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Durham numbers drop But college still pleased with performance indicators By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – Durham College graduates and the employers who hired them are not as happy as they have been in the past, according to an annual provincial survey. The Ontario government since 1998 has used ‘key perfor- mance indicators,’ surveys of college graduates and the em- ployers who hired them, to allot a small portion of overall fund- ing to the 24 colleges. For several years, the release of the KPIs was cause for cele- bration at Durham College, but the results released this week show that in virtually every main category, the percentage of pleased graduates and employ- ers is down from last and recent years. “I guess they’re a little lower, but the percentage difference is miniscule,” says Bev Balenko, the college’s chief operating offi- cer, noting Durham remains number one in the GTA in terms of student satisfaction and graduate employment. “We’re really pleased with that.” The college expects roughly $500,000 in funding as a result of the KPIs. The graduate employment rate, based on a survey of former students six months after grad- uation, was 87.5 per cent, 13th best in the province. Last year’s 90.2 per cent rate was good enough for eighth in Ontario, and in 2000, Durham College tied for first with a 94.1 per cent. As for graduate satisfaction, 76.8 per cent reported being very Register your thoughts on extra apartment units Public consultation gathers information on basement apartments By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – The City wants to hear how residents feel about the possibility of basement apartments being allowed in Pickering. Pickering executive commit- tee (made up of members of council) passed a recommenda- tion Tuesday night directing staff to schedule a formal pub- lic meeting on proposed amendments to the City’s zon- ing bylaw to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which include basement and accesso- ry apartments, and in-law suites. Thursday, June 10 is the pro- posed date of the meeting. Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles likes the idea of the meeting. “It’s a good move to go for- ward and seek public consulta- tion to allow the community to ✦See Durham page 5 ✦See Public page 5 DURHAM – Local women are in- vited to join the YWCA in the cel- ebration of World YWCA Day and Around the World Breakfast on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon in the YWCA gymnasium at 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa. Tickets for this event are $10 and may be purchased in advance from the YWCA Durham at either 1 McGrigor St. or 33 McGrigor St. in Oshawa. All proceeds from this event will go to support the ef- forts of the World YWCA and YWCA Durham’s Y’s WISH Shel- ter for abused women. In addition, the organization holds its annual meeting Thurs- day, April 29, at the YWCA Ade- laide House, 33 McGrigor St., Os- hawa. A light buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the meet- ing will start at noon. The meeting will include the election of board members, and presentation of the 8th annual Friends of the YWCA awards to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment and support of YWCA through voluntary contri- butions. Also presented will be awards for staff and volunteer ser- vice. More information about these and other programs will be avail- able at the annual meeting. To RSVP for the Annual Members Meeting, call 905-576-6356. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Free Consultation & Test Patch 1-866-237-6667 LCI-PICKERING 905-831-1110 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 202 (Hwy 401 & Brock Rd.) 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The Region’s $300.8-million budget was approved at council Wednesday, meaning an extra $88 on the regional portion of your property tax bill for a house assessed at $250,000. After hours of debate at finance com- mittee budget meetings that continued onto the council floor, the Region’s five conservation authorities had $250,000 added back into their budgets. The organizations - from Toronto, Ga- naraska, Central Lake Ontario, Lake Sim- coe and Kawartha Lakes - brought their budgets in at $5.8 million, above the $4.9 million guideline set by the Region. They were asked to find $250,000 in cuts that could possibly be made, and came back at $5.6 million. But supportive coun- cillors from across the Region, including Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce, Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor and Picker- ing Councillor Mark Holland, fought to have the money added back in. The funds will come from the general tax levy and the tax rate stabilization fund. Other highlights include: • The cancellation of the $20,000 “change management” budget line that would have helped regional employees cope with moving into the new regional headquarters; • The largest-ever road expenditure of $40.2 million; • Rebuilding homes for the aged in Os- hawa and Beaverton and a new ambu- lance station in Pickering • Seven new police officers and 13 new civilian positions for the Durham Region- al Police; • Further decreases in provincial subsi- dies and increases in provincial download- ing. This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com News from all over Durham Region online at durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com “PRE-OWNED” UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA FROM $20,995 INCLUDES DVD!! YOUR CHOICE!! $13,888 † 2003 OLDS ALERO 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2003 CHEV MALIBU All nicely equipped with low kms. * Venture payments above start at $178/mth. 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The Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board, in a report on Monday’s board meeting agenda, listed the annual trustee expenses for the 2003 calendar year. The combined figure for the eight board mem- bers is $18,360.31. In 2002, the total expenses were $21,671.49, including al- most $8,700 claimed by board chairman and Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin. Before that, the expense total had averaged about $17,600. Trustee Martin claimed $7,530.58 in 2003, the highest amount of any trustee. Joe Corey, the board vice-chairman and an Oshawa trustee, spent $2,844.72. In third place on the list is former Pickering Trustee Fran Pereira, who claimed $2,725.64. She did not run in last fall’s municipal election. In descending order, the re- maining trustees claimed the following amounts: Scott Mur- dock, Whitby, $1,431.73; Janice Oldman, Ajax, $1,365.85; Jim McCafferty, Pickering, $1,020; Fred Jones, (he represented Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock until the November election), $880.46, and Kathy LeFort, (she represented Oshawa until the election), $561.33. Trustee Jones now represents Oshawa and Trustee LeFort was elected in north Durham. Trustees can claim expenses on board and individual ac- counts and for mileage. As in previous years, Trustee McCaf- ferty was the only board mem- ber to submit only mileage claims. Trustee Murdock again claimed no mileage expenses, the only board member not to do so. Only trustees Martin, Corey and Pereira, claimed expenses on their individual account. The board at the same time released the 2003 trustee atten- dance record. Trustee Martin was the sole board member to make it to every one of the 21 board and special board meetings last year. Trustee Corey and former trustee Pereira each missed one, trustees LeFort, Murdock and McCafferty were absent twice, Trustee Jones missed three, and Trustee Oldman missed four. The Youth Centre offers special treatment for Ajax, Pickering teens AJAX –The Youth Centre is of- fering a series of free workshops for Ajax and Pickering girls ages 13 to 19. The mind and body work- shops are Tuesday evenings, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the centre and other community locations in Ajax. The six-week program runs April 13 to May 18. The purpose of the program is to have young women take time to care for themselves, while also making new friends, trying something new, and having fun. Each week different health and wellness topics are ad- dressed, including healthy eat- ing, physical fitness, stress man- agement, creative expression, personal safety and skin care. Many of the workshops fea- ture special guests from the community and activities to do at home. For location information or to register, call The Youth Centre at 905-428-1212. Up-to-date pro- gram information is also avail- able at www.theyouthcentre.ca. MARY ANN MARTIN Chairman claimed $8,700 in expenses. satisfied with Durham College six months after leaving, second-last in the province. However 11.3 per cent say they are very dissatisfied, and only graduates from Seneca and Lambton colleges were unhappier. In 2002, 11.7 per cent of DC grads re- ported they were dissatisfied. The employer satisfaction rate, based on a survey of employers who hired 2002/03 DC grads, was 91.5 per cent, 15th in Ontario. Last year’s fig- ure was 93.4 per cent, fourth best. Ms. Balenko says that drop is dis- appointing, but adds the numbers can be misleading. The survey could be based on interviews with a small number of employers, she says. Ms. Balenko notes a graduate’s permis- sion must be obtained before sur- veyors can speak to their employers. A student might be concerned that that part of the survey amounts to a performance review, she says, mak- ing them hesitant to give the go ahead. The student satisfaction rate cat- egory represents the average results of a numbers of questions, asking students how satisfied they are that their college program will prepare them for their career, the overall quality of the learning experiences in this program, and the overall quality of the college’s facilities, re- sources and services. This school year, 75.6 per cent of students said they were very satisfied, 11th best of the colleges and down from 79.4 per cent last year. “Considering what we’ve had going on with construction and the parking (situation)...we’re really pleased with the results,” says Ms. Balenko. She says she loves the KPIs be- cause they’re a good tool to use in continually improving the facility. have more information,” he said. Planning director Neil Carroll said once the City gets input from the public a report would come back to executive committee in September and then go on to coun- cil for final consideration. A bylaw would require all ADUs to be registered with the City. ADUs already exist throughout Pickering but by requiring them to be registered, safety and building code regulations would have to be met, protecting tenants and home- owners. “We’ve heard from the fire chief and the planning department on this issue. There certainly are a couple of good reasons to support the planning amendment but there are some downsides to permitting accessory dwelling units as well,” Coun. Pickles said. Among the issues addressed in a staff report presented at the meet- ing were that the existing servicing and infrastructure is adequate for ADUs; social benefits are provided such as offering homeowners addi- tional revenue; and detached and semi-detached would be the unit types permitted to have ADUs. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 5 P Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. N.E. 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We Deal ALL Makes And Models Shawn Armstrong Bob Kirkup Roger Williams Jason Barrett Denis Keane Raminder Dugal $209 Bi-Weekly $0 Down Payment 2001 DODGE DURANGO $369 Bi-Weekly $0 Down Payment 2003 GMC ENVOY XL SLT Remember the three R’s: Reuse, reduce and recycle ✦ Public from page 1 Public can have its say on basement apartments Durham pleased with results DAVID PICKLES ‘Couple of good reasons.’ Fine felines focus of show AJAX –This show will fit into your plans purr-fectly. The Motor City Cat Club hosts its annual cat show at the Ajax Com- munity Centre Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In an event sure to be the cat’s meow, visitors can view a variety of felines — from long-haired to short- haired, representing many different breeds. Cat lovers can meet new breeders or browse around the 12 booths, which include food companies, scratching posts, T-shirts and cat toys. At the end of the show, prizes are awarded to the ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ of the household pets and rosettes awarded to the ‘Best Kitten’ and ‘Best Cat’. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and $15 for a family of four (two adults and their children). The community centre’s at 75 Centennial Rd. For more information, log on to www.cca-afc.com or call 905-723- 7410. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Hop to it PICKERING –– My School Preschool held a hop-a-thon for Mus- cular Dystrophy recently, with Ben Mitchell doing his part. ✦ Durham from page 1 P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Starting over again is not the answer Deal with animal services as it is, don’t make it even more complicated Must we really go down this road again? After all, it was only about two years ago that Picker- ing and Ajax last looked into the possibility of going it alone when it comes to animal control services. At the core of the issue then were some troubling concerns over the very high rate of euthanization that was being carried out by the current municipally funded provider, Pickering Ajax Whitby animal control services, when compared to other orga- nizations around Durham. The initial concerns led to a review of the service, complete with recommendations for making the service better. Fast forward to today, and yes, there are still issues, including the problems members of the public have had at times access- ing services and getting help when dealing with strays or aban- doned animals. But, there have been some steps forward too, including reports that in 2003 the service didn't put a single an- imal to sleep. So, it's curious that Pickering Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean, who was most vocal years back on the need for Pick- ering to go it alone (or bring Ajax along), is again calling on more investigation of alternatives to the current setup. For its part, Ajax recently passed a motion to do the same. Surely staff time at our municipalities would be better spent on working within the current framework, than duplicating its efforts. The last time alternatives were investigated the end result was that it's not cost-efficient for Pickering, or Pickering and Ajax, to go it alone. The business case, a term councillors like to use so often these days, just wasn't there. Residents have every right to demand an animal control ser- vice that is relevant, accessible and reactive. And PAW has failed on that front at times in the past. But, surely if the biggest complaint with PAW at this point is poor customer service - and that's the message councillors keep delivering - it's a lot simpler to correct that problem than scrap the current system, not to mention finding a new home, hiring new staff, and doing all the other things necessary to getting a new operation up and running. Let's get on with dealing with the real issue here. Door-to-door is no way to sell pet licenses To the editor: Once again I hear that the 'cat li- censers' are on the prowl going door-to- door trying to collect $15 for each cat. In this day and age of home invasions and break-ins, how safe is it to open your door to any stranger -- salesman, can- vasser or licenser? It is common knowledge the munici- pal building is the place to go for any li- cence. I have gone there for my dog's li- cence since 1970. In the past I have taken in many homeless animals - had them neutered or spayed, paid their vet bills, found them a good home or adopted them my- self. I feel that it is unacceptable to pay for a licence when your cat is kept in- doors or on your property. Perhaps council should consider using some of the taxpayers' money to offer an inexpensive neutering clinic for pets - thus reducing the number of strays on the streets and in animal shel- ters. As a 33-year Pickering resident, I and many others to whom I have spoken with would like council to put an end to this door-to-door licensing. Elizabeth Paton, Pickering Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Cheryl Haines Janice O’Neil Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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Nuclear site is hard to comprehend even after a first-hand tour As a reporter, sometimes I have the opportunity to do things that make my job sound cool to friends and family. I had one of those opportuni- ties this week when I embarked upon a visit to the Pickering Nu- clear Generating Station for a three-hour tour. Every day thousands of people drive through Pickering on Hwy. 401 and catch a glimpse of the On- tario Power Generation wind tur- bine, which marks the spot for one of the world's largest nuclear generating stations. Everyone in the city is aware of the nuclear facility located in their backyard, but few really know what it looks like or what goes on beyond those barbed wire fences. The first thing that struck me is the sheer size of the facility - the station is huge, about two-thirds- of-a-kilometre long, and our tour only included half of the station, the Pickering 'A' side. It is a city within a city, com- plete with its own fire department (comparable in size to the City of Pickering's) and a population of more than 5,000. Maybe it's more like a town within a city, albeit a highly guarded town. Before entering, its citizens (and tourists) are monitored for explosives, weapons and radia- tion. As engineers, chemists and other staff passed by us I couldn't help but wonder how long it took for the daily ritual of hand print scans and metal detector walk- throughs to become routine. It certainly seemed, as visitors milling about in awe of the securi- ty measures, technology and size of the station, we were getting in the way of its regular inhabitants. The control room looked like a scene out of a movie, with actual rocket scientists monitoring bun- dles of uranium (the facility's fuel) being loaded into the reactor via video monitors. I never felt unsafe in the facility and it wasn't because of the hard hat, safety boots and safety glass- es they loaned to me for the tour, but rather because it didn't seem real. Because, despite above-average achievements in high school sci- ence class, I just couldn't quite wrap my head around the com- plexity of what goes on in the sta- tion 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Danielle Milley's column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. 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Residents from across Ajax and Pickering are en- couraged to join the two later this year as they take part in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer in down- town Toronto. “This is my marathon, I’m walking my marathon,” said Mrs. Burley, a Picker- ing resident. “Walking 60 kilometres is almost be- yond my reach, but I can do it. This is something for me and for all the women out there.” For Mrs. Hazelton, a scare when doctors thought she may have had breast cancer brought the issue into new focus. “I had to re-evaluate the direction in my life and the focus in my life,” she said. “I was so lucky, because mine were just cysts. There’s a lot of people out there who didn’t get the same good news as I did. That could have been me.” Every year, one-in-nine women develop breast can- cer. Each week, more than 102 Canadian women die from breast cancer. The walk to remember is Sept. 10 to 12, to honour those who died, survived, and still need treatment. Anyone in- terested in joining the walk, must raise a minimum of $2,000 to participate. All proceeds go to the Princess Margaret Hospital for breast cancer research. Thousands of men and women, young and old, will participate in the adven- ture. Already, 15 residents in Ajax and 26 people from Pickering have signed on for the walk. “We are expecting more than 4,000 participants,” said Christine Young a pub- lic relations officer for the walk. “Last year was our first year in Toronto and we are doing it a second time.” Participants raised more than $12 million in 2003. She suggests people not be discouraged by the length of the walk. “It’s challenging, but achievable,” she said, “We have training walks in the surrounding communities.” Each community has its own coach, who helps train and prepare the individuals for the long road ahead. “I am a captain of a team,” said Mrs. Burley, who’s part of the Barnabus Crew. “I’m the Pickering and Ajax walk leader.” Her team walks about two hours every Saturday at Rotary Park. “I had 27 people show up (recently), four of them are breast cancer survivors,” she said. “It’s interesting that I had two men join the group as well.” This year’s route has not yet been disclosed, howev- er, halfway through the walk participants will be staying overnight at Downsview Park. “It’s not mandatory to stay overnight, but for me it’s part of the experience,” said Mrs. Burley. “And the closing ceremo- ny at the end to the walk will be very emotional,” added Ms. Young. 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The foundation helps children with high-risk or life-threatening illnesses get a wish, whether it’s a new computer, a trip to Canada’s Wonderland, or a new bike. Pickering Honda is at 575 Kingston Rd. Grant a wish for a child in need this weekend A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com To serve and protect all Durham police try to reflect changing face of community This is the fourth in a series of stories ex- ploring the ever evolving and expanding multicultural makeup of Durham Region. By David Stell News Editor DURHAM – Steve Rhoden’s ethnicity doesn’t define him as a police officer. But, when he sees a visible minority walk into 19 Division, and they look around and then focus on him, it’s a reminder of the importance of a diverse police service. “You’ll see eyes go right to you,” he said. That recognition, the connection when someone seeks out another visible minori- ty, is one he has come to understand in a simple, but powerful way. Wo r king in a culturally diverse communi- ty like the one 19 Division serves in Ajax and Pickering, Const. Rhoden, who is black, provides policing among many dif- ferent ethnic backgrounds. He sees his own ethnicity as an aid. “As far as comfort level goes, it can be a little higher,” he said. “People feel comfort- able with what they can relate to. (They sometimes) feel more like opening up.” For those people who do feel more com- fortable with him, he said he doesn’t feel a burden from any possible expectations they may have, but he does have to be aware of it. As for the entire Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), Const. Rhoden and some of his fellow officers say it’s changing with the times and with its citizens. In Ajax and Pickering, Const. Rhoden has discovered a much more diverse population than his last post in Bowmanville, where diversity is increasing, but currently, is “nothing like you’ll see here.” A diverse service is more than just in- creasing the number of visible minorities though, he said. “It’s all about inclusion,” he explains. “(Minority groups) are a part of society on all levels.” He and Constable Robin Roychoudhury emphasize the need for the DRPS to pro- mote minorities. Having minorities as detectives and management inspires others to join the service and move up the ranks, Const. Rhoden said. And the same goes for women, to encourage young girls to consid- er police work as a career. One obstacle to attracting a wider ethnic makeup in policing in general is the long- standing opinion different cultures have to- ward police, said Const. Roychoudhury, who’s of East Indian heritage. Immigrants to Canada come with an attitude toward police fostered in another country. Some families, he said, don’t see it as a first op- tion for their children. Const. Roychoudhury, who has two uni- versity degrees, said the force must contin- ue to reach out to different communities within Durham and promote policing as a career. Reaching these children of immi- grants can change the long-standing opin- ions of the older generation and create a mindset that policing “is a rewarding ca- reer,” he said. In his experience with a diverse popula- tion where people don’t speak the lan- guage, or have trouble communicating in English, being a visible minority in uniform can give someone the sense the officer can identify with them. Regardless of ethnicity, Const. Roychoudhury said different offi- cers have different skills they bring to the DRPS that make it better as a whole. Being aware that some officers speak dif- ferent languages is an advantage, and un- derstanding different cultural beliefs and customs is important and, at times, neces- sary when conducting an investigation. ‘It’s all about inclusion. (Minority groups) are a part of society on all levels.’ CONSTABLE STEVE RHODEN But, like Const. Rhoden, the colour of his skin doesn’t define Const. Roychoudhury. “In the end, we’re all doing the same job,” he said. Both officers say the DRPS is inclusive. Const. Bob Annan, an officer who speaks from experience, supports that claim. Through 35 years of policing, 27 in Durham, Const. Annan said race isn’t foremost when he looks at a colleague. What he does see is someone he knows he can trust. “When the chips are down, and your partner needs you, there’s no colour,” he explains. Only in the past two decades has Durham Region’s population become so di- verse and the changing face of the police service isn’t just different or better, he said. “I see it as evolving,” Const. Annan said. “Some changes I don’t like and there are changes that are good. The population is changing and police are changing with it.” Today, he explains, police are expected to be negotiators: “We do a lot more talk- ing,” he said. Having a wider knowledge base and visible minorities on the service only makes that easier. ■■ ■■ ■■ Slowly, but surely, the Durham force is becoming reflective of the community it serves. According to two of its highest-ranking officials, the force is still striving toward a greater ethnic mix, just as Durham’s popu- lation continues to evolve. Deputy chiefs Chuck Mercier and Rod Piukkala say hiring is a key component. “It’s probably not something that’s going to change the face of Durham Regional Po- lice in a week, but it will over time,” Deputy- Chief Piukkala said. “That’s our goal - to make lasting changes to ensure that we are ref lective of the community we serve.” The Durham force still has a ways to go, however, to meet its diversity targets, al- though Durham does not record and track the background of its officers. “It’s probably less than reflective of the community at this particular stage,” Deputy-Chief Piukkala said. “We’re still not as reflective of the community as we’d like to be.” Reaching out to community organiza- tions representing many different minority groups, the DRPS community relations committee has made a concerted effort to spark interest in policing as a career for young visible minorities and has helped re- move barriers to applicants. Taking students from many different ethnic backgrounds, through demonstra- tions of police work and training, Deputy- Chief Piukkala said the force hopes to in- spire them and get feedback from them on their opinions of police. Within policing in Ontario, DRPS sends inspectors such as Sherry Whiteway to di- versity workshops, including one held in To ronto recently. The 19 Division inspector said workshops like these help different po- lice services share their challenges and suc- cesses. The goal is to promote mutual trust with the different ethnic communities in the area, and to listen and act on concerns. In Ajax-Pickering, she has implemented a complete patrol plan, a template for how to complete the police function. It deals with response to traffic, gang enforcement and crime analysis. The force’s recruiting unit, which has changed to reflect goals of creating a di- verse police service, goes to as many Durham events as possible. “To showcase Durham Regional Police as a viable occupation for all young peo- ple,” Deputy-Chief Piukkala said. He and Deputy-Chief Mercier also point to the importance of the community rela- tions committee in gaining feedback into the issues that affect different ethnic com- munities. That’s made possible with enthu- siastic and knowledgeable members. In addition, training and education are not just happening in the classroom or in training, pointed out Deputy-Chief Merci- er, but on the road every day. “Officers run into people and that’s where they learn the most, when they’re actually in the trenches,” he said. “You re- alize you can’t do your job unless you have support from your community. You can’t solve crimes if you can’t communicate.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Durham Regional Police constables, from left, Steve Rhoden, Robin Roychoudhury, and Bob Annan agree having a force that is reflective of our di- verse population is more than just hiring visible minorities. It’s about ‘inclusion’ at all levels. SATURDAY, APRIL 17 PICKERING NATURALISTS: Bob Hes- ter, OPG’s environmental committee leader, discusses the company’s com- mitment to providing an environment for flora and fauna. Meet in the gravel parking lot on the west side of Sandy Beach Road, just north of the nuclear plant at 1:30 p.m. Bring binoculars and field guides. Call Al Johnston at 905- 839-9509. BOATER COURSE: Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons offers a Boat Pro course starting at 8:30 a.m. at 635 Breezy Ave. in Pickering (the French- man’s Bay Yacht Club). The $60 fee is to cover the cost of the room rental and course materials. The boat oper- ator’s licence test is offered at the end of the session. Call Alan at 416- 287-2698. BAZAAR: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club holds a bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Andrews’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Baking, crafts, raffles, white elephant, books, plants, tea room. All welcome. 905- 686-1573. WOMEN’S BREAKFAST: Southside Wo r ship Centre, 55 Emperor St. Ajax, hosts the breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 905-428-1985. SUNDAY, APRIL 18 GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT: Featuring a triumphant sound, a male trio sings Southern Gospel songs and hymns in smooth southern harmony. Kim Frere, combines classical training with con- temporary influence to bless others with her music. The concert is at the Burns Church, 765 Myrtle Rd. West, Ashburn at 7 p.m. Freewill offering. No ticket sales. Call 905-655-4240 or 905- 655-8509. MONDAY, APRIL 19 BABY TALK: For children from birth to 18 months, join the Pickering Petticoat Creek library branch for songs, books, bounces and giggles. At 9:30 a.m. parents and caregivers are invit- ed to bring their babies and share in this special time. TODDLER TIME: toddlers ages 18 to 36 months are invited to the Pickering central library branch with a caregiv- er and enjoy stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. Session begins at 9:30 a.m. GARDEN CLUB: The Ajax Garden Club holds a ‘Getting Started the Organic Wa y’ meeting at the Ajax Royal Cana- dian Legion, 111 Hunt St., upstairs, at 7:30 p.m. The speaker for the evening is Vincent Powers. Call Beverly at 905- 686-2799. or visit the club’s Website at www.ajaxgardenclub.bravepages.com. TUESDAY, APRIL 20 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering health sys- tem is holding a grief support group for those who have experienced a death more than two months ago. The meetings explore the grief and be- reavement process and deal with the loss. The meetings run Tuesdays at two different times, 3 to 4 p.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m Today’s meetings have an extra half-hour added to the end. Call the outpatient mental health department at 905-683-2320 ext. 3263 or McEachnie Funeral Home at 905-428-8488. DIABETES SUPPORT: A support group for Ajax and Pickering residents meets at 7 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Guest speaker and certified nutritionist Kristina Sisu discusses Living with ease - nutrition and stress. All are welcome. Free admission, limited space. To reserve a place, call Bar- bara at 289-314-7843. MORNING DISCUSSION: The Ajax Se- nior Citizen’s Friendship Club holds its weekly meeting at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax at 9:30 a.m. The discussion is led by Roger Chittenden, who speaks on weather and global warming. Call Louise Johnson at 905-683-7799. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: The Ajax-Pickering Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding a support group meeting for those with Multiple Sclerosis as well as spouses, partners and significant others. The meeting is at the Kinsmen Heritage Centre in Ajax. It runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m WISE GUYS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: Kids ages 8 to 11 can come to the Pickering central library branch from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for snacks, music, homework help and all kinds of fun games and activities. Learn to use the library and the Internet to find the in- formation you need for school and to brush up on the tough stuff. Get-one- on-one help with your homework and , when it’s done, join in the ‘Wise Guys Challenge’ to earn points for your team. NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ajax and Pickering Board of Trade’s ‘You’re The Speaker’ networking breakfast of- fers an opportunity to improve net- working skills and promote products and services. The breakfast is at the Golden Griddle, Corner of Liverpool and Highway 2. Registration and the hot breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Members tickets cost $16.05 while non-members pay $26.75. Call the board at 905-686-0883. WOMEN’S WELLNESS: The Chiroprac- tic Centre of Optimum Health discuss- es natural and effective approaches to dealing with menopause, preventing bone mineral loss and the symptoms of PMS. Session starts at 6:30 p.m. The centre is at 1550 Kingston Rd., Unit 11, Pickering. Seating is limited, so book now at 905-420-7231. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 SINGLE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket club on the northeast corner of Monarch and Clements in Ajax. The meeting is for both custodial or non-custodial par- ents, whether your children are two or 42. Call 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: The Head Injury Association of Durham Region meets at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E, in Oshawa. The Survivors Group is on the main floor and family and caregivers are upstairs. If you need assistance with transportation call 1-905-723-2732. YOGA: Free Sahaja Yoga meditation classes are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.saha- jayoga.ca. OPEN EUCHRE: The Ladies Auxiliary holds an open euchre night, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1555 Bayly St. Pickering at 8 p.m. There are prizes and refreshments, and everyone is welcome. Cost is $4 or seniors pay $2. THURSDAY, APRIL 22 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Group meets for a 12 - step program once a week at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and in the basement or li- brary. Call Lorraine during the day at 905-619-1419 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. COMIC BOOK ARTIST: To r onto comic book artist, Chester Brown is at the Pickering central library branch to showcase his illustrations and talk about his life and work as a profes- sional comic book/graphic novel artist. If you enjoy drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, comic illustra- tion, spray paint art or if you are strictly an art appreciator, bring in your art to this program to be dis- cussed and displayed. LINE DANCING: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club holds line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. at 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 or Jack at 905-683-9696. FRIDAY, APRIL 23 PICKERING NATIONALISTS: An astron- omy outing is planned for the ajax wa- terfront from 9 to 11 p.m. For clarifica- tion and location phone Frank Dempsey at 905-420-4236. CRAFTS: The Ajax Senior Friendship Club meets to crochet, knit and do other crafts. The club supplies most materials and meets at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. 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Kia of Pickering 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 900 Champlain Ave., Oshaw a 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. SOME THINGS ARE MEANT TO LAST A LIFETIME. NOW $1,589 99 NOW $3,239 99 NOW $449 99 NOW $299 99 Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Metroland Durham Region Media Group Help YMCA by cheering for Blue Jays DURHAM –Blue Jays fans can catch an upcoming game by help- ing the YMCA raise funds for their Community Fund campaign. The YMCA of Greater Toronto will be selling 100 and 200 field- level tickets for the Sunday, May 16 , Blue Jays versus Boston Red Sox game. Money from the tickets will go to help fund the YMCA Send a Kid to Camp Community Fund campaign. Tickets are valued at $26 but will be sold from between $15 and $20 through the YMCA. Foam bats will be distributed to each ticket buyer. Get your tickets by contacting Stacey Lepine-Fisher, manager of children’s services for the YMCA, at 905-839-3007, ext. 306. By Jessica Verge Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM – Durham Col- lege and University of On- tario Institute of Technol- ogy students are donating $1 million towards campus development. At a ceremony held Tuesday at the Oshawa campus, the Student As- sociation pledged the money, which will be raised through annual stu- dent ancillary fees over the next five years, toward the establishment of a new campus library. “Recently, the Student Association, in conjunc- tion with class presidents, decided to show a leader- ship role one last time be- fore our term expires,” said Ken Swan, Student Asso- ciation president. “We made one last decision that we felt would really show how committed we are to the continuing suc- cess of our school.” This is just the first step toward UOIT’s goal of rais- ing $100 million through private donations and partnerships. It has desig- nated this amount to sup- port the creation of state- of-the-art facilities, pro- mote research and fund student scholarships and bursaries. The library building, which is aiming for a sum- mer 2004 completion, comes as part of Durham College and UOIT’s plan to spend $700 million on campus development. The intended 55,000-sq.-foot building will replace the school’s current library, which is located in the Gordon Willey Building, and will feature a café, new books, digital resources, a fireside reading room, meeting rooms and a study hall. “We hope the new li- brary will be an integral part of every student’s ed- ucational experience on campus,” said Thomas Coughlan, incoming Stu- dent Association presi- dent. “The library was the heart of the community,” said Gary Polonsky, presi- dent of Durham College and UOIT, recalling his days as a student. “Over the years, people had won- dered whether the library would go the way of the dodo.” And while the evolution of Durham College and UOIT has brought high- tech changes that could prove some traditional learning tools obsolete, they hope student access to wireless technology will allow them to expand their educational resources. Other additions that can be expected at the campus include new class- rooms, research labs, ath- letic facilities, new offices and more study spaces. The $1-million pledge from students doesn’t come as a surprise to Mr. Polonsky. “I’ve been impressed by the students on this cam- pus since the moment I walked onto it 16 years ago,” he said. Mr. Swan sees the dona- tion as another way for the already active student body to further their school participation. “This year, we have set new campus records for sold-out concerts and stu- dent involvement in clubs and activities,” he said. He also hopes it will en- courage other groups and individuals to follow suit. “It is important that we demonstrate our commit- ment to this project,” said Mr. Swan. “In the long run, the donation we have given today will help them get further donations.” Students pledge $1 million to campus www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 13 P SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Peter Friday’s carrier of the week is Peter. He enjoys biking and playing games. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Peter for being our Carrier of the Week. * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Ajax Sobey’s Store Ajax * Arby’s Ajax * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Classic Water Systems Inc. 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Friday, April 16, 2004 News Advertiser Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Apr. 14/04 to Apr. 18/04 Pickering Community Clean-Up Day Here’s a chance to give back to this great community, by taking something away. It’s the Take Pride in Pickering Tree Planting & Community Clean- Up sponsored by Tim Hortons of Durham Region and Ontario Power Generation. Volunteers are needed to help pick-up litter on Saturday, April 24th from 9:30 am - 12 noon at Alex Robertson Park. Free Tim Hortons t-shirts and gloves will be available to the first 100 participants. For more information call the Frenchmans Bay Rehabilitation Project at 905-420- 4660 x 2212. Together, we can make sure that our community is always clean, bright and beautiful. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com © 2004 Holiday Retirement Corp. | www.courtatbrooklin.com 5909 Anderson St. • Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 Making the move to The Court at Brooklin retirement residence is not only easy, That’s right, we will pack, move, and unpack you in a new spacious suite at The Court at Brooklin, for free*! You can immediately start to enjoy the best active retirement lifestyle in town, featuring a generous list of amenities included in the affordable monthly rent. *call for more information (905) 655-7718 Call now to schedule a free meal & tour! ACT NOW ONLY 8 5 SUITES LEFT * LIMITED TIME OFFER 5 1-800-565-8603 or visit our website at www.dart.on.ca Are Drugs or Alcohol Affecting Your Life? We can help. If you are concerned about your own, or someone else’s use of alcohol or drugs, the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Infoline (DART)can guide you to the help you need. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ride on, time for a vacation AJAX –– Students at Lakeside Public School put in plenty of hard work recently for the production of ‘I Need a Vacation.’ Grade 3 to 8 students made up the cast, including front of the car, from left, Stephanie Kirton, Rachel Moline, and Daniel Martire, and back, from left, Becky Moline and Cole Johnston. www.durhamregion.com Hospital upgrades impede spread of infection By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX –The intensive care unit at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital is now a safer place for both patients and staff. The ICU recently under- went renovations, which in- cluded adding more negative pressure rooms, anterooms and infection control barri- ers. The air in the negative pressure rooms goes through a filter and is vented outside, which contains any virus a patient may have. An anteroom is a small room nurses and doctors enter before entering the iso- lated room. “The main thing (the changes) mean is that the ability for a patient -espe- cially for a respiratory pa- tient - to spread that infec- tion to other staff and pa- tients is greatly minimized,” explained Dr. Ian Kitai, the head of Rouge Valley’s infec- tion control team. The ICU used to have only one negative pressure room compared to the six it now has; and the four rooms closed off with sliding glass doors used to be open and shared. “It’s exactly that kind of layout that if you go back to the first outbreak of SARS, that allowed it to dissemi- nate very quickly. So you’d have four patients and then you’d have six patients,” Dr. Kitai said. Marg Zwicker, the head of ICU, said the changes would never have been made had the hospital not had to cope with severe acute respiratory syndrome. “It was all inspired (by SARS),” she said. She said the department had wanted negative trans- mission rooms before SARS, but after the outbreak the support from the hospital was there. “It’s a huge difference,” Dr. Kitai said. “Two years ago I thought it was a wild dream to have an ICU like this and because of SARS it was real- ized.” Theresa Gronross, the ICU resource nurse, said the nurses in the department were able to give a lot of input on the design of the rooms. “They did a great job,” she said of the contractors. “It works. “It does close us in but functionally it is better... Pa- tients are not as at risk as they were before the changes.” The renovations cost a lit- tle more than $100,000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P AOSHAW 1050 Simcoe St. N. 905-728-1162 OSHAWA DRIVETHRU 235 Simcoe St. S. 905-576-9693 COURTICE DRIVETHRU 1420 King St. E. 905-436-8410 DUNDAS BEATRICE ROSSLANDSIMCOE KING U . 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(at Kennedy)416-752-0066 780 Markham Rd. (at Painted Post)416-431-1444 1964 Victoria Park (at Curlew) 416-510-2224 AJAX 1 Westney Rd. (at Hwy. #2)905-686-2182 OSHAWA 534 Ritson Rd. S. (N. of Hwy. 401) 905-728-6221 MARKHAM 5803 Hwy. #7 (W. of Markham Rd.)905-472-6868 Better safe than sorry Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Marg Zwicker, left, manager of the intensive care unit at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and Dr. Ian Kitai (head of in- fection control), get a close look at the changes to the ICU, unveiled last week. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com WEEKEND SPECIALS - Friday, Apr. 16th to Sunday, Apr. 18th only OUR BIGGEST sale of the season ON NOW save up to 52% WonderBra & Warners boxed bras & briefs Reg. $15-$40.50. Sale $8.88, $14.88 & $18.88. Price Cut $3999 & $4999 women’s & men’s Levi’s jeans Reg. $49.99 & $59.99. Price Cut $3999 women’s & men’s Lee jeans Reg. $44.99 & $49.99. Price Cut $2999 men’s Wrangler jeans. 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Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, designer value items, power buys, licensed departments, Style&co, INC and Nine & Co. are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. See in store for details. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. don’t miss these Saturday-only specials! sale $9999 Sunbeam water cooler combo. Reg. $149.99. While quantities last. save 57% 10 Kt., 14 Kt. & 18 Kt. gold jewellery save 55% KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Cookware save 40% men’s Haggar wrinkle-free casual pants save 40% men’s Nunn Bush slip-on moccasin dress shoes Reg. $109.99. Sale $65.99.May not be combined with any other offer. PBHL BALL HOCKEY Pickering Ball Hockey League Call to Register905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com Another chance for smoke-free workshops DURHAM – Due to the overwhelm- ing success of the first smoke-free bylaw workshop, the Durham Re- gion health department hosts a sec- ond workshop to help local busi- nesses prepare for the upcoming smoke-free bylaw. The workshop, called Preparing Your Workplace for Durham Re- gion’s Smoke-Free Bylaw was first offered in January. It will now be re- peated April 28 at the Royal Ash- burn Golf Club, 995 Myrtle Rd., from 8:30 to 11 :30 a.m. It is free of charge and geared towards managers, human resource and occupational health staff. “We’re very pleased to be offering an additional workshop to assist workplaces to understand and pre- pare for the smoke-free bylaw,” said Joanne Bradley, manager of public health nursing and nutrition with the health department. “It’s great to see the interest and commitment being undertaken by Durham Re- gion workplaces as they gear up to implement the bylaw in their facili- ties.” The bylaw prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces. It comes into effect June 1. Only bingo halls, racetracks and casinos are permitted to have a designated smoking room under the by-law. To reg ister or for more informa- tion about the workshop, call Durham Region health department at 905-723-8521 ext. 2519 or e-mail healthatwork@region.durham.on.ca The deadline to register is April 20. For general information on the smoke-free bylaw, visit www.re- gion.durham.on.ca. DURHAM –The Ontario government is investing in 42 projects that will help improve accessibility for the disabled. The Community Access- Ability (CAA) program will see the provincial govern- ment partnering up with non-profit organizations, including chambers of com- merce, local businesses and municipalities, to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. A total of $200,000 will help fund the projects, with grants of up to $5,000 for projects with a local focus, and grants of up to $10,000 for projects with a cross-re- gional or provincial impact. Of the 42 programs, a $3,225 grant has been ap- proved for C.H.A.N.G.E.S (Children and Adults for Normalization, Growth, Equality and Socializa- tion). Nor thumberland, along with Peterborough, and the counties and City of Kawartha Lakes will be the recipients of the grant, which will fund the creation of five information pack- ages for parents of children with Down’s Syndrome. A cross-regional/provin- cial grant will go to the Durham Deaf Services Inc., involving the communities of Durham, Peterborough, Ottawa and Toronto. The $9,000 grant will facilitate e- training workshops for peo- ple who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, enabling participants to become cer- tified American Sign Lan- guage (ASL) instructors. The CAA program has funded 204 projects involv- ing 674 partners provincewide since its first year in 1999-2000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Serious Technology • Freedom From Worry TM CALL IN ADVANCE AND RESERVE Wat ch for our Ad Wed. April 21st for more details 3 DAYS ONLY! APRIL 22, 23, 24 CASH & CARRY SALE PRICES AT OUR SCARBOROUGH LOCATION ONLY! 4479 Kingston Rd. 