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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_03_13BY MICHAEL PELHAM Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Of all the places Spider Jones has lived, Pickering is the best. However, something needs to be done to stop bullying in schools and crime on the streets before it gets worse. The three-time Golden Gloves boxing champion and radio personality expressed the sentiments during an anti-bul- lying information night held re- cently in Pickering council chambers. He shared his per- sonal experiences with bullies and discussed how they can rob children of their self-esteem. Mr. Jones has lived with his family in Pickering for 10 years, “and this is the best com- munity I’ve ever lived in,” he said to applause. “That doesn’t mean we’re perfect. That does- n’t mean we don’t have situa- tions, we don’t have problems, because bullies, crime, does not discriminate, that’s why we have to nip it in the bud.” He recalled his own strug- gles against his childhood bully, and how it played a huge part in lowering his self-es- teem. “Bullying may be a simplis- tic term. I was being terror- ized,” Mr. Jones said in an in- terview before his speech. “I know the feeling, I know what fear is, and I just want to offer my support.” Bullying has no place in a community or in schools, he added. “I don’t think any kid should go to school in fear. He should go to school to learn, to be en- lightened, to make friends, and to enjoy it,” he said. “I commend the teachers and the people out here who have gotten involved in this, who have given up their time.” AT A GLANCE Get your City of Pickering leisure guide inside today’s edition of the News Advertiser. Marsh monitoring program needs help DURHAM — The Durham Regional Coastal Wetland Moni- toring Project is looking for volun- teers to help collect valuable in- formation on the region’s wet- lands. At one time Durham’s coastal wetlands off the Lake Ontario wa- tershed occupied more than 5,000 acres. Today the area is about 2,000 acres. The marsh monitoring project is designed to integrate monitoring and conser- vation activities, including the ob- servation of amphibians and marsh birds. Volunteers are needed to col- lect information and monitor wet- lands from the Rouge River to the Port of Newcastle. Anyone interested can visit a Web site at www.bsc- eoc.org/mmpmain.html or call Kathy Jones at 1-888-448-2473 by March 23. Air Cadets open to visit, new members PICKERING –The 856 Pick- ering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadets holds an open house and recruiting night next Wednesday, March 20 from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liver- pool Rd. 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E. of Whites 831-5400 PICKERING HONDA $25 .00 OFF REPLACEMENTREPLACEMENT TIMING BELTTIMING BELT RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Lean green scoring machine AJAX – Stephen MacDonald of St. Patrick Catholic School in Ajax manages to shake off two St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School players to score two points last week dur- ing the senior boys’ 2002 Basketball Tournament of Champions at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. St. Patrick held off the Pickering school 43-29 for the Durham Catholic elementary title. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Five months after the public school board began a budget review process, it is no closer to find- ing any savings for the coming year, admits business superin- tendent Ron Trbovich. “We identified a real prob- lem about finding $2.4 million in cuts and that issue still has- n’t been resolved, and we were supposed to have done that in September,” he said in an in- terview. Those cuts are required so the board doesn’t have to use its seriously depleted reserves to balance the budget, as oc- curred last year. As well, trustees last year boosted the board’s special- education subsidy to over $2 million, $1.5 million more than recent years. And, Mr. Tr- bovich told trustees he expects the board will receive about $2 million less next year from the Province in intensive support (special education) funding. Then, there’s the roughly $6.6 million in salary increas- es to employee groups that take effect in less than six months. Mr. Trbovich said the board is looking at a funding short- fall “in terms of everything. “I think it’s potentially a very, very difficult situation. It’s interesting in the province at least a dozen boards have expended all their reserves wanting to avoid cutting im- portant programs and services for students.” The board’s education fi- nance committee has met sev- eral times since it started the review in October, paralleling a process staff had already begun. At Thursday night’s meeting, trustees decided to hold off the review process until the Province announces the coming school year’s fund- ing for boards, likely in April. Big tax hike looming for Pickering? Initial figures call for over nine per cent, but new ice pad part of budget Girl, 14, faces driving charges after chase PICKERING — A 14- year-old London girl, who told police she was heading to Nova Scotia to visit a boy she met over the Inter- net, faces six driving and theft-related charges. The girl, who made a stop in Whitby on her jour- ney to the Maritimes, led police on a fast-paced chase Monday around 5:20 p.m. in the area of Dundas and Cochrane streets, after a Sunoco station employee reported her taking gas at the station. A police officer noticed the girl, who was driving a red Ford Explorer, was act- ing suspicious, speeding, and looked unusually young to be driving. When the police cruiser put on its emergency lights to pull her over, the driver fled south through residen- tial streets at 70 km/h, mak- ing inappropriate turns and driving dangerously, police said. The officer ended the chase in downtown Whitby because of concerns for public safety, but managed to get part of the stolen BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING — Picker- ing’s preliminary budget docu- ments indicate property owners in the City are facing more than a nine-per cent tax hike this year, says Maurice Brenner. But, taxpayers won’t be get- ting much in terms of capital projects for the big increase. Instead, most of the budget hike will go toward debt fi- nancing and salary hikes for firefighters and unionized City employees, added the Ward 1 regional councillor. The planned construction of a new fire hall will have to wait, but the City will go ahead with design plans for the pro- ject. Meanwhile, the budget in- cludes a new ice pad at Don Beer Arena and plans to pur- chase a pontoon boat and build docks on the east and west spits of Frenchman’s Bay to connect the ends of the bay for trav- ellers along the waterfront trail. Regular maintenance of City buildings, playground equipment, stormwater man- agement and several street lighting and sidewalk projects are also planned. However, Coun. Brenner cautioned none of the numbers or projects are “set in stone”. The City’s budget commit- tee, including all members of council, meets March 21 and 22 to work on the details before council ratifies the final docu- ment. Coun. Brenner said several questions remain about further revenues in the form of provin- cial and federal funding the city may be able to get its hands on. He added council hopes to drive down the tax hike as much as possible. “We’re going to try and find additional savings,” he said. “If there’s money to be found we’ll find it.” Limited growth last year, however, has left the City in the unenviable position of needing to create additional revenue sources, said Coun. Brenner. Although that puts the property taxpayer at a disadvantage this year, he hopes Pickering can work toward finding new rev- enue sources for 2003 and be- yond. RON TRBOVICH Board faces shortfall ‘in terms of everything’. School savings hard to come by Jones pulls no punches with students JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Pickering resident Spider Jones discussed the dangers of bullying during a recent speech to local students. Former boxer warns students about dangers of bullying See LOCAL page A4 See WE’RE page A5 See POLICE page A5 A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 Movie a marriage of war, Canadian history AJAX —A movie has been added to the Ajax Film Circuit because of popular demand. ‘The War Bride’ is being screened Wednesday, April 3 at the Ajax Cine- plex Odeon. The film was a sellout during Cinefest in Oshawa, so it was added to the Ajax circuit. It’s the story of Lily, an upbeat Londoner portrayed by Anna Friel, who meets a Canadian soldier, Char- lie, and falls in love. Charlie soon is heading off to the front and Lily comes to the safety of Canada with their young daughter. Life on the prairies isn’t as Charlie says, but Lily adjusts to the different environment and the hostile, unwel- coming attitudes of Charlie’s mother and sister. ‘The War Bride’ was written by Angela Workman and was inspired by her mother’s story of coming to Cana- da as a war bride. The drama is filled with humour and is not only a movie about another aspect of the war, but also a slice of Canadian history. Advance tickets are $6.50 each and available at all three branches of the Ajax Public Library or the theatre box office on the day of the show for $7. The circuit is presented in co-oper- ation with the Toronto International Film Festival Group and the Friends of the Ajax Public Library. For more information, call Ian Leckie at 905-427-1522. Video store robbed PICKERING - Police are look- ing for a suspect after a video store was robbed Mon- day. Around 8:30 p.m., a knife- wielding man walked into Hol- lywood Video on Dixie Road near Finch Avenue in Pickering. He then told the 19- year-old clerk to turn around. The suspect took money from the till and walked out the front door. The suspect is described as white, 16 to 18 years old, 5-foot- 7 to 5-foot-9, about 160 pounds, wearing a black-hooded sweater. Those with information can call Durham police at 905- 579-1520. Police chase hits 180 km/h PICKERING - Durham Police were ordered to end a pursuit when speeds got too high yester- day and public safety became a concern. A 10-kilome- tre chase hit speeds of 180 km/h in the west- bound lanes of the 401 around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Durham Po- lice began follow- ing a speeding white Volkswa- gen Jetta near Bayly Street and Brock Road. When the cruiser put on its emer- gency lights, the driver didn’t stop and instead exited onto the highway. License plates on the vehicle indi- cated it was stolen. Toronto Police and the Ontario Provincial Police were notified and Toronto Police later recovered the vehicle. The incident is under investigation. 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The veteran prosecutor and Ajax resident made his first court appear- ance on charges in a Jan. 29 hit-and- run collision that injured a teenager. Mr. Scott, 55, faces charges of failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm and impaired driving causing bodily harm. Mr. Scott, who had been Durham’s senior Crown at the time of the incident, has stepped down until the case is concluded. He ap- pears in court again May 15. Durham Regional Police said a 16-year-old Ajax boy was bloodied and bruised when struck by a west- bound car while walking with friends on the north shoulder of Rossland Road, east of Harwood Avenue, around 9:30 p.m. The driver failed to stop and left behind a broken side-view mirror, police said. The driver returned to the scene around 10 minutes later and spoke to the victim and his friends before driving off again, witnesses told police. Police arrested a man shortly after he returned to the site of the collision for the second time. The teen’s parents, who were in court Tuesday, declined comment. An independent counsel has been retained by the Attorney General to prosecute the case and an outside po- lice agency has been brought in to conduct witness interviews to ensure impartiality in the investigation. - with files from Stephen Shaw DURHAM – You won’t be able to register a birth or take your driving test if Ontario’s public servants go on strike today. Members of the Ontario Public Ser- vice voted 88 per cent to reject a recent contract offer from the provincial gov- ernment. The main issue is wages, cou- pled with job security and benefits. They were in a legal strike position at 12:01 a.m.today, Wednesday. There are almost 3,000 public ser- vants in Durham, which include nurses, probation and parole officers, jail guards, court clerks, systems officers and clerical workers. Residents can call the Ontario government at 1-866-933- 9233 for up-to-date, pre-recorded infor- mation on services as of today, March 13. Here are some of the services that will be affected in the event of a strike: Health care • No issuing of new or replacement of health cards • No Ministry INFOline or Seniors IN- FOline • No processing of applications for as- sistive devices Driver and vehicle licensing • No driver examinations • No issuing of new or replacement of drivers’licences • No service Ontario kiosk transactions Workplace and employment services • Employment standards staff will not inspect workplaces, receive walk-in clients, investigate complaints or answer all inquiries • Inspectors will not inspect workplaces for health and safety but will respond to events occurring in workplaces on a pri- ority basis • Office of the Worker Adviser will not investigate files, answer all enquiries, conduct educational meetings with client groups, attend hearings • Pay Equity Commission will not in- vestigate complaints, conduct educa- tional meetings or answer all inquiries Education and training facilities and programs • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) services for students studying outside Ontario not available • Independent Learning Centre corre- spondence courses, student services, and General Educational Development registration and testing not available • Residences at schools for deaf, blind and deafblind students closed • Education, JobGrow and Training tele- phone and walk-in information centres closed • Apprenticeship: Limited services at district offices only. No registration, ex- amination or certification services. No adjustment services available • No online registration for Ontario In- ternship program - manual registrations only Social Services • Ministry infoline closed • No disability adjudication services or new employment supports for Ontario Disability Support Program clients • No new applications for Ontario Dis- ability Support Program or Ontario Works • No new Special Services at Home ap- plications or appeals • No adoption disclosure activities other than for reasons of health, safety and welfare • No new approvals of licence applica- tions for private and international adop- tions Government-owned and operated tourist attractions and parks • Ontario Place, including Cinesphere, closed • Reduced services at Ontario Parks. 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All three are in the same communi- ty, with the same “clientele”, which led to the partnership. “We found that we had similar concerns with the adoles- cents in our school,” said Silvia Peter- son, principal at Valley Farm. “We felt we had to do something to address those concerns.” Such concerns included rising cases of bullying and suspensions. “We knew if we didn’t stop it now and make students aware of it, it would only get worse when they got to high school.” A youth conference was held at each school one day where students participated in activities, such as mak- ing anti-violence posters, games and a discussion on bullying from police offi- cers. In addition, there was a parents’ forum. Ms. Peterson noted the importance the police played in helping organize the “proactive” step in teaching kids. “In policing, we don’t use the word bullying,” said Durham Regional Po- lice Constable Martin Franssen. “We use the word violence, because that’s what it often leads to.” A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 Local schools take ‘proactive’ approach to bullying LOCAL from page A1 Trustee expenses take small jump DURHAM — Overall Catholic trustee expenses rose slightly last year. The Durham Catholic District School Board, in a report on Mon- day’s meeting agenda, listed the annual trustee expenses for 2001 at $18,179.47. In 1999 and 2000, the eight trustees claimed an aver- age of $17,367.10. For the sec- ond straight year, Pickering Trustee Fran Pereira spent the most money, $5,175.46. She was board vice- chairman for most of 2001. Last year’s board chairman, Brock- Scugog- Uxbridge Trustee Fred Jones, came in second at $4,440.79. The third highest-spending board member, at $3,482.66, was Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Mar- tin, elected board chairman late last year. Ajax Trustee Janice Oldman was next at $2,404.83, fol- lowed by Picker- ing Trustee Jim McCafferty’s $1,017.42, Whit- by Trustee Scott Murdock at $604.84, and Os- hawa Trustee Joe Corey with $559.45. Oshawa Trustee Stan Karwowski spent the least, $494.02. The board’s student represen- tatives claimed more money than four of the eight trustees. Ginelle Au- gustin, a student at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School, claimed $1,827.53. Brett Harding, a stu- dent representa- tive for the first nine months of 2001, spent $1,466.03. David Byrne, a Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Sec- ondary School student who began his duties last October, claimed no ex- penses. Education di- rector Grant An- drews noted in the report trustees furthest from the Catholic Education Centre in Oshawa, those representing north Durham and Pickering, will have higher mileage costs. As well, more travel is required from the board chairman, vice- chairman and trustees sitting on negotiating com- mittees, he noted. BISON RIBS WED. NIGHT Transit Square, Ajax GO Station, 100 Westney Rd. S., Unit 16, Ajax, ON L1S 7H3 (905) 426-7798 • Income Tax Preparation • Sole Proprietorships • Partnerships • Federal Corporate Tax • Ontario Corporate Tax • Year-end Accounting • Government Remittances - GST, PST, EHT, WSIB, Payroll, T4’s • Affordable Accounting for Small business - CALL NOW INCOME TAX “for Small Business” Readers’ Choice Awards 2001 BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM NWestney Rd S.HarwoodAv N. Kingston Rd W. AJAX Kingston Rd E. Rossland Rd W. Wal-Mart Harwood Av S.Old Harwood Av Audley Rd401 Ri tson Rd N .Simcoe S t N . Taunton R d E . 