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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2001_07_04AT A GLANCE Motorcyclist killed in Pickering crash PICKERING — A motorcy- cle accident in north Pickering has taken the life of one Ajax resident and left another serious- ly injured. Police say Glenn Pawley, 52, of Dennis Drive in Ajax, was killed after his 1986 Honda mo- torcycle collided with a green Nissan at the corner of Brock Road and Hwy. 7. Durham Regional Police said Mr. Pawley was heading north on Brock at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 when the driver of the southbound Nissan, a 53-year- old Toronto resident, turned left onto Hwy. 7 across the path of the motorcycle. The 54-year-old passenger on the rear of Mr. Pawley’s motorcy- cle, also of Dennis Drive, re- ceived serious but non-life- threatening injuries and was taken to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre where she is now in intensive care. The Nissan’s driver and pas- sengers were not injured. Investigating officer Constable Garth Moore said there was no way to determine at this time whether either party was speed- ing and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. There’s going to be a murder in Pickering this Saturday PICKERING — The Pick- ering Museum Village presents ‘Whodunit?’, an evening of mur- der and mystery featuring the Backwoods Players in Lights, Camera Murder! on Saturday. The murder mystery runs from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Museum Village, located in Greenwood on Hwy. 7 between Brock and West- ney Roads. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Pickering Museum Village Foundation. For information call 905-683- 8401. 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GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Cotton candy for Canada Day PICKERING –– Michael Gorman doesn’t mind getting his face sticky as long as it is accompanied by the sweet taste of cotton candy. Michael was out with his family at Kinsmen Park to celebrate Canada Day festivities on Sunday. Hospital vows to fight on BRUCE CLIFF ‘We are by no means giving up on the vision...’ Expansion plans will move ahead, but over longer period of time BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer DURHAM —Officials at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre (APHC) remain com- mitted to expanding services at the hospital despite the Re- gion’s decision not to provide any funding towards the pro- ject. “We are by no means giving up on the vision for the Ajax site to become a full-service hospital,” said Bruce Cliff, the hospital’s chief operating offi- cer, in a recent interview. The hospital had asked the Region to contribute $28.2 million towards a $98.5-mil- lion expansion plan. The Province would have funded $56.6 million and the hospi- tal’s foundation has committed to raising $13.7 million. But, Durham councillors voted in May to turn down a re- quest for funding from area hospitals, leaving health-care officials scrambling to rework their plans. “We were disappointed in the vote,” Mr. Cliff said. “We’re not in the position to move ahead with the entire project we had presented to the Regional council.” However, after roughly two months of meetings with mem- bers of the hospital board and Ministry of Health officials, Mr. Cliff said the completion of the entire expansion project is still the goal, even though the timeframe will be extend- ed. The expansion plans focus on the recommendations made by the Health Services Re- structuring Commission, which has said a number of im- provements are needed here, including expanding and up- grading the emergency depart- ment, enhancing diagnostic services, introducing on-site rehabilitation and continuing care services, expanding the space for outpatient services, increasing mental health ser- vices and adding about 100 Pickering approves seniors’ home City residents turn out to oppose ‘desperately needed’facility BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING —Despite concerns from area residents, a “desperately needed” long- term care facility for seniors will be built on Sandy Beach Road in south Pickering. Pickering councillors last week unanimously approved an application from the Central Versa Development Corpora- tion for a two-storey, 124-bed facility on the west side of Sandy Beach, just south of Drava Street. “We have to do all that we can to support it,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland. “If we don’t have the facility we will be doing a grave disservice to the commu- nity.” Central Versa had originally proposed a similar facility on Fairport Road but dropped that application in favour of the site on Sandy Beach. “For some period of time we have been looking for a long-term care facility in Pick- ering,” Coun. Holland said, noting the seniors’ residence is “desperately needed”. The facility is part of an ini- tiative announced by the Province in 1998 that set a goal of opening 20,000 new long- term care beds in Ontario by 2004. The initiative also set new standards for long-term care facilities. According to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the government has committed $1.2 billion toward the expan- sion of long-term care facilities and homes for the aged. Fund- ing has been dispensed through ‘awards’ to applicants. Central Versa has been granted two awards, one in 1998 for 60 beds and another in 2000 for an additional 64 beds, for a total of 124 beds, which will be lo- Worries raised over whereabouts of criminally insane patients BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––Concerns over the supervision of the criminally insane are being raised by police officials in the wake of two recent incidents in which forensic patients have gone missing while in the cus- tody of Whitby Mental Health Centre. Durham Regional Police are accusing the hospital of failing to notify them when patients of the 40-bed medium-security forensic unit leave the grounds - waiting as many as three days to report a patient missing in one case. WMHC Administrator Ron Ballantyne strongly denies the claim. “That’s absolutely incor- rect,” he said in a recent inter- view. However, the latest incidents have police worrying about public safety. Chi Yung (Alan) Lam left the lakefront grounds by taxi at about 10 a.m. June 15 on an un- escorted day pass. He was re- quired to report by phone every half-hour. Later that day, police were notified Mr. Lam, 37, was ar- rested at the Canada-U.S. bor- der, in Gananoque, after trying to cross into New York State. DURHAM ––The Whitby Mental Health Centre, seen from the air above Lake Ontario, is surrounded by green space and new housing. Police officials have expressed concern about recent cases in which patients have gone missing from the facility. Durham police, mental health centre officials fail to connect Police, Region reach tentative contract DURHAM ––A tentative contract agreement was reached Tuesday, June 27, between the Durham Police Services Board and the Durham Regional Police Association. The agreement is a multi- year contract ending Dec. 31, 2003. “After long, fruitful negotia- tions we have achieved a posi- tive result,” said Bob Boychyn, chairman of the police services board. “The agreement will ben- efit the members of the police association and the citizens of the Region. Overall, it’s a good contract for everyone.” “It was a very fair and equi- table agreement,” said Terry Ryan, president of the police as- sociation. “We appreciate the co-operation of the board in making it happen.” MARK HOLLAND ‘We have to do all that we can to support it.’ See POLICE page A4 See HOSPITAL page A2 See CITY page A5 A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 Hospital moves forward with ‘initial priorities’ new inpatient beds. Mr. Cliff reported the “initial prior- ities” are the expansion of the emer- gency department and enhancing di- agnostic services. “The ministry is very interested in us moving the emergency and diag- nostic imaging (expansions) ahead quickly,” he said, noting staff are working with the architects to deter- mine “what else can be done with the money we have”, which he says is about $45 million. Hospital officials weren’t as opti- mistic about their situation last month when the option of moving away from a full-service hospital was floated as a possibility in a letter to area mayors from Allan Whiting, the president and chief executive officer of the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS), in which the Ajax site is a partner with Scarborough’s Centenary Health Cen- tre. In that letter, dated June 7, Mr. Whiting said the RVHS was consider- ing a “one hospital/two-site approach” which would result in a reduction of services in Ajax. “The reality of the day suggests Rouge Valley cannot continue to sus- tain the Ajax and Pickering hospital in its present substandard form,” he wrote. But, Mr. Cliff said since that letter was written, hospital officials have had a series of positive meetings with the ministry. “When Mr. Whiting wrote that let- ter, we did not have approval from the Region to assist us and there were also a number of announcements coming out of the ministry regarding the bud- gets being flat-lined. We had some concerns with our ability to move this to a full-service hospital,” Mr. Cliff said. “More recently we’re feeling a little more positive about some of the operating dollars.” He added officials now believe that by phasing in the expansion plan one step at a time, the hospital can work towards its original goal over a longer timeframe. “The bottom line is I’ve got to get moving quickly with what I do have to work with,” Mr. Cliff said. “I would hope we might be able to do some site work this year,” he said, noting he expects it will take about two-and-a-half years to complete the first phase of the project. Meanwhile, Mr. Cliff reported the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation is continuing to work to raise its share of the capital dollars. “They’ve been very successful to date,” he said, noting the foundation has raised more than $5 million of the $13 million they’ve committed to- wards the project. “We’re not giving up,” Mr. Cliff said. “We have a vision and we’re working towards the vision but we need help. We need the government’s help; we need the community’s help. We’re trying to make this a first-class hospital.” HOSPITAL from page A1 Thugs relieve man of his cellphone PICKERING ––A young man was hit in the arm with a baseball bat during a street robbery early Saturday. Durham Regional Police said two men were walking home from a party about 2:50 a.m. along Glenanna Road when a white Ford Tempo approached them with four men in it. The car stopped and two men, described as being in their late teens, got out and approached the pedestrians, police said. One man from the car carried a baseball bat and hit one of the pedes- trians in the arm and took the man’s cellphone, pager and chain necklace, police said. The two men got back into the car and drove off. The victim’s arm was bruised. We’re online at durhamregion.com ‘Rough spot’ could have sick children on the move this summer DURHAM —A delay in opening a child health unit at the Ajax and Pickering Health Cen- tre (APHC) means children taken to the emergency depart- ment there this summer may have to be transferred to a Scar- borough hospital. Katie Cronin-Wood, director of communications at the Ajax site of the Rouge Valley Health System, reports the hospital is planning to open an interim child health unit in the late fall. However, she noted, “We’re in a rough spot over the sum- mer.” Ms. Cronin-Wood said if a child’s condition warrants it, they will be transferred to the Regional Paediatric Centre at the Centenary Health Centre instead of being admitted in Ajax. “We had hoped to be able to build this unit as part of our over- all expansion plans,” said Bruce Cliff, chief operating officer of the APHC, in a news release. “But now we are going to have to phase it in and move some of our other services around to create the necessary space.” The hospital will be relocat- ing a number of services to cre- ate an interim child health unit on the fourth floor of the west tower. Outpatient services, which are currently located in that area, will move to a renovat- ed space on the ground floor in the early fall and then pediatric equipment and beds will be moved in to create a new unit. When the larger expansion project gets under way, all the equipment and beds from the in- terim child health unit will be moved to a permanent location on the main floor as part of the new emergency department. “The delay in opening the unit is having an impact on our ability to provide pediatric ser- vices to the community at the present time,” reports Dr. Fahti Abuzgaya, Rouge Valley’s asso- ciate chief of staff. “The shortage of pediatricians across the province and the inability to pro- vide them with a dedicated unit at the Ajax and Pickering site means that we will not have full pediatric coverage at the hospital over the summer.” Cafe/Bar 1550 Kingston Rd. Unit #20 Pickering 905•837•0555 Karaoke Contest Contest Running Every Thursday & Friday @ 9pm Let’s Hear Your Stuff! 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She said the group would be monitoring what happens in September and has no plans to disband. “Not until we see that this situation has resolved itself to a degree that we can say, ‘the kids have got the things they need in high school’,” said Ms. Westbrook. “We want a full comple- ment of choices for the stu- dents that are going to include all the students’ interests, not just sports.” She said DCECA is worried the high school teacher con- tract and the Stability and Ex- cellence in Education Act both happened at the end of the school year. It may make it difficult to get off to a running start in September, since a lot of planning is required and teachers are on holidays, said Ms. Westbrook. “If the teachers (who want to participate) are willing to work over the summer with the board of education and get things running, that would be great,” she said. Dan Munroe, the Henry Street High School pupil who led a student protest over a lack of activities last Septem- ber, said he believes some, but not all activities, will return in the fall. If that occurs, Mr. Munroe said he would consider orga- nizing another student walk- out. Before school ended, he said there was a fair bit of op- timism amongst students that September would see the re- turn of most, if not all, clubs and sports. “I don’t think anybody’s doubting that it’s happening,” said Mr. Munroe, adding until September, “it’s a waiting game”. Shelley Page, Durham pres- ident of the Ontario Secondary School teachers’Federation, in a recent interview said it would be, and always has been, up to individual teachers to decide if their schedule per- mits extracurricular involve- ment. The Durham District School Board and its high school teachers ratified a new collective agreement last week, the first negotiated deal in five years. Implementing the new, 6.25-of-eight-class instructional workload, it pro- vides teachers with more time in their schedule, time that could be spent on after-school activities. “We’re expecting big things from the board after the disap- pointments of the last few years; we’re expecting big things from the board and the teachers,” said Ms. Westbrook. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 PAGE A3 A/P Activist group’s work not yet done CHARLENE WESTBROOK ‘We want a full complement of choices for the students.’ Read up online at durhamregion.com PICKERING TOWN CENTRE SALE PRICES START TUESDAY, JULY 3, AND END SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2001 WE’VE CLEARED OUT OUR STOCKROOM AND MARK DOWN PRICES DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE ONTARIOSAFETYLEAGUE ESTABLISHED 1913 CALL TODAY AND REGISTER 426-9611 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. A Complete Defensive Driving Course Min. of Trans. Approved Course Provider • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. 