security goals. Bring us your entrepreneurial skills and an enthusiastic attitude, and we’ll provide extensive training, with an emphasis on Future Security Planning. If you think you’re ready to soar with the eagles, let’s talk. Please forward your resume, detailing your business and sales experience to: Rob Hollingsworth 7666 Yonge St., Thornhill ON L4J 1W1 e-mail: rob_hollingsworth@cooperators.ca Fax: (905) 731-8107 READY TO SOAR WITH THE EAGLES? Home Auto Life RRSPs Farm Business Group Training • Education Careers • Schools Due to overwhelming demand, we now have a section devoted to training facilities, schools, colleges and universities. Whether you’re offering courses or job opportunities, this is the place to be. “It pays to advertise - advertise where it pays!” Just call the Classified Dept and ask for our “TECS” Section: 576-9335576-9335 . Fax: 579-4218 Colour available on request PAGE 30-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 23, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Who We Are Co-Steel Inc. is one of the world’s largest minimill steel producers and steel scrap processors. The Company has a current annual capacity of 3.5 million tons of finished steel products and 1.5 million tons of ferrous/non-ferrous recycling material. Co-Steel manufactures and markets special quality steel bar and rod, reinforcing steel bar and rod, merchant bar, structural shapes and flat rolled steel products used principally in the construction, automotive, appliance, machinery and equipment industries. Co-Steel’s minimill operations consist of Co-Steel Lasco, Whitby, Ontario; Co-Steel Sayreville, Sayreville, New Jersey; Co-Steel Raritan, Perth Amboy, New Jersey; and Gallatin Steel Company, Gallatin County, Kentucky, Co-Steel’s 50%-owned flat rolled steel joint venture. Co-Steel processes and trades steel scrap for its own use and for sale to third parties through North American-based Co-Steel Recycling. On February 27, 2000 the Collective Agreement between Co-Steel Lasco and the United Steelworkers of America - Local 6571 expired. The Company and Union continued to bargain, unsuccessfully, until December 18, 2000, at which time the Company locked out the workers pending a satisfactory resolution of a new Collective Agreement. As of February 1, 2001 we had made no progress with respect to a new agreement, and started up a section of our operation in Whitby. We believe it is necessary for us to make every effort to service our customers and retain our market contact. Today, after significant changes in the economy, several items threaten the existence of Co-Steel Lasco: A. Our Collective Agreement contains extensive inefficiencies within it which need to be changed; B. One of our major competitors has announced the new construction of a mill similar to Co-Steel Lasco’s which will be completed in 12 months and will be run by 250 people; C. The high levels at which imported steel products are shipped into Canada and the United States; D. The continued escalation of electricity and gas prices; This list goes on and the issues are substantial. The current environment of the steel business looks dismal at best, with global pressures never before experienced, being realized each and every day. Twelve North American steel companies have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection (U.S.) or closed their doors completely. At Co-Steel Lasco, we do not want to be one of them! We want to survive this onslaught of global and local pressure, and strive to be one of the world’s leading minimill steel producers. At this time, and as we have previously stated, we need to run our operation while this labour disruption goes on. We are accepting resumes from those individuals interested in joining Co-Steel Lasco in this interim period, and possibly permanently. The positions required to be filled in our organization will be explained in a de-briefing interview. Remuneration Package: Wages: •$17.00/hour Hours: •8 Hour Shifts (3 shift rotation) •Monday to Friday •40 Hours per Week Benefits: •Vested After 180 Day Probation Period •Will Include: Health Care, Vision Care, Dental Care and Life Insurance Pension: •Vested After 180 Day Probation Period •Defined Contribution to 4% Plus Matching Quantity: •Up to 200 Positions to be Filled in the Next Six Months Interested individuals can forward their resume to: Human Resources Co-Steel Inc. 300 Consilium Place, Suite 800 Scarborough, Ontario M1H 3G2 Email: human.resources@costeel.com Website:www.costeel.com We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Co-Steel Lasco is an equal opportunity employer. CO-STEEL LASCO EXPERIENCED PORTER/ DISHWASHER, required im- mediately in a large south Pickering cafeteria. our ideal candidate is an organized team player who enjoys a fast paced environment and is capable of heavy lifting. This is a full time M-F position that may require the occasional weekends. Please fax resume to (905)837-7220 or call 905- 839-1151 ext. 3531 and leave a message. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. GLENDALOUGH FARM - Ex- perienced Horse Barn Man- ager required. Must supply resume. Call Lynda (905)655– 5570 GOURMET FOOD LOVERS needed for part time/full time positions in a unique gourmet foods/bakeshop. Interested? Fax 905-642-0105 email - wideman@sympatico.ca or call 905-642-5838. HAIRSTYLIST,esthetician, nail technician needed imme- diately for busy salon. Salary plus commission or chair rental or space rental. Call 905-725–6311 or evenings 905-432-8949 HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED. Options: you may rent a sta- tion or work on an hourly or commission basis. Please forward your enquiries to 905- 852-7815. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for busy Uxbridge and Port Perry salon. Hourly $8.00+ com- mission. 416-420-6897. HAVE FUN...MAKE MONEY!!! Simple enough? Full time 18+ no experience necessary. Call Pam (905) 686-9586. