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SERVICE NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9-4 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Tree friends out on a limb PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– From left, Alyson Hagos, Shannon Manion and Chantal Nelson do their part for tomorrow by helping with the planting of 200 trees at Ontario Power Generation offices on Brock Road. The three are part of the Grade 8 class from Holy Redeemer Catholic School that teamed up with the energy supplier. Pickering residents rally behind family Delivering freedom 65-plus Mixed reactions to Tories’ ban on forced retirement BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Said famous Na- tional Football League coach Vince Lombardi: "The harder you work, the harder it is to re- tire." And Premier Ernie Eves, in an effort to coach Ontario labour- ers, had a plan announced in the Throne Speech Wednesday to eliminate mandatory retirement at the age of 65. The decision, explained Lieu- tenant-Governor James Bartle- man, will allow "more seniors to remain active in the workforce - retiring at a time of their choos- ing, not an arbitrary, govern- ment-appointed time." The decision, claim many, will throw a definite twist into the working world of the province. "It does not demonstrate any respect for Ontario's workforce," says Sid Ryan, president of the Canadian Union of Public Em- ployees (CUPE), Ontario divi- sion. "Where is the legislation which will provide pensions that allow workers to retire early, and enjoy the fruits of their years in the workforce? The Throne Speech missed the real problem: little or no pension plans for too many workers." "There's an awful lot of ramifi- cations Mr. Eves hasn't taken into consideration," says Ian Burns, a personal financial con- sultant in Whitby. "But I believe 65 today is an awful lot different Donations, fund-raisers planned in wake of house fire BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ---- The community is rallying around a single mother and her two teenaged daugh- ters, who were burned out of their home Tuesday night. Brigitte Lacourciere and her daughters Alex, 16, and Danielle, 14, managed to escape the blaze unharmed, but a charred skele- ton is all that remains of their home on the 4th Concession, just west of Rosebank Road. Joe Stevens, a family friend, said the girls banged on a trailer he was staying in on the proper- ty at around 11 p.m. "I came out and helped them push as many things as we could away from the house but by then it was too late," he said. Alex had to escape the fire by descending a television antenna from the second floor of the house, he said. The family's cat, Sneezy, also managed to survive but little was salvageable from the home, which was still smoul- dering as late as Thursday after- noon. The family is currently taking refuge with next-door neigh- bours Rob and Sylvia Holloway, who woke up that night to a f lickering light. "A t first, I thought it was our mini barn out back," she said. "Flames were just shooting out of the sky." Pickering Fire Services ar- rived to find the house already "fully involved", said Deputy Chief Mark Diotte. It took 24 firefighters, four pumpers and three tankers to contain the fire. Firefighters were very good with the family, said Ms. Hol- loway, with the chief on duty even taking the time to talk with Ms. Lacourciere and her daugh- ters. News of the fire reached St. Monica Catholic School, where Danielle attends Grade 8, as ✦See Schools page 4 ✦See Throne page 5 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com AAJJAAXX ––––A sticky-fingered bandit got caught with his hand in the till - literally - when a quick-thinking clerk slammed the tray shut Wednesday. Durham Regional Police say the botched gas bar heist began at 11 p.m. when a man entered Shell at 10 Station St. and pretended to buy a beverage with a $20 bill. When the clerk opened the register, the robber reached for the cash. "The guy stuck his hand in the tray and the victim slammed the till shut, catching the suspect's fingers," said Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman. As the robber struggled to free his fingers, the clerk kept the till closed with his foot and cracked him over the head with a chair, said Sgt. Malik. The would-be robber finally broke loose after a struggle and fled empty- handed. The suspect is described as white, 6-foot-1, 25 to 30 years old, with a medium build. Pending final approval, new Durham university will get $10 million over eight years BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A report stating a new university will line the Re- gion's coffers helped convince Durham's finance committee to buy into a $10-million contribu- tion for UOIT. The University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology will receive the $10 million in cash and in- kind services from the Region over an eight-year period if the committee's recommendation is approved at council next Wednesday. In an effort to reach a compro- mise position, committee mem- bers crafted a proposal to give $2 million of the $10 million to the university through infrastructure work to be funded from sewer and water reserves. The remain- ing $8 million will be doled out over eight years to make the bur- den easier for taxpayers to bear. The estimated average cost per household will be $1.47 per year. The university had originally asked for $10 million cash over five years but MaryLynn West- Moynes, spokesman for the uni- versity, said this was a compro- mise with which UOIT could work. "I am pleased to support this," said Jim McMaster, the commit- tee chairman. "If you want to see what a university does for a town, just look at Guelph," or other uni- versity cities, he said. By the time the Region makes the last of its eight-year contribu- tion, it will have already received a good portion of its money back, according to an economic impact study released by UOIT. In the next eight years, the Region will receive $6.58 million in additional taxes as a direct result of the uni- versity. In the same time period, the presence of UOIT will gener- ate $388 million in personal in- come and 7,754 person years of work. The construction of the fa- cilities will bring another $706.3 million and more than 14,000 per- son years of employment. An Oshawa taxpayer, Greg Milosh, told the committee he op- posed the $10 million contribu- tion because it is not part of the Region's mandate to fund educa- tion. He said the provincial and fed- eral government should properly fund the university so it doesn't need to come from property tax- payers. Although it is a small amount, he said, the effect on low income earners is cumulative with each dollar spent. He said the argument that the economic impact of the university will offset the donation is "speculative." Pickering Councillor Mark Hol- land disagreed. "Somebody could say it was speculation if there weren't any other universities. But when you look at the others there is zero doubt." The council- lor added that if the Region turned its back on the university it would be giving other munici- palities a perfect opportunity to urge the Province to take their focus away from UOIT to places it would find community part- ners. The university must raise $100 million within the community as part of an agreement made with the provincial government to land the university here. UOIT is the first new university built in Ontario in 40 years. Many com- munities across the Province were lobbying for the chance to bring it to their area. Clarington Mayor John Mut- ton, who forwarded the compro- mise position, sympathized with Mr. Milosh. "I don't like spending money on mandate-creep. I don't like spending money on anything, ac- tually," he said. However, he said the new proposal eases the bur- den for those on fixed incomes while addressing the need of the university. 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An emergency staff meet- ing was called and principal Catherine Hermans and vice- principal Hyacinth White went to the home with flow- ers. "It was just one special thing we were able to do by going up there to visit (Ms. Lacourciere)," said Ms. Her- mans. The school has since start- ed up a collection for the fam- ily. It's hosting a staff/student volleyball game today (Fri- day) to raise money and will hold a pyjama day next week, along with a hat day, movie day and bake sale. St. Monica's school commu- nity council has also offered to replace Danielle's prom dress, which was destroyed in the fire. Her Grade 8 closing ceremony is June 24. At St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School, several teach- ers are holding fund-raisers for Alex, with the school promising to match dona- tions. Staff has also arranged to provide the Grade 10 stu- dent with school uniforms and the chaplain has ap- proached the parish social ministry for additional sup- port. Donations for the family are being accepted at St. Monica. Cheques should be made payable to the school with the Lacourciere family indicated on the memo line. Schools pitch in for Pickering family Lesley Bovie/ News Advertiser photo A fire Tuesday night destroyed this house on the Fourth Concession, but a single mother and her two daughters were able to escape. ✦ Schools from page 1 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 ext.2247 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 5 A/P Please join us Saturday, May 10th for the Tim Hortons Community Clean-Up Day. It’s a day when Tim Hortons owners, staff, family members and volunteers, along with local groups, will be out picking up litter in Durham. Together we can make sure that our community is always clean, bright and beautiful. 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But for younger people, he says, the decision could pose problems. "Traditional retirement makes way for jobs and opportunities," he adds. Joelle Holt-Morey agrees. She is an employ- ment service co-ordinator at Oshawa's John Howard Society. She says professionals, who already have solid re- tirement packages, will probably still retire by 65. But less-skilled labourers will keep working, she ex- plains. "We're going to see more workers over the age of 45 looking for work," Ms. Holt-Morey says, adding employers won't shy away from hiring such individu- als as there is no set re- tirement age. She says skilled, educated youth entering the work force won't be affected tremen- dously, but for others less qualified, it will definitely "limit the opportunities." Adds Ms. Holt-Morey: "The ripple affect down the line will mean we will have to look at more youth-oriented jobs." Lt.-Gov. Bartleman says the proposed ban on mandatory retirement, along with other promises of the government demon- strate "Ontarians' values shin(ing) through." Throne speech delivers relief for some seniors Highlights from the Throne Speech • Lifetime driving ban for second drinking and dri- ving offence. • Crackdown on gun crimes and child pornogra- phy • Parents allowed to send children to any school in a board district • Legislation to protect the jobs of quarantined individ- uals • Less waiting time for surgery • More government ser- vice kiosks • Skilled experts to be al- lowed to teach at schools without a certificate • Free tuition for nurses who will work in under-ser- viced areas • Send OPP officers to help "our American friends" in Iraq ✦ Throne from page 1 Tw o strikes and out for drivers Throne speech initiative aims to curb impaired driving BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Impaired drivers who don't learn the first time won't get a second chance under new severe penalties promised by the Province in Wednesday's throne speech. The provincial government is planning to impose harsher punishment on impaired dri- vers with vehicle seizures and automatic lifetime driving sus- pensions upon a second convic- tion for drinking and driving. Local law enforcement, frus- trated after years of failed ef- forts to curb drinking-and-dri- ving, welcomed the proposed sanctions. Police say about 15 per cent of impaired drivers they catch are repeat offenders, some with as many as six, seven or more prior convictions. "It makes you cringe," said Durham Regional Police Con- stable Mark Stone, referring to the criminal history of some chronic impaired drivers. "It's an excellent step. I was pleasantly surprised (by the announcement). If you go through the system once as an impaired driver and you still haven't learned your lesson then you don't deserve to have a licence. The only way to make it stop is to take away their ve- hicles and driver's licences," said Const. Stone, a major col- lision investigator and the vice- president of Durham's chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). "If someone shoots a person you don't give them back the gun," he said. Currently in Ontario, an im- paired driver receives a 10-year driving ban upon a third con- viction and a lifetime licence suspension for a fourth offence. Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Fla- herty said tougher penalties, such as automatic lifetime li- cence suspension for a second conviction, are necessary. "Regrettably we have some people who still do not get the message," he said. "(The lifetime suspension) is significant. They will lose the right to drive. It will be a very serious consequence for a seri- ous crime," said Mr. Flaherty, adding it'll make Ontario penalties among Canada's most severe. He said legislation would be introduced in the coming weeks. Throne speech good for seniors Tories make obvious pitch for votes It's an obvious prelude to an election and it starts with a pitch to seniors, who tend to vote in higher numbers than younger people. In that vein, rarely have those over 65 re- ceived better news from their provincial government than in Wednesday's provincial throne speech. The promise to refund seniors' property taxes with respect to their education portion was originally made in the March budget speech but was reiterated in the speech from the throne. In addition, the Tories have made mandatory retire- ment at age 65 a thing of the past. The promise to ban mandatory retirement is a winner on all fronts. At a time when the province is suffering a shortage of skilled workers, it allows those seniors who wish to contin- ue working and who can do the job, to do so. Experts suggest only one or two per cent of potential retirees will continue working, so the impact on those who are entering the work force is minimal. As a political and vote-getting move, it ap- peals to seniors who feel the government is sensitive to their needs and respects their options. In addition, the speech promises to strip the driver's li- cences of repeat drunk drivers, a move long overdue and needed to emphasize how seriously our society takes drunk driving. The need to encourage doctors and nurses to work in un- derserviced areas by providing free tuition should be benefi- cial to Durham and Northumberland where a number of mu- nicipalities including Scugog, Uxbridge, Clarington and Nor thumberland are in dire need of doctors. The speech also promises to guarantee waiting times for surgery and diagnostic services such as MRIs. It sounds nice on paper but such a pledge will surely depend on the amount of funding health care receives and is delivered over the next few years. The guarantee to parents of freedom of choice for which public school in which to enrol their children, rings hollow. In northern areas this is not possible and in urban areas is like- ly to depend on whether or not the school of preference has the room. A promise to push phonics in schools in an at- tempt to boost reading and writing levels just proves every- thing old is new again. An increase for payments to people on the Ontario Dis- ability Support Program, more police officers to fight gun crime and child pornography and a token force of OPP offi- cers to be sent to Iraq rounded out the list of objectives the Tories hope to accomplish in this sitting of the legislature. After nearly four years since the last election and a signifi- cant leadership change a year ago, the Progressive Conserv- atives are setting themselves up as a much kinder, gentler party, willing to respond to the needs of all citizens. Will the voters buy this change in direction, one that devi- ates sharply with the approaches taken under Mike Harris in the 1995 and 1999 elections? Ernie Eves is certainly staking his political career and that of his party on such a strategy. The election, due within the next 13 months, will provide the answer. ITER project just too costly for Durham and Canada TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'MPs invited to show their support for ITER,' April 23. Please tell me there was a misprint in your story. The cost is $1.6 billion just to put in a bid? No wonder they are not interested. TT..HH.. CCllaarrkkssoonn,, AAjjaaxx Prohibition wouldn't solve problems TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Stats cause for concern,' editorial, April 27. The prohibition of tobacco growing and cigarette producing in Canada would fail to stop cigarette smoking for the same reasons prohibition failed to stop the drinking of alcoholic in the 19 20s. Now there are even more reasons. By the way, would this ban include cigars? 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A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com System the root cause of poor test scores We've heard a lot about how Ontario students' stan- dardized testing scores have not measured up on an inter- national level. Are we to conclude from this that our students are of below-average intelligence? Or should we instead look to the sys- tem itself for the root cause of this poor performance? My vote would go to the latter. Many corporations subscribe to a performance measurement model known as 'The Balanced Scorecard' (Authors: R. Kaplan & D. Norton). The "scorecard" is based on the theory that "what gets measured, gets done". Sec- ondly, goals are much more likely to be achieved if the measures are balanced between four keys areas - financial, internal processes, cus- tomer and learning and growth. This is in contrast to the tradition- al approach which focuses primar- ily on bottom-line financial perfor- mance only. In applying this theory to our ed- ucation system we would first es- tablish our goals, who our share- holders are (the taxpayers) and our customers (our children). From a financial perspective, the taxpayers (the shareholders) ex- pect fiscal responsibility from the Education Ministry. Tracking our children's (the customer) ongoing progress will tell us whether we are successfully meeting their needs. It is also therefore important to un- derstand and measure the stability of the process and systems in place to provide for the needs of our chil- dren. And lastly, we must give our teachers and administrators the tools they need - the learning and growth that allows for them to change and improve to drive the system and therefore our children towards successfully achieving the goals set out for them. As we measure performance in each area we must be willing to ad- dress concerns and take action. Understanding the root cause of poor performance is key. All too often it is the "squeaky wheel" that gets the attention. Problems that are especially irritating are as- sumed to be the biggest contribu- tor to poor results when the major- ity of the time it really is only noise. But above all, it is in the best in- terest of our children - our future - that we live by the guiding princi- ples that each of the four perspec- tives is dependant on the other. A quality education for our students is dependant on teachers and sys- tems that work together and have the support they need to change and grow, while at the same time be on budget. We cannot afford to sacrifice financial, customer, process or learning and growth. We must have balance. Laura Jarvis-Whitehead is an Ajax mother of two and Director of Business Management with one of Canada's largest retailers. 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She always helps me when I am having trou- ble with my schoolwork. Mrs. Giles is like my second mother." In accepting the award, Ms. Giles said she "can hon- estly say I love my job". She began working with Bran- don in Grade 1, and quipped, "as long as Bran- don keeps passing, I keep passing. "Brandon and I are a team, so we don't go any- where without each other. Brandon gives me the confi- dence that I sometimes need. We've tackled many things over the years." She added, "there are many EAs deserving of this award." Ms. Elliott said in addi- tion to Brandon and his mom, the John Dryden staff nominated Ms. Giles for the award. The award is named for the former board em- ployee who was devoted to special-needs children. She died in 1987. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Keep’N Fit Health Clubs Inc. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! Saturday May 3rd, 10am - 4pm Rougemount Centre 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-509-3323 Join Us! 