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PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 51,100 36 PAGES FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND Last Call St. Paddy’s Day Membership Special @ the Rec Complex Call Now 683-6582 BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —A Grade 7 student here is taking action against a work-to-rule campaign launched by Durham Catholic ele- mentary school teachers this week. Bradley Spencer, a student at St. Monica Catholic School, is cir- culating a petition among his peers in Grades 5 to 8 to ensure that sports, school trips and a Grade 8 graduation celebration are held de- spite a labour dispute between teachers and the Durham Catholic District School Board. The issue came to a head Tues- day when students in Bradley’s class began questioning their teacher regarding the effects of the work-to-rule campaign in which Catholic elementary teachers are withdrawing from some out-of- classroom activities. The teachers and the board are in the middle of negotiations, al- though there are no talks currently taking place. “We just got in from afternoon recess at 2:15 p.m. Our teacher said he had to have a huge talk with us,” Bradley said, adding that during the talk there was an expla- nation of the issues, why the teach- ers hadn’t signed a contract, as well as “what they were doing to take action.” Bradley says he’s upset with the cancellation of some extracurricu- lar activities, especially flag foot- ball. “It’s the only thing I was really looking forward to,” he said. He also noted students were also told “there would be a few small changes we probably won’t be able to notice.” But, Marnie Daly, chief nego- tiator and collective bargaining and grievance officer with the Durham elementary unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teach- ers’ Association, said the union hasn’t instructed any of its mem- bers to speak with students about the labour situation. “Absolutely not. We know, ac- cording to the principal, a student exaggerated the situation way be- yond what was discussed,” she said. “The union has not and does not advise teachers to deal with a po- litical situation. “The situation was dealt with and everyone is satisfied the situa- tion was handled in an appropriate manner,” she added. And Chris Hurst, the superin- tendent for the Ajax-Pickering family of schools, noted he was “apprised” of the incident. “The principal dealt with the situation. Students were asking questions and the teacher ad- dressed them,” Mr. Hurst added. Bradley, meanwhile, describes his teacher as “a really nice guy”. The “main thing” his teacher was trying to get across to students was “don’t believe all that I say,” Bradley said. “Don’t believe all that the Durham board says and don’t be- lieve all of the media. Part of it is true and part of it is false. He wanted us to get our own version of the story.” Bradley plans to take his peti- tion “in person to the school board Student fights work to rule Pickering boy protests against campaign in Catholic elementary schools RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Bradley Spencer, a Grade 7 student at St. Monica Catholic School in Pickering, is fighting for activities in his school and against a work-to-rule campaign by teachers. Durham councillors get bigger pay packets Wednesday vote brings salaries up by eight per cent BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Regional councillors voted to give themselves an eight-per cent pay raise Wednesday that will bring their salaries in line with those of councillors in other regions, Durham’s chairman says. Councillors voted 19-5 in favour of the pay hike which will see their remuneration increase by approxi- mately $1,900 from $23,795 to $25,699 per year. The Regional chairman’s salary will increase by roughly $7,000 from $88,249 to $95,309 per year. The increases are retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year. “It’s an adjustment in our salary to reflect the adjustment given to management,” said Durham Chair- man Roger Anderson in an inter- view following the vote. “All we’ve done is brought up councillors’ and management salaries to be in line with our competitors in other mu- nicipalities.” Mr. Anderson reports the Region was losing staff to the Regions of York and Peel because they have been able to offer more competitive salaries. “We have what I think is a great corporation. 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Issues in the labour dispute in- clude teachers seeking 200 minutes of prep time a week rather than the offered 150 minutes, as well as a five-per cent pay raise, and better benefits. The Catholic board met last night to determine “what response to take on the work-to-rule situation,” Mr. Jones said. STUDENT from page 1 TRUSTEE FRED JONES $1,500 towards your landscaping Grand Prize Compliments of: Sponsored By:In cooperation with Communities In Bloom People, Plants & Pride ... 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Police ‘investigating possibility’of connection in attacks AJAX ––Two teenaged boys ages 15 and 16 may be the latest victims of a violent gang of street thugs police fear are terrorizing Ajax. Durham Regional Police said the friends were confront- ed on the walkway between Burcher and Exeter roads at about 8:30 p.m. last Thursday by three attackers, two of whom were wearing dark clothing and cloths over their faces. The thugs said they had a gun, though no weapon was seen, and robbed the victims of cash, jewelry and a bus card, Sergeant Jim Grimley said. Last weekend, a 26-year- old Ajax woman was stabbed in the stomach and a 14-year- old boy was assaulted in simi- lar muggings. The woman was treated for non life-threatening injuries after she was knifed in the ab- domen, punched in the face and kicked in the stomach. In each case the suspects were described as black, about 17 years old. Police believe some, if not all, of the attacks are related and “we’re investigating the possibility the suspects are members of a street gang,” Sgt. Grimley said. Armed robber raids video store Suspect brandishes meat cleaver at Pickering outlet PICKERING ––A bandit armed with a meat cleaver robbed a female clerk at the Adult Video Warehouse in Pickering and made off with cash Tuesday night. Durham Regional Police say a man entered the store, at 1163 Kingston Rd., at 9:30 p.m. and, after browsing briefly, approached the 24- year-old Oshawa woman, pulled out the weapon and de- manded money. The store clerk complied and was ordered into the wash- room by the robber, who then fled. 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The federal land is part of a 7,350- hectare parcel acquired by the federal government in the 1970s for a pro- posed airport that has long been op- posed by community members and the City of Pickering. “The removal of these lands from airport consideration is very good news for the environment and demon- strates the improved relationship de- veloping between us and the federal government,” said Ward 3 local Coun- cillor David Pickles, a member of the Stakeholders Group established in March 1999 to discuss issues related to the lands. “I feel that the...federal announce- ment was made possible in part be- cause of the open and co-operative dis- cussions of our Stakeholders Group. This is the first time in decades that the City, residents, and federal govern- ment have been able to successfully discuss and find common ground on issues.” Coun. Pickles noted he’s anxious for more details on how these lands will be protected and who will hold them. “Removing lands, particularly envi- ronmentally-sensitive lands, from the potential airport area has been a prior- ity for the City and Stakeholders Group. This is a win-win situation for the City and residents,” he says. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Dan McTeague Wednesday confirmed the announcement would take place today. Mr. McTeague raised the issue of protecting the federal lands in north Pickering during last fall’s election campaign when he said he would work to ensure the land is protected as park- land, an initiative he believes is “very much in keeping with what the Picker- ing stakeholders task force has been working on. “We had been working on it as early as two years ago.” Mr. McTeague noted he believes the government is taking the “high road” by moving to preserve the environ- mentally sensitive lands on the moraine. “This is a golden opportunity for the federal government to say, ‘We have a very small foothold on the ORM, let’s offer that up and protect it in perpetuity’,” he said, noting the gov- ernment can also use this opportunity to encourage other governments to do the same. He also said local residents and councillors “should give themselves a pat on the back. This could never have been conceived five years ago” be- cause there was little in the way of public input at that time regarding the federal lands. “What you’re going to start seeing, I hope, is the unfolding of a process carried forth by the community lead- ers,” he said. The land designation was also wel- comed by the Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands (VOCAL) group. “We’re extremely happy with the idea,” said Stephen Frederick, head of VOCAL. “I can’t tell you how happy we are. (The Stakeholders Group) was- n’t just a process to bide time, we’re actually seeing some good results. “There is an admission (the federal government has) lands that will not be required... dedicating some of the lands as green space is an excellent idea.” Mr. Frederick also reported VOCAL was happy to hear Federal Transport Minister David Collenette announce at a Toronto Board of Trade luncheon last week that an internation- al airport will not be necessary in Pick- ering. “We think the admission by the minister is key,” Mr. Frederick said. “He’s listening and now he’s adjusting for an economic reality we contend has always been there... it’s a major admis- sion after 29 years.” Mr. McTeague said he supports forming a memorandum of under- standing with the Stakeholders Group that would ensure the “community has a voice” in any discussions on the fu- ture use of the federal lands. 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The councillors who voted in favour of the in- crease were Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Con- nor, Brock Councillor Larry O’Connor, Whitby Council- lor Pat Perkins, Oshawa Councillor Nester Pidwer- becki, Clarington Council- lor Jim Schell, Clarington Councillor Charlie Trim, Oshawa Councillor Warren Young, Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, Oshawa Councillor Bob Boychyn, Pickering Councillor Mau- rice Brenner, Brock Mayor Terry Clayton, Ajax Coun- cillor Scott Crawford, Whit- by Councillor Joe Drumm, Whitby Councillor Gerry Emm, Oshawa Councillor John Gray, Pickering Coun- cillor Mark Holland, Picker- ing Councillor Rick John- son, Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster and Clarington Mayor John Mutton. Voting against the pay hike were Oshawa Council- lor Clare Aker, Scugog Councillor Ken Carruthers, Oshawa Councillor Cathy Clarke, Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt and Oshawa Councillor John Neal. Not present for the vote were Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, Whitby Mayor Mar- cel Brunelle, Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond and Uxbridge Councillor Susan Para. For and against:Durham councillors get retroactive raise staff,” he said, noting he hopes the in- crease will ensure Durham’s manage- ment team remains strong. The idea to tie any salary increases for councillors to those of management was recommended by a citizens’ group that studied the issue three years ago. The portion of the report dealing with management salaries was dealt with in camera Wednesday prior to the public debate about the pay hike for council- lors. Mr. Anderson reports the eight-per cent increase for councillors is an aver- age of the salary increases granted to se- nior staff, some of whom won’t receive a raise at all as a result of the confiden- tial report adopted Wednesday. And, he says now that salaries have been adjusted to a fairer level, council- lors’salaries will be tied to the increases for Regional employees from now on. So, there’s no possibility of council- lors granting themselves another in- crease next year, he says, adding coun- cillors could technically get another pay raise later this year when the Region set- tles contracts with its employees, which are up at the end of April. “From now on councillors’ salaries will reflect whatever settlement we make with the unions,” he said. According to a comparison of salary levels for elected officials prepared by Durham staff, the increases will bring councillors’ remuneration in line with elected representatives in York and Peel. Durham councillors receive one third of their pay tax free whereas councillors in Peel and York do not. However, if they did, the equivalent salaries for Regional councillors in York and Peel would be $25,875 and $28,286 respectively, the report states. Meanwhile, Oshawa Councillor Clare Aker who tried unsuccessfully last week to have the issue dealt with during the public portion of the finance and ad- ministration committee, said, “I’m pleased today the process became a transparent process. “Unfortunately there was not a de- crease in the eight per cent,” she said, adding she believes that figure is “really exorbitant...it has to be within the realm of the reality in our community.” Coun. Aker did support reducing the increase to six per cent and either delay- ing it until the next new term of council begins in 2003 or phasing in the increase this term. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish also argued the eight-per cent increase was too high. He introduced several motions, all of which were defeated, in an attempt to decrease the overall increase to six per cent and to spread the increase over three years. “It is irresponsible in my view, dur- ing a time when we have perhaps some slow times coming at us...to give an eight-per cent increase,” he said, noting the Region is also proposing a 6.5-per cent tax hike this year and may not have any money to support local hospitals. “The responsible thing to do here is to give councillors a pay increase, but to do it in a gradual way and in a percent- age that reflects what’s happening in the real world,” he said. 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Fri., March 23, 2001 News Advertiser P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 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 23, 2001 Chairman out of line on hospital funding To the editor: Roger Anderson’s recent an- nouncement that the subject of hospital funding should be revisit- ed by regional council puts into question the competency of Mr. Anderson to continue in the role of chairman. The residential taxpayers of this Region are being faced with huge tax increases this year alone and Mr. Anderson wants to en- cumber us with an additional bur- den that is after all a provincial and federal fiscal responsibility. This is Mr. Anderson’s weak- kneed reaction to the vast amounts of money being wasted by these hospitals on their recent full-page negative advertising campaigns. I believe he has totally lost sight of who in fact he is working for and should step aside and let some- body else with a stronger stomach step forward to play the role of leader. I will say it again; hospital funding is a provincial and federal responsibility and should remain there. Remember Canada has an aging population and if we ever accept hospital funding be includ- ed as a regional responsibility, it will begin an ever-increasing spi- ral of tax hikes that could actually put our homes at risk. By all means make voluntary donations if you can afford it but do not make it mandatory on people who are struggling to keep their houses right now. If an additional tax is ever added to my regional tax bill that is intended to be given to the hos- pitals I have every intention of withholding my taxes totally and I hope you will all join with me in this action. Let’s remind Mr. An- derson who is actually paying his salary. Bob Higgs They’re the coaches, managers and trainers for your child’s hockey, soc- cer or softball team. They’re seen helping out in the halls of your local hospital, or lending a hand in an old- age home or answering phones at a distress centre. They lick envelopes and stamps, fold letters and go door- to-door trying to help the less fortu- nate and illness-plagued. They’re our volunteers and we’re oh-so lucky to have them. Often encouraged to get involved because a family member needs help (a son or daughter is enrolled in minor sports, a parent is ill in hospital, a friend might be stricken down with a life-threatening disease, a child has started school), volunteers soon find out there’s much more to it than a family tie. Volunteering is precious time de- voted to those who need it most and who often appreciate it precisely be- cause it is unpaid work. Those on the receiving end know they’re getting help, not because it’s the volunteer’s paid job but rather because the volun- teer truly wants to do it. In this International Year of the Volunteer, it’s worth noting some crit- ical facts. First, think of the billions of dollars in salaries and benefits volun- teers save taxpayers because they will- ingly come forward to serve others. Second, consider how much stronger our hospitals, schools and other social services are because volunteers have decided to answer the call. And third, think of all the projects and services we have in Durham today only be- cause volunteers stepped forward and decided it was needed. Want exam- ples? Consider every minor sports team in any league - all are volunteer- run for the good of the children who participate. Think of all the Big Broth- ers and Sisters who’ve given their time to help a child in need. Spare a minute to think of those who read to the blind, who deliver Meals on Wheels, or offer to visit a senior who may have no local family living in the area. Consid- er the tremendous fund-raising efforts and projects developed by our Lions and Lionesses, Kinsmen and Kinettes, Rotarians and Kiwanis clubs to name just a few. Let’s not forget the mothers and fathers who donate their time to help out at schools or the auxiliary members who make our hospitals such caring facilities. There are so many volunteers and so many groups, it’s impossible to touch on them all. There are a whop- ping 7.5 million volunteers in Canada, which means one in every four Cana- dians does some type of volunteer work across this country. Thanks to you all, we have a country of which we can be proud. EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR E-mail your comments on this opinion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Submissions that include a first and last name, or first and middle initials and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. We’re all chemically addicted. It sounds awful but it’s true. I’m talking about chemicals in our environment. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat are full of chemi- cals. The Ministry of Agriculture as- sures us pesticides sprayed on our food are safe, yet 30 years ago we were also assured dichlorodiphenyl- trichloroethane (DDT) was safe. Farmers use tens of thousands of tonnes of pesticides each year in an ef- fort to control insects and weeds at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars. Much of this becomes part of our daily diet. In our quest for the perfect lawn, we fertilize, we spray pesticide and in- secticide liberally. ‘Lawn care’ treat- ments create an environmental imbal- ance and destroy the life-giving prop- erties of soil. Treated lawns develop shallow roots and are more likely to succumb to cinch bugs and white grubs. These pesticides are not highly selective; they kill off ‘good’ bugs as well as ‘bad’. Contaminated bugs are eaten by birds, which then die off allowing the population of insects to further in- crease. When it rains, these chemicals are washed away into local creeks and lakes contaminating fish and our source of drinking water. The safety of lawn sprays has come under much scrutiny lately. One of the more common chemicals, 2,4-D is in over 1,500 over-the-counter weed killers. Commercial lawn sprays con- tain 2,4-D, MCPA (4 chlor-2 methylphenoxy acidic acid) and diazi- non. I have read they are perfectly safe. I have also read they are deadly. I don’t believe everything I read and I think the scientific evidence either way is still limited. But, if there is any question as to their safety, why are we using them until we know for sure? I know the park beside my chil- dren’s school is sprayed, sometimes just before the children come out to play at lunchtime. Children are much more susceptible to the effects of tox- ins than adults. If there is even a chance these chemicals are linked to childhood cancers as is suspected, why do we tolerate spraying grass where children play? It seems like a potentially high price to pay for fewer dandelions. What can we do? There are dozens of tips available for a healthy chemi- cal-free lawn. Once the cycle is bro- ken, your lawn really won’t be that bad. Try ladybugs instead of garden sprays (available to buy in May). Do what you can to attract birds, bats and other insect-eating critters. Dare we demand a ban on unneces- sary spraying? Ontario municipalities do have the ability to pass bylaws on issues relating to matters of health. The price of chemical use will be high, and our children will get the bill. Addiction to chemicals must change We have to break the cycle or kids will pay Janice Freund Opinion Shaper E-mail your comments on this opin- ion to steve.houston@durhamnews.net. Hug a volunteer today Army of millions of selfless individuals make our lives brighter • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT19 HARWOOD AVE. 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Statistics Canada reports that since October 1999, the number of jobs for youth grew by 93,000. That’s the good news. If you don’t yet have a job lined up, you’ve still got to get out there and win one. Yep, win one. Even in this tight labour market with recruiters climbing all over each other to attract workers, employers are not going to just hand you a job with top starting pay. You still have to market yourself. That includes stuff like making your resume stand out, and responding to dreaded in- quiries for which there are no perfect responses, such as, “Tell me about yourself.” That’s the bad news. But, it’s not really too bad if you’re prepared. Don’t graduate from college just to enrol in the School of Hard Knocks, those in the know say. According to Margaret Greenley, di- rector of career and employment ser- vices at Durham College, remaining positive and determined, especially if the process is drawn out, is very impor- tant. Take, for instance, Paul Kilistoff, one of the school’s graduates. “I was told that it takes an average of ten months to find a job in a related field,” says Mr. Kilistoff, a 38-year-old Whitby resident who graduated in com- puter programming. “This was the case with me.” Before enrolling in the two-year course, he’d spent most of his working life as a steelworker, so he had scant experience applying for jobs. Top 10 Resume Mistakes 1. Not targeting the resume to the specific position you are applying for or not starting with the most important information first. 2. Negative information, e.g. reasons for leaving your last job. 3. Boring resume with no spark! 4. Using strange formats or weird paper and inserting pictures, fancy drawings or designs in your resume. 5. Not proofreading again and again and again ... 6. Inconsistencies between the re- sume and the cover letter. 7. Useless information (age, sex, mar- ital status, race, height, weight, social insurance number. 8. Employment history not in chrono- logical order. 9. Thinking that longer is better and adding copies of supporting materials. 10. Forgetting to complete the pack- age with a carefully planned cover let- ter and neatly addressed envelope. Looking for a job is a full-time job in itself, Mr. Kilistoff soon discovered, after he graduated last spring. “I probably made more than 1,000 contacts, either directly or indirectly,” he says. “Most days, I would either be on the Internet checking out the job sites or pounding the pavement.” What he discovered was that job fairs and headhunters aren’t usually what they’re cracked up to be. “They’re not for new graduates,” he asserts. “Most firms are seeking people with a minimum few years’ experience. Without that background, well, they’re not usually interested in you.” With “coaching” by the school’s ca- reer centre, Mr. Kilistoff learned to write a resume and practice his inter- view skills. He also took advice on de- veloping a network by volunteering his skills at several small businesses. “The important thing is to always maintain a positive attitude. It’s okay to be disappointed, after all we’re human, but you shouldn’t become discour- aged,” he says. Mr. Kilistoff’s persistence paid off handsomely. Later in the year he landed his “dream job” as a computer pro- grammer with EDS Canada in his home town. “It’s entry-level,” he admits, “but it’s what I was looking for - to work for a large company with a lot of growth up- side for employees.” According to Margaret Greenley, Mr. Kilistoff was among the 61 per cent of Durham College graduates who found related employment within one year after graduating. Another 23 per cent accepted unrelated employment, 7 per cent accepted part-time related, and 9 per cent were still actively seeking. Okay, Mr. Kilistoff had the foresight and the aptitude to train in a demand field. But what about the poor “arts” graduates? Anita Trudel, for instance, coveted a job as a travel writer. This, belatedly, was after the Ajax native had graduated with an English degree from the Uni- versity of Toronto, followed by a few courses