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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_02_15PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Willis wages war Durham Regional in local cinemas Spelling Bee looms ENTERTAINMENT/18 FEATURE/24 PRESSRUN 46,600 36 PAGES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Y.D. GRADS Save up to $1,00000 on NEW FORD VEHICLES www.youngdrivers.com 426-YDOC 9362 WANT YOUR LICENCE BY SUMMER? Your licence to survive. ® See EXPERIMENTAL page 4 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Have tube, will travel AJAX ––Andrew Boros conducts his version of an inner tube portage during Win- terfest activities at Greenwood Conservation Area. Organized and hosted by the Town of Ajax, the event brought together residents from Ajax and Pickering to cel- ebrate winter activities. Pickering gets fusion facts City officials get pitch on benefits of experimental reactor Man assaulted, robbed outside recreation centre PICKERING ––A Toronto man was robbed of his wallet and cellphone and punched in the head repeatedly behind the Pickering Recreation Complex. Durham Regional Police said the attack happened Saturday after- noon, but was only reported Tues- day. The victim, 18, said he was wait- ing to meet a friend when two men wearing bandannas over their faces called him over. He was shoved against a wall while one of the at- tackers reached into his coat pocket and took his wallet and phone, po- lice said. The victim resisted his as- sailants and was struck in the head several times by one of the men, who appeared to be wearing brass knuckles, police said. He was told not to come around the area again and the thugs fled on foot toward the paths leading to Denmar Road. The victim’s injuries were minor. One suspect was wearing a green bandanna, the other a black bandanna. BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —More than 68,000 person years of employment over 30 years, a “brain gain” of 250 of the world’s top scientific minds and a chance to become “the high-tech centre of Canada.” This is what the Iter project will bring to Durham Region should Canada be chosen as the host for the international project to develop fusion energy as the way to a clean and sustainable energy source, and Iter Canada officials say there’s even more. The proposed site for the Canadian bid, which is up against others from Eu- rope and Japan, is in Clar- ington, situated along the lakeshore between the Dar- lington Nuclear Generating Station and St. Mary’s Ce- ment. Representatives from the Canadian bid for the $12-billion project, which will include research and development of a full-scale fusion reactor over the next 30 years, were in Pickering Wednesday night, explain- ing their plans and answer- ing questions as a part of the environmental assess- ment required as a licens- ing condition by the Cana- dian Nuclear Safety Com- mission (CNSC). Iter Canada managing director Dr. Murray Stew- art, while outlining their plans to bring the project here and explaining how a fusion reactor works, told the small crowd of interested observers that fusion technology is safe and clean. “Fusion is inherently safe because it’s difficult to DR. 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A crop of more than 600 plants was seized, although poach- ers made off with the buds with an estimated street value of $240,000. Roughly two-thirds of the plants were in the seedling stage and were left behind by the thieves. Police dismantled the lab and seized the drugs along with $30,000 in grow- ing equipment, said Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman. Meanwhile, Whitby firefighters stumbled onto a pot factory after a neighbour reported thick “smoke” coming from a window of a home on Rolling Acres Drive at around noon, said Sgt. Malik. The smoke turned out to be steam - a product of the drug facto- ry channelled from the vacant home through a ventilation system, he said. Police were called out and seized 370 marijuana plants valued at about $220,000 along with $40,000 worth of equipment, Sgt. Malik said. Neighbours have told police the new owners recently purchased the residence but had not been seen since last December, leading to sus- picions. There were no arrests and the drug squad has taken over both in- vestigations. Police suspect organized crime is behind the sophisticated drug labs and have shut down more than 30 in Durham Region since last Novem- ber. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Durham police stumble across more marijuana labs Please remember to recycle your News Advertiser!Tap into local fund-raiser tonight PICKERING —Ten local dancers are going to Spain to partic- ipate in this year’s Euro Internation- als, but they can’t do it alone. The Durham Dance Centre is holding a Valentine’s dance Friday, Feb. 15 at the Pickering Recreation Complex to help raise money for the club’s members, who will be heading off in July. The Euro Inter- nationals will feature Canadian tap, jazz, and ballet competition. The dance starts at 8 p.m., with music provided by the Kelly Wright Band, along with a disc jockey. 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The cross is being loaned to Catholic churches, school boards and other faith commu- nities in Canada as anticipa- tion builds for World Youth Day 2002 (WYD) in Toronto, July 23 to 28. Up to one million Catholic pilgrims are expected to at- tend. While plans are not set in stone, board religion consul- tant Sharon McKeever told trustees at Monday’s school board meeting the board may transport the cross by truck to all its elementary schools so students and staff members can see it. After departing June 12, the cross is back in Oshawa July 9, in Whitby July 10 and in Ajax July 11. Pope John Paul II, who may celebrate Catholic mass in Toronto as part of World Youth Day, gave the cross to young people in 1984, at the first WYD in Rome. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 3 A/P Online at durhamregion.com Pope’s cross heads to Durham Recycle!Touch of Class Dance Party This Sunday Feb. 17/02 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB CHURCH ST. S. 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Entries in the category include all types of projects such as busi- ness parks, land, office, residen- tial, and retail developments, wa- terfront developments, building redevelopments, telecommunica- tion infrastructure projects, and others that contribute to a com- munity’s economic growth. The objective of Pickering’s initiative was to share the vision of the City’s waterfront develop- ment. Regional Councillors Mark Holland and Maurice Brenner created a Power Point presenta- tion in partnership with Ontario Power Generation and with cre- ative assistance from Citrus Media, which outlines the story behind the Millennium Water- front Project. It depicts the transformation of an unused portion of the water- front into a unique focal point for the Pickering community. Reacting to the win, Coun. Holland said the presentation has been well received wherever they have shown it, including the In- ternational Making Cities Live- able Council held in Venice, Italy last summer. “This is a vindication of us starting and continually aggres- sively promoting our waterfront and the vision,” said Coun. Hol- land, chairman of the waterfront coordinating committee. “We’re on the right track with this ex- tremely innovative plan that has great importance to the City of Pickering.” The EDCO honout now places the Pickering waterfront presen- tation in the running for a nation- al marketing award with winners expected to be announced this fall. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Experimental reactor benefits touted do; that’s the challenge, there must be the perfect conditions to make it work. If it’s not per- fect it stops, it stops and there’s nothing there,” he ex- plained. “It’s also clean, it doesn’t exude any gases except for small amounts of helium,” he added And, should the experimen- tal reactor, expected to be the final phase before fusion tech- nology is used in the commer- cial production of energy, be awarded to Canada, the net gain for the country in terms of technology and spin-off in- dustry would be in the range of $6.8 billion, Dr. Stewart added. “This will be the largest re- search and development site on earth,” noted Laura Fergu- son, director of communica- tions with Iter Canada, at the meeting. “It will bring a range of economic benefits to the area and the technology will make this the high-tech centre of Canada.” The public will also have its say on the impacts of bring- ing Iter to Durham Region, said Katherine Moshanas, Iter Canada’s director of regulato- ry affairs. She said the environmental assessment would include socio-economic as well as nat- ural environmental factors and public involvement through- out. “We’re going to look at all issues raised by the public, both locally and regionally,” she said. The final site decision is expected sometime in October of this year and Dr. Stewart said he is confident the Cana- dian bid can bring Iter home, since they have the land, On- tario Power Generation’s Dar- lington site has the tritium needed for the experimental reactor, and Durham is an at- tractive community for the re- searchers to bring their fami- lies. 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The money could mean exist- ing lakeshore transit providers in Oshawa, Whit- by and Ajax- Pickering (which run a combined service) may use the money to spruce up exist- ing services with badly-needed new buses, fleet repairs and possi- bly improved ser- vice, say politi- cians from those municipalities. “It’s balanced as it stands,” said Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond of the decision made Wednesday, Feb. 13. The Os- hawa mayor noted this year the money will be used by the mu- nicipalities to ad- dress urgent tran- sit needs of local providers while leaving the door open for possible regional initia- tives. “It accounts for a future need of dollars at the regional level while accounting for yesterday’s need for dollars at the local level.” By the end of the year, the Re- gional transit task force is to provide recommendations for the 2003 use of the money. It could, in part, be used for a region- wide route or im- proved local con- nectors between existing routes or other initiatives at the local level. Consultant Totten Sims Hubicki has been hired to carry out a $200,000 study that builds on the Durham Mobility Study. Until late 2001, GTA tax- payers were re- quired to pay for GO Transit through a pay- ment from the re- gional govern- ment to the Greater Toronto Services Board. Durham’s bill was about $12 million. Last Sep- tember, the Province an- nounced it would take over GO operating costs and split the capital costs equally with the Regions and the federal govern- ment. The GTSB was dismantled as part of that process. The Province has told the Regions how much they can expect to be re- turned to them (in Durham about $8.4 million) with the only stipula- tion being the money must be used for transit. 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Apart from the attempts current- ly in vogue to remove God from our schools or national anthem, one in- teresting result of this idea recently played out in relation to our mili- tary. Directed to remove all refer- ences to Christianity from their public services, our military chap- lains are realizing we can no longer publicly recognize what census and polling data have consistently shown: some 80 per cent of Canadi- ans believe in the Christian God. Not believing in God is nothing more than another opinion about the meaning of life, just like believing in God. As such there is no reason for it to enjoy more credibility or favour from us or our elected repre- sentatives. As simple and apparent as this notion may seem, it simply does not carry over into reality. That a person holds beliefs rooted in agnostic or explicitly anti-religious values is never cited as a reason to exclude his or her opinion from public dis- cussion (or from public military services). Why, then, should it be so for beliefs rooted in religious con- victions, especially when the latter are shared by the majority of Cana- dians? It seems unnecessarily deceptive to claim such a thing as moral neu- trality exists. Since we all necessar- ily act out of an informed system of beliefs, it would seem far better to evaluate how these beliefs, be they agnostic, religious, or scientific, play out in practice for society. Unfortunately, we seem to have lost the ability even to discuss these fundamental matters. Under the de- ceptive banner of ‘moral neutrali- ty’, one side of the argument is usu- ally dismissed out of hand, most often the side rooted in religious conviction. A fair, balanced discus- sion of the issue is never allowed to get off the ground. This anti-religious bias is hardly a neutral stance and is not consis- tent with the simple fact that reli- gious principles, properly under- stood, have and will continue to play an important role in forming the conscience of our society to- wards peace and true mutual under- standing. To the editor: Re: Ms. Mary Delaney’s letter to the edi- tor ‘Overcrowding causes problems’ Jan. 23, 2002. Overcrowded schools are not what we want for Ontario’s children. That is why, in 1998, the government introduced a new approach to funding school facili- ties. Through our new approach, funding for new schools is guaranteed when stu- dent enrolment within a board is greater than the existing capacity of the board’s schools. School boards experiencing growth can now build schools and addi- tions where and when they are needed and plan effectively for the future. This new approach is making a dra- matic difference in Durham Region. Since 1998, the Durham District School Board has been able to undertake or plan for the construction of 20 new schools and additions that will result in space for approximately 7,000 students. In the cur- rent school year, the board is expected to receive $20.9 million in Grants for New Pupil Places - the fourth highest alloca- tion in the province. In its 2001 annual report, the board noted that, through the construction of new facilities and additions to existing schools over the past three years, the number of portables has fallen by 30 per cent - from 578 to 400 for the current 2001-2002 school year. I understand that the board plans to open J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax this September. This school will ac- commodate 1,380 high school students and will help to alleviate the existing pressure at Pickering High School. Providing effective student accommo- dation is an important part of the founda- tion we have laid for quality education. Students throughout the province are benefiting from the dramatic increase in new pupil places and our new approach to funding. Our government will continue to work with Ontario’s school boards to en- sure they have the resources to operate and maintain schools effectively and effi- ciently. 