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Many were affected by men- tal health (problems). If they didn't have them when they started, they soon did. I think this is one of the reasons why there is so much violence in Colombia." When the former diplomat was in Bangladesh, he saw a starving people, unable to pro- vide mental health care. "The youth were really in terri- ble shape," he said. "You'd see naked children foraging in garbage dumps with dogs ... The children would be fighting (over food) with the dogs and running in packs. Nobody was looking after them. That's why it's im- portant to look after all mem- bers of society, especially chil- dren." The 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is a patron of every major mental health agency in Ontario. "And I am very proud of that role." The Child Youth and Family Program has been up and run- ning for the past year, and has already assessed and referred 2,000 children and youth be- tween the ages of five and 18. The hospital-based service is de- signed for families with a child or adolescent suffering from acute mental health illness, including mood disorders such as depres- sion and bipolar disorder, anxi- ety disorders, disruptive behav- iours, suicidal thoughts, self- harm and psychosis. Program Leader Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann said the agency provides a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, social workers, psychologists and psy- chiatrists. The children receive access to treatment at commu- nity agencies following assess- ment. "We all work together," she explained. "We launched the pro- gram last year. Our services in- clude outpatient treatment, ur- gent care and intensive ambula- tory." Another category of treatment will include inpatient care when a 10-bed psychiatric unit at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa site is completed. Before he concluded his com- ments, Mr. Bartleman looked at the teenagers present and shared his most personal mental health experience. "I did not suffer from depres- sion as a child," he said. "But I did as an adult." The representa- tive of the Queen in Ontario ex- plained how he had been at- tacked in February 1999 when, as Canada's high commissioner to South Africa, he was in Cape Town to hear Nelson Mandela's farewell presidential address. "I was viciously beaten ... and went into a deep depression." Left with broken bones and post-traumatic depression he told the young people how he "pulled out of it" thanks to treat- ment and medication. "I'm OK now ... Now I am enjoying this beautiful day just like anybody else." The Child Youth and Family Program is located at 850 King St. W., Oshawa. Call 905-576-8711, ext. 4345 for more information. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P 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. 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This will be an educational camp in- troducing students to many aspects of the aviation industry, and will prepare them for the process of getting of a pro- fessional pilot's licence. Students will get hands-on experience, including three hours of actual flying time. Three two-week sessions will be held from July 7 to Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $295 plus GST. For more information call 905-720- 2831. LOOKLOOK for yourfor your COVERS flyerCOVERS flyer in today’in today’s papers paper Selected ArSelected Ar ea’ea’ss www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P THE COURT AT BROOKLIN Retirement Residence warm and comforting people... T here is no need to feel isolated or alone at The Court of Brooklin. Here you will find a community of active, lively residents, a variety of activities, and a caring family atmosphere. Be as social or as private as you wish. 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Nominate an outstanding Durham small business Association looking for best, brightest DDUURRHHAAMM ––––One home and small business gets the spotlight next month. The Durham Home and Small Business Association (DHSBA) wel- comes nominations for its Business of the Year Award to be announced at its annual general meeting in June. Nomination forms are available from any member of the DHSBA board or by contacting the associa- tion's hotline at 905-728-2899. Members also have the opportuni- ty to contribute to the DHSBA newsletter. Entries must be submit- ted before May 7 to Nancy Rogers at write.rogers@sympatico.ca for inclu- sion in the next newsletter. Bioethics up for discussion AAJJAAXX ––––Come and learn about bioethical issues. Dr. William Sullivan, director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics In- stitute, is the guest speaker at an open information evening Thursday, May 8, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, 1375 Harwood Ave. N., north of Ross- land Road. 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(N. of Hwy. 401) (905) 728-6221 MARKHAM 5803 Hwy. #7 (W. of Markham Rd.) (905) 472-6868 SCARBOROUGH 1530 Midland Ave. (N. of Lawrence) (416) 755-2248 2910 Eglinton Ave E. (E. of McCowan) (416) 438-6610 925 Ellesmere Rd. (at Kennedy) (416) 752-0066 780 Markham Rd. (at Painted Post) (416) 431-1444 Mississauga OPEN SUNDAY 2185 Dundas St.W. at Dunwin 905 607-2247 The Barn OPEN SUNDAY Markham Rd & Steeles Ave. 416 293-2279 New Expanded Workshop & Showroom 370 Denison St. E., Markham 905 475-2488 Whitby OPEN SUNDAY 111 Dunlop St.W. at Brock St. 905 668-2770 www.woodcraft.ca WOODCRAFT for home or cottage 40% off Deluxe Harvest Tables It's our biggest advertised saving ever.Choose from Pine, Oak,Maple or Cherry in any size and finish you desire Includes free drawer. Example:3x5' Pine,standard finish.Reg.$1099.Now $659 Oak.Now $960 Maple.Now $1270 Cherry.Now $1489 Region seeks input on strategic plan DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Residents are invited to continue to give the Region input as officials shape a Durham Communi- ty Strategic Plan. Information from previous com- munity consultations has been ana- lyzed and a draft vision and objec- tives have been developed. Three more workshops are planned to en- sure information collected is accu- rate and to obtain input on develop- ing broad strategic action. The workshops are hosted by a steering committee consisting of re- gional councillors and senior staff. All workshops will begin at 7 p.m. in the following communities: • Ajax, Pickering, Whitby: May 13, Whitby Council Chambers, Rossland Road East. • Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge: May 14, Community Reach Centre, Reach Street, Port Perry. • Clarington, Oshawa: May 15, Cour- tice Complex, 2950 Courtice Rd, Courtice. For more information call project director Pauline Reid at 905-668-7711 ext. 4277, or Pat Robinson at ext. 4204. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, May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mUTBOEQSFQBSBUJPOUJNF 5IF4DIPPM#PBSESFGVTFTUPSFNFEZUIFTFQSPCMFNTJOB NFBOJOHGVMXBZ EFTQJUFUIFGBDUUIF#PBSEIBTSFDFJWFE NJMMJPOTPGEPMMBSTJOBEEJUJPOBMGVOETGPSTBMBSJFTGSPNUIF QSPWJODJBMHPWFSONFOU BOEJTTJUUJOHPOBNJOE CPHHMJOHNJMMJPOJOSFTFSWFGVOET *O5PSPOUP &5'0UFBDIFSTBSFUSZJOHUPOFHPUJBUF BSFBTPOBCMFTBMBSZJODSFBTF XJUIOPDVUTUPCFOFmUT PSEFUFSJPSBUJPOPGXPSLJOHDPOEJUJPOT)PXFWFS UIF 4DIPPM#PBSEIBTCFFOUBLFOPWFSCZBHPWFSONFOU BQQPJOUFETVQFSWJTPSXJUIIJTPXOBHFOEB4UVEFOUT QBSFOUT UFBDIFSTBOEUSVTUFFTBSFCFJOHIFMEIPTUBHF "DDPSEJOHMZ UIF%VSIBNBOE5PSPOUPTDIPPMCPBSETIBWF CFFOiQJOLMJTUFEw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ay 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING AREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR THE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY SEWERAGE IN THE CARRUTHERS CREEK AREA OF THE TOWN OF AJAX On May 28, 2003 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold two public meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. These public meetings will be held to explain the proposed area specific development charges by-laws and the related underlying background studies and to obtain public input on those proposed by- laws and studies regarding water supply and sanitary sewerage services in the Carruthers Creek area of the Town of Ajax. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meetings of Council and any person who attends a meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-laws. The meetings are to be held: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Immediately following the Regional Development Charges Public Meeting (approximately 10:15 a.m.) The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-laws and the background studies are being made available as of May 12, 2003 from the Regional Treasurer at the Finance Department, 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa, ON, L1H 8B6, 905-571-3311 or the Regional Clerk at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-7711. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Treasurer at the above address no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 27, 2003. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting and any subsequent Regional Council meetings will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of July 9, 2003. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning, Regional Finance Department at 905-571-3311 ext. 6222. P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Monk Cres. Fletcher Ave. Delaney Dr. Hearne Cres. Manser Crt. Ducatel Cres. Carr Dr. Clarelyn Blvd. Carwin Cres. Carnelly Cres. Lincoln St. Hiley Ave. Geogina Dr. Mill St. Balsdon Crt. Kearney Dr. Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Brockman Cres. Tipton Crt. Bowers Crt. Radford Dr. Church St. S Christena Cres. Smith Ln. Ivers Crt. Abbs Crt. Sullivan Dr. Hulley Cres. Hirons St. Woolf Cres. Howling Cres. Greenhalf Dr. Majoram Dr. Salt Dr. O’Dell Crt. Burcher Rd. Ambassador St. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Tulloch Dr. Emperor St. Hurley Rd. Clements Rd E Preston Crt. Gibson Crt. Taylor Rd. Turnbull Rd. Deep Rose Ln. Chapman Cr. PICKERING Canterbury Cres. Harrowsmith Crt. Clearside Crt. 1360 Glenanna Rd. Valley Farm Rd. Linwood St. Wollaston Crt. Craighurst Crt. Collingbrook Crt. Bridlepath Cr. Meadowridge Cloudberry Crt. Major Oaks Rosefield Rd. 1331 Glananna Rd. Southcott Rd. Brands Crt. Glandale Dr. Glendale Rd. 1350 Glenanna Rd. Rosebank South Rougemount N. Whitepine Lytton Crt. Foxwood Tr. Sanok Dr Copley St Sequin Rosebank Rd N Old Forest Rd. Westshore Blvd. Altona Rd. Chartwell Autumn Cres. Highbush Tr. 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. Geta Cir. 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 Durham man suspended over Islamic comments To ry federal riding executive won't take back remarks BByy MMaarrttiinn DDeerrbbyysshhiirree Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– After making re- marks an Islamic group is calling "hateful" and "Islamo- phobic" an executive of the Oshawa Federal Progressive Conservative riding associa- tion has been suspended. But, Third Vice President Stephen Leach, whose com- ments landed him in hot water with the Canadian chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), says he is not a racist. "North America was not founded on Muslim princi- ples, else, we wouldn't be the strong continent we are today. We would be a bag woods (sic) civilization like many Muslim nations found in the Middle East today," an e-mail sent by Mr. Leach to the U.S. chapter of CAIR says. "Yeah, we are the infidel (sic), but in North America, thank God you are a minority religion and not one which the vast majority of North Americans adhere to." Mr. Leach, who ran for Os- hawa council in 2000, at- tacked CAIR for criticizing the U.S. Christian group Samaritan's Purse, run by Franklin Graham, son of well-known evangelist Billy Graham. CAIR officials claim Franklin Graham has made derogatory comments about Islam and that Samaritan's Purse expressed motive for offering aid to Iraqi refugees was to convert Muslims to Christianity. Mr. Leach's email also called CAIR's criticism a "hate crime against Chris- tians" and demanded a pub- lic apology to Mr. Graham. In an interview Tuesday, Mr. Leach said he stands by his comments, but says he made them as a private citi- zen, not on behalf of the PC party. "Maybe I didn't use the most eloquent language but I made my point," he said. "I will not recant what I said...I was defending my religious faith." Riad Saloojee, executive director of CAIR-CAN, said his organization's criticism of Samaritan's Purse was not critical of Christianity in gen- eral and in no way represents a hate crime. And, he said Mr. Leach's comments were "quite hate- ful towards Muslims and Is- lamophobic." The PC Party's top brass, including former prime min- ister and current leader Joe Clark, agrees and are scram- bling to distance themselves from Mr. Leach and his words. In a joint press release, CAIR-CAN and the PC Party of Canada denounced Mr. Leach's comments, calling them "unacceptable and in- appropriate" and claiming they "bear no relation what- soever to the position and policies of the PC Party of Canada." Following a conversation with Party Leader Joe Clark, Dr. Sheema Khan, Chair of CAIR-CAN said, "In words and deeds, the PC Party and its leader, the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, have consistently fought for fairness and un- derstanding. “Having spoken directly with them, I am confident these internal matters are being addressed with the se- riousness they deserve." On Tuesday, Thomas O'Brien, Oshawa Federal PC Riding Association presi- dent, confirmed Mr. Leach had been suspended indefi- nitely from the riding associ- ation. "His remarks do not repre- sent the aims and principles of the party," he said. "They were inappropriate and in- comprehensible." Mr. Leach said he is still considering another run for Oshawa council this fall. DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Sharpen those golf skills with a few lessons. The YWCA of Durham is offering women's golf lessons at Kedron Dells Golf Course in Oshawa. Golf pro Fed Cross leads the one-hour lessons over a five-week period. The cost is $70. In addition, the YWCA hosts its seventh annual women's golf tourna- ment Friday, Sept. 12. The price is $70, which includes nine holes. For more information, call 905- 723-9922. Get in the swing of things www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P La-Z-Boy Leather Recliners from $799.99* For a very short time you’ll find unbelievable savings on an incredible selection of quality La-Z-Bo y® furniture. All furnishings are priced to move. Shop with confidence at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries where our sales staff is second to none. From design assistance to financing options, we’re going to make your trip hassle free. What we can’t give you h owever, is more time. Hurry to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® before time runs out on this event. La-Z-Boy Leather Sofas from $1999.99* La-Z-Boy Classics® Chairs from $499.99* New Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 Tables PRICED TO CLEAR *Prices include GST Credit Financing available O.A.C. See store for details SALE ENDS SUN. MAY4 TH 5PM SHARP!! Instock Only. Priced to clear. Shop early for best selection Blowout Items Instock Only. Priced to clear. Shop early for best selection Blowout Items La-Z-Boy Sofas from $1199.99* La-Z-Boy Recliners from $399.99* NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN This Friday, Saturday, Sunday Only. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 22 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN::The Serenity Group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering, for a 12-step re- covery meeting. The group meets every Friday to discuss addictions of all types in- cluding co-dependency. Child care is avail- able if needed. Call Jim evenings at 905- 428-9431. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 33 SSPPRRIINNGG BBAAZZAAAARR:: The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club, at 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax, hosts a spring bazaar between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The bazaar features a tea- room, baking, crafts, raffles, books, plants and a white elephant table. GGAARRAAGGEE SSAALLEE:: The Pickering Pentecostal Church, 1920 Bayly St. (at Squires Beach Road), Pickering, holds its annual commu- nity garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 15 vendors are expected. Pro- ceeds to support young adult missions. 905-839-5401 (Dave Houlbrook). GGAARRAAGGEE SSAALLEE:: The Altona West Commu- nity Association holds its annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m (Located west of Altona and north of Twyn Rivers in Pick- ering). A rain day is scheduled for May 4. Call Karen at 905-509-2985. BBAAZZAAAARR:: The New Apostolic Church, 465 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, holds a spring bazaar, rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 905-831-3170 (Elsa). SSUUNNDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 44 PPOOTTTTEERRYY SSHHOOWW:: Durham Potter's Guild hosting its 14th annual Spring Pottery Show and Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Ajax Kinsmen Heritage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr., Pickering Village, Ajax. There is gift ideas, door prizes, free ad- mission and no GST. Percentage of sales is to be donated to The Denise House, Shelter for Women. Call 905-427-7097. MMOONNDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 55 SSEENNIIOORRSS'' AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club plays bridge and cribbage every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. An- drew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 66 GGEENNEEAALLOOGGIICCAALL SSOOCCIIEETTYY:: Guest speaker Bob Leverty, of the Ontario Historical So- ciety, discusses 'Ontario Cemeteries - the struggle for public interest' at the Ontario Genealogical Society Durham Region Branch 22's meeting at 7:30 p.m., in the Arts Resource Center, 45 Queen St., Os- hawa. Call 905-683-2476. SSAAHHAAJJAA YYOOGGAA MMEEDDIITTAATTIIOONN:: Free Sahaja Yo ga mediation classes are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m., at the Oshawa Library's Northview branch. Call 416-284-0756. SSEENNIIOORRSS'' EEXXEERRCCIISSEE:: Come and exercise with the Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the St. An- drew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN NNIIGGHHTT:: A half-hour to opti- mal health is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Chiropractic and Mas- sage Clinic, 8 Old Kingston Rd. Meeting discusses health breakthroughs. The pro- gram is free, however; seating is limited so call for reservations at 905-427-3202. PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: A support group meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alco- hol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call 1-800-488-5666 for location or information. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG PPOOWWEERRHHOOUUSSEE TTOOAASSTTMMAASS-- TTEERRSS:: Work on communication, time-man- agement, and other skills every Tuesday. Meetings are in the auditorium of the Pick- ering Public Library's central branch, One The Esplanade, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests welcome. Call Hazel at 416-420-3768. Billboard MAY 2, 2003 Great gardens springing up Annual competition honours brightest green thumbs AAJJAAXX ––––The competition has begun to bloom. The Ajax in Bloom garden competition is officially open and gardeners have until mid- July to get their creations into shape. Nominations are available in Ajax at the Town Hall, the recreation centres, or on the Internet at www.townofajax.com/news. Homes and businesses are eligible for prizes and gardens must be visible from the curb. Schools have their own catego- ry. Friday, June 20 is the dead- line for nominations. First, second and third prizes are given in each munic- ipal ward and to businesses. The top prize is the Red Rose of Lancaster Award, after the Town's official flower. Gardens can be nominated for awards by their owners or anyone else. The Town supplies signs to designate nominees. Judging is from July 12 to 20, and the winners are announced Sept. 18 at an awards night. For more information, call the Town of Ajax at 905-619- 2529. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 2000 Champlain Ave, Whitby 905-683-CAMP(2267) www.owascorv.com SPECIAL SHOWING of all our new models - too many to list. RENTALS - Pre-book your camper reservation for 2003. We have special pricing on local and overseas rentals, including Canada and the U.S.A. PARTS - All in-stock items and accessories ordered on May 3, 2003 are cash and carry. We pay all taxes on May 3rd only, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SERVICE - Book your appointment for service and receive a 5% discount on parts and labour. SALES - Specially marked new and used motorhomes at our lowest prices ever! Buy a camper or a towable (new or used) at our RV store on May 3, 2003 and receive $200 - $1,500 retail price accessories for FREE! (Offer vaild on May 3, 2003 only.) Refreshments Prizes Real German Bratwurst and Live Music 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring the Kids! Free Coffee & Donuts Door Prizes ALL DONATION TO THE CANCER SOCIETY & WE WILL MATCH YOUR DONATION (max. $2,000) SPECIAL EVENTS - MAY 3RD ONLY Y o u a r e I n v i t e d OWASCO’s TO AT OUR RV DEALERSHIP Friday, May 2, 2003 Saturday, May 3, 2003 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. NOTE: To qualify for May 3, 2003 Special Discounts, this invitation must be presented at the time of purc hase. OWASCO RV Dealership Whitby Hwy. #2 Oshawa Champlain Ave. 35 min. East of Toronto 401 Thickson Rd.X Open House Party Open House Party Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photo That’s taking a load off AAJJAAXX –––– There was compost by the truckload recently, as the Ajax operations centre hosted a morning of activity as part of the kickoff to Environmental Affairs Week. 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Stk. #P7421.• FROM FROM Our Lady of the Bay recognizes work of health employees BByy AAlliissoonn BBeellll Special to the News Advertiser PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––SARS means some- thing more than a health scare to students at Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School in Pickering. Mo re than 400 children stopped what they were doing April 29 at 1 p.m. to make cards in recognition of the efforts being put forth in the f ight against severe acute respirato- ry syndrome. "We want to support and thank the health-care workers," said prin- cipal Joanne Binns. Students were made aware of the SARS epidemic through newslet- ters sent home from the Durham Region health department, but the project aimed to reassure students of their safety. Before beginning their cards, stu- dents were given an overview of who exactly the health-care workers are, their duties, and their importance to the system. The cards are unique to each class. `Grade 8s wrote poems, while Grade 4s and 7s wrote letters. Anna Muller-Cheng's Grade 1 class brain- stormed a list of different health- care workers, picked one to write to, and then made pop-up cards. Grade 1 student Kassandra Merenda said she is thankful to health-care workers because her doctor is good to her, while Grade 4 student Angelo Tancioco aspires to be a doctor and appreciates the doctors who helped his dad. In addition to making cards, stu- dents dressed in bright, cheerful colours to represent happiness that they are healthy. "We want this to be a positive ex- perience," said Ms. Binns. The cards will be delivered by parents who are health-care work- ers. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 19 P 1099 Kingston Rd. L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665PICKERINGPICKERING P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU MOTHER’S DAY CAKES Rich layers of frozen vanilla and frozen chocolate Dairy Queen soft serve with delicious cold fudge and crisp chocolate cookie crunch in between. That’s a Dairy Queen Frozen cake. Choose from a wide selection of Mother’s Day theme cakes and logs or place your special order today. BUFFALO CHICKEN BASKET Our original chicken strips tossed in a hot & spicy Buffalo sauce served with fries, celery and cool side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce. $579 Make it a 6 piece for an additional $1.50 4 piece Students offer thanks Alison Bell/ News Advertiser photo Our Lady of the Bay Grade 1 students David Dyer, left, David Lepka, Kassandra Merenda and David Myers (back), made cards in appreciation of health-care workers dealing with SARS. Finnish honours for Nokia head Allan Gilchrist named to Order of the Lion of Finland AAJJAAXX –––– The head of a local mobile phone manu- facturer is taking his seat around Finland's round- table. Allan Gilchrist, presi- dent of Nokia Products Limited in Ajax, was re- cently awarded knight, f irst class of the Order of the Lion of Finland. The decoration recognizes Mr. Gilchrist's contribution to the development of Nokia in Canada and his in- volvement in the local Finnish community. "Being honoured with this award means a great deal to me," said Mr. Gilchrist, who received the decoration from Ilkka Ristimaki, Finland's am- bassador to Canada. "I wouldn't be receiving this reward without the commitment and dedica- tion of my friends and col- leagues," he added. "Being awarded this accolade is more than a testimony to a life's work but a testimo- ny to the bonds I have made with so many in- credible people and the wonderful nation of Fin- land." An electrical engineer from Manitoba, Mr. Gilchrist joined Nokia in 1979, where he witnessed the company's transfor- mation from rubber boot manufacturing to mobile communications. As president of a Cana- dian wholly owned sub- sidiary to a Finnish-based company, Mr. Gilchrist has introduced such ini- tiatives as cross promo- tions with Vapaa Sana, Toronto's Finnish news- paper. Nokia has also spon- sored concerts in support of Finnish studies at the University of Toronto, and has provided scholar- ships to students in the program. Mr. Gilchrist is a mem- ber of the board of direc- tors of the Wireless Telecommunications As- sociation of Canada and was chairman of the Finnish Canadian Cham- ber of Commerce in To ronto from 1984 to 1987. Allan Gilchrist, president of Ajax-based Nokia Products Limited, left, receives the award of knight, first class of the Order of the Lion of Finland from Ilkka Ristimaki, Finland's ambassador to Canada. Mr. Gilchrist was recognized for his contribution to the development of Nokia in Canada and his involvement in the local Finnish community. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com MOTHER’S DAY SPA EVENT Wednesday,May 7 to Sunday,May 11 Want to show you really care? Find Mom that perfect gift at Oshawa Centre. Not only will Ontario’s finest spas be featuring special packages and products,but you’ll also have a chance to win her the Ultimate Spa Package sponsered by Still Waters Studio Spas*. Plus, spend $100 or more during our Spa Event, redeem your receipts at the Therapy Oasis and you’ll receive a free mini-massage treat- ment too. Full details at Centre Court...O,yeah! THE BAY SEARS ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS STAPLES CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm North of Hwy 401,intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2. • 905.728.6231 or 905.686.6408 www.oshawacentre.com *Sponsored by Public board trustees approve contract for new $27.5-million secondary school New Whitby facility will cost $1.5 million more than expected DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Public board trustees awarded the contract for Whitby's new high school Monday. Percon Construction Inc. will build Whitby's fourth pub- lic high school, for a total cost of $27,588,790. That price is roughly $1.5 million more than when the project was approved 16 months ago, part of the Durham District School Board's second system-wide accommodation plan. Jack Massie, the board's fa- cilities superintendent, cited escalating costs as the reason for the higher price tag. Mr. Massie noted two con- tractors who intended to bid on the project were disquali- fied because their bids were late. Tenders have a deadline and there is no grace period al- lowed. "They were a few minutes late," said Mr. Massie at a re- cent standing committee meeting. "But that's why you have a time clock and a process." Construction of the 1,200- pupil-place school began this month at Rossland Road and Cochrane Street. BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ---- Durham's public school board is sending a letter to the Province opposing the proposal to give seniors a tax break on the edu- cation portion of their tax bill. Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine said the plan, announced in the provincial budget, is a radical departure from current tax policy and almost suggests a user-pay tax system. "The long-term consequences of the public policy change are huge," she said. Two board members were adamant in opposing a letter. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers said the board would look "silly" commenting on the issue. He said trustees don't have a beef with the Province since the board's funding has gone up, and that the proposal wouldn't affect education spending. "This is not a public policy change; education is funded out of general revenues," he said. Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford said the board's letter would assume less funding is on the way as a result of the tax plan, which he said is un- true. Instead, he proposed a "letter of questions" to the Province so the government has a chance to explain the rationale for the idea. Trustee Crawford's motion to form a board committee to draft a letter was voted down. Most trustees felt a letter was warranted. "I'm amazed at how much money is given out in an election year," said Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Marilyn Crawford. She said if put in place, the tax plan would affect the board in the future "because there's only one pot" of provincial money. In a 6-0 recorded vote, trustees opted to send a letter to Premier Ernie Eves and Finance Minister Janet Ecker, signalling the board's objection to the seniors' tax break. Trustees Paul Crawford and Dem- mers did not take part in the vote. MMAARRIILLYYNN CCRRAAWWFFOORRDD ‘I’m amazed at how much money is given out in an election year.’ Board wants Province to break plans www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 21 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 NO GST NO PST Sorry Mr. Chretien! Sorry Mr. Eves! ON ALL IN-STOCK WALLPAPER, BORDERS AND PAINT *STORE WILL PAY EQUIVALENT OF TAX May MadnessMay Madness * BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ON MORE IN-STOCK PATTERNS THAN EVER ENTER TO WIN 9 NIGHTS IN PARIS $7,000 FRENCH GOURMET BASKETS $300 VALUE OR CASH NO GST NO PST NO GST NO PST FREE 3” BRUSHFREE 3” BRUSH DOLPHIN POOL & SPA ABOVE GROUND POOLS • SOFTUBS • HOT TUBS • INGROUND POOLS Established 1970 65 KINGSTON RD. AJAX 905-686-6420 6 MONTHS DEFFERRED PAYMENT O.A.C.www.dolphinpools.net 401 HWY #2 HARWOODDURHAM CENTRE Call Or See Us For Specials ANNIVERSARY SALE ON NOW ENDS MAY 11/03 ANNIVERSARY SALE ON NOW ENDS MAY 11/03 2 SALES COMBINE TO OFFER HUGE SAVINGS SPRING SAVINGS AT THE WALLPAPER CENTRE YOUR BENJAMIN MOORE DEALER Spring is here... Finally!!! Once again, The Wa l lpaper Centre is outdoing itself with a month- long Wa l lpaper & Paint event that combines its most popular two sales. The Wallpaper Centre is combining its NO GST / NO PST sale with its ever popular Buy 1 Get 1 FREE sale. For the entire month of May, everything, and they mean EVERYTHING in the store will be GST and PST exempt. Even the over 1,000 wallpaper and border patterns that have been reduced to Buy 1 Get 1 FREE have been added to the NO GST / NO PST promotion. That means HUGE savings to you! And it does not stop there...The Wa llpaper Centre has enhanced its Benjamin Moore Paint Centre and has added each and every one of its luxurious Benjamin Moore paints to the NO GST / NO PST sale. PLUS, with every paint purchase, customers receive a FREE 3” polyester paint brush ($6.99 value) while supplies last. So drop by The Wa l lpaper Centre and see all the wonderful changes. A new look - a new season, but the same ol’ friendly, personal and professional service you have come to know and expect. Check out the new Spring patterns - textures - toiles - folk art - classics and more, plus the newly revamped “Kids Korner.” As they say, “At The Wallpaper Centre, they’ll go to the WALL for you!” Open Monday - Friday 9:30-9:00, Saturday 9:30-5:30 and OPEN SUNDAYS 12:00-4:00. VISA, MASTER CARD and INTERAC accepted. To Dolphin Pool & Spas Annual Anniversary Sale. Established in 1970, Dolphin Pool & Spa provides excellent service with competitive prices. As Durham’s leading Retailer in Softubs and Beachcomber Hot Tubs, we are offering specials on both styles of Tubs until Mother’s Day- May 11/03. We have also packaged our Inground and Above Ground Pools with extra options. Please drop by our Showroom or tune into KX96 from May 6-May11 for complete details. Call Dolphin Pool and Spa at 905-686-6420. Yo u’re Invited PICKERING 2490 Brock Rd. N. (south of Taunton Rd.) WHITBY 4400 Halls Rd. N. (1st street east of Lakeridge Rd. at Taunton) Soil & Aggregates only NEW Location BAG YOUR OWN SOILS, SAND OR SCREENING $1.50 Per Bag With coupon. No limit Offer expires: May 15, 2003 www.arntstopsoil.com Saturday, May 31st @ 10:00 AM Attend Seminar & Save 10% on Fr ee Do it Yourself Seminar • BULK SOILS • MULCH • SAND & GRAVEL • BULK SOILS • MULCH • SAND & GRAVEL Saturday, May 31st @ 10:00 AM Attend Seminar & Save 10% on Fr ee Do it Yourself Seminar www.arntstopsoil.com (905) 683-0887 • (416) 984-4332(905) 683-0887 • (416) 984-4332 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 MAKING YOUR BACKYARD DREAMS A REALITY LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR POOL A SIMPLE PLEASURE Date: Tues. May 6/03 Time: 7:30 pm Place: Pickering Rec. Centre O’BRIEN ROOMS 1867 VALLEY FARM RD. Get an education in pool care and learn how to correctly open your pool. Visit Our Showroom plus FREE POOL SEMINAR BRING A FRIEND Door Prizes. Please R.S.V.P OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! FREE GIFT FREE GIFT FREE GIFT with pool opening kit $695 LIQUID CHLORINE only SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY $695 LIQUID CHLORINE PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 924 Kingston Rd., Pick. 831-6040 Recover your sofa $46900 Call Store For Details fabric included Pool Opening Seminar Exceeding every customer’s expectations can be expected with every visit to Diplomat Pools and Spas. In addition to building award winning custom vinyl liner pools and installing quality Sunrise spas, Diplomat Pools and Spas offers a variety of products and ser vices to make your pool and spa a simple pleasure. A friendly kno wledgeable staff combined with outstanding customer ser vice has earned Diplomat Pools and Spas the distinction of being voted Best Pool Store by the Readers Choice Award for the past 4 consecutive years. With the weather getting warmer, pool owners will be in anticipation of using their pools. Diplomat Pools and Spas is offering a FREE POOL OPENING SEMINAR on Tuesday, May 6th at the Pickering Recreation Complex (O’Brien Rooms), for anyone who wants to learn the proper techniques to open your swimming pool. If you don’t have the time, Diplomat Pools and Spas offer a pool opening service. Visit Diplomat Pools and Spas showroom located at 637 Kingston Road (west of Whites Road) and see the exciting new 2003 Sunrise Spa lineup, as well as the Concorde 52” above ground swimming pool. Also, browse the store and look at the exciting new products for pools and spas. Diplomat Pools and Spas have been ser ving the Pickering area for over 20 years. If you have any questions regarding products or services or to reserve your seat for Diplomat’s FREE POOL OPENING SEMINAR, they can be contacted at 905- 839-8399 or email dpools@diplomatpools.com. Watch for the continuous ads, flyers and sales or visit the website at www.diplomatpools.com. Diplomat Pools and Spas is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. 109 OLD KINGSTON ROAD #2 (COURTYARD) PICKERING VILLAGE AJAX 905-686-5585 Meet Coach, our welcoming committee BALLOONING WITH SPRING SPEND $10 OR MORE BEFORE TAXES SATURDAY MAY 3 AND SUNDAY MAY 4 PICK A BALLOON FOR YOUR PURCHASE DISCOUNT NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER WIN OFF YOUR PURCHASE 5%-50%5%-50%5%-50% Gifts, Quilts, Pictures, Candles Furniture and more Beautiful Gardens-Begin W ith Beautiful Plants... Allysum, Begonia, Celosia, Dusty Miller, Pansy, Petunias...All included in this early May special... Great Plants & Great People... ...30 + Years and Growing... All trees and evergreens regularly priced over $100 are included in this 1 week sale. Japanese Maples, Tri-colour Beech, Spiral Evergreens. All-Clay & Ceramic pots are on sale for 1 week only. Come early for first pick... best selection... Go figure?? Best out of 7=4! 4x15 minutes=1 hour=amount of time needed to feed your lawn each year!! Covers 4,500 sq. ft. $4999 •Garden Design/Consultation •Landscape/Pond Installations •Planting/Delivery 2215 Brock Rd. North Pickering 905-683-5952 Mon. to Fri. ..................9-9 Sat.................................. 8-7 Sun................................. 9-6 Nicole (Owner)P ine Ridge Pottery Collection Lawn Care 20%off “BIG” Trees Sale Ends May 8th Comes Alive... W ith The Gardening Experts Comes Alive... W ith The Gardening Experts 99¢ (Box of 4 Plants) 1 Week Only Reg. $1.39 Includes Vegetable Plants $2000Save S imply the BEST!! S imply the BEST!! Find out why our garden center is one of Canada’s Best! Best Staff, Best Plants...Best Selection... (4 Step Program) THIS WEEK ONLY The Best Garden Soil-Only $1.99 reg. $2.99 905-427-5551 Low monthly payments (OAC) Sale Ends May 18/03 Wa l l-to-Wall Carpeting One of the greatest features of broadloom carpeting is the vast array of color choices. While neutral tones, such as sage and beige, tend to be most popular with consumers, wall-to-wall carpeting trends are moving towards a more sophisticated color palette with a new focus on texture. The design scheme in many homes will not center around one primary color scheme, but will include many combinations of rich complex colors and patterns beginning in 2003. Many of these new complex color combinations were borrowed from the elegant design trends and color confections of ear lier eras. The inspiration of the 1920s will be apparent in hues that mix silver and gold, and the glamour of the art deco era is captured in colors that blend pink and peach. Vintage reds will be mixed with blues to create a classic, yet vibrant new red. These rich color combinations all reflect the luxury and sophistication of the vintage style that consumers are demanding. Many new ethnic-inspired shades are putting a twist on the basic beiges and browns to offer consumers a bit of a kick in carpet color selections. Latin influences will impact the popular Canadian color palette. Red influenced bronze, khaki and other earth shades will offer an added zest. African influences also will be popular in new safari greens and rich golds, which reflect the natural and vibrant color of the sand dunes of Morocco. Beyond color, texture will be another major trend in wall-to-wall carpeting. While solid Saxonies often have been chosen for their traditional appearance, more consumers will be demanding carpeting that offers a bit more personality and durability. Frieze textures (a shorter version of the shag, with extra twist) and carpeting that offers a subtle pattern effect will be the top choices for 2003. Ultra-soft carpeting, also has increased in popularity with homeowners. Ultra-fine fibers give these ultra-soft carpets a luxurious feel and a unique luster that provides a rich look without the shiny effect associated with some other synthetic fibers. There is definitely a trend towards more comfortable wall-to-wall carpeting. When you think about how much activity occurs on our carpeting - playing games, watching television, roughhousing with the kids - it’s no wonder there is such a demand for softer carpet, Homeowners today are demanding a more durable and more luxurious product. While trends in wall-to-wall carpeting are moving towards a higher level of sophistication and are branching out of beige boundaries, the most important consideration when selecting the ideal shade or texture of carpeting is to stay true to your personal tastes. Don’t hesitate to bring in upholstery swatches, paint samples, wall treatments or interior accessories to help select the look that’s true to you and your decor. Geometric and nature-inspired patterns demonstrate the newest design trend that style savvy consumers are demanding in carpeting. The patterns are tufted into the carpet using a cut or cut-loop process and add a multi-dimensional texture to the traditional broadloom carpet. A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Gears of a clown BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– What's it like to be a clown? Not the class clown, but an honest to goodness clown. With the makeup, the red nose, the horn, and floppy shoes. For the past 15 years, Uxbridge resi- dent Denise Richard, alias Bellybutton the Clown, has been clowning around. QQ:: Why did you become a clown? AA::I worked in a left-brain job. I was a su- pervisor at Shell Canada and I'd been there for about 10 years and I went to employee relations and I was waiting for my turn and I picked up the continuing ed brochure and it said (there was a) clown course and I thought I'd like to take that course. I knew I wouldn't flunk it (laughs). I wasn't that great in other courses. QQ:: Do you like it? AA::No, I love it. I always said if I was a millionaire to- morrow morning, I would not change anything about my work. It's not a full-time job, it's