in journalism at a community college. How to parlay a rather generic education into her “dream job” of ex- ploring the world and getting paid for it? Well, Ms. Trudel didn’t have illu- sions for too long; she soon realized that no publication was going to hand her a glam job without her paying her dues, so to speak. Ms. Trudel realized she needed to come up with something creative if she were to get her foot in the door. After some soul searching, she decided to forego looking for a salaried position and instead volun- teered her time to the travel editor of a large city newspaper. A few days a week she’d go in and do routine tasks for her like filing and typing and replying to correspondence. “It was really mundane stuff,” Ms. Trudel recalls. “All I did was basically help to keep the office better orga- nized.” But what it achieved, of course, was to impress the editor with her initiative. After a few months the editor agreed to publish one of Ms. Trudel’s pieces - she’d gone abroad to attend a family member’s wedding - and soon she was a regular freelance contributor. Now, a couple years later, with her mentor’s help and contacts, she’s landed a job as a roving editor for an international trav- el book publisher. “I didn’t know it at the time,” she says, “but I was basically getting my foot in the door. Sometimes it’s better to be proactive instead of sitting back waiting for that perfect job opportuni- ty.” Maralyn Tassone, executive director of the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre agrees. “Don’t wait for plum jobs,” she ad- vises. “Every job is a learning experi- ence in itself. And jobs that are scarce sometimes require an unorthodox ap- proach.” Ms. Tassone is also a firm believer in acquiring “soft skills,” which she de- scribes as personal qualities such as the ability to work well independently, being a good team player, and being en- thusiastic, decisive and well organized. Hard skills, she explains, are those that are more tangible, such as knowl- edge regarding the use of a particular computer software, ability to operate a variety of machinery, keyboarding skills, knowledge of skills with specific tools, and credentials or experience in a specific occupation. Attention to detail, such as tailoring a resume to fit a particular job, is im- portant. Marjorie Campbell, an Ajax native, went through a long dry spell of seeking a job in marketing, before she sought resume preparation help. “Before changing my resume, I went through a bad streak of not having any work. Everybody was hiring, but I was- n’t even getting interviews,” she says. “One of the mistakes I made was sending out the same resume to every employer. Now I’ve learned to target my resume to the job that I want to get.” Top 10 Interview Mistakes 1. Not researching the company. 2. Not knowing the basic interview questions. 3. Forgetting to bring something to the interview. 4. Inappropriate attire. 5. Poor grooming. 6. Unwanted aromas or scents. 7. Talking too much about topics not relevant to the position. 8. Not demonstrating how you can meet the company’s needs. 9. Lack of enthusiasm and confidence. 10. Not following up after the interview. That wouldn’t be for a while, be- cause Ms. Campbell landed a job in the marketing department of a multi-na- tional liquor company. A growing trend is to meld employer and employee through temporary job placements. This could take the form of summer jobs, internships or co-ops. In this arrangement both parties usually bene- fit. The employer gets a first-hand look at the student in actual work conditions without committing itself to hiring; and the student gets the opportunity to check out the company as a prospective employer. In Erika Merisalo and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s case, it was mu- tually copacetic. The Durham College graduate in public relations was hired permanently after working at the gallery one day a week for a few months. “An opening came up, and I was asked to apply for the position,” Ms. Merisalo says. “I cannot deny I had an advantage over the other applicants . . . I really lucked out.” Ms. Merisalo may be fortunate, but according to employment experts, there is no substitute for learning how to job search effectively. Gone are the days, it seems, of the one-career worker. It’s predicted that in the future, the average person will have as many as half-a- dozen jobs in his lifetime. So knowing how to change careers will obviously become more and more important - a job skill in itself if you will. So you’ve graduated and now you’re.... Looking for work BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer An Uxbridge rugby team’s re- turn this week from England has north Durham farmers fearing for their herds. School officials say the team, made up of Uxbridge Secondary School and Brock High School stu- dents, have taken “amazing precau- tions” against the spread of the Foot and Mouth Disease Virus before boarding their plane Thursday. However, local farmers say they still find the team’s return from the eye of the virus’ hurricane “very worrisome.” “All it takes is for some mud to get stuck in some cleats,” says Howie Herrema, who milks 60 cows north of Leaskdale. “And we’re hearing different things about incubation periods, everything from seven to 50 days.” Foot and Mouth Disease Virus is a highly-contagious viral disease af- fecting cloven-hooved animals such as cattle, sheep and swine. While it doesn’t pose a threat to human health or food safety, symptoms for animals include fever and blister- like sores on the tongue and lips, in the mouth and between the hooves. Many affected animals recover but are weakened and suffer pro- duction losses, says the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Canada hasn’t seen a case of FMDV since 1952 but local farmers have been on alert since the first case was spotted in Great Britain about a month ago. Since then, en- tire herds have had to be destroyed along Britain’s countryside and in- cidents have been reported in France, Argentina, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. In response, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended imports from those areas of any ma- terials suspected of carrying the virus. It can be spread by air and contaminated vehicles, facilities, feed or water and clothing. The rugby team, which left for England during the March break, has gone to great lengths to follow Canada Customs procedures before returning Thursday, said Durham District School Board spokesman Mary Brown. “They’ve taken amaz- ing precautions to wash everything including their equipment. They’ve disinfected their cleats,” she says. Parents have volunteered to wash all their clothing and equip- ment again to be certain, she says. And four of the students on the trip, who do live in farm communities around Brock and Uxbridge, are being billeted with families or stay- ing with friends until it is safe, she says. “We understand and the schools understand four days will assure the virus can no longer live beyond that point,” Ms. Brown adds. “The stu- dents will have the option, but it’s up to the parents, if they want to keep them home from school until Monday. Mr. Herrema, who is also an Uxbridge councillor, says he’s al- ready received calls from farmers concerned about the team flying back into Canada. Although he ac- knowledges the school team is doing its best to be careful, the councillor says he thinks the public doesn’t fully understand how seri- ous the airborne disease can be. “We had a disease hit our herd several years ago,” he says. “We had to put down everything under a year (old).” Some local livestock producers are so paranoid about the spread of the virus they’ve started foot baths at their farms, Coun. Herrema says. Hog operations are known for their strict bio-control protocols, he says. Some even have showers for own- ers and hands, he adds. Jacqueline VanEyk, a Tyrone farmer, says her barns are usually closed to the public. The word out on the farm is it’s inevitable Canada will contract the virus. “With travel, it’s hard to keep track of who is going where these days,” she says. The vice-president of the Durham Federation of Agri- culture, Ms. VanEyk literally gasped when told of the rugby team’s return from England. 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The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest, and is required to be expressed as an actual percentage rate which is 8.04%/5.92% (Aztek R7A/Grand Am SE Sedan R7X). ‡Financing on approved GMAC credit only. Example: $10,000 at 1.9% APR, the monthly payment is $285.99/$216.52/$174.84 for 36/48/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $295.64/$392.96/$490.40. Total obligation is $10,295.64/$10,392.96/$10,490.40. Down payment/trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. *†‡**Offers apply as indicated to select 2001 new or demonstrator models equipped as described, and to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. 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Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland asked his colleagues during an in-camera meeting to move ahead with the expropriation of a fenced-in piece of property on the edge of the City’s ‘Millennium Square’. The Pickering Harbour Company (PHC) owns the property at the foot of Liverpool Road in Pickering. However, the motion was tabled, which essentially means council has deferred it indefinitely. “They want to (wait) it out a little bit longer,” Coun. Holland reported, adding that’s “fine from my perspec- tive”. However, he’s concerned the par- cel of land could be used as a “bar- gaining chip” re- garding a devel- opment applica- tion that’s current- ly before the City. The Pickering Harbour Compa- ny has proposed a marine village, in- cluding approxi- mately 44 town- house units, on the west side of Liverpool Road just south of Wharf Street. That proposal, which was tabled by council last June, was lifted Monday and is now with the City’s planning department for review. It will likely come to council for consideration in June. “There comes a point where you can’t allow a piece of land to be used as a bargaining chip in a develop- ment application,” he said, noting he believes the property cannot be linked to the PHC’s development ap- plication. “We have to say these issues are completely separate.” Coun. Holland also said, “I’m willing to pay a very fair price for that land,” and he believes Pickering council would support paying the as- sessed value for the land plus 50 per cent. Calling expropriation, “the last option”, he continues to hope the issue can be resolved without mov- ing in that direction, he said. “There’s nothing they can do with the property... it’s in the harbour company’s best interest to resolve this issue... it’s getting residents re- ally angry. “They’re very upset there’s no movement on this,” he said. 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In Ajax, 79 per cent said they were sat- isfied with the service to and from the GO station. In Pickering, the total was 72 per cent. “It’s very gratifying to see that our rid- ers are generally very satisfied with our service,” General Manager Ted Galinis says. “I noted that at least 90 per cent said our drivers are courteous. That’s something in which they can all take great pride.” Other results indicate 91 per cent of transit users in Pickering felt fares were reasonable, compared to 89 per cent in Ajax. Reliable arrival times were found by 79 per cent in Pickering and 73 per cent in Ajax. The safety of public transit scored a per- fect 100 per cent in Ajax and 99 per cent in Pickering. Asked if scheduling made sense, 90 per cent responded favourably in Ajax and 71 per cent in Pickering. Eighty per cent in Ajax found transit had improved over last year, while the total in Pickering was 66 per cent. Ajax received 100 per cent in both the safety and reliability of specialized ser- vices, as well as in reservations for spe- cialized services being accommodated most of the time. In Pickering, the results were 92 per cent and 85 per cent, respec- tively. As for the image of transit in the com- munity, 92 per cent in Ajax found it good, while 89 per cent felt the same in Picker- ing. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P Survey says transit riders like their local service Ajax, Pickering residents give thumbs up in community-based poll Please Recycle Top students being honoured The Durham District School Board is honouring exceptional young people at its annual Student Recognition Night The event, held each spring, hon- ours three students from each of the board’s 19 secondary schools. Stu- dents who have made a significant contribution to their school or com- munity or who have inspired others by example are chosen by their prin- cipal for the award. Durham District School Board trustees, staff, principals and school community council chairpersons will join in recognizing the outstand- ing students on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafetorium at Sin- clair Secondary School, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Each student will receive a plaque in honour of their achievement and refreshments will be provided at the event. 