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It’s devastated my family and my- self,” said the Ward 3 regional councillor. Pickering’s committee of ad- justment granted him the per- mit March 19. He wants to build a house and some barns on his 100-acre lot near Uxbridge-Pickering Town Line Road and Sideline 8, but needs a minor variance be- cause his property is situated on a road that isn’t publicly maintained. However, Pickering council decided by a 4-2 vote to launch an appeal to the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board (OMB). Coun. Johnson declared a conflict of interest and wasn’t present for the March 24 in-camera deci- sion. “From our perspective, we think the committee of adjust- ment decision was basically the wrong decision,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner. “The prudent thing would have been to refer it back to the planning or legal departments of either (Pickering or Uxbridge).” Pickering council didn’t agree with the public panel’s scrap- ping of a sixth condition from City planners deeming the con- tract “null and void” if all other ✦See Pickering page 4 MILAN SOLID MILAN SOLID WOOD BED WOOD BED $ 369 $ 369 SILVER BUNK SILVER BUNK $ 399 $ 399 CAP. 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Ganesh Raghunauth al- legedly fed his wife a “spe- cial Mother’s Day” lunch laced with the sedative Temazepam before poi- soning her with cyanide. Mr. Raghunauth, 31, has pleaded not guilty to first- degree murder. The de- fence position is his wife committed suicide. Marc LeBeau, head of the FBI crime laboratory in Quantico, Va., testified Thursday as the 50th and final witness for the Crown, which started call- ing evidence Jan. 13. The defence is expected to begin calling evidence Monday. Court was told Durham Regional Police sought the FBI’s assistance investi- gating Mrs. Raghunauth’s death in August 2000. The FBI crime lab is ca- pable of toxicological test- ing that Ontario’s crime lab - the Centre for Foren- sic Sciences (CFS) - could not conduct, such as analysis of hair and finger- nail clippings for traces of drugs, said Mr. LeBeau. He said tests by the FBI on Mrs. Raghunauth’s blood and stomach con- tents showed she ingested the equivalent of eight 30- milligram capsules of Temazepam before she died. The normal pre- scribed dose is one cap- sule. She also consumed two to three grams of cyanide prior to her death. “Is that a lot?” Ms. John- ston asked Mr. LeBeau, a forensic toxicologist and an expert in cases of mur- der by poisoning and drug- facilitated crimes. “A whole lot of cyanide... A substantial amount,” Mr. LeBeau replied. It would take about 30 minutes for the sedatives to be absorbed by the body, he said. But since cyanide kills within min- utes or less, the Temazepam was “very likely ingested some time prior to the cyanide,” Mr. LeBeau added. He said death by cyanide “can be incredibly painful to the victim. “You sometimes see a look on their face of pain associated with cyanide... A look of fear on their face.” The level of cyanide in Mrs. Raghunauth’s blood was 16 to 25 times higher than the lethal level,” said Mr. Lebeau, calling that “a very conservative esti- mate.” (A CFS toxicologist who also ran tests estimated the amount as high as 64 times the lethal level) Mr. Lebeau said the amount of Temazepam in Mrs. Raghunauth would cause “heavy sedation to the loss of consciousness” in the average person. “Anywhere between being very, very sound asleep to a point of semi- comatose. It’s not likely they would be able to walk and talk,” he said. Would Mrs. Raghunauth have been capable of swal- lowing a drink with cyanide, if another person held a cup up to her mouth? the Crown asked. “Yes, absolutely. It’s happened before,” said Mr. Lebeau, who recalled a case in Germany involving that exact method of mur- der. Mr. Lebeau, who has in- vestigated more than 100 poisoning deaths, 10 with cyanide, said it was very unlikely Mrs. Raghunauth committed suicide. “I’ve never been involved in any (suicide) where someone has taken a chemical poison such as cyanide in combination with a drug,” he said. Mr. Lebeau told the court cyanide is generally used in chemistry and in- dustrial labs, insecticides, gold cleaning and as a “homicidal agent.” “It’s used in our gas chambers in the United States,” and was used by the Nazis to exterminate Jews in Germany, he noted. The FBI tests also de- tected Temazepam in hair and nail clippings taken from Mrs. Raghunauth, meaning she had limited “prior exposure” to the drug. The Crown is alleging Mr. Raghunauth, who was engaged to a New York woman three weeks before his wife’s death, was drug- g ing Mrs. Raghunauth over a period of several months, making her sick and disorientated. Her family thought “evil spirits” possessed her. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P Hop onDown and visit the Easter Bunny! pickeringtowncentre.com Austin & Alexandra from Pickering with the Easter Bunny EASTER BUNNY HOURS Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm and 4pm to 8pm Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm Sunday 12noon to 3pm and 4pm to 6pm Saturday, April 5th ‘til Easter at Centre Court Kids’ Easter book with every visit! FREE!durhamregion.com sees over 546,000 views in March DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Sometime early Satur- day morning someone in cyber- space helped durhamregion.com reach more than 546,000 page views. The half-million mark is a signifi- cant landmark for the three-year- old Web site, which is designed to provide a rich mix of local news and consumer information. The site has drawn interest at a rapid rate. In February, for in- stance, durhamregion.com re- ceived 365,000 page views. In Janu- ary, 300,000 views were recorded at the site. An increase in interest in local is- sues, such as the two-week-long transit strike in Oshawa in March, helped to generate site views. Events in Durham Region such as the ‘Oshawa This Week’ home show, have also brought in users. Lately, information on the SARS epidemic has brought interested browsers to durhamregion.com. “It’s great, I’m thrilled with the interest in the site,” said Todd Blayone, manager, Web publishing and eBusiness at durhamregion.com. “This mile- stone indicates significant growth. It is something to build on.” According to Mr. Blayone, his staff believes local residents have begun to appreciate everything durhamregion.com can offer them. “One of the keys to our success is our strong partnership with Metroland’s community newspa- pers. In many ways, we comple- ment their offerings and extend their reach,” said Mr. Blayone. What does the near future hold for durhameregion.com? “Very soon we will roll out a new look and several new services,” said Mr. Blayone. “Our goal is to be the premier destination for local information in Durham Region.” Durhamregion.com is the online member of the Metroland Durham Region Media Group which in- cludes This Week, The Ajax-Picker- ing News Advertiser, The Canadian Statesman, and the Uxbridge Times-Journal. The hits just keep on coming... FBI expert testifies in Raghunauth trial Police seek sex assault suspect Pickering student attacked on way to school PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a 19- year-old girl on her way to school Tuesday morning. The teen was trying to climb an icy hill in a greenbelt area beside Pine Ridge Secondary School on Liver- pool Road at approximately 7:45 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, Durham Regional Police say. Police say the suspect threatened the teen and pushed her jacket over her head, forcing her to the ground and fondling her. He then ran away and the girl told school staff about the incident, ac- cording to police. She was visibly shaken by the inci- dent but didn’t require medical treatment, say police. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’8” to six-feet tall, and of average build. He was seen wearing a blue bandana around his nose and mouth and wearing baggy, dark clothes. Anyone with information is asked to call Detectives Maw or Cutler of the sexual assault unit at 905-579- 15 20, ext. 5318 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. requirements aren’t fol- lowed, he said. While com- mittee of adjustment members said at the time they thought the sixth condition was “redun- dant”, Coun. Brenner ar- gued it’s been his experi- ence “if it’s not in writing, it’s not there”. The City couldn’t turn its back on concerns from Uxbridge Township, ei- ther, he said. Uxbridge councillors had requested the John- son application be tabled by the committee for fur- ther review, fearing it could alter a settlement reached between the councillor, Pickering and Uxbridge over work he completed on Town Line and Sideline 8 near his property. Uxbridge launched a lawsuit against the coun- cillor, eventually leading to a deal involving the three sides that required Coun. Johnson to restore the roads and replant a number of trees. “We acknowledge Uxbridge as an important piece of the puzzle and the fact they didn’t feel comfortable about the ap- plication at this time,” said Coun. Brenner. “You can’t go forward without one of the major players involved. The Town Line is Uxbridge’s as well as the City’s.” The community has also expressed concerns to the City about Town Line being used as an ac- cess point to the property and how that might affect the Trans-Canada Trail, said Coun. Brenner. Add to that comments from Toronto Region Con- servation that the appli- cation needs more work, and the end result is it should never have moved forward, he argued. Due to procedure, the only way Pickering can change a committee of ad- justment decision is to ap- peal to the OMB. When contacted, Uxbridge chief adminis- trative officer Alex Grant said his municipality has not decided if it will ap- peal the decision. “This is a very difficult situation to be in, “ Coun. Brenner acknowledged. “But the public expects transparency and council has decided this will en- sure transparency.” Coun. Johnson ques- tioned how much more open the process can be, pointing out the commit- tee of adjustment is made up of five members of the public appointed by coun- cil. The approval was based on a “positive rec- ommendation” from City staff and made by “an in- dependent body” made up of “high-profile people”, he said. Kevin Ashe, chairman of Pickering’s committee of adjustment, defended the decision. “To be fair, council has a lot of political issues to deal with. “It may want a greater- than-arm’s-length posi- tion,” he added. But his committee was following the recommen- dations of City planners with only minor adjust- ments to some of the con- ditions put forward, he said. Pickering’s planning de- partment recommended approval of the permit when the application first came forward three years ago, and has been “fully involved” ever since. Not only did the com- mittee feel all of its con- cerns had been addressed, but its vote was unani- mous for the approval, he pointed out. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 50 SECOND TIME AROUND THRIFT STORE Kingston Rd.Hwy. 2 Hwy. 401Sheppard Ave . 91 Rylander Blvd. Village of Abbey Lane VILLAGE OF ABBEY LANE (PORT UNION & 401) 416-283-1882 Your support of this store benefits children with chronic and serious illnesses and their families. ALL MENS • WOMENS • CHILDRENS % OFF SPRING CLOTHING 25 % 50 % OFF JEWELRY OFF POLISHING & CLEANING FRIDAY APRIL 4 & SATURDAY APRIL 5 Pickering turns case over to OMB RRIICCKK JJOOHHNNSSOONN ‘This is very unfortunate...’ ✦ Pickering from page 1 Pickering launches new waste exchange program List your items on City’s Web site PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Instead of throwing away garbage it may be useful to someone else. The City of Pickering has recently launched a new Waste Exchange Pro- gram. The primary goal is to find other ways to use un- wanted materials. Residents, companies and institutions that have non-hazardous materials can list their items on Pickering’s Web site. Items currently on the list include doors, lawn- mowers, tomato cages, used tennis balls and five- gallon plastic pails. People can refer to the Web site’s services section, then waste management. Listings are under the Materials Waste Exchange Program at www.cityof- pickering.com. For more information, call 905-420-4630. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! For information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 BByy MMaarrttiinn DDeerrbbyysshhiirree Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Lakeridge Health Os- hawa has admitted yet another per- son with a suspected case of SARS. Dr. Don Atkinson, Lakeridge chief of staff, said the patient was in quar- antine at home, began showing symptoms of the deadly virus, and was admitted to the hospital Wednesday. This suspected case brings the total SARS cases at Lakeridge Health Oshawa to five –– two proba- ble and three suspected (one sus- pected case is still at home being monitored by Lakeridge staff.) Despite the fact provincial health officials say “the containment process seems to be working,” they are recommending individuals do not wait too long to put themselves into quarantine if they feel any symp- toms such as headaches, malaise or muscle aches. “Waiting for a fever to isolate one- self is too long,” says James Young, commissioner of public safety. As of April 2 at 3 p.m., provincial officials confirmed there are approx- imately 146 cases of SARS being treated in Ontario. This includes 67 probable and 79 suspect cases. No SARS cases have been report- ed at Lakeridge facilities in Bow- manville, Port Perry, Uxbridge, or Whitby. Three suspected cases have been reported at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering in Ajax. Durham Region Health Depart- ment officials claim they are moni- toring five probable and two suspect- ed SARS cases in Durham and are following up on 260 contacts that have been identified through the community. Health department staff say they have received more than 1,400 calls related to SARS so far. All cases in Durham are reported- ly linked to the outbreak at Scarbor- ough Grace hospital. SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It is a poten- tially severe form of pneumonia, ac- companied by a fever. The total num- ber of cases in Canada is 176 with most (146) reported in the Greater Toronto Area. The World Health Organization says more than 2,000 people have been infected worldwide and 79 have died - seven in the GTA. Meanwhile, 54 people visited a SARS assessment clinic at Lak- eridge Health Oshawa on its first day Wednesday, although no more SARS cases were identified. Four people were asked to commit themselves to home quarantine for 10 days because of contact with a suspected case of the dreaded dis- ease. Another 22 were quarantined for for 48 hours and seven were re- ferred to emergency for further eval- uation. But, most were sent home or re- ferred to their family doctor with cold and flu-like symptoms. Two patients were referred to the hospital’s emergency department for further observation not related to SARS. Security at the front of the clinic was tight and all patients entering were asked to put on a respiratory mask before being seen by health care staff. Stepping out of the clinic, Oshawa student Shawn Welsh said he felt fine, but was asked to get an assess- ment done by his school because of a fever. He said health care workers inside simply took his temperature, asked him a few questions and sent him packing. “I knew I didn’t have it,” he said. “Better safe than sorry,” added his aunt Gloria Welsh, who took him down to the clinic. Oshawa resident Ernie Reid said he had what he thought was a cough and cold, but a local medical clinic wouldn’t see him unless he was as- sessed for SARS first. “Thank God,” he said after being handed what was not exactly a clean bill of health, but one that did not show evidence of SARS. “Now I can go get some cough syrup...I wasn’t really concerned, but I came to get checked out because I couldn’t get treated otherwise.” While SARS clinics in Toronto and Yo rk Region have seen up to 150 peo- ple on their first day, Dr. Atkinson described activity at the Lakeridge clinic as “steady” and said he expects it to get busier as more time elapses. “Fifty-four people in eight hours is a reasonable amount of people to have come through,” he said. “I ex- pect the numbers will increase over the next couple of days and we will remain open seven days a week.” The Durham Region Health Depart- ment has suspended all non-essen- tial services. Those who feel they may be at risk should call Telehealth Ontario at 1- 866-797-0000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 5 A/P Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Provincial Liberal Association P.O. Box 632 Pickering, Ontario L1V 3T3 Tel.: 905-839-8890 e-mail: vote@waynearthurs.com Authorized by the CFO for the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Provincial Liberal Association. The longest serving Mayor in Pickering’s history says it is time for change at Queen’s Park. Mayor Wayne Arthurs, the city’s Mayor since 1988 and a member of Council for more than two decades, has been unanimously endorsed by the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Provincial Liberal Association as the Liberal Candidate in the next provincial election. Mayor Arthurs has steered Pickering for 15 consecutive years. Now he is ready to take that experience to Queen’s Park. “It is an honour and a privilege to accept this endorsement as the Liberal candidate for the people of Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge,” he said. “I look forward to the opportunity to stand up for the residents of this community who have suffered far too long the mismanagement and arrogance of the Ecker/Eves government.” “In 1997 voters in overwhelming numbers asked for an Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and Janet Ecker said no - the Federal Regulator said yes and it was done. This week the News-Advertiser reported more than 90 per cent of respondents said no to the taxpayer funded infomercial budget, but Janet said yes. Since 1995 this riding has been represented by a Minister of Government who has ignored the expressed wishes of the majority of people she was elected to represent on matters of significance to us all.” “It’s time for accountability in Government. It’s time for change. I am calling on Janet Ecker and Ernie Eves to face the people of Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge and call the election.” Riding Association President Jim Grady said “Mayor Arthurs has demonstrated tremendous leadership for the people of Pickering and now we will work to ensure he is our voice for change at Queen’s Park.” Pickering Councillor Dave Ryan, the 1999 provincial candidate, is confident Mayor Arthurs will win the Riding in 2003. “After slashing funding for health care, education and the environment, the Ecker-Eves government is adding energy debt at over one billion dollars a year,” he said. “It’s time for a change and Mayor Arthurs will provide that leadership.” Mayor Arthurs, who Chairs the Regional Planning Committee and is a former Chair of the Regional Finance and Administration Committee, is a board member of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, the Ajax/Pickering Transit Authority, the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance and Veridian Corporation. He sits on several City committees, such as the Race Relations and Equity Committee and has been a member of a number of other boards and Task Forces. Contact Information Email: vote@waynearthurs.com 905 839-8890 One more suspected SARS case admitted to hospital SARS questions: How contagious is SARS? Based on currently available evidence, close contact with an infected person is needed for the infective agent to spread from one person to another. Contact with aerosolized (exhaled) droplets and bodily secretions from an infected person appears to be important. To date, the majority of cases have occurred in hospi- tal workers who have cared for SARS patients and the close family members of these patients. However, the amount of the infective agent needed to cause an infection has not yet been determined. When should I stay home? You should stay at home and away from large gatherings of people if you feel unwell. When should I be assessed for SARS? You should be assessed for SARS if you have devel- oped symptoms within the last 10 days, your symptoms are worse than you normally expe- rience and you have been: *In contact with anyone who has SARS or is under in- vestigation for SARS or *To China, Hong Kong, Viet- nam, Singapore or Taiwan and have symptoms. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Too many differences Joining Pickering, Scarborough in one riding doesn’t serve city well Pickering residents eligible to vote in provincial and feder- al elections will have to cast their ballots in a decidedly different political riding in 2004 if new boundaries are en- trenched by the federal electoral boundaries commission. A portion of Pickering, currently part of the Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge riding, would become part of a new Pickering-Scar- borough East riding if final approval is given to the new config- uration. And that's where the problem arises for citizens of Pickering who, although sharing a southwestern border with Toronto, have little in common with their mega-city neighbours. Some points to ponder regarding our common differences: Pickering and Scarborough share transit concerns, but not transit systems. Pickering and Scarborough share land-use concerns, but not the same land-use options. Pickering and Scarborough share quality of life concerns for their residents, but have extremely diverse sources of support and extremely different approaches to solutions. Thus, it makes little sense for Pickering residents to choose their candidates measured on the basis of different and some- times competing needs among citizens in two such disparate communities. Conversely, Pickering residents living in the area north and east of the boundary line that follows Finch Avenue to Valley Farm Road, down to Hwy. 401 and then over to Brock Road will join the new riding of Pickering-Ajax. That riding is far more re- f lective of communities that share a common history, common concerns and one that can more readily seek common solu- tions. Pickering Councillor Mark Holland referred to the final report from the boundaries commission as "a blow to Picker- ing" and has vowed to officially object to the reconfiguration. His views are sound, but the timing must be questioned. What was Pickering's level of participation before the commis- sion? Were our views adequately expressed? Was there proper consultation? The City of Pickering must marshal its consider- able resources to not only object to this proposal, but also ap- peal any suggestion that arbitrarily merges two widely dissimi- lar communities in the interests of democracy. Keeping geographic areas that share common values, politi- cal needs and governance as closely aligned as possible must be the goal of any riding redistribution. Voters must be engaged in the process and that is achieved by creating ridings that ad- equately reflect those values, needs and that shared history of governance. The current proposal to join Pickering with a community that has no historic, residential or political connection to the community is not the solution. Change for the better is a worthy goal. Change without ade- quate forethought for the consequences spells nothing but trouble. Not everyone's fo r tunate in 'retirement' TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Too young to retire,' March 23. This was supposed to be a 'make-you- feel-good' article. It was great for the people involved but made me angry. These fortunate people had worked until retirement, en- joyed some time off and then had the privilege of going back to work on con- tract to the same or a similar job. I worked for the Bank of Canada for 20 years and was a commendable em- ployee in the job title of executive co-or- dinator. I was laid off and was part of the team to help staff adjust to the hardships they would face when trying to get a job. I was good at my job and proud of the skills I obtained after so many years service. I also did not kid myself that finding a job would be easy but I never imagined it would be impos- sible. I have been laid off since 1998 and thanks to the kindness of friends I have been able to get shelter for me and my kids and a job to meet the minor bills I face. I thought I would be employed by now and able to support my two kids in a home with no major problems. Much to my surprise, I have not been able to get an interview, let alone a job. I have applied to jobs that my resume mirrored and when I followed up with queries on why no interview, I had the person in charge call me back without ever looking at my resume. As I met each skill he thought I lacked, the end result came clear -- 'we hired within our department'. 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Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. But good strong morals and ethics do Is there anything that automati- cally guarantees entry through the gates of heaven or to eterni- ty in hell? In the last while, media have been reporting on the activities of priests and the Catholic Church, and constant religious warfare in northern Ireland, Israel and around the world. How much bloodshed, misery and even death must be endured in our communi- ties and worldwide, because of reli- gion? Some believe in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and agree we evolved from apes. The Raelian movement believes we were creat- ed by aliens. Some believe Mother Nature is our spirit, while still oth- ers believe we are God's creation. Not too long ago, my daughter's friend told her she would go to hell because she is not Christian. I was shocked and confused by this com- ment. At first I thought maybe her friend had seen my husband in his new devilish looking full-body red long underwear; an honest mistake of identity. But when her friend started showing up at our house to express his concerns, I became worried. He believed only those who believe in hell are Christian. Among other things, he believed that if you ask you shall receive. While his friends were taking drugs and drinking alcohol he was being comforted by religion and that was great. The upsetting part was that this 15-year-old believed his thoughts and beliefs were the only right ones. Anything outside of his box was simply wrong. A single-minded attitude is not religion, it is dictatorship. Nor is re- ligion a 'Genie in a Bottle' with po- tential to grant all our dreams and wishes. Nobody is going to knock on your door and hand you the world. What allows one person to make assumptions or judge the faith and beliefs of another human being? Maybe I missed the worldwide memo appointing certain individu- als as moral judge and jury over the rest of us. Religion helps us as individuals to understand our existence and our sufferings. It provides strength in hard times and to appreciate and be thankful for the best of times. One does not have to attend a place of worship to have religion in their hearts. Whether an individual is Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Bap- tist, Pentecostal, no matter what their religion, if their choice of faith brings them joy and happiness then we should be happy and re- spect their freedom to choose, not criticize or condemn. There are no right or wrong reli- gions. Religion does not define goodness in a person -- good strong morals and ethics do! If you lose this goodness, then all you have is hypocrisy. Oshawa resident Lorie Blundon is a busy mother of two who loves to write. Your religion doesn’t make or break you EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Editorial Letters to the Editor LLoorriiee BBlluunnddoonn oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr SEE OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPER! FURNITURE APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS www.nooobody.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! PICKERING TOYOTA (905) 420-9000 TOYOTA WHITESBROCKWE ARE HERE WESTNEYHARWOODHWY. 2 WEST - 401 - EAST Now’s the time to get Toyota Quality at Special prices. Leasing/financing plans from Toyota Credit Canada Inc. O.A.C. License, registration, insurance and taxes extra. Lease includes freight and P.D.E. Freight and P.D. E. not included in M.S.R.P. Based on 60 mos. walkaway lease at a rate of 4.9% on Echo. Based on 48 mos. walkaway lease rate of 4.5%. Down payment or trade equivalent required. 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La-Z-Boy ® Sofas & Sleep Sofas La-Z-Boy ® Reclining Sofas La-Z-Boy ® Recliners Your payments should be as comfortable as your furniture. With so m any La-Z-Boy Furniture styles and fabrics to choose from, deciding which one fits your lifestyle t he best can be hard. But, with the Easy Payment Plan, making your purchases fit comfortably in your budget is practically effortless. T he Easy Payment Plan offers you low m onthly payments and low interest rate s fo r the entire term. You choose t he term length & the monthly payment t hat fits your household budget. Example: $3,000 purchase ~ monthly payments as low as $64.00/m O.A.C. S ee store for details. Essentials Ballroom & Latin Dancing Providing the dance essentials for Weddings, Night Clubs, Company functions, Vacations or any social occasion. Singles and Couples welcome. All levels. Private and Group Classes. Waltz, Fox trot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango Quickstep, Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Samba, Mambo Salsa, Merengue, Swing, Jive, Hustle Call 905-426-6412 To Book Your First Lesson Bay Ridges Plaza, Liverpool & Bayly essentials_dancing@canada.com “Taking your foot out of your mouth and put it on the dance floor” CORRECTION In the New Style Restaurant Buffet ad for Wed. April 2, under Dinner Buffet, it should Read: Mon-Thurs-5pm -10pm $9.99 Fri-Sun 5pm-10pm $11.99 Sorry for the Inconvenience. Durham series helps empower women DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Women can break free from abuse and violence in their lives. Employability Empowerment Series (EES) has established SMART Inc., to help women gain the necessary tools to em- power and motivate them. The program assists women in making positive changes, dis- covering their true talents and abilities and to facilitate career planning. “It is so amazing to see women gain confidence and courage to make changes in their lives that not only affects them, but also their children,” says Bonnie Porter, program co- ordinator of the Ajax location. Services are free of charge for el- igible residents in Durham Re- gion. For more information or to make a difference, call 905-686- 9755 or toll free 1-866-404-9063. Rotary Club grows in Durham DDUURRHHAAMM ——“Grow your business, grow yourself” is the motto of a new chapter of the Rotary Club. Membership in the Durham Ro- tary Club chapter is open to entre- preneurs, businesses, corporations and companies. “As long as they have a business presence in Durham there are no re- strictions,” said Rotary Club spokesman Michael Danks. Rotary is a service club that helps people improve their business and their lives through networking, edu- cation and community service. The Durham Rotary Club also plans to specifically assist the Junior Achievement organization through- out the community with a series of events. The club is hosting an informa- tion session Monday, April 14 at 7:15 a.m. at Titanic Restaurant, 100 Westney Rd. S., Ajax, to share de- tails of the club and the steering committee. For more information, call Danks at 905-686-3320 or Dave at 905-428- 0500. Trio robs store AAJJAAXX ––––Durham Regional Police are checking possible links to other recent holdups after three bandits robbed a shopkeeper at knifepoint Tuesday. The trio, armed with knives and wearing handkerchiefs over their faces, entered Kitchen Food Fair, at 214 Bayly St., just before 11 p.m., po- lice said. The store owner was forced to open the register. As the robbers scooped up cash and cigarettes, the victim ran out of the store to a near- by gas station. Police were called but the bandits got away. The robbery unit is investigating. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Volunteer Environmental Watch (VEW) monitoring program is set to begin its third season. VEW provides volunteer op- portunities and an opportunity to explore natural areas found within watersheds. Workshops are being offered Wednesday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., and July 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both sessions are at Alex Robertson Park. Students requiring communi- ty service hours can achieve their required levels while tak- ing part. Call 905-420-4660 ext 2212. Boost your volunteer hours and local watersheds BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– With a 17-year-old Ajax youth behind the wheel, Cleyon Cummings leaned out the passen- ger window of a speeding car and fired six rounds from a 45-calibre handgun at another motorist, in- tending to kill his fleeing target dur- ing a wild chase through downtown Oshawa. As the two cars raced down city streets Raymond Brathwaite dodged bullets, trying to escape the would-be killers pursuing his Ford Mustang. Three bullets hit the mark, one penetrating Mr. Brathwaite’s dri- ver-side door, prevented from enter- ing the car by a one-inch steel win- dow frame. Another shot shattered the win- dow and a third struck an electrical component causing the victim’s ve- hicle to stall, Superior Court has heard. As luck would have it, Mr. Brath- waite’s car died steps from Durham Regional Police headquarters. He ran into the station and sought refuge. Mr. Cummings, 28, of Toronto, was found guilty of attempted mur- der for the “revenge shooting” and was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison. After being given credit for 31 months pre-trial custody, the sen- tence imposed by Justice Hugh McLean is equivalent to six-and-a- half years. Court heard the “revenge shoot- ing” was retaliation for Mr. Brath- waite slashing the 17-year-old in the back with a razor blade a few days earlier. The original altercation hap- pened Aug. 28, 2000 after Mr. Brath- waite caught the teenager with his g irlfriend at her Ritson Road apart- ment. The youth, who was cut for 10 stitches, vowed retribution and en- listed a friend, Mr. Cummings, to help execute payback, prosecutor John Pollard said. In the early hours of Aug. 30 the pair –– Mr. Cummings armed with the semi-automatic –– drove to Os- hawa in a Ford Probe searching for Mr. Brathwaite. They found their target sitting in his car parked on Ritson Road. Mr. Brathwaite, fearing for his life, sped away with his assailants in pursuit. As the cars sped west on Williams Street, the Probe pulled alongside the Mustang and Mr. Cummings leaned out the passenger window, opening fire. The judge said Mr. Cummings en- dangered the public by his reckless- ness with a gun. “This event took place in down- town Oshawa... in the centre of a city. There was a high-speed chase including several shots fired out the window of a moving vehicle,” he said. “This was a revenge shooting that took place on a public street,” said Mr. Pollard. “If it wasn’t for a little piece of metal in Mr. Brathwaite’s door he may not have been around to testi- fy. It was pure good fortune he was- n’t killed.” The 17-year-old Young Offender pleaded guilty in November 2001 to attempted murder and received a sentence of 20 months’ custody, as well as 13 months in pre-trial cus- tody. Mr. Brathwaite, 26, of Markham, was charged and convicted of ag- gravated assault for the slashing of the teen, and jailed one year. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P THE WALLPAPER CENTRE MON.-FRI. 9:30-9:00 SAT. 9:30-5:30 SUN. 12:00-4:00 1652 Bayly St. W. Pickering Just West of Brock Rd. 905 - 831-7747 BORDER BAZAAR A P R I L Just Reduced... OVER 500 IN-STOCK * BORDER PATTERNS WEEKEND SPECIAL FREE KIT Of 4 Brushes With Purchase Of A Gallon Or More plus BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ON A LARGE SELECTION INCLUDING A LARGE SELECTION OF CURRENT TOP QUALITY LINES *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Just Reduced... Where every day Is Payday! PAYDAY LOANS 310-CASH CALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. The Durham Region Environmental Advisory Committee (D-EAC) is a volunteer advisory committee formed by Regional Council to provide advice to the Region on environmental land use planning issues. Durham Region and D-EAC have established an awards program to recognize significant contributions in creating, maintaining or promoting a healthy environment in Durham Region. Award Categori e s Include: 1. George Scott Stew ardship Award: for the maintenance, protection, or preservation of the natural environment. 2. Dr. J. Murray Speirs Restoration Awa r d: for the restoration of degraded natural environments 3. Irene Kock Education/Communication Awa r d: for fostering effective communications, sharing knowledge, or exhibiting leadership in helping others to learn about the natural environment. 4. Innovative Plans/Policies/Initiatives Award: for forward-thinking efforts to encourage positive change with respect to the natural environment. 5. Jessica Mark land Par t nerships Awar d: for cooperative efforts to enhance the environment involving public, community and private interests. Nominations To nominate an individual or organization in the public, private or non-profit sector, please submit the following in writing: • The name, address and telephone number of the nominee; • The desired award category; and • A brief description of the nominees contribution to the environment. Nominations must be submitted no later than April 25, 2003 to: Mr. Chris Darling Planning Department Regional Municipality of Durham Box 623, 1615 Dundas St. E., Lang Tower West Building Whitby, On. L1N 6A3 Fax number: 905 436 6612 Email address: chris.darling@region.durham.on.ca Award Presentation Awards will be presented at Regional Council on June 18th 2003. 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CAREGIVERS Take a vacation or time for yourself SHORT TERM STAY AVAILABLE NOW FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE RESPITE CARE FOR HOSPITAL STAY RECOVERY Call us for more info or to arrange a tour Sunnycrest Nursing Home 905-576-0111 Sunnycrest Retirement Home 905-723-7642 1635 Dundas St. East, Whitby L1N 2K9 www.sunnycrest.ca “People Caring For People” HOME SELLERS: Get automatic access to recent area home sales & current listings in your neighbourhood. Visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor Man jailed four years for ‘revenge shooting’ PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Easter bunny has many surprises in store throughout April. Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to join Easter fes- tivities Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m., at the Pick- ering Public Library’s Pet- ticoat Creek Branch. Special Easter story times take place at Pick- ering Central Library from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 16 with live rab- bits. The central branch is also hosting a family East- er story time Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. There is no need to reg- ister for these programs. The Petticoat branch is at 470 Kingston Rd., west of Rosebank Road; the central library is at One The Esplanade. For more information on what’s being offered, call Kathy Williams at 905- 420-2254 ext. 6004. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. 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Fri., Apr. 4, 2003 News Advertiser Easter bunny pays a visit to Pickering libraries Requiem marks Palm Sunday service PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A local church is providing yet an- other reason to attend ser- vices. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church celebrates the arrival of Easter with a performance of ‘Requiem’, a play written by John Rutter. The performance begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13 and is part of the church’s Palm Sunday ser- vice. For more information, call the church at 905-839- 7271. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P Make Your Smile Sparkle Family Dentistry • New Patients Welcome • Saturday and evening appointments availabe • English and Chinese spoken EMERGENCY CALLS ACCEPTED Dr. Michael Foo and Associates 95 Bayly St. W. Ste. #328 Baywood Plaza W. of Harwood and Bayly 905-427-0822 HWY 401 BAYLY ST WE ARE HERE HARWOOD AVEN WESTNEY RDCelia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Just passing through DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Pickering’s Dunbarton High School student Brandon Townsend, offers water to a mountain bike race participant during the 12th annual Uxbridge Icebreaker event through forested trails in north Durham. Competitor Martin McFly-Boucher accepts the offering from Brandon as Uxbridge cyclist Sean Whitelock pre- pares for his turn at taking a refreshment on the fly. Human rights the topic when Amnesty group meets AAJJAAXX —— Human rights and suffering is the topic as the local chapter of Amnesty Inter- national meets later this month. Group 90 in Ajax and Pick- ering welcomes Nora Lopez to its meeting W ednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. The group meets each month at Pick- ering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. New mem- bers are always welcome to join. 