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 INVENTORY POSITION - used auto parts inventory person needed. Some heavy lifting, shipping & automotive ex- perience required. Apply in person with resume or fax to 905-434-7997 Dom's Auto Parts Courtice. No calls please. JANITORIAL sub contractor wanted, must have reliable vehicle and experience , call 905- 427-3333, 1pm - 5pm. IMMEDIATE OPENING available in a glass and mirror fabrication plant for an energetic individual with a background in machine operation. Responsibilities will include setup and operation of production equipment as well as general labour duties as required. Please fax resume with salary expectations 705-432- 3333 LAKE SCUGOG ROOF TRUSS is currently looking for experienced full time Sawyers and production workers. Applic-ants must be able to work shift hours. Competitive wages available to qualified experienced applicants. Please apply in person Mon. - Fri. between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lake Scugog Roof Truss, 11 Van- Edward Dr., Port Perry or fax resume to: (905)985-0225. LANDSCAPE LEAD HAND $15- $19/hr Depending on experience B.K. Baun Landscape Ltd. is busy, well established landscape design/construction company, specializing in high end design/ build projects. Our yard and office is located in Pickering. We would be eager to meet, recent graduates or people who have worked in the industry for a least 2 years. Clean driving record required. Call (905) 509-1786 or fax (905) 509-6327 or email: bkbaun@idirect.com LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long-term temp, We will be inter-viewing Wed., Feb 28, at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? Are you mature, set high stan- dards for yourself and desire above average in-come. Contact Tammy 1-866-787-3918 / 905- 436-8499. MANAGER -for small equestrian facility. Exchange for accommo- dation. Suit adult or summer stu- dent. Board & coaching avail- able. North of Uxbridge. 705- 357-1890 MATURE, EXPERIENCED SECU- RITY OFFICERS, sight supervi- sors, Pickering. Call Mon-Fri 9am-12noon (416)745–5762. PART-TIME HANDYMAN/mainte- nance worker needed for 40 unit co-op townhouse complex. Approximately 12-18 hours a week, rate to be based on expe- rience and references. Please send resume to: File #655, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5, no later than March 12, 2001. Only applic-ants who are interviewed will be contacted. PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Bay Oshawa requires sales people who want to earn $100+ per day comm. In-store, P/T F/T, will train. 1-800-330-1276. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist required for busy upscale Durham Spa. Minimum 3 years hands on experience nec- essary. Please fax resume Attention Janice Wright. 905- 666-5394. SEARS AUTHORIZED INDOOR Clean Air Services, require for Ajax & Scarborough experienced, telemarketing supervisor, tele- marketers, sales persons. Duct cleaning technicians, & helpers, HVAC fitters and mechanics (Drivers abstract required) Excellent income potential. Fax resume to 905-428-2452. CASUAL ON-CALL COOK req- uired by Secure Young Offender Facility. Experience in volume cooking required. Mail/Fax Resu- me to: Kennedy House Youth Cen- tre, P.O. Box 5000, Uxbridge, On- tario L9P 1S1 Fax 905-852-5967. STRONG VOICES NEEDED.Tele- phone sales, no experience neces- sary. 10:00am-4:00pm and/or ideal for students 4:45-8:00pm Dundas/Thickson area Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLES required for large Property Management Co. No experience required, training provided. Duties include cleaning, maintenance, and administration. Includes apt., comp. salary, bonuses, benefits and vacation package. Fax resume to: 416-923-9315 PART TIME DRIVER wanted for T & C Limousine in Port Perry. Call 985-3662. TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full train- ing provided. Call (905) 579- 7816 for interview. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to deliver door to door in Ajax and Pickering, every Wed., Fri., Sat., by 6 pm. Call 905-683–5117 and ask for Alka. CUSTOMER SERVICE/INSIDE SALES Unilock Ltd., a leading manufacturer of paving stones and retaining wall products has an opening in Customer Service working out of your Pickering manufacturing outlet. This posi- tion is suited to a take-charge per- son who can work independently and has demonstrated sound lead- ership and customer service skills in a fast paced environment. A pleasant phone manner, good key- boarding skills and good basic math skills are a must. Unilock offer a competitive wage and ben- efits for this full time seasonal position. Fax your resume in con- fidence to: (905) 427-2539, pick- ering@unilock.com UNILOCK LTD. Is North America's oldest manufacturer of precast paving stone and retaining wall systems. Our prod- uct is used by those in the land- scape industry. Unilock Ltd. is currently seeking individuals to work in their plant in Pickering. The ideal candidates should pos- sess previous plant experience, a good understanding of basic math and be willing to work as a team player. We are looking to fill the following positions: Forklift Operators, Machine Operators and General Laborers. Please send resumes to: P.O. Box 387 Pickering, Ontario. LlV 2R6 YOUTH WORKERS required. Therapeutic Group Home for sexually offending and confused adolescents. Weekend Super- visor - experienced and/or edu- cation in Human Services. To monitor clients, staff and overall weekend programming $30,000 - $33,000, pending qualifica- tions. Part and Full Time Workers to assist within three residential programs. $10 - $12 per hour part-time, pending qualifications. $26,000 - $29,000 for full-time workers. Fax resume to Youth Connections (905)432-9885. WORK AT HOME Health Industry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. Office Help120 ADMIN.PERSON-ORDERS Small Office. Assorted duties including Shipping. Aptitude for detail, fig- ures and spelling. $17-20M 35 hours. 487 Westney Rd. S., Ste 16, Ajax for short test 8:30-4:00. GENERAL INSURANCE full time. Requirements: RIBO license, general insurance experience, 35 WPM minimum, windows and computer skills. For customer service, dealing with existing clients, and processing claims. Fax resume to (905) 579-0193. MediaNetCentral.ca (an Internet company) is looking to hire 1-2 full-time outgoing, computer lit- erate people to assist with media research and data entry. Send resume and salary expecta- tions to: kdfoster@medianetcen- tral.ca or call (905)837-2510. VETERINARY Receptionist/Assis- tant, Sheridan Veterinary Services in Pickering. Afternoons, evenings & alternate Saturdays. $8-11/hour based on veterinary experience. Fax resumes to: 905-831-1131. Sales Help / Agents130 INTERNET SALES and Marketing Representative required immedi- ately by Pickering publishing company. We are seeking a self- motivated sales professional to sell internet advertising prod- ucts, as well as develop strategic marketing programs with new and existing clients. Hourly rate + commission. Fax resumes to Publisher, (905) 509-4451. PART TIME Sales Associate required. Previous sales exp. preferred. Flexible. Apply in per- son with resume: Phantom, 40 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax. Call 905- 426–5735 SALESMAN, 2 needed ex- perience in car parts, driver G license. Must have knowledge of GTA and good driving record. Drop off or fax resume to ABE AUTO WRECKERS, fax (905)697-8118, phone (905)623–5756 Skilled Help135 FITTER required by busy fab- ricator. 