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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2004_03_17A REBIRTH Life in Pickering agrees with Olympic hopeful Laura Nicholls Sports, B1 CAN YOU SAY HEMI? Yes, the Chrysler 300 does have a Hemi under the hood Wheels, Pullout Briefly... Pickering: With spring just around the corner, gardeners can start planning their garden or get some new ideas at a property naturaliza- tion workshop. The Frenchman’s Bay Water- shed Rehabilitation Project hosts the workshop Tuesday, March 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ontario Power Generation Pickering Nu- clear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. Property naturalization involves transforming a section of your property from manicured lawn into a space that reflects a more natur- al and healthy ecosystem, which would help improve local water quality, attract wildlife and create a tranquil place. For more information, call 905- 420-4660 ext. 2212. Pickering:The Rouge Hill Seniors Club is planning for its spring tea and bazaar. On Saturday, May 11 the club holds the fund-raiser to purchase furniture for the seniors’ meeting room. The tea is in the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Cen- tre, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor tables will offer baked goods, plants, a white elephant table, sewing crafts and more. Admission is free. For more in- formation or to rent a table, call Kathy at 905-839-7791. What’s On... Ajax: Durham chairman Roger An- derson is the keynote speaker at an upcoming Ajax-Pickering Board of Tr ade meeting. On Wednesday, March 31, Mr. Anderson addresses business guests at the Victorian Gardens restaurant, 570 Westney Rd. S. in Ajax from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus GST for members, or $45 plus GST for non- members. To r egister, visit www.apboard- oftrade.com, and download the on- line form. Once completed, it can be faxed to 905-686-1057, or e- mailed to info@apboardoftrade.com. For further information, call the board at 905-686-0883. Index... 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Among the guests Ms. Johnston brought were a macaw, rats, lizards, snakes, and this big fluffy, lop-eared angora bunny named Roo. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Charlie Buchan uses his flute to work on his mouth muscles as part of an exercise with Ana-Maria The- ofilopoulos. Ms. Theofilopoulos dedicates much of her life to working with individuals with special needs. From dawn till after dusk Ana-Maria Theofilopoulos driven by her love for helping those with special needs By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Ana-Maria The- ofilopoulos may be inspired by the people she works with, but the Pickering resident is pret- ty inspiring herself. The 29-year-old is a thera- pist, a dance instructor, a vol- unteer, a student and a clown. For the past three years Ms. Theofilopoulos has made a living doing what she loves: working with special-needs children and young adults. She does therapy with hear- ing-impaired and autistic chil- dren, as well as social work with young adults. Despite initially having no training in the field, Ms. The- ofilopoulos knew she wanted to help people with special needs. She started volunteer- ing when she was 18. “Three years ago is when I knew I could do it as work. That’s the best thing that could happen to me, some- thing I love became work,” she says. “You try to find a place for yourself in the world and about three years ago I found it.” Not content to work regular hours, Ms. Theofilopoulos also teaches competitive and special-needs dance classes, volunteers at The Youth Cen- tre, the YMCA, the Emily Stowe Shelter (sometimes as a clown to entertain children), the Autism Society, and takes ✦See Theofilopoulos page A2 Brock Road breakthrough Focusing on being the best Durham’s strategic plan aims to pull away from the pack By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – Durham College’s new strategic plan represents stepping out of the fast lane in a sense. It also has Ajax and Picker- ing in its sights. Unveiled recently, the three- year plan sets out 45 separate goals in four main areas, namely: quality programs and services for students; staff wellness, recruitment and de- velopment; efficient manage- ment of enrolment, facilities and operations; and a distinc- tive college sharing a joint campus. Bev Balenko, the college’s chief operating officer, says the plan is the result of exten- sive consultation with staff, refined last fall at a two-day meeting of stakeholders. “We’ve been in a very fast growth mode for the past few years,” she says. “People said, ‘let’s make sure everything we do we’re really doing well’.” As a result, the quality theme is prevalent in the plan. College administration wants to put in place a pro- gram development process and review model, create and publish service standards, and perform even better on the Province’s ‘key perfor- mance indicators,’ which rank colleges in areas such as stu- dent and employer satisfac- tion. The college wants to be OPG is deep in the red Pickering nuclear problems play role in troubles By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM – Despite running up a net loss of almost $500 million last year, Ontario Power Generation says most of that deficit can be attrib- uted to the impending clo- sure of its coal-fired plants. However, problems with the restart of nuclear reac- tors in Pickering and un- planned outages in Darling- ton also played a role. OPG released its financial statements for 2003 yester- day and the company is showing a net loss of $491 million. In addition, an analy- sis by KPMG of the financial situation doesn’t paint a pretty picture for the compa- ny. “The trend line is clear. OPG’s operating margins are eroding and show little sign of reversing in the near term under its current operating model,” the analysis report states. Most of the loss, according to company spokesman John Earl, has to do with the im- pending closure of the coal- fired plants. However, the fi- nancial performance of the nuclear stations isn’t rosy. Long-awaited roadwork in Pickering may start sooner rather than later By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING - Rick Johnson re- ceived some news last week he had been waiting years to hear. The Pickering Ward 3 re- gional councillor heard from the Durham works committee that the project to widen Brock Road is finally going ahead. “I was able to negotiate at a special works committee to use the same money allocated in 2008 and move it up to 2005- 2006,” he said. “So now you’ll see the completion by 2008... I feel very elated that this has come to light.” The City recently submitted a list of its top priorities for improvements to regional roads in Pickering, with the Brock Road project at the top. But when the Region came back with its list of 2004 pro- jects none of Pickering’s top 10 were on it. Pickering’s councillors were upset and told the Region the list needed to be re-examined. ✦See Durham page A5✦See Pickering page A2 ✦See Outages page A4 Coun. Johnson has been pushing for the improvements to Brock for a decade. They in- volve the widening of Brock Road from Dellbrook Avenue to Fifth Concession Road, in- cluding a railway bypass south of Taunton Road. The need for the project be- came more urgent once Hwy. 407 was extended to Brock Road, increasing the flow of traffic on the two-lane road. Mo re than $22-million has been allocated for the project. It still has to go to finance committee and council for ap- proval, but Coun. Johnson is hopeful. “It’s gotten the first stage of approval and council has seen the light,” he said. “It’s a win- win for Pickering, but it’s also a win-win for the Region.” Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland had also been concerned about the lack of at- tention Pickering’s regional roads have received over the years. “I’m cautiously optimistic that we are getting through, that there has been some movement on some of the pro- jects - projects that have been on hold for a long time,” he said. In addition to the widen- ing of Brock Road, Coun. Hol- land said movement has been made on the improvements to Kingston Road from Walnut Lane to Glenanna Road. classes online to upgrade her skills. She admits the schedule is very tiring. (Her average day starts at 7:30 a.m. and she doesn’t get home until 10:30 p.m.) “I’m exhausted in a wonder- ful way. I go home and look at my day and know I made a dif- ference in someone’s life,” she says. Recently she was working with a little girl who doesn’t speak. The group was singing ‘If you’re happy and you know it.’ “At the end she shouted out ‘hoorah’ and we all just stopped and stared,” Ms. The- ofilopoulos said. But it wasn’t a unique expe- rience for Ms. Theofilopoulos, who is inspired by the children everyday. Another day she was teach- ing a little boy who had just started learning sign language. His reaction when he started to understand it is what drives her. “I saw this huge relief come over him and all the hard work he had done... he now under- stands communication,” she says. “It’s the emotional and so- cial achievements that really, at the end of the day, I lie in my bed and I think ‘I did it, my day can be over now’.” Still, the energetic Ms. The- ofilopoulos keeps adding new challenges to her life. About a year ago she decid- ed to teach dance sessions for special-needs students in addi- tion to the competitive classes she leads. She started dancing when she was three but it stopped being fun when she was in her late teens. Sharing with others has made it fun again. Her next idea is to open a recreation centre in Ajax or Pickering that she wants to call Inspiration House. It would offer classes, a wellness centre, a place for parents to meet, resources, counsellors, a playground, and whatever else she thinks there is a need for. Her goal is to have it open by the end of the year. With everything going on in her life, Ms. Theofilopoulos doesn’t have much free time. She spends as much time with her family and friends as she can, although she admits she usually chooses time with one of the young adults over hang- ing out with friends, including this past New Year’s Eve when she went to Cullen Gardens to see the fireworks. “But this is what makes me happy,” she explains. Michelle Badali is one of two high school co-op students who recently began working with Ms. Theofilopoulos. Michelle sees first-hand how difficult Ms. Theofilopoulos’ job is and she’s learning a lot. “She’s really dedicated. You can tell she puts forth a good effort,” says Michelle. The idea to get high school students involved came to Ms. Theofilopoulos’ suddenly one night. “One day I was sleeping and thought ‘why don’t I go to the schools and get co-op stu- dents’. I woke up in the middle of the night and went to the computer, looked up schools and left messages,” she says. She is happy to open the eyes of teenagers. “I don’t think a lot of people know this is a type of work you can go into and enjoy it,” she says. On a recent afternoon, at a local fast food restaurant for the interview, the happiness Ms. Theofilopoulos gets from her activities is evident. She crawls through the in- door playground with the little boy she has that afternoon, de- spite the fact she is feeling nau- seous. She makes faces to ex- aggerate how difficult it is for her to fit through the equip- ment and he laughs. “I’m happy right now,” she says. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.” We want to highlight the people who make our commu- nities go. So, if you know an in- teresting individual, famous or even not-so-well known, living in Ajax or Pickering, let us know. E-mail news editor David Stell at dstell@durham- region.com. 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CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our March 12-18 flyer. The Manhunt Game for PlayStation(r)2 (SKU# 10035053) was advertised, however it is no longer available for purchase. Due to a recent Ontario court decision, ruling that this product may not be sold to persons under the age of 18, we have elected to remove it from our shelves. Theofilopoulos looks for her house of inspiration ✦ Theofilopoulos from page A1 ✦ Pickering from page A1 Pickering a step closer to roadwork OCNA lauds Jason Liebregts; Durham Region Media Group garners 18 awards DURHAM – News Advertiser photog- rapher Jason Liebregts has been named Ontario community journal- ism’s Photographer of the Year. At its recent convention, the On- tario Community Newspaper Associ- ation awarded Mr. Liebregts first place for his outstanding newspaper photography, particularly in the area of sports and features. “J ason Liebregts displayed good solid examples of spot news, sports features and community events,” read the judge’s comments. The News Advertiser also received awards for: Best Sports Photo, 3rd place: Jason Liebregts Best Arts and Entertainment cov- erage, 3rd place Best Broadsheet Front Page, 3rd place The News Advertiser’s sister pa- pers in the Metroland Durham Re- gion Media Group also received a number of awards. Oshawa-Whitby This Week took first place in General Excellence for newspapers with a distribution of 25,000 or more. In delivering the award, the judge noted “...they deliver to their readers a paper that is well-designed and well-written. They focus on a variety of issues and people in their commu- nity that serves their readers well. Overall a very professionally pro- duced newspaper.” Stephen Shaw was named Re- porter of the Year for his outstanding work covering courts and crime in Durham Region. “Stephen Shaw’s diligent worked helped him expose two security breaches within the community. His persistence in fighting a publication ban he believed unjust, his develop- ment of excellent sources within the community and his diligence in cov- ering his beat resulted in three well- researched, well-document stories that had significant impact on the community,” said the judge. Mr. Shaw died suddenly of heart complications on the night of the awards ceremony. In recognition of his contribution to community jour- nalism, this being the second time in three years he had been named Re- porter of the Year, the OCNA have renamed the award in Mr. Shaw’s ho- nour. This Week also won Best Inves- tigative News Story for a series of stories by Mr. Shaw. The judge noted, “The stories and investigation reveal extensive details of the release of a criminally insane man, partly because of the coura- geous battle of the newspaper against a publication ban. As a result changes were made in the way the criminally insane are monitored.” Other awards received by This We ek included: Outstanding Community Service, 2nd place: “For their long campaign of lobbying for the establishment of a new university in Ontario, the staff and management of the Oshawa/Whitby This Week demon- strated the true power of the press. Their four-year-long campaign of stories, editorial and promotions successfully prompted the govern- ment of Ontario to establish, at long last, a new post-secondary institu- tion - the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology in their region. “Kudos to the Oshawa/Whitby This Week staff and management for persevering in what must, at times, have seemed like a Quixotic cam- paign.” Best Editorial, 2nd place: For Tim Kelly’s series of editorials criticizing the City of Oshawa bonus system. Best Feature Writing, 3rd place: For Jeremy LePage’s feature on the closing of Whitby Jail. Best Sports Section, 3rd place Best Use of Art Service, 1st place Clarington This Week: Best Special Section, 1st place: For the opening of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France. Reporter of the Year, 2nd place: Jacquie McInnes Community Service, 3rd place: For the opening of the Juno Beach Cen- tre in Normandy, France. Port Perry This Week: Best Special Section, 3rd place: Faces of the Future. Uxbridge Times-Journal: Best Sports/Recreation Story, 3rd place: Brian McNair for a feature about blind curlers. Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief of the Metroland Durham Region Media Group, was awarded the Mary Knowles Award for Community Ser- vice for her contributions to educa- tion in Durham Region. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004 PAGE A3 A/P All of the FREE activities listed below will be held at Centre Court. Wednesday, March 17th Gather ‘round and learn about aboriginal life through stories and legends. 10:00am & 1:00pm ALL AGES AGES 4 - 8 YEARS Monday, March 15th to Friday, March 19th 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Upper level, outside Mastermind Educational) Mastermind Educational presents Kirsten from Oshawa Support child and youth literacy in your community. Drop off a donation of a new or slightly used youth or children’s book at Guest Services (Lower level, near Centre Court). 