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WAL•MART CASEY’S RESTAURANT Wednesday April 2nd to Sunday April 6th 12th ANNUAL 12th ANNUAL 12th ANNUAL Listen To T o W i n Great Prizes S a t u r d a y 11 a.m. - 3 p . m . PRIZES All This Week 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. Durham Catholic teachers deliver strike mandate Elementary unit vot es 87 per cent in favour of move BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Durham Catholic ele- mentary teachers have given their union a strike mandate to press their case for a new collective agreement. The Durham elementary unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teach- ers’ Association (OECTA) is com- prised of roughly 950 teachers. Last Wednesday, teachers, who have been without a contract for 19 months, voted 87 per cent in favour of using sanctions against the Durham Catholic District School Board if necessary, said unit president Marnie Daly, adding they hope to avoid strike action. She expects a provincial concilia- tion officer to soon be appointed. “We are very hopeful about concili- ation,” she said. “We are entering it with a view to getting a resolution so that nobody’s work or schooling has to be interfered with.” Ms. Daly said teachers have a number of issues with the board, in- cluding the 160 minutes per week of preparation time the board is of- fering. Teachers currently re- ceive 150 minutes, plus have two professional activity days they may also use. Ms. Daly said the board gets paid for 200 minutes per week in the education fund- ing formula. Chris Hurst, the board’s human resources superinten- dent, said the wording in the last contract states a minimum of 15 0 minutes. “In fact, at most of the schools they receive more than that,” he said. Mr. Hurst termed the claim about the funding formula as “misleading.” He said the board’s salary offer to teachers is the same as the deal reached with secondary teachers earlier this year: a 5.7 per cent increase retroactive to September 2002 and ending September 1, 2004. The elemen- tary teachers turned it down, said Mr. Hurst, adding an offer of a total 5.75 per cent hike was also rejected. “The reason we did that was to push them over the $73,000 mark,” he said. He added that the Province provided enough for a 2.8 per cent hike for the current school year and “we’re giving them every cent the Province gave us.” Mr. Hurst said if teachers ac- cept the offer, it would make them the third-highest paid Catholic elementary unit in On- tario, with a top salary of $73,050 per year. However, Ms. Daly said ele- mentary teachers are not being offered the same package as their secondary school counter- parts. High school teachers have more preparation time, she said, and while she conceded the board is offering a higher per- centage salary increase than what secondary teachers re- ceived, she said it still would leave elementary teachers earn- ing less than their peers at the highest, ‘A4’ grid level. Ms. Daly also cited “skyrocket- ing supervisory duties” at schools, claiming yard duties at some schools have doubled or more than doubled and “we’re wanting to put a cap on that.” “The kids come first,” Mr. Hurst responded. “And if we need some supervision in a school, that’s a principal’s duty to make sure it’s done.” Ms. Daly said roughly 400 teachers took part in the strike mandate vote, calling it, “a very good turnout in terms of a gen- eral membership meeting.” Mr. Hurst said the board cur- rently has a deficit of $3.8 million in teacher salaries and benefits, paying out $64.6 million but re- ceiving $60.8 million from the government. Car payments long gone thanks to lottery win PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Quick, who’s Picker- ing’s newest lottery winner? That would be Greg Duncan, who along with Nestle Canada co-worker Pius Snook, of Georgetown, took home the $178,282.10 second prize from the March 15 Lotto 6/49 draw. The two have been playing the lot- tery together for years. Mr. Duncan and his wife, Iona, have four children. He plans to use the money to pay off his car. *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner JILL SMITH* 905-683-1790 SAT., APR. 5 & SUN., APR. 6 2-4 P.M. 526 CHARNWOOD CRT. Prestigious Fox Hollow location. Spotless well maintained home. Walk to schools. Large principal rooms. Finished basement. Quiet area. Call Jill Smith, 905-683-1790. $359,9 0 0 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED CHERYL BETSON* 905-666-1333 905-686-1821 SUN., APR. 6, 2-4 P.M. 45 CUMBERLAND LANE, AJAX “THE BREAKERS” condo convenience in this 1920 sq. ft. corner unit w/panoramic view of lake to the top of the Moraine. 5 units only on this floor. Large principal rooms, tastefully decorated. An eat-in kit. w/lots of counter space has pass thru to fam. rm. MBR is bright & cheery w/5-pc. ensuite. There is a 2nd bdrm. & 4-pc. bath., large solarium across living rm. Loads of storage, 3 exclusive parking spaces. Come see on Sunday. $309,9 0 0 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED FRANK REAL ESTATE JIM PRESLEY* 905-426-1366 SUN., APR. 6, 1-3 P.M. 66 SWANSTON CRES., AJAX DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX 4 bdrm., 2 bath, renovated kit. w/custom bleached oak cabinets, renovated upper bath incl. ceramic tile & soaker tub. Prof. fin. bsmt., mn. flr. fam. rm./den. Open concept liv./din. w/hrdwd. flrs. Walkout from kit. & den to fam. sized deck & fully fenced yard. Double car drive fits 4 cars, CAC, gas furnace, BI dishwasher. 50x100’ LOT KARGUS REALTY $2 1 4 , 9 0 0 GARRY BOLEN* 905-436-0990 905-428-8274 SUN., APR. 6 2-4 P.M. 36 TORR LANE, AJAX SOUGHT AFTER AJAX AREA - End unit o/l park, very private back & side yard. Was model unit w/upgrades, CAC, security sy stem, large eat-in kit. w/counter lighting, huge ensuite bath, all bdrms. w/double colonial door closets, oak staircase w/white pillars, upgraded blinds throughout, lots of pot lights, 6 appls., walk to all conveniences. Att. garage. Won’t last. Just Listed STATUS Realty Inc. $2 3 9 , 9 0 0 BRIAN MAYER* 905-432-7200 pager 905-438-3527 SAT., APR. 5, 2-4 P.M. 20 BEECH ST., AJAX 2 bdrm. bungalow, great starter home! Great location, close to 401, schools, shopping, transit. Mature area, very large driveway, new deck. Some newer windows, newer doors, detached garage with hydro. Well maintained home, move-in condition. $154,9 0 0 SUN., APR. 6, 1-4 P.M. 77 MAYOR CRES., AJAX Beautiful well cared for centre hall plan, 4 bdrm. brick home with main floor laundry rm. & mn. flr. family rm., eat-in kit., formal dining room. Large bdrms. MBR has 4-pc. ensuite w/sep. shower & roman bath, W/I closet. 2 car garage w/EGDO. Quiet community. Great family home. $339,0 0 0 MIKE ARNOLD* 905-428-7677 Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker SAT., APR. 5, 2-4 P.M. 10 BASSETT BLVD. #119 Valued at $168,900. Located in Bradley Estates, this all brick end unit townhome offers upgraded flooring thruout! Hardwood floors living and dining rooms. Finished rec room! 5 appliances! Shows immaculate! Call David McIntyre for further info., 905-668-1800 or visit www.DurhamHomeNet.com today! $168,9 0 0 DAVID McINTYRE* 905-668-1800 ROUGE RIVER BARRIE COX* 905-668-1800 * Near Altona and Sheppard backing on to park * Incredibly upgraded from top to bottom, inside and out * Approx. 2,875 sq. ft. * Inground heated pool with steps and light and Jacuzzi jets * Extensive hardwood and ceramic floors * Professionally finished basement with fireplace, bar and full bathroom * Master bedroom with fireplace, renovated 5-pc. ensuite washroom including jacuzzi tub, sep. shower & double sinks, exercise room also off m aster bedroom * Absolutely must be seen. This one has e verything. * Asking price $389,900. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. * Upgraded top to bottom * Hardwood floors in front + upper hall, family room & master bedroom * Renovated kitchen w/extra counter & storage space & lovely b ay window * 5 bdrms. + office on 2nd floor, * Master ensuite updated w/ ceramic tiles, floor & shower stall * Finished bsmt. w/3 pc. washroom * Enclosed front entrance * Central air, intercom * Window coverings...incl. California shutters in master bdrm! $389,9 0 0 $368,9 0 0 BILL PAPIZZO* 905-428-7677 SAT. & SUN., 2-4 P.M. 9 SATO, WHITBY This home must be sold! Motivated vendor! 4 bedrooms, 3035 sq. ft. home, highly sought after area of Whitby. Don’t miss this one! Mn. flr. living/dining, office, family room, large eat-in kitchen. Please call Debbie Dixon or Bill Papizzo, 905-428-7677. Must B e Sold DEBBIE DIXON* 905-428-7677 Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker SAT., APR. 5, 2-4 P.M. 79 RAVENSCROFT S TART THE SUMMER O FF RIGHT! “H EATED I/G POOL ” Family rm., fireplace (woodburning), 4-pc. ensuite, walk-in closet. Finished bsmt. CAC, double car garage. Beautiful landscaping front and rear. Home shows very well! Call Steve now, 905- 839-7449. $239,9 0 0 STEVE KOSTKA* 905-839-7449 R OUGE RIVER SAT., APR. 5 3:15 - 5:15 P.M. 934 GLENANNA- JOHN BODDY “FOREST BROOK” SAT., APR. 5 1-3 P.M. 256 RICHARDSON GREAT PICKERING LOCATION Ability Real Estate Ltd. 432-7200 • Open Concept • 4 Bedrooms • Half Walls/Columns • Large Maple Kitchen with Island • Imported Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors • Smart Wired • Large Ensuite, Soaker Tub, Glass Shower View More Brand New Ascot Homes Sat April 5th & Sun. April 6th 11:00am - 3:00pm AT 508 BEECH ST. EAST WHITBY View Custom Homes ! Bungalows ! Floor Plans ! Elevations ! Kitchens ! Bathrooms ! Custom F inishes ! 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Maurizio Bevilacqua Judy Longfield, MP Michael Bryant, MPP Joe Cordiano, MPP Alvin Curling, MPP Gerard Kennedy, MPP Gerry Phillips, MPP Sandra Pupatello, MPP Mario Sergio, MPP George Smitherman, MPP “It’s time for a change, a real and positive change that makes a real difference in the lives of Ontarians.” Dalton McGuinty Ontario Liberal Leader Greg Sorbara, MPP President of the Ontario Liberal Party On Wednesday, April 9, 2003 From 7 pm to 9 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. (just east of Pickering Town Centre) Phone: (905) 839-8890 e-mail: vote@waynearthurs.com And Special Guest: Authorized by the CFO for the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Provincial Liberal Association Bring your family and friends! Refreshments will be served. Find Out What Homes In Your Neighbourhood are Selling for visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor Province provides deficit relief for Ajax hospital BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Rouge Valley Health System is getting an $11-million booster shot from the Province to help treat its ailing deficit. But hospital officials say the additional funds won’t halt staffing changes taking place be- tween now and August, which are expected to impact 35 full- and part-time staff at the Ajax site. “The staffing changes are part of the condition we get back on track with the ministry and reach its performance benchmarks,” explained Maria Milanetti, Rouge Valley (RVHS) spokesman. In detailing a financial and ser- vices plan to reduce its $18-mil- lion deficit to zero by the sum- mer, RVHS already factored in $10 million in relief it had hoped to receive from the Province, she said. That estimate was based on a pledge from Ontario Minister of Health Tony Clement at the On- tario Hospital Association’s an- nual conference last fall to pro- vide an additional $350 million in hospital funding. “It’s more than we expected so that’s fantastic,” added Ms. Mi- lanetti. “Hopefully, it will help us break even a little faster. We’re very happy the ministry recog- nized hospital deficits in gener- al.” Earlier this month, RVHS moved forward on its plan to ad- dress its deficit by introducing staffing changes and reductions, and a realignment of beds to cre- ate clinical efficiencies. At the same time, it announced any ad- ditional funding from the province would be used to rein- vest in computer and medical equipment and other crucial in- frastructure. The hospital is in the midst of working out those staffing issues now with affected unions and hopes to minimize layoffs by of- fering early retirements and sev- erance packages to those who leave voluntarily. “We’re trying to get around re- locating and moving people around,” said Ms. Milanetti, adding RVHS realizes the shuf- fling can be tough on staff. “We also realize staff morale will be important to seeing these changes through.” A total of 158 hospitals across the Province are sharing in the $350 million, about 120 of which are in deficit situations, said min- istry spokesman Paul Kilbertus. “We appointed two outside re- viewers to look at how the fund- ing should be allocated with the view of wanting to reward hospi- tals who are trying to be more ef- ficient,” he explained. About $300 million of the new funding went to hospitals with deficits, while $40 million went to about 39 hospitals for their inno- vation. The remaining $10 million was shared among small and rural facilities. While the third-party review found some hospitals were mov- ing in the right direction, it plans to make recommendations for areas of improvement to the min- istry in April. “The Ernie Eves government is committee to providing health services as close to home as pos- sible for our residents,” said Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge. “This new funding will support our hospitals as they work to achieve excellence in the delivery of those services.” Officials issue caution on garage fires PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A number of garage fires over the last two years are ig- niting concerns. Between January 2001 and Janu- ary 2003, Pickering Fire Services has responded to 13 garage-origi- nated fires. In many of the incidents a signif- icant amount of damage occurred to both the garage and the residen- tial property. As a result, Pickering Fire Chief Bill Douglas is encouraging resi- dents to complete a fire safety check of their garage areas. Tips include disposing of flam- mable or combustible liquids at the hazardous waste depot, 1220 Squires Beach Rd. in Pickering, re- fraining from using electrical exten- sion cords when permanent wiring will suffice, and allowing gasoline- powered devices such as lawnmow- ers and chainsaws to cool before re- turning them to the garage. For more information, call 905- 420-4628. Nominate a woman of distinction DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Nominations are still being accepted for the YWCA of Durham’s Women of Distinction Awar ds. The 21st annual awards dinner will be held May 28 at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. Nominations are being sought for the awards, which honour women who have positively contributed to the Durham com- munity. Young women in high school who have also contributed to their com- munities can be nominated for Young Women of Distinction Awar ds. Nominations will be accepted up to April 9. For more details or nomination forms, visit www.ywca-oshawa.org or call the YWCA at 905-576-8880. Completed nominations forms should be mailed or delivered to the YWCA of Durham, 33 McGrigor St., Oshawa L1H 1X8, to the attention of Shelley Rolland. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 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Garland Cres. Summer Park Cres. Healthside Cres. Pineview Lane. Royal Rd. Guild Rd. Fairfield Cr. Liverpool Rd. S. 1635 Pickering PKWY. 1623 Pickering PKWY. Denmar Rd. Broadview St. Larksmere Cres. Krosno Blvd. Beechlawn Dr. Longbow Dr. SCARBOROUGH Shallice Ct. Durness Ave. RyeCliffe Ct. Tideswell Blvd. Porthclaire Ct. Parsborough Ct. Vandorf St. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available Learn to cope with loss of a loved one Hospital hosts grief support session for area residents AAJJAAXX ——Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy but there is support available right here in the community. Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem and McEachnie Funeral Home are organizing grief support group sessions for people who have recently ex- perienced the death of a par- ent, partner, child or friend. The first two sessions start Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The series’ duration is six weeks. Sessions take place at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pick- ering, 3rd floor west wing, Mental Health Outpatient Department. Space is limit- ed. During the six weeks, peo- ple will learn to accept that a death has occurred, coming to emotional terms, creating a new identity for the self while incorpo- rating the loss, dealing with an- niversaries and other specific is- sues. For more information and to ob- tain registration sheets, call Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering at 905- 683-2320 ext. 3263 or McEachnie Funeral Home at 905-428-8488. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 To Advertise In This Feature Section Every Other Friday Call Andrea Mcfater 905-683-5110 Ext. 235 E-mail To amcfater@durhamregion.com HOT TUB SERVICE PUMP REPAIR, CHEMICALS FILTERS AND MORE BROCK RD. & HWY. 401 PICKERING 905-428-9767 Free Shop at Home Service or visit one of our Two Showrooms www.carpettowne.com WE PROFESSIONALLY INSTALL AND GUARANTEE EVERYTHING WE SELL You Buy the FLOORING... With every room of flooring installed you will receive FREE PAINT for that room. Let us install your flooring. Hardwood, ceramics, carpet, vinyl or laminates. And we’ll give you FREE C-I-L PAINT to match your room. * Applies To C-I-L Paint only. Offer valid until April 12/03. With each room of installed floorin Carpet Towne will give free CIL paint (your choice of colour) for the first coat of paint. 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Diplomat Pools and Spas have been in the pool and spa industry since 1971 and since 1983 has been serving the Pickering/Ajax community. Specializing in constructing custom designed award winning vinyl liner swimming pools, acrylic spas and hot tubs, and backyard landscapes re- organizing your backyard living space. During Diplomat Pools & Spas PRE-SEASON BLOW-OUT SALE take advantage of NO TAX on all SUNRISE SPA PACKAGES. Order your spa in time for spring and take home an award winning Sunrise Spa for as low as $4999.00. Why Choose a Sunrise Spa? Since 1987, Sunrise Spas has been supplying the world with spas of the finest quality. Sunrise Spas caters to every purchasers needs in providing comfort, enjoyment and ease of operation and confidence with every spa. Sunrise’s wide variety of jets and jet streams allow you to customize your hydrotherapy experience. Sunrise Spas are engineered in design, construction and jet configuration to maximize optimum massage, comfort and support. 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Or perhaps the vision is one of thin, spotty patches and clover or one of thin, spotty patches of grass check boarded with dirt, a noticeable contrast to the surrounding manicured lush lawns of the neighborhood? Each tiny grass blade is a living, growing beneficial entity, releasing oxygen back into the air; acting as natural filter by trapping pollutants and dust; cooling the environment between expanses of concrete; beautifying our surroundings. Try not to view home lawn care as a chore more so than a therapeutic endeavor-a time to turn the cell phone off, leave the never ending list of chores aside and allow yourself time to spend outdoors beautifying your outdoor living space and revising your spirit. Home lawn care is also an excellent aerobic activity, a fun family project and an ideal opportunity to gr eet and meet with the neighbours. Lastly the home lawn is your contribution of pleasure to beautifying your living space and the environments. Your action plan to achieve the lawn of your vision-lush green and healthy would include the following steps. 1. When the grass is dry a spring raking is essential to remove debris, twigs and thatch. 2. The first application of fertilizer can be applied to supply the lawn with nutrients which stimulates and promotes “greening up”. 3. If crabgrass is a problem “Crabgrass Control” fertilizer contains a herbicide which suppresses the germination of crabgrass seeds. 4. Over seeding of lawns with the appropriate blend of grass seed types will help thicken up the lawn. 5. Now is always the ideal time for a visit to your local nursery centre for personalized advice on other lawn -related matters such as fertilizer programs or insect/grub control. Your vision of lush green lawns is attainable with your commitment to time and energy and by following a lawn maintenance schedule. Until next weeks column... “Sit Back and Envision your Garden.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P Pre Season Patio SalePre Season Patio SaleBROCK RD. AND HWY. 401, PICKERING Pickering Pkwy Hwy 401Brock RdHwy 2 Toronto Walmart Canadian Home Leisure Canadian Tire VISIT OUR SHOWROOM MANY OTHER FLOOR SETS REDUCED!! LEISURE PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME • CASUAL DINING • PATIO FURNITURE • AWNINGS • BBQ’S • BILLIARDS • HOT TUBS 15%15% OFF ALL IN-STOCK HOMECREST Pa tio SalePatio SalePatio SalePre Season 5 PCE SETS FROM $595 5 PCE SETS FROM $595 5 PCE SETS FROM $595 905-428-9767 AWNINGS www.canadianhomeleisure.ca FREE HOOD WITH PURCHASE LIMITED TIME OFFER * * Water And Your Health Pure Water is an essential ingredient to a healthy lifestyle and yet it is often the most neglected. 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Casey’s Bar & Grill, Whitby Central Diesel Supply Inc. Chemcraft International Inc. CHS Pharmacy Limited CNWH Committee Members/Volunteers Country Lane Golf Course Crown and Firkin D.I.S. Insurance Brokers D.M. Robichaud Associates Ltd. Dan Carter - CHEX TV Danny ‘B’ David and Son Hairstyling Inc. Deer Creek Golf and Country Estates De Ville Produce Limited D’Elegant El Stavro’s Dickson Printing Dodd & Souter Flooring Dr. David Parr Durapaint Industries ltd. Durham Business Offices Dynapro Equipment Ltd. East Side Mario’s Pickering Elirpo Construction Materials Limited Ell-Rod Holdings Inc. Enertech Enhance Packaging Technologies Inc. Expressions Salon Fernbrook Homes Fibre Corr Ltd./Fibrepak Fleming Door Products Ltd. Foran’s Roofing & Sheetmetal Limited Fox & Fiddle Mansion Frankland Haulage Ltd. Fraser Ford Gay Company Limited Global Human Resource Centre Inc. Greeley Steel & Surplus Gryphon Pub Hard-Co Construction Ltd. Himelforb, Proszanski Holscoe Precision Tooling Inc. 