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FIRST PICK FOUNTAINS, BIRD BATHS & BENCHES 10%10% OFF TOP DRESSING SOIL ALL EVERGREENS 10%10% OFF EVERGREENS • globe • uprights • spruces • cedars • • spirals • spreading • yews • junipers YES!YES! 20%20% OFF 1355 Kingston Rd Pickering Town Centre Upper level near Tim Horton’s 905-837-8897 1st Insole Interchangeable Airbag Footbed • provides relief to hips,knees & spine • protects joints & muscles • Soft leather uppers • fully leather lines • shock absorbing sole • available in a variety of colours and styles • adjustalbe A 2nd Insole Vitalizer Footbed (Reflexology) • relieves stress • relaxes • increases blood circulation to all vital organs • massages & stimulates feet B Accessibility program funds 42 projects Nominations now open for Ajax and Pickering Business Excellence Awards DURHAM – Hard work is going to pay off for a number of Ajax and Pickering businesses. Nominations are now open for the Ajax and Pickering Board of Trade’s 2004 Business Person of the Year and Busi- ness Excellence Awards. Busi- nesses in Ajax and Pickering are encouraged to nominate de- serving individuals. The Business Person of the Year Award goes to someone who meets the criteria in five areas: leadership and entrepre- neurial skills, career and busi- ness achievements, employee and labour relations, contribut- ing to community, and market- ing and promotional achieve- ments. The criteria for the Business Excellence Award has seven main focal points: outstanding customer service, entrepre- neurship and innovation, con- tinuous improvement and qual- ity programs, community sup- port, national and international achievements, environmental efforts, and safety. Both the nominator and nominee must fill out nomina- tion forms and deliver it to the Board of Trade office, 700 Fine- ly Ave., before noon on Friday, May 7. The nominator must choose which category the nominee fits into best. In addition, the nominee must sign an acceptance form to include in the nomination package. For more information and to receive a nomination package, call the board of trade at 905- 686-0883. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Hitch upyour home Map out a scenic route and let your partner navigate. The final destination almost doesn't matter. In Wildcat 5th wheels the difference is in the little things – like extra storage space so you can hide the little things. Campkin’s Camping Page Long weekends are Canada’s gift to the overworked. Wildcats from $245/month Starcrafts from $99/month Surveyors from $125/month Roadmaps included There's no place you can't go in a Starcraft. And with a 7 year warranty, you will be able to go to a lot of them! Leave civilization behind – not technology The only trailer with an electric rear slide. Yup, electric. So rain or shine it’s fast and easy to park, press and sleep. As for getting outside, well there’s always tomorrow. Surveyor Starcraft Wildcat We grew a few feet Well, a few thousand feet to be exact. Please drop in to our new building. More parts, more service, more room! Toll Free: 1-800-344-7896 • www.campkins.com Highway #12, Myrtle CORRECTION NOTICE The ad for Bessada Kia, that appeared on page 14 of the Wed., April 14/04 Durham Wheels edition, contains incorrect information. The 2004 SEDONA LX, has 0% purchase financing for 48 months, lease rate of 0.9% and not 60 months at 2.17% as advertised! Durham Wheels apologizes to Bessada Kia & their customers for any inconvenience this may cause. You’re the speaker at business breakfast PICKERING –Improve your net- working skills and promote your products and services at an upcoming networking breakfast. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade’s ‘You’re The Speaker’ event brings together more than 50 people in a relaxed and informal setting. The breakfast is Tuesday, April 20 at Golden Griddle, cor- ner of Liverpool Road and Hwy. 2. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., with the ‘You’re The Speaker’ presenta- tions from 8:15 to 9 a.m. There will be a shared com- plimentary display table for promotional materials, a con- tact listing of all attendees, and a business card draw. Tickets are $16.05 for mem- bers or $26.75 for non-members. For more information, call the board office at 905-686- 0883. Registrations can be faxed to 905-686-1057 or e- mailed to info@apboardof- trade.com. Board of trade honours the best www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P ▼No lease payments are required for the first 90 days on new 2004 Mazda6, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Mazda RX-8. Your dealer will make your first month's payment. On the 91st day following delivery of a participating vehicle, lessee will start making 47 monthly lease payments. Offer only available on 48 month leases. Contact your dealer for program details. ▼▼No payments for 90 days applies to Purchase Finance offers on new 2003 models and new 2004 Mazda6, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Mazda RX-8. No interest charges will apply during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. †1.9% Purchase Financing/36 months is available on new 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.Finance examples: for $10,000 at 1.9% Purchase Financing the monthly payment is $285.99 for 36 months, C.O.B. is $295.64 for a total of $10,295.64. 2.9% Purchase Financing/36 months is available on new 2004 Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport. Finance examples: for $10,000 at 2.9% Purchase Financing the monthly payment is $290.37 for 36 months, C.O.B. is $453.32 for a total of $10,453.32. 3.8% Purchase Financing/60 months is available on new 2004 Mazda6. Finance examples: for $10,000 at 3.8% Purchase Financing the monthly payment is $183.26 for 60 months, C.O.B. is $995.60 for a total of $10,995.60. Other finance rates available. **Starting MSRP available on the 2004 Mazda3 GX, Mazda3 Sport GS, MX-5 Miata GX, and RX-8 GS. Excludes freight and P.D.E. Offers cannot be combined. *Offers available on retail lease of new 2004 Mazda6 GS-I4.For other models see your dealer for details. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. of $925 for cars. Total lease obligation for the 2004 Mazda6 (G4LD84AA00) is $16,076 including down payment or equivalent trade of $3,950. 20,000 km per year mileage allowance applies; if exceeded, additional 8¢ per km applies. 25,000 km leases also available. License, insurance, registration, taxes and other dealer charges extra. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order may be necessary. Offers available from April 7, 2004 for a limited time only. Lease and Finance O.A.C. for qualified customers only. See your dealer for details. ♦♦♦Automobile Magazine February 2002. Bose®is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation. ASK ABOUT OUR LOYALTY OFFERS FOR EXISTING MAZDA CUSTOMERS. GRADUATES GET AN ADDITIONAL CASH AWARD OF UP TO $1,000 TOWARDS A PURCHASE OR LEASE. With a fresh new line-up of award-winning vehicles in our showrooms, there’s never been a better time to experience Mazda exhilaration. So get it in gear and get to your Mazda dealer for a test-drive today. zoom-zoom Mazda3 Sport GT Mazda3 GT GFX LIMITED TIME OFFER. LEASE FROM $258* PER MONTH/48 MONTHS WITH $3,950 DOWN PAYMENT AND -OR-3.8% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† •160-hp 2.3L I4 engine with VVT • Sport automatic transmission • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS • Traction control • Tilt and telescopic steering • Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. •1.8L SVT engine • Power door locks, windows and mirrors • Front and rear stabilizer bars • Rear glass window with electric defogger • Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes • Rotary engine • Power assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS • Sport tuned suspension • 18" aluminum alloy wheels • Bose®9-speaker premium sound system with 6-disc changer 2004 MAZDA6 GS-I4 2004 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA GX 2004 MAZDA RX-8 GS GT model shownGT-I4 model shown ON LEASING▼AND FINANCING▼▼ 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR WELL EQUIPPED FROM $27,895** -AND-1.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS† ON LEASING▼AND FINANCING▼▼ 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR WELL EQUIPPED FROM $36,795** -AND- ON LEASING▼AND FINANCING▼▼ 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR 2004 AJAC CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BEST NEW FAMILY VEHICLE 2004 AJAC CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE VEHICLE $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMITED TIME OFFER. $2583.8% 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR $27,8951.9% 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR $36,795 90 DAYS NO PAYMENTS FOR $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT “THE MIATA IS STILL THE BEST FORMULA FOR A ROADSTER THAT PUTS DRIVING PLEASURE BEFORE ALL ELSE, WITH RELIABILITY, PRACTICALITY, AND BEAUTY IN THE BARGAIN.” – Automobile Magazine♦♦♦ THE ALL-NEW 2004 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA3 SPORT 2004 AJAC CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BEST NEW SPORTS COUPE (UNDER $35,000) MAZDA3 SPORT 2004 AJAC CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BEST NEW ECONOMY CAR MAZDA3 $16,295 ** WELL EQUIPPED FROM $20,285**$16,295 $20,285 WELL EQUIPPED FROM -AND-2.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS† 2.9% Ajax Ajax Mazda 365 Bayly St. West (905) 428-0088 This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com A proud supporter of literacy initiatives Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Peter Charbonneau has a persuasive way about him. The 12- year-old air cadet recently won an effective speaking York/Durham zone competition. Talking a good game By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Peter Char- bonneau is one effective speaker. The 12-year-old Air Cadet recently won the 2004 York/Durham effec- tive speaking zone finals in Richmond Hill. Peter was a little sur- prised at his win - it was his first year competing and he was up against participants a few years older than he is. “My dad was telling me ‘don’t be surprised if you don’t win because they all have more experience than you’,” said the Whit- by resident. “I was very surprised - I was smiling and happy.” Major Colette Blight, Peter’s commanding offi- cer with the 856 Pickering Squadron, said she and the squad were proud of Peter’s achievement. “He beat out consider- ably older people and higher ranking people, which is a significant achievement for him and the squadron,” she said. “It’s unusual a cadet so young would present so well.” Peter competed against 14 other cadets. Matthew Passmore from the Picker- ing squadron also compet- ed at the competition in Richmond Hill. The competition is open to cadets 12 to 18 years old who deliver one prepared speech and are then given a topic to speak on, with only a few minutes to pre- pare. Participants are judged on posture, voice, overall presentation, eye contact, confidence and flow of speech. Major Blight said it teaches the cadets even more than simple commu- nication skills. “To be a good leader you should be able to commu- nicate effectively to get your point across, it builds self-confidence and it also builds self-esteem,” she said. Peter practised his speech about the libera- tion of Holland over and over again to prepare for the competition. “You get nervous but once you get up there the nerves help, because after the first paragraph it just flows,” he explained. He practised giving spontaneous speeches as well, his mother would give him likely topics and she would judge him on his performance. The day of the competi- tion the topic was dress and deportment. “I didn’t even know what deportment was so I talked about dress and obviously it worked,” he said. Peter is sticking with his prepared speech for the provincial finals April 24 in Mount Hope. New centre opens next month By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –A new resource cen- tre aimed at giving support to those who lose a loved one through suicide or homicide is opening next month. Distress Centre Durham opens the new centre May 4 in Oshawa and offers information and support groups for sur- vivors of suicide and homicide - a first for Durham Region. Barb Hiff, a crisis worker, says there hasn’t been support for survivors of suicide and homi- cide in a group setting up until now. “People can get grief coun- selling but this is very different than a loss to illness,” she ex- plains. “There are different complexities to it.” The most recent coroner sta- tistics show there were 31 sui- cides in Durham Region last year, but Ms. Hiff says those numbers don’t always reflect the reality. “Not all suicides are reported as suicides,” she says. For the loved ones left behind, suicide and homicide is a sud- den death that usually accom- panies a traumatic experience. “A fter a suicide, there are things like guilt because you couldn’t stop it,” says Ms. Hiff. “It’s the big why, as in why did- n’t I see the signs.” People also tend to back off from the mourner, not wanting to broach the difficult subject. The support system is limited for those loved ones, says Ms. Hiff. Families might have to deal with the lasting image of finding the body. In the case of a homi- cide, loved ones are given little details until the matter hits the courts, sometimes years later. Then they have to endure the added pain of seeing the ac- cused and listening to the court’s account of the murder, says Ms. Hiff. “They’re very much out there on their own. Plus, there’s also the natural grief journey every- one must take,” she adds. Distress Centre Durham will present two sessions of support groups, with a session for sui- cide survivors beginning next month and a homicide survivor group in the fall. The suicide support group runs every Monday for eight weeks, from May 3 to June 28. Co-facilitated by Ms. Hiff and a suicide survivor, sessions take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the centre and are available for men and women over the age of 18. The centre is located at 58 Rossland Rd. W., on the second f loor. Minimum loss period is a preference of six months. Regis- tration is required. For more information about the groups or to register, con- tact Ms. Hiff at 905-723-4461. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Now don’t forget to read this stuff, it’s important too. Lease and finance offers are available, on approved credit, only through Honda Canada Finance Inc., until April 30, 2004. Lease payments shown are for 48 months and include $1,095/$1,240/$1,240/$1,010 for freight and P.D.E. with 96,000 km allowance (12¢/km exceeding 96,000 km applies). *Based on a new 2004 Special Edition Accord Sedan DX, Automatic/Pilot Granite, 5-speed Automatic/Odyssey LX/Special Edition Civic Sedan, 5-speed Manual/(model CM5614PL–SE package/YF1814E/RL1854PK/ES1534PX) $278/$448/$348/$188 per month for 48 months. A.L.R. 5.8%/5.8%/3.8%/3.8% (total lease obligation of $17,963/$27,217/$21,065/$11,231). Down payment or equivalent trade of $4,599/$5,713/$4,361/$2,207 (zero down payment plans available), plus first monthly payment required. Option to purchase at lease end for $12,800/$19,012/$15,778/$8,400 plus taxes. **MSRP does not include freight and P.D.E.($1,095/$1,240/$1,240/$1,010). ◆3.8% conventional financing is available on all new, in-stock 2004 Civic Sedans, Coupes(Offer excludes 2004 Civic Hybrid and SiR) / Odyssey for 24, 36, 48, and 60 month terms. Financing example: $20,000 at 3.8% per annum equals $366.53 per month for 60 months. C.O.B. is $1,991.80 for a total obligation of $21,991.80. Down payment may be required. ‡Calculation for $2,246 in no charge features is $2,946 - based on dealer installed accessory pricing. Additional charge to consumer is only $700. Savings to consumer is $2,246. ‡‡Calculation for $1,700 in no charge features is: Civic DX Coupe/Sedan with manual transmission is $16,100. Value of additional SE features is $2,403 - based on dealer installed accessory pricing. Additional charge to consumer is only $700. Savings to consumer is $1,703. */**/◆Taxes, licence, insurance, registration and maintenance fees are additional. Dealer may sell/lease for less. †See Car and Driver magazine January 2004. ††See Car and Driver magazine March 2004. †††Source: Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada. See your neighbourhood Ontario Honda dealer for details. 2004 SPECIAL EDITION CIVIC $16,800**MSRP The Special Edition Civic includes air conditioning with micron air filter, CD player, power locks and Special Edition Badge. $188 * Per month for 48 months with $2,207 down. Fr eight and P.D.E. included. $0 security deposit. Lease and purchase financing available on the 2004 Civic 3.8 %◆ BUYING A CAR? ASK A LOT OF TOUGH QUESTIONS. BETTER STILL, ASK US. LET US SHOW YOU THE SMARTER WAY TO BUY. THE 2004 ACCORD DX SE $25,600**MSRP The Special Edition Accord includes five-spoke alloy wheels, a 6-disc in-dash CD player, fog lights, Special Edition Badging plus 160 hp, 2.4 litre i-VTEC™ engine, 5-speed auto, A/C, driver and front passenger airbags and more. It made Car and Driver’s 10Best list 7 years in a row. $278 * $2246‡IN NO CHARGE FEATURES INCLUDES † Per month for 48 months with $4,599 down. Freight and P.D.E. included. $0 security deposit. 2004 PILOT GRANITE ALL NEW MODEL $38,800**MSRP You’ll love driving it. You’ll love looking at it.Includes 240 hp, sporty alloy wheels, fender flares, front bumper guard, fog lights, side step bars and roof rails with a crossbar. Per month for 48 months with $5,713 down. Freight and P.D.E. included. $0 security deposit. ††$448* 2004 ODYSSEY LX $32,200**MSRP Feel the surge of a 240 hp, 3.5 litre, 24-valve V6 VTEC™ engine. You’ll also get front and rear A/C and feel the safety of a traction control system, plus much more. It starts with a smart price, but you also need to consider resale value, insurance, fuel efficiency, safety ratings and more. Visit your local Ontario Honda Dealer and let us walk you through The Smarter Way to Buy. The closer you look, the better Honda looks. www.hondaontario.com THE SMARTER WAY TO BUY. Ontario Honda Dealers ††† $348 * Per month for 48 months with $4,361 down. Freight and P.D.E. included. $0 security deposit. Lease and purchase financing available on the 2004 Honda Odyssey. 3.8 %◆ $1700 ‡‡ IN NO CHARGE FEATURES INCLUDES Where Do You Go When the Bank says NO ?! Call Yusef Ali (416) 410-2188 Y227 • Mortgages • Loans • Refinancing N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS Support for families of suicide, homicide 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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S O L D B E L O W C O S T - M A N Y G R E A T D E A L S L E F T !! SOLD BELOW COST - MANY GREAT DEALS LEFT!! HOURS: MONDAY 9AM - 9PM CLOSED TUES., APRIL 20 & WED.APRIL 21 THURS. & FRI. 9AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY 9AM-5PM P T R .0 5 6 1 1 7 PTR.056117 P T R .0 5 6 0 0 8 PTR.056008 P T R .0 5 4 6 3 0 PTR.054630 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com AJAX –The Ajax and Pickering Royal Canadian Legion ladies auxil- iary units are raising funds in a fun way with euchre sessions in the com- ing week. The Ajax fund-raiser is Sunday, April 25, at the legion, 111 Hunt St., beginning at 1 p.m. It’s a chance to win cash prizes from a 50/50 draw, and the ultimate prize, the Bill Warner Memorial Tro- phy. The cost is $20 and lunch is provid- ed. Registration ends at noon the day of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Pickering Legion branch invites you to play the hand you’re dealt and put your cards on the table this week. Branch 606 ladies’ auxiliary invites everyone to take part in its open eu- chre night Wednesday, April 21, starting at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and re- freshments are available. Cost is $4 per player or $2 for se- niors. The legion’s at 1555 Bayly St. For more information, call Marie Jones at 905-839-3186. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P 1234 5678 9101 2131 WE CARRWE CARRY A FULL LINE OFY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIES QUALITY PET SUPPLI E S WE CARRY A FULL LINE O F QUALITY PET SUPPLIES Apply For A PJ’s Credit Card Today & Get INSTANT CREDIT! NO INTEREST OR PAYMENT * *For 90 Days. Valid for any purchase of $250 or more on approved credit. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 KINGSTON ROAD (905) 837-1166 We reseve the right to limit quantities. We accept all competitors coupons and we will match any competitors advertised sale price. BALE OF PINE SHAVINGS Super press pack 2.67 cu. ft. 688 each Our Every Day Low Price $9.88 Our Every Day Low Price $9.77 each SUPER MIX CLUMPING CAT LITTER 18 kg bag. 2/15 00 NEW! TWO YEAR/$2000 VET HEALTH WARRANTY With Each And Every Puppy GROOMING SALON OPE N 7 DAYS A WE E K Call for an app o i n t m e n t . Evening & Sun d a y appointments can be arrange d . See Durham’s Largest Selection Of ADORABLE PUPPIES Starting from... $38800 each 35-40 breeds to choose from. Let our experts help you choose the right puppy for your family. Call for details. All vaccinations & deworming are up to date.Va lid until April 30th, 2004. $100 OFF PUPPY SUPPLIES With every puppy purchased from P J ’ s WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF Ask the experts at PJ’s how to bring nature and tranquility to your backyard with your own water garden. •Preformed ponds in many sizes •Pond liner 45 mil E.P.D.M. rubber 89¢ per sq. ft. •Geo-textile underlay •Pumps in many different sizes •Filters & media •Variety of koi & other pond fish •Geyser kits •Live, plastic & silk plants QUALITY POND PRODUCTS WE CARRWE CARRY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIESWE CARRY A FULL LINE OF QUALITY PET SUPPLIES WHITBY 1540 Dundas Street East Northwest corner of Thickson & Dundas 668-4300 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northeast corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047 MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • LINEN • FUTON S Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted Single $ 329 75 Single $ 329 75 Double $ 379 95 Queen $ 399 95 Double $ 379 95 Queen $ 399 95 Sets From: PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET MATTRESS SETS* Guaranteed Best Price! 50% OFF 50% OFF 50% OFF GREAT SELECTION GREAT SELECTION GREAT SELECTION OF BEDS & FURNITURE OF BEDS & FURNITURE OF BEDS & FURNITURE GUARANTEED BEST PRICE!! 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Company Coming? Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? There is so much to do right here in Durham Region. Amazing events, unique historical villages, beautiful gardens, historical homes and an array of museums and galleries. DURHAM WEST DENTAL 720 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite 6 (at Whites Rd.) 905-420-4006 NEW PATIENTS & EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS WELCOMED E-mail: durhamdent@aol.com Website: www.comsearch-can.com/DURHAM.html A Healthy Smile is always in style. Let us make you smile again. 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Neil and Sharon Samson are encouraging other businesses to contribute to the new Durham Regional Cancer Centre campaign as well. 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. CruiseShipCenters has an exclusive offer for all new Princess Cruise book- ings this week.This offer is valid for all sailings between Aug. 1, 2004 and the end of April 2005. You will receive a Pr incess coupon book with over $120 USD in added value that is applicable to certain on-board purchases and is issued to the first two passengers per cabin. In addition the only deposit required will be $141 per person for all new bookings. For those booking a Caribbean Cruise, you will also receive a $50 USD shipboard credit per state- room. This shipboard credit can be combined with other shipboard credits that may already be applicable to our most popular sailings, including March Break. The time to book March Break is now. 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Because it ’s a decorating investment you’ll want to enjoy for years to come, selecting a floor covering is an important decision. Design and colour are key considerations when choosing a floor. But you also want to consider your budget, how long you plan to stay in your home, your lifestyle and traffic patterns. Knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right floor for you needs. Discover the beauty and durability of hardwood. The appearance of each species is unique, from oak and maple to more exotic woods like Brazilian cherry. Carpet- To wne also offers engineered hardwood, laminate, carpet in fabulous new textures and patterns, ceramics/stone/porcelain and vinyl. A fully-stocked paint department allows you to coordinate your floors and walls in just one stop. Fall in love with the hottest new colours inspired by nature and enjoy the beauty and durability that comes with trusted names like Ralph Lauren, Glidden and CIL. 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Norm wishes to invite all his friends and past customers to call or visit him at Rodman’s www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com HOT TUB SALE - NEW MODELS HAVE ARRIVED!! POOL & SPA SHOW PRICES SLASHED STOREWIDE ON ALL OUR SPAS book now and enjoy early limited supplies in-stock www.diplomatpools.com “Making Your Backyard Dreams A Reality” 637 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Beside National Sports) 905-839-83995 Time Readers’ Choice Award Winner AS LOW AS $55/MONTH O.A.C. ON ALL HOT TUBS PAY NO GST NO PST NO GST NO PST Hot TUBS Above Ground POOLS 2PICK FOR ONLY $14999 Baracuda Ranger (Automatic Cleaner) • Glow Buoy (Floating light) Solar Cover (Heat blanket) • Winter Cover (For Winter Storage) Solar Cover Roller (Stores Solar Cover) *With the purchase of any Concorde pool package PICK FOR ONLY $149992 HOT TUB & SPA SHOW U SAVE SALE FRI. AP R I L 2 3 SAT. AP R I L 2 4 & SUN. 