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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2005_04_17 The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Firefighters spot flames on way to Whitevale shed fire By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — Firefighters rushing to another call came across a fire in a plaza at Bayly Street and West Shore Boulevard Thursday night. Pickering Fire Chief Bill Doug- las said firefighters saw flames on the roof and quickly had it under control. The blaze, above The Bread- house Bakery, began around 8:40 p.m. Thursday, the chief stated. A fire crew was on the way to a grass fire in Whitevale when they saw flames on the roof of the plaza. It was “a grass fire in Whitevale, which ended up being a small shed,” he said, adding the fire- fighters stopped and quickly ex- tinguished the plaza blaze. Damage to the plaza was pri- marily limited to the roof, al- though some units suffered water damage. On Friday, Terence But, owner of The Breadhouse Bakery, said no one was in the store when the fire started. He was waiting to find out when he could reopen. “Hopefully in a couple of days,” he said. Friday is a busy day for the busi- ness, he noted, but he wouldn’t be able to open on this day. “I have to order new ingredi- ents. It’s not healthy for the cus- tomers” to use the products he had in the store. “I have to dump everything. I have to make sure everything is healthy,” Mr. But stated. He noted the ceiling tiles came down and there’s water in the store. Lynn Gerritsen, who works at The Groomer’s Workshop, said the business was closed Friday Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Firefighters ensure a blaze is extinguished at a Pickering bakery Thursday night. Blaze damages west Pickering plaza Mayors’ clash continues at Region By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Amid shouts and finger-pointing, regional council endorsed a motion by Pickering to have a block of formerly preserved land moved from the Greenbelt and converted into developable property. The surprise move goes against the Region on two fronts: The land, in the southern portion of the Duf- fins Rouge agricultural preserve in north Pickering, is not part of the urban area defined by the Region’s official plan (OP). And the Region was one of three parties to sign off on placing easements on the land to protect it in perpetuity. “I think clearly the Region is reneging on the easements,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, wonder- ing whether Regional councillors realized what they had voted for. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan brought forward the motion, say- ing the Province was trying to “run roughshod over the municipality” by saying in the Greenbelt legisla- tion that the City cannot imple- ment its developer-funded growth- management plan. He said the issue was a matter of stripping every municipality in On- tario of its right to self government. “This is not acceptable,” he said at We dnesday’s Regional council meeting. “We have to send a very clear message... that it is not ac- ceptable and we will not stand for it.” In a 21-5 vote (with two absent), a clear message was sent. The words were added onto Regional comments being forwarded to the Province about its Places to Grow document. Planning Commissioner Alex Georgieff said moving the land into Pickering’s urban boundary would not be in compliance with OPENING IN WHITBY THIS SEPT. www.blaisdale.com 12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING Pre-Toddler Program (12 mo.-18 mo.) NEW OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 pm Toynevale Campus, 415 Toynevale Rd., Pickering OPENING IN WHITBY THIS SEPT. 905-686-2445 SEE US ON SHOP TV CHANNEL 21 WEEKENDS AT 3PM SHOP TV Battle rages on over Pickering easements ✦ See Heated, Page 4 ✦ See Aftermath, Page 2 WHAT A SHOW Ajax-Pickering tops in province Page 27 BEGINNING OF THE END Days numbered for Polonsky as UOIT president sets retirement Page 3 P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com morning because it had no power. The inside suffered some water damage and the glass in the door needed to be re- placed. Firefighters had to break the glass to get inside to ensure the fire hadn’t spread. She was hope- ful to be open Friday afternoon. The business was “fully booked” for Friday and “we’ll lose some (busi- ness) definitely. As long as we can open (Satur- day), that’s our busy day,” she said while watching the business with Striker, an airedale terrier. One of the co-owners of Living Ink Ta ttoos and Piercing, who didn’t want his name used, said the business was set to open Friday. “There’s no damage on the inside. The only thing is water. Everything hap- pened on the roof,” the man stated. “Ceiling tiles need to be replaced and there’s water on the floor.” He added the flooring would prob- ably need replacing, as would a com- puter. Carlos Ventura, owner of Ventura Vacations, said there was fairly minor damage to his business. “Not much. Some tiles and water. It’s not bad, nothing major,” he stated. He planned to open once the power was restored. “Without the computer, I can’t do much,” he said. Fire department investigators are try- ing determine the cause and put an estimate on the damage. There were no injuries, Chief Douglas said. Bill Douglas ✦ Af termath, From Page 1 Aftermath of plaza fire More and more parents consider a supplemental education program to be an absolute necessity to ensure a complete education for their children. “Given the way school budgets are being slashed these days, I just don’t think an average education is suffi cient,” said David Drum, a Toronto parent. “The real purpose of education is to prepare children to become successful adults. 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The Oxford program develops underlying cognitive (learning) skills as well as academic skills. Over the past 20 years, Oxford’s educators have developed programs that fi x the problems rather than just cure this year’s crop of diffi culties. Some parents fear a supplemental program will tire their child out, after all, they have been sitting in school all day. The answer often amazes. As any parent knows, no child tires of things they like doing. Kids who do well in school, feel confi dent and enjoy school. Oxford’s programs help kids to rediscover that love of learning. And they do more – they help kids learn how to learn. With this knowledge comes a deep-seated feeling that they are OK, that they can understand the world and can cope. That is called self-esteem and it does not come from attention alone. Nor does it come from praise. In fact, the opposite is true. A recent study showed that students who were praised and recognized for their effort, but who neither achieved nor learned how to achieve (to learn), lost self-esteem. The Oxford program was designed specifi cally to teach students how to learn, to give them the sense of control over their own minds and to build true self-esteem. “Too many children just memorize their way through school. Supplemental programs enrich the entire education process,” says Drum. Call Oxford today at (905) 420-3141 to learn how they can support, excite and enrich your child’s learning experience and confi dence. Ask about their spring and summer programs Better grades for your child. More sleep for you. Contact us for more information or to book your no-obligation visit.www.oxfordlearning.com Oxford Learning helps parents regain control of their kids’ education. As a result, children achieve lifelong success. 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Fittingly, he chose DC’s Whitby Skills Training Centre as the site for a press conference: ear- lier in his 43-year education career, he estab- lished Confederation College’s skilled trades program in his hometown of Thunder Bay. Mr. Polonsky said he was keeping a promise made to his wife, Lois, “many, many years ago” that he would retire when he hit his 65th birth- day. As for the future, he said it was an open book. “I have no idea whether I’ll work beyond one year from now... I’ve never had a life plan,” he said. “I encourage other people not to have a life plan, but to give ’er hell and see where it leads.” He and Lois, both of whom come from humble origins in Thunder Bay, “plan to stay in this community because this is our home; we plan to do good deeds.” Students were the first to learn of Mr. Polon- sky’s impending retirement in a letter released earlier in the day, in which he said “the two boards of governors have decided — wisely, in my view — to replace me with two presidents.” At the press conference, he said the timeline would see a new DC president take the reins in January or February 2006, after which Mr. Polonsky would step down. He would remain UOIT president until his successor takes over in late spring or summer. After becoming DC president in 1988, Mr. Polonsky said he brought a lot of people from the community together to ask what the col- lege should be doing and what it should be doing better. The response was a call for a significant skilled trades training centre and a university. Mr. Polonsky characterized that method as his approach in general. “My whole style has been to ask and then do my best to respond,” he said. “I asked and I tried my best to respond, and that’s the story.” After a stint as president of Red River Com- munity College in Winnipeg, Mr. Polonsky helped make DC one of the province’s most successful colleges. For more than a decade he campaigned across Durham, Northum- berland County and beyond on the need for and benefits of having a university here. Eventually, hundreds of local residents, at Mr. Polonsky’s request, contacted their MPPs. The UOIT likely wouldn’t have happened without the support of the community, including the Metroland Durham Region Media Group and its publisher, Tim Whittaker, he said Friday. While UOIT has attracted faculty with im- pressive credentials and prestigious research grants, for Mr. Polonsky it, like DC, is primarily a setting for students to do their best. “This is a place where students can succeed in reaching their greatest potential.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 PAGE 3 A/P Man who brought university to Durham, ready to retire Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Gary Polonsky announces on Friday his deci- sion to retire. 0#. /œ}i̅iÀÊÜi½Ê«ÀˆœÀˆÌˆâiÊޜÕÀʘii`ÃÊ>˜`ʅi«ÊޜÕÊ«>˜ÊޜÕÀÊvˆ˜>˜Vˆ>ÊvÕÌÕÀi°Ê-V…i`ՏiÊޜÕÀÊvÀiiÊÀiۈiÜÊ̜`>Þ°Ê7iʈÛiÊ7…iÀiÊ9œÕʈÛi°Á 3%%-%&/29/52).352!.#%!.$&).!.#)!,2%6)%7 #ONSULTYOURTAXORLEGALADVISORFORSPECIFICADVICE3TATE&ARMs#ANADIAN(EAD/FFICES3CARBOROUGH /NTARIO *ANE#AMERON)NS!GCY)NC *ANE4#AMERON !GENT +INGSTON2OAD7EST !JAX    +IMBERLEY&ROST)NS!GCY)NC +IMBERLEY!&ROST !GENT !,IVERPOOL2OAD 0ICKERING    3COTT!NDREWS)NS!GCY)NC 73COTT!NDREWS !GENT +INGSTON2OAD 0ICKERING    6IC/(EARN)NS!GCY,TD 6IC/(EARN !GENT 7ESTNEY2OAD3OUTH !JAX    0AUL7ILLIAMS)NS!GCY)NC 0AUL7ILLIAMS !GENT "ROCK2OAD3OUTH 0ICKERING    0AUL7ILLIAMS !GENT,CFP RE-GRAND OPENING PARTY AT EAST SIDE MARIO’S Pickering Town Centre, Held on Tuesday April 12 East Side Mario’s, Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd. 905-839-5811 Matt Kraft, Owner and Operator GOING, GOING...GONE! 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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Ajax 11 Hardwood Ave. S., 905-426-2331 Pickering First Pickering Place #14-1550 Kingston Rd. 905-831-0874 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — For one councillor, “agricultural as- sembly” is a taboo phrase when it comes to talking about land on the west side of Duffins Creek. Ward 1 Regional Council- lor Maurice Brenner took exception to the use of the words in a staff report in referenc- ing lands on the west side of the creek and north of the urban area. That area is com- monly known as the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Pre- serve or agricul- tural assembly. “There were lands that formerly had ag- ricultural easements but those have been transferred to something else,” he said, adding there is no assembly of agricultural lands. “It doesn’t exist. How can we be commenting on an as- sembly that doesn’t exist?” The southern portion of those lands — known as the Cherrywood neighbourhood — have been designated for development by the City’s growth management study. Agricul- tural easements on land in that area were recently transferred to in- hibiting orders. “There is no such name (as agricul- tural assembly) and that name is getting us into trouble,” Coun. Brenner said. Many residents have ex- pressed opposition to the proposed development of what they see as vital and important farmland. The land does, however, now lie in the province’s Golden Horseshoe Green- belt. The staff report about the Ministry of Public Infra- structure Renewal’s growth plan included a recommen- dation passed by council requesting Cherrywood be removed from the greenbelt and placed in the growth area. “I’m not happy with the wording of a staff report that refers to an agricultural as- sembly that we want to make urban,” Coun. Brenner said. “We never had an assembly, we had land that held agri- cultural easements.” Before being forwarded to the Ministry, staff is going to change any “agricultural as- sembly” reference to “land on the west side of Duffins Creek north of the CP tracks,” said Neil Carroll, director of planning. the Region’s position in its OP. But as part of the cur- rent OP review, municipali- ties can ask for areas to be removed or added — and that would be the better way to go about doing things, in- stead of going directly to the Province. Things on the council floor got ugly when Mayor Ryan said he’d “had enough of the innuendos” that the City sold the now-converted easements to developers and that a developer-funded growth plan was wrong. He began to speak of a parcel of land in which the To wn of Ajax demanded money from developers to justify building on, when Mayor Parish jumped out of his seat and began yelling, “Point of order! Here’s the difference!” “Mayor Ryan is casting as- persions,” Mayor Parish said, pointing across the floor. “And don’t make aspersions to me, look to yourself.” The City of Pickering re- cently converted agricultur- al easements on the lands to inhibiting orders. While planning control remains with the City, the land is no longer protected in perpetu- ity and can now be devel- oped — if the land owners can get the property out of the Greenbelt. And Silvio De Gasperis, who owns around half of the land in question, has launched legal action against the Province to do just that. The Region is currently looking into whether it has any legal standing to chal- lenge the easements being lifted, after more than a dozen residents protested an earlier move not to. Vo ting against the move were Mayor Parish, Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan, Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson, Oshawa Councillor Robert Lutczyk and Brock Councillor Larry O’Connor. Read all about it at infodurham-P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com ✦ Heated, From Page 1 Heated exchange at Region ‘Agricultural’ out, geographic description in PICKERING — Ace the room at an upcoming euchre night. The ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 in Pickering is hosting an open euchre Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. The night is filled with prizes, refreshments, and, of course, cards. Everyone is wel- come to attend, and the cost is $4 for regulars and $2 for seniors. For more information, call 905-839-2990. Control the bower, hold the power, at euchre night Foot chase leads to arrest in robbery PICKERING — Police chased a suspect through backyards and over fences, after a report of a street- level robbery Wednesday afternoon. Durham police took a report from a complainant who told them that around 3 p.m. he was confronted in the area of Rougemount and Kingston roads by a teen who stole his bicycle and threatened to stab him. The victim was assaulted when he tried to get his bike back, police said. Officers searched the neighbourhood and spot- ted a suspect on the stolen bike. They gave chase during a foot pursuit that led over backyard fences and behind a strip mall before the youth was caught. A 15-year-old Picker- ing resident is charged with robbery and uttering threats. 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Friday April 22nd Saturday April 23rd 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2nd ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Come see our 2005 Winnebago Aspects! durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P Durham students go to it with imagination Pickering school brings home four gold medals By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Pickering teams once again led the way as Durham public schools won five events at the Destination Imagination On- tario finals. The event, held in Toronto earlier this month, saw 105 teams match wits in a competition that encour- ages students to use their creative problem-solving skills. At the start of each school year, schools form teams of up to seven students each and are presented with a complex challenge they spend months work- ing out. The students are divided into teams at three competition levels, Grade 3 to 5 (elementary level), 6 to 8 (middle level) and high school, and perform their solution for judges in a drama involving the use of costumes, props, sets and music. Primary teams can partici- pate, but do not compete. William Dunbar Public School is a perennial Destination Imagina- tion (DI) champion and this year was no exception: student teams won four events, finished second in another, had two thirds and one seventh-place finish. “They’ve worked so hard,” said principal John Howard. “Every one of the teams was so committed, so dedicated. They put so much time into it.” He noted that parent volunteers spend a lot of time working with the students and approach the competition in a collaborative way, sharing resources to excel. Pickering resident Laura Howe is a Creative Programs of Ontario board member, the umbrella or- ganization of which DI is an af- filiate. She also managed a team at Frenchman’s Bay Public School in Pickering, which had a first and second place showing. Ms. Howe notes it’s hard for the program to spread to other schools because it’s often hard for educators to com- prehend what’s involved. “It’s very difficult to get people to understand exactly what it is,” she says. “They’ll say, ‘oh, they do a play’.” In fact, she says DI requires stu- dents to do a great deal of research and use a variety of skills such as teamwork and time management in order to prepare their solution. One challenge, for example, was titled ‘Live! It’s RaDIo DI!’ Dur- ham students excelled in the chal- lenge, with teams finishing first, third, fourth and seventh at the elementary level and first and sec- ond at the middle level. The chal- lenge harkened back to the days before television and computers, when radio was king. Students had to create a radio show featuring one unique or eccentric character, a commercial that made an outra- geous claim about a product, in- cluding a jingle, a breaking news bulletin and sound effects. Unlike previous years, when the winning team in each category had an opportunity to compete in the global competition, this year in Tennessee in May, the top two teams advanced to the finals. That means 12 Durham teams are eli- gible, however apart from the lo- gistics of arranging the trip to the U.S., there is a price attached, even though competing students stay on a university campus in dorms. “You’re looking at cost of in and around $800 each to go,” says Ms. Howe. “And of course, with a younger kid, a family member has to go. If we could just find that one, big corporate sponsor.” There were five teams from Duf- fin’s Bay Public School in Ajax, reg- istering one third, one fourth, two fifths and one twelfth-place finish. Ka tie McCarten/ News Advertiser photo William Dunbar Public School’s gold medal winning Destination Imagination team members are, from left, Erin MacDonald, Shantel Chanel, Cassandra Smyth, Adam Fujita, Valerie Brown and Aris Georgiou. Ajax High posts top-10 finish DURHAM — Three Durham school teams finished in the top 20 at a recent competition in which robots took to the playing field. Sixty-six teams, mostly from On- tario, competed in the FIRST Great- er Toronto Regional Robotics Com- petition in Mississauga earlier this month. The format saw three teams in an alliance against three oth- ers, manoeuvring robots to pick up three-dimensional triangles, scor- ing when the objects were placed on or in a defined zone and if all three of the alliance’s robots were in their end zone at game’s end. Students spent countless hours building their robots and work- ing on a strategy to score as many points as possible. The squad from Ajax High School posted a 6-2, win-loss record to fin- ish in ninth place. Earlier this year, in a prelude to the main event, the robotics team won the Robovation Challenge. The Dunbarton High School team from Pickering, won five of eight contests for 20th place. Also in Durham, the J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate team from Ajax finished in 33rd spot with a 4-4 record. EDITORIAL EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com Time to cure what ails health system For the past 40 years, the dream of total health care cover- age from cradle to grave has been a cherished element of Canadian citizenship. For most of that time, especially when the federal govern- ment shared the substantial costs of health care with the provinces on a 50/50 basis, the Canada Health Act worked. It provided timely service, it offered family doctors to nearly all who needed them and it didn’t overly strain provincial govern- ments to their financial limits. But over the past 15 years, as federal governments have clawed back funds to the point where Ottawa pays approxi- mately 16 per cent of the cost, the struggle to provide full health care coast-to-coast has become vastly more difficult. The costs for provinces have soared to unaffordable levels, retiring family doctors cannot be replaced quickly enough, waiting lists grow ever longer and overall care suffers. There has to be a better way. Earlier this year, this newspaper sent a reporter to Rochester, N.Y., to examine American health experience. What he discov- ered is that Americans have more choices and face shorter waiting times, but must pay a price for that convenience. There are also millions of Americans who have no health insurance at all. It is possible, with hard work, to incorporate the best of the American and Canadian systems. It means opening up the system to more private clinics for necessary services such as heart and cancer care, for MRIs and CT scans, for elective sur- gery. These clinics would be subject to the highest government standards. They would offer a chance for those who choose to pay for medical procedures to do so on their terms. Such clinics would also thin out long waiting lists and ease the stress on the public system. It’s important that Canada maintain full coverage for all and maintain public hospitals. But targeted and regulated help from the private sector would offer the assistance provincial governments badly need. It will take considerable political will and public demand, but it can be done. In order to save public health care, it must be done. Union leader says whole sector underfunded To the editor: Re: ‘Development workers want better deal,’ April 3. While it is true that front-line staff at community living agen- cies are underpaid — by 25 per cent compared to other social services workers — we are advocating for increased provincial funding on behalf of all the individuals we support with de- velopmental disabilities and their families, not just for a better contract deal for ourselves. Although nearly two decades have passed since programs and supports for people with developmental disabilities began to be moved from institutions into the community, the pro- vincial government (regardless of political stripe) has done precious little to ensure adequate funding is allocated to the sector. Successive Ontario governments have been able to get away with this blatant underfunding because, unfortunately, the very real needs of individuals with intellectual and physi- cal disabilities are still largely below society’s radar screen. The current Liberal government is no different. They provided a miserly .5-per cent funding increase to the developmental services sector in 2004. As front line community living workers, we believe it is incumbent on us to bring the challenges faced by our clients and our agencies to the forefront, and to advocate for more provincial funding for developmental services. Karen Anderson, President CUPE 2936 LETTER TO THE EDITOR NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil. Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Canadians have to stop thinking money is answer to health-care woes T his week we wrapped up a series of articles taking an in-depth look at the American health system and the options being bandied about to im- prove the Canadian system. The end result was startling. A common myth held that Americans as a whole envied our public system of health care and the access available to all. That myth has been blown up real good. According to people in Rochester, inside and outside the system, it was made clear that free enterprise, the heart of the American dream, doesn’t end at the front door of a hospital. Us smug Canadians, holier than thou with our superior universal health care, should quiet down the bragging, im- mediately, if not sooner. Our sources tell us Americans aren’t clamouring for the U.S. to go out and adopt a public system like ours. So maybe we can stop this at- titude that our system is fine, if only the government would spend more money on hospitals. The fact is, our system is not fine. Until we accept that we need a radical change, we are never going to move toward find- ing solutions. We’re spending a lot of money on health care and still people are waiting weeks and even months in some case for critical surgeries. Ralph Klein is offering ideas to make changes, with his ‘Third Way’ plan and even if you disagree, you should at least allow that there is another way. The sta- tus quo is getting us nowhere. I can’t advocate the American system by any means, though. Hospital admin- istrators in the Rochester hospital we visited shared stories of overcrowded emergency rooms and how some pa- tients may wait days before getting a bed. Sound familiar to anyone who’s waited in a Canadian hospital? So, like so many issues, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. It’s ugly to imagine spending more money on committees and consultants, but we’re going to have to turn to some health-care professionals and economic brain trusts to look for ways to improve the Cana- dian system. There is room here for tax dollars to help heal people. Canadians have every right to be proud that anyone in the country can walk into a hospital and receive excellent care. But maybe it’s time we accepted that private clinics wouldn’t be such a bad thing. 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Talk to one of the representative from a Seniors Centre in your community. Meet the wonderful and dynamic ladies of the Red Hatters, Fr iday and Saturday. Friday 10:30 am to 11:30 am 1pm to 2pm Saturday 9:30 am to 10:30 am 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Sue Pitchforth presents “Room for change” Friday 11:00 am to 1:00pm Karen Cotnam presents “From Another Angle” Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Stroll through the many booths for more demonstrations and information. See front page map for directionsSee front page map for directions Fun Time Travel Company Ltd. Dinner and Dance Prize DrawDinner and Dance Prize Draw Enter to WIN WIN WINEnter to WIN WIN WIN Oshawa Seniors Citizens Centers To wn Of Whitby Seniors’ Services City of Pickering Seniors Services Clarington Older Adults Association Home Instead Seniors Care Social Development Canada Vo lunteer Resource Centre Hardiman Mount and Associates C AA Travel To ronto Star Bath Solutions Th orton Cemetery Golliger’s Travel Plus Fun Time Travel Co. Ltd. Oshawa Funeral Services Cruiseship Centre Rossland Chiropractic Durham Lives Medichair Durham Shoppers Home Health Home Watchers Th e Canadian Anti-Aging Group Kerr Travel Oshawa Funeral Service Oshawa Public Library Armstrong Funeral Home Th e City of Oshawa Participating VendorsParticipating Vendors View the latest fashions from Lindor during their “Fashion Parades” Advertising Feature Enter to WIN WIN WIN Enter to WIN WIN WIN A Stratford/St. Jacob overnight getaway for two June 17 & 18 courtesy of Goligers Travel Plus. You’ll travel directly to Stratford where you will have time to explore the downtown and enjoy lunch (on your own). You’ll then transfer to the Festival for the performance of “Hello Dolly”. After the show you will enjoy dinner at Angie’s and then transfer to the St. Jacobs Country Inn. Saturday morning you will enjoy continental breakfast at the hotel before heading across the road to the Farmers Market and Outlet Mall. You will also have some time in the village before transferring to Drayton for the performance of the musical “Th e World Goes ‘Round”. After the show you will enjoy a great dinner at the Stone Crock Restaurant. For more information, call 1-800 387-5914 or 1 (905) 623-5914. DRAW TICKETS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3 PM, SATURDAY APRIL 23rd. A 25th Anniversary Mystery Tour package for two courtesy of Fun Time Travel Co. Ltd. Th is is a 2 day tour October 26 and 27. We are tempted to tell you about it, but it’s a mystery of course! Tour includes: (per person) highway coach, 1 night accommodation, 1 dinner, 1 full breakfast, 1 lunch, evening reception, unique and memorable sight seeing and a tour director. For more information call Fun Time Travel Co. Ltd. 905-579-1357. DRAW TICKETS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3 PM, SATURDAY APRIL 23rd. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 PAGE 11 A/P Senior Centres of DurhamSenior Centres of Durham 77 ˜t Come live, laugh and learn with the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres. If you are over 55 then you are eligible to par- ticipate in the many programs that are off ered. We provide transportation and cafeteria services, wellness seminars, rec- reational opportunities, Day Programs, Tr avel Club and many diff erent continu- ing education courses. Our mandate is to promote the health, welfare and hap- piness of seniors by providing programs and services that foster senior empower- ment, social interaction, public education and advocacy. Join us today! You won’t be disappointed. We can be reached at 905-576-6712 or come to see us at our 43 John St. W. branch or at our Northview Branch, 150 Beatrice St. E. in Oshawa. Th e purpose of the To wn of Whitby Senior Services is to provide a variety of accessible programs and services and volunteer opportunities to maintain, im- prove and develop new skills, interests and social opportunities for citizens 55 years of age and older to enhance their quality of life. Some of the exciting pro- grams and services that you can partici- pate in are a wide variety of classes, drop- in programs, trips, meal services, footcare, transportation, special events, health and wellness and much more! We are located at 801 Brock St. S. in Whitby and can be reached at 905-668-1424. In Pickering, older adults are invited to enjoy weekly programs, classes and events at the East Shore and Petticoat Creek Community Centre s. Th e rates are very aff ordable for Older Adults 55+ with up to 50% off regular membership rates at the Recreation Complex for Older Adults who are 65+. Th roughout the year some great special events are held. Please call the East Shore Community Centre at 905-420-6588 to get more information. Call today! Th e Clarington Older Adult Association opened in September 1998 and provides the opportunity for adults 55+ to par- ticipate in social, educational and physi- cal activities geared towards promoting healthy living. Th e Clarington Older Adult Associa- tion is located at the Clarington Beech Centre, a beautiful and newly renovated facility located in central Bowmanville. O ur centre features two large activ- ity rooms, an auditorium, dining area, computer room, games room, two board rooms, a kitchen and a lounge area. Th e operation of the Association is managed by a working Board of Directors, volun- teers and staff . For more information, please call 905-697-2856. 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Advertising Feature A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com Turn off the television and turn on to new activities By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Take six hours in a classroom, add at least two more in front of the TV and sprinkle in a few playing video games and surf- ing the Internet. What you get is the average child’s day and the major reason so many are inactive and overweight. To o much time spent lolling in front of screens, whether television, computer or video game, is not a new problem, but it’s not one that’s improving either. According to a 2003 Statistics Canada study, children in Ontar- io spend an average of 14 hours a week in front of the TV, while their teenaged peers clock about 17 hours. In 2000, the Research Unit in Health and Behavioral Change concluded that Canadian kids also log more video game hours than al- most any other group in the world. This comes as no surprise to Dr. Chris Montgomery, an Oshawa pediatrician, who sees overweight children in his office on a regular basis. “People think this is a complicat- ed issue, but really it comes down to a simple equation — calories in have to equal calories out,” he says. “If kids are sitting at school all day, then sitting around more when they come home, that’s not going happen.” In an effort to combat the prob- lem both Durham school boards are partnering with the local health department and Durham Lives, a heart health organization, to pro- mote “Spring off the Couch, Turn off the Screen Week” from April 17-24. As in past years, students will be encouraged to replace time normally spent in front of screen, with active family activities. “It used to just be Turn off the TV Week, but now we’re realizing that video games and computers are also a big part of the problem,” explains Sue Pidlubny, a program facilitator with the Durham District School Board. At Rosebank Road P.S. in Pick- ering, teacher Deborah Hopkins will be providing her students with healthy activity tip sheets and track- ing lists to keep track of their screen free hours. “We’re suggesting that they go for a walk with their family, play frisbee or touch football, go bowl- ing, even fly a kite,” she says. “The kids tend to be even more immo- bile over the winter, so now that spring has sprung, anything that gets them moving is great.” According to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide, children need to be active for about 90 minutes a day, split between high and low energy activities. Statistics indicate that between half and two thirds of Ontario children do not meet this minimum level. The solution? Cutting TV time should be step one. The Canadian Pediatric Association recommends one hour or less per day for pre- schoolers and two hours or less for school age kids. The facts on the idiot box • The average Ontario child aged 2 to 11 watches 14 hours of TV a week. Teens aged 12 to 17 watch about 17 hours. • 70 per cent of Canadian kids play video games at least once a week. • By the time the average Canadian student graduates from high school, he will have spent more time in front of the TV than in the classroom. • 25 per cent of Canadian children are considered overweight and 56 per cent are not active enough for optimal growth and development. • Children who get into the habit of being physically active while they’re young are almost twice as likely to remain active in their adult lives. 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Even children starting at the age of six or seven, who have no physical or pre-existing conditions, will find baseball a relatively safe game. Adults who play the game more casually and who are in a less than optimum condition should take it slowly at the start of the season. If you are over 40 years old, overweight, a diabetic or a smoker, you should see your M.D. before seeing your first pitch. If you have a pre-existing foot problem, you should see your podiatrist. Even young children should do simple stretches before taking the field. Before beginning the game, both teams should make sure the playing field is free from hazards such as holes, rocks, branches, glass or tin cans. This is one of the easiest ways to prevent injuries. The sudden stops and starts in the outfield or on the base paths without proper stretching can lead to Achilles Tendonitis and shin splints. Regular stretching can ease this problem. One of the most important pieces of equipment in any sport is the footwear, and baseball is no exception. For children under the age of 10, sneakers will suffice. When first introduced to cleats, the player should wear them gradually before the game. Although traction is improved with cleats, they leave the ankle more susceptible to twists and sprains. Never put a child in hand-me-down cleats, as ill-fitting cleats increase the chance of injuries. When sizing cleats, always measure feet while standing and use a game sock when trying them on for the first time. When wearing spikes, the player must have the maturity to appreciate the danger they can inflict. When wearing cleats or spikes for the first time watch for irritation, redness or blisters as they can indicates a biomechanical problem in the feet or legs. Pain is also an indicator of a problem and the use of cleats should be discontinued for two or three days. 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After an acupuncture treatment, pain is relieved and promotion of relaxation of the body, as well as regulation of sleep patterns occurs. Susan Cain, D.A.C. has been providing acupuncture care for the Durham Region since 1998. She has since found a home at Active Therapy & Sports Clinic in Pickering. People are encouraged to call the clinic for an assessment or to find out more information. Acupuncture is covered under most extended health care plans. Active Therapy is located at 1099 Kingston Road suite 242 in Pickering. They have physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, custom-made foot orthotics, and UV phototherapy services. 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I understand and agree that I am voluntarily participating in the Light The Night Walk, through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada at my own risk and my own request. I also give permission for the free use of my name, picture and voice in any broadcast, telecast, print account or any other account in any medium of this event. I understand that bicycles, inline skates, skateboards and scooters are not permitted. Signature: Date: Must be signed by parent or legal guardian if participant is under age 18. Register me to Light The Night and support people with cancer. Register me to Light The Night and support people with cancer. Yes!Yes! Mail registration form to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada 172 king Street East, Suite 305, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B7 What Is the Light the Night Walk?What Is the Light the Night Walk? Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s annual evening walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Teams of friends, families and co-workers gather in cities and towns across Canada. They walk in twilight, holding illuminated balloons - white for survivors and red for supporters. More than a walk, the evening includes music, food and family activities. llison Leigh Scott, better known as Allie, was diagnosed with Leukemia on Tuesday, May 4th. She has AML, Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It attacks every part of the body. Finding Out Allie ran a fever consistently through the last two or three weeks of April. She would spike fever, take tylenol, go back down, then it would start all over again. Jenny had been sick with a viral infection or severe cold for about nine solid weeks, so we just thought that was what she had. Over the course of one week, we visited our pediatrician, Dr. Katz, four times. One was her four month check up. She weighed 18 lbs 9 oz and was doing very well. He commented that she was on the level of just under a 6 month old with her development. Unfortunately, Allie continued to spike fevers. On Monday, May 3rd, Angela Krieger, Allie's babysitter and our very close friend, called us to say that she was running a tem- perature of 103 under her arm (meaning possibly 104). We immediately called our doctor and made an appointment that after- noon. At the doctor's office, they found her blood tests to have some irregularities. Her white blood cell count was too high for nor- mal results being 35,000. To put this into perspective, a normal baby would have between 4,000 to 11,000. Her platelets were so low that they could not read it on their monitor. With this knowledge, our doctors felt it necessary to have Allie hospitalized and have tests run to check her. At that time, they felt it could still be something viral that was very seriously wrong. We met with many doctor's, including Dr. Lenarsky, the pediatric hemotologist and oncologist. At four pm Tuesday afternoon, we were given the results of her blood, con- firming our worst fears. Allie's Leukemia was very serious and Dr. Lenarsky prepared us for immediate treatment. Without treat- ment, she would die. With treatment, there was still some hope. The Treatment On Wed. May 5th, Allison started her first round of chemotherapy. With chemotherapy, the immune system is com- promised at times. Since it kills the good cells too, she was not as able to fight off infections. One of the scariest parts of that week was a spinal tap in which they injected chemotherapy into her spinal fluid. Leukemia likes to hide in the brain, so they were trying to protect her even more. Since that first week, Allie has had three rounds of chemotherapy. Each round was harder and tougher than the round before, but she has taken everything very well. Towards the end of June, she got a severe infection that almost killed her. On July 1st, we found that she was in remission, with 5% of leukemia cells left in her body. By July 6th, blood tests were show- ing that Allie was slipping out of her remis- sion state. A cord blood transplant from an unrelated was the next step on July 17th. On Aug. 3rd, test results came back that Allie's body is not responding to the donor. Only 7% of the cells in her body were the donor cells, 93% were still Allie. We took her off steroids and her anti-rejection medi- cine in the hope that it will let the donor cells take hold better. Graft vs. Host disease is a severe disease that anti-rejection medicine and steroids help ward off. By taking her off these medicines we were intentionally trying to give her GVHD to see if the donor cells could take hold. The doctors were not opti- mistic and said her chance for survival was slim. In mid-Aug., Allie's cancer had reared its ugly head again. Too soon after her trans- plant and last chemotherapy treatment, we weren't given many options. A drug called gleevec, was our last shot, the "shot in the dark." After three weeks of gleevec, her can- cer was still in her body, and she was getting worse. We went to "comfort measures" the first week of September to keep her com- fortable and as pain-free as possible in the final days of her life. Allie's battle ended on September 13, 2004. All her friends and family were pres- ent. It was one of the most peaceful events we have ever witnessed. Monday, Sept. 13th--Day Fifty-Eight 11:20 pm-- At 11:05 pm Allie left us for a better place. She has gone to heaven. She passed very peacefully with a room full of love. She was surrounded by family and friends. We are all very sad to see her go but happy that she is no longer in pain. She is now our guardian angel looking down from heaven at us. Thank you all for your contin- ued love and support. Week 20 Tuesday, Sept 14th -10:00pm - I witnessed the most beautiful thing ever. My daughter became an angel. We were surrounded by some of the most important people in our life, family and friends. Some of those people we have known for many years, while others only a few months (spent in the hospital--those months feel like years!). Doesn't matter how long we have known them, we will continue to know them for a long time. We sang to Allie and touched her all over. I sang "Wonder" acapella while the rest listened. Allie has always been comforted by music. Her lullaby CD also played and she and I rocked to the music. True to Allie, her passing was unique. We were all talking at once when I noticed her breathing had stopped. I quieted every- one, and we had Michelle check her heart rate. Allie was gone. Sobbing started. Andrew and I enveloped Allie in our arms and felt her leave her body. I could just feel it. Then, all of a sudden, I felt a strong sen- sation, and I knew Allie was back. She took a big breath. Everyone said it was just a reflex. No, she had returned. Our girl had been gone from us for somewhere between three to five minutes, and she then returned. It was forty more minutes before she would pass. Angela, one of my best friends and Allie's former babysitter, arrived shortly after the "first death." We all believe in our hearts that Allie did leave her body at that time. She must have surveyed the room, seen us cry- ing, and noted the absence of her beloved Angela. We think she came back for her to be with us at the time of her passing. In those forty minutes, we continued to love on each other. Somewhere near twenty people were in and out of the room. Dennis held her arm and felt her pulse. Jim cued up the power point of "Sweet Baby Allie"--a tribute of her life made by someone in June. We sat and watched, continuing to stroke Allie all over. 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It seems some time off from golf has worked won- ders for Oshawa’s Derek Gillespie, who is off to a re- markable start to the Cana- dian Tour season. Frustrated after a difficult season on the links a year ago, the 26-year-old Osha- wa Golf Club product was actually pondering retire- ment. Fortunately he got the itch again toward the end of January, when he picked up a club for the first time in about three months. Two months after that, he was swinging with such accuracy he might just have done something un- precedented. During the course of a second place finish at the Barton Creek Austin Challenge, Gillespie drained eagles on all three types of holes: on the par- 5 16th in the first round; the par-3 8th in the second round; and the par-4 14th in the final round. “It was kind of odd that whole week — it seemed like people were sinking them from everywhere,” says Gillespie, who also shot a course record 60 in the opening round. “That’s probably the best I’ve hit the ball in a long time.” He hit an 8-iron shot 175 yards for his ace, chipped in on the par-4 and drained a 25-foot putt on the par-5 to account for the eagles. Gillespie, who has twice finished third on the Cana- dian Tour’s Order of Merit, is playing the third event of the season in California this weekend. News Advertiser file photo Derek Gillespie, shown blasting out of a bunker during a Great Lakes Tour event at Royal Ashburn last year, is off to a strong start on the Canadian Tour. 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The top-20 each season automatically earn PGA cards for the fol- lowing year. “It definitely feels like I’m close, maybe even a little more so than I have been in the past,” Mills said after finishing tied for second in the first event of the season, the BellSouth Panama Championship. Mills was in contention for a coveted Top-20 finish during the early part of last season, but slipped to 49th on the tour’s order of merit with $120,690 in earnings. “Last year was a bit of a mistake on my part to play the last eight or nine tour- naments in a row,” said Mills. “In real- ity, I should have taken a week off to regroup. I kind of got a little burnt out.” M ills used the off-season to work primar- ily on his put- ting, something that paid off in spades in Pana- ma, where he dropped a number of long putts for his best finish on the tour. He ended up in a four- way tie for sec- ond place after rounds of 68-67- 68-70, good for $34,650. After then missing the cut at the Jacob’s Creek Open in Australia, Mills has finished tied for 13th at the New Zealand PGA Championship and tied for 24th at the Chitim- acha Louisiana Open this season. He plays next week at the Virginia Beach Open. At only 26 years of age, Mills is ahead of the learn- ing curve for most golfers. Weir, for example, didn’t reach the PGA Tour until he was 28; now at 34, he’s the 12th-ranked golfer in the world. For inspiration that hits even closer to home, Mills need only look to good friend David Hearn, the 25-year-old Brampton res- ident who rose all the way from the Canadian Tour to the PGA Tour in one year. “I definitely look at it that way: If he can do it, why can’t I?” said Mills. A Great place to develop DURHAM — The Great Lakes Tour is starting to make a name for itself. Set to begin its fifth sea- son on April 26, the GLT is a developmental tour where young players can hone their skills with the hope of taking their game to the next level. Several Durham Region players earned money on the tour last season, includ- ing Whitby’s Eddie Maun- der, who finished 12th with $8,100 in earnings, and Oshawa’s Derek Gillespie, who was 16th after earning $5,385 in just two events. The Durham duo fin- ished third and second re- spectively when the tour- nament made a stop lo- cally, at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club. The GLT will be back at Royal Ashburn Aug. 9 and 10 this year, and will also come to Watson’s Glen in Pickering Sept. 13. For more information, visit greatlakestour.com. Jon Mills inching ever closer to PGA Tour card Jon Mills News Advertiser file photo Whitby’s Eddie Maunder finished 12th on the Great Lakes Tour last season, including a third place finish at Royal Ashburn, where he is shown playing above. KAWARTHA’S BEST GOLF VALUE! A RARE GEM. MAY SPECIAL * 18 HOLES & CART $ 50/WALKING $ 40 * - PER PERSON. MONDAY - FRIDAY: ANYTIME. WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS: AFTER 2PM 705 PONTYPOOL RD. 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The organization is hold- ing its sixth annual charity golf tournament to support services that help provide a better life with people with epilepsy. The shotgun start tour- nament is Friday, June 17 at the Oakridge Golf Club in Scugog. The early bird draw deadline for paid registration is April 15, and the day will include prizes and silent auc- tion items. The cost is $150, which includes dinner, cart, use of the driving range, and green fees. There is also a chance to win a car for a hole in one. To r egister or for more information, call the Epilepsy Durham Region office at 905- 666-9926. Join Epilepsy Durham for tee times Golfing for a good cause DURHAM — The YMCA is hosting a golf tournament to support its Spirit of Giv- ing Campaign at King’s Bay Golf and Country Club on We dnesday, June 22. The YMCA’s Spirit of Giv- ing campaign has a goal of raising $107,000 this year to support its various programs. All proceeds from the golf tournament will go to the campaign. Tournament reg- istration forms are available at the Durham Family YMCA, 99 Mary St. N. For more in- formation on the golf tourna- ment, contact Clancy Cole at 905-438-0822 ext. 703. • • • The Humane Society of Durham Region will host its second annual golf tourna- ment at Royal Ashburn Golf Club. A silent auction will take place after the tour- nament, on June 8, and all proceeds go to the Humane Society Shelter. The cost is $175 and includes greens fees, cart, dinner and silent auction. For more informa- tion call 905-725-6686. Reigning Canadian champ By Brad Kelly Staff Editor NEWCASTLE — Todd Ya rrow finally got to see what the view was like from the top of the com- petition ladder last year. A regular in long drive competitions the past eight years, Yarrow fin- ished first for the first time in his career, top- ping the field at the Ca- nadian Championship event staged by Iceman Promotions held at the Nottawasaga Inn near Alliston. “I felt confident,” said the 35-year-old New- castle. “At a couple of events prior to the Ca- nadians some of the guys were saying I was the one to beat. “It’s nice to be at the top for a change instead of in the middle.” A first place finish with a 387-yard drive at a qualifier in Port Dover ensured Yarrow a spot at the Canadian cham- pionship that attracted more than 30 of the top long hitters in the coun- try. On his first attempt with his Cobra 440 SZ head on a 52-inch Pen- ley shaft, Yarrow set the mark with a 290- yard drive into a strong headwind that stood up as the winner for the day. With 18 entrants advancing to the final round, Yarrow bested the field with a 333-yard poke, again into a strong headwind. “I knew I had the po- tential to win,” said Yar- row, despite the fact he cut back on the number of competitions he en- tered last summer and spent more time giving demonstrations. One of the demos was in Brights Grove, where Mike Weir hosted Wayne Gretzky and friends in a tour- nament that was short- ened by rain. Ya rrow pointed to his experience of compet- ing at top-level compe- titions, including finish- ing 11th a few years back in a World Champion- ship event that attracted 30 of the top long driv- ers in the world, and the fact he put a loonie in his shoe for good luck, as contributing factors to his victory at the Ca- nadian Championships. The top-four hitters comprised a Canadian squad that went head- to-head against entries from Japan and the United States in a team competition that fol- lowed. As captain of the Ca- nadian side, Yarrow helped the team beat the Japanese contingent by more than 200 yards in total, but came up 11 yards short against the Americans. A/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com Bombs away! Yarrow finally wins long drive competition News Advertiser file photo Todd Yarrow of Newcastle stands behind the clubs that help him drive the ball a very long way. Last year, he won the Canadian long drive championship. sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS ADVERTISER Golf the Exceptional! 905.427.7737 1.866.661.6618 Ajax, Ontario www.golfdeercreek.com Ta ke Your Golf Game to a Higher Level at a Facility Second-to-None Why do golfers from all over come to The Academy at Deer Creek to improve their game? 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A participant herself, Ms. Alexander is hoping to double the nearly 50 runners already registered for the event. “Whether you have a personal con- nection or not to blood cancers, every- one should participate to help support this cause,” said Ms. Alexander. “Blood cancer is the most expensive form of on-going cancer research to date. I just hope by holding this event that I can help to raise public awareness of the need for more support for organiza- tions such as (the Leukemia and Lym- phoma Society of Canada) and to hon- our the adults and children who have fought blood cancer over the years.” A member of ‘Team in Training’, a running program of the society, Ms. Alexander has organized the five-ki- lometre run-walk to help achieve her personal fundraising target of $2,300. “It’s important to me that I help to support charitable causes such as these,” said Ms. Alexander. “Next month I’m even planning to run half a marathon in Ottawa to achieve my per- sonal donation goal. There has been so many tremendous advancements in treating blood cancers over the years, the more money I raise the closer re- searchers will be to a cure.” Over the past 40 years, the five-year survival rate of children with the most common form of leukemia has more than tripled, while the five-year sur- vival rate of kids with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has risen to 78 per cent due to blood cancer research. The world’s largest endurance sports training program, Team in Training is comprised of approximately 35,000 members across Canada and the Unit- ed States and has helped to raise as much as $81 million dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Since its foundation in 1949, the soci- ety has invested more than $480 mil- lion in research specifically targeting blood cancers. Blood cancers include such illnesses as Hodgkin’s disease, lymphoma, leu- kemia and myeloma. Anyone inter- ested in contributing to the cause, can make donations of $10 or more at the Running Room locations in Pickering and Whitby. For more information or to register for the run-walk, visit run- ningroom.com. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 PAGE 25 P Get running for blood cancers A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Nora Alexander is in the race for others’ lives. The director of the Race for Life... Fighting Blood Cancers fundraiser is hoping for 50 participants on the start- ing line for this month’s event. Same-sex concerns delivered to Holland Town hall crowd has plenty of questions for Ajax-Pickering MP By Jerome Watt Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Same-sex marriage, and not allegations of kickbacks to the Liberals, was the main topic of dis- cussion at Mark Holland’s town hall meeting last week. Many of the questions at the Ajax- Pickering MP’s meeting, held at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, dealt with Bill C-38, introduced by the Liberals in February. “It is my belief that the state must maximize the right of individuals,” Mr. Holland said when asked about same- sex marriage. Mr. Holland told the group his aunt is a lesbian and that she should have the right to marry. While he has a duty to represent the people in his riding, Mr. Holland said he also has a duty to uphold the Charter of Rights and Free- doms, which protects minority rights. “We need to protect the minority from the majority,” he said. “(I have) a duality of responsibility.” Resident Pauline Loney, who said same-sex marriage would affect fami- lies, said a referendum should be held. “I feel that the government needs to find out what the people want,” she said. “Why not (hold) a referendum?” Ms. Loney’s speech drew applause from the crowd. Mr. Holland said a referendum wasn’t appropriate for the issue. “Ultimately, what I turn to is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (It) allows people the right to make a deci- sion on how they want to live their lives,” he said. “We can’t have a referendum on minority rights.” Religious in- stitutions will not be forced to perform gay marriages, Mr. Holland told the group in response to concerns the legislation would erode religious freedom. “I will fight with all (my) vigour to protect religious freedom,” he said. “I will fight for it as I did for an individu- al’s rights.” Mr. Holland has been the target of criticism for his position on gay mar- riage. In March, he came out swinging in a news release against a group called Concerned Canadian Parents. In the release, Mr. Holland demands the supporters reveal themselves. The group has run newspaper ads as well as sending out flyers attacking MPs who support same-sex marriage, in- cluding Mr. Holland. Before taking questions from resi- dents, Mr. Holland made a brief state- ment on the allegations revealed at the Gomery Inquiry, saying he was proud of Prime Minster Paul Martin for calling the inquiry. He said the “sleazy” actions of oth- ers have tainted him and his party, but he said calling an election before the inquiry wrapped up would be prema- ture. “Those responsible have to be called to account,” he said. “It would be a horrible mistake not to let Justice (John) Gomery continue.” The hearing is looking into allega- tions of the misappropriation of funds by the federal sponsorship program. Last Thursday, Mr. Gomery lifted a publication ban on testimony in which it is alleged there were kickbacks and payoffs to the federal Liberal Party. Following the meeting, Mr. Holland said he wasn’t surprised the major- ity of questions didn’t deal with the political bombshell dropped the day before. 