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The Tap and Tankard The Thirsty Monk Therapy Supplies & Rental Ltd. This Week Tiled Kilt Timbren Industries Inc. Town of Whitby Tri llium Screw Mfg. Co. Ltd. Valentino’s Hair Salon Variety - The Children’s Charity Village Chrysler Dodge Jeep Limited Vineland Estates Wines Inc. W.R. Chapman Auto Electric Ltd. Walker, Head Whitby-Ajax P.C. Association - The Hon. Jim Flaherty, MPP Whitby This Week Wiggers Custom Yachts Ltd. PROUD SPONSORS Making a difference in our community Making a difference in our community Trips fall by the wayside for students War in Iraq fo rces Catholic, public boards to impose ban BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Durham high school students are grounded again. The war in Iraq, and the high level of tension in the world as a result, has prompted local school boards to cancel trips that involve travel outside of Canada. “This morning at administra- tive council we determined we would inform the system that we would cancel all internation- al trips until further notice,” Pa- tricia Manson, education direc- tor of the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board, said at Mon- day night’s board meeting. “The United States is a country at war, and a country that has raised its level of terror alert to extreme/high.” Board chairman Mary Ann Mar tin in an interview after the meeting clarified that all inter- national trips, regardless of the manner of travel, are off. The Durham District School Board in a press release Mon- day stated it had “decided in the interest of safety for stu- dents and staff that all student travel outside Canada before April 30 will be cancelled. “At that time, the internation- al travel situation will be re- assessed.” Operations superintendent Mark Joel said in an interview the cancellations affect roughly 320 students, and include five of the eight bus trips that were to have taken place before the end of the school year. “Students’ safety is important and we don’t want to jeopardize our students or our staff,” he said. Students at Eastdale Colle- giate and Vocational Institute in Oshawa were to have gone on two trips in the coming weeks, to Ohio April 9 to 13 and Boston between April 23 and 27. Dunbarton High School stu- dents in Pickering planned to be in New York City from April 16 to 20. And students at Cartwright High School in Scu- gog were to fly to Costa Rica in three weeks. Mr. Joel said a May 1 to 4 trip to Boston by Dr. F.J. Donevan Collegiate Institute students in Oshawa is “on hold at the mo- ment,” as are other trips after April 30. “Things can change in a month and we’ll be discussing this at board,” he said. “We don’t want to cancel everything to the end of the year in case things sort out in a few weeks.” He said the board is working with individual schools and travel agencies on a case-by- case basis to see what arrange- ments can be made regarding cancelled trips. “Some places will give re- funds, some places will give vouchers, some will delay trips,” said Mr. Joel. Paul Pulla, the Catholic board’s secondary schools su- perintendent, said at Monday’s meeting, “the only trip at this point in time is to the United States and the school is Notre Dame” Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. The public school board’s de- cision stood after a special board meeting held last Thurs- day night. Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper in an interview said she returned from a trip to learn of the travel ban and thought it went too far. She called for the meeting after e-mailing other trustees, some of whom also had concerns. It was decided at the meeting students, parents or school ad- ministrators, who feel strongly a particular international trip should go forward, would be given the opportunity to appeal to the board’s administrative council and ask that the their trip be reconsidered. The boards also cancelled in- ternational trips following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, lifting the travel bans at the start of the current school year. PPAATTRRIICCIIAA MMAANNSSOONN ‘The United States is a country at war.’ Several charged in police pot bust DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Durham Regional Po- lice charged 35 people and seized $613,362 worth of pot during a drug investigation dubbed Project KOCO. During the two-month operation KOCO (Knock Off Cannabis Opera- tions), drug enforcement officers fo- cused on the distribution and sale of dope being grown at illegal indoor factories across the region, police said. Growers of all levels, traffickers and users were targeted as part of the probe. Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman, said the intent of the investigation was to “reinforce the fact that, contrary to the recent per- ception of marijuana’s alleged legal- ity,” anyone caught growing, dealing or using pot for non-medical pur- poses will be “investigated, charged and prosecuted.” He said police executed 18 search warrants, arrested 35 persons and laid 108 charges, including produc- tion, trafficking and simple posses- sion of pot. The blitz included undercover buys and the dismantling of a num- ber of “large commercial/residential marijuana grow operations,” Sgt. Malik said Police seized 2,680 pot plants in various stages of growth and $161,500 worth of sophisticated growing equipment during the pro- ject. Two labs were uncovered in commercial units on Cobbledick Road in Orono and Wentworth Street in Oshawa, while residential grow operations were also found on Ritson Road South (three), High- brooke Court, McMillan Street, Harmony Road South and Heart- land Crescent in Oshawa, Carmichael Drive in Whitby, Charl- ton Crescent in Ajax and McMann Crescent in Courtice. One drug factory on Ritson Road South was discovered after Oshawa Fire Services responded to a fire in a basement apartment. DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Attention anyone who sleeps: it is time to check your smoke alarm batteries. “When you change your clocks, you change your (alarm) batteries,” says Kent MacCarl, fire chief of Whitby Fire and Emer- gency Services.” The clocks move ahead one hour on Sunday, April 6 at 2 a.m. It’s recommend- ed you move your clock ahead one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night. “Canadians should get in the habit of replacing their batteries each time they change their clocks,” says David Weeks, director of marketing at Duracell Canada. “Batteries can last longer than one year, of course, but unless own- ers make a regular, con- scious effort to replace them, they may forget in the future.” “You never know when you buy a battery,” Chief MacCarl says, adding some may last longer than others. Along with switch- ing batteries every time clocks are changed, Chief MacCarl suggests testing alarm batteries monthly. Also, alarms should be in- stalled on every level of a home and outside all sleeping areas. The Office of the Fire Marshal suggests putting an alarm in rooms where individuals sleep with the doors closed, as well. And an alarm should be gently vacuumed every six months, and the age of an alarm should also be con- sidered, as they do wear out, explains Chief Mac- Carl. But since most fires occur while people are asleep, he says there is no question smoke alarms save people’s lives. So does developing a fire escape plan, especially when children are in- volved, says Chief Mac- Carl. Although he says there’s no sufficient proof to suggest children aren’t as apt to wake up at the sound of an alarm, he says youngsters need be taught to identify the sound. Many children have never heard an alarm before, he explains, while others may associate the sound with a familiar situation such as toast being burnt. Identification is key, says Chief MacCarl. “The concern is that people should practise their fire escape plans,” he says. “Push people to prac- tise, that’s our key mes- sage.” A fire drill should al- ways be practised in the day, prior to the exercise, so the children understand the procedure. Chief MacCarl says in the case of a young child, or someone who doesn’t respond to a fire alarm (such as an individual with a hearing impairment), a family member or house- mate should be designated to wake that person in the case of emergency. But fire alarms should not be neglected. States the Ontario Fire Code: “Smoke alarms shall be installed between each sleeping area and the re- mainder of the dwelling area, and where the sleep- ing areas are served by hallways, the smoke alarms shall be installed in the hallways.” According to the Min- istry of Public Safety and Security, fire deaths in the province have declined 42 per cent since 1997. But in 2002, 95 Ontarians died in fires. “Every fire death still troubles me,” says Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle. “The challenge ahead is to continue this downward trend and reduce losses even further, as many of these residential fires are still preventable.” Eighty-eight per cent of fire deaths occur in peo- ple’s homes, say Ministry statistics. Chief Ken Kelly, presi- dent of the Canadian As- sociation of Fire Chiefs, says: “We continue to see fires and fire fatalities that could have been prevented if the smoke alarms had had working batteries. We just have to keep getting this same message across: ‘change your clocks, check your batteries.’” For more information about fire safety, contact your local fire department or visit www.gov.on.ca/OFM. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P That’s right, The Court at Brooklin retirement residence is 50% built! Already we are 100% better than the competition! 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SPRING SHOES ARRIVING Spring forward and check smoke alarm batteries this weekend Kent MacCarl reminds area residents to change the batteries in home smoke alarms when they change clocks this weekend. Ta ke Internet surfing to the next step PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Learn differ- ent techniques for access- ing the Internet. An advanced Internet demonstration program is taking place Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Li- brary’s central branch, One The Esplanade. Participants learn ad- vanced features of search engines and how to effec- tively access multimedia content on the Internet with sound, animation and movies. The program is free. For more information or to register, call 905-831- 6265. P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 4479 Kingston Rd. Scarborough (South West corner of Morningside Ave. Kingston Rd.) 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Deborah Wilson, a licensed Assist- ed Device Program (ADP) trainer and the operator of the centre, had hoped to receive licensing and fund- ing from the provincial government to open an ADP centre to service Durham Region and the surround- ing area. Currently, the closest ADP licensed centre for Durham resi- dents is in Scarborough. After receiving a letter from Health Minister Tony Clement say- ing no funding for additional centres is available, Ms. Wilson decided to open a vision centre anyway. Al- though it will not be licensed to pre- scribe assisted devices through OHIP, the centre will provide addi- tional training and support for those who are learning to use the technol- ogy. As well, Ms. Wilson says, she can offer recommendations for de- vices to those people who don’t qual- ify for OHIP funding. “There is such a need here. I’ll be providing training for low-vision, blind and deaf people. There will be workshops organized and a summer camp for low vision and blind kids. It will be a one-week computer camp using the latest technology,” she says. The centre will also offer a Braille embosser service where books can be translated into Braille or people can learn how to use the embosser. Ms. Wilson has worked in the field for 25 years and expects to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists in the region. As well, she will be working with local school boards and corporations to make classrooms and workplaces more ac- cessible. No referral is required for the ser- vice. The centre is located at 22 King St. W. in Oshawa. For more informa- tion, call 905-571-5020. Durham centre has new vision Maura D’Costa (left) visits the Durham Regional Vision Centre with her seeing-eye dog, Driver, as the centre’s Deborah Wilson looks on. The centre opened March 1 in Oshawa. Fax it The News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Newsroom 905-683-0386 PICK - UP SPECIALS!PICK - UP SPECIALS!Mr. Pepper’s Deal 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS(w.u. # of topping) 12 B.B.Q. 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Following the Government’s commitment in its 2003 Budget to invest $100 million over five years to help stop the spread of West Nile virus, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is launching an aggressive seven-point action plan. Here are some of the details of this seven-point action plan. 1. New lab capabilities: Faster results for faster treatments. Timely reporting of test results is essential for patient treatment and data collection. Therefore, we are adding new staff and equipment to provide new provincial testing capabilities, reducing the time it takes to get West Nile virus test results. 2. Tracking the virus: Responding faster to protect public health. Effective May 1, 2003, West Nile virus will be both a reportable disease and a communicable disease under the Health Protection and Promotion Act reporting to the local medical officers of health. This means that there is a formal and required reporting mechanism for cases of the disease. This information will give your local medical officer better information to take whatever actions are needed to protect public health. Additionally, we will be tracking the migration of the virus through dead crows and ravens, mosquito breeding areas for larvae pools, as well as horses. 3. Public Education: Informing you of the best ways to protect yourself and your family. Educating the public on how to protect themselves from mosquito bites, reducing mosquito breeding grounds around the home and informing healthcare providers of new issues regarding the transmission of West Nile virus (organ transplants or blood donations) is essential for all of us. We will ensure that you are kept informed of developments with West Nile virus and advised on how to protect yourself and your family. 4. Mosquito Control: Controlling bugs means less chance of being bitten. Funding is being made available to every Public Health Unit for larviciding (pesticidal products called larvicides are placed in stagnant water where mosquitoes prefer to lay their eggs) and, as a last resort, adulticiding (or what is commonly referred to as pesticidal spray). Public health units will make the decision on what control activities will be carried out, with the ministry cost-sharing the costs of these activities. 5. Early Warning: Helping you be prepared. A pilot project is being implemented for an early warning system to better track the outbreak of the virus and to be able to make more timely decisions on its management. 6. Community Exposure Study: Letting you know how fast and far West Nile virus is traveling. Many people bitten by infected mosquitoes don’t show any signs of serious illness. So in Halton region, we’re gathering data on how many people were infected in 2002. This information will help us determine how widespread the disease has become. 7. Research: Keeping abreast of the latest information. We will continue consultations with community groups and with national and international professional organizations to maintain an ongoing flow of information with physicians and patients with West Nile virus symptoms. This will also enable us to have the latest information on mosquito control techniques, disease surveillance methods and results, and successful public education approaches. Mosquito season will soon be here. We will be keeping you informed on West Nile virus. For more information, visit our web site or call our InfoLine. 1-877-234-4343 www.health.gov.on.ca TTY: 1-800-387-5559 Important Information on the West Nile virus Fighting theWestNilevirus. Ontario’s 7 point action plan. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ADULT EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONS Monday, April 7, 12:00 p.m. - and 6:00 p.m. Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe Street North Gordon Willey Building, Room JW202 In cooperation with Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Brock university offers BEd and Certificate programs of study in Adult Education designed for those working or aspiring to work in adult learning environments including health care, social services, business, industry or formal academic settings. Courses are offered on Saturdays, and designed to be completed on a part time basis. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall term beginning September 2003. • Enhance your understanding of adult education principles and practices. • Become a more effective facilitator • Increase your skills and confidence in working with adults in teaching/teaming settings For application information for the BEd in Adult Education Degree or Certificate Programs please visit our We bsite at http://adult.ed.brocku.ca or call Sandra at 905-688-5550 ext 4308 or email sandra@ed.brocku.ca Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo Dollars and cents PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School students collected more than 75,000 pennies as part of the school’s annual fund-raiser for Share Life. Here, James Beecroft and Nicola Moretti line up 50-cent rolls in the gym to get a sense of the amount collected. Disabled in Durham get job-hunting help Employment network sponsors series of focus groups across region DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The economy’s ups and downs can play havoc with anyone’s employment. But for the disabled, finding the right job can be challeng- ing. The Durham Region Em- ployment Network (DREN) is sponsoring a series of con- sumer focus groups across the region during April. DREN wants to hear from anyone with a disability who is currently receiving employ- ment services, who has re- ceived employment services in the past or who is either working or not in the work- force. The network also wants to hear from anybody who would like to work but has not yet received assistance. The following consultation locations and dates are: • Ajax-Pickering on April 7 from 4-6 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library, 2nd floor meeting room, 1 The Es- planade, Pickering. • Port Perry on April 16 from 4-6 p.m. in the Fire Hall training room, 30 Crandell St. • Beaverton on April 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Commu- nity Employment Resource Centre, Old Town Hall, 397 Simcoe St. • Oshawa-Whitby on April 23 from 4-6 p.m., Greater Os- hawa Chamber of Commerce, 44 Richmond St. W., Oshawa. • Uxbridge, April 24 from 4- 6 p.m. at the North Durham Resource Centre, Testa Pro- fessional Building, 2 Camp- bell Dr., Suite 201. Call 905-720-1777 or visit www.dren.org for more infor- mation. BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A new provin- cial vision for central On- tario needs a clearer view of Durham, according to local politicians and plan- ners, who say a draft plan gives short shrift to this region’s needs. Cleaner air, shorter com- mutes, lower taxes and economic prosperity are the ideals of a plan created by a provincially-appoint- ed panel of politicians and community leaders from across central Ontario, in- cluding Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle. But whether the plan will meet those goals for Durham Region is a mat- ter for debate, says Re- gional Chairman Roger Anderson. The panel’s cur- rent draft report “consid- ers the Province as being west of Markham Road,” he says. Mayor Brunelle, the only east-end representative on the 18-member panel, says he recognizes the report may have missed some es- sential infrastructure in- gredients for Durham’s fu- ture. The Whitby mayor says he is taking these concerns to his fellow panel members but adds he does not believe the oversights were intention- al. “A lot of work has gone into this. The final report has not been written so people shouldn’t jump off bridges,” adds Mayor Brunelle, who says the panel has created “a pic- ture” and now missing ele- ments can be added into it. The Central Ontario Smart Growth zone ex- tends around the west end of Lake Ontario, from Nia- gara in the south to Water- loo and Wellington in the west across Dufferin, Sim- coe and Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton to the north, east to Peterbor- ough and Northumber- land. Durham’s response to the Smart Growth panel’s draft report notes: • key planned and exist- ing Durham transporta- tion elements including the Taunton/Steeles cross- boundary connection and the Pickering Airport were missed in the report and should be acknowledged; • significant investment in transit and economic corridors to support growth to Barrie and to the western part of the GTA is recommended and Durham Region should be given similar attention; • the “vision, principles, values and directions” of the report are very broad and general and the next step should be to develop a series of actions to ensure the recommendations are implemented. “All of these visions and directions have been around for some time,” says Nestor Chornobay, Durham’s director of strategic planning. “Really the key is what are you going to do to make them happen? Implementation is the key.” Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt says the panel’s vi- sion of transit needs to be expanded to include road maintenance and repair. He points out for rural areas of the province, in- cluding much of his munic- ipality, public transit will never be an option but their transportation needs shouldn’t be ignored. The panel’s intent to preserve farmland is good but “futile” unless econom- ic policies are created that provide an incentive for farmers to work their land instead of selling it for de- velopment, the Scugog mayor adds. The big question is how the vision will be funded, says Clarington Mayor John Mutton. “It needs sustainable funding. The gas tax would be a reliable source of revenue.” Mayor Brunelle says the vision just offers options and once the panel reports to the Province this spring, it will be up to the Province to decide what, if anything, comes from it. Anyone interested in viewing the panel’s report or getting more informa- tion can go to the Smart Growth secretariat Web site at www.smart- growth.gov.on.ca www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P DIAL-A-BOTTLE (Party line) Serving ajax, pickering and whitby. Government approved - picture i.d. required Home delivery min $8.00 charge please dont drink and drive Call us at 905-683-1570 interac and visa arriving soon 905-420-3369 or visit www.theplacetolive.ca • FEATURES INCLUDE fully landscaped exterior, ceramic tile, designer cabinetry in the kitchen and much more. • A collection of superbly designed townhomes located steps from Pickering’s recreation complex, the Town Hall, the Town Shopping Mall • Only a minute away from Highway 401. 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The workers have been on strike since early Mon- day morning because of “wages, benefits, and con- tract language,” they ex- plain. “They gave us one offer,” says Rob Robbins, a three-year employee of the Sobeys Whitby Retail Support Centre. “They said take it or leave it, and this is where we are.” The workers - which number about 500 - are part of the Canadian Auto Wo rkers Local 1090 in Ajax. Formerly a third- party distribution centre for Sobeys (owned by Ryder), the distribution centre was purchased by the grocery chain last May. Sobeys Ontario op- erates 127 IGA stores, 35 Sobeys stores, 46 Knech- tels, 45 Foodlands, 64 Price Choppers, and 58 Food Town stores. Other distribution centres in the province are not in- cluded in the labour dis- pute. “We put together a complete contingency plan,” explains Duncan Reith, president of opera- tions for Sobeys Ontario. He says Sobeys has suffi- cient resources through- out the country to handle the stoppage of work at the Whitby plant during the strike. And he says the retail stores will not be affected by the dis- pute. “Our focus is on meeting the needs of our customers,” Mr. Reith adds. As to the possible length of the strike, or contract details, he has no comment. These de- tails “should be left at the table,” he explains. Mr. Robbins says he and other workers re- ceived a letter on Sunday, the night before the con- tract deadline, suggesting if they didn’t accept the standing Sobeys offer, the employees would be forc- ing a strike situation. Negotiations between the parties are ongoing. Local 1090 representa- tives did not return phone calls. P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Pecan Praline Layers of New Orleans style praline sauce, creamy vanilla soft serve & sprinkled with roasted pecan pieces. 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EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Diesel’s A Man Apart in other new films The following movies open in local theatres this weekend PPHHOONNEE BBOOOOTTHH DDiirreecctteedd bbyy JJooeell SScchhuummaacchheerr SSttaarrrriinngg CCoolliinn FFaarrrreellll,, FFoorreesstt WWhhiittaakkeerr,, KKaattiiee HHoollmmeess A phone call can change your life, but for one man, it can also end it. Set entirely within and around the confines of a New York City phone booth, Stu Sheperd is a low-rent media consul- tant who is trapped after being told by a caller -- a serial killer with a sniper rifle -- that he'll be shot dead if he hangs up. A sudden and shocking act of violence near the booth draws the atten- tion of the police, who ar- rive backed with a small army of sharpshooters. They believe Stu, not the unseen caller of whom they remain unaware, is the dangerous man with a gun. As afternoon turns into evening, Stu, the embodi- ment of an unethical, self- serving existence, must now undertake a sudden and unexpected moral evolution. He must dig deep into his soul, find his strength and attempt to outwit the caller, taking the game to an even more dangerous level. AA MMAANN AAPPAARRTT DDiirreecctteedd bbyy FF.. GGaarryy GGrraayy SSttaarrrriinngg VViinn DDiieesseell,, LLaarreennzz TTaattee,, TTiimmootthhyy OOllyypphhaanntt Agent Sean Vetter is a drug enforcement agency operative fighting the drug wars along the U.S./Mexican border. After a major player from the Baja Cartel is imprisoned, a new myste- rious figure known as Di- ablo wrests control of the entire operation. When Vetter's wife is murdered in a botched hit, he and his partner must join forces with the jailed Cartel boss to hunt down the dangerous and elusive new player. WWHHAATT AA GGIIRRLL WWAANNTTSS DDiirreecctteedd bbyy DDeennnniiee GGoorrddoonn SSttaarrrriinngg AAmmaannddaa BByyrrnneess,, CCoolliinn FFiirrtthh,, KKeellllyy PPrreessttoonn Daphne, a spirited young American girl, travels to London in search of her long-lost fa- ther, an influential aristo- cratic politician. As Daphne attempts to prove that love can con- quer all, her impulsive be- haviour creates an uproar in high society, where her unique style threatens to undermine the relation- ship she has waited her whole life to experience. FFOORR FFUULLLL MMOOVVIIEE LLIISSTTIINNGGSS,, CCLLIICCKK OONN durhamregion.com Stu Sheperd (Colin Farrell) finds himself confined to a phone booth when a serial killer with a rifle threatens to shoot him if he hangs up. ‘Phone Booth’ opens this weekend in theatres. Farrell dials up trouble in Phone Booth PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Music and spring will be in the air at a benefit recital for the Durham Region Lung Association. Sopranos Kelly Backwell and Patri- cia Castanos, two local musicians, will entertain with music by Mozart, Menotti, Strauss and Rachmaninoff at the 8 p.m. concert, Saturday, April 12 at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. Both women recently graduated with honours with degrees in vocal performance from Wilfrid Laurier University and both, as singers, know how important healthy lungs are. They also have seen the Lung As- sociation at work. Castanos' father developed asthma in the past few years and Backwell's husband has lived with asthma all his life. Because of this connection, they are hosting this benefit concert. Castanos, of Whitby, began her singing career in church, took lessons and took part in high school produc- tions. She has also been a soloist with the Durham Philharmonic Choir and teaches music locally. Backwell, who grew up in Picker- ing, has been performing since she was eight. She was elected as presi- dent of the music association at Lau- rier in 2001/02. She's currently applying to gradu- ate programs in Canada and the United States. After the recital, there will be a re- ception, with a performance by the Hamstrings of Durham. Proceeds go to the association. Tickets are $10 and available at Alexander's Music Studio in Picker- ing, Walter's Music at the Oshawa Centre and the association's Durham office, 1627 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Pickering native highlights benefit concert www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 29 A/P BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer AAJJAAXX ––––It Smells Like Revolu- tionary Spirit. And it sounds like punk music. So the distortion-drizzled sound of the guitars and pound- ing bass drum convince one’s brain. Punk music in Durham start- ed this way - underground - and will continue this way, even after the spotlight on the area’s music scene fades like a final wave of applause. It seems like a bold state- ment, considering the music of such Ajax natives as Sum 41, Not By Choice, and band mem- bers of pop-rocker Avril Lavigne continue to rise on the charts. But the word ‘Ajax’ - made trendy by music mags and disc jockeys throughout the conti- nent - is just part of a giant un- derground music scene in the region. “I think the more punk it is, the more underground,” says Not By Choice guitarist Glenn Dunning, 26, adding the local scene has always included bands from all over the Greater Tor onto Area. “I’m not sure how many bands are in Ajax anymore... But playing in Ajax was cool... I love Ajax.” Vancouver-based music pro- moter Gary McDonald is from Ajax. His company, Frontside Promotions Group, works with Canadian bands including Not By Choice, Sum 41, Gob, and Swollen Members. He says the concept of punk music originat- ing in a suburban setting such as Ajax is not a shock. He com- pares it to past suburban punk movements in the late 1970s and ‘80s, such as Orange County, California (where bands like Agent Orange and Social Dis- tor tion gained popularity). “The town (Ajax) itself has taken on more of a suburban feel than it had even 10 years ago,” he explains. “Punk generally comes from the suburbs... There’s some- thing about the suburbs that make kids angry.” “(Ajax) is another suburb where kids are bored just like everywhere else,” says London Spicoluk, 23, bassist for the band Closet Monster. He cred- its the now-defunct club in Ajax called the Chameleon Café - where he once worked and played shows - as the main rea- son local bands gained atten- tion. “Ajax was the Chameleon,” he explains about the club, now closed and instead rented out as rehearsal space. “It was an amazing, brilliant 10 years... It was more about local bands... A big group of friends.” And Mr. Spicoluk knows both spectrums of the music busi- ness. For years he has played with Closet Monster, self-producing albums and playing small shows across Canada, with little spotlight from the mainstream media. But recently, for six months, he went on tour with Avril Lavigne’s band, just to “see what it was like”. The fact he’s back with Closet Monster (whose former guitar player Jesse Colburn, still plays with Lavigne), he explains, speaks volumes about his expe- rience in the music industry. “Once I was there, I lost touch,” he says about the expe- rience of playing arenas and ap- pearing in videos. “It’s a big cir- cus. You lose touch with real people, real issues.” He rejoined Closet Monster, he adds, because he “wanted to be an artist.” However, Mr. Spicoluk says he doesn’t judge others quite so critically, explaining every- body’s situation is different. “The only people who can know if they’re selling out are the artists themselves,” he adds. Closet Monster’s drummer, Chris McCartney, says the mainstream music industry is anchored in promotion. He says ‘Corporate Media Death Squad’, a song on Closet Mon- ster’s newest CD, ‘Killed the Radio Star’, delves into the band’s philosophy about the en- tire music industry. “Any band could be huge,” he explains. “Some of the bands I’ve seen on tour can wipe the f loor with other bands who are successful.” He says Closet Monster is in a good place now, and is gearing up for a long tour of Canada and Europe. Geoff Bennett plays with the group The Mark Inside (not so much a punk outfit as rock, he says). He says the main venues for bands in the region are ei- ther Toronto clubs or the Dun- geon, a 400-plus capacity night- club located in Oshawa on Bond Street. “Pop punk is big here,” he ex- plains, adding the Durham scene is far from declining. But Mr. Dunning says Not By Choice, despite a lot of punk in- f luence, is really “just like a pop- rock band with explosive parts.” He says his band, despite main- stream success, still keeps cre- ative control of its music and gets to play a lot of good shows. “Playing bigger venues is wicked, but we play a lot of smaller clubs too,” he explains, adding that although he re- spects the political theme of many current bands, it is not the focus of Not by Choice. But Protest the Hero, from Whitby, says its music is all about asking questions, and challenging the status quo. With songs like ‘These Colours Don’t Run,’ and ‘I’m Dmitri Karamazov and the World is my Father,’ the band is full of heavy musical rhythms and political lyrics. “A lot of people, in general, don’t care about what’s going on,” singer Rody Walker ex- plains. A young band, with the average age of the five members between 16 and 17, they say get- ting their message out to other youth is important. A new Protest the Hero CD, the ‘Cal- culated Use of Sound’, is ex- pected to be released soon. “We’re focusing on getting that released... then doing a slew of shows,” says drummer Moe Carlson. He says the band has learned a lot about politics by listening to other punk bands, and hopes Protest the Hero has a similar influence on its audience. “To a lot of people politics is what’s on CNN,” Mr. Carlson says. “But you should question everything you’re told.” Mr. Spicoluk agrees. “I wish there was some ban- ner I could hold up that just said to people: Ask more ques- tions.” The voice of DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Rody Walker of punk band ‘Protest The Hero’ belts it out in the band’s basement studio. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Durham Region is a hotbed for bands with something to say Punk ‘You should question everything you’re told.’ MOE CARLSON A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISE YOUR TRADE OR CONSUMER SHOW BY CALLING 905-589-4400 OR 905-683-5110 presents Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Fax: (905) 579-4218 e-mail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Open to public from 1pm till 8pm Wednesday, May 14, 2003 Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa MAKE A “HEALTHY” CAREER CHOICE! FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING BOOK YOUR BOOTH TODAY ! 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Taylor's in Os- hawa, and a local group has emerged victorious from an intensive battle of the bands. Blues Underdog, made up of Ajax and Pickering resi- dents, took home top prize on the final Saturday of the nine- week extravaganza, Band- warz 2003. The last band to perform at the March 29 final, fans and other band members danced and cheered Blues Underdog on to glory. "We loved playing Band- warz," said bassist/guitarist Jeff Ledger. "It was great. The money, the food, we got on TV, everything. We should have one of these every day." Ironically, placing second in the competition was Whitby band One Short, the Band- warz winner in 2000. Placing third was the high-energy, po- litically charged, rap-core styling of Ajax's Sin 7. Other f inalists included Bow- manville's Truth Syrum, Pick- ering's Meadowvale, Green Division of Pickering, Tenfold, which features Ajax and Pick- ering musicians, and Warden, a Toronto band. Blues Underdog brought with it a different flavour from the rest of the music being played at the competition. The band describes its sound as urban-rock fusion. The other band members are Najja 'Calibur' Crest (vo- cals), Alfred ‘Viste’ Patricio (vocals), Shernette 'Miss Am- moye' Evans (vocals), Can- dice Philip (vocals), Brian Bracken (guitar/bass/vocals), Jeff Roberts (percussion), and DJ Darren 'Farma D' Farmer (turntables). The band was awarded $1 ,000, two days of recording time at a studio, and a pair of Etnies shoes each. In addition to the free stu- dio time, the band plans on using the $1,000 for more recording. It hopes to put out a 10-song demo CD along with a music video by late summer. The winners were prepared for the finals and practised five days a week for the last couple of weeks. "We came to win," said Ledger. "We thought we had a good chance, but had no idea the other bands would be this good." Blues Underdog is made up of members from five differ- ent bands of different genres that have been playing the local music scene for about eight years. They have been together as a band for only 10 months, but in this short peri- od they have played more than 15 shows. "We just did Canadian Music Week and Chart Maga- zine did a review on us," said Patricio. "They said we rocked them so hard..." Blues Underdog is current- ly trying to organize a tour, and is performing at the Re- verb in Toronto Friday, April 4 and July Friday, 4, as well as participating in the New Music Festival in Vancouver. For more information on the band, visit its Web site at www.bluesunderdog.com. Rob Tolson/ News Advertiser photo Najja ‘Calibur’ Crest and Alfred ‘Viste’ Patricio had the crowd dancing and cheering Saturday night as they won the finals of the annual Band- warz competition. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Pickering High’s Singh sings in trey shooting; McLaughlin dunker captures crown BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ——An overflow crowd came out to see the best high school hoops players in the re- g ion put on a show and was treated to that and more. And, although the denizens were restless over some ragged play in the early going, they got their money’s worth later as the players heated up and provided a solid basketball exhibition. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering was the site of the annual Durham Region senior boys’ all-star game Tues- day night. All schools, save An- derson Collegiate in Whitby, sent their brightest and best to participate in not only the all- star showcase, but also a three- point shooting contest and the popular slam-dunk competi- tion. This year, the traditional east-versus-west format was es- chewed in favour of coaches drafting 15 players on to both Team White and Team Black. The move was made to avoid another blowout. Team Black, which trailed the entire first half, answered the call in the second to post a 90-84 victory. The early going was fraught with turnovers, air balls and the like, but once the nerves and rust were worked out, the con- test morphed into end-to-end action, some deadeye three- point shooting and a little showboating by the players. Team White led by as many as nine with six minutes to go in the opening 20 minutes, high- lighted by eight consecutive points from Keith Godding of the Archbishop Denis O’Con- nor Catholic High School Chargers of Ajax. Team Black closed the gap to a two-point deficit at the interval, 38-36. Team Black overtook Team White with about four minutes to go when Sinclair’s Matt Parfitt nailed a three-pointer for a 76-74 lead. Back-to-back jumpers by Team White’s Stal- lone Sylvester of G.L. Roberts tied the game at 81-81 with just more than two minutes to go. Matt Tosoni of Whitby’s Father Leo Austin then put back a re- bound to restore Team Black’s lead and they never looked back. Dave Jackson, of the Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ champi- on Pickering High School Tro- jans, who coached Team Black along with fellow Pickering coach Ron Parfitt, said his team recovered nicely from the scrambly first half. “I told them to put more pres- sure on the ball and get out and run,” he said, talking about the turnaround in play. Jackson was a big proponent of the new all-star setup. “It was a good game and a lot better format than east against west. It turned out to be a lot closer game and it was good for our kids to play with and against other players, rather than the guys they’ve played with the whole year,” he said. Godding, the game’s most valuable player, led all scorers with a 20-point performance. He credits his teammates with doing all the work to get him the ball in the right spot. “I was there where the ball was. A lot of the guys were working for all the loose balls,” he said. He acknowledged nerves played a role in his team’s early troubles in the contest, but said it picked up its play noticeably in the second half. “Although they were bigger than us, we were confident that we could run with them,” he said. Navin Singh, of the Trojans, captured the three-point shoot- ing contest. Singh tossed up 16 points (balls were worth one or two points) out of a possible 25 in the first round to be one of three finalists, along with Bow- manville High School’s Jodie Thomas and Josh Heinmen of Ajax’s J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, both with 17. In the second round, Singh and Thomas posted identical 13 scores, with Heinmen the odd man out at 11. In the tiebreak- ing shootout, Singh won 13-11. Singh, an OAC student at Pickering High, was kept out of the contest a year ago with a family commitment. “Everyone came out to have fun and it was good competi- tion too,” said Singh. “I just tried to focus on shooting the ball and concentrate on each ball.” Chris Blackman of Oshawa’s McL aughlin Collegiate was the slam-dunk champion after throwing down a series of spec- tacular jams to win in a land- slide. Tom Budai of Oshawa’s Eastdale Collegiate and Tim Cruickshank of Port Perry High School were finalists. GGAAMMEE NNOOTTEESS :: One of the slam- dunk contest judges was Pick- ering High School grad KKiirrkk SSaalleessmmaann. Salesman played for the Canadian national basket- ball team in 1996 and 1997 and the Northeastern University Huskies from 1996 to 1998 be- fore joining Quincy University in Illinois. He played in a pro league in South America this year. Last November, Salesman suited up with the GT Express all-star team that played NCAA squads... www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 31 A/P PLAYOFFS Tickets Still Available! Oshawa vs. Ottawa Friday, April 4th - 7:35pm Wednesdy, April 9th - 7:35pm Tickets by phone 1-416-872-5000 