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Call or drop by your local HEPCOE: 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (905) 831-1121 With HEPCOE Term Deposits, you can plan for your future confident that your money will be there when you need it. Take the worry out of investing. The process began with a central administration re- view, and while Mr. Tr- bovich said “some expendi- ture reductions” have been identified, but not yet made public, he added “they’re a very small amount of money.” He remains “confident” the board can get through the cash crunch, despite predicting this year’s fund- ing to school boards will be less because of the slowing economy. School boards must submit their 2002/03 budgets to the Province in June. Some trustees, including board chairman Elizabeth Roy, expressed doubts the trustee review would yield any savings when the board approved it in September. Some even said it would be counter-productive to the staff review process under way. “It has been to some ex- tent a waste of time,” she said in an interview. “Has anything been done as of today? No.” Compared to other boards, however, the Durham board is not in “dire straits”, said Ms. Roy, adding education director Grant Yeo and Mr. Trbovich have not given her any rea- son to believe the situation is critical. “We are tight, but the emergency bells are not ringing yet,” she said, ac- knowledging the board has to find savings. One goal is to align board spending with provincial funding. But, while Mr. Trbovich has told trustees the board is spend- ing $500,000 more on cen- tral administration than the Province provides, Trustee Roy suggested 12 adminis- trative officers, not funded by the government, are not being looked at for cuts. She noted the board has fewer facilitators and super- intendents than it is funded for. Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford, who supported the budget review, said his original motion called for a review to identify savings in last year’s budget. “It’s sort of evolved that we’re dealing with the next budget as opposed to this one,” he said in an inter- view. Trustee Crawford said the process has not been a waste of time as it is prepar- ing the board to respond to the provincial funding an- nouncement. “It has been a very worthwhile exercise and it is worth doing, and I’m sure that when we’re fin- ished it will be worthwhile because we won’t be caught flat-footed,” he said. We’re not in ‘dire straits’ says public board chairman ELIZABETH ROY ‘Emergency bells are not ringing yet.’ WE’RE from page A1 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 PAGE A5 P SUV’s licence plate num- ber. Shortly after, police no- ticed the teen driving near Glenanna Road and Hwy. 2 in Pickering. She tried to flee again, but cruisers quickly blocked the vehicle and ar- rested her. The girl is charged with two counts of flight from police, theft under $5,000, theft over $5,000, posses- sion of stolen property, and dangerous driving. She was held for a bail hearing. Police arrest young driver in Pickering POLICE from page A1 DURHAM —Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Canadian Coali- tion Against Insurance Fraud, is ask- ing for help in solving insurance fraud. Each year in Canada, $1.3 billion is paid out in fraudulent claims. An additional $1 billion is added to that amount when police and fire re- sources are factored into the equation. Insurance fraud is estimated to be the second leading source of criminal profits in North America, behind only the illegal drug trade. Anyone suspi- cious of or aware of persons commit- ting insurance fraud are asked to call Durham Regional Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers pays cash for in- formation that leads to an arrest. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court and Crime Stoppers does not use call display. Call 905-436-8477 or 1-800-222- TIPS (8477). Help eliminate insurance fraud RODNEY’S OYSTER BAR THURS. MAR. 14, 02 www.dining-out-directory.com/magwyers Furnace Cleaning 905-683-3641 for Food Court Area (905) 837-0564 Mall Hours Mon. - Sat. from Feb. 4/02 Sunday from Feb. 10/02 12 - 5 Income Tax Returns 2001 CASH REFUNDS WITHIN 24 HOURS EFILED REFUNDS IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS (Most EFiled Returns) FREE EFILE WITH TAX PREPARATION ALL RETURNS PREPARED Personal, Business, Corporations & Trusts BOOKKEEPING SERVICES AVAILABLE Best Accounting Firm PICKERING TOWN CENTRE E-FILEE-FILE READY CASH SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. 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In the run-up to the 1995 provincial election, Mr. Harris was the clear underdog to the Lyn McLeod-led Liberals who were expected to smash the NDP government and take over. But a funny thing happened on the way to the polling booths. Mr. Harris preached deep tax cuts, welfare re- form, and a smaller government and won a clear majori- ty. He followed up in 1999 with a second straight major- ity. And now Mr. Flaherty, a cabinet veteran who is deputy premier and finance minister, wants to carry on the work Mr. Harris started seven years ago. Alone among Mr. Eves, Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer, Health Minister Tony Clement and Labour Minister Chris Stock- well, Mr. Flaherty wants to continue tax cuts, offer edu- cation options with private school tax credits, make teaching an essential service, and offer an innovative pro- gram to help homeless people. Mr. Eves has essentially run on his 20-year record of- fering little new to voters. Ms. Witmer wants to backtrack on what the Tories have accomplished over the past seven years. Mr. Clement has savaged Mr. Harris, and has said he should win because he is the youngest candidate. Mr. Stockwell has been the jokester in the bunch and spends most of his time criticizing his four competitors while of- fering little substance in return. Mr. Flaherty has been criticized more than any other candidate and certainly didn’t help his cause early on when he took on the federal government’s spending on aboriginal health care, arguing the provinces had to pro- vide health care to “real people”. It was a serious mistake for which he quickly apologized and for which he was backed up by some Native organizations in Ontario. He has since moved on. In debate after debate, Mr. Flaherty has provided sen- sible answers to difficult questions, has been the quickest on his feet and has shown a willingness to go out on a limb. He has not played it safe. But neither did Mike Har- ris, and the Harris record proves voters want a clear choice at election time and will give their vote to the can- didate who takes a stand on the issues and backs up what he says. There are good candidates running for the job of Tory leader on March 23. But Jim Flaherty is the best of them all. Flaherty the best choice of all True Tory has clear vision and plan to keep ‘Revolution’going P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 Proud members of Mike Harris has become the first premier in half a century to hint he prefers one candidate over others in the race to succeed him, but he has been provoked more than any predecessor. The principle had been firmly established that premiers still in office, with power to influence who their party chooses as succes- sor, should not endorse any candi- date and the party should be al- lowed to make its own choice. Progressive Conservative William Davis, the last premier to leave voluntarily, in 1985, whose personal preference would have meant something, said nothing that indicated which candidate he favoured. Delegates picked Frank Miller, who was well-liked by Mr. Davis but had right-wing views, includ- ing favouring a flat income tax that red Tory Davis did not ap- prove, that later brought down Mr. Miller’s government. Mr. Davis is thought to have voted on the first ballot for Roy McMurtry simply because he was a moderate and close friend since university days, and on later bal- lots for Larry Grossman, another red Tory. However, neither Mr. Davis nor anyone close to him has confirmed this. John Robarts said of the five ministers vying to succeed him, “I am proud of them. They are all my boys,” but like almost all the Tory establishment, probably pre- ferred Mr. Davis. But even when Mr. Davis came close to being beaten by unknown Allan Lawrence, Mr. Robarts scrupu- lously did not interject a word of help. When Leslie Frost left, there was suspicion he wanted to deny the premier’s post to the indepen- dent-minded Kelso Roberts. Mr. Frost stressed the importance of passing leadership to “younger men” (Mr. Frost was 65 and Mr. Roberts 62) and some of his friends canvassed for John Ro- barts. Mr. Roberts suspected Mr. Frost was the “ventriloquist” who inspired the lobbying against him, but did not feel sure enough to ac- cuse him. The last time a premier tried overtly to name his successor was when Tory George Drew resigned in 1948 after being chosen federal leader and installed agriculture minister Tom Kennedy as pre- mier. But his party, which he had not consulted, quickly called a convention and chose Mr. Frost. Mr. Harris has had to endure four months of campaigning in which candidates have repudiated some of his policies, been luke- warm to others and said he was too confrontational and failed to consult enough. The premier has now suddenly hit back with two speeches in which he said premiers “cannot lead out of the jaws of the abyss by being wishy-washy”. Premiers cannot wait to seek consensus when faced with crises, he said. They must be decisive and make choices and accept they cannot be all things to all people. They should risk failure and trust their instincts rather than do nothing, Mr. Harris said. They should not play safe and choose ‘passive mediocrity’. They also cannot afford to be procrastinators, Mr. Harris said, because the time they have to achieve goals is limited. Mr. Harris would claim he is remaining neutral, but his words implied criticism of four of the five candidates to succeed him. Ernie Eves, although closest personally to Mr. Harris, has pro- posed few new policies and says he will work that out later, and other candidates use the words ‘wishy-washy’ about him every time they debate. Elizabeth Witmer’s campaign is based particularly on kindling warmer relations with teachers and nurses. Chris Stockwell wants a breathing space before announc- ing more education reforms. Tony Clement’s biggest priori- ty is getting back in the good books of residents with whom he feels Mr. Harris has lost touch and he is travelling the province on a ‘reconnection tour’. The only candidate who comes close to fitting Mr. Harris’s de- scription of the ideal leader is Jim Flaherty, who has said he will ban teachers’strikes, make it illegal to sleep on the streets and privatize liquor stores, all of which Mr. Harris has thought about but not gone ahead with. Mr. Flaherty also has an- nounced each plan firmly, without equivocations or offering to con- sult anyone first, ignoring objec- tions and saying Mr. Harris’s Common Sense Revolution is not over and he will continue it. Mr. Harris has given a signal the candidate who most closely resembles him is Mr. Flaherty and the deputy premier could not wish for a better testimonial from his boss. Is Jim Flaherty the man for Harris? Outgoing premier seems to prefer Whitby-Ajax MPP as his successor Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 13, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Reader spitting mad over lack of couth To the editor: I turned 50 last week and am a little embarrassed I didn’t realize I have been breaching an obvious point of etiquette all these years. Having watched many guys and girls between the ages of eight and 20, I have come to realize that when walking down a sidewalk or a side street, I should be spitting — even if there is nothing with which to spit. I cannot believe it has taken me this long to learn one should al- ways spit on the sidewalk when walking. You see, as a kid, we had this nasty habit of spitting, but al- ways: a) measured the length of its path (for fun); or b) spat on grass and then only if we absolutely had to or were intent on proving our immaturity and lack of couth. My parents stopped my spitting days pretty quickly at that time of my life, and now that I realize how many people spit in the path of others, I feel bad my kids never got the chance to carry out this dis- play of acceptable social behav- iour. Wow, I am sure glad I continue to learn. I mean, when you think of it, why would I have ever been under the impression spitting con- stantly and wherever I chose to would not be acceptable behav- iour? Trevor Gillman Pickering A smoke-free world? Wouldn’t it be horrible! To the editor: Re: ‘Business owners can make their own decisions,’ Crystal Crimi column, Feb. 24. Smokers have rights, too? Sure, they have the right to: 1. Expose innocent people to over 4,000 chemicals, at least 50 of which are known to cause can- cer; 2. Kill 4,000 non-smokers in Canada every year from second- hand smoke; and 3. Expose non-smokers to the toxins (poisons) related to: cancer of the lung, mouth, voice box, throat, kidney, cervix and bowel; heart attack, circulatory problems, stroke; lung disease; tooth loss, gum; infertility, sudden-death syndrome and other infant health problems. Business owners’ rights are, after all, much more important than innocent people’s health, aren’t they, Ms. Crimi? Wouldn’t it be just terrible, ab- solutely horrible if a region-wide bylaw was a step to banning ciga- rettes completely! We can’t have that, can we? No more teens smoking? Terrible! The poor to- bacco industry going under? Un- acceptable! Health costs tum- bling? Oh no! We can’t have that! Let’s allow business owners to decide any kind of obscene behav- iour they choose to indulge in — as long as there’s money in it. But the crazy fact is that since most people do not smoke, if smoking was banned completely, smokers would still patronize these busi- nesses since there’s no alternative. Is this not logical? S.R. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. The way we were Editorial cartoon HMS Ajax In 1942, Defence Industries Limited, the munitions plant located on lands that had once been part of Pickering Township, needed a name of its own in order to set up a post office. Dilco and Dilville, as the site was referred to, would not do. A small prize was offered in a contest for plant workers and the name Ajax was chosen to honour the HMS Ajax, one of the three British warships to defeat Germany’s ‘pocket battleship’, the Graf Spee, in the Battle of the River Plate in 1939. The other two ships, Achilles and Ex- eter would later be honoured in street names. Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 Watch for Rec Complex 3 Months Free Membership Details Call 905-683-6582 March Break Swim or Skate? Rec Complex 1 - 3 pm 905-683-6582 PUBLIC NOTICES Some conditions apply, complete details at the Pickering Recreation Complex Offer expires March 30th, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13 2002 PAGE A7 P March Break Mania @ the Central Library! Pickering Public Library is the place to be during March Break. Mad Scientists are going to take over the Children’s Department at the Central Library for a week of weird and wacky science. There are programs for children of all ages. Tickets for all of these programs will be available at the Children’s Information Desk beginning Saturday, March 2nd. For more information please call 905-831-6265 ext. 6226 or visit our website www.picnet.org •“Wear a Chimp on Your Wrist” for ages 7 - 11 Monday, March 11 @ 2:00 pm •March Break Puppet & Variety Show for all ages Tuesday, March 12 @ 2:00 pm •Explosive Kitchen Chemistry for ages 7 - 11 Wednesday, March 13 @ 2:00 pm •Bubblemania for ages 5 - 8 Thursday, March 14 @ 10:00 am •Slimy, Squirmy Science Spectacular for ages 7 - 11 Friday, March 15 @ 2:00 pm •Science Scavenger Hunt via the internet for ages 8 - 11 Monday, March 11 or Thursday, March 14 @ 10:30 am Free Tax Preparation Clinics at the Central Library Volunteers from the Certified General Accountants of Ontario will be available at the Central Library to help seniors and low-income earners prepare their tax returns. These clinics will be held on the following dates: Saturday March 23rd, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday March 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday April 20th, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm To make an appointment, please call 905-831-6265, ext 6243 or email us at help@picnet.org All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME March 13 Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm March 14 Waterfront Committee 7:00 pm March 18 Planning Committee 7:30 pm March 18 Committee of the Whole 7:30 pm March 18 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm March 19 Heritage Pickering (LACAC) 7:30 pm March 20 Pickering, Ajax, Whitby Joint 5:00 pm Animal Control Committee @ Ajax Civic Complex March 21 Statutory Public Information 7:00 pm March 25 Finance & Operations Committee 1:30 pm 905-420-4630 905-420-4615 Keep Your City Clean It is illegal to dump garbage on public property. All collectible residential garbage exceeding the 4 bag limit must be disposed of at the Miller Waste Transfer Station 1220 Squires Beach Rd. Pickering Waste Management By-law #5422/98 No person shall sweep, throw, drop or place any material onto any lane, street, creek, roadway, walkway or other public property in the City of Pickering. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Together We Will Make A Difference FRE E YOUTH MARCH BREAK Are you 13 to 19 years old? Join Us at Your local Community Centre Event Saturdays at Petticoat Creek Community Centre 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Playstation 2, Pool, Air Hockey, Games, Breakdancing Hip Hop DJ’s Band Nights Petticoat Creek Community Centre Call 905-420-2370 for details Call now for event details or program locations 905-420-6588 Thursday 7 - 10 pm @ Eastshore Community Centre Games, Gym & Breakdance Wednesday 7 - 10 pm @ Petticoat Creek Community Centre Games & Breakdance Wednesday 5 - 8 pm @ Delmeade C. C. Brougham Games FREE YOUTH 13-19 YRS. 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Buy 3 months get 3 free!Buy 3 months get 3 free!Buy 3 months get 3 free! between March 17th - 30th, 2002between March 17th - 30th, 2002 for Fitness, Health, Super Health,for Fitness, Health, Super Health, Squash or Racquetball MembershipsSquash or Racquetball Memberships East Shore Community Centre is located south of Bayly Street at 910 Liverpool Road South. Call 905-420-6588 for More Info. Come Out! & Join the New... Pickering Model Airplane Club FRIDAYS Club meetings will be held in the East Shore Community Centre - Gymnasium Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Cost: FREE! All Ages Welcome! CITY OF PICKERING EASTER HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS Friday, March 29th, to Monday April 1st, 2002 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) REGULAR OPERATING HOURS (8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.) AND REGULAR CITY SERVICES RESUME TUES., APRIL 2, 2002 REGULAR LEARN TO SWIM & RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL OPERATE SAT., MARCH 30, 2002 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Fri, March 29 CLOSED Mon, April 1 CLOSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tues, April 2 City Council Meeting at 7:30 pm GARBAGE, RECYCLING & YARD WASTE AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Hours will be advertised in upcoming editions of the News Advertiser Please Call 905-427-5710 for further information APTA SPECIALIZED SERVICES For hours please call 905-683-4114 ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES Fri, March 29 CLOSED Sat, March 30 Regular Hours Sun, March 31 CLOSED Mon, April 1 CLOSED *NO COLLECTION* Saturday, March 30th, Blue Box & Regular Collection No Collection Fri, March 29 * to be collected on PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Services will not be affected by the Holiday Schedule. City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905-683-4319 RECREATION COMPLEX Fri, March 29 CLOSED Sat, March 30 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun, March 31 CLOSED Mon, April 1 6:00 am - 5:00 pm RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Fri, March 29 CLOSED Sat, March 30 Programs will operate as usual Open Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun, March 31 CLOSED Mon, April 1 Lane Swim 6:00 am - 7:30 am Adult Swim 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm DUNBARTON POOL Fri, March 29 CLOSED Sat, March 30 Programs will operate as usual Sun, March 31 CLOSED Mon, April 1 CLOSED CHILD SUPERVISION CLOSED MARCH 29TH TO APRIL 1 INCLUSIVE RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA Public Skating Schedule Public Skating is Cancelled on Fri., March 29 & Sat., March 30 Public Skating Sunday, March 31st, 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Mon, April 1 Terry James, Chairman, Volunteer Recognition Committee “THANK YOU PICKERING VOLUNTEERS” The Pickering Volunteer Recognition Committee extends a most sincere thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers of Pickering. In honour of the International Year of the Volunteer more than 2,000 “Pickering Heroes” were identified with special certificates. These stalwarts have donated thousands of hours of their time and energy to make Pickering a much better place in which to live, work and play. These wonderful people contribute to a myriad of programs and services throughout the city. In the areas such as seniors, sports, social services, community care, youth and many others, contribution by these volunteers has paid huge dividends. As well as individual recognition, various groups were presented with a special award for their collective contribution to the community. The Volunteer Recognition Committee congratulates all of the groups and their volunteers for the positive impact they have had in and about our City. They have provided outstanding service and contributed unselfishly to our great City. A VERY SINCERE WELL DONE TO ONE AND ALL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pick- ering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are wel- come. Call 905-420-7252. BOOK CLUB:Tea and books, a book club that meets every month at the Ajax Public Library’s main branch, discusses Maeve Binchy’s ‘Evening Class’, from 2 to 3 p.m.The novel is set in Dublin, and follows two teachers and their students who enrol in Italian studies. ONE PARENT:The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Family Association meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-custodial parents. Meetings are every Wednesday. Call 905-426- 4646. CANCER STRESS PRESENTA- TION:The cancer support centre of- fers a presentation, ‘controlling stress while dealing with difficult ill- ness,’ at the Northview branch of the Oshawa Public Library, 250 Beatrice St. E., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registra- tion is free. Call 905-579-4833. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 OVEREATERS:Overeaters Anony- mous meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Re- sort House, in Pickering. It’s a 12- step program. Call Edith at 905-686- 3834 during the day, or Mary at 905- 428-8660 evenings. CANCER SUPPORT:Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre offers a sup- port group for caregivers of people with cancer. Caregivers can share feelings and coping strategies with others in similar situations. The meeting is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hearth Place 86 Colborne St. W., Oshawa. Call 579-4833 to reg- ister. FRIDAY, MARCH 15 JOB WORK- SHOPS:The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre of- fers help with re- sume preparation at 1 p.m. The centre also offers job search work- shops for landed immigrants every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All workshops take place at the centre, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, in Pickering, beside the GO station. To regis- ter, call 905-420- 4010. ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Fri- day at 8 p.m.for a 12-step recovery program at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of addic- tions, including co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. MONDAY, MARCH 18 DIVORCE:Di- vorce care meet- ings are held every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chris- tian Life Centre, corner of Ross- land and Raven- scroft roads in Ajax. It’s for those going through separation or di- vorce. Call 905- 686-1411. GARDENING TIPS:The Ajax Garden Club meets at 8 p.m.at the Ajax Royal Canadian Legion branch, 111 Hunt St. Guest speak- er Anna Leggatt discusses water gardens. Every- one welcome, free admission. Call Victor at 905-426-1268. CANCER SUP- PORT:Women with gynecologi- cal cancer can attend a support group meeting at Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Col- borne St. W., in Oshawa. The meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 905-579-4833. A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 BILLBOARD MARCH 13, 2002 Jim Yanch and Diane Couture are pleased to announce the forming of their partnership "Yanch & Couture, Trustees in Bankruptcy”. Both Jim and Diane are licensed trustees under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and have already worked together for over 15 years in offering insol- vency services to the public. Jim has worked in the insolvency field since 1978 and received his trustee's license in 1983. Jim and Diane have helped many thou- sands of individuals over the years with their financial problems. Their preferred area of practice is helping the wage earner or small business practitioner with their financial concerns. “We welcome calls from individuals in financial difficulty look- ing for advice regarding their possible options,” says Jim. “The first meet- ing is a free consultation, the purpose of which is to assess the person's sit- uation and to explore possible solutions such as credit counselling, a consumer proposal, debt consolidation loan or bankruptcy. Although it is never too late to con- sult with a trustee, it is always better to seek advice as soon as the dif- ficulty arises, as most of the time bankruptcy is avoidable if the problem is dealt with as soon as possible.” “We have found over the years that quite often what a person needs most is someone to listen to their concerns,” says Diane. “We pride our- selves on being under- standing and compas- sionate to their needs. People seek advice in order to find a solution and ultimately get some peace of mind. The pres- sure from the collection community is sometimes unbearable. With our help we are usually able to point them in the right direction.” Jim and Diane and their friendly staff look forward to hearing from you, whether it be to answer your questions or meet with you to dis- cuss your financial con- cerns. PH: (905) 721-7506 James R. Yanch and Diane E.Couture Announce Partnership Diane E. Couture and James R. Yanch 715 Kingston Rd., Exit 401 at Whites Rd. 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FEATURE OF THE WEEK VARIETY OF COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase PricePurchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase PricePurchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase PricePurchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Purchase Price Pickering eliminated after crushing Game 7 defeat BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pon- tiac Panthers season ended not with a growl, but with a whimper. Facing a one-game, do-or-die Game 7 tilt with the Wexford Raiders at the Scarborough Ice Gardens Sunday night, the Panthers came with much less than their ‘A’ game. The fired- up Raiders feasted on a lethargic Pickering squad to the tune of a 10-3 victory to close out the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hockey League South Conference semifinal series. The top-ranked Wexford squad meets the number-two seeded St. Michael’s Buzzers in the best-of-seven South Conference final, which got under way Tuesday night. The Panthers got behind the eight ball quickly Sunday as Wexford led 3-0 after a rough opening 20 minutes. The Raiders contin- ued to fire on all cylinders, upping the lead to 4- 0 early in the second. Pickering, however, re- sponded with a pair of goals by Kyle Aitken and Mike Alexiou to get back to within two goals late in the second. At this point, Panthers’head coach Bill Pur- cell noted if his club could have only held the deficit to two goals entering the third, anything could have happen. “We were hoping to get out of the second period behind 4-2. If we got a quick one in the third it’s a hockey game again,” he said. But, it wasn’t to be. Wexford’s Luciano Aquino scored late in the period to put the Raiders up 5-2. For good measure, the Raiders added a five-goal exclamation point in the third period. Brent Chandler scored the final Picker- ing goal in the third frame. “We certainly didn’t bring our best game. There was a lot of disappointment in the dress- ing room. We had a glorious opportunity and it was a downer to lose it. We let them off the hook,” noted a dejected Purcell. Goaltending, which had been the team’s strong suit throughout the playoffs, didn’t come to the fore in Game 7. Scott Gray struggled gamely despite a severe shoulder injury, but couldn’t hold off the Wexford snipers. Gray was taken out to start the third period, and Kevin Kliman was promptly shelled for four goals on as many shots. The Panthers’ defence, noted Purcell, also didn’t rise to the challenge of a seventh game. “It was their worst game as a unit in 14 playoff games,” he said. In the aftermath of the game, however, Pur- cell noted the Panthers players gave a solid ac- count of themselves in the playoffs, pushing a solid Thornhill squad out of the playoff hunt in a gruelling seven-game series, and then pushing the Raiders to the brink. “Wexford went into this series thinking they were going to win four straight. I think we brought the Panthers name back to the fore- front. To play 14 playoff games is a real ac- complishment.” After taking a decisive three-games-to-one lead in the series, the Panthers couldn’t seal the deal. The Raiders forced a de- ciding game by winning Game 6 4-1 before a large crowd at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex Friday night. The series finale also repre- sented the final game behind the bench for Purcell who stepped down after a successful, albeit gruelling season. “I’m not coming back,” he said. “I found that (coaching) is a time-consuming thing, es- pecially at my age.” As someone who has coached from the major junior ranks right up to the pro level, Pur- cell said he plans to step back from the bench for the time being, although he expressed an in- terest in coaching some minor hockey in the fu- ture. “I enjoyed coaching these kids. They’re a great bunch of kids, but as far as going out to the rink on cold nights, I didn’t enjoy that much.” Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 13, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 PAGE B1 P Panthers end playoff series with a whimper RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’Brent Chandler (7) is taken into the boards by Wex- ford Raiders’Jonathan Durno (12) during Game 6 of the OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference semifinal playoff series. The Panthers dropped a 4-1 decision Friday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. In the seventh and deciding game in Wexford Sunday, the Pickering juniors were eliminated after a 10-3 loss. PICKERING — A city athlete accomplished one of baseball’s hardest feats while pitching for his U.S. college team. Mike Roga, a junior with the NCAA Division II Arm- strong Atlantic State Pirates of Savannah, Georgia, threw a nine-inning, no-hit 1-0 victory over North West Missouri State in Peach Belt Conference play March 5. The 6-foot-4 right-hander allowed one walk while striking out 17, including six straight at one point. For his effort, Roga was named a ‘Louisville Slugger’ National Player of the Week, the Peach Belt Conference’s Pitcher of the Week and SLAM! Sports Canadian Player of the Week for the number-three ranked Pirates. Roga’s feat was Armstrong’s first no-hitter since 1999. His 17 strikeouts equalled a school record accomplished in 1990 by Rick Sawyer. Roga capped the week by limiting Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to two hits and one run in six innings, striking out six in AASU’s 11-2 win over the Cougars March 10, giving him a 2-0 record with an 0.60 ERA, with 23 strikeouts and only two hits in 15 innings of work. 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SUMMER YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE PRE-TRYOUT CAMPS ADULT SAFE SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE ADULT LEARN TO PLAY LEAGUE & HOCKEY SCHOOLS PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Pickering’s Mike Roga, a junior with the NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State Pirates of Savannah, Georgia, threw a nine-inning, no-hit 1-0 victory over North West Missouri St ate in Peach Belt Conference play March 5. The 6-foot-4 right- hander allowed one walk while striking out 17, including six straight at one point. Pickering tweens claim Ontario title with 5-1 win over Cambridge PICKERING —An under- dog Pickering tween ‘AA’ ringette team pulled out an im- probable victory in London last weekend to secure the provin- cial championship. The tweens, backed by strong play from first-year net- minder Brittany Feher, pulled off a 5-1 upset win over Cam- bridge in the Ontario final. Prior to the contest, Cambridge had lost only one regular-season game. Pickering now represents Ontario at the Mini Nationals in Montreal March 22. Lindsay Huibers, Nicole Blake, Krista Keber, Christine Langford and Marianne Stover provided steady defensive work in the final. Tireless forwards Leandra Telefogolou, Bree Jamieson, Christine Macdonald, Jodie Hannen, Katie Foden, Jen Michalicka and Sam Puddister played skilfully in the final. Pickering faced a formidable Ottawa squad in the semifinals and scored a 3-2 overtime victo- ry. Pickering played seven games in order to advance to the semifinal contest. After losing to Cambridge (5-4) and Gloucester (6-2) to open the provincials, the tweens got back on track with consecutive wins over Whitby (4-1), Ajax (4- 0), Waterloo (8-0), Chatham (5-2) and Gloucester (5-4). Leading the scoring were Puddister (12 goals, nine assists); Hannen (eight goals, eight assists); Telefo- golou (five goals, six assists); and Michalicka (two goals, seven assists). P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 Major provincials upset earns Mini national invite The Pickering tween ‘AA’ringette team came back with gold medals from the provincial championships in London re- cently. Pickering defeated a strong Cambridge squad in the final. Bruce the hero as bantams claim title PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers minor bantam select hockey team took home top honours from the Rich- mond Hill tourna- ment, downing Whitby 3-2 in the final. Justin Bruce scored the winner. Goals by Justin Pa- pizewski and Brad Downton scored goals to give Pick- ering the early lead. Ryan Lind- say, with two, and Taylor Gray, Chris Rotolo and An- drew Paradis added assists. The Panthers required overtime to subdue the host Richmond Hill Stars 2-1 in the semifinals. With less than a minute remaining in regu- lation time, Gray scored to tie the game. With barely 90 seconds gone in the extra frame, Gray scored again to give Pickering the victory. Leland Street earned an as- sist on the winner. In preliminary- round play, the Panthers played to a 2-2 draw with the Aurora Tigers. Par- adis and Gray scored. Assisting were Downton, with two, and Gray with one. In Game 2, the bantams emerged with a 2-1 win over Thornhill. Matthew Evans and Gray scored, with one assist each to Derek Westlake, Bruce and Downton. The Panthers clawed their way to a 2-1 victory over the Vaughan Pan- thers in the final round-robin clash. Kyle Fredericks and Gray notched goals. Derek Savoie, Evans, Street and Andrew Goldsmith drew assists. Matt McMulkin and Mike Johnson provided strong work between the pipes. Andrew Dowdell, Daniel Thrift, Michael Lafferton and Joey Paul also con- tributed to the suc- cess. Local pitcher tosses no-hitter from St. Petersburg (Fla.) Junior College, Roga has es- tablished himself as one of the aces on the team’s pitch- ing staff. He owns a 7-1 record and a 2.88 earned run average in 50 innings of work. He has also done the job offensively with 41 hits, including five home runs. LOCAL from page B1 COMPLETE FAMILY EYE CARE DR. S. KHALFAN OPTOMETRIST Evening/Saturday Appointments Available Ample Free Parking NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 62 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905) 426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd. Unit 9A Pickering (905) 831-6870 Consultations available for LASIK/PRK corrective surgery RODNEY’S OYSTER BAR THURS. MAR. 14, 02 www.dining-out-directory.com/magwyers All Suits & Sportcoats Knit Shirts Sweaters Winter Jackets FINAL WINTER BLOWOUT! We have consolidated a huge selelction of fall & winter merchandise from across Canada into select loca- tions & reduced the prices drastically! 