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Pick. 831-6040 Ask about our In-Home Service HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $48900 fabric included How to choose your garage door opener Think of how pleasant it would be to arrive home and have your garage door open at the simple touch of a button, while you remain warm and dry in your vehicle. The electric garage door opener earns high reviews from everybody that buys one. No longer considered an item of convenience for the privileged few, today’s garage door openers are affordable, safe and easy to install. All you have to do is choose the model that fits your garage door and enjoy it. Three different types of garage door openers are available, with their own benefits. The first type features a chain drive mechanism, which is by far the most popular. Fifty per cent of garage door openers sold employ this system, which uses a chain to lift the door. It’s reliable, efficient and affordable, and the only setback is that it’s noisier than a belt drive system. Its recommend use is in detached garages. Another type of opener system is the belt drive mechanism. It’s the quietest and smoothest system on the market. A sturdy rubber belt lifts the door, making it powerful and reliable, as well as high in demand. Belt drive mechanized door openers are ideal for houses with rooms over the garage. Finally, there’s also a screw drive mechanism. It’s slow-moving design is the result of using a long threaded rod to open the door. Because of Canada’s harsh and rugged winters, this type isn’t as popular. A new model with a belt drive mechanism was launched recently. It includes a battery back-up system in case of power failures, and is advertised as the quietest operator available on the market. Your garage door is the largest moving part of your home. It’s important to make it safe, which is why there are a number of accessories available to maximize your security. Manual release handles in case of power failures, photo-eyes, motion detecting control panels, locking systems, security codes, etc. are just some of the new safety accessories created for protection purposes. Newer door openers should be equipped with a safety reversing sensor, which raises the garage door on contact if it senses a person or object underneath it. Another garage door safety measure to check out is the photo- eye sensors. Make sure that they are plugged in properly and are aligned. This would ensure that the door reverses if an object or person were to pass through the beam. Children should not play with the opener. Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in the operation of the door, so it’s normal for it to require some re- adjusting. It’s also important to do a check-up regularly, and work the door manually to make sure that it’s well balanced. If the door is improperly balanced, contact a qualified garage door installer. Also, make sure that your door opens and closes completely. The operator manufacturers also offer a wide choice of accessories, such as remote controls, motion detecting control panels, wireless keyless entry sy stems and multi-functional control panels to meet everyone’s specific needs. In conclusion, with the quality and variety of products offered today it’s difficult to imagine that somebody wouldn’t want a garage door opener! The perfect gift for Mothers or Fathers Day! For more information on garage door openers, visit the Garaga website at www.garaga.com, or contact your local Garaga expert. TO ADVERTISE IN HOME SWEET HOME CALL CHRISTIAN-ANN AT 905-683-5110 EXT. 243 With Sure Fit’s Spring Fling and Spring Cleaning event, you don’t need a green thumb to make your garden blossom. You don’t even need a broom, because the factory outlet is the one that’s cleaning house and you’re invited to enjoy incredible markdowns on a huge selection of items. Fall in love with a collection of fun and fanciful items at Sure Fit’s Spring Fling. You’ll find lots of inspiration for your home and garden and great Mother’s Day, teacher and bridal shower gifts. Discover steppingstones shaped like flip-flops (in pairs of right and left feet, of course!) They’re made from resin and come in great designs like butterflies, fish, hibiscus and sunflowers - just $19.99. Complete your look with coordinating wine charms, floating candles, chip ‘n dip bowls, tablecloth weights and more. Add charm to your garden with hanging lanterns, artificial flowers, and metal garden girls just waiting to hold flowers, birdseed and tea lights. Enamelled art in ships, dolphins, flowers and other great shapes is truly stunning. Metal painted flowerpots in bright colours add cheer to any corner of your yard or porch. Be sure to pick up great quality garden tools, like hand shovels for just $1.99. You’ll also find lots to brighten the indoors, including new spring linens and coordinating drapery, slipcovers and more. Sure Fit puts the ‘spring’ in Spring Cleaning with incredible deals on fabrics, priced from just 99¢ a yard, tea towels for 99¢, selected comforters for $19.99 all sizes (regularly $29.99 to $49.99). F leece slipcovers are $9.99 to $29.99 (regularly $109.99 to $149.99). Buy a regular-priced slipcover and get a free chair cover. Find great buys on dining room chair covers, now $9.99 (regularly $39.99 to $49.99), baby cribs from $149.99 to $349.99 (regularly $379.99 to $669.99), coat racks, side tables and more. What a great time to freshen up the cottage or have extra linen on hand for summer guests. Because Sure Fit is the manufacturer, there’s no middleman, which is why it can pass the savings along to you. It’s located at 458 Fairall St. at Westney Road in Ajax (across from the GO Train Station). It’s open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 905-683-2222 or visit www.surefit.ca to find out more. Spring fling and spring cleaning at Sure Fit Give yourself a break! End the inconvenience of getting out of your car to open the garage door. Get a door opener professionally installed by your Garaga dealer. LiftMaster Lean on Garaga: (416)410-9209 (905) 686-6195 Autograph Door Systems Ajax • Toronto • Durham Dan Hill www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. RIDE checks bring four impaired charges over Easter weekend DURHAM – Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) officers stopped 8,500 mo- torists over the Easter holi- day weekend in spotchecks. Four drivers were charged with exceeding the legal limit of .08. Twelve other motorists re- ceived 12-hour suspensions for registering a ‘warn’ when given a breath test. Mobile breath test units at spotcheck locations in Whit- by, Oshawa, Port Perry, Ajax and Clarington allowed offi- cers to test a total of 58 dri- vers. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Durham Chapter, made some of the equipment used for the RIDE program possible through a donation. The RIDE program operates at various times throughout the year and police advise motorists that drinking and driving will not be tolerated on the streets and roadways of Durham Region. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Drive in his step PICKERING –– Caleb Godfrey may only be six, but he’s already a bit of a phenom. He was out with his dad John Downey last weekend, hitting balls in a Pickering park. How- ever, despite hitting it long and straight with just about every swing, Caleb doesn’t have any golfing aspirations. Rather, he’s hoping to be a monster truck driver. NE042G204 © 2004. Sears Canada Inc. QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE, TRUST on now during Sears Days save 25 % Women’s reg.-priced Jockey ®intimates Sears reg. $9-48. Each 675 -$36 Excludes items with ‘3 for’ price stickers Sale prices end Sunday, May 9, or where Sears is closed, Saturday, May 8, 2004, while quantities last Bra style #7900 Brief style #7492 style #7507 style #7500style #7447style #7449 style #7533 Pickering Town Centre Phone 905-420-8000 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P Elections costly for some politicians, not so for others By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Running for the top political job in Pickering was an expen- sive venture in 2003. Mayor Dave Ryan won the coveted spot, but was left with a $17,200 cam- paign deficit. The election financial statements were released last week, detailing cam- paign contributions, ex- penses and surpluses or deficits. Mayor Ryan said he was working to erase the deficit. “We will continue our fund-raising efforts and hopefully it will be done,” he said. Mayor Ryan’s election expenses were highest, in- cluding $15,607 spent on brochures, $16,191 on office expenses and $12,662 on signs. In total he spent $56,340. He raised $33,800 through contributions, $859 through donations in kind and had $4,481 left from his 2000 campaign for Wa rd 1 City Councillor. Mayor Ryan’s shorter campaign period meant less time to raise contribu- tions. “I entered the race late and did not have the same time to raise the money,” he said. Doug Dickerson, who ran against Mayor Ryan, also finished the campaign with a deficit. Mr. Dickerson came into the campaign with a $5,900 surplus from the previous election and he raised $27,990 through contribu- tions. He spent $36,602.74 on the campaign, which left him a $2,711.82 deficit. Wa rd 3 Regional Coun- cillor Rick Johnson in re- taining his seat, finished the campaign with a deficit as well. The longtime councillor raised $37,890 through contributions and spent $42,747. The bulk of the money went to brochures ($6,403), signs ($7,130), and a voting day party and ap- preciation notices ($16,244). Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean also finished the campaign with a deficit of $269.85; he raised $12,080. On the other end of the spectrum, Ward 1 Region- al Councillor Maurice Brenner finished another election with a large sur- plus. He had $8,925 left over, which had to be handed over to the City clerk as per election by- laws. It can be used to- wards future campaigns. Coun. Brenner had a surplus of $15,072.72 from the 2000 election and raised another $8,925 through contributions. He spent more than $17,856.79 on items such as advertising ($4,190.98), brochures ($5,909.48), and signs ($4,370). “I didn’t end up doing the things I had planned to so I had a surplus again,” Coun. Brenner said. One of the things he did- n’t end up doing was hav- ing a victory party, which ate up, on average, close to $5,000 of his colleagues’ spending. Wa rd 2 Regional Coun- cillor Mark Holland spent more than $5,000 despite being acclaimed. “You don’t know you’re going to be acclaimed so you have to be prepared with you’re signs and cam- paign literature,” he ex- plained. Coun. Holland raised $5,600 through contribu- tions and finished with a $475 surplus. Wa rd 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe, the only new councillor this term, fin- ished with a small surplus of $194.16, after raising $9,800. Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles finished $82 in the black, after raising $23,450. P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Many more unadvertised specials available instore. Hurry in for best selection. Sorry, no rainchecks or substitutions. Limit 1 item per coupon. Original coupon only. Sale ends Thursday, April 22, 2004 or while quantities last. 59-3127-4 With this coupon only Premium multi-head NOZZLE SET $1000 Reg. $24.99 CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 It’s all black and red MAURICE BRENNER A surplus situation. PICKERING – Residents will soon have the opportunity to f ind out more about the alerting sirens to be in- stalled around the Picker- ing nuclear station. Durham Region officials are hosting an open house for public information and consultation regarding the installation in Pickering and Ajax. Provincial legis- lation requires that a pub- lic alerting system be in place within three kilome- tres of a nuclear station to warn residents in the event of an accident. Durham, in conjunction with Ontario Power Gener- ation and the Province, is installing a new system in areas of Pickering, Ajax and Clarington. It consists of 46 sirens for outdoor alerting (27 in Pickering, two in Ajax and 17 in Clar- ington) and approximately 6,000 indoor alerting units. The open houses for Ajax and Pickering residents are April 28 and 29 from 7 to 9p.m. in Pickering council chambers, 1 The Es- planade. For Clarington it’s Tuesday, April 27 at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave. Ivan Ciuciura, director of the Durham emergency management office, is to make a presentation, fol- lowed by a public question period. There is also an op- portunity for the public to view displays and talk to representatives from OPG, the Province, Durham Re- gional Police, the City of Pickering and Durham Re- gion. For information, visit www.region.durham.on.ca. Residents can alert Region to nuclear system thoughts Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo A spring cleaning PICKERING –– Action has resumed at the Pickering Skateboard Park, with enthusiasts flocking back to work off the winter’s rust. Matt Laughlin, from left, Tyler Ashbee, and Darren Adams work on their moves last week. Get East Shore update PICKERING –Concerned Bay Ridges residents can get an update next week on the Hydro One fall oil spill. As part of the Pickering East Shore Community Association’s annual gen- eral meeting, a represen- tative from Hydro One has been invited to give an update on the cleanup and monitoring done since the spill Oct. 1. The spill occurred after one of the transformers at the Cherrywood Trans- former Station ruptured, spewing 153,000 litres of mineral oil, some of which made its way into a near- by storm sewer as well as Pine Creek. An update on the Frenchman’s Bay Water- shed Rehabilitation Pro- g ram, an update from Wa rd 2 Regional Council- lor Mark Holland and Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean on issues fac- ing the community, and the election of the PESCA executive for 2004-05 are also planned. 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Other fare increases in- clude a rise of five cents for children, to $1.15, while the specialized services fare also goes up a nickel to $1.95 and the cross- boundary rate rises to $3.90 from $3.80. Riders travelling to and from the GO station using co-fare tickets will continue to pay 50 cents and the co-fare pass re- mains at $20. The increase in the sin- gle-ride cash fare also means a jump in the cost of a monthly pass. For adults, the pass in- creases $7.50 to $65, while the seniors’ monthly pass goes up $2 to $20. The au- thority is also introducing a new seniors’ multi-ride pass, in which 10 pre-paid rides can be bought for 90 cents each. The student monthly unrestricted pass rises $7.50 to $55, while the re- stricted monthly pass goes up $5 to $45. Student single-ride tickets are also sold in strips of 10 for $16. The child multi-ride pass, covering 12 trips, jumps $1.80 to $13.20. “Without sustained funding from the provin- cial and federal govern- ments, our passengers will need to pay a portion of the increased costs of service in order to keep transit affordable for the municipalities,” Mr. Gali- nis says. “Even with these fare increases, APTA contin- ues to provide the lowest transit fares in Durham Region.” A grace period will be provided to give passen- gers the chance to use up old tickets and monthly- ride passes, Mr. Galinis adds. Old tickets and cash will be accepted on all buses until May 28. After that, only the new tickets and passes will be accept- ed. The authority is intro- ducing another new ser- vice this year. “In 2004, APTA is intro- ducing a third ‘Flag Bus’ in the Pickering area to compliment existing routes in Ajax,” he says. The new route is de- signed around the needs of seniors and youth, pro- viding additional options for local mid-day service in the downtown area,” he adds. To comment on transit services, including the fare increases, call 905- 683-4111. For more information on the increases, call the above number. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com LOOKLOOK for yourfor your COVERS flyerCOVERS flyer in today’in today’s papers paper Selected ArSelected Ar ea’ea’ss PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dispensing Frames and Contacts Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 212 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 905-839-5303 905-683-1175 Lab On Premises Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. C. Wang Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. L. Van, Dr. P. Ho A.E. 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Durham schools to shine in drama festival St. Mary to take the stage at J. Clarke Richardson, Monday DURHAM –Three Durham high schools will be competing in the Sears Eastern Regional Drama Festival, one of the largest stu- dent drama festivals in the world. This year, the regionals will be hosted at J. Clarke Richardson in Ajax. On Monday, April 19, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering will kick off the night with its production of 'By The Wa ters Of Babylon', a dramatic production to music, directed by Allyson Polidano, at 7 p.m. Anderson Collegiate will hit the stage Tuesday, April 20 with 'Monkey Do', a comedy written and directed by Doug Craven. The festival will close Saturday, April 24 with a production by Sin- clair Secondary School, Whitby. 'This Is For You, Anna', directed by Grade 12 student Nikki Shaf- feeullah, is an abstract drama based on a true story about the abuse of women. The Sears Drama Festival in- volves more than 10,000 students from 300 secondary schools par- ticipating this year in the province-wide event. The festival will run April 19 to April 24. All are invited to sup- port Durham schools and to ex- perience the best in high school theatre. Tickets are $5 a night for students, or $15 for a festival pass, and $10 a night for adults, $25 for a festival pass. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 905-619- 9571, voicemail 438. Christine Dobbin is turning heads By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PICKERING –Christine Dobbin's big break came two years ago at a friend's birthday party. Robert Desrosier, a National Ballet of Canada School (NBC) graduate who choreographed Neve Campbell in Robert Alt- man's film 'The Company', saw something in the 11-year-old, who along with other dancers at the party, demonstrated her skills. He saw she had potential to make it to the National, and passed on the news. Two years later, the St. Mar- guerite Bourgeoys Catholic School student has a year at the school under her belt and recent- ly became the Cecchetti Junior Champion of Ontario. The Cec- chetti dance syllabus is a style of classical, theatrical dance based on the Italian ballet master's teachings. "My sister started to dance first and I guess just going to the recitals I thought it was cool," Christine says. "I thought it looked really fun." She took tap and jazz at the Denise Lester Dance Academy, and now dances at the Pickering School of Ballet, practicing about 13 hours a week. But Christine won't be there this summer: she has been accepted for the sum- mer term at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. It means being away from home for the first time in her young life. "My mom's going to go out with me on the plane," Christine says. "I'll be nervous at first, but I think I'll be OK." Mom Loredana might not fare as well. "I'll be crying everyday; I'll probably drown Pickering," she says. The cost of having a dancing daughter hurts - Ms. Dobbin esti- mates it at $20,000 a year if Chris- tine stays in Winnipeg for her high school years. Every year she will be evaluated to determine if she can stay at the Royal. Ms. Dobbin, who took a job to help pay for it all, figures it's worth it to give Christine the chance to fulfil her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. "It's something she really wants to do, at least right now," says Ms. Dobbin. "People have regrets in life and I don't want her to say, 'Mom, you didn't give me a chance'." Christine enjoys practicing, working on her turnout on the left leg that she says could be im- proved. Her arch and standing on point are strengths. She admits to some nerves when she first takes the stage, "but when I start dancing it's just so fun you forget about everything else." She kept her cool when, for the Cecchetti contest, Christine had to perform a new dance on the spot. It was disappointing not to be accepted again at the NBC, but Christine says it encouraged her to try harder. She can handle a little ribbing from the guys at school (ballet's a prime target for boys), but her more educated peers "think it's really great". Parents aren't allowed in dance classes, so Ms. Dobbin didn't re- alize just how good her graceful daughter had become until she watched an NBC workshop earli- er this year. The instructor demonstrated moves with Chris- tine as his partner, and it was an eye-opener. "I was just standing there cry- ing," recalls the proud mom. "They were so beautiful together. I really saw the future. I didn't re- alize how talented she was until I saw her dance." Young ballerina dances to Winnipeg AJAX –Winner of 11 Genie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, the film 'Se- ducing Dr. Lewis,' is screening at Ajax's Cineplex Odeon next week. Put on by the Ajax Film Circuit, the movie takes place in a rural countryside, where a Montreal man, Dr. Lewis, played by actor David Boutin, isn't comfortable with change. His fishing village community isn't doing quite so well, but optimistic residents are considering welcoming a plastics factory. Dr. Lewis isn't thrilled with the change, especially about a new factory in his town. The movie plays April 21, begin- ning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the theatre box office or in advance at the Ajax Public Library, 55 Har- wood Ave. S., for $6.50. The Ajax Film Circuit is a col- laboration of the Friends of the Ajax Library and the Toronto In- ternational Film Festival. For more information, call Ian Leckie at 905-427-1522. Film circuit to screen ‘Seducing Dr. Lewis’ next DURHAM –Travelling across Canada on a tour of Yuk Yuk's clubs, comedian Dustin Dia- mond is making a stop in Ajax tomorrow (Saturday). Diamond starred in 'Saved by the Bell,' as Screech, the nerdy pal of the cool kids. Now he's moved on to make a name for himself in stand-up comedy. The comedy show starts at 8 p.m. at Yuk Yuk's in Ajax, 235 Bayly St. W. Tickets are $20. For reservations call 905-434-4985 or 416-967-6425. Dustin Diamond Yu ks it up in Ajax DURHAM –The stage is set for the 2004 Bandwarz finals. Nine bands, eight chosen by judges and one by fans, will play for the title of Bandwarz champion on April 17 at Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill in the Midtown Mall in Os- hawa. Nine bands are competing in the showcase for $1,000 in cash, recording time and other prizes. Among them are Green Division from Picker- ing, Recall, a Whitby/Ajax band, R.P.O. with Oshawa and Ajax members and Tenn Fold, an Ajax and Pickering band. 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Connie and Carla Directed by Michael Lembeck Starring Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, Stephen Spinella, Dash Mihok, David Duchovny Connie and Carla are two struggling Chicago dinner the- atre performers who acciden- tally witness a mafia hit and hit the road themselves, running for their lives. They head to Los Angeles, where they assume new identities and find their middling talent at song and dance perfectly suited to new careers-as drag queens and be- come hits of the cabaret cir- cuit. They discover it is lonely at the top, especially after Con- nie meets Jeff, but the hitmen are getting closer. Also opening this weekend are 'The Punisher' and 'Kill Bill: Volume 2.' FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durhamr egion.com Girls will be boys being girls, sort of Toni Collette, left, and Nia Vardalos star in ‘Connie and Carla.’ Arts group on display Annual show offers the best of local artists AJAX –Take a deep breath of fresh air, spring is here, and so once again is a familiar art show and sale. The Ajax Creative Arts' an- nual spring show and sale runs April 23 to 25 at the Village Community Centre, 22 Sher- wood Rd. W. Each participating artist has their own space to display their work, either on the wall or on panels. There will be a variety of paintings and styles, ranging from oils to pastel paintings, according to Pam Auguste, president of the group. The show is put on by members. "It's not one artwork, just all sorts of things,' said Ms. Au- guste. "Some people put peo- ple in their picture, or put ani- mals, everything that you can imagine, including abstracts." Ms. Auguste has been a member of Ajax Creative Arts for about eight years and has been an artist for almost 50. The group has approximate- ly 130 members, with about 63 artists displaying and selling their work at the show. The show runs Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The opening re- ception is April 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Ms. Auguste at 905-427-8532. Bands get ready for final warz P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sports FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Dan’s the man Area ball player a hit in Florida... See page 44 Season-ending event goes this weekend By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —This weekend repre- sents the 'Last Chance' for local curlers to rock the house. The Annandale Curling Club hosts its annual Last Chance Bonspiel April 17 and 18. The event, with more than $2,000 in prize money up for grabs, has a full draw of 32 teams and five more on a waiting list. Each team curls three eight- end games Saturday and points are awarded for wins, ends, and rocks scored. Sunday sees the top 16 t eams move into event curling and all will be awarded prizes. The top four teams play in the 'A' event, then the rest go into 'B', 'C', and 'D', respectively. Some time after 3 p.m. at the conclusion of the Sunday finals, the curling ice is given over to the ice skaters, and the compressor is turned off for the summer. ••• The Skins playdowns for this season are complete. Barry Moy- lan, Paul Boyland, Steve Middle- ton, Barry Gillespie, Steve Pritchard, and Jamie Pilgrim skipped the teams winning divi- sions 'A' to 'F', respectively. For next season, the plan is to return to the previous prize money distribution system where the later games get the lion's share of the pot. The parallel draws with leagues 'A' to 'C' and 'D' to 'F' in separate playdowns is expected to remain. ••• The Ford World Curling Cham- pionships get under way in Gavle, Sweden on Saturday and finish April 25. TSN carries the men's and women's semifinals April 23 and 24, then CBC covers the fi- nals on April 24 and 25. This is the last season that the men's and women's world cham- pionships will be held as one event. In future years, Canada will get one of the events alternat- ing each year, while the other will be elsewhere in the world. The 2005 men's final is in Victoria, B.C. from April 2 to 10, 2005 at the new 7,000-seat Victoria Arena, cur- rently under construction. Curling club rocks one last time Club members race to new marks PICKERING —Pickering Swim Club athletes smashed several club records at the recent Ajax Sprint Meet at the University of Tor onto. The long-course event attract- ed many of the top clubs from across Ontario. Jessica Ward, 15, was one of two Pickering swimmers with two record-breaking perfor- mances. Ward eclipsed the eight-year-old 100-metre breast- stroke mark in the girls' 15-16 age group. She swam the event in 1:17.25, breaking the previous time of 1:22.30 set by Karen Ger- roir in 1996. Wa rd also broke her own mark in the 50m breast set earlier this season. She posted a time of 36.19, beating her previous mark of 36.65. The other two-time record- breaker was Alex Griffith in the boys' 15-16 age group. In the 50m freestyle, he broke a club stan- dard that had stood for eight years with a swim of 26.80 sec- onds. Nathan Kaye was the pre- vious record-holder with a time of 27.44, set in 1996. Griffith also set a club record in the 200m individual medley of 2:30.31, breaking the mark of 2:31.29 set in 1999 by David Grose. Kaleigh Heard set a new mark in the girls' 11-12 100m free with a time of 1:06.62. She broke the record of 1:07.16 set by Brenna Wilson in 1998. Michael Storto broke his own club standard in the boys' 13-14 50m backstroke. He swam the event in 33.69, breaking his old mark, set earlier this season, of 34.24. A record-breaking day for Pickering swimmers James in training for chance to qualify for Olympic Games By Paul Futhey Staff Writer PICKERING —Asha James can- didly admits she did not see the future track and field held for her when she started high school. In fact, even when the sprinter was putting the finishing touches on an outstanding collegiate ca- reer, her immediate plans includ- ed taking a year off to work - fol- lowed by law school. James did, though, often dream of competing against the best. Now 24, the Pickering native could very well be in the starting blocks for Canada in the women's 100 and 200 metre events in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics. "I've always wanted to go to the Olympics - ever since I started running," she says. When she started competing at Trafalgar Castle School, James, a former member of the Durham XLs, would make podium ap- pearances a habit in provincial competition. Six times - three gold, three silver - she was an OFSAA medallist. James was back at the all-girls' school to address the students recently. According to Trafalgar principal George Biggs, the ques- tions the students asked after the young graduate's presentation proved her story made an im- pact. "They can see that hard work, perseverance, diligence, goal-set- ting — all of the kinds of things that we try and inculcate in the kids — will lead to success," Biggs says. For her part, James was happy to be back. She laughs when she hears the term 'role model', though. She just sees herself as someone chasing a dream. "If I can inspire people to find something they're passionate about and do that they then walk out on a limb, and take a chance sometimes... then I'm happy to do that," she says. Trafalgar's Athletic Associa- tion presented James a cheque for $1,000, an amount matched by the Parents' Guild. "It makes a big difference," James says. "Every little bit helps." Indeed, stiff competition and arduous training regimen aside, James knows one of her biggest battles is the one being waged for critically needed sponsorship dollars. Right now, there are months where her coach isn't get- ting paid. "There are so many track ath- letes and only so much money to go around," she says. While the financial outlook for the Canadian amateur athlete is often bleak, James has found so- lace in her sport. This was some- thing she realized as a senior at Tulane University in New Or- leans. Sidelined with a hamstring injury, she showed up to practice only to find out, to her chagrin, she wasn't even permitted to jog. "You really realize how much you need that part of your day," she says. "It just clears your head, gives you a little sanity and time to think about nothing else but what you're doing at that mo- ment." At Tulane, the two-time NCAA all-American set several school records. Her international re- sume includes stints with Cana- da's junior national team and the 2002 Commonwealth Games squad that went to Manchester, England. Should she meet the Olympic standards for either or both of the 100- and 200-metre events later this year, she'll be on the Canadian Olympic team in Athens this August. To get there, she'll need to im- prove her personal best times. She came third in both events at the 2003 Canadian Champi- onships and is confident she can peak and surpass the required standards in future competition. Should that trip to Athens happen, James would like noth- ing more than to make a state- ment for female Canadian sprint- ers. Only once since 1948 has a Canadian woman made the Olympic final of the 100-metre event. None has ever made the final eight in the 200 metres. Undaunted, James points to Perdita Felicien, the Pickering hurdler who won gold at last year's world championships and at the recent world indoor cham- pionships, as an example of what can be achieved. "Once you make that final, any- body's fair game; anything can happen," James says. Pickering athlete sprinting to Athens Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Pickering’s Asha James hopes to represent Canada in the 100 metres and 200 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. She’s a former student at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby and a star collegiate track and field ath- lete at Tulane University in New Orleans. You want a better career! Yo u need a plan for success. CDI College can help you get ready for a rewarding, new career—in less time than you think! 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TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Full-time & Part-time in Ajax area 905-683-5570 $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. ACTING AGENCY for actors lo- cated in downtown Toronto seeks career minded agents assistant. Excellent opportunity for advance- ment and growth. Willing to train. Call 416-536-6939 COOKS AND LINE COOKS re- quired full and part time. Competi- tive wages. Bring resume to: East Side Marios, (Taunton & Harmony) Oshawa between 1-4 p.m. JOB FAIR •JOB FAIR •JOB FAIR JOB FAIR •JOB FAIR •JOB FAIR EXTREME FITNESS is looking for retail personnel experienced in nutritional supplements. Full-time and part-time hours available; shift work and weekends required. Saturday, April 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. Located in AMC Centrum at Thickson Rd and Hwy 401. 2 PROGRESSIVE AU TOMOTIVE DEALERS require a motivated individual to service existing, and obtain new wholesale accounts in the Toronto, and Durham region areas. •Aggressive pay plan, benefits, pension plan, and company demo! •Lots of room for advancement If you are seeking any of the above please forward your resume to: Fax 905-421-9521, Att: Aaron FORMULA FORD SALES (Pickering) Requires RECEPTIONIST (Part-Time Evenings & Saturdays) Experience an asset. Pleasant telephone manner Fax Resumes to: (905) 421-9521 Attention: Joanne Murray Ajax Manufacturing Facility requires Full-Time Order Desk Clerk Duties include inventory control, purchasing. Excellent telephone manner and computer skills required. Starting salary $26,000. Please send resume to: File #986 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 GARDEN CENTRE MERCHANDISERS Needed for busy Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax locations. Experience preferred. SUPERVISOR POSITION also available for Durham Region. Must have product ordering & merchandising experience. Apply today at: www.horta.ca CNC Set up Personnel and Operators A fast paced growing CNC machining Facility is looking for hands on individuals who work with a sense of urgency to get tasks done. Qualified candidates send resume to: Jebco Manufacturing Inc. PO Box 303 Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 Or email at jebco@eagle.ca NO phone calls please Candidates should have the following credentials: -a minimum 5 years experience and responsibility for CNC Set ups and First Off approval -understanding of 2-7 Axis Multi task machining -good communication skills to interface with Employees EL RANCHO Restaurant is look- ing for waitstaff, experience a must. Also Dishwashers, Line cooks. Drop resume 3500 Brock St. N.Whitby (north of Rossland) ADVERTISING SALES REP.Ajax publisher seeks an experienced ad sales rep. for trade magazine. Candidates should have a proven sales record in trade publishing. Email resume to Mr. R. Hurst, at: rhurst9119@rogers.com AVON Want to earn extra cash $ Sell Avon Products No quotas to reach Great for Stay home Mom's For more information Call Mary 905-427-2292 (A stay at home Mom) AZ DRIVER experienced & reli- able. Over 25, clean abstract, CVOR, to start immediately. Please apply in person with re- sume to Best Choice Eggs, 3880 Edgerton Rd, Blackstock AZ DRIVER,3 years flatbed/tan- dem to multi axle/tarping/u.s. bor- der crossing experience. Trips lo- cally and through Central and Eastern Canada/U.S. Clean driv- ing record. Fax resume to (905) 430-7956 or call Laure at (905) 430-8191 or 866-850-1250. BELLA NOTTE Restaurant re- quires experienced cooks, dish- washers & wait staff. Apply in per- son with resume Monday - Friday after 2:30 p.m. 3570 Brock St. N., Whitby. CASH DAILY.Positions avail. in Set-up Display, Marketing, Cus- tomer Service & Inventory Control. Call Amanda 905-571-7346 CENTENNIAL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE requires Full Time Community Relations Representa- tive. Energetic, motivated person to manage incoming inquires and promote our residence in the com- munity. Preferred applicant will have: extraordinary people skills, experience with seniors, knowl- edge of services for seniors in Oshawa an surrounds, computer skills. Flex hours including sched- uled weekends and evenings as required. Apply in writing to: Ad- ministrator, Centennial Retirement Residence, 259 Hillcroft St., Oshawa, Ontario. LlG 8E4 CYW'S/ DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires Part Time CYW's / DSW'S to work with se- verely delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism in the Scarborough area. Experience with complex and ag- gressive behaviours essential. Po- sitions available immediately, evenings and week-ends required. Driver's license an asset. Criminal Reference Check and Pre-Employ- ment medical necessary. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax/email resumes to: 416-281-4529 / debdlc@on.aibn.com DISPATCH POSITION - Oshawa location. International and domes- tic flatbed experience required. Ex- cellent telephone and communica- tion skills an asset. Fax resume to: 905-436-5364. EXERCISE RIDER required, farm near Leaskdale. Gallop experi- ence preferred. Phone Joyce 905-852-5245 EXPERIENCED BACKHOE oper- ator to run 580 Case Backhoe, ability to carry grade digging drive- ways & parking lots. Call 905-985- 4179. EXPERIENCED concrete finish- ers/concrete stamping wanted for Durham Region. Also concrete estimates and laborers. Call 905- 720-0777. EXPERIENCED PHOTO LAB Te chnician with computer experi- ence. Previous retail experience an asset. Drop resume off at: Rapid Photo, 243 King St., Bow- manville Mall, or fax to: 905-697- 3808 FIRE YOUR BOSS.Tu rn your PC into a business and work from home. F/T & P/T now available. www.fromhome2wealth.com or 1-800-873-7361. FULL &part-time positions. Ajax. Must be available days, evenings & wknds. Retail or pool/spa experi- ence an asset but not req'd. Will train. Fax resume: 905-686-3146 HAIRSTYLISTS wanted for busy Ajax/Pickering hair salons. Hourly, profit sharing, paid birthday & holi- days, also benefit pkg. Advanced training provided. Please call Tra- cie at 905-683-3650 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 HOUSECLEANERS WANTED - Par t-time days, Monday to Friday, $9/hr, experience helpful. Call 416- 818-0452. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY Company has immediate opening in assem- bly position. Must be able to lift 75 lbs occasionally, work well with hand tools and follow detailed in- struction with minimal supervision. Deliver resume to 1020 Toy Ave. in Pickering between 9am and 3pm Mon-Fri. INSERTERS and Drivers needed immediately. Ajax. Serious inquir- ies only. Call Gem Delivery (905)427-7402 LAWN MAINTENANCE Company seeking full-time workers/foreman. Experienced with driver's license a must. Please call 1-888-717-7427 or fax 905-831-2446. LIFESTYLES HEALTH and Fit- ness is looking for experienced highly motivated individuals for membership sales & personal training sales. Bring resume to: 164 Baseline Rd. Bowmanville, ON. (905)697-3104 LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT couple required for two buildings, 36 units, in Oshawa. Maintenance and management experience re- quired. Prefer middle-aged or re- tired applicants able to perform physical work. Fax resumes to 905-623-2257. Only qualified ap- plicants will be contacted for an in- terview. MAID SERVICE - house cleaners urgently needed, part time. No evenings or weekends. $8./hr. to start. Experience and vehicle pre- ferred. 416-725-1553 MANAGER for a busy drug store, experience in human resources, computers, merchandising and in- ventory control an asset. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 905-372-9126. NO LAYOFFS!Oshawa Ware- house Co. looks to fill 23 F/T posi- tions immediately. Positions avail. in Office to Warehouse. Full train- ing provided. Call Jeff 905-571- 6444 NO TELEMARKETING!We have unlimited opportunities! Fast grow- ing marketing company in seek of trainees for our 3 - 6 month train- ing program. Join the team, stu- dents welcomed. Ask about schol- arship programs. Call Denise Marks @ (905) 571-7346 NOW SELECTIVELY HIRING Fe- male Companions for very busy Escort Referral Booking Agency. Must be sexy, 19+, transportation and child care provided. Cash paid nightly. Minimum $800-$1200 weekly. Call for interview 905-434- 7128. PART-T IME help required for cafe- teria, Starting $7.50/hour. Call (905)683-2052 ext 396 between 6pm-8pm. PEOPLES TAXI - Taxi drivers, Dispatchers & Mechanics needed immediately for fast growing com- pany. Male or female, part or full- time. (905)427-7770 PRIMERICA,A member of Citigroup, the largest financial services company in the world. Financial services is the number one industry career choice, offering unlimited earnings potential. You could be part of this. As a representative of our company you will possess a win- ning attitude, be hard working and dedicated to helping our clients in all aspects of their financial wellbeing. We offer full training to licensing by the Province, experience not required. If you are currently licensed, tired of quo- tas, been downsized or not reach- ing your full potential, I would like to talk to you. This is an exciting career with a dynamic company. Fax resume to 905-436-5876 or call Jill Roberts at 905-436-8499 ext 117. RECEPTIONIST NEEDED.Busy model and talent agency is hiring full time receptionist immediately. Must have prior experience and own car. Be reliable and orga- nized. 416-482-5392 ROOFING LABOURER Full-time position. Metro Toronto area. Local Foreman departing from Brooklin daily. Call Roland 416-771-7169 SUPPLEMENT YOUR family in- come while serving your commu- nity. Positions available for a Wel- come Wagon representative in Whitby, Oshawa, Port Hope, Co- bourg, Courtice and Bowmanville. A car, computer with e-mail essen- tial. Outside sales background an asset. E-mail your resume to: gyork@cogeco.ca Visit our web- site: www.welcomewagon.ca SWIMMING POOL & landscape construction company requires ex- perienced pool installers and expe- rienced landscape construction person. Knowledge of Pisa and in- terlock required. Own transporta- tion. (416)937-9219, (905)831- 1860 WEST INDIAN COOK specializing in Rotis, Curries (doubles), and wait staff needed immediatly. Oshawa restaurant. Full-time posi- tion available. Please call June (905)728-8771 or 416-414-3953. 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.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND 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 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: T ues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper BUSY SPA AND SALON requires Registered Massage Therapist and Hairstylist. Minimum 5 yrs. exp.required. Call for appt. (905)728-0435 HAIRSTYLIST URGENTLY re- quired full or part time, for Ajax salon, $400 per week plus com- mission. Call Ramzi or Mario (905)683-5911 or eve. (905)683- 1884 HAIRSTYLIST WANTED.Mini- mum 2-5 yrs. experience, for busy professional salon. Ongoing edu- cation. Apply in person to Gino or Elaina at Personal Touch Hair Stu- dio, 5969 Baldwin St. S. Brooklin. 905-655-0466 HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. LUCINDA'S SALON & SPA cur- rently looking for Full/Part time STYLIST. For appt. call 905-571- 2582. REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist wanted Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat. in busy clinic, (14 years in business). Also ESTHETICIAN to rent room. Grads welcome. Call 905-721-0363. SMALL UPSCALE salon in Whit- by looking for full/part time li- censed stylist. Commission. Fax resume to 905-665-6982. LABORERS for landscaping com- pany required. Must have valid drivers license, with clean abstract. Call Jim (416)891-3365 PRINT SHOP requires reliable PA RT TIME bindery/customer service personnel. Experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-571- 2126 SHEET METAL MECHANIC for work in Durham region and North- umberland area. Must have com- mercial experience. Excellent wag- es and benefits. Fax resume to (905) 686-9131 quoting file #04smm-1 DRAFTSPERSON REQUIRED by Architectural woodwork company in Durham Region. Must be able to prepare shop drawings for archi- tect approval and shop production from architectural drawings and field sketches. C.A.D. experience a must, along with ten (10) years related experience in the industry. Please fax resume to: (905)433-1463. RECEPTIONIST New Home Real Estate & Development Office Must be fluent in English with good communication skills. Computer exp. essential. Clerical and bookkeeping skills an asset. Full time Mon.- Fri. Salary Commensurate with experience and skills. Please fax resume to: 905-509-6112. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED with good communication skills for a development and contracting com- pany. Must have phone, fax and copying skills, and computer expe- rience with MS office. Fax resume to (905) 404-1023. 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. 1-HYGIENIST and 1-RECEP- TIONIST/ASSISTANT. Part/full- time needed evenings & Saturdays for Pickering office. Please call Linda 9 a.m.- 12 noon, 905-683-5448 or fax resume to: 905-683-8494. DENTAL ASSISTANT - RECEP- TIONIST required for maternity leave in Whitby. Some Saturdays. Call (905) 579-5551 or fax resume to (416) 299-8465 DENTAL Assistant/Receptionist full time / part time for Whitby of- fice. HARP certified & AbelDent preferred. Start ASAP fax resumes to 905-666-9057 DENTAL HYGIENIST team player, minimum 1 year experience, re- quired Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 3-9 pm. ASAP in busy, organized, fun, family practice in Ajax. (905)428-1215 DENTAL treatment co-ordinator welcome for an insurance-inde- pendent practice. Full time, no week ends, bonus offered for ex- cellent productivity. Please submit correspondence to File#985 Box#481, Oshawa,Ont. L1H-7L5 FAMILY PRACTISE CLINIC in Whitby seeking experienced Office Manager and part time Reception Staff. Nursing, phlebotomy and medication certification, including injections are all assets. Please fax resume to: 905-668-8942 att: Deb. INVOICING / A/R CLERK Requirements ●Min. 3 yrs. related experience ●Min. 3 yrs. collections experience ●Min. 1-2 yrs. experience with ACCPAC for windows ●Strong written and verbal communication skills ●Ability to work independently ●Computer literate (Microsoft Word & Excel) ●Proven organizational skills ●Good decision making and problem solving skills Please forward resumes to:aforma@innovativecompany.com Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years. Over the next couple of months we will be hiring for: Business To Business Outbound Sales Representatives We offer: •Base plus Commissions plus Bonuses with a minimum Guaranteed Rate of $12/hr •No cap on earnings •Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM •Comprehensive Benefits Package •Paid Training - Modern office facilities including Employee Gym •Company paid Parking and other Great Perks •Located in N.E.Corner of Scarborough with easy access by Highways and TTC •Fast paced sales environment We require: •Motivated and progressive entrepreneurial individuals •Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written •Competent basic computer skills •Strong negotiating and closing skills •Professional and courteous telephone skills Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to: hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or call our recruiting hotline @ 416-291-1834 ext. 599 The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM $14/hr www.myron.com Bessada Kia of Ajax/Pickering DYNAMIC EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON required for high traffic dealership •Equal opportunity employer •Great compensation & benefit package Fax resume in strict confidence: 905-421-9292 Personal Attendant Care Inc. is looking for Client Service Coordinator Come join our progressive home support organization Your experience in health care and community environments will be an asset to our non-profit organization.Two part time evening positions available. Position is to work with the team concept to coordinate client care. Skills required: •Supervisory skills •Computer skills •Tr ouble shooting •Priority management •Assessment and analytical Education in health care field required. Diploma/De- gree in health care is an asset. Must have ability to work independently, in a fast paced team environ- ment. Benefits, pension and continuous education provided. Salary to be discussed. For more information see our website: www.pacdurham.ca Resumes to: Fax 905-576-8020, Email- edavie@pacdurham.ca Nursing & Health Care Job Expo Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Open to Public. Free Admission. Free Parking Make a "Healthy Career Choice" For more information or to book a booth Call Classifieds @ 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Email:classifieds@durhamregion.com RPNS OR NEW GRADS (Pending registration.) Required Immediately Par t-time & Casual Please forward resume to: Virginia Comandante Extendicare Oshawa 82 Park Road north L1J 4L1 Fax: 905-579-1733 LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT required for one year maternity leave starting June. 37 hour work week, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No even- ings/weekends. Markham/Law- rence. Please fax resume to (416) 438-3431. RN/RPN required immediately for family practice clinic. Must be will- ing to work days, evenings, week- ends. Experience a must. Fax re- sume to Janice: 905-430-6416. RPNS NEEDED - Progressive Eld- er Care is looking for RPNs in the Durham area for assignments in nursing & retirement homes. New grads welcome. Fax resumes to: 905-427-0021 or e-mail: progressiveeldercare@bellnet.ca CHEF OR CHEF LINE-COOK required full-time. Experience in Italian restaurant an asset. Call Franco 905-982-0200 or drop re- sume off at 151 Queen Street, Port Perry. ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER - CMA with 15 yrs experience in manufacturing, service, retail, real estate, ex-Rev Canada tax auditor, seeking part/full time employment. Call 416-917-5568. ATTN: ALL PLUMBERS Are you looking for an apprentice?? Self- motivated, mechanically inclined, hard-worker w/10 yrs exp. in plumbing (commercial/residential) References available. Call Greg (905)987-0536 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. Seniors inquires only. Call 905-434-9458 Prestigious "Somerset Estates" Whitby $457,500.00 Outstanding, two story brick home, approx. 2300 sq.ft. professionally decorated interior and fully landscaped property, front and back. In ground heated pool, just move in and enjoy the summer! www.privateexchange.com 905-430-3680 by appt. only. HOUSE FOR SALE 1510 WOODRUFF CRES., PICKERING ONLY $247,000 OPEN HOUSE APRIL 17th, Noon till 3pm Demand Amberlea area. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 3 plus 1 bathrooms, oak staircase, large deck. Close to schools, shopping & the 401. New roof & air conditioning. A great home & neighbourhood to raise a family. Call 905-420-4525/905-706-0744 1510 WOODRUFF CRS.PICKER- ING - Only $247,000. Open House April 17th, Noon-3 p.m. Demand Amberlea area. 3+1 bedroom, 3+1 bathroom, oak staircase, large deck. Close to schools, shopping & 401. New roof & a/c. A great home & neighbourhood to raise a family. 