4-5 yrs. experience, able to read blue prints, work with minimum supervision. Fax resume to: (905)721- 0467. J & M TIRE - Required im- mediately for a fast paced growing tire company. 2 - li- cenced tire installers. Licence preferred - passenger, LT and Med truck. Experience an as- set but not necessary, will train the right individual. Must possess a valid "G" driver licence. Full time year round position. Fax resume to (905) 576-8046 No phone calls please. Only those being con- sidered will be contacted LICENCED ELECTRICIANS and apprentices needed for Whitby and Scarborough projects. Sub contract preferred. Call Jeff at 905-261-4822 or fax resume to 905-432-1686 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN and 4th-5th term apprentices needed. Industrial and com- mercial work. Call 416-891- 5452 between 8:00am & 6:00pm. GAS FITTER 2 for new home installations of gas pipe and venting. Experience preferred. East end location. Please fax resume to: (905)434-1741. Hospital Medical Dental150 CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIS- TANT required for 3 days/ week. No evenings or wee- kends. Please mail or hand deliv- er resume to: Dr. J.A. Miskin, 3 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, L1S 2C1 HYGIENIST NEEDED Wednes- days 5-9pm, Thursdays 8-5, and 1 Saturday per month. Please fax resume to 905-579-2557 or hand deliver to King Ritson Dental Clinic 255 King Street East, Attn: Shelley Lake RAPIDLY EXPANDING Pickering clinic requires a highly motivat- ed Registered Massage Therapist. If commitment to the customer is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427-9147. EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST for busy & growing real estate office in Ajax. Part-time evenings. Fax resume to (905)427-1207 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the follow- ing areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ SCARBOROUGH Sheppard Ave Rouge Hills Dr. Tallpines Crt. Boydwood Ln. Grandriver Blvd. Royal Rouge Trail Atrium Ln. Nature Pathway Oak Knolls Cres. Raspberry Rd. Island Rd. Brycemoor Rd. Friendship Ave. Brownfield Grds. Sunny Slope Beaverbrook Crt. East Ave. Starspray Blvd. Jaybell Grove Flagstone Terr. Tudor Glen Cres. Adenmore Rd. Moorefield Dr. Trellanock Ave. 6400 Lawrence Wheeling Dr. Maberly Cres. Oxhorn Rd. Hartsville Ave. Baronial Crt. Broadridge Dr. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 Clerical/Admin person required for busy construction office in Pickering. Must possess superior MS Word and Excel skills. Previous experience in the construction industry would be a definite asset. Roevin Technical People Ltd. Tel: (905)258–6325 Fax: (905)258-6328 Email: Toronto@roevin.ca For more information visit: ww.roevin.ca Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 23, 2001-PAGE 31 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help Richters Herbs is now hiring Seasonal Greenhouse Help full and part time. Fax resume to: 905-640-6641 TEACHERS REQUIRED P/T tutoring contracts throughout Durham for enthusiastic teachers. Contracts avail: Gr. 1-OAC, all subjects. Send resume with cover letter to Tutortime Learning Centres Inc. by email: shelley.smith@sympatico.ca or fax to: (905) 728-1033 Specify teachable subjects and grade levels. TELEMARKETING Telemarketer's needed $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred Call Jane at (905) 686-9842 Ext. 244 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 ADVERTISING SALES OPPORTUNITY Due to a new initiative, the Metroland newspapers of Durham Region which include Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington/Port Perry This Week, Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser, The Canadian Statesman, Uxbridge Tribune & The Uxbridge Times Journal requires an experienced advertising representative. Position will particularly suit sales professional with a radio advertising sales background in Durham Region. An attractive pay and benefit package is available for the motivated candidate. Please forward resumes to: ADVERTISING MANAGER Oshawa/Whitby This Week 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS One of Ontario's largest home im- provement companies is expanding it's sales force and has openings for new people. We are a very professional compa- ny that has served the industry for over 30 years and continue to grow in Simcoe County WE OFFER: • 4 day work week • Salary+Comm+Bonuses • Proven training program • Future Advancement • Contests, trips and prizes WE REQUIRE: • Professional Attitude • Neat appearance • Desire for Advancement • Career minded people • Success driven motivation If you are currently in sales or have ever considered sales as a career then you owe it to yourself to inves- tigate our proven and highly suc- cessful training program. WE CAN HELP YOU TO SUCCEED Call Clyde today to set up a confidential interview WHITBY (905) 666-0018 OUT OF TOWN 1-800-263-2720 SALES ASSISTANTS REQUIRED We are one of Ontario's largest home improvements companies, established for more than 25 years with sales over 80 million dollars. We are currently seeking a few bold and enthusiastic individuals to assist our vi- nyl window and metal roofing sales reps. We offer the highest commissions paid weekly and provide transportation. Freedom to work evenings through the week a must. Sales experience an asset, but not necessary, we will train. For more details call Clyde at Bil-Den Home Improvements Whitby (905) 666-0018 SALES POSITION AVAILABLE START TODAY! Established home security company seeks 3 - 5 enthusiastic, motivated individuals for Durham area sales. Earn great commissions while working your own hours. Fax resume to 905-683-9110 or email to info@homesecuritycanada.com 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental Looking for a job in the Health Care Field ? Join us on Tuesday May 1, 1-8pm at the Oshawa Holiday Inn for our Nursing and Health Care Job Expo. Offering job opportunities in all fields of Health Care Watch our classified section for more details. Multi-Professional Support Services requires RN and RPN's, PSW and HCA To deliver medical /support services • Superior salary/benefits, flexible hours • Funded education Physiotherapy positions also available. For information call 1-705-644-3788 Fax. resumes to: 1-705-648-8139 