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The man, who police believe was the victim of mistaken identity and was not the intended target, escaped to a townhouse. Several children were playing nearby and stray bullets hit parked cars and a residence, where a pro- jectile went through a bedroom wall. It was later found in a child’s shoe in the closet. Police believe the suspects used two vehicles that were seen in the area before, during and after the shooting. They’re asking anyone with information about the cars or the shooting to call detectives at 693-9100, ext. 2524, or Crime Stoppers at 436-TIPS. The cars are a four-door, 2000 Dodge Neon and a four-door, light-coloured 1998 Honda Ac- cord. &GardenGardenGardenLawnLawnLawn Visions of The Garden For every garden and land- scape design the initial cre- ation begins with a vision, an inspiration that propels the gardener forward. Establishing your own gar- den vision may require answers to the following ques- tions - what is the primary goal for this space? Where should the focal point be? How much maintenance am I willing to commit to and what are we striving to achieve? Starting with the latter, per- haps the end benefit is the cre- ation of your own sanctuary or retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, a place to restore and revive. A butterfly and/or hum- mingbird garden may provide the ideal repast and is easily attainable by planting a mix- ture of flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals which attract the attention of these delicate creatures. Start off with "Butterfly Bush", a fra- grant summer flowering shrub, add perennials such as bee balm, milkweed, delphini- um and hosta and finish off with annual plants of sweet pea, fuschia and petunias. Sit back in your favorite chair and enjoy. Another interesting design feature is to incorporate fra- grance in your garden design to both stimulate the senses and calm the soul. A show stopper to begin the fragrant garden is the highly scented Viburnum standard with Dwarf Korean lilac and roses completing the design. Add night blooming sweet scented jasmine and evening scented stock and enjoy the cool summer nights surround- ed by fragrance. Designing a hummingbird / butterfly garden or concen- trating on the delightful won- ders of fragrant plants answers the questions of focal point and end benefits. Each gardener will decide on their own com- mitment to maintenance based on lifestyle and leisure habits. Now is the time to visit your local greenhouse or gar- den centre to further your own garden inspirations until next weeks column on "lawns" - "Sit back and vision your garden." Janice J. Donelle Horticulturist Pine Ridge Garden Gallery To Advertise in This Section Call Maria at (905) 683-5110 ADVERTISING FEATURE 9:00 am sharp! Good Friday. 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DORMANT OIL SPRAY KITS - IT’S TIME TO APPLY Reg. 12.99 $888 ea, POTTING SOILS Reg. 5.99 $10 2 for HOUSE PLANTS 4” pot size Reg. 2.99 ea. 5 Advance Notice!! $10for WE DELIVER WE PLANT (9kg. bag) Only 13 Breathtaking 50’ Homes in Pickering Overlooking the Dunbarton Creek Ravine • Unique custom brick & stone elevations • Bungalow & 2-storey designs • Front porches, columns • 1,520 to 3,212 sq.ft. • 9’ ceilings • 2-storey windows • Gourmet kitchens • Vibrant family community with easy access to downtown and major highways www.brydalehomes.com (905)837-9111 Prices & specifications subject to change without notice. E.& O.E. GREENBELT LIVING IN PICKERING HOURS Mon & Wed: 1-7 pm Tue,Thurs & Fri: by appointment Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11 am-6 pm 60-9 0 D A Y CLO SI N G S FINAL PHASE from $269,900 4 BUNGALOW DESIGNS STUNNING MODEL HOME N SOLD SOLD SOLD A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 (905) 905 voice reminders start April 7th, 2001. Mandatory 10 digit dialing for all 905 local calls starts June 9th, 2001. REMEMBER TO ADD THE AREA CODE WHEN RETURNING YOUR MOM’S CALLS. ALL 15 OF THEM. Local 10-digit dialing in the 905 communities starts April 7, 2001. And here’s a little motherly advice: Start dialing 10 digits now and reprogram equipment with speed and auto dialers. Like fax machines, phones and dial-up Internet connections. For more information, visit us at www.addthecode.com AT&T Canada 1-888-288-2273 Bell Canada 1-877-647-1010 Bell Mobility 1-800-667-0123 TELUSMobility/Clearnet 1-888-253-2763 Fido 1-888-481-FIDO Futureway Communications 1-877-326-2232 Group Telecom 1-877-484-5101 Rogers AT&T Wireless 1-800-268-7347 Sprint Canada 1-888-345-0714 TELUS 1-877-310-6110 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 19 A/P A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Total team effort Staff at Rougemount Physiotherapy in Pickering was awarded a plaque from the Durham Multiple Sclerosis Society for its efforts in treating MS sufferers. Celebrating the recognition are (from left) Kathy Chamberlain, Gary Nasu, Cathy Kammerer and Lisah Hodges. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 SERENITY GROUP:The Serenity Group –– 12 Step Re- covery Meeting takes place at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. This is a special open meeting with guest speakers. Child-care program available as required. Phone 428-9431 (Jim, evenings). SENIORS:The Ajax Friend- ship Club for Seniors plays shuffleboard every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. It’s open to all seniors. Beginners and experienced players welcome. 428-8297 (Ed). SATURDAY, MARCH 24 CHILD FIND:Gateway Country Computers and Child Find Ontario is holding a spe- cial ‘All About Me I.D.’ work- shop. The workshop will allow parents to come and finger- print their children for safety. The event run from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. at Gateway Com- puters, 65 Kingston Rd. in Ajax and will feature fun ac- tivities all day for the kids. FUND-RAISING BARBE- CUE:Your Independent Gro- cer, 1900 Dixie Rd., in Picker- ing, hosts a fund-raising bar- becue for Janice Davis, who tragically lost her husband, children and house in a recent fire north of Toronto. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the grocery store. MONDAY, MARCH 26 TOASTMASTERS:Whitby Toastmasters meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Program Room at the Whitby Public Library, 450 Dundas St., West. Toastmas- ters will help you to become a better communicator. Every- one is welcome to attend. For more information call 723- 4707 (Allan) or 666-0763 (Brenda). TUESDAY, MARCH 27 PARENT SUPPORT:A par- ents’ support group meets lo- cally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids in- volved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parental abuse. Call (416) 223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location, information. FRIENDSHIP CLUB:The Tuesday Morning Discussion Club meets at 9:30 a.m. and will have Jeff Clark from An- tique Discoveries speak on an- tique furniture and col- lectibles. SAHAJA YOGA MEDITA- TION:Reduce stress and anx- iety. 7 p.m. at the Ajax Central Library, 65 Harwood Ave S. (near 401). Free. For more in- formation call (416) 759-4912. or visit the Web site at www.sahajayoga.org. ❑ ❑ ❑ To list your non-profit group’s upcoming events in Ajax and Pickering, fax the information to us at 905-683-7363, or email it to tony.doyle@durhamnews.net. Deadline for submissions is one week prior to the event date. BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 2001 $338 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,660 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR Lease offers are available, on approved credit, only through Honda Canada Finance Inc., until March 31, 2001. Lease payments shown are for 48 months and include $850 for freight and P.D.E. with 96,000 km allowance (10¢/km exceeding 96,000 km applies). Based on a new 2001 CR-V LX, 5-Speed/CR-V EX, Automatic/CR-V LE, Automatic (model RD1741E/RD1851E/RD1871EN) $338/$348/$368 per month for 48 months. †A.L.R. 6.8% (total lease obligation of $16,224/$16,704/$17,664). Down payment or equivalent trade of $3,660/$3,890/$3,989 required, (zero down payment plans available), plus first monthly payment and security deposit ($400/$400/$425). Option to purchase at lease end for $12,098/$13,867/$14,602 plus taxes. *M.S.R.P. does not include freight and P.D.E. ($850). *Taxes, licence, insurance, administration and maintenance fees are additional. Dealer may lease/sell for less. See your neighbourhood Ontario Honda Dealer for details. WITH ALLTHE FEATURES OF THE CR-V LX PLUS: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • AM/FM Stereo CD Player with Anti- Theft (no cassette) • Keyless Remote Entry with Hatch Release • Body-Coloured Door Handles & Power Door Mirrors • Alloy Wheels • Rear Seat Tilt-Up Feature • Floor Mats & More... WITH ALLTHE FEATURES OF THE CR-V EX PLUS: Leather Seats • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel • Addition of a Cassette Player • Body-Coloured Bumpers, Side Mouldings & Hard Spare Tire Cover • Chrome Front Grille • Side Privacy Glass CR-V EX $28,300 MSRP* CR-V LE $29,800 MSRP* $348 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,890 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR $368 per month for 48 months, WITH ONLY $3,989 DOWN FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED OR LEASE IT FOR FOR A HONDA DEALER NEAR YOU, CALL 1 -888-9 -HONDA-9 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.honda.ca EXPECT MORE FROM HONDA CR-V LX $26,300 MSRP* PERFORMANCE:Real TimeTM 4-Wheel Drive • 4-Wheel Double-Wishbone Suspension • Fuel Injection • 2.0 Litre, 146-hp, DOHC Engine • 15" Wheels • 5-Speed Manual Transmission • All Season Radial Tires • & more... SAFETY:Dual Front Airbags • ABS Brakes • Child Proof Rear Door Locks • Child Safety Seat Tether Anchors • 3 Point Seat Belts • & more... 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DELUXE SITUP BENCH $198 SCHWINN 400 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER $1488 SCHWINN 6310 TREADMILL $1848 NORTHERN LIGHTS LAURENTIAN GYM $788 SCHWINN 6110 TREADMILL $1398 Ankle & Wrist Weights Body Fat Scales Wavemaster From $4.88 Heart Rate Monitors From $88.88 Bright Plate 32lbs Dumbbell Set $38.88 From $99.88 Power Blocks From $158.88 $148 Exercise/ Gymnastic Balls From $19.88 THREADED DUMBBELL HANDLES $7.50 each THREADED COLLARS $2.44 each so you could build a body on them. We built a company on price, selection and service NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 21 A/P Your 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. Hospital expansion – it’s urgent! www.excellentcare.com www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca For more information, call toll-free A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 23 A/P Durham agrees to supply information on provincial testing Councillors took tough stand last fall and declined to participate in program BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer Durham Region is going to provide the Province with infor- mation it has asked for under its municipal report card process even though councillors here have said they won’t participate in the program. Durham’s Regional council voted Wednesday to provide the government with the necessary in- formation despite council’s deci- sion last fall to decline taking part. The Province informed Durham councillors in December that all municipalities are mandat- ed under a regulation of the Mu- nicipal Act to submit the required performance measurement infor- mation to the provincial govern- ment by April 30. “If this is becoming a reality... we have to participate,” Pickering Councillor Mark Holland said during debate at committee level last week, noting he believes it would be more beneficial to the Region to measure its perfor- mance through benchmarking rather than the government’s pro- gram. Durham’s chief administrative officer Garry Cubitt told the com- mittee Durham was one of the first Regional municipalities to use benchmarking, an internally dri- ven evaluation process, to measure its performance. “Benchmarking has value,” he said. Coun. Holland said he believes the current process the Region uses to measure its performance demonstrates Durham is willing to live up to the “spirit” of the Province’s program. The Province announced last fall it would force all cities and towns to issue a report card to tax- payers each year detailing how well they are delivering local ser- vices. Year 2000 data is to be used to measure and compare how effi- ciently municipalities deliver water, fire, road and other ser- vices. And, taxpayers should ex- pect their first report card this coming summer. Finance commissioner Jim Clapp noted the government’s per- formance measures “are not the greatest indicators... I don’t think you get a lot of benefit from the Province’s process.” But, in a staff report, he said, “It appears other municipalities will comply with the program, al- though they remain vocal in their concerns regarding the processes by which the measures have been developed and their implementa- tion...” He also noted, “Although there are no specific penalties for non- compliance, it appears that inac- tivity will be assumed to be failure to openly provide accountability to the local taxpayers.” 