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The tentative agreement calls for scrapping CN’s recently instituted discipline system to return to the railway’s disciplinary standards in place before Jan. 1, 2001. Also included in the proposed agreement is a $1,000 return-to-work bonus for all strikers, wage increases of three per cent in each year of a three-year agreement, and pension plan improvements. Mr. Rosner said he expects the ratification vote to be called before Friday but has no idea what the out- come will be. Region reports office still dealing with full caseload DURHAM – If the job action by Durham police officers is having any effect, it hasn’t yet made its way to the court system. “We have 12 courts and they’re all fully booked. As far as we’re con- cerned, it’s business as usual,” says Inez Diamond-Gleeson, manager of the Provincial Offences Act court ser- vices for Durham Region. “We have so much happening here, we haven’t no- ticed.” In late February, the Durham Re- gional Police Association began the job action with one of its planks being to stop writing up tickets for traffic vi- olations, which fall under the POA. The association is upset about the management regime of Chief Kevin McAlpine, claiming it’s heavy-handed and harsh. Chief McAlpine has been on holidays in Florida since just prior to the action and is expected to re- turn next week. “At this time it’s premature to iden- tify any significant change,” says Ms. Diamond-Gleeson. “It’s not obvious at all.” She notes the POA deals with tick- ets for several agencies in addition to the Durham police, including the OPP, the Ministry of Transportation and municipal bylaw departments. The Region keeps 40 per cent of revenue from tickets and the munici- palities divvy up the rest, based on their assessment. Police association head Doug Ca- vanaugh says the job action is contin- uing. “The feedback I’m getting, I don’t have facts or figures, it seems to be moving along quite successfully,” Mr. Cavanaugh says. “Quite frankly, I don’t think service to the public will be affected. The public won’t see it.” The action will continue “until the chief returns. He has to be at the table,” Mr. Cavanaugh says. Last week, the association met with the police services board to discuss the action and what brought it on. The association received a reply from the board at the end of last week and is “in the process of replying to them,” Mr. Cavanaugh states. “They focus on the breakdown in communication and to a certain de- gree they’re correct. They suggest third-party intervention. I want to know what they mean by that.” Police board chairman Doug Mof- fatt couldn’t be reached for comment. “The underperformance of OPG’s nuclear assets had a cascading neg- ative financial impact on OPG’s overall operations,” the report states. Among those factors affecting the financial position were cost overruns and delays in the restart of the four Pickering ‘A’-side reactors, and un- planned outages on the Pickering ‘B’ side and at Darlington. Mr. Earl pointed to the company’s “impairment loss,” which refers to the closing of the coal-fired generat- ing stations, which the Liberal gov- ernment has promised will happen in 2007. “If you know something is coming, you have to show that in your books,” Mr. Earl says, adding the write-off totalled $473 million. “Otherwise, we had an $18-million loss. There were a number of things. We didn’t get as much generation from our fleet this year as last year.” He also pointed to the outage at Darlington, when all four reactors were off-line because of a contain- ment outage. “We had higher-than-planned out- ages, both planned and forced, at Pickering ‘B’. If there’s less genera- tion, there’s less revenue,” he adds. “There were higher costs because of more maintenance.” OPG is also dealing with a price cap of 3.8 cents per kilowatt-hour. Mr. Earl says about 75 per cent of generation is subject to the cap. Beyond that, “we have to rebate anything back to the market,” he adds. “Seventy-five per cent of what we generate is covered by the mar- ket power mitigation agreement. Three-quarters of our production is effectively capped. That creates rev- enue challenges.” The 2003 financial statements also pointed out the baseline budget be- tween 1999 and last year had been projecting earnings of $3.097 billion but only totalled $2.063 billion. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be print- ed. Editorials &Opinions WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial There is a large picture win- dow in my office that faces onto a maple tree. There is a cat crouching, transfixed, in the crotch of the tree. Two feet away, on a branch to the cat's left, sits a big fat blue jay. Two feet in the other direction, a moronic squir- rel is blissfully munching on a nut. The cat is paralyzed by his sudden good fortune. The look on his face is hysterical. His head remains perfectly still, but his eyes are frantically darting back and forth like one of those Felix the Cat clocks from the fifties. With a practised flash of his claws, he could easily dispatch one of these victims, and yet he does nothing. He is stock-still, the addict-like twitching of his tail the only indication of the tur- moil raging inside him. I wonder why he doesn't pounce? Then it occurs to me he must be waiting for a witness, one of his cat pals to stroll along and see this remarkable situation for himself. That must be it. After all, the guys down at the cat le- gion or the cat local or wherever it is that cats gather would never believe such a story without cor- roboration. "I'm telling ya, I had a jay and a squirrel not two feet away from me at the same time!" "Sure you did, Spike. And Louie over there ain't neutered." "Yeah, like I ain't neutered!" "Shaddap, Louie!" "Sorry, Nick." Cats can be very hard on each other. They are naturally dis- trustful. Such a boast would be almost impossible to verify. "If only I had a camera‚" he must be thinking. But that would require opposable thumbs, he realizes, staring at his useless claws. Suddenly, my dog runs to the window and sits, staring at the scene. Now I have a fourth ani- mal in an even greater conun- drum. A mere eighth of an inch of glass separates him from dog nir- vana; a paralyzed cat, a fat bird and a stupid squirrel. He is vi- brating like a cello string. The cat sees the dog now, but he is not worried. Cats know all about glass. If anything, the cat's ex- pression has changed to one of smug mockery. Once again he glances with disdain at his dys- functional paws. He'd give a bowl full of mice for a middle finger to show that dog right now. Dogs, of course, lack any trace of guile or subtlety and my idiot pooch's childlike enthusiasm is soon too much for him. He raises an agitated paw and scratches at the window. Immediately, the dumb squirrel and the chubby jay do a synchronized double- take that is vaudevillian in its timing. "A gghh! Dog! Whoa! Cat!" And they are gone. The cat's expression, however, is nothing short of comic genius. He does a slow burn to my dog that would put Jack Benny to shame. My dog doesn't get it. He wags his tail in excitement. He thinks he has been instrumental in help- ing the cat somehow. Dogs don't understand the thrill of the kill. To them, the chase is everything. To make matters worse, instant- ly upon the hasty departure of the bird and the squirrel, two other cats round the corner into the front yard. They look at the cat in the tree with a "What's up?" He turns one last time to sneer at my dog then hops down beside his feline cronies. "Nothing" he meows and, tail in the air, he walks away. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Letters to the Editor It's the circle of life... Plenty of opportunities for teens To the editor: Re: 'Giving them something to do,' March 3. Why is it always assumed that every individual between the ages of 13 and 18 spends every spare moment of free time hang- ing around at the mall? I under- stand there are many teens who tend to loiter around the mall, but numerous others have found other constructive ways to spend their time. The new East Shore Commu- nity Centre is one example of an establishment that allows teens to socialize and work together with other teens, and to develop friendships with new people. This program offers the youth of this community the opportunity to get involved in activities such as games, sports and dances. I think these programs would be most valuable to kids just en- tering their teens. I believe that if they see that having fun doesn't require getting in trouble, it might assist them to make the right decision in the future. Emily Boodram Pickering Development plan would cut greenspace To the editor: Re: 'Plan sees jobs, homes,' Feb. 25. The story noted "Central Pickering's open space and farmland could one day make way for 25,000 residences and 33,000 jobs." Does anybody realize what this means? The City is looking to approve a plan to build enough housing for 77,000 resi- dents. If this happens, we will be losing much of our precious and already quickly disappearing green space. Over the past five years, Pick- ering's open and greenspaces have been steadily decreasing. There are always new homes being built, new stores opening up and new 'Coming soon!' restaurant signs going up. At the rate this is going, in 20 years there won't be anything left to build on. The entire city will be buried in concrete. People have to put forth an ef- fort to conserve our greenspace. When people ask me where I'm from I want to say, 'Pickering, that nice town with all the parks and rivers running through it.' But it seems like that won't be possible for me to say pretty soon, and the thought of that makes me turn green. Danielle Schon Pickering Children need positive role models To the editor: Re: 'Family unit must contain male and female parents,' letter to the editor, March 7. There are many things part of our human heritage that we ig- nore at our peril, but certainly not our ability to love and raise children. It is true that a homosexual marriage does not provide the equal balance of male and female influences that a heterosexual marriage does, however, we are forgetting the simple fact that many children grow up with only one parent present, be that the mother or the father. Certainly there has not been the same negative reaction to single-parent families that the gay community has had to en- dure. Are we ignoring the fact that everyone has the right to love and procreate? Are these things not inherent to human na- ture and important to the healthy continuation of our lives? A child raised in a same-sex marriage would have two loving parents, as opposed to the one for children of divorce or separa- tion. And as parents, homosexu- al or otherwise, we cannot forget that our children have many in- f luences in their lives. Siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, coach- es, Big Brothers and Sisters, Scout and Guide leaders - all of these people can enrich our chil- dren and provide positive role models, be they male or female. The heterosexual family unit is not considered the norm any longer. Welcome to 2004. Erin Sandercombe Pickering Correction DURHAM -A letter to the editor in the March 12 News Advertiser, 'Children need good role models,' contained an error. The author of the letter is Kelly Honsberger. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community we'd like to see it. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submis- sions from readers with up to 80 words describing the cir- cumstances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. Mail your pictures: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. or e-mail photos in jpeg format to: dstell@durhamregion.com. If you want the photo returned, include a self-ad- dressed, stamped envelope. St ephen Harper's the right person for the job Former Alliance leader is best choice from among the three candidates What's most notable about the race to be leader of the new Conservative Party of Canada is who is not running. While Stephen Harper, Tony Clement and Belinda Stronach are furiously fighting for Conservative delegates across the country, we can only wish Bernard Lord or Mike Harris were in this race. Mr. Lord and Mr. Harris offer intriguing possibilities. Mr. Lord is New Brunswick's premier, is fluently bilingual, has shown he is a winner and is young and energetic. Mr. Harris has twice won the race for premier of Canada's most populated province and would be assured of tremen- dous support in a federal election. Alas, both men said no and we're left with a lesser race. A careful examination of all three candidates shows Stephen Harper is the clear choice: While Belinda Stronach brings a lot of energy and ex- citement to the race, she is sadly lacking in experience. Ms. Stronach, before her January announcement to run, had never been involved in politics at any level. It's a tough game where experience counts for much, and it isn't clear Ms. Stronach knows much about national or internation- al issues. Tony Clement can't even get himself elected in his own riding, as his loss in the last provincial election showed. Moreover, Mr. Clement was an also-ran in the 2002 provin- cial leadership race, which Ernie Eves won. Mr. Clement is anonymous on a national scale and has almost no charis- ma. A vote for him is wasted. While Stephen Harper does not exactly inspire "Trudeaumania" he has advantages his competitors lack. He has been elected twice to Parliament and won a tough leadership race to take over the Canadian Alliance after Stockwell Day stumbled. He is fluently bilingual and well versed in national and international issues. Mr. Harper has fought the tough fights and was instrumental in final- ly uniting the right, something his predecessors could not or would not do. Mr. Harper, of the three candidates, is the only one who can seriously challenge Prime Minister Paul Martin in a federal election campaign, who can call the Liberal leader to account in the House of Commons and on the electoral hustings. Mr. Harper has the track record to make him a potential prime minister, which is something his competi- tors cannot say. He is the best choice to be the inaugural leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. This week’s question: Is the Region's proposal to amalgamate transit systems across Durham a good idea or not? ❏Yes ❏No ❏Needs more study Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Should the Regional Chairman's position be elect- ed by the public, or remain an appointment of regional council members as it stands now? ❏Elected 89.4 per cent ❏Appointed 10.6 per cent Vo t es cast: 216 Garden Dreams Planning & Planting Workshop Tuesday March 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 NEW Personal Trainer Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME March 22 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm March 24 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 7:00 pm March 24 Accessibility Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Volunteer at the Pickering Museum Village. Become a part of Pickering history. All ages may join as a family or join as an individual if you are 12 years of age and older. A terrific way to spend quality time as a family! Apply by April 8, 2004 Download your applications at cityofpickering.com/museum or call at 905.683.8401 2004 SPRING & SUMMER Services, Programs & Events Brochure Register early! Don’t miss out on great pre-school, children’s, teen, adult & older adult programs. Memberships, Programs, events & services info at your fingertips Do you have your Tele Reg numbers? call for info 905.420.4621 cityofpi ckering.com A REMINDER !!!!! A PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED In January 2003, a Fill and Topsoil Disturbance By- law No. 6060/02, was passed by Council to control filling operations and land disturbance activities within the City of Pickering. SO, prior to doing any work within your property that requires placement or removal of material that will exceed 20m3 ( ), - contact the City of Pickering, Planning & Development Department at 905.420.4617 for information and/or a copy of the By-law. By-law No. 6060/02 is also available on our website cityofpickering.com PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY Phase 2 Completed Release of Phase 2 Reports The City’s consulting team, lead by Dillon Consulting Limited, has completed the required Phase 2 Reports. The following Reports are now available for review and comment: • “Phase 2: Preferred Growth Management Concept and Structure Plan”, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc., and Enid Slack Consulting Inc. dated February 2004 •“Market Analysis Report” prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consulting Limited dated January 2004 •“Water Budget Analysis” prepared by Clarifica Inc. dated November 2003 Obtaining the Phase 2 Reports These reports are available as follows: •on the City’s website • from the City libraries (2 reserve copies; 5 ‘short-term’ circulating copies) • from the Planning & Development Department during business hours, you may: view a paper copy at the counter pick-up a free electronic version (CD) buy a paper copy (copies are available