a part-time job, but it's a wonderful part-time job and I can't believe I get paid for playing and loving children and people as well because I'm a people person. So when I come back from a gig, I'm al- ways impressed it's work. QQ:: What makes a good clown? AA::We have to clown from the heart. If I'm clowning from the pocketbook, definitely children can see that. They can see through us. They read us. What's the expression... find what you love doing and you'll never have to work again. I need to love what I'm doing and it shows through. QQ:: How often do you work? AA::Like any business, there are peaks and valleys. My busy times are June, July, August and September. Com- pany picnics. Picnics. And then my other busy times are November, December, Christmas parties, company Christmas parties. Other than that, through the year, it's up and down. Entertaining seniors, retirements. Popular are the regular kids' parties. QQ:: What's a tough crowd? AA::A tough crowd would be the more fortunate children, the children who have everything, who have all the latest computer games, the horses. Nannies. That's wonderful. We all want to live that life. It's hard to stimulate them, be- cause they have all this stuff going on in their lives. The easiest crowd, maybe it's because I've been doing it a long time, I don't come upon a tough crowd a lot. Whether they're two or 92, we all have a lit- tle child inside us. We all want to laugh. We all have things we're uptight about. If I make something silly of myself, it gives permission to someone else to laugh. QQ:: What gets you smiling? AA::I don't laugh easily. I don't laugh eas- ily out loud. However, if I look at TV, Mr. Bean, Lucille Ball, Red Skelton. Natural comedians like that. What makes me happy is when I see the crowd enjoying and laughing. That makes me happy. QQ:: How do you reach a crowd? AA::It helps to be spontaneous. Again it has to be from the heart. Anyone can buy the same tricks I have and read the in- structions. The way I work the tricks and what I put in the tricks, makes it success- ful or not successful. There are only so many clown stores and only so many clown tricks, so it's not the tricks that reach the crowd, it's what's put into it. I make a lot of my own tricks. I have one that has not been duplicated. I like that, the authenticity of the material. The worst thing a clown wants is someone in the crowd saying 'I know that trick. I saw that last time'. Because we do do repeats with companies or siblings or whatnot. The worst thing a clown wants to hear is 'You did that last time'. It sort of puts a damper on that. Usually, how I han- dle that is I go close enough and (whisper) 'That's be- tween you and me' and then they feel good because they have a secret with me. QQ:: Where does the name come from? AA::I wanted a name that was unique. I had done re- search and seen all the names out there. And I wanted a name that would exclude no one on the face of the earth. And I think I succeeded, because I think everyone has a belly button. However, I ask little children if everyone has a belly button and I ask who doesn't have a belly button and there's always someone in the crowd. It's a fun name to play on, because we do do belly button exercises. And I have a little belly button brush for grownups, so it's fun. QQ:: What makes a good clown? AA::The first thing (her clown teacher) told us in our first class was the outfit doesn't make one a clown. In my years of experience I learned that's so true. I can dress up as a reporter and I can have all these badges, guess what, I'd be rotten at it. There are good clowns and there are great clowns and then there are clowns who are not clowns, but people in a clown's outfit. I've got the certificate and the outfit, and the (horn), but that didn't make me a clown. So I did volunteer work for two years and it was wonder- ful because I learned what to do and what not to do. And since it was volunteer, they could not fire us. And it wasn't that bad. We were just a bunch of ap- prentice clowns. They call us Joeys when you are an apprentice. Two years later, in the newspaper, there was an agent looking for buskers and jug- glers and clowns and entertainers. And I re- sponded to the ad. I took out my resume and looked at all the places I had been in two years. There were a lot of places -- Centre Island, Mount Sinai Hospital, Maple Leaf Gardens. All for a good cause. None I'd made money off, but it looked good on paper and I got hired and for the next 10 years I worked with two agents. We became good or better with each gig we do. I was a bit of joker and a clown prior to all this. So I think also it's in the per- sonality. It comes out. QQ:: Is being a clown serious business? AA::Oh yes. Oh absolutely. It's a very seri- ous business. Because it's clowning, there is still the left-brain stuff that needs to be done. We need to be sensitive to what we joke about. Because I'm a clown doesn't mean I can joke about everything. I al- ways like to let them know what I'm going to be doing and I always keep it open and I say nothing is written down. We can change anything. If you tell me your child is very timid, I won't do certain tricks that make a lot of noise. If it's an elderly person with a pacemaker, I'm not going to bring out my big bang stuff. I've entertained people who are dying. It's touchy. Tough yes, challenging. Very touching. Very rewarding. It's, for the lack of a better word, it's humbling and I'll walk out thinking, 'why me?' None of us are getting out of this alive. I always says let's not take this too seriously. We're temporary things. However, I walk out of that hospital or home and I come home to my family. The body's broken, the body is busted, however, in their eyes, the soul's there and the body is no longer wanting to do anything. They can't say a lot, but I can see the eyes. I guess the colour- fulness. I've got a lot of bold colours. When I walk in I can see a bit of the spark. QQ:: Are corporate events tough? AA::No, not really. Corporations will not hire only a clown. If it's from noon to 5 p.m., they'll have magicians, story- tellers, music, entertainers. We're just a small part of that big day. QQ:: Are you recognized without the makeup? AA::All the time. I'm the lunch supervisor at (Uxbridge Public School), I've been for six years. I really love kids, whether I'm Bellybutton or not. The young ones call me Madam, because it's a French-immersion school, while the rest call me Bellybutton. I found out early on that the little children look up and they don't see Bellybutton the clown. They see a person and it was confus- ing. So for the little ones, I've come up with this story. I have an identical twin sister. She's Bellybutton. The young children, in junior and senior K refer to my twin sister, Bellybutton the Clown. And it's sort of rip- pled over to the adults. I was in town one day and I was in one shop and a woman came up and said 'I saw your sister on the weekend, Bellybutton the Clown, and she was great or whatever'. I came home and said to my husband 'It's spilled over to the adults. They think I have a twin sister'. It's fun, it's nice. I always wanted to do some- thing on stage. I didn't know what. I grew up with a whole bunch of siblings. We didn't have a lot of money, but we had a lot of laughs, a lot of cries, all the food and all the stuff that makes a family happy, I guess. I always wanted to do some kind of enter- tainment. But I didn't know what. And I woke up one day and said, 'Wow, I did it'. What makes these beloved entertainers go? www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photos Bellybutton the Clown, aka Denise Richard, leads a life of laughs. The Uxbridge woman spends her days entertaining audiences of all ages, as Sinclair Minshull, left, and Haley Fowler will attest. The two enjoyed a bit of magic recently at Uxbridge Public School. Top photo, the sky’s the limit on the fun. QUALIFYING SITE PRIZES • Hole in One wins Pontiac Buick Golf Bag courtesy of Cliff Mills Motors. • 1st, 2nd & 3rd wins... Golf Passes, $25 Thirsty Monk Gift Certificate, $25 Pro Golf Gift Certificate and a 1 Hour Metro Golf Dome Gift Certificate OSHAWA • WHITBY RULES • $5 for 3 shots from 150 yards • Closest 3 qualify for championship • No cash value • No trades/refunds on all prizes •Must be on green to be measured • Must be 18 years of age • Only one chance to qualify each night unless time allows. M onday May 5 - Whispering Ridge G.C. M onday May 12 - 4 Seasons C.C. Tuesday May 20 - Watson’s Glen G.C. M onday May 26 - Eldorado G.C. M onday June 2 - Deer Creek G. & C. Estates M onday June 9 - Riverside G.C. M onday June 16 - Lyndebrook G.C. M onday June 23 - Lakeridge G.C. Monday June 30 - Winchester G.C. PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE DENISE HOUSE SHOOT OUT 2003 5th Annual T ORONTO'S FINEST INDOOR GOLF FACILITY CHAMPIONSHIP M onday July 7th 4 Seasons Golf & Country Club GRAND PRIZE $2000 Golf Package total of 18 prizes worth over $5000 including Hole-In-One wins a 2003 Buick Rendezvous Courtesy of Cliff Mills Motors A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durham region .com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On May 28, 2003 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The public meeting will be held to explain the proposed Regional Development Charges By-law and the related underlying background study and obtain public input on that proposed by-law and study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are being made available as of May 12, 2003 from the Regional Treasurer at the Finance Department, 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa, ON, L1H 8B6, 905-571-3311 or the Regional Clerk at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-7711. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Treasurer at the above address no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 27, 2003. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting and any subsequent Regional Council meetings will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of July 9, 2003. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning, Regional Finance Department at 905-571-3311 ext. 6222. P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Ajax man earns Juno for recording of Jackson classic AAJJAAXX ––––Nothing Bluntz the sound of winning. Ajax resident Cory Brad- shaw can attest to that, having heard his name announced as a winner during the recent 2003 Juno Awards. He and partner Peter Pant- zoures for Dance Recording of the Year for their version of 'Billie Jean'. Operating as The Sound Bluntz, the pair had a singer re-record the Michael Jackson song, which was part of 'Thriller', the top selling pop record of all time. It was pro- duced by Quincy Jones. "(The new recording) looks and sounds like the Quincy Jones track. We tweaked it and turned it into a dance record," said Bradshaw. "It's not that it wasn't a good track at the time." Doing another version of Bil- lie Jean was tough, given "Michael's voice is unique," Bradshaw noted. "A f riend sang the track. Yo u 'd swear to God you were listening to Michael Jackson. It's probably the only reason the record worked because of the sound. "To find somebody to say this track is as close as possi- ble without getting Michael Jackson is quite a feat. It fooled a lot of people." The remix is so convincing, "we had to show proof to some record companies," Bradshaw added. "We needed proof that what was done was a full out cover and not a rip-off of the original recording." The Sound Bluntz version has certainly been a hit with listeners. It's reached the top-40 on the Rick Dees countdown, as well as being a number-one record in Australia. "It's listened to in every nook and cranny and bar," Brad- shaw stated. "With dance music, most sales are by compilation. Not a lot put out singles. We estimate one million units sold -- we've been part of singles and compi- lations. It's good we get to help Michael Jackson a little. He needs the money." In England, the song was on the Ministry of Sounds compi- lation and there were half-a- million sales. They sold 20,000 singles in Australia. It was the fourth Juno nomi- nation for Bradshaw, with the others coming in 1994, 1998 and 2000. All three of the previous nominations were in the same category, although he used dif- ferent names. "The thing with dance music is everybody uses an alias. It's a different team of people, but I've always been the leader in getting things together," Brad- shaw said. Billie Jean was recorded at Bradshaw's Ajax studio. Billie Jean a Thriller Listen to the lovely music DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The County Town Singers are inviting everyone to spend a Lovely spring evening with them. The choir is performing 'A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening' on May 9 and 10 at the Class Act Dinner The- atre, 104 Consumers Rd., at 8 p.m. both nights. The varied program will include 'A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening,' 'Calling Canada,' a new folk song, 'Cape Breton Lullaby,' 'Pie Jesu,' 'Every Time I Feel the Spirit,' 'Amazing Grace,' 'O Sifuni Mungo,' 'New York State of Mind, 'Blue Skies' and much more. The choir will also perform at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newcastle on May 3. This summer, the group will tour Germany, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland, per- forming five concerts. One concert will be a joint performance with the University of Krakow Choir in Poland. Tickets for the spring concerts are $12.50 for adults and $10 for se- niors and students. Tickets are available at La- Fontaine Trading Post in Whitby, Wilson and Lee Music Store in Os- hawa, from any choir member and at the door the night of the concert. Ajax resident Cory Bradshaw, right, and Peter Pantzoures earned the 2003 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year. The two remade the Michael Jackson song ‘Billie Jean.’ ...because education is important For further information on Community Newspapers in Education email us at newsroom@durhamregion.com Mutants are under attack in film sequel The following movies open in local theatres this weekend: XX22:: XX--MMEENN UUNNIITTEEDD DDiirreecctteedd bbyy BBrryyaann SSiinnggeerr SSttaarrrriinngg PPaattrriicckk SStteewwaarrtt,, HHuugghh JJaacckkmmaann,, IIaann MMccKKeellllaann,, HHaallllee BBeerrrryy In this sequel to X-Men, the mu- tants are faced with even more dis- crimination after an unforeseen enemy launches a devastating at- tack. The news of the assault causes a public outcry against the mutants, including renewed support for the Mutant Registration Act, and William Stryker, a military leader ru- moured to have experimented on mutants is among the most vocal supporters of the legislation. 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Hotline: (416)410-6010 E-Mail: dance@superiorsocials.com Presents: The Best Original Show In Durham Live: Sports Gardens Cafe 500 Victoria St. Whitby (Iroquois Park Arena) 905.430.4327 Li z Boyd P r oductions May 2-Screamer (Tribute to Led Zepplin) May 9-Goddo May 15-PST May 23-Fludd Opening Act-Moxy May 30-One Wild Night (Tribute to Bon Jovi) June 6-Good to Go June 13-SCR June 20-George Oliver & Gangbusters All Shows Are $10 at the Door $5 In Advance We Are Presently Working With Over 31 Bands Call Liz Boyd 905.831.6694 X-Men united Halle Berry has retaken her place among the mutants in ‘X2: X-Men United’, opening this weekend. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Talented duo PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Beyond Reason, a country gospel band from Clarington, was just one of the talented acts to hit the stage at Greenwood United Church last Friday. Dan Barraball, left, and Reg Post, fellow band members, and others were taking part in a talent night fund-raiser in aid of a family that lost everything in a fire. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––The Shut- tlebug Weavers and Spin- ners are the guests at the next meeting of the PineRidge Arts Council. Led by new president April Polak, the council meets Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 18 67 Valley Farm Rd. Along with the guests, the group will discuss Picker- ing Artfest and Canada Day celebrations in Ajax. The non-profit organi- zation meets monthly and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within the community by devel- oping widespread appreci- ation, support and in- volvement in the arts. For more information about the meeting, call Polak at 905-683-8458 or Cathy Schnippering at 905-509-3855. PineRidge spins out new president for meeting Find Out What Homes In Your Neighbourhood are Selling for visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Gold! Durham athletes strike for medals... See page 31 Toronto meet start of outdoor track and field season AAJJAAXX ----The Pickering High Track and Field team cleared its first hurdle in its quest to repeat as provincial track and field champions in 2003 by dominating the 30th Annual John Rowland Memorial Games in Toronto. Hosted last weekend by Nike Canada and Neil McNeil High School at Etobicoke's Centennial Stadium, the Trojans sprinted off with the team title ahead of To ronto's Birchmount Park Colle- giate. The meet, which showcases some of the province's top talent, drew more than 1,400 athletes from across southern Ontario. Traditionally, it serves as the offi- cial start of the outdoor high school track season. Leading the Trojans' charge was graduating senior Jason Jor- dan, fresh off the basketball court, who scored a trio of gold- medal performances. Jordan ran to gold in the 100 metres with a blistering time and provincial- best clocking of 10.52 seconds. He also collected gold in the long jump with a distance of 6.68m. In addition, Jordan was a member of Pickering High School's gold- medal-winning senior boys' 4-x- 100m sprint relay team, which also included team captain Cameron Sahadath, and juniors Aaron Bramwell-Cole and Ryan Finn. Meanwhile, Sahadath, return- ing to the track after a three- month layoff due to a foot injury, placed second in the 110m senior boys' hurdles -- a mere three one- hundredths of a second behind eventual winner Paul Martin, an OAC student at Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School in Pickering. In the senior girls' division, Kemika Richards placed third in the long jump. In junior boys', Tedroy Gomes placed first in the 110m hurdles and Finn placed first in the 1,500m. Ryan Gordon placed sec- ond in the long jump and third in the 110m hurdles. Adam Brown placed fourth in 110m hurdles and fifth in the 100m. Bramwell-Cole was fourth in the 100m. Matthew Lawrence was sixth in the 100m and eighth in the long jump. Tim- othy Brooks placed ninth in the long jump. Pickering High's junior boys' 4- x-100m 'A' relay team of Gomes, Lawrence, Gordon, and Bramwell-Cole placed third. The junior boys' 4-x-100m 'B' relay team of Brown, Anthony Lue, Brooks and Sheldon Connell placed fourth. Lue and Connell were midget-aged athletes who moved up to run in the junior di- vision. In the midget boys' division, Lue won gold in the 100m hurdles. Connell was third in the 100m hurdles, fourth in the 100m and fifth in the long jump. Aisha Wharton was second in the long jump and fourth in the midget girls' 100m. Members of the Pickering High boys' track and field team com- pete in the 2003 Eastern Ontario High School Track Classic at Ot- tawa's Terry Fox Stadium Thurs- day, May 1. All members of the team par- ticipate in the Pre-Ontario Feder- ation of School Athletic Associa- tions (OFSAA) Meet at the OFSAA facility in St. Catharines Saturday, May 3. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) cham- pionships are slated for Oshawa's Civic Stadium May 21 and 22. The OFSAA regionals are at York University May 28. The OFSAA championships are in St. Catharines June 4 to 7. Pickering High athletes dominate Rowland Games JJAASSOONN JJOORRDDAANN Triple gold medallist. Pickering resident makes Rock after five-year absence BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ----Playing lacrosse close to home enticed a local player back to the floor this season after a five-year absence from the game. Dan St. Aubin makes his debut with the rest of the Ajax-Pickering Rock in the club's Ontario Lacrosse Association Senior 'B' opener against the Owen Sound Woodsmen at the Pickering Recreation Complex tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. The 26-year-old Pickering resi- dent is almost giddy at the prospect of putting on the equip- ment and getting back on the floor competitively. "I'm really looking forward to Saturday. I've spoken to everyone I know in town and they're just as excited as me. Since the Toronto Rock, everyone has recognized lacrosse for the great game it is," said St. Aubin. St. Aubin is among four local players who'll be on the floor with the Rock this season. Eddie Fines is also from Pickering and Paul O'Grady and Tom Watt are both Ajacians. Rock general manager Paul St. John said it was very important to put a local stamp on the team to not only grow the team's fan base, but also to have people in the com- munity recognize the players. "It's important for the area to re- late to some of the players," said St. John. "When you have players from out of town, it's difficult to identify with them because they're only here on game days." St. Aubin has been waiting for an opportunity to play lacrosse at the competitive level locally since he played for the Oshawa Green Gaels junior 'B' squad five years ago. Due to work commitments as an area contractor, he was unable to travel farther afield in order to play the game. "I haven't played in five years be- cause there wasn't anything local. Because of work, I wasn't able to make a commitment because of the travel. With the Rock, I'll be playing on the weekends and we'll be practising locally, so I'm pretty excited about getting back into it," said the former Whitby minor lacrosse player. After finding out about the new Rock team several months ago, St. Aubin looked into it right away and started to practise in earnest to prepare himself for the training camp late last month. Although he played in the past, he knew he wasn't a lock to make the team. "I didn't know how much I had missed it until I started playing again. It has been great. Just mak- ing the team was beyond my ex- pectations. I managed to have a good camp and get a spot on the Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Getting ready for next season PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Preparations are already under way for the 2003-04 Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association with rep tryouts at area arenas. Here, Chloe Masse leads the way on this drill while attending a tryout session at Don Beer Arena Tuesday for the Lightning bantam ‘A’ rep hockey team. St. Aubin back on the floor ✦ Please see Rock, 31 DDUURRHHAAMM ----Durham West special sports athletes participated at the 20th annual Defi Sportif in Montreal, with numerous medals won throughout the weekend. The Durham West (Re- gion 12 -- Ontario Special Olympics) club joined more than 2,300 athletes from seven countries in various events such as track and field, swim- ming, rhythmic gymnas- tics and cycling. Victoria Edwards, rep- resenting the Durham West Shooting Stars gym- nastics club, fared well in rhythmic gymnastics, winning the all-round gold medal. Individually, she earned gold in floor exer- cises, hoops and ribbon. She also earned a silver medal in the ball portion. Meanwhile, the Durham Milers Track and Field club earned multiple medals. Leading the pack was Andrew Boyd who won sil- ver in the 100-metre dash and the long jump. His other medal was a bronze medal in the shot put. Meanwhile, Kathy Dun- lop captured silver in the 100m dash and a bronze in the long jump. Blake Feetham won a silver medal in the shot put and bronze in the 200m dash and the long jump. Catherine Partlow cap- tured gold as part of the 4- x-400m relay team. She also won silver medals in the 100m dash and the 200m dash. Members of the Durham Dolphins swim- ming club were also awash in medals. Blair Desjardins won two gold and three silver medals, winning the 25m freestyle and the 25m backstroke. She was the silver medallist in the 50m free, and as a member of the 4-x-25m and the 4-x- 50m relay teams. Erin Rynberk captured three medals: gold in the 50m back, silver in the 100m free and bronze in the 25m free. Melissa Shaw won silver in the 25m free and bronze in the 50m free. Lindsay Smith was the gold medallist in the 25m free. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 31 P NETWORK IN THE COMMUNITY • IMPROVE BUSINESS/PERSONAL SKILLS • MAKE LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS AJAX KINSMEN INVITING NEW MEMBERS... Spring Has Sprung, The Grass Has Riz Ajax Kinsmen Support: Community Events, Local Hospital, Youth Sports, Big Brothers, High Schools with Scholarships, Ajax Family New Years Events, Pumpkinville, Ajax Seniors Fall Cleanup, Cystic Fibrosis Research and many other local issues Consider attending our Dinner Meeting on Monday May 5th, Monday May 26th or Monday June 9th to learn more about what you can do for your community and what Kinsmen can do for you. FOR MORE INFO. CALL ROBERT 905-619-0635 PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL FUNCTIONS •IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE AREA LEARN MORE ABOUT AJAX I Wonder What Kinsmen Is? Our service club is looking for dynamic & energetic men who want to have fun while making a difference in our community. Investing a small amount of your time can make a big difference to the town you and your family call home. 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North, 2 Miles north of Hwy#7 at Brawley Rd. Titleist • Taylor Made • Ping • Cobra NO NO GST GST on Pro Shop or Golf Club Purchases SATURDAY MAY 3rd 11am - 2pm DEMO DAY DEMO DAY EERRIINN RRYYNNBBEERRKK Three medals in Montreal. Durham athletes make medal haul at Montreal meet team and I'll take it from there." While the Rock may be an expansion team with a number of young players littering the roster, St. Aubin is nonetheless confi- dent the team is on track to have a solid inaugural sea- son. "We have guys coming from Barrie, Orillia and Oakville, which shows the commitment is there," he said. "We have a great bunch of guys and the coaching staff is really in- terested in us. I think we're going to have a great sea- son and I'm really looking forward to it." NNOOTTEESS::Goaltending will, no doubt, be the Rock's trump card this sea- son. The club is blessed with three outstanding goaltenders, led by MMiikkee MMiirroonn, who played with the National Lacrosse League's CCoolluummbbuuss LLaannddsshhaarrkkss last season. Also expected to see action are MMiikkee ''BBuudd'' WWyyee and JJaayy PPrreeeeccee. "Al- though MMiirroonn will carry the bulk of the load, it's kind of neat to have three number- one goaltenders," said St. John... the RRoocckk have ac- quired veteran KKeevviinn TTaayy-- lloorr from the BBrrooookklliinn MMeerr-- cchhaannttss in a cash deal. "He's very good defensively and he's very tough. We needed to add a little toughness and he was the player we needed," said SStt.. JJoohhnn... ✦ Rock from page 30 Rock opener Saturday Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. Careers505 CALL CENTRE Workshop Training at Durham College, Whitby. 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Apply your skills with a world-class leader and send your resume to: Human Resources,Myron Smarter Business Gifts,5610 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M1B 6A6; Tel:(416) 291-1834 ext 599;Fax:(416) 291- 8786; E-mail: hrcda@myron.com 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? is looking for an energetic, outgoing, professional sales representative to cover their Port Perry and surrounding markets. Competitive salary, car allowance, and commissions are offered. This individual must have previous sales experience, provide his/her own transportation, and be able to work both independently as well as with a sales team. Please reply in writing to: Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. Advertising Manager Judy Pirone 16 Bascom Street, Uxbridge Ontario L9P 1M9 Fax: (905) 852-9341 email: jpirone@durhamregion.com Uxbridge Times Journal Port Perry This Week (DURHAM Region) offers a variety of programmes to adolescents and their families. Frontenac is a committed to high quality service and aims to respond to the unique needs of the communities and families it services. The following positions are available immediately: SOCIAL WORKERS Preferred candidates will have a Master's Degree in Psychological/Social Work or equivalent education and experience.This position requires demonstrated experience with adolescents and their families in Individual, Family and Group Counselling. CHILD AND YOUTH WORKERS Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts Degree or Community College Certificate. Please forward resumes by May 19, 2003. Margaret Craw, Executive Director Frontenac Youth Services 1160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, Ontario L1H 5L8 Fax: (905) 723-7059 e-mail: margaret@frontenacyouthservices.org Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help A Pickering Engineering and Property Management Co. requires a: MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR You are a highly motivated, excellent communicating individual who understands the service industry, is computer literate, and is able to work on our Compressed Air Solutions team. Duties Include: • Coordinating the activities of contractors • Setting maintenance schedules • Client interaction • General office duties • Backing up others in the office 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 510 General Help 510 General Help AVON SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn $ CASH $, No Quotas, Sell at Home or at Work. Call today for info: Jackie 905-427-9170 ✬Free gift upon registration ✬ 510 General Help 510 General Help AZ DRIVERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY • Local city contracts •Steady full time • Days & afternoons • 2 years OTR experience • No hand bombing • Must have GM experience *Also available non US highway* Paid hourly Professional Personnel Call Melissa (905)571-1603 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. 510 General Help 510 General Help FULL TIME FORK LIFT OPERATORS Required Raymond Reach certified. 2 yrs. ex- perience. Also AZ TRUCK DRIVERS local work. For Interview call (905) 725–9324 Or fax resume (905) 725 1857 Immediately requires EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST ◆Ve ry busy flat rate shop ◆Excellent pay & benefit plan Please call Peter Souch: 905-668-5893 EXPERIENCE MATURE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER REQUIRED IN THE BOWMANVILLE AREA Able to complete the construction of approximately 25 residential units per year. Computerized budgeting and costing experience essential. Must be able to organize and supervise all trades. Please state salary expectation. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reply to Box #140 c/o Northumberland News 884 Division St., Unit #212 Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5V6 Time for a career change? Are you thinking about switching jobs? Are you tired of working for someone else? Are you looking for a financially secure future? Consider a career with PENNCORP CANADA. Being one of the leaders in the disability industry, we are looking for hardworking-dedicated individuals to join our respected team of professionals. So if unlimited earning potential, and being your own boss sounds appealing, then call me to find out what it takes to be a successful specialist in the disability industry, discovering one of the most personally and financially rewarding careers in today’s society. PENNCORP CANADA SARAH FLEMING 1-800-268-5168 SHIFT SUPERVISORS (Ajax/Pickering) Contribute as an individual. Succeed as a team. Make the most of your previous restaurant experienced in a challenge that will reward initiative and enthusiasm! At Wendy's, we'll provide everything you will need to succeed, including training, competitive wages and great benefits. Fax your resume to:(905)427-2729 505 Careers 509 Drivers COMMISSIONED MARKET- ING REPRESENTATIVE.We are looking for a dynamic marketing representative for our cruise boat corporate marketing division to sell cor- porate charters and advertis- ing. Must be personable and have proven corporate selling experience. Fax resume to: 905-985-9461 or email to: info@scugogcruises.com CONSTRUCTION LABOURER required for GC. Must have construction experience, some tools and reliable trans- portation. Please fax resume to 1-905-319-7692. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER required immediately. Knowl- edge of masonry labouring, concrete forming & pouring a must. Wage negotiable. Con- tact Gary at (905)427-4632 CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAP- ERS needed immediately. must have experience. Please call (905)831–3468. CULLEN GARDENS RE- QUIRES gardener, main- tenance person. Assistant Manager with food service experience, full-time dish- washer, line cook, servers. Fax resume (905) 668-0510 DOG GROOMER,Experience required. Sheridan Veterinary Services in Pickering. Fax re- sume to 416-283-5599, no phone calls please. DZ PART-TIME/FULL-TIME driver, for Oshawa & area. Must have a clean driving record. For more informatin call Edwards Environmental Services 1-866-337-3246 or fax resume to 705-924-1016 EARN EXTRA MONEY de- monstrating and selling unique products in department stores full time/part time. Oshawa/Pickering area. Will train. (800) 361–8723 ECE TEACHER required for Ajax Child Care Centre. Please fax resume to 905- 427-8155 or phone 905-428- 0531 8am to 4pm EXPERIENCED Landscapers and laboureres required. Must have valid drivers li- cense. Call or fax resume to: (905)428–2789 for interview EXPERIENCED cabinet maker. Fax resume to: 905-723-3945. EXTRA INCOME Canada's leading food and beverage sampling company has im- mediate openings for part time in-store demonstrators. In- store Focus requires friendly energetic outgoing individu- als. Must be available wee- kends. 1-888-774-9558 FITZ PUB is moving to Pick- ering Village. Now hiring bar- tenders, waitstaff & kitchen staff. Apply in person: 619 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME appointment co- ordinator and full time bilin- gual appointment co-ordinator needed. $8.00 and $12.00 per hr. (bilingual) (905) 426–2796 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. FULL-TIME QUALIFIED ECE'S Bring resume in person to: MY SCHOOL, (s/w corner Laker- idge & #Hwy. 7) GOLF PRO - Required for Oshawa Course. Please apply in person with resume stating qualifications to: Harmony Creek Golf Centre, 1000 Bloor St. E. or fax to (905) 433-7996. HANDYPERSON required part time, retired person welcome, to maintain large property in Pickering on Brock Rd..Call for appt. 905-683–1828 INSTALLATION COMPANY looking for a "DZ" Class driver. Clean abstract, willing to work evenings and weekends. $15. per hr. Fax resume to (905) 839-5694 LABOURERS required for busy roofing company. Ex- perienced preferred but not necessary. Valid drivers li- cense req'd with clean ab- stract. Call (905)427-8613 LAMINATORS NEEDED. $12.00 per hr. Long term temp, plastic and wood ex- perience. Pickering area. Fax resumes to Staff plus (416)495-0941. Attn: Christine. LANDSCAPE FOREPERSON needed, must have at least 3 to 5 years experience and have a good knowledge of plants and pruning, with a valid drivers license. Call (905) 428–1844. fax (905) 428-8496. 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 PICKERING BASED portable toilet company requires serv- ice route driver/labourer for units in GTA, York and Dur- ham and for septic tank pumping. Starting rate $11.00 per hour after training period. Part time and full time re- quired. Please fax (905)985- 3850 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. STYLIST POSITION for busy Oshawa and Whitby salon. Guaranteed salary / commis- sion. Hiring bonus from $100 - $350., store discounts. Also part time stylist position for Ajax. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. SUMMER WORK?looking for full time? Need money for School/Fun? Advertising com- pany in seek of 10 hard work- ing people who are looking for $500 a week. Scholarships and bursaries available. Call Kayley @ (905) 576-4425 SUPERINTENDENT - personable and energetic couple for clean attractive and well managed 40 unit building in Oshawa, free apartment plus salary, experi- ence and references preferred. Apply File #902 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 WANT A $400 a week paycheck? Looking for warehouse work? no advancement? If so, look at the next ad please. We don't offer any of that. Looking for an adver- tising and marketing career and have no experience and want to make more that $400 a week and advance and we train. Call Lisa (905) 576-3557 or email at wellbanksadvertising@hotmail.com WELL ESTABLISHED,expanding carpet cleaning franchise requires Technicians, full & part- time to join our winning team. Must be bondable, neat in appearance, reliable & clean dri- ving record w/valid drivers license. Experience PREFERRED but not necessary, will train. Call 905-434–6569 CLEANERS - LOOKING for indi- viduals with cleaning experience for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Extremely attractive wages offered. Own vehicle pre- ferred. Call (905)686–5424 now. Salon & Spa Help514 FULLY EQUIPPED salon for rent on Brock St. in Whitby, also one large room for rent within salon. Ideal for RMT or esthetician. Great location and amazing low rent 905-430–0093 HAIR STYLIST ambitious & motivated person for very busy salon located in Oshawa, full time. Call 905-723-5090. MATURE ESTHETICIAN wanted Bring resume to:Yvonnes Esthetic Boutique. 125 Athol Street, Whitby. 905-666–4715 VALENTINO'S Grande Salon seeking highly skilled profes- sional hairstylists & colourists to work in trendy downtown Whitby salon (no clientele required). Call 905-666-3806 Skilled & Technical Help515 BRICK LAYER REQUIRED. Minimum 3 - 5 years experi- ence for crew in Durham Re- gion. Top wages. Call (905) 655-6113 CLASS A MECHANIC for heavy and light duty trucks. Must have own tools, experi- ence, able to do AC Service. 12-8pm shift 4 days per week. and 8-4pm shift Saturdays, weekday off of your choice. Benefits, paid lunch breaks, brand new facility. Please state expected wages. Fax re- sume to 705-277-3880 or call Phil 705-277-3888 for further info. CONSTRUCTION FIRM re- quires Project Manager/Pro- ject Superintendent. ICI ex- perience in new construction or renovations a must. Salary commensurate with qualifica- tion. Fax resume 416-282- 0405. ELECTRICIAN Journeyman or 5th term apprentice required for industrial and commercial control work. Must have own vehicle, competitive wages. Fax resume 905-655-3831 EXPERIENCED PREP PER- SON,minimum 5 years, Ap- ply in person to: 520 Fox St. Until 1. Oshawa. EXPERIENCED TRUSS Sales- person and Truss Designers needed with a busy truss company in Ajax. Resumes should be faxed to 905-683- 6558 or e-mailed to sales@hrt-on.com. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE tech. for busy general repair shop in Oshawa. Must be able to do diagnostic and repair work. Qualified applicant will get $25.20/hr flat rate to start and benefits after 3 months. Call 905-433-4782. Office Help525 INSURANCE BROKERAGE in Whitby requiring Receptionist for face-paced environment. Basic computer skills a must, will provide industry training. For consideration, fax resume to: 905-433-5012 Sales Help & Agents530 BELL SYMPATICO AGENT re- quires commissioned direct sales representative (door-to- door). Full & part-time posi- tions avail. Excellent re- numeration. Students wel- comed. Contact Robert 416- 678-3115 or John 905-432- 9862. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEP- TIONIST required immediate- ly, full time, Evenings and Saturdays are required. Den- tal experience a must. Fax resume to (905)683-2980 PART TIME RN needed for busy family practice in Pick- ering. Must be able to work flexible hours. Fax resume to: 905-420-0863 RPN REQUIRED part time, Mon.-Fri. at Sunnycrest Re- tirement Villa. Please fax re- sume to: 905-576-4712 Teaching Opportunities545 ECE TEACHER,experienced with toddlers for centre in Scarborough. Phone for apt. (416) 724–8884 Houses For Sale100 OPEN HOUSE,May 3 & 4, 2pm-4pm. 830 Castlegrove Avenue, Oshawa (first street north of Hwy#2 on Thornton) 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath, non- smoking, FAG-CAC, fully- fenced backyard, paved-dri- veway, inter-locking brick; di- rect-access single-garage w/ opener; Finished rec-room. $182,900. Call 905-725-7899 for alternate viewing. BEAUTIFUL CENTURY home, Hwy#12 Manchester.(beside Sandman Motel) 3/4-bed- rooms, family-room with fire- place off large modern kitch- en, 2-car garage, 1 1/2 com- mercial acres for your busi- ness. $1495 plus utilities will sell for $299,00, owner may finance. Open House Sat. Sun May 3&4, 1-4. 905-725–1171 LAST CHANCE IN WHITBY. 2,493 sq ft on 40ft lot. Just $278,990. Coffered ceiling, spacious 4-bdrm, cathedral ceiling in bdrm, dec. columns in fam & din. rooms, main floor laundry, summer clos- ing. Delta-Rae home in Ma- jestic Park. Sales office on Garrard Rd. at Weldon St. btwn Rossland & Taunton. BROOKLIN - Tribute built freehold townhome. 3 BRM, 2.5 baths, ensuite with jacuzzi, CA, FAG, fenced yard, close to schools and park. Get into a desirable neighbourhood for under $200,000. 905-655- 3153. OPEN HOUSE - Parkwood Village condominium, 1659 Nash Road #110 Courtice. Sat. May 3rd, 1-4 p.m. 2 bed- room bungalow unit $138,900. 905-436-3722 0% COMMISSION.The expo- sure you need to sell private- ly. On -line website ad and free full colour newspapers. www.privateexchange.com to view homes. 905-426-5699 GOOD JOB BUT NO DOWN Payment? Simcoe/Olive, Oshawa. 2 1/2 storey. Call Bernie 416-283-3000 or Rob 416-587-3162 Out-of-Town Properties120 ESCAPE THE CITY move to the country with big city con- venience. Unique 48 acres, 3- hay fields, rolling land, pine & cedar trees, stream, building lot. unlimited water, old gold mine shaft. 