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BUNNYBUNNYBUNNYBUNNY BUNNYBUNNYBUNNYBUNNY Coffin up deadly roles Veteran Pickering actor confirms reports of his deaths are quite accurate BY AL RIVETT Staff Editor PICKERING — Acting can sometimes be a macabre business: Just ask Gino Marrocco. It’s been so unforgiving of late for the Pick- ering actor that the characters he has portrayed have ultimately met their maker. In fact, in his last four acting stints all of his characters have ended up, well, dead. “As long as I can get up and go home, it’s OK,” deadpanned the veteran actor whose ca- reer has spanned several decades. He has shared celluloid with numerous Hollywood stars, in- cluding such luminaries as Mickey Rooney, Sly Stallone, the late George C. Scott and the late Anthony Quinn, to name a few. In his latest acting coup, Marrocco plays the lead role in ‘Lucky Day’, an upcoming episode of the popular Mary Higgins Clark mystery se- ries shown on the PAX network in the U.S. Global Television has reportedly picked up the series for Canadian audiences. ‘Lucky Day’ is expected to air on PAX in May. The episode, filmed in Toronto in February, features Marrocco as ‘Bill’, an ordinary yet lov- able man whose life has been derailed with the death of his wife. Now widowed, Bill continues to work for a New York City courier company, which also employs a woman and her husband who’ve be- friended Bill since the death, explains Marroc- co. One day, however, the co-worker notices something unexplainably different about Bill. She tells Bill she woke up that morning and re- called a premonition that it would be his lucky day. Her prediction proves prophetic as Bill later discovers he has won $13.5 million in the lottery. En route to a celebration with friends, how- ever, Bill is murdered. The rest of the story, said Marrocco, is the woman’s unyielding desire to uncover Bill’s killer. While on the Toronto set, Marrocco was even in attendance at the funeral of ‘Bill’. ‘Lucky Day’ follows Marrocco’s lead role last year in the A&E network’s movie ‘The Big Heist’, which also starred Donald Sutherland. The local actor played the role of ‘Paulie Vario’ a mobster who’s a friend of career criminal Jimmy Burke (played by Sutherland), the mas- termind behind the 1978 Lufthansa bank heist at JFK Airport in New York City. In this one, Vario eventually turns up dead. He played another mob-based role in ‘Avenging Angelo’, shot in Toronto last year. Starring Stallone and Madeleine Stowe, the movie depicted the workings of the mob with a comic twist. Marrocco’s character, of course, is also bumped off. Also among his deadly series of roles was an episode of the TV series ‘Tracker’, which ap- pears on the Showcase network in Canada. In the episode, Marrocco’s character also ex- pires, but with a twist. This time, aliens do him in. It seems, in purely an acting sense, that death becomes Gino Marrocco. Gino Marrocco and coffins just seem to go together these days. The Pickering actor has been killed off in his last four roles. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 PAGE B3 P RecycleDURHAM —The Eastside Harmony Chorus may be 72 singers strong, but the group could do with a few more. The amateur award-win- ning women’s barbershop chorus started in 1990 with 11 members. Today, they perform at community events around Durham and the Greater Toronto Area. This May, Eastside Harmo- ny has planned a large show in Oshawa to benefit Hearth Place, a local cancer sup- port centre. The ‘Young Singers of Ajax’ will join the group for the show. The chorus is also planning a Victorian Tea and Raffle for Sunday, June 23. The chorus rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the West Rouge Town Centre on Island Road in Rouge Hill. Interested singers are al- ways welcome to audition. For more information, call Jennifer at 905-428-3053 or Joanne at 905-839-7889. Sweet deal for those who love to sing DURHAM — Nostalgia for great music and great dancing of the 1940s can now be appeased at the Cen- tral Lions Club during three monthly Sunday afternoon dances. March 24, April 28, and May 26 will prove interest- ing at the Jubilee Pavilion, located at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. Fred Milton will be leading The Big Band Sound of Swing Street, with vocals by Danielle Bourre. They will be performing 'Moon- light Serenade,' 'Night Train,' 'String of Pearls,' and many more. The dances take place from 2 to 5 p.m. The price is $15 per cou- ple, and singles are also wel- come. Complimentary re- freshments will be available. Proceeds from the dance will go to charity. Take a step back in time A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 13, 2002 Coming April 2002 Seniors Directory and Activity Guide If you would like to advertise in this handy Seniors Directory, please call Laurie Thompson 905-683-5110 ext. 230 A Career That Fits Your World ™ Trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC Life Insurance Company, licenses of trade-mark • Generous financial rewards. • Extensive one-on-one training. • The freedom to excel. RBC Life Insurance Company, the insurance specialist of one of the largest financial organizations in Canada, is looking for insurance representatives. For immediate consideration, please send your resume, in confidence, to: Heather Brown-Neild, Associate Branch Manager, 111 Grangeway Avenue, Suite 400, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E9 Phone: (416) 289-6811 Fax: (416) 289-7120 Insurance It pays to pay your News Advertiser carrier Just ask C. Dion of Ajax who won a DVD Player in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s recent collection draw. To be entered to win, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send in your ballot located on your clip it out coupon sheet. The carrier on this route, Andrew, also received a $25.00 bonus. LTD. NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY? Let Us Welcome You! Our Hostess will bring gifts & greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. Attention Business Owners: Find out how your business can reach new customers, generate additional sales and increase awareness in this area Call Welcome Wagon 905-434-2010 www.w-wagon267.com Furnace Service 905-683-3641 for March Break Family Bowling Specials Don’t be disappointed. Reserve your lane and time with us today. Rouge Hill Bowl 416-282-5941 (near Port Union Road and Hwy 401) Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm March Break “Special” Adults: $2:25 per game + $2:00 for shoes Children (14 & under): $2:25 per game + $1.50 for shoes Monday & Wednesday only 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm March Break “Super Special” Adults: $1:50 per game + $1:00 for shoes Children (14 & under): $1:50 per game + $1.00 for shoes Monday, March 11 - Sunday, March 17 Open daily from 9:00 am during March Break 16 Lanes - 5-Pin Bowling Regular Price: Adults: $2.95 per game + $2:00 for shoes Children (14 & under): $2.95 per game + $1.50 for shoes Sunday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm All U Can Bowl $16:50 per lane (shoes included) ROUGE HILL BOWL Provincial Services UNAVAILABLE In The Event Of A Strike The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) will be in a legal strike position March 13. The Government of Ontario is prepared to negotiate around the clock to reach a collective agreement that is fair to employees and responsible to taxpayers. The government is committed to providing Ontario residents with as much information as possible so they can plan for any disruption of services in the event of a strike. Here is a listing of provincial government services that will be unavailable should the union go on strike. Health Care Services While major health facilities and services such as hospitals will be available, some government operated services will not, including: • No new or replacement health cards • Ministry INFOline in addition to Seniors INFOline • No processing of applications for assistive devices Driver and Vehicle Licensing • Driver Examination • New or replacement driver’s licences • Service Ontario kiosk transactions Services to Business and Consumers • Registrar General office closed – certificates for birth, death, marriage and change of name are not being issued • No registration or incorporation of businesses • No searching or filing of liens • Ontario Business Connects and Access Ontario closed • No consumer mediation or consumer advice by telephone • Ministry of Environment Public Information Centre closed • Reduced hours at Land Registry offices (1 p.m. – 4 p.m. only) Workplace & Employment Services • Employment standards staff will not inspect work- places, receive walk-in clients, investigate complaints or answer all enquiries • Inspectors will not inspect workplaces for health and safety but will respond to events occurring in work- places on a priority basis • Office of the Worker Adviser will not investigate files, answer all enquiries, conduct educational meetings with client groups, attend hearings • Pay Equity Commission will not investigate complaints, conduct educational meetings or answer all inquiries Ontario Travel Information • Ontario Travel and Information centres closed Government Publications and General Information • Government Information Centres and government bookstores closed • Publications Ontario telephone and online ordering closed • Archives of Ontario reading rooms and reference services closed • No publication of Job Mart or GOJobs online postings Education and Training Facilities & Programs • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) services for students studying outside Ontario not available • Independent Learning Centre (ILC) correspondence courses, student services, and General Educational Development (GED) registration and testing not available • Residences at schools for deaf, blind, and deafblind students closed • Education, JobGrow and Training telephone and walk- in information centres closed • Apprenticeship: Limited services at district offices only. No registration, examination or certification services. No adjustment services available • No online registration for Ontario Internship program – manual registrations only Social Services • Ministry Infoline closed • No disability adjudication services or new employment supports for Ontario Disability Support Program clients • No new Special Services at Home applications or appeals • Adoption Services: No adoption disclosure activities other than for reasons of health, safety and welfare • No new approvals of licence applications for private or international adoptions Government-owned and Operated Tourist Attractions and Parks • Ontario Place, including Cinesphere, closed • Reduced services at Ontario Parks Although the Government of Ontario will continue to work hard to provide services to the public, it won’t be business as usual. There may be disruptions to some services. 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Tel: 905-426- 3716/ BUSY PICKERING construc- tion company seeks carpent- er, dz driver and labourers. Own vehicle. (905) 472-2779 DO YOU WANT a new career, but don't have a degree? Are you self motivated and have a desire to make it in life/ You may be the right person for our company. Fax Cheryl, 905-831-5917 or call 1-888- 337-1541 DOMINO'S PIZZA. Business is booming!! Looking for ex- perienced Managers that are willing to start from the bottom and work their way to the top. Vehicle is a must. Submit re- sume at: 1051 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. CLEANERS required for su- permarkets in Ajax. Night shift. Must have vehicle. Call 905-281–0224. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER DESK person required by a major tire distributor in the GTA. Applicants must have enthusiastic customer service attitude, strong computer skills, tire related and/or order desk experience a definite as- set. Only persons possessing these qualifications will be contact. Please fax your re- sume to (416)-285-6663. EARN UP TO $2000/month working from home. Full training provided. Call 1-888- 212-8971 or visit www.lots2s pend.com ENTREPRENEURS. You buy product, then you sell it. Mark- up plus commission. Start slowly, retire quickly. Reputa- ble, established, company and product. Excellent tax write-off opportunity. (905) 434–3334 or 1-866-388-6664. FABRIC STORE located in Pickering requires sales help. Sewing and drapery experi- ence essential. Call 905-831- 5223 or fax resume to 416- 286-5223 FRAMERS NEEDED - Mini- mum 1 year experience. Pay depending on experience. Hourly or on contract. Work in Durham. Call Phil - 905-436- 7168, Nick 905-718-6400. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. HAIR STYLIST required im- mediately for busy Unisex Brooklin Shop. Good hours. 60%. Experience necessary. Full time call (905)655-4119 Ask for Tony HANDY PERSON Required for a Long Term Care facility lo- cated at Hwy#7 and Ninth Line. This position will be moved to a new facility locat- ed in Ajax as of June 2002. The successful applicants will be expected to complete minor repairs and floor buff- ing. This is a 30 hour per week day shift position Monday to Friday. Wage rate $12.00 per hour. Send resume to Kim Weese at (905) 669-6724. HIRING SERVERS/ COOKS Apply in person after 5 p.m. Mediterranean Grill 1450 Kingston Rd., Pickering. (416)-838-0975, Ask for Sam. A BUSY Lawn Sprinkler Com- pany hiring Summer & F/T help. Also seeking experi- enced SERVICE TECHNI- CIANS. Must have valid driv- er's license. Fax resume to: 905-837-5198 HOMEMAKERS part time evening & Saturday morning telemarketing positions avail- able. $8.00/hour. Call between 1pm & 8pm to arrange an in- terview. 905-619-6991 KENNEL/GROOMING Assis- tant. P/T weekends - F/T Sum- mer. Must be willing and able to handle animals. Would suit student looking for experience in animal care. (905) 263–4100 LANDSCAPING PERSONNEL and maintenance people with experience for well estab- lished North Pickering based Landscaping Company. Must have experience and own transportation. Call Monday- Friday 905-619-6761 or fax resume 905-619-0788. LAWN MAINTENANCE com- pany requires experienced gardeners, shrub pruning & grass cutting experience re- quired. Call 905-623-9711 PART TIME STYLIST position for Ajax salon. Great working environment. Guaranteed hourly / commission, upgrad- ing, Hiring bonus from $100 - $350. Store discount. Appren- tices would be considered. Call Dee (905) 619-8839. LITTLE PEOPLE'S Play School in Ajax requires an assistant ECE. Position begins March 25th. Pay $8.70/hour. Only serious applicants need apply. Send resume to Little People's Play School 33 Falby Crt. Ajax, Ontario. LlS 3R3. For more info (905)428–9909 LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for apart- ment complex in Oshawa. Mechanical aptitude and management skills preferred. Suitable for middle-aged or retired couple able to perform physical work and minor re- pairs. Previous applicants need not apply. Reply to File #773, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 MA-LE ENTERPRISES - 3 people to be hired by Apr. 15th/02. No selling required. Reliable vehicle necessary. Excellent opportunity for mothers at home while kids are at school. For interview call 905-983-5412. NORTH AMERICAN organiza- tion seeks leader for unique opportunity. No experience necessary. Potential for high income. Call Steve at (905) 404-0772 OWN A COMPUTER?Put it to work, earn on-line income. www.priceplanwealth.com PROGRESSIVE COMPANY hiring highly self-motivated individuals. Applicants must be well organized and have computer experience. IT skills, warehousing and pur- chasing experience an asset Drop resume off in person: The Shandex Group, 895 Brock Rd., Pickering. Attn: James or email to: info@shandex.com <mailto:info@shandex.com> SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for hardworking people. Energy sales. Call John 1-800-293- 0067. SPRING FEVER is here! we need to fill 17 full time posi- tions this week. Call Kristen for more info at (905) 576-5523. SPRING IS COMING!Fast grow- ing company has openings in Customer Service. Students wel- come. Call Andy (905)435-3478 Salon & Spa Help514 BEAUTIFUL SALON & SPA has position available for registered massage therapist. Only those with professional attitude need apply. Telephone (905)728–0435 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST for busy Whitby salon. Call for appt. 905-430–8787 Experienced FULL-TIME HAIR Stylist, salary plus commis- sion, and Full or part-time Experienced Hair Assistant for L'Attitudes at the Pickering Town Centre. Call Rosa at 905-420–1440 or fax resume to (905) 947-8143. Skilled & Technical Help515 AJAX MACHINE SHOP Re- quires general labourer @ $8/ hr. Valid Drivers license a must. Shop experience an as- set. 