at a cost to cover reproduction) You may drop in at the Civic Complex, Recreation Complex and Central Library to view lobby display Commenting on the Phase 2 Reports If you have any questions or wish to provide comments, you can do the following: •call and talk to Planning & Development Department staff •arrange a meeting with Planning & Development Department staff •drop in at the Civic Complex during regular business hours and the special extended hours shown below to view the lobby display and discuss your comments with Planning & Development staff: •fill-out the Phase 2 comment form on the City’s website and at the displays •write a letter The Growth Management Study area boundaries generally follow: Highway 7 to the north; Sideline 16 and the Pickering - Ajax boundary to the east; the C.P. Belleville Rail line to the south; and the Pickering - Toronto/Markham boundary to the west. We hope you will provide your comments on the Phase 2 Reports of the study. Your comments should be received no later than April 2, 2004.If you want further information please contact: Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy at 905.420.4660 ext. 2038 By email: crose@city.pickering.on.ca Or visit the City of Pickering website at cityofpickering.com March 17th 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm March 18th 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm March 23rd 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm March 24th 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ your library™ Rainforest Rumble for Kids on Tomorrow Discover some amazing facts about the fascinating creatures that live in the rainforest. Enjoy games and stories and make your own rainstick at the Pickering Central Library on Thursday, March 18th at 10:30 am This free program is for those 6 - 11 years old. For more information,please call: 905.831.6265 ext 6226 or email the library at help@picnet.org. Coming to you... NEXT WEEK Find local business listings, products and services easily and quickly. Contact Pickering@yourlocalmarketplace.com or the City's Economic Development Office at 905.420.4625 for assistance. cityofpickering.comcityofpickering.com Local businesses are encouraged to view and update their current listed information or create a new listing highlighting their Pickering-based business. Starting March 15th Monday to Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm •Your direct link to libraries, community centres, medical facilities and shopping. •Stops at: Dunbarton High School, Petticoat Creek Community Centre, Eastshore Community Centre, Pickering Town Centre, Ajax/Pickering Hospital and more! •Get on at a scheduled stop or flag down the bus and ride at any point on the route. •Ride to any destination on the route, free transfers available. For complete route and schedule, go to cityofpickering.com, or phone 905.683.4111 NEW! EXTENDED SERVICE! FLAG BUS NEW! EXTENDED SERVICE! FLAG BUS Youth can hop on a Flag Bus connection along the route to Petticoat Creek C.C. for some exciting events during the March Break. Bus fare is $1.50 for youth with student ID. GET YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIP TODAY! available during any Petticoat Creek C.C. program FREE for Pickering Teens ages 13 - 19 years cityofpickering.com/teen MM aa rr cc hh BB rr ee aa kk MM aa dd nn ee ss ss @@ PPee tt tt ii cc oo aa tt CC rr ee ee kk CC oo mm mm uu nn ii tt yy CC ee nn tt rr ee Delaney Rink: Sunday April 4/2004 - 3 pm to 12 am Sunday April 11/2004 - 8 am to 12 am O’Brien Rink: Thursday April 1/04 - 4:30 pm to 12: 30 am Friday April 2/04 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Sunday April 3/ 04 - 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm Friday April 9/04 - 8:30 am to 12:30 am Saturday April 10/04 - 8:30 am to 12:30 am Sunday April 11/04 - 8:30 am to12:30 am May/2004 ice times also available. Call 905.831.1711 ext. 3225 Volunteers Your chance to play in the past! The Pickering Fire Services reminds you to watch your ashes when cleaning them from your wood stove or fireplace. Many house fires have been caused by hot ashes placed into combustible containers. Ashes should be left to cool, then emptied into a metal container with a tight lid and stored outside. Don't give fire a place to start. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.4204628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX Have you seen us lately? get a Super membership add an entire year of fitness classes to your membership for only $100! something for everyone... health club squash tennis fitness swimming Join us today! Monthly payments on annual memberships. Visit us at 1867 Valley Farm Road or take a virtual tour @ cityofpickering.com/recreation 905.683.6582 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17,2004 PAGE A7 P Display at Pickering To wn Centre will help answer your tattoo and piercing questions By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM – Think twice before get- ting that tattoo or piercing, or you may walk away with more than you paid for - maybe even a deadly dis- ease. To avoid any associated health risks, the Durham Region health de- partment is openly inviting the pub- lic to visit its Beauty and Body Art display to learn how to shop for these services safely. The exhibit, including photos and information, is at the Pickering Town Centre today (Wednes- day) and tomor- row and at the Os- hawa Centre March 19 to 21 dur- ing mall hours. “Make sure the artist you chose has made infec- tion-control a pri- ority,” said Ross M acEachern, manager of envi- ronment health, Durham Region health department. “Ask if they used disposable nee- dles, because things like hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV can be passed through improperly sterilized or reused contaminated needles. Ask even how they sterilize their equip- ment,” he added. Mr. MacEachern said the display provides a lot of similar information for the public to determine what is a safe environment prior to receiving a tattoo or piercing. “They should have a clean, orga- nized work area. The worker should be washing his or her hands and using clean, single-use gloves. They should dispose of needles after use in a (plastic) container and give verbal and written information for after- care once the procedure is done.” “We recommend that you walk away if they don’t do those things,” he said. Mr. MacEachern said the Durham Health Department is mandated by Ontario’s Ministry of Health to, at least once a year, inspect businesses providing beauty and body art ser- vices. Inspections also occur if they receive a complaint. “That’s another reason for doing the display, because when you get a well-informed public, if they do see something improper, they should be phoning the health department. We generally try to get out there within a 24-hour period...and take the appro- priate action if need be,” he said. Mr. MacEachern said if an “imme- diate” public health risk is identified, such as the use of unsterilized nee- dles or equipment, the health de- partment has the authority under the province’s Health Protection and Promotion Act to shut the business down. Individual operators can face fines up to $5,000 a day per charge if they do not comply with the health de- partment’s orders. Franchises and corporations can face fines of up to $25,000 per day on each separate charge. Unfortunately, Mr. MacEachern said service owners are not required to advertise or post if they pass a safety inspection. Moreover, they do not even need a licence or the de- partment’s approval before opening. “That’s probably one of the biggest challenges that health units in On- tario have to face. They can just ba- sically set up shop without a health department inspection,” he said. To g et inspection results, call Mr. MacEachern at 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2188. 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If it’s a case of theft, it’s not diffi- cult to figure out why a person with a bad driving record or a traffic-re- lated conviction would want to take somebody else’s plates. Plates are sometimes stolen so thieves can reg ister their own car under differ- ent numbers. And, according to authorities, thieves often take plates from cars similar to their own. Another reason may simply be that the thief doesn’t want to pay for licence plates. But Sgt. Paul Malik, spokesman for the Durham Region police, says this time of year is often when police receive more than the usual number of missing licence plates reports. “People are getting ready for spring,” he says. “Maybe they’ve parked in a snow bank and have just now noticed a plate missing. We do see a slight increase at this time of year when people are starting to clean the salt off their vehicle, or if it’s been parked for a while.” If your plates have been lost, stolen or damaged, the following documentation must be taken to a Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing office: • Replacement Declaration filled out by the owner and the police or telephone reporting occurrence number (only required if both plates, the plate with the validation sticker affixed or trailer plate is lost/stolen); • The remaining plate if you have it; • Name of your insurance compa- ny and policy number; • The vehicle permit (plate and vehicle portions); • Application for registration completed and signed by the vehicle owner. DURHAM -The Durham Regional Police Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program took 20 drivers off the road last weekend, March 13 to 14, with spot checks tak- ing place in Whitby, Oshawa, Picker- ing, North Durham and Clarington. Police stopped 2,500 vehicles and administered 65 roadside assess- ments by using a mobile-breath-test unit at each spot-check location. Eight drivers were charged with ex- ceeding the legal limit of .08, while 12 drivers received 12-hour suspensions for driving when their test registered “warn.” One man was charged with posses- sion of marijuana. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004 PAGE A9 A/P 9 PIECE DININGROOM SUITE 9 PIECE DININGROOM SUITE 9 PIECE DININGROOM SUITE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD*Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo This way to fun AJAX –– Lindsay Anderson’s Grade 6 class at Lincoln Avenue Public School grabbed the primary grades’ attention recently with a number of skits designed to develop leadership skills. Ali Khafagy, left, and Mitchell Wilson enjoyed the musical part of this skit, purple, green and yellow. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004 PAGE B1 A/P Sports &Recreation WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 REP TRYOUTS 905-579-3028 Flirting with no-no earns Ajax man pitching honours AJAX — A slew of accolades came the way of an Ajax pitcher recently after an outstanding performance for Kansas State University in a game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Jim Ripley, a senior at KSU, took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out a career-high 10 batters in the 2-1 win March 7 over the Crimson Tide. Ripley, 1-0 on the season, retired 18 of the first 19 batters he faced in just his second start of the season, including 17 in a row. A hit batsman was the lone blemish until a single broke up the no-hit bid with two outs in the seventh. He fin- ished with seven innings pitched and gave up one run on one hit while walking just one batter. He retired 21 of the 24 batters in all. For his performance, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-hander was named the Louisville Slugger national player of the week, co-Big 10 Conference pitcher of the week, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Co-Pitch- er of the Week and CollegeBase- ballInsider.com's West Region Pitcher of the Week. Ripley was back on the mound Sun- day, March 14, helping the Wildcats to their 11th consecutive win, a 7-2 romp over Buffalo. Ripley worked five innings, struck out eight and gave up two un- earned runs. The Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association product and Pickering High School graduate joined KSU last season after two years at Connors State Col- lege in Oklahoma where he served pri- marily in long relief. Last season with the Wildcats, Ripley led the pitching staff in wins with four, strikeouts (59), games started (13) and innings pitched (67.1). The Wildcats currently have a 14-4 mark on the season. Knights out to tame the Tigers and keep playoff run going AJAX —The Ajax Knights BMO minor peewee 'AA' rep hockey team will meet the Aurora Tigers in the OMHA semifinals. The Knights advanced to the OMHA semis after playing the Uxbridge Stars in the third-round. The Stars finished in first place, in front of Ajax during the Yo rk-Simcoe league's regular-season campaign, but the Knights won the best- of-five series in four games. The Knights played the Peterbor- ough Nationals in the second round of the playoffs after a first-round bye. The Knights needed all five games to finally subdue the Nationals. Team members are Jonathan Ger- main, Ben Reid, Spencer Forrester, Michael Mastrangelo, Michael Lanteigne, Matthew Roberts, Shayne Hudson, Alex Hillhouse, Thomas Miles, Connor Tam- blyn, George Jimas, Brandon Watts, Adam Zulak, Cody Arsenault, James Malloy, Brendan Lane and David Murphy. Greg Murphy coaches the team, as- sisted by Shawn Flood and Brad Tam- blyn. The trainers are John Hudson and Scott Germain and the manager is Anne Zulak. Dunmoore swings into summer tennis season PICKERING —Early birds can win a prize by signing up with the Dunmoore Tennis Club. The club has three early registra- tion dates: Tuesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. All signup sessions are at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. Those registering at these sessions are eligible to win a prize. Dunmoore offers tennis for all lev- els and age groups this summer. If you cannot register at any of these sessions, call 905-831-2536 to arrange another date. Sports Briefs MARCH 17, 2004 JIM RIPLEY Hurler stems the Tide. A rebirth in the pool Laura Nicholls finds life in Pickering agrees with her Olympic goals By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — With the Canadian Olympic trials looming on the hori- zon, Laura Nicholls knows this sea- son represents a crossroads in her swimming career. "I think we have some work to do still, but I'm definitely excited with the results I've had so far," says the 25-year-old, who came to the Picker- ing Swim Club from the Region of Wa t erloo Swim Club last fall to work alongside head coach Lucie Hewitt- Henderson. A veteran of two Olympic Games, Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000, the sprint freestyle specialist is hop- ing the 2004 Games in Athens will provide the backdrop for her best Olympic results ever in what she ex- pects will be her international swan- song. "I know I'm not going to be swim- ming for another four years. I have to do it now or I'm never going to do it. I don't want to live to regret it," she says. "In 1996 it was a learning experi- ence; in 2000 it was political; this time I just want to go there and have fun and perform well. I'm looking at com- peting in the 100-metre and 200- metre freestyle, I want to do best times and I would like to place better than I ever have before." Unlike her previous two Games, Nicholls feels she possesses more poise and maturity than ever before. She's more focused, more acutely aware of herself and her goals and has enjoyed the new swimming envi- rons that the Pickering club has af- forded her, especially training under Hewitt-Henderson. "It's different. She keeps me on my toes. I think (working with Hewitt- Henderson) has sparked something within me and something in Lucie as well. I think she has a taste of what it's all about. She's still learning and I'm still learning. With her, it works well," she says. Moving to Pickering from her na- tive Waterloo has been a tough ad- justment, leaving behind family and friends. But, it's a decision she says was necessary to keep her swimming career moving forward. In a nutshell, she was mired in a rut and needed to regain her competitive spark. She be- lieves she's found that missing ingre- dient with the help of Hewitt-Hen- derson. "I think it was a matter of I was staying in my comfort zone," she re- lates. "I knew what to do and what to say to work my way out of something. If I didn't want to do it, I didn't do it. I was too familiar with what was going on; it was too predictable." A test of her new-found poise oc- curred at the Eastern Canadian Championships in Halifax last month. There, the meet was held under the most adverse weather con- ditions imaginable, with the competi- tion delayed for two days due to a snowstorm that gripped the Mar- itimes. That meant some alterations were made to the meet schedule when it eventually got under way. In the past, those difficulties might have proved insurmountable. But, Nicholls' maturity allowed her to win gold in the 50m and the 100m free and break the previous Canadian record in the 50m free. She didn't, however, break the record in a 50m race. Rather, she beat the existing stan- dard while swimming the 200m free when she asked for an official split. Her time of 25.05 beat the previous record of 25.14 seconds. She finished the 200m in two minutes, six seconds. "Six to eight years ago, if someone had said 'stand up and swim' under those conditions, I couldn't have done it," she says. "It teaches you to take things as they come. National team coach Dave Johnson says, 'Al- ways expect the unexpected'. It's not always going to go the way it's sup- posed to." This season has been uniformly productive for Nicholls in high-profile meets across North America. At the ConocoPhillips Spring National Championships 2004 in Orlando, Florida in mid-February, Nicholls helped the Canadian relay team to a gold medal in the women's 4x100m freestyle, while finishing seventh in the 100m free 'A' final in a time of 56.50. In the 200m free, Nicholls fin- ished 56th in a time of 2:06.19. At the U.S. Open in Seattle in De- cember, Nicholls helped the Canadi- an relay teams to two gold medals and one silver. She also competed at the Canadi- an Short Course Swimming Champi- onships in Quebec City in December where she won six gold medals, in- cluding four in the relay races. In the next few months, Nicholls will use several high-profile meets to tune up for July's Canadian Olympic trials in Toronto. She expects to com- pete at the Victor Davis Meet in Guelph later this month. In early April, she'll be at a Grand Prix meet in Indianapolis, featuring many of the top Olympic hopefuls from the U.S. and Canada. In early May, she'll head to either Texas or Santa Clara, California for another Grand Prix event. NOTES: Nicholls splits her training time between the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, the Dunbarton pool and the University of Toronto pool. She has also trained this season at Laurier University in Waterloo, Guelph and Hamilton... She swam the 50m free in the Atlanta Olympics as a 17-year-old, finishing tied for 29th place with a time of 26.3 sec- onds... In Sydney, she swam the 100m and 200m free. She finished 13th in the 100m free and 23rd in the 200m free. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Swim Club’s Laura Nicholls hopes her fine season in the water will culminate in a strong showing at the summer Olympics. Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo The luck of the Irish? AJAX –– Tom Payton, of the Scarborough Golf and Country Club, releases the rock while competing at the annual St. Pat’s Mixed Bonspiel at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club on Saturday afternoon. Payton and others took on the look of the Irish during the day-long bonspiel. For additional photo, story, see page B2. Generals meet ’Dogs in playoffs DURHAM —The Mississauga Ice- Dogs will have to rewrite history if they are to prevail in their opening round playoff series against the Os- hawa Generals. But if ever they were in a position to do so, it is now. The IceDogs (36-21-7-2) enter the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal as favourites after fin- ishing 14 points ahead of the Gener- als (30-29-8-1) during a season that was by far their best in the six-year history of the franchise. To live up to the favourite tag, however, the IceDogs will have to do something four times they've man- aged to do only once in six years: beat the Generals. What's more, the IceDogs have managed just one playoff victory in their inauspicious history, a 5-4 overtime decision in Game 4 of their series with Ottawa a year ago. When the series gets under way Friday in Mississauga, all eyes will be on IceDogs’ sniper Patrick O'Sul- livan, who scored six goals in two games against the Generals and 43 all told this season. He had both goals in a 5-2 loss in Oshawa and four in an 8-3 win in Mississauga. Annandale team f inishes second with 3-2 record By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —An Annandale bantam boys' rink finished as runners-up at the Ontario Winter Games in Lon- don last weekend. The Tim March rink competed in the six-team round-robin event against teams from across the province. Shane Latimer's four- some from Winchester won the event. The winners also captured the Ontario bantam final last month at Annandale. The March team ended up in a second-place tie with a 3-2 record, handing the Latimer rink its only loss at the event. ••• March will also skip a team at the 2004 Optimist International Under- 18 Curling Championships slated for Langley and Cloverdale, B.C. from April 1 to 4. Approximately 100 of the world's top young curlers from Japan, the U.S. and Canada will compete for gold, silver, bronze and the world seedings of fourth to 12th in the age group. Patrick Janssen, Tyler Anderson and Peter Tak, with Paul Bourque as coach, join March on the Cana- dian team. Twenty-four boys' and girls' teams will participate in the cham- pionships, which include a round- robin draw and a skills competi- tion. In addition, a development camp consisting of a series of work- shops will be presented. ••• The Barry Moylan team had the luck of the Irish in capturing top spot at the annual St. Pat's Mixed Bonspiel at Annandale last Satur- day. Moylan, along with wife Susan- nah at vice, second Jamie Pilgrim and lead Michelle Bucholz took top prize. The event featured a full draw of 32 teams. Second place went to Matt Cook and his Tam Heather Curling Club team of Shannon Moore, Glen Bratti and Tara Cook. Third and fourth, respectively, went to An- nandale's Craig Jewer and Rick Moak rinks. In addition to the curling, the teams enjoyed breakfast, lunch, dinner, Irish trivia, prizes, and dancing to 'The Entertainers'. ••• The annual skins competition is winding down. Barry Moylan re- cently won the 'A' flight over Paul Boyland. ••• Annandale's junior mixed team skipped by Paul Boyland started well, but couldn't sustain its mo- mentum at the regional playdowns in Oakville March 6 and 7. The Boy- land rink won its first game on last rock, but proceeded to lose its next two games by close margins to end with a 1-2 record. The Boyland foursome advanced to the regionals after winning the 'A' side of the draw at the recent zone playdowns at the Oshawa Golf Club. With Boyland were Kaitlyn Leslie, Chris Janssen, and Tracy O'Leary. Peter Boyland was along as coach. P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. 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Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Ta ra Cook, left, and teammate Glen Bratti, representing the Tam Heather Curling Club of Scarborough, brush the ice hard during early-round action at the St. Pat’s Mixed Bonspiel at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax on Saturday afternoon. The annual curling celebration of all things Irish attracted a full draw of 32 teams. March rink earns silver lining at Winter Games E-mail sports editor Al Rivett with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group AJAX MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from league play on March 10. GAME ONE The Portly Piper 59 Michael's Eatery 42 TOP SCORERS The Portly Piper: Finbar Strachan 14, Gregg McGuire 12, Scott Poulton 12. Michael's Eatery: Clayton Gall 12, Mike Stoddart 10. GAME TWO Dickson Printing 46 The Top Shelf 39 TOP SCORERS Dickson Printing: Sherwin James 14, Allan Gomes 13, Frank Forde 10. 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See page B8 Keeping an eye on the arts scene News Editor David Stell E-mail David with all your entertainment news at dstell@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ajax's Stephanie Davis is a 2004 contender in talent competition Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING –A local singer feels she has paid her dues royally, and it's time she received her crown. Stephanie Davis, who has been singing since age three, was one of about 90 remaining contestants singing for a panel of Canadian Idol celebrity judges in Toronto on March 16. About 7,000 hopefuls com- peted at SkyDome earlier this month, not including those audi- tioning outside the province. This is 18-year-old Stephanie's second try at the Idol competition, however she said she has been singing with some success long be- fore Idol came onto the scene. "I started by doing karaoke," she said, adding that she moved on to doing singing shows in malls, as well as being a member of the Young Singers of Ajax. Ms. Davis was to perform about four songs for the Idol judges Tues- day, which she selected from a pro- vided list of more than 700. Her choices included '80s hits 'Black Vel- vet' by Alannah Myles, and 'Walking On Sunshine,' by Katrina and the Wav es. She said the songs "fit her style." Although she has little formal training in the art of singing, Ms. Davis produced a powerful rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Noth- ing' in her living room prior to being interviewed this week. She said swallowing Vaseline was one way she has learned to allow her to sing longer, along with voice warm-up ex- ercises. Dancing is another of her favourite things to do, she added. The 'pop' style of music allows her to combine singing and dance, more so than her earlier direction, which was more country and western-influ- enced. She made it clear that despite what level of success she achieves, it's more important to her to be true to herself than to fit an image creat- ed by someone. "I want to promote myself through my personality," she said. Her mother and manager, Nicky, has been by her side through all her ups and downs, and said it has been a difficult road. She agrees with her daughter's philosophy about keep- ing her feet on the ground. "When you lose who you are, it's time to get out," she said. Stephanie performed songs in a gruelling process over the course of a few days last week, impressing producers enough to get a chance in front of the Idol celebrity judges. The results from Tuesday's Idol competition at the SkyDome were not available at press time. Canadian Idol is her time to shine Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Stephanie Davis hopes to be the next Canadian Idol. ‘I want to promote myself through my personality.’ STEPHANIE DAVIS Prepare for industry certification in Dental Chairside Assistant (905) 723-1163 Oshawa Centre 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre Train for an exciting and creative career in the dental health field, helping people and making a difference. Program Overview: • Anatomy & Histology • Pharmacology • Radiology (H.A.R.P.) • Preventive Dentistry • and more Apply for a position in: • General or Specialized Practice • Public Health • Dental Sales & Administration Visit: www.trilliumcollege.ca Are you looking for MORE than a Job? Invest in becoming a Professional! Develop the skills required to work as a Member of the Medical Profession. Upon successful completion you may find Employment in: Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre 905.723.1163 Hospital Physicians Office, Private Labs, or Federal or Provincial Labs CAREER SEMINAR Freedom 55 Financial invites you to an introductory career seminar, to see if financial services is right for you. Nine week paid training available for suitable candidates. When: Thursday, March 25th @ 2:00PM or 6:30PM. Where: #300 - 1465 Pickering Parkway, Pickering Call: 905-831-3600 ext. 284 to reserve your seat today! T h u r s d a yThursdayThursday M a r c h 1 8 , 2 0 0 4March 1 8 , 2 0 0 4March 18, 2004 1:00pm – 4:30pm “People Working To Get You Working!” YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road (Highway 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) Suite 16 Pickering, Ontario (905) 427-7670 Employers hiring for positions in: Sales, Retail Sales, General Labour, Day Camps and more Bring Your Resume! Register for the Summer Jobs Service Program! For students 15-24 returning to school in September. Call for details ® Job STUDENT SUMMER Fair HERE WE GROW AGAIN....... 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To register: Contact Maria or Geraldine (905)420-4010 The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering (Near the Pickering GO station) Sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada AZ/DZ DRIVERS & PROFESSIONAL MOVERS Scarborough based High Value Products Moving Company. Posi- tions available immediately. Min. 2 yrs. exp. Clean abstract. •Local / Long Distance •Canada / US •Steady Work •Competitive Wages & benefits 1-888-271-9997 www.northerncanadian.com Part-Time Sales & Service Representatives The DEWA LT F actory Service Branch requires part-time Representatives in Pickering to execute daily operations of the Branch. Responsibilities include; customer service, merchandising, sales, parts and tool orders, warranties, shipping and receiving, We are looking for enthusiastic, efficient, and eager individuals with customer service or sales experience, excellent communication & computers skills. Mainly weekends with some week days. Interested applicants should forward their resume to dean.leeder@bdk.com or fax to 800-665-3538 by March 24 2004. CORRUGATED PACKAGINNG PLANT IN AJAX Requires energetic person for purchasing and processing orders. Computer experi- ence required. Basic understanding of Im- perial and Metric measurements required. Will train suitable applicant. Please reply to: File #982 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 MAINTENANCE/HOUSEKEEPER SUPERVISOR required for a Long Term Care Facility in the Pickering area. The successful applicant will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance of the facility as well as supervision of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments. Salary $36,000 plus benefits. Fax resume to Pickering Healthcare #536 at 905-669-6724 NEW AJAX CAFE KITCHEN/COUNTER HELP Experienced, part time Fax resume to: Jen (905)686-9917 or call Jen at (905) 626-3542 We currently have full and part-time opportunities for all shifts! We offer a resident-centered approach to care, a comprehensive orientation program, educational opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits program, and 24-hour clinical support. Please apply in writing to: RegencyCare, Fax: (905) 472-1347 e-mail: hr@thewoodhaven.ca For these and other opportunities, please visit our website at: www.regencycare.ca Registered Practical Nurses Recreation Aides THE WOODHAVEN is a RegencyCare long-term care residence located in Markham dedicated to resident-centred quality care. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE is now Hiring Full time RPN Require current certification and able to Work all shift and alternate weekends. New graduates welcome. Please apply with resume in person or email to: 60 Bond St. East, Oshawa, L1G 8C9 carriagehouse@rogers.com Between 9am & 5pm No telephone inquiries please only qualified applicants will be contacted. PA RT TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering. 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ALL UNEMPLOYED START NOW! $375-$650 - wkly West Coast company, new to Oshawa, needs 15 people for immediate work in Customer Service, P.R. & Mngmnt. People skills a must. No exp. Must enjoy loud music.Why wouldn't you call? 18+, FT only Lisa (905)571-4483 ATTENTION:WORK AT HOME ON-LINE. $500-$2500 per month part time; $3000 + full time. www.ucandreamnow.com 1-800- 417-8992 BUSY Pickering Flower Shop re- quires a Part Time clerk, a couple of days a week. Experience pre- ferred. Call 905-831-0753 EXPERIENCED WAIT STAFF and Bar Staff, full/part time to start im- mediately. Apply in person or fax resume to: 905-721-1975 Att: C. Wilson, or Mickey Finn's Bistro & Cocktail Lounge, 1050 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. CURVES - FITNESS and weight loss centres is hiring employees for the Pickering, Brock Road loca- tion. Apply if you're energetic, en- thusiastic, sales-oriented, and love to work with people. Perfect oppor- tunity for someone returning to the work force. Training provided. Fax or drop off resume, 905-421-9550: 1050 Brock Rd., Unit 5. ECE TEACHERS and assistant needed for new pickering childcare centre. liverpool/kingston rd. fax resumes to 905-831-9347 or call (905) 509-4021. FABRIC STORE located in Picker- ing requires full time and part time help. Sewing and drapery experi- ence essential. Call 905-831-5223 or fax resume to: 416-286-5223. FULL TIME AZ DRIVER,local runs/Ontario. No overnight. Over- size load experience an asset. Fax resume to Lake Scugog Lumber, 905-985-8189 att: Scott Leach GREENSPACE SERVICES now hiring lawn technicians and Sales Representatives for the Durham Region. Represent the leaders in lawn care services. Professional work environment. Valid driver's li- cense a must. Good organizational skills and able to work with mini- mal supervision. Experience an asset; training provided. Call to make appt. Jason Blake (905)426- 9577 or fax 905-426-9678. HAIRSTYLISTS wanted for busy hair salons. Hourly, profit sharing, paid birthday & holidays, also ben- efit pkg. Advanced training provid- ed. Please call Mandy or Miranda at 905-576-4477 HOMEWORKERS needed!! As- sembling Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Coupon Processor Program. No Experi- ence Needed! Free Information:w ww.workfromhomeconnection.