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CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 Police concerned over supervision of mentally ill He was detained by U.S. im- migration, arrested by Canadian authorities under the Mental Health Act and held at the Brockville jail. He was later picked up by Durham police and escorted back to WMHC. Mr. Lam was found not crim- inally responsible (NCR) six years ago for the second-degree murder of his mother, Sun Yee Lam, 59, who was stabbed more than 20 times in 1993 and found in her bathtub in her Kitchener home. He was remanded into psychiatric care indefinitely and transferred to WMHC last No- vember. In the other incident, a Cana- da-wide arrest warrant was is- sued for a Whitby patient who vanished from a Toronto group home a month ago. Robert William Coombes, 23, was found NCR for attempted murder and aggravated assault after his roommate was attacked with a hammer and a knife in their north Oshawa residence in 1997. Although he is still de- tained at Whitby under an On- tario Review Board detention order, Mr. Coombes was re- leased by the hospital to the group home last November with conditions to report weekly to WMHC in person. (The ORB is an independent judicial tribunal created under the Criminal Code of Canada that annually reviews and deter- mines the level of treatment and freedom for people who have been found NCR because of a mental disorder, and ordered into psychiatric care indefinitely.) Mr. Coombes reported on May 17, but walked away from the group home May 21, leaving a message he was going to visit family in Huntsville. The hospital was not told of his disappearance for three days. Police say they did not receive an official report Mr. Coombes was missing until May 28. Police took the precaution of notifying the victim of the 1997 attack and issued a warrant for Mr. Coombes’s arrest for being unlawfully at large. He was also wanted for breaching the condi- tions of his ORB order. Last Friday, exactly one month after he disappeared, Mr. Coombes showed up at the Whit- by hospital and was arrested. The two cases are just the lat- est in a history of incidents at WMHC that have Durham po- lice officials expressing concerns about community safety. In February of this year Durham homicide detectives in- vestigating the murder of an Os- hawa man whose body was found in the Whitby harbour ar- rested a WMHC patient for vio- lating the conditions of his ORB disposition. Police alleged George Van- curenko Jr. was living at a sus- pected crack house in central Os- hawa –– where the murdered man, William Charles Foster, was known to live on occasion –– while under supervised re- lease from WMHC. Mr. Vancurenko Jr. was found not guilty by reason of insanity 15 years ago for the second-de- gree murder of an Oshawa woman, who was beaten to death. Although he remains under an ORB detention order, he had been living in the com- munity under WMHC’s supervi- sion since 1991, despite being convicted for assault, drugs, im- paired driving and theft in recent years. Police say they have insuf- ficient evidence to lay a criminal charge in Mr. Foster’s death. Prosecutors are currently seeking to have Mr. Vancurenko Jr. de- tained; a publication ban has been imposed on his ongoing ORB hearing. Frustrated, police officials said the case opened their eyes to a “gap” in communication be- tween police, WMHC and the ORB. They maintain they are not always notified when NCR pa- tients are released into the com- munity –– on a day pass or long- term basis –– or the conditions imposed on them by the ORB. The Vancurenko Jr. case sparked an internal review by the department and paved the way for discussions between police, the ORB, WMHC and govern- ment ministries aimed at creating a process by which the terms im- posed on released NCR patients would be readily available to all Ontario forces. Despite this development, In- spector Greg Reid, Whitby’s commanding officer, said in a re- cent interview he has “serious concerns about the level of su- pervision” of forensic psychi- atric patients at WMHC. “This is causing us great con- cerns,” he said. WMHC maintains police are told any time a forensic patient leaves the hospital. However, Insp. Reid said notification has been “sporadic,” at best. Mr. Ballantyne dismissed po- lice claims, saying the chief of police, Kevin McAlpine, is noti- fied by fax in writing “in every case” a forensic patient has been granted access to the community, regardless of the length of the pass. “I can show you 13 years of letters. I don’t know why they are saying that,” he said. Chief McAlpine said he per- sonally has no knowledge of the letters, though that doesn’t nec- essarily mean they were not sent since all correspondence to the police force is usually addressed to him. “I have no idea who’s re- ceiving them,” he said. Mr. Ballantyne acknowl- edged Whitby does not provide police with the terms imposed on the patient by the ORB, even though the dispositions are pub- lic documents, but conceded po- lice should have access to the in- formation. As for safety concerns, Mr. Ballantyne said the hospital is mandated to treat and rehabili- tate forensic patients, but there are always risks involved. “I don’t think the public should be concerned,” he said. RON BALLANTYNE ‘I don’t think the public should be concerned.’ POLICE from page A1 Advertising Feature When Labour Day rolls around each year, students file back into their schools - ready for a new school year. Or are they? 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York Regional councillors voted Thursday to enter into a contract with Peel Region, which will meet York’s long-term water supply needs until 2031. “This is a win-win deal for the two Regions and especially for York Re- gion taxpayers,” said York Regional Chairman Bill Fisch in a news re- lease. “Partnering with Peel Region to meet our long-term water supply needs is, by far, the most cost-effec- tive and environmentally sound solu- tion.” York Region completed an envi- ronmental assessment on plans to build a water pipeline through Pick- ering. But, that EA, which was with- drawn from the Ministry of Environ- ment in the spring, and negotiations with the City of Pickering and the Pickering Community Working Group have been suspended to pursue the agreement with Peel Region. A news release from York notes, “Unlike an agreement with Peel Re- gion, the Durham west option would require a significant capital invest- ment in new transmission mains and pumping stations to deliver a new lake-based water supply to York Re- gion. In addition to higher costs, the undertaking would also have a greater environmental impact than the Peel Region alternative.” However, York also reported the pipeline project through Pickering “remains an option for York Region if other servicing solutions are needed in the future.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 PAGE A5 P cated here. A handful of area residents, how- ever, told councillors they didn’t want the two-storey facility built near their homes because they believe it will re- sult in a loss of privacy in their back- yards and will lead to decreased prop- erty values on nearby streets. “The view from my home will be the parking lot,” said Reytan Boule- vard resident Maureen Whiteway, who urged councillors to take resi- dents’ concerns into consideration. But, Paul White, head of the Fair- port Beach Neighbourhood Associa- tion, pointed out the Rosebank Villa facility in his neighbourhood has not been the source of any problems for area residents. “There is a lack of facilities for se- niors,” he said. “We have an aging population... it has to go somewhere.” Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean said the facility will be a “first-class” building. He noted although “it’s unfortu- nate some people aren’t pleased... in the great scope of it all, this is going to benefit Pickering.” CITY from page A1 City paves way for new seniors’ home York’s water deal a-Peeling to Pickering PICKERING —The City is urg- ing the Province to move ahead with legislation to remove barriers for peo- ple with disabilities. Pickering councillors voted recent- ly to support a motion introduced by Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner asking the Province to pass the Ontarians With Disabilities Act on or before Nov. 23, a target date estab- lished by the provincial government several years ago. Coun. Brenner said the govern- ment needs to “move forward with the commitment” to approve the legisla- tion, which he said would “go a long way to ending the physical barriers the disabled com- munity faces”. The motion, passed by coun- cillors June 18, noted that the last throne speech in- cluded a plan to “ensure fair and equal access to opportunity for citizens with dis- abilities... by in- troducing amend- ments to the Human Rights Code”. But, Coun. Brenner maintained that won’t go far enough because the “Ontario Human Rights Code is weak in dealing with systemic discrimina- tion”. He said strong legislation is needed to ensure barriers affecting access are removed, otherwise the “private sec- tor just turns its nose up because of the cost” involved in making facilities accessible. He added that unless the Ontarians With Disabilities Act is passed in an effort to create a barrier-free society, then members of the disabled commu- nity will continue to struggle with ac- cess issues. 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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. Ontario has had a three-party system for more than half-a-centu- ry, but now it is down to two-and-a- half. Make that two-and-a-quarter — so low have the New Democrats fallen in numbers and influence. The decline of the NDP, which was in government only six years ago, has been underlined by the res- ignation from the legislature of deputy leader Frances Lankin to head a social service agency. She joins other former senior NDP ministers who have quit since the party lost government, includ- ing Floyd Laughren, Dave Cooke and Bud Wildman. All would have been assured of senior cabinet posts if the New De- mocrats regained power and they have signified they see no hope of it in the near future. Although usually the smallest of the parties, the NDP has been a part of a system in which three parties have shared available votes since the early 1940s. Ontario also has been virtually alone among provinces in recent years in having three major parties. Voters in other provinces have been much more polarized. As far back as 1943, the NDP, as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, had the second largest number of seats in the legislature and was the official opposition. It was the official opposition again in the mid-1970s and com- monly won more than a quarter of the votes. In 1990 the NDP won govern- ment for the first time with 37.6 per cent of the votes, the best illustra- tion in Ontario history of how a party can win with few votes when the electorate is split three ways. To say the NDP no longer is a player in the three-party system is not a criticism of its policies and strategies or failure to acknowledge it sometimes does admirable work, but merely fact. In the 1995 election won by Mike Harris’s Progressive Conserv- atives, the NDP won only 21 per cent of the vote and in 1999 only 12.6 per cent, its worst showing since the 1930s. Recent polls and byelections, including a dramatical- ly poor showing in Vaughan-King- Aurora, show no signs of a recov- ery. The biggest blow to the NDP ironically was at long last getting elected to government. In opposi- tion it was seen as a voice of con- science, putting forward some ideas many had sympathy with. In government it unluckily had to cope with the worst economic slump in decades, but pushed on maintaining and even enhancing programs and running up huge spending deficits, offending many. It eventually also abandoned some promises long made and cherished, such as providing gov- ernment auto insurance, and alien- ated many of its traditional support- ers. This helped put voters in the mood for cuts in taxes and services, a mood captured well by the Tories under Mr. Harris. Other parties have had down- turns. The once-mighty Tories led by Larry Grossman won only 16 seats in the late 1980s and some members felt their party was so dis- liked it should change its name, but given their long history of govern- ing Ontario — a 42-year uninter- rupted run from 1943 to 85 — no one should have counted them to- tally out of the game. The decline of the NDP and lack of three major parties has major ramifications. A party could be rea- sonably sure of winning govern- ment with 40 per cent of the vote providing the remaining 60 per cent was split fairly evenly between two other parties. Parties sometimes won with less, like the NDP in 1990. But if one party can win only a few votes and the vast majority are split between two other parties, the winner will need a bigger percent- age, perhaps 45 per cent or more. Governments will worry more in elections, because they cannot rely on the votes against them being reasonably evenly divided and try to shape their policies accordingly. Parties hoping to win will need to appeal to a wider range of voters than their mere core votes, build coalitions and offer a broader range of policies — narrow ideological bases will not be enough. The Tories and Liberals already have developed some tactics to cash in on the decline of the NDP. The Liberals are telling voters if they want to get rid of Mr. Harris, they need to combine under the Liberals and not waste a vote on the NDP and recent byelections and polls show this is having some de- gree of success. Mr. Harris is trying oddly to prop up the NDP, saying it has poli- cies while the Liberals have none — he is very keen to have a viable third party. Three’s company in Ontario politics Rapid decline of NDP puts province on course for two-party system You said it The question was: How did you celebrate Canada Day? Durham parents can breathe a sigh of relief now that local public board teachers have new contracts in place. Until the deals were signed, the prospects for public board students were beginning to look bleak at best for the next school year. While the deals may not be perfect in terms of raising wages for occasional teachers, we believe the students will finally come out winners. Students and parents again this year found themselves caught in the middle of education conflict when the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and Elementary Teachers’Federation of Ontario (ETFO) used ‘pink letters’to put pressure on the Durham District School Board to ink an acceptable deal. The unions threatened anyone who accepted a teaching position or position of added responsibility, faced disciplinary measures. The move presented a very real threat to students as unions essentially put a roadblock on hiring. While it may be an ef- fective negotiation tool for the union, the end result is students are used as pawns in an attempt to pressure school boards into new deals. Despite the new deals, the damage has already been done as high school students in Durham Region hoping to pick up summer credits this year have to look to the Catholic board for instruction. A lack of teaching applications due to the pink let- ter resulted in the cancellation of the public board’s secondary summer school program. Ingrid Thompson, responsible for occasional teachers as president of the ETFO’s Durham local, cited the pink list as one reason for what she calls a less-than-satisfactory contract. Supply teachers could not leave their full-time colleagues in the lurch by not agreeing to a deal, she said, noting the unit basically had to accept the same deal the other groups negoti- ated. “We were in a bind; we absolutely had no choice,” she said. These are words that should rightly come from the mouths of students and parents. For they are the ones who have con- tinually been given no choice during disputes that have waged between the teachers’unions, the board and the Province. In the end we believe it was the pressure of the new Sta- bility and Excellence in Education Act that made the differ- ence. The act, passed Friday, stipulates that following a phase- in period all new agreements between teachers and school boards must run for three years. Concerns over future funding meant neither side wanted a three-year deal and, presto, an agreement was struck. On the bright side, now that there is labour stability in the board, we can all hope for a better 2001/2002 school year. It’s not inexpensive to bid for the Olympics. Gone are the days when outlandish gifts, not to mention bribes, were given to members of the International Olympic Committee. No, the Olympic scandals of the past few years largely cleared up the outright corruption, the ceaseless river of greed. Now, just a few IOC members make an above-board trip to each city in the running. Everybody, in theory at least, gets a fair shot. But it still costs a lot to take that shot. In spite of guaran- tees no public money would be spent on bidding for the Olympic Games, it was revealed recently taxpayers were forced to cough up $6 million to help the bid. It turns out the $6 million is the amount the bid committee fell short in its at- tempt to get corporate support. It is distressing that, even before the Olympics have been awarded, the bid committee has already overspent. What does that mean should Toronto actually win the Games? Corporations, in exchange for priceless worldwide expo- sure, should be behind the Olympic bid and, if successful, the production of the Olympic Games in 2008. The reason for this is simple. Toronto does not want to find itself in the unenvi- able position of Montreal in 1976, which saw itself left with a $1-billion debt. Durham is lined up to host softball and shooting should the Toronto bid be a success on July 13 in Moscow. Will all the costs to turn Durham’s sites into world-class facilities be cov- ered by corporate donations or will local taxpayers be forced to foot part or all of the bill in exchange for being a small part of the Olympics? And who knows what it will all cost in the end? Clearly, those who live in Greater Toronto generally sup- port the Olympics provided they won’t have to pay off accu- mulated debt for the next couple of generations. If the Games are mismanaged as they have been elsewhere, winning the Olympics won’t feel like such a triumph. Ryan Tasker said,“I went to see the fireworks in Whitby. They could have been a little longer and brighter.” Marlene Phemister said, “We go to Sand- banks Provincial Park every year on Canada Day... All the dif- ferent campers put out Canada Day signs desig- nating where they were from.” Amanda Myshrall said, “I had my eighth birthday on Canada Day. We all went to the Stouffville Strawberry Fes- tival.” Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER JULY 4, 2001 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com A/P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 New deals breathe new life in schools Finally, it looks like the students have won a round in the ongoing education battle Winning at what cost? Olympics already costing us millions and host city hasn’t been announced Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com There’s hope for humanity – you can bank on it To the editor: In the face of all the tragic news and negative stories we hear all the time, I thought I would share a lit- tle story that renewed my faith in people and gave me reason not to lose hope that most people are kind-hearted and generous law- abiding citizens. On June 13, I was shopping in an Ajax department store when my daughter noticed a $2 blue flow- ered piggy bank that she just had to have. Seeing as she had been extra well-behaved that morning, I indulged her. Throughout the rest of the morning we continued to shop, her piggy bank clutched tightly. Our last stop was at the bank and while waiting in the lineup, I was explaining to her about the piggy bank and the importance of saving money. The gentleman ahead of us noticed the bank and complimented her on it. She was quite thrilled by his in- terest and smiled that smile that so often has melted the hearts of her doting family. The man reached in his pocket and slipped a $5 bill into the empty piggy bank. Need- less to say, I was completely sur- prised and taken aback by the gen- erosity of this stranger who did not realize he had given this little girl a present for her third birthday and showed both of us the spirit of giv- ing and thoughtfulness that is still present within us. I hope he reads this article and is proud when he recognizes him- self. Thanks again, sir, and may the strangers you meet always treat you with the same kindness you have shown us. Debbie and Cassandra Gill, Ajax A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Cassandra Gill wants to thank the kind man who unknowingly gave her a third birthday present when he deposited $5 into her new piggy bank. 24 Hour Access 420-4660 cityofpickering.com420-2222 Lawn Bowling Club South Pickering 7 days a week 905-420-0597 Family Fun! Pickering Recreation Complex Summer Memberships Call Now (905) 683-6582 As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our service delivery, the City of Pickering is in the process of installing a new telephone system, to provide seamless transfers between our major facilities. As part of our commitment to service excellence, our Caller Care Protocol ensures callers to general numbers will receive live answer during regular business hours. Or if you prefer, callers will always have the option of utilizing our Direct Access number 905-420-4660 which will provide you with access to our auto attendant. Either way, the choice is yours. We have made every effort to ensure that our direct telephone numbers have not changed, and the majority of staff extension numbers also remain unchanged. For those extension numbers that do change, all extension numbers can be easily accessed by our user-friendly directory assistant feature, or if you prefer live assistance is available -- Once again, the choice is yours. City of Pickering - New Telephone System 2001 FINAL TAX BILL2001 FINAL TAX BILL Final tax bills have been delayed and will be mailed later this year. Pre-authorized Payment Plan users: If you are enrolled, you will continue to have the same monthly payment withdrawn until further notice. The City of Pickering Invitation to a Public Information Meeting The City of Pickering is inviting all residents, businesses and community organizations to attend a public information meeting regarding the Draft “Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy”. The Public Information Meeting will be held: Public consultation will consist of gathering, reviewing and discussing comments, in order for Staff to finalize the Draft document. Of approved by City Council, the strategy is expected to be completed in October/November, 2001, with an implementation and education program. Public input and comments regarding the Draft Strategy must be received by September 30th, 2001. For further information regarding the Draft “Safer Streets” Strategy, please visit http://www.cityofpickering.on.ca for a short synopsis on the documents. Copies of the document will be available at the Public Meeting. If you are not able to attend, but wish to receive a hard copy or a CD-ROM version of the Draft “Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy,” please feel free to contact either of the two individuals noted below: Stephen Brake, CET Coordinator, Traffic & Waste Management Tel: 905-420-4630 ext. 2064 E-mail: sbrake@city.pickering.on.ca Renata Rozinger Traffic Technician Tel: 905-420-4630 ext. 2054 E-mail: rrozinger@city.pickering.on.ca When:Wednesday, July 25th, 2001, and Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2001 Where:Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers Times:7 p.m.-9 p.m. Pickering Museum Village Foundation presents Featuring the Backwoods Players in Lights, Camera, Murder! Saturday, July 7, 2001 from 4:30 to 8:30 P.M. An interactive evening of mystery and intrigue at Pickering Village Museum. This is a fundraiser of the Pickering Museum Village Foundation, a tax receipt of $20 will be issued to ticket purchasers. Directed by: Bill Sharp Barbeque and refreshments Tickets: $40 each Visa and MasterCard accepted by phone Book early, space is limited! Can you solve the mystery before it happens? FOUNDATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Written by Pickering Museum Village Box Office 905 683 8401 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Free Concerts in Esplanade Park - All Summer Long! JULY 18TH Combo #5 7 pm - 9 pm SEPTEMBER 19TH George Lake Big Band 7 pm - 9 pm AUGUST 15TH Driftwood Theatre Group 8 pm - 9:30 pm Bring a Lawn Chair or Blanket, Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy! CALL 905-420-4620 OR VISIT CITYOFPICKERING.COM FOR DETAILS. Concert in the Park Series OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Tender for Petticoat Creek Pedestrian Bridge Tender No. T-6/2001 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 The work consists of supply and installation of a pedestrian bridge and trail at Petticoat Creek in accordance with terms, plans and specifications prepared by JSW & Associates, Victor Ford & Associations, J.T. Gregg & Associates and the City of Pickering. Tenders forms and specifications will be available by contacting Supply and Services, 2nd Floor, and upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering. A tender deposit will also be required and information is outlined in the tendering documents. There will be a recommended site meeting for all prospective bidders on Monday, July 9, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders are asked to meet at the TRCA field office in Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, main entrance off Whites Road. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 (905) 420-4616 Stan Karwoski, MBA, CMA Manager, Financial Services THANK YOU! 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Softball NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 PAGE A7 P A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 This month’s chest is full of recycled treasures Treadmill, toys, pots needed, while tree, bathtub to be given away As is our tradition, Recycler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you on a monthly basis the ‘Treasure Chest’, which allows resi- dents to give away items they no longer use and to list articles they re- quire. Need a Christmas tree for Decem- ber? Check out the giveaway items. To utilize the Treasure Chest, call 905-420-5625 during regular busi- ness hours. Requests must be submit- ted by the last Wednesday of the month. ITEMS NEEDED: 1) Treadmill — 905-767-6527. 2) Toys, craft items, and volunteers are needed for Secret Santa, a new group that is refurbishing toys and making new ones to give away year- round to charitable organizations. Will the volunteer from Clarington please call again as your number was misplaced — 905-426-1107. 3) Grinder for stained glass - 905- 428-0290. 4) Planting pots, either round or square, sandbox, swing set — 905- 831-8838. 5) Airbrush for artwork — 905-427- 9322. 6) Child’s car booster seat, bedside table, hand weights, skating aid, child’s wagon, workshop tools, fertil- izer spreader, baby strollers, baby pram, baby monitor, baby car seat, baby snowsuit — 905-426-7470. 7) Quilting frame — 905-839-7402. 8) Three-eighths-inch standard spruce plywood sheathing (15 sheets), block #4 cable ties, modem compatible with a Pentium 90 com- puter, or a better computer that al- ready has a modem, an eight- or 10- foot aluminium ladder, drywall, tool shed, metal roofing and siding, pan- elling, ride-on lawn mower, trailer, lumber and hardware (nuts, bolts, etc.), shingles, medical supplies, plumbing and electrical supplies, weed trimmer, chest of drawers and volunteers — Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (receipts avail- able for tax purposes) - 905-649- 8282. ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY: 1) Artificial seven-foot Christmas tree — 905-839-8590. 2) Cast-iron bathtub — 905-839- 2923. 3) Two sets of encyclopedias — 905- 619-1408. 4) Old green sofa — 905-427-8550. 5) Garage door — 905-839-5583. ❑ ❑ ❑ Also each month in this space, Re- cycler’s Corner tracks the amount of residential garbage that goes to land- fill. Unfortunately, the volume gradu- ally keeps going up. Recycling, by now, should be a way of life. Com- posting is next. Pickering will be hosting another one-day composter sale in Septem- ber. In May, all 240 composters, at the subsidized cost of $20 each, were sold by 10:30 a.m. In April, residents in Pickering sent 1,663.58 metric tonnes (18.90 kg per person) of garbage to landfill, which includes curbside collection and apartments. Ajacians sent 1,632.00, or 24.37 kg per person. I request these figures to give us a guide on how well or how poorly we are doing. During Waste Reduction Week in October this year, the Mayors’ Chal- lenge, to see which community sends the least to landfill, will be decided by waste figures from January until the latest available figures. ❑ ❑ ❑ Fast fact: Recycling one ton of waste material saves three cubic yards of landfill space. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca Read all about it online at durhamregion.com Man dies after being buried by 35 tonnes of sand BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer DURHAM –– Co-workers and emergency per- sonnel worked frantically to free a man who died after being buried under 35 tonnes of sand at a Bow- manville con- struction site Thursday after- noon. But 24-year- old Salvatore Di- caro of Wood- bridge was not breathing by the time he was freed, says a fire department offi- cial. “It sounds like there was about a 10- to 12-minute frenzy of activi- ty” as people at the site attempted to free the man, says Divisional Chief Gord Weir of Clarington Emergency Ser- vices, who adds the man was re- moved from the sand about five minutes after fire- fighters got to the housing construc- tion site. “He wasn’t complete- ly buried when firefighters ar- rived, but he was- n’t breathing.” The man had no vital signs,and was taken by am- bulance to Lak- eridge Health Bowmanville. Police say Mr. Dicaro was acting as a signalman for a dump truck, which was pour- ing a load of sand into a drainage ditch over some piping, when the accident oc- curred. “He sig- nalled to (the dump truck driver to) dump the load, and it start- ed to drop,” says Staff Sergeant Al Mack of the Durham Regional Police Clarington Community Of- fice. 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It must be a building of adequate size, with features and layout to offer a Just-in-Time logistic service to LHC. • The building may already be owned or leased by the proponent, and will be designated for truck transport. A. Facility Requirements • Ceiling height for storage areas should be a minimum of 20’. The area of the building must be approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and include; 1,000 sq. ft. for admin. and staff; and washroom facilities. • Minimum 2 docking bays with leveling devices • Must be capable of accommodating 53’ trailers. • Consideration should be given for any future expansion of this program. B. Transportation Requirements Each proponent is required to provide any information relating to their ability for provision of transport requirements to any Lakeridge Health sites. Proponents may respond to either A) and/or B) in combination or separately. Lakeridge Health reserves the right to make an award either in combination (A and B) or separately (A or B). All inquiries/responses to be directed in writing to: Warren Young Project Co-ordinator Lakeridge Health Corporation 1 Hospital Court Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 FAX (905) 721-4768 Written responses to be received by July 9th, 2001 at 1400 hours. AJAX —The Toronto Maple Leafs will officially lose the most popular player in their dressing room when backup goalie Glenn Healy clears waivers Thursday and has his contract bought out by the team. The Ajax resident, who will turn 39 in August, was placed on waivers by the Leafs Saturday and if he clears, as he is expected to, the Leafs will buy out the final year of his contract to make room for Swedish goalie Mikael Tellqvist, who is very close to signing a contract. Teams customarily have 48 hours to claim a player on waivers, but be- cause of both the Canada Day holiday and the Independence Day holiday in the United States today (Wednesday), teams will have until Thursday to claim him. If that doesn’t happen, the Leafs will buy Healy out for $300,000 (all figures in U.S. funds), which rep- resents two-thirds of the $450,000 he was due to make next season. Healy said he will wait until Thurs- day to announce whether he will retire or try to extend his career, but was not bitter about the Leafs’decision. He re- called that when he broke into the league as a full-time player with the Los Angeles Kings in 1987, he effec- tively nudged veteran goalie Al Jensen out of the organization and into retire- ment. “I remember a time when there was a young guy from Pickering who wanted to make his mark and he had the same levy allotted to him,” Healy said. “And I seized the moment and an older guy lost his job. The Leafs have made a decision and I’m not going to stamp my feet and complain about it. Our ties have been cut.” There would not be a shortage of possibilities for Healy should he de- cide to retire. Healy is both well-spo- ken and insightful and it has long been known a job as an analyst for Hockey Night in Canada would be his for the taking after his playing days. Over the past few seasons he has also received a number of assistant coaching jobs and may find himself behind an NHL bench. “I won’t say anything publicly about my plans until Thursday,” Healy said. “I have a game plan and I know what I’d like to do.” Healy joined the Leafs for the 1997-98 season and quickly became a team leader despite the fact he was not the No. 1 goalie. An avid bagpiper in the off-season, Healy often played his music of choice full blast in the dress- ing room and was popular with the media because of his wit and keen in- sights into the game. He always viewed it as a privilege to play for the Leafs and had faint recollections of their last Stanley Cup victory in 1967. His play slipped last season as he