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Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Kevin Belgrave Opinion Shaper shouston@durhamregion.com Good God, belief-free society just doesn’t add up Polls confirm what large majority already know, religious principles play important role in society New approach to funding working Police chase numbers troubling Doubling of pursuits provide cause for concern There are no easy answers to explain the phenomenon but it is troubling police chases in Durham Region doubled from 2000 to 2001. A year ago, police explained the small 12-month total was a result of the use of Air 1, the helicopter the local force shares with its York Regional Police counterparts. The belief was Air 1 reduced or eliminated the need for officers to dash off after fleeing felons. It was a good argument last year, but it doesn’t wash now since there were 38 chases in 2001. The explanation provided for the 100-per cent increase by Deputy Chief Rod Piukkala would seem to account for part, but certainly not all of that jump. “We’ve got more officers on patrol, more than we’ve ever had in the history of the Durham Regional Police. There is more traffic on the road and auto thefts are up,” said Deputy Chief Piukkala. Added Deputy Chief Chuck Mercier, “When you increase traffic stops (up 24 per cent in 2001 over 2000), you increase the risk of people not wanting to stop.” Fair enough, but the small population increase in this region over a single year, combined with a slight increase in the num- ber of officers on patrol, can’t account alone for such a whop- ping jump in chases. It should be remembered the latest figures follow several years of catastrophic chases in the Greater Toronto Area in which innocent bystanders were killed. After a public outcry and debate over those tragic deaths, the Province promised to look into rules and regulations for chases. But, according to the report on chases presented to the Durham Regional police services board, 37 of the chases were “within the guidelines” set out by department policy and the Police Services Act. The question is, even though the chases were within guide- lines and there were no fatalities, odds are as the number of chases jumps, the chance of death for an officer, a fleeing sus- pect or a citizen who has the bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, multiplies. It should be remembered eight people were hurt in the chas- es, five of them suspects, but three in a vehicle that was hit by those being chased. Ultimately, local police brass must ask themselves if the risk to public safety is worth chasing a car thief or somebody who commits a break-and-enter. 715 Kingston Rd., Exit 401 at Whites Rd. 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Michael Bergmann, 26, was tubing on a restricted hill at Lakeridge Ski Resort, on Chalk Lake Road, when he lost control and crashed into a wooden fence post at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Durham Re- gional Police said. Mr. Bergmann was flown by air ambulance to Sunny- brook Health Sciences Cen- tre where he died of internal injuries, said police. Four hours earlier, 17- year-old Richard Trudel, of Uxbridge, was attempting a trick snowboarding move when he landed head first in the snow, police said. The teenager, who was not wearing a helmet, was rushed to Lakeridge Health Uxbridge with serious head injuries and transferred to Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto, police said. He was listed in critical but stable condition, with family members by his side. Investigators are blaming the tubing tragedy on a com- bination of “rider error and alcohol,” said Sergeant Paul Malik, spokesman for Durham police. Mr. Bergmann was origi- nally tubing with a group of friends in a designated area when he left and entered a skiing-only hill, the officer said. The self-employed com- puter salesman was ordered off the hill by staff at the re- sort, but apparently ignored their demands, according to Sgt. Malik. Police investigators esti- mated Mr. Bergmann was travelling at speeds in excess of 70 km/h when he crashed into the fence, Sgt. Malik said. “Everybody is pretty much in a state of disbelief,” said Louis Sousa, who de- scribed himself as a close friend of Mr. Bergmann’s for the past six years. The snowboarding acci- dent happened at about 5:45 p.m. while the 17-year-old was trying to perform a diffi- cult manoeuvre on the half- pipe. The teen was attempting a mid-air 720-degree spin when his board caught the snow. He flipped and fell head first, Sgt. Malik said. The coroner has ordered an autopsy on Mr. Bergmann. Sgt. Malik said police have concluded their investigations. However, the provincial Technical Stan- dards and Safety Authority is conducting a separate probe into both accidents as re- quired under Ontario’s Tech- nical Standards and Safety Act. Craig MacDonald, gener- al manager of Lakeridge Ski Resort, said staff is “emo- tionally devastated” by the accidents. He said helmets are mandatory for snow- boarders in the terrain park but not in the half-pipe, where head injuries are rare. “We generally don’t see anything more than a wrist injury. It was very unusual circumstances,” he said of Mr. Trudel’s accident. The second mishap is the only tubing death at the re- sort in its 13 years since opening, said Mr. MacDon- ald, sounding clearly shaken by the tragedy. “There’s nothing you can do. (Mr. Bergmann) just did- n’t heed any warnings. I don’t understand it. Obvious- ly he was determined to do what he wanted to do and I don’t think there is anything we could do more to prevent him,” he said. “When the dust settles we’ll take a look at every- thing, but we are confident everything is in place in terms of safety.” A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo That’s for the birds PICKERING –– Volunteer Wayne Comacchio at- taches a new bird feeder to a tree in Alex Robert- son park as part of a recent conservation effort. A group helped clean out existing bird houses and in- stall new ones to create a habitat for breeding in the area. Snow tragedies leave one dead, another seriously injured MARKSBURY PLAZA MARKSBURY LAUNDROMAT • BYRNE DESIGNS • CUTS,CURLS & COLOURS • MARKSBURY VARIETY 677 MARKSBURY RD. 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(905)426-0091 or (905)426-0092 But, last year’s numbers are the third lowest total in past 10 years BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––The number of police pursuits in Durham Re- gion doubled last year as officers took part in 38 car chases, result- ing in eight injuries. Although the number of flee- ing felons pursued by police jumped from 19 in 2000, it is the third-lowest total in the past 10 years, an annual police report shows. The Suspect Apprehension Pursuit report prepared by Durham’s Deputy Chief of Oper- ations Rod Piukkala breaks down the reasons pursuits were launched, how they ended and the number of injuries, arrests and charges. Police chased 31 suspects who were wanted for Criminal Code offences and another six for Highway Traffic Act viola- tions, the report says. Nine were terminated for safety reasons prior to officers making an arrest, while 29 sus- pects were eventually stopped, according to the report presented to the Durham Police Services Board at its monthly meeting Tuesday. No one was killed in any of the pursuits but eight people were injured: five were occu- pants in vehicles being chased while the other three were inno- cent bystanders. A man, woman and child suf- fered minor injuries when their car was forced into a guardrail in Pickering by a fleeing vehicle carrying three suspects wanted in a shooting at a high school pickup basketball game April 3. No officers were injured as a result of a chase, the report states. Deputy-Chief Piukkala linked the jump in the number of pur- suits to an increase in police manpower and a 16-per cent rise in auto thefts in the region. “We’ve got more officers on patrol, more than we’ve ever had in the history of the Durham Re- gional Police, there is more traf- fic on the road and auto thefts are up. “A number of these relate to stolen cars,” he said. Police traffic stops also rose 24 per cent in 2001. “When you increase traffic stops you in- crease the risk of people not wanting to stop,” Deputy Chief of Administration Chuck Merci- er told the police services board. The pursuits led to a total of 188 criminal charges against 48 people, compared to 25 arrests and 118 charges in 2000. According to the report, the officers involved in 37 chases acted “within guidelines” set out by department policy and the Police Services Act. The Special Investigations Unit investigated one police pur- suit, which ended when the sus- pect crashed into a wall at the Whitby Mall and was seriously injured. The SIU cleared the officers involved, said Deputy-Chief Piukkala. The report notes the vast ma- jority of fleeing suspects were young people, a trend that trou- bles police. In 25 pursuits the drivers of the suspect vehicles were under 25 years of age. Of those, 12 were under the age of 18 years. A year earlier, when the num- ber of chases dropped dramati- cally in 2000, to 19 from 41 in 1999, the force’s pilot helicopter project was given the credit. But last year’s 100-per cent rise in pursuits would appear to contradict the claims of those who say a police helicopter de- ters suspects from fleeing. Although it is virtually im- possible to know how many chases Air 1, the chopper’s nick- name, may have prevented, Deputy-Chief Piukkala said the helicopter plays a crucial once a pursuit has been launched. The ability to track fleeing cars by air means better protec- tion for officers and civilians on the ground and a reduced risk of tragic consequences, he said, adding Air 1 took part in six or seven pursuits during the year. The chopper was leased by the department as part of a tem- porary project that has since been extended several times, al- beit with reduced flying hours. Despite the increase in pur- suits last year the number is much lower in comparison to a decade ago, when there were 62 chases in 1992. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P Police pursuits double in 2001 CHUCK MERCIER ‘When you increase traffic stops, you increase the risk of people not wanting to stop.’Visit durhamregion.comJust the fax: 905-683-7363 Miss Mayfair Beauty Salon 570 Westney Rd. S., Ajax (Discovery Bay Plaza) 905-686-0022 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL To thank our clients for giving us our first successful year. COLOR Wash, Cut & Style $3999 Exp. 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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. By Appointment Dr. Christina Schropp Dr. Pamela Schmitz OPTOMETRISTS 965 Dundas St. W. (905) 666-4848 NEW OPTOMETRISTS Announcing NEW Office Hours February 1st, 2002 PICKERING —A pharmacist is the guest speaker at a meeting of a local diabetes support group Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Pharmacist Ashesh Desai discusses the subject of diabetes and drugs at the meeting hosted by the Canadian Dia- betes Association at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. To reserve a seat, call Barbara Fleming at 905-426-5522. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 In our modern society the automo- bile has passed from a luxury or conve- nience item to one of necessity. This is evident when government places a high- er priority on widening roads and build- ing new highways than on public trans- portation. Monday, Feb. 4 saw the return of a good old Canadian winter but as I write this column, the temperature is rising again. There is no doubt that the past two unseasonably warm months are caused by global warming. There are just too many people, with too many cars, driving too many places. We should all now be resolving to drive less. We can consolidate errands; make a coffee at home rather than sit idling in a take-out lane; walk children to school and to social events; walk the babysitter home; carpool, and choose public transportation when possible. On that first crisp winter day I saw a line of cars waiting by a school fence — many with motors idling. A teacher’s art project should be to create posters with ‘let me walk with my friends’messages. Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency has identified idling as a significant contributor to global warming. In total, four per cent of the fuel we burn in our cars is consumed by idling. In fact, 10 seconds of idling can use more fuel than turning off your en- gine and re-starting it. TIPS... ❑Switch on your block heater two to three hours before driving on cold win- ter mornings. ❑Avoid idling your engine for long pe- riods after a cold start. Even in below- zero weather, it is not necessary to idle more than 30 seconds. Drive slowly for the first few kilometres to let your en- gine warm. ❑For improved fuel economy and safe- ty, clear snow and ice from your car be- fore starting it. ❑Avoid carrying excess weight in the trunk; a heavier load burns more fuel. ❑Open windows on hot days. The coolant used in air conditioners is help- ing to destroy the ozone layer. ❑ ❑ ❑ If every driver of a light-duty vehicle in Canada avoided idling for just five minutes a day, it would save 1.6 million litres of fuel and prevent more than 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and contribut- ing to climate change. Visit the Idle Free Zone, Canada’s first Web site dedicated to helping Canadi- ans in their efforts to stop unnecessary engine idling at oee.nrcan. When your car has seen its last day, be sure to call either 1-888-CAR DIED or the Kidney Foundation of Canada at 1-800-565-5511 to ensure your vehicle gets recycled. Don’t leave autos idling if you care for environment Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca Diabetes and drugs on talk agenda PICKERING –– To accommo- date a growing club, the Picker- ing Powerhouse Toastmasters has moved its meet- ing location. The group is now meeting at the main branch of the Pickering Public Library, across from the Pickering Town Centre. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Toastmasters is an international organization that promotes im- proved speaking, listening and thinking skills. For more in- formation, call Hazel at 905- 560-3768 or Marva at 905- 619-0030. 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The class is on Saturday, Feb. 23, with registration at 8:30 a.m. The class will begin at 9 a.m. and re- freshment will be available at 11 a.m. The event is free, although participants can pick up a pledge sheet at the centre to raise money or make personal donations. Call 905-428- 7059. Local seniors need you AJAX — Ajax- Pickering Com- munity Care needs volunteers. Currently, the organization does not have enough volunteers to en- able every senior to make it to med- ical appoint- ments. The group is looking for dri- vers willing to give one to three hours of their time one day a week. Drivers will be compensated for gas expenses. Community Care is also look- ing for people available from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3:30 p.m. to an- swer telephones and do a variety of office tasks. Call Heather Tim at 905-686- 3331. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P Try durhamregion.com Durham Catholic board claims feds owe them $840,000 GST rebates add up for administration BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM ––Catholic school board trustees on Monday night issued a rallying cry, call- ing on school supporters to lobby the federal government so it does not prevent them from receiving a hefty tax rebate. David Visser, business super- intendent at the Durham Catholic District School Board, in a report on the board meeting agenda states the federal government owes the board about $840,000. The money is owed following the outcome of a lengthy court case launched by Quebec school boards and the ruling indicated boards are entitled to a 100-per cent GST rebate on transporta- tion services they provide. The Excise Tax Act has allowed boards a 68 per cent rebate. “The catch, however, is that the Canada Customs and Rev- enue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada) is moving to amend the Excise Tax Act retroactively 11 years, in order to avoid paying school boards across Canada the estimated $70 million owed,” Mr. Visser states in his report. “Basically, the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is attempt- ing to rewrite the rules after los- ing the court case.” Fred Jones, trustee for Brock- Scugog-Uxbridge, said every school supporter in the region should rally behind the cause and tell their MP they do not support legislation that would deny boards the rebates. “I think this is a good oppor- tunity and time for the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Asso- ciation and the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association to lobby the government on behalf of the members to not introduce legislation that will negate or prevent us from benefiting from this,” he said. Trustee Jones said “it was an error on (the part of the federal government) in the first instance and I don’t see why we should be suffering for it.” Responding to a question from Oshawa Trustee Stan Kar- wowski, education director Grant Andrews and Mr. Visser said it is possible the Province would try and claw back some of the money if the board was suc- cessful. Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey said he was “shocked” to learn the government intended to retroactively amend the Act. “We could sure use a lot of that $840,000 for our kids,” he said. “Each of us should be calling our MP.” Trustee Corey motioned that the board petition local MPs and appeal for support to all school boards and trustee associations in the Province. 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We don’t see this as a problem.” While the TRCA owns the site, Ajax has managed it for the past two years. In his written report, Mr. Skinner said the objective of the plan “will be to examine the lands and determine their environmental features and functions, heritage values, and the potential for recreation and other public uses.” Mayor Steve Parish noted there’s a con- flict among some of various users. “The hikers don’t like soccer users and soccer users don’t like hikers,” the mayor said. “There’s a lot of scope for conflict. That’s good. It shows a lot of ownership. “Some have strong feelings on it,” he added. The management plan process had five stages, with the first addressing completion of a background report and setting up an ad- visory committee. The second and third phases include development of the plan and recommendations, as well as gathering pub- lic input. The fourth phase entails meshing the rec- ommendations with Ajax plans and the Duffins Creek Watershed Strategy. The final phase is the implementation of recommen- dations. Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Jim McMaster said, “The thing I like is the advi- sory committee. They’ll almost take on an ownership role. There should be very strong people who can keep an eye on it.” In addition to provincial ministries, oth- ers on the committee could include local community groups, various agencies and municipal representatives. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Read up online! We’re at durhamregion.comAjax to help with conservation area management plan TM Trade-mark of CIBC. Some restrictions apply. Subject to credit approval. One owner must own 50% or more of the business. C EO, CFO, C OO & MO M Small Business Credit Edge.™We can help your small business expand and become more competitive with a CIBC loan or line of credit up to $100,000. Detailed financial statements aren’t required and you’ll get a response in two business days. Hassle free applications. 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He also prides himself on his troubleshoot- ing ability. “I like to profes- sionally solve problems at the least most reasonable cost to the customer. Sometimes that may involve excavating the entire perimeter of the house and replacing the weeping tiles but that is because it is absolutely necessary. What I won’t do is quote on an expensive excavation type repair when I know a simple little interior injection will solve the problem. Give me a solid concrete foundation and 90% of the time I can inject the problem with polyurethane by standing on the inside and pumping right through the wall. Block foundations should be repaired from the outside but I try to isolate the prob- lem within 10-15 ft. to mini- mize the excavation neces- sary.” Gordon says “home owners should invest in their foundations in much the same way they invest in their roofs. Water corrodes and very quickly. The same way a leak in your roof starts corroding the wooden rafters, a leak through your foundation starts to under- mine the very integrity of your home. People tend to live with the problem until it escalates into a bigger one. Catch it early enough and possibly save yourself a for- tune.” Gordon goes on to say that “no job is too big or too small and I can promise you a fair and objective evalua- tion of the problem.” For a free professional evaluation call Gordon at 905-686-6880. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Just the fax: 904-683-7363 Durham politician on ‘Smart Growth’panel Transportation, waste issues on agenda BY NATALIE MILLER Staff Writer DURHAM ––The mayor of Whit- by will contribute Smart ideas to a provincial panel formed to solve transportation and waste management problems in Ontario. Marcel Brunelle was appointed to the Smart Growth panel, which con- sists of 19 politicians and private sec- tor representatives who will prepare a proactive report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The mayor received a phone call from Municipal Affairs Minister Chris Hodgson Monday notifying him he had been chosen as the Durham rep- resentative to sit on the board, chaired by long-time Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. “It’s a great opportunity,” said Mayor Brunelle. “It’s a heavy responsibility. I’ll make certain the issues in Durham are represented.” Mayor Brunelle hopes to provide an exchange of ideas between the Re- gion and the panel and vice versa. The mayor said he was surprised to be appointed but he is involved in Durham’s Waste Management Steer- ing Committee, is chairman of the Regional Transit Task Force, and is a member of the Durham Mobility Study Steering Committee. The Smart Growth panel will meet monthly to discuss tangible solutions to transportation issues, likely includ- ing the expansion of GO Transit and introduction of bus lanes only on the province’s busiest highways, Mayor Brunelle said. As well, it will make recommen- dations aimed at resolving the garbage “crisis” in Ontario. Mayor Brunelle was unsure for how long the panel will meet but ex- pected it would be at least a year. “The Province is looking for an- swers,” he said. 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Available on approved GMAC purchase financing up to 60 months (or only up to 36 months when combined with 0% purchase financing offer). Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before April 1, 2002. Offer not available on 2002 GMC Savana SLT-Y91, 2002 Full size vans-cargo cutaway, 2002 Sierra Regular and Extended Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Sierra Crew Cab 2500/3500, and 2002 Sierra 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style), 2002 Yukon, 2002 Yukon Denali, 2002 Yukon XL, 2002 Yukon XL Denali. Offer does not apply to SMARTLEASE offers.∆Tests conducted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ◊Offer only applies to lease of 2002 Sunfire/Grand AM. General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST and GST) plus security deposit and P.P.S.A. Freight of $795/$845 is included (Sunfire/Grand AM). Licence, insurance, administration fees and environmental taxes not included. Other lease options available. 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Better than half of the more than $1 million in grants — generated through charity casi- nos — doled out by the Ontario Trillium Foundation in January, went to worthy community groups in Durham. “We are thrilled with our $25,000 grant from the founda- tion,” said Katherine Head, president of the Boys’ Choir of Durham. “There are lots of boys in our area who love to sing but are unaware of our choir. With this grant, we will be able to get the word out so more area boys will be able to enjoy singing, make friends and develop their talent.” The grant is spread out over two years and is not only meant to support the choir’s expan- sion, but to help host two events to provide opportunities for boy choirs and youth choirs to learn from each other. Among the other Durham Region recipients of the most recent round of Trillium grants include: • Catholic Family Services of Durham was granted $229,300 over five years to de- velop and implement a preven- tive program to increase the self-esteem and coping strate- gies of preadolescent girls and boys; • The Distress Centre of Durham Region has been grant- ed $40,800 over one year to de- velop a marketing plan for rural and urban communities in the region. Part of this money will also be used to form partner- ships with agencies serving iso- lated areas of the region and to further increase access to the crisis line service; • Durham Family Court Clinic received $25,000 over one year to support a network of agencies involved in the arson prevention program for children. The money will be used to develop marketing and fund-raising strategies, and to advance service co-ordination and community awareness; • Since its inception in 1942, 151 ‘Chadburn’ Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets has been sponsored by the Ro- tary Club, which has just re- ceived $49,000 to be spent over one year. The funds will be used to purchase band instru- ments for the squadron, allow- ing more teenagers to partici- pate in the music program; • The Victorian Order of Nurses, Durham Region Branch, receives $7,000 over a period of three months to buy computer equipment to help in- crease effectiveness of VON ad- ministrative and program co-or- dination services; • The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region has won the ‘daily double’. The local scribes will receive $25,000 over one year to produce publi- cations and promotional materi- als to increase the group’s com- munity profile. Some of this grant money will also be used to provide mentoring and net- working opportunities for area writers. A second grant of $25,000 to the group will be received over two years and is given in col- laboration with the Whitby Public Library to hold ‘Words in Whitby’ in 2002 and 2003. The weekend-long event brings writers to Whitby to read from their works and to interact with local audiences. Live Better | Spend Less | Every Day • 5 Piece dish set • 5 Great Colours $999 FLEECE THROWS • Ultrasoft lightweight warmth • Assorted Colours ROYAL VELVET •Big & Soft Towels •Slightly Irregular Plus Get Free Rewards Faster with Canada’s Largest Kitchen Bed and Bath Superstore $999 DECORATIVE CLAY URNS • Variety of sizes and colours ($19.99 medium) $14 99 $999 Spend Less Look throughout our stores for great brand names at astonishingly low prices. 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Bedroom Set $59900 ONLYONLY P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Willis wages war in new action flick The following new movies are being screened at theatres this weekend. Hart’s War Starring Bruce Willis Directed by Gregory HobliT During the Second World War, fourth generation Ameri- can war hero Colonel William McNamara (Bruce Willis) has been captured and imprisoned in Stalag 6A, a German pris- oner-of-war camp. As the camp’s highest ranking U.S. officer, McNamara commands his fellow prisoners, keeping a sense of military duty and ho- nour alive in a place where ho- nour is easy to destroy. Never giving up his fight to win the war –– even when no longer on the front line –– he is prepared, waiting for his moment to strike back at the enemy. When a prisoner is found brutally murdered in the camp and a second prisoner is ac- cused of the crime, the Ger- man guards stand ready to ex- ecute the accused. McNamara insists he re- ceives a fair court-martial, however, and the Germans agree, looking upon it as an entertainment. McNamara then assigns Lt. Tommy Hart (Colin Farrell) to defend the accused in the trial. Against the harrowing back- drop of the POW camp, young Hart struggles to investigate the murder and clear his defen- dant’s name, eventually un- covering a staggering secret. Ultimately, McNamara and Hart are caught in a devastat- ing race against time, each forced to weigh the value of their lives against the greater good of their country. Return To Never Land Animation Directed by Robin Budd Following the second star to the right, then straight on till morning, one of the most loved Disney characters of all time returns in Walt Disney Pictures’ exciting all-new ani- mated motion picture, Return To Never Land. Now, Wendy is all grown up with children of her own, and as the Blitzkrieg rages, she calms them with tales of Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up. Wendy’s stubborn 12-year- old daughter, Jane, has no pa- tience for such nonsense... until Captain Hook uses the girl as a pawn in capturing his archrival. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys come to her aid; however, even they cannot make Jane a believer in the magic of imagination. John Q Starring Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, James Woods. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. This cautionary story cen- tres on a man whose nine- year-old son is in desperate need of a life-saving trans- plant. When he discovers his med- ical insurance won’t cover the costs of the surgery and alter- native government aid is un- available, John Q. Archibald (Denzel Washington) takes a hospital emergency room hostage in a last-ditch attempt to save his child. Crossroads Starring Britney Spears, Zoe Saldana and Taryn Man- ning. Directed by: Tamra Davis. Crossroads is the story of three childhood friends, Lucy (Britney Spears), Kit (Zoe Sal- dana) and Mimi (Taryn Man- ning), who, after eight years apart, rediscover their friend- ship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi’s handsome, mys- terious friend Ben (Anson Mount) in his ‘73 Buick. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives forever, but they also discover how impor- tant it is to hold onto their hearts’ desires. Super Troopers Starring Jay Chan- drasekhar. Directed by Jay Chan- drasekhar. Stoned college kids heading across the border for French fries and gravy, speeders, drug smugglers and just about any other law breaker would do best to avoid the barren stretch of highway presided over by the Super Troopers. Thorny, Mac, Rabbit, Foster and Farva are Vermont State Troopers who act more like fraternity brothers in uniform. For a complete listing of what’s playing on local screens this weekend, contact your cinema operator in Ajax or Pickering. Bruce Willis is a war hero captured and imprisoned in Germany during the Second World War who nevers gives up the fight and pre- pares to strike back at the enemy. Be a local rock star AJAX —Local amateur musicians will have a chance to show off their tal- ent this Sunday at Second Storey Night Club in Ajax. Hosted by local singer/songwriter Aaron Hughes, the open stage night runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Anyone partici- pating can enter a draw for $1,000 in prizes, including a Washburn electric guitar. Heavy metal bands are discour- aged from playing. Second Storey Night Club is on Har- wood Avenue, south of Hwy. 401. MONSTERS INC. Computer Animated 1:10, 3:10, 7:10, 9:10 F BLACK HAWK DOWN Josh Hartnett AA Not Recommended for Children, Brutal Violence, Language1:30, 7:30 AALORD OF THE RINGS Elijah Wood 1:15, 7:15 Frightening Scenes, Violence 7:05, 9:05 SLACKERS Devon Sawa AA Coarse Language, Sexual Content, Crude Content JIMMY NEUTRON Animated 1:00, 3:00 PG OCEANS ELEVEN George Clooney Mature Theme 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 PG HARRY POTTER & PHILOSOPHER’S STONE Daniel Radcliff Frightening Scenes 1:30, 7:30 PG PG AA AA WALK TO REMEMBER Mandy Moore 1:10, 3:10, 7:10, 9:10 Not Recommended for Young Children SHIPPING NEWS Kevin Spacey 1:00, 3:05, 7:00, 9:05 Frightening Scenes, Sexual Content, Language, Mature Theme COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO James Caviezel 1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:20 Not Recommended for Children, Violence 905-420-S H O W 416-444-F I L M 1095 KIN G S T O N R D . , P I C K E R I N G SATURDA Y & S U N D A Y MATINE E S FAMOUS PLAYERS A BEAUTIFUL MIND (PG) mature theme 6:45, 9:50 BIG FAT LIAR (NO PASSES) (F) Fri, Tue 3:20, 6:50, 9:20 Sat, Sun 12:00, 3:20, 6:50, 9:20 Mon, Wed, Thu 6:50, 9:20 COLLATERAL DAMAGE (AA) not recommended for young children, violence Fri, Tue 3:45, 7:15, 10:15 Sat 12:45, 3:45, 7;15, 10:15 Sun 12:45, 3:45, 10:15 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:15, 10:15 CROSSROADS (PG) Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:35, 10:30 Sat 12:30, 4:00, 7:35, 10:30 Sun 12:30, 4:00, 7:35 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:35, 10:30 HART’S WAR (AA) mature theme, not recommended for children Fri, Tue 3:50, 7:10, 