905-420-4525 or 905-706- 0744. NEW PHOTO Real Estate listings at deluxemagazine.com ONE BEDROOM Lake Scugog lakefront house with dock for sale/rent. ($1,195 per mo) De- tached garage, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. New furnace. Avail- able July lst. $189,000. Tele- phone(905)985-5261 SELLING PRIVATE?Full colour newspaper found at 200+ loca- tions, 2 websites. Don't pay for 6 months OAC til sold. View homes at www.privateexchange.com (905)426-5699. WHITBY Prestigious "Somerset Estates" outstanding 2-storey, brick, 2300-sq.ft. large prof. land- scaped lot, gardeners dream, in- terlock, dbl garage w/openers, deck, gazebo, pool. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, C/A, C/V, french doors, formal livingroom & dining- room. cornice mouldings. Sunny kitchen w/pantry, dishwasher. $457,500. for appt: (905)430-3680 COURTICE,Open House Sat & Sun. April 17 & 18, 1-4pm. 68 San- dringham Drive. Don't Pass This By! Beautiful, clean, tastefully dec- orated 3 large bdrms, living & din- ing. Huge kitchen, familyroom & breakfast area w/walk-out to fenced yard. Wood burning, gas f/p & laundryroom on main level, full bsmt, "many extra's". Move-in condition. $234,000. (905)725- 3497 LOCATION PLUS! Quiet 3-bdrm end unit, private patio, c/air, gar- age, Brock/401, walk to every- thing. $204,000. No Agents please. 416-890-3020. AJAX Premium south-central loca- tion, 2 lg bdrms, big LR/DR, eat-in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, huge balcony, ensuite laundry & storage, u/g parking, security, pool, tennis courts, exercise rm, sauna. Imme- diate possession $146,800 (905)427-7452 7 ACRES for sale 8 kil east of Co- bourg, close to 401 and Hwy 2, asking $85,000. (905)349-2257. No agents. please. ESTATE BUILDING LOT for sale. 2.1 acres. Top of Oakridge Marine. Awesome view of Lake Ontario. Natural gas. Excellent water. Some levies paid. Area of exclu- sive homes. Direct access and minutes from Oshawa, Port Perry, Hwy 407. Well maintained. A rare find, and ready for your custom home. (905)434-8630 6000SQ.FT.industrial unit avail- able. 190 Waterloo. Full zoning. Call 905-432-7223. 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. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905)427-7400 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,2-room office/shop, 400sq.ft. separate entrance, freshly carpeted, painted, wash- room with shower, 3-large win- dows, Ritson/Adelaide. Flexible terms. $600/month. Call 905-259-2552. CONDO FOR SALE Large 2 Bedroom 92 Church St., Ajax Prestige Bldg, many amenities including large indoor pool, sauna, games room, hobby room, exercise facility, squash court, tennis court, hardwood floors in living, dining, 2 bedrooms & hallways. Condo has been newly decorated & new kitchen appliances. Large balcony with easter- ly view of Condo Gardens and picturesque Pickering Village. Call (905) 427-2149 Get your Tax refunds in 6 to 12 working days Prepared by Professional Income taxes filed Electronically with Revenue Canada Gerard Seqeira C.G.A. (416)284-0918 Basics returns $30.00 Student Special: Feb and Mar $15.00 April $20.00 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! BUILD EXTRA INCOME with a part time e-commerce business. Call Chris at (905) 576-8635 for appt. MARKET your Business Opportu- nity with Metroland Community Newspapers. Distribution of over 4 million! Call today for information on weekly word ad rates. 416-493- 1300 ext. 237. classifieds@metro- land.com HOME based business for sale - li- cenced, private home day care agency, already established in Northumberland. For information call 905-723-5704. TAX RETURNS •Pe rsonal •Business •Corporate •E-File (416) 820-4317 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. 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Call Val Lawson or Robert Brown Local 905-436-9292 or 1-877-857-0015. 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. BAD CREDIT yet good pay? we have special program that helps you own your own home. Call 647- 224-9409 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 BUYING A Home? Consolidating? (100% financing OAC) Rates from 1.99%. Qualify by phone. Quick response. 20 Years real estate ex- perience. Call Leta. (905)428- 8565. SGH Mortgages. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.45% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast pro- fessional service call (905)666- 4986 Let me show you how to reduce your monthly bills by using your equity. Get the best rate on your new home. Call Deborah Allin at SGH Mortgages Inc. Apply on line at deborahallin.com. or call 905-697-3540 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 Mortgage Money 1st 2nd up to 100%. Debt Consolidations Purchase/Refinance Call Robert Brown Accurate Mortgages 905-436-9292 or 877-509-5626 www.accuratemortgages.com NEW INVESTOR will pay cash or terms for your house! Call today! 647-224-9409 MORTGAGE? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? No Income? 905-424-4091 Email: ferduse@aol.com 1 & 2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE for May 1st. Located at 946 Masson St. $650/$795 per month, all inclu- sive. No pets. Please call 905-576- 6724 or 905-242-4478. 1 BEDROOM, professionally de- signed new executive basement apt. in prestigious Ajax community. Available May 15th. Sep. entrance, no smoking/pets. New appliances. $895/utilities/parking included. Must see. (905)683-6785 1-BDRM bsmt, separate entrance, Brock/Pickering Pkwy, avail. im- mediately, $790/mo inclusive. first/last, no smoking/pets. Stu- dents welcome. Michael (905)683- 8607 or (416)821-8185 1-BEDROOM APT.,main level of house, Oshawa hospital area. Quiet, very private, suits 1 person, no pets. First/last, references. Pri- vate entrance, $600 all inclusive. Immediately. (905)434-2914 DOWNTOWN WHITBY,2-bdrm., newly renovated, avail. immediate- ly. $1000/mo + hydro. Call Frank 905-668-7446 A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax a p a rtme nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. ONE MONTH FREE RENT Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $735. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 1-BEDROOM BRIGHT basement apt. private entrance, 5 applianc- es, custom wall unit. Share 2-car driveway. Rossland/Thickson. 3-min walk GO/bus Whitby station. Quiet non-smoker. (416)716-5138 1-BEDROOM, OSHAWA,large, clean, quiet, nicely decorated, parking, laundry included. $795/mo inclusive, avail. immedi- ately, no smoking/pets. First/last, ref. (905)884-6922. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM OSHAWA,clean, quiet, walk to OC, kid friendly with back- yard, no smoking, laundry, $790 plus hydro, King/Park. 905-579- 7655 snp 2 BDRM.- Newly decorated, Rus- sett Ave. Simcoe N., $870 Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12 plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 3-BEDROOM Beautiful main floor bungalow, Ajax, Salem/Bayly, MUST SEE, hardwood floors, 4-appliances, newly decorated, well maintained, ample parking, half utilities, no smoking/dogs. $1175/month Avail. May 1st. 416- 924-6796. AAA Apartments, luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom, available May or June, some with balcony, Oshawa Cen- tre area. Between $735-$1000 inclusive. (905)723-0038 or (905)720-0228. AJAX & WHITBY - Immaculate 1 bed. basement apt. Sep. entrance, single professional preferred. No smoking/pets. Appliances, parking, $750/inclusive first/last. Avail. May 1st. Call 905-571-5784. AJAX -Large 2-bedroom avail- able May 1, in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. 905-426- 1161 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm), May/June 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683- 8421. AJAX Old Harwood north of Hwy 2. 1 bedroom large, new very bright basement with walkout. No pets/smoking. Utilities included. Avail May 1st. First/last. (905)427- 5426 AJAX one-bedroom basement apt furnished, cable, private 4-pc bath, parking, laundry, a/c. suits single business person. References, first/last. Hours for viewing be- tween 9-3pm $700-inclusive. 905- 426-7824 AJAX,2-bedroom basement apt. Large, bright, 4 appliances, park- ing, close to schools, shopping. $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call Richard - Days 416-865- 7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, semi bungalow, Bayly/Salem, quiet street, 2 car parking, laundry, no smoking, no pets. June 1st. $1050 plus part utilities. (905)686-8104, 416-834-9759. AJAX/PICKERING 1-bedroom apartment in exclusive neighbor- hood. Suit single person. No smoking/pets. Available April 15th. $900/month inclusive. Call (905)428-3589 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 AVAILABLE NOW - Oshawa or Whitby. Oshawa - Beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, fresh- ly painted. Parking, laundry, Whit- by 2 bedroom, Dunlop and Annes. (416) 818-3886. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND/SIMCOE Spacious 1 bed- room, $660+hydro. Available im- mediately. 2 bedroom, $775+hy- dro, Available May 1st. Both have new appliances, laundry fac. on- site and parking. Call 905-434- 7931. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for an 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 -Hwy 2 & Townline, large, bright, 1 bdrm bsmt apt. Fireplace, Fridge, stove, parking, shared laundry. No pets. $700/in- clusive. Available May 1. Call 905- 728-7791. DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525 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 or after 6 p.m. 416- 333-1118. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has 2- bdrm units & 4-bdrm units. Avail. immediately, Hydro & parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299 LARGE 3-BEDROOM upper bun- galow, laundry, parking, located South end, Madawaska Ave. $1,000 first/last. Available June 1st. Call (905)571-5256 after 8pm Sunday, after noon weekdays, leave message. LARGE ONE BEDROOM avail- able June 1st. Sep. entrance, near Oshawa Centre/Hospital. Laundry, parking, utilities included. First/last. $750. Call after 7 p.m. 905-725- 7644. LUXURY SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apts overlooking park & Lake Scugog, 5 appliances. Excellent location. Downtown Water Street, Port Perry. Call 905-728-7361 Mon.-Fri- 8am-5pm NEWLY BUILT, freshly painted 2- bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, includes cable, parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last, references. $925/month inclusive. Available immediately. Pickering, Brock/Hwy 2. (905)428- 0632 NEWLY RENOVATED 3-bedroom main floor of house, walkout to deck, fenced yard. Water, gas, cable, parking, appliances includ- ed. $1050/month plus hydro. Avail- able May 1st. (905)885-6973, (905)261-6846- cell. NORTH AJAX,between Westney/Harwood on Hwy#2. 2-bedrooms walkout basement apartment. Bright, clean, separate entrance. Laundry, non-smoking. Walk to school. $800 +30% util- ities. Available May 15th. Call (905)427-2098. NORTH OSHAWA triplex bright & clean large 3 bedroom, hardwood, dishwasher, air, storage & parking. No smoking/pets $950 + hydro. (905)839-3939 or 416-720-1353 NORTH WHITBY,1-bedroom, clean & bright walk-out basement, in area of nice homes, private en- trance, 4-appliances. 1-parking, no smoking/pets. $650+. Avail- able immediately. (416)574-2621 ONE BEDROOM apt for rent. Lo- cated 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. $680/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st. No pets. Please call (905) 579- 2387 after 5 p.m. ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 OSHAWA - 2 bed. apt. Fridge, stove, parking included. Private entrance. Mary/Adelaide area. Avail. May 1st. Asking $850/inclu- sive. Call 905-728-3481 or 905- 436-6085. OSHAWA -Grandview/Bloor area, 3 bdrm bungalow, main level. New paint & carpets. Laundry, fridge, stove, parking for two cars includ- ed. Close to all amenities (schools, etc.). No pets. Avail. immediately. Call 1-416-821-0236 or 905-725- 6185. OSHAWA - near 401. Spacious 1 bedroom basement apt. Nicely renovated. Private entrance, all in- clusive, fridge, stove, washer, dry- er, cable. No smoking/dogs. $600/mo. Suit one-working-per- son. Avail. May or June. 905-571- 0772. OSHAWA 3-bedroom, main floor of house, near lake heated shop/garage, deck, laundry facil- ities, shared yard, 2-parking, no smoking/pets, references, $1100 inclusive, avail May/June 1st. 705- 786-1842. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site. No dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425, or 1-888-558-2622 or 416-473- 9173. OSHAWA beautiful house, newly renovated, 3-bedroom main floor with deck $1200; large one bed- room basement, fully furnished/TV, $750 inclusive. No pets. First/last. (905)723-1926 after 8:00-pm. or leave message. OSHAWA HOSPITAL - Mary/Ade- laide area. 1-bedroom, upper, large, 2-levels, 6-rooms, private laundry, 2-bathrooms, 1-parking, $800/month inclusive, 1st/last, call 905-668-8867, 9-5 p.m. &/or leave message. OSHAWA KING/RITSON large bright 1-bedroom apt on main floor. Newly renovated, 10ft. ceil- ings, close to downtown, parking, laundry, $750 incl. (905)431-3980 OSHAWA KING/SIMCOE 1-bdrm apt above store, parking available, clean, high ceilings, quiet, cozy, Available Immediately 416-229- 0224 before 9pm. OSHAWA North. 2-bedroom apartment in small quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, newly renovat- ed. $925/inclusive, first/last re- quired, available May 1st. (905)718-0361 OSHAWA,2-bdrm apts in brand new bldg, ceramics, oak kitchen, a/c, on main floor. $950/mo + hy- dro & gas, avail. May lst. Call (905)431-9717. OSHAWA,2-bedroom, avail. now Bloor/Park area. Also 1 bed. June 1st. Well maintained, Clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping, 401, Go, bus. First/last, references required. No pets. Seniors Special. (905)571- 4576. OSHAWA,close to Oshawa Cen- tre, Large 1-bdrm bsmt, large liv- ingroom, own bathroom, share laundry & kitchen, no smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately/May 1st. $500/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)743-9074, (905)431-0202. OSHAWA, MAY 1ST.- newly ren- ovated, bright, spacious one bed- room upper level, new fridge, stove, bus route, parking, separate entrance, satellite, utilities, central air included. No pets/smoking. lst/last, $800 per month. Available immediately. (905) 697-0915 or (905) 721-7519. Debbie OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton. Up- grade your lifestyle to a newly ren- ovated air conditioned 2-bdrm apt. $900/mo + hydro, incl. parking, No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately Call 905-718-7076 PICKERING - 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. First/last re- quired. $750/mo. No pets/smoking. Cable included. Shared laundry, close to amenities. Call (905) 831- 1927. PICKERING -Liverpool/Bayly, large 2 bedroom basement apart- ment. Eat-in kitchen and separate living room, laundry facilities, 2 parking spaces. No dogs. $850 +1/3 utilities. First/last. Available immediately. Call 905-837-7684 leave message. PICKERING,Altona/Sheppard. Large 1-bdrm basement apt. Sep- arate entrance, laundry. 1 parking. Close to all amenities. $750 No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. Call Mr. Rizvi 905-509-6869. PICKERING,Brock/Finch. clean 1-bedroom basement apt., fairly new, available June 1st. $650 first/last, separate entrance, parking & cable included. Call (905)686-6654. PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2. Big, beautiful 2-bedroom walkout base- ment apartment. Bright and clean, strictly no smoking/pets. Suit working couple, references, first/last, $825/inclusive. Immedi- ate. 905-686-1650. PICKERING,Ve ry nice area. bachelor apt. with private entry, own laundry room, nice kitchen and bathroom. Suit female non- smoker. Available immediately. $595+cable. 905-831-6311. PICKERING,near Pickering Town Centre, one bedroom basement apartment, $750, or $775 with laundry. Absolutely no pets/smok- ing. Avail immediately. Telephone 905-420-2729 or 416-219-7339. PICKERING,Valleyfarm/Hwy#2. Large bright 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, 4pc bath, hardwood floors, laun- dry, parking. $800/inclusive, avail- able May 1st. Call (905)839-2885. PICKERING-LUXURY Basement 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, huge kitchen, very spacious, high ceilings, exclusive area. No smok- ing/pets.,1-parking first/last/secur- ity-deposit. $1100. includes cable. (905)619-9176 PORT PERRY - LARGE 2 bed. bright and clean basement apt. Fr idge, stove, laundry hookup, no smoking/pets. First/last $1,000 in- clusive. 905-985-8615. QUIET TENANTS WANTED for North Oshawa 2-bdrm. apt., lower level raised bungalow. All inclusive plus satellite, no smoking/pets. $850/month. First/last. Available June 1st. (905)576-5909 or (905)725-8112 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. SOUTH OSHAWA 2 bedroom basement apt near Lakeview Park. All utilities included. Fridge/stove. No pets/smoking. $725/mo. Avail May 1. (905)720-0654 SPACIOUS CLEAN and bright 2 bedroom basement apartment, parking, separate entrance, laun- dry, no smoking/pets, references, prefer working couple. 2- 5 min. to Go/Town Centre. Immediate. $950 includes utilities. Call (905) 421- 0087 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 WESTNEY/FINLEY - Brand new basement bachelor. 1 km from lake. Sep. entrance/yard. 4pc bath, parking, 5 min. from Go. Close to all amenities.$650/mo. + water. Avail. immediately. 905-686-2441. WHITBY brand new large 3 bed- room duplex, walk to downtown. $1050 month plus. Available im- mediately. Non smoking, leave message 905-424-0093 WHITBY - Dundas and Brock, Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Par king, avail. May. $900/all inclu- sive/month. (905)983-9082. WHITBY - spacious 1 & 2 bed- room, 1722 Dufferin St., clean quiet, close to sports area and amenities, utilities, laundry, park- ing. Walk to GO, no pets.. 905- 244-2249. WHITBY bright spacious 2 bed- room apartment, near all amen- ities, includes heat, hydro, one parking, no pets. Available May lst. $950. (905) 433-8778 or (905) 442-3597. WHITBY DOWNTOWN - 2 bed- room, large, new, upper, above of- fice. $825 & $875. plus hydro, no parking. First/last. Call 905-668- 8867 9-5 p.m. &/or leave mes- sage. 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,bright 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full bathroom, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, even- ings 905-442-0020. 2 BEDROOM CONDO, 2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-applianc- es and parking included. $1,250 per mo. inclusive. 416-462-7365, 416-289-6963. WHITBY,Garden/Rossland. 2- bedroom, 2-bath, solarium, laun- dry, appliances, underground park- ing. Available May 1st, $1150/month. All inclusive. Call (905)665-7149 A LOVELY RENOVATED 2 bed- room, 2 bath condo. at 2 Westney Rd. N. & Hwy. 2 Ajax. Outdoor pool, bbq, fitness, sauna, socials. 2-parking included, and locker. May 1st/June 1st. Non-smoker. Only $1250/month negotiable, all inclusive.. No pets. 905-471-5911. PICKERING,1-bedroom new building underground parking, 5-appliances, ensuite laundry, $1195/month inclusive. Available immediately. 3-bedroom, 1-1/2- bath, available May 15, $1295/month +hydro. (416)270- 1213, View either at: tin- yurl.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 HOUSE,fin. bsmt. Sim- coe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. im- mediately/May 1st, $825/mo + util- ities. Call (905)479-0008 ALOVELY 3-bedroom home on a quiet street in South Ajax, $1150/month, available July 1st. 905-426-8524. AA CHARMING SEMI,available in Oshawa. Close to all amenities, private laundry $975 plus utilities. Available May lst. (905)665-3242. ADELAIDE/PARK 228 Trent St. 3 bedroom+den, livingroom, din- ingroom, recroom, 2 baths OPEN HOUSE Sat April 17 1-4 $1200/month + utilities. Avail May 1. (416)759-4931 AJAX,Westney/Rossland. 3 bed- room, 3 bathrooms, familyroom, fireplace, walkout to new deck. CAC, upper two floors, approx. 1800sqft.. $1400 + 2/3 utilities. 905-420-5789 or 647-271-6660. AJAX.Immaculate, detached home, 4BR's, 2 baths, LR./DR. Fireplace, Family room, Lg. Rec. room, fenced yard. 5 Appliances. $1,600.00 plus. Available May 1st. Call Julie Trebilcock Re/Max Qual- ity One Ltd. 905-683-5000. AT R OSSLAND/THICKSON - 4 bedroom house, double garage, basement not included. Referenc- es. $l,400 mo. plus utilities. May 16th. lst/last. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. BEST DEAL in Whitby - 3 bed- room, 1,500 sq. ft. on quiet court, hardwood floors, finished base- ment, garage, deck, A/C and major appliances. $l,350 plus utilities. Available July lst. (905) 668-2375. BOWMANVILLE N/E - 3 bedroom country home on 3/4 acre, over- looking countryside, freshly paint- ed with new flooring, 2 wash- rooms, utilities included, washer, dryer, new fridge and stove. $l,395 (905) 432-4094 CENTRAL WHITBY large 4 bed- room family home, with finished basement, $1100. plus utilities. lst/last, references, no pets. avail- able May lst. (905)430-9118 LAKE SCUGOG,View Lake, brand large new 3-bdrm overlook- ing lake with scenic view. 4 appli- ances, avail. June 1st. $1450/mo. Call (905)841-0742 or (416)277- 3561 OSHAWA -3 bdrm bungalow, near OC, hardwood throughout, nicely decorated, new paint. $1300+utilites. First/last. No smok- ing. Available May 1. Call 905-728- 2826 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA, KING/WILSON.Avail- able May 31, 3-bedroom upper level of bungalow, recently reno- vated, C/Air, laundry, cable, util- ities included, no smoking/pets, $1200/mo. first/last.(905)404-8335 OSHAWA,Ritson/Adelaide, 3- bdrm executive home, close to all, $1100/mo + utilities, no smok- ing/pets. References. Avail. imme- diately. Call after 4pm (905)509- 2335 PARK & BLOOR - Main floor of house, 2 bedrooms in basement. Laundryroom, 2-parking, no pets/smoking. $900/mo. utilities in- cluded. First/last. Available imme- diately or May 1st. 905-723-1241. PICKERING - WEST SHORE.Im- maculate large 3 bedroom main floor bungalow. Parking, air con., laundry, private backyard. Near 401/shopping/schools. June 1st. $1150+. Days 647-229-1465; Evenings 905-831-3091. PICKERING 2 houses, 1500 sq.ft., June 1, $1350: 2400 sq.ft. July 1, $1550. (905)428-2015. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. fab- ulous 3200-sq.ft. 4-bedrooms 2-1/2 bath corner house. Very clean, available immediately $1800/month+50% utilities, no smoking/pets. First/last 905- 4283632, 905-259-8120 PICKERING, beautiful, bright 4- bdrm home. Large kitchen, sep familyroom, fireplace, 5 applianc- es, 3 washrooms, laundry, garage, drive, non-smoker, no pets. First/last, references. $1500/month plus utilities. (905)839-3069. PORT PERRY (NORTH OF)--du- plex farmhouse, beautifully-reno- vated, lakeview. 1-side 3-4 bed- rooms, other side 2-bedrooms. Rent as 1-unit, or 2 separate units. Available immediately. Call 905- 655-3393. SOUTH OSHAWA,3-bedroom house near Lakeview Park, front entrance to upper and lower floors, upstairs has livingroom, eat in kitchen with walkout, bathroom, 2 bedrooms. Downstairs has living room, kitchenette, bathroom and large bedroom, also laundry room. Fenced backyard with deck and shed, 5 mins. from Park, schools, shopping and bus. $1195/mo plus utilities, first/last references, May 1st (905)655-4846 or 905-436- 0081. SUPER 3-BEDROOM bungalow, main floor stunning $1200 plus util- ities and 1-bedroom basement clean, bright $800 plus utilities. Pickering, West Shore. Please call Jacques 905-831-0418. WHITBY -main floor of house, 3 bedrooms, 4 pc bath, livingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, shared laundry. $1200/mo + 2/3 utilities, no pets, no smoking. First/last & references required. Avail June 1. Call for appt 905-655-9624, please leave message. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM house, 2- car parking & garage, $1195 plus oil & hydro. No outdoor mainte- nance. Avail. June 1st. Call 905- 655-4623, 905-925-3945 or 416- 269-5449 WHITBY,Thickson/Taunton, New- er home. 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. Available June 1st. $1300/month plus utilities. Appliances and win- dow coverings included. Gar- age/parking. No pets/smoking. Maria (905)471-6190 AJAX, TOWNHOME FOR RENT. $1295/month plus utilities. 3-bed- rooms, stainless steel appliances, Corian counter top. Available May 1st. Church/Delaney. 905-427- 8899 or 416-456-1171. 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. Fri. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422, 905-579-9956 OSHAWA SOUTH clean, 2-bed- room townhouse, finished base- ment, 4 appliances, no garage, $875+gas, available now. Condo- lynn Management (905)428-9766 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our next orientation. Subject to membership policy approval. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Fri- day, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door between (10am-7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. SOUTH OSHAWA - 3 bedroom townhouse, fridge and stove. $960 monthly, utilities included. First/last/references. Available May 1st. 905-571-4262 (leave message) SPACIOUS MULTI-LEVEL town- home in Whitby. 3 large bed- rooms, ensuite, garage and walk- out fenced yard. Most rooms freshly painted. $1250 + utilities. No pets. Available May 1st. Call (905)576-1685 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. WYANDOT CO-OPERATIVE HOMES. Markham/Sheppard, is now accepting applications for Large, affordable three bedroom townhouses. Please call 416-299- 0073 for further details. NORTH Whitby. 2 furnished rooms for rent. Call Shirley 905-665-6267 after 4:30pm. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished room with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $105/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 PICKERING,large unfurnished room, share kitchen & bathroom, includes laundry, cable, utilities, parking, non-smoking/pets. Suit- able for 1 person. $450, first/last. Available May 1st. Call (905)839- 1078 PICKERING,lovely furnished room in clean home. No smok- ing/pets, Colour TV, cable, laun- dry, GO Train, Town Centre. $450/month. (905)421-0225 or (416)573-4445. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND,1-bed- room, female preferred. $500/monthly. First/last. Quiet and clean house. Private wash- room, share kitchen, parking, cable. Available immediately. Call (905)428-3702 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. MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE to share, $500/mo/util. included, first/last. One-parking, front en- trance, share laundry. Available May 1st. South Liverpool, Picker- ing. 416-238-5116 ask for Mike or (416)216-8572 Debra. PICKERING HOUSE,Shared ac- commodation. Mature male pre- ferred. Laundry, all appliances, large living, dining, family room with fireplace, parking, storage, no smoking/pets, first/last. $425/mo 905-420-0081 cell: 416-804-4867. PICKERING, Liverpool/hwy#2. Share big 3-bdrm house with 1 other. Private bathroom, laundry, a/c, parking, large yard with deck/bbq, internet/phone. No smoking. $550/mo+utilities. May 1st. (905)420-4287. ROOM - full access of furnished house. Laundry, parking, air con., clean, avail. immediately. Non- smoker/no pets. Ajax (Har- wood/Westney). $443/month+. Call (905)706-5383 or pager# 905- 767-9919. TAUNTON/RITSON new home to share, no smoking/pets, use of all facilities, available immediately, air conditioning, parking, close to all amenities, $500/mo. inclusive, (905) 720-0505 message or (416) 721-4203. TOWNHOUSE TO SHARE (fe- male preferred) - Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non- smoker, no pets, first/last, $525/month inclusive.. Call before 6 p.m. (905)404-4904 or 519-894- 1843. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $300/weekly (less than mo- tel) (905)683-5503. BALSAM LAKE - Fenelon Falls, housekeeping cottages available, early July and late August. Also weekends in May and June. 1- 877-887-2550. www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com 1983 UNIK,16 ft. easy tow, extras, $3,000 obo. Also 1977 TRILLIUM, 12 ft. a cute compact, very easy tow package. $1500 obo. Call 905- 434-6466 1997 Tent Trailer JAYCO EA- GLE,8 ft. box, fridge, sleeps 6, new tires - 2003, burgandy/grey colour interior and exterior, $5,300. 905-373-4871. 40 ft. Travelaire Trailer, $23,000. Full tip-out, large shed, large Flori- da room, screen gazebo, fully fur- nished, extras, everything includ- ed. Shelter Valley, Grafton. Must see! Call Steve or Jamie 1-905- 349-2037 BEAUTIFUL,treed park, seasonal sites available, overnight camping, rustic tenting area, trailers for sale, lake with sandy beach, volley ball, rec hall and games. www.castletonhills.com 1-866- 241-2224 COBOURG AREA $8,900 with $1000 down, $125/month. Fully serviced wooded trailer lot, all sea- son road. Sand beach, swimming, fishing, (905)885-6664 NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, recreation hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca 18 FT. FIBERGLASS run-a-bout, 8 ft. beam, 120 hp, I/O on a duel axle trailer. Also 2 Canon electric downriggers. Call George at 905- 720-0306 for more info. 1999 15 FT. TEMPEST,with 60hp Johnson, trailer $8,500. 16 ft. Coleman flatback canoe with 2hp merc. $l,l00. 12ft. aluminum with 10hp Johnson $850. (905) 985- 9948. 21-FT. CUDDY CABIN 1989 Be- retta "Success", 4.3 OMC, wrap- around seating, sunpad at stern, integrated swim platform, 2nd owner, $9800. Call 905-985-2373. MENNONITE MEATS Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-6 & Sat 9-5 121 BROCK ST. N., WHITBY 905-665-3092 The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef,Poultry,Pork,Sausage 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 PRIVATE TUTORING * Permanent full time Education Assistant specializing with Special Needs students * Has credentials working with Learning Disabled, Autistic, Oppositonal Defiant, ADD, ADHD, PDD, and Aspergers Syndrome students * Instructor with Sylvan Learning Centre for 1.5 years * Currently tutoring primary students * Available to tutor children from grades 1-6 * Your home or mine * After school hours * Reasonable rates * References upon request FOR MORE INFO. CALL DEBBIE AT 905-665-8233 POOLS - 20' rectangular above ground Kayak Pools with deck- ing/fencing. 25 Year Warranty. $5,995.00 Call 1-800-668-7564 www. kayakpools.ca LOST CAT - female, one year old, black and white long haired, long slender body. Bayly/Harwood ar- ea. 905-431-3844 LOST, Passport in Ajax during the month of April 2004. Reward. Call (905)683-6793 DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Vo ice ads & internet ads combo. (905)683-1110 for voice ads. www.911dating.com for internet ads. MALE, white, widower, non-smok- er, 190 lbs. 5'6", past 70, but what is age, it's how young you feel. Looking for loving single white fe- male, non-smoker, understanding and sincere, enjoys movies, quiet evenings, social drinker, maybe 7 days vacation to get to know one another. Mail to: 2 Lotus Rd. RR#2 Pontypool, Ont. L0A 1K0. 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! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. 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. SPRING Classic cataloged HORSE SALE for top quality riding horses, Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 am. Kingston Stock Yard. 613- 548-8218. Catalog deadline April 15. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 15' CANOE,square back, fiber- glass. Electric motor, marine battery/charger. $525.00/every- thing. Call (905)420-4237 2001 YAMAHA GRIZZLY Ultra- matic, low kms., $5,500; Universal gym, 2000lbs steel weight $2,000. Call 905-436-3949 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004, PAGE 41 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. IT'S A BOY!! Proud parents Ron & Bonnie Reader welcome ✩★ ✩JASON ALAN ✩★ ✩ born April 2, 2004 at 11:04 p.m. A little brother for Scott. A new grandson for Shirley Scott of Pickering and Winston & Barbara Reader of Scarborough. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME W ORSHIP & & & C OME NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING NEW NEW REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. Starting April 14th-May 29th The purpose Driven Life Program will be given here at Revivaltime. For more information please call the Church Register Now... Publishes every Friday D EADLINE: 12:00 noon Wednesday T O A DVERTISE: Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 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 YARD SALE Saturday April 17th - 8 a.m. 244 Shadow Place, Pickering (Finch/Altonna area) Lots to choose from!!!! GARAGE SALE - 133 Rouge Forest Crescent (Altona /Finch area) - Leaving the country and selling off many household items at great prices. From motorcycles to Fish Tanks...we have it all, and it all must be sold this weekend....8AM TO NOON SAT AND SUNDAY and all first come first serve.... don't miss out... arrive early! Rick 905 509-4809 305 588-0289 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE SAT. APRIL 17, 9-1PM 1878 FALCONWOOD WAY, PICKERING Children's equipment. knee board, grand piano, chairs, and much more GARAGE SALE Saturday April 17, From 12:00 to 4:00PM 77 DEACON LANE, AJAX Home Contents; Furniture, china, kitchenware, tools, and much more Multi Family Garage Sale 8 am. - 2 pm. Baby/childrens items, furniture, collectables, antiques 27 Pembry Dr. Ajax (Westney/Ritchie) Moving Sale! 1327 Forest Park Dr., Pickering (Finch & Liverpool) Saturday, April 17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Furniture, kitchenware, garden tools & much more! MOVING SALE Saturday April 17th and Sunday April 18th 8am-2pm 1647 Delbrook Ave., Pickering Furniture, antiques, collectibles, and tons more YARD SALE Sat. April 17th - 8 am - 2 pm- Rain or Shine 102 Monk Cres., Ajax. Household items, toys, plumbing supplies, English & German books, and more. AMAZING GARAGE SALE on Clover Ridge Drive East, Sat. 9-1, 20 yrs. of collecting. Old books, records, tools, trunks, antiques, much more. YARD SALE - Sat. Only 9am-2pm 1897 Parkside Dr., Pickering PS 1, books & toys, household items SPARKS, Christopher It is with sadness that Mavis Thomas-Neill announces the passing of her beloved son Christopher who was called home to be with the Heavenly Father on Monday April 12, 2004. Loving father of Morgan and Kaia, he will be remembered fondly by their mother Heather. Dear brother of Joan, Angela and Hedley, and uncle to 4 nieces and 1 nephew. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 6-9pm on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday April 17, 2004 at 11:00 am. Interment in Duffin Meadows Cemetery. THOMAS, Barrie (Long time employee of Canadian Tire) peacefully on Thursday April 8th, 2004 at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Beloved husband of Mar- ion. Devoted father of Owen. Lovingly remembered by his brother Roger and his family. A celebration of Barrie's life will be held on Monday, April 19th at 1p.m. at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax ((905-428-9090). Reception to fol- low. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal De- fense League of Canada, P.O. Box 3880, Station C. Ottawa K1Y 4M5 or the charity of your choice in Barrie's memory will be greatfully acknowledged. MATTRESS SALE at DURHAM FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Queen Size mattresses from $99.00, the New King Koil no flip in all sizes, some old stock at reduced prices, we carry King Koil. Restronic, Lady Englander, Perma Flex, Serta, Table & chairs, dining- room suites, bedroom suites, sofas, sectionals, leather sofas, loveseats, rocker recliners. Excellent Deals on most articles, bed frames, head & foot boards. DURHAM FURNITURE WAREHOUSE 870 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby 905-686-3291, 1975 Taunton Rd. Hampton 905-263-2517 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa 905-571-4610 A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Mrs. Verna Hoey who passed away February 18, 2004 and donated her body to science. It will be held: Saturday April 24, 2004 at 2 p.m. At Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering Dixie Rd & No. 2 (Kingston Rd.), North Side 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-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. 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 NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $275. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 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. In-home Appli- ance Service also available. Call (905)839-0098 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 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,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $2,400. Call 905- 213-4669. BRAND NEW 3pc. chesterfield, loveseat/chair-$1295 OBO, Heitz- man piano $595. Cement mix- er-$350,oak dining room-$1299. OBO, Farmer Ford tractor- $1500 (905)655-4138 BUNK BED,oak, still in box. Cost $850, sell $395. 1-905-213-4669. 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 PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-924-2097 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040. CEDAR TREES for hedging 3' to 8'. Pickup or delivered. Planting Available. (705) 432-2237 Cannington CEDAR Trees for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. COMPUTER FOR SALE complete system, Dell Pentium 3, 17" moni- tor, keyboard, mouse, Windows 98 Microsoft Office, loaded. Internet ready. Only $375. Will deliver. 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. FOR SALE,2-8 PC. bedroom suites like new, light oak, coffee colour, 416-540-8409. Whitby ar- ea. Formal Oak 10-pc diningroom $1400. Girls 5pc bedroom $340; twin bed $150; boys bedroom (blue) $450; solid maple oak ped- estal 4 chairs $350; loveseat/chair Sklar-Peppler $400; pine armoire $400; 25" TV 3-yr $175; small freezer 1 yr $175; washer & dryer 4-yrs $400. (905)260-1236 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141. HOUSE CONTENTS sale - N/E Whitby. Bedroom set, cherrywood dining room suite, kitchen table and chairs, armoire, portable bar, artwork, and lots more good stuff. (905) 404-6788. KROELER oak glass china cabi- net with Mikasa china (Silk Flower pattern, 52pcs.) Asking $1500. (905)427-0584 LUMBER - Rough Sawen Pine 12' - 1"x6", 8", 10", 12". Cedar Post. Newtonville. Call (905)786-1023 McLaughlin SLEIGH (cutter), per- fect condition, re-upholstered, ask- ing $1,000. 905-982-1999 MOVING SALE - Bowering din- ette, $400., Ikea t.v. stand $100., Bombay bakers rack $200., book- cases $25 ea. Coffee tables $300., couch $200., and more. (905)426- 2330 or (416) 993-4800 TRAMPOLINE:13'with protective edge mats, Golf Clubs: Wilson Junior 1200, 1/3/5/7/9, Dirt Bike Boots: Size 8 MSR/leather, Basketball Portable system: HuffySport $75.00 each item 905-852-4228/after 6p.m. MOVING SALE - washer, dryer, rugs, diningroom suite, livingroom suite, antiques etc., must sell. Also five 5-spoke Mag wheels for Jeep YJ or TJ with Goodyear Wrangler GSA tires, P225/75R15, all bal- anced, good condition, 905-686- 3589. MOVING SALE! 2-family rooms: sofa, 2-recliners, dark-pine coffee table, matching end tables, 2-lamps. Office wall units dark pine matching desk. Call 905-576- 3636. MOVING SALE,2 Ikea Poang chairs, Ikea Nikhlas shelving units, desk, vanity dressing table w/glass, decorator tables, glass shelves (46x14x1/2) cracked ice. 4 wicker chairs. (905)426-3955 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 Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and recon- ditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ORIGINAL HEINZMAN Full Baby Grand- Circa 1909. Incredible orig- inal grand piano, only 2 owners in the last 94 years. Black beauty, with an incredible sound... Great looking being sold for far below the value of this great classic piano. Must sell, leaving country- Will sacrifice, $9999 firm (cash). Rick 905-509-4809 305-588-0289 PENTIUM 3 COMPUTER - clean quality complete system with 15" monitor. 128MB Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ethernet, USB ports, keyboard/mouse, only $300. Can deliver/set-up (905)439-4789 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 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. PIANOS & CLOCKS - Spring Sales Arrived - 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! RECLAIMED BRICKS - barn- board, applewood, black walnut, red oak planks; T.J.I. floor joists, roofing steel, old windows. Call Wiebe, after 6 p.m. 905-697-0367. SPECIAL Occasions Rentals. Par ty tent, dunk tank, jumping cas- tle, various video games, pinball machines, Crown & Anchor, Black- jack Tables, Slot machines & pool tables for all occasions. Biggun Amusement & Promotions. 905-429-1013 TIRES - Major Brands, Wheels, Brake-jobs, great prices. P155/80R13 $39. P185/70R14 $44. Brake-jobs $79 & up. (905)668-3793. 111 Industrial Dr, Whitby. Town Tire. TREADMILL...Leisure "Works Performance" model. Illness limit- ed use and forced sale. Heavy duty suspension. $650.00. 905- 721-8148 TREES WANTED We pay top $$$$ for trees, 2"-8" diameter or 4'-16' Prefer 100 trees or more to dig. Evergreens or Leaf trees Call 905-261-5473 905-424-3026 WANTED to rent: Minimum 25' Towable RV or 5th Wheel with slide out for June 13th-27th. Own- er delivers/removes. Call Dave (905)987-3297 or (905)431-5339 WANTED:bedroom furniture with or without box & mattresses. Din- ing room furniture. Oak or maple kitchen furniture. Living room groups sofa, loveseat, chair, any other combination. Newer appli- ances or TV's. Will pick up and pay cash. (905)260-1236 VENDORS NEEDED - NEW & EX- PANDED 16th Apple Blossom Tyme Festival, Colborne, Ontario, Saturday, May 29th & Sunday, May 30th, 2004. Much more space, more booths available (over night security). Organized by the Colborne Rotary Club. Call today to reserve your space. Gra- ham @ 905-344-7000 e-mail graham@eagle.ca, www.appleblossomtyme.com BOSTON TERRIER PUPS - 2 males, 2 females, parents on site. Ready April 22/04. $800. Call Da- vid 905-626-8525. CANE CORSO PUPPIES.De- wormed & first shots. $1300, no papers. 905-432-2735. FREE to Good Home - Male long haired Cat, neutered, micro- chipped, vaccinated. Call 905-839- 3078 cnp HORSE boarding available in Ux- bridge at well appointed facility. Private, beautiful farm, situated on 86 acres. Call for details (905)852-2932. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER pup- pies. 4 female, 2 male. Shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed. Born Feb 29. $500. Call Rebecca (905)571- 9339 PUREBRED GERMAN Shepherd puppies for sale! Black & Tan, Sable. Male/Female, $350. First shots, dewormed. Ready for a new home April 17. Call Tony (905)697-7886 REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. 1986 HONDA CIVIC,4dr., as is $400. Please call 905-434-4648. 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORD, safetied and emission complete. 260,000 km. $2,000. Call 905-666- 5861. 1993 CUTLASS SL 3.4l, excellent condition, $2,900 o.b.o. Call (905)666-4028 1993 HONDA CIVIC,4 dr., 5-speed, excellent condition, air, sunroof, 70,000kms on engine, 205,000km on car. 1 female own- er. $4500. Call (905)665-1949 3pm-8pm 1994 GRAND AM -green, 2 door, 4 cylinder, standard (5 spd), 209 kms, new tires, great body, as is. $1000 obo. Call 905-579-2581. 1995 HONDA CIVIC 2-dr, 4-cyl, 4-spd, auto. New Pirelli Lo-Pro tires. 178,000-kms. Certified, emis- sion tested. $4890 or b.o. (905)571-5138 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX, e-tested, certified, auto, V6. Ex- cellent condition, well-maintained. $4500. Call 905-433-2910 or 905- 985-3562 or leave message. 1996 Lumina LS, $3999. 1995 Se- bring LXI, $4999. 1994 Regal, $2999. 1992 Grand Prix, $2499. Other vehicles from $1899, certi- fied and e-tested. Kelly & Sons Since 1976. (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002. 1997 CHEV LUMINA 130,000kms, ac works, certified & e-tested, $4995. 1995 CHEV CORSICA, 4 dr auto, a/c works, drives like new, certified & e-tested $2,995. Call (905)433-8050 1998 FORD CONTOUR,auto, 4dr, loaded, well maintained, $4,500 o.b.o.Call (905)922-9700. 1999 Chrysler Intrepid, 86,000km. Black, charcoal interior. Certified, auto, pw windows/locks, cruise, air bags. $8900. (905)433-9788 1999 HONDA PRELUDE,5 spd V- tech, alloy wheels, sunroof, air, ex- cellent condition, 112,000kms, $15,500. Call (905)668-3501 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT,91,000 km, lady driven. Black with tan cloth int., all power accessories, keyless entry. Monsoon am/fm cass. CD, c/w 6 speakers, balance of 130,000km. bumper-to-bumper warranty. Must sell, $8600/obo. Tr acy 905-986-4738. 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK, $20,000. auto, 108,000km, new Bridgestone Potenza's, heated seats/mirrors, power seats, certi- fied/e-tested. Days 416-214-9544 or evenings 905-420-5329 2000 VW JETTA,1.8 Turbo, gas, auto, fully loaded, e-tested. Excel- lent condition, must sell - moving! Asking $16,900, sacrifice, quick sell $15,800. 905-721-0309 or 416-451-2505. 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE, $9,700, burgundy, 79,600km, au- to, 4 dr, A/C, cd, pw, pl, pm, cruise, tilt. (905)655-8339 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,2-door, auto, air, tilt, AM/FM, CD, 66,300 km. One female owner. $10,700. Call 905-986-4469. 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, abs, A/C, cruise, am/fm/cd, 5-spd, pow- er sunroof, pw/pl, includes 4 snows on steel rims & unused original mazda rims, 77,000km, $15,500. (905)655-5280 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 A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 BROCK RD. N. PICKERING, ONT Big Orange Barn HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION (Dealers must present PST #) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 AT 6:30 P.M. 4:30 Preview No Reproductions - No New ANTIQUES FROM LOCAL PICKERS, ENGLAND , FRANCE AND U.S.A. FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, BRIC A BRAC “A MONTHLY MUST SALE EVENT TO ATTEND” PARTIAL LIST TO INCLUDE: Several art deco sideboards; local walnut tea wagon; Singer sewing machine, oak; carved oak high boy; Canadian washstand; Eastlake sideboard; several Victorian parlour chairs; many painted chests turn of century; set of 10 oak dining chairs; many other sets of chairs; refectory tables; leather coffee tables; armoires; dressers with mirrors; oak end tables; country cabinets; old glassware; china; architectural pieces; pine stool; walnut curio cabinet; drop leaf tables; old prints; nest of tables; old lanterns; several job lots of copper and iron gates; bookshelves; tallboy; oak carved sideboards; French Country dining sets; inlaid sideboards; old pine tool box; Edwardian cupboard; figurines; old travel trunks; too many items to list, over 250 lots. VICTOR BREWDA Auctioneer 905.607.0111 TERMS: Visa, M/C, Amex, Debit Card. No registration fee. 10% Buyers Premium Delivery Available AUCTIONEER’S REMARKS: This is an opportunity to purchase some great finds. This sale will offer superb antiques from the best to worst, good, bad and ugly, all must be sold for this special monthly antique and old auction. Don’t miss out on this special sale! A & C ROOFING & 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 GARAGE DOORS • ELECTRIC OPERATORS Fast dependable service & repairs Sales & installation of quality doors and operators 905-852-1981 1-888-889-9788 www.up rightdoorservice.com We offer a 10 year pro-rated warranty on spring & cable repairs UP RIGHT DOOR SERVICE MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramics tiles, custom woodwork- ing, garden sheds, drywall, much more Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905)839-4041 AJOBW EL L D O NE!HOME RENOVATIONS•GENERAL CARPENTRY • REPAIRS • DRYWALL • DECKS & MORE. . . Call Mike 905-831-1812 Cell:416-520-1494 C a l l R o bCall R o bCall Rob (905) 706-7047 (416) 702-4252 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES SERVING: • AJAX • SCARBOROUGH • PICKERING • OSHAWA • WHITBY • MARKHAM • UXBRIDGE SERVICES: • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • TOPPING • STUMP REMOVAL • DEAD WOOD • HEDGE TRIMMING Seniors Discount BARK TREE SERVICEBARK TREE SERVICE SPECIAL SPRING RATES Be the Envy of Your Neighbourhood 416-712-8281 Order our Lawn Cutting Service by April 30, 2004 and Receive 2 FREE cuts plus a FREE fall aeration. Are you unhappy with your current Lawn Maintenance Company? Give us a call. We never miss a cut! • Lawn Aeration • Spring & Fall Clean Up • Lawn Edging • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Lawn Cutting • Lawn Fertilization • Organic Fertilizer • Dethatching LAWN CUTTING by professionals $15 & up RANGER LANDSCAPING Spring Clean up Interlocking - Decks & Fencing "Excellent Rates and Excellent Service" GUARANTEED! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL (905)686-8181 (416)806-1808 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 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 AAA 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. 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 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1987 DODGE (Mitsibushi) RAID- ER 4X4, as is $600. Please call 905-434-4648. 1990 CHEVY 2500 4X4, 350 cu. in. auto, mechanic's good, body fair. $4500 obo. Call 905-259-8644 after 5 p.m. (North Oshawa area). 1995 NISSAN KING CAB XE Pick-up truck. Green, 136,000km, Mint Condition, Emmisions Tested. CD Player, Tunnel Cover, Chrome Rims and Bumpers. Asking $7900 O.B.O. Please call Dawn 905-623- 1573 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. snp 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, loaded, excellent condition, high- way kms, one owner, E-tested & certified. One owner. $7500 obo. Call John 416-998-4320. 1987 FORD DUALLY Dump box, with rack, new tires, PTO, brake, emergency cables and batteries. Great work Truck. 166,000kms original, 1 owner, $5800 certified & e-tested. Call (905)697-3026 or 905-665-9524, (905)429-7144. 1991 DODGE CARAVAN LE, 7 pass., fully loaded including over- head console, excellent 3.3 V6 motor, body and interior. Certified & e-tested, runs beautiful $1,875. (905)683-5503 1992 Ford Aerostar. Well main- tained mechanically. New tires, clean interior. Passed E-test December/2003. Needs lower body work. Moving, no room. Great work van. $1600/O.B.O. as is.. (905)436-5827 1995 ASTRO 8-seater, air, 200K's, very good condition, ask- ing $3,800, certified/e-tested. ALSO 1986 Lincoln Continental, excellent condition, very sharp, fully loaded, 170k, asking $2,150 o.b.o.certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8728 .Private 1997 DODGE GRAND Caravan LE, V6, 3.8, 7 passenger, excellent condition, fully loaded, 5 doors, leather, quad seats, all power equipped, tinted glass, tilt, cruise, ABS brakes, dual air, keyless en- try, must see $10,595 (905)655- 0349 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LTZ. 3800 Series II. 4 door, red exteri- or, grey interior. Fully loaded in- cluding sunroof, remote keyless entry, CD player, leather seats, air conditioning. 155,000 kms. Certi- fied and E-Tested $8200.00 Call 905-432-8863 1985 YAMAHA 750 Virago, shaft driven, burgundy colour, tear drop tank, leather saddle bags, wind- shield, hwy. pegs, only 35,000 km, great shape $2950.00 Pickering (905) 509-4343. 