1. To play the game you must have an original AJAX/PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER BINGO game card. Facsimiles or photocopies are not permitted. Game cards which are mutilated, tampered with, illegible have been deteriorated, or contain printing or other errors are void. 2. By paying the optional $6.00 delivery charge you will be given a bingo card along with your “Clip it Out” coupon sheet from your Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser carrier during the collection period of March 28, 2001 to April 9, 2001. 3. Seven numbers will be printed in the Wednesday and in the Sunday editions of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser between April 11 , 2001 and May 6, 2001, and will also be posted in the reception area of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser. NUMBERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. 4. Contestants must circle the numbers on their game card which match the numbers published in each issue of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser. Contestants that circle the numbers on their game card to a full card will win the prize. In the case of more than one winner, the prize will be split accordingly. 5. Contestants must bring their bingo card to the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser at 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ontario by 7:00 pm on Wednesday May 16, 2001 to have their card verified as a winning card. 6. Once a game card has been verified an eligible contestant must correctly answer a time limited skill testing question before being declared a winner: 12 x 3 + 2 - 5 = _______ 7. The odds of winning any prize depends upon the number of cards being played that collection period. 8. No purchase is necessary to play. Free bingo cards are available upon request in person at the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax until Monday April 9, 2001. (one bingo card per household, identification will be required) 9. You must be 18 years of age or older to play. 10. WINNERS must allow their names and photographs to be used for promotional purposes without recompense. 11. Decisions of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser contest officials are final in all cases. 12. Employees of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser & their immediate families are not eligible. Official Contest Rules For Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Bingo P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 Veridian earns industry award Pickering electrical utility recognized by peers PICKERING ––Pickering’s mu- nicipally-owned utility, Veridian Con- nections Inc., has won a prestigious award in recognition of its leadership in the electricity-delivery industry. The Municipal Electric Association presented the company with the W.R. Mathieson Award during the associa- tion’s annual meeting in Toronto recent- ly. The award, reserved for utilities that demonstrate outstanding performance and leadership in the municipal electric utility field, has only been presented to eight recipients since its introduction al- most 20 years ago, according to a news release from Veridian. “We are very proud of this award,” says John Wiersma, president and CEO of Veridian Connections Inc., which is owned by the municipalities of Claring- ton,Ajax and Pickering. The utility also provides power to Uxbridge and has pending applications before the Ontario Energy Board that would see the utility expand into Brock Township, Port Hope and Belleville. In Clarington, Veridian distributes power to about half of the households in the municipality, in the areas of Bow- manville, Orono and Newcastle. The re- mainder of the municipality is serviced by Hydro One. “This award is a testament to the vi- sion of our staff and board of directors,” Mr. Wiersma says. “With these re- sources, I expect that Veridian will con- tinue to be at the forefront of our indus- try.” JOHN WIERSMA ‘This award is a testament to the vision of our staff and board of directors.’ Job opportunities up for grabs at Durham fairs Upcoming events in Ajax and Pickering to feature hundreds of exhibitors Take a ride to the fair if you’re hun- gry for a job this spring. Two career fairs for Durham Region residents are coming up fast. More than 100 exhibitors are ex- pected at the Career Info Fair 2001 on April 26 at Ajax Community Centre. The fair will allow those attending to learn about high-demand occupa- tions in today’s job market. Employ- ment sectors, educational institutions, apprenticeship programs and job-train- ing centres will be represented. A ca- reer workshop with computer and In- ternet access will be available as will trained job search professionals to help job seekers perfect interview skills and critique resumes and cover letters. There is no charge for exhibitors at the fair. Employment Expo 2001 will be held May 16 at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. More than 10,000 job seekers are expected to attend. Booth space is limited. The registra- tion fee is $100 per booth. Both fairs will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and both are sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada and co- ordinated by Durham District School Board. For registration information for exhibitors or general infor- mation for those interested in attending, check out the web- site, www.careerfair.org, call 440-4528 or fax 440-4511. F U N FAI R E XTR O DAR NIAI RE May 27, 2001May 27, 2001 Presented by •Face Painting •Puppet Show •Jumping Castles •Raffles •Giveaways •Clowns •Colouring Contest •Games & Interactive Activities •Trampoline Demo •Fire Department “Burning House” Demo •18’ Rock Climbing Wall •Tug of War Games ...and of course the best family products and services offered by our vendors! Admission $2.00-all ages F U N FAI R EXTR O DAR NIAIRE May 27, 2001May 27, 2001 regular admission $2.00 limit of one coupon per person the admission to the Fun Fair Extraordinaire, May 27, 2001, Iroquois Sports Centre, Whitby 10-4pm Now is the time to reserve a booth at this fantastic, fun, family event! Call Chris at (905) 683-5110 Sunday May 27, 2001 10am-4pm Space & Party Place Sponsored by Great Fun for the Whole Family! Great Fun for the Whole Family!COMI N G THIS S P R I N G OFFOFF$$ Admission $2.00-all ages 11 1 800 O-Ca nad a (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 23, 2001 PAGE 25 P Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER march 23, 2001 Weekend at the movies... Laughter and love in ‘Say It Isn’t So’ Following is a list of new movie releases being screened this weekend in Ajax and Pick- ering: SAY IT ISN’T SO Starring: Chris Klein, Heather Graham, Sally Field, Richard Jenkins, Orlando Jones. Directed by: J.B. Rogers. Gilly Noblean, an animal shelter employee in rural Indi- ana, hires a private detective to find his birth mother. While looking for his mom, the noble Gilly is also on the lookout for that one special girl with whom he might share the rest of his years. At the suggestion of a co- worker, he meets and falls in love with a charming, beautiful, but klutzy hairdresser named Jo Wingfield (Graham). A pas- sionate, physical romance de- velops before the couple is shocked to discover that they are siblings when the private dick reveals the true identity of Gilly’s real mother. After Jo re- locates to Oregon, the lovesick puppy feverishly pursues his one true amour, convinced that he is not really related to her. Along his journey, he gets help from a double amputee named Dig McCaffrey (Jones). Com- plicating matters for Gilly is the couple’s foul-mouthed, white trash mother, Valdine (Field) who conceals a secret from her daughter to insure that Jo’s planned wedding to a shady millionaire goes off without a hitch. (Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre, Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). HEARTBREAKERS Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta, Anne Bancroft. Directed by: David Mirkin. Max (Weaver) and Paige (Love-Hewitt) are a brilliant mother/daughter con team who have their grift down to a fine science. Max targets wealthy, willing men who fall prey to her beauty and charm and marries them. The equally gorgeous Paige then seduces them. Max ‘catches’ her wayward hus- bands in the act. Then, it’s off to divorce court — with the hap- less men losing much more than their shirts — and on to the next scam. It’s a plan that works every time, except once... (Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre, Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). THE BROTHERS Starring: Morris Chestnut, Bill Bellamy, D.L. Hughley, Shemar Moore. Directed by: Gary Hardwick. Smart, successful and sexy, Jackson Smith (Chestnut), Brian Palmer (Bellamy), Der- rick West (Hughley) and Terry White (Moore) are ‘The Broth- ers’ — lifelong friends banded together to weather love’s in- nate terrors and occasional tri- umphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basket- ball and bar hopping, ‘The Brothers’love women, as many as pos- sible, but a shocking revelation tests the foursome’s friendship and changes their dating habits forever. (Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas). For a complete listing of what’s playing, contact your local cinema. MO LEX 9VIP ALL SHOWS! ALL AGES! ALL SEATS! $425 1095 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 24 HR. INFO 420-SHOW 416-444-FILM WHY PAY MORE! 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In stock for immediate delivery Spring Specials BEIGE IS BEAUTIFUL! MOCHA IS MARVELOUS! Pickering Dairy Queen 1099 Kingston Rd. L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 DRIVE THRU I guess it became quite apparent to all the staff, after last weeks article, that the only blizzard I tried at the DQ convention in Las Vegas was the Clodhoppers blizzard. Obviously you know I love chocolate, especially milk chocolate and of course combine milk chocolate with vanilla wafer, fresh cashews and graham crunch and I’m a happy camper. I didn’t try the GRAPE KOOL-AID EXPLOSION because the target group was young people and I didn’t try the MOCHA CHIP because it had NESCAFE and I wasn’t a coffee drinker. That is until Shelley, one of our front counter personnel, walked by me with a MOCHA CHIP with NESCAFE. She said “ Charles, this blizzard is awesome!” As I looked at the blizzard it looked more like whipped Mocha then coffee blended into a blizzard. It reminded me of a very special cake that my mother makes for me and only me. It started on my 16th birthday. I am now…? Anyway she would buy a plain baked chocolate cake from the grocery store and then she would cut it into five sections. She would start with real whipping cream and then fold in Mocha flavouring, chocolate and butter and get out her mixer and blend it into a fluffy whipped Mocha blend. She would spread the whipped Mocha on each section of cake piling them one on top of the other till the cake was reformed. Then she would spread the rest of the topping around the outside and top and put into the fridge to cool. I loved that five layer cake. As I looked at Shelley’s blizzard it looked exactly the same! I wanted one! First, I went to the staff area and watched the new blizzard video to see how to make the new MOCHA CHIP WITH NESCAFE. My wife and co- owner Sherry, was the instructor for this video. I was totally surprised. First she spiraled our famous DQ soft serve into a blizzard cup. The she put in a generous portion of double chocolate chunks. This pure milk chocolate is made especially for International Dairy Queen. The chunks are thick and decadent and you will taste them in every mouthful. Then she opened the container of the Nescafe Mocha blend and the look of that deep rich mocha blend made my mouth water. After blending it all together you could see that rich Mocha colouring. A better name would be a Whipped Mocha Blizzard with chocolate chunks. I loved it and I know you will too. As I took the first spoonful of that blizzard it reminded me of Mom’s special cake and how really good it was. Thanks Mom! This coupon in not redeemable with any other coupon or special offer. Sales tax extra. One per customer per visit. Expires March 31, 2001 FREE BANANA SPLIT with the purchase of the same. P L A Y LPA A C E TM 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., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:20, 10:15 Sat., Sun. 1:10, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:10, 9:40 Sat., Sun. 1:45, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 ENEMY AT THE GATES (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, sexual content Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:15, 10:10 Sat., Sun. 12:40, 3:45, 7:15, 10:10 EXIT WOUNDS (AA) Coarse language, violence Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 6:45, 9:30, Sat., Sun. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, not recommended for children Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:00, 10:00 Sat., Sun. 12:45, 3:40, 7:00, 10:00 MISS CONGENIALTY (PG) Fr.i, Mon., Tue., Wed., 7:30, 10:20 Sat., Sun. 1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Thu. 10:20 RENTAL (STC) Subject to classification Thu. 7:00 SAVE THE LAST DANCE (AA) Coarse language Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 7:05, 9:45 Sat., Sun. 1:40, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 SEE SPOT RUN (PG) Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:30 Sat., Sun. 1:20, 3:50, 6:30 THE GIFT (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, frightening scenes 9:15 DOWN TO EARTH (PG) Fri., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thu., 7:25, 9:50 Sat., Sun. 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 9:50 ENEMY AT THE GATES (AA) Not recommended for children, violence, sexual content Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:00, 10:15, Sat., Sun. 12:45, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 EXIT WOUNDS (AA) Coarse language, violence Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 6:40, 9:15, Sat., Sun. 1:25, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15 HANNIBAL (AA) Frightening scenes, violence, not recommended for children Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:10, 10:20, Sat., Sun. 1:00, 4:10, 7:10, 10:20 HEARTBREAKERS (AA) Fri, Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:15, 10:10, Sat., Sun. 1:10, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10 SAY IT ISN’T SO (AA) Coarse language Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 6:50, 9:45, Sat., Sun. 1:15, 3:50, 6:50, 9:45 THE MEXICAN (AA) Coarse language Fri., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7:20, 10:05, Sa.t, Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:05 TRAFFIC (AA) Coarse language, substance abuse, mature theme Fri., Mon.,Tue., Wed., Thu. 6:45, 10:00 Sat., Sun. 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 10:00 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 Travel &TOURISM NEWS ADVERTISER march 23, 2001 Fax it: 683-7363 Cruising on an eye-popping scale BY JANE STOKES Special to the News Advertiser At every port, people stopped to stare at our ship. At many Caribbean islands, where we shared ports-of-call with other cruise lines, passengers from those ships were practically hanging off their decks to get a better look at ours. And believe me these people were on some pretty nice ships. Moored side-by-side however, our whopping 3,400-passenger vessel tow- ered above them all. Carnival’s signa- ture red, white and blue mainframe was 31,000 tons more massive, more expan- sive, and obviously more overwhelming than most people had ever seen. Each time we pushed into port people came running. The 101,000-ton vessel, our MS Destiny, had indeed, arrived. But all this interest from onlookers turned out to be more than mere curios- ity. Passengers from other ships were also intent on finding out if bigger was actually better. I wasn’t too sure myself while in the planning stages of this trip about the idea of having so much more ship with which to contend. Orientation on small- er ships is usually challenge enough. On mainstream vessels (those that reg- ister 50,000 to 70,000-tons) it can take several days just to get the hang of where one’s cabin is — let alone the thought of the Destiny now with 40 per cent more cabins, plus 12 sky-high decks, two million square feet of space, and all those people. On the other hand, I thought, my past experience with Carnival Cruise Lines is that they do nothing in half measures. Plying the waters of the Caribbean Sea on any one of their other vessels — notably Sensation, Fascina- tion, Inspiration, or Imagination — is no ordinary cruise. Carnival combines Hollywood, Las Vegas, and a kind of eye-popping space age all rolled into one. If this hugely-successful cruise line had its mind set on building some of the world’s largest cruise ships, then you can bet they are going to get it right. In the past I’ve been duly charmed by their special brand of larger-than-life piz- zazz. Still, I couldn’t help but wonder now if all this additional tonnage was actually necessary. I was sold in the first two minutes. Passengers enter the ship via The Ro- tunda Atrium and nothing illustrates better what Carnival promises to deliver all week than this dazzling, nine-deck welcome hall. The luxury of having so much more space on Destiny has given architects a free reign on dramatic de- sign — and I contend not one person enters this ship without gaping upward, incredulously, at this space-age scene. Each and every guest facility located here — the shops, the lounges, informa- tion desks, and the silent, glass-pod ele- vators — are all outlined in white lights and pastel hues. As the eye scans up- ward to the wrap-around brass banisters from floor to floor, the whole circular scene is further illuminated by the shimmering effects of fibre optics as they bounce and reflect off the Italian marble, onyx tile, crystal fixtures and stained-glass ornaments. So, OK, I thought, as I was directed past a welcoming string-quartet to my awaiting stateroom, there’s no denying that bigger at this point is visually in- spiring, but were there other benefits? Here’s a short list of what I found dur- ing that seven-day experience: • Cabin sizes measure about 240 square-feet — half the size of a stan- dard motel room. • Queen-size beds, rather than two singles pinned to the wall and bath- rooms big enough for two. • The health club and spa is now 15,000 square feet, probably the largest afloat. • The casino is 9,000 square feet. • The roof-top pool deck is actually many decks of recreation and features four swimming pools, whirlpools, teak terraces and patios, not to mention a two-deck-high waterslide. –– News Canada presented by: Registration Form Company Name:______________________________ Contact: ____________________________________ Address:__________________________ __________ Phone: _________________ Fax: ________________ # of tickets_______ x $39.95 (gst incl) =______________ Payment by: Cheque Visa MC Card #___________________________Exp:________ Cardholder name______________________________ Pre-Registration is required. 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NEEDED FULL TIM E HELP SINGLE EACH PIECE TOLL FREE 1-888-220-2282 Hours Mon.-Wed. 10:00am-6:00pm Thurs.-Fri. 10:00am-9:00pm Sat. 10:30am-6:00pm Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm FACTORY MATTRESS DOUBLE EACH PIECE QUEEN EACH PIECE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST $129$129 $89$89 $109$109 CASH & CARRY ONLY 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. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 27 A/P Teen Driving Challenge gears up in Durham Students representing 11 Durham high schools will compete for a place- ment in the second annual Teen Dri- ving Challenge this month. The goal of the challenge is to help students develop safe driving attitudes and behaviours. During Phase Two of the chal- lenge, 66 students will test their dri- ving skills on an interactive driving simulator at area high schools from March 26-30. The top two students from each school will compete for over $1,000 in prizes at the 2001 Teen Driving Challenge on May 6 at Iro- quois Park, Whitby. “The Teen Driving Challenge is a great way for young drivers to evalu- ate and improve their own driving skills and develop a better under- standing of the many serious issues associated with the operation of a motor vehicle,”says Michael Gorgey, a public health nurse with Durham Region Health Department. The following are the local times and dates of the challenge in this area: March 26:9:15-9:50 a.m. Ajax H.S., 105 Bayly St., Ajax; 2:30-3:05 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic S.S., 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering; March 27:2:30-3:05 p.m. Arch- bishop Denis O’Connor Catholic H.S., 80 Mandrake St., Ajax; March 28:Pickering H.S., 180 Church St. N., Ajax. 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Pickering 683-1995 Whether trouble erupts across the world or across the street, the Red Cross provides emergency help to those in need. In the past year the Red Cross responded to earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan, mud slides in Venezuela, floods in Viet Nam and China, and recon- struction in the Caribbean following Hurricanes George and Mitch. One of the largest operations undertaken by the Red Cross also occurred last year when staff and volun- teers airlifted 5,500 Kosovar refugees to Canada and set- tled them temporarily at seven Canadian Armed Forces bases. Red Cross Disaster Services even provides relief to Canada. Every year as many as 30,000 Canadians appeal for help, including help with evacuations from forest fires and support for families burned out of their homes. John Mulvihill, National Director of Disaster Relief and Prevention Services says, “In the past few years, we have seen an unprecedented number of large scale disasters around the world and in Canada as well. Red Cross has responded by mobilizing huge numbers of volunteers and raising more relief dona- tions than ever before. But, international disaster experts predict that there will be more need for these services in years to come because of environmental concerns, changing weather patterns, overcrowding in developing countries, and other socio-economic issues.” If fundraising is going on in your community, be sure to make a donation. And if you’ve some spare time, call your local Red Cross branch and volunteer. March is a good time to say thanks. The Red Cross is always there March (905) 428-7729 RISE ‘N’ SHINE BLIND CLEANERS 1885 CLEMENTS RD., UNIT 208, PICKERING WE ALSO SELL NEW BLINDS YOUR BLIND CLEANING WHEN YOU DROP THEM OFF SAME DAY SERVICE PICK UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE All Types of Blinds 40% OFF Borrow up to Borrow up to $500$500 until payday!until payday! Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Payday advances, disabilities & pensions $$$$$ Ca$hier Inc. $$$$$ 619-2298 62 Harwood Ave., Unit #2, Ajax (upstairs, shared entrance with Wimpy’s Diner) $$ $$ P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER march 23, 2001 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Figure Skating Club members, from left, Cynthia Paulus, Courtney Allen and Joanna Glavin, passed their various gold tests recently. The gold level is the highest plateau offered in the Skate Canada test stream. PICKERING —A Pickering ten- nis player defeated the number-one seed at the $9,000 Canadian Men’s Open Indoor Tennis Championship at the Cedar Springs Racquet Club in Burlington this past weekend. Eighteen-year-old Adil Shamasdin, of the Pickering Recreation Complex Tennis Academy, defeated Peter Rich- man of Downsview in a hard-fought 4- 6, 7-5, 6-3 struggle to reach the semifi- nals of the National indoor men’s Championship. After losing the first set by a close margin, Shamasdin was down 4-2 in the second. He maintained his compo- sure, kept his mental game sharp and fought back to break serve for 4-4. Shamasdin continued to make his shots when it really counted, breaking Rich- man’s serve again at 5-6 to take second set. Shamasdin started serving for the third set. His serve picked up a notch and he emerged the victor. Peter Richman was awarded the top seed in this Canadian open by virtue of his semifinal finish at the $50,000 ATP Men’s Professional Challenger at Granby, Quebec last summer and his notable debut at the master series at York University when he won the first set against top Swedish tennis star Jonas Bjorkman. In the semifinal match, however, Shamasdin had “run out of gas” and bowed out 6-4, 6-1 to U.S. college player Chris James of Purdue Universi- ty. In the earlier rounds, Shamasdin de- feated Louis Varella of Richmond Hill 6-4, 6-4 and edged out the eighth seed, Kyle Richards, 7-6, 6-3. In other tennis action, Shamasdin paired up with clubmate Jennifer Cremieux to win the mixed doubles championships at the Mayfair East Racquet Club. Top-seeded Shamasdin and Cremieux tore through the draws with- out losing a set. In the finals, they ham- mered Louis Desinarteaux Jr. and San- dra Simunic 6-1, 6-1. They beat Anya Loncaric and Michael Scotty 6-2, 6-3 in the semifi- nals and, in the quarterfinals, they de- feated Attila Nagy and Jackie Sy by scores of 6-2 and 6-3. Shamasdin and Cremieux train at the Pickering Recreation Complex with coaches Dave Ochotta, James Gasparini and Allan Care. PICKERING —A trio of skaters with the Pickering Figure Skating Club achieved the top level in the sport after passing their ice