posted a 4-7-3 mark with a 2.62 goals- against average and .885 save percent- age. When the Leafs were in jeopardy of losing their playoff spot, they played starter Curtis Joseph in every game down the stretch and Joseph ap- peared in 68 games. That likely won’t happen this sea- son as the Leafs bring in Tellqvist, their top prospect and No. 1 goalie with Djurgardens of the Swedish Elite League. The 21-year-old helped Djur- gardens to its second straight league championship and led all goalies with a 2.08 goals-against average. Tellqvist was selected 70th overall by the Leafs in the 2000 entry draft and will likely play somewhere in the 30-game range, which will give Joseph more rest going into the play- offs. — Torstar News Service NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 PAGE B1 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JULY 4, 2001 A final waive goodbye to Healy’s lengthy NHL career? News Advertiser file photo AJAX —Pickering native Glenn Healy, pictured in April following a Toronto Maple Leafs practice, was waived Saturday by the club. The Ajax resident will announce tomorrow whether he will retire from the game or try and catch on with another team. PICKERING —An unseeded Pick- ering tennis player rose through the ranks to win the recent Student-Athlete Achievement Award Toronto Women’s Open Tournament. Anna Leksinska, 17, played 26-year- old Ljucovic Sophia, a former number- one under-18 ranked player who re- ceived a full scholarship to the universi- ty of South Carolina, in the final of the event held June 22 to 24 at Toronto’s York University. Leksinska fought hard on the centre-court stadium and went on to win the match and the tournament with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. In the semifinals, Leksinska faced the tournament’s second seed, Jennifer Cremieux, also of Pickering, and scored a 6-0, 6-3 win. Leksinska won her first-round match against Anala Dujsic to advance to the quarter-finals where she defeated Karen Najbert. A student at Dunbarton High School, Leksinska won the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) Tennis Championship for ranked singles’ players. She faced Cremieux in the finals, and came out with a 10-3 victory in games. Leksinska was scheduled to take part in the Provincial Outdoor Tennis Cham- pionships at the Kew Gardens Tennis Club in Toronto. The event began Mon- day, although results were not available at the News Advertiser’s deadline. Local tennis player unranked – but unbeatable PICKERING Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1775 Pickering Pkwy. 905 683 0346 ROWE HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! $935 Rowe’s world famous designs are surprisingly affordable. From Hollywood to Hamburg, fashion conscious people have decorated with the comfort of Rowe. Great value... great fashion. That’s Rowe. it’s not about furniture, it’s about how you live. FUR N I T U R E ROWEstyle. comfort. panache. timeless. industry-leading warranties. 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They repeated last year’s victory of the Guelph Royal City Tournament and two weeks later claimed the cham- pionship at the City of Vaugh- an Invitational. The Durham boys, under the sponsorship of P.I. Tool and Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill, have an ambitious summer ahead of them. They are competing in the Ontario Youth Soccer League and will be taking their first step toward the Ontario Cup Championship on the weekend of July 7 and 8 at Darlington’s Hydro Fields. The following week they head off to Minnesota where they will be representing Durham Region in the presti- gious USA Cup. The team plays out of the Darlington Soccer Club. Team members are Jeff Larsh, Daniel Baker, Alen Kerri, Bradley Bakker, Ryan Moore, Paul Desousa, Val Ma- galona, Erik Martinez, Ryan Lee Simoes, Shane Circelli, Eric Shah, Jennoi Ennis, Chad Glode, Milos Krivokapic, Chris Walker, Brandon Gurley and Ricardo Biggs. The coaches are Luigi Cir- celli and Tony Shah. Durham athletes mine gold, silver at meet DURHAM — It was either gold or silver for Durham Re- gion athletes competing at a recent gymnas- tics meet. Members of the Win- stonettes Gym- nastics club in Unionville took part in the club’s Spring Fling 2001 Invi- tational on June 16 and 17, an event that at- tracted athletes from across On- tario. Arran Black of Pickering took first over- all in the provincial se- nior 2 category, with firsts on the uneven par- allel bars, the balance beam and floor exer- cises, and a sec- ond on the vault. Hayley Pet- tapiece-Phillips of Pickering took second overall in the provincial novice 2 cate- gory, with a first on the vault and beam, sec- ond on the bars and third on the floor. In the provincial novice 3 cate- gory, Lauren Hargraves of Pickering took first overall, with firsts on the bars and beam, and sec- onds on the vault and floor. Mariah Pet- tapiece-Phillips of Pickering took second overall in the pre-competitive 8C category, with a second on the beam, third on the bars and fourth on the vault and floor. Raisa Gersh- chovich of Whitby grabbed first place in the provincial ju- nior 2 category, with seconds on the vault, beam and floor, and a third on the bars. In the provincial ju- nior 3 category, Melissa McLean of Os- hawa came in second overall, with firsts on the vault and floor, and sec- onds on bars and beam. McLean also won a merit award for her vault. Local group makes a pitch for summer fun AJAX —There's still time to reg- ister with the Ajax Horseshoe Pitch- ers Association. The long-standing league is look- ing for new players and it's open to people with all skill levels, from be- ginner to experienced. Club members play each Wednes- day at 6:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Her- itage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr. in Ajax. 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Putting our energy to good use. www.opg.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 PAGE B3 A/P A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER JULY 4, 2001 The world according to Dave Full House’s Dave Coulier brings his stand-up routine to Ajax BY AL RIVETT Staff Editor AJAX —Comedian and television star Dave Coulier is returning to his roots on several levels when he comes to town for a series of stand-up com- edy shows starting Thursday night. The star of such notable hit televi- sion shows as ‘Full House’ and ‘America’s Funniest People’is return- ing to his stand-up comedy roots dur- ing a summer tour, which includes Yuk Yuk’s East in Ajax July 6 to 8. The affable Los Angeles resident and Detroit native has a “certain af- fection for Canada” as many of his relatives were born in Canada, in- cluding his mother. In fact, his grand- mother continues to reside in Bathurst, N.B. Coulier also travels to Canada fre- quently as a member of the Celebrity All-Stars hockey team, which in- cludes Canadians Jason Priestly, Matthew Perry and Alan Thicke. He also served as the honorary captain of the Detroit Red Wings for the NHL’s 75th anniversary celebra- tions. “It’s funny, but every time I go (to Canada) I go through customs and they say ‘Hey Dave, how’s it going?’ So I’m friends with all the customs people in Canada,” says Coulier with a laugh in an interview from his Los Angeles home. Three years removed from the role of Joey Gladstone on ‘Full House’, Coulier explains he was itching to get back into stand-up comedy after tak- ing a well-deserved break. He started out in the genre in 1979 in Detroit at The Comedy Castle that also featured fellow comic and Detroit native, Tim Allen. “I started as a stand-up comic and my roots are on the stage, so I decid- ed to get that (stand-up) comedic muscle back in shape,” he says. His current tour started two weeks ago at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City and he described the first outing as “great”, although there was some apprehension about start- ing out his tour in front of typically demanding Big Apple audiences. “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere,” he deadpans of his decision. He has since enjoyed sold-out shows at an Illinois comedy club. Coulier says his stand-up routine boasts an “eclectic mix” of comedy, including storytelling, imperson- ations and jokes. “It’s a mixed bag. There’s going to be all kinds of stuff going on. I’ve never been a real good joke teller, so I try to incorporate all the things that I do,” he explains. He notes that after eight years in the ‘Full House’ the best coup of all from doing the popular show was the friendships that have endured among the cast members. “It was an excellent group of peo- ple who really cared about the show,” he says. “The fact that we all stay in touch and get together says a lot about the people on the show.” Tickets for Coulier’s show are $20 each. Showtimes are 8 and 10:45 p.m. on July 6 and 7, and 8:30 p.m. on July 8. Yuk Yuk’s East is at 235 Bayly St. East, Ajax. For more information on the show, or to make reservations, call (905) 434-4985. DAVE COULIER ‘There’s going to be all kinds of stuff going on. I try to incorporate all the things that I do.’ Deanna Knight travels by starlight Durham vocalist releases debut CD BY JOHN DUARTE Staff Editor DURHAM ––It has been a long road to her first CD for Deanna Knight. She has emerged from that jour- ney rejuvenated and with a new- found strength. The Clarington-based singer has just released ‘Shadow of a Star’, an 11-track CD. “I’ve been working on this album for years,” says Knight. “This is a representation of who I am.” Knight says the time was right for ‘Shadow of a Star.’ She admits to “having some healing to do” after leaving the Fat Cats. “I needed a break. I sifted through a lot of emotions and started writ- ing,” she says. “A lot of the songs, the melodies and lyrics, were gifted to me.” ‘She Moon’is an eclectic blend of music. It combines catchy jazz songs and spoken word. “I had to make a decision to either stay on track or go all over the place,” Knight says. “There is a cer- tain amount of excitement as to how people will react.” The singer says the songs on ‘Shadow of a Star’ come from her soul. “These songs are very near and dear to me,” she says. “The CD has given me strength. It has helped me feel stronger - body, mind and spir- it.” Knight quickly points out not all the songs she wrote made it to ‘Shadow of a Star.’ “A lot of the writing I did, I left off the CD,” she says. “This is the happier stuff.” She hopes ‘Shadow of a Star,’and her music in general, has a similar effect on the people who hear it. “I hope peo- ple find it soothing and it makes them happy,” says Knight. “That will validate me as a song- writer.” The recording process itself took approxi- mately one year. Knight went into the studio in March 2000 and the CD was completed and ready to go to market in March this year. She credits the musicians she assembled for the recording as making process enjoy- able. Featured on the disc are George Koller, Jack Walker, Richard Bell, Gary Craig, Oliver Schroer, Carlos Del Junco, Ernie Tollar, Ben Gross- man and Jesse Lucas. “The musicians were able to slip right in and lift the melodies up,” she says. “I found they were really able to link to it. They understood the songs... their intuition.” That was the most surprising part of the process. “They played what I had been hearing in my head,” she says, adding it has helped her come a long way and through some tough times. “Because this is concrete,” Knight continues, “...this is my biggest step forward.” ‘Shadow of a Star’ is available by visiting Knight’s Web site (www.shemoon.com) or by calling 1-877-778-6667. DEANNA KNIGHT ‘I hope people find it soothing.’ NP0710401 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. SEARS. SERVICE. SELECTION. REWARDSTM. Major appliances from Sears are Canada’s Best Sellers Based on independent national surveys current at time of advertising preparation Major appliances online at www.sears.canow67999 save $120 KENMORE ELITE DRYER #60992.Sears reg. 799.99. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. NO DEALERS PLEASE! now 46999 save $120 KENMORE DRYER #60702.Sears reg. 589.99. now 49999 save $140 KENMORE SUPER- CAPACITY DRYER #60842.Sears reg. 639.99. 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THE FACIAL PLACE...Dur- ham's Grand Spa REQUIRES Registered massage thera- pists. applicants must pos- sess professional manner, excellent customer service skills, flexible schedule and be well groomed, also re- quired - part time cleaning person. (905) 668–8128 UNEMPLOYED..START NOW! No exp necessary, full train- ing provided, taking on 8 new summer workers, Call today, work tomorrow. Call Dave F/T 18+, 905-686-9586 TELEMARKETING- Appoint- ment Setters required. Part- time evenings. No Selling. Hourly wage + Bonus. Call (905)426-1322 YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRE- NEUR.We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of Citigroup, and build a new ca- reer in financial services. In- struction provided. For more information call Susan Wenghofer 1-866-787-3918 or (905)436-8499. Skilled & Technical Help515 AUTOBODY PERSON, ex- perienced in heavy & light collision, with tools. Full time. Peacework or weekly, IK Auto 889 Westney Rd. South 905- 427-6677. METAL FABRICATOR for cus- tom shop. Experienced with punch press and brake. Fax resume: 905-837-6753, or call for interview: 905-837-6751 EXPERIENCED carpenter wanted. Store fixturing & interior finish- ing. Must have drivers license and own transportation. Fax resume to 905-852-3723 Uxbridge. Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER/RECEPTIONIST part time, 5 hours/day, experienced with AccPac. Located in Pickering. Fax resume to: 905-428-7376 EXPERIENCED Customer Service person required by auto truck repair shop. Data entry and invoice preparation from our custom computer program. Other office duties include typ- ing, filing, etc. Should be com- fortable doing some account col- lections. Fax resume to: 905- 839-3579. Ph. 905-839-7962. PICKERING International export company requires enthusiastic organized and efficient part time Office Assistant. Computer knowledge and excellent com- mand of English a must. Please fax resume to: 905-839-9331 or Email:...... action@bissma.com Sales Help & Agents530 SALES REPRESENTATIVES required for Sears Authorized Indoor Clean Air Services. Highly motivated. Full training, quality leads. Must have car. Good com- munication skills. Tec-hnical skills an asset. Excellent commission. call 905-428-2022 or fax 905-428- 2452. STRONG SALES & Customer Service skills. Well groomed appearance. Loading, unload- ing, safe driving technique. Class G license required. Cash control skills necessary. Apply in person to: 199 Went- worth St. West, Suite 15 Oshawa or call (905)721- 8877. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 EXPERIENCED full time medi- cal secretary for as fast pace specialist office in pickering Must have medical training, be organized and be able to multi task fax resume to 905- 427-2028. Pharmacy Technician part- time experience required. Za- dall computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to Lousie (905)721-0770 or drop off at Health Centre Pharmacy,1450 Hwy 2, Courtice, Ontario. VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time HCA/ PSW. Previous LTC experi- ence an asset. Fax or mail re- sume to Elizabeth Batt, D0C 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON, LAP 1L3, 905-852-0117. Hotel/Restaurant540 DRIVERS Required,paid cash daily. Earn up to $15/ hour. Whitby area. Call (905) 430-1430. SERVERS, full-time positions. Experience a must, for busy family restaurant, apply in person to Teddy's Restaurant at King St. & Park Rd. Oshawa Domestic Help Wanted550 HOUSEKEEPER (PICKERING). Require mature, experienced, dependable housekeeper once per week for approx- imately 6 hours for thorough house cleaning and some laundry. Contact Deborah (905) 837-1881 for interview (References required). Domestic Help Available555 QUALITY CLEANING - experi- enced house cleaning done serving Durham for 15 years. Inside fridges, stove burnings, very thorough. Low rates. Call Jane (905)683–3864 Employment Wanted570 49 YR. OLD PARALEGAL seeks full-time employment. Graduate of Humber College, enjoy criminal law but willing to train in all areas of law. Stephen 905-725-0133. Houses For Sale100 PICKERING, End of cul-de-sac quiet South Rosebank neigh- bourhood. Lovingly main- tained, beautifully upgraded 3BR, 2-1/2 WC. Near schools, parks, conservation area, lake. Maple flooring through- out. C/A, C/Vac. Large master w/ensuite. MUST SEE! Contact peter@muzmo.com (905)867- 8092 (Mon-Fri) (905)509– 9120 (Sat & Sun) 3 BEDROOM freehold town- house. Available August 1, totally upgraded and finished from top to bottom, looking for a professional couple, no pets. $1,4000.00 month plus utilities, for further information please call Mary Roy @ 905- 649-3300. IMPECCABLE NORTH Oshawa side-split, double garage, oak kitchen, 3 bedrooms, dining/ livingroom, familyroom gas fireplace, mainfloor laundry, central vac/air, private 50' landscaped lot. $239,900. 