or at www.ticketmaster.ca Box Office Info. Only: 728-5163 SUMMER 2003 SOCCER Last Chance to Register with No Late Fee April 5, 2003 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WE ARE CLEANING HOUSE! Shirts, Socks, etc. on Sale! 513 East Avenue, Toronto ON 416-281-3989 WE OFFER: • Soccerskool Jr. - Age 4 • Soccerskool - Age 5 • Houseleague - Ages 6-18 MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: • Shirt, Socks and Shorts • Soccer Ball • Picture Day • Finals Day with Trophy & BBQ • And a Summer Full of Fun! WEST ROUGE SOCCER CLUB SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Black Whites out opposition in annual basketball classic A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Tom Budai moves past defender Tim Cruickshank during the Durham all-star basketball game in Pickering Tuesday. Bantam Knights claim championship Impressive season capped off with perfect playoff record AAJJAAXX ----The Ajax Knights minor bantam select hockey team captured the York-Sim- coe League championship with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Whitby Wildcats Thursday night. Jordan Brook paced the Knights' attack with a two- goal effort. Joe Trentadue, Kevin Haggarty and Brandon Manio added single markers. Goaltender Lee Taylor made 24 saves for the win. The victory concluded a successful season for the Ajax bantam selects, who finished in first place in the York-Sim- coe league with a 20-3-1 record. The team led the league in goals scored and fewest goals against. They went undefeated throughout the playoffs to win the cham- pionship. The squad also earned tournament victories in the Oshawa NASC event in February and at the 30th an- nual Pickering Select Tourna- ment earlier this month. The Knights sport an overall record of 43-7-1, including 13 shutouts. Te am members are captain Chris Harrington, Jordan Brooks, Phillip Griffin, Kevin Haggarty, Garrett Konecny, Bryan Low, Brandon Manio, Michael Nobile, Kevin Pilon, Evan Pitcher, Mitchell Shanks, Mark Sorichetti, Joseph Trentadue, Jared Tur- cotte, Alex Welch, Ben Gid- dings and goaltenders Kyle Gordon and Lee Taylor. Guy Pilon coaches the team, assisted by Brian Pitch- er, Larry Brooks and Abner Manio. The trainer is Denis Trottier and Sylvia Welch is the manager. The season concludes for the Knights with the Kingston C.A.L. Tournament April 11 to 13. BByy BBrriiaann MMccNNaaiirr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– After they sur- vived a long roller-coaster ride in the first round of the play- offs, one can’t help but won- der if the Oshawa Generals have enough left to slay Go- liath. Goliath, in this case, being the Ottawa 67’s, the Generals’ opponent for a best-of-seven Ontario Hockey League East- ern Conference semifinal that gets under way tonight at the Civic Auditorium at 7:35 p.m. The 67’s ran away with the conference with a 44-14-7-3 regular season record, fin- ished as the fifth-ranked team in the country, are coached by legendary Brian Kilrea and have a potent offence led by OHL scoring leaders Corey Locke (63-88-151) and Matt Foy (61-71-132). If the Generals, who fin- ished sixth in the conference at 34-30-2-2, are to pull off a major upset, they’ll need to ride the momentum of Tues- day’s thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Peterborough Petes in Game 7 of the quar- terfinals. “I think we’ve got a better appreciation of what type of commitment is necessary to win,” says George Burnett, coach and general manager of the Generals. “Maybe we can grow a little bit here. I know our next opponent is a pretty formidable one, but we’re ex- cited about the challenge.” Oshawa will also need more top-notch play from Chris Beckford-Tseu, who is start- ing to garner a reputation as a money goalie. Although offi- cially a rookie this season, Beckford-Tseu stood tall in a playoff defeat to the Belleville Bulls a year ago and made several key saves in Games 6 and 7 against the Petes. “It’s an exciting time of year,” says Beckford-Tseu, who had an up-and-down reg- ular season. “It’s a brand new season and anything can hap- pen. You’ve just got be ready to play every night.” Clearly led by the line of Locke, Foy and Scott Shep- pard, the 67’s are deeper up front than some give them credit for, with the likes of Lou Dickenson, Matthew Albiani and Rodney Bauman, and have one of the top defence- men in the country in Bren- dan Bell, who had a team- leading plus-50 in 55 games. If the 67’s have a weakness, and that’s a big if, it could be between the pipes, where rookie Lukas Mensator strug- gled slightly in a 4-1 opening round win over the Missis- sauga Ice Dogs. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Ajax/Pickering Raiders “AAA” 2003-2004 Season Tryouts All tryouts will be held at Don Beer Arena in Pickering 11⁄2 hrs. duration each starting on Monday, April 14th Cost of $10/tryout Further tryout dates will be posted at the arena. 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We are seeking an experienced Director of Administration for a diverse and growing area of responsibility in our Kawartha area group of newspapers. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: ❐Prior financial management experience ❐Accredited or working toward accreditation ❐Exceptional financial computing skills and knowledge ❐An ability to complete in-depth analysis ❐Dynamic leadership traits ❐A desire to live in one of Canada's most desirable areas and work with a dynamic team of newspaper professionals This is a position suitable for an individual with the desire to commit to a demanding and rewarding high-level management position with involvement and influence on all business issues within the organization. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and talents. Regretfully, only those actively being considered will be acknowledged. Bruce Danford Regional Publisher Kawartha Division Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. 705-749-3383 Ext. 234 Fax: 705-749-0074 Peterborough Office 884 Ford St. Peterborough, Ontario K9J 5V3 E-mail: bdanford@peterboroughthis week.com BOB MYERS CHEV OLDS AJAX Requires a 1ST YEAR APPRENTICE MECHANIC With Grade 12 Education Please fax resume to: Mike Flanagan (905)427-5496 email: service@bobmeyerschev.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Peter Bright 12 Bay Service Centre in Durham Region requires A TUNE-UP TECHNICIAN We offer the following: • Excellent wage package • Excellent benefits package • Excellent working environment If you want to be part of a Team that is dedicated to delivering superior customer service, please fax your resume to Peter: 905-430-4996. *Drive Clean Repair & Ozone Depletion Certificate would be an asset. 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. Logo NOW HIRING Part-time RN or RPN's Require current certification and able to work all shifts (especially weekends) Please apply with resume in person or mail to: 60 Bond Street East, Oshawa, ON L1G 8C9 or email to:carriage@durham.net UCC TOTAL HOME EXPANSION Immediate Openings for FULL TIME MARKETING DIRECTORS 2:00-10:00 Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5:30 - Sat. PART TIME MARKETING ASSOCIATES 10-2 or 5-9 Must have good communication skills and a great attitude for both positions. Please fax your resume indicating position desired to: 905-839-9471 or email: ucc375@on.aibn.com Attention: Susan Positions available for ECE & ASSISTANT In a Whitby child care facility required 5 days per week. Child care experience is an asset. Please Fax resume by April 15th, 2003 to (905) 668-5471. No phone calls please. STONE MASONS WANTED Minimum of 5 years experience. Pay $800 to $l,500 per week depending on experience. Please call (905)721–1325 and leave message for James. 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 CARPENTERS REQUIRED Local restoration company requires FULL TIME GENERAL CARPENTERS Applicant must have own tools, mini- mum 5 years experience and hold valid drivers' license. Competitive wages and benefit package available. Qualified applicants please reply to: CRCS GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1200 Skae Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. L1J 7A1 Tel: (905) 430-3477 or fax (905) 430-7250 or email:crcs@crcs-contractors.com 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Celplast Metallized Products Limited is a processor and distributor of plastic films for packaging and industrial applications. Due to continued expansion in a growth market we are hiring enthusiastic team players. MATERIAL HANDLER You We have a forklift license and Provide a safe working minimum grade 12 education. environment are customer focused support your decisions and initiative are organized utilize those skills in maintaining our warehouse & assisting in production flow are a team player with good verbal offer a challenging, and written communication skills. fast-paced, team based environment in which to demonstrate your abilities. are eager to learn and take pride rely on our employees to in your workmanship. make us successful are goal oriented for personal support any and all growth. educational advancement and professional development. assume responsibility. give our self-directed production teams the responsibility to run their end of our business have a "can do" attitude. support you to try new things and develop to your maximum potential. If you can demonstrate your commitment to these values, forward your resume to:Celplast Metallized Products Limited, 67 Commander Blvd., Unit #4, Scarborough, ON, M1S 3M7 or fax to (416)293-1946 or Email:wayne@celplast.com No telephone calls please. A Pickering Engineering and Property Management Co. Requires a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC You are a highly motivated, excellent communicating individual who under- stands the service industry, and is able to work on our Compressed Air Solutions team. Experience with Electricity, Circuits, Plumbing and Heavy Equipment is essential. Duties Include: Assembly, Deliver, On-Site Installa- tion, On-Call, Problem Determination, and Maintenance on our equipment and products. Some after-hours field duties should be expected. This position requires a valid Driver's License and a current driver's abstract. Interested applicants are invited to respond in confidence to: John Rupke, Consultant rupke5010@rogers.com or if online access is unavailable to Fax: 416-284-1384 FORMULA FORD SALES (Pickering) Requires ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ PAYABLE CLERK ◆Experience is required ◆Reynolds & Reynolds knowledge is an asset Fax Resumes to: (905) 421-9521 Attention: Joanne Murray 510 General Help To Place Your Ad Call 905-683-0707 KITCHEN AND BATH renova- tion company is looking for cabinet installers, cabinet makers, 3rd year apprentice plumber and 3rd year appren- tice electrician. Full and part time. Must have references. Please call 905-433-1173, ask for Brian or Chris. PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL requires Labourers & Light Industrial assembly workers. F/T, days, evenings & mid- nights. No experience neces- sary. Own vehicle preferred. Please fax resume to 905- 571-2117 or email: alan@pro- fessionalpersonnel.com LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION lead hand needed, experi- enced, license and transpor- tation necessary. Call 905- 432–9444 or fax resume to 905-432-0008 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Crew requires Labourers, Ma- chine Operators and Person with 3-5 years experience in interlocking. Valid drivers li- cense, AZ preferable, wages based on experience. Fax re- sume: 905-426-9039. MODELS needed for fashion shows, magazines, cata- logues, advertising and TV commercials, Toronto and In- ternational opportunities. Call 416-535-1571 or e-mail modelcall@mail2world.com NEED TO LOSE 15-120LBS? No calorie counting, no food restrictions. Doctor formulat- ed, 100% guaranteed. Call 905-427-6952 NEW COMPANY in area growing fast and looking for 20 opportunity seeking people for full time employment, 18+, $350 - $500 wk to start. Call Lisa for interview @(905) 576- 4425 or email resume at welbanksadvertising@ hotmail.com Summer students welcomed. NOW HIRING Service Per- sons - required to work on folding camper trailers and travel trailers at large volume dealership. Experience pre- ferred or can train. Full and part time and seasonal posi- tions available. Please submit resume to, Barry Davis, Holi- day World RV Centre, 7725 Baldwin St. N. (3.5 kms north of Brooklin on #12) Whitby, ON L1M 1Y5 or E-mail sales@rvdeals.ca ON CALL ECE needed for an established daycare. Send resumes to: The Children's Place, 320 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa ON L1H 5J1 or fax 905-434-8708 ON CALL STAFF & COOK po- sitions available at Waterview Child Care Centre. Fax resumes: (905)721-0596 or drop-off 1200 Phillip Murray or call 905-721-0071 RMT FULL TIME,part time positions, prestigious new Downtown location. (Yonge/ Bloor). Salary plus attractive commission. Fax resume to (905) 683-7139. ROOFING SUB-CONTRAC- TORS wanted to do hot asphalt and torch-on roofing. With liability insurance and WSIB clearance. Fax informa- tion to (905)655–8267. SEASONAL HOUSEKEEPERS needed at the Durham College Residence and Conference Centre. Full and part time po- sitions needed. Candidates should have adequate house- keeping experience and the ability to succeed within a team. $7.00 - $9.00. Please fax resume to (0905) 404- 8877 attention Pheadra Copoc. STRONG VOICES NEEDED! Telephone sales re: police retirees. Work from our office Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 4:45 to 8 p.m. salary plus bonus and commission. Phone (905) 579-6222. WAIT STAFF/COUNTER HELP experience preferred for fish & chip restaurant. Apply with- in: Blue Ocean, 2200 Brock Rd. N., Pickering (2 blocks North of Hwy#2) WINDOW INSTALLER ASSIS- TANT - Experience an asset but not necessary. Must be able to lift heavy weights, not scared of height and must have own transportation. Please call (905) 509-2305. WORK AT HOME People needed to do education awareness surveys for early childhood development. Must have a strong command of the English language. No selling or appointment setting. Free training provided. Apply in person to: 286 King St. W., Lower Level, Oshawa, ON Tues. April 8 at 10am or 1pm Thur. April 10 at 10am or 1pm Salon & Spa Help514 ESTABLISHED SALON seeking experienced esthetitian to rent two rooms. Also seeking experi- enced stylist. Call 905-430-8787 BUSY SPA Now Hiring, Experienced Full Time Esthetician. Apply in person at 36 Athol St. 2nd Floor Oshawa. ESTHETICIAN & NAIL TECHNI- CIAN space available inside spa. Must have own equipment. Good location in Pickering. Great potential. Call (905) 837-7641. RMT POSITION available in day spa/wellness centre. Experience/established clientele an asset. Call 905-623-7653 Skilled & Technical Help515 AZ DRIVER required for equip- ment rental company. Some mechanical experience an asset. Must have current clean abstract. Fax resume 905-743-0750. ELECTRICIANS (Journey Men) needed $20/hour minimum. Ability & Experience $+. Please call Gord (416)464-6153. EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER. Please fax resume, quoting file #32133: 905-432- 1811. EXPERIENCED WELDER re- quired with fitting experience. Call 905-655–4428. EXPERIENCED ASPHALT Raker's and Labour's. Small equipment operator's must be capable of operating more then one machine. For 580 case backhoe, John Deer Skidsteer. Asphalt Roller's & asphalt paver. Have valid driver's license and clean abstract, own transportation to company yard. D.Z. or A.Z. driver's with clean abstract. Fax resume to 905-985- 4179 or Phone 905-985-4179. HVAC INSTALLERS required immediately for full time posi- tion. Must have residential experience and gas fitter !! li- cense. Fax resume attention Greg (095) 683-4477. MECHANIC Class A Tech, with tools required for busy, well established Oshawa shop. Good diagnostic skills, Drive Clean Inspector/Repair & A/C Cert. an asset. Call Gilmour's Auto Repair @905-433-4161 or fax resume 905-433-0722. All enquiries confidential. MILLWRIGHT (apprentice), required with Class G license and exp. with electric motors, pumps, heavy equip. etc. Fax Mike V at 905-625-4540. MOULD DESIGNER also General Machinist required. Pickering location. Referenc- es required. Fax resume to: 905-683-5673 or email: resumes@altomax.ca OPERATOR FOR excavator, blade, bobcat, backhoe. Ex- perienced. Full time. Start im- mediately. Call 416-728-7772 PLUMBERS or 3rd-5th year apprenticeship needed imme- diately full-time. Clean ab- stract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725- 7549 Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER - experienced, for manufacturing company in Scarborough. Computer skills in A/R, A/P, GL, to trial bal- ance and gov't remittances. Knowledge of ADP Payroll system an asset. Good salary and benefits. Fax resume to: 416-293-6561; Only prospect- ed candidates will be con- tacted by telephone. CERTIFIED ParaLegals, 5 years experience, manage cases start to finish. Fax cov- er letter, resume and salary expectations to Box 219, 905- 426-7756 OSSO ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Inc. has an Accounts Payable Position available at our Head Office location. Office experi- ence and computer knowledge required. A/P experience would be an asset. Must be a quick learner and able to work with others. Fax Resume to 905-432-2947 or email to info@ossoelectric.com PART TIME Office/Promotional Assistant - Metroland Durham Region Media Group requires a part time office and promotional assistant. Duties include data entry, general administration, news processing and promotional help at local consumer shows. Must be an experienced computer user with strong communication and typing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office an asset. Email resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Helena Kranjec, Online Producer:hkranjec@durhamre- gion.com RECEPTIONIST NEEDED for young growing company in Pickering. Full time position, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Duties to include filing, minor bookkeeping, phones. Entry level position, will train. Please deliver resume to 1020 Toy Ave., Pickering. Attn. Matthew. SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY to cover maternity leave for Oshawa law firm 5 days per week com- mencing June 16th, 2003. Civil lit- igation and family law experience essential. Send resume by April 21st to: Greer, Seiler & Zochodne, P.O. Box 917, Oshawa, L1H 7N1, attention Linda. Sales Help & Agents530 2-4 EXP. MORTGAGE Agents wanted immediately. Experi- enced only please. High com- missions paid, no territories, self starters. Located in Whit- by. Car a must. Please fax re- sume to 905-436-8626 or call 905-436-9292 for appointment EXPERIENCED SALES Con- sultant - Needed for a busy custom window covering store. Experienced in selling shutters, blinds and draperies is a must. This is a commis- sioned sales position with the potential earnings in excess of $75,000 a year. References required, must have use of own vehicle. Please fax your confidential resume to 905- 728-5198. Candidates with be notified by April 15th. Retail Sales Help532 BUCK OR TWO, Canada's lar- gest dollar store retail chain is recruiting for a full-time Store Manager for their store locat- ed at Westney Heights Plaza, 15 Westney Road North in Ajax. Buck or Two stores offer their customers a fun shop- ping experience because they provide exciting new items, consistently better values and a superior selection of mer- chandise! If you are an ener- getic individual with leader- ship and customer service skills and want to be part of a winning team then please fax us your resume with salary expectations to 905-738-0680. Our thanks to all but only qualified candidates will be contacted. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 A FULL TIME PHARMACIST is required for a prescription pharmacy in the Glazier Med- ical Building in Oshawa. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, excellent hours and a professional work environment. Reply in con- fidence to Rita Winn by email at ritawinn@lovelldrugs.com or fax resume to 905-723- 1421 or call 905-723-2276 ARE YOU A DENTAL HY- GIENIST - Looking for a part time career with the opportun- ity to grow. We are a fully computerized office in Whitby looking for a hygienist who is detail orientated and patient focused. If this sounds like you please call 905-665–2353. FULL-TIME DENTAL Assis- tant/Receptionist required for busy Ajax office. Evenings and Saturdays are required. Byte/ Dentrix computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to (905)683-2980 DENTAL Assistant/Reception- ist - Required for Pickering office. Must be experienced/ HARP certified. Please send resume in confidence to 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 1078, Pickering L1V 6W9. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST de- sired for family practice. Full- time, no weekends, experi- ence and a strong customer service background are in- valuable. Please fax resume to: 905-623-0898, Attn: Michelle. FULL TIME Dental Receptionist and Full Time Certified Dental Assistant required for busy fam- ily practice in east Oshawa. Some evenings and Saturdays. Experience a must for reception position, new grads welcome for assistant position. Please fax resume to 905-436-3480 or mail resume to Dr. Stephen Murray & Associates, Kingsway Village Shopping Centre, 1300 King St. East Oshawa, Ont. L1H 8J4 HYGENTIST NEEDED for Port Hope dental practice, full time, one evening. Experience pre- ferred. Call Tracy (905) 885–5314 CERTIFIED LEVEL II PDA shifts include days, evenings and weekends. Email resume to slake@on.aibn.com or drop off at 255 King St. E., Oshawa attn Shelley PART TIME/FULL Dental Assistant required for Pickering office. Call 905-420-6226. RMT NEEDED for busy wellness centre with waiting list. Pregnancy & pediatric interest an asset. apply in person: 1-400 Dundas St. West, Whitby. RN'S AND RPN'S, shift nursing and community work. Fax Resume to (905) 666-0038 or email: recruitment @ tnehealth- pros.com RN, FULL TIME and part time, oral surgery. Come join our team. Benefits. Monday - Friday, no weekends. Ajax/Oshawa. HARPs an asset. Send resume to Dr. Fenwick, 40 King St. W., Suite 502, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 1A4 or fax to (905) 434-2357. No phone calls please. Holistic Health537 GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. Results quaranteed. 1-888-367- 2690. Domestic Help Wanted550 HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY, liveout, Finch/Whites area. Mon.-Fri. 7:15am-6pm. Cleaning/cook- ing/errands. 3 boys (14, 11, 9 years). Driver's license a must. 905-839-1627 Houses For Sale100 BEAUTIFUL CENTURY home, approx. 2100 sq. ft., 90% ren- ovated inc. upgraded plumb- ing, wiring, oak kitchen, 2 baths, full height basement, G/ WH, G/H, large prinicipal rooms, 3 large bedrooms, new 24x34 garage, in Castle- ton, $189,000. 905-344-7033 or lkober@viceroy.com NORTH EAST OSHAWA,Well maintained, 3 bedroom semi, large lot with mature trees, newer roof, furnace windows, driveway. Part finished base- ment, gas heating, nice area. Must see, priced to sell $154,900. call Ted 905-213- 1615. 2000SQ FT. 4-BDRM,3 bath, 2 years old, backing onto park, lots of upgrades, ce- ramics, hardwood, cac, cvac, gas f/p, jacuzzi, $265,000. OPEN HOUSE, 50 Penhurst Dr., Brooklin, April 5 & 6, 12- 4p.m. 905-655–4376 WHITBY, GORGEOUS 2000 sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom home. 2-storey, corner lot. Lots of upgrades. $265,000. Call (905)668–8705 for ap- pointment to view. PRIVATE SALE?Online ad, 6 digital pictures and profes- sional sign. $299.95 no com- mission. www.bytheown- er.com 1-888-239-4190 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 AVAILABLE immediately. Park & Bloor, commercial unit, 1,425 sq. ft. Good location. call 905-579–5077 or 905-571- 3281 after 5. BOWMANVILLE/OSHAWA/ WHITBY - Commercial/indus- trial space available. From 200 to 20,000 sq. ft. Great lo- cations, ample parking, air conditioned units.. Retail/Of- fice space available in prime West Whitby. Pad site also available. Call John Shewchuk, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate (905) 623-3393. INDUSTRIAL UNITS- close to Oshawa Centre, bay with roll up door, accessible for trucks, plus side door, ample parking. Storage, 24 hour access. Available immediately, short lease considered. 905-576- 2982 or 905-626-6619. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. 3 spaces available: 390-sq.ft to 760-sq.ft. & 2495- sq.ft. For more information call: 905-623-4172 WHITBY DOWNTOWN, store or professional office for sub- lease, bright, good condition, good parking, approx. 500 sq. ft. $700 inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905-666- 8222 between 10a.m.-5p.m. Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 STORE FOR LEASE downtown Whitby on Brock St close to 4 corners. Inquiries call 905- 430–8327 Available May 1st Business Opportunities160 JUMP WHAT AN opportunity! Magnetsigns is one of the fastest growing franchise net- works in Canada. We are looking for someone to own & operate a Magnetsigns Fran- chise in your area. Call 1-800- 219-8977 ext. 3 or visit www.magnetsigns.com $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM - AJAX.Large apartment in great location. Separate entrance, parking, laundry facilities. $750 inclu- sive. Available April 15th-May 1st. Wendy 416-818-9255 1-BDRM BASEMENT.Whit- by's Otter Creek. Suitable for single non-smoking, no pets. parking, laundry, express- view. $750/month. Referenc- es. Avail. immediately. Call Chris (905)668-1866 leave msg. snp 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT , Wilson/King Oshawa. Clean. $650/monthly inclusive. Fridge, stove, microwave, laundry facilities, parking. Non-smoking/no pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. Call (905)723–5494 2 BEDROOM furnished basement apartment. BrockRd./ Hwy#2. OPG employees most welcome. Avail. now, $1000/ month, or rooms can be rented separately, first/last. 905- 686-6884 3 BEDROOM main floor of housefor rent, $l,l00 per month all inclusive. Ajax area. Available June lst. lst/last, references, prefer no smok- ing. (905) 426–7965 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Harwood/hwy #2. $900 inclu- sive. New renovated 2 bed. basement apt, 4 pc. bath, 4 appliances, parking, laundry, c/air, private sideyard, no pets/no smoking preferred 905-831–9500 Dennis Morgan. AJAX, Harwood/Hwy #2, bachelor apt, separate en- trance, available immediate- ly, unfurnished, $625/month, first/last, no smoking, no pets. 905-426–2961. AJAX TWO-BEDROOM base- ment apt. utilities cable in- cluded no pets/smokers 1st/ last $900 close to all ameni- ties call 416-998-8856 (days), 905-426–9136 (evenings) PORT PERRY - very large, luxury waterfront apartment, 2-bedroom, fireplace, air-con- ditioning, laundry, cable. $1250 inclusive. Available May 1st. Call 905-985-4202, 416-726-7994 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATLEY King/Harmony Area. Immacu- late 1-bedroom apt. Gas fire- place, fridge, stove, C/A. No pets. First/last required $750. Ref. 905-728-7761. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. BACHELOR APARTMENT, Townline/Bloor St. Courtice, parking, private entrance, full bath, kitchen, non-smoker, no pets. $500/month includes utilities and cable. (905)404– 9421 BASEMENT APT. Whites Rd./ Sheppard Ave. Sep. entrance, 2 bedrooms, 5 appliances, parking space, utilities in- cluded. $1,000/mo. Available immediately. 905- 839–2367 BLOOR/GRANDVIEW - one bedroom, private entrance, parking, utilities included. Backyard. Close to shopping, bus-route, prefer quiet single non-smoker/no pets first/last $650. 905-723–0769 BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom, $640. plus utilities and cable, Available May lst. Whitby - 2 bedroom, $840 plus cable. Available immediately. Two bedroom,$850 plus cable, May lst. Office hours 9-5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday - Thursday (905)665– 7543. BROOKLIN - One bedroom apt. 2nd floor, 2 appliances, available now. $625/first/last plus hydro. Call 905-424-9743. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. Rooms for rent in quiet exec- utive home. Washer, dryer, cable incl. Available immediately. 416- 595-9526, 416-826-0340. LARGE ONE BEDROOM above store on King St., Bow- manville, newly renovated, washer, dryer, $675. Avail. immediately. Call 905-440- 5906 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,large bachelor, 2-level apartment. No pets, non-smoker. Sepa- rate entrance. Available im- mediatley. First/last, refer- ences required. $650 + 1/4 util. (905)831–8259, cell 647- 287-8259. LUXURY SPACIOUS 1-bed- room apt overlooking park & Lake Scugog, 5 appliances. Excellent location. Downtown Water Street, Port Perry. Call 905-728-7361 Mon.-Fri. 8am- 5pm. NORTH AJAX,new bright 2- bdrm walk-out basement apt. Close to shopping/schools. No smoking, share laundry, 2-car parking, cable. $800+40% utilities. Avail. April 30. Call 905-427–2098 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905- 579-3700, 905-723-1009. ONE BEDROOM APT. $750. Minutes from Oshawa hospi- tal and O.C. Renovated. Pri- vate laundry, A/C, parking, first and last. Phone 905-725- 7644. OSHAWA 2-bedroom apt near hospital. Small adult-lifestyle building, one parking, no pets, clean & bright, hardwood floors. $795+hydro, May 1. 416-816-8596 OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA BACHELOR, attic, stove, fridge, microwave, parking, private entrance, Adelaide/Mary, $500 inclu- sive. No pets. First/last re- quired. Avail. immediately. 905-436–6085, 905-728-3481. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom, excellent neighbourhood, Grandview/Atha- basca. Great family backyard. Appliances/laundry included. $1225. inclusive. No pets/no smoking. May 1st. 905-424-1125. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM lower level triplex, private building, ample parking, washer, dryer, close to all amenities, $750/month, available May 1. 416-402-6594 OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL fur- nished bachelor, separate en- trance, quiet neighbourhood, near all amenities & bus. All utilities included. c/ac, no smoking/pets. (289)314–1534 OSHAWA, Mary St North. bachelor apt, in home, laundry downstairs, parking, available immediately, close to all amenities, $600 inclusive. 905-743-0542 OSHAWA, NEAR downtown, totally renovated second floor, 1-bedroom apt, separate en- trance in a 2-unit house. $650+ heat/hydro. Also large renovated 1-bedroom with parking, separate entrance $750+ heat/hydro. (905)471– 0995 email: dmetcal- fe65@rogers.com OSHAWA,upper-house, All inclusive, open-concept, liv- ing/dining room, 1 bedroom, w/o deck to ravine, laundry, cable, parking, $875./mo. Avail. May/June 1, 905-438– 8956 PICKERING - immaculate one bedroom basement apt. Laun- dry-fac, large-bathroom, kitchen/living/dining area. Utilities/cable included. May 1st. No pets/smoking. $680/ mo. Grace 905-428-8740. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, 2 bed. basement available May 1st. Sep-entrance, air, 2- parking, shared-laundry, near Go. No smoking/pets. $800/ mo/first/last+1/3 utilities. Eve. 905-619-1677. PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM basement apt. seperate en- trance, 4 appliances, suit sin- gle person. Including utilities and cable $775/mo. 905-839– 3069 PICKERING BROCK RD/ Major Oaks. 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, available $950/month including utilities, parking. Separate entrance, share laundry. No smoking/ pets. (905)619–3249 WHITES RD. & 401 1 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, $650 in- clusive, first/last. Avail. im- mediately. No pets, no smok- ing. 905-421-9968 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites. From $1100. Available April 1st. 905-831-1250 PICKERING, WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laun- dry, vac, a/c, non-smoking/ pets. First/last, references $1050. Available immediately. (905)420-9949. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca RUSSETT ON SIMCOE North. 2-bdrm. good location, bright well maintained quiet 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $860. heating Cable/parking/included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. Off-site for rent, storage, 24 hr. access. 905- 576-2982 . SIMCOE/ROSSLAND bachelor available immediately, $550/ month all inclusive, first/last. No smoking/pets, separate entrance, laundry, parking, air conditioning, limited storage. (905)720–2957 AJAX - IMMEDIATE. Large bright one bedroom bsmt. apt. Suit single working. Parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last/references $650+1/3 utilities. 905-686–6773 OSHAWA, STREET LEVEL du- plex large 2-bedroom cathe- dral ceiling, designer decorat- ed, new kitchen w/hardwood, new carpet throughout; full use of basement+backyard. $950 all inclusive. ALSO large 1-bedroom quiet newly deco- rated 3-plex, air, cable includ- ed, $800 all inclusive. Both no pets/smoking. Call between 10-5 905-434-1780 or 905- 424-2116 TAUNTON/SIMCOE bright 3- room main floor apt., private yard & entrance, handy northend location. Available now. $190/week 2 weeks advance. 905-433-0050 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 TESTA RD. UXBRIDGE One & two bedroom apts. available. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly ten- ant activities. Call 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca TYRONE VILLAGE north of Bowmanville. Spacious 2-bdrm apt, in 4-plex. Parking, laundry facilities, quiet non-smokers only. $650+hydro. 905- 576–3830 MAINFLOOR & UPPER LEVEL \3-bedroom house, $1,075. plus utilities. Lower 1-bdrm $675 plus utilities. Available May 1st. Quiet neighborhood in Oshawa. Call Joe (416)419–1924 WHITBY-Large clean bright 2 bedroom, basement, 8' ceiling, near 401, parking, laundry on site $750/mo. includes utilities. Available May 1st. 416-652-9277 WHITBY Brock & Dundas, 1- bedroom apt, $680/month water & heat included. 1- parking. First/last required. Available May 1st. 416-493– 1927 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units available, park like setting, close to down- town, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905-430–5420. www.reals- tar.ca WHITBY,508 Harris Court. Top floor, 3-bdrm of triplex. 4 appliances, clean, $815 plus. Avail June 1st. No pets. Non - smokers preferred. 1-613- 398-6316. WHITBY - executive detached 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, dou- ble-garage, den/dining/family/ fireplace, air, intercom, deck, fenced, available May1st. $1795. Days 905-579-7013; eve. 905-940-3060. NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom April 15 or May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laun- dry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Apts. & Flats Wanted175 Condominiums For Rent180 CASITAS AT Discovery Place, Pickering, spotless 3 bed- room condo/townhome in gated community. Steps to shopping, transit. 5-applianc- es, 2-parking/locker. $1650/ mo. June 1st. 416-452-6273. COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. NORTH WHITBY One bedroom condo with den. Ensuite laundry, c/air, rec. facilities, underground parking, available May 1st. $940 inclusive. 416-684-3033 TWO - 2 BEDROOM condos, 2 baths, Westney/Hwy 2. Available May lst and June lst. $1,275 per mo. inclusive. (416) 462-7365, (416) 289–6963 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacu- lar results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca AJAX, HARWOOD/401,1-bdrm large basement apt., separate entrance, f/p, a/c, $750+utilities. OSHAWA - Executive 3-bdrm detached house. $1100/month+utilities. First/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. Parking, Available May 1st. 905-509–2335 after 4 p.m. AJAX,3-bdrm mainfloor $1075+utilities. Also 1-bdrm basement, separate entrance. $675+utilities. Parking, laundry. No pets. Avail. immediately. Call 905-619–8062 Sick o f RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office 905-432-7200 Ability R. E. Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. PICKERING CONDOMINIUM WANTED TO PURCHASE 2 bedroom + solarium. South exposure preferred. Possession August/September. (416) 281–6123 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 7 car fully equip Oshawa, body shop. spray booth air compressor etc. 4,000 sq.ft. Also drive-in door units, from $495. For sale 8 unit in- dust. building, owner financed great investment. 905-725–1171 HOUSE CLEANING Helen's Home Services Hiring Experienced cleaning people for house cleaning. Full time or part time. $9 - $10 per. hr. Serious applicants only please. Driver's license re- quired. Ask for Laura (905) 426-6041 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 35 A/P VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED Durham Region Community Care is seeking a community minded volunteer resident of Ajax-Pickering to serve on the Board of Di- rectors. Community Care provides home sup- port, mental health and respite services to more than 8,000 clients throughout the Re- gion. Prospective board members should have an interest in community health care and experi- ence in organizational leadership. Please submit a letter by April 17, 2003 stating your interest and experience to: Ms. Mary Norton, Chair Recruitment and Development Committee Durham Region Community Care Oshawa Centre 419 King Street West, Suite #605 Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 Fax: 905-404-2241 E-mail: drcca@web.net 565 Volunteers 565 Volunteers 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 33 & 77 F alby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.a jaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 510 General Help 145 Industrial/ Commercial Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent CC AJAX, 62 DANIELS CRES.3- bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, 2-storey, garage, deck, a/c, c/v, fridge/ stove/dishwasher, laundry, no basement $1500+60% utili- ties. ALSO 1-bdrm bsmt, fridge, stove, laundry, sepa- rate entrance, parking $550+ 40% utilities. Available imme- diately. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE, newly renovated 2-edroom deatache bungalow, ravine lot, 4 appliances, close to all amenities, $1100, Avail. June 1, First/last/ref. 416-457-1755. FURNISHED EXECUTIVE SU- ITE Short or long term, Osha- wa. 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, parking, $1850/month all in- clusive. Available Immediate- ly. 905-723-1348 HOUSE FOR RENT PARK RD. Close to Lake. 3-bedroom, May 1st, references, credit check, no pets/smoking, $1050 plus utili- ties, 905-263–8414. OSHAWA,Simcoe North of Taunton, 4-bedroom detached, almost new, appliances, air conditioning deck, garage, fenced yard $1400 plus, May 1, Condolyn Management 905-428–9766 PICKERING - CLEAN,3 bed- room, 3 baths, backing to for- est, family room w/gas fire- place, garage, laundry, 6 ap- pliances, c/vac, rough base- ment, lawn and snow care, new paint, 6 years old. Pro- fessional couple, no pets/smok- ing. April 15. $l,625 per mo. plus utilities. (905) 831–3315. PICKERING PARKWAY,3- bdrms, garage, appliances, laundry, deck, across from park. No smoking/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Available Imme- diately. 905-775–5222 WHITBY - 3 bedroom house, double car garage, walkout basement. In quiet court. First/ last required. Available June 1st $1400/mth plus utilities. 905-985–0146. Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA - very clean 3 bedroom, walkout base- ment. 4 appliances, exterior maintenance, pool, and ga- rage included. $1175+utilities. Available May 1st. Leave message 416-358-8492. WHITBY Bradley Estates -3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 ap- pliances, air, freshly painted, parking, garage available May/June 1st. $1250 +utili- ties. 416-992-8541 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FURNISHED room $100 week. Non-smokers, private home, parking, cable, laundry, suitable for working person. N.E. Oshawa. Call Rita (905)579-9499. AJAX - LARGE ROOM,$400 per month. No pets/smoking. Available immediately Call Cell (416) 407–2107 AJAX,shared accommoda- tions. $550 & $450 inclusive. Large room has balcony. In new home by-the-lake. Laun- dry, cable, internet. Available immediately & May 1. Call (905)426-7613 WHITBY Basement - 2 rooms & upper level 1 room avail. immediately. Suit female. Each $425/month inclusive. Call 905-665–6946 HARMONY/OLIVE 2 rooms for rent in non-smoking family home, share facilities, park- ing, cable, t.v., near all amen- ities. $100/week per room. References required. Avail- able immediately. Suit mature & employed individuals. (905) 436–7938, (905)404-4647 LOOKING for mature male preferred to share furnished rooms in bungalow, across from O.S.C. TV, cable, laun- dry, parking $120/wk/first/last. 905-723-5325. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX BEAUTIFUL new home to share. Suits friendly responsible female (preferred). No pets, no smoking $500/month plus shared utilities. Immediate, first/last/ref. 416-835-1090. WHITES RD./401,Share 4 bed- room, 2 storey house with 3 other working males. Finished Recrooms, fireplace, laundry, all appliances, parking, $450, (416) 804–4867 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks. Children welcome. $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE 1.5 hours north of Oshawa, w/full kitchen, living room & bath- room w/shower. On flat lot, right on the water w/large dock. All amenities, great for boating swimming, fishing & 4- wheeling. Non-smoking cottage. $525/week. Call 905-579-1746 BALSAM LAKE,Fenelon Falls quiet family resort, House Keeping Cottages, weekdays & weekends in May & June. www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com toll free 1-877 887–2550 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 BALSAM LAKE,Fenelon Falls -trailers for sale on sites. www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com To ll free 1-877 887–2550 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castleton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241- 2224 or 905-344-7838. SEASONAL TRAILER sites available suit up to 38 ft. model. Buckhorn Lake at Lock 31. Call (705) 657–8872 Horse Supplies & Boarding303 AQHA STALLION 7 years, two appendix colts, 1 and 2 years old . 905-725-7493 Bargain Centre309 FRIDGE & STOVE,$325; washer & dryer $300 or package deal for all. 905-509–8563 WASHER/DRYER,good working condition, $250/pair. 905- 837–1495 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS,1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. 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 avail- able. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 15'-6" ALUMINUM BOAT 3 seats, 25hp long-shaft Evin-rude motor with low hours. Yacht Club trailer. $3,800-obo. 905-723- 8091 snp 8PC. BEDROOM suite, including queensize bed. Con-temporary modular, off white, $975. call 905-837–8910. 