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BUSY WHITBY Chiropractic office seeking an enthusiastic, marketing-oriented, responsi- ble person with good phone and clerical skills. Resumes to be dropped off in person Monday, March 11th between 8-9am, or Wednesday, March 13th & Thursday March 14th between 5-6pm at South east corner Garden & Rossland Plaza, 701 Rossland Road East, Suite 204, Whitby ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Planning Consulting Firm, Whitby. Good computer skills and automobile required. Knowledge of Simply Ac- counting desirable. Email: ktunney@rogers.com LEGAL SECRETARY with 5+ years experience for 1 year position commencing March 25, 2002. Must be proficient in PCLaw and family law and have a working knowledge of residential real estate law. Please fax resume to: 905- 436-6098. Interviews to take place the week of March 18- 22, 2002. PART TIME REAL ESTATE SECRETARY for evenings and weekends. 26 hrs. every 2 weeks. Fax resume to 905- 571-4902. Sales Help & Agents530 HAVE YOU SOLD door to door vacuums or any other pro- ducts or service? We don't ask you to do that, instead we provide you with 3-5 con- firmed appointments for the opportunity to earn commis- sions of $1,000 or more per week at a major North Ameri- can company. Vehicle is re- quired. Call Human Resourc- es at 905-428-2010 or fax re- sume to 905-428-2452. INSURANCE TSR needed for Oshawa Insurance Brokerage. Must be RIBO licenced. Ex- perience on Agency Manager an asset. Fax resume to: 905- 576-6624 or e-mail to:swalker @wbwhite.com Retail Sales Help532 SALES ASSOCIATES for retail jewelry chain, Oshawa loca- tion. FT/PT. Energetic, action oriented, enthusiastic, salary plus commission. Experience an asset. Fax resume to: 416- 862-7277. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT required for Friday mornings, in Pick- ering Office. Please fax re- sume to 905-839-3226. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST for busy, cheerful East Markham office. Some dental experi- ence required. Part time. Computer skills required. Fax short resume to: (905) 294- 5324. PART TIME DENTAL HYGIEN- IST required for the Oshawa Centre Dental Office, evenings and Saturdays. Call 905-571- 2443. PART-TIME DENTAL RECEP- TIONIST,required entry level. Call Robin or fax resume 905- 655-7733 fax 905-655-7738 PART-TIME ULTRASOUND Tech required for clinic in Port Hope. Must have RDMS. Please call Carolyn at 905-885-0327 or fax resume to 905-885-1998. PDA FOR BUSY Oshawa prac- tice, motivated, self-starter, exp- erience preferred. Abel computer knowledge an as-set. Please fax resume to Mary 905-434-8520 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. Pickering Village Pharmacy. Send resume to 59 Old King- ston Road, Ajax, Ontario L1T 3A5 or fax (905)683-5425. Hotel/Restaurant540 JOIN THE WINNING TEAM!The Thirsty Penguin @ Canlan Ice Sports Oshawa is currently seek- ing PT/FT Cooks, Bussers, and PT/FT Servers. Must be flexible, reliable, energetic, experienced and a team player! Please drop off resumes in person to Canlan Ice Sports Oshawa, 1401 Phillip Murray Ave. Oshawa, or fax to: (905) 725-7051 Att: Kevin Adams. No phone calls please! HOUSE CLEANING Helen's Home Services Hiring Experienced cleaning people for house cleaning. Serious applicants only please. Driver's license re- quired. $9/hr. Call (905) 427–4385 RECEPTIONIST position available (Part-Time). EXTREME FITNESS is searching for 1 qualified receptionist. Must be energetic, enjoy a fun upbeat environment, must importantly enjoy people. Competitive wages. Free health club membership. Call Mary (905) 426-7628 GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT lose 10- 30 lbs in the next 30 days NATURAL & GUARANTEED Earn potential income www.nowbewealthy.com www.nowbewell.com (905)426-2113 REGISTRATION OFFICERS/ ORDER TAKERS required $14.00/hr average WE TRAIN YOU! 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The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server-training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products. Agency store contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 100 agency stores to serve communities which have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular liquor or beer store. These agency stores are operated by local retailers in conjunction with their existing retailing activities. Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores also deliver economic benefits to the community in many cases through job creation and increased customer traffic for local merchants. Interested applicants should write or fax for further information to: RETAILING OPPORTUNITY IN CLAREMONT AND HAMPTON Manager of Purchasing 1 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M5E 1E5 Fax: 416-864-6853 The Source for Entertaining Ideas Inquiries must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2002. The submission of formal proposals will follow. FGI Residential Services has F/T and P/T CYW positions available in new and existing adolescent and latency residential treatment and assessment programs in Durham Region. Post secondary education, valid driver’s license, FA/CPR required.F/T and P/T night line. Homemaker positions also available. Please fax resume to: Janice Dewland 905-427-6875 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 510 General Help 510 General Help WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB now hiring: CLUB STORAGE STAFF full & part time positions available Students & retirees are invited to apply Season runs April to October Fax resume to: (905)294-5115 Or email to: proshop@whitevalegolfclub.com ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS 3 Day Job Club will help you find a job FAST In only 3 days you will have: ➢a resume that gets you in the door ➢the ability to answer tough interview questions ➢the knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Contact Lisa at C.A.R.E. (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering (near the GO Station) Sponsored by: Human Resources Development Canada Required Immediately: TRAVEL CONSULTANT This is a part-time position with excellent earning potential. You should have minimum 2 years exp. in the travel industry, be very strong in customer service and have excellent sales and commu- nication skills, as well as good knowledge of Apollo. Please forward your resume to: Human Resources, CAA 60 Commerce Valley Drive East Thornhill, ON. L3T 7P9 Fax: (905) 771-3447 E-mail: jobs@central.on.caa.ca 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. ENERGETIC SHIPPER Required for growing furniture manufacturer. Candidates must be in superior physical condi- tion to load trailers full of furniture. Compen- sation includes competitive wages, profit-shar- ing plan, benefits and pension. Please apply in person at: COLLEGE WOODWORK 145 Clarence Biesenthal Drive, Oshawa, Ontario Or send your resume by fax to (905) 725-2912 LANDSCAPE FOREMAN AND LABOURERS Required Immediately Experience preferred. Safety boots needed. Driver's license needed. Tr ansportation necessary Call 905-404–0602 or Fax 1-888-733-1133 Today! MANAGER REQUIRED For restaurant / pub in Durham Region. Must be experienced and mature. Please reply to: File #788 Oshawa This Week P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 Are you a Newcomer to Canada and looking for work? We can help with a 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 days you will have: A resume that 'gets you in the door' The ability to answer tough interview questions The knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Call Zena at The Unemployed Help Centre (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) To be eligible you must provide a copy of landed immigrant papers Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada EXPERIENCED SERVICE ADVISOR Required For busy Chrysler dealership. Two years experience.Windows based computer experience a must. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen 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 WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada’s largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding Our company has a 30 year proven track record & an unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially. • Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission • Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission • Additional sales incentives add up to $1,000 per season • Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week • Great supplemental income opportunity • Automated dialing system • Good verbal communication skills essential AJAX LOCATION:62 Harwood S. (Harwood & 401) For interview please call: 416-269-8333 ® 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help THE UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE Requires prospects for RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS in the following areas: * Uxbridge *Sunderland * Goodwood Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WATERWORKS TRAINEE wanted to work in the field of drinking water works repair and water system maintenance. • Clean Driver's Record • Grade 12 • Good communication skills • Will train the right individual • May involve some heavy lifting Please fax resume, with experience and wage expectations to: Chris 905-743-9054 WORKERS NEEDED 10 full time positions in our telemarketing/ promotions department To be filled immediately. Must be customer service orientated and be able to work in a fast paced environment.Call (905)434–8073 today. • Need a Job? Are you between the ages of 16-24? • Placement opportunities available through Job Connect • Fast & free services • Find the right job for you (905) 427-7670 or 1-(866) 964-JOBS YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy 2 & Valley Farm Rd.)Ontario EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LICENSED TECHNICIANS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY For busy Chrysler dealership. Drive clean and drive clean repair technician a definite must. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help LICENSED GENERAL MACHINIST required Fax resumes to: 905-668-0102 Oshawa Pattern and Model Credit and Collection Representative 6-Month Contract McGraw-Hill Ryerson, one of Canada's leading providers of educa- tional textbooks and material is looking for an energetic, proactive individual to work in our Accounts Receivable Department. You will be responsible for account reconciliation, collection calls & follow up, and assisting with cash applications. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years community college along with 3 to 5 years of collection experience in a computerized, fast- paced environment. Experience in account reconciliation is re- quired as well as good customer service skills. Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills are necessary. Oracle experience would be beneficial. Please submit your resume by March 22, 2002 to: to career@mcgrawhill.ca or send by fax (905) 430-5020 or mail to: Human Resources, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help The Body Shop is searching for retail professionals with extensive sales and or cosmetic experience. The Body Shop Pickering and Oshawa locations currently have the following open positions: • Make-up Specialists and Sales • Part time Sales • Full time Sales Previous experience required on all positions. If you are team spirited, success- oriented and focused on the needs of the customer,bring your resume to: The Body Shop Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre locations. 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help RN'S / RPN'S (Attractive Rates!) Required for LTC facilities in Scarborough and east-end Tor onto. ALL SHIFTS Fax resume to Endeavour Personnel (416) 646-1795 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental WANTED....MATURE SERVERS AND LINE COOKS We r equire people with good working skills and are willing to work flex hours. Please send resume in person to: Purdy's Restaurant & Pub 6091 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, Ontario. or email to: vhg@yahoo.com 540 Hotel/Restaurant 540 Hotel/Restaurant 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help OSHAWA -Experienced chef. short order prep and line cooks required for daily res- taurant and banquet hall for golf course. Fax resume to: (905) 433-7996. THE PALACE EAST now hiring waitresses, bartenders and door staff. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd., (905)420–2595 Volunteers565 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to transport foster children to and from appointments. Both weekday and weekend drives available. 30¢/km reim- bursement to cover driver costs. Call Michelle Todd 416- 570-3709 for appointment to discuss this opportunity. Houses For Sale100 SOUTH AJAX,4-bedroom de- tached 4-level side-split. Fin- ished basement, private backyard, garage, c-air, c- vac, jaccuzi tub. Double up- grades throughout. 69 Clover Ridge Dr E. (Harwood and Westney) $259,000. 905-683- 1662. 4 BEDROOM Country Home $259,900. Don't miss this one! 2747 Bellwood Drive, New- castle. Open House Sat. and Sun. 10-5. Details and pic- tures at www.HomeSellCanada.com (code:2614) or call (905) 987- 4421 WHITBY FALLINGBROOK area 10++++++ Walking dis- tance to separate and public elementary and secondary schools. Pool, finished base- ment, over $130,000 in up- grades. $399,900. (905) 430- 0774. OSHAWA, East, 3-4 bedroom, semi, 4 level back split, gas fireplace, 5 appliances, eat-in- kitchen, 200' lot, walking to schools, mins. to 401, above ground pool, 7' hopper/2-large. decks, $142,000. 905-728– 0840. After 5pm. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm, March 16 & 17, 3-bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, spacious semi, ga- rage, inground pool. Parks front & back. Unique property $189,900. 550 Reynolds St., Whitby. (905)430–0001 OPEN HOUSE - Bowmanville, 45 Bonnycastle Dr., March 16 & 17, 11-4 p.m. 3 bdrm, 2 storey, 3 baths, finished base- ment, $209,900. 905-623- 6810. View @ www.buytheowner.com#1104 BEAU VALLEY - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Main Floor, family, fin- ished basement with fireplace .Hardwood on upper level. FAG/C.A. Great location & Pri- vate lot! Asking $218 000. 905-579–9854 3 NEW 1426-sq-ft bungalows, north Oshawa. 3-bedrooms 2- bathrooms, triple car garage 57 x 115 lots. $219,900 each. June occupancy. Call 905- 261–7077 HOUSE FOR SALE South End $129,000. Call Ann (905) 725- 7493. Townhouses For Sale105 NORTH AJAX - 3 bdrm free- hold townhouse. 2 1/2 baths. Walk to schools and transit. Large deck. Partially finished basement. Interlock walkway. Quiet street. $185,000. 905- 619–0626 Houses Wanted130 SOLD OUT!Homes wanted for clients waiting. Get top prices, low interest rates. FREE Evaluation. Ron Barsi, Assoc. Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436– 0990 Indust./ Comm. Space145 HEATED SHOP FOR RENT w/ security system, near 401, 2- 10' insulated overhead doors, with loft, 12'x52' indoor cold storage & 30'x60' fenced-in compound, available imme- diately. Please call 905-987- 1445 Office & Business space150 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. PORT PERRY professional of- fice space available for lease. Ground floor, 500-700 square feet, private entrance, secure server room, shared kitchen- conference room, newly-reno- vated premises, parking/se- curity. 905-985-0712 ext-222 Business Opportunities160 ARE YOU SICK OF THE DAILY Commute!! Take a look at our business opportunity. Visit our website www. workathome-earnmoney.com or call 416-812-6595 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM,north Oshawa, Rossland/Ritson, newer well- maintained clean quiet adult building, suitable for retired/ mature working adult. May 1st. $825/incl. 905-720-2352 lv. message. 1-BEDROOM BSMt. apt., in quiet home, S.E.-Oshawa; suitable for single non- smoker: parking/utilities/basic cable/appliances included, no- pets. immediate possession. $640./mo; references. 1st./last required. 905-433–1197 after 6pm. 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment, separate entrance, laundry facilities, parking, Brock /Hwy 2. (905) 427– 0031. Available immediately. 3 BEDROOM, totally renovat- ed, hardwood floors, brand new bath w/ceramics, new kit w/ceramics, garage, 2 sun- rooms, 4 appliances. Avail- able immediately. Call 905- 723–5513 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX- Harwood/Hwy 2. - One bedroom large clean apart- ment in luxury home. Close to all amenities. Private en- trance. 1st/last. NO pets/no smoking preferred. 750/month inclusive. Available April lst. 905-427-4466. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: small 1-bdrm 2nd-floor of quiet apartment house in mid- town Oshawa. Suit single. No dogs. $550/month, parking, utilities included. First/last. (905)571–5291 for inquiries and viewing. BRAND NEW air-cond. one bedroom basement apt. Near O.C. March 15th. Gibbons/ Adelaide. kitchen , Laundry- room. Fist/last/references, yearly lease, female pre- ferred, $700/month. Parking. 