tests re- cently. Courtney Allen, Joanna Glavin and Cynthia Paulus progressed to the highest level of Skate Canada’s test stream by passing their respective gold tests. Allen and Glavin passed their gold artistic test at the Scarborough Arena- Ice Galaxy recently. This test was not about jumps or spins, but rather em- phasizes interpretation and skating ability to the music. The gold level in each of Skate Canada’s disciplines is achieved only through excellence in skill and the dedication of the skaters. Earlier this year, Paulus passed her skating skills class 1 test — a gold- level test. Skating skills replaced ‘fig- ures’ several years ago. It is a disci- pline that combines the skills of edge skating, timing and speed to music. Allen and Glavin are competitive skaters with the club and train six days a week. Both skaters volunteer their time each week as amateur coaches for Canskate participants within the club. All three skaters attend Dunbarton High School. Allen and Glavin are part of the school’s High-Perfor- mance Athlete program. City tennis player knocks off top seed at tourney ADIL SHAMASDIN Pickering figure skaters glide on golden blades Talented trio pass top tests on ice PICKERING —The city’s Maple Ridge Tennis Club is gearing up for the summer season with its registration next month. The tennis club will hold signups Saturday, April 7 in front of Maple Ridge Public School, 2010 Bushmill St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The club uses two fenced-in courts in the park beside Maple Ridge Public School, just north of Finch Avenue off Liverpool Road, on the north side of Bushmill Avenue. For more information, or to register before or after April 7, call Rudy at 831- 3481 or Susan at 420-0747. A new summer men’s basketball league is forming in west Durham and organizers are looking for team entries for the inaugural season. Players must be 17 year and older to play. For more information, call 905-626- 6115. New men’s basketball loop looking for teams Tennis signups soon Children’s T-Ball (year of birth 1994-1996) Three Divisions Children’s Softball (year of birth 1982-1993) Ten Divisions Sunday MARCH 25th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex Second Floor, Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy 2 Both Birth certificate and Ontario Health card must be presented upon registration $85 first child $65 each additional sibling FINAL REGISTRATION 2001 PROGRAM REGISTRATION Visit us on the web at:www.pickeringsoftball.com INFORMATION 420-6050 UMPIRES, SPONSORS, & COACHES 837-0606 Other Pickering Softball Programs (registration and/or information will be available) •Pickering Fastpitch (Rep) Softball •Recreational Softball: Men’s and Ladies •Pickering Select (Tournament Softball) •Slo-pitch: Men’s, Ladies and Mixed a non-profit community softball association recognized by the City of Pickering, community services and facilities PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 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 Sat., March 24/2001 - 11 a.m. - 1 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 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 29 A/P The Durham West Youth Sum- mer Basketball League is holding registrations for the upcoming season next week. The league’s next registration date is Thursday, March 29 at Lincoln Alexander Public School, 95 Church St. N., Ajax, from 8 to 9 p.m. The Durham West basketball league is open to boys and girls born in 1985 through to 1991. Players will be divided into their respective age categories. Cost is $55 per player. Area youth can sign up for summer basketball loop MODEL HOME SALE! Mon. - Thurs. 1 - 7 pm Sat. & Sun. Noon - 5 pm or by appointment (905)404-2427 LOADED WITH UPGRADES The Sussex Hwy #401 Hwy #2 Baseline Rd. Bloor St. E.Bloor St. E.Trulls Rd. S.Prestonvale Rd.Townline Rd.Courtice Rd. S.N SITE Yorkville St.• 2 New Schools Nearby • Quiet Crescent in Established Community $169 800* from *Base Price IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY CASE REALTY Prudential Achievers Realty Ability Real Estate Ltd. 1413 King Street East ® CINDY RICKETTS* (905) 619-0663 (905) 434-7777 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2-4 P.M. 29 MCRAE RD., AJAX “STEPS TO LAKE” This 3 bedroom includes 1000’s spent on upgrades, newer roof, windows, furnace, central air, deck, 2 fireplaces and finished basement. Asking $181,000. Call Cindy Ricketts, 905-619-0663 or 905-434-7777. MIKE ARNOLD* (905) 831-7677 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 1-4 pm 1832 APPLEVIEW Great four bedroom bungalow with a huge 50 x 420 ft. lot. Located on a quiet street, this home is totally renovated from top to bottom. The size is deceiving from the street, the inside is fabulous, seeing is believing. A must see. Huge finished rec room with woodburning stove and walkout. A bit of country in the city. Hope to see you there. Prudential Achievers Realty PERFECT START – JUST MOVE IN!! $159,900. Detached 3 bdrm. bungalow on 40 x 100 ft. lot with private drive. Updated country kitchen. Combination living/dining room. Separate entrance to finished basement with 2nd kitchen, 4th bedroom & 3 pc. bath. Upgrades include newer roof & siding, newer windows, newer broadloom. Easy access to 401, walking distance to shops, schools, GO bus and Ajax transit. Call Elvira to view. ELVIRA LAROCQUE* (905) 683-2100 Percy Fulton Ltd. RICK MENARY* 619-9500 OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY, MARCH 25th, 2-4 pm 29 LILLEY AVE., AJAX STILL NEW SOUTH AJAX 4 BEDROOM- Beautiful open concept home with many builder upgrades. Ceramic entry throughout kitchen. Inside access to garage, walk to lake & waterfront trails. Main floor family room with gas fireplace. 4-pc. mstr. en suite, sweet 4 bedroom charmer.heritage realty inc. brkr. GROUP GROUP MICHELLE FRASER* 905 683-1790 SATURDAY, MARCH 24th, 2-4 pm SUNDAY, MARCH 25th, 2-4 pm This is Pickering’s best buy, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bright eat-in kitchen and finished rec room with wet bar and fireplace. 1619 Jaywin Circle, Hwy. 2 & Denmar. (Follow signs) OPEN HOUSE CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker heritage realty inc. brkr. GROUP GROUP 64 CALDER CRESCENT, WHITBY Outstanding 4 bdrm. family home on a premium lot located on a quiet Crescent. Featuring main floor family room with gas f/p, hardwood floor, large eat-in kitchen with w/out to private yard & pool. MBR 4 pc. en suite, main laundry, fin. basement, hardwoods and California shutters in L/R & D/R. Too many extras and upgrades to list. Visit our Open House and see for yourself!! SUN., MARCH 25, 1-3 pm 804 Zator Ave., Pickering “WOW” Only $184,900. Great family home located on quiet street in Bay Ridges, close to schools and parks. Eat-in kitchen with side entrance to fully fenced yard. Close to 401 and GO Station. Take Liverpool Rd. S. to Krosno Blvd., left to Zator and watch for signs. You won’t find a better home for the price! For more info call Doug Strong 1-888-732-1600. DOUG STRONG* 1-800- 732-1600 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2 - 4 pm 58 PEMBRY DR., AJAX 3 bedroom home, double garage, greenbelt lot, large eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, walk-in closet in master, French doors, walk to schools, GO Transit, shopping and all other amenities. KAREN LISA PETERSON* 905 831-2273 OPEN HOUSE – SAT., MARCH 24th, 2-4 pm DON’T BE DECEIVED!! Modest exterior, fabulous interior!!! Loads of space for the whole family and then some. 3+1 bdrm. 4 level backsplit, 2 skylights, custom kitchen, separate Nanny/In-law suite, inground pool, backs to school ground.+++ LESLIE PRENTICE* 905 428-7677 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2 - 4 pm 738 SWAN PL., PICKERING Gorgeous Coughlan built home less than 1 year old. Features include private ravine lot, detached, 3 bedrooms w/2nd floor optional 4th bedroom “loft”, 2nd floor laundry, main floor family room w/gas fireplace, master en suite, garage access from home and much more. Approx. 2000 sq. ft.Definitely a must see. Asking $259,000. JAMES F. TRACY* 416 487-5131 OPEN SUNDAY, 1-3 pm – 701 Downview Cres., Oshawa A honey of a home! Finished top to bottom! First time buyer’s dream! Everything you would want in a starter home! Come and take a look, you won’t be disappointed! Or call or email me at: (416) 487-5131 or jamesftracy@home.com … Wait and it will be gone! TO ADVERTISE YOUR WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES, CALL HEATHER AT (905) 579-4404 A WINNER Spectacular JOHN BODDY 3 Bedroom Freehold townhome in sought after Pickering Village. Master Bedroom with 4-pc. en suite and walk-in closet. Kitchen open to great room with gleaming hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Comb. Liv/Din rooms. $$$$ spent on Upgrades. This home is a MUST SEE. Call Angelo today (905) 831-9500 PICKERING VILLAGE Beautiful 4 bedroom home in prestige Pickering Village location. Family sized kitchen with ceramics open to 2 storey family room with strip hardwood flooring. Huge master bedroom with 4 pc. ensuite and W/I closet. Separate Liv/Din rooms with gleaming hardwood floors. C/A, upgraded broadloom and more. Don’t delay, call Angelo today (905) 831-9500. OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1-4 pm 6 ATKINSON COURT, AJAX Large family home in a great location of Ajax boasting hardwood floors, ceramics, gas fireplace and much more on a quiet court. Call Clint Belbin (905) 686-6437. CLINT BELBIN* 905 686-6437 INFINITY REALTY INC. OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 1-4 pm 815 KATE’S LANE, PICKERING Exceptional home shows pride of ownership. Well maintained detached, 2-storey home with 4 bedrooms & a walkout basement. Family size kitchen with w/o to 2 tier deck, overlooking picturesque rear yard with mature trees. No homes behind! Nicely landscaped with 4 car interlock driveway and walkway. Great curb appeal! LOT SIZE: 48.53 FT. X 161.35 FT. Dir: White’s Rd. North from the 401 to Briar’s Gate turn right. Right on Stroud’s Lane and right on Kate’s Lane. Hope to see you there!! For private viewing phone Katherine Denton Sutton Classic @ 905-686-5153. KATHERINE DENTON* 905 686-5153 GROUP GROUP sutton group classic realty ltd. 430-9000 $179,900JUST LISTED LISA WEST* DYAN BRODERICK* 619-9500 471-2000 $234,900 $259,000 Ultimate Realty Inc.heritage realty inc. brkr.GROUP GROUP JUS T LI S T E D $26 4, 9 0 0 REDUCE D OPEN HOUSES U N . 2 - 4 P M OPEN HOUSE 4199,000 $214,900 $219,000 BY APPOINTMENT APPROX. 2500 SQ. FT. FINISHED SPACE Beautifully finished top to bottom, this immaculate raised bungalow shows like a gem! Only 2 years new, it carries an abundance of extras such as: ceramics, oak, berber carpet, vinyl casement windows, California shutters thru-out, ent. from garage … and much more! Call or email me at: (416) 487-5131 or jamesftracy@home.com … Don’t Wait! $159,000 $259,900 $269,900 $247,800$223,800 *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner Careers505 FINANCIAL SERVICES CA- REER OPPORTUNITY - One of North America's largest fi- nancial services companies is rapidly expanding in this area. Excellent training pro- vided. For interview call Dar- rell J. Mitchell (416)385-6361. General Help510 $$$$100,000$$$ TO START! Just kidding but really we make pretty good money. 