9PC. DINING ROOM suite, 3 yrs. old. Oak with mahogany finish. 6-chairs, rose brocade, seats/ backs, excellent condition, new- $2900, asking-$1250. 905- 432–5000 A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial car- pet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet installed with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Nylon car- pet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hardwood floor- ing 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northumberland area. SAILLIAN CARPETS 905-242-3691 or 905- 373-2260. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 chip $60; PS2 chip $95- $200; XBOX chip $200. All work guar- anteed. Inquire about our new/used games. Call East of Whitby (905)924-2097 or West of Whitby (905)420-8829 PIANO/CLOCK SALE Roland digital pianos, Samick 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 pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Dehumidifi- ers $100. Chest freezers $175/ up Large selection of ap- pliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. AMIGO 3-WHEEL SCOOTER, good condition, $350. 905- 655-5161 ANTIQUE OAK diningroom set, table, 2 leafs, 4 chairs, sideboard, medium colour, excellent condition, asking $1500. Also Mason Jars, 905- 725–9582 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, orthopedic Mattress set, Nev- er Used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741- 7557 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BOAT MOTOR & TRAILER $3500 (to be negotiated). Small bar fridge $125 brand new. Call Kevin 905-571-2086 BRAND NEW dirt bike trailer. Custom ramps front and rear. Easy loading for small pickup truck. No need to unload bike off truck. Brand new tires. Rides good. All wired and ready to go. $l,000 Contact John (905) 263-4285.snp CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS, LAMINATE AND VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 30sq. yds. for $319 Commercial carpet including premier un- derpad and installation. Lami- nate $1.69sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CUSTOM SOLID Cherry Wood sleigh bed king size, reg $3200 asking $2700. Call Oakridge Furniture (905)355- 3889 (snp) COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, March Special PII/350 Tower com- plete system only $255.00, PIII/500. Desktop complete system $375.00, P200 Tower complete system $185.00. Complete systems starting at $150.00. All systems internet ready, w/15" Monitor, kb and mouse. Limited quantities. Warranty, Lay-away Plan, Other accessories. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes COUNTRY DINING SET,6 chairs, buffet and hutch, used only once for takeout Chinese food. Bought at Wilson's Fur- niture for $4,800. Will shed a tear selling for $l,800. Call and I will email photos. Day (905) 428-5010. Eve. (905) 263- 8687. DINING ROOM SUITE, hard- wood table, 4 chairs +2pc. china cabinet $800; many pieces Pinwheel crystal, $4+ up; sofa +chair excellent con- dition $500; 6pc. solid oak bedroom suite $3000; also much more. 905-697-3102 DINING ROOM TABLE and six chairs, plus side or sofa table, $4000 new, will sell for $1,500. Pure wool Persian rug. Excellent condition. 905 - 434-1679 DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SET, Vilas Rock Maple, 6 chairs, glass hutch, buffet base, table, good condition, $2500. 905-683- 2923. FOR SALE ! SHOPCRAFT 10" band saw with blades, excel- lent shape. Great for home hob- byist. $200. Sony PS2, one con- troller, vertical stand, 32 mb zip disc memory, swing away golf. $275. Call Greg (905) 987-0536. FULLY AUTOMATIC computer- ized wheel balancer, 110 volt, asking $1,000 obo. Call Don 905- 623–3737 HOT TUB - reconditioned 7 person, 3 pumps with blower, 240 volts, LCD display, $4500 firm. Call 905-743-6152. HOT TUB, 1998 Infinity Spa, model Atlantis, 5-person. Sierra granite finish, natural cedar skirt, ozonator, hard cover, GFIC electrical includ- ed. $3400. (905)619–1677 Light OAK DINING SET,6 chairs, table with extension, large hutch with buffet, excel- lent condition $1500 or near- est offer. (905)576–1041 WEDDING GOWNS for sale - new and previously enjoyed gowns, all sizes. Wedding gowns also taken on consign- ment. Call Sheila after 5 p.m. or weekends 905-697–1676 MIZUNO TOUR XP golf clubs, RH, cavity back, full set, new grips, excellent shape with new carry bag w/stand, and pull cart. $400. firm. After 6 p.m. 705-328- 0402. Days 705-242-2896. MOTORIZED GOLF CART Lectronic Kaddy "Phoenix", w/ remote control, Hill-Tamer wheel. $1,000; Hard-sided GOLF CLUB TRAVEL CASE 2SKB-4816w $100; INDIAN RUG, "Super Rajput" 9'8"x13'8", ivory colour w/flor- al, professionally cleaned, sanitized. 905-655-7141 MOVING - sofa & chair, kitchen corner set, piano, Call after 4 pm. 905-430–3028 PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL tri-light table lamps, silk beige shades with brass/marble stand & base. Various collectors plates - please call (905)725- 3170. (snp) PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. 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. RESTAURANT ESPRESSO Machine & coffee grinder $1500. Call Manon or Bernard 905-668-8839 SATELLITE SALES & Service. Installation kits $40. Satellite Installations from $120. (905)426–9394 (Ajax.) SHED FOR SALE 10x16, blue vinyl siding, wood floor, ex- cellent condition, asking $1500. 905-263–4720 SKI-DOO (440 eng) $250; Universal $250-obo; Recliner $50; full-sized washer/dryer; Fostex dat machine hardcase w/remote. Call 905-435-9544 SOFA +LOVESEAT 2yrs. pd $2400 sell $750; harvest table +chairs $400; 7pc bedroom 3yrs $900; fridge 5yrs $350; stove $300; stacking washer+ dryer, 2yrs $550; maple ped- estal table, chairs +corner hutch $850; pine armoire $300; washer $200; dryer $200. 905-260-2200 SOFA BED, rust $100. Love- seat, med. Brown $100. Rocker recliner, med. Brown $50. King Koil box & mattress set $200. 905-373-6062. SONY TRINITRON TVs 27" $350, 20" $250; RCA home theatre in wooden cabinet 36" $1200; Luxman stereo sys- tem, amplifier, cassette, disc, equalizer, tuner, 2 Hitachi +2 Synergy speakers $750; Pioneer laser disc, 5-CD player $300. 705-277-3657 STORE FURNITURE:pine bookcases, store counter/jew- ellery cases, reception/com- puter desk with hutch & file cabinet, various other store displays. (905)420–1612. TECH COMPUTERS March Special: 1.7 Celeron basic systems starting at $1,080 gst & pst included. 2 year war- ranty. For other deals please visit our website on the inter- net members.rogers.com/ techcomputers or call 905- 706–5679 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. NEED A COMPUTER?Don't Have Cash? IBM, GATEWAY & COMPAQ PC's as low as $1 a day! No money down! Call Brands NOW! 1-800-656-8369 www.dollaraday.com TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, collecta- bles, user, kitchen collecta- bles, scientific instruments, much more. Sunday April 6th. Tools of the Trades Show/ Sale, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pick- ering, Ont. 10-3:30. $5. 519- 293-3171 or 613-839-5607. Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES, actively buying single pieces or complete es- tates. In business 29 years in Oshawa. 905-718-1808 Mur- ray or Doreen Vendors Wanted316 VENDOR SPACE Available for the Gardeners' Marketplace in the This Week 5th Annual Garden & Landscaping Show, April 11, 12 & 13 at Children's Arena. For information call Serina Mayberry at 905-579- 4473 ext. 2262 Arts and Crafts324 NEEDLE CRAFT.Custom pat- terns from photos, pictures or imagination! Counted cross stitch graphs w/colour chart listing symbols for DMC co- lours & skeins needed. $25 incl S&H Stitchery Creations Oshawa 905-432-2542 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES, Shepherd X, Lab X, Lhasa, Jack Russell, Shit- zu, Boston Terriers, Dober- man, Am Eskimos, Chows, also kittens. 905-831-2145. 5 AMERICAN red nose PIT BULL TERRIER puppies for sale. 9 weeks old, first vacci- nations, chocolate and white, tan and white, very cute, $200. Serious inquiries only TO SUITABLE HOMES ONLY. Call 905-355-2632. CKC REG LAB PUPS. yellow or black. Males/females. Vet checked, dew claws removed, microchipped. 1st needle, de- wormed. Ready April 15. (905)576–7126 CKC-REGISTERED GERMAN shepherd puppies, large- boned, outstanding tempera- ments. Championship lines. 1st shots, vet-checked, tat- tooed & dewormed, family raised. Call 705-786-0322 GUINEA PIG WITH CAGE & Accesories. Free To A Good Home. 905-831–9612 LABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, adorable bundles of love. Ten- derly home-raised. Parents hips certified. CKC registered, shots. 905-985-8021. PUPPIES, BLACK LABS, mother chocolate Lab, father German Sheppard. Only 3 left. Ready to go. $200 each. Call Eileen 905-623–9971 Bow- manville SPRINGER SPANIELS -Black/ White, Males/Female, Parents Reg'd, Home-raised with children, Paper training start- ed. Excellent hunting dogs + great companions. Ready April 4. $350. Phone-905-720- 0903 Cars For Sale400 $8,299 OBO 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON FX. Standard. Deep purple. Well maintained and in great shape for 139,000km. Call Brian 905-683-5403 1965 AND 1969 Mustang coupe's, 65" has 200 6 cyl. auto, very nice shape, origi- nally Florida car, certified $8,750. "69" has 302 8 cyl. auto., runs great, solid, good project, requires paint and some restoration $4,800. (705) 340-5550. Lindsay. 1980 GRAND PRIX,no rust, no emissions needed, 132,000 km, as is $1500. obo. Need exhaust work. Great car, runs well. Call 905-623-9316 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA, 3 li- tre. engine, V6, 160,00kms. all options, $2350 certified., $1900 as is or best offer. call 905-725–1007. 1988 DODGE DAKOTA, Runs great, passed E-test, $1,500 OBO. Call 905-885-5342 after 6 pm. 1990 CHEV CAMARO IROC Z, black, original owner, 130,000km 905-435-9916 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL DX, 166,000kms, 1 owner, am/fm cassette, 2 dr., safety checked, $3000. Call (905)426–9292 1996 DODGE NEON 2.0L, 4- cylinder motor, automatic, 4-door, clean, very good condition, excel- lent running vehicle, low insurance rates. Certified/ Emissions, 1 Year Warranty Included. $3995. 905- 718–5032 dealer 1994 BONNEVILLE S.E.3.8L, V6, loaded, key less entry, red exterior/grey interior, G.M. re- built engine 1999, excellent condition, asking $6000. Call 905-668–6778 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 LSS sports sedan, leather, bucket seats, console, p/w, p/l, air and more. Mint condition, only 98,000k, certified, e-tested. Original owner, asking $9,995. 905-623–7142 snp. 1996 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr, auto, air, 140km, one owner dealer trade- in $5,000; 1992 Chrysler Daytona, V6 auto, 159km, $3200; 1996 Chev Silverado, 350 auto, reg. cab loaded, $10,500. All cert. & e-test- ed. 905-426-8922. Dealer. 1996 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Black on graphite leath-er, every option available, 210,000kms, $8,995, certified and e-tested. Countryside Motors 905-579- 8897 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Ultra, 106km, leather interior, fully loaded, many extras, mint cond. $15,800. Call (905)571-6902. (snp) 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 76,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, asking $8,300. Call 905-373-4871. 1997 CHEV. MALIBU,low kms., certified, E-tested. New brakes, tires, asking $6500. 905-655- 9820. 1997 EAGLE VISION TSI,V6, fully loaded, rare beauty, 67,000km, lady driven, $12,000 o.b.o. Call 905-430–8649 1998 CAVALIER - 2 dr, p/s, a/c, cd, tinted windows. 110,000 kms. $7900 O.B.O. 905-571–1053 1998 SUNFIRE BLUE 93k 4-speed, auto, air, c/c, tilt, abs, t/c, remote keyless entry, $7500 O.B.O. 905- 432–7796. 1998 TRACKER CONVERTIBLE, fun in summer, 4x4 for winter. Original owner, well maintained, automatic, only 73,000kms. $8900 (905)426-9304 snp 1999 NEON, auto, 4-dr., low mileage, extended warranty includ- ed. Excellent condition. Call 905- 668-5247 after 5 p.m. 1999 Z24,fully loaded, $700 exhaust system, cd stereo, sun- roof, warranty still active, asking $9,500. (905)576–8406 EXCEPTIONAL BUY - 1982 Toyota Supra Turbo 24 valve, 5-spd, loaded, ps, pw, pb, a/c, stereo system, Targa roof, grey, no rust, excellent condi- tion, never winter driven, 172,000 km. A real beauty! Cert. $5500 obo. Must be seen. 416-271-5889 or 705- 277-3281. Serious inquiries only please. 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. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1985 FORD F150 4X4, runs excellent, needs body work. $1500 OBO as is. GARDEN TRACTOR John Deere, 12.5hp, excellent condition, Anniversary Edition. $1500 OBO. 905-985-4348 1988 JEEP CHEROKEE,4X4, 4.0L, V6, some new parts, runs but needs water pump & battery. Asking $400 obo. Call 905-259-7990. 1991 GMC SLE 1/2 Ton 4X4, blue & silver, 5.7 litre, a/c, auto, lots of new parts. $6500. as is, where is. E-tested. Craig between 7-10 p.m. 905-985- 0294. 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO,V8, auto, p/s, p/b, regular cab, long box w/liner, new brakes/ tires, 103,000km, like new. $17,900. 905-260-2922. 1999 FORD F150 XLT-pickup, 4 dr, 4X4, short box, extended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, Tonneau cover, running boards, 111K, $19,500. 905- 655-7661. 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 76,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $18,900. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 CHEV CUBE van, 350 engine, good running condi- tion, box in excellent condi- tion. $3500. Call Don 905- 428–0078 or 416-722-3621 1993 CHEV Astro, excellent con- dition, certified & E-tested, ask- ing $2500. call 905-668–7497 Motorcycles435 1980 SUZUKI 400GS,great condition, perfect starter bike, must see, asking $1300 obo. Helmet and gloves included. 905-665–5009 Driving Schools447 Coming Events249 YUK YUKS presented by The Whitby Kinsmen (all proceeds to The Canadian Cystic Fibro- sis Foundation), April 5th 7pm-1am at Heydenshore Pavilion Whitby. Evening in- cludes buffet, licensed bar, dance/DJ, spot dance gifts, snacks, silent auction. Tickets $25/ea. Call Tad 905-666-1579 Lost and Found265 FOUND: YOUNG BLACK cat, at Greenwood Conservation area (north of Conc. 5, west of Greenwood Rd) Call (905)683–5748 (cnp) Personals268 PERSONAL BODY GUARD available. 30 years experi- ence, have protected Prime Ministers. Hourly, daily or monthly rates available. Call 905-243-0588 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 FAMILY CAREGIVER DOMES- TIC SERVICE Nannies from Overseas. Highly trained & experienced. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY want- ed 27 1/2 hrs/wk. $8.00/hr. Must be willing to do laundry and ironing. Hwy. 2/Altona Rd. (905)509–2392 LIVE OUT EXPERIENCED Nanny for 2 toddlers, Clare- mont . ECE exposure pre- ferred. Car/references re- quired. Our family is looking to find a thoughtful caring imaginative person with lots of patience. 905-649–6660 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 AFFORDABLE DAYCARE, Harwood/Clements, for your school aged children. Reliable, safe, nutritious, meals/snacks, Clean fun, 5 min.s from St. Bernadette's, Call Devita 905- 426–2106. LIVERPOOL/HWY.#2 ECE moth- er of 1 would like to take care of your child. 10 years experience. Hot meals, fun activities, fenced yard, receipts. 905-837-0315 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. AFFORDABLE fun for all ages. Westney/Delaney, Ajax. 20 yrs. experience. Happy environment. Huge play area. Crafts, movies, meals. Receipts and references. All ages. 905-686-8719. Daycare Wanted274 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL Home Day Care needs child care Providers. Work with children of all ages in your home. For more information call 905-509-1207. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER,2 girls (ages 2, 3) with speech and heart problems respectively, certified in First Aid/CPR, Grade 12 education/equival- ent. Health, loving, stress re- sistant. Light housekeeping required. Salary, room/board. After 5 p.m. (905) 428–6802S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 A ABLE TO PAY up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED RESTART CREDIT CALL MIKEY BANKRUPT NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT • DISCHARGED • UNDISCHARGED DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 90 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905)683-5358 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 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Lakefront Solitude Pickering, Private Beachfront retreat amongst towering tall trees. 2 bedroom + den, open concept glass design, suits professional/couple. $1395.00 + utilities Joe Pitino, Re/max First Realty Ltd. • 905-831-3300 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Winter Hours: Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 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 Sam pl e 761 McKay Road, Unit #1 Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-209 3 Fax: 905-619-3366 View: www.shedman.ca • Gable • Barn • Cottage • 5-Sided • Garage 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show Children's Arena Oshawa April 11th, 12th, 13th Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored by Oshawa Whitby This Week ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿ 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted ONLY 8 VENDORS NEEDED The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New format. Call 905-579-4400 Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236 WANTED - HOME SHOW VENDORS for the Whitby This Week Home Show Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex Victoria and Henry St. April 17th-20th, Pad #3 sold out Pad #4 selling out fast! Limited space. 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 10,895 RECENT TRADE IN 1999 ASTRO Auto., air, two tone, 8 passenger STK.#3B114569A Key #B24 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 400 Cars For Sale To place your ad call 905-683-0707 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 4, 2003 PAGE 37 A/P ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Come and Worship will publish its Special Easter Services pages on Friday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 16 (Deadline Apr. 9 - noon) and (Deadline Apr. 14 noon) To advertise your Easter Services cal l Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 or Fax copy to 905-579-4218 W ORSHIP C OME & Publishes Every Friday Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. Beginning on P ALM S UNDAY , A PRIL 13 Worship Services @ The Gathering Place will be at 8:00 AM , 9:00 AM , 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM with Children’s Worship and Sunday School 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM G OOD F RIDAY C OMMUNION S ERVICE April 18, 10:00 AM E ASTER S UNDAY , A PRIL 20 8:00 AM , 9:00 AM , 11:00 AM (no PM service) “A safe place for people on their way back to God.” NEW SERVICE TIMES at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship BAYLY/LIVERPOOL Massive Indoor Moving Sale Everything from computers to office desks, furniture, stove, books, useful things.. ** Find Your Own Treasures ** Sat. & Sun. April 5 & 6th 8am - 3pm 1420 Bayly Street, Unit #11, Pickering ✩★✧✦MOVING SALE✦✧★✩ Washer/dryer, piano, computer, furn. and more 1990 Whites Rd. #83 Pickering April 5th, 8-2 p.m. YARD SALE ~April 5, 9am-3pm. 2390 Rosebank Rd. at 3rd. Concession Household goods, tools, camping gear, books, records, & more. 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales ❤❣❀✿❤❣❀✿❤❣❀✿❤❣❀ Remembering Our Loved One's with an In Memoriam "Easter Day Tribute" Publishing Sunday April 20th (Deadline Apr. 17th) Please Call Your Classified Sales Representative at This Week 905-576-9335 News Advertiser 905-683-0707 Toronto 416-798-7259 ❤❣❀✿❤❣❀✿❤❣❀❤❣❀✿ 256 Deaths 256 Deaths To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. presents BOOK YOUR BOOTH TODAY ! Special Newspaper Section: Friday May 09, 200 3 Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Fax: (905) 579-4218 e-mail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Wednesday, May 14, 2003 Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Open to public from 1pm till 8pm MAKE A “HEALTHY” CAREER CHOICE! FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Place your ad at 905-683-0707 HANNON, Alice.Passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 1, 2003. Dear mother of Jerry and Joan. Nana of four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will re- ceive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 2-3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2003. Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. McALLISTER, Joseph Alfred (April 8, 1940 - April 1, 2003) passed away suddenly at Ajax- Pickering Hospital of a heart attack. Loving husband of the late Florence (Page) January 29, 1996. Loving father of Christopher of Courtice, Deborah (Schauer) of Pickering and Brenda of Ajax. Beloved brother of Alex of Oshawa, Marg (MacDonald) of Ajax and the late Jim of Ingelside. Loving grandfather of Kristal, Megan, Matthew, Andrew and Sara-Lyn. Special brother-in-law to Eleanor of Ingelside. Resting at the MONK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,6 Helen Street, Bobcay- geon, on Friday, April 4, 2003, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, April 5, 2003, at Trinity United Church, William Street, Bobcaygeon at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foun- dation would be appreciated. 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