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Referent #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070 LANDSCAPE COMPANY has openings in our landscape con- struction and maintenance divi- sions for experienced Forepersons (3 - 5 yrs.) and labourers. Appli- cants must be reliable, hardwork- ing, clean driving record and own transportation. Wages based on knowledge and experience. Fax Resume to Nature's Reflection Landscape (905) 666-1951. Email: landscape@naturesreflection.ca THE COUNTRY TOWN SINGERS of Whitby, a 60 voice SATB choir requires an Assistant Accompa- nist. Duties: playing Wednesday rehearsals, monthly Saturday workshops & concerts Sept-May. Contact Sandi Wasson 905-432- 0926 or Mike Watts 905-839-9456. Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 OSHAWA Warehouse Co. looks to fill 20 F/T openings immediately. Va rious positions, full training pro- vided. $350-$450 to start. Call To- day, ask for Frank (905)571-6444 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE ex- perienced, excellent tenant rela- tions and leasing skills. Admin. maint, cleaning. Oshawa Highrise. Apt. plus wages. Fax resume to 416-449-9105. TELEMARKETERS with heating & air conditioning experience pre- ferred. Full-time position, work from home. Willing to train. Fax resume to: 905-683-0817. TRAVEL AGENT - Bowmanville agency requires experienced agent part- time, during maternity leave, starting April 5th. Fax re- sumes to (905) 623-0179. TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED - Sun- space Modular Enclosures Inc. Requires Long Haul Tractor - Trail- er Driver Permanent position, overnight runs. Salary $16 - $19 - 50 hours per week, Bonus. Start ASAP, Shop location in Courtice. Drivers's license (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and 3 - 5 years experience required. Knowl- edge of driver logbook, Bill of Lad- ing, Inspection reports (pre-trip, en route, post trip). Job entails deliv- ering sunrooms to dealers across the upper United States. Apply by fax (905) 436-0492, email to: dar- ren.kok@sunspacesunrooms.com or in person at 1698 Baseline Rd., Courtice, Ontario. WANTED - Choreographer, Drum- mer, Saxaphone player, for (Heart-n-soul.org) Musical Theatre Group. Volunteer organization. Call 905-427-6791. WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. www.opportunity-depot.com WOOF,woof, meow, meow. Na- tional petfood manufacturer seeks part-time weekends sales demon- strator for in-store demos. Dog/cat knowledge and asset. Must be friendly and approachable, own vehicle required. $11/hour. Fax toll free 1-877-663-0026. WORK FROM HOME - earn $450. - $1500 monthly part time or $2,000 - $4,500 full time. Full train- ing provided. 1-800-538-3751. WORK FROM HOME.Help Oth- ers. Be part of the ever growing health industry. Stop Yearning and start earning while you stay home! Call 1-800-814-1487. Visit www.stepstochange.com today! F/T OR P/T HAIRSTYLIST with experience required for busy, friendly salon in mall location. Guaranteed wages + commission. Start immediately. John 905-725- 2080 (days) or 905-728-3720 (af- ter 9pm) FULL-TIME HAIRSTYLIST want- ed. Minimum 3 years experience. Trendy new salon. Apply in per- son, Personal Touch Hair Studio, 5969 Baldwin St. S. Brooklin. 905- 655-0466.. HAIRSTYLIST required immedi- ately at family-owned full-service salon & spa in beautiful downtown Port Perry. Call 905-985-7101. Ask for David or Scott. HAIRSTYLIST with 2+yrs. exp. that has a strong desire to work with an established team of Salon Spa professionals and are commit- ted to their craft. We would like to meet you. Bring your resume, Att: B.Tr aicheff, to ELEGANCE SALON SPA-CONCEPT AVEDA, 123 Athol Street, Whitby, Ont. L1N 3Z1 HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. THE FACIAL PLACE requires Junior Esthetician part-time, Sen- ior Esthetician part-time, RMT part-time,f or summer season May to September. Resumes to: 216 Brock Street South, Whitby On L1N 4K1 or email: facial@bell- net.ca ELECTRICAL APPRENTICES needed, commercial/industrial, fax resume to (905)655-7604. GAS FITTER 2 or 1 wanted for partnership.You are clean, well spoken, we have contracts in Durham. Brian (416)895-1764 OIL + GAS SERVICE Technician- Full time positions available. Li- censed with a minimum 8 years of unsupervised service experience on residential heating equipment. Excellent benefit package and RRSP contributions. Wages to suit experience, AC license an asset. Clean driving record, neat appear- ance. Fax resume to (905)885- 1108 or call (905)885-8216. Port Hope area. PROFESSIONAL FINISHED CARPENTERS required with own tools, for custom house in Ballan- trae. If interested, please fax con- tact information to: 416-335-9335. ENGINEERED WOOD Products Supplier requires capable individu- als for New Junior office positions. A background in blueprint reading an asset. Port Perry. Fax 905-985- 8189. INSURANCE, FOUR personal lines CSR'S for Durham area. Need RIBO license plus experi- ence. Excellent renumerations. Call O'Donnell Personnel (905)576-1370, email resume: odonnellpersonnel@rogers.com or fax 905-576-8778 A CANADIAN owned and operat- ed electric wholesale company lo- cated in South Central/Eastern Ontario is seeking the following in- dividuals for employment in Dur- ham Region. CONSTRUCTION SALES PERSON. The successful candidate will have over 5 years experience with an electric whole- sale business selling to commer- cial/industrial and residential con- tractors in the Western Durham Region markets. This person will have excellent communication and organizational skills combined with a solid background in distribution and lighting sales. Please fax re- sumes to Osso Electric 905-428- 9136 or e-mail to ajax@ossoelec- tric.com to the attention of the Branch Manager. We thank every- one who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ADVERTISING SALES exclusive work for Durham's richest target market. $800-$1000/wk commis- sion. Only honest experienced per- son with vehicle considered. Re- sume: mediamax@sympatico.ca EXPERIENCED SALES people wanted for business-to-business cold calling. Excellent commission paid daily. High demand product, easy sale. Earn $200 per day easi- ly. Call Karri (905)433-0880 or www.informationdurham.com PROESESSIONAL Sales Person, for used/recycled auto parts, expe- rience prefferd. but will train the right individual. Fax resume to: 905-697-8118 or email to: Bill at sales@abeautousedparts.com SALES AGENTS 10+ years gen- eral sales experience. Leads pro- vided. Excellent English. Commis- sion. Fax resume to 905-881-7304 SALES PERSON,Full-time, Se- curity products. Will train. Some leads provided. Not a door knock- ing crew. Call (905)666-3344. SALES PROFESSIONALS, earn $120,000 - $150,000/Year Com- missions Selling Advertising to small Businesses. Full Product Tr aining Provided. Must be a self starter and an experienced sales professional. E-mail resume to myksmt@sympatico.ca or fax to Mike Smith 905-841-7622 SALES, ADVANCED COMMIS- SIONS.Work from home, F/T P/T. A needed service, no competition, established NYSE Company. Dia- na Thompson 416-244-3312. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT required for one year maternity leave starting June. 4 1/2 day work week, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please fax resume to (416) 438- 3431. LEVEL II DENTAL assistant with experience required for progres- sive family practice located in Scarborough. Full time. No week- ends. Fax resume to (416) 261- 8190 PHARMACIST, full time, required for Shoppers Drug Mart, Oshawa, midnight store, competitive sala- ry/benefits. Please fax resume to 905-433-4660 PHARMACY ASSISTANT re- quired, part time evenings & week- ends, Shoppers Drug Mart, Oshawa, Please fax resume to 905-433-4660 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -Part time, Kroll computer, students wel- come. Fax: 905-728-5633. RECEPTIONIST required for busy Pickering Dental Office. Minimum 2-years dental experience. Call Cindy (905)839-5951 RESIDENT SERVICE Manager (RPN/RN) with related experience required for a retirement resi- dence. Full-time to cover a mater- nity leave. Drop off resume with hand written cover letter to: The Centennial Retirement Resident 259 Hillcroft St. Oshawa, ON TREATMENT COORDINATOR re- quired immediately for Whitby Dental office. Must have dental re- ception experience, excellent so- cial skills, dental knowledge and flexible work hours. Bring your re- sume to our office Mon-Thurs at 3975 Garden St. beside Dairy Queen. 5-7 BED seniors residence in Dur- ham Region. Beautiful home, ideally located. Owners accom- modations. Fully occupied. Ideal for health care professional to run. $549,000. Call 905-434-9458 AJAX,4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, gourmet eat-in kitchen with walk out deck, living/diningroom combi- nation, main floor familyroom with wood burning fireplace. $260,000. (905)428-7633. BUNGALOW,Garden/Taunton, 3-bedrooms, 2-4pc baths, balcony from kitchen. In-Law apartment- walk-out to garden, 3pc-bath, 2-bedrooms, new kitchen. Close to schools/amenities, Go-bus at door. $299,000. (905)666-9086. OSHAWA,3 story house, or Du- plex, with ideal basement in law apt., Energy efficient, everything replaced, All drywall. 4 plus 2 bed- room, 4 baths, 3 kitchens. Custom designed top floor, ideal loft apt. Near 401. Immediate possession $249,900. (905)404-9900 PICKERING Open House, Sat/Sun.1-5 (other days by ap- pointment) 401 to Brock Rd., N. to Kingston Rd. E. to Bainbridge, S. to 1626 Fairfield. $249,900. De- tached 3 bedroom brick, lrg. gar- age, fireplace, 2 1/2 baths, 5-appli- ances, walk to all amenities. (905)427-4663/905-728-9770. PICKERING,Brock/Finch, 3- bdrms, 2-baths. Detached home. Eat-in kitchen, New carpets/floors. Great family street near schools/shopping. Asking $260k with most furnishings. OPEN HOUSE Saturday March 20th 1-4p.m. (905)421-9605 PORT HOPE 3 bedroom attached home in quiet, friendly neighbour- hood, large backyard and nice deck, house is in great condition, very bright and clean, asking $153,000. 416-292-8046. LOCATION, LOCATION! Great starter home 1-year new, steps to shopping, Westny Rd and GO. 3-bedroom townhome, bright eat- in kitchen, garage, low mainte- nance, backs on Greenbelt. $212,000. (905)427-4875. AJAX Family condo, premium south-central location, 2 lg bdrms, big LR/DR, lg kitchen, in parking, security, pool, tennis courts, exer- cise rm, sauna, in laundry & stor- age, 1 1/2 baths, huge balcony, 0 down, immed possession. $155,000 (905)427-7452. "WE BUY HOUSES! Quick clos- ing, take over payments, written offer within 24 hours. We have a solution for you. 416-998-9933. www.webuyhouses-toronto.ca AJAX PLAZA,lower level office or retail space, 1000sq.ft. Separate entrance, private bathroom. Avail. immediately. $1000/month, avail. to rent separately or as one unit. Call Robert (905)626-3542 or (416)492-3543. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 OSHAWA - Ritson/King, office/re- tail main floor, 3 bedroom apt. up- stairs fully equipped, full base- ment, $1100+. Available April. Am- ple parking. Call 905-626-3542. $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. A WORK AT HOME JOB ON YOUR COMPUTER. Training Provided. F/T, P/T Code: n4 www.MyHomePCJob.com PROFITABLE MODEL & talent search company for sale. Ontario territory is currently operated as corp. franchise, achieving 6 figure net profits (verifiable). Min. invest- ment $165,000. Call 1-888-235- 8882. NEW CONVENIENCE in new house division, great potential in new busy plaza in Port Perry. $50,000. Call (905)982-1600 (morning) or (905)809-5478 (afternoon) FOR SALE Profitable, Growing, Well Established TURN KEY Busi- ness. Services: Moving, deliver- ies, rubbish removal. Established customer base. Price includes Chevrolet HEAVY DUTY 16 foot cube van in top condition and all necessary equipment. Repeat business and referrals from happy customers. R.O.I. within one year. Asking $11,000. 905-373-6082 BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL SER- VICES including financial prob- lems resolution, reorganization, general and income tax consulta- tion, budgeting and planning. Flex- ible hours. Reasonable rates. Phone (647) 899-8013. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$MORTGAGES$$Best rates available!!! lst/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792. AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson or Robert Brown 905-436- 9292. Toll free 1-877-509-5626 or Online application: www.accuratemortgages.com ARE YOU BEING DECLINED? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages. Private funds. Prime rates. Self employed. Credit problems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, To ronto. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.60% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast pro- fessional service call (905)666- 4986 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stop garnishments and harassment from creditors. Call (905)721-8251 For Free Consultation. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES/LOANS - Purchas- es, refinances up to 107%. Great rates, no income qualifications. Call 905-426-2900. 1 BDRM APT'S.Large & clean in small building with parking, $730 inclusive. Wilson/Bond area, Oshawa. Available immediately. 905-723-0361. 1 bdrm OSHAWA,very clean, quiet, close to OC, no smoking, $50 referral fee. $750 inclusive, avail immediately King/Park. 905- 579-7655 snp BROOKLIN - Self contained bach- elor apt., redecorated. No pets. Available now. $595/mo. + hydro. Call 905-424-9743. 1+1 BEDROOM, modern legal basement apartment at Ross- land/Thickson in Whitby, park- ing/laundry & utilities included. April lst. $830/month. lst/last/refer- ences. Tim Webster Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500 1-BEDROOM $750/month, 2-bed- room $810/month, furnished bach- elor $140/wk. Clean, quiet, park- ing, appliances, utilities included, available March 17 or later (Sim- coe/Mill) (905)579-5927. 1-BEDROOM,bright spacious walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable includ- ed. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 2 - APARTMENTS - Oshawa: 1 bed. in duplex, new floor/paint, archway, antique claw-foot tub, Lloyd St., avail. April 1, $680+util. 2 bed. in well-maintained triplex, 2 entrances, laundry, Verdun Rd., avail. May 1, $810/inclusive. 905- 718-5753. 2 bdrm OSHAWA,clean, quiet, walk to OC, kid friendly with back- yard, no smoking, $50 referral fee. $790 plus hydro, King/Park. 905- 579-7655 snp 2-BDRM 1st floor apt. Oshawa, close to GM/401. Clean, quiet, all facilities, seperate entrance/laun- dry, cable, parking etc. $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. No smoking. First/last. (905)571-7585 2-BDRM bsmt, Pickering, separate entrance, washer/dryer, parking, no smoking. $850mo inclusive. Avail. Apr. lst. First/last. (905)428- 7795 2-BEDROOM,Oshawa hospital area, bright, spacious upper du- plex, new carpet & paint, available May. $800 plus hydro. Non-smok- ers, call (905)432-7517. No pets. 408 BLOOR ST. EAST - 2 bed- room $745+hydro (approx. $50/mo). Also 1 bed. apt.avail. April 1st, $655 + hydro ($30/mo.) 3 bed. $950+util. May 1st. First/last/1-parking. Immaculate, nice, well-maintained, bright, clean. Laundry, small building. Bus stop. No pets. 905-668-1946. 3-BDRMS North Oshawa, nearly new exclusive 4-plex. Very quiet, 1600sq ft, freshly painted, balcony, a/c, garage, suitable for 2 profes- sional people or students. No smoking/pets, $1,200/mo + util- ities, avail. immediately. (905)725- 0162 AJAX 3 bed. main floor bungalow. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - HWY 2/Ritchie,walkout one bedroom basement, parking, laundry, central air, all other util- ities included. No smoking/pets. $750/month, lst/last, Immediate or April lst. (905)427-9626 AJAX -Large 2-bedroom avail- able May 1, in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. 905-426- 1161 AJAX - LEGALIZED UPPER 3 bedroom of home. Hwy 2/Har- wood, near schools, transit, non smoker, no pets. First/last. Avail- able immediately. (905)686-5297 (416)297-3342. Showing March 21st. AJAX - Newly refurbished one bedroom basement apt. 4 appli- ances, 1 parking, own entrance. Available immediately. $750/month- inclusive. 905-426- 7341. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm)/April/May 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-8421. CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 VENDORS NEEDED (SPRING SHOW) Oshawa This Week Home Show held at the Civic Auditorium March 26 to March 28 ******************************** Whitby Home Show held at Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex April 16 to April 18. To book your space: 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 6th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW April 2nd, 3rd & 4th at "The Terminal" (Old Knob Hill Farms) Oshawa. Vendor space available. Gardeners & Crafters Welcome! Reserve your booth by calling Serina 905-579-4400 ext. 2262 4TH ANNUAL FUN FAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE May 15th & 16th, 2004 Don't miss out on your opportunity to exhibit in our fabulous Vendor Village!!! Over 4000 people attended last year. For more information please call (905) 426-4676 ext. 227 CALLING ALL CRAFTERS Space is still available for the Spring Craft Show at Kingsway College on May 02, 2004. For information pls call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext, 227 or e-mail lmatthews@durhamregion.com DISTINCT DESIGNS CRAFT SHOW & SALE Space still available for this truly unique craft show on April 17th, 2004 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. For details please call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext. 227 or e-mail lmatthews@durhamregion.com PUBLIC AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre - Estate & Consignment Our Specialty 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" UPCOMING SCHEDULE: •Thurs. March 18th - NO REGULAR SALE (March Break) but SPECIAL SALE this night only at the General Sikorski Hall Oshawa (Stevenson Rd. N. of Taunton) at 7 p.m. (Preview 6:00 p.m.) •Thurs. March 25th - 6:30 p.m. (English Container) •Sat. March 27th - Special Saturday Sale (Watch newspaper for details) For more info. or for consignment please call 905-683-0041 AUCTIONEERS:Victor Brewda & Anthony Wagler OUTSTANDING AUCTION Antiques, Collectables, Piano Sunday, March 21st, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions Located in ORONO Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auctions features a quality selection of articles from past to present, as found & refinished. Partial list, Grand Piano Heinz- mann (reserve), 7' china/cabinet secretary combo (one of a kind c1900s), oak 2 dr. ice box, washstands, vanity (Birdseye maple), telephone table/chair, smokers, old chairs & rockers (pressback, oak, kitchen & parlour), school desk, several tables (kitchen, parlour, occasional etc.), trike, doll carriage, old bottles, advertis- ing pcs, straight razor collection, Koker barberchair, lamps, mantle & hanging clocks, stamps, books, quality glass & china, country collectables, Royal Doultons #N 3903, 2334, 2220, plus many more quality items. See ad (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) Te rms Cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, & Interac Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 19th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Oak china cabinet with glass three sides, walnut bow front dresser, pine drop leaf table, 6 wooden kitchen chairs, oak desk with claw feet, mantle clock, upright freezer, bed chesterfield, coffee & end tables, Co-oil lamps, chesterfield & matching chair, Westinghouse 2 door refrigerator, modern dinette suite, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, modern bed- room suite, table & floor lamps, pine cradle, 2 door antique wardrobe, walnut oval parlour table, refin- ished oak dining table, qty. new comforters, qty. of Coke memorabilia, china, glass, household & collect- able items. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE MARCH 19 TH, FRIDAY 6 P.M. Selling the contents from Cobourg and Port Hope homes: Chesterfield suites, wicker pieces, 5 pc. red/white dinette, sm. rockers, ant. ext. table, china sideboard, china cabinets, sm. pine tables, dressers, chests, occ. tables, occ. chairs, t.v., lamps, china, glass, etc. etc. Check website for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, March 24th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Stouffville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield suite, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, chests, entertainment unit, coffee and end tables, lamps, prints, TV, VCR, movies, large quantity of collect- ables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 ESTATE AUCTION, SAT. MARCH 20th - 10:00AM - for the late Les Lean 3311 County Road 18, Camborne - Hwy. 401 to Burnham St. exit, straight north 6km to Sale Sight. 5,000 sq. ft. shop full of tools & machinery, contents of home and apt. with some antique pcs, 2 fridges, stoves, 2 washers, dryers, sofa, bedroom & kitchen set, all like new, ant. pcs., cupboards, wash- stands, etc. Large qty. dry mixed lumber, new diamond wedding ring set - never used, ant. tools, collectable tins, etc., nearly new metal lathe, and milling machine, drill presses, air compressors, 100 ton press, plus countless woodworking, steel working machinist & me- chanics tools and machinery, 2 ant. car engines, old thrashing ma- chine and other old farm implements, lge qty. scrap metal including heavy old industrial machinery plus much more, all sold unreserved, property sold. Check: www.warnersauction.com for more details, or email gwarner@eagle.ca to receive list or fax. Gary E.WARNER - 905-355-2106 SAT. MAR. 20th – 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture & Household for The Estate of Wm. Price of Toronto, who was a “master carpenter” & Contents of a Keswick home & local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com G A RY H I LL AUCT I ONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 AUCTIONS at WARNERS AUCTION Thurs March 18th - 6pm, Sat March 20th - 10am & Sun March 21st, 12 noon for complete listing visit warnersauction.com or call 905-355-2106 for a fax, or email gwarner@eagle.ca. Gary E Warner Auctioneer Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. Mar 20/04 @ 5:00 pm Household articles from a Whitby home and collector coins: Furniture, plant stand, carnival glass, tea wades, books, and many accent pieces.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 CREDIT PROBLEMS? BUT YOU NEED A VEHICLE? Bad Credit? No Credit? Bankrupt? Undischarged? I'll get you driving! Call Vaughn Barry at (416) 291-5054 ext.300 A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 AJAX spacious 1-bedroom base- ment apt, no smoking/pets, shared laundry, utilities included, parking, sep entrance, avail immediately. first/last $775/mo 905-426-1556 snp AJAX,3-bdrm main floor apt., nicely decorated, h/w floors, 5 ap- pliances, eat-in kitchen, 2-car parking $1175+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905- 442-0020 AJAX,New 2-bedroom basement apt., sep. entrance, livingroom, large kitchen, own laundry, cabel, air, 2 parking, $850 utilities includ- ed, no pets/smoking, available im- mediately, first/last. Quiet family home. 905)428-2637 AJAX-NORTH,Griffith/Wilce. Large 1-bedroom apartment, sep- arate entrance, new appliances. Cable, parking and utilities includ- ed, $750/month. No pets/smok- ing. First/last/references required. Available April 1st. Call 905-619-2226. AJAX/PICKERING boarder. 1- bedroom apartment in exclusive neighborhood. Suit single person. No smoking/pets. Available April 15th. $900/month inclusive. Call (905)428-3589 ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom apt., $835./mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, appliances includ- ed. Available immediately. Mill/Simcoe Oshawa, call 1-800- 486-9826. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR BASEMENT apt. Hibbert St., Oshawa. All inclusive $525/month, clean, great central location, parking. NON-SMOKER ONLY!! No pets - first/last. Call Brian at (905)243-7055 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,5-star immacu- late 1-bedroom apartment. Gas Fireplace, private entrance, laun- dry, parking, nice area, close to 401. No pets/smoking, $800/month all inclusive, available April 1st. Call (905)433-9851 CENTRAL OSHAWA - 2 bed- room, 2 level apt. in 4-plex, park- ing, near downtown & hospital. References, 1st/last, $750/inclu- sive. Available immediately. 416- 528-7212. CENTRAL OSHAWA.Must see 2nd floor, private 2+ bedroom apartment. 1,350+sq.ft. of attrac- tive space with high-efficiency gas. Available April 1st. $900+. An- drew 905-579-5464 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge 3 bedroom with balcony, heat and hot water included. Parking, $l,l00 per mo. April lst. lst/last. Two bed- room, April lst. Parking, $900 inclu- sive. Call (416) 520-6392 or (905) 669-4009 DUNDAS/LUPIN,large legal 1-bedroom basement apartment, no smoking, no pets, air, laundry, appliances and parking included. Half cable extra. $850, first/last. Available immediately. (905)666- 1233 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, 1-parking, $900/mo inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $825/month, avail- able April 1st. Call Val 905-720- 0255. LARGE & BRIGHT renovated 2- bdrm bsmt. Sandy Beach area, Pickering. Close to GO. Separate entrance, laundry. $900/mo inclu- sive. Avail. April 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (416)999-7188. LOVELY ONE BEDROOM APT., 319 Malaga Rd. Upper floor Oshawa, $650/no pets/no smok- ing. Free parking/laundry/heat- ing/water. Available now.(416)438- 0424 OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. $520, heat/hy- dro. First/last required. Stephen 905-576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - large one bedroom basement apartment, near O.C. washer dryer, single person pre- ferred. $600 per mo. all inclusive. (905) 434-5975 OSHAWA 3-bedroom, main floor house, near lake heated shop/gar- age, deck, laundry facilities, shared yard, parking for 2, non smoker/pets, references, $1100 in- clusive, avail May1. 705-786-1842 OSHAWA very spacious, bright, clean, newly renovated/freshly painted 2-bedroom apts in triplex. Appliances, outdoor parking, near schools/shopping/parks. No smok- ing/pets. $825 & $850-inclusive. Immed & April 1 (905)576-0294 OSHAWA,large 1 bedroom, nicely decorated, parking, avail. immedi- ately, $795. mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last, ref. (905)884-6922. OSHAWA,To wnline/Adelaide, 1-bedroom basement walkout. laundry, parking. No pets/smoking, $675/month, all inclusive,. Avail- able April 1st. First/last required. Call (905)571-4475. PICKERING (backsplit) 2-bed- room main/bsmt apt, 2 living- rooms, 2 entrances, 2 full baths, laundrys, near mall/GO, parking, $1,200+ first/last. Suitable for 2 professional/or extended family "2 units". Avail April 1. (905)831-6284 PICKERING - one bedroom base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, washer/dryer/cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No pets/no- smoking. (905)509-3043 even- ings/weekends. PICKERING - Clean 2 bed. base- ment. All amenities. Suits 2 peo- ple. Share laundry. Parking. Avail- able April/May. $875 includes util- ities. No pets/smoking. 905-421- 9919 PICKERING - new large bright one bedroom apt. Parking, air con, laundry, no pets/smoking. $825/in- clusive. Available now. (905)420- 1896 PICKERING 1 bright immaculate bedroom basement apt, separate entrance parking, cable, no smok- ing/pets. Prefer retired male over 50yrs. $700/month including util- ities. April 1st. (905)839-3732 PICKERING Major Oak/Brock near P.T.C. 2 bedroom basement apt close to school & busstop, sep entrance, very clean. $825/mo in- cludes utilities. Available immedi- ately, no pets. (905)426-3691 PICKERING SPACIOUS 2 room apartment with separate entrance. No smoking, no pets. Available im- mediately. Asking $750/month util- ities included. Call Nathan 416-752 -7277. PICKERING,1 bedroom base- ment apartment, $700/month, no pets/smoking, First/last, Call 905- 426-1828 PICKERING,bright, clean West Shore 2-bdrm bsmt apt. $700/mo + utilities. 1-parking, private en- trance. No smoking/dogs. Avail. April 1st. Contact Liz Quinn, Pru- dential Achievers Realty. 905-428- 7677 PICKERING, FINCH/LIVERPOOL, new 2-bedroom basement apt w/big kitchen & livingroom. C/A, near schools/transit. Separate en- trance, washer/dryer, parking in- cluded. No pets. $850+30% util- ities. Available immediately. 416-999-7423. PICKERING,Hwy #2/Dixie, Spa- cious 2 bedroom basement apart- ment, appliances, professionally done kitchen. Suitable for single person. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. lst/last. Call (905) 831-4866 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly. 2-bedroom basement apartment, laundry, street parking, full kitch- en/bath. $1000 includes utilities and cable, first/last/references re- quired. Available April 1st. Call (905)420-8254 PICKERING,Major Oaks/Brock, 2-bedroom basement apartment, $800/month plus utilities, available May 1st, first/last required. Separ- ate entrance, parking, applianc- es/laundry. No smoking/pets. Call (905)428-9361. PICKERING,Whites/Sheppard, 1- bedroom basement apartment. Bright interior, 4-pc washroom, walk to Grocery/Bus/Go. No pets/smoking. $575/month. Call (905)837-0337 PICKERING-Bright beautiful 2-bedroom basement apartment, Separate entrance, 1-parking, laundry. Near Go, schools & shop- ping. Available April 1st. No pets/dogs. $1000/month inclusive, first/last required. (416)275-2308. PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD,SUBLETERS WELCOME clean, new 2-bedroom basement apartment, available April 1st. Liv- ingroom, full bath, separate en- trance, near transportation. First/last, $950 all inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)837-9607. PORT PERRY - Large bright spa- cious 2 bedroom basement apt. with big windows. Private, quiet setting. $850. plus. Available April 1st. Parking, no pets/smoking. 905 -985-8615. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. ROSSLAND/CHURCH,Ajax 2- bdrm walk-out bsmt apt., a/c, util- ities incl. No smoking/pets. Avail. April/May 1st. $950/mo. First/last, references. (905)427-5770 or (905)427-6811 SPRING SPECIALS **1 Month Free Rent ** OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 WHITBY brand new large 2 and 3 bedroom duplex, walk to down- town. $950/$1050 month plus. Available April 1st. Non smoking, leave message 905-655-7805, or 905-424-0093. WHITBY - Feb.lst or immediate 2 bedroom, $840. 3 bedroom $950., March lst. 2 bedroom $860, 1 bedroom. $760. April lst. 2 bed- room $840, $860. 1 bedroom $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - Bright, spacious 1 bed- room basement, separate en- trance, includes parking for 1, util- ities, cable & laundry. $725/mth. Available May 1st. 905-686-6283. WHITBY - Clean bright 1 bedroom basement apartment with 2 park- ing spots. First and last required $725 All inclusive. Available ASAP call 905-665-5689 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,Dundas/Cochrane. Spa- cious 1-bedroom basement. Laun- dry, parking, full kitchen, 3pc-bath. Suite single person. $750/month includes utilities and cable. Avail- able April 1st, first/last/references No pets. (905)665-1322. WHITBY,Legal. Brand new bright large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. Above grade windows, sep- arate entry, laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. First/last/references required. Shows amazing. Call 905-442-0692 WHITBY, QUIET LOW RISE, 2-storey apt, 3-bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 entrances, suit 2 gen- erations/2 related couples, no- smoking/pets. Avail. end April. Near Go/bus/401. $1250/mo. 905-426-3288 WHITBY,Thickson/Manning, 1-bdrm basement apt., a/c, fridge, stove, laundry. Single male pre- ferred. Avail. immediately. $675/mo. First & last. No pets. (905)430-0737 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 1-1/2- bath, available May 15, $1295/month +hydro. 1-bedroom new building underground parking, 5-appliances, ensuite laundry, $1195/month inclusive. Available immediately. (416)270-1213, View it at: tinyurl.com/22n4j A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BDRM,main floor, NEWLY RENOVATED, 5appls, cable, a/c, parking, large yard, quiet neigh- bourhood, close to GO, shops. No smoking/dogs. $1150+, April 1st, 1st/last & references. 905-665- 0010 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI BACK- SPLIT, fully broadloomed with finished basement. Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. 4 appliances. $1200+utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Available April 1st. 905-579-7581. A 1YR OLD,4+1 bdrms, executive home. Steps to the lake. Main floor great room w/fireplace, open con- cept to kitchen, 3 washrooms, fin. bsmt., wrap-around porch, double garage w/entry. Port of Newcastle. $1650/mo+ utilities. (905)987-5277 or (416)528-6028, A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. o.a.c. Up to $7,500 cash back to you! Require $30,000 +family income and good credit. Short of down payments? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600 A-AJAX,2-storey, 3-bedroom de- tached modern home, Westney Heights. Stove/fridge, dishwasher, shared laundry, 1-1/2 baths, C/A, garage. Close to amenties. Quiet residential street. Excluding base- ment apartment. $1,400 plus util- ities. Bo Gustafson 416-783-5000. AJAX - 4 bedroom, 5 appliances, large yard with inground pool, de- tached garage, $1475+. (905)428- 1821 AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY, 1-bed- room basement, $750 +utilities. Laundry, parking. Avail. May 1st. ALSO Oshawa, Ritson/Adelaide. 3-bdrm executive house. Avail. April 1st. $1100 +utilities. Both lo- cations- first/last, references, no smoking/pets. Call (905)509- 2335 after 4 pm. AJAX SOUTH- detached 3 bdrm house, with carport. 