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PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 51,100 32 PAGES FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND 426-YDOCYour licence to survive. ® Because YOUNG DRIVERS SAVES Lives. We Can Now Save You Something Much Less Important … MONEY! www.youngdrivers.com 9362 WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/6 Entertainment/22 Sports/24 Classified/26 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net ThisWeekend Get in the hunt at Trade Centre PICKERING –A Kids Scav- enger Hunt will be held in The Pickering Markets at the Metro East Trade Centre, March 17 and 18. The event is a fund-raiser for the Ajax/Pickering Big Sisters As- sociation and is for children aged two to nine. Children who want to participate should go to the north- west foyer of the Antique Market entrance to pick up their forms and follow instructions. There will also be a number of fun activities including ring toss, bowl down, story time, a craft table and plant-a-seed. Children will be eligible to enter a draw to win a prize package, and can also enter the Easter colouring contest to win a three-foot chocolate bunny. Last Call St. Paddy’s Day Membership Special @ the Rec Complex Call Now 683-6582 • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. Uh, no you can’t take it for a test drive. ® Durham council to vote on eight-per cent hike Region eyes pay raise BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Regional councillors may be getting an eight-per cent pay hike next week if they accept a recom- mendation from Durham’s finance and administration committee. Committee members voted dur- ing an in-camera meeting Wednes- day to give themselves the increase retroactive to Jan. 1. The base salary for Regional councillors is currently $23,795 per year. If council ap- proves the eight-per cent increase on Wednesday, councillors will be getting another $1,904 on top of that, taking their base salary to $25,699 a year. Oshawa Councillor Clare Aker asked her colleagues to deal with the issue during the public portion of Wednesday’s meeting, however her motion failed because the staff report recommending the salary in- crease also dealt with the salaries of Regional employees, which are never discussed in an open forum. “Obviously I was concerned it wasn’t a transparent process and that it was dealt with in camera when our employers are the citizens of Durham Region... they have a right to know what they’re paying us,” Coun. Aker said in an interview later that day. “Basically it is an eight-per cent increase,” she confirmed. “The phi- losophy behind that is to look at tying it somehow to our staffing in- creases.” However, she maintained coun- cillors are public servants, not pro- fessionals. She did not support the report during the in-camera vote. Coun. Aker also said she had concerns with the fact the increase is being recommended so quickly after an election. “I don’t believe any of us ran on PICKERING –The families of six local teenagers who disappeared on Lake Ontario six years ago this Saturday are holding an informal gathering at the waterfront tomor- row to remember their loved ones. It was March 17, 1995 when Jay Boyle, 17, Chad Smith, 18, and Robbie Rumbolt, 17, all of Picker- ing, disappeared along with Danny Higgins, 16, of Ajax, Jamie Lefeb- vre, 17, of Scarborough and Michael Cummins, 17, of Oshawa after a night of partying with friends. “We’re going down Saturday (to the foot of Liverpool Road)... all of the families will be there and all of the friends,” Michael’s mother Sharon Cummins said Wednesday. “We’ll just go down and do our normal thing,” she said, noting fam- ily members will light candles and send off balloons in memory of their loved ones. “I go down every now and then, especially on occasions,” Ms. Cum- mins added, noting anyone who wants to join the families at the wa- terfront around 3 or 4 p.m. Saturday is welcome to do so. The six teenagers were reported missing around 3 a.m. March 18, 1995, 24 hours after they were last seen, the News Advertiser reported at the time. It is believed the teens stole a 14- foot fibreglass imitation Boston Whaler motorboat from the East Shore Marina to go for a joy ride after partying with friends Friday, March 17. The search for the boys got under way around 2:30 p.m. on the 18th when Canadian Forces Base Trenton dispatched a Labrador heli- ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Just hangin’out It was all uphill for Tegan Laing, 12, last Sunday as she honed her rock-climbing skills. She was at the Higher Ground-Indoor Rock Climbing and Learning Centre in the Ajax Community Centre. Families gather to remember lost teens Six years ago tomorrow Pickering youths, friends disappeared on Lake Ontario CLARE AKER Concerned raise discussion wasn’t ‘transparent process’. 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CR-V LX $26,300 MSRP* More safety features & more colour selections A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Five hundred dollars, an hour in prep time and benefit increases are what sep- arates Catholic elementary teachers and the Durham Catholic District School Board from reaching a contract deal, ac- cording to information obtained by the News Advertiser. The two sides are deadlocked in con- tract negotiations that began over a year ago. At a March 5 general meeting of Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ As- sociation members in the Durham ele- mentary panel, teachers voted 93.4 per cent in favour of giving their executive a strike mandate. Teachers were in a legal strike position as of March 12. On Monday, a mediation session will take place in an effort to come to an agreement. “We’re hopeful that the board will make an improvement in their offer,” said Durham OECTA elementary presi- dent Bill Stratton. “We’re ready to nego- tiate.” He said teachers are “hoping and praying” Monday’s meeting will result in a breakthrough, noting there is proba- bly more pressure on the board now that they know teachers overwhelmingly support a strike or other action, such as a work-to-rule campaign. Mr. Stratton said OECTA is “not en- trenched” in its position on the issues. He would not confirm information that outlines the positions of the two sides. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, who chairs the board’s negotiating team, however, confirmed it was accurate. According to that information, teach- ers are seeking a five-per cent raise over two years while the board is offering four per cent. Under the board’s propos- al, the maximum salary for a teacher would rise to $68,869, while the teach- ers are seeking $69,347, a difference of less than $500. The maximum salary is currently $65,985. Teachers also want 200 minutes of preparation time per week in the second year of the contract, while the board is holding firm on the current 150 minutes per week. The sides are stuck on the in- creased benefits sought by the teachers in areas such as vision care, life insur- ance and dental care. Trustee Martin suggested the differ- ence between the two positions is too close to justify a walkout. “To me, if I was a teacher looking at this, I wouldn’t walk the picket line for this,” she said. The board can’t look at these talks in isolation, she said, since a deal is yet to be reached with other employee groups. “We would give our teachers (what they’re asking) if we could do it, but we can’t,” said Trustee Martin. “We can’t afford to do it. If we give a certain per- centage (raise) to one group, we’re fair, we give it across the board.” She noted the Province has not yet made its funding announcement this year, but indications are “we’re not going to get anything more than what we got last year,” namely enough for a two-per cent hike for employees. Giving teachers a bigger raise would mean dipping into reserves, which Trustee Martin said is not a long-term solution. And if the money came from other sources the board would have to make cuts affecting students. The board is also flexible in its posi- tion and Trustee Martin is hopeful Mon- day’s talks will result in a deal. 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Payday advances, disabilities & pensions $$$$$ Ca$hier Inc. $$$$$ 619-2298 62 Harwood Ave., Unit #2, Ajax (upstairs, shared entrance with Wimpy’s Diner) $$ $$ ST. PATRICK’S DAY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385. His given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn’t get the job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required scholarship. Far from being a saint, until he was 16, he considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village. During his captivity, he became closer to God. He escaped from slavery after six years and went to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of twelve years. During his training he became aware that his calling was to convert the pagans to Christianity. His wishes were to return to Ireland, to convert the pagans that had overrun the country. But his superiors instead appointed St. Palladius. But two years later, Palladius transferred to Scotland. Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland. Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. And this fact upset the Celtic Druids. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in his conversion of the Irish country to Christianity. His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time, Patrick retired to County Down. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick’s Day ever since. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick’s Day. Not much of it is actually substantiated. Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock. And this stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. The St. Patrick’s Day custom came to the New World in 1737. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! (Happy St Patrick’s Day to you all!) 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And, one of the committee’s recom- mendations adopted by council at that time calls for councillors’ “wages to be tied to what happens to management- level staff”. He noted, “There’s nothing harder than trying to figure our what you should be getting paid.” Coun. McMaster also said council- lors’ pay increases have traditionally been dealt with in a public forum, but that was prior to the adoption of the committee’s recommendations. “I can’t get into the details about (the report),” he said, noting there were a “whole range of increases” included in the report. “A number of positions were severe- ly being underpaid and we were losing massive amounts of staff,” he said, adding the eight-per cent increase for councillors is an average of the recom- mended increases for senior staff. Meanwhile, Clarington Mayor John Mutton, who also wanted the issue dealt with in the public portion of the meet- ing, said Thursday he “refused to dis- cuss councillors’ salaries in camera... we’re accountable to the public. It has to be in the public forum.” He did, how- ever, support the staff report. Regional Clerk Pat Madill reports council approved a bylaw in 1998 that NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P included staged increases in councillors’ salaries. As of April 1998, councillors were paid $22,648. That figure in- creased to $23,214 in April 1999 and $23,795 in April 2000. Finance committee mem- bers include Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster, Oshawa councillors Clare Aker and John Gray, Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Whit- by Councillor Gerry Emm, Pickering Councillor Mark Holland, Clarington Mayor John Mutton and Durham Chairman Roger Anderson. 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P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager John Willems Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News (905) 683-5110 Sales (905) 683-5110 Classif ieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 General Fax (905) 683-7363 E-Mail steve.houston@ durhamnews.net Web address www.durhamnews.net 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Com- munity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circu- lations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS news advertiser March 16, 2001 Our trash, nature’s bounty To the editor: Winter is a time of low tem- peratures, wind chill, frostbite and extreme discomfort. This is when we should consider the birds and animals. Many food sources have been depleted at winter’s end and spring hasn’t yet had a chance to provide new growth. Meanwhile, garbage dumps are bulging with our abundance. Why discard stale bread, old biscuits, unwant- ed cereal, cookies - anything ed- ible - when there are so many hungry wild creatures just wait- ing to partake in the feast of their lives? Can you hear the sound of all those flapping wings and little paws applauding you? William E. Rae Durham-wide arterial road needed To the editor: Except for the Hwy. 401 life- line, there still is not a proper four-lane arterial road south of Hwy. 2 to link the communities of Durham Region. The Bloor-Victoria-Bayly streets link is a patchwork of four- lane upgrades and two-lane rib- bons. How it would serve as an emergency bypass during a Hwy. 401 closure is beyond me. It should be possible for work- ers to commute from Courtice to Pickering, and via Sheppard Av- enue, to Toronto without contribu- tion to the daily Hwy. 401 bottle- neck. Peter Dubina How can they now look hospital of- ficials in the face and tell them there’s no money for much-needed expansion projects? How can they meet with Durham’s police officials and say they’ll have to cut back their budget requests? How can they tell Durham’s conser- vation authorities there’s only a mini- mal increase in funding coming their way this year, when much more is needed? How can Durham’s Regional coun- cillors do all this while secretly they prepare to vote themselves a whopping eight-per cent raise retroactive to Jan. 1? If any of the councillors can offer a plausible, even a semi-credible, argu- ment for it, we’re listening. Because we can’t begin to under- stand that in a year where the message from the Region has been cutbacks and belt-tightening like we’ve never wit- nessed before, Durham’s finance com- mittee managed to vote for the pay hike Wednesday during an in-camera (closed to the public) meeting. Granted, the overall impact of the raises will be in the tens of thousands, while hospitals, police and conserva- tion authorities are looking for mil- lions. But the implicit message we’ve been receiving from our Regional offi- cials is that every penny, dollar and yes, thousand, counts this year. To take it a step further and do it be- hind closed doors is appalling. Oshawa Councillor Clare Aker argued council remuneration is normally an issue dis- cussed publicly, only to be out-ranked on a technicality that staff salaries were also to be discussed. True, but then why not agree to Coun. Aker’s re- quest to have the two issues separated? Committee members were prepared to sneak the raise through without even letting taxpayers know a raise was being considered. Shameful! No doubt proponents will argue they’ve been without a raise for years and with the amount of hours council- lors’ work, they deserve a cost-of-liv- ing increase once in a while. And there is merit in that justification. But if they feel so strongly about it, why all the secrecy? Somehow we suspect they didn’t want to address the obvious. Such as, do they realize no one in the private or public sector is getting an eight-per cent raise these days? Or, did council- lors know what the job paid when run- ning for election last fall? There’s still time before Wednes- day’s regional council meeting to let your mayor and regional councillor know what you think of this raise and the way it’s being handled. E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net The News Advertiser accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please in- clude a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not nec- essarily those of the News Advertis- er. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Committee raise vote a shameful request Move by Durham councillors contradicts message of tough times People are stalking our kids - yours and mine. They follow teenagers as they cruise the malls. They involve them in discussions online and by phone. They stage group encounters to encourage preteens to talk about clothes and toys. They’re researchers who specialize in marketing to children. And they pry into children’s lives like perverts. But those aren’t children you’re raising - they’re little gold mines! Corporations know if they get a kid buying or identifying their brand at a young age, chances are good they’ll become lifelong customers. And that’s a lot of Cokes and Disney T-shirts. When Coke inked a multimillion- dollar deal with the Toronto school board last year, giving it a monopoly over the pop machines in 140 high schools, it wasn’t expecting to make much money. The payoff will come down the road when those kids, used to grabbing a Coke between classes, continue their habit over decades and then pass the Coke to their own chil- dren. Durham schools have no such agreements, although there is the odd pop machine here and there. Still, pop machines have no place in the halls of learning. It sends a message to kids this sugary teeth-rotting acid is OK. A recent study stated youths who drink a can of pop a day have a 60 per cent greater chance of obesity in adulthood than those who don’t. But I digress. So, if children are gold mines, who’s getting rich? Not parents. Even the no-frills approach to child-rearing will run up a $100,000 tab by the time the kid turns 17. And it doesn’t help that most children watch more than 20,000 television ads a year. It doesn’t help there are more and more products for kids — soap for kids, shampoo for kids, bottled water for kids — all costing more than com- parable adult brands. It’s up to parents to show a little media savvy in those impressionable noggins, so when your child comes running and says breathlessly, “I want some L’Oreal Kids! It’s no tangle!” we have to explain to them something of manipulation and what companies are really up to. The harder part comes in examining our own attitudes to mater- ial things. The question is what do we really need against what do we want, and what do the corporate puppeteers tell us we want? Share your insights with your chil- dren. Challenge your teenager to buy some clothing that doesn’t have a visi- ble brand logo. Challenge them not to be walking billboards. Challenge yourselves to participate in TV turn- off week, April 22 to 28. Have a look at the Internet site, adbusters.org. Think about who’s pulling our strings and making us pick our own pockets. E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. 