10:10 Sat, sun 1:00, 3:50, 7:10, 10:10 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:10, 10:10 JOHN Q (AA) not recommended for children Fri, Tue 4:45, 7:45, 10:20 Sat, Sun 1:30, 4:45, 7:45, 10:20 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:45, 10:20 PETER PAN 2: RETURN TO NEVERLAND (F) Fri, Tue 2:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:15 Sat, Sun 12:20, 2:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:15 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:00, 9:15 ROLLERBALL (AA) violence, not recommended for children Fri, Tue 4:15, 9:40 Sat, Sun 1:15, 4:15, 9:40 Mon, Wed, Thu 9:40 SNOW DOGS (F) Fri, Tue 2:35, 5:00, 7:25 Sat, Sun 12:15, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:25 WWF: NO WAY OUT (STC) Sun 7:00 A BEAUTIFUL MIND (PG) mature theme Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:10 Sat, Sun 1:00, 7:10 BIG FAT LIAR (NO PASSES) (F) Fri, Tue 4:20, 6:55, 9:40 Sat, Sun 2:00, 4:20, 6:55, 9:40 Mon, Wed, Thu 6:55, 9:40 COLLATERAL DAMAGE (AA) not recommended for young children, violence Fri, Tue 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Sat, Sun 1:50, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:45, 10:30 CROSSROADS (PG) Fri, Tue 4:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Sat, Sun 12:45, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:50, 10:10 HART’S WAR (AA) mature theme, not recommended for children Fri, Tue 3:50, 7:10, 10:10 Sat, sun 1:00, 3:50, 7:10, 10:10 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:10, 10:10 JOHN Q (AA) not recommended for children Fri, Tue 4:40, 7:20, 10:20 Sat, Sun 1:45, 4:40, 7:20, 10:20 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:20, 10:20 PETER PAN 2: RETURN TO NEVERLAND (F) Fri, Tue 2:20, 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 Sat, Sun 12:00, 2:20, 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:00, 9:15 ROLLERBALL (AA) violence, not recommended for children 10:00 SNOW DOGS (F) Fri, Tue 2:50, 5:15, 7:30 Sat, Sun 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30 Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30 THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (AA) horror, not recommended for young children Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue 4:00, 10:05 Mon, Wed, Thu 10:05 LOCATED IN WAL-MART AJAX BRING LEISURE TRAVEL....TO YOUR DOOR WITH OUR SHOP AT HOME SERVICE TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL dcaudie@thomascook.ca (905) 426-6242 (905) 426-6249 P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU Pickering 1099 Kingston Rd., L1V 1B5 905-831-2665 Did you know that we sell a lot of chicken products in our store? International Dairy Queen has always been impressed with our burger sales but they are continually amazed by the amount of chicken products we sell. The Chicken Strip Basket and the Crispy Chicken Salad are the number on sellers in our store. Why the move to Chicken? Obviously the lower fat content of poultry and the great taste of our chicken and seasonings. But there are more compelling reasons than that. First our customers know quality and whether it’s the Chicken in a basket or a Chicken sandwich it is all white breast meat. Check the size and thickness of our plump grilled chicken and the breaded chicken fillets. There is no filler or dark meat mixed in. It’s the real deal. Always. There are even more compelling reasons why people order the grilled chicken sandwich and the breaded chicken sandwich. The grilled chicken sandwich has an all white filet and a special garlic seasoning that is out of this world. It is flame broiled not fried. Served on a seedless whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo it is a tasty and healthy sandwich that is actually good for you. Enter the Southwestern Grilled Chicken. The same sandwich but now add bacon and our brand new Southwestern sauce (a spicy ranch sauce) instead of mayo. So good and so good for you. If you like a breaded chicken filet fried then the Breaded Chicken Sandwich is for you. Start again with a plump all white breast meat filet and lightly bread it. Not only is the coating light but it has a special touch of seasoning which compliments the taste when it is fried in our pure vegetable oil. (There are three basic frying oils used in the industry. Pure animal fat or a combination of animal fat and vegetable oil or pure vegetable oil). We use PURE vegetable oil only. That light breaded, seasoned, thick, plump chicken filet is placed on a toasted sesame seed bun and topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo. 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NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Registration begins Feb. 24 for the 2002 Durham Regional Spelling Bee Can you ‘bee-lieve’ it’s time for the Durham Regional Spelling Bee once again? The buzz on the street is there couldn’t ‘bee’ a better place for working on literacy skills, chasing cool prizes and most impor- tantly, having hours of fun while making new friends. The Durham Regional Spelling Bee is hosted by the Ajax/Pickering News Advertis- er, Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington/Port Perry This Week, Bowmanville Canadian States- man, and Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune. And registration begins Feb. 24. “The annual spelling bee is an excellent way for students, teachers, parents and schools to work on literacy skills together in a fun and educational format,” said Joanne Burghardt, editor-in-chief of the host newspa- pers. “With the success of our first competi- tions and with interest growing at an incredi- ble rate each year, we’re looking forward to the bee becoming one of the biggest commu- nity and volunteer-driven events in Durham.” Since its inception in 2000, nearly 1,500 Durham students have turned out for interac- tive and stimulating coaching sessions, semi- final competitions in Ajax, Pickering, Os- hawa,Whitby, and north Durham, and finally, the grand finale at Durham College, which brings together top spellers from across Durham Region. In fact, the competition is growing at such a pace, it’s turning heads outside Durham as well. In April 2001, the Durham Regional Spelling Bee was chosen ‘Best Community Service’ project of the year by the Ontario Community Newspaper Association. “This newspaper has given Durham Re- gion a real gift,” read a judge’s remarks. “Stu- dents are volunteering, studying and having fun! A tremendous idea, requiring major time and financial commitment from the employ- ees and owners of the paper. Congratula- tions!” And while your community newspaper serves as host, the event is driven by thou- sands of hours of volunteer work each year. That includes an opportunity for local high school students to earn time towards their mandatory 40-hours of volunteer work re- quired to graduate. For more information about the Durham Regional Spelling Bee, contact Ajax-Picker- ing zone co-ordinator Steve Houston at 905- 683-5110 ext. 249, or Joanne Burghardt at 905-579-4400 ext. 2247. School teams welcome Schools wishing to hold their own Bee and register their winners in the Durham Regional Spelling Bee semi-fi- nals are welcome to do so. For further information please contact Bee chair- man Joanne Burghardt at 905-579- 4400 ext. 2247 or Oshawa/Clarington Zone co-ordinator Judi Bobbitt, 905- 579-4400. Coaching sessions Coaching sessions are held in each zone and are intended to familiarize new competitors with the Bee format. Students who competed in the Bee last year will find the format the same. Coaching sessions for the Ajax-Pickering zone will be held: Tuesday, March 19 and 26 7 - 8 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering. Registration sites Sunday, Feb. 24 12 noon - 5 p.m. Pickering Town Centre Monday, Feb. 25 - Friday, March 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. Registration fee: $10 Mason Bee finalists Candice Janes of Oshawa, and friend Elana Mazzarolo, couldn’t hide their excitement after placing second and first, respectively, in the 2001 Durham Regional Spelling Bee. s p e l l i n g b e e This Week Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt tests her spelling abilities in an im- pomptu contest for Bee organizers at the 2001 Finals. The Bee is presented by the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region. Participants in the Bee are eligible for great prizes at both the semi-fi- nals and finals. Duncan Murphy, left, takes his turn at the microphone while Ontario’s Minister of Ed- ucation, Janet Ecker, (above) shares a laugh with contestants at the 2001 finals. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 25 A/P Bereaved families offered support DURHAM ––Durham-area fami- lies who have suffered a pregnancy loss or newborn death can find support with the Perinatal Bereavement Ser- vices Ontario (PBSO). The group holds self-help support group meetings the first and third Thursday of every month. The groups are led by bereaved par- ents trained in supporting families who have suffered pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, still birth or neonatal death. Bereaved parents share their experiences and discuss topics on the normal emotions of grief and cop- ing with special holidays. “Attending a support group is an important first step in the healing process,” said Jan Pears, PSBO execu- tive director, in a press release. “They are designed to help families cope with this often overwhelming grief so that they can move on to lead healthy and productive lives.” For more information and to regis- ter, call 905-427-1807. You can also visit the Web site at www.pbso.ca. Spelling Bee of Canada plans competition DURHAM ––Registration for the Spelling Bee of Canada is under way. It’s open to children between the ages of six and 13 (as of the end of 2001). The primary group is children six and seven years old, junior is eight and nine year olds, intermediate 10 and 11, and senior ages 12 and 13. Cost is $12, which includes a spelling manual, coaching sessions and semifinal competitions. Registration takes place in the audi- torium of the Pickering Central Library on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on Monday, Feb. 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The library is on The Esplanade, next to Pickering City Hall. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of age is required at the time of regis- tration. The first-, second- and third-place finishers in each age category advance to the championship finals in June. For more information, call Vashti at 905-509-2233 or 416-930-3204. Green thumbs meet in Ajax AJAX ––Spring is in the air and a resident’s thoughts turn to –– garden- ing. The Ajax Garden Club meets Mon- day, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St. Chiropractor Dr. John Noble will speak on Gar- dening and Your Body. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. Call Vic- tor at 905-426-1268. 28 - Burlington Post Motorola V2267 • Dual-mode digital cellphone • Includes two soft PhoneWrap™ covers • Stores up to 99 contacts • (value of $99) Limited time clearance sale!Give them gifts to set them free. $0* H ow will it change your world? Bowmanville Clarington Place (905) 697-8800 Oshawa 843 King St W, (at Thornton) (905) 576-1212 Five Points Mall (905) 432-0919 Oshawa Centre (905) 579-4026 Prices and offers in effect only at participating locations above, until February 28, 2002, while quantities last and subject to change and/or extension. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some conditions may apply. Ask in-store for details. 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Ajax and Pickering residents celebrated the season last weekend with a day of fun at Greenwood Conser- vation Area. A large group turned out to enjoy the day including Sierina Dargan and her grandmother, Bernie Van Der Voort (far right), who took a spin on the ice rink. Near right, seven-year-old Gregory Ham- mond uses a unique method to slide down a hill. Below, participants piled onto the the horse-drawn wagon for a ride around the park. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photos St Pauls on-the-Hill Anglican Church 882 Kingston Road Pickering (east of Whites Rd. at Fairport Rd.) 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The result wasn’t available at the News Advertiser’s press dead- line. Johnson put the finishing touches on a 2- on-1 break, putting one past Pickering goal- tender Kevin Kliman to give the Rattlers their second consecutive one-goal victory in the se- ries. Panthers’ head coach Bill Purcell says one of the few mistakes the Panthers made in the contest came back to haunt them on Johnson’s game winner. But, he notes Johnson’s goal may not have been a factor had Pickering con- verted on its scoring opportunities during the course of the game. “We had enough scoring opportunities to win by two or three goals,” notes Purcell, adding that the Panthers missed on a clear-cut breakaway. “The guys have to start scoring.” Garett Winder opened the scoring for Pick- ering at the 16:41 mark of the first period, as- sisted by Kyle Aitken and Mike Hanna. Thornhill, how- ever, tied the score at 1-1 with a mere 30 seconds remaining in the opening frame on a power-play goal by Clay Costoff, with the Panthers playing two men short. The contest remained score- less through the second period and most of the third stanza be- fore Johnson settled the issue with his late-game marker. The Panthers outshot Thornhill 26-22. The series continues in Thornhill Saturday night for game five at 7:30 p.m. Game six, if necessary, is at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex Sunday at 8:30 p.m. If it’s needed, game seven will be played in Thornhill Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 27 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 15, 2002 BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —A man named Don Johnson is making life miserable for the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Pan- thers. No, not the white-suited, sports-car- driving, crime-busting star of ‘Miami Vice’, but rather the former Pickering Panthers forward who has been wreak- ing havoc with his new team, the Thornhill Rattlers, against his former teammates. For the second consecutive game, Johnson scored the game-winning goal against the Panthers. Most recently, Johnson scored with 26 seconds re- maining in the third period to scuttle DON JOHNSON Panther killer. Last-minute marker sinks Panthers A. G. H. L. S. AJAX GIRLS HOUSE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 2002 Program Registration Sign up for Players, Coaches, Umpires & Sponsors. 