10-minutes out of Madoc, (613) 473–2015, after 8pm. 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 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in Whitby, 2 Res. wooded bldg lots, quiet cres of upscale neighbourhood, Pringle Creek Ravine. 5-min walk to schools, church, shopping. 905-666-8651 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,30,000sq.ft., 6.5 acres zoned M1-M2. Heavy power, 4 OH cranes, 4 grade level OH doors. Call Barrie Lennox, Re/Max (905)668–3800. 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 SECOND FLOOR UNIT,approx. 560sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available May 1. Parking on premises. Call Kathy or Bob (905)576-5123. 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 $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 BAR & GRILL,20 yr. estab- lished, $500K sales/year, Oshawa downtown, Price $150K, Alec Leung, C21 Leading Edge, 416-505-7328. MARKET YOUR BUSINESS Opportunity to over 4.9 Million adults in Ontario with Metroland Community Newspapers. Call today for information on weekly word ad rates - 416-493-1300 ext. 335 NEWLY RENOVATED GAS BAR, on busy Highway #28 (near Kawartha Downs). 1300sq ft bldg on 2 acres. Ideal spot for Sub or Coffee Shop. For sale or lease, easy terms, open for offers. Call Mark before 9pm(705)324–0233 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM +den large base- ment apt., Pickering-Liverpool/ Kingston, on ravine, in quiet adult occupied home, suit single, $825 inclusive w/cable+parking, July 1. 905-831-6289 1-BEDROOM,central Osha- wa, clean, freshly painted, quiet basement of house, ref- erences, first/last, all inclu- sive, washer/dryer, $550/ month. No pets. Available June 1st. Call 905-884–6922 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, furnished, bright, laundry, parking, Liverpool/ Bayly area, $1000/month in- clusive. Short or long term. Available May 1st. (905)420– 1612 2 BEDROOM MAIN level, in- cludes basement) in legal du- plex, North Oshawa. Large rooms. Available June lst. Parking, 1 car. $825. Leave message (905) 242-9099 1 BEDROOM ground floor apt. available immediately, $625+hydro. First/last. Ux- bridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking. References. Call Sam 905-709-8152. 3 BED.apt for rent in Whitby. Garden/Mary St. available June 30th. $1200/month all in- clusive. Call 905-683–7622 or 416-801-0575. 3 BEDROOM MAIN floor of house and large basement bachelor available. May lst., large yard and deck, close to Oshawa Centre/bus, laundry, pets Ok. $l,050 and $650. Heat, hydro, water parking in- cluded. (905) 431-0577. A 2-BEDROOM GORGEOUS executive apt. Prime north Pickering location, sep en- trance, private laundry, no smoking/pets. $1000-incl. 647-280-4074. www.upscaler- entals.ca A BEAUTIFUL basement apt 401/Harwood, 1-bedroom large living room, open kitch- en, full washroom, central air conditioning, parking, sep en- trance, available now, no pets/ smoking. $800+30% utilities. Call Shahbaz after 6pm 647- 280-9055 AAA1-MAIN floor+basement, immaculate Oshawa home. Beautiful family-neighbour- hood. Completely-renovated, 3-bedrooms, large-kitchen/ livingroom/diningroom. All appliances, laundry, 2-park- ing/storage-shed. $1200+utili- ties. No pets/smoking. June 1st. 905-424-1113. AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, full bath, new carpeting, share laundry, 2- car parking, $850 inclusive, Available May 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 905- 442-0020 AJAX 67 Church St. Large 2 bedroom avail. July in clean, quiet building. $1000/mth in- clusive with parking. (905)426-1161 AJAX - Beautiful one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, own laundry, one parking, separate entrance. Available May 1st. $850 inclusive. 905- 426–7341. AJAX Harwood/Kingston Avail. immediately. Newly renovated basement apt., spacious, very clean w/sepa- rate entrance, parking, fridge, stove, a/c, w/shared laundry. Close to Go/amenities, $825mth inclusive gas, hydro, water. 416-566–3454 ALTONA/KINGSTON RD. Brand new 2-bdrm basement, spacious, separate entrance, 1-parking. No smoking/pets. Utilities incl. Avail. imme- diately. (905)509–1697 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. WHITBY BACHELOR base- ment apartment, spacious, bright, clean, furnished, c/a, cable, laundry, parking, self contained, separate entrance,. Non-smoker/pets, $550 all in- clusive. lst/last, available im- mediately (905) 666-2149 BASEMENT APARTMENT New 1- bedroom, laundry, gas fireplace, own entrance, big yard, parking. $875/mth. Altona/Sheppard area. Approx. 800sq.ft. No smok- ing/pets. 905-509-8678 BROCK RD/401,new bachelor basement apartment in quiet home, separate entrance, park- ing, full bathroom, kitchen, air, first/last $700/month. No smok- ing, no pets. Available immedi- ately. Suit single person. (905)427–0886. BROCK/HWY 2: 1-bedroom basement. Available immediate- ly. Separate Entrance, full wash- room, walk-in-closet, clean, laundry, new carpet, close to bus, utilities. Preferred family. No pets/smoking. 905-619–1028. BROOKLIN - 2+1 bed. apt. 4 new appliances. Whole apt. redeco- rated. New broadloom. $1145/ mo+hydro. Also 1 bed. apt. 2 appliances, $625/mo.+hydro. Available June 1st/or to be arranged. 905-424-9743. CENTRAL WHITBY, 3 Bedroom mainfloor of triplex, very clean, spacious, quiet building, $1,075 all inclusive. Available June 1. lst/last, no pets, 905-263-4125. CHARMING 1-bdrm in large Victorian country home. Covered porch, picture window, washer & dryer. Suit professional non- smoker, no pets. $975 inclusive. Avail. June 1st. 905-655–8293 CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apart- ment building. Call for appoint- ment (905)579-9890. LARGE LUXURIOUS NEW 1- bedroom basement apt. in ex- ecutive Whitby home. Very bright, parking, fireplace. Available immediately. $840/ month. Call (905)430–7845 BEAUTIFUL WHITBY 2 bed- room basement apartment, Rosedale Park, separate en- trance. Includes utilities, ca- ble, parking, backyard, wash- er/dryer, $975/month, May 1, non-smoker.(416) 579-9941. OSHAWA - TAUNTON/WIL- SON - New home, immacu- late walkout bachelor apart- ment, suits one person, park- ing, non smoker, no pets, June lst. $650 per mo. all in- clusive (905) 728–9509 OSHAWA 2-bedroom apt., main floor of house. Bright, spacious clean, use of back- yard, suit mature, working couple. Available June 1st. $985/month. First/last. No dogs. (905)666–1817 3 BEDROOM $l,l00 + utilities. 1 bedroom $800 + utilities Available, nice and clean, laundry in unit, plenty of park- ing. (905) 436-0990 Ask for Guenter. Available imme- diately. (416) 892-8864 OSHAWA above ground basement, 1 bedroom, 4 ap- pliances, very clean, parking, $700. June lst., lst/last. (905) 424-9115. 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 1&2 BEDROOM Available anytime or June 1st. 2 locations: 350 Malaga Rd., 946 Masson St. $680/$780 mth inclusive. No pets. Please call any time 905-576- 6724 or 242-4478. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM lower level of house, private build- ing, ample parking, washer, dryer, close to all amenities, $700/month, available imme- diately. No pets. 416-402- 6594 OSHAWA,1-bdrm, bright, clean 2nd floor apt. Ritson/ Olive. Separate entrance, parking, utilities and cable incl. No smoking/pets. $750. Call 905-986–4889 OSHAWA,2-bdrm basement, quiet home, central air, private entrance, laundry. 5 applianc- es. 1-parking. Use of yard in exchange for maintenance. May 15 or 30. $825 inclusive w/cable. 905-404–8695 OSHAWA,2 bedroom avail- able in small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, car- peted, update decor, parking included, laundry on site, - $675 - $725 plus hydro. (905) 434–9844 OSHAWA,2 bedroom avail- able in small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, car- peted, update decor, parking included, laundry on site, - $675 - $725 plus hydro. (905) 434–9844 OSHAWA, unique clean 1 bedroom main floor of home. Parking, close to all ameni- ties. May 1. First/last, no pets $650/month inclusive. 905- 786-2413 PICKERING, Brock/Delbrook 1- bdrm basement. Clean, freshly painted, separate entrance, 4 appliances, no pets, 1-parking, suit working person/couple. First/last, references. $795/month inclusive. Available immediately . James (905) 619- 2289, cell 416-991-2083. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE home, 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, working person preferred. All inclusive cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immedi- ately. (905)420-8376. PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM apartment, separate entrance, $850 per month, lst/last. avail- able immediately. Please call (905) 683–0967 for more infor- mation. PICKERING -Bayly/West Shore (at lake), new 2 bed- room basement apt., separate entrance, laundry, parking, A/ C, 1st/last, credit check req'd, no smoking/pets, prefer quiet working woman. $850/mo. incl. Available June 1. Call home: 905-421-9150/busi- ness: 416-396-5643 PICKERING 1-BEDROOM basement apt., separate en- trance, parking, laundry, a/c, freshly painted, new flooring, No smoking/pets. $750 inclu- sive, first/last. Available im- mediately. (905)839–6636 PICKERING, BROCK/Finch, very clean, bright 1-bedroom basement apartment, walkout, separate entrance, a/c, no smoking/pets. $750 inclusive. Avail. now. first/last, credit check rqd. (416)568-4543 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites. From $1100. Available May/June 1st. 905-831-1250 PICKERING, Brock/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm basement, separate entrance. avail immediately, $825 inclusive. Suitable for quiet couple. No smoking/ pets. First/last, Call 416-989- 2666. QUEEN SIZE 4-pc. bedroom set $500; dining set w/4 chairs, buffet glass hutch $900; coffee table, round glass top $60; 666–0123 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 SIMCOE/401,2-bdrms first floor apt in quiet residential w/ all facilities Separate en- trance, parking. No smoking, bus stop at door. $850. 905- 571–7585 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1-bdrm, immediately/June 1 $729/mo., 2-bdrm, May/June 1, $829, 3-bdrm, June 1st $929. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH AJAX - IMMEDIATE. Large bright one bedroom bsmt. apt. Suit single working. Parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. Sep. entrance, First/last/references $750 inclusive. 905-686–6773 SOUTH PICKERING,1-bedroom walkout basement apartment separate entrance, gas fireplace, all appliances, $800 inclusive. Jo-Anne Carr (905)428–4557 X123. TAUNTON/SIMCOE, one-bdrm basement, separate entrance, parking, cable, laundry. No smoking/pets, suit single work- ing person. $700 inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call 905-720- 2210 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 WHITBY-Large clean 2 bedroom, on 1st floor, near 401, parking, laundry on site $810/mo. includes utilities. Available June 1st. 416-652-9277 WHITBY-Bachelor apt. Fridge, stove, hydro included. Laundry facilities $530/month first/last Non-smoking/no pets.. Available June 1st. Call 905-434–5100 WHITBY Brock & Dundas, 1-bed- room apt, $680/month water & heat included. 1-parking. First/last required. Available June 1st. 416-493-1927 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUNDAS ST. E.,One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905-430–5420. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom May 15th or June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723–2094. Apts. & Flats Wanted175 WANTED - 2 bed. spacious apt. for July 1st. No pets/no smoking. Whitby/Ajax/Pickering area. Approx. $900-$1000 inclusive. Am a single professional. 905- 683–0830 Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. SPRING FLING 1 MONTH FREE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 GEORGIAN MANSIONS OSHAWA Luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Laundry facilities, close to all amenities Seniors incentive (905) 579–9016 INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 1000,sq.ft./,drive-in door, office & wash- room from $495. ALSO a car fully equip Oshawa, body shop. spray booth air compressor etc. 4,000 sq.ft. For sale 8 unit indust. building, owner financed great investment. 905-725–1171 $15.00/hr. Avg. Full Training Provided Managers Required Call Paul 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDER TAKERS www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 33 A/P HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Experienced with own tools. Markham area. Call Fred ext 116 or Angelo ext 115 at (905)294-7480 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Set-Up Technicians You will ensure the timely and efficient set-ups of injection moulds, trouble shoot related processes and equipment and complete required repairs. You have a minimum of 5 years’ injection moulding or plastics related experience and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Please send your resume,in confidence,to:Human Resources,Horn Plastics Inc.,114 Industrial Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5Z8. F ax: (905) 668-3860. E-mail: hr@hornplastics.com No phone calls, please. We are a recognized leader in the custom injection moulding and assemblies business. The following opportunities are available at our new Whitby location. SUPERVISOR REQUIRED Afternoon shift B & G TRUCK/TRAILER REPAIR Benefits available. Call (905) 435-1166 for interview Fax resume to (905) 435-4707 Call 1-888-314-6622 or (416) 482-8778 Fax: 1-888-076-3237 or (416) 482-8773 E-mail: karinar@vha.ca WWW.VHA.CA Complex care. Simple comforts The opportunity you’ve been waiting for... Complex care. Simple comforts For over 75 Years, VHA Home HealthCare has valued the professionalism and skills of our staff in providing home support services to clients in the community. We understand the important role Personal Support Workers have in the delivery of healthcare in Durham Region. We are looking for individuals with: * Current related working experience * PSW Certificate * availability to work in: Ajax / Pickering / Whitby / Oshawa: Weekday early mornings and weekends Sunderland / Beaverton / Cannington / Uxbridge: Occasional weekdays and a regular weekend rotation * a car (must have) We offer competitive wages and benefits, paid orientation, paid team meetings, Employee Assistance Program, in-services and paid mileage. If you are interested in getting more information about these great opportunities: 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Frontenac Youth Services, A Children's Mental Health Centre Serving the Durham Region since 1972 is in need of volunteers for the following: Board of Directors 10 meetings/year Bingos Bi-weekly Please contact Betty at 905-579-1551 ext. 223 565 Volunteers 565 Volunteers 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 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 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 510 General Help 160 Business Opportunities AJAX, 189 Lakedriveway Beautiful 2-bedroom condo, 2 parking spots, available July 1st. $1300 all inclusive, first/last, credit check required. Call (905)619–2495. LIVERPOOL/401, new 1+1 bedroom, steps to shopping, GO, highway, 5 appl., parking, $1400 inclusive. May/June 1. 416-540-2653, 905-428-7581 NEWLY RENOVATED - 3 & 4 bedroom condos, flexible oc- cupancy, laundry, parking in- cluded. First/last. Oshawa. $1050 & $1200 inclusive. Wayne (416) 284–6557 SPACIOUS 2-BDRM CONDO 936 Glen (at Park). Parking, appliances, laundry, A/C, $800/mo. incl. First/last, ref- erences no pets. Suit profes- sional couple. (905)725-8553 or (416)516-4238 SPACIOUS spotless 3 bed- room condo located at beauti- ful Sailwinds On The Lake. A gated community, 5 applianc- es, 2-parking/locker. All util. and cable included. $2200/mo. Available August 1. 905-718– 9264 Houses For Rent185 1 BEDROOM basement apt. Ajax, separate entrance, available immediately. $750/ month plus utilities. Call 416- 824-0890 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 spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 4 LARGE BDRM executive, newly renovated, antique wood work. New oil furnace. 312 King St. E, Oshawa. Suit- able for responsible tenants only. No pets. Call after 5pm 905-728–6356 A DREAM 4-BEDROOM 2-1/2- baths, executive upper, prime north-Pickering location, dou- ble garage, 5-appliances, deck, LR/DR/FR w/fireplace $1800 after credit no smoking/ pets. www.upscalerentals.ca 647-280-4074 AA 3 BEDROOMS in Oshawa 4 appliances, close to Downtown & schools. $1000+. First & last. Available immediately. 905- 721–0443 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $30,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma at Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905) 728-1600 24 hour pager. ANDERSON/TAUNTON RD.- new home, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, fireplace, 2 1/2 baths, garage, 5 appliances, alarm, no pets/smoking, June lst. $1100plus. (905) 655-5519. BOWMANVILLE 3 BEDROOM home for rent, close to schools, shopping and local bus transit. $l,200 per mo. plus utilities No pets. lst/last, available immedi- ately. Call Brenda (905) 623- 0513. GREAT LOCATION across from Pickering town centre, 3 bedroom townhouse with fire- place. $1050 plus utilities. available immediately. 416- 571-0613. OSHAWA 4-bedroom, Ross- land/Thornton, 3-baths, fin- ished basement, 5-applianc- es, air, fireplace, family room, double garage, no pets/smok- ing, avail July 1, $1550 plus utilities, 416-826-2659. PICKERING - clean 3 bed- room, 3 baths, 2-storey newer home w/basement, in good neighbourhood. Garage, laun- dry, a/c, c/vac, 6-appliances. Professional couple. $1550+ with complete outside main- tenance. No smoking/pets. 905-831-3315. PORT PERRY spacious & bright 3-bedroom Victorian semi. Walk to lake, shops & schools. Non-smokers, no dogs. References & first/last. $1050/month plus utilities. 905-985-6475 TWO BEDROOM HOUSE in Oshawa finished top to bot- tom. Asking $l,000 p/month. Call Rod Doris, Remax Spirit Inc., (905) 623-5661. 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. WHITBY 4-BEDROOM house, near Go/401, gas fireplace, mainfloor familyroom, 2 car parking, backs park w/tennis courts. $1250+ 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. No smoking/animals. 905-430– 6979. WHITBY newer 2 story, 1950sq.ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fam.rm., fireplace, c/a, c/v, dishwasher. No smoking/pets. $950/month, first/last. Avail. June 1st. Thickson/Dundas. 905-666-9833 OSHAWA 85 BOND ST. W., large 3-bedroom, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, gas heating, garage, walking distance to downtown, $1050 monthly plus utilities first/last, available immediately. (905)576–8381 Townhouses For Rent190 2 BDRM, 5 appliances, c/a, gas heat, Ritson/Taunton. $900 +heat, avail. June 1st. First/last, references required. Call 905-686-3764 or 905-426- 5085 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to downtown and shop- ping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utitlles included. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca IMMACULATE BROOKLIN Townhome Watford/ Winchester area. 3-bedrooms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, $1300.+ utilities. Immediate. No smoking. 416-618-4149. PICKERING VILLAGE, 3-bed- room townhouse, available May 1st., $1199 month in- cludes water & parking. No smoking. Call (905)683-8411 PRIME NORTH OSHAWA lo- cation. 6-yr. old, satellite dish, appliances, air, garage- door-opener, close to stores, bus, Oshawa-Trail, available immediately. $1075. 905435– 6656 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 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL, spacious beautiful room in upscale large house looking for occupant. Ajax/Pickering. Non-smoking. Facilities/park- ing. $475/month, June 1, First/ last, references. (416)995- 6138 FULLY FURNISHED rooms for rent, Ajax. $450/month inclu- sive. Clean responsible ten- ants. Call (416) 677-9681 LIVERPOOL S.unfurnished bedsitting room with private bath, quiet, mature employed person preferred. Share kitch- en/laundry. $120 week. Refer- ences. (905) 837–0556 ROOM FOR RENT Ajax 1 bedroom, share kitchen & Bath, no smoking, frst/last $400.mo., 905-428–1205. SINGLE BEDROOM (fur- nished) for rent, shared kitch- en and bath. Cable, internet, no telephone. No smoking/ pets. First/last $400/month. Wilson/Olive Oshawa 905- 579–1896, 416-984-8147 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND, large main floor room with laundry, bath, parking, suit working person, no pets/smoking, $500 inclusive. Available im- mediately. 416-540-2653, 905- 428-7581 Shared Accommodation194 A MUST SEE!!East Oshawa clean quiet house, share w/2- professionals. A/C, cable, phone, abstainer/no pets. Ret- ro furnished. $475/month. Call 416-997-3509 COURTICE-MAY 15/June 1st - bedroom on separate floor with private-4pc. bath, shared kitchen, on bus route, close to amenities. $475/inclusive. 905-404-8777. PICKERING BEAUTIFUL new home, share bathroom with one, cable in room, use of kitchen and laundry, $450 in- clusive. lst/last, near Picker- ing Town Centre. 