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NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Farmers rally for more subsidies Durham residents among those protesting ‘bleak’ future if more isn’t done BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer AJAX –James Ashton joined hundreds of fellow farmers in Pickering on Wednesday, fighting to ensure there’s a future in agri- culture for his son Donovan. Farmers from across Ontario converged at the Metro East Trade Centre, protesting low subsidies from the federal government were putting their immediate futures in doubt. “I want to make sure there’s a future for my kid if he wants to go into farming. The future is looking bleak,” Mr. Ashton, a farmhand from Brooklin, said. The ‘Day of Action’ rally in Pickering was one of three held in Ontario Wednesday. The rallies were organized by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to protest what farmers are calling in- sufficient subsidies from the feder- al government. The government has pledged $500 million for farm- ers, but they say $900 million is needed immediately or they won’t be able to plant crops this spring. Dave Barry, president of the Durham branch of the OFA and a farmer in Zephyr, said, “We need to show the government we’re in a crisis. This seems to be the only way they listen. “It’s unprecedented in Canadi- an agriculture. I’ve never seen any- thing like this. Our backs are against the wall. It’s worse than it’s ever been,” Mr. Barry stated. “It’s a combination of bad weather, low commodity prices and an unlevel playing field. We can’t compete against governments.” Paul Draper, a Markham resi- dent farming in the Pickering air- port lands, said, “This is my fourth tour since August and yet the gov- ernment isn’t listening too much. They come around with a bit, but it’s not enough.” He noted the U.S. government is “very heavily subsidizing their farmers. They have a set unit pro- gram, a cash program and a cost product program. The States want their farming community.” Mr. Draper called the rally “a last-ditch attempt” at getting better subsidies. Information supplied by OFA stated for every $1 of govern- ment support in Canada, a U.S. farmer receives $2.15 and Euro- pean Union farmers get $2.06. Darryl Hamilton and his broth- er Dave also rent land in the Pick- ering airport area. Darryl Hamilton said if the federal government “wants open borders, we need equal subsidizes. We need parity with the U.S.” The Hamilton brothers are dairy and cash crop farmers. Dave Hamilton said the dairy is “all sup- ply management and it’s doing very well. The cost product formu- la is followed and it’s sustainable. “The cash crop pretty much suf- fers. We’re losing money on that. “A lot of farmers are going to the bank and their loans are turned downed for this year. If there’s no money, farmers are driven off the land,” Dave Hamilton said. “We’re pretty frustrated with farming.” Ben Millson’s family has been farming in the Solina area since the 1930s, and currently has 420 acres and does mostly cattle farming. He was at the rally “because U.S. and U.K. governments have been supporting their farming in- dustry at least twice as much more than the Canadian government.” High costs and low returns have “really depressed commodity prices,” Mr. Millson said. “Our government won’t support us to the same level as the U.S. and U.K. governments.” As for buying a farm, he said, “It’s getting cheaper and cheaper every day because everybody is selling. But, we can’t stop produc- ing food because the population is growing. “It’s not a good time to own. There’s too low a return on invest- ment. It’s better to invest in some- thing else,” Mr. Millson added. Mr. Draper noted a farmer makes $122 for a tonne of corn,but in 1974, they were getting $165 a tonne. For beans, it’s $6.70 a bushel, but in ‘74 it was $12.50 a bushel. Fertilizer was $40 a tonne in ‘74, but is now running at more than $400 a tonne. Mr. Barry said Canada is “the only G7 country without a domes- tic food policy”. Agriculture is the second largest industry in the GTA after the automotive sector. “It’s a big impact on the economy.” The average age of a farmer in Ontario is 58, Mr. Barry reported. “I’m 41 and I’m still considered the young guy.” As for his four children follow- ing him into farming, he said a few years ago he would have supported that, but not now. In Ottawa, federal Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief didn’t make any promises of more money. “I’ve gone to bat for farmers a number of times,” he said outside the House of Commons. “And, I’ve gotten a lot more money than there was four years ago. It’s now three times what it was.” — with files from Torstar News Service Seminar looks to get business better results Getting the results you want in business is the focus of a three-part seminar that kicks off in Whitby this month. The Durham Homepreneur Group is presenting the series, which is being led by Rory Sheehan. “Rory is committed to helping people succeed in all aspects of their business and personal lives through unique and inspiring methods,” states a news release. The first session takes place Wednesday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the Sports Garden Café, 500 Victoria St. in Whitby. Registration is $99 for members and $125 for non-members. Lunch and training materials are included in the fee. For more information visit the group’s Web site at www.dhg.on.ca. Help sought in recovery of trailer units, truck tractor Crime Stoppers and Durham Re- gional Police are looking for help in solving the theft of two freight trailer units and a truck tractor from Picker- ing last month. Sometime between Feb. 23 and 26, two units were stolen from the parking lot at Inmar Industries, 1910 Clements Rd. Both trailers are brown, with ‘speedex plus’ written on the side. The trailers contained a large quantity of natural black and stainless steel gas barbecues valued at approximately $100,000. The On- tario licence plate numbers were 554-071 and HR7137. During the same time period, An- Dee Enterprises of Orillia reported one of its vehicles, a green 1992 Mack truck tractor was stolen from a parking lot at 1739 Orangebrook Crt. The tractor is valued at $20,000 and the Ontario licence plate number was 2111HP. Police believe the incidents are related. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information that leads to an arrest in these incidents. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court and Crime Stoppers does not use call display. Crime Stoppers is in in- terested in what you know, not who you are. Call Crime Stoppers at 905-436- 8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Durham teacher named to OECTA executive A local elementary school teacher has been picked to serve as a provincial leader with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Associa- tion (OECTA) for a second straight year. At the OECTA annual general meeting in Toronto Saturday, March 10, Marnie Daly was acclaimed as second vice-president for the 2001/2002 year. Ms. Daly, who teach- es at Monsignor Phillip Coffey Catholic Elementary School in Os- hawa, last year served as third vice- president on the 11-person executive. Jim Smith remains president of OECTA. IN BRIEF MARCH 16, 2001 DAVE BARRY ‘We need to show the government we’re in a crisis.’ RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photos James Ashton was part of an Ontario-wide farmers’ protest Wednesday. The Brooklin farmer is worried about the future of the industry. More than 17-per cent jump in building permits Region builds solid numbers in 2000 The Region experienced a “sig- nificant overall increase” in build- ing permits in 2000, according to a report presented to Durham’s plan- ning committee last Wednesday. The 2000 annual building per- mit activity review examines the building permit activity here and the value of construction. The total value of building permits issued in Durham last year increased by more than 17 per cent, from 851.3 million in 1999 to $997.4 million in 2000. “Building permit information is an indicator of regional housing and employment activity, the level of local investment, and economic performance,” the report states. The number of residential units for which building permits were is- sued in Durham increased by 10.1 per cent from 4,082 units in 1999 to 4,495 units in 2000. The value of those permits was $606.4 million last year compared to $569 million a year earlier. The report also states the value of non-residential permits issued here increased by 38.5 per cent from $282.3 million in 1999 to $391 million in 2000. “Durham’s non-residential growth is evidenced by the signifi- cant floor space additions in the in- dustrial, institutional and commer- cial sectors,” said planning com- missioner Alex Georgieff in a staff report. That growth includes permits issued for Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board facilities in Ajax and Whitby, for a Durham District School Board facility and permits for the new Hillsdale Manor in Os- hawa. Industrial permits were issued to Johnson Controls Ltd. in Whitby and to Hoopp Realty Inc. in Pick- ering, while commercial permits were issued to Wal-Mart for its new Pickering and Oshawa loca- tions, to Home Depot Inc. for an Oshawa store and to Ontario Power Generation. “In terms of percentage change in total value of building permits during 2000 as compared to 1999, Durham has far exceeded all other Regions and Toronto in the GTA,” Mr. Georgieff reports. He notes only one other region, York, experienced positive growth in total value. The report will be forwarded to area municipalities and is available through Durham’s planning de- partment. Your parents’ health care… is it worth a dime a day? 1-866-223-2438 Regional Councillors are deciding NOW... and some are saying NO to hospitals. Ask your Regional Councillors to be part of the solution. 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Others on the execu- tive include Doug Mann (Port Hope) as the executive vice-president, Dixie Ryan (Brooklin) as the federal VP, Carol Berney (Campbellcroft) as the provincial VP, Craig McCullagh (Whit- by) as secretary, and Lorna Davey (Os- hawa) as the treasurer. Directors are Jim Carlyle (Oshawa), Betty Cribari (Whitby), Donna Dick- son (Ajax), Allan Furlong (Oshawa), Frank Kash (Oshawa), Rueben Ben- mergui (Oshawa), Dave Ryan (Picker- ing), Paula Osmok (Lindsay), Dennis Milluck (Carrying Place), Doris Beers (Pickering), Garry Minnie (Oshawa), Louise Parkes (Oshawa), Ferd Longo (Courtice), and Sharon and Jim Mc- Crae (Reaboro). Also, all Liberal riding association presidents are members of the execu- tive. PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dispensing Frames and Contacts Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 212 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 839-5303 683-1175 Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. C. Wang Lab On Premises When only the BEST will do!... 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TM BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Special to the News Advertiser Tax cuts, highway expansion, and Durham Region are all key components of the Province’s long-term vision for continued economic growth, says On- tario’s new finance minister. “The vision for the province is truly the vision for Durham Region as well,” said Jim Flaherty in his speech to the 15th annual general meeting of the Durham Region Manufacturers Associ- ation (DRMA) in Oshawa March 1. While still in the planning stages for this year’s budget, Mr. Flaherty, who is the MPP for Whitby- Ajax and also deputy premier, reaffirmed his commitment to Durham. “This is the region of Southern On- tario which has the greatest fu- ture,” he said. “I promise I will keep the needs of the local community in mind.” Pointing to last year’s rise in Ontario manufacturing shipments of 6.8 per cent, Mr. Flaherty said the industry is the cornerstone of Durham’s economy and also very important to the province. “Ontario’s manufacturing sector is a key component to our long-term eco- nomic health,” he said. “When you suc- ceed in the manufacturing sector, then we succeed.” However, the Ontario economy is much stronger now because of its di- versity, Mr. Flaherty said, citing the auto industry makes up only six per cent of the economy while high-tech industries have risen to seven per cent. Durham Chairman Roger Anderson agreed with the minister’s sentiments. “He’s hit the nail on the head when it comes to Durham Region,” said Mr. Anderson, “They’ve got to start taking a look at us very seriously.” Stressing the importance of high- ways to the economic expansion of Durham, Mr. Flaherty referred to an en- vironmental assessment that is expect- ed to begin immediately on the expan- sion of Hwy. 407 east through Durham from Brock Road, bringing another major route through the area by 2003. “Highways are the economic life- lines of the province,” he said. “Bold, visionary highway expansions are needed for Ontario to remain competi- tive.” Outlining how positive economic growth has resulted from provincial tax cuts, Mr. Flaherty also told members of the DRMA that Ontario’s corporate tax rates need to remain competitive. “Lower taxes will promote long- term economic growth,” he said. “They will encourage businesses to make in- vestments and will promote more effi- cient use of resources.” Mr. Flaherty said the Province is committed to cutting corporate tax rates to eight per cent by 2005. “Ontario’s corporate tax rates will result in a combined federal/provincial rate well below the average rate of the U.S. Great Lakes States’, our biggest competition for business and jobs,” he said. Mr. Flaherty admitted the beginning of the year has seen a slowdown in eco- nomic growth to between two and three NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 11 A/P per cent, but he remains opti- mistic. “For 2001 we do expect, and we are experiencing, slower growth,” he said. “But it is growth, and I emphasize that.” The minister said lower growth rates were inevitable because of slowing U.S. demand, which he hopes is only temporary. However, with more moderate and sustainable rates of growth, a diverse economy, and continued tax cuts, Mr. Flaherty feels On- tario is in a good position to with- stand even a long-term U.S. reces- sion. Durham faces ‘greatest future’ in southern Ontario: Flaherty JIM FLAHERTY Slower growth in 2001, ‘but it is growth’. shopping is good The retail formats of Hudson’s Bay Company – The Bay, Home Outfitters, Zellers and Zellers Select – will now accept Bay and Zellers credit cards in all retail locations for all purchases. 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The team visited the college and the gun club last Friday to tour the softball and skeet and trap shooting sites for the Toronto 2008 Summer Olympic Games bid. “I think they were certainly im- pressed,” said Jim Courtney, a member of the board of directors of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club. “I’m really happy. I think everyone else there was as well.” “They seemed blown over in a posi- tive way” by the Durham College and City of Oshawa presentation and tour, added college president Gary Polonsky. “I think we did our part for the cause. I think everything went off without a hitch. We had no elevator for them to get stuck in.” Polonsky was referring to the fact several members of the IOC evaluation team got stuck in an elevator in a Toron- to hotel just before a gala dinner Sunday. Acting Oshawa Mayor Joe Kolodzie, who attended that dinner on behalf of the City, said eight members of the IOC team visited the college for about 30 minutes, toured the softball field and asked questions. They seemed to be im- pressed, he said. Ken Babcock, the college’s athletic director, said he was pleased by the visit, adding the IOC was “so pleased with the softball site” it didn’t feel the need to tour all college facilities. Mr. Courtney said the IOC technical team talked to a few skeet shooters who are not members of the club and heard from them the facility is first class. He added the IOC members also asked questions about Oshawa during their visit. If Toronto wins the Games, all skeet and trap shooting would be held at the Oshawa club and softball games would be held at Durham College. Mr. Bab- cock said the Toronto bid now calls for all but the medal games to be held in Os- hawa, an upgrade from the round robin and quarter-final games in the original plans. The IOC technical team will visit two more bid cities (Istanbul and Paris) be- fore reporting back to the IOC voting delegates. The final decision on where the 2008 Games will be held will come in July. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Durham does its ‘part’ for Olympics cause IOC delegates visit softball, skeet shooting venues A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Members of the International Olympic Committee evaluation team arrive at Durham College for a tour of the softball facilities. *APPLIES TO ALL SUITS, LEATHER COATS, OUTERWEAR & TOPCOATS OVER $15000 DUNN’S PAYS THE EQUIVALENT OF BOTH TAXES DUNN’S in the Oshawa Centre WE CARRY SUIT SIZES FROM 34 TO 54 A SIZE FOR EVERY MAN SUNDAY 11:00-5:00 MON. 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Our old furni- ture has seen better days, but with the new house there really isn’t much of a budget for decorating. Can you suggest a deco- rating style where less furniture is required? Solution:There is something almost spiritu- al when you design with less. Perhaps it’s the de- cluttering process that does it - inspiring within us a sense of tranquility. No decorating style typi- fies this sense of calm as much as Minimalism. With all the Asian influences on the market, this is the perfect oppor- tunity for you to go Zen! On the whole, Oriental rooms tend to be much more sparsely furnished than their counterparts in the west. The key to interpret- ing this look is: • Start with a fairly bland, naturalistic back- ground and gradually layer key embellish- ments. • Flooring choices should range from natur- al materials like wood, terra-cotta tiles to sisal rugs and oriental carpets. • Furnishing mate- rials like cane, rattan and bamboo are heavily fea- tured. While seating comes in a variety of scales most often it’s low and hugs the floor. • Accessorize with hand crafted, delicate pieces that are highly sculptural in profile. • Accessorize with hand crafted, delicate pieces that are highly sculptural in profile. Implement these elements and you’ll have the framework for a beautiful crafted, aesthet- ically pleasing room that typifies that old adage “LESS IS MORE!” Charmaine Wynter is a Certified Interior Decorator and the Owner of Wynter Interiors deco- rating services. Ph# (905) 420-0040. Her advice col- umn appears bi-weekly. You may review past columns at: www.wynterinteriors.com. Please send design questions to: Design Answers c/o Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. L1S 2H5; Fax (905) 619-9068. Home Sweet HomeHome Sweet Home ADVERTISING FEATURE ~Design Answers ~ An Asian AspectBy Charmaine Wynter C.I.D. CDECA Charmaine Wynter COMPLETE CENTRAL SYSTEM NO MESS OR DAMAGE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION 3 INLET KIT IF NEEDED $99$99 $49$49 MOST HOMES ROUGH IN each $497$497 Only CENTRAL VACUUM Quality Vacuums from the Leader in Floor Care. 2 LOCATIONS www.ypca.com/mobilevacuum “Your Vacuum Superstore” since 1985AJAX 428-1659 29 HARWOOD AVE. S. PICKERING 509-3622 375 KINGSTON RD..Hwy 2 Hwy 401 HarwoodWestneyHwy 2 401Rougemount WhitesRepairs, Parts, Bags, for Any Vacuum. FREE ESTIMATES VS5697 S5671 S.E. $599 15 WESTNEY RD. N. AJAX Sorry, No Rain Cheques In stock merchandise Only. Prices In Effect From FRI. MAR. 16 TO SUN. MAR. 18 eaea 427-9931, Weekend Markdown Weekend Markdown WINDSHIELD WASHER 475-10045 limit 4 per customer 4 Litre size ONLYONLY $$11 7878 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 975 Brock Rd., Unit 13 Pickering Tel: (905) 420-8183 Fax: (905) 420-6714 401 BAYLY LIVERPOOLBROCK RD.WESTNEYHARWOOD• Solid 2-1/4” or 3-1/4” Hardwood flooring $359$359 • Laminated Flooring $179$179 STARTING AT SQ.FT. SQ.FT. STARTING AT Select Parquet $169$169 SQ.FT. Clearance Items Available All Hardwood Flooring Depot Ltd.All Hardwood Flooring Depot Ltd. Gordon Crawford of Crawford & Sons has been successfully repairing leaking basements for over 24 years and although he says, “I’m still learning,” he estimates he has been in close to 15,000 homes and seen virtually every possible leaking situation one can imagine. Gordon says, “basically, the amount of years I’ve been in this business has forced me to develop hundreds of different techniques to successfully solve every situation I’ve encountered”. He also says that “having an extensive background in specialty products for concrete, I know which products to use and which ones entire perimeter of the house and replacing the weeping tiles but that is because it is absolutely necessary. What I won’t do is quote on an expensive excavation type repair when I know a simple little interior injection will solve the problem. Give me a solid concrete foundation and 90% of the time I can inject the problem with polyurethane by standing on the inside and pumping right through the wall. Block foundations should be repaired from the outside but I try to isolate the problem within 10-15 ft. to minimize the excavation necessary.” Gordon says “home owners should invest in their foundations in much the same way they invest in their roofs. Water corrodes and very quickly. The same way a leak in your roof starts corroding the wooden rafters, a leak through your foundation starts to undermine the very integrity of your home. People tend to live with the problem until it escalates into a bigger one. Catch it early enough and possibly save yourself a fortune.” Gordon goes on to say that “no job is too big or too small and I can promise you a fair and objective evaluation of the problem.” For a free professional evaluation call Gordon at 905-686- 6880. Invest in your foundation/Repair those leaks really work, that’s why I can offer a 10 year full guarantee on all the work I do”. Gordon prides his company on fast, neat and efficient service. He also prides himself on his troubleshooting ability. “I like to professionally solve problems at the least most reasonable cost to the customer. Sometimes that may involve excavating the Advertising Feature 905-686-6880 our expert trouble shooting offers you the optimum repair at the best prices with a 10 YEAR FULL GUARANTEE FREE ESTIMATES LEAKING BASEMENTS Cement Block Foundations rubber membranes/sump pumps/weeping tiles FIX POTENTIAL LEAKS BEFORE RENOVATIONS FIX LEAKS NOW. PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY/QUALITY WORKMANSHIP (over 24 years experience and more than 8,000 homes repairs) INJECTION SPECIALISTS FOR FOUNDATION CRACKS POLYURETHANE/EPOXY (No Digging In Most Cases) THE MISADVENTURES OF CRAWFORD AND SONS WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS HOPE I DON'T GET BLAMED FOR THIS TOO!!! HAVE YOU SEEN ROVER? IT'S TIME FOR HIS WALK NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 17 A/P Storewide Sale On Plummer HWY 401 Brock Rd.Bayly St. 1020 Brock Rd. S. We Are Here 1020 Brock Rd. S. We Are Here HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY & FRIDAY 10-6, WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY 10-9, SATURDAY 10-5, SUNDAY 12-5 1020 Brock Rd. S Pickering Unit 1-4 Just 1 Block South of HWY#401 Since it’s early begin- nings in the 1980’s the Comfort Shoppe has experi- enced tremendous sales growth. Store Manager Glenn Trider sums it up as “We will do our best to ensure our costumers get the best possible quality and instal- lation expertise that is pos- sible. My feeling is that it should be installed as if it were in my house!” Their service techni- cians and installation tech- nicians receive regular training sessions to update them on new products that are coming out. “We invite people to come to our showroom” says Glenn. “Our show- room is over 10,000 sq.ft. and showcases the latest in heating/air conditioning, barbecues, spas/saunas, patio furniture and gas/wood/oil/electric fire- places and stoves. “Besides our friendly manner, we have a unique setting where we showcase these prod- ucts”. Our new outdoor themed showroom area will highlight the warm weather products. Currently being completed, it offers a dra- matic effect to feel a spa or patio set in an outdoor theme. Currently, there is a large inventory reduction sale on: “We are liquidating all of our fireplace, stove products, furnaces and last year barbecues, to make ready for spring inventory coming in.” Best pricing of the year can be found on famous and high quality products such as Lennox, Majestic, Vermont Castings, Regency, Valor, Heat n’ Glow and Hydropool Spa Products. The sale is also on Napoleon and Broil King barbecues. Come in and spend some time with the friendly staff at the Comfort Shoppe. We’re here to serve you! We’re open extended days Saturday and Sunday this weekend to serve you better during this liquida- tion sale. The Comfort Shoppe has so much to offer you! ADVERTISING FEATURE The Comfort Shoppe 160 Baseline Rd. East, Bowmanville 623-2956, Toll free: 1-800-859-9785 Open Sunday MAR. 18th 11-4 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-6 Sat. 10-4 visit our website at www.comfortshoppe.com • Best Values • Knowledgeable / Friendly Staff • Quality Installations Guaranteed! Contractors/Builders Call us for all your needs! Price Match Guarantee against written quotes and advertised items. Installation not included on some of above products. Instock items have greatest discounts! High Efficiency Cooling! Preseason A/C Pricing. Call for Best Quote! High Efficiency Cooling! Mid and High Efficiency Furnaces Clearout priced! Call for quote. Mid and High Efficiency Furnaces 36 BDV Air Cond i t i o n i n g Humidifi e r s Air Clea n e r s Furnace s Wood and Gas Fireplaces and Stoves Spas and Saunas -Patio Furniture- Gas/Propane BBQ’s R ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® R ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® PARTIAL LIST, COME IN! Come in for your best deal/quote! Hydropool Spas Serenity 505 Hydropool 575 Hydropool 525 Barbecues $4899 CALL CALL WAS Fireplaces / Stoves GAS 36” Direct Vent Stardance RFN Pinnacle RFN Rhe 32 RFN WOOD Aspen Black Intrepid Black NC Dutchwest from Regency Wood from Furnaces installed from $1699 Air Conditioning from $1699 $899 $2306 $2349 $1760 WAS Many others, come in! $899 $1429 $1191 $945 “Gas + Oil” Savings to 50% or more! All Crown/Regal/Sovereign models must go! All Vermont Stoves on Sale HUGE SAVINGS HUGE SAVINGS We’re only 20 minutes away. It’s worth the drive to Bowmanville!Pick Brock Rd.Ajax HarwoodOsh SimcoeLibertyBaseline Rd. E. 401 #160 Patio Furniture Clearance priced! ALL SETS PRICED TO SELL!SELL! Expires March 31/01 Reg: $127.50 Sale: $79.99 Mikassa, Noritake, Wedgwood, Waterford, Johnson Brothers, Coal Port Figurines, Oneida, Heritage, Silversmith, Reed & Barton, Royal Worchester, Mariposa, Fitz & Floyd, Pen Delfin, Pin Wheel Crystal, Cherished Teddies, Precious Moments, Retroneu, Royal Selangor, Port Marion, Denby, Splendide, Swarovski WE DO ENGRAVING 1725 Kingston Rd. S.E. Corner of Brock Rd. Hwy. 2 (in the Mandarin Plaza) Pickering (905) 426-9161 FINE CHINA & CRYSTAL GIFT, BRIDAL REGISTRY & BOMBONIERE rrs TM HOURS: Mon.-Tues.-Sat. 10-6 Wed.-Thurs.-Fri. 10- 8 Sun. 12-5 FREE PARKING EARLY SPRING SALE at SUMIT CHINA 1-5 pc. Place Setting Reg: $556.00 Sale: $359.99 20 pc. Set Reg: $124.99 SALE: 1-4 pc. Place Setting Reg: $129.99 SALE: 1-4 pc. Place Setting$84 .99 $79 .99 .99 1-16 pc. Set $174 NEW Don’t forget our COALPORT EVENT June 12th A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 GENUINE THANK YOU DURHAM FOR YOUR SUPPORT We’re a FACTORY, We’re a STORE... OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5 458 Fairall St., Ajax Just South of 401- (at Westney-across from GO Stn.) Canadian Manufacturer for over 37 years EAST 401 Brock St.WESTNEY RD.BROCK RD.HARWOOD AVE.Home Decor AJAXTORONTO 905•683•2222 50,000 SQ. FT. FACTORY HOME DECOR OVER 5,000 TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS BEDROOM $1999 Any Size $1999 Reg. Retail $39.99 - $69.99 BATH Washcloth Hand Towel Bath Towel Bath Sheet Tub Mats Reg. Retail $2.99 - $19.99 Brand Name Towels KITCHEN Placemat Napkin Chair Pad Valance Tiers Reg. Retail $3.99 - $29.99 .99¢ .49¢ $4.99 $4.99 $6.99 CURTAINS SAVE UP TO 75% Off Retail Comforter from .99¢ .49¢ $4.99 $4.99 $6.99 Shower Curtains .99¢ $2.99 $7.99 $12.99 $4.99 $6.99 .99¢ $2.99 $7.99 $12.99 $4.99 $6.99from Reg. Retail $9.99 - $24.99 Any Size Cushions $499$499from LIVINGROOM Reg. Retail $9.99 - $24.99 www.genuinefactoryoutlet.com Thickson Rd.WHITBYMARTEXCHARISMAUticaRoyal VelvetCANNONMARTEXCHARISMAUticaRoyal VelvetCANNONNEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P Home Sweet HomeHome Sweet Home ADVERTISING FEATURE Visions of The Garden ‘Old Man Winter’ is slowly, slowly leaving, beckoning forth spo- radic bursts of spring. Gardeners sit, awaiting the departure of snow, restless. Visions of gardens dance in their heads; waves of multi- coloured perennial beds; a soothing pond retreat dotted with grasses; an oasis of vibrant, fragrant roses alongside the backyard deck with overflowing plants of splashy annu- als dotting the rails or a quiet sanc- tuary where butterflies and hum- mingbirds visit. Perhaps the visions are expanses of dark green lush lawns; a majestic shade tree that provides a place to hang an old-fashioned swing or tidy, spreading evergreens accenting the foundation of the house. Gardeners also have visions of the therapeutic nature of the garden - their haven away from the hectic, stressful world where the compan- ions of blue skies, green grass and brown soil calm and soothe. The simple task of setting plants in the garden, of watching them grow and flourish provides the gardener with a sense of accomplishments. No matter the vision or scope of the garden, what remains clear is man’s natural instinct to “get our hands in the dirt” while nourishing ourselves and the planet with the majesty and wonder of all things living. While awaiting the days of warm sunshine, allow your own garden vision to lead you to green- houses and garden centres where colourful displays will further your garden inspiration. Till we meet again, in the next Home Sweet Home column on landscape design ideas for your garden getaway. So for now “Sit Back and Vision Your Garden”. Janice J. Donelle Horticulturist Pine Ridge Garden Gallery While awaiting the days of warm sunshine allow your own garden vision to lead you to greenhouses and gar- den centres where colourful displays will further your garden inspiration. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Counter/Bar Stools • Spas • Casual Dining • Patio Furniture Visit Our 7,500 Sq. Ft. Showroom Counter/Bar Stools • Spas • Casual Dining • Patio Furniture Home & Leisure Centre Brock Rd. & Hwy. 401 905-428-9767 Pickering (Next door to DeBoers) www.toronto/homeleisure.com CANADIAN HOME LEISURECANADIAN HOME LEISURE WE HAVE MOVED TO 924 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING Recover your sofa $39900 fabric included Call store for details PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 831-6040 Bird Seed HeadquartersBird Seed Headquarters we’re open -7 days a week- Join the fun on April 13, 2001 at 9:00 am sharp! Good Friday. 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Sale Ends March 22nd $2.99 each or 25 %off25%off from 49$9949$99 25 %off25%off from 2 kg-40 kg 2/5$2/5$ BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer A Pickering elementary school needs to expand to meet the needs of a large student population, Durham Dis- trict School Board trustees heard last month. Janet Barlow, chairman of the Frenchman’s Bay Public School ex- pansion committee, told the board a two-storey addition is required to add washrooms, an expanded library re- source centre and additional entrances to the Oklahoma Drive facility. Students were also part of the pre- sentation, and they rapped a song about the most pressing need an addi- tion would meet. “It’s kind of sad because our gym is so small, we can’t even play a decent game of basketball,” they sang. The public school board in 2003 will begin a new five-year accommo- dation plan. Later this year they will announce where new schools and school addi- tions will be built, and school commu- nities from across Durham are trying to get on the list. With 808 pupils, according to Octo- ber 2000 board enrolment figures, Frenchman’s Bay has more students than any board elementary school. Ms. Barlow said the gym is roughly 2,200 square feet in size, compared to the 4,000-sq.