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Tee Off Times $895 Plus G.S.T. CouplesCouples MembershipMembership $1595$1595 Plus G.S.T. on Harwood next to Home Hardware 683-0407 25% off WATCHES except celebrity P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Pickering edges Whitby in final PICKERING — The Pickering tween ‘AA’ringette team pulled out a narrow victory over a Durham rival in the recent final of its own tournament. The Pickering Ringette Association played host to 48 teams from across Ontario and Quebec at its 24th annual tournament at the Pickering Recreation Complex and Don Beer Arenas Feb. 1 to 3. The Pickering tweens took top honours after a heart-stopping 5-4 victory over a surg- ing Whitby squad in the gold-medal final. Pickering had the game apparently well in hand, leading 5-2 with less than two minutes remaining. The tweens, however, ran into a spate of penalties that almost cost them the game. As the clock ticked down, and with Pickering two players short, Whitby pulled its goalie and scored two quick markers to cut the deficit to one. If not for some late-game hero- ics by goaltender Brittany Feher, the hosts may not have pulled out the victory. In round-robin play Pickering played de- feated Ajax 3-0 and 3-1 and Whitby 3-1. Pick- ering came out flat to post its only loss of the tournament, 2-1 to Chatham. Other team members are Katie Foden, Marianne Stover, Sam Puddister, Christine Langford, Christine Macdonald, Nicole Blake, Krista Keberer, Brianne Jamieson, Le- andra Telefoglou, Lindsay Huibers, Jennifer Michalicka and Jodie Hannen. Tweens ring up big win Staff and players with the Pickering tween ‘AA’ringette team celebrate after win- ning the championship at the recent Pickering Ringette Tournament. Pickering de- feated Durham Region rival Whitby in the championship final. DURHAM — The Durham Attack midget girls’ ‘Red’ volleyball team cap- tured gold at the Challenge Cup II-Tier IV recently. The Attack ‘Red’ was one of 10 teams competing against teams from across On- tario. In the final, Attack ‘Red’ downed the Niagara Splash from Welland 25-15, 25- 23. Lindsey Johnson and Lindsay Ellicott provided the Attack with strong serving to nail down the victory. The team also put together a strong hitting attack and moved well on the floor to create a strong de- fence. After finishing in second place in pool play, the Attack ‘Red’ defeated Pegasus ‘B’ from Kingston 25-14, 25-23 in the quarter-finals. Next, the Durham Attack squad beat Crush Quest from Toronto in the semifi- nals 25-9, 25-19 to earn a berth in the final. The team received strong leadership on the court from veteran setter Johnson and excellent serving from Johnson and Aman- da Canavan. Durham Attack midget girls’ coach Shane Christopher was pleased to see the girls “finally put it all together when it counts”. Other team members are Leana Kos- toulakis, Alexis Roaddau, Natasha Knut- son, Rebecca Hall McGuire, Larissa Elli- cott, Megan Evans, Lauren Roberts, Jen- nifer Wright and Kerry O’Dowd. The assistant coach of the Attack midget girls’ squad is Laurie Robertson. Attack volleyballers claim Cup title PICKERING —The Pickering Pan- thers seven-year-old ‘blue’ select hockey team captured its third tournament champi- onship of the season, upending Newmarket in the final of the recent Oshawa event. Pickering goaltender Justin Urquhart turned away 17 shots in the final to provide the Panthers with the confidence they needed to send Newmarket back up Hwy. 404 with a 5-2 loss. Alex Castanheiro led the Panthers with a two-goal effort. Mitchell Palmer, Joseph Vocino and Matthew Boyce also lit the lamp. Assisting were Patrick Morgan and Joshua Leon. The Panthers started the tourney with a 6-0 win over Oshawa. Mitchell Conroy paced the team with a goal and two assists. Vocino moved the mesh twice, while Cory Wells, Morgan and Castanheiro netted sin- gles. Michael Spataro, Jordan Labricciosa, Leon and Wells earned assists. Urquhart recorded the shutout. In Game 2, the Panthers mauled another Oshawa team 10-0. Palmer led the attack with four goals and an assist. Conroy and Vocino registered two goals apiece, while Castanheiro and Boyce added singles. Other assists went to Labricciosa and Leon, each with two, and Vocino with one. Urquhart recorded the shutout. James Romaniuk, Richard Thompson, Jason McNeil and Liam Ready provided solid performances. Panthers’ selects leave Newmarket feeling Blue FAXit: 905-683-7363SHARON CHISHOLM* 905 683-5000 2 KITCHENS - SOUTH AJAX SUN. 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Forward your resume to: StonCor Group 95 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 9C9 Fax; (905)430-3056 or email: cwhite@stoncor.com visit our website at www.stoncor.com STORE MANAGER & SALES POSITIONS Well established mens formal wear co. requires motivated individuals. Salary commensurate with experi- ence. Fax resume 416-256-3005 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Pennfather Ln. Ambassador St. Wiseman Dr. Ashbury Blvd. Warwick Ave Emperor St. Lilley Ave. Sallis Dr. Spiers Crs. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. Davey St. McGonigal Ln. Tulloch Dr. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Burcher Rd. Hurley Rd. PICKERING Faylee Cres. 1370 Fieldlight Bl. Crossing Crt. Meriadoc Dr. Dellbrook Ave. Folcyet Cres. Walnut Ln. Craighurst Crt. Foxwood Trail Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Beckworth Sq. Rodd Ave. Bella Visat Dr. Dyson Rd. OIld Forest Rd. Highbush Trail Altona Rd. Tomlinson Crt. Fiddlers Crt. Westcreek Dr. Thicket Cr. Sandeherry Crt. Valley Rdige Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Arcadia Sq. Village St. Amberla Rd. Otonabee Dr. Saugeen Dr. Norfolk Sq. Sultana Sq. Flavelle Crt. Laurier Cres. Braeburn Cres. Greenvale Cr. Springview Dr. Shadybrook Dr. Aspen Crt. Pebble Crt. Millbank Rd. Sprucehill Rd. Ada Crt. Lydia Cr. Glen Eden Crt. Wollaston Crt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Autumn Cres. White Cedar Dr. Silver Maple Dr. Westcreek Dr. 1840 Westcreek Meldron Dr. 1995 Pinegrove Sandhurst Cres Pinegrove Ave. Tranquil Crt. Rosebank Rd.N. Fiddlers Crt. Tomlinson Crt. Altona Rd. Rodd Ave Bella Vista Dr. Craighurst Crt Gardenview Sq. Foxwood Tr. Amberwood Crs. Otonbee Dr. Nipising Crt. Napanee Dr. Graceland Crt. Highview Rd. Aberfoyle Crt Woodside Ln. Mountcastle Cres Redbird Cres. Silverspruce Dr. Glennana Rd. Fairport Rd. Silverthorn Sq. Echo Point Crt. Healthside Cres. Longbow Dr. Rambleberry Falconcrest Dr. Meadowridge Dunbarton Rd. Kelvinway Ln. Major Oaks Rd. Duberry Dr. Beaton Way ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 HAIR FITNESS INC. Come join a winning team of great hairstylists. We offer above competitive wages, incentive programs, advanced training, paid vacation and much more! If you are an experienced hairstylist and looking for a friendly bright atmosphere give us a call (905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684 416-571-8367 Position available in Bowmanville, Oshawa & Ajax One of Metro’s larger Unisex Hairstyling chains has openings in Pickering for recent hair school graduates and experienced stylists. • Your own styling station immediately • Guaranteed basic and commission • Convenient hours in clean, modern salon • Equipment supplied • Advanced technique and management training • Progressive promotion opportunities • Benefit plans Check out your prospects Call (905) 831-3800 or (416) 223-1700 STRONG DRIVE REQUIRED OFF THE TEE ClubLink, owner and operator of some of the finest golf properties in Ontario and Quebec, is gearing up for another great season of golf. If you are a high energy, service-oriented individual, we welcome you to join us in one of these dynamic full-time or part-time positions: Golf Operations Hospitality Turf Operations Starters, Marshals, Golf Chefs, Cooks General Turf Labourers Services Staff Managers & Supervisors Mechanics, Horticulturists Servers, Beverage Cart, Housekeeping Staff We will be holding an open house at The Club. Please drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to submit your resume and meet some members of the management team. If you can not make it out on the above date, please forward your resume and cover letter indicating the property you would like to work at and the position you would like to apply for to: jobs@clublink.ca or by fax to Human Resources at 905-841-7033. For property location information, please visit our web site at: www.clublink.ca February 16th Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club Pickering, Ontario • Qualified Stylists • Excellent wage and benefits package • Full and part time positions • Busy locations • No clientele required • Advanced training provided HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED Visit our website: www.firstchoice.com AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED® Call Norma Oshawa (905) 438-0565 Hourly wage $7.50 to start. PART-TIME EVENINGS Part-time positions available, $15./per hr. Car required. Ideal for Homemakers or as a Second income, Call from 9am-4pm at 905-686-9842 ext. 240 After 4pm call 905-686–2445 ext. 240 Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement? Start on the right path, gain experience in Security or Private Investigations with INTELLIGARDE INTERNATIONAL Fax resume to:416-469-4255 Please quote #0017 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Scarborough Lionhead Trail Roscoe Rd. Tidswell Blvd. Carlisle Blvd. Oak Knoll Cres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 Travel the World Teaching English! If you speak English, you can teach English. There're thousands of new jobs every month! Pay off a student loan! Become a Certified TESOL Teacher This is a real opportunity for adventure! 5 day certification course at Durham College, Evenings & Weekend, March 13th - 17th. Attend a free orientation meeting February 21st, 7:00 p.m. CALL 1-888-246-6512 www.intlcollegeoflinguistics.com UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 510 General Help 510 General Help CLEANING CONTRACT for sale, restaurant & bar cleaning experi- ence a must. Ideal for honest, reli- able, couple. References required. Take over March 1st. Call (905)831–2909. CONTRACTOR ORDER DESK full time days. Looking for warehouse order desk person, some heavy lifting involved. Call Ideal Paints, Pickering 905-831-8488 COOKS & WAITRESSES needed. Flexible hours, some weekends. Experience an asset. Apply in per- son with resume: Michael Kelly's Amazing Things to Eat, 93 Winchester Road East, Brooklin. DRY CLEANERS counter help. Mature part time help, 2-6 p.m, 2-3 days/week. Apply with references, City Cleaners, 235 Bayly St. W. Ajax. EARN UP TO $2000/month work- ing from home. Full training pro- vided. Call 1-888-212-8971 or visit www.lots2spend.com ELECTRICIANS - Residential, steady work. By the piece or by hour. Call 905-429-8257. LOOKING FOR experienced Machine operator. Experienced with Tajima machine. Daytime, full-time position available. con- tact Susan (905)720–4778 ATTENTION ALL UNEMPLOYED!! Tired of the run-a-round? Can't get a job b/c you lack exp? Can't get exp. b/c because you can't get a job? If you are available for f/t and can start immediately ask for Monica 905-435–3478 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED no colours, no perms, just great hair cuts, full/part time avail- able. Pickering/Toronto loca- tions. Call Chris 416-805-1832 JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS. Goodbye Winter...Hello Fun! Supplement your family income representing our new collection of 300+ toys, games, crafts...($65% under $15) through home parties, fund rais- ing and catalogue sales Marianne 1-800-361-4587, ext. 9496 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 20th at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby. LOOKING FOR PEOPLE with leadership skills who enjoy interaction with others. Finan- cially rewarding. Fun and in- teresting. Must have own transportation. Call 905-430- 3815 LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSISTANT MANAGER -full + part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796 NEED WORK?Looking for young hard workers for tem- porary help until Spring. Plen- ty of hours. Call Kim (905)435-0730. NOW HIRING, general la- bourers and Installers. For Fit- ness Service Company. Driv- ers license required. Fax re- sume to (905)-839-6344 PATTERN DRAFTER,F/T. Re- sponsible for pattern drafting, sewing canvases, alterations, custom orders, 2 years ex- perience. Reply by fax or mail: Paula Lishman Limited, 14341 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, Ontario. LOB 1AO. Fax (905) 986-0764, Attn: Eri- ka Hughes. RECEPTION POSITION avail- able for busy upscale salon in Whitby. Looking for salon management experience & excellent customer service. 905-668–8046 ask for Louie or Rafael. SALES - PORTRAIT STUDIO at The Bay Oshawa needs self reliant sales people for instore promo. Must be enthusiastic and confident. Flex hours. Join our team! Call 905-720- 0853 SERVERS, FULL-TIME posi- tions. Experience a must, for busy family restaurant. Drop off resume to: Teddy's Res- taurant at King St. & Park Rd. Oshawa SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for hardworking people. Energy sales. Call John 1-800-293- 0067. ST. PAUL'S CHILDCARE CENTRE, currently hiring Full Time experienced ECE TEACHER. Fax resumes to: 905-839-2501. STUDENTS!!Part-time even- ings & Saturdays. Appoint- ment setters required. Call (905)426–1322 SUBWAY AJAX requires full- time nights. Apply in store, Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 465 Bayly St. (at West- ney Rd.) or 6 Harwood Ave. S. (at Hwy#2) Ajax. TELEMARKETERS - Experi- ence preferred but not neces- sary. Hourly rate plus bonus. Evening hours. Call Doreen 905-831-2333. WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Finan- cial Services business in this area. Experience not neces- sary, we will train. Please call Ken (905)436-8499 or (905)435-6047 Salon & Spa Help514 BEAUTIFUL SALON & SPA has positions for hairstylist and registered massage ther- apist. Only those with profes- sional attitude need apply. Telephone (905) 728–0435 HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH- NICIAN wanted full-time & part-time. Call 905-985-3684 RMT WANTED F/T -Busy Day Spa in Ajax needs an Experi- enced RMT. Existing clientelle in place, min. 6 massages/ day. Contact Eleanor @ 905- 619-2639 ex.226 Skilled & Technical Help515 AZ DRIVER REQUIRED,LTL Drivers Wanted for US East- ern and southern states. Pays pick up, delivery and mileage. US Medical and disability. Ex- cellent equipment available. Serious drivers with good records only please. Bow- manville Location. Fax re- sume (905)697-1807 or call (905)697–1403 BODY MAN REQUIRED full- time for busy automotive re- pair shop. Must have experi- ence. Call Brian at 905-985- 5595. CLASS A TRUCK mechanic wanted to work nights and Saturdays, must have good skills and be able to maintain a small fleet of trucks and trailers. We supply all tools. call (905)697–1403 CONSTRUCTION FIRM re- quires project superintendant. ICI experience in new con- struction or renovations a must. Salary commensurate with qualification. Please fax resume to: 416-282-0405. DURHAM PRINT SHOP re- quires driver/bindery person. Full time position, good driv- ing record with experience in bindery an asset. Please fax resume to 905-571-2126 F/T TRANSMISSION RE&RE person required. 4th-5th year apprentice or licensed techni- cian. Tools required. Wages dependent on experience. Full benefits. Hours Mon-Fri 8- 5:30. Call 905-432-3935; fax resume 905-432-2384 EXPERIENCED WOODWORK- ER/finisher required full-time for pine, antiques, and repro- ductions shop in North Pick- ering. Please call (905)649– 2477 GAS FITTER REQUIRED.Fast growing fireplace store re- quires G3/G2 gas fitter. In- stallation/service of LP and NG fireplaces, in new home and retro fit market. Company service vehicle supplied. Fireplace training is available. Location Oshawa. Salary and start date negotiable. Apply in person. Fireside Corner, 25 Ritson Rd. N. (S.E. corner Bond and Ritson). (905) 571– 7244 BK BAUN LANDSCAPE re- quires Landscape Construc- tion Personnel. Has been in business for 15 years. High end, quality oriented compa- ny. Call 905-509-1786. Fax: 905-509-6327 email: bkbaun@idirect.com LICENSED MECHANIC re- quired for General Repair Shop in Oshawa. Must have own tools and good diagnostic skills. Able to work with mini- mum supervision. 905-438- 1941 or fax 905-438-0638. OWNER OPERATOR wanted to run Southern States, and New England States. All LTL paid percentage. Must have clean abstract. and provide criminal record, must have late model truck call Execu- tive Transportation Group Inc. for information 905-697–1403. Office Help525 BREAKAWAY TRAVEL Osha- wa, is seeking a travel con- sultant. One year work experi- ence selling leisure travel and SABRE knowledge an asset. Fax resume to 905-438-7996 CUSTOMER SERVICE -Busy office in Whitby seeks an or- ganized, energetic individual able to multi-task. This inde- pendent individual must like to interact with people and proficient with Microsoft Of- fice. E-mail resumes to:jobs@ packagingconnections.ca IMMEDIATE OPENING, Office staff needed for a Pickering Fitness Store. Computer & Accounting experience. Fax Resume to (905) 839-6344 MARKETING REPRESENTA- TIVE required for Medical As- sessment firm in Whitby. Part to full time hours. Previous experience required. Excellent remuneration. Fax Resume (905) 404-9449. O'BRIEN, BALKA & ELRICK Legal Secretary / Receptionist required immediately, experi- ence preferred. Salary com- mensurate with experience. Resumes by fax only to Vicky Szczepanski 905-576-3915 SMALL ENGINEERING FIRM requires full time skilled office assistant/receptionist: Ad- vanced Microsoft Word/Excel; Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Frontpage (creat- ing online technical manuals); general clerical duties/office procedures; HVAC or Engi- neering/Technical office ex- perience an asset. Fax: 905- 430-7154 or E-mail: dclark@durhamenergy.com Sales Help & Agents530 REAL ESTATE Duty/Purchas- ers Agent required for new Real Estate office in Prime Whitby location. Please call Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905) 666-6568. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT,full- time, required for days, evenings and weekends. Drop resume into Dr. Frank Gold's Source 1 Dental, 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa. (Zeller's Plaza) DENTAL ASSISTANT full time, evenings and Saturdays a must. Whitby. Fax resume to 905-576-8392. DENTAL ASSISTANT required for family oriented office in Whitby. Send resumes to; File # 775, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired full-time for Pickering office. Open Mall hours, must be flexible. Fax resumes to Christine at (905)837-0468. MOBILE FOOTCARE business for sale for qualified person. Within Durham area, with es- tablished customer base. Call 905-263–4575. PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant for Orthodontic office. Computer and Othodontic experience pre- ferred. Send/drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 or email ejpong@yahoo.com PROGRESSIVE ENERGETIC Oshawa dental office is seeking a well organized professional for the position of dental reception- ist. Task oriented candidate with Abel software experience is desired. Personally submit resume to Office, attention Jane, Dr. J.D. Baker, 16 Brock St. W. SCARBOROUGH DENTAL Office, requires an experienced full time HARP certified, dental assistant. experienced part time dental receptionist. Evenings and Saturdays required. fax resume to 416-297-8847. VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge invites applicants for permanent part-time RNs. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3, 905-852-0117. Domestic Help Wanted550 LIVE IN CAREGIVER for elder- ly couple, min. wage. Leave message. 905-619-8891. Domestic Help Available555 AUSTRIAN,lady available for elderly care. housekeeping, cooking, etc., Mon.-Fri. 905- 509–7635. CLEANING LADY with long term experience looking for a new client, 10 yr. references available. 905-428-1357. HOUSEKEEPING and Culinary Services. Part time or full time. Insured and bondable. Reasonable rates. Please call Dale at 905-983-5080. Houses For Sale100 OPEN HOUSE Feb. 9-10, Feb. 16-17, 1-4 p.m. 12 Palisades Court Whitby (Brock & Ross- land). 1 yr. new 3 bedroom executive townhouse, 3 bath- rooms, professionally finished recreation room and den, with walkout to private yard. 2 min. walk to Rec Center, park and public transportation. Many upgrades - fronts green space. $162,900. 905-668- 5491. WHITBY'S #1 LOCATION the best in education facilities, 4- bedroom 2 story complete with all upgrades, profession- ally landscaped & decorated, full finished basement with of- fice, 3600 sq.ft $319,000. (905)576–9933. PICKERING SEMI, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 9' ceilings, hardwood throughout, backs onto Altona Forest, interlock patio, up- graded kitchen, CAC, gas fire- place, California shutters. $247,999. 905-420-7598 HUGE,2400 sq. ft., John Bod- dy free-hold townhouse., in Pickering Village, asking $229,000. 5 Bowles Dr. Open House, Feb. 16, 2002. from 10 to 4. Call 905-426–3392. SOUTH OSHAWA, 3-bed- room. Call (905)725–7493 (snp) Houses Wanted130 LOOKING TO BUY FARM 20 acres or more with house & barn, within 1 hour traveling distance from Oshawa. Call 905-438-0005. Lots & Acreages135 WANTED - I require a serv- iced building lot in Oshawa/ Whitby/Bowmanville area. Quick closing. Call 905-576- 9779 or 905-576-9055 WANTED TO PURCHASE - approx. 10 acres of farmland in Clarington area. Please call 905-430-2974 Indust./ Comm. Space145 2,000 SQ. FT. retail/ industrial Space for rent, office front, 12 ft. x 14 ft. drive-in overhead door, 25 ft. ceiling height, close to 401 (2 exits), Went- worth St. E., area. Call days (905) 433-4161, evenings (905) 579-5909. No Auto Body or Auto Repair. HEATED SHOP FOR RENT w/ security system, near 401, 2-10' insulated overhead doors, with loft, 12'x52' indoor cold storage & 30'x60' fenced-in compound, available immediately. Please call 905-987-1445 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. ARE YOU SICK OF THE DAILY Commute!!! Take a look at our business opportunity. Visit our website www.workathomeearn- money.com or call 416-812-6595. HOT NEW HOME Based Business from Europe, Mitex Mattress Cleaning Service. Low invest- ment, high income potential, no competition, protected territory. Full training and ongoing support. No franchise fees. Financing available. Turn-key dealer oppor- tunity available. Call Doug at 416-491-0608 www.mitex.org WELL-ESTABLISHED Mas- sage Therapy practice for sale in busy Oshawa setting. Cur- rent therapist is moving from area. Phone Christa (705) 786-0683 or email cmlcardy@hotmail.com WHITBY, BEAUTY SALON, 1200 sq.ft., fully equipped, 6 styling stations, 2 tint stations, 3 basins/dryers, 2 esthetic rooms, all equipment included in total rent. 905-925-3945 Franchises161 THE GOURMET CUP fran- chise opportunity, Northum- berland Mall. Exciting new coffee retailer coming to town. Attractive store design. 26+ year national chain. Full head office training and support. Info: Call weekdays 8 am - 4 pm (pst) 1-800-663-4213. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM NEAR Oshawa Centre, small quiet building, newly renovated, all inclusive. No pets, no smoking, references. First/last. Available immediately or March 1st, $775 monthly. Call (905)433–2484 1 & 2 BEDROOM apartments, $695 & $795/mo. including utilities, April 1st. Immaculate newer building accommodat- ing quality tenants only, in better Oshawa neighbourhood, 905-439-8893 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. SOUTH AJAX,2 bedroom basement, sep entrance, Parking, laundry, non smok- ing/pets, references, Avail. March 15, $750. per mo. in- clusive. lst/last. (416) 520- 3510. AJAX, basement apartments, newly built, available imme- diately. Separate entrance, 4 piece bathroom, kitchen with ceramic floor. 1-bedroom $650, 2-bedroom $750 inclu- sive. Call 905-427–8667 AJAX, NEW two bedroom basement apartment, approx. 1,100 sq. ft., seperate entr- nace, laundry, utiitities, park- ing included. $925, no smok- ing/pets. Rossland/Church area. March lst. (905) 427– 3717 AVAILABLE MID-FEBRUARY, close to everything, basement plus main kitchen, new bath- room, Park & King area, fe- male non-smoker preferred. Parking, (905)433–7053 BACHELOR ABOVE ground basement apartment, Whitby. Separate entrance, including laundry, parking and utilities. Non smoker, no pets. lst and last months rent. $650 per month. Call Gloria (905) 666- 3440. BRAND NEW bachelor apart- ment, bright. 1 parking. No smoking, no pets. Available immediately. Brock/Finch, near plazas, schools, trans- port. $950. 905) 686–3877 or (416) 456-7245 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room $800 March 1st; 3-bed- room $925, March 1st. 1- bedroom March 1st $750. April 1st - 2 bedroom $850; 3 bedroom $950. In well-main- tained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m-6p.m. CENTRAL OSHAWA,main floor, renovated duplex house- apt's, 2- bedrooms natural pine floors, shared laundry, $900 incl. 3-bed- room, hardwood floors, dish- washer, $1000 plus. Available March (905)725–1223 DOWNTOWN WHITBY - 2 bedroom March. lst. $880 all inclusive, also huge 3 bed- room with balcony $1,030 heat and hot water, parking included. March lst. lst/last. Telephone (905) 669-4009 or after 6 p.m. or anytime wee- kends (416) 520-6392. HARWOOD/HWY 2 bright one bedroom, walk to bus and shopping, separate entrance, laundry, no smoking/pets, parking available. $650 month inclusive. Available March lst. (905)428–6397 NORTH OSHAWA LARGE one bedroom split level basement apartment. Air conditioning, shared laundry, parking, pri- vate entrance, $725/month. First & last. Available Feb. 25. 905-743-0503 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for rent. One bedroom March 1st; Two bedroom April 1st and May 1st. Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult oc- cupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE BEDROOM CONDO for rent in Pickering. All ap- pliances. 1 1/2 baths, cable, parking spot, air, available March 1st, $1150/month in- clusive. Call Lindsay 905- 427–0005 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. available immediately. All utilities included $800 per month, complete with Satel- lite. Laundry facilities. Picker- ing, Whites Rd./Highview. Call 905-420–6958 or 416-724- 6332. OSHAWA OLDER one bed- room, upper floor, bus route, fridge, stove, parking. Ade- laide/mary st. lst/last, no pets. $675 inlcuisve. March lst. (905)728-3481 or (905)436– 6085 OSHAWA - SHORT OXFORD, 1 and 2 bedrooms quiet build- ing, living room, dining room, monthly rent $715 and $865 No dogs. March 1st. Call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult pre- ferred building. No pets. 905- 579-9016 OSHAWA - large clean quiet warm basement, separate shower and washroom, share kitchen, phone, laundry, $450 all inclusive lst/last. (905) 723–2692. (416) 888-4905. PICKERING - Whites Rd/Hwy. 2, 1 bedroom plus study, very clean, non smoker, no pets, cable, parking. March 1st. $850 inclusive. (416) 737- 6268 PICKERING - new large prof. fin. walkout basement. Utili- ties, laundry incl. Suit profes- sional. First/last required. Available March 1st or April 1st. $950/month. 905-686- 9535. PICKERING -White's/Oklaho- ma, bright 1-bdrm basement apartment. Separate entry, parking, suit single profes- sional female. No smoking/ pets. References. Available Feb 23. $675 inclusive. (416)281–4562 PICKERING BRIGHT walkout basement 2-bedroom apart- ment stove, parking, fridge, carpeted, separate entrance. All utilities +cable. Walk to GO bus. $750/month. Full-time employed person preferred. No pets/smoking. 905-428- 1652 after 6pm PICKERING, BROCK & Finch. Spacious, 1 bedroom base- ment apt. with separate en- trance. Large bedroom, liv- ingroom, full bathroom, com- plete kitchen and private laundry. All inclusive, $750. month. Available March 1st Call 905-428-6118. No pets, no smoking. OSHAWA HUGE 2-BEDROOM main floor apartment, 3 lev- els, all finished. Parking, backyard, use of garage. Available March 1st. $1100 monthly inclusive, first/last required. (905)655–5789 OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately, & Mar. 1. from $719+$829/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm 1-BEDROOM basement apartment with den, in quiet adult home, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, separate en- trance, parking, no smokers or pets. Business person pre- ferred. Close to all amenities. All inclusive. Available March 1st, $800/month first/last. (905)428–8624 SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT 3 bdrm, 2 baths, living room, family room, private patio, parking for 2 cars. Olive/Wil- son area $830/month + utili- ties. Call Janina 905-435- 0556. TWO BEDROOM APT, newly decorated spacious, separate entrance with walkout. Fridge, stove. Available March 1st. Parking, cable included. $950/ month. Brock Rd./Hwy. 2 Pickering. 905-683–4387; 416-857-8240 TWO BEDROOM,private en- trance, laundry facilities. Pickering location. Available March 1st. $950. utilities in- cluded No pets, no smoking. Call 905-427–3680 UXBRIDGE 2 bedroom apart- ment with parking, walk to town, $725/mo. + hydro. (905) 649-3073 leave message. FURNISHED WALKOUT base- ment apartment for rent, pre- fer working professional. $850 per mo. utilities included. Available immediately. (905) 831–4068 (416) 518-9917. WHITBY - bachelor,1st floor, available March lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Ap- pliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, quiet area, large lot, close to all amenities & bus. $700/month inclusive. Avail- able March 1st, no smoking preferred. No pets. Call (905)434–1066 WHITBY TRIPLEX, walkout basement apartment with pri- vate backyard, large 2-bed- room with big windows, newly renovated, laundry facilities, includes heat & hydro, $825/ month. Call (905)430–7567 6pm-9pm WHITES/BAYLY,Bachelor basement. Female preferred. Very clean, newly renovated, 4pc bathroom, large eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, parking, cable, utilities incl. $700/month, first & last. (905) 839–9271 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 AJAX - Semi, main floor 3 bedroom, $1300 per month all inclusive. First and last. Credit check and references. No pets. Available March, 1. 905- 683-5641 or 416-315-9432. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. Rent $800/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Please call 905-432-2935 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Part Time Ajax area Flexible hours Exp. preferred Fax resume to: 905-428-2341 Ajax business seeks experienced COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPER To work indepen- dently with various different companies. The ideal candidate will be highly organ- ized, efficient, and reliable. Property management experi- ence is required. Thorough knowl- edge and under- standing of the gen- eral ledger is a must. REMS, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel would be defi- nite assets. Please fax your resume, including desired salary to: Lisa by Mon., Feb. 18th, at (905) 427-1611 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER (Residential) • Exp. Preferred • Sales Oriented Please Send Resume to: File #780, c/o News Advertiser PO Box 481 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS required $21.00/hr average 24 positions available Full training provided Call Brian 905-435-1052 Your Own Business Working with Children!! Are you hard-working, sporty and enthusiastic? Earn $2000 - $3000 per month teaching sports skills to chil- dren only 12 to 15 hours a week.No previous experience necessary.Join an exciting organization with more than 200 teaching centres world- wide.Exceptional training and support provided. If you are 25 years or older, have your own transport and are ready to run your own business with drive and pas- sion, send your details and resume to: Larry Green at Playball Fax: (905) 508-9259 or Email: playball@idirect.com PAGE 30- NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com ACCOUNTING CLERK With a minimum of three years experi- ence required for a progressive company in Whitby. Duties will include accounts payable, payroll and expenses. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook and MYOB a plus. Excellent employee package and a pleasant working environment. Send resume by fax to: Personnel Dept -- 905-666-9795 525 Office Help 525 Office Help An Agent of State Farm Insurance Companies, in Ajax, requires a Full & Part time MARKETING/SALES/SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The ideal candidate will possess: • Strong Communication, Organizational & Customer Service Skills • Keyboard - min. 30 wpm with Basic Computer Skills • Must meet both General and Life Licensing requirements • Flexibility with work schedule We offer a competitive salary & bonus structure and a continuous learning environment. Outstanding career growth potential for motivated, high achieving, professional individuals. Please fax a cover letter & resume to: 905-683-6921 Att: Harrietta Mayers 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents is offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Career Oriented SALES CONSULTANT to join our design team in Pickering. If you have a passion for Home Furnishings and decor along with previous experience - we would like to hear from you. Submit your resume to:Kathe Frazee Smitty's Fine Furniture 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering LIV 1B5 Fax: (905)420-2287 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Experienced with own tools. Markham area. Call Fred ext 116 or Angelo ext 115 at (905)294-7480 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help ELECTRICIANS Permanent Positions Burman & Fellows Group requires Licensed and Apprentice Construction Maintenance Electricians for commercial renovations. ❏All expenses plus overtime ❏Vacation pay and benefits ❏Travel required Fax resume to: 416-431-4466 Experienced CLASS A TECHNICIANS required. Apply in person: MENZIES CHRYSLER 1602 Champlain Ave.Whitby ATT: Clarke Menzies 515 Skilled & Technical Help 525 Office Help 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Two & three bedroom apartments $941 - $1019 per month Call (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent145Industrial/ Commercial Space AJAX, SOUTH OF Hwy 2/Har- wood, 3-bedrooms, all ap- pliances, a/c, double drive- way, garage. One 4pc. bath- room & 2 2pc., $1150/month plus utilites. Available April 1st. Call after 5pm (416)282– 0028 HOUSE FOR RENT IN AJAX $1350 plus utilities. 