905- 432-3446 NORTHEAST WHITBY,im- maculate, 1300sq.ft., 3-bedroom brick bungalow, double garage, drywalled finished basement, gas fireplace, vinyl windows, pri- vate patio, lot size 50'-120', nice- ly landscaped 905-571-0611 DUPLEX FOR SALE - well maintained brick duplex w/ large apts. 4 appliances, nice yard, great neighbourhood. Live in one, other pays for mortgage. $148,000. Call (905)723–7228 WATERFRONT HOME, cus- tom-built modular, 2 years old, Madawaska River, 90km water for boating, large cedar- tiered deck, built-in hot tub, $95,000 land lease communi- ty. (613)756-8080 NORTH PICKERING, Newly Lan- dscaped semi three bedroom. Four appliances, inter-lock patio private porch, walk to school, park, amenities/GO. $172,900 no agents. Call 416-284-3021. 3 bedroom semi detached house in a ravine lot, walk out basement, hardwood floors, early closing, close to all amenities, quiet area, $139 000 .905-434–1261. 1865 SQ.FT. BUNGALOW,all hardwood, C/A, C/Vac, fin- ished basement, huge garage, handicaptable, .88 acre level lot, near Orono, $239,900. (905)571-1507. Apt./Condos For Sale110 1880 VALLEY FARM RD - 2 bdrm, 2 bathrooms, plus so- larium, move-in condition, 5 appliances, $188,900. Jim Payer 416-8223-5952 Re/Max Reality Specialists Inc. sales rep. Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted115 BARN FOR RENT - with pas- ture and space for trailer. N. E. Ajax. No horses. For more in- formation call (416) 723-3605, (416) 964-6144, (905) 683– 7394 Out-of-Town Properties120 STURGEON LAKE 100' water- front, 4-season home/cottage, quiet public road, cul-de-sac, 2 bedroom, 2 car garage, large utility shed, private sale, $125k. 705-738-2891 Investment/ Bus. Property140 BROOKLIN, PRIME Baldwin St. ground floor retail/office space, approx 250sq.ft. At- tractively renovated heritage building. Available imme- diately. Call Dr. Goldberg (905)655–7733, leave mes- sage. Office & Business space150 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for Saturday's, Sun- days and evenings. Please reply in person to: 113 Ken- dalwood Rd., Whitby. SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available Immediately Parking avail- able. Call Kathy or Bob (905) 576-5123. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CHARMING GIFT STORE, south Ajax, Readers Choice Award 2 years in a row. Strong growth over 10 years in existence. Owners retiring. Call Kathie 905-427-5589 TURN KEY BUSINESS for sale. Driveway sealing equip- ment, truck, high pressure sprayer, tank, hand tools. Training included. $12,500. Will except trades. 905-579– 8419 WORK AT HOME on-line $1500-$7500 plus/mo. Part- time/Full-time. Full training provided. Call 24 hrs. 1-888- 401-3102;www.777thebiz.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - a bright spacious, clean, well maintained one bedroom legal basement apartment. Has A/C, use of backyard, one parking and sep. entrance. $750. plus 1/3 utilities. (905) 427-8028. AJAX NORTH Immediately one-bedroom legal basement apt. separate entrance full washroom, cable, appliances close to durham centre, park- ing no pets first/last $640 in- clusive 905-427–7405 AJAX two or one bedroom with den basement apartment, side and rear entrance, 4 piece bath, own laundry, parking Call 905- 683–9213. AJAX, BACHELOR basement apartment, immediately, for mature professional person, furnished, enclosed bathroom close to all amenities, no pets, no smoking. 905-428- 6385. AJAX,upper 3 bedroom of home. Hwy 2/Harwood, close to schools, transit, non- smoker, no pets. Available August lst. (905) 686–5297. BOWMANVILLE -Large apart- ment in 2 family house. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (1 whirlpool), livingroom, family- diningroom with hardwood floor. Large kitchen, patio, air con., heating, washer, dryer, ca. 1800 sq. ft., sep. entrance. $1295. monthly utilities in- cluded. First/last required. Fully renovated. Tel. 905-697- 3770. BROCK & KINGSTON,1-bed- room, pets on consideration. Professional tenant preferred. Parking, laundry, central air, $800/month all inclusive. Available August 1st. Call Pam (905)686–3545 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room August 1 $950. In well- maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. FINCH & FAIRPORT,modern 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, no smoking, no pets, suitable for single person. $700/month. Call (416)254–6184 LARGE NEWLY renovated one bedroom basement apt. in Pickering. Laundry facilities, suitable for non-smoker, sep. entrance, parking, no pets. $750/month all inclusive. Please call 905-420-3636. WHITBY LARGE clean 2 bed- room basement apartment, 8- foot ceilings, hardwood floors, updated bathroom, lots of windows & parking, $720 in- clusive. Near 401&Go. 905- 438-5991. NORTH OSHAWA triplex clean bright large 3 bedroom, w/hardwood floors air, dish- washer, parking and storage $925 plus hydro/month Call 905-839-3939 or 416-720 1353 OSHAWA - OLIVE/WILSON Spacious, 2 bdrm. main floor of duplex. Open concept with walk-out. Parking, laundry. Close to all amenities. May lst. $825 + utiities. Available August 1st. Call Paul 416-690– 8194 ONE bedroom apt. for August 1st. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. OSHAWA - 3 BEDROOM available Sept. lst. Adult life- style, $l,080 inclusive. Elec- tric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, No pets. 905-579–9016. PICKERING - Basement apartment, one bedroom, one full bath. Appliances. Sepa- rate entrance. $775/month in- clusive lst/last. References. No pets. Available August 1. (905) 428-0678 PICKERING - Brock/Hwy #2, 1-bdrm basement apt. Clean, separate entrance, 4 ap- pliances, no pets, 1-parking, suit working person/couple. First, last & references. $760/ month inclusive. Avail August 1. Call James (905)619-2289 or cell 416-991-2083. PICKERING near lakefront, GO, shopping, 1.5 bedroom basement apt. w/separate en- trance, parking, full bath. Avail Aug $850/mo incl. first/last no pets prefer non-smoker. 905- 831-0736 PICKERING VILLAGE,Avail- able immediately - 2 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, no smoking/pets, 1-car park- ing only. $795 /month inclu- sive. (416)783-1410 or (905)683-2745 PICKERING, HWY 2/Liver- pool, large 1-bedroom, $775 inclusive, includes parking, cable and laundry facilities. Separate entrance. No pets or smoking, first/last, references. Prefer mature person. Avail- able August 1. (905)831–3152 PICKERING,bungalow, main floor, 2-bdrm. West Shore. Large bedrooms, eat-in kitch- en, family-room, fenced yard, parking, near schools/Go. $895/month. Available imme- diatly 905-316-1414, leave message, or 905-509-1464. PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, ca- ble, laundry, non smokers, no pets. $850 inclusive. (416) 471–1984 QUIET FAMILY HOME - bright spacious 1 bdrm apt. Clean, a/c, seperate entrance, walk- out to yard, laundry, fridge/ stove, cable incl. Newcastle. $695/mo. Call 905-987-4053 SIMCOE VALLEY DRIVE - On bus route large 1 bdrm base- ment apartment sep. entrance $675/month utilities incl. non- smoker no pets, avail. Aug. 1st. First/last. 905-436-1098 TAUNTON/CORONATION RD - Large 1-bedroom (approx 1200sq.ft.) in country setting. Parking, 5 appliances, avail- able immediately. No pets. $799 all inclusive. Call (905)655–4321 TWO BEDROOM available any time, located at 946 Mas- son St., Oshawa. $740 per month all inclusive. No pets. Call anytime 905-576–6724. WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bedroom, near schools & parks, well-maintained build- ing, large parking area, $940 all inclusive, first/last re- quired, 905-666-8456 WHITBY, Dufferin St., 2-bed- room, $800 Clean, quiet build- ing, parking. Large closets. Near shops, GO train/401. Fridge/stove. Inclusive. No pets. 905-404-1414. 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 COURTICE - Parkwood Vil- lage, executive condo, two bedroom executive $l,l00 per mo. plus utilities. Available Sept. lst. Call (905) 665-9257 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 1200 SQ.FT., 3 BDRM house, finished basement, close to schools, parks +shopping. Pretty and maintained, Cour- tice area. $1250/month +utili- ties, Aug. 1/01 occupancy. 416-298-0759 2 BEDROOM DETACHED bungalow Harwood/401, in- cludes one bedroom base- ment apt. large yard, CAC, ap- pliances, laundry, completely renovated, $1200 plus utili- ties, Sept 1 (416) 626–5610 FOUR BEDROOM semi-de- tached home, four appliances, fire place, close to all amenti- ties. $1350 plus. Available August 1st. No Pets. (905)- 509–1755. 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, 2-STOREY detached, 3+1 bedroom, 2 baths, fin- ished basement, completely renovated. CAC, FAG, garage, available August 1st, $1500 monthly plus utilities. No pets. (416)487–6319 CENTRAL CLAREMONT 2 large bedrooms, $l,050. per mo. all inclusive. August lst. lst/last, no pets. Telephone (905) 649–6149 PICKERING, Bayly & Sandy Beach Road. Totally renovat- ed 3 bedroom backsplit, large private lot, no pets, $1400 plus utilities, available Aug 1. call 905-509-9393 A OSHAWA,3 bedroom semi- detached buy a home with $1,000 down. No other costs Moves you in cheaper than rent. Good credit. Limited properties. For sale by owner. 416-652-5431. OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL 3-bed- room bungalow, excellent family neighbourhood, quiet street. Large yard, near school & park. $1200 monthly, avail- able immediately. Call (905)720–1141 PORT HOPE - 2 bedroom, 2 story, 5 appliances, near downtown, shopping, refer- ences required, $800/mo. plus utilities, avail. Sept. 1. 905- 665–7684 QUIET RURAL LIVING. Gar- den Hill, Kenroom home. 1 1/2 Baths, Fridge and Stove. Cen- tral Air. $950 month plus utili- ties. First and Last, Referenc- es. Available August 1st. Day: (705)-9323050 Evenings (705)-741-3303 WHITBY EXCLUSIVE Neigh- borhood -2 lg. bedrooms, master w/ensuite, upper laun- dry, fireplace, air, garage, 2 decks, large grounds. OUT- STANDING. Suit mature, non- smoking couple. All inclusive, immediate. 905-706-7135 ask for John Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Available July 1st./15th. (905) 579-9956 days. BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS 3- bedroom townhouse. Finished walkout basement, garage. Available July 15. $1100/ month plus hydro. NO PETS! Credit references. First/last required. (905)728-1069 ext. 201 Aurelia. THICKSON / HWY..#2,luxury townhouse, garage, 1,400 sq. ft., fireplace, family room, deck, air, fully furnished $1,600 plus, unfurnished $1,250 plus. available July. Condolyn Management 905- 428–9766. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 4TH PERSON needed to share large country estate, minutes to 401. Swimming pool, park- ing, $500 inclusive. Mature, responsible working person preferred, smoker ok, no pets. 905-837-7575 ask for Mo 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE -fur- nished in 3 bdrm. house. South Oshawa. Suits working professional, college/univers- ity student. 2 minutes from lake & GM. Air conditioning, fireplace, washer/dryer, back- yard, parking. $450/mo. inclu- sive. (905)725-5961. LARGE CLEAN ROOM in 3 bedroom townhouse, shared phone, kitchen, laundry and bath. Quiet non smoking working mature gentleman preferred. $390. mo. lst/last. Cell (416) 888-4905. Shared Accommodation194 CLAREMONT/STOUFFVILLE 5 bedroom farmhouse to share, parking, pool, 2 acres, sauna, satellite. Children welcome $500 includes utilities. Avail- able August 1. 416-709-3103. SHARED ACCOMMODA- TIONS suitable for working professional share well kept house in good area of Whitby. Close to all amenities, parks, etc. no smoking, no pets. $550 inclusive monthly. Available immediately. Call (905)743- 6258 (snp) VERY CLEAN & TIDY 3 bed- room home. 1 person required to share house located in Oshawa with 2 others. Close to 401, 2 full baths, c/air, fin- ished basement, laundry, parking, no pets. Current oc- cupies (males) 26 yrs. old. $425/inclusive. First/last re- quired. Available immediate- ly. 905-404-0107 lv. message. Retirement Living195 RETIREMENT LIVING at lap of luxury! Solidly-built 1990 Northlander 1000sq ft., 2 bed- room home w/new carpeting, front sunroom, back deck, 8x8ft shed. Located just 20 min. from Sandbanks at Pleasant Bay in Baymeadows Park off Hwy 33. Reluctant sale due to health reasons. Only about $4,500 year (in all total). Asking just $60,000, make your reasonable offer. (905)404-9281.snp Vacation Properties200 COTTAGE:two bdrm, eat-in kitchen, hot water, shower, flush toilet, deck, BBQ, 200-ft. Lake Dalrymple waterfront, sandy beach, dock, 140km n.Ajax $425/week. 905-831- 4709. 705-833-2002. GREAT FISHING and family holiday, One hour from Oshawa. Modern cottages. Playground, sandy beach, low prices. Available July & Au- gust weekly. (705)696-2601 Sunnymead Cottages LAND O LAKES and RICE LAKE waterfront cottages, one, two and three bedrooms, full kitchens and 3 piece baths, BBQ, great fishing, video. Call 905-377-0311. RED SETTER RESORT Camp Site & Cottages. Modern cot- tages with air conditioning & propane heating. We have several camp sites available, large spacious sites from $875 season. We offer good fishing, swimming, rec-hall, central laundry/showers and games room. 705-778-3096 Rentals Outside Canada205 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS:A perfect family vacation home in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuz- zi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579- 3788. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 2-3- bedrooms furnished manu- factured homes. Heated pool, hot tub near beaches & major attractions. Children welcome. Photos. $275/week (less than motel) Call (905)683–5503 DISNEY, UNIVERSAL Studios, Orlando, Florida, 2 new exec- utive, 4 bdrm homes with pri- vate heated pools. Canadian owner. 1-800-246-1996 http:// webhome.idirect.com/~cratne Campers, Trailers,Sites215 "77 PROWLER 25-FT trailer, excellent condition, sleeps 8, deck included, propane heater & appliance, septic & hydro. Sturgeon Lake, site paid for for season. $3800 obo. Call 905-985-2625 10 FT. 2000 Dutchman tent trailer, used 3 times, sleeps 6, screen room, stove, fridge, and sink included. Asking $6,800. obo. Call 905-686- 1497 1976 PROWLER 25 FT., $3,500 or best offer. Every- thing works great. Great start- er trailer. Telephone (905) 721–1451 1987 FORD ECONO Camper Van. Under 100,000 km. Auto, ps, pb, a/c, toilet, sink, stove, 3-way fridge, microwave, high roof, 12V battery & circuit brakers. Sleeps 4, seats 6 belted. AS IS. Best offer or willing to trade for pontoon or fishing boat. Call 905-786- 2854. 1996 ROCKWOOD hardtop tent trailer, sleeps 8, fridge, stove, furnace, screen room, asking $6,900. Telephone (905) 430–8194 38' TRAILER sleeps six, fully furnished, air, full length deck, new awning, patio furniture, barbecue, extra fridge, also steel shed (new) lawn mower, (Season paid $16,000. 905- 576-6414 or 905-434–5585 Boats & Supplies232 1995 BLUEWATER Monte Carlo 20.5ft cuddy, Best made boat, 8ft beam, 4.3volvo, cd, ps First $17,500 takes it! $45,000 to buy new. Only 148hrs. Trailer. Immaculate Call (905)987–3922 or pager 416-374-2119 1999 GTX LTD Seadoo,110 HP. with only 45 hours, seats 3. Price includes 1999 Hert single trailer same colour, excellent condition $9300. Call 905-261-1671. 1999 ZODIAC 10ft. (3-1/2 me- tre) Yachtline Cadet, folding floor, extra wheel attachment, more extras! 8Hp 4-stroke Honda motor plus trailer. Like new. Asking $4000obo. Man's 10-speed bike, new $595 ask- ing $350. (905)686–8570 WANTED - 650 CC MOTOR for Yamaha Wave Runner. 905- 434-0392 Pools & Supplies234 BARGAINS!20 ft. Kayak Pool with decks and fence, limited quantity, $4995.00 installed, 25 year warranty. Larger 24 ft. pool $500 more. (416) 798- 7509; 1-800-668-7564. Resorts Camps235 BOBCAYGEON LAKE FRONT, secluded picturesque family cottage, 2-bedroom, 4pc. bath, TV, VCR, micro, barbe- cue, sun deck, dock. Great fishing, boating. $650/week. 1- 705-657-1992. Articles For Sale310 10,000 BTU AIR conditioner for sale $200. Telephone (905)509–2178 NEW DANBY window air con- ditioners - 5,000 - 12,000 btu from $249 - $499. Scratch and dent - Variety of new ap- pliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199. Full manufacturers war- ranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned rang- es $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, recondi- tioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es 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. 1999 GTX LTD Seadoo,110 HP. with only 45 hours, seats 3. Price includes 1999 Hert single trailer same colour, excellent condition $9300. Call 905-261-1671. 2 BUNK BED SETS. One has single on top & double on bot- tom (blue). Other has single on bottom & top (red). Also, white day bed. Call 905-723- 7175. 