-ft. minimum that is com- mon today. That means when school choirs and/or bands perform in an assembly, they must do so on the floor and not on the stage. “Our Grade 8 band takes up one- third of the gym,” said Ms. Barlow. “They couldn’t possibly fit on the stage.” Students receive two gym periods per six-day cycle, not enough gym time to meet the new requirements of the Ontario curriculum, she said. And when a special presentation comes to the school, all students cannot attend because they can’t fit into the gym safely, which means the school has to pay at least twice for each event. “This leads to fragmentation of our school,” said Ms. Barlow. Small and insufficient entranceways to the school make for a crowded cen- tral staircase at busy times of the day, she said, and there are no washrooms on the second floor. The presentation included images of the crowded school, and standing committee chairman Nancy Loraine, who visited Frenchman’s Bay recently, agreed Ms. Barlow’s presentation was “an accurate representation of what’s going on in the school”. Trustees were non-committal on in- cluding the school in the accommoda- tion plan. “We will be considering all the re- quests from all of the schools,” said Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 21 P Parents make case for addition to library, more washrooms and bigger gym Frenchman’s Bay bursting at seams ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo This crowded stairwell is a common problem at Frenchman’s Bay Public School. The school is asking the public board to expand the facility. Seminar helps make sense of food you eat The Durham Region Health Department is pro- moting healthy eating at an upcoming seminar to mark national nutrition month. The interactive seminar, ‘Make sense of the food you eat... Link to dietitians.ca’, is being presented Saturday, March 24 in conjunction with the Durham Region Di- etitians and Home Econo- mists Network (DRDHEN). “Using an interactive and fun presentation, well- known dietitian and author, Lois Ferguson, will be at the event to provide information and dispel several nutrition myths,” said Dianne Elliott, a public health nutritionist with the Durham Region Health Department and member of DRDHEN. “Par- ticipants will be able to try out the interactive Dietitians of Canada Web site... view displays, enter a contest, win cookbooks and gift baskets, enjoy special treats and dis- cuss healthy eating...” The health department re- ports the event corresponds to this year’s nutrition month theme to provide people across Canada with accurate nutrition information by dis- pelling nutrition myths. The seminar takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at Five Points Mall, 285 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa. For more information on nutrition month activities in Durham, call the Durham Region Health Department at 723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729 or visit the Region’s Web site at www.region.durham.on.ca. Lack of information scuttles tax cap idea BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING — It’s too soon to start setting guidelines for the City’s 2001 property taxes, say councillors who haven’t yet seen the budget for this year. Pickering councillors voted at the March 5 council meeting to table a mo- tion introduced by Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner to cap any property tax increases this year to three per cent, excluding funding for fire ser- vices. “We don’t have the information to (vote on the) motion at this time,” said Ward 3 local Councillor David Pickles, whose comments were echoed by his colleagues. “We are facing a tough situation,” noted Ward 1 local Councillor Dave Ryan, who said putting an “artificial cap” on the budget would be “prema- ture” at this time. However, Coun. Brenner said, “I brought this motion forward because I feel like I’m in the dark as to where we seem to be going or not going with our current budget.” He reported the motion was intended to establish a guideline, to make “a very clear statement as to what we feel should be considered as a guiding principle (for the 2001 budget).” And, he said he excluded the possi- bility of a tax increase to fund improve- ments to fire services here from the three-per cent cap because fire could re- sult in a significant increase this year as the department moves to increase staffing levels. He also added while he’d like the City to approve a zero-per cent tax hike again this year, he doesn’t believe that’s realistic. “Nobody seems to be able to say what the impact is of (the draft budget) on the taxpayers,” Coun. Brenner said. “I do understand these are difficult times for staff. “The public in Pickering are asking, ‘What do you envision will happen to me as a homeowner?’ They want to know where things are going,” Coun. Brenner said. City treasurer Gil Paterson responded saying, “We have not put together a complete budget yet.” He reported staff is currently working on draft six of the budget for capital ex- penditures. Tom Quinn, the City’s chief adminis- trative officer, reported he hopes to have more information for councillors by the end of March. “We’re hoping to have a handle on the capital budget within the next week or so,” he said, adding staff are “in the middle” of working on the operating budget. Mr. Quinn reported the City, like all other municipalities, needs information on the Province’s new taxation legisla- tion before the budget can be completed. “We are not in a position to give you information we can’t verify,” he said. “No other city is any further ahead. We’re all playing out of the same hymn book.” “We’re on a provincial merry-go- round,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, noting as a result, it’s dif- ficult to get a clear picture of what the final tax impact will be. “We are anxious,” said Mayor Wayne Arthurs. “I think there is a level of anx- iousness that’s beginning to blossom.” He added, “What I hear from Coun. Brenner is a level of frustration,” noting that frustration is “shared by each mem- ber of council”. MAURICE BRENNER Public wants ‘to know where things are going.’ Dr. Joanna Madej Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 145 Kingston Rd. East, Unit 17 (opposite Costco), Ajax • Complete care for all ages • On site dental laboratory • Flexible hours 619-3112 $1,500 towards your landscaping Grand Prize Compliments of: Sponsored By:In cooperation with Communities In Bloom People, Plants & Pride ... Growing Together (Athletic Complex) Located at: 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Tickets: 3 Day pass including all Seminars $5.00 in advance or $7.00 at the door Ticket locations: The Bay - Oshawa Centre (Housewares) Fire, Brass & Patio 585 Wentworth St. E. #3, Oshawa OSSO City Lighting 209 Bloor St. E., Oshawa • Lawn Care • Garden Centres • Landscape Contractors • Guest Speakers all day long • Demonstrations Keynote Speakers: Friday, March 30, 7:00pm Larry Sherk Chief Horticulturist Sheridan Nurseries “ROSES” Saturday, March 31, 11:00am Peter Keeping International Clematis Society “CLEMATIS” Friday March 30th 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday March 31st 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday April 1st 10:00am to 4:00pm • Seminars • Outstanding displays • Fabulous prizes •Garden Cafe licensed under LLBO • Complimentary Gardening Magazines (while quantities last) For more info call Sharon Dickson at 579-4400 ext.2285 Sunday, April 1st, 12:15pm Art Drysdale Horticulturist and Garden Broadcaster “PARKWOOD ESTATE” and “GARDENING Question and Answer Period” also “PATIO FURNITURE” Compliments of Home Enterprise The following are the new re- leases at cinemas in Ajax and Pickering this weekend... EXIT WOUNDS Starring: Steven Seagal, DMX, Isaiah Washington, Tom Arnold, Anthony Ander- son. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. Maverick Detroit police de- tective Orin Boyd (Seagal) is assigned to a remote Long Is- land precinct and discovers a web of dirty cops and corrup- tion. Mysterious crime lord La- trell Walker (DMX), whose dicey connections and seeming- ly unlimited cash makes him everyone’s target. The two dis- parate characters team up to take on a conspiracy that reach- es all the way through the ranks to the heart of the precinct. (Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre, Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas) ENEMY AT THE GATES Starring Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins. Directed by Jean-Jacques An- naud. While the Nazi and Russian armies hurl rank after rank of soldiers at each other and the world fearfully awaits the out- come of the battle of Stalin- grad, the celebrated Russian sniper, Vassili Zaitsev (Law) quietly stalks his enemies’ one man at a time. His fame, how- ever, soon thrusts him into a duel with the Nazi’s best sharp- shooter, Major Konig (Harris), and the two find themselves waging an intense personal war while the most momentous bat- tle of the age rages around them. Unassuming and self-con- tained, Vassili is just an ordi- nary man who performs his duty with extraordinary skill. Realizing his propaganda value, Danilov (Fiennes), a Soviet po- litical officer, builds this simple soldier from the Urals into a much-needed national hero. After a string of defeats by the Nazis, the Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse, and the loss of Stalingrad to the in- vaders could ensure final victo- ry for the Nazis in Europe. Khrushchev (Hoskins) himself has been sent by Stalin to over- see the city’s defence. Vassili’s fierce example, as documented by Danilov, boosts the defend- ers’ will to go on fighting de- spite overwhelming odds. Danilov, however, soon be- comes jealous of the man he created when, in the midst of war, they both fall in love with P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER March 16, 2001 Weekend at the movies... Seagal, DMX corruption fighters in Exit Wounds Tania (Weisz), one of the many coura- geous women soldiers fighting along- side the men. (Famous Players Pickering 8 Cine- mas - Pickering Town Centre) For a full listing of movies playing in Ajax and Pickering, contact your local cinema. Please recycle AT THE MOVIES 282 Monarch Ave., Ajax (Salvation Army Plaza) 428-0943 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Sat. 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GIVE THE GIFT OF MOVIES $5 & $10 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FEMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE Animated 1:10, 3:10 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Chow Yun Fat Mandarin with English subtitles PG PGO BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU George Clooney 9:00 Only Mature Theme MONKEY BONE Brandon Fraser 1:15, 3:15, 7:15, 9:15 PG PGCHOCOLAT Johnny Depp 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 GET OVER IT Kirsten Dunst DTS 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:05 PG WEDDING PLANNER Jennifer Lopez 7:10, 9:10 PG SNATCH Benecio Del Toro AA 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 Coarse Language, Violence PGMISS CONGENIALITY Sandra Bullock 1:00, 3:10, 7:00 RECESS: SCHOOL’S OUT Animated F 1:10, 3:10, 7:10 SAVE THE LAST DANCE Julia Stiles Coarse Language 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 AA 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND Kevin Costner 9:00 Only RBrutal Violence, Coarse Language 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. PICKERING 8 905-839-2994 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 15 MINUTES (AA) Coarse language, not recommended for children, violence Fri., Sat., Sun.,12:50, 3:50, 7:20, 10:10 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:20, 10:10 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:30, 9:50 ENEMY AT THE GATES (AA)Not recommended for children, violence, sexual content Fri., Sat., Sun.12:45, 3:45, 7:00, 10:00 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:00, 10:00 EXIT WOUNDS (AA) Coarse language, violence Fri., Sat., Sun., 1:15, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:15, 9:45 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, not recommended for children Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:00, 4:10, 7:05, 10:15 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:05, 10:15 SEE SPOT RUN (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun.1:30, 4:00, 6:45 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:45 SWEET NOVEMBER (PG) 9:15 THE MEXICAN (AA) Coarse language Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:20 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:10, 10:20 TRAFFIC (AA) Coarse language, substance abuse, mature theme Fri., Sat., Sun. 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:05 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:50, 10:05 EXIT WOUNDS (AA) Coarse language, violence Fri, Sat., Sun. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:45, 9:30 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, rot recommended for children Fri., Sat., Sun.12:45, 3:40, 7:00, 10:00 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:00, 10:00 MISS CONGENIALITY (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:30, 10:10 SAVE THE LAST DANCE (AA) Coarse language Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:40, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:05, 9:45 SEE SPOT RUN (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:20, 3:50, 6:30 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:30 THE GIFT (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, frightening scenes 9:15 15 MINUTES (AA) Coarse language, not recommended for children, violence Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:10, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:20, 10:10 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:45, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:10, 9:40 ENEMY AT THE GATES (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, sexual content Fri., Sat., Sun. 12:40, 3:45, 7:15, 10:20 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:15, 10:20 2660 Kingston Rd. 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L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 DRIVE THRU At the DQ convention I didn’t even try the new kool-aid blizzard. I thought it was for kids and teenagers. My favourite was the new Clodhoppers blizzard. Chocolate fudge, vanilla wafers, fresh cashews and graham cracker crunch mixed with DQ soft serve. Oh it was sooo good. Then our staff sampled the new products and at one session a GRAPE KOOL-AID EXPLOSION was handed to me. The flavour really surprised me. I have never endorsed a product that I haven’t tried and loved in this column. The GRAPE KOOL-AID EXPLOSION is one of those products. I loved it! I am enjoying one right now as I write this article. Making this product is the key to its attraction. However, before I tell you how it is made I want to tell you how our staff learned about this product. You see it’s not just on a chart and treated as three more flavours to add to the incredible variety of Blizzard flavours we already have. Let’s start from the beginning. Our staff have their own area at the back complete with their own washroom, lockers, coat rack and staff table. There is also a TV/VCR mounted above the table. When we rolled out our new blizzard flavours we created our own video on site to show how this product is made. First we film it at the store and then we edit it in store. Our editing facility is versatile. It serves not only as our boardroom, but the table folds out of the way and we can teach a class of 20 or we can remove everything and have a mini studio. The editing equipment allows us to title the film we have taken and add special effects as well as music to make it more interesting for our staff. When the staff arrive for work they are required to play the finished video which in this case shows Sherry making all the new flavours in store with a detailed description of each ingredient that goes into it. The staff watch the video and initial a sheet showing that they have watched it and then they are ready to go out on the floor and serve these great new blizzard flavours. The new GRAPE KOOL-AID EXPLOSION is far from a Kool-aid drink, believe me. It begins with our world famous DQ soft serve being spiralled in the blizzard cup. It is followed by a scoop of purple crackling candy. This is what gives the incredible explosion of grape flavouring. I have never tasted such a deep rich grape taste as I have in this blizzard. Then we add two scoops of a special blend of grape kool-aid mix which is made especially for Dairy Queen Canada. All the ingredients are blended skillfully from top to bottom with one of our powerful blizzard machines. Wow! Notice the rich purple colour, the rich creamy flavour and the explosive grape taste! Watch for the TV launch of this product nationwide later on in March. 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P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER March 16, 2001 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Figure Skating Club’s Elisa Chimonides shows her artistry and grace on ice in a recent practice session at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The 16-year- old skater will represent the club at the upcoming Ontario Interclub Championships in Fort Erie March 17 and 18. The Durham Youth Flag Football League still has openings for the 2001 season — it’s fourth season of pro- viding the sport in the region. Players ages nine to 17 are eligible to play in the league, which is open to boys and girls throughout Durham Re- gion. The season begins May 14 with evaluations, followed by a few exhibition games be- fore the start of the regular season, which runs until Aug. 9. All games are played in Ajax Monday through Thurs- day evenings. Each team plays two games a week. All teams will play a 16- to 20- game schedule as well as an all-star game at season’s end. Registration is $100 per player. Application forms are available at the Whitby Iro- quois Sports Centre, the Pick- ering Recreation Complex and the Ajax Community Centre. Call Bill Moore at (905) 683-4935 or mail or drop off your registration form to 43 Rotherglen Rd. S., Ajax, Ont., L1S 5K2. Players sought for flag football Pickering skater figures into interclub championships Select feasts on foul-plagued Mario’s for hoops victory AJAX —Select Food Products caught East Side Mario’s by surprise in the opening game of Ajax Ladies’ Basketball League play recently. East Side settled into their game with quick pass- ing and great shooting. Se- lect Food Products, howev- er, managed to tie the game by halftime. In a fast and fu- rious second half, East Side got into foul trouble allow- ing Select to go to the line for free throws and steal a 45-34 win. Carol Stephenson scored a game-high 14 points for Select. Julie Hughes netted 13 for East Side. The second game be- tween Et Tu Caesar’s and the Bank of Montreal was rather one-sided. Caesar’s piled on the points to score a 50-35 win. Lana Le- tourneau and Erinn Lynch led the way for Et Tu Cae- sar’s with 22 points apiece. Ria Bahadursingh replied with 18 for the Bankers. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Dear Customer: The News Advertiser is pleased to deliver you a paper three times a week. Effective with our collection #4 which begins Wednesday March 28, 2001, the optional delivery charge will now be $6.00 for a four-week period (that’s only 50¢ per issue). Of your collection charge, $3.50 goes directly to your carrier. The other portion is re-invested in carrier incentive programs, staff and technology, which ulitimately benefits you, the reader. Thank you in advance for you continued support of our optional supscription program. Your hometown newspaper, “not exactly as illustrated” WIN ME WIN ME Pay your carrier and you could Registration Dates PICKERING - DON BEER ARENA Sunday, March 18 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday, March 17 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 15 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNITYMU 2nd Exciting Season For information call (905) 924-1213 HOW TO REGISTER In Person at Ajax Community Centre Sun., March 18/2001 - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 15 years old May to August Season 14 Week S c h e d u l e Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet: www.ajaxsummerhockey.bizland.com ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ GOLF MEMBERSHIPNeed a 683-3210ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB G.S.T additional Men’s Full Membership $845 Ladies Full Membership $845 Couples Full Membership $1475 Weekday Membership from $255 Men’s Full Membership $845 Ladies Full Membership $845 Couples Full Membership $1475 Weekday Membership from $255 The 2001 competitive year is off to an impressive start for the more than 100 members of the Durham Synchro club. At all levels in the club — recreational, provincial, and national — the girls has been producing solid results. At the national level, the two teams have been steadily improving. The 14- and-under ‘A’ team coached by Debra Thomson has collected two silver medals. At the combined regional ‘A’ meet in Jan- uary, the team consisting of Sophie Baetz- Dougan, Katharine Cornish, Laura Killey, Lauren LePage, Lindsay Maclean, Alison Rogin, Julie Scanlon, and Rachel Scott placed second. In the Feb. 23 to 25 Ontario Provincial Championships, the team again captured silver. Cornish, LePage and MacLean also scored impressive results in the individual figure competition, finishing second, third and sixth, respectively, from a field of over 60 swimmers. In the duet competi- tion, Cornish and LePage captured silver. The 15 to 18 national team, coached by Holley Lundmark, earned fifth-place fin- ishes at both the Ontario Provincial Cham- pionships and an event in Kitchener. Team members are Lianne Doerr, Lisa Doerr, Lara Goldsmith, Jennifer Guy, Rebecca Jasper, Jenilee Keslering, Tina St. John, Michelle Wever, and Karin Zekveld. The duet of Guy and Jasper placed sixth in Kitchener and seventh at the provincials. Provincial-level swimmers have also performed well. At the Kitchener-Water- loo Invitational meet in early February, Michelle Loper’s 12 to 14 team, consisting of Jordan Anderson, Jessica Burke-Tre- ball, Rebecca Halls, Katie LePage, Julia MacLean, Brianna MacLellan, and Samantha Zara placed seventh. The 15 to 20 team, coached by Rochelle Fernandez, finished ninth. Team members are Erin Cay, Pam Chernis, Michelle Ford, Cathy Hutchin- son, Samantha Mitchell, Stacey Nosko, Jessica Saunders, and Jocelyn Tyce. LePage turned in a gold-medal perfor- mance in the 11-and-under figures at the Ottawa Invitational meet in February, while MacLean received bronze. LePage and MacLean also won gold for their duet performance. The team finished fourth. At the recreational level, a number of swimmers posted impressive results at an event in Peterborough. In the star 1, 2 - 10 and under event, Shelby Buldyke and Kristen Moor tied for first. Erica Schaub was close behind in third, Danielle Henry placed fifth, and Stephanie Sankovic, Danielle Head, and Sherrie Hucklebridge finished seventh, eighth and ninth respec- tively. In the star 1, 2 - 11 to 14 level, Caitlyn Primeau, Nicole Lowden and Kristen Femson placed sixth, eighth, and 10th. At the star 1, 2 - 15 and over, Durham had a one-two finish of Sarah Shartrand and Erin Stafford. At the Star 3, 4 - 12 to 14 level, Durham captured the top five spots in the following order: Jill Hardt, Carley Hess, Cassie Kolodzinshi, Veronica Williston, and Hannah Martin. At the star 3, 4 - 15 and over level, Alysha McColl came first. Finally at the star 5, 6 level, Katrina Blum and Allison Jones placed first and second. Durham Synchro is preparing for com- petitions at the March, followed by na- tional and provincial championships in May. 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PICKERING QUIET CRESENT IN “FOX HOLLOW” * Well maintained “Open concept” home. * New ceramic floors, & broadloom on main floor * Finished basement with office * New garage door * Pressure treated deck Rouge RiverRlty Ltd.ASKING $215,900TO ADVERTISE YOUR OPEN HOUSE CALL HEATHER OR CURTIS @ (905) 579-4404 $192, 9 0 0 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE Career Training500 CRUISE SHIP TRAINING - In co- operation with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Next course in April. Train at Durham College, Whitby for many possible posi- tions on board. Multiple lan- guages an asset. Must be 21 years of age and have resume. Call 905-721-3340. HOW TO START A SMALL BUSI- NESS course at Durham College, Whitby Campus. Topics: legal forms, start-up costs & info., fin- ancing, marketing, purchasing, fin- ancial statements, analysis, & plan- ning. Sat. & Sun. March 17, 18, 31 & April 1st. Call Joy 905-721-3332. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL.....Certifica- tion Preparation at our Centre for Project Management. Pre- pare to write the PMP exam. Next course (60 hours) starts March 23rd. Durham College, Whitby Campus. Call Joy for information 905-721-3332. Careers505 ARE YOU LOOKING for a dy- namic career? We are looking for leaders who are highly moti- vated, self starters, to expand our financial services business, Ask for Janet (905) 436–8499 OPEN HOUSE-MICROSOFT Certifi- ed Systems Engineer (MCSE) infor- mation session on Wednesday March 21st, 7 p.m. sharp at Durham College, Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Ave., Whitby. MCSE start date May, 2001. Highest quality IT training, fast- paced, instructor-led certification at top rated college. Funding (inc. E.I.) to qualified. $500. coupon avail. Call Ellen 905-721-3334 SUPERVISORY,full-time, part-time and nightline positions available immediately for coed adolescent res- idential programs in Durham Region. Post secondary education in CYW or related field required. Experience in CAS, Treatment or Young Offender residential setting an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-571-5879. General Help510 3 OFFICE POSITIONS available. Customer service, computer liter- ate, If interested apply in person on Wed., March 21st, at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A RARE OPPORTUNITY - estab- lished NYSE and TSE company, recently launched in Canada, requires excellent communicators. Home-based business, lucrative commissions, bonuses, and resid- uals. http://ZibGib.com/mikeg 723- 4758 AUTOGLASS INSTALLERS. Busy glass shop in Pickering requires experienced installers call 905- 831–4290. “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted 555 Domestic Help Available 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning 720 Drapes, Upholstery 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring 730 Flooring, Carpeting 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs 740 Snow Removal 746 Courses 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons 900 Dating Services 905 Adult Entertainment 910 Massages Classified INDEX - Visit Us On The Web www.durhamnews.net 2001 Census Representatives Needed Now The next national census will take place on May 15, 2001. Statistics Canada requires Census Representatives to complete census collection activities in Pickering area. Candidates must demonstrate: • previous experience in dealing with the public; • ability to complete field duties as required, follow written instructions, and read maps. Requirements: • pass a written test designed to measure arithmetical skills and ability to follow written instructions and read maps; • full time access to a car and a valid driver’s licence in Ontario; • be 18 years of age or over; • work from April 27, 2001 to mid-June including evenings, weekends and holidays as required (this is not an office job - extensive outdoor work required); • English essential. Pay: Approximately $1000.00 for 6 weeks of work Please use the following reference number when applying for this position: 3117000-3 Apply to:Census Area Manager Fax: (905) 887-5141 Closing date: March 19, 2001 We thank all applicants, but only those demonstrating the required qualifications will be contacted. BROKER / CSR Established & Growing Durham Insurance Broker Requires R.I.B.O. Licensed Broker(s) to join our team as Personal Lines CSR / Producer. Must be R.I.B.O. Licensed. Fax info / resume to:905-427-4615 Part-Time Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day. Pickering and Oshawa locations available. Enthusiasm, flexibility, as well as a Teaching Certificate are needed. Ph. Rosanna Gardner 905-420-9930 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help BINDERY PART TIME JOURNEY 2 WORKER Required for print shop in Oshawa. Sewing experience an asset. Please call 905-723-3438 ext. 242 between 1PM and 4PM GARDENER-Resumes accepted to March 30/01. Apply your horticultural background in this exciting opportunity at Ballycliffe Lodge. Responsible for garden maintenance, spring planting, soil preparation, weed & insect control, water, fertilize. Plants & prepare flowerbeds for optimum growth. Contract basis from April 15 - Oct. 15/01. Apply to Ballycliffe Lodge, 70 Station St., Ajax, Ontario. Emila-ballycliffelodge@primus.ca Fax. 1-905-427-5846 500 Career Training 505 Careers PAGE 26-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ecglobalincome.com or toll free 1-877-999-0327. CLASS 'A' MECHANIC and 3rd or 4th year apprentice. For busy auto center. Top wages. Fax resume 416-590-0346 or call Richard 905-728-6221 CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK in a therapeutic residential agency operating four group homes for emotionally disturbed tee- nage boys in Whitby, and a Section 19 classroom. RE- QUIREMENTS: experience plus B.S.W.; proven ability to develop individual care plans, to conduct individual therapy, and to facilitate groups for anger management, sex of- fenders, victims of abuse, etc.; references; police check; medical clearance by your doctor. ASSETS: group home background; driver's license; good physical fitness, strength training. Our Staff team has an equal number of men and women. Equivalent to 24 hours per week, mini- mum. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifica- tions. START: April 15, 2001. Cover letter and resume can be delivered in person or mailed to: Warren Family Homes, 515 Harris Court, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3C6 or fax to: 905-668-0600. DELIVERY DRIVERS with small cars needed for deliv- ery set up and display, $400/ week+. Phone 579-7816 for interview. DRIVER - 25 yrs.+ preferred. Some heavy lifting. Good ap- pearance, punctual, hard working honest individual re- quired. Clean driving license a must. Immediate - Mike Holmes 416-399-7412 ECE TEACHER & Supervisor. Medical benefits package. Position available immediate- ly. Fax resume to 905-831- 9777 or phone 905-831-9808 EXPERIENCED full-time hair- stylist required for busy estab- lished salon relocating, to East Oshawa, great bonuses. 905- 438–1479. FAMILY GROUP SUPPORT FACILITATOR - part time sup- porting families with adults with disabilities toward community inclusion in Ajax/Pickering/ Whitby. Resumes to Support to Aging Families Project 278 Kerrybrook Dr. Richmond Hill. L4C 3R1 PARTYLITE GIFTS LTD., one of Canada's fastest growing direct selling companies, has full or part-time opportunities. Excell- ent income, products and host- ess programme; No investment or deliveries. Start immediately. Call Independent Consultant, Carol Link @ 905-683-9123. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME AZ DRIVER,re- quired for dedicated run. Oshawa based. Minimum 2 years experience. Clean abstracts. Fax resume to 905-840-4643. FULL TIME E.C.E.and part- time assistant required for school age program. Must have experience and be ma- ture, responsible and able to take initiative. Call Christine (416) 287-0578 or fax (416) 287-0180 FULL TIME OVERNIGHT maintenance team shift at Mcdonalds Uxbridge, 11pm- 7am. Starting salary of $20,000/year. Benefits avail- able. Apply at front counter or fax resume to: 905-852-0546 FULL TIME RECEIVER re- quired for drug and food store n Pickering (905) 683–8704 Bruno. FULL TIME WORK available for self motivated hardworking reliable individuals. Positions to be filled in letter shop, gen- eral warehouse and material handling. Experience is an asset. No phone calls. Apply in person to: Watts AJ Mar- keting, 115A Chambers Drive, Ajax. GARAGE DOOR Installers needed. Experience required. Fax resume 905-723-3907 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Forepersons and Lead Hands required immediately for full- time work. Excellent hourly rate. Benefits available. Ex- perience required. Apply in person to the OGS Landscape Group at 5515 Thickson Road North, Brooklin or fax resume to 905-655-8092 or E-mail to ogs@sympatico.ca RESIDENT MANAGER - We require a resident manager for a high rise apartment building in the Brampton area. Couples only need apply. Female part of the team, must be capable of doing office work. Male part of the team, must be capable of doing maintenance in the building, overseeing cleaning staff and trades and would be in complete charge of the building. Salary plus apart- ment, plus medical and dental plan after three month trial pe- riod. Please fax your resume to: (905) 453-1630. If neces- sary, we will train the correct couple. HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 HOT ROCKS Creative Diner in Whitby requires F/T Cooks. Competitive wages. Call Mike anytime except lunch +dinner hours 905-668-8600. Serious applicants only need apply. JOIN WINNER'S CIRCLE,We are finally in your neighbor- hood. Call to receive free info about how you can build your own business from home from am all Canadian company. Outstand profits! No selling involved. Min. invest. $16,800. 1-888-335-7533 LANDSCAPING COMPANY now accepting applications for construction and main- tenance, lead hands, labour- ers, etc. Serious hard workers need only apply. Please leave message (705)277–2902 ask for Tammy. LANDSCAPING/Maintenance people wanted. Full and part time, early morning hours and weekends. Preference given to those with truck or hitch and experience. Durham/Scarbor- ough area. Great opportunity for hardworking reliable peo- ple. Call 416-822-5898 - lv.msg. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, We will be inter- viewing Wed., March 21st, at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCKSMITH REQUIRED- One full and one part time. Will train. Key cutting experi- ence an asset. Call 905-666- 1421 or E-mail: Lock- shop@idirect.com LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS AS- SISTANT MANAGER - full and part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427–6796 NATIONAL WASTE SERVICES seeking DZ DRIVER/PITCHER. Must be a team player, 4 days a week. Northumberland resi- dential contact. Please fax re- sume with drivers abstract to 1-905-831-3258. NEW HOMES Part Time Host- ess/Administrator wanted for long term Whitby/Oshawa site. Call Pat 905-665-6828 NOW HIRING for part-time days, Monday-Friday, BARN HELP, must have own trans- portation. Call (905)655–5956 or fax (905)655-7994. OWNER OPERATOR looking for 2 part-time or one full time expe- rienced AZ drivers to run Ontario / Quebec. automotive run, steady work, new equip-ment Call Kerry 905-433-7316 (cell) REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT required asap. Computer skills required. Submit resume in con- fidence to: Mary Anne Murphy, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, 200 Dundas St. E. Whitby. Ph: 905-666-1333. RELIABLE ENERGETIC person required as helper for expanding specialty cleaning business. Must have drivers' license, will train. 905-420-6490. SPRING IS COMING,40 full time openings available. Scholarships for students. (905) 686-2442, call Julie. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for luxury condominium building in North Whitby. Salary plus apartment, 90% cleaning, good attitude. Fax resume to Att: Property Manager: 905-430- 6265. SUPERINTENDENT Live-In For June 1st, 2001. Dedicated per- son required to carry out Routine Maintenance General Cleaning, Painting, Security in a Seniors Supportive Housing Apartment Building located in Downtown Oshawa. 40 hours per week + on- call duties. Salary Range $21,000 to $23,000 + Benefits & 1-bedroom apartment. Only those who receive an interview will be contacted. No calls please. Please submit resume by March 30th, 2001 to: Carmen Cope Sunrise Seniors Place (Oshawa-Durham) Inc. 75 John Street West, Oshawa, ON L1H 1W9 SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR and office administrator for Pickering & Thornhill locations. Full/part time, must have current awards. Minimum 2 years exp. Call Allison 905-707-9495 or fax resume 905-709-2960 TELEMARKETERS for Ajax Inve- stment Firm, part-time, Mon- Thurs 6-9p.m. Polite and profes- sional telephone manner a must. Salary + Bonus. Fax resume to 426-6779 Attn: Jayne LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to deliver door to door in Ajax and Pickering, every Wed., Fri., Sat., by 6 pm. Call 905-683–5117 and ask for Alka. LEFARGE PRESSURE PIPE is now accepting applications for labourers & welders. Please apply in person at 5387 Bethesda Rd., Stouffville ON TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. WANTED - AZ DRIVERS re- quired. Paid percentage, fancy equipment, us. medical cov- erage, disability insurance coverage must have good ab- stract and criminal search. runs south and New England states. Please call (905) 697- 1403 ask for Jeff WANTED: DANCERS, Short Order cook, wait staff, and door person for exotic dance club. Apply in person 947 Dil- lingham Rd. or for more infor- mation call (905)420–2595. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. LICENSED STYLIST to assist in managing Ajax salon, profit sharing, guaranteed salary/ commission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350, dept. store discounts. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. Salon & Spa Help514 Skilled & Technical Help515 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE to li- censed electrician required immediately for busy compa- ny. Telephone (905) 430– 9202 ACORN LANDSCAPING land- scape foreperson and land- scape labourers needed for busy design and install com- pany. Minimum of 5 years experience in installing inter- locking brick etc. Must have valid drivers license and own transportation. Year round employment possible. Call 905-432-2341 BODY PERSON WANTED. Collision experience a must. Must have own tools. Hourly pay. Call 905-985-1991. VERY BUSY grooming ship requires full time groomer, good scissoring skills a must. Call 435-0581 after 6 p.m. CLASS A MECHANIC resumes to: Ed Plant's Auto Service. 1430 King St. East Hwy #2 Courtice. 905-725– 8542 Office Help525 CSR/RECEPTIONIST,Scar- borough Manufacturing Com- pany customer service, order entry, reception/clerical du- ties. Non-smoking office. At- tention P.Kirton, Fax 416-291- 3233. EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE Secretary required for busy Pickering office. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Fax resumes to: Ron Gordon 905-831-8147 PART-TIME-clerical work, orders/shipping, computer knowledge, pleasant phone manner. Please apply with re- sume to: Reply File #666, Oshawa This Week, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, L1H 7L5. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED full-time for fast-paced com- pany. Must be experienced, and have references. Fax re- sume to (905)837-1673 or call (905)831–2333. ADMINISTRATION Assistant is required by Classic Cellu- lar-authorized Rogers AT&T wireless dealer in Ajax. The candidate must have experi- ence in Microsoft Word/Excel. Basic accounting knowledge and good sense in mathemat- ics, well organized with excel- lent telephone manners and typing skills are required. Please fax resume with salary expectations to 905-686-8021 Sales Help & Agents530 3 EXPERIENCED sales people required for very busy com- pany. Must have knowledge of roofing and windows. Salary plus commission. Company vehicle negotiable (905) 428- 8704 or fax (905) 509-2600 EXPERIENCED SALES PER- SON needed for Ceramic and Hardwood retail store in Pick- ering. Weekend & evenings. Fax resume 905-683-3182. EXTREME FITNESS - We are currently opening up opportu- nities for Sales Representa- tives and Certified Nutrition- ists to fit into our winning team at our Pickering location. People with the following cre- dentials are encouraged to apply - career minded, some fitness background, self-start- er, incentive driven and pos- sess good communication skills. If this sounds like you, send resume to: 905-426-7880 or call 905-426-7628, ask for Ken. NEW HOMES Part time ex- perienced Sales Agent wanted for long term Whitby/Oshawa site. Call Pat 905-665-6828 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT, Whitby. 25-30 hours (day, af- ternoon & evening shifts) Computer skills essential. Fax resume after 7pm or wee- kends to (905)430-1751. DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEP- TIONIST for dental office in Ajax. 2 yrs. recent exp., Lo- gitech experience, HARP cert. committed and dependable. Part time with full time potential. Fax resume to: 416-483-1391. EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST& APPRENTICE Required full time for trendy salon in Pickering. 426–2005 VANHOLLAND LANDSCAPING Experienced land scape and lawn maintenance personnel required with valid driver's license. Full-time employment with benefits. Fax resume or call (905)649–5555 $SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS $ Excellent earning potential for experienced industrial sewing machine operators. Full-time day shift. Call Debbie (905) 420–8784 HOUSE PARENTS Skilled couple/individual to operate a parent model home for trou- bled children. Excellent remuneration and sup- port services. Experi- ence in related back- ground preferred. Fax resume to: 1-708-653-5800 or email to: storeyfin@heydon.com CRAFT ASSEMBLERS WANTED for reputable Pickering Craft Manufacturer. Must have Craft experience. Please call (905) 686-9031 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS Cooks, Servers & Greeters If you believe in giving customers “WOW” service, there’s room on our team for you. DRIVERS NEEDED CASH PAID NIGHTLY MUST HAVE OWN CAR Drop Resumes In Person 75 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY No phone calls please. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 16, 2001-PAGE 27 How To Operate Your Own Home-Based Travel Business Canada’s Premier Travel Company with 26 years’ experience Tuesday, March 20th at 7:15 p.m. Durham College, Whitby Campus No Inventory, No Receivables, Interesting Deductions and Great Travel Benefits make this an opportunity that must be examined. Please RSVP to: 1-800-608-1117 Space is limited. Not multi-level marketing. Registration #4316071 FREE Travel Seminar NEED A JOB???? Last Year YMCA Durham Employment Services helped over 1,000 youth find employment. We can help YOU too!!! Fast, Free, Friendly Service Call today ... (905) 427-7670 or 1-866-964-JOBS Or Drop by 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Kingston Rd. and Valley Farm Rd.) 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers PICKERING TRAVEL CENTRE PART-TIME TRAVEL CONSULTANT, must have minimum 1 year IATA experience and knowledge of Apollo. PART-TIME CLUB COUNSELLOR, must have good grasp of North American geography and retail sales experience would be an asset. Both candidates should have excellent customer service and communication skills. You should enjoy working with the public and be available to work flexible hours. Please forward resume to: Human resources, CAA, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, ON L3T 7P9 Fax: (905) 771-3447 E-mail: jobs@central.on.caa.ca TRAVEL (CENTRAL ONTARIO) INC. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. LUMBER PLANT WORKERS Permanent full time in lumber manufac- turing plant. Some heavy lifting. Evening shifts available. York/Durham Town Line & Bloomington. Fax resume: 905-642-5092 or call Doug Wilson for interview at RATCLIFF FOREST PRODUCTS 905-642-2981 TELEMARKETING Telemarketer's needed $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred Call Jane at (905) 686-2445 Ext. 244 The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 requires NEWSPAPER CARRIERS to deliver papers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: UXBRIDGE Centre Rd., Maple St. W., King St. W., Balsam St. N. & Beech St. N., Bolton & Rachel Lee, Galloway Cres., Alsop Place, Turner Dr., Brock St. W., Main St. N., Lormik Dr., Sandy Hook Rd., Colby Rd., Harvey St., Second Ave, Third Ave. N., Dominion St. & Brock St. E. CANNINGTON Meadowlands & Country Lane Also, Adult Carriers needed for walking & driving routes. Call Debbie 905-852-9141 • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 M-F PART-TIME DAY Positions Available in Pickering & Ajax Interested in working only 3-5 hours during the day, M-F? If so, apply in person at: 734 Kingston Rd. (Pickering) 274 Kingston Rd. (Ajax) or 80 Bayly St. (Ajax) 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CAD/CAM person required. Knowledge of Castings, principals of mould design using Cadkey 19 & Mastercam, preparing assembly and machining drawings for shop floor a must. Able to work indepen- dently with 2D/3D environment with min. supervision. Min. 5 yrs. design exp. required. Ajax location. Fax resume & salary expectations to: 905-427–4993. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help AJAX Come join our team. Positions available: ➢ Front End Mechanic ➢ Licensed General Mechanic ➢ Part-time Lube Tech. ➢ Part-time Service Advisor Fax resume: Attn. Clarke Gibson 905-426-4007 ENERGETIC, PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Needed for fast paced real estate office. Part-time evenings & weekends Fax: resume to (905) 619-3334 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help EXPERIENCED DENTAL HY- GIENIST required part-time for office near Oshawa. Please fax resume to: (905)436-9672 or mail re- sume to: 2727 Courtice Rd., Unit 3B, Courtice Ont. L1E 3A2 PART-TIME RN required for Oral Surgery practice. Veni- puncture required. Submit re- sume to: Dr. A. Ballard, 209 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa L1G 4T1 PDA - LEVEL II full time posi- tion available for mature reli- able and outgoing person. Ad- ministrative experience a def- inite asset. Reply to Fax (905) 434-8520. PATIENT ORIENTED pharma- cist required for medical cli- nic in oshawa area. 20 - 30 hrs. weekly. Excellent wages. Hours are flexible. Fax re- sume to (905)420-7342 or email eakers@medicalphar- macies.com or rtang@medi- calpharmacies.com PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Part time flexible hours. Pickering and Scarborough locations. Clinic specializes in MVA, ex- tended health, WSIB and sports injuries. Excellent compensation package. Ex- perience preferred but new grads welcome. Fax resume (416)667-8627 POSITION AVAILABLE - Look- ing for a highly motivated, en- ergetic and creative person to join an established team of therapists providing Lovass treatment for a child with de- velopmental delays. Should also possess education in psychology and/or child edu- cation, as well as experience working with children. Must be caring, dependable and highly creative. Position re- quires a commitment of 8 to 12 hours per week (including alternate Saturdays). Training will be provided. Please for- ward resume to: Danielle Wil- son, 197 Wayne Court, Osha- wa, Ont. L1G 3R6; or E-mail danwilson@home.com PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assis- tant for Orthodontic office. Computer and Othodontic ex- perience preferred. Send or drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 PHYSIOTHERAPIST-FULL TIME for new physio owned clinic in Whitby. Manual ther- apy exp. required. Sports, WSIB, MVA, Ortho, excellent remuneration package. Fax resume 416-492-1985. RN & CDA full time/part-time oral surgery, good hours. HARPS helpful. Mail/drop re- sume to Dr. S. Fenwick, 40 King St. W., Suite 502, Osha- wa, Ontario. LlH 1A4. VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time RNS. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to: Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3 (905) 852-0117. VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time staff in RPN, HCA, PSW. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to: Elizabeth Batt, Dec. 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON L9 1L3 99050 852-0117 or call 905-852- 5191. RN NEEDED -REGULARLY scheduled part-time (days, evenings) for very busy fami- ly practice office. Fax resume to (905)420-0863 Hotel/Restaurant540 MASSEY'S RESTAURANT full time day shift dishwasher/ cleaner. Apply in person with resume to 774 Liverpool Road South, Pickering. (905)839– 5758 Part-Time Help541 VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time laundry aid. Fax or mail resume to: Sharon Dickinson, Adminis- trator, 130 Reach Street, Ux- bridge ON, L9P 1LS 905-852- 0117. Houses For Sale100 EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW, 71 acres North-East of Oshawa 3+3 bedrooms/Walkouts/3 bathrooms/Triple attached ga- rage/In ground pool/Hot tub with Gazebo/Drive shed/Horse barn/1000' paved driveway Great view, Privacy, $399900. Call 986-0688. **HOME SELLERS**Find out what the home down the street sold for!! Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message.1-888-887-9586 ID#1041, Royal LePage Signature. www.sharonjcrann.com NORTHEAST OSHAWA 2- bedroom brick bungalow, di- ningroom, large lot backing onto park. Quiet neighbour- hood, near all amenities. Hardwood floors, paved drive, new roof, $143,900. (905)720–2307 NEWCASTLE VILLAGE -3 bed- room bungalow w/cathedral ceilings, skylights, fireplace and sunroom. 143'X150' pri- vate lot. $179,000. Open House March 18 & 25. 905- 987-3922 LITTLE OR NO DOWN! $189,900. Desirable Ajax lo- cation on large court. 3 bed- rooms, 3 baths, garage, fin. basement, large yard. Call (905) 426-3434 Office & Business space150 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office space available immediately in Bobcaygeon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 PRIME, BRIGHT VISIBLE Pickering location, accessi- ble, parking, choose 120 to 1600 square feet, $400. mini- mum, utilities included. Richard Briscoe, Century 21 Briscoe Estates Ltd. (905) 428-2121 UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. HUNGRY for Success?Little Caesars®Pizza is awarding single unit & area franchise opportunities. 41 successful years in business. In 19 countries, 3500 locations. For franchise information call: (905) 822-7899 or 1-888-822- 7961 STORE FOR SALE.Mall loca- tion. perfume, aroma therapy body and bath products. in- cluding stock and fixtures, Growing clientele. priced to sell immediately. call for de- tails.(905) 728–0498 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Uxbridge. Newly built, fridge, stove, separate entrance, parking, non-smoking, no pets. Close to golf course great neighbourhood. 852- 1077 OSHAWA- 1 BEDROOM apt. available April . Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult build- ing. No pets. 905-579–9016. WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - ONE BEDROOM basement., clean, separate entrance, walkout, laundry, cable, parking, no pets/smok- ing, lst. last required. Avail- able May lst. $675 per mo. (905) 683–8448 AJAX-Westney N./401, clean, self-contained, 1-bdrm base- ment apt. Separate entrance, non-smoker, no pets. Includes parking. $595/month. Avail- able April 1st. Call 686-9949. AVAILABLE NOW,1-bedroom apartment, downtown Osha- wa, very quiet, Suits 1 per- son, parking, all inclusive $585. First/last. Leave mes- sage (905)434-7012. BACHELOR APT.for rent suit single, mature, non-smoking person. Oshawa, Simcoe/ Wentworth area. $400/month all inclusive. Cable, laundry, no parking, Available April lst. No pets. Call 576–3182 after 4 ask for Luda BACHELOR BASEMENT apartment. Washer & dryer. Harmony/Olive, first/last, $395/month plus 1/3 utilities. Available May 1st. Call (905) 404-0133 BROCK RD. /401 area, 1 bed- room apt., available - 4 ap- pliances. call 416-444-7391. CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 1- bedroom $747, April 1st. 2- bedroom $825., May 1st, in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. EXECUTIVE BASEMENT in Pickering, 1-bedroom, walkout separate entrance, large upgrad- ed kitchen, laundry, parking/ garage, no pets, no smoking, cable, single female preferred. All inclusive. (905)686–1333. I BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Oshawa Hospital area. Private entrance, $525 includes utilities. Available May 1st. Suitable for single non-smoker, no pets. Call 432-7308. LARGE 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apartment, Port Union/Island Rd. Parking, laundry, utilities. Available Immediately. $900/ month, first/last. Call (416) 286–9566 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE large 1-bdrm apt., 14-ft. ceiling, fireplace, sauna, laundry, parking avail. sep. ent. non-smoking, $700 incl. Call (905) 576-9859 TWO BEDROOM apts. for April 1st and May 1st. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852- 2534. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult building. Avail. imme- diately. Stevenson & Ross- land, Oshawa. Call (905)579- 3700. CHARMING 1 BEDROOM apt. with den & loft, near Oshawa hospital. avail. April 1st, $800 plus hydro. Suite professional adult, no pets/smoking. First & last, references. 905-579- 5219 OSHAWA - Large 1-bdrm basement apt. Close to all amenities in nice location. Suitable for professional cou- ple or single person. No pets/ smoking. First, last. Avail. immediately. $675 +share utilities. (905)743-0476. OSHAWA BY THE LAKE. Gor- geous and spacious 1 bed- room apartment. Top floor of house. New fridge & stove, all utilities included. Parking & use of yard. $750/monthly. 