5 apps., a/c, finished basement w/fireplace. Walk to lakefront. No smok- ing/pets. $1390 monthly plus util- ities. Call (905)686-7546 AJAX, Basement Apartment. Harwood/Hwy #2, avail. immedi- ately/April lst. Clean 2-bedroom, new 4-pc. bathroom. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, $850/mo plus utilities. No pets, prefer non- smoker. Call Dennis Morgan 905- 831-9500 or 416-587-0060. AJAX,charming 2-bdrm main lev- el bungalow, park-setting, newly decorated, parking, laundry, a/c, $1,250/month inclusive. 905-430- 3001. OPEN HOUSE Sat. March 20th 1-3pm at 101 Kings Cres. AJAX- 3 BEDROOM upper level bungalow, close to amenities, pri- vate yard, good location, $1,175 all inclusive. Available May lst. Non- smoker, pets okay. lst/last, refer- ences. 289-314-8901. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Oshawa luxury 4-bedroom execu- tive home on a mature lot, Oshawa/Whitby border. $1800/month plus utilities. First/last, non-smoker. Call Donald (905)925-9919 BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom house, south Whitby. 6 new appliances (stainless steel). Lots of storage, ceramic tile, 2 bathrooms, security system, garage, walkout to large yard. Family wanted for May 1st possession. $1450/month plus util- ities, first/last. 905-444-9190. COURTICE - easy 401 access! 3 bedroom detached home, quiet street. Fenced yard, deck, forced air gas. $1350+ utilities. 905-434- 8800. COURTICE/TRULLS RD.small 3 bedroom detached, garage, fenced yard, air, quiet street, appli- ances, $1100 plus. Avail now. Condolyn management, (905)428- 9766 FANTASTIC HOME-BASED busi- ness opportunity. Pickering village, mainstreet exposure in historic 2+1 bedroom house. Deep lot. Walking distance to shops/restau- rants/40/go/schools/parks, laun- dry/3 parking. $1175 plus utilities. Business use negotiable. (905)428-7143. HOUSES FOR RENT from $850 to $1,400. Pickering area. Immediate possession. Call Brad Alderson 905-686-3699 for more informa- tion. KENDALL 6759 Regional Rd #18 Kendall, ON. Single 3-bdrm 3/4-acre lot (approx). Propane fur- nace, inground pool, 3-min from Oshawa Ski Club, 5-min from Hwy #115 Kirby, 10-min north of Hwy 401 at Newtonville Rd, 15-min from Hwy 28 on Regional Rd. #9, 25-min from Oshawa. $1300/month plus utilities. Call (905)623-4172 or 905-434-0473. NEWCASTLE, 2 PLUS 1 bedroom house. Quaint Century home in- cludes washer/dryer/dishwasher. $1100+utilities. First/last, referenc- es. Available April 1st/15th. No pets. Phone Noreen 905-987- 5037, or Marie 905-471-9062 PICKERING Dixie/Glenanna large 5-bedroom upper, 2-1/2 baths, John Body 2900-sqft, pool, large backyard, $1600+65% utilities. Avail. immediately. No smoking. First/last, references required. Call 705-657-3277 WHITBY,new 3-bdrm detached. C/A, quiet street, garage, gas f/p. First/last. $1550 + utilities. Avail. April 1st. Call (905)985-0146 or (905)655-1864 WHITBY/OSHAWA boarder, spa- cious 3-bedroom detached house, residential area. Living and dining- room, family room with fireplace, 3-washrooms, fenced yard, partial- ly finished basement. Asking $1275+ utilities. Available Immedi- ately. (905)430-3519 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fr i. 7-9 p.m. IMMACULATE 3-BEDROOM Whitby Townhome, on bus route, available immediately, $1295 & utilities, non-smokers, no pets. Call 905-442-6415. MULTI-LEVEL townhome for rent in Whitby. 3 large bedrooms, on- suite, garage and walkout fenced yard. Most rooms freshly painted. $1300 + utilities. Available May 1st. Call (905)576-1685 OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. April lst. Toll-free 1-866-922-6422, 905-579-9956 OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Call 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND,3&4 bed- rooms, 1-1/2 baths. Available in friendly family oriented complex, immediate-May. $975-$1150 plus utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood flooring, backs on to ravine. Near schools/parks/transit/shopping. 905-625-7563. WHITBY,end unit, 2 bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $850 plus. Call (613)253- 2389, (905)430-1160. LIVERPOOL AND BAYLY, Pick- ering, one very large unfurnished room, share kitchen and bath, side entrance, gentleman preferred. No smoking $400/first/last. (905)839- 7065 NORTH OSHAWA,clean room for rent. Close to college/uni. Avail- able immediately. Non-smoking. Includes laundry and parking. $500/month inclusive. Call (905)721-8607. ROOM AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- LY.$400 Monthly. Includes heat, hydro, full cable, fridge, micro- wave, furnished. Shared bath- room. Central location. Oshawa 905) 723-9329, Justin. SOUTH AJAX,furnished room, in- cludes parking, cable, dishwasher, sep. ent, share facilities. suitable for working non-smoker, no pets, $425/month, first/last. Call (905)427-6932 AJAX,off Kings Crescent. Share large house with one other person. Fully furnished with parking, laun- dry, phone, & TV, $475. Call 905- 426-4213, suits male persons. FEMALE ROOMMATE (pre- ferred), share accommodations. Simcoe/Taunton area. 905-571- 2761. 18 FT. ALUMINUM I-BEAM boat trailer for sale. $1700 obo. Call Randy @ 905-579-5447 or leave message. DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Voice ads & internet ads combo. (905)683-1110 for voice ads. www.911dating.com for internet ads. HANDSOME, SINGLE, TALL, fit, sweet, 39, Ajax Man seeking pretty woman, non-smoking, 27-37, sweet, smart, slim, shapely, fun, adventurous for movies, dinner, travel, boating in Florida, day-trips and more. What a couple! I have a terrific daughter (part-time). For an exciting new start, please email flight076@hotmail.com. Photos to exchange LOOKING for someone to play Guitar and/or sing with and have fun, Lightfoot, Neil Young and alike. Call Don (905)428-7114 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! FM/04 assumes no liability. 18+. questpersonals.com LIVE CHAT! 1-900-677-4444 75 min $25/call LIVE CHAT! FILIPINA Nanny/housekeeper, live -in/out. available. No fee to em- ployers. Amah Intl. 416-221-3303 LIVE IN NANNY required for 2 children, 10 + 6. Experience and reference a must. Old Har- wood/Kingston Rd. Ajax area. Call 416-843-1202. LIVE-IN nanny required for 2 1/2 year old boy in Ajax. Call (416)708 -8686, Techocan. HWY. #2 HARWOOD,reliable, re- sponsible, daycare in my home. Nutritious meals, crafts, storey time, fenced back yard, First Aid, CPR certificate, babies wel- come,(905)619-8752 CAREGIVER,exp'd for a 9 mo. old child. $10 + room & board provid- ed. Fax 416-293-8997 or mail; PO Box 51091, 130 Rossland Rd.E. Ajax L1T4S0 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 6 PERSON SOFT tubs for sale, $2500 each o.b.o. Great shape. Call (905)439-8827 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $450. 416-746-0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator Circulation Massager. 15 min. Ac- cucising = 5 km. walk. It's easy! Easy for everyone. Be healthy & stay healthy by Accucising. Call Barbara 905-985-9020. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60' $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Buildings 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.com ALMOST NEW, all matching 5pc- kitchen set: Hutch, winerack, bartable 3-barstools. Wrought iron and wood. $1800 O.B.O. (905)655-1424. Also for sale Red 1994 Jetta Volkswagen, great con- dition. $2800 O.B.O. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BEAUMARK Dryer, white, excel- lent condition. $150 O.B.O. Call (905)831-4317. BED - "Rancho", mates, natural wood, 3-drawers underneath, shelf headboard, $200. (905)837-8295 BED ALL NEW QUEEN Orthope- dic mattress & box spring in plas- tic. Cost $1200, sell $295. (905)213-4669 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic pillowtop set, new in plastic, warranty, $150. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,400. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new cost $7650, sell $2600. Call (905)213-4669 CALLAWAY IRONS,VFT 3 to Pitching Wedge, plus A Wedge. Graphite shafts, Winn grips, $900, 2 years old. Men's, right-handed. (905)623-7836 CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CHIP TRUCK 24-ft Winnabago. fully equipped, 3-double deep- fryers, steam table, grill, potatoe peeler, fry-cutter, double & single stainless fridges, freezer, hot/cold water. Certified 2-years ago. $30,000-obo. 905-852-2979 after 6:00pm. COMPUTER FOR SALE complete system, Dell Pentium 3, 17" moni- tor, keyboard, mouse, windows 98 Microsoft office, loaded. internet ready only $375. Jamie 416-859- 3300 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. DINING ROOM Suite, 6pc, Strath- roy Cherrywood, mint condition. Cost $7000, sell for $2500. Call 905-579-4120 DINING ROOM suite, Fruitwood, table w/leaf, 6 chairs, china cabi- net & buffet, excellent condition. $1,500.; round coffee table, (made by Dielcraft) excellent condition $175. (905)725-8764. DINNING ROOM suite, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs, 2 arm chairs. Purchased at Settlement House, Port Perry, 2001. $7500. Call (905)427-0418 FULL SIZE washer & digital panel dryer, Maytag 2-yrs-old like new, white, 3 yrs. left on warranty, $1200 firm, only sold as pair,. oriental rug $30., loveseat $100. (905)434-4478. GONE WITH THE WIND PLATE - 1993 Bradford Exchange Scarlett Red Dress, orig. box & certificate $70. 905-436-2164. HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 MIRROR SLIDING doors. Any size. Delivered/ installed. Example: 36” x 80”. $160 including installa- tion. Free customizing. 416-618- 8805 PIANO with claw feet, antique har- vest table, and eight chairs. (905)655-3699. MOTORIZED SCOOTER, Tri- Rolls/Invacare for sale, new bat- tery, good working order. $650. 905-435-4742. MOVING SALE Beautiful Italian style diningroom set $375, antique rocking chair $175, antique bed- room chair $275, wood kitchen ta- ble & 6 chairs $475, black leather loveseat $175, antique radio con- sole with record player $375. (905)438-1935. MOVING sale, 7-pc Oak Dinning set with Hutch, $1000. Cherry Ital- ian Lacquered Queen Bed suite $1500 (dresser, mirror, armoire). Dinette set, patio set, etc. (905)683-7293 MOVING sale: Golf shoes, size-7, worn once, $50. Entertainment unit, like new, $85. Loveseat Lazy -Boy Recliner, $500. Diningroom suite, 6-chairs, $700. Call (905)427-7513. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW TIRES & Brakes.All brands, Top quality, low wholesale prices. 111 Industrial Dr Whitby, 8am-7pm weekdays, 8am-2pm Saturdays. Michelin, Goodyear, Firestone (50 brands) (905)668-3793 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. Also 40 lb. packages available. 705-432-3031. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS -March Break Specials -on Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS XBOX chip: $150; PS1 chip: $65. PS2 chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Inquire about console repairs... laser is- sues, disc read errors, parts and accessories. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141. TEAK WALL UNIT, teak dining room suite w/6 chairs, kitchen suite w/4 chairs $1800, will sell separately. Hospital bed $300. Call (905)686-2460 USED PORTABLE OFFICE BUILDING, 768 sq. ft. $12,000. No building permit needed..hook up power and you're in business! De- tails on web: forsale.richter.com or call 905-640-6677 ext. 203. VENDING MACHINES for sale. Start your own small business. Call (905) 686-9128. WANTED: 8x4 pool table, under $1500. Call 416-697-2621. CRAFTERS WANTED for the Crafters Showcase uptop at the Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show. March 26 - March 28. 10X6 display only $299. For info. call 905-579-4473 Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236. COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 DOGZWORTH DOG TRAINING In Zephyr/Uxbridge Township. Pup- py, family pet, dog sports. Eve- ning, daytime, private and group classes available. Classes begin every month! Call Ally at 905-473- 1555. www.dogzworth.com ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL pups, 8 weeks old, black & white, CKC registered, from Field Trial Champion Stock, Parents on sight. $700. Call (905)697-3769. FREE TO GOOD HOME Mature female cat (spayed), all shots, very healthy, extremely affectionate. Call Chris or Pam (905)683-6028. Will assist with food/vet expenses for the right home 1976 CORVETTE Just in time for summer! 88,000 original miles, runs great, as is condition $5000 o.b.o.Call 905-728-9544. 1990 323 MAZDA,currently being driver 300,400km. $650 in as is condition. Call 905-426-0631. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST,4 cyl, 5 speed, new brakes, new tires, excellent condition, asking $2,000 or best offer. Will certify. (905) 579 -8797 1992 CAVALIER, 4dr., new tires, exhaust, etc. Only 98,000 km. Ex- cellent shape. $2750. obo. 905- 852-1481. 1993 FORD TAURUS,as is, hwy. kms, runs well, needs some repair, asking $1100., call after 7 p.m.(905)728-5657. 1995 FORD ASPIRE 4 cyl. 5 speed 2 dr. runs excellent, super mileage, very clean, certified and e-tested, 165,000-kms. asking $2200. (905)571-5138 1995 HONDA CIVIC CX 2-dr, hatchback, 4-cyl. 4-speed auto- matic, 178,000-kms. lowered 2" Six Star Aluminum mags with new Pirelli Lo-Profile rubber, Cross drilled racing rotors, This car is hot! Certified and e-tested $6,000- obo. (905)571-5138 1996 CAVALIER,2-dr, 5-spd, highway mileage, excellent condi- tion, certified/e-tested, asking $2,650. 1992 Dodge Spirit, 4-dr, auto, 4cyl, tilt, 220k's, very eco- nomical, asking $1,750 certified/e- tested. (905)404-8728 (private) 1996 Sunfire, 4-door, 5-speed, A/C, ABS, Air Bags, 125,000km, Rust proofed, very clean, lady driv- en, well maintained, Certified/E- tested. $3950. (905)655-0099 1998 HONDA CIVIC CX hatch- back, black, 5 speed, 157,000 kms, mint condition! $6500 o.b.o. Call Aaron 905-666-1944. 2000 JETTA TDI,immaculate, lady driven, cc, p.w., p.b., p.l., se- curity alarm, a/c, CD, p.sunroof, 5-speed, great mileage. 1000km/tank, 160,000km, $12,900. Call (905)985-3355 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE LX 5-speed, moon roof, air, 4-door, P/L, CD stereo, rust-proof pack- age, 51,000-km. $13,000. (905)444-9708 2002 GRAND PRIX GTP, 4 dr., 3.8L, supercharged V6, bright red/black leather, sunroof, will cer- tifiy with new tires/brakes, $17,500 before both taxes. 58,300kms. Call (905)723-6069. 2002 SATURN VUE,orange, only 20,000kms, V6, all wheel drive, ful- ly loaded, power sunroof, doors, windows. CD player, air, ABS, 17" aluminum wheels. Asking $20,500 obo. Call (905)697-8952 2003 2DR PONTIAC Sunfire, 6 months old, 14,000k, air, 5-speed, CD, 0% finance can be arranged. Price $15,500. Call (905)666-7452 evenings. 2003 CHEV VENTURE VAN LS - Take ov er lease, no money down, we pay first month, tons of extra options, towing package. For more info call 905-434-6318. SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV. 905-706-8498 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. 1987 CHEV. 1/2 ton,4X4, never plowed, runs great, good shape. Asking $3500 obo. 905-852-1481. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE 4.0 auto, 4x4, good condition, factory mags, loaded, runs good, asking $2500- obo. Certified and drive-clean 905- 404-0540 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. snp 1998 FORD EXPEDITION, Eddie Bauer, Top of the line, 5.4, V8, 8-passenger, leather interior, 4-wheel drive, black/tan, all origi- nal's. Non-smoker, mint condition. Certified/-e-tested. $15,900. Call (905)665-3222 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71, Pewter, Loaded, Trailer Pkg. Certi- fied. 18,500-km $33,000. (905)655-3552 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4-lease,, black, loaded with leather and sunroof. 14,000km 27 payments left at $600/month. Call (905)571- 4475 WANTED -CAP for Chevrolet Silverado, extended cab, short box. (905)686-1677 1994 GMC SAFARI 8 passenger, very clean, runs excellent, tilt, cruise, pdl, drive clean and certi- fied. This is a steal at $3000. (905)571-5138 1996 FORD WINDSTAR LS, load- ed, leather interior, air, CD, pd., pw., 180,000 kms., must be seen, all new brakes. 905-377-1707 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER Chilkoot, Automatic, 4x4, hitch, 6- CD changer, A/C, black. Lease take-over. $496.04/month, 28 months plus $1500 cash incentive or for sale $24,000. (905)441-2269 DIRT BIKE PW YAMAHA 80, 2003. Only used 15 times. Like brand new. $1,600. Call (905)576 -2904 AAMAZING CLEANING INC.Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Serv- ing Durham Region Since 1998. Call Teresa (905)571-0080. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" BASEMENT RENOVATIONS! Guaranteed No Surprises Quote. Custom basement specialist. View 60 photos of finished jobs. References from delighted customers. CREATE-A-SPACE (647) 273-3100 BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca FAIRMAN CONTRACTING *Custom Decks *Trash Removal 1-888-579-0077 Instruction Construction We will assist you with your own renovation or deck projects. •Design •Guidance •Know-how Call (905)427-2722 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 TILES 4 YOU Professional installations. 