905-683- 6877 PRESTIGIOUS main street Brooklin - walk to fine dining restaurant, video, Foodland. Large century home newly renovated. Laundry, large backyard, bbq, all appliances, 53" big screen tv+++, $475. all inclusive 905-655–9063 Vacation Properties200 $9,900 Fully serviced wood- ed trailer site, hydro, water, sewers, telephone. Near Co- bourg. Sandy Beach, great fishing, will finance. Call 905- 885–6664. FOR SALE, BOBCAYGEON area, secluded peninsula of 1800'. Sandy/rocky/gentle sloping shore on the N. end of Pigeon Lake, E/W & southerly exposure. No weeds/mos- quitoes, has also 10 cabins, 2 islands, yr-rnd road. Zoning multiple housing T.C. 905-666- 8651 GREAT FISHING and family holiday on Rice Lake. One hour from Oshawa. Modern cottages. Sandy beach, play- ground, children's programs. Available May thru September Family prices. (705)696-2601 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. Photos shown in your home. $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 FENELON FALLS,Sturgeon Lake, private lakefront 3-bed- room modern cottage, all con- veniences, cable. No pets. $600/weekly. Call (905) 623- 7637. OWN A COTTAGE For less than your vacation budget. Under an hour away. I will find your cottage. Matt Murphy, Re/Max Eastern 1-800-567- 4546 Motor Homes211 TRAILER 1984 BONAIR cabin trailer for sale. 15/30 amp, sleeps 2, electric stove. $1800 obo as is 905-433–1685 after 6 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 17 FT. GLENDALE Golden Falcon 1972 camper trailer sleeps 6. Full kitchen, propane heating, washroom, good con- dition, asking $2600 obo. (705) 738–5500 evenings. 1974 APACHE TENT Trailer, sleeps 7, fridge, hard top and sides, good condition. $750. Call (905)686–6277. 1993 18FT TRAVEL TRAILER, Layton Lite by Skyline. A/c, stove, fridge, microwave, fur- nace, sleeps 4, dual axle. Ex- cellent condition $7,995. Call 905-623–6868 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, rec. hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandre- sort.on.ca Boats & Supplies232 20 FT. SAILBOAT,sleeps 4, with trailer, 3 sails, motor, re- tractable centre board. $2,500 (905) 723–7800 JOHNSON 3 cylinder out- board motor, earlier model, oil injection option, good condi- tion, $2,000 obo. 905-985- 8615. Bargain Centre309 PEREGO CARRIAGE/stroller w/bassinet & stand; crib, linens w/matching gliding chair & stool; playpen; infant car set w/snap & go. Call 905- 509–4220 or Garage Sale May 3rd. SELF CLEANING INGLIS stove, almond colour, match- ing fridge. $325 o.b.o. Call 905-686-1471.snp Articles For Sale310 10 KW ELECTRIC/WOOD fur- nace, garden double doors exterior, satellite dish with re- ceiver, snow plow. (905) 576– 6341 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, premium 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 manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $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" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 3PC LEATHER SOFA SET, new, value $4000 must sell $2000. Bedroom set, value $5000 must sell $2500. Call (705)436–7947 4 OAK BAR STOOLS $500; Oak dresser 150yrs $300; white wicker single bedroom $450; bunk beds 2yrs $350; sofa +chair $250; 36" TV 1yr $750; futon 1yr $250; black dining table, 8 chairs $275; replica queen bed $200; an- tique oak dining table (only) $350. 905-260-2200 5 PC. OAK BEDROOM suite, $695., 11 pc. dining room su- ite $1695, 4 pc. antique living- room suit $1695 (exc. shape), recliner $75, sofa chairs $65, coffee table $125., 3 dressers $45 each, Columbia Gramo- phone $495, rocking chair $145, TV $50, antique dress- ers $245, wall unit $30, oak dog cage $135, brass bed (1860's) $450, sofa table (!900's) $695, many dishes collectibles, old radios, paint- ings and many more items, call 905-697–3532, Bowman- ville. 52" RCA Big screen tv with manuals and 5 year warranty. Guide-Plus, Picture-in-picture Bought 9 months ago. Asking $1,750. Telephone (905) 665– 8208 A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet in- stalled with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Nylon carpet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hard- wood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northum- berland area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-242-3691 or 905- 373-2260. AA BIG MOVING SALE!Items from A-Z. Email for full list at soldd@sympatico.ca or fax 905-743-9900 (Oshawa) PIANOS/CLOCKS Scratch & Dent Sale on all Roland digi- tal pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, 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 PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! ADD A SUNROOM to your home, 8x10 Solarium Kit, still in box, easy install, Paid $4200, asking $3200. Judy (416)417-9951. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. BEAT THE RUSH, keep cool get your Air conditioner now! Fridges $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. Large selection of appliances. Visit our show- room. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe 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. ANTIQUE 1860 Ash Bedroom suite, 3/4 size w/new mattress paid $3,000. 1950's dining set w/hutch, table, 4 chairs; oak dining table w/4 padded chairs; hall bench; sofa bed & more. Reasonable offers please. Pickering. 905-839– 5449 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment- size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 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 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. PENTIUM III computer 128Mb ram, modem/CD/sound/video, kbd/spek/mouse, 15" monitor. Amazing deal $350. Can de- liver +set up. 905-439-4789 ComputerDeals.Net (www) Pentium Internet starter $299. Brand new powerful custom built computers from $599. Off lease lap tops, big selection from $449. Monitor 17"@$149, 19"@$199. 18 years experi- ence, we love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND Bytes Computers Services. P-200 Tower complete system $185.00, P2-350 Tower com- plete system $255.00 Com- plete system includes: 15" monitor, keyboard and mouse. April Special: 17" Monitor Upgrade for $20.00 while quantities last. Layaway Plan, Warranty and Other Ac- cessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. FOR SALE ! SHOPCRAFT 10" band saw with blades, excel- lent shape. Great for home hobbyist. $200. Call Greg (905) 987-0536 after 6 p.m. FREE SHED,white vinyl, good condition to whoever will re- move, 8'10'. (905)720–2355 (cnp) GENERATOR,John Deere, 4400-watts used twice $800; air conditioner, 12,000-btus, vertical, used 2 seasons, $500; Pine Wardrobe 3'x6', $100. Sony video-cam $100. 905-655–9805 HOSPITAL BED ETC.1. New hospital bed w/mattress (retail $2,400) 2. Two transfer poles 3. Electrically-controlled re- cliner chair 4. Electrical ad- justable bed w/brass head- board (retail $800). Best offer. Call 905-723-9891 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. (416)746-0995. II CARAT 1-2 F colour 18k solitaire diamond w/custom 5 diamond wedding band. Ap- praised to sell $3K. 905-666– 5851. 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 MOVING - 2pc Rattan set; Micro/convention oven; vari- ous end tables; rowing/exer- cise machine; sofa, chair, lamps, other items. Call after 4 pm. 905-430–3028 MOVING SALE Beginning Sat. May 3 - 12noon at 48 Divine Dr., Whitby (Weldon/Divine) Weekdays 7:30pm-9:30pm PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur-chase consultation on all makes & mod- els of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATIION MOD CHIPS, Play backed-up and foreign titles. PS1 Chip: $65. PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $175 (vs 5-7). XBOX Chip: $175. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RENT TO OWN new and re-con- ditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800- 798-5502. STORAGE TRAILERS AND stor- age containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. UTILITY TRAILER, new box & rails, 6ftx9.5ft. inside, 13" wheels. $500. Call (905)432- 3600 WALNUT DINING ROOM SET 6 chairs, table w/extension, 4-door buffet & hutch excellent condi- tion $1100 or nearest offer. 905- 428–1633 WASHER & DRYER,Kenmore, Extra capacity, heavy duty. 4 months use (Moving) $700/pr obo. 905-725-3089, cell 416- 879-2234 ZODIAC 9FT.4 years old, used only 2 years as dingy on boat. 15Hp Forse motor, asking $2250. Call (905)623–4428. Firewood330 FIREWOOD - Order your hard- wood now, to be sure of dry wood for next season. Call 905- 655-0673 or cell 905-431-0083 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 A WEDDING...a weekend re- treat. We will care for your pet a day, a weekend or a week. Call 905-839–7853 BICHON FRISE PUPPIES,vet checked, dewormed, micro chipped, ready to go. Only 3 left! $700 (for pets); $850 (with papers). Call Eileen 905- 623–9971 Bowmanville. CKC REG LAB PUPS. Black, yellow, males/females. Mi- cro-chipped, dewormed, 1st needles, vet checked. 7 weeks old. $600. Oshawa. (905)576–7126. GERMAN SHEPHERD -Free to good home. Male 2 years, all shots, very good with children. Call 905-509–6324. PUPPIES, Shitzu, Doberman, Pomerianian, Cocker Span- iels, Pit bulls, Toy poodles, Schnoodle, Pekingese, Hus- ky-reg'd. Sheppard-X, Collie-X $175. Kittens Tabbys, Hima- layans. 905-831-2145. TSURO DOG TRAINING - real training for real dogs. 905- 797-2855, Oshawa 905-432- 8318. www.tsurodogtraining.com Cars For Sale400 1984 CAMARO Z-28 High Output 305, loaded with op- tions, 121,000-km, stored all winters, paint original, abso- lutely no rust. Car is mint & must be seen & driven to ap- preciated condition. Certified & e-tested. Asking $8500-obo 905-576–8803 1986 TOYOTA CELICA running condition $900. Call 647-888- 2544 1990 CHRYSLER DYNASTY 3.3L V6, automatic/overdrive, 4-door, blue, blue interior, very clean, air conditioning works, runs and drives excel- lent, very affordable and reli- able family automobile, low insurance rates. Certified/ Emissions. 6 Month/10,000- km Warranty Included. $2495. 905-718-5032 dealer. 1992 MAZDA PROTEGE 4- cylinder, 5-speed 4-dr. sedan, power sunroof, power remote mirrors, certified/emission tested, hard to believe that this car has 300,000-kms on it. Asking $2400. 905-571- 5138 1992 DODGE COLT, 156,000km., automatic, runs well. As is. Best offer. 905-982–0438. 1992 SUNBIRD SE,auto, 4-dr, 113,000 original kms., $2,700 certified & e-tested or $2,200 as is. Call 905-668–9151 1993 SUNBIRD SSE 81,000kms, V6 auto, air, 2 door, red, pw/pl, abs, AM/FM Cassette, certified, e-tested, $3800 OBO. 905-428-9656 1994 SPIRIT,4cyl auto, cold a/c 151km, $3,600; 1993 Sun- dance 4dr, 4 cyl. auto, 171km, $2800; 1992 Plymouth Duster 2dr, V6, auto, 177km, $3,200; all e-test & certified. 1992 Daytona V6, 159km, $1,900, needs tranny; 1992 Shadow ES, 2dr, 4cyl, turbo, as is $1200. 905-426-8922 Dealer. 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 42,000 km on rebuilt engine. New tires, new brakes, new exhaust, JVC-CD player, pw, pl, tinted windows, 4-dr., emission tested $5200 obo. 905- 720–0636 1996 HONDA CIVIC SI,2 door, 5 spd, a/c, cruise, p/w, power sunroof, 100,000K, cer- tified, e-tested. Asking $10,700. Call 905-767-2807 1996 MONTE CARLO Z34, 2dr, red, with charcoal grey inte- rior, 3.4L, fully loaded $5,000. Ask for Troy 905-435-9960. 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 77,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, asking $7,700. Call 905-373-4871. 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON,4dr, auto, air, mint condition, 116,000 hwy. km, certified +E-Tested. $5500. 905-619-0049 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door, white, air, CD player, certified and e-tested, $6,500. Call 905-404- 0437 1998 FORD TAURUS wagon, 3L, V6, fully loaded, (power every- thing incl. driver seat, mirrors, windows), cruise control, key- less entry, 71,000km. Carefully maintained. $10,000. 905- 430–7666 1998 Neon, air, anti-theft, red, 4-door, non-smoker, certified, $6800-obo. 905-447-0367 1998 SATURN SL1,115,000kms, 4cyl., 5-speed standard, cruise/air, am/fm cassette, p.windows/locks, excellent condition, certified. Balance warranty expires 14/07/04 (23,000kms). Reduced to $7,900. Days (905)728-7465, evenings (905)723-5961 1998 SUNFIRE BLUE 93k 4- speed, auto, air, c/c, tilt, abs, t/c, remote keyless entry, $6900 O.B.O. 905-432–7796. 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES, certified, only 47,000km. Immaculate. P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.seats, balance of warranty, underbody oil, $14,900. (905)655–5220. 2000 IMPALA all options, sun- roof, leather, never seen a winter $18,900. 905-723–7261 2000 SATURN COUPE,CD, air, auto, 80,000 km, $9400. certi- fied. Call 905-728-8666. 2001 P.TCRUISER,limited edition, fully loaded, 5-spd. bone white exterior, overhead console, keylees entry, balance of warranty 80,000 klms. $17,800, 905-668–4920. BLACK 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta - Auto, 185k, tinted, no rust, in good condition. Lady driven, non- smoker. $5900 O.B.O. 416-573- 5624 or 905-686–6590. Paul EXCEPTIONAL BUY - 1987 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. $4700 obo. Must be seen. 416-271-5889 or 705- 277-3281. Serious inquiries only please. MUST SELL, $24,000 or best offer. 2003 Pontiac Montana, loaded, less than 7,000 kil., still smells new. Telephone (905) 665–5292 NO CREDIT CHECK!$5/day! Drive away today in your own vehicle! Class A mechanic available, $35/hr. Call 905- 260-2105 or 905-809-1654 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 1988 DODGE DAKOTA, passed E-test in March, new converter, 245,000 kms., 8 ft. box with cap, runs great, $1,200. Call 905-885-5342 af- ter 6 pm. 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. 1993 GMC JIMMY SLE,V6, vortec, a/c, auto, hitch, new exhaust, EGR. Good condition, runs well, clean. 227,000k. As is $3,500 o.b.o. 905-432-0119 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4 pickup, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, low mileage, $16,000, 905-342- 2704. $14,900, MUST SELL! 1999 CHEV SILVERADO, 1/2-ton pick- up, 1 owner, like new, Vortec V8, automatic, 4-speed overdrive transmission, dual air bags, split front seats, air-conditioning, AM/FM-cassette, power steering & ABS brakes, regular cab, long box with liner, sliding rear win- dow, new brakes, new tires. Certified/e-tested. 103,000km. 905-260-2922, 2001 DODGE RAM, 23,000 kil., a/c, ttpositrac, remote start, alarm tonneau cover trailer hitch, 16 in Michelin tires, chrome rims, warranty. plus extras. Asking 21,000. Telephone (905) 728–4361 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 GUN SHOW SUN. MAY 4 8 a.m. - noon JUBILEE PAVILION SOUTH ON SIMOCE ST. TO LAKEVIEW PARK RD. OSHAWA 905-679-8812 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. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 10 - 6, 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 SUNDAY, MAY 4, 12-3 P.M. AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE 75 Centennial Rd. (Beside hospital HMS Ajax Room) CASH ONLY OSH KOSH Gap, Old Navy, Adidas, Disney, Tommy, Nike and more!! ONE DAY ONLY! Children’s Gently Used Clothing 1000’s OF PIECES www.coolkidsclothes.com New Location 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale FURNITURE LIQUIDATION CENTRE Sofas, bed sofas, sectional sofas, wing back chairs, recliners, 3 pc sofas from $599, coffee tables & end table, rockers, iron & brass headboards, dressers, chests, desks, ceramics, table & chairs, china cabi- nets, diningroom suites, approx. 25 sofa sets at Simcoe St. Store. Mattress & box springs, all sizes, including king, singles from $99.00, king set at $399.00, available at 2 locations. 1188 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, former IGA store, below Wentworth 905-571-4610 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby at Garrard Rd. 905-576-7550 JULIE'S CRAFT BARN ✿Partylite sell-offs ✿Mother's Day Gifts ✿Homemade Crafts 3110 Hwy. 7 Pickering at Balsam Rd. between Lakeridge and Westney Rd's. Open Weekends Only 10-5. 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-08959 Sale Priced $ 8,995 Gas Saver Gas Saver 2000 Cavalier 4 dr. Tan, Auto, Air, 4 Cyl. STK.#20268321A Key #B19 Safety & Clean Air 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 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 1986 JEEP CHEROKEE Laredo good body, good engine, $650. Call Scott 905-839-9414 1992 GMC SAFARI SLE,8 pas- senger, certified/e-tested, $4,995 o.b.o. Call 905-433-7548. 1994 GMC SAFARI XT, fully loaded, auto starter, alloy wheels. 127,000km, excellent condition, one owner, certified. Asking $8,700. Call 905-430-7834 2000 ASTRO VAN, loaded, air, power windows, cruise, tilt, keyless entry, ISB pack- age, 59,000km, excellent condition, certified $15,900 obo. Call after 6pm 905-263- 2084 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. very well maintained. Assume lease @ $400/month + taxes with 2 years 9 months re- maining. Call 905-436-6218. 98 WINDSTAR, LOADED safety & eco-tested. 4 buck- ets, stereo/tape, air, pwr wind, keyless entry, highway driven $11,000-obo 905-576-4062 af- ter 6pm. Motorcycles435 1979 + 1981 YAMAHA 650's $2500/pair. 1979 is sick, 1981 runs. Call 905-426-6113 Driving Schools447 Announcements255 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 EXPERIENCED live in care- giver, one child. Must be flexible. Reference. English a must. ASAP. Pickering. (416) 699–6931 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 CHILD CARE Hwy#2/Whites Rd. Safe, spa- cious, loving environment, fun/educational activities, meals/snacks provided. Ages 2 & up welcome. $115/week Limited space. (905)839–9705 LIVERPOOL/HWY.#2 ECE mother of 1 would like to take care of your child. 10 years experience. Hot meals, fun activities, fenced yard, re- ceipts. 905-837-0315 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. Garage/ Yard Sales320 1982 NEW YORKER,5th Ave- nue, very rare find. Only 95K, loaded, pw, locks, seats, air, mint condition, senior driven and well maintained. Only $1900. Call Rob 905-831- 9785. Mortgages Loans165 $$ MONEY $$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888- 307-7799. $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.45% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. CONSOLIDATE All your bills into one easy payment. Up to 100% first mortgage with no money down oac. All types of mortgage financing 1st, 2nd & 3rds. Residential and com- mercial mortgages. Call Ro- bert Brown at Accurate Mort- gage Services. Local 905-436- 9292 or toll free 1-877-509- LOAN. Online application www.accuratemortgages.com MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Masonry & Concrete708 Painting and Decorating710 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 LEAK REPAIRS From Inside • No Digging • No Mess • All work quaranteed For Free Estimate 905-686–5233 Servicing Durham Region TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 25 yrs. exp. Fully insured Free estimates 905-433-7140 BENCHMARK KITCHENS & BATH • Refinishing • Refacing or • Replacing your kitchen cabinets? We are the ones you should call! 905-683-7000 SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of home improvements and maintenance services. (905) 426-9383 or (905) 442-3742 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul DEBIAN & SONS RENOVATION "Plan your work & we'll work your plan" *Additions *Baths *Painting *Drywall & *Finished Basements. For your home improvement call us at 905-686-2045 or 289-314-2544 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig 905-686-1913 CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE (works alone). Mature, experienced, reliable & honest. Pickering/Ajax area. Please call Pam 905-426-2946 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 35 A/P 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-08959 Sale Priced $ 6,385 Hurry In!! Won’t Last!! Hurry In!! Won’t Last!! Light Green, Auto, Air, V6, 7 Passenger STK# 3M607266A Key#B5 Safety & Clean Air 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: •Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser •Port Perry This Week •Northumberland News •Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal •Canadian Statesman/ Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 905-576-9335 Fax 905-579-4218 FURNITURE LIQUIDATION CENTRE Sofas, bed sofas, sectional sofas, wing back chairs, recliners, 3 pc sofas from $599, coffee tables & end table, rockers, iron & brass headboards, dressers, chests, desks, ceramics, table & chairs, china cabi- nets, diningroom suites, approx. 25 sofa sets at Simcoe St. Store. Mattress & box springs, all sizes, including king, singles from $99.00, king set at $399.00, available at 2 locations. 