42 STEEL SHELVING units $1,500; 2 glass & wood coun- ter top & display cases $200; 6 wooden display shelves, white $100; Danby jr mi- crowave $50; office desk $50; 2-drawer filing cabinet $35. (905)430–1165 65 ACRES of new standing hay for sale. Also 400 bales of one year old hay, stored & dry. Pick up only. Also this 65 acres of land for rent. Camp- bellford area. Call 1-705-653- 2813. 9 PIECE - oak dining room su- ite, like new, must sell. Call (416) 372-0623 (pager) AIR CONDITIONER 6OOO TO 12,OOO B.T.U.. $100 TO $235. Two large bird cages $60; de- humidifier $75. 905-576–0132 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! Mark Stapley Sales Rep. 1-800- 840-6275 OFFICE(905)619-0663Ability Real Estate Ltd. Direct Free Call 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 Ajax 2 bdrm basement apt, close to all amenities Parking + Laundry facilities. 905-686-8905 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for casual and wee- kend relief posi- tions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 Avon AJAX/PICK. SALES DEALERS NEEDED Earn $$$ Incentive prizes Bonus offer Pauline 905-655-8898 1-866-888-5288 Pauline_Avon@Hotmail.com Cold Web 2nd Press Persons Only exp'd on Ventura 25 or Goss Coimmunity Web Press need apply. Shift work, benefits. Exc. working cond. Q.E. Web Printing Oakville Fax: 905-827-2308 Tel: 905-827-2306 HOUSE CLEANING Helen's Home Services Hiring Experienced cleaning people for house cleaning. $9.00 per hr. Must be a licensed driver. Seri- ous applicants only please. Call 427–4385 NO DOUGH? Hiring F/T Positions $300-$500/wk 18+ Call Debbie (905)571-2737 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNEDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001-PAGE B5 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCKS A family owned & operated business serving Oshawa for 78 Years. We are in need of additional staff to continue to serve our valued customers. We have openings for the following positions: 2 GENERAL MECHANICS We are looking for experienced people, with General Motors training and are willing to pay up to $29.00 per flat rate hour, plus benefits. We can offer you above average compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, and ongoing professional training, in a friendly, team atmosphere. In exchange we ask for quality work and professionalism. Please send your resume and a hand written cover letter to: We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Motor Sales Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Mr. Jim Heffering or Mr. Tony Budkowski 140 Bond St. W., Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L8 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SUPERVISOR Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a Service Supervisor with good people skills and knowledge of sales process. Import experience preferred. Email resume to: hondaone@idirect.com or apply with resume and references to: 1110 Dundas East, Whitby or fax to: (905)666-4571. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help FINISHERS Required immediately for high end Commercial / Residential furniture manufacture. We offer extremely competitive wages & benefits for the right candidates. These are excellent full time positions for the experienced person. Reply in confidence to: LEIF JACOBSEN 39 Riviera Dr. Unit 7 Markham Ont. L3R 8N4 by fax to: (905) 479-6847 or by email to: larry.laycock@teknion.com • MECHANICAL DESIGNERS • TECHNICIANS • ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLERS Ideal Candidates:Degree, Diploma, working experience Skills: Mechanical Designers:Mechanical design knowledge, Autocad and CNC process knowledge. Technician: Electrical assembly, testing, debug and schematic reading. Assembler:Mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, crimping and reading schematics. To formally apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: glang@testforce.com Attn. G. Lang UXBRIDGE HEATING & COOLING LTD Requires FULL-TIME HEATING & A/C TECHNICIAN Gas fitter license required Call: (905) 852–7157 or Fax Resume to: (905) 852-9633 HUMPTY DUMPTY SNACK FOODS We are a progressive and growing Canadian Snack Food Company manufacturing and marketing Humpty Dumpty potato chips and snacks. We are seeking Full Time Route Sales in the Oshawa, Whitby, Durham, Port Perry area. This position requires individuals who are personable, aggressive and can work independently with minimal super- vision. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service while building sales and market share through current and new accounts. Previous route sales experience in bread, milk and confectionery would be an asset. Please fax resume by July 10, 2001 to: 613-622-5560 Attn: ASM 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Nurse Practitioner part-time Women’s Health Your career has provided you with expertise in clinical assessment, management, and counselling in a broad range of women’s healthcare issues. We also have part-time registered nursing opportunities in: Emergency / Surgical Services / Mental Health Social Worker part-time & temporary part-time Committed to providing services to women addressing healthcare from a holistic approach, you have three years’ recent experience and demonstrated expertise in all areas of clinical practice. Experience with post-partum depression would be an asset. Experience our unbeatable lifestyle opportunities and low cost-of-living! Please apply in confidence to: Employee Relations Department, Peterborough Regional Health Centre Fax: (705) 876-5015 e-mail: jallison@prhc.on.ca growth vision lifestyle need a change? www.prhc.on.ca The gateway to the Kawarthas, Peterborough offers a vibrant, thriving community, access to a wide variety of recreational and entertainment opportunities, and an attractive, family- oriented lifestyle...all within an hour’s drive of the GTA. The Peterborough Regional Health Centre is expanding to become a 500-bed referral centre. During this time of high growth, we are looking to add new members to our team. Watch out for future opportunities with our new dialysis unit. 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental RPN'S P/T ALL SHIFTS Experienced in LTC. Computer literacy an asset. Fax or Mail resume to: Director of Resident Care Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby ON. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Excellent Franchise Opportunities! Join our family of proven franchise concepts in the giftware & home décor business! Over 32 years of success. Minimum cash required $50,000 Please call Janine 416-661-9916 www.reptileriver.com 161 Franchises 161 Franchises Franchise Opportunity For Pet Lovers! Canada’s leader in the natural and wholesome pet food industry. Minimum cash required $50,000 Please call Janine 416-661-9916 www.reptileriver.com RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 205 Rentals Outside Canada ATTENTION: Sorry, Sale ends June 16th. We will honour all 90 day deposits to this day. All JVC home theatre systems 2 channel stereo 5.1 surround system must go from only $100. per unit in packages. Single unit $150; Receiver must include sufficient speak- ers. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, tele- visions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up. 24" apt-size stove $200/up. Fridges frost-free regular/de- luxe, white/almond, $150/up. Stoves, reg/self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Selection gas dryers. Amana refrigerator, bottom freezer. Side-by-sides, $349. Dehumidifiers $99. Aircondi- tioners $100/up. Parts, sales, service, barbecue parts. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR-CONDITIONER 5,000btu fits window, only used one season, $400. Call 905-852- 2685. snp DSS SATELLITE SYSTEMS Looped HU Cards exchanged $100. We now offer dish net- work complete systems with guarantee. For all your DTV needs call (905)427–1416. ANTIQUES, VINTAGE CLOTH- ING, accessories, 1998 Chev 1/2 ton, carved oak dining room suite, wicker wardrobe, group of 7, dressers, press- backs, glass, china. Much more. (905)623–6689 for viewing anytime, house sale - 170 Trudeau, Bowmanville. June 29, 30, July 6, 7. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Mint condi- tion, will sell separately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 APPLIANCES:Full size white Frigidaire stackable washer/ dryer, Hot Point stove and re- frigerator, 5 years old in ex- cellent condition. $850 for package. Call 905-665-8401. 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 COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 CHINA cabinet $200. Rattan chair & foot stool $75. Navy Perego stroller $75. Call (905)837-2327 CHIP TRUCK just built, never used $12,500 obo. and misc. farm tools and equipment. Tractor, plough, discs, harrow, etc. B/O. Call evenings 905- 655-4602. CLEARANCE SALE - Used office furniture. Up to 50% off our lowest price, everything must go! 50 Commercial Ave., Ajax (905)428–8521 COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pent- ium Internet starter system $299. Dell P2-300 with CD- burner $699. 17" Dell/Trinitron monitor $159. We love doing upgrades and difficult repairs. (905)655–3661 DECORATE your own wed- ding. Wedding decorations for sale; Pillars ($50) Arch ways and more. 905 432-6634. DENIM SOFA, LOVESEAT, chair, ottoman $1,600; Taupe loveseat w/2 chairs $900; wrought-iron coffee table $250; pine coffee & end table $350; leather & wrought-iron coffee & end table $500; (905)683–0794 DESIGNER DINING ROOM table, beveled glass w/metal frame, 6 chairs. 3 months old. Paid $1,600 will sacrifice for $1100. Wood stove, bed ches- terfield. (905)837–9807 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 TV SATELLITES $300 H or HU cards $190. H or HU programming $30. Looped HU Card swapping $90. Emulators $300. Call 905-767-3616 Brooklin FLAGSTONE, 3" grey limestone, $2 per sq. ft. Cash & Carry. Garden Stones $40 & $60. Woo- dley's Sawmill. (905) 263-2121 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING As low as $1549.00 basic instal- lation. Call Lennox Home Comfort (905) 420-5112 or (905) 723-1314. FOR SALE old 78, 45, and 33 records. Best offer. 905-509- 2088 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets Free delivery by tractor trailer load only Oshawa Whitby area. 905-434-0392. (snp) FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY series 22 cubic ft, side by side, fridge freezer, water/ice dis- penser. Stainless steel fronts. $1,700 o.b.o. Mint condition, 2 yrs old. (905)434-8407 HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq. ft. Also, refinishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. HU CARD FIX $25.00!Do you see "Please stand by"? Get the HU Hash FIX and watch TV again. Includes cleaning and re-programming. 705-340-1393. LUIGI'S FURNITURE blowout sale. Futons $165., mattresses $89., back supporter "orthopedic plush" double and queen mat- tress sets 50% off. Simmons beauty rest pocket coil - The do not disturb mattress at our low- est price ever! Palliser leather floor model clearance. Major reductions on all our sofas, loveseats, bedroom suites, futons, mattresses. Free delivery, included for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering for all purchases over $200. Check us out first - our prices are unbeatable. Luigi's furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa. (905) 436-0860. NEW ABOVE GROUND POOL, 15' X 48", all accessories with deck included. $3500 obo. You must disassemble. Also pressure treated lattice/deck/ roof with beams. Call 905- 263–8349 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, start- ing at $995. Summer Special on now- Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certifi- cates available. Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS/CLOCKS.Spring Sale on now, on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos and all How- ard Miller clocks.. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www. TelepPiano.com WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANO (Rheingold $595, Gas stove, Amana $550, Ford tractor $2900, washer $50, coffee/ 2 end tables w/glass top $125, big cement mixer $250, Lawn boy $65, Crafts- man mower w/bagger $95. 905-655–4138 PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75., Version 3 $95., Version 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Bea- trice/Wilson area (905)721- 2365 RCA DIRECT TV SATELLITE, complete programmed, ready to go! $240. HU Card pro- grammed $160; HU Program- ming $35; Call 905-723-0973. 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. STOVE ELECTRIC, still operat- ing, matching range hood $200. galley type kitchen cab- inets & counter top ideal for laundry room or cottage, $300. o.b.o. (905)831–0896. SUPER TANNING BED, 24 bulbs, face tanner, power lift lid $800 OBO. Bed cap, Dodge Dakota, sliding window, black colour, 2 side windows, $800. 905-668-1907 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655-8049 or (905)242-0890. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. BROOKLIN KENNEL and Dog Sports - Agility classes start July 9th. Agility Practice ses- sions also available. Boarding and grooming also available. Pat or Diane (905)655–4721. FOR SALE-Boxer pups. Vet checked. Shots. Parents may be viewed. $400. 905-432- 6893. FREE TO GOOD HOME - Brother/sister dogs, Lhaso/ Shepherd cross, both fixed, all shots, microchipped. Good with children, friendly. Need room to run. Contact Karen or Jim at 905-428-1942 after 7 p.m. LOST- JUNE 20TH,Finch/ Whites area, "Beauty" is a small long-hair brown tabby. Fluffy tail, underneath is rust, frightened of people. If sighted call (905)420–2508. Cars For Sale400 1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE re- built engine, $2500 minor front right-side body damage. 1986 Dodge Ram, w/cap, standard, $800. Also washer +dryer, fridge +stove. Call Cam 905- 668-2890 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY, silver, 4 door, all power, 155,000 kms, passed emissions test, excellent condition, must sell, best offer. Call 905-686–6138 1997 SATURN SL1,4 cyl., auto, dealership maintained, excellent condition, 70,000kms, warranty, 4 door remote entry/alarm, air, certi- fied, gold, asking $10,500. Call (905)725–0062. 1997 Sunfire 2 door coupe 4 cylinde,r automatic, life time warranty on body, 83000 km $9000 certified. Call 905-436- 1670 1999 CHEV MALIBU LS,sil- ver, fully loaded, v6, 4 door, air, am/fm/cassette/cd. Take over lease for $361./mo. 21,000 km. remaining until August 2002. (905) 725-0233 '89 TERCEL - Standard, certi- fied, dry clean and good con- dition. $1750 or Best Offer. (905)-428–0087. 96 CHEVOROLET CAVALIER 2 door coupe 4/cyl. Auto, ps, pb, air, AM/FM/CD stereo, original paint, like new. 125,000 km. $8100 O.B.O Call 905 725-0745. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) Trucks For Sale410 1989 GMC WRANGLER,low mileage $5700. Call Rick (905)725–4907 1990 CHEV SILVERADO - red/ white with matching cap, fully loaded, alarm system, run- ning boards. 305 auto O.D. $6,400 certified, Call (905)721-1977 or (905)434- 0414. 1996 FORD F150 XL, 88,000 kil., 4.9 v6, auto, o/d, new tires, new brakes, lots of ex- tras. Tool box, tint, tilt, etc. $12,500. cert. (905) 666–9088 1997 F-150 4x4, mint condi- tion, new tires & rims, match- ing cap, $16,500 o.b.o. Also hardtop trailer, great shape, fridge, stove, sink, toilet, sleeps 4 adults $800 o.b.o. (905)623–8828 leave mes- sage 1998 G.M.C.Diesel 6.5, 3500 1 Ton, 4X4, auto., 223,000 km, running boards, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, blue. Tape deck, radio, bench seat, air, one owner. Excellent con- dition, Certified $20,000. "ne- gotiable. 905-852-5411. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1982 DODGE CAMPER VAN, raised roof, captains chairs, runs great as is $825 obo. Call 905-434-2475. 1992 FORD AEROSTAR VAN, V6, auto, 106,000 kms., $1,750 as is. 905-372-7447. 1998 GMC SAFARI SLX - ex- cellent condition, 45,000km, a/c, cruise, rear seat heat out- let, roof rack, tinted glass, am/ fm stereo, block heater, cus- tom running boards, bug de- flector, seats 8. $14,000o.b.o. Call (905)666–2904 2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT - loaded, 4 captain chairs, am/fm cd player, 17,000km, balance of factory warranty, $26,900 o.b.o. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434– 2775. Motorcycles435 1991 SUZUKI GSXR 750, real beauty, in excellent condition, asking $5400 certified. Call Mike at 905-426-3547. 1998 NINJA KAWASAKI ZX6R, green, extra front tire, matching leather suit & hel- met. Must sell!! $7900. 905- 985-2034. Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND OR FREE to good home Calico mother cat and 5 kittens, Baseline Rd. area. also long haired black with a bit of white on chest, fixed and declawed male. 905-438–0996. Personals268 DURHAM'S OWN DATING SER- VICE!905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylum- cafe.com HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/ min.