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(905) 683-1110 Grand Opening Ajax Massage Special 122 Hunt St. 416-835-2694 Harwood Commercial Mills Hunt122 Bayly401A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 17, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CAREER & CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS for YOUR FUTURE Metroland Community Newspapers – Special Advertising Supplement BOOKING AND MATERIAL DEADLINE: Friday, March 26, 2004 DISTRIBUTION: Week of April 5, 2004 T ABLOID SIZE Reach 720,000 targeted rea d e r s in South Cen t r a l Ontario! Based on 2003 M e t r o l a n d Readership Stu d y MINDSbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliantbrilliant VIBRANT communitiescommunitiescommunitiescommunitiescommunities Metroland Community Newspapers Space is Limited - Book Today! Contact This Week Classified Department at 905-576-9335 or Ajax 905-683-0707 for more information MACLAM, Maureen Margaret Lillian Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at the age of 41. Beloved wife of Rob. Loving mother of Melanie and James. Dear sister of Barry and Lilah (St. Catharines), Glenn and Holly (Picker- ing), Steve and Linda (Whitby), Kevin and Marti (Apex, North Carolina), Danny and Magda (Scarbo- rough), James and Sandra (North York), and sister- in-law of Corrine and Ian (Oakville), and Roderick and Angie (Mississauga). Predeceased by her mom Ethyl Morgan. Survived by her mother-in-law Diane Wallace. Maureen will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service at Carruthers Creek Community Church (599 Bayly St. E., Ajax) on Friday, March 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Rouge Valley Health Systems Foundation - Cancer Clinic. FRASER, Susan E.In loving memory of our mother who suddenly passed away on March 13, 2004 in her 61st year. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother to Richard, Lisa (Dawn), Tracy and Lucas. Cherished grandmother to Adam, Amanda, Jordon, Kyle, Darnell, Matthew, Taylor and Deondre. Susan is the daughter of the late Marjorie & Charles Thor- burn.Also sister to the late Margaret and her surviv- ing brother Ted. She will be sadly missed by Andy, Claudette, TJ, and all who have been touched by her. The family will receive friends at MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Friday. Funeral Service to be held at Pickering Village United Church,300 Church St. North Ajax on Saturday March 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. JOHNSON, Robert on Friday, 5:30 p.m., March 12, 2004. The door to a new world was opened for Robert Stanley Johnson. The windows to our world for his eyes are maintained by his son and daugh- ter, Kevin and Siobhan, wife Jill, mother Ethel, sis- ters Ellen and Nancy, and everyone else touched by his life. R.I.P. Dec. 22, 1945-Mar. 12, 2004. The family will receive friends at the NIAGARA STREET CHAPEL of BUTLER FUNERAL HOME 424 Niag- ara St., St. Catharines, on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. A private family service will take place on Thursday followed by interment of Robert's cremated remains at St. David's United Church Ce- metery. As expressions of sympathy memorial do- nations to the Lung Association or to Ontario Feder- ation of Anglers and Hunters would be appreciated by the family. 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To place an ad or for more info, call 905-579-4400 ext. 2231. Please visit durham region .com to view online. Please visit durham region .com to view online. Ask for Ask for Josh Thompson Josh Thompson Showcase or Purchase your automobile in our Auto Pages Section appearing every Sunday Receive 2 process colour ads (consecutive Sundays) Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week. For further information contact Josh 905-579-4400 Ext. 2231 AUTOPAGES - 24 HRS./7 DAYS A WEEK durhamregion.com 2 WEE K S ON IN T E R N E T 2 SPO T S IN SUN D A Y S PAPE R $ 59 99 FOR ONLY + 7% GST MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT Auto, 8 cyl., p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, mags, ext. cab, fully cert. & e-tested. Call 416-226-1857 or 905-427-2415 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT Auto., 6 cyl., 3.9 lt., p.s., p.b., air cond., mags., 165,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. Call 416-226-1857 or 905-427-2415 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 5 spd., 4 cyl., 16 valve, p.s., p.b., mags, removable soft top, 4x4, 89,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. Call 416-226-1857 or 905-427-2415 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, mags, fully cert. and E-tested. Call 416-226-1857 or 905-427-2415 MURAD MURAD ONLY $11 , 9 9 0 ONLY $11 , 9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $6,9 9 0 ONLY $6,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $5,9 9 0 ONLY $5,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $3,9 9 0 ONLY $3,9 9 0 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, loaded, mags. Only 122,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. Call 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b, air cond., 7 pass., fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER LTD Auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, p. seats, 138,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD ONLY $7,9 9 0 ONLY $7,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $3,9 9 0 ONLY $3,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $4,9 9 0 ONLY $4,9 9 0 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT Auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, mags, fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 HONDA CIVIC SI 5 spd., H.O. 4 cyl engine, p.s., p.b., factory p. sunroof, Si model, fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1996 MAZDA MX-3 PRECIDIA 5 spd., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., very clean. Only 129,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 CHRYSLER NEON LE Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.m., air cond., mags, factory warranty, 84,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD ONLY $3,9 9 0 ONLY $3,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $5,9 9 0 ONLY $5,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $5,9 9 0 ONLY $5,9 9 0 MURAD MURAD ONLY $6,9 9 0 ONLY $6,9 9 0 THE CAR LINE 1995 OLDSMOBILE NINETY-EIGHT REGENCY ELITE Auto, 3800 V6 supercharged, white on grey leather int., all the power options are here, certified & e-tested. 180,000 km. $5,995. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca THE CAR LINE 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT Auto, 2.4L, 4 cyl., black on charcoal, p.w., p.l., tilt, cruise, A/C & more. Cert. & E-tested. 136,000 kms. $6,797. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca THE CAR LINE 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 5 spd., 4 cyl., blue on dark grey, this is the “hot” model, which means it’s loaded, including alloys, keyless, power trunk & 6 pack CD. 96,000 km. $7,500. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca R E D U C E D REDUC E D THE CAR LINE 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Auto, 3400, V6, bright red on grey int., p.w., p.l., air, tilt, cruise, cass., CD, keyless entry, chrome wheels, spoiler. This car says look at me!!! 122,000 km. $9,500. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca R E D U C E D REDUC E D THE CAR LINE 1997 DODGE DAKOTA Auto, 2WD, 3.9L, 6 cyl., short box, white & grey, A/C, 8 disc CD changer, bedliner, tonneau cover. Cert. & E-tested. 105,000 km., $7,997. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca R E D U C E D REDUC E D ANYTHING ON WHEELS 1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SR5 Hunter green/grey int. V6 3.0L motor, 4x4 auto & fully loaded incl. p/sunroof. 209,000 km., no rust no reaps. Price includes certificate, e-test & 1 yr. warr. $5,999 905-509-5959 ANYTHING ON WHEELS 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE Black/grey int., V6 3.0L, 4x4 auto & fully loaded incl. moonroof. 215,000 km., very clean. Priced for quick sale. Price includes certificate, e-test & 1 yr. warr. $5,999. 905-509-5959 ANYTHING ON WHEELS 1994 FORD RANGER XL 4X4 5-spd., silver, 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., A/C, radio, cass., bed liner, alloy wheels, tow pkg., 202 km. etc. Clean in & out. Fully certified, e-test & 1 yr. warr. $4,799. 905-509-5959 ANYTHING ON WHEELS 1992 SUZUKI SIDEKICK LX 4X4 White/black, removable top, 4 cyl., 5-spd., p.s., p.b., radio, cass., alloy wheels, very nice. 160,000 kms. Price incl. cert., e-test & 1 yr. warr. $3,500. 905-509-5959 ANYTHING ON WHEELS 1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 2-DR. COUPE Very rare, white/grey leather int., auto & loaded w/every Cadillac option incl. p/sunroof, original vehicle in & out. Fully cert. & e-test. $3,500. 905-509-5959 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 98,000 km. Auto., air, p. group. Stk. #P2816. Reduced $8,295. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1998 WINDSTAR GL Traction control. Rear air & heat. Alloy wheels. perfect family carriers. Stk. #P2783. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 VW GOLF Only 52 km. 5 spd., air, keyless & much more. Drives like new. Only $13,995. Stk. #P2848. Easy payment plans available. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL Auto., air, p. group, only 41,000 km. Bal. of factory warr. Only $287.59/mth., O% down O.A.C. Stk. #P2850. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE Auto., air, alloyws, p. group. Beautiful car. $15,495. Stk. #5084A. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2002 KIA RXV WAGON Only 33 km. Bal. of fact. warr. to 100,000 km. Air, auto., p. group. Stk. #5169B. Only $285.21/mth., O% down O.A.C. tax included. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 HYUNDAI XG300 Loaded. Leather. Luxury. A must see vehicle. Stk. #P2874A. Low, low price. Only $405.16/mth., O% down O.A.C. tax included. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT AWD Alloy wheels, dual air/heat, p. group, only 66 km. Ideal family carrier. Stk. #P2857. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE Air, p. group, window tint, affordable used car. Stk. #P2845 Only $287.59/mth., O% down O.A.C. tax included. Call (905) 427-0111 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 2001 SUNFIRE Auto, loaded, A/C, champange on grey interior, spoiler. Cert. E-tested. $96,000 Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1995 Astro Van White. 7 pass., auto., 150,000 km. Cert. & E-tested. Price to sell $3,795 Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK Black. 5 spd., 1.5L, 4x4 wheel drive, 4 drs., p.s., p.b. Clean. Full cert. & E-tested. Only $3,990. Call (905)420-9141 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1994 Caddy Deville Blue, fully loaded, 4.9 litre, 4 dr., leather seats. Price to sell $4,950. Cert. E-tested. Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 2000 Sunfire GT 52,000 km. 5 spd., air, p.s., p.b., Priced to sell. Only $6,995 Call (905) 686-3803 SOLD THR O U G H SOLD THR O U G H AUTO PAG E S AUTO PAG E S PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD Air, auto., alloys, CD stereo. Won’t last. Stk. #P2870. $23,995 Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 TIBURON SE Auto., air, p. sunroof, alloy wheels, p. group. Only 20,000 km. 1 owner. Stk. #2868. $15,495 Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2003 KIA MAGENTIS LX Auto., air, p. groups. Balance of 5/ 5/5 warranty. 3 to choose from, low km. $19,995. Trades welcome. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 SONATA GL V-6, air, auto., p. group. low kms. Bal. of fact. warr. Zero down payment, $345/ mth. O.A.C. tax incl. Stk. #P2862. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1999 ACCENT GS Air, 5 spd., alloy wheels, only 63,000 km. Low payments. Stk. #P2749 Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE WAGON Air, auto, pwr. group, fully serviced, 1 owner, very rare. $11,995. Stk. #P5153A. Easy pymt. plans avail. 905-427-0111 122,00 Km s . 122,00 Km s . $6,990 CE R T ! ! $6,990 CE R T ! ! 6 CYL GT 6 CYL GT $3,990 CE R T ! ! $3,990 CE R T ! ! P-SUNROO F P-SUNROO F 5,990 CER T ! ! 5,990 CER T ! ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air. O nly 122,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested.. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, fully cert. and E-tested.Only $3,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL 5 spd., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.d.l., factory p. sunroof, air, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $5,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 97 WAGON 97 WAGON $2,990 CE R T ! ! $2,990 CE R T ! ! 148,000K M S . 148,000K M S . $4,990 CE R T ! ! $4,990 CE R T ! ! AUTO AUTO $4,990CE R T ! ! $4,990CE R T ! ! CLAEAN T R U C K CLAEAN T R U C K $3990 CE R T ! ! $3990 CE R T ! ! 99 SIERRA 99 SIERRA $9,990 CE R T ! ! $9,990 CE R T ! ! LEATHER LEATHER $6,990 CE R T ! ! $6,990 CE R T ! ! 115,000K M S . 115,000K M S . $7,990 CE R T ! ! $7,990 CE R T ! ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 FORD ESCORT WAGON Auto., p.s., p.b., p.d.l., air, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $2,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 CHEVY CAVALIER Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air, Only 148,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. Only $4,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 SATURN SLZ Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise air. Only 162,000 kms., fully cert. and E-tested. Only $4,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 CHEVROLET S-10 PICK UP 5 spd., p.s., p.b., mags, sunroof, fully cert. and E-tested. only $3,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 GMC SIERRA Auto., p.s., p.b., air, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $9,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GL Auto., 6 cyl., 3.8 lt., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise air, p. seats, leather, fully cert. and E-tested. 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News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1,000,000 page views per month The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Remember the three Rs: reuse, reduce and recycle DURHAM –Listeners, pickers and singers are welcome to a jammin' and pickin' session of The Pineridge Blue- grass Folklore Society on March 28. Only bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music acoustic instruments are al- lowed. Everyone from beginners to advanced players is welcome. The society meets the third Sun- day of every month from 1 to 5 p.m., in Woodview Community Centre at 151 Cadillac Ave., N., Oshawa. It’s time for jammin' and pickin' Pickering and Ajax students getting a chance in auditions DURHAM –Local high school stu- dents are in the midst of auditioning for their dreams. At eight schools across the region, young singers have signed up for Dreams To Reality (D2R), a pilot project designed by producers Tony Tosti and Barry Hall, co-founders of Centre for Music and Sound Design in Oshawa. The program is their attempt to fill in some blanks in the music in- dustry scene east of Toronto, Tosti said. "Durham has a lot of talent. Un- fortunately there aren't a lot of out- lets," he said. "D2R was created to provide young performers with op- portunities to showcase their tal- ents in professional, competitive and fun environments." Through D2R, young musicians can audition and compete for the top prize of a produced, personal demo CD. "We're not going to make anyone a star through this," Tosti said. The competition will give them an idea of what's involved and whether they want to go any further in the music industry, he said. He approached high schools in Durham in the fall. O'Neill, Donevan and Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa, Anderson Collegiate and Father Leo J. Austin Secondary School in Whit- by, St. Mary's Catholic Secondary and Pine Ridge Secondary in Pick- ering and Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary in Ajax agreed to take part. An open call was issued to all stu- dents and the first stage of audi- tions is taking place now. "By the time this phase is over, we'll see between 250 and 300 kids," Tosti said. "You'd be surprised at the interest." From the first auditions, five to 10 students are being picked from each school. Those contestants will go through another competition later this month, with three to five select- ed from each school. Then the final- ists will record a compilation CD in April, before taking to the stage in May or June for the finals. During the second stage, students will perform to two karaoke selec- tions of their choice on CD format. Students can either provide the se- lections or order them through D2R for $15, Tosti said. 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