401 & Westney Rd. First & Last Available March 1st. (416) 918–2341 NORTH OSHAWA Bungalow - Spacious/clean, beautiful yard/quiet street. Available immediately. Main floor only $995+utilities. Basement apt., separate $795+utilities. Ap- pliances included. C/air. Gin- ny Eastaugh, Mincom Durham 905-404-8200. OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM house with attic room for rent. Park- ing, near Ritson & 401. $1100/ month. First, last & referenc- es. Available March 1st. 905- 477–9731 PICKERING, NEAR GO,shop- ping and school, 2+1 bed- rooms, 4 applicances, no pets $1100 per month + utilities. First/last, references required. Call 905-839-2923 WHITBY - beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow. Quiet mature neighborhood, near all ameni- ties. Recently renovated. No pets/no smokers. References/ credit check required. $1200/ mo.+hydro + gas. Call 905- 665-8294. WHITBY AREA,professionals preferred. spacious 4-bed- room, 2-1/2 washrooms, 5 appliances, jacuzzi, fireplace, hardwood floors, fully carpet- ed, available immediately, non-smoker. Call Miss Fraser for an appointment (416)994- 3751. Townhouses For Rent190 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME, Whitby. Spotless, no pets, non-smokers, references, credit check. First and last re- quired. $1050/mo., available March 1st. Call 905-432-4842. 506 NORMANDY ST., 3 bed- rooms, very clean, yard, 5 appliances, $1,000 per month all inclusive, 1 parking avail. May.1, Viewing Sat/Sun. for appointment. 905-404–7427. No smoking/ pets. WILSON/ROSSLAND - Avail- able April 1st. Beautiful 3 bed- rooms, finished basement, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances, ga- rage. Close to schools and all amenities. First/last/referenc- es. $1050 plus utilities. Call 905-725-5241 after 5 p.m. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 BROOKLIN - cozy room in adult lifestyle building. Would suit male. New broadloom and paint. Available now. $475/ month. 905-424-9743. WHITBY -Basement, 1 rooms, upper level 1 room, Suitable for female. Each $400 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. Call after 7pm 905-665-6946 PICKERING Brock/Major Oaks rooms in basement for rent, shared kitchen, bathroom, liv- ingroom, diningroom, laundry included. $300/room. Also, 2 bedroom basement apt. $650. Call 416-728-6314 ROOM FOR RENT - Pickering, own bathroom, parking, new clean house, safe quiet area. No pets. No smoking. Avail- able immediately. $550. 905- 509-7963. Room & Board Avail/Wanted193 FURNISHED,(Nanny's quar- ters) in basement of quiet house. Own full bathroom & bedroom. Minimum cooking facilities. Laundry & cable. Suitable for student, single working person or senior. $700/month inclusive. Call 905-831-7516 evenings until 10pm and wknds. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY#2 shared accomodation, close to all amenities, large bed- room w/4 pc. bathroom. Ca- ble, laundry inclusive, shared kitchen, $550/month first/last, female preferred, Available March 1. 905-619-2242 BOWMANVILLE,new subdivi- sion, 2-bedrooms w/separate bath, use of main level, share kitchen, laundry, backyard. Must like animals, Working person(s) preferred. $500/ month (1-bedroom) $550/ month (2-bedrooms) inclu- sive, immediately. (905)697– 2370 AJAX-convenient to 401 - 3 bedroom executive non- smoking furnished home to share with one. Separate 4pc. private bath, own livingroom. Laundry, a/c, fireplace. Bus at door. Suit professional. Quiet street. $775/mo/negotiable. Immediate. Parking. 905- 686–9963 Snowmobiles233 1994 SKIDOO FORMULA MX 470. Excellent running order, low kms, 2002 trail permit. $2500 firm, will deliver. 905- 433–0300 Ray 2000 YAMAHA PHASER 500cc 665 km used 4X Mint, cover, $4800. 1996 Ski Doo Formulas 380cc new rear shock 2530 km $2800. Scott 905-697–8342. (Bowmanville) Tutoring Service279 Articles For Sale310 DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest Freezers, new scratch and dent $199, new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufac- turers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and recon- ditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/extra-cap $149/up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dry- ers. Selection fridges $150/up. Side-by-sides $299. White/ almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 + Dryer $225, 8 mo old dishwasher $275. all top condition. (905) 767-6598 ATTENTION COLLECTORS - English Bone China cups and saucers, Royal Albert, Panagon, $10 - $15 each. 905-373-6082. BC RICH GUITAR Platinum Series. Heavy metal electric guitar with case & leather strap, distor- tion pedal & guitar tuner. Also 13" computer monitors $40. Call Taylor at 905-438-8552 snp BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 CARPETS - Laminate and vi- nyl sale. Carpet 3 rooms, 32 sq. yds. for $339. Commercial carpet including carpet, prem- ier underpad and professional installation. Laminate $2.39 sq. ft. Click System. Residen- tial, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING:carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. COMPUTER - PentiumII 266- 64MB Ram, 4 GBHD, 56K modem, CD Rom, floppy, keyboard, speakers/mouse, SVGA monitor, good quality, $350. Can deliver and set up. 905-439–4789 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT T.V. SYSTEMS $280., private 3m script $20., HU unlooping $70., install kits $20., AVR autoroll $75. (no support) (905) 259–0320 DIRECT TV $299, system with "H" $649, "Hu" loader $175, private full Hu 3M w/90 day gty $50, Amazing Electonics NOW! 601 Dundas St. W. 905-665-7732. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB, programmed hu card, H & HU card programming, installa- tion available. Kirks Satellite Services, (905) 728-9670. DIRECT TV SATELLITE Systems for sale & Card programming: HU $20/1-month, H-Cards $25/1- month. Pickering. Will purchase Looped HU Cards for $50 /swap HU-Cards + H-Cards for virgin HU-Cards. 905-831-6919; 416- 409-6855 DSS hu card unlooping $40., Call (905) 655–7730 FILING CABINETS,used vertical and lateral, up to 70% OFF new list prices. Call 905-668-0800. HANDICAP AIDES - 3-wheel scooter $2,000; wheelchair $250; lift-recliner chair one - $800, one - $300; tub transfer seat $50; commode $50; other items. Call 1-905-449-7688. HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $2.49 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. INCREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC Breakthrough in Skin Care History. Delivered results in days. Psoriasis, Acne, Ecze- ma, Sunburn, Rashes, Fine Lines & Wrinkles. Free Sam- ples. Call 905-665-7080 Email newskin007@hotmail.com INTERACTIVE,award-winning, audio visional and/or audio com- puter software on CD Rom, or web transmitted training of the latest O/S, M/S, Applications and web publishing for individual and company personnel. AT VERY AF- FORDABLE PRICES. For more information call (905)434–4478 KONICA 1015 10-page sorter/ copier $1000; 5ft. Metafile legal file cabinet 5 drw $350, Tallboy wardrobe/2 matching nighttables $500; HP 5200C scanner $150, Melamine computer desk rht hand rtn $200, Solid-wood Cdn-made diningroom table/8 chairs/2 cptn/2 buffets, $2500. 905-436-6367 MEAT GRINDER, meat saw and meat slicer, meat tenderizer, sausage stuffer, beam scale for sale. All items in excellent condi- tion. Call 905-623–1436 MEN'S BLACK LEATHER COAT, 3/4 length, top quality, size 2X, $250. 905-373-6082. ANTIQUE FRENCH door, with beveled glass windows, and with antique brass handle. 23" x 80". Excellent condition. $150. 905-697-9462 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PIONEER COMPACT disc player $75; Pioneer stereo dual cassette tape deck $75; 905-683–4649 PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75; Version 3 $95; Version 4 $125; All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOLID OAK CURIO cabinet and cocktail table, bleached finish. White swivel rocker, all like new, original cost $3800 make offer. Call (905)728–4268 SOLID WOOD bunkbeds with mattresses, like new with 2 white wardrobes $600. obo; 11 pc. solid wood diningroom set $600 obo. Little Tykes Country Kitchen with accessories $50. obo. Call 905-728-9957. TEAK DINING ROOM set with 6 chairs, with pull out leaf, seats 8. Teak hutch w/glass doors, pull out bar and bottom storage. $700 both pieces. Must sell, will deliver. Call 416-493-1300 ext. 231 (day), 905-697-7810 after 6pm.snp OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We have expanded our showroom and are filling it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units. We have a large selection available, and if you don't see what you are look- ing for, we will build to your spec- ifications.... Let Traditional Woodworking be your own per- sonal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been building quality solid wood furniture in the Durham Region for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made... Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"..Traditional Woodworking.... 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-985-8774. www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WHEELCHAIR - $650; walker $200; both in excellent condi- tion. Call 905-579–2859, please leave message. Priva- cy passcode 123. YAMAHA 350H ELECTRIC GUITAR wiht 15 watt, Squier amp, hard guitar case, stand and patch cord. Asking $375 OBO. 905-377-9983. Articles Wanted315 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435-0747. MAPLE LEAF TICKETS - Look- ing for 4 Maple Leaf Tickets for Saturday, March 10th. Want good seats. Please call (905) 728-9815 snc WANTED - automatic trans- mission for 1990 Ford Probe. Call 905-434-0392 WANTED - Woodworking Tools Used. One 12" power planer; one used pneumatic nailer 3/4" to 2" capacity with tank plus any other good used woodworking tools. Call 905- 571-0655 anytime. Vendors Wanted316 4TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 12, 13, 14. Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579- 4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS WANTED - The Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show, April 5th-7th/02 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. The Durham Spring Home Show, April 19th-21st/02 at Iroquois Sports Complex in Whitby. For info. please call Wendy at 905-579- 4473 ext. 2215. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST - top quality seasoned hardwood. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whit- by and Oshawa. DURHAM FIREWOOD 905-427–5278 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken wood- skids and pallets. Delivery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434-0392. (snp) LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD,the best quality wood, seasoned cut/ split/ delivered. Discount for pickup. Volume dis- count. Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice. Call anytime 905-922-3417 Industrial Equipment350 TWO 1991 TCM 3 stage 5,000 lb. forklifts, plus various used office furniture and file cabi- nets. Please call for more de- tails.(905) 884-9825. TV, Sound Systems360 H/HU FIX $2 (30 days), $20 one yr warranty www.direct-tv.ca Pet, Supplies Boarding370 SPRINGER SPANIEL puppies, Black & liver, males/females, tails/dewclaws/1st shots/de- wormed. Parents registered & on premises, home raised, great hunters. Get pick-of-the -litter. $350.00 ready to go March 5th. 905-720–0903. WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 1986 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass supreme, 305 engine, 195,000kms, $700. Call Greg (905)723–8284 1988 GMC PU,4X4, 5 spd, with plow, rebuilt 5.7, $6995; 1989 GMC PU, 4X4, auto, loaded, EX Cruise, 92,000 km. $8500; 1995 Chev Astro Van, all wheel drive, 165,000 km. $6995; 1995 Chev Tracker, excellent condition, 205,000 km. $5500; 1993 Pontiac Grand Am, 153,000 km, 6 cyl, $4500; 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, high km, lots of new parts $8500. All vehicles cert. & E-tested, 12 month 12,000 km. Limited Powertrain Warranty. Call Doug, days: 905-985-0074; Eve. 705-277- 3250 Dealer. 1989 GREY 5-SPD.Cavalier Z24, mint cond., runs great, $3000 o.b.o. Call (905)431– 5463 1990 FORD TEMPO,grey, excellent condition, 195,000 kms, $1200 as is. Call (905)426–8867 1986 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 4-cylinder, 5-speed, 4-door, AM/FM cassette, very good condition, no rust, 164,000 kms, runs great, reliable, cheap on gas, Certified/Emis- sions $2250. 905-922-8555 1991 FIREBIRD,$6500, 137K, certified, excellent cond., 905- 623-4266. 1992 MERCURY COUGAR LS, fully loaded, 2dr., 3.8L V6, auto, bucket seats, console. Mint throughout, no rust, me- chanically A1, needs rear brakes. Must sell $2350. (905)404–8541. 1993 BONNEVILLE SSEI supercharged, white with brown leather interior, tinted windows, fully loaded with CD player, brand new fully rebuilt transmission. 220,000km. $7,900 certified. Call Taylor 905-438-8552 snp 1993 CHEVY Lumina, $3995., 1992 Chevy Corsica, 114km, $3495. 1988 Chevy Cavalier, $1999., All certified and E- tested. 905-404–5783. 1993 DODGE SHADOW,4dr., auto. A/C, cruise, tilt, certi- fied, E-tested, oil sprayed. remote starter, clean car $3,000 firm. 905-623–3347, or 905-697-1601. 1994 LUMINA APV, 7 pas- senger, great condition, runs excellent, 3.1 V6, auto, air, stereo, certified & clean air $4250. (905)432–1813 or (905)440-5220 1995 FORD CONTOUR, blue, 2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed, loaded, traction control, sport package with aluminum wheels, $5,800 OBO. Must Sell! Call 905-435-3442. 1996 FORD EXPLORER XL, excellent condition. Asking $14,900. Will certify Tele- phone (905) 723–5400 1997 PONTIAC Grand Prix, SE, 140,000 k., loaded, power steering, power windows, 10 disk cd., 4,000 kil., left on GM warranty. $14,500 or best off- er. (905) 576-7002. 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Trek, factory sunroof, alloys, a/c 5- sped, red in colour, asking $11,995. Please call (905)430- 6666 C&C Motor Sales. 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID, 1 owner, fully loaded, excellent condition, $9,999, 127km, contact (905)626-2098. 1998 SUNFIRE 70,000 kms, 4 door, fully loaded, E-tested and certified. $8,900. Call Mike 905-428-7867 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA CE mini van, seven passenger, power windows, locks, cruise, tilt, air, $15,995. KingChurch Nissan (905)686–0555 1999 HONDA CIVIC, auto, air, e-tested, power doors, am/fm, 80,000km. $13,000 o.b.o. Call (905)404–1417. 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GL finished in pearl white, in- cludes dual zone climate control, window locks, pwr mirrors; trunk, alloys, 3.5 V6, keyless entry, $15,650. KingChurch Nissan (905)686–0555. 2000 FORD FOCUS, silver, like new, low mileage, fantas- tic deal! Purchase for $14,000 cash or assume payments of $388. at 0% financing with Ford. 905-725–3910 2000 FORD TAURUS SE, sil- ver w/grey interior. 4-door, loaded. 3yr lease ends Feb. 2003. Only 38,000km with 75,000km lease. Call after 7pm (705) 786–3124. 95 CHRYSLER CONCORDE high mileage but well main- tained. Brand new totally re- built transmission. Runs great, no rust. $5,600 certified. Call Kirk @ 905-261-4397. snp MAACO AUTO PAINTING Complete paint jobs from $269.00 905-831–4144 (Pickering location) Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - '67 or '68 Shelby Mustang Fastback Parts car - rolling - complete. Any condi- tion. Must be authentic #'s. Tel. 905-723-0374. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 of Pickering Bad Credit? No Credit? Bankrupt Credit? Need a Car? Call Gerry today (905) 421-9191 No Application Refused. WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 Ontario Firewood Seasoned cut & split hardwood 4x8x12" $65 4x8x16" $75 Free delivery to Oshawa area. Call 1-888-466-3066 Visa Accepted NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 NOW OPEN COUNTRY HOME CUSTOM PINE FURNITURE 1121 Dundas St. E. (Rear of plaza) 905 665-1664 Tues. - Fri. 9:30 - 4 Sat. 9:30 - 3 Sun. 11 - 3 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002-PAGE 31 MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Open: Friday: 10 - 5 & Saturday: 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd.Newtonville Exit Call 1-888-257-9995 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket GARAGE SALE Sat., Feb. 16 Noon - 4pm 93 Clover Ridge Dr. W.(off Harwood S.) Furniture, 2-TV's, complete single bed, books, oak night tables, oak TV stand, single bed- spreads, ironing board, 4ft grow light, etc. 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions McCRISTALL AUCTIONS 33 Hall St., Oshawa, ON (905) 725-5751 ESTATE SALE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19TH 5: 30 P.M. Including a 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI 16 valve 150 K. AUCTIONEER: PHILIP McCRISTALL 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale GIROUX-Cameron Joseph Born Jan. 31, 2002 6 lbs. 14 oz. Son for Ron & Cathy (O’Hara), brother for Kristen. Grandson for Don & Joan O’Hara of Ajax & Roland & Shirley Giroux of Centerton, great-grandson for John Laundry of Fairport Beach. Thanks to staff at Cobourg Hospital 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births 245 Births CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting? As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Bab y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k ho w y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1987 FORD PICK up with cap, 6 cyl. automatic, passed emissions, $1700., Box trail- er, 12'x6'x4' high, aluminum removable top, good tires, jack, 2-spares, excellent shape, $850. Call 905-433– 2436. 1996 EXT. CAB SILVERADO, fully loaded, 305 Vortec, new engine in Nov., receipts pro- vided. $13,500. Call Tony at 905-697-1559. 1997 GMC SIERRA LSE 4 x 4, loaded, 350 motor, matching cap, 82,000 kil., $18,500. Tel- ephone (905) 432–9117 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN SE, loaded, 54,000km, am/fm cassette. $14,900 o.b.o. Call (905)434–2775 or 416-331-2858 TWO 1988 DODGE VANS,one ambulance, one school bus, good running condition, ex- tended, one-ton, V8 ; Also 1988 Ford Custom150 Econo- line, pw, pl, cruise, am/fm cassette, carpeted inside, Call 905-434-0392 Driving Schools447 Coming Events249 **EXHIBITORS WANTED** Keeping 'Your Business' in Durham, Metro East Trade Centre, March 1-3, 2002. 1st Class Exhibitors. Call 905- 655-8278 or 1-800-461-3355 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 KEYS WERE FOUND with an M&M Meats key chain near the crossing of Liverpool & Pickering Parkway. Keys will be kept at the gate house with the security guard of 1400 Dhe Esplanade N. Pickering. FOUND - large amount of keys. Call McIntosh Anderson Funeral Home. 905-433–5558 FOUND black lab on Whitevale Rd. Feb 12, 2002 905-471-1068 REWARD - Lost, man's gold bracelet in Whitby. Vicinity of Gilbert and Brock St. Senti- mental value. If found, please call 905-432-7639. Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear- coning Therapist) Maureen McBride's Healing/Energy Clearing media documented, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, can- cers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood trau- mas/issues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAYCARE non-smoking, reliable/experi- enced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/out- ings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Whites Rd./401. For more info. call 905-831-9566. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. WHITES RD./HWY#2, ECE mother of one would like to take care of your child full- time, 2 yrs. & up, hot meals, fenced yard, fun activities. Call Irene 905-837-0315. Babysitting275 COUPLE OF WEEKDAY even- ings and weekends. First Aid/ CPR or babysitting course preferred but not required. Non-smoker. Altona/Finch area. Students welcome. 416- 834-1963 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire Jewels will arrive with the intentions of taking your breath away and leaving you... 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(416)803–3492 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 LEISURE HARDWOOD FLOORING Specialized in pre-finished hardwood floor installation. Competitive Pricing. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Mark Davis at 416-888-9310 J. STUART RENOVATIONS • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting • Ceramics • Flooring John 416-439–5200 cell 416-606-4508 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations General Home Repairs Bathrooms • Basements Decks • Ceramic Tiles Harwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Martin (905) 686-1677 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER Having problems finding time to clean your home? For Professional Home Cleaning, call Helen's Home Services today. 427-4385 Fully insured & bonded NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $299. 10 In-car Lessons $205. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 PAGE 32- NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. COME &WORSHIP For further Worship Directory information call Janice Samoyloff (905) 683-0707 ext. 2218 or Fax (905) 579-4218 E-mail: jsam@Durham Region.com Intercultural Worship Centre Evangelical Missionary Church Canada East 545 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax 905-619-9095 Dr. Olu David (Nigeria) Sundays: 10:30 am Deadline Wed. 10 am for Friday Publication Monday 7:30PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30PM Bible Study Friday 7:30PM Youth Group Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Sunday 10:00AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00AM Worship Service 6:30PM Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship INCOME TAXES Tired of Crunching Numbers on Your Own? Serving Scarborough & the Durham Region for over 20 years. Extended hours available. Gurney & Associates 416-284-0022 164 Tax & Financial 164 Tax & Financial Mortgages & Loans Consolidate Christmas Bills Refinancing, Purchases Debt Consolidations Free Consultations No upfront fees Call today A.M.S. Accurate Mortgage Services Inc. 905-436-9292 or toll free 1-877-509-LOAN 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Overwhelmed by holiday debts! Your bank said no? HOME OWNERS - Prime debt consolidations to 100% Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. Consult an experienced broker instead of shopping. ASK FOR: SYLVIA JULES (905) 686-2557, or evenings & weekends (905) 430-8429 ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 4th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW Children's Arena Oshawa April 12, 13, 14 Vendor Space Available Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth Sponsored by: Oshawa Whitby This Week ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services BAKER, Dulcie Mary - Peacefully at Ajax- Pickering Hospital on Tuesday February 12, 2002. Loving wife of Thomas Baker, and the late Norman Gillis. Loving mother of Stuart Gillis-Baker and his wife Shaunna. Dear sister of David, Henry, William, Donald Stuart, and Sarah Foden, Ina Barton, Isabella Stuart, Ethel Ayres, and the late James Stuart. She is loved by many friends, brother and sisters- in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the GIFFEN-MACK "Scarborough Chapel" 4115 Lawrence Avenue East (just west of Kingston Rd.) West Hill, (416) 281-6800 on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday February 16, 2002 at 1 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreci- ated by the family. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths BARRON, Jim -We the family of James (Jim) Barron sadly announce his passing on February 12, 2002. He will be lovingly remem- bered forever by his wife Debi Christie, his children and stepchildren Joe, Brian, Travis, Andrew and Matt, his mother Gertrude Bar- ron, his sister Judy Kucopy and John, his nephews Steven (Karen), and Damien and niece Theresa (Russ). Jim will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 6-9 pm Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 11:00 am. Should family and friends so desire, dona- tions to the Markham Stouffville Hospital or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. VALENTINE’S SINGLES BASH Friday February 15th 8p.m. - 1a.m. $8 admission Held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 Ajax, 111 Hunt Street ( Harwood, south of 401) MUSIC FROM 50’s to Current UPCOMING EVENT INFO 1-866-764-5768 ALL SINGLES WELCOME 255 Announcements 255 Announcements405Cars Wanted 265 Lost and Found 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages, Loans 700 Home Improvements JEAN TYAS 1911-2002 Jean Anderson was born August 28, 1911 on a farm in Dunbarton. She was one of seven children born to Christine Cameron and Robert Anderson. Jean’s father died early in life leaving Mrs. Anderson to raise the children on her own. When Jean was eighteen it was the start of the Great Depression. These events shaped Jean’s life values; Importance of Family, Kindness to Others, Generosity. Jean Anderson married Alfred Tyas in 1936. In the following twelve years, her five children were born. In 1940 Jean and Alfred moved from Toronto to 542 Kingston Road, Pickering. It was Jean’s wish to raise her children in the countryside close to her family. This was a major factor in positively shaping the lives of her family as was the remarkable stability of her marriage. Jean took great pleasure in her twelve Grandchildren. Five children, twelve grandchildren, 65 years of marriage, 62 years of living in the same home; A wonderful legacy. 542 Kingston Road was always an “Open House” with everyone being greeted with Jean’s wonderful smile. Strangers would be given food, shelter and traveling money. It became the central gathering place for the extended family. The love that Jean radiated was the glue that held the entire family together. Early in life and extending well into her eighties, Jean assumed the role of family caregiver. This included the nursing in her home of extended family members for periods approaching one year. In 1948 Jean with Alfred’s constant support began her dedication to community service with the establishment of the Rouge Hill Home and School Association. This major activity was followed by her and Alfred’s very active involvement in the Pickering Red Cross. Jean’s major achievement was the creation of the Seniors Centre in Pickering Village and the associated Foot Clinic. Jean achieved much recognition for her contribution to the betterment of society including the awarding of the Canada 125 Medal. To the end Jean continued to express to us her courage, her grace, her aura of goodness. For the family our relationship with Jean is complete. It has been an unbroken circle with no gaps, no unfinished business, no regrets. It was based on her unconditional love for us all. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam700Home Improvements For more Death Notices please see page 33 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 15, 2002 PAGE 33 P Panthers mightier than Ducks in Richmond Hill final PICKERING —For the third time this season the Pickering Panthers major atom se- lect hockey team has won a tournament. Not only did they win all five games in the third annual Richmond Hill Stars Select Tour- nament, but in the championship game the Panthers beat Toronto’s Avenue Road Mighty Ducks 2-1, a team that hadn’t lost this season. Brian Forrester notched Pickering’s first goal, with Kevin Montgomery and Spencer Etherington assisting. Kyle Kinsman connect- ed for the game winner, assisted by Eddie Smith and Jeff Paul. To advance to the final, Pickering defeated Oshawa 4-2 in the semifinals. Although the game at one point was tied 2-2, Pickering pulled away to secure the win. Scoring were Richard Doherty, from Kinsman and Nick Accettone, Matt Fowler and Matt Savage unassisted, and Eric Bartholomew from For- rester. Pickering opened the tournament with a 2- 1 win over the Vaughan Rangers. Paul opened the scoring with Andrew Nauth and Zack MacLennan assisting. Forrester scored the other goal, assisted by Savage. In the second game, Pickering recorded a 3-0 win over the host Richmond Hill Stars. Savage, MacLennan and Smith scored, with Andrew McCann, Fowler, Accettone, Bartholomew, Etherington and Forrester picking up assists. The second shutout for Andrew Monaco and Derrick Herdsman came in a 6-0 victory over the Oakville Eagles. Forrester with two, Fowler, Paul, MacLennan and Michael Gilbert scored. Adding assists were Nauth, McCann, Paul and Kinsman. Forwards Galen Sleeth and Kevin Mont- gomery and defenceman Nigel Fleming played strong games in the tournament. Three’s the charm for Pickering atoms PICKERING —The Pickering belle ‘B’ ringette team turned in a golden performance at the recent Pickering Ringette Association tournament. The championship game was a nail-biter and Pickering was at its determined best in the final. The winning goal was scored with 16 seconds remaining to give the local belles a 6- 5 victory over Paris, Ont. It was the second tournament crown for the belles this season. In December, the squad captured the top prize at the Oshawa tourney. The Pickering belles used home ice to their greatest advantage, winning three out of four games to advance to the championship con- test. Pickering defeated Ayr 6-5, Whitby 5-2 and another Pickering belle squad 2-1. The lone loss in preliminary-round play was to Paris by a 5-2 count. Team members are Teri Blair, Nicole De- lory, Lorissa Dowdell, Kelly Dunn, Lisa Flat- man, Stephanie Flatman,Ashlea Harder, Julie Ireland, Julie Ross, Kailey Thomas and Jenna Valera. 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Tel: (905) 576-9335 Tel: (905) 683-0707 email: ejackson@durhamregion.com CALL ERIN JACKSON AT EXT 2219 This NEW feature will appear on the 3rd Sunday of every month. eve r y t h i n g f o r a P A R T Y ! STROTHER-STEWART - Mrs. Irene Strother- Stewart, late of Calgary, Alberta, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 10, 2002. Irene was born in Scotland on May 11, 1916. She immigrated to Canada in 1953 with her husband, Cuthbert and their three young sons. For the next 22 years she raised her growing family in Swift Current, Saskatche- wan. In 1975 they moved to Regina, Sas- katchewan where they lived until Cuthbert's retirement in 1984. Until Cuthberts death in 1996 they spent their retirement years in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia where she spent many years enjoying her lifelong inter- ests of painting, pottery and sculpture work. She was predeceased by her husband Cuthbert in 1996 as well as parents Donald and Elizabeth and two sisters and three brothers. She will be sadly missed by her children John (Rosemarie) Strother-Stewart of Regina, Saskatchewan, Robert (Sandy) Strother-Stewart of Ajax, Ontario, George (Sheryl) Strother-Stewart of Calgary, Alber- ta and Rosemary (Les) Galvin of Powell Riv- er, British Columbia, as well as seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services 240-17 Ave. S.W., Calgary on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Ross Williams offi- ciating. Her family is especially thankful for the loving care and attention given to her by the staff of Unit 37 at Foothills Hospital, and Bethany Care Centre 916 - 18A Street NW, Calgary. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Calgary, 1920-11 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3G2. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVIC- ES,- Directors, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2S 0A3. 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