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The local non-profit organization began its fiscal year April 1, kicking off another 12 months of generating funds for emergency crises all around the world. In Durham, the local chapter of the charitable association is reminding residents that their significant donations help provide community-based initia- tives and programs. “March was Red Cross Month so we’d like to thank everyone that donated to the Durham branch over the past year,” said George Daniels, fund development co-ordinator for the Durham branch. “The money we received in regards to the tsunami crisis was absolutely tre- mendous. However, people must keep in mind that we still need more dona- tions to help fund programs such as our backpack program and personal disaster assistance initiative, all of which are free to the community and designed to help local residents in times of need.” Through fundraising efforts, the Dur- ham branch managed to raise an esti- mated $620,0000 for the tsunami crisis, not including telephone and online do- nations. With South Asia having been devastated by massive tidal waves, which left more than 200,000 people dead, the Red Cross has been a major player in helping to provide aid to the victims. “It’s incredible the amount of commu- nity support we received for this cause,” said Gordon Dyck, community services co-ordinator at the Durham branch. “We’ve never raised this much money before for a relief effort. All in all, the funds we’ve received total more than three times the amount of money we would normally collect.” Nevertheless, Mr. Daniels is worried that the local Red Cross branch may suffer a donation fatigue in 2005 due to the inordinate amount of money con- cerned onlookers directed to the tsu- nami tragedy. Although overjoyed by the support the cause received, Mr. Daniels is reminding people the Red Cross has a number of services and costs in Durham that it must fundraise for annually. “We just hope that the money people donated to the tsunami fund will help to shed light on the presence of the Red Cross in their community,” said Mr. Dan- iels. “One of our goals at the Durham branch (of the Red Cross) is to make the public aware of our presence in their re- gion and the positive services we provide the local community on a daily basis.” The Red Cross, established in 1939, is a worldwide organization dedicated to providing emergency supplies in times of major or minor disasters to help al- leviate human suffering as well as en- sure impacted individuals and families receive aid. The national mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. For more information on the Durham branch, call 905-723-2933. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 PAGE 27 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The Last Chance Bonspiel marks the end of competition at the Annandale Curling Club this season. Page 37. Underdog Raiders emerge as champs Atoms score first ever OHF title with win over Mississauga Rebels DURHAM — The Ajax-Picker- ing Raiders atom ‘AAA’ rep hockey team needed a miracle last week- end and it got one to become the 2005 Ontario Hockey Federation champions. The Raiders entered the cham- pionships as decided underdogs. They lost in the OMHA semifinals and only quali- fied for the tour- nament as the host team. The rest of the field consisted of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association champion Halton, the Minor Hockey Alli- ance champion Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, the Greater Toronto Hock- ey League champion Toronto Marlboros and runner-up Missis- sauga Rebels. Nonetheless, the Raiders capped an improbable run to the championship with a 5-2 victory over the Rebels at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Sunday. It was the first time a Raiders team has captured the OHF title. Derek Sheppard scored an early goal for Ajax-Pickering. Shortly after, Joseph Vocino was hauled down on a breakaway and awarded a penalty shot. Vocino was stoned by the Rebels’ goalie but he made up for it by scoring a power-play goal to make it 2-0 Raiders after one period. The Rebels scored in the open- ing minute of the second period and pressed for more. Kyle Powell countered late in the second pe- riod, shovelling a backhand shot in from the side of the net for a 3-1 lead. Powell added a breakaway goal in the third before the Reb- els made it 4-2. Devin Shore and Vocino, the offensive player of the game, combined to cement the victory with an empty-net goal. Goaltender Timmy Ernst was named the defensive player of the game. Following the gold-medal pre- sentations, Shore was named the all-round tournament most valu- able player. The Raiders ended round-robin play in fourth place, earning the last spot in the semifinals. The Raiders met the first-place Marlies, undefeated through round robin, with Shore, the of- fensive player of the game, scor- ing in the first before the Marlies replied late in the period. After Toronto scored early in the third, Shore intercepted a Marlies pass to score short-handed and tie the game 2-2. Jeffrey Heard then converted a two-on-one op- portunity with a bullet wrist shot to make it 3-2 Raiders. Ernst was awarded the defensive player of the game. True to the ‘miracle’ script, the Raiders did not have an easy road to the championship. On Friday afternoon, they started round robin with a 3-0 loss to Elgin- Middlesex. Shore was the offensive player of the game and Mitchell Beettam the defensive player of the game. Ajax-Pickering managed a 4-4 tie against the Rebels in Game 2. Tyler Roche played his usual rug- ged style to be named defensive player of the game, while hard- working Drake Caggiula won the offensive player of the game. On Saturday morning, the Raiders rose to the challenge with a stirring come-from-behind 4-3 win over Halton. Ajax-Pickering trailed 3-2 going into the third with three men in the penalty box. Determined penalty killing, however, held Halton from scor- ing again and two third-period Raiders goals sealed a huge comeback. Daniel Renouf and Timmy Ernst were co-winners of the player of the game for their strong defensive efforts. The final round-robin game on Saturday was the toughest test yet as Ajax-Pickering lost a hard- fought 2-1 contest to the Marlies. Powell was named offensive play- er of the game and Jayson Brown defensive player of the game. Other team members are Nich- olas Gucciardi, Dylan Rivers, Wil Pointon, Darryl Snelling, Justin Urquhart and Phillip Fullerton. The head coach is Sal Caggiu- la, while the assistants are Dave Snelling, Shawn Renouf, Dan Sheppard and Bob Pointon. Team manager is Sylvia Vocino. photo courtesy of Sport Shots Photography Members of the Ajax-Pickering Raiders atom ‘AAA’ rep hockey team celebrate with their gold medals. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax-Pickering Raiders Joey Vocino knocks Jarvis Millard of the Elgin-Middle- sex Chiefs off the puck during a preliminary game in the Ontario Hockey Fed- eration atom championships. The Raiders lost this game 3-0, but roared back to take the title with a 5-2 victory over the Mississauga Rebels. Ajax peewees, juveniles ousted in semifinals DURHAM — One out of three wasn’t bad for local entries at the recently concluded Ontario Hockey Federation Champion- ships in Ajax and Pickering. The Ajax Minor Hockey As- sociation, Pickering Hockey As- sociation and the Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ organization host- ed the atom ‘AAA’, peewee ‘AA’ and juvenile ‘AA’/’AAA’ events at the Ajax Community Centre and Pickering Recreation Complex. Champions from the Ontario Minor Hockey League, Alliance Hockey Association, the North- ern Ontario Hockey Association and the Greater Toronto Hockey League took part in the show- case tournament. The Ajax-Pickering atom ‘AAA’ rep hockey team captured the OHF title, accounting for the only gold medal for local teams. Two other local representatives — the Ajax Knights ‘AA’ peewees and the Ajax Knights ‘AA’ juve- niles — were defeated in their respective semifinal contests. The Knights peewees were de- feated by the Mississauga Jets 3-1 in one semifinal. The Jets went on to win the gold medal, dusting the London Jr. Knights 4-1 in the final. The Ajax peewees amassed a 1-2-1 record in pool play to earn a semifinal berth in their five-team division. The team’s lone victory came against fifth- place finisher, Aurora, 6-3. The Knights played to a 3-3 tie with the Copper Cliff Redmen, while dropping a 6-0 decision to the London Jr. Knights and a 10-1 game to the Mississauga Jets. Meanwhile, the OMHA cham- pion Ajax Knights juveniles were thwarted in their bid for an OHF title with an 8-1 loss to the Scar- borough Young Bruins in the semifinal match. Scarborough was the eventual gold medal- lists, defeating Tecumseh-Shore- line 3-0 in the final. In pool play, the Ajax juveniles posted a 3-1 mark, defeating Neebing 6-2, the Scarborough Yo ung Bruins 4-1 and Tecum- seh-Shoreline 6-0. Their lone loss was to the West Mall Light- ning 3-2. NOTES: The tournament- opening banquet at the Deer Creek banquet hall was attended by more than 600 and featured former local NHLers Glenn Healy, Jeff Beukeboom and Bill Carroll as the guest speakers for the evening. A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com Keeping an eye on the Ajax and Pickering sports scene. NEWS ADVERTISER We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports de- partment c/o Al Rivett at arivett @durhamregion. com, or call 905-683-5110. NEWS ADVERTISER AJAX — Ajax Skating Club members glided to good results at the annual Club Competition at the Ajax Community Centre earlier this month. All club skaters participated in a variety of events at the 2005 event. Results were: Stage 1 elements: 1. Elissa Eastman; 2. Roy Yehia; Stage 2 elements: 1. Team 2 - Sydnie Grieve, Sara Durnford; 2. Team 3 - Brittany Saltmarsh, Lauren Vandenberg; 3. Team 2 - Cameron Lytwyn, Lara Yehia; 4. Team 4 - Emily Vandenberg, Ta ussa Daicopoulos; Stage 3 elements: 1. Zachary Tyte, 2. Rosa Lena, 3. Leah Mc- Guire, 4. Felipe Hernandez; Stage 4 elements: 1. (tie) Te am 1 - Katherine Perrin, Noah Togawa, Emily Morena; 1. (tie) Team 2 - Elizabeth Munro, Ariana Rowley, Rebecca Lascar; 3. Team 4 - Lauren Pugh, Emily Kiyonaga, Celina Leung; also participating: Team 3 - Kaitlin Briell, Anthea Viloria, Gareth Leung; Team 5 - Rebecca Klotz, Marlaina Scriver, Emma Mar- gutsch; Stage 5 elements: 1. Team 3 - Nicole Giourdis, Kathleen Rodriguez, Danielle Lee; 2. Te am 2 - Robie Lena, Jessica Smart, Robert Chase; 3. Team 1 - Davine Lee, Christel Dantas, Emma Burns; Stage 6 elements: Team 2 - Corey Egan, Rebecca Lena; 2. Team 1 - Suzanne Tewnion, Jordan Plummer; 3. Team 5 - Rebecca Briell, Chenice Bat- ticks; also participating: Team 4 - Laura Hernandez, Marissa Moreno; Team 6 - Julia Prato, Stephanie Boyadjian; Team 3 - Rebecca Klotz, Kayleigh Need- ham; Te am 7 - Leslie Mullen, Delanie Neal; Beginner power skating: 1. Michael Yoksimnovich; 2. Ryan Morrison; 3. Patrick Gummer; participant - Liam Welch; Junior elements - flight 1: 1. Te am 4 - Chloe Stanois, Teala Kozmik, Samantha Smart; 2. Te am 3 - Nicole Morrison, Kas- sandra Camposeo, Joyce Aubin; Te am 1 - Emily Gatto, Nicole Moncada; Also participating - Team 2, Katherine Nemeth, Samantha Sherman, Heather Durnford; Junior elements - flight 2: 1. Team 8 - Florencia Herrera, Ta sia Stanois, Alyssa Viloria; 2. Te am 7 - Natalie Wilson, Dani- elle Graham, Samantha Taylor; 3. Team 5 - Alison Blakeley, Julia Moote, Alecia Forgeard; Also participating - Team 6, Heather Ward, Lindsay Tang- Yuk, Alexandria Whorms; Intermediate elements: 1. Te am 2 - Sean Blakeley, Jen- nifer Quanduk, Brittney May; 2. Team 5 - Cerene McMillan, Trinity Willett, Taylor Brown; 3. Team 3 - Meghan Ladd, Ser- ena Del Guidice, Jordan Hock- ley; also participating - Team 1, Emily Smith, Christine Mac- Donald, Alliston Davis; Team 4, Madison Horvath, Alessia Ca- vallo, Alex Desroches; Senior elements: 1. Team 1 - Shannon Buckingham, Kait- lynn Purdie; 2. Team 3 - Dani- elle Vincent, Nikaila Davis; 3. Te am 2 - Shouna Mitchell, Cris- tin Neville; 4. Team 4 - Michelle Baboolall, Sarah Heydon; Junior interpretive - flight 1: 1. Emily Gatto, 2. Samantha Smart; 3. Nicole Morrison; also participating - Rebecca Klotz, Nicole Moncada, Katherine Ne- meth, Alexandra Whorms; Junior interpretive - flight 2: 1. Kassandra Camposeo; 2. Heather Durnford; 3. Joyce Aubin; also participating - Ra- chel Alcock, Caitlin Klotz, Sa- mantha Sherman, Tasia Stanois, Alyssa Viloria, Heather Ward; Junior interpretive - flight 3: 1. Chloe Stanois, 2. Jaclyn Reid; 3. Natalie Wilson; also partici- pating - Maria Constantinou, Danielle Graham, Julia Moote, Julie Odebunmi, Samantha Ta ylor; Intermediate interpretive - flight 1: 1. Taylor Brown; 2. Meghan Ladd; 3. Alessandra Moncada; also participating - Alessia Cavallo, Madison Hor- vath, Emily Smith, Samantha Tyrell; Intermediate interpretive - flight 2: 1. Alex Desroches; 2. Brittany May; 3. Serena Del Guidice; also participating - Jennifer Lapointe, Cerene Mc- Millan, Jennifer Quanduk, Trin- ity Willett; Senior interpretive: 1. Shouna Mitchell; 2. Michelle Baboolall; Men’s interpretive: 1. Jordan Hockley; 2. Sean Blakeley; 3. Alliston Davis. Annual club competition brings out best in Ajax skaters Spots filling up for June 2 fundraiser DURHAM — It’s time to dust off the golf clubs as the Girls Incorporated charity golf tour- nament is fast approaching and spots are filling up. The annual tournament is being held Thursday, June 2 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax. Along with 18 holes of golf, the day includes food, prizes, contests and a si- lent auction. Hall of Fame jock- ey Sandy Hawley is among the celebrity guests expected. Registration is $150 and spon- sors and donations are needed. The first tee-off is at 12:30 p.m. For more information about registration or sponsorship op- portunities, call Girls Inc. at 905-428-8111, or e-mail girlsinc. durham@girls-inc.org. Girls Inc. ready to tee off on annual event Oshawa Girls Hockey Association COMPETITIVE TRY-OUT SCHEDULE FOR 2005-2006 SEASON The Oshawa Girls Hockey Association would like to invite all girls who are interested in competitive hockey to our tryouts. All competitive teams are open. A fee of $10 per ice time will be collected to offset ice costs. All players making a competitive team must register with a non - refundable deposit of $350 at the end of the try-outs. 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No experience necessary, will train. Call (905)571-3226 or (905)922- 5996 or fax resume (905)571-3229 SALES ASSOCIATE - We are looking for a highly motivated, competitive sales professionals who have a successful track record in closing sales. A thorough knowledge of sales along with a strong customer service orienta- tion are key factors in our require- ments. We also offer comprehen- sive benefits plans, and as a growth oriented company, we pro- vide ongoing, professional training. If you feel you can contribute to our success, please submit your resume to: National Sanitation & Supply Co. 771 Webber Avenue Pe terborough, Ontario K9J 8N3 ARE YOU IN NEED OF JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE? Start your job search at Northern Lights Vo cational Services We will connect you to community agencies, programs and services throughout Durham Region to assist with your journey to employment. Outreach services available upon request. 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CUSTOMER service oriented peo- ple with own vehicle required for early morning delivery of the Toronto Star newspaper. 7 days/week. Call (905)438-1170 between 10am.-3pm. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DAYCARE in Courtice, looking for ECE for 5 month contract, also needs experienced supply teach- ers please fax resume to 905-436- 6878. DELIVERY DRIVER required for appliance deliveries, and general labour. Must have class D license, be bondable, willing to work shifts, Apply in person with resume and driver's abstract, 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. DOMINIO'S PIZZA now hiring Management, Instore & Drivers in the Oshawa, Whitby & Ajax loca- tions. Apply at 10 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, 300 Dundas St. E. Whitby, 1051 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa or 600 Grandview St., Oshawa. ECE TEACHER needed for Pick- ering childcare centre. Fax resume to: 905-831-9347 To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 17, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 The Village of Brooklin Cooperative Playschool is looking for a Supervisor/ECE and an Assistant available to join our team in June of 2005. SUPERVISOR/ECE We are looking for a Supervisor who has: •Supervisor working as an ECE •A minimum of 2 years Supervisory or Asst. Supervisory experience in a child care setting •A graduate of an ECE program or equivalent from a recognized institution •Enthusiasm for creative and innovative thinking •A minimum of 3 years experience in the childcare field •Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills •Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and tactful manner •Excellent verbal and written skills •Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as to work inde- pendently •Ability to work with and support the decisions of management and the board of directors •Criminal Reference Check clearance •Valid First Aid and CPR Certification ASSISTANT Par t-Time Mon-Thur Afternoons •Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent •Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate •Experience in working with children in a child care setting preferred •Ability to be creative and innovative in planning activities for children •Good Communication skills (verbal and written) •Strong interpersonal skills •Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as to work independently •Ability to work with and support the decisions of management and the board of directors •Criminal Reference Check clearance Applicants are invited to send their resume and a cover letter by April 25th, 2005 to: Cory Matthew, Co-President, Board of Directors, P.O.Box 403, Brooklin, ON L1M 1B5 Or by e-mail to vbcplayschool@yahoo.ca. FOOD MARKETS Quality & Freshness Since 1929 www.thegardenbasket.ca FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR • MEAT WRAPPERS • PRODUCE CLERKS • GROCERY CLERKS • HEAD DAIRY CLERK & • HEAD RECEIVER with Produce Experience Excellent Pay and Benefits Immediate Employment ••••••••• Apply in person at: THE GARDEN BASKET 9275 Markham Rd., (at 16th Ave.) or fax resume to 905-471-0922 We appreciate all responses, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Experienced reach truck/cherry picker forklift drivers General labourers $9 per hour To w ork various shifts in Whitby/Oshawa area Clean criminal background required Call 905-434-5425 or apply in person at 419 King St W Oshawa Centre Executive Tower, Suite 203 SPRING INTO A NEW JOB!! 20 Experienced Forklift Operators ( Raymond Reach or Cherry Picker an asset) 40 Experienced Shipper/Receivers All positions require: ● Must be a team player ● Positive attitude ● Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs ● Shift work ● Criminal Clearance ● Prefer grade 12 Pays $12.50/hr!!! Job Fair:April 18th-20th, 9am-1pm (Bring ID, SIN, Void Chq, References, 3 hrs MANPOWER SERVICES Location 1315 Pickering Parkway, Ste 100 For appt. call 905-686-7732 /fax 905-831-8134 Email: pickering.on@na.manpower.com Training * Bonuses *Benefits * Paid holidays FORCED TO HIRE up to $22.00/HR Oshawa Distributor Co requires 8 people in set-up and display dept .Advancement for fast learners. Must be able to start immed. No Experience req'd Full time 40+ hrs. per week For interviews call Mon.