*18 + *24hrs. 1-900-451- 3783. SINGLE WHITE MALE,early 40's, good looking, seeks slim to medium built lady 35-40 yrs old in the Durham Region, for long term relationship. 416-587- 3553. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNIES + CAREGIVERS Leeger Overseas Nanny Maid Service Centre provides experienced, ed- ucated nannies +caregivers. Loo- king after your loved ones for yo- u! For info call: 1-888-318-8839. website: www.nanny4u.org Daycare Available273 PICKERING Beach/Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, mu- sic, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE Open- ing soon in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, qualified and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905- 428-8847 Daycare Wanted274 CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER required, 2-children, our home (1-F/T-school) must be non- smoker +willing to actively par- ticipate in children's lives with enthusiasm, creativity. Light housekeeping when toddler sleeping. Sandra 905-839-4323 LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for family with 8 & 4 yr. old. Duties include childcare, cooking and light housekeeping. Pickering area. Call 905- 839-7221 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50 K approvals 48 hrs. Government secured loans to $250K. 1-877- 643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.5% 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. GREAT RATES!Up to 5% cash back. Up to 1.01% below prime. Call Judy or Davis, HLC, Division of CIBC Mort- gages. (905)420–2081 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: jud- gements, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harrassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Cons- olidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Home Improvements700 FINISHED BASEMENTS bathrooms, additions & second stories. General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 428–2145 Bugs R Us 416-473-4642 20 Years Exp. Licenced & Insured Unmarked Vehicles • Complete Ant Control • Wasp • Earwigs • Crawling Insects • Humane Wild Life Removal Approved by phone EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECKS! 310-CASH AJAX, PICKERING & OSHAWA CALL NOW! 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 con- firm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer ser- vice representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your compa- ny name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 A & A AUTO Cars, trucks, boats. We pay up to $10,000. Cash on the spot. Any condition, any year. Call us anytime, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 min. service. 905-686-0605 or 905-706-3880 ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ NEED A CAR? ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ *Previous Bad Credit *Discharged Bankruptcy *New in Country WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Ask for Mike Williams • 905-839-6666 Pickering • 905-427-2828 Oshawa • 416-289-3673 Toronto • 905-839-6008 Fax 1-800-BUY-FORD ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Lease a New Vehicle at 81⁄2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive (905) 426-0252 (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 CAR? $499 Down Problem Credit Okay! 905-426-9571 Nelson Financial Factory Outlet Clearance of 2000 Pools 24" round, Reg. to $2,400 now as low as $1495. All above ground pools come with pump motor, filter, skimmer, vacuum cleaner. 16'x32' inground pool kit, easy to install instructions included $2495. Installation available. For best selection and information call toll-free: 1-877-663-6614 PAGE B6-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNEDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.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 NOTICE, SAT. JULY 14TH on location sale For Mr. Don Brooks (property sold), approx 4 miles north of Welcome on Cty. Road 10.Large sale antiques, primitives, collectables, old tools, Royal Doulton, glass, china, lawn & garden tools, furniture, old gramophones, excell oak hall seat, Hoosier cupboard, old tools, cast Iron fencing, fishing poles, qty. tackle, roto tiller, Victorian pcs., wicker, riding mower, etc. NOTE: Very large sale, everything must go as property is sold, Mr. Brooks moving to apt. something for everyone. NO RE- SERVES. Gary Warner Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Visit us at www.warnersauction.com AUCTION SALE ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLE & HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS SUNDAY, JULY 8TH, 10:00 AM (VIEWING 9:00) LOCATED IN ORONO, AT SILVANUS GARDENS, TAKE 115/35 HWY. TO MAIN ST. ORONO, FOLLOW SIGNS TO MILL POND RD. WEST 1 KM SUNDAY'S AUCTIONS FEATURES A VARIED SELEC- TION OF QUALITY ARTICLES FROM PAST TO PRES- ENT. PINE CUPBOARD (C1830), WASHSTANDS, DRESSERS & CHESTS, TEA WAGON, BLANKET BOX- ES, TRUNKS, MISC. TABLES (KITCHEN, LAMP, PARLOUR & WORK), SPINNING WHEEL, COUCH/ CHAIRS, CROCKS, JUGS, GLASS & CHINA, PAR- TIAL SET SPODE (PINK TOWER), COUNTRY & KITCHEN COLLECTIBLES, MISC. TOOLS, TABLE SAW, SCROLL SAW, GARDEN TOOLS, ROTO TILL- ER, WOOD STOVE, OLD BOOKS, LAMPS, RECORDS, TV'S, VCR, RADIO'S, FRIDGE, STOVE, PLUS ARTI- CLES YOU'D EXPECT TO FIND IN & AROUND AN OLD HOMESTEAD. TERMS: CASH, VISA, M/C, INTERAC & CHEQUE. CALL FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS MACGREGOR AUCTION SERVICES MICHAEL J. MACGREGOR (905)-987-2112, 1(800)-363-6799 AUCTION SALE at Pethick and Stephenson, Haydon, Saturday, July 7 starting outside at 5:30 pm. Open at 4 p.m. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8mi. on Hwy 57 to con. Rd.8 Turn east at the fire hall to Haydon Modern household items from a home in Courtice, bedroom furniture, table and chairs, occ. chairs, unfin pine, life jackets, fishing rods, custome jewerly, dishes, linens, glassware, garden acc., tools etc.Terms Cash, debit, visa, m/c. Owner and Auc- tioneer Don Stephenson (905) 263-4402 or (705) 277-9829. Barn hours Mon. - Wed. - Thurs. 3:30 - 6p.m. Household, Estates and Consignments wel- come Your Location or the barn. Call Don. Next sale July 14, at 5:30 Sat., July 7th, 10:00 A.M. Featuring contents of 2 large country homes. Selling at the MABEE AUCTION CENTRE on Hwy 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Coboconk. 911 # 5933. see signs. Featuring:Antiques, furniture, collectables, china, glass. Many quality & collectable furnishings. Many tools & boxes & boxes of handy & useful items. Don't miss it! Terms: cash, visa & Interac only. Lunch Available. No Reserve Call Calvin Mabee Auctions & Appraisel at 705-374- 4800 or 705-454-2841 or log on to: www. auction- sfind.com/mabee AUCTION, 2 DAY SALE at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY 2, COLBORNE THURS. JULY 5TH - 5PM 2 Auctioneers, selling inside & out,Large selection home fur- nishings from an old Cobourg home, living rm, dining rm, bed- room furniture, dining rm suite bed sofa, 2 sofa sets, occa- sional chairs, apt. size washer & dryer, fridge, stove, TVs, small appliances, motorized weed sprayer for behind small tractor hardly ever used, office desk, executive office chair, 2 baby cribs, bedroom suite, filing cabinet, 2 love seats, chain saw, small tools, lawn & patio furniture, lge selection glass, china, household articles, some collectables, dishes, etc. SAT. JULY 7TH - 10AM large selection home furnishings, antiques, collectables, nicely carved walnut china cabinet matching sideboard, several pcs., old wicker chairs, walnut table with drawer, antique dressers & chests of drawers, ant walnut hall table, wing back chair, small tables, down filled ant. sofa, plus other antique & modern pcs., lge selection small antique & collectible pcs., glass, china, etc., silver pcs., lamps, 2 lge Victorian portrait vases, Staffordshire figures oth- er figures, depression, crystal, lamps, railway lantern, nice ant. bed, assortment, china, glass, etc. old scales, NO RE- SERVES. Gary Warner Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Visit us at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, July 6 @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The Estate of the late Dorothy Tewksbury of Lindsay plus others, 6 Duncan Phyfe dining room chairs, Queen Anne Style dining extension table, walnut chest of drawers, walnut break front china cabinet, walnut sideboard, chesterfield & matching chairs, occasional chairs, maple leaf pitcher, Victorian curio cabinet, Ma- son & Rich apartment size piano, drop front secretary, Vaseline glass, china cabinet glass 3 sides, Westllard HO Comport, Hallman electric organ, RCA 27in. co- lour TV, walnut Bonnet chest, odd wooden kitchen chairs, table & floor lamps, flat-to-wall cupboard bot- tom, GE automatic washer & dryer, qty. china, glass, household & collectible items, Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705) 786-2183 ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE Friday, July 6, 6 p.m. Selling the antique contents from an old Co- bourg Estate and sever other Cobourg homes: 12 ft. extension table w/8 leaves (pressed skirt, twisted legs); sideboard w/mirror top; 2 pc. flatback cupboard w/2 doors/2 drawers - origi- nal; old bed w/matching dresser and matching washstand; matching washstand n dresser; large armoire, washstand, pine boxes, brass/ iron bed; Rockers - Wicker, pressback, oak spin- dle, Raymond treadle sewing machine; privacy screen - spool; advertising boxes, ammunition box, cheese box, bake board; ortgans stool; teachers lift top desk, inlaid wine table, cobourg dairy thermometer, traditional dining room su- ite, lawn furniture, urns, electric lawmower, electric rototiller, washer, dryer, freezer, dish- es, china, glassware etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, MC, In- terac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com PUBLIC ANTIQUE AUCTION KAHN AUCTIONS Thurs. July 5 Start: 6:30 PM View: Wed. July 4 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Thurs. July 5 from Noon Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 5km N. Hwy. 401 (exit 399) just 20 min. E. of Toronto is having a mid summer lg. (approx 350 lots) sale of antiques, fine china, collectibles, toys & art to in- clude: Lg. USAF friction plane, Union Leader tobacco tin, tin farm tractor set in box, tin jet air base w/ plane in box, tin steam engine, cast iron toys, stuffed ele- phant on wheels (possibly Stief), 1960's slot car set (boxed), tin doll house w/ furniture, bisque headed doll, early Pinocchio wooden doll, battery operated train set in box, Cowboy guitar in orig. box, cast iron train, stereo viewer w/ views, electric base- ball game, very lg. cranberry vases, cast iron dog door stop, Carnival glass, chintz, Gouda vase, 3 old lg. Shelly vases, Japanese tin jalopy, Nippon, Turnstall, Shelly Dainty Blue cream/sugar, Royal Doulton Sherlock & Watson bookends, Royal Doul- ton figurines - Camellias, Nicola, Innocence, Rose, Dinky, Do, Belle; black mark Belleck, old wooden table hockey games (ex.), Regulator clock, 1964 Mary Poppins miniature display kit for movie thea- tres (ex.), tin wind-up pig-Cook, 7 pcs. Moorcrof- Pansy, Orchid, Anemone, Wysyeria, Susie Cooper cocoa set, Shelly pedestal plate, early Fireman badges, oil lamps-green finger, sm. Bradely & Hubbard (electrified), cut glass finger lamp, minia- ture finger, amber clear whale oil lamp, Lomax footed finger, Peanut finger, 10 panel green finger, prim base lamp, Princess feather footed finger, cobalt blue Coolage drape; hanging Aladdin lamp complete w/ shade, RIT Dye cabinet, 3 beaded pin cushions, Reinhardt-Toronto beer tray, pottery spit- toons, approx. 7 ft. high oak filing cabinet w/ com- plete roll, lg. Victorian sideboard, Victorian parlour table, Windsor style rocker, pr. Victorian Lady's & Gent's chairs, maple stacking book case, pine cra- dles, oak stacking bookcase, set of 8 Victorian chairs, lg. mah. sideboard w/ carved feet, oak smoker's stand, pr. mah. drop leaf end tables, fire screen, Victorian chairs w/ needle point, oak cased table top gramophone, oak dining table w/ 2 leaves, floor model Victrola, mah. vanity, oak china cabinet, oak library table, chestnut sideboard, oak high boy, leaded windows, 9kt. Porcelain pocket watch, old fans, 2 Victorian couches, walnut Vic- torian buffet, lg. mahogany barley twist floor lamp, feathered mahogany games table, pine desk w/ gallery, Gibbard tea wagon, 9 pc. walnut D.R. su- ite, iron ice cream parlour set, pine dough box, oak bench, unusual sewing cabinet, sideboard w/ stained glass, early baby stroller, cutter num. pcs. wrought iron fencing, grandfather clock, old dolls, Royal Bone china dinner set, Geisha dishes, Gin- gerbread clock, old fans, early small pepper mill, oil on canvas' signed B. Lambert, David Partridge, Charles Robb, B. langevin, Tom Stone, F.S. Rob- son, Humbert, Cadierra & a Norval Morrisseau lothograph etc. This is just an early listing of the many items fea- tured for this sale! Randy Potter Auctioneer Ph. (905)683-0041, (905)683-0046 Email: payton@home.com Terms: cash, Visa, interac, M/C, KNOWN CHEQUE Snack bar on premises, delivery available TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE Sat. July 7th 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. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the partial contents from a Perry Town estate and a Cobourg home. Fea- tured in this sale - Excellent selection of ant. glass, china, vintage - linens, jewellery, quality gold and silver jewelry, antique and modern furniture. FURNITURE - Set of five Regency carved dining chairs (2 armchairs, 3 side chairs, (2) need repair), nicely carved Eastlake 3-draw- erchest, pine drop leaf table, old pine harvest table, old wicker pces., ant. chests of drawers, combination wardrobe /3-drawer chest, ant. oak library table, several old kitchen chairs, 6- pce. French Provincial dining room suite, bed- room suites, sofas, quality sofa bed, uphol- stered chairs, sm. tables, floor and table lamps, china/display cabinets, maple buffet/hutch, (2) 50's cabinets, old trunks and blanket box, old fly fishing rods and flies, etc. GLASS AND CHINA - Signed Clarice Cliff vase, Royal Doultons - "Rose" HN1368, "Foaming Quart" HN2162, "Ascot" HN2356, "Falstat" HN2054, "Autumn Breeze" HN1934, "Monica" HN1467, "Cissie" HN1809. (2) Belleek leaf shape pces., very large round Susie Cooper plate, Shelley plate, Beswick, Royal Worcester, R. S. Germany, Dresden, Wedg- wood, Nippon, large collection of Canadian Pressed glass, cut crystal, Cranberry pces., de- pression glass (2) sterling flatware services, plus other sterling and silver plate pces., etc. PAINTINGS - (2) Oil on canvas signed - "F.M. Bennett" - dated 1922 and 1938 (one needs re- pair), signed A. J. Casson print, oil - signed "Rhodes". oil - signed "S. Berne", oil signed "Ron Leonard". watercolor - signed - "Jewell", date 1880, plus several other old prints, pic- tures and dreams, plus so much more. Viewing Friday July 6th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./ Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. "NOTE" - All box lots and misc. low-end items will be sold at 9 a.m. Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C. Interac, cheque w/I.D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th, 4:45pm. Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, & Collectables for Mrs. Ella Keeler of Cannington and the Estate of Lily Black of Toronto, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE: Oak china cabinet, 9pc walnut dining room suite (Ex), walnut bookcase, wicker chair, drop front desk, carved sofa, half-moon walnut end table, side chair, 3-tier brass, oak plant stand, double pedes- tal sewing table, fern stand, drop leaf table, bridge lamp, fur coats, watercolor (Addie), color TV, VCR, 3pc maple bedroom suite, 5pc waterfall bedroom su- ite, chests, prints, 8pc set Regina dishes, cups and saucers, sterling spoons, Royal Nippon, Cornflower, Jardinere, garden tools, lawn mower, lamps, mi- crowave, linens, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! 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Whitby 721-9152 SALE STARTS THURSDAY JULY 5 THROUGH SUNDAY JULY 8 40% OFF NOTIONS ALL THREADS, TRIMS, ZIPPERS, BUTTONS OUR *ENTIRE STOCK OUR REGULAR PRICE EXCLUDES ENDS AND PROMO ITEMS BOOKS AND PATTERNS THE REGULAR PRICE 50% OFF ALL M.S.G. & CREATIONS DRAPERY HARDWARE SPECIAL SELECTION OUR *ENTIRE STOCK DRAPERY & HOME DEC. FABRICS 25% OFF OUR REGULAR PRICE EXCLUDES PROMO ITEMS & ENDS GET 2 FREE!GET 2 FREE! OF SELECTED FABRIC BUY 1BUY 1 METREMETRE FROM OUR SPECIAL SELECTION INCLUDING SELECTED SUMMER FASHION FABRICS AND SELECTED DRAPERY BUY 1 METRE AT OUR REGULAR PRICE, AND GET 2 FREE - FULL METRES ONLY OFF THE SAME BOLT SUMMER FASHION FABRIC ON SALE NOW 50% OFF PLUS AN EXTRA 20% OFF THE REDUCED PRICE! 