1st/last, no smoking/pets. References & credit check. Avail. immediately. For view- ing, please call 905-571-4603. OSHAWA close to all ameni- ties, immaculate, bright 1- bedroom upper unit. Parking, cable, heat included. Laundry facilities. $600/month, first/ last, references. Avail. May. 1st. 905-720–1470 OSHAWA EAST,clean apart- ment, available April lst. $700 monthly includes fridge, stove, utilities and parking, suitable for business person, near bus service, no animals 725–3497 OSHAWA, 1-bdrm. apt., newly renovated, no pets, parking 1 car. $650 inclusive, hydro xtra. Available immed., 1st/ last, in 3-plex. 905-720-4505, 718-9321. PICKERING - Deluxe two bed- room basement apartment, near Go. Five appliances, no smokers or pets. Immediate occupancy. $900. first/last/ references required. By Appt. 905-837-2990. PICKERING basement apart- ment 2 bedrooms, available immediately. Very spacious bright, no pets, non smoking, A/C, separate entrance, con- venient area, 1st/last. $950 per month. (905)427-2154 PICKERING,gorgeous, large, ground level basement apart- ment, huge windows, 4 ap- pliances, central air, no smoking/pets, $950 inclusive, inc. cable. (905) 626-4467 SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM apartment in Ajax. Utilities in- cluded, first/last, no pets, no smokers, suit single adult. Available April 1. $650/month. Call (905)619–2052 TWO BEDROOM basement apartment, separate entrance, Rosebank Rd. $875 per mo all inclusive. lst/last, available April lst. Non smoking/pets. Telephone (905) 420–1903 TWO BEDROOM main floor apt. Available May 1st. First/ last. No pets. Parking, fridge and stove. $895 all inclusive. Oshawa. Call 905-723-0973. NORTH OSHAWA Very clean one bedroom basement apt., no smoking/pets, parking, shared laundry, a/c, utilities included, female preferred. Available March 1st, $600/mth, first & last. (905)579-6157 or (905)725- 4832 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse close to schools, shopping. $950 per month plus utilities. First/last. Available Apr. 1st. (905) 579-9956 days. Houses For Rent185 3 BEDROOM DETACHED with garage, one full & 2 1/2 baths. North Oshawa, avail April 1. $1,000 + utilities, first/last. Call 905-723-3790. 3-BEDROOM House for rent in newer subdivision in Whit- by. Fenced yard, paved 4 car driveway, garage, no ap- pliances. Central air. April 1st. $1250/monthly plus utili- ties. (416)532–0893 A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. WHITBY-ANDERSON/ ROSSLAND- Executive, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 baths, family/ fire/air, c/vac, intercom, drapes, double garage, deck, $1695+. Immediately. Call 579–7013 days; Eve. 905-940- 3060. VILLAGE OF CLAREMONT bright & sunny rear portion of house. 3 bedrooms, 3pc+2pc bath, kitchen, 2 appliances, separate entrance. Immediate $1195/mo plus utilities. 905- 649–6611. PICKERING,beautiful 4 bed- room, 2 story, 2 car garage, central air, appliances, no smoking/pets, $l,350 per mo. plus utilities. May 5th, all messages returned. (905) 428-2015. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 BROCK/ROSSLAND Whitby 1 bedroom fully furnished, shared facilities, non-smoker, $400/month. Available imme- diately. Call 905-686-8385 FURNISHED ROOM for rent, Brock Rd./401. No smoking, no pets, working female pre- ferred. Telephone 427–7288 eve. and weekends. PICKERING - small & large Rooms for rent. Available April lst. Partly Furnished, suitable for working male, share kitchen, laundry, pool, bbq, cable. No pets. (905) 839–2016 ROOM FOR RENT - Perfect for College Student. Shared amenities. $400/month. Call 905-579-1053. Rentals Outside Canada205 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS:A perfect family vacation home in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuz- zi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579-3788. Resorts Camps235 BEAUTIFUL SETTING, Lake Seymour 2, 3 & 4 bedroom cot- tages, fully-equipped. Pool, fish- ing, store. Affordable weekly rates. Campbellford, 2 hours N/E of Toronto. 1-888-813-2212 www.woodlandestate.com Hobbies & Crafts237 CRAFTERS WANTED at "The Gift & Craft Showplace" located in the Courtice Flea Market, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attending each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts directly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436-1024. CRAFTERS, ANTIQUES, UNIQUE items wanted. Just b-cuz Craft and Gift Shop, downtown Port Perry. Rent starts at $20 per month. Open 7 days. 905-985- 5302. Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough SATELLITE SYSTEMS brand new DirectTV 5th generation RCA with HU card pro- grammed for 300 channels $450.00. HU card program- ming $80.00 Boot Loaders $120.00. 905-655–7730 Brooklin. 21ft round above ground pool. Resin top rails, and uprights, with 52" walls. Used for 2 months only. Paid $4500, asking $2200. 576-1747, phone evenings. 9 PIECE - oak dining room su- ite, like new, must sell. Call (416) 374-3271 (pgr). ATTENTION:THIS IS A PUB- LIC NOTICE - Year End Liqui- dation Sale. All JVC home theatre systems 2 channel stereo 5.1 surround system must go. Only $100. per unit in packages. Single unit $150; Receiver must include suffi- cient speakers. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifi- ers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 ACCOUNTING TEXT BOOK, Volume 1 with workbook. Phone 905-721-0601 AIR COMPRESSOR - Brunner A 212, upright 110/220 Vol- tage, 2 horsepower motor, $800 OBO. Call 579-2479. DSS SATELLITE- Systems $499, H-Card bootloader $120, Freeze Fix $25, Open HU-Card $400, Programing $100, Load- er $2000. Best Prices in Dur- ham. Call (905)427–1416. ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Pair $500. Call 721–1703 (snp) ANTIQUE PEDESTAL sinks. Brass faucets, shower ring, good condition. Call 721–1703 (snp) APPLIANCE CENTRE - Wash- er, dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer, all fully guaranteed. Come make a deal! 33 Station St., Ajax. (905)426-2682. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598. BEDROOM SET -8 pce. Cher- rywood. Bed, chest, tri-dress- er, mirror, night stands, dove- tail construction. Never opened in boxes. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice $3,500 (416)748- 3993. BITZ N BYTES COMPUTERS - Custom-built computer sys- tems, sales, service, up- grades and repair at competi- tive prices. Free pickup and delivery. Loaners available (905) 686-3782. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home services. Guaranteed best prices. SAIL- LIAN CARPETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET AND VINYL SALE- Carpet three rooms, 30 square yards, from $339 installed. I will discount your best quote up to 10%. New colors and designs.Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike for your free estimate, 905-431-4040 BRAND NEW 27" RCA stereo TV, $350. Brand new 24cc gas weed- wacker or leaf-blower your choice, $100. Kenmore washer, $250. New built-in dishwasher, electronic controls $300. Pentium 166 computer, loaded, $350. 905-439-4789 DININGROOM 14pc Cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5,000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV, get H-card run- ning again, boot loader $120, HU programming $110. HU card programmed $350. Complete systems available. Call (905)767-8571, Whitby. DSS H CARD Brought back to life with the new bootstrap cir- cuit board. Call 905-728-9670 DIRECT TV RCA Satellite sys- tem complete 300 plus chan- nels $550. Bring old H-Card to life with a boot strap $125. Call (416)312-9500. DSS SYSTEMS - Specials on HU test cards and program- ming. Boot loaders. Dish Network programmers. Dish Network and DTV Systems available. Website car- ibdss.com email: car- ibdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. ESTATE SALE:Full-length pastel mink. Excellent condi- tion. Size 10-12. Was $4,000 / Asking $900 - 905-571-0668 EVERYTHING MUST SELL farm supplies, trailer hitches, hay, straw, tack, horse trailer, household furniture, electron- ics, exercise equipment, computer printer, new type- writer, camping equipment. 416-635-3595 snp FREEZER $170.,screen door $50., men's gold chain $450., handicap 4 wheel scooter $3,000., Bancroft one acre/ waterfront lot $25,000, Ban- croft picnic table, (905) 728– 5199 HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin- ishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendal- wood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. INDOOR YARD SALE!Selling contents of home. Appliances, pictures, dishes, furniture, an- tiques, area rugs, 10 pc. oak diningroom suite, $1795; eve- rything must go! 87 Doreen Crs. Bowmanville Call for viewing 905-697-3532 LUIGI'S FURNITURE - over stocked! all inventory priced to clear!! Futons from $165, mattresses $89. Still #1 for fu- ton sales - over ten different styles, always in stock. Pal- liser leather - floor models, priced to quick clearance. Simmons mattresses - our prices can't be beat. We've slashed all prices on our fu- tons, mattresses, leather and upholstery sofas and love- seats, wing chairs, recliners, etc. For the best deals in dur- ham - check us out first. Lui- gi's furniture, 488 King St. W. Oshawa (905) 436-0860. The best quality at our lowest price ever!! NEW IN DURHAM - Bring the photo of yourself, your friends, relatives, loving pets or favor- ite places and take high quali- ty professional oil paining. Call Yakov (905) 837-3251. e- mail: batyguian@hotmail.com PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, start- ing at $695. March Break Special on now. Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS/CLOCKS.Sale starts March 12 - Sale on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos and all How- ard Miller clocks.. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.TelepPiano.com- WE WILL NOT BE UNDER-SOLD! MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 from $95., dream cast. Install while you wait. Have your games backed up. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson area (905) 721- 2365 POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate bil- liard tables for sale. Call 905- 420–6113. REC ROOM wall units (2), cream finish with gold accents. 1 Unit houses up to a 27" tv on a sliding base, the other is a display case $200. obo. Call 665-1435 (snp) RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SHOP SMITH - complete with tools, $2,000. Telephone (905) 435–5877 N'SYNC & U2 TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & other con- certs. Telephone (905) 626- 5568 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! Mark Stapley Sales Rep. 1-800- 840-6275 OFFICE(905)619-0663Ability Real Estate Ltd. Direct Free Call OSHAWA Family Bldg. Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $740 & $850 at 280 Wentworth St.W. Utilities included. Easy access to schools, shopping, For appt. call (905) 721-8741 PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1bed. ask $630/mo. Nice quiet bsmt. apt. Suits single non-smoker. Rent includes util., sep. entr. parking, cable, laundry. New paint, soundproofed. Available now ART: 905-420-3751 Rent-to own program available The Kaitlin Group OWN YOUR OWN HOME IN BOWMANVILLE FOR ONLY $600/mth Including Maintenance Fees. Just $500 Initial Deposit Studio Suites $79,990 1-bedrooms $89,990 2-Bedrooms $99,990 FREE Appliances Pkg Call (905) 427-8605 or (905) 697-0792 R.P.N. For small retire- ment home, charge nurse, all shifts for relief needed imme- diately. Call Louise or Vicki at (905) 839-5151 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday PAGE 28-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net DurhamRegion.com is Durham Region’s premier Web site. Metroland has created several opportunities to become part of this exciting venture. The following openings must be filled immediately. Web Developer Working with the IT Manager, the Web developer is responsible for the overall maintenance of DurhamRegion.com and the development of new sites. The successful applicant must have solid client- and server-side development skills. These include: 1. Mastery of HTML, CSS and Web graphics. 2. Ability to design effective graphics and layouts. 3. Familiarity with Mac OS, Windows ME/2000 and cross-platform issues related to Web design. 4. Excellent knowledge of database design using Access and MySQL. 5. Working knowledge of client-side scripting (JavaScript and/or VBScript). 6. Working knowledge of server-side scripting with ASP or PHP. 7. Experience with Flash, Photoshop or Fireworks, and Dreamweaver. 8. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Online portfolio must include a database driven site and examples of Flash animation. Online Sales Person Creative, Web-savvy salesperson is required to spearhead our DurhamRegion.com sales initiatives. The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter who is captivated by e-commerce, familiar with the concepts of online advertising, and capable of effective Web surfing and electronic communication. Junior Site Administrator Working within a team environment, the Junior Site Administrator will focus on updating, converting and managing rich content. The successful applicant must possess an excellent working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh OS, familiarity with HTML, and the ability to learn new applications quickly. Knowledge of Quark Express is an asset. This is a part-time position requiring 20-30 hours per week. Submit your resume and income expectations electronically in Word, HTML or PDF format before April 1, 2001. Send to Todd Blayone, Manager, Online Publishing and eBusiness Development (tblayone@metroland.com). 520 Computer & IT 520 Computer & IT 520 Computer & IT 520 Computer & IT MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE If you are energetic, outgoing, confident and want success, we want to meet you. Must have car. Full- time days. East end location. No exp. necessary. •Guaranteed salary plus commission •Car allowance If you have ever been told you should be in sales let us train you for a new career... Call 416-438-6555 ext. 302 or fax resume to 416-438-5525 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Looking for a job in the Health Care Field ? Join us on Tuesday May 1, 1-8pm at the Oshawa Holiday Inn for our Nursing and Health Care Job Expo. Offering job opportunities in all fields of Health Care Watch our classified section for more details. 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental DUFFINS CREEK CO-OP HOMES 1555 Finch Ave Unit#76 , Pickering INFORMATION MEETING SAT. MARCH 24TH, 1 - 3 P.M. 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses 2 bedrooms $909 plus utilities 3 bedrooms $1,015 plus utilities Applications available at the meeting. All adult members of household 18 and over must attend meeting. Please, no children at the meeting. 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 150 Office & Business Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca 1980-1987 F150 sunvisor $50; Call 1-705-786-0550 SCRATCH AND DENT - Varie- ty of new appliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199. Full manufac- turers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655-8049 or (905)242-0890. WANTED - BARBIE, Midge, Ken, clothing, cases and ac- cessories wanted to buy. Vin- tage only. Women, check your closets and call 905-697- 3212. WANTED - bench seat or buckets for Ford F150 in black; rubber truck mat for 1980 - 1986 Ford F150, black; front fender for Ford F150, 1980-1986, in excellent shape. Call 1-705-786-0550. WANTED - MOTOR- 3.1 for Pontiac or Oldsmobile, low kms. preferred. Call 905-434- 0392. (snp) WANTED CAMERAS:old metal body (Canon, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Leica, Leitz, Ni- kon) Most range finders & wooden cameras. Micro- scopes, telescopes, binocu- lars. Also looking for a "Punkin Head" Teddy Bear. Call (905)432–1678 Computer and Video355 HASSLE FREE COMPUTER!3 year warranty with 1st year on-site. Includes Helbdesk Software Support, P111, 1000Mhz with CD RW, lots of extras. $22.50/week. 1-800- 267-9466 www.crazycatsdi- rect.com Pet, Supplies Boarding370 BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed, ready to go. 9 weeks old. Call (705)932– 1917 CKC REGISTERED,German Shepherd puppies, large boned, championship lines, lst shots, vet checked. Tattooed, dewormed, both parents on premises. 2 yr. guarantee, $600., (705) 786-0322 AMERICAN ESKIMOS, pure bred, registered (look like lit- tle white polar bears) 3 fe- males, 4 males. $375. Call Ei- leen (905)623-9971, Bow- manville STAFFORDSHAIRE TERRIERS (Pit bulls), 2 1/2 months old, $150 each. 2 females, 1 male. Call asap. 571-3210 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $2000 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1986 JETTA for sale. Good for parts. $500. or best offer. Port Hope (905) 885-4735. 1989 3/4 TON FORD VAN propane 6 automatic $2000 OBO. 1961 FORD 1/2 Ton 352 4speed. Excellent original condition $6500 OBO. Call 721-1861. 1989 NISSAN SENTRA 4-cy- linder, auomatic, good shape, runs good, reliable, very eco- nomical, starts no problem in freezing snowy weather. $1650. Certified, emissions pass 905-922-3165. 1991 CAVALIER 4 door, 4 cyl., Ajax, no rust, good running condition, automatic, AM/FM cassette, A/C, 230,000kms, $1495. Call 416-895-5403 1991 S10 SONOMA,2.8 speed, cap, boxliner, spotless interior and 1 longtime owner. Many new parts. Certified, e- tested. $3,000. Alex (905) 720-8605 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 4 dr. sedan, gray, 183,00 km, all equipment, body panel protection treatment. Certified/ emissions. Asking $7500 obo. Call 905-404–1546 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 TAURUS WAGON,3.8, certified, emissions, pw, pl, ABS, 170K, $4895; 1988 CHEV PICKUP, lowered, tonneau cover, cam, tint, 210K, $5495; Call 905-430–1543 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID excellent condition, only 81,000 kms, certified, e-test- ed, new Michelin tires, brakes just done, white exterior/blue interior. Asking $8,800. Call 905-839–7093 1997 BUICK LASABRE, load- ed, mint condition, only 42,000km, certified and emis- sion tested. Asking $19,500 OBO 905-579-6103 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 door, 53,000kms, black ext., charcoal int., extended warranty-160,000kms / 7 yrs, asking $17,500. 905-668-7767 days; 905-438-1056 evenings 1988 CHEV NOVA,(toyota corolla), 210,000 kms., no rust, runs well, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, $l,500. Telephone (905) 728–8138 1998 NEON, air, auto, 37,000 km, am/fm cassette, 4 door, $8,900. Certified and e-tested. (905)434-2775 or (416) 898-8467. 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX 1 owner, auto, p.s., brakes, tilt, 3 dr., black. Fabulous opportun- ity. Must qualify to assume balance of Honda lease. $269/month plus taxes. Call (416)722-4611 or (905)633- 7409. 