-Tues. Only 9am-5pm (905)720-0702 Grounds Maintenance Forepersons and Lead Hands required immediately for full time work. •Excellent hourly rate •Benefits available •Experience required Apply in person to: OGS Landscape Group 5515 Thickson Road North Brooklin or fax resume to: 905-655-8092 Whitevale Golf Club requires an experienced HEAD SERVER/ STAFF COORDINATOR Fax or email resume to: info@whitevalegolfclub.com Fax:905-264-5115 Fleming Door Products Ltd., Canada's largest manufacturer of Steel Doors and Frames, have immediate career opportunities avail- able for CNC Press, Brake and Line Operators Requirements: •Minimum 3 years industrial or manufacturing experience •Experience in sheet metal or metal fabricating preferred Union positions: Wages $17 - $20 per hour Benefits include dental and health benefits, pension contribution and an excellent vacation policy, once seniority is attained Junior Engineering Detailer. This individual should have solid Auto Cad experience. A good working knowledge of the hollow metal openings in- dustry and Architectural builder's hardware templates would be an asset. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits in an open, friendly and challenging environment. Join one of Ontario's fastest growing companies with a vision for the future. Mail, Fax or E-mail your resume today Human Resources Department Fleming Door Products Ltd. 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3X9 Fa x : (905) 683-9987 E-Mail : hrdept@flemingdoor.com No telephone calls please. Confidentiality will be maintained and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Stouffville,Ontario 2 - Class A Mechanics 8 - Class AZ Truck Drivers (Flat Bed and Float) Concord, Ontario 2 - Class AZ Truck Drivers Resume by fax to: Michael Anderson at 905-640-8677 or by e-mail at: michaelanderson@andersonhaulage.com Ph. 905-640-3981 Located in Ajax, Designers and builders of Robotic welding systems and Assembly automation. Industrial Mechanics or Toolmakers: Min. 5 years experience machine and automation builder. Mechanical Designers: Min. 5 years Solid Works welding systems and machine design. All correspondence, attention Alex: Email: info@ autodyne-inc.com or Fax: 905 427-0409 No phone calls please. We will contact those to be interviewed. BOOKKEEPER Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a full time Bookkeeping Assistant with automotive experience preferred. Job duties to include processing of sales contracts, commissions, etc. Apply with resume and references to: 300 Thickson Road South, Whitby Email: hondaone@idirect.com or fax 905-666-4571 AU TOMOTIVE SALES Professional sales person required with previous sales experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Earn $35,000 to $60,000 or more. Apply with resume and references to: Whitby Oshawa Honda 300 Thickson Rd South,Whitby Fax 905-665-4571 Email: sales@honda1.com NEW/USED VEHICLE SALESPERSONS Large GM dealership requires Sales Consultants To the successful candidates, we provide: •excellent location •huge inventory new/used •outstanding compensation plan •company benefits •company demonstrator •ongoing training Experience helpful but not necessary You must bring: •desire to succeed •high energy •positive attitude Please forward resume or contact: Mr. Carey May •Phone: 905-683-9333 •Fax: 905-683-9378 •Email: cmay@sheridanchev.com A major Ontario Distributor of Industrial, Commercial and Residential plumbing, heat- ing and air conditioning equipment is current- ly seeking an experienced INSIDE SALES / COUNTER PERSON for our Ajax division. Heating and Plumbing knowledge is required. Interested individuals please forward resume to: Human Resources Fax: (613) 966-2026. Email: donna.thompson@bardonsupplies.com Thanks to all applicants, but advise only those selected for interview will be contacted. EARN EXTRA CASH,Driver Teams for designated driver ser- vice (couples preferred). Must be over 25, have clean drivers abstract, valid insurance and li- cense, own car & cell phone. Call 1-866-879-1231. EVENTS MARKING Distributor jobs in Durham Region starting April 18. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Car an asset. Fax 905- 279-9995 eventsmarketing@sym- patico.ca EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON required for Pickering Flooring store. Please fax resume to: (905)831-9546 EXPERIENCED SHINGLER min. 5-yrs experience. Vehicle and val- id driver's license an asset. Top wages. Maxwell General Con- tracting, Roofing Division, (905)623-7747 or fax (905)623- 0072 EXPERIENCED SHORT ORDER cook wanted. Apply within: Coun- try Diner, 53A Baldwin St. N. Brooklin FABUTAN (PICKERING LOCATION) Is looking for a motivated, charismatic STORE MANAGER 25k-30k + benefits Apply by email to: rockey@fabutan.com FINANCIAL SERVICES company looking for highly motivated, career minded people. Do you have expe- rience in Sales/Marketing? Been down sized from Insurance Com- panies or worked in Financial Insti- tutions? This would be an asset not a requirement, full training to successful candidates. Call Peter Hones (905)626-1094 FLORAL DESIGNER,experi- enced, part time, some days, evenings and weekends. Oshawa/ Whitby location. (905) 259-7070 FULL TIME POSITION available, shirt presser, experience an asset but will train. Apply Jefferson Dry Cleaners, 1645 Dundas St. East Whitby. FULL-TIME CANVASSERS needed immediately $12/hr, +Bonus, (average $19.50/hr). No Selling. Please call M. Shulman at 310-TRUE (8783) ext 6637, or send resume to mshulman@truestarhealth.com HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca LANDSCAPE labourers, must have experience, in interlock, re- taining walls, and concert would be an asset. Must be reliable, wages based on exp. (905)831-6072 LANDSCAPE LABOURERS able to get to job site & yard. Durham region. Experience an asset. Ap- prox. 50-60 hrs/week. Fax resume to: 905-683-2681 LAWN MAINTENANCE Company, located in Pickering, requires ex- perienced individuals. Drivers Lic. preferred. Fax resume: (905)837- 5743 or Call (905)837-2578. LIVE-IN-SUPERINTENDENT re- quired, 198 unit high rise condo building located in Ajax is looking for a live in superintendent. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience, Please fax re- sume to 905-428-4583. LOCAL DRIVING RANGE now accepting application for mature help. Must be experienced with cash and telephone reception. Available weekends & evenings. Drop of resume: 2510 Brock Rd. N. Pickering. or Fax: 905-686- 1374 (no phone calls please). MR. SUB (Pickering - Brock & Bayley) -Experienced Counter help needed. Pt/Ft. Please call 416- 317-1111. NEED Cash?We're Hiring! Make $$$ in a fun workplace! Small fundraising centre in downtown Oshawa, hiring full and part-time, pays hourly + daily bonuses, ideal for both students and seniors. Call Shaun at 905-433-9816 asap!!! NEW SWIMMING POOL LINER manufacturer in Pickering, requires workers to fabricate vinyl swim- ming pool liners. Experience pre- ferred, start immediately will train. Fax resume: 905-837-1085, email: jobs@TaylorPoolPro- ducts.com PART TIME phone work af- ternoons 12-4pm. Monday - Friday in our Pickering office. Call (416)264-3336. PET GROOMER - busy pet grooming salon in whitby requires full time experienced PET GROOMER. Flexible hours, to start immediately. Call (905)668- 2721 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS want- ed immediately. Comparable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing company, room for advancement. Permanent posi- tion. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. RECENT GRADUATES.Have you got what it takes to become a Professional Stock Trader? Swift Trade is bringing Wall Street to Whitby. We are looking for motivated individuals with an interest in the stock market. No experience necessary. No capital requirements. Please submit your resume to info@whitby.swifttrade.com www.swifttrade.com Canada's leading proprietary trading firm. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 SERVERS and short order cooks required for all day breakfast res- taurant in Ajax. Fax resume to 905-427-3018. STAN'S RENTALS requires a Counter Person. References and driver's abstract required. Must be able to work Saturday's. Drop off resume to 223 King St. W., Oshawa, or fax 905-723-2977. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Suitable for retired/semi- retired couple. No pets. Fax re- sume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SUPERVISOR for 1-year mater- nity leave starting end of May for Pickering daycare. Experience re- quired. Supply staff also needed. Please fax resume to: 905-839- 4868 TAXI DRIVERS needed immedi- ately for a very busy company. Male/Female, full/part time. Call 905-427-7770. TELEMARKETERS needed im- mediately in Oshawa. Hourly + bo- nuses. Call Monday-Friday btwn 9am-9pm 905-424-0496 THOROUGHBRED HORSE farm looking for stable help. Turn in/out. Cleaning of stalls. Experienced, Serious inquiries only 905-723- 5179. WA LT ZING WEASEL OSHAWA is now hiring strong & experienced Servers & Cooks. Must be able to work nights or weekends. Server's must have Smart Serve. Please bring resume in Mon - Fri, 2-4 pm. Ask to see Rob or Lori. WE'RE EXPANDING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours or earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services companies. Full or part time. Tr aining provided. Call Barbie Adams at 1-800-607-7503. WINDOW & BED COVERS Now Hiring Part-time positions. Fax ap- plication to: (905)725-4660, or ap- ply: 1635 Victoria St. E., Whitby EXPERIENCED HAIRTSYLIST wanted for full or part time posi- tion. Call (905)725-6311. Hair Stu- dio 95. HAIRSTYLIST - required for Pick- ering shop. Apply in person to Hair Canada Beauty Salon & Spa, 1211 Kingston Rd. Pickering Unit-13C. 905-420-2009. PA RT TIME Sales Consultant re- quired for Oshawa location. Expe- rience in facial waxing, and make- up applications are a must. Posi- tion may lead to full time. Please fax resume to: 905-430-0586. SPACE AVAILABLE for experi- enced hair stylist, preferably with clientele. South Pickering. Call Yvonne (905)420-5411 THE SPA CARRUTHER'S CREEK is expanding and looking for P/T Esthetician and P/T Recep- tionist. Applicants must have previ- ous experience, the ability to work evenings, weekends w/flexible hours. Fax resume to 905-426- 5153 WHITBY'S NEWEST CONCEPT spa Sundrops Studio is looking for exceptional self-motivated licensed Esthetician and Registered Mas- sage Therapists to join our dynam- ic team. If you are looking for an excellent opportunity in a unique, growing environment submit re- sume to sundropstudio@yahoo.ca AUTO GLASS INSTALLER, min 5 years experience. Benefits available. Fax resume: 905-720-3927 or call 905-720- 2326, Monroe Auto Glass, Durham Region. CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Ap- prentices needed immediately. Ex- perienced in Framing & Forming. Pe r manent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 CEMENT FINISHER and/or ap- prentice needed. Full time, Cour- tice company. Fax resume to (905) 434-7028 or call (905) 434- 6481. ELECTRICIAN LICENSED,(Con- struction and Maintenance) for Durham Region. Competitive wag- es and benefits. Minimum of 5 years residential and commercial experience. Please fax resume 905-666-2872 SYSTEMS FURNITURE installa- tion firm requires reliable people with own tools, Full-time & contract. Must be reliable/hard- working. Pickering area. Fax resume 905-686-0979 or e-mail obriens@bellnet.ca ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION, part - time for entertainment in- dustry job. Hours 10-3 p.m..Com- puter experience required. Email response to: icp@interlinks.net FOR NEW HOMES Sales Office in Whitby. Strong computer skills; Word & Excel. Well organized with excellent written and spoken Eng- lish. Mon-Wed. 2-pm. Sat. & Sun Noon to pm. Fax resume to: 416- 386-1180. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. LEADING PACKAGED Goods Company located in Pickering re- quires an assistant Sales Adminis- tration Coordinator for our fast paced Sales Department. The ideal person will possess knowl- edge and working experience on Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). The ability to multi- task. Possess good communica- tion skills, basic business account- ing & merchandising experience. Please fax resume to Sales Coor- dinator at 1-800-466-3989. INSURANCE CSR or TSR To fill maternity leave. Experienced Pe rsonal Lines CSR or TSR RIBO license a plus Agency Manager Full-time. Whitby Fax to: 905-668-1488 or email to: nmowat @mmfinsurance.ca INSURANCE BROKERAGE in Whitby requiring unlicensed per- son for general office work. Basic computer skills a must, will provide industry training. For considera- tion, fax resume to 905-433-5012 Legal Assistant - Experienced self-starter with emphasis on real estate and litigation in Oshawa. Strong computer, communication skills. Fax resume & salary expec- tation to: 905-432-2343 or email: jainbarr@yahoo.com PA RT TIME ASSISTANT to busy Vice President. Excellent commu- nication skills required, call Walter Bittner at 905-831-7817 or Fax re- sume to 905-831-6946 RECEPTION POSITION full-time Monday-Friday in warehouse envi- ronment. Bilingual preferred. Ajax/Pickering border. Please fax resume to 416-599-5656. ADVERTISING SALES REP - Ajax-based publisher seeks exp. sales rep. Base/commission. Proven track record a must. Email Resume to rwh@rogers.com EXPERIENCE SALESPERSON required for residential roofing company. Call (905)427-8613 LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALES person for Projects in Pick- ering/Whitby. Condo experience an asset. Please call Jean at: 416- 386-9666. SALES ASSOCIATE National tool company requires qualified person for their Pickering store. Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood &/or metal working. Fax resume: 905-831- 4292 Attn: Steve Etherington, Mgr. SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales rep needed for growing fast-paced Ajax publishing compa- ny.Base/commission. Successful B2B exp. a must. Email resume to rwh@rogers.com A SUCCESSFUL Dental office open 7 days a week requires Den- tal Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work even- ings and weekends. Call 905-721- 8444. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST and Of- fice Manager needed. Must have one year dental experience, knows Tr acker/Dentrix/Abeldent and is well versed with computers. Must be decisive and good team leader. Excellent opportunity to advance. Modern, progressive office. Send resume to Dental Careers, P.O. Box 70567, 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 CHIROPRACTIC Health Assist- ants & Telemarketers needed. Outgoing personality and prior ex- perience in chiropractic setting an asset. Student telemarketers wel- come. Fax 416-686-5233. DENTAL ORTHODONTIC Labra- tory looking for Dental Technician experienced in acrylic. Please call Ortho Systems (905)665-6565 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. Since 1985 Call for Interview 905-666-2228 or fax resume 905-666-9689 www.cardinalnannies.com 519 Dundas St. E. Unit #3 Whitby, ON Caregivers and PSW’s for the Elderly Required PHYSIOTHERAPIST,part-time for private sports medicine clinic in Pickering, with on-site orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doc- tor, Fax resume 905-839-8806. PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant required for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcomed. Please fax 905-852-9558 RECEPTIONIST required for busy Pickering Dental Office. Minimum 2-years dental experience. Call Cindy (905)839-5951 SEEKING established Alternate Health Care Professional to rent room in busy Whitby Health clinic. Call 905 666 2663. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 17, 2005, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com MORTGAGES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR WEALTH. CALL 1-800 ING DIRECT please refer to cp SPRING SUITE SALE Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Tenant Incentive Program ●Upgraded Security System Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT 3 3 & 7 7 Falb y C rt ., A j ax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 www.a j ax ap artm e nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. The Village of Taunton Mills - Oakwood Retirement Communities wishes to hire dynamic individuals for the positions of: CASUAL/PART-TIME RPN BEHAVIOURAL NURSE Primary internal resource for psychogeriatric care QUALIFICATIONS: RN designation, Mental Health Nurse Certificate and/or related experience Please forward your resume to: Cristina Locatelli, DNC The Village of Taunton Mills 3800 Brock Street North, Whitby, ON. L1R 3A5 Fax: 905-666-9601 E-mail: clocatelli@oakwoodretirement.com CHEF with experience required for fine dining establishment in Brook- lin. Ownership available. Pepper- berrries Bistro. Fax resume to (905)655-6667. EXPERIENCED COOKS required south Ajax location, weekends & days, part time, apply in person at Scrambles, 527 Westney Rd. S. or phone 905-428-0903. New appli- cants only please. The WOODLAWN INN positions available: Cooking under Execu- tive Chef John O'Leary we are looking for energetic, professional- ly minded cooks to join us. FIRST COOK/PREP COOK - A provin- cially recognized culinary appren- ticeship or Red Seal would be an asset. Some restaurant experi- ence required. Salary range: $37,000 - $42,000. Other benefits include a drug plan. BREAKFAST COOK/BUFFET COOK - A full time morning and day position for the preparation of our buffet lunch and breakfast. Please contact Stephen Della Casa at 905-372- 2235 ext 112. A CCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER full set of books, payroll, can work from home or office, full time/part time. Please call (905) 683-5411. BEAU VALLEY SPARKLER - Oshawa. Featuring a Custom so- larium kitchen overlooking a quar- ter acre of paradise. Open con- cept, oversized, 3 bedroom side- split, $329,900. (905) 435-0543. www.4salebyme.ca BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED three bedroom bungalow located end of Elliott Street, Oshawa, adjacent to large park. Asking $159,900. (905) 429-8820 or (905) 424-4458 COLBORNE GRACIOUS Edward- ian c1906. Restored 2 1/2 story brick set behind mature ma- ples.17rms 6+ bdrms 2 1/2 baths, cntrl air.gas f/p in parlour.plus so much more! 75 min E of Toron- to.Asking $ 329,000. For details www.ontariolistings.ca and click Cobourg. 905- 355- 2051 COURTICE OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 1:00-5:00. 40 Valleycrest Dr. Lovely 3-bdrm raised bunga- low, greenhouse kitchen, sep din- ingroom, walkout to deck, above ground pool, 2-1/2 baths, finished recroom, double garage, 50x150 lot. $268,000. (905)725-5964 DESIRABLE South Ajax 4 Bed- room home for sale; steps to Tran- sit, Lake & Schools; legal base- ment apartment; totally renovated: new windows/floors/bathrooms, kitchen. OPEN HOUSE -every Sunday (79 Clover Ridge Dr. W.) (905)686-8553 FOR SALE BY OWNER - Altona & Strouds, $319,900. Fabulous 2150 SQ/FT Executive Townhouse. Up- grades Galore! Shows 10+++. Call Roger @ 416-918-9045. JUST LISTED- 4 bedroom home, Fallingbrook area, north Whitby. 2-storey open-concept main floor. Fully fin. basement. Walkout from familyroom to large deck, beautifully landscaped, fenced yard. Interlocking driveway, 2-car garage, w/entrance through main floor laundryroom w/access to side of wrap-around deck. Near schools, park bus route, shopping. Open House Sat. & Sun. Apr. 23 & 24, 1-3 p.m. 46 Lumsden Crs. Whitby, $321,900. To view: 905- 430-0142. LARGE EXECUTIVE HOME on pregious lot in North Whitby. 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, main floor laundry & family room with 2-sided gas fireplace between family room & kitchen, bright, California shut- ters. Hardwood & broadloom. Fenced yard, newly finished base- ment. $419,000. Call for appt to view. 905-430-7240 OPEN HOUSE Apr 16th & 17th 1-4. 19 Lofthouse Dr. $387,000/Whitby. Beautiful 2 Sto- rey. 3000sq.ft. 4 Bdrm. 2.5 Baths. Full fin basement. 905-430-7899 www.privateexchange.com List- ing#1577 QUEENS COMMON RAVINE- 61 Allayden Dr. Whitby. $484,900. Im- maculate 3472 sq. ft all brick exec- utive home, 2-car garage, interlock driveway/walkway. Extensive land- scaping front/back, Beautiful pri- vate ravine lot, inground pool/pool- house, gardens, stairway to horse- shoe pit. Ceramic foyer, oak stair- case, 4 bed., 3.5 baths. Master 5pc. ensuite/jacuzzi, 3rd storey loft, 4pc., skylight, vaulted ceiling overlooking office w/french doors. Familyroom w/crown moulding, fireplace, oak mantle. Gourmet kitchen w/oak cabinets w/french doors, pot lighting, scenic view. View: www.privateexchange.com Dan/Kim 905-668-8096. Open House Sun. April 17th, 2-5 p.m. SALEM/KINGSTON RD.