905-725-8829 Margaret after- noons only OSHAWA - BRIGHT spacious freshly painted 2 bedroom apt. Huge living+dining room, pri- vate backyard, air condi- tioned. Prefer mature working single/couple. No pets, first/last $950/mo. inclusive. Available April lst. 905-666-1817 BROOKLIN one bedroom small house, ideal for bachelor on 2- 1/2 acres. Fridge, stove, utilities, parking close amenities, first/last, $650. Avail April 1. 905-655–5293 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room $950, April & June 1st; 2 bedroom $850 May 1st; In well- maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723- 0977 9a.m-6p.m. DUNDAS/COCHRANE, Whitby large multi-level 2 bedroom apartments available some with hardwoods close to schools shopping & transit call 905-666- 4145 no calls after 9pm FOR RENT,large 2 bedroom in very quiet triplex, Oshawa- Garden in Backyard $750. plus hydro. April 1, 905-623–2143. HARWOOD/HWY #2. Spacious three bedroom basement apt., own entrance, cable, 3-pc. bath, all utilities included. $900. Available May lst. No Smoking/Pets. Tele-phone (905) 426–8267 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY 2, 3-bed- room apartment condos. Available May 1st & April 1st. Lots of storage, spacious, park- ing, cable, well maintained, first/last. Days 416-994-6209, evenings 905-686–8904. MAIN FLOOR, bright large 1- bedroom, available April 1, sep- arate entrance, 1 parking, $825 inclusive, suit professional sin- gle/couple. Call 905-686-9045 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE - bach- elor basemen apt. newly renovat- ed, sep. entrance, available April 1st. First/last required. $560. Call 1-866-244-8350. OSHAWA,one bedroom base- ment apartment, separate entra- nce, close to 401, $600 all inclu- sive. Available April. 1st. No pets. First/last. Call 905- 571–2864 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom March 1st; Two bedroom April 1st and May 1st. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905- 852-2534. ONE BEDROOM,walkout base- ment apt., at Pickering Beach & Rollo, available immediately, pre- fer non smoker, limited parking call 905-427–6217 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult preferred building. No pets. 905-579-9016 OSHAWA - One bedroom base- ment apt. Separate entrance. Includes utilities, parking, shared kitchen and laundry. $685/month. Call 905-655-5825. OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 3-bdrm March lst. $975., 2-bdrm May 1st $869. Te lephone (905)571-4912 until 6:30 p.m. OSHAWA, BRIGHT Large 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, 5 min. from Oshawa Centre, close to all amenities, available May lst $775/ monthly all inclusive. No pets, non-smokers preferred. Call (905) 743-0980 PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. Available April 1, non-smoking. $700/month inclusive. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING - Whites Rd/Hwy. 2, 1-bedroom plus study, own kitchen/bathroom, very clean, non smoker, no pets, cable, parking. April 1st. $825 inclu- sive. (416)737-6268 PICKERING - Rosebank/ Sheppard, new sep. walkout basement. Very bright, a/c, laundry, cable, parking, all util. inclusive, $700. First/last, immediately. No smoking (416) 565–6626 PICKERING Fantastic 1-bed- room basement apartment in Altona area. Private entrance, private parking, security sys- tem, appliances included. Avail. April 1st. Call Don or Angela 905-509-3043 PICKERING-WEST,Rouge- mount/Hwy. 2-a spacious De- luxe Very Clean 1 b/r walk out apartment in a new custom home, parking, private en- trance & laundry, all applianc- es, A/C, walk to stores, pubs & a huge park Forest view, big windows, $1095.00 /monthly, utilities/cable included. No pets/smokers. Avail. 2wks. Call-Paul (416)-271–7994 PROFESSIONALLY decorated and completely furnished walkout studio apartment. Bright, never lived in, cozy gas fireplace, art deco kitch- en, open concept. References, $975, all incl. Available April 1st. 416-658-8004 (snp) RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Sim- coe 2-bdrm. apt., good loca- tion, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $850. heating Cable/parking included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905-576–2982 10am-9pm OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms March, April & May from $729+$829/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm SOUTH PICKERING,one bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, share laundry, near lake, no pets, $650 per mo. immediate lst/last required. (705) 745–2499, (905) 839- 7911 SPACIOUS basement apt. One bedroom, walkout to deck, includes parking, cable TV, laundry, utilities. Suit sin- gle. No pets. Available April 1st. Short/long-term. Rose- bank/Hwy. 2. 905-839–2372 SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TAUNTON/GRANDVIEW AREA large new basement apart- ment, mature person pre- ferred, no pets/smoking $750 all inclusive. Available immediately. Call after 5 p.m. (905) 721–2914 TWO BEDROOM spacious basement apt. 4 appliances. Pickering, Bayly/Westshore, near Bus and Go. 2-car park- ing. No pets/no smoking. $875 all inclusive. Available April 1st. 905-421–9919 TWO LARGE bedroom base- men apt. Freshly painted. Sep. entrance. Utilities/laundry in- cluded. No pets, no smoking. $950/month first and last. Available immediately. Brock/ Finch Pickering. Call 905-427- 3680. WESTNEY/401,2 bedroom basement apartment, separate laundry and entrance, no smoking or pets. April 6th. $900 per mo. Call Frank (905) 686–7716 WHITBY - one bedroom large basement apt. Good area. Non-smoking, no pets. Utili- ties, laundry, cable, a/c, own entrance, close to all ameni- ties. $700/month first/last. 905-430–7340 WHITBY,beautiful 1 bedroom basement apt, sep entrance, walk-in closet, air, parking, shared laundry/backyard. no smokers/pets. Avail May 1, $700 including utilities. call 905-430–0243 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. Condominiums For Rent180 3 BEDROOM condo on Pick- ering parkway, main floor unit with washer/dryer, utilities ex- tra. Available immediately. Call 905-985–9879. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 3 + 1 BEDROOM with finished basement. 407 Elizabeth, Oshawa. Non-smoker, no pets. $1200/month + utilities. Available April 1. Call 905- 576-8858. AN 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. AJAX - LUXURY LAKEFRONT. in Discovery Bay, private and exclusive, 2600 sq. ft. upper level, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, master ensuite, livingroom/fa- milyroom/library. Eat-in kitch- en, fridge, stove included. Fireplace, main-floor laundry, jacuzzi, 2-car garage. Non- smoking/no pets, references. $1795+ per month. Avail. April 1st. (519) 396-1956, (905) 683-2414, Cell (416) 276- 4082. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, bright, spacious. Close to schools, shopping. 4 ap- pliances, 2 car parking. Non- smoking/pets. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Call Richard week- days (416)865-7864, even- ings/weekends 905-686-9662 COUNTRY HOME in Morgan- ston (South of Warkworth) 2 storey - 2 bedroom brick house, eat-in kitchen, wood- stove, 1 1/2 baths, main floor laundry room, sun room, large backyard, paved drive, ga- rage, patio-deck, garden plot. $700/mo. plus utilities with a $600 security deposit down. References required. House available for viewing Sundays only. Call 905-344-5021. Available May 1, 2002. LARGE LOT in Ajax, 3 bed- room house, $1200/month plus utilities. Available now. Garage included. 905-697– 8862 OSHAWA 3-bedroom main floor, appliances, in ground pool, no pets. First/last re- quired, $1050 plus utilities. Available April 1st. Call (905)576–7677. OSHAWA, 2-bedroom bunga- low, 1 1/2 car garage/remote, close to all amenities, in- cludes 6-appliances, W/O to deck/private yard. $950.mo. plus utilities. no smokers, ref- erences, 905-438–9366/ 905- 723-0803. PICKERING- Valleyfarm area, 4-bedrooms backsplit, 2 baths, 5 appliances, eat in kitchen, family room, garage, close to all amenities. April 1st. $1395plus, lst/last refer- ences. (905)831–8823 WHITBY - 10 acres, cozy 2 bedroom house. $1100. Avail- able immediately. Donal 416- 917-1113. WHITBY, Rossland/Garden, 3-bdrm, 2 piece ensuite, 3 bathrooms, 2 storey, $1170/ month + utilities, first/last re- quired, fenced yard, no pets. Available May 1st. Call 905- 430–0249 Townhouses For Rent190 KING AND TOWNLINE area Courtice. Large 3 & 4 bed- room townhouses. Garage, 4 appliances. $1000 - $1100 + hydro. Available now. Call (905) 721-8213. SOUTH WHITBY,2 level, 2- bedroom, end unit in 4-plex, fridge, stove, $800 plus, im- mediate. 613-253–2389 or 905-666-5096. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 $400/MONTH, first/last. Ma- ture working person preferred. No parking. Cable, laundry, phone included. Share kitch- en, no pets/no smoking. Ref- erences. Pickering Beach Rd./ Hwy. 2 Ajax.. 905-619–0999 3 ROOMS FOR RENT,close to Durham College, includes util. and cable. C/air, full use of home/yard. $445 master with/ensuite; $395 & $375. Bobby 905-432-9189. WEST PICKERING, furnished room in clean quiet home, prefer employed non-smoker. Share separate kitchen, bath- rooms. Parking, references, first/last. Call (905)509–2459 WHITBY -Basement, 1 room, upper level 1 room, Suitable for female. Each $400 monthly inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call anytime 905-665– 6946 OSHAWA BEAUTIFUL Fur- nished apartment in quiet neighborhood. Newly renovat- ed. Close to all amenities c/ ac, cable no smoking or pets. $500/month (289) 314–1534 TAUNTON/SIMCOE 1 room for rent. $400. First & last, share with 1 other kitchen, bathroom, laundry, cable, sep. entrance, parking for 1. Avail. immediately. No pets. 905-576-8670. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY#2 close to all amenities, large bedroom w/private 4-pc bathroom. Phone, cable; laundry, backyard, shared kitchen. $550/month inclusive, first/last, female pre- ferred, Available April 1st. 905- 619-2242 HOUSE TO SHARE -North Oshawa, female preferred. $375/month inclusive. Parking, cable, phone and laundry. Available May 1st.. Call 905-571- 1902 after 5. MODERN HOME backing onto Rouge Valley. Open concept. Tastefully decorated, spotless home. Looking for mature, exceptionally tidy professional. Room is completely furnished. Gas fire, decks, solarium, gar- den, hiking trails. 1st & last, ref- erences, $575, avail. April 1st. 416-568-8004 (snp) LARGE BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom condo in Oshawa to share with non-smoker. Prefer working per- son. Indoor pool, central air, 2 bathrooms, underground park- ing, furnished room, $450 monthly lst/last. (905)723–7213 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE own room (furnished) in town- house, suits non-smoking fe- male. Private 2-pc bath, share rest of house. Available April 1. $400 includes phone/cable. First/last. 905-420-1899 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-bedroom mobiles. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches & attractions, Blue Jay baseball, NHL Hockey. Children welcome. March 16th-on (less than motel) 1-727- 538-2123 (Canadian Owner) Cottages209 LAKE DALRYMPLE - Orillia area, 1100 sq. ft. 4 bedroom cottage, 100 x 200 ft. water- front, boathouse, 1 hr. north of Whitby. $142,900 (905) 725– 5633 Mobile Homes & Parks210 1977 MARLETTE Mobile home, 2 bedrooms, large deck, shed, oil furnace, fire- place, new water heater, many upgrades. $18,000 Riverwood Family Seasonal Camp- grounds, Site 413, Lindsay. Terri 905-725-7345 or 705- 324-1655 Tutoring Service279 Bargain Centre309 WALL COO-KOO CLOCK, made in Germany. Asking $75. Call 905-831–1836 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS,up to 1/ 2 price, NO TAX; leather purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest Freezers, new scratch and dent $199, new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $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. Recondi- tioned 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. 13 PCE. DINING ROOM SET Pickled oak finish, hutch buf- fet +table, 2 captains & 8 side chairs w/upholstered seats + backs in green. Asking $3000. Call 905-261-1433 (local) 3 WRESTLEMANIA TICKETS Section 538, $100 each or best offer. 416-999-4750 PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pia- nos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann 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.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE 2 - pc. front projections systems, over $10,000 new, save thousands on a used system. Watch TV on a 120"+ image. Connect your cable/VCR/DVD/Satellite/ Games/or computer. $1500. Call Tim at 905-571-1963; Graco triple stroller, like new, used one month, $350. 905- 571–1963 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE MAPLE Hoosier cupboard $850; Settlement House navy plaid sofa, chair + footstool $950; Settlement House Colonial oval braided rug 10'x13', new $1495, ask- ing $750. 905-623-3293 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/dryer $675/all- will sell separate. Also washer used 2 years $250 + Dryer $225, 8 mo old dishwasher $275. all top con- dition. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 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 sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. COMPUTER - PentiumII 266 - 64MB Ram, 4 GBHDD, 56K modem, CD Rom, floppy, keyboard, speakers/mouse, 17" SVGA monitor, good qual- ity, $350. Can deliver and set up. 905-439–4789 ComputerDeals.Net P-4 tower of power with CD-burner $888. Pentium internet starter $249. Laptops, big selection from $399. New ultrafast 2-way satellite internet, available an- ywhere. We love doing up- grades & difficult repairs. (905)655–3661 DINING ROOM GLASS TABLE modern style with 6 chairs, $1500. Kitchen table, glass top with 6 chairs, green wrought iron, $800. 905-571– 9465 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT T.V. Looped HU cards swapped $60; HU un- looping $60; Complete sys- tems $275; HU loaders $100; AVR boards available. In- stallation kits $20. Call (905) 259-0320 DIRECT TV $299, system with "H" $649, "Hu" loader $175, private full Hu 3M w/90 day gty $50, Amazing Electonics NOW! 601 Dundas St. W. 905-665-7732. DIRECT TV SPECIAL - com- plete RCA system $280., Hu loader $95., Hu unlooping $60., Hu swap $90., Hu pro- gramming with 30 day war- ranty $20., (905) 767-8571. ANTIQUE OAK BUFFET $195 Dressers $45,6 chairs $25, beds $25 each,, stove $85, bedroom suites $195 ,,9 piece antique dining room suite $3500, kitchen table & 4 chairs $150, antique coffee & 2 end table $750, sofa $150, pictures $5 each, apartment size washer and dryer $575 antique bedroom suite $1100 gibbard coffee and 2 end ta- bles and sofa table $2150, maple corner cabinet $455, antique dressers $350 Many more items & antiques. 20 King Street West Bowmanville 905-697-3532. DSS - PROGRAM your own cards. Private lock down 3m scripts, newest technology. Card swaps, systems, H & HU programming. (905) 721–9953 (Whitby). HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $2.49 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. 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. INCREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC Breakthrough in Skin Care History. Delivered results in days. Psoriasis, Acne, Ecze- ma, Sunburn, Rashes, Fine Lines & Wrinkles. Free Sam- ples. Call 905-665-7080 or ..Email your address to: newskin007@hotmail.com Moneyback Guarantee KITCHEN TABLE and 2 chairs, excellent condition $200; used fridge and stove, best offer; wedding dress, new never used, size 9/10 $1,100; 905- 433–0123 LIVING ROOM COUCH - hon- ey brown $110. 905-373-6082. LOSE 4" IN 8 WEEKS Super- natural Auc-Pulse Personal Trainer - Guaranteed $195. 905-809-5926 LUIGI'S "Simmons" Mattress Saleabration celebrate huge savings on all Simmons mat- tresses, including the no-flip series ($799 Queen Set), and the do-not disturb pocket coil mats ($899. queen set). Coil spring mattresses from $89., Futons from $165., Palliser leather and upholstery reclin- ers and stationary sofas and loveseats, priced below wholesale. Now displaying pallisers' new spill resistant furniture. We're clearing our warehouse and passing on huge savings to our custom- ers. Prices slashed on all fu- tons, mattresses, sofas, love- seats, wing chairs, etc. no charge delivery and mattress removal for customer in this area. For the best quality at the lowest price, check us out first, our prices can't be beat. Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. MOVING SALE - sofa and chair, 3pc. wall unit, kid bed- room furniture, TV cabinet and more. Nancy 905-666-4994 daytime. NURSES UNIFORMS, Lab, X- ray Tech, veterinary, dental, Durham College uniforms. Every Sat. & Sun. East Mall Plaza, 600 King St. E. Oshawa, (Wilson Rd., A&P Plaza). Rubi 905-579-0246. ORGAN - CONN 544, ideal for church, community or concert hall. Like new! Only $1100. Info call 905-623-3194 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Rec- onditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75; Version 3 $95; Version 4 $125; All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLE 4x8 Brunswick Anniversary Edition, includes wall rack, 6 cues, 2 sets of balls. Asking $1,350. Call Maurice (905)434–5707 POOL TABLE, excellent con- dition, quality "Olhausen", sol- id oak 4-1/2ft x 9ft. Pool plus snooker balls, cover, cues, etc. $4,900 o.b.o. Also Tiffany style (pool table) light. Call 905-668–9837 REFRIGERATOR (Kitchen Aid; Dryer; Front load washer (Kenmore heavy duty); Player piano rolls; boat heater (new); marine radio VHF Five (hand held); Pine coffee table; buffet; table & 4 chairs (white uphol- stered chairs); Microwave (large Kenmore); workshop shelving; Antique diningroom set - 8 chairs, carved, dark oak, large table; Large crystal chandelier; 4 filing cabinets, sell separately; Selectric typewriter. Call evenings & weekends 905-430–7478 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. SLATE POOL TABLE,pool hall quality 5x9, $1500 or best offer, includes all accesso- ries, good condition. 