94 TOPAZ blue, automatic, 4- door, a/c, certified, $3500. 905-263–2665 FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com 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 MURAD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1989 TOYOTA,4X4, extended cab, V6, auto, 184,000 km, excellent condition, will certi- fy. Asking $8000. Call 905- 427–8091 1991 CHEV S10 extend-a-cab, 4 cly. auto, AC, tilt, with cap, good condition, $3,995.00. 1990 Bonneville SE, $2995. Both cert./emmision. Call National Car & Truck Clinic. 905-668–5555. 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, asking $4000 obo. Call 905-434–0392 (snp) 1994 FORD F150,5 spd, 6 cyl, runs excellent, body mint condi- tion $5700 obo. Call 436-3621 or 579-5410 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 FORD ECONOLINE cargo van V8, some rust, passed emis- sion test, little to certify, $900 as is. Call (905)436–1468 1994 VENTURA GMC 2500, e- tested & certified, new emis- sions control system, battery, alternator, fuel pump, brakes, rotors, tires, exhaust system. Excellent condition $6499. (905)426–6593 1998 FORD WINDSTAR van, mint condition, low mileage, auto, front & rear air, 4 captain chairs, cruise, hunter green, e-tested, $15,000. Call 905- 426–8695 Driving Schools447 Garage & Storage Space455 COMMERCIAL GARAGE for rent, Simcoe St N. Oshawa. Suite lube & oil, mechanic, car detailer, auto glass, landscaper, upholsterer. Also used car lot. (905)723-3692 Announcements255 BEGINNER LINE DANCING Mondays 7:15- 9:15pm. $7.00 Legion, 1555 Bayly (West of Brock Rd) (905)509–8744. NOW OPEN!!!Backstage Holly- wood Hair & Esthetics Salon. The staff would like to invite current and new clients to their new loca- tion. Book your appointment now for esthetic services by Kristin who comes to us from St. Annes Spa. Present this ad and receive $10. off any esthetic service over $25. Valid March 14 - March 18, 2001. Not valid with any other specials. We also are hiring hair- stylist w/some clientele full time and Nail Technician. Located in Courtice in the Vals Bridal Plaza. Call (905) 438-1479 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 MTO/OSL Approved insurance course - $285. 10 in car lessons $207 Free pick-up and drop off (416) 287-3060 A & A AUTO Cars, trucks, boats. We pay up to $10,000. Cash on the spot. Any condition, any year. Call us anytime, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 min. service. 905-686-0605 or 905-706-3880 BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Mark today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase • Deposit required SALES LIMITED Need a Car? And Your Credit Repaired? No Credit, Bad Credit or even Bankrupt Phone Mel today @ BROCK AUTO (905) 619-8763 Down Payment or Trade May Be Required Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 426-0252 (No turndowns!) 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 PAWsitive Pet Obedience Training Classes Starts March 26 Puppy& level 1 (905)837-8853 WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 16, 2001-PAGE 29 DURHAM FLEA MARKET WE BUY AND SELL NEW STORE RETURNS OPEN PACKAGES ETC., END OF LINES Crafts, ceramics, ladies clothes, pet sup- plies, collectibles, dolls, plates, banker pens, calculators, sunglasses, binocu- lars, high end costume jewellery, de- signer greeting cards, cds, electronics, housewares and much much more. LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA WINTER SALE NOW ON Taunton Rd. (500 metres east of Thickson Whitby) Every Sat. and Sun. 666–5100 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales AUCTION Wed. Mar. 21, 2001 STARTS 6:30pm Preview : 5pm Metro East Trade Centre, 1899 Brock Rd, Pickering (next to Pickering Flea Market) Fabulous Auction of Antiques, modern furnishing. Decorators items, collectables, Moorecroft pcs, Birks teapot, hand knotted persian rugs, artwork collection of Can. Silver Dollars, American Morgan Dollars. APPLEWOOD AUCTION SERVICES 905-634-7217 Terms:vi,mc,ck,ca. 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY March 13th Sydney Sophia Shaw Love Mommy, Daddy & big brother Justin “HUGS & WISHES & SLOPPY WET KISSES” 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays Pump it Up for Pull a pumper truck for kids with asthma at Pull for Kids on March 24th. But you don’t have to pull alone. The Lung Association invites you to rally seven of your friends, family or colleagues to help you pull a fire truck in this recreational competition. By collecting pledges, you and your team will be helping asthmatic children in Durham Region. For more information, please call 905-436-1046. Saturday March 24th, Oshawa Civic Auditorium 1-5 p.m. BBQ, kids mini pull competition, team photos, awards & great prizes. Fun for all! 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events Ontario Energy Board NOTICE OF APPLICATION Application for Licence to Distribute Electricity by The Company Formed by the Amalgamation of Veridian Connections Inc. and Belleville Electric Corp. An application has been filed on November 6, 2000, with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) by Veridian Connections Inc. (“Veridian Connections”) and by the Corporation of the City of Belleville (the “Municipality”) seeking a licence to distribute electricity for the company resulting from an amalgamation of Veridian Connections Inc., and Belleville Electric Corp., the electricity distribution company operating in the City of Belleville. The Application also seeks related orders from the Board. On February 9, 2001, the Director of Licensing referred the licence application for the amalgamated electricity distribution company to the Board so that all the related matters can be dealt with together. The amalgamated electricity distribution company will be wholly owned by a holding company. The shares of the holding company will be held by the Corporation of the Town of Ajax, the Corporation of the City of Belleville, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation of the City of Pickering. Veridian Connections Inc., is currently licenced to distribute electricity within the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering and the urban areas of the Towns of Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle. If you wish to participate in this proceeding, by intervening, observing or by commenting on the Application, you must write to the Board Secretary at the address set out below within 15 calendar days of the publication of this Notice. Information on how to intervene, observe or comment can be obtained from the Board Secretary. If you wish to participate in the proceeding, copies of your letter must also be delivered or mailed to Veridian Connections Inc. and the Municipality at the addresses set out in this notice. Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Board’s Offices, at the head office of Veridian Connections, and at the clerk of the Municipality at the addresses set out below. Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street 26th Floor Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Attention: Paul B. Pudge Board Secretary Toll Free: 1-888-632-6273 Fax: (416) 440-7656 The Corporation of the City of Belleville 169 Front Street Belleville, ON K8N 2Y8 Attention: Mr. Jary Plamondon Clerk Tel: (613) 968-6481 Fax: (613) 967-3206 Veridian Connections Inc. 55 Taunton Road East Ajax, ON L1T 3V3 Attention: John Wiersma President & CEO Tel: (905) 427-9870 x 2200 Fax: (905) 619-0210 Dated at Toronto February 14, 2001 Ontario Energy Board Peter H. O’Dell Assistant Board Secretary RP2000-0166 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 310 Articles for Sale 315 Articles Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive Legal Notices261 I, DIANA DEMIRALP,residing in Pickering, will not be re- sponsible for any debt in- curred without my written per- mission. Lost and Found265 FOUND - CAT, white & beige patches, green eyes, Whites/ Oklahoma area. (905)837– 2251. LOST - LONG RED HAIRED - hound, female, missing since Sunday March 4. Missed by family. Please call (416) 289– 4085 Reward Companions267 DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TOO old to enjoy a relationship. Nobody wants to be alone. I'm 57, newly widowed, looking for a widower to start new memo- ries. I enjoy garage sales, driving, sports and quiet mo- ments. THIS WEEK, File #662, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5 Personals268 DURHAM SINGLES:Join the regions fastest growing sin- gles organization, Personal Growth Seminars, Dinner Theatres, Wine Tasting. Quali- ty people first rate at- mosphere. 905-438-1720 www.durhamsingles.com DURHAM'S OWN DATING SERVICE!905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylumcafe.com LOSE OR GAIN WEIGHT with Natural Herbal Products. 30 day money back guarantee. 1-888-989-2183. Daycare Available273 ARE YOU LOOKING for a place where your child can spend a fun-filled and educa- tional day? Eat nutritional meals and snacks? Play in a large, fenced yard with play- ground, or indoors in a large playroom? Lots of TLC? If you've answered yes to the above questions please give me a call. Experienced mother of 1 available any time. Rea- sonable rates. All ages wel- come. Located at Radford/De- laney. Cheriss 426-1952 RESPONSIBLE HOME child care, 10 yrs experience. Infants to 10 yrs. CPR. Creative play. Outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine 905-683-0352. MOTHERLY LOVE Reliable daycare provided in the com- fort of my home. ECE qualified and formerly CPR trained. Former kindergarten teacher with 25 years experience. Nu- tritious snacks and lunches served daily. Conveniently lo- cated across from school in the John Body Area. Refer- ences and receipts available. Please call (905) 837-0797 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-smok- ing, receipts. 905-428-1244. TEACHER/NURSE offering daycare in a smoke-free healthy environment. Picker- ing, Brock & Parkway area. Full & part-time care call 905- 686–2955. Daycare Wanted274 PART TIME Nanny Wanted 3 Days a week for 2 infants. References required. Picker- ing area. Please call (905) 509-4179 PART-TIME CAREGIVER re- quired for Tuesday night & Saturday 10am-4pm. Great opportunity for student age 14 or older. Call (416)878-6962. 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(416)330-5593 PAGE 30-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net AJAX FIGURE SKATING CLUB Spring Session ~ April 2 to May 31, 2001 Open registration will be held at the Ajax Community Centre on the following dates: SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 ~ 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All programs offered have CFSA Certified Coaches Preschool Canskate/Adults Learning to Skate Power Skate / Off Ice Conditioning And Also Sessions for the Test Stream Levels For more information about days, times and prices please come to the open registration or phone our office at 905-683-1753 / 905-686-2775 or visit our website www.afcs.ajax.on.ca SPRING REGISTRATION 278 Registration 278 Registration 278 Registration St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North Pickering Village - 683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME To Advertise your church services call Janice at 683-0707 Come and Worship AJAX New Testament Church of God PENTECOSTAL 95 MaGill Dr., McLean Community Centre Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Rev. Christie, Pastor (905) 434-2716 Monday 7:30PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30PM Bible Study Friday 7:30PM Youth Group For further information about our Men’s Conference or if we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791 Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Dr. Nazir Siddiki (Wisdom Ministries, Tulsa, Oklahoma) Sunday 10:00AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00AM Worship Service 6:30PM Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James would like to invite you to join us for Mens Conference 2001 every weekend during the month of March. Dr. Siddiki will be our Seminar Speaker on Saturday March 17th between 11:00-3:00 p.m. and our Guest Speaker on Sunday March 18th at 11:00 a.m. 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 296 Amusement Clubs 296 Amusement Clubs MORTGAGE SPECIALIST PURCHASES - 1st to 95%, 1st & 2nds to 90% HOME OWNERS - debt consolidations to 100% Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. 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Visit us on the internet: www.durhamnews.net Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, Martino & Sons, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step NASH, Richard Stephen "Rick"- Suddenly on Wednesday March 14, 2001 in his 44th year. Loving father of Christopher, Michael and Colin. Beloved son of Patricia and the late Victor Nash. Dear brother of Sandra Nash. Pat Routcliffe and her husband John and Cheryl Nash. Sadly missed uncle of Daniel, Robert, Sara and Victoria. Fondly remem- bered by Michelle Nash. The family will re- ceive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 7-9 p.m. Satur- day, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service in the Chapel on Monday, March 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment-Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre would be greatly appreciated. In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mabel Racioppo November 7, 1927 - March 16, 2000 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And all the day before that too We may not touch your hand Or see your smiling face And maybe we can't hear your voice Or feel your warm embrace But something we will always have Tucked safely in our hearts Our love for you, your love for us Will never let us part To my loving wife of many splendid years Now that you're gone And you suffer no more pain I can't get over missing you Things just aren't the same I watched as you grew weak And sometimes heard you moan I sat and held your hand So you wouldn't hurt alone But the battle is over And you've earned your rest I'll always love and miss you You'll always be the best Your loving husband Mike 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam256Deaths256Deaths 1800 O-Canada (1800 622-6232)www.canada.gc.caTTY/TDD 1800 465-7735 Want to know more about government services for you? • Looking for a new job • Starting your own business • Getting access to the Internet • Taking parental leave • Planning your retirement • Making your home energy efficient Learn more about the hundreds of services available. Call us and talk to an agent in person. Visit our Web site. Or drop by the Service Canada Access Centre nearest you. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 16, 2001 PAGE 31 P AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from March 6/2001 STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS WINNERS FLIGHT ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Neil Holmes and Mike Fernley; 2. Helen Johnston and Gord Humphrys. EAST-WEST 1. Fred Day and George Creighton; 2. Saad Dahdouh and George Zakhem. FLIGHT ‘B’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Alba Saptel and Robert Saptel; 2. Keith Bentley and Denis Erwin. EAST-WEST 1. Marg Townshend and Eleanor Gardiner; 2. Janet McFadyen and Beryl Bell. FLIGHT ‘C’ EAST-WEST 2. Dale Beaudette and Blair Breen. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Week 4 of round-robin playoffs played Feb. 26. GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 45 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 41. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Colin Exeter 16, Tom Parisi 9, Reynolds Watkis 7, Frank Forde 5. Ell-Rod Holdings: John Esposito 18, Damon Alyea 8, Steve He- witt 6. GAME TWO Verifeye 63 vs. Mud Hen’s 38. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Glenn Hill 22, Bill Hart 11, Steve Holmes 10, Kevin Walker 9. Mud Hen’s: John Fleming 12, Gil Milton 8, Charlie Denchfield 8. GAME THREE Van Kempen Insurance 59 vs. J. Mitchell Printing 59 (Overtime tie). TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Bruce Briard 16, Mike Pink 16, Karl Hutchinson 10. J. Mitchell: Sam Terry 17, Don Leahy 15, Gary Dainard 8, Glenn Scott 8, Bill Boston 8. GAME FOUR Envoy Business Services 42 vs. Melanie Pringles 26. TOP SCORERS Envoy: Luke Lukkenon 15, David Voth 12, Ray Fox 8. Melanie Pringles: Jim Bowen 8, Jim Wilkin5 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Playoff results from March 5. GAME ONE Mud Hen’s 57 vs. J. Mitchell Printing 47. TOP SCORERS Mud Hen’s: Steve Leahy 17, John Fleming 14, Steve McQuade 10. J. Mitchell Printing: Sam Terry 14, Gary Dainard 10, Don Leahy 9, Bill Boston 7. GAME TWO Verifeye 69 vs. Van Kempen Insurance 26. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Ivor Walker 17, Glenn Hill 15, Steve Holmes 11, Don MacDonald 8. Van Kempen: Steve Hemphill 9, Bruce Briard 5, Karl Hutchinson 5. GAME THREE Ell-Rod Holdings 45 vs. Melanie Pringles 42. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod Holdings: John Esposito 13, Dave Bayliss 8, Ashley Jones 6, Pat Roach 6a. Melanie Pringles: Tom Rowen 12, Mike Jovanov 12, Tom Re- calis 9. GAME FOUR Gallantry’s 51 vs. Envoy Business Services 48 TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Reynolds Watkis 13, Randy Filinski 13, Rick Jones 10, Colin Exeter 8. Envoy Business Services: Frank Gallo 13, Luke Lukkenon 12, Paul Vorvis 9, Ray Fox 7, David Voth 7. SCOREBOARD MARCH 16, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. AJAX/PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER presents… Book your booth today! Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Fax: (905) 579-4218 Calling all health care professionals! 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