mps.irwin@on.aibn.com 110 General Help 110 General Help GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS required for busy pool company. Full time starting immediately. No experience necessary. Heavy lifting, drivers license required. Starting at $13-$16/ hr. Higher wages with experience. Apply to:Todd Pools Ltd, 13072 10th Line, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Tel: 905-640-7665 Fax: 905-640-5147 KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! Looking for very outgoing kids 2-16 yrs. M/F 16-65 yrs. Must be outgoing or don’t call! T.V. Comm./film. No Fees or classes. No extras.Call (416) 221-3829 The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 CAREER OPPORTUNITY Sunnycrest Nursing Home Whitby, an accredited Nursing Home caring for 137 residents, is seeking a DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A General Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Ontario Post N.R. education in gerontology or relevant experience in Long Term Care Post R.N. education in management or a minimum 3 years relevant experience in management Must be computer Literate Fax resume to: Administrator 905-576-4712 requires NEWSPAPER CARRIERS to deliver papers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: UXBRIDGE Centre Rd., Maple St. W., King St. W., Balsam St. N. & Beech St. N., Bolton & Rachel Lee, Galloway Cres., Alsop Place, Turner & Forsythe Dr., Main St. N., Lormik Dr., Colby Rd., Harvey St., Brock St. W., South Beech St., Gould St., Dominion St., First Ave., Silversprings Cres. & Hillborne Crt. CANNINGTON Adelaide, York, Laidlaw St. N., Peace, McKay, Cameron St. W., Albert St., Munro St., Park St., Prince St., Meadowlands, Alison Crt., Beaver Ridge Dr. SILOAM Mill Run Gate & Durham Rd. S UDORA Victoria St., Ravenshoe Rd. & York St. Also, Adult Carriers needed for walking & driving routes. Call Debbie 905-852-9141 • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money MEDICAL OFFICE Secretary, part-time, permanent. Previ- ous experience, computer skills, some dictatyping. Ref- erences. Please fax resume to: (905) 723-0204. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST, part time, needed for busy doctors office. Medical tele- phone and medical terminolo- gy preferred. Please fax re- sume to 905-683-6548. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST needed for family practice at 220 Dundas St. W., Suite 402 Whitby. Contact Dr. Gertler. Fax or call (905)668-2778 PART TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist required for Pickering Office. Evenings & Saturdays a must. Experience preferred. Fax resume to 905-683-8494 Attention Rhonda PART TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist required in Oshawa. Please fax resume to 416- 510-8660. PHARMACY Technician (Full- time or part-time) needed at Medical Pharmacies Group Inc. in Pickering. Excellent hours (Mon.-Fri.), wages, and benefits. Experience in long- term care and Zadall an asset. Fax resume to Manager 905- 831-8751 or 1-800-275-2143 Daycare Wanted160 SEEKING LIVE OUT nanny for 2 young children in Pickering area. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30p.m. First aid and CPR, non-smoker, drivers li- cense, references required. Competitive compensation. Call Terry 905-472–6658 Daycare Available165 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, full/ part -time, 20 yrs. experience. Happy environment. Huge play area. Crafts, movies, meals, Westney/Delaney. Re- ceipts and references. All ages. (905)686–8719 JUST THE RIGHT ONE for your child. Mother of 2 pro- viding daycare, 1 year and up. Playroom, fenced yard, hot meals/snacks. Smoke-free, Strouds/Whites. Karen 837- 9267 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. QUALITY DAYCARE in my home. all ages. Nutritious meals, fenced yard with play- ground, indoor/outdoor activi- ties. Non-smoking environ- ment. References. Hwy. 2/Brock Rd. Call Sally 905-426–2436 STAY AT HOME MOM will pro- vide daycare. Safe, non-smok- ing, no pets. Our environment is fun, loving, lots of exercise. Nutritious meals/snacks, Pinegrove/Woodview Ave. (905)509–0068 Home Care175 ARE YOU CARING for your elderly parents and need a help- ing hand? Call 905-985-8615 LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for elderly lady. Some lifting may be required. Pickering area. Experience preferred. Call (416)630–8016 Firewood205 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FIREWOOD,all hardwood, great for home, cottage or camp. Mostly maple and oak. Ready to burn. $50 for full-size pick up truck load. Cash & carry only. (905)723-3692 Bargain Corner210 DININGROOM TABLE $70; work bench $30. Call (416) 737–6268 LARGE METAL DESK $50 small computer desk $50 Call 905- 509–3581. Articles for Sale220 CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain release carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, pre- mium pad, expert installation, fast delivery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. 1980-86 F150 window visor $50; Call 1-705-786-0550 7 FT. 6 FT.FISHER SNOW- PLOW, harness, pump. reser- voir, and lighting package. $750 firm. call 905-985–9713. 8FT OAK HARVEST table $695. Dressers $55. Fridge/ stove/sink combo, $695. Love seat sofa and chair $395, Ma- ple library shelving, various sizes. Washer and gas dryer, $145each. Dining & bedroom suites, $1395each. Mi- crowave, $35. Microwave stands $25. Complete train set and board $1295. Glass table and chairs $135. Desk $35, beds $35&up. Swivel chair and stool $85. Dark pine sofa and dresser $275each. Many more antiques & items. Bowmanville. 697-3532. JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 Sur- round System incl. DVD $999.; Dolby Pro, Logic - Digital ready plus 5 speakers $675; 2-channel Stereo 220W + speakers $375; With Pack- ages 6+1 CD or double cas- sette deck $150; Super digi- fine high end JVC tuners, am- plifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up. Frost-free fridges $199/up. Stoves, apt.-size & 30", reg/self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Large selection gas dryers. Portable dishwashers, only $249. Amana refrigerator, bottom freezer, must see. side-by-sides, this weeks special, only $349. 426 Sim- coe St. S. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Pair $500. Call 721–1703 (snp) ANTIQUES 4 COLLECTIBLES - 76 Elgin Street Bowmanville, Ontario. Open Fri. Sat. Sun. 11-5 p.m. or by appointment. 697-3164. eg. China 20%off, Furniture, Old bottles, milk cans, assorted gifts etc. APPLIANCE CENTRE - Wash- er, dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer, all fully guaranteed. Come make a deal! 33 Station St., Ajax. (905)426-2682. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598. BLACK SUNDAY FIX - Boot- loaders for Black Sunday Cards $174.99; Program your HU Card $139.99; Complete systems with HU Pro- grammed $599.99; 486 Com- puters for your Emulators $69.99. Will buy Black Sunday Cards. Call (905)431-1515 BLINDS, Draperies, shutters. Everyday low prices on top quality brand name window coverings. Sunshade Blinds & Drapery, 88 old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905)428–0937. www.sunshade-blinds.com BRAND NEW,never used JVC car stereo. KS-ES200 graphic equalizer with sub woofer output. KD-LX1 CD re- ceiver with power output of 160 watts. $450. or best offer. (905) 436-9823. CARPET. FREE SHOP at home. $5.00 square yard and up. Installation & Pad avail- able. Call (905)619-1322. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surround- ing area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home services. Guaranteed best prices. SAIL- LIAN CARPETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET AND VINYL SALE- Carpet three rooms, 30 square yards, from $339 installed. I will discount your best quote up to 10%. New colors and designs.Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike for your free estimate, 905-431-4040 COMPUTER-PENTIUM 166, 32Mb ram, 2GB-HDD, 3-1/2 floppy, 24x CD-Rom, 56k mo- dem, sound/video card, key- board, speakers, mouse, free internet, colour monitor, $350. Can deliver & set up. Brand new 32" stereo TV, $600. 905- 439-4789. DIRECT TV,RCA satellite systems, (all channels open), $575. plus installation charge. HU programming $175. Boot loaders for H card $150. Tele- phone (416) 565–6345 DSS SYSTEMS - HU test cards and programming available. Dish Network sys- tems. Also Unloopers and programmers for sale. Web- site caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. FRIDGE/STOVE,washer/dry- er, portable dishwasher. 17' canoe. All in excellent condi- tion. Brand new single bed, still in package. (905) 721- 2817. FURNACE, high efficiency gas, output 105,000BTU, 9 years old, Enbridge Dealer maintained. $599. Call 905- 839–9731 after 6pm HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin- ishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendal- wood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. HOCKEY CARD and baseball card collection. Call Bill 905- 571-7802 IMAC COMPUTER (indigo) 4 months old, over 2 1/2 years left on warranty. 350 MHz., G3, 512K L2 cache, 64 MB SDRAM, 7 GB Ultra ATA drive, CD-ROM, RAGE 128 Pro Graphics 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet, 56 K internal modem OS 9.4. $1299 . Phone 721- 0601. imperial electric fire 6,000 btus brass and black with coal embers custom tile cabinets & hearth included $1,000. 571-6982 after 4:00 LARGE CAPACITY fish aquar- ium & equipment and 6 exotic fish. Call weekdays 9-5pm (and have paged) D. Beer at (905)666-2596 or call even- ings/weekends (905)430-7478 MOVING SALE WHITBY - Furniture, nic nacs, dolls, chi- na, dishes, pictures, bikes. Too much to mention. Call (905)430–8420. MTX AMP - Blue Thunder Pro. Amplifier & MTX Thunder 6000, 10", 4 OHM, Sub w/box with 2yrs. 100% warranty. For more info. please call 438- 4131.snp new high efficiency natural gas furnace 60,000 btus with a/c coil call 623-7134 after 6 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, start- ing at $695. March Break Special on now. Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS & GRANDFATHER CLOCKS. Take advantage of our Warehouse pricing on all Roland digital pianos and Sa- mick acoustic pianos and all Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.TelepPiano.com- WE WILL NOT BE UNDER- SOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - Install while you wait, $35. Have your games backed up. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/ Wilson area (905) 721-2365 POOL TABLE,for sale. Ma- hogany finish, spindle legs. Pinball games, Golden T Golf. Also looking for profit sharing locations. 428–1162, 429- 1013. POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROSEWOOD DINING TABLE with six chairs excellent con- dition. New $5000 sell $1000. 905-438–1785 SOFA AND LOVESEAT,green burgundy and navy stripe $950., with matching green lamps $250., 5 pc. kitchenette with cream colored leather chairs $500., sofa bed used once $350., all in excellent condition. No kids or pets in house. Telephone Cindy (416) 318-7777 or call after 6 p.m. (905) 721–9756 SOFA,like new, Chenile fab- ric, taupe colour, large size, $899. (905)619–8766. SURPLUS WAREHOUSE:of- fice furniture, shelving, rack- ing, lockers, warehouse items, office accessories, re- tail fixtures, tools, painting supplies and commercial sur- plus. www.CBLiquidators.com Central Business Liquidators, 568 Neal Dr., Peterborough, (705) 741-5165. TANNING UNIT, 28 bulb hi-in- tensity stand up booth com- plete $2500 obo. Also 20 bulb bed $800 obo. Call Denise 905-436-9303 or 905-837- 8062 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SCRATCH AND DENT - Variety of new appliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199. Full manufacturers war- ranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned wash- ers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. Articles Wanted230 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Advice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, estates w/some antique contents, (no limit to value considered), collec- tions of any sort, quantities or single antique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to respond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655- 8049 or (905)242-0890. COMPUTER WANTED: must be at least a 486 10x2 with two ser- ial ports, monitor and keyboard. 434-5780. WANTED - Bench seat for 1981- 86 Ford F150, black, in excellent condition. Also wanted, rubber floor for 1981-86 Ford F150, black, excellent condition. Call 1- 705-786-0550. WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Arts & Crafts260 FOLK ART - learn an enjoyable craft. classes starting soon. All levels, welcome. Beginners our speciality. Seminars available. Shift workers accomodated. Call (905) 576-3947 for information Lost & Found280 FOUND- grey & white adult cat on Scugog 9th. Friendly- is he yours? 852–2685 LOST CAT,Meadowridge/Falcon- crest area. Small male tabby. Brown & grey, answers to Zak. Reward. 905-831–3062 NN-Pets/Supplies/ Boarding289 FREE to good home, 1 1/2 year old keeshond, female pup, black and silver beauty. Has all shots and is spaded. Great with chil- dren and other pets. Please call 905-509-0325, after 6 pm. or leave message!! Ask for Terri. Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 5 MONTH OLD yellow lab pup. CKC registered. With cage $550. Call 985-4618. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES, CKC registered, cham- pion parents, 3 yr. health and temperament guarantee. home raised, vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, ready March 3rd. 905-986– 5845 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- pies-5-males/3-females, lov- ing companions for all ages. Pure breeds, family raised, parents on-site, vet checked, first shots, ready-to-go. Don't wait-last litter gone in 1-day! $500. 905-404-8022, 416-688- 8900 BARN FOR RENT- 12 Stall barn with 60x80 indoor arena. Are you looking for a nice quiet setting? 5 Pastures. Lots of trails, I've got the per- fect place on Hwy#12 just N of Myrtle Station. $800 all inclu- sive. Please call Rob 519- 770-3555. Automobiles for Sale300 4 -15" ALUMINUM RIMS, Pontiac, with 4 excellent tires. $600 OBO. Call 905-579-9964 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $2000 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1987 LEGEND,black, p.w, p.m, auto, excellent mechani- cal & body condition, will cer- tify/E-test, $3900. Call 416- 264-7133. 1987 NISSAN SENTRA, 2 door, auto, sunroof, new paint, good condition, 168km. $1900 cert. or $1600 as is. 905-723– 2382. 1988 SUNBIRD,4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, very clean, good condition. Many new parts. $2,000 certified, plus e-tested. Call (905) 438-8856. 1989 FORD TEMPO GL. Needs fixing. Call 852-6354 or 905-43491612 (Bill) $400. obo 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD,2.8 litre v-6 engine, p.w., p.l., p. mirrors, tilt steering, cruise, t- roofs. Needs some work but worth fixing up. Only 155,000 kil. $2,500 as is or best offer. Call (905) 436-9823. 1990 CHRYSLER New Yorker, needs brakes, front shocks. $1,200 as is (905)434– 0392.snp 1990 MERCURY SABLE 3.0L motor, automatic transmis- sion with overdrive, 4-door, fully loaded, very good condi- tion, reliable car. Cartified/ Emissions. $2350. (905) 718- 5032. 1990 TEMPEST, 4 dr. navy blue, $500 obo. Call 905-434- 6480 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE,as is. $400.o.b.o. (905)428–2810. 1991 LUMINA Z34 5 speed, very good condition, 178,000 kms, certified, emission test- ed $4900. Call 905-434–2802 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1995 BUICK LESABRE ltd., $8995. 1994 Buick LeSabre Ltd $7995. 1998 Chrysler In- trepid $9995. 93 Olds Delta 88 LSS $5495. 94 Chrysler New Yorker $7495. 92 Buick Regal Grand sport $4495. 92 Pontiac Grand Prix STE $5495. Scar- borough Auto Link, (416)283– 6378 1997 BUICK SKYLARK Gran Sport, loaded plus leather, ex- cellent physical and mechan- ical condition, 115K, mostly highway. $12,900 o.b.o. Call Mark (905)723–8610 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT - dark green 2 door hatchback, auto, air, p/s, cd player. Ask- ing. $7,900. (905)721–8918 1997 SATURN SL1,4-dr, auto, air, 1 owner, excellent cond. navy blue. $89,000-km, certified, $10,400. Call 905- 985-0688 2000 NEON - 23,000km, auto, 4dr, air, am/fm cassette cd, balance of factory warranty $11,900. 1998 NEON, auto, 37,000km, am/fm cassette, 4 door, $8,900. (905)434-2775 or (416)898-8467. 99 Malibu -4 door sedan. Green exterior, gray cloth in- terior, loaded, certified emis- sion tested. 66,000km. $14,500. 97 Jimmy SLT, cd, sunroof, gray leather interior, Red/silver exterior, 104,000km, certified emis- sion tested, $16,500. Call Des or Sandy at 728-6291 between 8-5. AFFORDABLE USED CARS, 1995 CORSICA, V6, auto, 4dr., $7995. 1994 METRO GEO, 5- spd, 2dr., $5495. 1998 SAT- URN 4dr., air, low kms, $12,495. 1998 TOYOTA TER- CEL, 2dr., 5-spd, $8,995. 1999 ACCENT, 2dr., 5-spd., $10,995. 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL auto, low kil., one owner, $4,295. 1999 ALANTRA SE, automatic, loaded, $13,495. 1997 Grand Am SE, V6, loaded, $12,995. 1998 Grand Caravan, 7 pass., dual air, $15,495. WE FINANCE! O.A.C. PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI, Kingston Rd. & Church St., Pickering Village. (905)427–0111 FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com MUST SELL 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 2 dr. auto, air, ps, pb., original & clean, 160,000 km, certified and emission tested, $4000 obo. Call 905-434-0392. VW RABBIT GTI new clutch, gas tank, shocks, struts, brakes, brake lines, rad, timing belt, wheel bearings, mag wheels, tie rods, and more. Certified & emissions. $2200. Call Stuart 655-7333. Automobiles Wanted305 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) Trucks for Sale310 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, asking $4000 obo. Call 905-434–0392 (snp) A STEAL!!! 1999 FORD F150 XL. 4-wheel drive, silver/ black colour. Take over lease $566./mo. or purchase for $23,500. No down payment. 905-666-2173, 905-706-8606. 97 SILVERADO 4 X 4 extend- ed cab, loaded, box liner, leather buckets, tow package, mint condition, 101 km asking low 20's 473-6327. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1998 CHEV ASTRO LT, white, loaded. 8 passenger. Well maintained, new tires. 104,000km, warranty to 120,000km. $17,900 o.b.o. Call (905)666-8155 after 6p.m. 1999 WINDSTAR LX - clean, smoke-free, 90,000km, V6, quad seating, keyless entry, dual sliders, am/fm cassette, a/c, p/w, p/l, ABS, cruise, tint- ed windows, alum. wheels $16,000. Call (905)666-3359. Snowmobiles360 1997 POLARIS CLASSIC Indy Touring with trail permit less than 1,000 km like new. Ask- ing $4700.obo. Call 905-434– 5587 1998 POLARIS XCR600,high- output triple, triple pipes, low routinely serviced miles, CRC front, extra 10, studded, Cobra windshield, aggressive track, felt and canvas cover, plastic skiis, 2001 Trail Permit. No disappointments.........ready to ride!! Call 905-985-8811 days; 905-431-1145 eve. Apartments For Rent400 PICKERING 1 BEDROOM basement walk out, for rent, Brock and Majoroak Road area. $600 all inclusive, first and last. Parking included, no pets. 905-427-0260. Available immediately. 1-BEDROOM apartment, 4pc bath, centre island, French doors, $750 inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available March 1st./flexible occupany. Call (905)430–2557 LANDLORDS - North Ameri- cans use $23.4 billion dollars per year through rent default and tenant initiated damage. Do not be a part of the statis- tics. Call us and we can help you make a informed decision about your perspective ten- ants. (905) 665–0037. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT $700/month plus hydro. Bloor/ Simcoe. Available March 1st. First/last required. Call Bill 905-404-9602 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX Pickering Beach Rd/ Hwy. 2, basement for rent, use of facilities, share kitchen, own bath, no pets, working fe- male preferred, $500/mo./first/ last required. March 1st. 905- 619–0999 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, close to 401, shopping, Hwy 2, $800 monthly plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)686–5553. ALEXANDER PARK,1 bed- room. New apartment. "Old charm building." Totally reno- vated, new kitchens, baths, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available March 1st. (905)579-9439. CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 1- bedroom $747, April 1st. 2- bedroom $825., May 1st, in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m. - 6p.m. COZY,newly reno. 1 bedroom basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking. West Shore, Pickering. Available March 1, 2001. Asking $800/mo., 1/4 util- ities. Milt 905-831-2273 LARGE, 1-BDRM basement apt. parking, Stephenson Rd. N., $600 all inclusive. Call 725-3010. GORGEOUS 2 bedroom apartment Oshawa. Separate entrance, parking, 4 new ap- pliances, laundry, cable, heat, hydro. $950/month inclusive. Ron (416)471-5670 or (905)723-0454. LARGE 2 BEDROOM apart- ment in Uxbridge, quiet house, newly decorated, no pets. Please call between 6 & 8 pm (905) 852-3554. LARGE ONE bedroom base- ment apt., North Ajax, sepa- rate entrance, $800 per month, inclusive, first & last, call 416-707-2702. LOVELY 1-BEDROOM base- ment, whites/Finch area, all ceramic, fireplace, separate entrance, no pets, no smok- ing. 831–0372 OSHAWA, spacious 2 bed- room apt. in small clean building, parking, laundry. $675+ hydro. Avail. March lst. Call (905)434–9844. OLD WHITBY, mn.flr. house, 3-bedroom, large kitchen, 4 appliances, yard, garage, great area, professional cou- ple/family. April 1. $995+ 2/3 utilities. 1-BEDROOM apt, separate entrance, parking, laundry, freshly painted, $750+ 1/3 utilities. April 1. 430–8499 PORT PERRY - one bedroom apt. No pets/smoking. Utili- ties, parking, laundry includ- ed. $580/mo.. Reference, credit and police check re- quired. Available April 1st. Call 905-985-0059. OSHAWA - Near 401/shop- ping. One & two bedroom apartments, $610 & $740; utilities, fridge, stove, parking incl., laundry. 725–6434 OSHAWA,3-bedroom apt. in house, $750/mo utilities in- cluded, call Rob after 5:30 p.m. Please call 905-839- 5297. PICKERING - EXECUTIVE HOME,new basement apart- ment, single working person preferred, parking, $725. all inclusive. Call (905)420–8376 PICKERING - Room for rent $400/month. Also 1 bedroom apt $700/month. Both avail. immediately. First/last re- quired. (905)509–2262. PICKERING Rosebank and Sheppard, new 2-bedroom spacious basement apart- ment. Family room, kitchen/ appliances. Cable, sep. en- trance, one parking. Share laundry, no pets. Now avail- able. 905-839–1784. PICKERING LIVERPOOL RD., near Go, large 2-bedroom basement, full kitchen & bath- room, own laundry & en- trance, no pets, April 1st. $900/mo. utilities included. (416)494–3765. PICKERING newly renovated, bright, clean, one-bedroom basement apartment. Sepa- rate entrance, a/c, cable, hy- dro, laundry, parking included, perfect for starters. No smok- ing/pets $650/month 905-837- 9848 PICKERING, newly renovated bachelor/bachelorette base- ment apt., all incl. plus cable. Single person. No pets/smok- ing. One parking, $650. Near all amenities. Avail March 15th. 905-837-7614 PICKERING,bungalow, main floor, 2-bdrm. apt., West Shore area. Large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, family room, fenced yard, parking, near schools & Go. $895/ month.Available immediatly (905) 509-1464 or (905) 316- 1414. PICKERING -1 bdrm. basement apartment near Major Oaks and Brock Rd. $625/mo. utilities + cable incl. Available March 1st. Please call (905) 428-2895. SMALL BACHELOR apart- ment, separate self-contained building, overlooking East shore Frenchman's Bay, 4pc. bathroom, parking, hydro, heat included. March 1st. First, last, references. (905)471-6217. TOUCH OF CLASS available established Whitby fully fur- nished, private main residence/ designer studio, suit responsible fussy. Clean quiet abstainer with- out cats, business person with small car, excellent character, employment / references Cable, c/air, maid co., $740/month first/last, (905)424-7666 UXBRIDGE, TWO BEDROOM, freshly decorated, $600/month inclusive, first and last. BACHELOR $525/month in- clusive, first and last. 1-888- 477-6320 after 6pm. WHITBY LOCATION, NEWLY DECORATED, 1-bedroom apt fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin laundry, basement storage. Available. Mar.. lst. Near Go transit and ameni- ties. Call for appointment (905)686–1533. WHITBY, CLEAN spacious 2- bdrm. apt. near GO, 401 and Lake. Parking and laundry facilities. $750/month. Please call 905-438-5991. WHITBY,Dundas & Coch- rane, Avail. March 1st, 2 -3 bedroom multi level, family apartments. Hardwood, newly refinished. Close to school, shopping, transit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 leave message WHITES RD.,S. of 401, one bedroom walkout basement apt. Private. Full kitchen, 3 pc. bath, patio, parking, laundry, no pets, non-smoking female preferred. $825 inclusive. 905- 839-0067. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent410 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. PICKERING - 3 bedroom house for rent, $l,200 plus utilities lst/last. Available im- mediately. Close to schools, shopping. (905) 837-8313 VICTORIAN REPLICA IN Cour- tice. Three bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, finished basement, gas heat/AC, garage, parking, some appliances, personal and credit references a must, no pets. $1600/month plus utilities (905) 433-9700. WHITBY Brock/Rossland area. Newly renovated 3 bed- room bungalow on quiet cres- cent. Near schools. 4 ap- pliances. Avail. April 1, $1,150/mo. plus utilities, first/ last. 905-666-2019. Townhouses For Rent420 SOUTH AJAX beautiful town- home. Three bedrooms, 2 baths Walkout from kitchen, garage, finished basement w/ wet bar. Close to all ameni- ties. $1250 inclusive. Imme- diate. 