905-436– 8466 SOLID MAPLE TABLE & chairs $400; apt size washer & dryer $350; single bedroom set $350; kitchen table w/6 chairs $250; washer & dryer $250; fridge & stove $300 & $600/set; sofa set $350; an- tique oak pedestal table w/ chairs $750; antique bed $300; chest freezer $130. Call 905-263–2657 STOVE, Restaurant style, 30", stainless steel electric -220, Grill top with oven, negotiable. Call 905-723-4511 Mon. -Fri. 8-5 p.m. OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We have expanded our showroom and are filling it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units. We have a large selection available, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifications.... Let Tra- ditional Woodworking be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been build- ing quality solid wood furni- ture in the Durham Region for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made... Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"..Tra- ditional Woodworking.... 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905- 985-8774. www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. THE OLD KNOB HILL STORE, 500 Howard St. (between Simcoe/Ritson) come in and see new stores now open. Beanie Babies, Pokemon cards, other collectibles. Also medieval collectibles, swords, etc. Food kiosk, gel candles, antiques, car part accesso- ries, clothing etc. Open 7 days/week, Mon. - Fri, 10-8 p.m; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-5 p.m; For info. call 905-655–4862. TICKETS FOR SALE:Tor onto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Rap- tors tickets. 905-626-5568 VOLVO Mag Wheels, set of 4 from 1988. Has R195/50/15 tires mounted. $250. Call 905- 434-5098. WATCH TV FOR FREE - More than 800 channels. Direct TV, dish network, card program- ming, (416) 783–6259 or 416- 731-6259. WROUGHT IRON FOR HOME & GARDEN - Hand forged by blacksmith, polished steel/ black. bakers/pot racks, ta- bles, garden gates, railings, trellises. Custom orders. 905- 885-5966. www.blacksmith.2ya.com YAMAHA 350H ELECTRIC GUITAR wiht 15 watt, Squier amp, hard guitar case, stand and patch cord. Asking $375 OBO. 905-377-9983. Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. USED, deluxe TENT TRAILER, preferably equipped with bath- room / fridge / stove. Please call 905-373-4871. WANTED - Men's CROSS- COUNTRY SKIS and boots, size 14. Call 905-377-9983. Vendors Wanted316 4TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 12, 13, 14. Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579- 4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS WANTED - The Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show, April 5th-7th/02 at the Oshawa Civic Auditori- um. The Durham Spring Home Show, April 19th-21st/02 at Ir- oquois Sports Complex in Whitby. For info. please call Wendy at 905-579-4473 ext. 2215. VENDORS WANTED - Craft Show at Anderson Collegiate March 29th & 30th. Call 905- 723-3944 or 905-576-3111. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Industrial Equipment350 TOOLROOM EQUIPMENT - Okuma CNC MC4VA, grin- ders, Bridgeport, EDM, radial drill, etc. Partial list. Retiring. For complete list (705) 932– 2094 days. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting March 25. Novice and Basic. To Reg- ister call Bev. (905) 435-0868 Cars For Sale400 1984 DODGE RELIANT S.E. 4-door 2.2L, 4-cyl. Automatic, P/S, P/B. 1 owner, near mint condition. New tires. Must sell $1550. 905-436-6192 1988 CHEVY BARETTA 2-door V-6, auto, buckets, console, PS/PB, pullout stereo. No rust, mechanically A-1. Must sell $875. 905-436-6192 1988 MUSTANG 5-litre LX, Red, 177,000km, $3500 in up- grades spent in last year. Re- cent body&paint, shocks, front end, rims. Exceptional condi- tion $5900 certified/emis- sions. 905-404-1937 after 4- pm. 1990 CHEVY CAVALIER,2-dr., 4-cyl. auto, p.s. p.b., buckets, console, am-fm stereo, new tires, in very good condition throughout, mechanically A-1, must sell $l,075. 905-436– 6192 1990 FORD TEMPO LE, 4dr, 4 cyl. automatic, p.s., p.b., a/c, buckets & console. Mint con- dition. No rust. Mechanically A1. Must sell $1200. (905)404–8541 1990 PLYMOUTH LASER, 2 dr. auto, A/C, cruise, am/fm cassette, 134K, lady driven, $3000 as is. Call 905-721- 1726. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST LE 6-cylinder, 3.1L fuel-injected motor, automatic, 4-door, blue/silver 2-tone, factory alu- minum rims, air, cruise, tilt, delay wipers, AM/FM cas- sette. Runs and drives great, body no rust. Certified/Emis- sions $2500. 905-922-8555. 1991 CHEV CAVALIER,4dr, V6, auto, p.s., p.b., buckets & console, emission tested. Mechanically A1. $675. (905)404–8541 1991 HONDA CIVIC DX, 4 dr, 5 spd, white w/tinted glass, only 152,000km, drives very well, and in very good shape. $3,700. Call Newell (905)424– 2116 1991 HYUNDAI EXCEL S.E.4 door, 4 cyl, 5 spd, excellent condition throughout, no rust. P/S, P/B. factory mags, Runs great. $750. 905-404-8541 1991 VW JETTA 4 DOOR 5 Speed, power windows, sun- roof, 240,000 km, reliable, no rust, $2000. Call Mike (Days) 905-767-4486 (Evenings/ Weekends) 905-430-5875. 1992 BUICK LESABRE cus- tom, excellent condition, very clean, cert. and e-tested, ask- ing $5,195 or best offer. Tele- phone (905) 433–0608 1992 BUICK LESABRE. Excel- lent condition, low miles, pdl, pw, p. seats. $5200. 905-576- 1320. 1992 MERCURY COUGAR LS, fully loaded, 2dr., 3.8L V6, auto, bucket seats, console. Mint throughout, no rust, me- chanically A1, needs rear brakes. Must sell $1750. (905)213-8918 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERRA Station wagon. Fully loaded, 250,000 Highway km. Carefully maintained, excel- lent condition, new tires all ar- ound, certified & emission tested. $2500.obo. 905-723- 9292 1990 VW JETTA,1992 Chevy CORSICA, 1992 4-door CAVA- LIER, 1989 TOYOTA SR5, 1992 Mercury TOPAZ: any car $3495 or best offer. Certified and e-tested. 1990 TEMPO $750 as is. 905-404-5783 1994 T-BIRD loaded, CD, 4 spare tires, mint condition, aluminum rims, V-6, 174,000 highway kilometers, e-tested & certified, Sky blue/navy in- terior. Call for details $5900. 905-509–4779 1995 FORD CONTOUR, blue, 2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed, loaded, traction control, sport package with aluminum wheels, $5,800 OBO. Must Sell! Call 905-435-3442. 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA station wagon, dark green, auto, cruise, AM/FM cass., roof racks, 155,000 highway kms., carefully maintained, excellent condition, certified and emission tested, $8,500 OBO. Call 905-377-1542. 1997 WINDSTAR, new condi- tion, low mileage, 7 passeng- er w/captain seats, loaded with remote. $12,500. Certi- fied/emission tested. Call 905- 576–5645 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 4dr, 50,000km, loaded. Certi- fied/emission tested, $15,500. Call (905)725–7677 1999 SATURN SLI,4 dr., air, auto, air bags. Gold Charcoal gray interior, extremely clean, original owner, private, E-test- ed, certified, $9995. call 905- 697–0961 2000 DURANGO RT, fully loaded, black AND 2001 Maz- da B3000 pickup, black. As- sume leases. Call Dave 905- 261-7098 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, Silbrt, 5 speed, 10,000km fully loaded $21,000. CallL 905- 852-7289 90 HYUNDAI EXCEL Auto, Power steering, power brakes. 165,000km, $1500. Call Kevin 905-579-6969 OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, rolling chassis, best offer. Spare parts available. Call (905)579–2000. USED CAR SALE - Everything Must Go!! '88 Jeep YJ as is; '93 Grand Cherokee; '95 Pon- tiac Sunrunner; '92 Lincoln Continental; '93 Chev. Ext. 4X4 Silverado; '88 GMC 4X4 load- ed, rebuilt eng. & transmis- sion; '95 Saturn LSI 4 dr; '93 Saturn SLI, 4 dr; '94 Saturn coupe, 2 dr; '92 Nissan Stan- za; Call Doug for details. Days: 905-985-0074; Eve. 705-277-3250. Lubrico war- ranties available. Dealer LEASE TO OWN Lease a new or used vehicle at 8% regardless of credit You Work - You Drive 905-260-0050 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 ☎NEED A ☎ HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Vision Tutoring For French Immersion & French schools. Over 25 yrs experience Call Christine 905-509-7465 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 ✰11 Costly ✰ Home Inspection Pitfalls Free Report reveals what you need to know BEFORE you list your home for sale. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID#1003 Sutton Group Omega Realty Inc. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 PAGE B5 A/P RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 1011 Simcoe St. Professionally Managed by Tandem Group •3+4 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt. •All new windows & vertical blinds •New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl. •Totally renovated suites •Seniors’ Discount in effect •Close to schools, shopping & Transit •Park like setting, some overlooking ravine •Available immediately From $975.00 “Your Comfort is our Concern” 905-571-0435 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent Auction Sale Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling items of an Engine Repair Shop going out of business at Malcolm Arena ,13200 Old Scugog Rd., South of Blackstock Saturday March 16, 2002 @ 10:30am 5.5hp Briggs & Stratton (new), 5hp Briggs & Stratton vertical (new), 8hp engine, Arc- tic Cat Trail Cat 340cc snow mobile, ski- doo Elan 5.5 snowmobile, moto ski 440cc, snow pony, car & small engine manuals, Stihl chop saw, engine hoist (2 ton), wheel balance, hydraulic press (20 ton), drill press (20 ton), snow mobile dol- ly, wash tank & pump, Hotsy hot water pressure washer (2 years old), Lincoln Arc Welder, car upholstery material & leather, upholstery binding & windlace, tools, of- fice equip., pool table, 87 Kawasaki 185 AT V rebuilt engine. Many more items. Phone for fax. Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or http://www.theauctionfever.com 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION SALE Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East Sunday Noon Mar. 17th View 11:00 am - Sale Starts at 12:00 Partial list; Phillips, Magnavox, Panasonic, GE. electronics, phones, VCRS, TVS, CD/disk home stereo's, digital camera, hand tools, 14K jewllery, rings, earrings, chains, figur- ines, lamps, luggage, cookware, dinnerware, small appliances, vacuums, some furniture, comforters, porcelain ware,scooters, swords, water fountains, Tiffany lamps, grandfather clocks, gazebos, patio sets, & More. TERMS: Cash, Visa, M/C, only SALE BY GLOBAL SALES 905-947-0333 AUCTION SALES Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville north 8 mi. on Hwy 57. to con Rd. 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon. Sat. Mar. 16 @ 10:30 am - Open @ 9 Sat. morning auction consisting of articles from a Hardware Store Closure; shelving & peg board. Plumbing & electrical supplies. V-belts, drills, Tools, caulking, new electric tiolet, Hovering lawn mower, Skate sharpener, Chop saw, Scroll saw, Air compres- sors and small kitchen appliances and many other arti- cles. Sat. Mar. 16, @ 5:30 pm Sat. eveing auction from a household in Oshawa; a large quantity of articles, misc. furniture, dishes, glass- ware, lamps, patio furniture, doors steel studding, etc. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C. AUCTIONEER-DON STEPHENSON-905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. Noon- 6pm. Call Don for all your auction needs. AUCTION HELD EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AUCTIONS, 2 DAYS at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy. 2 Colborne THURSDAY, MARCH 14th - 5PM and SATURDAY, MARCH 16th - 10 AM Selling partial contents of a Brighton home, family moving, also complete home contents of Mrs. Gooley from Cobourg, plus large selec- tion new small articles from various close outs, bankruptcies, etc. Everything from Tools to Toys, Antiques, Gift ware & More Thursday Sale at 5 PM:Excellent apartment size washer & dryer with front load washer, all small new articles as men- tioned above, portable TV, sofa set, selection bedroom furni- ture, dressers, chests, etc., night stands, small tables, enter- tainment center, large oak wall unit, excellent chrome set, upright vacuum, excellent bed sofa, household articles, lawn & garden tools, miscellaneous dishes, etc. Saturday Sale at 10 AM:Antique dining room suite with table, 6 chairs & side- board, modern dinette with table chairs & small cabinet, ex- cellent modern oak dining room set with pedestal table, chairs & curved glass china hutch, antique bedroom suite, 2 good single beds, nearly new frost free white fridge, antique treadle sewing machine cabinet only, nice set maple TV tables, coffee & end tables, excellent 3 pc sofa set, selection bedding, linens, unusual bronze horse statue, Hudson Bay wool blanket, large selection small antique & collectable pieces, dishes, glass, etc., knick knacks, quantity everyday dishes, pots, pans, etc. miscellaneous household articles, pictures, lamps, etc. Both sales no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, MC, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com COIN AUCTION SALE Sat. Eve. March 16 at 6 p.m. Ballantrae Community Centre, 1 km. east of Hwy. 48 on Aurora Road. An excellent sale featuring ap- prox. 1000 coins. Canadian Gold Coins. Rare Paper Currency. Gold Stamp Collections. Persian Rugs. Jewelry. Artwork. Please visit our web page for coin catalogue list or call for fax. www.clarksonauctions.com Visa, Mastercard, Interac. No Reserves. CLARKSON AUCTIONS 905-640-6411 CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Road, ORONO, Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115 Sat. March 30th, 2002 - 10 A.M. Selling a full line of farm equipment, tractors, machinery, vehicles, hardware, tools and lumber etc. For information and to consign to this auction contact the Auctioneer: John D. Berry C.P.P.A. 905-983-5787 CONTRACTOR TOOL EQUIPMENT AUCTION Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, 6:00 p.m. March 15th VEHICLES - 1985 Lennox Curbside Van, 1974 Ford 1 ton. flat bed; 16 ft. tandem float. EQUIPMENT - Red-line Electric Generator dc to ac; Campbell Hausfeld Portable Compressor, Miscellane- ous Air tools, Lincoln 225 Arc Welder, two 10 ft. alu- minum Brake Benders, Aluminum cutting board; 40' aluminum ladder, Metal work tools; sm. Metal Lathe, Vernier gauges; machinist Tools, Tap & Dye set; Bits etc; Power Drills and Grinders; Engine Stand; Floor and hydraulic Jacks; Battery chargers; Propane Kero- sene & Electric heaters; Air tight wood stove; Shop vac; various wrench sets; ratchet sets; socket sets; hand tools and etc., etc. WOODWORKING EQUIP- MENT - Craftsman 36" wood lathe; turning chisels, 4' Beaver joiner/planer, 6' Wheatley joiner/planer; 2hp table saw; two 16' Delta band saws; Comet & Ryobi 10" Radial Arm Saw; Circular Saws; 18v Dewalt Circu- lar Saw kit; several portable drills (9.6 - 18 volts); An- tique Chest of old woodworking hand tools and planes. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Honda 6.5 hp push (like new); Weed Eater Gas; Hot dog barbecue trailer, 6ft. Beef/Pig BBQ Roaster, 2" gas water pump (3 1/ 2hp); various pumps; Automotive equip; new Corner Shower kit; Sodium flood yard lights; etc. FISHING EQUIPMENT - 2 Garmin Fish Finders (one GPS); 9 hp Johnson; 6 hp Johnson; 20 hp mercury; 20 Johnson; Minn Kota electric outboard. large Variety of Other Articles Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check Website for full listing Terms: cash, Appr. Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton (905)786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "Estate specialists since 1971" CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 15th @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Parlour tables, oak dining extension table, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, parlour chairs, chesterfields & matching chairs, wooden rocking chairs, coffee & end tables, co-oil lamps, accordions, crocks, violins, 6pc. modern walnut dining room suite, modern bedroom suite, 2 door refrigerator, walnut end tables, automatic washer & dryer, table saw, 5Hp roto tiller, qty. china, glass, household & collectible items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 ESTATE AUCTION KAHN AUCTION centre at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. March 14th, 7:00 P.M. PREVIEW: 12 NOON TO SALE TIME ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE:Vict. round tea table on pedestal, William & Mary walnut diningroom suite circ. 1930; North Carolina french bubble glass breakfront cabinet, refinished Sheridan server, set of 3 leather-top coffee and end tables with pedestal, diningroom suite including mah. and oak, all in good condition, painted pine 2 dr. wardrobe from Vict. suite, bonnet top solid pine bookcase and hi-cupboard, bedroom dresser with mirror, sofa & loveseat, circ. 1930 mah. double pedestal table duncan phyfe with 6 ladder- back chairs, oak china cabinet, too many items to list. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Royal Doulton figurines all discontinued, crystal footed bowl, Nippon china, English cups and saucers, discontinued Royal Winton chintz, old crystal vases, Limoges France, English Toby mugs, Eng- lish candy dish, made in Germany assorted china, Murano glass figurines. This sale will have over 85 assortment lots for sale in this category. SPECIAL INTERESTS:3 unusual oak mantle clocks all original, Vict. gold pal- ace mirror, old brass 12 arm chandelier (a beauty), grandfather clock, hock- ey tickets, lots of household giftwares, estate jewelry with appraisals, fine selection of new and old oriental rugs. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Har- ris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an op- portunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of professional painted new and old oil on canvas, watercolors etc. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great offering of lots of china, glassware and estate contents of over 350 lots. Note: Winter start time: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with preview beginning 12 noon day of sale. For your info.," there will be a sale every Thursday Night". This facility has been home to quality auctions for over 20 years. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service IMPORTANT ANTIQUE AUCTION Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy #2 east of Cobourg Directions- Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6kms. Watch for signs. Selling contents from the home of Mr. Richard Barrett and the late Mrs. Margaret Barrett of Port Hope. Featured in this sale an outstanding selection of Canadiana & Primi- tive furniture, Bonnet chest, shaving mirror, lrg. pine cupboard, (3) Oak stacking bookcases, Eastlake style oak washstand, oval oak table & 6 chairs, blanket boxes, work table, sm. pine table, etc. Many pieces over 100 yrs. old and most everything in immaculate/original condi- tion. The finest selection of glass & china, plus collectibles, Sterling silver, paintings, etc. This is a very large important sale with so many things not listed here. TO VIEW FULL LIST- ING & PHOTO GALLERY go to www.theauctionfever.com (Commencing Tuesday, March 12th.) Preview - Fri. March 15 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./Sat. March 16 - 9 a.m. to time of sale. Terms: Cash, Visa, M.C., Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. *ALL SALES SUBJECT TO A 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM* Auctioneer: Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477. Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales ESTATES & ANTIQUES STORE CLOSINGS MCCRISTAL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th, 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for the Estate of Lena Ogden of Glasgow selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Tapered leg single board pine table, 2 board harvest table w/drawer, round oak table, press- back chairs, gramophone, oak parlour table, wash- stands, antique bed, child's chair, antique dressers, pressback hi-chair, medicine cabinet, fainting couch, Sanyo TV, Aladdin cream coloured lamp, gingerbread clock, antique hockey game, collection of decoys, CPR hanging lamp, floor lamps, dress form, washboard, crokinole board, royalty pcs, graniteware, sock stretchers, tea tin, white rose tins, copper boiler, iron kettle, crocks, sets of dishes, crystal, lamp w/dogs, plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 540 Hotel/Restaurant 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale Cars Wanted405 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. 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 MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1990 FORD 1/2 TON pick up Lariat, 3.2 EFI auto, p.s., p.b., p.w., p.l., am/fm stereo cas- sette. Mechanically A1. No rust. $1950. (905)213-8918 LARGE 4 bedroom backsplit. Central Park/Hillcroft, North Oshawa. $1,225/month plus utilities. No pets. First/last & references. Available April. (705) 953–9176 LEASE TAKEOVER- 2000 SIL- VERADO, 4dr. ext. cab, load- ed, am/fm, CD cass, Trl. pack, 5.3 V8, fiber tonneau cover. $554. taxes included. Call John 905-723-5826. TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1992 AEROSTAR, 7-passeng- er, as is $2,000 obo. Call 905- 697–8808 22, 24, & 27 ft.vans, with/ without cab & chassis. Furni- ture and drive freight vans, 40 & 45 ft. trailers. Bedwell Van Lines. 905-686–0002 89 ASTROVAN 7 passenger, fully loaded, runs well, needs exhaust & body work. As is. $950 obo. 905-434-1024 snp GM EMPLOYEE vehicle 2001 Pontiac Montana, 6 month old, like new, 12,000 kms, silver, take over lease for $433.80 per month, taxes included, 0 down, call 905-666–1974. Motorcycles435 HONDA ATV 400, for sale, $5500. evevings. 905-987- 1116. TWO 2001 Birel Torsion Go- carts with 6.5 hp Hondas. Im- maculate only used 5 times. Spare parts, 2 suits, tent and stands. 2 Alfanos with laptop. 4x8 - enclosed trailer. Must sell, leaving province. Asking $14,500 may separate. Call Ty ler 905-372-5447. Auto Financing446 Lost and Found265 FOUND- WHITE American Staffordshire terrier, approx 9 months old, north of Taunton, around White's Rd. Call (905)683–2429 Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. SEARCHING FOR ADOPTEE - Girl born March 15th, 1965, London, Ontario. Adoptive- family in Ontario, East of Tor- onto. Adoptive Dad - Manager large company, Adoptive Mom - Nurse. (519)542-9458, email camlachieblacksmith@ hotmail.com Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LIVE IN NANNY needed for 2 children, ages 3 & 5, experi- enced non-smoker, good command of English. Refer- ence required. Ajax area. Call 905-683–8850. NANNY REQUIRED in my home, for 3 and 6 yr. old, 2-3 days/week. Varied hours. CPR and First Aid. Able to transport children to activities. Dixie/ Hwy. 2. 905-831–6911. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE. Dixie and Glenanna. Loving, caring mother of two, CPR, lst aid, experienced, children of all ages welcomed. Hot meals, nutritious snacks, daily out- door activities. References available. Call Linda (905) 839–8912 DAYCARE AVAILABLE,Mon- day-Friday, 3 months & up. Dellbrook & Brock. 18 years experience. TENDER LOVING CARE. Ask for Betty (905)683– 5278. 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. Health & Homecare285 WELL-ESTABLISHED Mas- sage Therapy practice for sale in busy Oshawa setting. Cur- rent therapist is moving from area. Phone Christa (705) 786-0683 or e-mail:cmlcardy @hotmail.com Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judge- ments, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & harrassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 EXPERIENCED cleaning lady available, quality service at excel- lent rates. Call Julie at (905) 683- 6805. LUMINOUS CLEANING friendly reliable meticulous cleaning lady . Terrie 905-721-8518 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Flooring, Carpeting730 TRIN STAR CARPET & Flooring. Vinyl, laminates & hard-wood. Installation, shop at home service, professional. Guaranteed. Competitive Pric-es. 416-264-8210 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683- 1110. Adult Entertainment905 MODERN WELLNESS relax- ing full body reflexology. 905- 579-2715. ♥ ESCORTS ♥ WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 ALTERNATIVE PAINTING & REPAIR "Call A Pro" • Quality Work • Great Prices CALL 905-427–1811 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 RETIRED LICENSED CARPENTER basements, owner assisted planning, drawings, work supervision, all home repairs & modifications & quotations (905)683–8013 Kitchen, Bath & Basement Renovations & Repairs Quality workmanship Flat Rate R.S. CONTRACT INSTALLATION (416)230–9383 Rob/Kevin Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting?As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Ba b y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k how y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 245 Births 245 Births Do you have Psoriasis? Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis) at least 10% of body surface) needed for a clinical research study of an investigational medication. All study drug, office visits and tests required for the study will be provided at no cost to qualified participants. For more information call: The Lynde Centre for Dermatology Sandra or Stephanie (905)471-2213 255 Announcements 255 Announcements CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. METRO LICENCE B2195 For all your Quality Renovations Basements, Windows, Bathrooms Additions electrical gas fireplaces etc. Off. 905-686-5211 Fax 905-686-8072 ALSO MAKING HOMES ACCESSIBLE Since 1975 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements A & CROOFING a n d W I N D O W S • Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Spring Special - 25% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable ((99 00 55 ))55 00 99 --88 99 88 00 oo rr ((99 00 55 ))44 22 88 --88 77 00 44 RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “DEAL DIRECT & SAVE” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com • Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors Toll Free 1-877-789-4732 DURHAM HANDYMAN SERVICES Semi retired tradesmen and handymen. Reasonable rates on home repairs and remodeling. Electrical, plumbing, car- pentry, painting and more. Fully In- sured, bonded & written warranty. NO HIDDEN COSTS/COUPONS FREE ESTIMATES (905) 666–3332 C.D. ROOFING Shingles, Flats, Repairs, Aluminum Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Call (416)875–7432, (905)686-8366 ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 4th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW Children's Arena Oshawa April 12, 13, 14 Vendor Space Available Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth Sponsored by: Oshawa Whitby This Week ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping Special Winter Rates Until March 31 For all your tree & shrub work call the experts at: YARD-ALL TREE SERVICE INC. Licenced & fully insured (WSIB) 905-831-1706 DEATH NOTICE AUDIO LISTINGS Due to technical difficulties, our phone line is temporarily out of order. We a pologize for any inconvenience. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 400 Cars For Sale SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 165 Mortgages, Loans Presents For Further Information Please Call! 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SPECIAL SECTION PUBLISHING FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH • Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre • Herbal Life International • Comcare Health Services • Nikken • Morinda Inc. • DWS Consulting • Lakeridge Health • Rising Sun Alternative Therapies • New Image • Nu Life • Family Wellness • Revere Optical • Rossland Chiropractic • Bonnie Hale • Mary Kay Cosmetics • Garden Physiotherapy • Canadian Hearing Society • Indian Head Massage • Alpha Change • Lasik MD Toronto Inc. • Dr. Kara Plastic Surgeon Featuring The Following Participants• Demonstrations • Lectures • Product Demos Sunday April 7th, 2002 11 a.m. ‘til 8:30 p.m. at The Jubilee Pavilion 55 Lakeview Park, Oshawa • Demonstrations • Lectures • Product Demos Sunday April 7th, 2002 11 a.m. ‘til 8:30 p.m. at The Jubilee Pavilion 55 Lakeview Park, Oshawa 710 Painting and Decorating For More Information Contact Your Sales Rep At Or Call Wendy Weber at 905-579-4473 Ext. 2215, Fax: 905-579-2742 Oshawa This Week Home Show Oshawa This Week Home Show April 5th to April 7th, 2002 At The Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thornton Rd. S. Readers contacted me regarding my recent column on the idling of au- tomobiles, asking, “What about the buses that idle for over five min- utes?” Also, the Flag ‘A’ bus in Ajax, I was told, will sit for a long time with its motor running. “It’s our policy that buses should not idle longer than three minutes and, if weather is particularly cold, it is up to the driver’s discretion taking into consideration the passengers’ comfort,” Neil Killens, of the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, said in response. Unless a bus is running late and commuters are waiting in line, a dri- ver, with today’s concerns about cli- mate change, should turn off the en- gine as soon as he or she approaches the platform. Be a supporter of public trans- portation, whenever possible, and don’t be afraid to ask that the engine be turned off if you know you will be sitting for a few minutes. This gener- ation has knowledge about global warming and should dress appropri- ately for cold weather transit. Car-sharing, too, deserves sup- port. About 10 years ago in Switzer- land, some folks, who were seeking ways to save money and do some good for the environment, started sharing cars. The idea worked so well that it caught on across Europe. Today, nearly 100,000 people have happily freed themselves from the hassles of car ownership. AutoShare in Toronto gives its members 24-hour access to a fleet of cars stationed conveniently around the city. With a phone call, one can reserve a car for as long as it is needed. Car-sharing significantly reduces emissions that contribute to smog and climate change and every AutoShare car replaces at least five or six private cars. AutoShare is looking to add two-plus more cars each month for the rest of the year. To find out more, call 416-340-7888 or visit www.au- toshare.com. An article in the latest issue of Natural Life magazine reported a Toronto company has launched a street-legal full-electric four-seater car. Primarily a city car, the Feel Good Cars’ Dauphine Electric accel- erates up to 100 km/h and on a single charge travels about 80 kilometres. For details, call 416-535-8395 or check out www.feelgoodcars.com. During Earth Week’s 30th an- niversary celebration in Tokyo, Earth Day Japan kept busy Tokyo streets free from traffic for a car-free day. As a friend of mine often says, “We should all just stay in one place for three days to give the ozone layer a chance to heal itself!” I thought of him when a camera showed an empty Yonge Street during the Olympic gold medal hockey game. To receive pamphlets on climate change as well as literature on how to reduce fuel consumption, save money, and reduce CO2 emissions, call the Office of Energy Efficiency at 1-800-387-2000. QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE: Can we lose our love affair with the car? Will our car addiction be one of our biggest nightmares? Is urban sprawl the direct result of the auto- mobile? NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002 PAGE B7 A/P A little sharing can go a long way Let’s get bus idling time down to a more respectable and healthy level Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca Shrek arrives in town tonight for special screening AJAX —The Ajax Optimist Club is holding a movie night today (Wednesday). ‘Shrek’ will be screened from 6 to 9 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, at Westney Road and Magill Drive. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $5 and tickets are available at the door. Frame your plans around home help ideas DURHAM — Anyone wanting to be a little handier around their home may want to consider a series of up- coming free how-to semi- nars. Each Satur- day and Sunday until the end of March, Home Depot stores on Kingston Road in Ajax and Victoria Street in Whitby are holding various seminars. On March 16, 23, and 30, there are semi- nars on in- stalling ceramic tiles (10 to 11 a.m.), dry- walling (11 a.m. to noon), and framing a basement (1 to 2 p.m.). On March 17, 24, and 31, there is semi- nars on in- stalling a sus- pended ceiling and recessed lights (10 to 11 a.m.), different painting tech- niques (11 to noon), and in- stalling interior doors (1 to 2 p.m.). In addition, on Tuesdays, March 12, 19, and 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., peo- ple of all ages can join the green thumb college, where basic gardening skills are taught. For more in- formation about the upcoming seminars or green thumb college, call Ajax Home Depot at 905- 428-7939 or Whitby Home Depot at 905- 571-5900. Family Owned Since 1949 905-683-3641 For Advertising rates Call Andrea @ 905-683-5110 ext: 235 Launch Date Wednesday March 27, 2002 Introducing the launch of an exciting new sports publication that will include the full gamut of sports available in Durham Region. Never before has this region seen a newspaper where readers can get a complete look at athletes and their sports, where they’ve been and where they are headed. This publication is the answer to your yearning for more sports! Advertisers have a venue to support the sports they’ve sponsored for years and to obtain widespread recognition. Would your family or organization like a free subscription? Just e-mail: amcfater@durhamregion.com or call Andrea McFater at (905) 683-5110 Spring Bridal Event 2002 Attracts More Than 500 Visitors Above left, Cindy Steven of Sears Travel presents Tonya VanderEnde with the Grand Prize, a four night, five day vacation from Sunquest at the Five Star Radisson Cable Beach Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas with airfare from Toronto. She’s joined by show co-ordinator Chris Rausch and MC Chris Stewart of Lighthouse Disc Jockey Services. PHOTOS BY PETER HUGHES Spring Bridal Event 2002 was an excitement filled day as more than 500 visitors flocked to the Pickering Recreation Complex on February 24th. Presented by Ajax Pickering News Advertiser and spon- sored by Tuxedo Royale, Sears and Sears Travel, future brides and grooms had the perfect opportunity to visit more than 40 exhibitors show- casing every possible product and service to make your big day an even bigger success. The highlight of the day was the fashion show featuring clothing from Sherwood Bridal, Sears, Finds and Tuxedo Royale. MC Chris Stewart of Lighthouse Disc Jockey Services and Brian Dorsey of Diamond Dorsey DeeJay Services did a outstanding job. Also delicious hors d’oeuvres and refresh- ments were served by Bunny’s Catering. All of the models were fantastic thanks to Studio Performance for their make up and Bridal Boutique Essentials for their hair. $3 49SPECIAL OFFE R per /week inc. GST When you pay by credit card you will be automatically billed every five weeks. Delivery will continue after the 13-week introductory period at the regular weekend home delivery rate of $5.46 per week including GST. Offer limited to new subscribers who have not had home delivery for at least 30 days. Offer not valid in all delivery areas. Gift certificate will be mailed to you. Offer expires April 14, 2002. Subscribe for 13 weeks of seven-day home delivery. Plus, pay by credit card and get a free $25 gift certificate (for automatic credit card billing only). Call 416-367-4500, or 1-800-268-9213 outside the GTA Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Weekends 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Offer expires April 14, 2002. Quote offer MLAD 3492. SUBSCRIBE TO THE STAR TO FIND OUT WHAT TORONTO HAS TO OFFER. A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 13, 2002