1987 HONDA CBX 250-Sport Bike Leaving country and must sell. One owner. Driven two seasons. Professional maintenance. Afford- able bike for a beginner biker. Looks great, drives amazing. Low insurance rates.... Will sacrifice for $2700 Kenwood stereo system (top of the line) with studio lab speakers. Originally paid over 3k, will sacrifice all for $600 firm. Rick 905-509-4809 305-588-0289 1990 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLH. 27,000 km on rebuilt engine, all the best parts used. Too many ex- tras to list. $14,999 certified. For information call 905-985-0141. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOUSE CLEANER available Mature & Reliable Please call (416)402-5021 DAGMAR SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 19 yrs. in business. I do everything and some AND I also bring my own cleaners. One time cleaning, Bi-weekly & wknds avail. (905) 426-3711 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca Complete Handyman Service Basement Renovations, Bathrooms etc., General Repairs 12 years exp. 905-420-7641 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905)686-1913 GENERAL CARPENTRY * Res. Comm. * Home renov. * Additions * Basements FREE ESTIMATES Call Bill 20 yrs. exp. 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Available in Sizes 6-13 Ball player hopes big numbers earn big scholarship By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX —Playing against top American universities in Flori- da was a real eye-opener for an Ajax baseball player. While the recent competition may have opened his eyes, Daniel Gennuso also opened a few eyes with his strong play for the Ontario Bulldogs at the annual Papa John's Home- stead Challenge hosted in Homestead and West Palm Beach, Florida. The 17-year-old catcher and utility player played in most of the under-17 squad's games at the prestigious teen baseball showcase, playing such oppo- nents as Evansville University, the University of Pittsburgh, Boston College, Manhattan College, Florida International and Temple University to name a few. Although the Canadian squad ended up with a losing 3-8 record, Gennuso showed well on the diamond with an impressive array of stats. He finished with a .471 batting av- erage, and a slugging percent- age of .375. in 26 at bats. His catching skills were also im- pressive, with his throws to second base clocking in at the major league range of 1.95 sec- onds. He's hoping his solid play opens the eyes of U.S. college scouts, as well as some possi- bilities in terms of a U.S. uni- versity scholarship. "I got scouted by a lot of col- leges," says Gennuso, who played minor ball in the Ajax Spartans' association since age 10 . "When I turn 18, I suspect I'll have some offers." Gennuso admitted he's al- ready had some interest from scouts at such programs as the College of Saint Rose from Al- bany, New York, Ohio State University from Columbus, Ohio, the University of Evans- ville from Indiana and Upper Iowa University from Fayette, Iowa. Gennuso goes on an offi- cial visit to the OSU campus this month and is expected to visit the other campuses in July. Trying out for the Bulldogs on the advice of friends, Gen- nuso worked out along with 60 other hopefuls for coach Myke Curphey last October. In the lead-up to the Florida trip, he practised twice a week with the squad. This summer, Gennuso plans to play with Team Toron- to, which has an exhibition schedule that includes dates in Tennessee, Florida and Alaba- ma in July. The Grade 12 stu- dent will also play with the Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School Chargers boys' baseball squad. He's been a member of the Chargers for the past three seasons. Gennuso wasn't the only local ball player from the area to make the trek to Florida. Outfielders Romeo Persaud and Louis Beare and pitcher Jo rdan Hagen, all of Pickering, also suited up for the 21-mem- ber Bulldogs. Looking to catch on Daniel Gennuso hopes to parlay a solid effort with the Ontario Bulldogs at a prestigious baseball tournament in Florida into an athletic scholar- ship to a U.S. university. AJAX —Young golfers could win their way onto a provincial stage, beginning with a tour- nament here Sunday, May 16. The Optimist Club of Ajax sponsors its 23rd annual Opti- mist International Junior Golf Championship Qualification Tournament at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Registration for boys and girls ages nine to 18 is at the club at 8:30 a.m. Golfers can choose either: 18 holes, lunch, drinks, and prizes for a $30 entry fee or 9 holes, lunch, drinks, prizes, group instruc- tion and range balls for a $20 entry fee. To pre-register, call Cliff Hawker at 905-683-4256 or Dave Cabel at 905-427-3135. Youth can swing into Optimist event Please recycle this newspaper FAXsports results to 905-683-0386 SAUL MERRICK Sales Representative 416-488-2875 SAT. APRIL 17TH, 2-4 P.M. 3 VARLEY, AJAX (Lakeside Dr./Parkes) Prime Ajax by-the-lake close to Discovery Bay on quiet desirable street near Rotary Park. Well maintained 3 bdrm. 2 1/2 bath fam. home, spacious liv./din. rm., large eat-in kit. w/w/o to deck & garden. Fam. rm. with fp., huge master w/4-pc. ensuite. Incl. appls., hot tub, pergola, mostly updated windows. $ 329,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 18, 2-4 P.M. 905 BAYLY ST. UNIT 33 Don’t miss this 3 bdrm. end unit tonwhome overlooking ravine, extra large master bdrm. w/semi ensuite, new laminate flooring, finished bsmt. rec rm. w/gas fireplace and walkout to private patio, 5 appls., close to GO and shopping, asking $209,900. JUNE ROBERTS* for more information 416 284-4751Connect Realty OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. APRIL 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. 2150 ERIN GATE BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW W/BASEMENT APARTMENT Outstanding home, 1820 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, master bedroom with walk-in shower, separate tub. Top of the line hardwood, ceramics, walkout from kitchen to finished deck with hot tub, backing onto the ravine. Gorgeous open concept family room with gas fireplace, upgraded to the “nines”! 55 oz. carpet, porcelain lights. Totally landscaped and fenced lot. A real beauty!! DEB CHAPMAN* 905- 831-2273 CASE REALTY INC. JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905 619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY LARGE LOT LOVERS! Spacious lake area 4+1 bdrm. Newer ceramic & brdlm. Hardwood flr. Liv./Din. & bdrms. Gas fireplace in main fam. rm. Totally renovated main bath. Newly fin. 3 pc. master ensuite. Windows replaced but 2 in bsmt. Beautiful mature prem. 60’ lot. Steps to Lake, waterfront park. Close to transit & all amenities. Prestigious Crawford Drive! $338,000. Jacquelynn Tanner @ (905)619-9500 Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@trebnet.com $338,000 sutton-group heritage realty ltd. JIM M C BURNEY* 905- 427-1400 SUN. MAR. 18th, 1-3 P.M. 1966 GUILD RD., PICKERING APPROX. 1/4 ACRE $219,900 Spacious bungalow, 3 bedrooms, separate family room and dining room, walkout to large deck in back, oversized detached garage, rare find!!! Brock Rd. just west on Kingston Rd. in Pickering. ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 18, 2-4 P.M. 19 DORIC STREET, AJAX Beautiful 2200 sq. ft. all brick detached home with main floor sunroom addition! Spacious design with huge bedrooms. Features family room, fireplace, ensuite bath and more! $274,900. If this time is unsuitable, call Marty for a private viewing, (905) 427-3948. MARTY STREETER* 905- 427-3948 Ad vanc e d OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 18, 2-4 P.M. 605 BRADLEY DR., WHITBY This outstanding upgraded home features inground pool with newer liner, heater, pump, and pipes. Main floor features gleaming strip hardwood floors in living, dining and family rooms. Walkout from kitchen and family rooms to patio with outdoor lighting and landscaped lot. Call for more details Rick Chomcy 416-494-7653 or 1-877-709-9849. RICK CHOMCY* 416- 494-7653 HALLMARK Realty Ltd. ING R O U N D POOL SONIA SINCLAIR* 905-427-1400 OPEN HOUSE SUN., APRIL 18 2-4 P.M. 8 ETHLYN CRT., PICKERING VILLAGE Private 3/4 acre property. Prof. renovated 6 bedroom home! Immaculate & spacious with basement apartment. and main floor nanny/granny suite! Prefect for large families or inlaws! Call Sonia Sinclair for a list of upgrades/directions at 905-427-1400! $34 4, 90 0 ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. STEVE KOSTKA * 905 839-7449 SAT. APRIL 17, 2-4 P.M. 1603 LYNMAR COURT, PICKERING BROCK RD./DELLBROOK HEATED INGROUND POOL $379,900 “JUST LISTED” **Absolutely gorgeous all brick home on quiet court** Large pie shaped lot with extensive landscaping and large interlock patio. Parking for 4-6 cars. This 4 bedroom home has finished basement (10’ ceilings) workshop. 3 Piece bath & pot lights. Very large principal rms. Living room has 10’ ceilings. Crown mouldings. Wainscotting, 60 oz carpet. Hardwood floors throughout home. Large kitchen with island pantry & French doors to dining room. All appliances, window coverings, 5 ceiling fans, central air, cvac, garage opener. All pool equipment. This home shows like a model! For more details & features of this home please call Steve Kostka or see this home on virtual tour. Look for Open House this weekend. This home won’t last! Call Steve now. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. Mrs. Clean lives here...sought after park-like Beau Valley location. $245,900. 4 bdrm, sunroom with w/o to heated in-ground pool w/fenced yard to play in. Perfect for a growing family. Separate entrance bsmt. It won’t last! Call Wendy Fuller 1-888-291-5576 for Open House details or email wendyfuller@wendyfuller.com WENDY FULLER WENDY FULLER WENDY FULLER SALES REPRESENTATIVE To view interior pics go to www.east-toronto-homes.com IN-GROUND POOL IN OSHAWA IN-GROUND POOL IN OSHAWA IN-GROUND POOL IN OSHAWA BY APPOINTMENT ONLY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 18 , 2 to 4 p.m. 16 Mortimer, Ajax SHOWS LIKE MODEL HOME ANGELO PUCCI* 905-619-9500 John Boddy ‘Castlemere’. Upgraded Kitchen with Marble Backsplash & Ceramics - Open to Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Antique Mantle and Hardwood Floors. Sunken Living room, Dining room with coffered ceilings, columns and hardwood floors. Master Bedroom w/5 pce. ensuite. Professionally decorated. Crown Mouldings, Skylight, Upgrades Galore!! A Stunning home. This Won’t last!!! Angelo Pucci 905-831-9500. $437, 8 0 0 Group Heritage Realty Inc. QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd., Broker DON DENNIS* 905- 683-5000 SUN. APRIL 18, 1-4 p.m. 211 RAVENSCROFT RD., AJAX CATCH THE FEVER! Bright and clean home just freshly painted throughout! Large family size kitchen with eating area, brick fireplace in living room and walkout to deck. Rec room also has walkout to fully fenced yard. New laminate flooring from front door through to kitchen. Listed at only $239,900. Catch it before it’s gone - we’ll see you on Sunday. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 PAGE 45 A/P Chris Brown Sales Representative Your Neighborhood Realtor “Keeping Real Estate Simple For YOU” Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc. 905- 619-9500Call Chris Brown at 905-619-9500 Call Chris Brown at 905-619-9500 Call Chris Brown at 905-619-9500 A CHARMING UPDATED BUNGALOW! 3+1 Bedroom, Completely Renovated Kitchen with Corian counter, Living Room/Hardwood, Eat-in Kitchen, Lot Landscaped with hot tub & deck. Finished basement with kitchen/3 pc. Bath & Rec Room. A BEAUTIFUL... Detached 3 Bedroom Home, Located in A Good Family Neighborhood, CAC, CV & Eq., Fully Fenced Yard, Upgraded Carpet. Call Chris Brown. UPGRADED DETACHED SIDESPLIT 4 + 1 Bedrooms, with Family Room, Open Concept Combined Living/ Dining Room, Finished Basement with 3 Pc. Bath, Well Maintained Home, Backing Onto Park. $23 8, 8 0 0 $25 5, 9 0 0 $27 9, 0 0 0 A/P PAGE 46 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 16, 2004 www.durhamregion.com *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant C R O S S L A N D H O M E S C R O S S L A N D H O M E S CROSSLAND HOMES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY STUNNING TOP TO BOTTOM Amazing 5,400 sq. ft. custom built home located in a premium water front neighbourhood on Lake Ontario, Cobourg. Exceptional finishing selections, Cathedral ceilings, 5 bedrooms (3 upper and 2 lower level), 3-4 piece baths, master bedroom boasts floor to ceiling windows for view of Lake Ontario. 2 gas fireplaces, 3 car garage, fully finished lower level with wet bar, ceramic and hardwood flooring, and much more. $799,000.Contact 905-377-5461 BENJAMIN CORBIER* 905-391-2840 Absolutely gorgeous townhome with most of the upgrades available from the builder. Must see dream condo with 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, full finished basement, garage, upgraded kitchen with upgraded appliances and a walkout to a rear deck. Hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms. Master bedroom is more than just a room, its an entire floor. Master has 4 piece en suite with separate shower. $122/month will cover insurance, water, snow removal and other common elements. Great for you to move into or to rent out as an investment property. Call Ben now 905-391-2840. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 18 2 - 4 PM 1330 ALTONA RD. #36, PICKERING (ALTONA/HWY #2) SHOWS LIKE A MODEL OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 18, 1-3 P.M. 17 WILLOWS LANE, AJAX $149,900 Wow - end unit townhome in Pickering Village, walking distance to schools, parks, shops and all amenities!! Three bedrooms. Eat-in updated kitchen w/walkout to deck. Finished recreation room in basement, walkout to yard. Extras include five appliances. Why pay rent when you can own this home!! for less. ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905- 683-2100 Percy Fulton Limited SUE LAKRA* 416 321-3536 Realtron Realty Limited HOT P RI C E $43 8, 8 0 0 OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 17, 1-4 P.M. 132 KEARNEY DR. JOHN BODDY/REGENCY MODEL A bright sparkling clean 5 l e v e l detached backsplit. Ab. 3,325 sq. ft. home! Upgraded hardwood in living/ dining room, ceramics in hall, kitchen & bath, upgraded carpet throughout main floor family room, front porch, central air conditioning, central vac., garage opener & more!! Price to go right away! SUN., MARCH. 21, 2-4 P.M. 427 PINEVIEW BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 Rouge River Realty Ltd. SAT., APRIL 17, 1-3 P.M. 902 DUNCANNON, PICKERING RAVINE! RAVINE! • Pickering’s most prestigious location near Finch & Fairport • Incredible ravine lot, approximately 152 feet deep • Many upgrades including hardwood floors, ceramics, etc. • Gorgeous family size greenhouse kitchen with walkout to 12X14 foot cedar deck • Central Air Conditioned • Main floor office • Custom shutters • Upgraded insulation • Sprinkler system • Asking price $469,900 • Fabulous semi on quiet crescent near Dixie and Glenanna • Premium pie-shaped lot • Second floor family room • Large master bedroom with 3-pc. ensuite bathroom • Modern family-size kitchen with laminate flooring • Central air conditioned • Large professionally finished basement • Asking price $229,900 SAT., APRIL 17, 3:15-5:15 P.M. 1027 RATHMORE CRES., PICKERING www.barriecox.ca ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. DAVE SACHKO* 905-427-1400 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 18 1 - 3 PM 43 BROCKMAN CRESCENT, AJAX Near Westney & Delaney. Great Family Home In Ideal Location! Open Concept Kitchen To Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Ceramics Foyer To Kitchen. Main Floor Laundry, Large Master Ensuite with Separate Shower. MIKE ARNOLD* 905 428-7677 Achievers Realty, Broker OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 18, 1-4 P.M. 954 DUCANNON Executive quality 4,000 sq. ft. John Boddy home backing onto a ravine. This is a stunning 4 bdrm. home w/ 9’ and 10’ ceilings. Large principal rooms, huge eat in country kitchen, loads of cupboards, w/o to spacious deck. Formal sunken dining room. Circular Oak stairs w/skylight. 5 washrooms. Double w/o from basement to private yard. Potential for nanny suite or in-law suite. Come out have a look we are motivated. SERVING DURHAM REGION Standard of Excellence $639,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 18 , 2 to 4 p.m. 580 Eyer Drive, Unit 9 L. Douglas Stewart* 905-773-8000 NRS Select Ltd. Richhmond Hill Charming four bedroom condominium Townhome end unit, located in the Petticoat Creek area of south-west Pickering. New flooring throughout main and 2nd storey and finished rec room in basement. Lots of features include: New (2003) CAC, B/I dishwasher, W/O to fenced patio, and 2 underground parking spaces. RED U C E D $186, 5 0 0 OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 17, 1 to 4 p.m. 4947 Old Brock Rd., Claremont Nancy Sears* 905-426-7515 Results Realty Ltd. This home has Charm and Character of Yesteryear, Gorgeous Century Home in the Hamlet of Claremont, Fabulous Kitchen W/O to Deck Prem. and Private Lot, 3 Bdrms., Bathroom has whirlpool tub, Hardwood Floors thru-out some are planked, Separate Dining Room and Living has lovely Woodstove. A Must See you will not be disappointed. MLS# E431100 $309,900 OPEN HOUSE (Rossland & Ravenscroft) 4 HARTY CRES., AJAX SAT. & SUN. 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. DIANNE WOODCOCK-ELLIOTT* 416-290-1200 or 416-434-1597 Better than new 2 + 2 bedroom bungalow, less than 3 yrs. old W/O from kitchen to huge deck & back yard. Entrance from house to garage, 2 baths, Finished basement with rec room & beautiful fireplace. Make sure this is on your list to see, it is gorgeous $319,900. Call Dianne Woodcock-Elliott. $319,900 Affiliate Realty Inc. PAUL JONES* + BONNIE DAVIS* 905- 619-9500 sutton group heritage OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 17, 2-5 P.M. 118 TREMOUNT ST., BROOKLIN Why wait? This home is perfect for you.Three bedrooms, 3 baths, family room. Bright kitchen, garage and large fenced yard. Just move in. Tastefully decorated. Nice family area. $249,900. Call Bonnie or Paul today. 905-619-9500. $249,900 FIRST Realty Ltd., Broker SAT. & SUN. APR. 17 & 18, 1-3 PM. 1730 BRONTE SQUARE Why drive to the GO Train or Town Centre when you can walk? This fabulous home sits on a nearly 1/4 acre lot and is finisehd top to bottom. Many upgrades & updates, Dutch clean and in move-in condition. See you at the Open House! BRIAN O’DONOGHUE* 905- 831-3300 A GE M!! FAITH BURKE-BAILEY* 905 428-8274 SUN., APRIL 18 2-4 P.M. 31 FRAZER ST., AJAX Shows to perfection. Upgraded oak kitchen/ceramic floors. Open concept living/dining, fenced yard & deck, garage and 4th bedroom down. $224,900 SAT., APRIL 17 2-4 P.M. 520 THORNTON N., OSHAWA Everything a family wants! Custom 5 level, pool, 100x150’ lot, sunroom, mnflr. fam.rm., dble. gar., fin. rec. rm. & bar. $329,000.Call for directions on both these properties. sutton status realty inc. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. APR. 17 & 18, 2-4 P.M. 121 LING RD. Desired WestHill location. Spotless open concept condo with walkout to private walled southwest garden. Friendly, verry well run, adult lifestyle building with excellent security and lots of social activities, pool, exercise room, tennis, sauna, party room. 5 appliances, oversized parking space, wheelchair access. Close to transit and shops. For additional photos - www.royallepage.ca JILL SMITH* 905 683-1790 Connect Realty $158,900Connect Realty DARREN MARTEL Broker 1820 SHADYBROOK DR., PICKERING Dir.: White’s Rd. north of Kingston Rd. to Briarwood Gate (follow signs). Excellent Starter: 1) Location 6) 150’ deep lot 2) 4 bedrooms 7) Solariium addition 3) 3 baths 8) New laminate main floor 4) Gas heat/cent. air 9) Freshly painted 5) Finished basement 10) Newer roof Nicely landscaped, perennial gardens, mature area, complete package. Price, Location, Condition, Don’t miss it! NEW LIS TI N G $ 2 3 9 , 9 0 0 FIRST Realty Ltd., Broker FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GERRY KORENTOS* OR JAY VANULAR* 905-831-3300 or 905-686-3330 SUN., MARCH. 21, 2-4 P.M. 427 PINEVIEW SAT. APRIL 24, 1-3 P.M. 44 HANDLEY CRES., SOUTH AJAX BY THE LAKE 1 1/2 year old all brick home in popular Lakeside community. Located on quiet crescent close to lake, nature trails, parks and conservation areas. Approx. 1852 sq. ft., 4 spacious bdrms., fam. rm. with gas fp., upgraded kit., 4-pc. master bedroom suite, front sitting porch and sunny south facing 2nd floor balcony. A beautiful home in a great neighbourhood. SUN. APRIL 25, 1-3 P.M. 872 AUDLEY RD. S. SHOWS TO PERFECTION Immaculate 4 bdrm., 3 bathroom ‘Stone Harbour” model in Lakeside community of South Ajax. Nine foot ceilings, upgraded kitchen with “Ultra 3” cabinets, neutral décor, second floor balcony, luxury ensuite with whilpool tub, spacious family room with gas fp. and bay window, fenced yard with large deck and 18 foot above ground swimming pool, direct access to garage, central air conditionintg, 200 amp service and more. Short walk to lake and woodlands. $274,900 $329,900 All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84/96 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.65% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.65% = $201.09 mo. for 60 mo. COB $2,065.40 total obligation $12,065.40. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $5,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2004 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2004 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% . Voted best used car dealer by the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Readers Choice. THE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARSTHE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARS O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . /84 mo.* Sale /84 mo. 4 dr., 3.5L, p.w., pdl., full size spare, Prem. speakers, p. sunroof, air, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P7865•. 2003 INTREPID ES 2003 RAM 2500 Q/C 4X4 8.0L V10, auto, leather, p.w., pdl., trailer tow, side air bags, heated seats, bedliner, anti- spin axle, fully loaded & more. Stk. #P7956•. ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” OSHAWA C H R Y S L E R • D O D G E • J E E P “T H I N K I N G L I K E A C U S T O M E R ” 401 CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 S E R V I C E H O UR S : M O N . - T HU R S. 7 -M I D N I G H T F R I. 7 -6 , S A T U R D A Y 8 -4 HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE COSTCO WHITBY 2002 JETTA 4 DOOR 2.0L turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, leather, alum. wheels, cass., CD, air, & more. 1 owner, only 22,500 km. Stk. #V7900. 1998 CARAVAN LE WAGON 3.3L, auto, AM/FM/CD/cass., p.w., pdl., p. seat, overhead console, ABS, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise & more. Stk. #T6501A. 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. F U L LY T R ANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE -★★★★★...VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★★★★★VV I L L A G E C H R Y S L E R 4 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels, sunroof, & more. 1 owner. Only 62,400 km. Stk. #J6242A. 2000 SATURN SC2 2.4L turbo, autostick, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather w/heated seats, 6 disc CD, chrome wheels, & more. 1 owner. Only 14,500 km. Stk. #V7816A. 2003 PT CRUISER GT 4.7L V8, spt. appearance, trailer tow, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, pwr. tow mirrors, box liner, SLT group & more. Stk. #V7817. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 3.1L V6, auto, leather, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr.sunroof, rear spoiler, air, cass., CD, & more. 1 0wner, only 6,000 km. Stk. #P7764A. 2003 CHEV MALIBU 4 DR. 2003 CONCORD LXi 4 DR. 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, side air bags, full spare, alum. wheels, cloth seats & more. 14,000 km. Stk. #P7740•.VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE -★★★★★...VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★★★★★1997 NISSAN QUEST WAGON 3.0L V6, auto, 7 pass., AM/FM/cass., air, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., & more. Stk. #T6647A. 2003 RAM 3500 Q/C 4X4 5.9L diesel, leather, sport appearance, single rear wheel trailer tow, air, heated seats, bed liner, loaded with extras. Stk. #P7971•. 2003 TJ RUBICON 4.0L 6 cyl, auto, p.s., p.b., cruise, tilt, air cond. plus more. Exec. demo. Stk. #P7933•. 2003 SX 2.0 R/T 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., tilt, cruise, air, p.w., p.d., p. sunroof, side airbags and more. Exec. demo. Stk. #P7902•. 2001 RAM 1500 WAGON 5.2L V8, auto, p.w., p.dl, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass/CD, single reear door plus more. 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Stk. #V7844. 2001 DODGE DURANGO R/T DEMO GO LEAFS GO 3.5L H.O., autostick, AM/FM/CD/ cass., chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, p. sunroof, leather, plus much, much more. 1 owner. Stk. #J6323A. 1999 CHRYSLER 300M 2005 CHRYSLER 300C T e s t D r i v e i t T o d a y R I G H T H E R E SPECIAL EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS BELL • OPG All emergency service workers Nurses, Doctors, EMS, Fire, Police. Daimler Chrysler employees & affiliates. 1 9 H A R W O O D A V E . A J A X 9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 3 5 8(N o rth of 401)of 401) I L L A G E C H R Y S L E R • 3.3L 180hp V6 engine • Air conditioning • Power windows, locks and doors • Plus your choice of Anniversary Edition or DVD package STANDARD FEATURES: Dodge Caravan MegaSale $21,888**0%Choose CASH PURCHASE purchase* financing for 60 MONTHS $199† Lease For or or a Dodge Caravan or Grand Caravan. SAVE $2,000 WHEN PURCHASE FINANCING A MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS with $4,530 down payment or equivalent trade. 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