905-428-1891. SPACIOUS 3-bedroom town- house in Oshawa. Avail. March 15th in well-maintained family complex. Includes util- ities, 4 appliances. Close to school and all amenities. Please call for appt. (905)434- 3972. Rooms for Rent430 WHITBY - FURNISHED ROOM in luxury home. All inclusive, $450 monthly. Share kitchen, female preferred. Call 416- 606-3933. OSHAWA MARY & ADELAIDE area. Small furnished room. Share kitchen and bathroom with two other men. Referenc- es required. $85/wk.1st/last. Available immediately. Call 905-626-9827. PICKERING - GLENANNA, near all conveniences, share all facilities, own bedroom, furnished/unfurnished, laundry facilities ensuite, available immediately. $500 inclusive. No pets preferred. Call (416) 567–4647 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, family room, 5 appl., new carpet, double garage, partially finished basement, approx 1600 sq.ft. fenced yard with deck. walk to schools, shops, go, working family preferred. No pets, no smokers. Avail. March 1st. $1375 plus (905) 839–9227. AJAX Mainfloor Semi, 3 bedroom, available March 1st. Non-smokers, no pets. First/las & references $900 +60% utilities. Call 905-839-5223 OSHAWA Family Bldg. Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $740 & $850 at 280 Wentworth St.W. Utilities included. Easy access to schools, shopping, For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 985-4618 (No turndowns!) WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 PAGE 32-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 23, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net RN's - DAY SHIFT ONE F/T & ONE P/T experienced in LTC. Computer literacy an asset. Fax or Mail resume to: Director of Resident Care Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby, Ont. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 985-4618 (No turndowns!) 300 Automobiles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com DURHAM FLEA MARKET WE BUY AND SELL NEW STORE RETURNS OPEN PACKAGES ETC., END OF LINES Crafts, ceramics, ladies clothes, pet supplies, collectibles, dolls, plates, banker pens, calcula- tors, sunglasses, binoculars, jollier, designer greeting cards, cds, electronics, housewares and much much more. LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA WINTER SALE NOW ON Taunton Rd. (500 metres east of Thickson Whitby) Every Sat. and Sun. 666–5100 250 Garage/Yard Sales 250 Garage/Yard Sales 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 Need a Car? And Your Credit Repaired? No Credit, Bad Credit or even Bankrupt Phone Mel today @ BROCK AUTO (905) 619-8763 Down Payment or Trade May Be Required BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Mark today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase • Deposit required SALES LIMITED NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2001 PAGE 35 P Lightning strikes down Ice Bears Upset win earns Durham women’s team bronze medal at provincials The Durham Clearnet Lightning women’s hockey team pulled off a huge upset to capture the bronze medal at the 2001 Ontario Women’s Hockey Associa- tion’s Provincial Senior ‘AAA’ Champi- onships in Brampton this past weekend. The Lightning edged the Mississauga Ice Bears, who finished well ahead of Durham during regular-season play, 1-0 in the bronze-medal game last Sunday, Feb. 18. After a scoreless first period, the Light- ning broke the goose egg in the second as team captain Erin Rourke scored, with as- sists from Sarah Reid and Karen Poirier. The third period belonged to Durham goal- tender Sarah Couch who made several out- standing saves to keep the Bears off the scoreboard and record the shutout. The Lightning, which plays in the Na- tional Women’s Hockey League’s West Di- vision, completed preliminary-round play in third place. The short-staffed squad opened the provincials with a 10-1 loss to the Brampton Thunder, as a number of Durham players were delayed or didn’t make it to the game at all due to a snow- storm. The Lightning also lost to the pow- erhouse Beatrice Aeros in an early contest. No score was reported. The Lightning earned the right to compete for the bronze medal by virtue of a 2-1 win over the Ice Bears. Durham’s strong forechecking kept Mis- sissauga off its game. Rourke scored in the second period with assists going to twin sisters Kathy Ryckman and Karen Poirier. The Lightning scored the go-ahead marker in the third period off the stick of Reid, as- sisted by Elizabeth Chiasson and Rourke. The goaltending of Nicky Morris played a pivotal role in the Lightning’s fortunes. In the gold-medal game, the Beatrice Aeros continued their dominance on the provincial women’s hockey scene by down- ing Brampton 3-2. The Aeros have won 11 of the past 12 women’s provincial hockey titles. The Aeros will represent Ontario at the 2001 Esso Canadian Women’s Hockey Championship in Summerside, P.E.I. March 7 to 11. The Beatrice squad - which boasts upwards of six national team mem- bers - have earned three gold medals, four silver and three bronze in the past 10 years at the nationals. The Lightning will suit up for a NWHL contest tomorrow (Saturday) against le Mistral de Laval at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex’s Delaney rink at 3 p.m. The contest is dubbed ‘fan appreciation day’. The game will be part of the annual Durham West Girls Hockey Association’s eighth annual hockey tournament in Picker- ing. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Gliding on ice Myles Chiu of the Pickering Figure Skating Club concentrates on his routine while competing at the annual Unicorn Fair skating competition in Oshawa re- cently. Local gymnasts real Whiz Kids at millennium meet Charbonneau, McGhee, Sergison all earn second-place standings Area athletes with the Durham Whiz Kids Gymnastics Academy’s competitive team fared well at a recent meet. Kyle Charbonneau, of Pickering, won the overall silver medal in the junior ‘A’- ‘B’ category at the Millennium Magic Gymnastics Meet on Feb. 21. Charbonneau placed first on vault, second on pommel horse, rings and par- allel bars and third on floor routine. Aubrey McGhee, of Pickering, com- peted in the argo ‘A’ category and re- ceived first-place honours on floor and second on pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar for a silver medal overall. Nicholas Cappa, of Pickering, com- peted in the sparx ‘B’ category and placed fourth on rings, vault, and parallel bars. In the advanced recreational category, ages eight and nine, Cory Midolo, of Ajax, placed third on parallel bars and fourth on rings. William Albert, of Ajax, was fourth on both the floor event and the vault. In the advanced recreational category for ages 10 and over, Adam Sergison, of Pickering recorded second-place finishes on vault and parallel bars, and third on the high bar to place second overall. Jacob MacKinnon, of Ajax finished third on vault and fourth on floor rou- tine. 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