- 53 Torr Lane Ajax, walk to schools, park, shopping, restaurant, theatre, and lots more. Beautiful executive townhome, backing onto green- belt. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, hardwood throughout, oak stair- case, c/v, c/a, sec.sys., fin. bsmt., with w/out, $46,000 in upgrades. Flexible closing. For only $244,900. Agents welcome. For photos go to: www.ontariolist- ings.ca Call Stephen 905-426- 0916, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. STUNNING 2-STOREY detached, many upgrades, ravine lot, 4 bdrm + den, large principle rooms. Moti- vated Sellers. Price Reduced! Pickering - Call Maria 416-709- 9311 AJAX OPEN HOUSE -Sat/Sun 1 to 4pm. 60 Harley Dr. Great loca- tion. 3 bedroom Detached. 3 baths with attached garage. C/A/C-Vac. Family room w/ fireplace. Large Master Bedroom w/ ensuite & wal- kin closet. New paint/roof/win- dows. $249,900. Log onto: www.fsboc.com Ad#5144. CENTRAL OSHAWA,body shop with spray booths. Also Industrial Unit 1,600sq.ft. with 2 bay doors, with new office & washroom. Call (905)259-2552 KING/PARK - 1426 sq. ft. 4 offices plus open clerical, bright space in newly renovated building, $12/sq. ft. net. Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Status Realty 905-259-2020. PRIME NORTH OSHAWA loca- tion, commercial office space for rent, 400 sq ft. for $385/mo/inclu- sive.. Central to all amenities, bus College/University etc. Available immediately. Call(905)576-6999 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (3), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $300- $600. 905-433-0040. RETAIL SPACE downtown Bowmanville, charming exterior in historic building, lots of window display area, high ceilings, good exposure. May 1st. 905-623-4302. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE space. Westney/Clements Rd. Ajax. 6,500 sq. ft. plus, includes loading dock, fenced in storage ar- ea, conveyor belt, $6.50 per sq.. ft. net, plus $5.00 tmi. Please call (905) 427-0390 6 SNACK MACHINES plus 6 Bev- erage Machines, great condition, 5 locations in Durham region gener- ating up to $2,300 per month, ask- ing $12,500. 905-438-9669 A PROVEN money maker!! 6-fig- ure potential from home1-800-537- 1931 www.seriousadvantage.com ADVERTISING RELATED SALES opportunity full/part time. For more information e-mail vibedistribut- ing@orillia.org BE YOUR OWN BOSS!Work from home and earn 6 figure in- come. Have time and freedom. Tr aining, No Experience Neces- sary. Not MLM. Call now: 1-800- 679-3661, ext. #1. CHIP TRUCK, 24', 1972 Winnaba- go, 3 double fryers, grill, steam ta- ble,2 stainless fridges, freezer, everything you need and them some. (905)579-1053 after 6. COMPLETELY FURNISHED Sa- lon/Spa for sale/lease. Modern decor, 8 stations, 4 basins, colour room, 2 spa rooms, custom cabi- netry and much more. Turn-key opportunities. Asking $25,000. John (289)314-0671. SALES,Advanced Commissions. Work from home, F/T, P/T. No Competition! Established NYSE Company. JoAnne, 905-433-1046. SELL DESIGNER -INSPIRED HANDBAGS from your home or do house parties. Many styles/colours available. Minimum investment, large profit. 905-764-9150 Paul. SOFT DRINK Vending Machine business. 10 compact (attached to the wall). Machine all ready in well- established locations. All cash business. Ready to take over. Ask- ing $11,500. Call (905)668-0160 WANT YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Chip truck for sale. 3 fryers, 2 fridges, 1 freezer, bbq, full steel venting system, 4 x 100 tanks, steel tables, gas water heater, hy- dro ready, various utensils. Ready to roll - your location. Best offer and I sell. Mike (905) 433-0857 $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To c onsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. $0 DOWN ON ANY HOUSE (OAC), all types of mortgages. Good/Bad Credit. Will walk you through the entire process. 905- 683-6004. 100% FINANCING OAC.5 yr. at 4.75% Debt programs, Cash take- outs, Refinances, Self-employed, even poor credit. Call Kevin at 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 From 4.74% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom apt Simcoe/Mill, Oshawa, $795/mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, Available immedi- ately. 905-434-2858 1-800-486- 9826 . 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Immediate possession. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 LARGE brand new basement apartment. 4 appliances. All util- ities included + cable. 1 parking. Separate entrance. Available im- mediately. $850/mo. Call (905)619-0531. 1 OSHAWA NORTH,2-bedrooms, brand-new carpeting, newly paint- ed. 6-storey quiet building, corner unit, balcony, appliances, parking. Utilities included. $870. Available immediately. 905-436-9785. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Available For immediate occupancy Ask us about our incentives! Open 7 days a week Highland Towers,Whitby 905-668-7332 1-BDRM basement, avail June. 1st. Suitable for mature non-smok- er, private entrance, walk-out to yard, laundry, utilities, cable incl. On bus route. No pets. Westney/Ritchie, credit check/ref- erences. $750/m. (905)427-9256 1-BEDROOM APT,17 Quebec St. $520 + utilities., 2 bedroom apt. 304 Simcoe St. S. $600 + utilities. Available May 1/04. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 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. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment Olive/Wilson, well main- tained, close to all amenities, with all utilities. Available immediately. Call Robert, 416-402-3435. 2-BDRM basement apartment, 1500sq.ft. Pickering, separate en- trance, available May 1st. Laun- dry, parking. $900/inclusive. No smoking/pets. Days 647-229-2035 or evenings 416-438-4404. 2-BDRM., Rare Find! Adult occu- pied, spotless Triplex. Oshawa (near Lakeview Pk.). Sunny 2 nd Floor. Storage, 2-car prkg, garden patio. No smoking/pets. May 1 st. $900. Katie (905)427-2782. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS one bedroom apt in Oshawa. Com- pletely renovated. All neutral de- cor, walkout to patio. Available im- mediately, $650/mo + utilities. No smoking. (416)987-8000, reference Oshawa. ADELAIDE & PARK RD.Oshawa Large 1 bedroom apartment, park- ing incl. $625 inclusive. First/last required. Available May 1st. (905)571-1537 or (905)432-1521. AJAX (Pickering Village) newly decorated legalized large 1-bed- room basement apartment. All in- clusive. 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $750/month. First/last. Available immediately. Call (905)683-2427 AJAX - large 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance no smoking/pets. Quiet neighbor- hood. Available June 1st. $925 in- clusive, first/last. (905)686-0716 AJAX - Open concept, bachelor basement. Newly built. All inclu- sive. Laundry, parking, close to Lake and amenities. $650/mo. Call Lisa: (905)447-9421. AJAX - PICKERING VILLAGE,1 bed. + den bsmt. apt. Large bright newly renovated. Available May 1st. 905-428-6494. AJAX CENTRAL,basement 1- bedroom, clean & bright, 4 appli- ances, 1-parking, separate en- trance, no pets. $620/month+ util- ities. Available May1st. (905)683- 8768. AJAX CHURCH/HWY #2,Large 2-bedroom apt in clean quiet building. $950 includes utilities, Available May and June. Call 905-426-1161 AJAX clean one bedroom base- ment, parking, excellent location close to lake, park, GO, private en- trance, patio, nicely decorated, May lst. $650 plus 1/4 utilities. (905) 839-4326. AJAX HARWOOD and 401, main floor bachelor, $675/mo. No smok- ing. Available May 1st, 1st./last, references, call (905)686-1596 AJAX Harwood/401, available immediately, large bright base- ment, one-bedroom, $700+utilities. No smoking/pets. First/last, credit check, references. OPEN HOUSE 2:00-3:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday 416-797-7539 AJAX North - 2 bedroom walk-out basement. 1 parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. (905)426- 5452 after 6pm weekdays. AJAX SOUTH Harwood/Dryer. furnished/unfurnished Bachelor basement apt. Sep. entrance, laundry. No pets/smoking. $650-in- clusive, first/last, Immediate (905)686-0445, 416-616-0140 AJAX SOUTH immediate large 1 bed. bsmt. apt. New carpet/paint, parking, sep. entrance, near 401/amenities, suit quiet single working female. No pets/smoking. References/first/last. $725/inclu- sive. (905)686-6773 AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom fur- nished basement apt., kitchen, separate entrance, parking. Min- utes to lake/401. Suit single pro- fessional. Available immediately, $750/month, (905)683-0190 AJAX,Pickering Village 3-bdrm main floor. 5 appliances, 3-car parking, close to schools/shop- ping/transit. $1100/mo+ 1/2 util- ities. Avail. May 1st. Call Mike wkdays 905-427-4077 ext 24, evenings/wknds 905-442-0020. AJAX, 1-bdrm+den bsmt. Quiet residential street. Private entrance, 5 appliances, suitable for a single couple or female. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately. $875/mo inclusive. 905-428-0396 AJAX, HARWOOD NORTH,1- bedroom suit single working per- son/couple, 4pc. washroom, park- ing, no pets/smoking. First/last. $725/month utilities included. May 1st. (905)427-4988, 905-509-0517 AJAX,Westney/Bayly, brand new 2-bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance, 1-parking, backyard, no smok- ing/pets. Children welcomed. $1050/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)231-0153 AJAX- 2 BEDROOM APT.large kitchen, 5-appliances, jacuzzi, sep. entrance, $1050/mo.+share util- ities. Avail. immediately. (905)837-5641 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bdrms $979, available April/May 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-5322 AN EXCEPTIONAL AREA, Grandview/Olive, newly renovated, 1-bedroom apartment, hardwood and ceramic through out, C/A, big windows. On bus route. $725/in- clusive. Laundry, parking, utilities, Available May lst, firs/last. Rodney (416)565-8408 AT HOL/RITSON,Oshawa -clean 1-bedroom, parking, laundry, $550 includes. utilities. Available imme- diately. No pets or smoking. 416- 717-2853 AVAIL. APRIL 1ST.One and two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. BACHELOR,$635/inclusive, avail- able immediately. 2-2 bdrm apts. $700+hydro, $650+hydro. Both avail. immediately. First/last. Downtown Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 BACHELOR, ONE & TWO bed- room apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available immediately. Stevenson & Ross- land, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL - bright, spa- cious 2 bedroom basement. Gas fireplace. Sep entrance. Walking distance to GO. Non smoking. Available immediately. $950 incl. Call (905)831-0600. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Convenientl near No Frills /401. 1- BEDROOM $635+hdyro (approx. $30), May/June 1st. 2-BED- ROOMS, $745+hydro($50/mo). May/June 1st.. First/last, 1-park- ing. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905- 668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRAND New 1 bedroom base- ment apartment for rent, available immediately $650/month all inclu- sive. Please call 905-721-8968 BRIGHT & spacious 2 bedroom basement. Pickering (Fair- port/Finch). Close to amenities. Separate entrance. Parking. Laun- dry. A/C. Utilities. No pets/smok- ing. $1000/mo. First/Last & Refer- ences. Call (905)420-0848 BROCK RD/HWY. 2 - Two bed- room apt. Nice and bright, appli- ances, laundry, available May 1st. $775/month/incluisve, first/last/ref- erences. (905)686-1650 CENTRAL WHITBY- clean and spacious 2 bedroom plus den. Main floor of triplex. No pets. $1050/inclusive. Available May 1st. First/last. (905)263-4125. CLEAN 1-BDRM $780/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN QUIET large two bedroom apartment, top two floors of du- plex, Oshawa Blvd., King St. area. Fr idge, stove, washer, dryer, gas heat, hot water, and parking in- cluded. No pets. Available June lst. $850 per mo. (905) 263-2354. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, bachelor apartment includes util- ities and cable, walk in closet, ja- cuzzi tub, laundry facilities, steps to bus, shopping, Suit single per- son, no smoking/pets no parking. $500 lst/last, May lst. (905) 623- 2311. FREE CRUISE Move in by May 1st & you may win a free vacation! Harwood & Bayly 2 bdrms $985 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 www.gotransglobe.com KENDAL - 3 bedroom apt. avail- able May 1st, all inclusive. Small store/commercial same building. 20' x 23' garage, also available. Call 905-983-9543. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $850/month, avail- able May or June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. All inclu- sive, except laundry/cable. $825. Avail. May 1st. Private entrance, side patio. (416)571-9274. MARY/ADELAIDE 1-bdrm main floor Oshawa Avail. immediately. Must be a non-smoker, clean, quiet, no pets. Cable, parking. $750/mo inclusive. (905)448-0422. N. AJAX - Quite, bright 1 bedroom basement, Private w/o. Applianc- es, cable, 4-piece bath. A/C. Park- ing. No smoking/pets. 1st/last. $689.00 inclusive. (905)686-4960. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May lst./June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $690/mo. includes heat/hydro. Available immediately. Call (905)579-4454 OSHAWA - Athol/Ritson Rd, clean freshly painted 2 bedroom main floor, parking, laundry, cable. $825/including utilities. Avail. im- mediately, no pets. 416-717-2853. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apt., available immediately. Near amenities. 1-parking, Separate entrance, appliances, laundry facilities. First/last/references. Mike 416-671-1214, 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 OSHAWA CENTRAL- north of downtown luxurious, 2-bdrms. New bathroom/kitchen/appliances. $800/monthly. No pets, no smok- ing. Immediate possession. 48 Simcoe St. N. (905)725-9473 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM & 1-bed- room bright basement apt., sep entrance, new flooring & wash- rooms, freshly painted, large yard, parking, $825 & $725 incl. (905)259-2552 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM, large bright basement in bungalow, walk to OC/Transit/schools, separate entrance, fridge/stove, shared laundry, 2-parking, no smok- ing/pets. First/last. $850/inclu- sive, June 1st, (905)430-8493. OSHAWA,central upper, 3 bed- room, with garage, laundry, use of yard, avail. May 1. $975 plus 1/2 utilities. Credit check. (905)655- 5958. OSHAWA,clean & quiet new 1- bdrm apt on main floor w/private deck. Close to downtown, hospital. $750/mo inclusive. No smoking. (416)951-2236 PA RK/GIBB,1-bedroom apart- ment, convenient location, avail- able immediately. References. first/last required. $610 plus hydro. (416)725-3323. PICKERING (Liverpool/Bayly): beautiful, sunny, clean 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance, laundry, no smoking, refer- ences required, $900 inclusive. (416)859-1009 PICKERING - Spacious 1 bdrm. walk-out bsmnt. apt. Brock/Major Oak area. Large, bright kitchen, shared laundry, parking. $700/mo., all inclusive, first/last, avail. May 1. 905-686-3769, cell 647-887-4715. PICKERING - WHITES/401 3 Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Ent, Eat -in Kit, Laund, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1300 + Utilities. (416) 428-3537 PICKERING 1-bedroom basement apartment. Clean, quiet, close to GO, 401 and mall. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately $695.00 inclusive. (905)420-5873 PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. immediately, $750.mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243, (416)677-4449 PICKERING Altona/Sheppard. 2- bdrm bright large, brand new basement apt. sep. entrance, no pets/smokers, 4 appliances, $950- inclusive. Immediate (905)839- 3217 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 2- bdrm basement apt, sep entrance, 4-pc bath, share laundry, 2 car parking, cable, A/C. Absolutely no smoking/pets. May 1. $850-inclu- sive, first/last. (905)831-8867 PICKERING VALLEY FARM/ HWY.2. 3-bdrm. basement. laun- dry, 4 appliances, cable. Separate entrance. No smoking/pets. $995- inclusive First/last. June 1. 905- 831-1955, 647-280-9740. PICKERING VILLAGE - executive soundproof basement, 1200-sqr- feet,1-bdroom+den, ac/cable/park- ing, own laundry separate en- trance, $980 inclusive, no smoking 416-561-8656 Avail May 1st PICKERING Whites/401 newly renovated, bright, clean, very spa- cious. 1-bedrm basement apt. sep entrance. $750-all inclusive. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. May 1. (416)990-3271 PICKERING Whites/401,wel- come home, your one-bedroom basement apartment includes sep- arate entrance, full kitchen, air, laundry, 2 parking, cable, utilities. Non-smoking, 1st/last, $800. (905)837-0227 PICKERING, 1-BDRM basement, bright, clean, cozy, separate en- trance, 4-appliances, a/c, parking, $795/mo inclusive, avail immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy #2 bright 1 bedroom basement apt., share laundry, parking, no smoking. Available immediately. First/last. Call (905)427-9643 PICKERING,Christian women seeks tenant, for immaculate 1- bedroom basement apt., no smok- ing/pets, all inclusive, $680, Call Grace, 905-428-8740. PICKERING,Executive home, fur- nished/unfurnished 1-bedroom basement, single working person preferred. $800/monthly, all inclu- sive, cable & parking. First/last. Available immediately. (905)420- 8376. PICKERING, LARGE 1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, $750 inclusive plus cable. Non- smoker, walk to GO. Available May 1st. Call (905)839-4399 PICKERING,large 2-bdrm, Separ- ate entrance. Large yard, a/c, c/v, garage, ceramics, laminate, appli- ances, laundry. $900/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. (905)426- 2077 (leave msg). PICKERING, LARGE 2-bedroom basement, furnished/unfurnished in quiet home, separate entrance, 4pc bath, suit working adult. First/last, references $900/month inclusive. (905)420-4349 after 4pm PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, stunning large 2-bedroom main floor apt., garage, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker, steps to Go, $1200/mo. inclusive, available May 1. (905)420-2104. PORT PERRY- Quiet, well kept large 2&3 bedroom deluxe apart- ments in low-rise, walk to lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. From $950/month plus utilities. 905-985-6938, 905-430- 7816. PORT UNION/401 area -2 bed- room/2 bathroom basement. New- ly finished, heated floors. 1100 sq.ft. 5 new appliances. Parking. Free cable/internet. Minutes to Go/401. $1399/mo. Call Paul: (416)271-7994. REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca ROUGE VALLEY, PICKERING. Furnished bachelor basement apartment. Sep entrance, even walkout. Very clean/private. Cable, parking A/C, laundry included. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. (905)509- 2749 SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SPACIOUS & IMMACULATE sin- gle rooms, 1-bedroom and 2-bed- room apts. for rent in Oshawa. Renovated, clean, centrally locat- ed, close to all amenities. Call (416)722-4709 SPACIOUS ONE bedroom base- ment apartment in North Oshawa available June 1st. $800 inclusive including cable, laundry and park- ing. Call 905-432-9114 TYRONE VILLAGE,2-bedroom, spacious apt., immaculate condi- tion, in Century school house. Large bright rooms, high ceilings, parking & laundry facilities. 20 min N.E. of Oshawa. Mature non- smokers only. No dogs. $725 plus hydro. (905)576-3830 UPSCALE,new 2-b/rm basement apt. Unfurnished. Residential neighbourhood. Double occupan- cy preferred. $1,100 includes util- ities. 905-666-0973 after 6.00pm. Available 1 May. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 3-bdrm $1000. 905-767-2565 WHITBY - Garrrard/Dryden, one bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, liv- ingroom, kitchen, laundry, wash- room, cable, 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $800/mo. includes util- ities. First/last/reference, Available May 1st. (905)576-3182 after 4 p.m. or 905-404-4680. WHITBY - new one bedroom, walkout basement, utilities, appli- ances, cable included. No pets/smokers, lst/last. Close to Go, shopping and downtown, $798 all inclusive. (416) 625-2363. WHITBY - walk to Go, one bed- room apt. on main floor of house . Sep. entrance. Parking for one, no laundry, available immediately $650/all inclusive. 