1188 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, former IGA store, below Wentworth 905-571-4610 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby at Garrard Rd. 905-576-7550 ✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★ SPECIAL SUNDAY AUCTION ★✰ ★✰ ★ ★✰★✰ ★ Kahn Auction Centre "Big Orange Barn" 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. ★✰ ★✰ ★ ★✰★✰ ★ Sunday May 4th Start: 10:30 a.m. Preview time: 8:30 a.m. ✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★ We have just received a container from England, also selling local estate, collectables, fine furni- ture, glassware & china to include: oak hall stand, Henry 11 buffet, mah. gateleg table, stain glass window, oak wardrobe, set of 6 Queen Ann Chairs, cab. leg stool, oak plant stand, oak sew- ing machine, pine fire surround, oak sideboard, french piano, 3pc. Bergere suite, barley twist oak chairs, tea trolley, doll house, satin wood dressing table, Vict. 2 over 3 chest, walnut bedside cabinet, old blanket box, glass front wall cabinet, tilt- top coffee table, old gramaphone, walnut wardrobe, oak floor lamps, wrought iron dressing table, black toolbox, nest of tables, too many items to list. NEW FURNITURE LIQUIDATION - to include: 6 different diningroom suites as follows: Sheridan- style table, 6 chairs & server, double pedestal oak table w/6 pressback chairs, solid maple table w/6 arrowback chairs, colonial style oval table w/pedestal base & 6 solid wood chairs, oth- er sets to include cherry, maple and oak dinette sets, other furniture to include grandfather fire- side chairs, bookcases, china cabinets, dropleaf table, rolltop desk, Lear card table, stacking bookcases, parlour tables, too many items to list. SPECIAL INTEREST: grandfather clock, over $100,000. in estate jewelry, qualified by apprai- sals, Ltd. Edition art such as Group of 7, Trisha Romance, & other well known artists, persian rugs, rugs from Turkey, special glassware & china, & decorative art, too many items to list. Auctioneers remarks: This sale will be a great sale with lots of vintage antiques and fine pcs. with over 500 lots. Please be sure to attend. Terms & conditions: Visa, M/C, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium, delivery available. VICTOR BREWDA AUCTIONEER (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 JOHNATHAN’S AUCTIONS SUNDAY, MAY 4th • 1:00PM (Preview from 11:00am Day of Sale) 1750 MIDLAND AVE. SCARBOROUGH (Just south of Ellesmere north of Lawrence) MAJOR ESTATE AND COLLECTABLE Partial Listing: Over 400 Lots Royal Doulton, antiques, collectibles, modern etc. Mahogany grandfather clock, several dining room suites, hand painted commodes, writing desk. Canadiana pine, occasional side tables, armoires, Canadiana & Americana chests of drawers, parlour chairs, area rugs, collectibles, oil paintings, limited edition prints etc. etc.... too many items to list. NO BUYERS PREMIUM OR FEES! Sale subject to additions and deletions. Partial listing only. Items arriving daily. No buyers premium. Terms of payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Bank Debit. Snack bar, seating and delivery service available. SALE CONDUCTED BY JOHNATHAN’s AUCTIONS LIMITED Consignments welcome for our upcoming auctions - Sale every Wednesday at 6:30pm 416-285-0022 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions W ORSHIP C OME & 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. 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 Publishes every Friday To Advertise your Church Services call Janice at 905-683-0707 Fax: 905-579-4218 or email jsam@durhamregion.com 39th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF Pickering Pentecostal Church SUNDAY, MAY 4 at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) 8 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM Dr. Van Johnson Academic Dean Master’s Seminary 6:00 pm Gospel Concert with UNSHAMED QUARTET “You are always welcome at The Gathering Place” 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship MORTGAGES "Good Credit, Good Job" But can't save a down payment? Then you may qualify for 100% No Down payment 1st Mortgage. Refinance, 2nd's to 90% Real Estate referrals for those who qualify. Call Robert Brown Or apply online at www.accuratemortgages.com AMSAccurateMortgageServices 905-436-9292 Local Whitby toll free 1-877-509-LOAN 165 Mortgages Loans 165 Mortgages Loans YOUR BANK SAID NO!! Consult an experienced broker •Prime debt consolidations up to 100% saving 100’s of $ monthly •Consolidate for any reason to 90% 2nds at market rate + 1-2% •Purchases and refinance up to 1.30% below posted market rate CALL: SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060, or Pickering (289) 314-4098 410 Trucks For Sale 273 Daycare Available 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating 710 Painting and Decorating Gardening & Landscaping735 Party Services753 SOFTTUB RENTALS New in Durham. RENT NOW for Par- ties, Family Fun, Therapy or Romance. Tubs of Fun Rentals 905-439-TUBS (8827) Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 PLUS SIZE BEAUTY Big on looks & personality, See me for incalls! Ashley (289)-314-2537 Executively Yours Upscale men/women available for discreet encounters Serious inquiries only 905-242-3109 Now Offering Couples Open 12pm daily till ? Now hiring executive full figure to petite Passion Paradise Welcome to Paradise with a companion full of Passion 100% Discreet Va riety of Attractive Ladies for in/out service Call Nikki (905)665-0035 Above & Beyond Male/Female companions For discreet encounters Selectively hiring 19+ Serious Enquires Only (905)-429-2472 Children’s entertainment for any occasion . B LUE R IBBON A WARD W INNER . Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED Landscaping Interlocking Decks & Fences Inground Sprinklers Retaining walls Tree & Shrub Gardening 905-839-8143 LAWN MAINTENANCE Grass Cutting Clean Up Serving South Pickering Call Chris (416) 219-6908 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ALTONA WEST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE May 3rd - 8am-2pm (raindate May 4th) West of Altona, North of Twyn Rivers 18 Streets of Bargains & Deals! Bayly/Liverpool Multifamily Garage Sale 1940s Shop smith, new microwaves, tools, furniture, kids stuff, tons of stuff new & used. 810+815 Zator Ave., Pickering Sat., May 2, 8am-? Everything INCLUDING the Kitchen Sink Sat. May 3, 8-2, no early birds 4965 Westney Rd., Claremont, (opposite Spring Creek G.C.) Airtight stove insert, gas fireplace, Hanover maple kitchen cabinets, 45 gal. barrels, wash- er/dryer, aluminum doors, Pellar windows, light fixtures, high performance snow tires, fax ma- chine, ladies' clothing, '91 Subaru certified etested $1500, dishes, plates, collectibles LOADS MORE\ FOSTER COURT GARAGE SALE, PICKERING Sat./Sun. May 3 & 4 ~ 8:30 a.m Baby items, pram, air conditoners, more! FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE Sat. May 3rd, 9-1 p.m. 1870/1886 Malden Crs. Pickering (Glenanna/Liverpool) GARAGE SALE Everything From "Soup to Nuts" Saturday May 3rd starting 7am 1845 Rosebank Rd North, Pickering GARAGE SALE - Sat. May 3, 8am-12noon Rain date Sun May 4 - no early birds 1747 Greenvale Cres., Pick (Rosebank/Springview) Wide selection of items ✩✧GARAGE SALE ✧✩ 1284 Old Orchard Ave., Pickering (near Massey's Restaurant) May 3 & 4; 10 & 11,9am-4pm Furniture, housewares, toys, books, games, clothing & crafts GARAGE Sale Sat. May 3rd 9am-2pm 37 Hettersley Dr., Ajax (Hwy 2/Westney) Lots for everyone! HUGE GARAGE SALE SAT. MAY 3RD - 9 A.M. - 12 NOON Golf clubs, exercise equipment, books, tools, light fixtures, kids toys, games, odds and ends 766 EDGEWOOD RD. PICKERING Int. designers HUGE YARD SALE BOTH NEW AND USED Saturday, May 3rd - 8:30 p.m. Joining street sale. South of Hwy 2 off Rougemount Look 4 Yellow Signs MOVING/DOWNSIZING SALE 36 Cedar St. Ajax Sat. May 3rd 8am-4pm china, artwork, linens, furniture, books, collectables, etc. ✰✰✰✰ STREET SALE ✰✰✰✰ Liverpool Rd. (North of Finch, Pickering) SATURDAY MAY 3 ~ 9AM Tools, Furniture, Crafts, Household items ✰✰✰✰ ★✦ PICKERING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE ✦★ Saturday May 3, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 1920 Bayly St. (Corner of Squires Beach Rd & Bayly) Over 20 vendors, many new items and crafts, Support Young Adult Mission Team with Car wash, barbecue, bake sale, KRISPY KREME Donuts and silent Auction For more info. call Dave at 905-839-5401 STREET SALE Sun. May 4th, Marsh Lane Ajax (Rossland, between Westney and Church) 8 a.m. Clothing, bedding, household items etc. ★✩★ STREET SALE ★✩★ Sat. May 3rd, 8-3 p.m. MacIntyre Lane Ajax (Rossland/Ravenscroft) Furn, computer access. ➢TY BEANIE BABIES childrens toys, Precious Moments Figurines, old 78 records GIANT GREENWOOD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Sat, May 3rd -- 9am-2pm (Rain or Shine) Westney Rd & Hwy 7 Follow the purple &yellow balloons!!! Household items, furniture, infant/kids stuff, toys/clothes, books, and lots more . . . YARD SALE Sat May 3rd, 8 a.m. 15 Bramwell Dr. Ajax (Hwy. 2/Westney Rd.) Perego stroller, highchair, household items, lots more! 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Skylights • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable • W.S.I.B. • Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com KING HOME IMPROVEMENTS Wet Basements, 4-Season Rooms, Custom Homes & Cottages, Additions Plumbing, Wiring & Bathrooms 25 years experience Mike (905)683-0190 or (416)885-4682 Lawn Cutting by professionals $15 & up RANGER LANDSCAPING Spring Clean up Trimming / Garden work "Excellent Rates and Excellent Service" GUARANTEED! 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Step Remembering Our Mothers with an In Memoriam Mother's Day Tribute Publishing Sunday, May 11 Call your Classified Sales Representative at This Week or the News Advertiser at (905) 576-9335 Oshawa (905) 683-0707 Ajax (416) 798-7259 Toronto Lisa Catherine Ford July 30, 1987 - May 2, 2002 The memories we hold, are so dear. Your warm and tender smile, is so very clear. Your love for life, keeps our light forever bright. You taught us about bravery and courage... You are our Hero Forever Our Angel with Orange Wings Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Mom, Dad, Meghan, Kerri, Family and Friends FORD Lisa Catherine In loving memory of our dear friend Lisa, who touched our lives in so many ways. July 30, 1987 ~ May 2, 2002 A year ago today, we lost a special friend, She fought so hard to stay, Until the very end. She was our hope inspiration, Always showing such determination. With her smiling face So much wisdom for her years, We always had to show, "Only smiles and no tears." All she really wanted, was to be able to stay, But God knew he needed her, So he took her away, To keep things organized in Heaven, Where the Angels sing, So he gave her something special, Her very own orange wings. We miss you Lisa Love, Uncle Ed, Aunt Jo, Clayton, Joshua Claire ❧♥❧ May 1, 1992 - August 22, 2002 Dear Dylan When you were born, I thought that you were certainly not a beautiful baby. A brow that already creased like an old man with a lifetime of worries And that little “tag” beside your ear-what was that? Your dad could not take his eyes off you and Jenny waited anxiously for this baby brother who had taken so long. How we had all waited for you - our miracle. God gave us his miracle, but you were on loan. We thought so many times, that time was up and as many times he let you stay a little longer. Or maybe it wasn’t God’s doing, maybe it was you - fighting to hold on. Fighting to stay another day, another week, another year. When time was up - you didn’t struggle You went quietly - softly. But Our Miracle all the Same FOREVER OUR MIRACLE Love Always Mummy, Daddy, Jenny & Rick OUR MIRACLE 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 753 Party Services 905 Adult Entertainment TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 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. DRINKILL, Dave.Suddenly passed away on April 29, 2003 at the Ajax and Pickering Hos- pital at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Jill. Cherished and devoted father of Kevin, Brandon and Matthew. Loving son of Joyce and the late Bob Drinkill. Dave is survived by brother Gary. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage)905-428–8488 from 7 to 9 on Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. The fu- neral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to take place at Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 37 A/P Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N (3 miles North of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Sunday, May 4th, 10:30am Start AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ITEMS AT INCREDIBLE PRICES! “Bring your truck, van, trailer, load and go” SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! ESTESTAA TE SALETE SALE “Victor” The Auctioneer Te r ms:Visa, M/C, Amex, debit card, cash. No registration fee - 10% buyers premium Hwy 401Brock RdHwy 2 3 miles North of Hwy. 401 exit 399 DINETTE SETS LAMPS PERSIAN RUGS DINING SETS BED SETSOCCASIONAL FURNITURE MIRRORS CARVED FURNITURE GRAND FATHER CLOCKS ESTATE JEWELLERY Also selling: Estate Contents, Collectables, decorative art, Italian Furniture, Dolls, Limited Edition Prints, Chintz, Bronze Sculptures! ANTIQUESANTIQUES LEATHER SOFASLEATHER SOFAS GROUP OF SEVENGROUP OF SEVEN PERSIAN RUGS DINING SETS BED SETS LAMPS ESTATE JEWELLERY FINE CHINAFINE CHINA OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MIRRORS CARVED FURNITURE GRAND FATHER CLOCKS DINETTE SETS SAVE UP TO 85% OFF *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner BEV HUTCHISON* 905 619-9500 $169,900 SAT. & SUN., MAY 3 & 4, 2-4 P.M. 24 MARY STREET, AJAX $$$ IN UPGRADES! Brand new sunroom addition! New front & back doors! New gas furnace in 1996! Newer windows! Hardwood floors! Large fully fenced yard! Close to schools, park & shopping with easy access to 401! D ON’T DELAY! CA LL BE V TODAY! sutton group heritage realty inc. sutton group heritage realty inc. $249,900 LUCY BATESON** 905 432-1635 SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M. 18 WHITTINGTON CRT., AJAX SOUTH AJAX. Quiet court, walk to lake, large 4 bdrms., 3 bath home with main floor office. Thousands spent on ceramics, carpets, decor. Potential apt., in professionally finished lower level, W/O to patio, fireplace, french doors. Aboveground windows, second W/O on upper level. Up-dated eat-in kitchen. Great neighborhood. *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner SAT., MAY 3, 2-4 P.M. 107 BOOTH CRES., AJAX LISTED AT $299,000 BEAUTY ON QUIET CRESCENT - Only 3 years old. This immaculate 3 bedroom home with study offers a bright, large greenhouse kitchen with walkout to fenced yard, open concept living and dining room, family room with gas fireplace, master has 4pc. ensuite with separate shower. Upgrades include gleaming interlocking double driveway and walkway, finished basement and much more. Call Sonia Sampson*, 905-683-1790. OPEN HOUSE SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M. 43 PATTERSON CRES., AJAX Fabulou s 4 bedroom! Walkout t o deck from brea kfast r oom. Luxurious master retreat w i th sitting r oom and 4p ce ensu ite! S u nken main floor f amily r oom w i th f i replace. Design er deco r! D on’t miss out! Call now! www.h artfordand stein.c om $265,9 0 0 HARTFORD* AND STEIN* 416-699-9292 Realty Ltd. Broker SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M. 525 CHARNWOOD FOX HOLLOW - $348,999 Spectacular 4 bedroom bri ck h ome on a premiu m lot in demand P i ckering n e i ghbo urhood! Bea utifully kept , maint ained and deco r a ted! Green hou s e kitchen, master with retreat & Roman tub, u pgra ded througho ut! D on’t miss this one . www.leslie prent i ce.com LESLIE A. PRENTICE* 905-426-5664 DERMOT WALSH* 1-866- 430-9900 DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 888-413-0800 SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M. 937 VISTULA DR., PICKERING (WEST SHORE/VISTULA) Just listed, great value at $254,900! Fantastic mature West Shore neighbourhood w/walking trails & parks to Frenchman’s Bay! 3+1 bedroom bungalow with all the “majors’ done! Roof (2 yrs), furnace (less than 1 yr), siding & eavestroughing (less than 1 yr), and all windows have been replaced & are maint. free vinyl! Large finished basement with sep. entrance, dry bar, 4pc bath, & a woodstove. A great property in a great location! SERVING COFFEE & SNACKS ON SUNDAY! Just Listed SEE STEVE’S VIRTUAL TOUR!! www.stevekostka.com “A PPOIN T M E N TS ON LY” SUN., MAY 4, 1-4 P.M. 8 FARNWOOD ST. SPLASH!!! Ingro u n d pool, a lot of h o u s e , 3100 sq. ft. in Fallingbrook Whitby. dermot @ a ttcanad a.net classic realty Inc. SONIA SAMPSON* 905- 683-1790 SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M. 973 AUDLEY RD. SOUTH, AJAX LISTED AT $529,900 WATER FRONT EXECUTIVE HOME - Unobstructed view of the lake, pond, walking trails and conservation area all year round. This Cape Cod style stone and brick home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths, combined living and dining area, large gourmet kitchen adjoining the casual great room with gas fireplace and home office. Plenty of windows to fill the home with warm glow of sunlight, large 2nd. floor laundry, 9ft. ceilings and much more. Call Sonia Sampson*, 905-683-1790. OPEN HOU SE CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker FRANK Real Estate QUALITY ONE LTD. SUN., MAY 4, 1-5 P.M., 1854 ROCKFORD DR., PICKERING Pres ti gious location, g o rgeous h ome wi th premium lot , 4+1 bedroom, 4 b athrooms, large living r oom & d ining room with ha rdwood f loors, spacious bedrooms wi th case m ent wind ows thro ugho ut. L ots of u p grades, potent ial in-law su i te, fen ced yard, landscaped interlock w alk. Sunny patio, hea ted in-gro und pool, pool house, en tertainers delight. A must see c all Rex Thomas, 905-683-9118. REX THOMAS* 905- 683-9118 SUN., MAY 4, 1-3 P.M., 50 JACWIN DR., AJAX 401/WESTNEY DETACHED BUNGALOW D ETACHED BUNG A LOW-$229,900. Detached bun g alow, 3 bedrooms w i th sep era te e n trance t o 2 bedroom b ase men t apartm e n t, on lot 63’ x 150’ lot in P i ckering Village. Call Jim McB urney at 905- 4 27-1400 for more details. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. JIM McBURNEY* 905-427-1400 SUN., MAY 4, 1-4 P.M., 5 CHARLTON CRES., AJAX FRIENDLY LITTLE HOUSE SOUTH AJAX You’ll appreciate this very c lean and well situated 3 bedroom deta ched with ea t-in kitchen, good size liv ing & dining r ooms, 1 1/2 b a ths & f inished b ase m e n t . Close t o Community Ce ntre, h ospit al & easy w alk t o w a terfront . Milt Sommerville *, 905-831-2273. MILT SOMERVILLE* 905-831-2273 $219,9 0 0 Case Realty Ltd. MIKE ARNOLD* 905-428-7677 Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker $389,5 0 0 CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker FRANK Real Estate JILL SMITH* 905-683-1790 S u p erb loc at ion for this spac iou s b a cksplit, close to waterfront trail. Upgra ded throughout, skylites, h ardwood floor s, n ewer w ind o ws. Come see f o r yo urse l f. Bay l y / Sandy Bea ch Rd . SUN. 2-4 LOVELY OPEN CONCEPT REC RM. $234,900 Contemporary eat -in k itchen & upgraded ba th & broad loom. Spac iou s d ining room & large master w ith ensu ite. Great view, ne a r lake, ensu ite laundry too. Call anytime to view. BALCONY POOL $154,800 BAY RIDGE BEAUTY 782 BALATON AVE. Call Rick Dimock* & Judy Cochrane**** See Inside Pics: realestateoshawawhitbyarea.com Spirit Inc. SUN., MAY 4, 2-4 P.M., 1721 CONACHER CRES. Very c le an all bri ck three bedroom open concept home, main floor laun dry r oom w ith ga r a ge access. Vau l ted ceiling . For mal d ining r oom. Ceramic f loor ing in foyer and k i tchen, h ardwood in living r oom and d ining room. In-law su i te w i th separa te e n trance on the lower level. Close to schools and s h opping. $378,9 0 0 HALLMARK $419,9 0 0 SAT. & SUN., MAY 3 & 4, 2-4 P.M. 22 ANSTEAD CRES. JUST LISTED Fabulous location by the lake. Ab solutely gorgeo u s 4 bedroom home. Finished w ith unbelievable quality. In credi ble Binns k i tchen, professionally f inished and decor ated walkout b ase m ent wi th g as fireplace, cus tom cab inetry and home offi ce. Premium 67’ x 120’, pr i vate lot with beautiful land scaping and g a rdens. JOHN PATON* 905-428-7677 MUST SEE!! EQUIPPED & SHOWS LIKE A MODEL Three spacious bedrooms, 3 washrooms, eat-in family kitchen, practical use of hardwood & ceramics. Functional marble fireplace in family room, fireplace and wet bar in rec area. Upgrades includes shingles, broadloom, eaves & soffits, skylights plus. Call John now. $279,900. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker 1ST TIME OFFERED Pickering 3 bedroom, 2 washrooms, condo, practical upgrades, tastefull decor, with walkout to tiled balcony overlooking park. Tasteful use of hardwood laminate and ceramics. Call John now for an appointment and more detail. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY www.durham region .com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003-PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, May 2, 2003 PAGE 39 A/P www.durham region .com www.davidsonchrysler.com New Car Hotline 416.281.2277 GRAD REBATES UP TO $1000 MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKI N G S T O N RD.IT’S AVAILABLE FOR TEST DRIVE AT DAVIDSON NOW! 2004 PACIFICA DAVIDSON DOES IT AGAIN! 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