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 405 Cars Wanted WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Ears to academic success DURHAM –– Andrew Mundy was all ears when they called out his name during recent convocation ceremonies for Durham College graduates. Mr. Mundy, who graduated from the college’s two-year information systems course, joined others at Oshawa’s Civic Au- ditorium to receive his diploma. Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Flooring, Carpeting730 QUEEN'S FLOORING & DESIGNS.Sales and Installa- tion (Full service) Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Custom Made & Designs. 27 years Experi- ence. Free Estimates and Shop At Home. Seniors Dis- count. Best Prices. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel 905-438-0057 or Cell:416-930- 0861. Visit our showroom at 1561 King St. Courtice. Adult Entertainment905 ❤ ANGELS ❤ Professional Escorts *Heavenly Entertainment* Very discreet & reliable Variety of girls 18-38 yrs Open 9am daily 905-259–1911 New girls welcome 18+ ART OF SEDUCTION Young Sexy Bus- ty Petite Blonde & An Exotic Green Eyed Brunette 100% Discretion Out Calls Only! Durham Region Call Hailey Rose or Kendra 416-678-7683 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean fast and reliable service Call (905) 686-9128 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 CUSTOM DECKS GARBAGE REMOVAL Call ~ Jason 1-888-579-0077 cell 416-274-1590 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 NEED A PLUMBER? Call LEE'S Prompt, courteous & fair service. Call 579–2666 New Work & Alterations A service to fit all your plumbing needs. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNEDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001-PAGE B7 TREE MAINTENANCE & REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL DAVE 831-7055ALSO 735 Gardening& Landscaping TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 735 Gardening& Landscaping 753 Party Services Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, Martino & Sons, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step MITCHELL, Annie Harriet - Passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Sun- day, July 1, 2001, with her family by her side. Annie Mitchell at the age of 87. Survived by daughter Janet and her husband Bill Fiorini; and sons, Harry, and Bruce and his wife Mary. Grandmother of Michael Fiorini, James and Jason. Great grandmother of Jade and Brit- tany. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Fu- neral service in the chapel Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 11 am. Interment Highland Memo- ry Gardens. Should friends so desire, dona- tions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Linda Jean Shannon July 30th, 1941- July 3rd, 2000 Dear Mom: One year ago you had to let go. We want you to know that we think of you and speak of you every day. To look back at what you had endured, it was nothing short of heroic. You fought a courageous battle and you made us all extremely proud. Although you are in our hearts, it is still very difficult to get up every day and not see you. We all miss you and love you dearly. Thank you so much for being such a beautiful and loving mother. You have a beautiful new granddaughter, Carly Lynn Shannon, born Sat June 23. Lovingly Remembered by Curtis, Chris, Sarah, Sydney, Keith, Jeannette, Gail, Charlene, Marie, Cal, Steve and everybody else, too many to mention. 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Fax (905) 686-8072 (905) 686-5211 Minor to Major Renovations including Remodelling for the disabled. Res. Comm. Ind. Free Estimates 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements A & C ROOFING/WINDOWS LTD. • All types of roofing and windows • Full warranties guaranteed • Bonded and Insured • Free estimates • Financing available. Call Andrew at (905) 428-8704 or (905) 509-8980 RDC WINDOWS & DOORS Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com ROOFING BY 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured The Durham area Tim Hortons are happy to sponsor the Tim Hortons Summer Swim, a free swim once a week at your local pool. Just drop by your local Tim Hortons and pick up a schedule for times and locations. Your kids will laugh. They’ll make new friends. And you won’t have to dip into your wallet. Tim Hortons Summer Swim. Add a splash of free fun all summer. Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST... PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES, COPYRIGHT 2001. SEARS CANADA INC. * NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE. †SOME ITEMS MAY BE MARKED, SCRATCHED, DENTED, DAMAGED, CUSTOMER USED/RETURNED, MISSING PARTS/MANUALS, AND/OR FLOOR MODELS/RECONDITIONED. SOLD AS IS. NO REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE. FULLY WARRANTIED (SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS). OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION CHARGES, AND/OR TO CATALOGUE PURCHASES. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY- ALL PRICES ADVERTISED OR DISPLAYED DO NOT INCLUDE G.S.T. OR PROVINCIAL TAX. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY IN BOTH COPY AND ILLUSTRATION, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. SOME ITEMS NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES. COPYRIGHT 2001 SEARS CANADA INC. “Visit Our SURPLUS page at www.sears.ca for more hot deals”. SALE ENDS SUNDAY, JULY 8TH . WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! GREATER TORONTO AREAS BEST KEPT SECRET! SEE STOR E F O R MORE UNA D V E R T I S E D SPECIALS ALL MERCHANDISEPRICEDFORFINALSALE NEW STORE HOURS Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10am - 9pm Sat. 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 noon - 5pm FURNITURE & APPLIANCE OUTLET STORE ....Off Price Everyday!! 1755 PICKERING PARKWAY,PICKERING (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) SALE STARTS THURSDAY, JULY 5THat 10:00 A.M. SALE STARTS THURSDAY, JULY 5THat 10:00 A.M. SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 2020% % OFFOFF WASHERS & DRYERS *SOME MAY BE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS. WE ACCEPT •SEARS CARD •MASTER CARD•VISA •AMEX & CASH•INTERAC•DEBIT THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5050% % OFFOFF BOXSPRINGS *SOME MAY BE SOILED, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS. THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 8080% % OFFOFF OTTOMANS *SOME MAY BE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, SOILED, FLOOR MODELS, RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS. BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES. THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 4040% % OFFOFF CASE GOODS INCLUDES CURIOS, BOOKCASES, COFFEE TABLES, HUTCHES, ARMOIRES & DRESSERS.*SOME MAY BE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS. THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SELECTED RECLINERS & UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS GROUP I $$2882888888 GROUP II $$88888888 30 ONLY 25 ONLY *SOME MAYBE SOILED SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS. 700 Home Improvements Classified INDEX 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted 555 Domestic Help Available 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning 720 Drapes, Upholstery 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring 730 Flooring, Carpeting 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs 740 Snow Removal 746 Courses 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons 900 Dating Services 905 Adult Entertainment 910 Massages PAWLEY, Glenn - Suddenly Saturday on June 30th, 2001 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Phyllis Gosse. Loving Stepfather of Michelle Moss and her husband Jon Davies. Proud grampa of Ryan and Andrew. Cher- ished son of Sarah and the late William Paw- ley. Dear brother of Ralph and his wife Linda, and Diana Murri and her late husband John. Uncle to Dino, Danny, Tracy, Reagan, Devon, and Jason. Fondly remembered by his family and friends for his many artistic endeavors. The family will receive friends at the Mc- Eachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) from 2-4 an 7-9pm on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday July 7, 2001 at 11 am. Cremation. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be ap- preciated. P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 4, 2001 WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL: Council meets to start plans for its juried art show in Ajax and to dis- cuss other council activities. Meet- ing begins at 7 pm in the Pickering Recreation Complex, Valley Farm Road. Admission is free and every- one is welcome. Call Cathy Schnip- pering, council president, at 905- 509-3855. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT:The One Parent Families Association, Ajax/Pickering Chapter, meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on Monarch Avenue, south of Bayly Street. Session is for both custodial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. All are welcome. Call 905-837-9670. OSTEOPOROSIS:The Osteoporo- sis Support Group of Ajax-Pickering meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, 580 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, (conference rooms a or b) at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers. Call Marie Wright at 905-428-6632 for more information. THURSDAY, JULY 5 BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP:The group meets at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., in Ajax. Meeting runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. WORKPLACE SAFETY:The Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students hosts a free Workplace Safety Workshop at 1550 Kingston Rd., Unit 16 (at Valley Farm Road) in Pickering at 4 p.m. Learn about WHMIS and employment standards. To reserve a spot call 905-831- 7651. FRIDAY, JULY 6 SERENITY GROUP:The addiction recovery group holds its 12-step re- covery meeting every Friday and deals with all kinds of addictions, in- cluding co-dependency. Meetings are at 8 p.m. in Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. A child- care program is available and all are welcome. Call Jim evenings at 905- 428-9431. RESUME WORKSHOP:The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre in Pickering hosts a 1 p.m. workshop, Resume & Cover Letter Preparation, at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12 (beside the GO station). Pre-reg- ister by calling 905-420-4010, or visit the office. SATURDAY, JULY 7 WHODUNIT?:The Pickering Muse- um Village is hosting a mystery evening and dinner. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, call 905- 683-8401 for more information. BINGO:The Royal Canadian Le- gion, Bay Ridges Branch 606, holds a bingo at 2 p.m. at 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Half the proceeds go to the Legion 606 building fund. Cash prizes, refreshments. 905-839-2990. SUNDAY, JULY 8 HORTICULTURE:The Pickering Horticultural Society holds its annu- al garden tour from noon to 4 p.m. Ten gardens are on the tour and the cost is $10 per person.Tickets avail- able on the tour day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vaughan Willard Public School, corner of Glenanna Dr. and Dixie Rd., Pickering. Strawberry tea being held at 3 p.m. at Pickering Mu- seum Village. 905-839-7057, 905- 839-7600, 905-420-8076. NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD July 4, 2001ITER questions and answers Environmental assessment process beginning BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Community mem- bers are getting the chance to ask questions on a multi-billion dollar in- ternational energy research facility proposed for Clarington at public meetings within the community. The meetings, which began last week, are part of the environmental assessment process the project must go through to get licensing for Cana- da’s proposed site off Holt Road in Courtice, says Katherine Moshonas of the ITER International Fusion En- ergy Institute, an agency set up as a precursor to the one which will even- tually operate the facility if it is sited in Canada. ITER will be an international fu- sion research facility operated by in- ternational partners including the Eu- ropean Union, Japan and Russia. Canada has submitted a bid to host the facility and is estimated as having a 60 per cent chance of success against other bids expected to be sub- mitted by France and Japan, accord- ing to Dr. Murray Stewart, Director of ITER Canada. Although Canada has not yet won the bid, the ITER Institute is pro- ceeding with the EA so licensing will be in place should Canada be suc- cessful, says Mr. Stewart. At a meeting at Faith United Church in Courtice Tuesday, a num- ber of residents and environmental activists were in attendance and questioned the environmental safety, funding and energy requirements of the facility. Dave Renaud, president of the CAW Environmental Council, expressed concern hydro would be taken out of the grid to power the facility, which, for some short peak bursts, requires as much as 650 MW of power, a sub- stantial draw. He added generation of that power is an added pollutant to the environ- ment. Resident Suzanne Elston agreed, saying this was of more concern given Ontario’s move toward a dereg- ulated market and power shortages in other areas of North America. “My big concern is what kind of commit- ment has OPG made to this project and will we (residents) end up with brown-outs?” Dr. Stewart agreed the facility would, at times, require substantial power, which ultimately does pro- duce some pollution when generated. However, he said, “With any research and development there is a net invest- ment of money in, power in and peo- ple in.” But the result of the research, if it was successful, would be a far greater good in producing a safer, cleaner and sustainable energy source for the world in the latter half of the century than any pollution cre- ated from the power generated to run the facility, he said. Anytime General Motors or any other corporation expands, there is also a need for more power yet no one would argue expansion shouldn’t occur, he added. Although the baseload power for the facility will be generated at Dar- lington, Dr. Stewart said, the short bursts will be pulled from other On- tario Power Generation plants as well. He noted the Ontario energy market is “tremendously stable,” and in a worst-case scenario a co-genera- tion plant dedicated to the site’s ener- gy needs could be built. Dr. Stewart emphasized ITER will pay fair mar- ket value for all the electricity it re- quires. The opening of the market is “the only complication but it means OPG can sell directly to us. Technically we know it’s feasible,” he said, adding it is just the marketing conditions that need to be resolved. Ms. Elston also expressed concern about the amount of money - estimat- ed to be about $12 billion - going into the research instead of alternative en- ergy sources such as wind and solar power. “At the end of the day, the Ontario government is funding $300 million and there is not a nickel from the feds,” said Dr. Stewart. “There are things we need from them but not money.” He noted much of the funding comes from the other international partners as well as private enterprise within Canada. All types of energy resources, in- cluding wind and solar power as well as fusion should be researched to meet the long-term energy needs of the globe, he said. “I would be more concerned if we didn’t do all the op- tions. Then I’d be more concerned for my grandchildren. I don’t see the logic in closing off any technology that could be the (source of energy) in 50 to 100 years.” More community meetings are planned as part of the EA process and will be publicized, Dr. Stewart said. Durham police seek parole violator DURHAM –– Durham Re- gional Police is requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a federal police warrant. Peter Adam Lyman, 22, has a lengthy crimi- nal record that includes con- victions for kid- napping, rob- bery, and as- sault with a weapon. In his most recent convic- tion he and his co-accused kid- napped a jew- eller and forced him into his ve- hicle. They then used duct tape and a blindfold to control the victim, whom they then sprayed with pepper spray and beat with a tire iron. Mr. Lyman is described as a white male, 5- foot-9 tall and 146 pounds. He has short red hair, hazel- coloured eyes, and a pierced left ear. There’s a scar on the bridge of his nose. Mr. Lyman was granted federal parole on June 16, 2001, with con- ditions to report to the Keele Street Centre in Toronto. He failed to appear and a federal parole warrant was is- sued. Investigators believe he is in the Ajax area. 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