905-706-3091 or (905)430-7780 WHITBY -1 Bedroom, Bright, clean, renovated, separate en- trance, parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded. Female pref. No pets/smoking. $770/mo. May 1st. (905)579-9342 WHITBY 2-bedroom clean, quiet well-maintained building. Near schools, shopping, Hwy 401/Dun- das. $775+hydro, first/last/refer- ences. 905-940-7973 Bebe WHITBY Dundas and Brock. Third floor of triplex, large 3-bedroom, fridge/stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. immediately, $1100/month inclusive. (905)983- 9082. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm mainfloor, 4 appliances, parking & garage, close to schools, shopping, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings/weekends. 905-442-0020. WHITBY,immaculate 2 bdrm apartment, available immediate- ly/May 1st. $868, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455 WHITBY,spacious, immaculate 1- bedroom lower unit, private deck, yard, quiet 3-plex, huge living room, eat-in kitchen, laundry, no smoking. $780/inc. May/June 1st. (905) 852-5264 WHITBY-2-bedroom suites $840 - $860. all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITES/BAYLY, PICKERING, 1- BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., re- cently renovated, clean, quiet, util- ities and parking included. Avail- able May 1st. $750/month. Call (905)831-9486 WILSON/OLIVE area, adult life- style building. Bachelor apt. available May 1st. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro included. No dogs, $502/month. Carpet, 1 parking space, laundry. Daytime 905-263- 8369 or evenings 905-263-2522 PICKERING, 3-BEDROOM condo, 5 appliances, walking distance to GO & Pickering Town Centre. Fan- tastic view of Frenchman's bay. $1325 inclusive. (905)686-3201 WHITBY,Garden/Rossland. 2- bedroom, 2-bath, solarium, laundry in unit, appliances, underground parking, fitness room/pool. Avail- able May 1st. $1200/inclusive. Call David (905)430-8333 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM,2-baths, upper level of house, Bowmanville. Satellite , laundry, 2-parking. Near 401. No smoking/pets. June 1st, first/last. $985 +50% heat/hydro. Call (905)623-0926 2-BEDROOM,fully detached, nice yard, small garage, near all amen- ities, walk to Go. June 1st, first/last, references. $1100+ util- ities. (905)666-5334 3 BEDROOM sunny bungalow main flr. Ajax. New carpet, dish- washer, laundry. Lrg. yard w/ deck. Near Pickering Beach Rd., 401 & transit. $1350 incl. 905-472-4702. A BACHELOR $600,1-bdrm $725, 2-Bdrm $775 all inclusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723- 1647, (905)720-9935 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 17, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Quit Smoking 2005 Contest winners Grand prize 2005 Ford Mustang - Ron Herd, Wingham Regional prizes of Surround Sound Home Theatre systems: Tr evor Brown, Beamsville Robin Matteis, Leamington Cindy Lannigan, Sault Ste. Marie Paul Nagy, Orleans Marshall Marion, Penetanguishene Joe Pellegrino, Mississauga Ann-Louise Neumeyer-Ranch, Scarborough Council for a Smoke-Free Durham Region HEALTH DEPARTMENT FREE Quit Smoking Group for Adults Tuesday May 3 - June 7, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 pm Whitby Mall Registration is required. Call Durham Region Health Department (905) 723-8521 ext. 2272 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2272 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 In Loving Memory David R. Howard (Dad & Papa) -June 7, 1932 - April 16, 2004 Gladys M. Howard (Mom & Nanny) -August 12, 1932 - April 26, 2001 David W. Howard (Brother & Uncle) -Feb. 20, 1957 - March 29, 2004 We often think of bygone days when we were all together The family chain is broken now but memories will live forever To us, they have not gone away nor have they travelled far Just entered Gods eternal home and left the gate ajar. Deeply missed and always remembered Judy, Brian, Una & George, Brenda & Derrick, Mike & Sabrina, and Grandchildren. 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No pets/smokers. 905- 987-1139, Debbie BOWMANVILLE, LARGE 3-bed- room bungalow. 1-1/2 bath, 5-appliances, A/C, garage, 200ft lot. Near mall, schools, transporta- tion. No smoking/pets. $1375 plus utilities, first/last/references. Avail- able June 1st. 905-623-2624. CIVIC-OC 3-bedroom semi, just renovated, carpet, paint, kitchen, bath. No pets/smoking. A1 house for A1 tenant. $1000 plus. Chris, 905-259-8477, chrisowens@iname.com CLEAN 3-bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, south of Port Perry on very private 1 acre lot. $1250/mo. + utilities. Available June/July (905)261-0026 COUNTRY HOME,north of Cour- tice. 3-bedroom raised bungalow, 2 baths, garage. Large property. No dogs. $975/month. Call 1-905- 632-9077 COZY LAKEVIEW HOME to rent. Large 1-bedroom, sunroom. Active retirement community. $550/month +utilities. No smok- ing/pets. 3km to Hastings. info @valleyviewretirementestates.ca 1-888-297-9917. FINALLY A PLACE to call home! Pickering spotless and bright, 3- bdrm, sunny kitchen, huge, fenced backyard, full basement, applianc- es. Quiet, yet close to schools, shopping, transit. Everything you could want and more! Stop look- ing, this is it $1375+. Call Tom (905)259-6651 and come home. HARWOOD/HWY #2.4 bedroom upper level, $l,400 plus - June lst. 2 bedroom $925 inc. - June lst 2 bedroom detached bungalow $l,200 plus utilities. May lst. Den- nis Morgan 416-587-0060, (905)831-9500. HOUSE, 2-BEDROOM,central lo- cation, Oshawa. Near all amen- ities, 1-car garage w/remote door, 6-appliances. No smoking/pets. $950/month +utilities. Available immediately. References required. (905)721-0293 NORTH OSHAWA 2+1 B/R, 1-1/2 W/R, 4 appliances, $1000 plus, available for May 1st. Please call David at (905)424-0695 NORTHEAST Oshawa 2-bedroom main floor, central air, suitable for professional/couple. June 1st. First/last, no smoking/pets. $925 inclusive. 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Avail. June 1st, no pets/smoking, $1290+util. Call 905-431-0944 OSHAWA,near OC, 4 bedroom, fenced yard, partially finished basement, $1200. Also, 3 PLUS 1-BEDROOM, King/Wilson area. $1100. Both: no pets, first & last, plus utilities & $200 water deposit. (905)430-0249 PICKERING Hwy 2/Dixie.3 large bedrooms, double garage 2 storey detached home, 3 baths, din/rm, liv/rm, fam/rm, fireplace, huge deck, A/C, 4 appliances, $l,450.+ (416) 356-1858. SOUTH AJAX - Pickering Beach, bungalow steps to Lake, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement/laundry room, 5 appli- ances, No smoking/pets. $1350/mo. +util. Avail. May 1st. 905-706-6558. Whitby 1 AAABSOLUTELY fabu- lous Burns/Thickson, beautiful 3- bdrm home, 2-fireplaces, bay win- dows, newly decorated, all appli- ances incl. $1500+utilities, avail. immediately. Call 905-427-5128. WHITBY,3 bedroom house, close to 401 and GO, $1.000 monthly + utilities. available May 1st. (416)967-3586, Non-smoking WHITBY,4 plus 1 bedroom, $1200 + utilities, available May 1. First & last, no pets. Call (905)723- 0881, or (905) 242-5588. WHITBY,recently renovated cen- tury home, 4 bedroom, available immediately, laundry, air, close to downtown, ample parking, no pets/smokers, first/last, references. $1400.mo. (905)655-8648. 401/ MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 Bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, family room, appli- ance and ceramic floors. www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 AJAX -brand new 3 bedroom townhouse. 2.5 bath. Close to all amenities. 5 appliances. Available immediately. $1425/mo. First/last. (905)426-5295 or (905)619-8880. 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. 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RITSON/TAUNTON,1330-83 Tr o wbridge. 4-level, 3-bdrms, 4 appliances, a/c, 2-parking, pool, playground, yard maintenance, $1330+ heat & hydro. Avail. imme- diately. (416)873-3055 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. 1 or 2 bedroom for rent. Call Hal 647-274-2941 AJAX - Furnished bedroom with own kitchen in quiet home in south Ajax. $500/mo. First/last. Avail. Im- mediately. Call 905-619-1476. AJAX SOUTH by lake, fully fur- nished bachelor basement, park- ing, clean newly painted, profes- sional area. Immediate. $600 in- clusive. No pets/smoking. Refer- ences. ALSO rooms for rent, main floor $500/month inclusive. 416- 223-9237, 647-273-2813. BEDROOM,livingroom and bath- room, share kitchen. South Ajax, near hydro plant, hospital & bus. Prefer mature professional. Avail- able immediately. 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CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE to share, North Oshawa, near UOIT, young professionals/student preferred. $450 plus shared util- ities. First/last. Available May. 905-431-3536. HOUSE LIKE CASTLE offers large room, jacuzzi, work-out room, cable, $575/month inclusive. Suits single person, students wel- come. Brooklin. Available immedi- ately/May 1st. (905)432-6454 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available April l5th. 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)433-4088. PARK/HWY. 2 - OSHAWA.Seek- ing non-smoking professional to share all facilities. $450/mo. First/last. Includes parking, cable, all utilities. Call 905-728-1850. PICKERING - room for rent, share large house, also shop available, suitable for single male, pool, park- ing, workshop, $650 all inc. (416)254-0788 PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, large bedroom w/living area for rent (550-sq.ft.) cable, laundry, internet, parking, near all amenities, TTC, Pickering Transit. $500/month. Female preferred. (647)882-8237 ROOMMATE WANTED - female preferred, 2 bed. apt. Simcoe/Elm Oshawa. 1 bus to Durham Col- lege. $450/utilities included. Call Mareen 416-356-7573. ROOMMATE WANTED:2bed- room back split apartment Harmo- ny/Adelaide in Oshawa. Fenced Backyard. Cable, Utilities and Laundry included. No smok- ing/dogs/cats. Female preferred, $500/month available immediately or May 1st. Call (905) 626-6927. WHITBY, 1-bedroom basement apartment. Parking, laundry, own bath/living room, share kitchen, in- cludes cable/internet, semi fur- nished. $525/month, first/last. No pets. Available immediately (905)665-2685 WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same to share house, cen- trally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. $400 per month. 905-644-7862. WANTED - COTTAGE FOR RENT Within 2 hours of Oshawa, sandy beach, good swimming for young children, sleeps 6, available either the last week of July or first two weeks of August. Please call 905-576-9034 or email chercherk- ing@yahoo.com. CLEARWATER FLORIDA,fully furnished, air conditioned 2-3 bed- room manufactured homes. Close to beaches and major attractions 85º pool, 105º hot tub. Children welcome. $300/week. Photos Available. Call (905)683-5503. 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT.2-bed- room, 3pc. bath, 45 min. N/E of Peterborough, Kasshabog Lake, $500/week or $600 week w/boat and motor. 1-800-461-7621, 705- 745-7975 SUMMER GETAWAY Birch Bend Cottages (866)638-7886 About 1hr away- in the Kawartha's. Reason- ably priced, clean & comfortable cottages. Great sunset, clear wa- ter, good fishing. www.birchben- dresort.on.ca 1988 GOLDEN FALCON, 27" fifth wheel, great condition, sleeps 6, located at beautiful Glenn Alan Park in Marmora on Crowe Lake. Includes large deck and storage shed. $8,500 OBO. Call 905-885- 6863 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39', front bedroom, back bunks, sleeps 10, lots of extras $10,500 obo. Call 705-324-8030 2002 COLEMAN BAYSIDE Mint, original owner. Sleeps 8, add-a- room, hot/cold water, shower, fur- nace, fridge, 2 stoves. Asking $10,800. Call 905-686-0407. 1984 15' SPRINGBOK Runabout with 35 HP Viking motor & trailer. Family owned since new, excellent condition. $1650. (905)571-7424 1986 SUNRAY,4.3L Cobra, 20', 8.5 beam, keel up rebuild May/03. Estimate after rebuild HooperX Bewdley Marina $,9000-$8000. $3500 obo. 905-439-2046. 1987 24 1/2 FT. BAYLINER, SLEEPS 6, on aluminum trailer with double axle. Best reasonable offer.Telephone (905) 579-3299. BOAT/MOTOR/TRAILER - 14 ' fibreglass boat, 33HP Evinrude motor, runs great, $1,200 OBO. Call 905-885-6863 FOR SALE,17 ft. fiberglass fish- ing boat w/trolling motor, 60 hp Merc and trailer. $6900. Call (905)619-0345 SAKHO; SPIRITUAL MEDIUM specializes in solving problems, re- moves negativity, reunites loved ones, protections, legal problems, business success, etc. Quick re- sults guaranteed. Call NOW! (416)785-3499 or 1-866-258-2192 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. LIVE-IN NANNY required for one child. Pickering home. 9.00/hour. Day, Evening & Weekend shift. Housekeeping required. For fur- ther details, call (905)839-6711. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 LOVING MOM provides a child care program for children 1 years & Up in Ajax. Hot meals, snack & receipts included. Call Bobbi-lea: (905)426-9590 LOVING/CARING MOM will love and care for your children, my home, Harwood/Rossland. Avail- able immediately. References/re- ceipts available. Reasonable- rates.(905)428-7998 IF YOU ARE A SENIOR in need of personalized, supportive care in your own home, but still wish to live as independently as possible, please give us a call and let us help you with your daily needs. call 905-442-0452 for more infor- mation. 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. FREE TO A GOOD HOME! Wal- nut frame, 4 drawers Queen size waterbed. Currently at Pickering home. Leave msg.: 289-314-4305. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $19.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Po ints Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 5 15" TIRES,31-10-50 & 31-11-50 like new $550 o.b.o. rims included 905-579-6731. 6 PIECE High quality Cream col- oured Lacquer Bedroom set. $3000. 3 piece Living room set. $350. Call (416)356-5998. 7-PC TEAK DININGROOM set $875; 5-pc breakfast, birch $400; computer desk $125; coffee/ends $200; entertainment unit $175; Central Vac, $350. (905)619-0842 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A+ PINE - dining table, 6 chairs, vanity, armoire, L-shaped couch, coffee table, stained glass floor lamp, Kashani rugs. (905) 576- 8818. 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. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. SALE! FTA $218, DishNet $257. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. APARTMENT SIZE piano and bench $800, Queen Anne Coffee and end tables $200, electric lawn- mower $50, crystal chandelier $350 all obo, 905-721-2262 ATTENTION LANDLORDS: Apartment sized fridge. 7-months old. ++Energy efficient. Save you +++money in the long run. $825 new. No reasonable offer refused. Wendy (905)576-8021 BBQ PARTS AT HANK'S APPLI- ANCES Refrigerators, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. 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. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 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 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 STRIP CANOE, 14 ft., $1,000. 905-342-3236 CERAMIC MOLDS and bisque stock. Also long white wedding gown size 9/10 originally $1,500.00+tax. Phone 705-878- 8423 Leave message COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. GOURLAY upright PIANO for sale $400. Call 905-377-9983. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: P2/400 (desk- top) $119.; P3/500 (tower) $219.; P4/1.5Ghz (tower/black) $399. Other systems avail. Add a 17" (beige) Monitor w/system pur- chase for only $50. CD-RW up- grade only $30. w/system pur- chase. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. FOR SALE: COLEMAN Whirlpool Spa. Model C-461. Brand new. (905)438-8407 FOR SALE:Piano, 40 inch upright LESAGE 1950. Attractive cabinet- ry, matching bench, in full-working order. Asking $1200. Call (905)837-9218 (Pickering). FRIDGE, STOVE, washer, dryer, white. Like new, only 2 yrs. old. Excellent working condition, brand names $1200. Bowmanville 905- 697-1200. GOLFERS Ping G-2 MRH Steel 3-PW new $850; Taylor Rac 0.S 2004 MRH Graphite 3-PW new $650; Astro Turf Driving Mats 48"x48" slightly used, paid $500 sell $200 (905)259-4653 HOME GYM, EUROSPORT,w/leg press, 220lb. stack, excellent con- dition, Paid over $3500, asking $1295. Call 416-936-0431. Hot Tub (Spa) Covers - Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 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 866-97COVER HOT TUB SPA.New luxury 6 person, 8', 48 jets, lounger, cover, insulated, 2x5HP. Retail $12,000, sell $6900 OBO. (905)409-5285 HOT TUB/SPA 2005 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $3,800. 416-746-0995 KNOTTY CEDAR,decking, fence, landscape. Call for information (905)986-5329 LIKE NEW -2, 8pc. oak bdrms. One in light-oak, one in mahogany. Also, 9pc. dining room set, 7pc. pub dinette, kitchen cupboards. Call 905-721-7202. MOVING SALE,contents of home. Fr idges, stove, washer, dryer, fu- ton w/bunk, wall units, table w/6 chairs, swivel rockers, much more. (905)666-5266 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 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. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. POOL HEATER - Raypak Versa swimming pool and spa heater. Model E135 - 95,200 BTU output. $1,000. Call Peter 905-985-3089 nights/weekends, or 905-431-0135 days. PIANOS - Clearance sale on all Grand Pianos. Also huge selection of upright, digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? Tr y our rent-to-own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. 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. SEARS 9.0-hp Craftsman roto- tiller, Briggs/Stratton engine. with reverse. 21" tine width, rear tine tiller with counter-rotating tine. Excellent shape $1100-obo. (905)668-1895 TARPS - Spring Clearance, 10% OFF until April 30th. Woven Poly Ta rps,all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905-623-5258. TRAILER - Heavy duty, 16' x 6 1/2' flat bed, lift off racks, ideal for car hauler, lawn equipment, dirt bikes etc. $1800. 905-985-2082. TRAILERS - Utility trailer ideal for cartage, motorbikes. Flip down ramp. In good condition. $700.00 Call Peter 905-985-3089 nights/weekends, or 905-431-0135 days. UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO,Kaw- ai, excellent, beautiful sound, black lacquer finish, 49 h x 59 l x 24 w $5,000. (905) 655-7979 USED KITCHEN for sale. 10x14, ash venire, comes with copper handles. $3500. (905)436-8299 WALK-IN FRIDGE & freezer. Commercial, used. $4,500 o.b.o. Call (905)665-2159 WANTED - Enduro motorcycle, used for offroad and street, 100- 250cc preferred, in good condition and reasonably priced. (905)434- 0392 DACHSHUND puppies for sale male & female, black, vet checked, shots, worming, 12-weeks $550 (905)686-4917. GOLDEN RETRIEVERS,5 males from champion bloodline's, CKC registered. Vaccinated, tempera- ment guaranteed, Asking $800 each. Ready to go May 7th. Seri- ous inquires only. Telephone (905) 404-9453. HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED for many homeless pets. Adult cats, spayed or neutered, fully vaccinat- ed, looking for caring families to adopt them. Kittens are sometimes available. Dogs are also looking for new homes. Call Durham Ani- mal Adoption (905) 438-8411 HUSKY pup, registered, male, microchipped, dewormed, first shots, black/white, brown eyes, ready to go.Whitby. 416-566-6222 REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. SHIH-TZU & LHASA-SHIH-TZU puppies. Vet checked and first shots. Asking $400. (905)433- 0708 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1969 OLDS CUTLASS "S". 2 door, hardtop. Olds 455 Engine & automatic, new metal,paint, in- terior & gas tank. (905)720-0207 1991 EAGLE TALON $2299; 94 Chrysler LHS $2999; 95 Windstar 7-seater fully loaded $2999; 96 GrandAm $3499; others from $1699 certified & e-tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976 (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1992 ACURA INTEGRA, RS, 1.8 litre, 2 dr., automatic, sunroof, alarm, am-fm cd, Very good con- diiton, 290,000k, runs great. $2,400. (905) 728-7556 1994 FORD TOPAZ 2.3-litre, rust- proofed, A/C, good condition, clean, certifiable, please call Steve (416)281-2635 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS, 120,000kms, 3.1 V6, 4-dr, auto. $3,950. 1994 Nissan Ultima GXE, 5-spd, power moon roof, $3,250; 1994 Plymouth Acclaim V6, auto $2,300. All vehicles fully loaded, certified & e-tested. (905)665-3222 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SL convertible, triple black. Excellent condition, 89,000 kms. $35,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 17, 2005, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com McLEOD, Albert (Big Al) - Unexpectedly on March 14, 2005, cherished and loving husband to Dagmar. Loving father to Darlene (Ron), Gary (Susan), Bob (Olga), Ron (predeceased). Loving Grandfather to Terry (Julie), Barry, Brian (Donna), Dave (Jan), Colleen, Sherry, Charlene. Great Grandfather to Michael, Matthew, Sara, Cody, Corbin, Nicole, Ryan and Jade. Sadly missed by all his dear friends and Pub Buddies. The family wishes to thank the Ajax/Pickering Hospital for all their help and support. There will be a private family service at home for Mr. M cLeod. Azure and Evan Harker welcome with love, their beautiful baby daughter Melissa 'Jade' Harker on March 31, 2005, 6 lbs. 3 ozs. Jade was born in Wetsaskawin Alberta and is warmly welcomed by glowing grandparents Merrilee and Marvin Harker and Hope and Kirk Bailey. Equally proud are great grandparents Mary, Doris and Roger, Audrey and Ken. Sharing the excitement of Jade's arrival are many aunts, uncles and cousins. "Welcome to the world little one!" Proud Parents David & Sue Lindsey are proud to announce the Birth of the Son Nathan Joseph on February 25th, 2005 at 8:22 pm. at Ajax Pickering Hospital, weighing 8lbs 11oz. Thank you to all the staff at the hospital; especially my nurses and Dr. Karkanis - You're The Best!- 1997 CHRYSLER Intrepid only 120,000kms, 3.5 V6, loaded $4,495; 1998 Pontiac Grand Am 150,000kms, 3.1 V6, 4-dr, auto, $4,495; 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 7-passenger, 4-dr, loaded, $4,495. All certified/e-tested. (905)665-3222 1998 CAVALIER Z24,5-speed, 103,000kms, loaded, a/c, CD, cus- tom alloy wheels, willing to safety $6,700 certified & e-tested. (905)448-8668. 2000 MUSTANG convertible, sil- ver,leather seats, V6 loaded, 69,000kms. Certified. $14,900 o.b.o.Call (905)728-2803 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT, 5-spd, loaded, p/roof, $4,950; 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, auto, 4-dr, $2,950; 1995 Pontiac Trans- port, 7-passenger, 3.1 V6, auto $2,650; All certified/e-tested. Call (905)665-3222 2001 CHEV IMPALA LS - Original owner, excellent condition, well- maintained, loaded. $9800. Call 905-655-7280. 2002 CHEV.Cavalier Z24 - Black, Standard. 35,100 k's. Transferable extended warranty. $11,500. Cert/E-tested. Call (905)427-7689. 2002 HONDA CIVIC,2dr., black, 5-spd, rear spoiler, e-tested, 119,500kms., asking $13,900 (905)686-1449 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG, silver, 2 tone leather, load- ed, mint. Full set snows on MB mags, 30,000 kms., $62,000.00 Call 905-982-1999. 2002 RIO RXV,4 door hatch. 46,600kms. AC, PS, PW, 5-spd. $7200 OBO. (905)404-2214 2003 BUICK CENTURY Custom, bronze mist metallic, automatic, V6, all power options. 1 owner, mint condition, factory warranty. 7500kms $18,500 o.b.o. (905)668- 9659 or leave message BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 Need a Car? Problem with credit? Previous Bankruptcy? We can help! Call our credit specialist Julie Maitman at Ajax Nissan 905-686-0555 ext 224 1-800-565-6365 or e-mail sales@ajaxnissan.com NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABLE to pay cash for scrap vehi- cles, free pick-up. call Leo anytime (905)426-0357 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4, 26,000 km., available 96,000. 40 months left on a 48 month lease. Leather seats, loaded, black exte- rior, tow package, $657/month, 0 down. Will pay lease transfer fees. 905-697-6320. 2004 GMC SIERRA Ext. Cab, Z71, fully loaded. Assume lease $389/month plus tax for 27 months. Bill 905-261-9934 1988 CHEV WINDOW VAN.7 passenger, trailer hitch. 235,000 km, runs well. $1250-obo as is. Leave message (905)668-1997 1993 & 1994 CARAVANS SE, 7pass, 3.3L, V6 auto, loaded, p.seats, new tires & exhaust, both look & run like new. Private $1,200, $1,500 (905)404-8541 1998 ASTRO VAN Ve ry good condition. $4500-obo. (905)431- 2862 1999 KAWASAKI ZX6 600cc mo- torcycle. Like new, only 4000 kms. Red and black. Low insurance. $6500 obo. Call Alex 905-706- 2157 2002, 1500CC Kawasaki Nomad in classic black and maroon. Cus- tom pipes, light bar, back rest. Must sell $13,900. call 905-260- 3786, leave message. FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. Call now free to listen, 905-683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 JBS CLEANING Windows & Eaves T H O R O U G H Total satisfaction assure Powerwash & caulking Minimize your risks to West Nile...... 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Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Payments Available EAST COAST TREE SERVICE Expert in removal, trimming, pruning, stump removal, rubbish removal. Free Estimates ** Fully Insured Call Daryl (905) 619-8798 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 Need a Handyman? •Painting •Full Basement Renos. •Roofing (Framed, Drywall, Taping, Insulating $5800 based on 1400 sq.ft. incl. material) Will beat any reasonable written estimate Best prices in Durham (905)728-8973 BASEMENT APT. OWNERS: Fire rate your furnace & laundry rooms. Residential sprinklers, wired-in smoke alarms, fire-rated doors. Make it safe & legal. Ed (905)837-3200 Scott (416)895-2552 DECKS... PRESSURE TREATED CEDAR & PLASTIC WOODS Fr ee Estimate. Call Jim (416)602-2169 (416)286-3161 All Work Guaranteed DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. 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The sec- ond one was curled March 31 in the Thursday Night Mixed League. Skip Cleve Miyashiro and teammates Carol Wilson, Jamie Pilgrim and Kristine Miyashiro scored the perfect end. The Ontario Curling Asso- ciation recognizes the play- ers with a pin each to mark the occasion. ••• This weekend marks the closing bonspiel for the An- nandale season. The annual Last Chance Men’s Bonspiel is full with 17 teams entered from outside clubs, and 15 from Annandale. Entry fees are $220 per team, making more than $2,000 in prize money up for grabs. Each team curls three eight-end games on Saturday and points are awarded for wins, ends, and rocks scored. The top 16 teams advance to Sunday. At that time, all 16 teams move into event curling, and all will be into the prizes. The top four play in the ‘A’ event, with the re- mainder slotted into ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D.’ After the final game, the ice is turned over to the youth curlers to skate for the bal- ance of the afternoon. ••• The Canadian Sports Friendship Exchange Pro- gram brought a group of young curlers from Halifax April 1 to 7. The Annandale group that hosted them will have their exchange visit to Halifax April 15 to 22. ••• Annandale held its junior banquet Sunday. The Com- petitive Men’s League cham- pionship games and closing was slated for Tuesday, April 12, while Thursday Mixed had a prize night on April 14. The club-closing mixed banquet is to be held Friday, April 15. At that time, Craig Jewer will accept the title of club president for next sea- son. Second eight ender achieved at Annandale Curling Club this season Call Inside Sales 905-683-0707 FFF OOO CCC UUU SSS OOO NNN BBB UUU SSS III NNN EEE SSS SSS Advertising Features PIC K E R I NGPICKERINGPICKERING Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. 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APRIL 18 TO 24, 2005 Advertising Feature Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is a non-profi t organization that supports children and adults who have an intellectual disability. Founded in 1953 by a group of parents, today the Association supports over 400 people in a variety of supports and services. Our agency is proud to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers who enhance our supports to people. There are many opportunities for community members to join our volunteer team. You can • assist in one of our adult day program (locations in Oshawa and Bow- manville) to provide support around daily living skills, social skills and community outreach • share your interests and hobbies by supporting someone in recreational and leisure activities in evenings or on weekends • bring your creativity to help with fundraising and social events such as our Walk a thon, family picnic, or Kids for Kids Mini Golf Tournament • join in with the weekly Support Program for teens (this is a great project for high school students!) • participate as a member on various standing committees or on the Board of Directors • become a member of our new “Garden Party” project in which volun- teers will design and maintain a beautiful garden at one of the homes operated by the agency – we are looking for 24 volunteers for this project and an information session is scheduled for April 19 at 1:30 p.m. For further information on volunteer opportunities or to schedule an inter- view, please call Suzanne Nobes at 905-576-3261, ext 101. Community Living Oshawa/Clarington Literacy Council of Durham Region “Vo l u n t e e r s R e q u i r e d ” T h a n k y o u f o r a l l t h e H e l p i n g H a n d s T h a n k y o u f o r a l l t h e H e l p i n g H a n d s Thank you for all the Helping Hands w i t h i n t h e D u r h a m R e g i o n w i t h i n t h e D u r h a m R e g i o n within the Durham Region Brad Cook Executive Director TEL: (905) 434-5441 Fa x: (905) 725-8337 Email: Icdr@bellnet.ca We bsite: literacydurham.com Thanks to our volunteers and donors for helping us support people affected by Alzheimer Disease and related dementia. To learn more about volunteering with us, making a donation or our services cc a l l 9 0 5 -5 7 6 -25 6 7 o r 1 -8 8 8 -30 1-1 1 0 6 w ww.a l z he i m er d u r h a m .co m Alzheimer Durham gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The Staff at The Denise House wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge the importance of our volunteers past and present and thank them for their support. Each and every volunteer makes a valuable contribution to the physical and emotional well being of our clients and the programs we provide. Thank you very much for all you do and enjoy your week of honour. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team call 9 0 5 -72 8 -7 3 1 1 . The Denise House Staff Our volunteers make a world of difference. Thank you Durham Region. Your continuing support of our ‘March is Kidney Health Month’ Campaign and Special Events has helped raise the awareness of kidney disease, and raised thousands of dollars for The Kidney Foundation of Canada In Durham call 905-753-2225 or www.kidneycob.on.ca Community Living Ajax, Pickering and Whitby We wish to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of our volunteers who, through their support to the intellectually disabled, help build a rich and vibrant community for everyone For further information contact us @(905)427-3300 Visit our website at:www.OCACL.ca Call : (905) 428-8111 Email: girlsinc.durham@girls-inc.org www.girlsinc-durham.org Vo lunteer as a mentor to a girl 6-16 or young mother and inspire her to be s t r o n g , s m a r t a n d b o l d ! Girls Incorporated of Durham (formerly Big Sisters of Ajax/Pickering) Volunteers are top of mind at the Kidney Foundation of Canada and are vital to the success of the Foundation and its services to Durham Region. Dedicated individuals, many of whom have had their lives touched in some way by kidney disease, spend countless hours working on fundraising campaigns, speaking to people at health education events, hauling brochures and posters to fairs and public displays. And, and in a very personal way offering peer support to others recently diagnosed with kidney disease. Volunteers assist with all the little things that make offi ces run so smoothly - they staple papers, fi le information, answer phones and stuff envelopes, thousands and thousands of envelopes. In the Region of Durham, once again, volunteers prepared and delivered canvasser kits and provided support to well over one thousand other volunteers who were relentless in canvassing their neighbourhoods door to door during our annual ‘March is Kidney Health Month’ Campaign. First year rookie canvassers and seasoned veterans, one proudly claiming 25 years ‘on the job’, volunteered their time and effort requesting donations. Those dollars raised go toward research grants, a wide range of patient and family services, provide public education materials and support advocacy activities. Once again a very special thank you to each and every one of YOU, our very special Kidney Foundation Volunteers. You make it happen!! For more information on how you can become a Durham Region volunteer, and/or receive a copy of any of our brochures, call our local kidney line at 905- 753-2225, the Central Ontario Branch at 1-800-387-4474 email at kdnyeast@eagle.ca or log on to wwwkidneycob.on.ca Volunteers Vital To The Success Of Kidney Foundation Of Canada Hearth Place Cancer Sup- port Centre is a place where families can share their ex- periences, fi nd resources and discover new ways to care for each other as they live with cancer. Hearth Place is committed to providing com- munity support for patients and their families dealing with cancer through peer support, information, a resource centre, wellness programs and an ongoing lecture and discussion series. The centre offers peer support on a one to one basis as well as in a variety of both peer and professionally facilitated group formats. A cancer information series and lecture series provides information and resources for patients and ongoing programs teach coping strategies such as yoga, tai chi, relaxation and visualization, art therapy, journaling and more. At the drop in centre, patients and their families can listen to audio tapes, view video tapes, browse through the library and share their feelings with a compassionate and under- standing volunteer. Often an isolating disease, the members of Hearth Place are able to fi nd a community of support and companionship for their journey back to wellness. Our volunteers contribute in a variety of ways including reception duties, fundraising, peer support, information distribution, property maintenance, Board membership, and group facilitation. We have recently had a special group of volunteers join our team. The Durham Region Home Builders Asso- ciation has launched its “Build Hope – Dig Deep for Hearth Place” campaign which will aid in the expansion and renovation of our present home. Thank you to all our kind, generous and talented volunteers who are the heart of Hearth Place. A/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, APRIL 17, 2005 durhamregion.com National Volunteer Week My name is Shannon Crawford. I am Director of Member Services for Lupus Ontario. Lupus Ontario was formed in 2004 when the Ontario Lupus Association and the Lupus Society of Hamilton amalgamated. Both organizations were formed in 1978 by volunteers dedicated to help- ing Lupus patients learn about, and cope with this chronic disease. We at Lupus Ontario give support by telephone networking and counseling for new patients and holding support meetings. We educate by producing and disturbing information via pamphlets, newsletters, videos, and our website. We increase awareness by speaking to groups and community organizations, having health fairs and mall displays. We encourage research by assisting in funding lupus clinics in 5 rheumatic disease units, fund- ing a fellowship to enable an extra year of study with lupus patients. We raise our monies by membership, donation, special events, memorials, and bequests. Lupus Ontario’s choice for top volunteer is Mr. JODY BREEN. Jody currently resides in Oshawa with his beautiful wife Jennifer and their little princess Kyra. Jody has devoted 8 years of service to Lupus Ontario. He is dedicated, compas- sionate, and selfl ess. Jody is support group leader for the Oshawa Durham District Support Group. Jody, having to cope with the more serious symptoms of lupus and now having to suffer through the severe pain and after effects of a car accident, he always tries to be there to volunteer a hand, an ear, or a shoulder. On behalf of Lupus Ontario thank you Jody you are truly appreciated. Volunteer Opportunities: 1-877-240-1099 www.lupusontario.org Jody Breen Rose of Durham Young Parents Support Services is a non profi t organization whose mission is to serve expecting / parenting young people and their children who reside in the Durham Region. Rose of Durham offers a variety of opportunities for volun- teers to get involved in the important work that we are do- ing. Some of the positions that Rose of Durham has available for volunteers include, fundraising, childcare, administrative, and special events. Additionally our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers and are currently recruiting for new members. Rose of Durham relies heavily on the support of our volun- teers and appreciates the time and effort they bring to each task. On behalf of the staff at Rose of Durham we would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about the volunteer op- portunities at Rose of Durham please contact Lisa Stewart at 905-432-3622 or by email at lstewart@on.aibn.com. VOLUNTEERS AT ROSE OF DURHAM For over 50 years, Grandview has provided excellence and innovation in rehabilitation services, medical clinics, edu- cation, family support, recreation and life skills programs for children with special needs and their families. Its long history refl ects a dedication to helping young people with special needs. Many caring volunteers assist the centre to achieve its mission to work with families and their kids with special needs to achieve their personal best. Grandview volunteers provide invaluable support with therapy and recreation programs, special events and greeting clients on their arrival to the Centre. The Centre also benefi ts from the expertise of volunteers who sit on the Centre’s Board of Trustees and on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Volunteers are always welcomed to join the caring team. Volunteers at Grandview are provided with: Comprehensive training Ongoing support and guidance from staff Opportunities to learn and contribute to a child’s well being Varied responsibilities Fun and rewarding experiences Formal and informal recognition If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference in a child’s life, please contact the Volunteer Manager at 905-728-1673 ext. 355 or visit our web-site at www.grtc.ca Heartfelt Thanks to Grandview’s Wonderful Volunteers! APRIL 18 TO APRIL 24, 2005 DURHAMDURHAM Distress Centre Durham’s crisis programs / services are delivered by our exceptional team of professionally trained caring and compassionate volunteers! T h i s N a t i o n a l Vo l u n t e e r A p p r e c i a t i o n W e e k , W E H O N O U R Y O U ! Our next training session for volunteer helpline workers takes place in May 2005, please contact: (9 0 5 )7 2 3 -4 6 6 1 f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n ! 2 4 h o u r H e l p l i n e Local: (905) 433-1121 Durham Region: 1-800-452-0688 We wish to express a heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers. You help us make Challenging Young Parents to be Strong Parents possible. 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The YWCA Durham offers Summer Day Camp on weekdays during July and August 2005 for children ages 21⁄2 -15 years. Sign up your child(ren) for one of our great camps such as:Funtastic Camp 4 Kids, Wacky Wonders, Show Stoppers, Active Athletes, Teens on the Move, or Trail Seekers, our all-outdoor camp. Each week YWCA day camp activities include arts ‘n’ crafts, games, sports, swimming, special events and lots more! Extended hours available for all camps. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited -- Register today! 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