18+, no experience necessary. Call Mary (905)686-2442. A RARE OPPORTUNITY - es- tablished NYSE and TSE com- pany, recently launched in Canada, requires excellent communicators. Home-based business, lucrative commis- sions, bonuses, and residuals. http://ZibGib.com/mikeg (905) 728-3922 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. ALL UNEMPLOYED START now!!! 18 + no experience necessary. Full time. lst l00 applicants will be interviewed. Call Ruth (905) 686-9586. ARE YOU RETIRED?Love gardening? Don't have a gar- den? I have a garden for you to enjoy! Call Gillian (905) 430-3248 ASSISTANT MANAGER Med- iterranean Grill. Full-time to assist in all aspects of res- taurant business, including cooking. No experience re- quired. Call SAM 1-2pm, 8- 9pm to arrange interview (905)839–0443, 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. COOK with experience wanted for part-time position. Call (905)728-9765. CULLEN GARDENS requires experienced kitchen help, dining room supervisor, serv- ers, busers, gift shop and cafe staff and cash office staff. Send resume to Cullen Gar- dens, 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby, LIN 5R5 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. Career Opportunities Hiring Now Full time. Training provided. Positions available in Set-up Display Service and installation. Call now 665-5151 “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. PAGE 30-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 23, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net CONTROLLER A company located in Whitby re- quires the services of a Controller. The successful candidate will have a recognized degree in accounting, five years experience in industry, be innovated with good communica- tion skills. The Company is a vibrant newcomer to the community and offers a competitive remuneration package including a comprehensive medical plan. Interested candidates should send their resumes to: M. Wallace by fax #905-666-9795 Required Immediately FULL TIME SALES PERSONNEL Experience preferred but not required for the right candidate. Contact Paul or Gary 905-668-6881 Durham Mazda As a member of the Planning team, the Part- time Planner l is responsible for assisting in the review, evaluation and processing of planning applications, supporting reports, data collection, research and analysis; policy development and preparing reports and by-laws. The Part-time Planner I will be responsible for assisting with projects as may be assigned by any of the Planning Department Sections comprised of Long Range, Development Control and Plans Administration. Graduate from a University in Urban or Regional Planning; a minimum of two (2) years of directly related planning experience; provisional membership with the O.P.P.l.; working knowledge of the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Guidelines and other relevant legislation; demonstrated organizational, analytical, technical and computer skills; ability to communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and, possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Driver’s License. HOURS OF WORK SALARY $14.84 - $18.56 per hour Please fax, mail or e-mail detailed resumes, indicating education, experience, etc. no later than Friday, April 6th, 2001 to: Human Resources Department The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario L1N 2M8 FAX: (905) 686-5696 E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca NOTE: We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. This is a part-time, temporary position for a period of up to one (1) year, and the hours of work are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is currently recruiting for a TEMPORARY PART-TIME PLANNER I 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 We’re growing again! Bill Nurse Chev Olds Cadillac requires a Parts Counter Person If you enjoy working in a team environment, please drop off your résumé in person at 1530 Dundas St. E., Whitby, Ontario Tuesday, March 27 4:00–6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29 4:00–6:00 p.m. Attn: Kevin Rank 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help ACTION WINDOW CLEANERS is hiring students for summer positions. Work with other students. Be a part of a student business! Job Description: Work outdoors in a team environment with other students. Candidates will be expected to learn quickly and work in a fast paced environment. Most work will be in residential neighborhoods, requiring candidates to be comfortable dealing with clients and delivering friendly cus- tomer service. No experience required, all training provided. Pay for summer to range from $300/week at $8.00/hr., other bonuses available for strong performers. Minimum 40 hrs/week. • Seeking candidates for May and June (6-8 weeks) • Strong performers will have opportunity for full-time work until August Positions available in the Ajax/Pickering/west Whitby area Resumes can be sent by fax to:(905) 427-0625 ASSISTANT TEACHER For a small non profit nursery school in Pickering. The position is to fill a parental leave April-June 2001 and is part-time, 3 hours/morning. Childcare experience preferred and a valid first-aid and CPR certificate is required. Please send resume to:Teddy's Learning Centre c/o 651 Cognac Cres. Pickering ON L1X 1M1 or Phone 905-839–6472 Whitby location is looking for EXPERIENCED MANAGER(S) Are you an organized, hard working, energetic person who can assume a leadership role in a fast paced restaurant environment? If so, please fax your resume and salary expectations to the attn of: General Manager 905-666-4636 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. Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates and Glen Cedars Seasonal golf course maintenance and landscaping employees re- quired to work full time from open- ings in April to closing in Novem- ber. Please fax resumes to the at- tention of: Golf Maintenance Dept. (905) 427-1611 No phone calls please We thank all applicants for showing interest in our company. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EAST SIDE MARIO'S Ajax/Bowmanville Now Hiring ❖ MANAGER~ ( 2 yrs. exp. Bow.) For this position only fax resume to: 905-619-0439 ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ ❖ Line Cooks / Prep Cook ~FT ❖ Servers , Bartenders ~FT ❖Host/Hostess (days) 100 Westney Rd. S. @ or 101 Clarington Blvd. Apply in person only F/T LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT required for 76 Unit Co-Operative Building in Oshawa This person will be required to carry out routine cleaning and preventative systems main- tenance, general maintenance, painting units, etc. Experience person with knowledge of Fire Code and co-operative living essential. 40 hours per week and on-call, three bedroom unit, air conditioned building with security systems. Salary and benefits above average and to be negotiated. Please fax resume and references to: (905) 723-2172 Or send before March 29th, 2001 to: File # 667, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Only those who are interviewed will be contacted. No calls or walk-ins. INVESTMENT PLANNING COUNSEL OF CANADA Our branch office is looking for more Investment Advisors If you are experienced and looking for an Excellent Company or ... want to sell your book of business. Call Branch Manager For confidential interview R.M. (Mike) McLaren (905)571-4222 JIFFY LUBE NOW HIRING LUBRICATION TECHNICIANS for our new location opening in Whitby. Require: excellent customer relations skills and a strong desire for advancement. Send resumes to: Q-Lube, 23 Taunton Rd.W., Oshawa L1G 7B4 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 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 510 General Help Fax us your ad at 683-0707 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired immediately for busy dental practice. Evenings from 3:00-8:00 and Saturdays 9:00- 5:00. Dental assisting skills preferred. Phone Michelle 905-427-4280 or fax 905-427- 9697 BUSY HIGH-END hair salon looking for experienced hair stylists, estheticians and as- sistants with professional atti- tude. Call 723–4594 ask for Manager. SHINGLER WANTED - Experi- enced only apply. Roofing Labourers also needed. Transportation necessary to N. Ajax. Hourly wage. (905)683-6389. FAMILY GROUP SUPPORT FACILITATOR - part time sup- porting families with adults with disabilities toward com- munity inclusion in Ajax/Pick- ering/Whitby. Resumes to Support to Aging Families Project 278 Kerrybrook Dr. Richmond Hill. L4C 3R1 FORE PERSONS required in Landscape construction and Landscape maintenance. $12- $16/hr depending on experi- ence. Recent graduates or horticultural background with at least 3 yrs. experience. Fax resume to (905)668-4400 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. F-T DOOR TO DOOR DIS- TRIBUTORS,for name-brand services, 18+. Good money no experience. 905-426-8865. www.JuiceByYou.com GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Forepersons and Lead Hands required immediately for full- time work. Excellent hourly rate. Benefits available. Ex- perience required. Apply in person to the OGS Landscape Group at 5515 Thickson Road North, Brooklin or fax resume to 905-655-8092 or E-mail to ogs@sympatico.ca HARD WORK - HEAVY CA$H Car required. Please call 905- 579–7816 for interview HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 INTERESTING LONG TERM Part time opportunity to be part of a small team em- ployed by a lady who lives with a disability. You will pro- vide personal support and as- sistance at home, work and around town. Qualifications: life experience, mature, crea- tive, energetic, outgoing per- sonality. Valid driver's li- cense, reliable vehicles and good driving record essential. Please send resume with de- tailed job specific cover letter to: 1801 New St., Pickering, Ontario. LlV 3L9 JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS needs consultants in the Dur- ham region. Affordable, quali- ty toys sold through home parties, fundraisers and cata- logue sales. Flexible full/part time income. A Canadian Co. since 1978. Call 1-800-361- 4587 ex. 9339 MA-LE ENTERPRISES - 3 people to be hired by April 15th. No selling required. Re- liable vehicle necessary. Ex- cellent opportunity for mothers at home while kids are at school. For interview call 905- 983-5412. MATURE GARDENER, part time. Pickering . Call 416-771-1564. IMMEDIATE,mature and neat. Meat deli help wanted. Part time, full time. Apply in per- son with resume to: East End Quality Meats & Deli. Blair Park Plaza, Whitby. MRS. WIDEMANS Incredible Gourmet Food Shop is looking for part/full time self-motivat- ed, enthusiastic • Front Coun- ter Help • Kitchen Assistant. Fax resume 905-642-0105 or phone 905-642-5838 NIGHT SHIFT work, cleaning and reloading catering trucks. Part-time night-time position, and full-time night Supervisor. Start immediately. G license required. Call (416) 286–8436 leave message. PARTS & ACCESSORY Per- sons required to handle coun- ter sales and service sched- uling as well as assist in some office duties. Please send applications to: Holiday World Marine & RV Centre, 7725 Baldwin Street N., Whit- by, Ontario L1M 1Y5 PETS SALON HIRING, busy Pickering location, experience and drivers license preferred. Must be available days, even- ings and weekends. Call 905- 420-5922. SEAMSTRESS/TAILOR,ex- perience necessary, full time/ part time positions in Picker- ing and Oshawa. Fluency in English is required. Please call (905) 721-0669. SHOWROOM CLEANER/ JANITOR.Part-time 15-20 hrs per week. Please fax resume to (905)420-2287. STRAIGHT TRUCK OWNER operators needed for expand- ing local trucking company operating in the GTA. Tailgate required. Call 905-579-8000. 7am-7pm. STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. 10:00am- 4:00pm and/or ideal for stud- ents 4:45-8:00pm Dundas/ Thickson area. Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for students, involves physical yard work and various store duties, etc. Must be ambitious and have Drivers Licence. Please send applications to: Holiday World Marine & RV Centre, 7725 Baldwin Street N., Whitby, Ontario L1M 1Y5 TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. TELEMARKETERS.Estab- lished HVAC company seek- ing experienced individuals to work in our Service Call Cen- tre and perform other office duties. Must possess superior people, sales and phone skills. Ability to advance. Good wages, benefits plus commission. Call (905)683- 0387 or fax (905)683-3377. 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. BUSY UPSCALE Hair Studio in downtown Whitby with stylist chair for rent. Lots of parking, close to amenities. Reason- able rental rates. Call (905)430-0796. VANDERMEER NURSERY has Garden Centre positions available in all areas. Cashier, General Labourers, Sales. Apply in person to: 588 Laker- idge Road, Ajax. No phone calls please. WANTED - Experienced Es- thetician, Registered Mas- sage Therapist and Hairstylist for busy hair and day spa. Only experienced profession- als need apply. For interview please call 728–0435 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. LICENSED STYLIST to man- age Ajax salon, great oppor- tunity for the right person to become part of a fast growing company. Guaranteed salary/ commission, profit sharing, paid benefits, hiring bonus and store discounts. PT Posi- tions Whitby & Ajax. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. 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 HAIR STYLIST ambitious & motivated person for very busy salon full or part-time. 905-723-5090. HAIRSTYLIST - ESTHETICIAN For a very great and different experience in the health and beauty profession come and join us. 905-852-8832. HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. Skilled & Technical Help515 DIECUTTER REQUIRED for fi- breglass plant to start imme- diately. The ideal employee will be hardworking, reliable and consistent. Fax resume to (905)433-9704 or e-mail jkwthermal@on.aibn.com MIDAS PICKERING - Help Wanted - Experienced Li- censed Mechanic. Drive Clean Repair an asset. Also Lube Technician. Resume re- quired in person only: 1650 Kingston Rd. RV SERVICE PERSONS (Full time & Part time) required by Dealer for Coleman folding trailers and Aero travel trail- ers. Please send applications to: Holiday World Marine & RV Centre, 7725 Baldwin Street N., Whitby, Ontario L1M 1Y5 SHEET METAL mechanics and apprentices needed for work in the Oshawa area. Fax resume to 705-277-3003 SIGN COMPANY IN AJAX hir- ing experienced full-time fab- ricators / craters. Excellent wages /benefits. Fax resumes to Kevin 905-428-1790 DOG GROOMER very busy grooming shop requires full time groomer, good scissor- ing 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 Computer & IT520 INTERACTIVE ONLINE MEDIA. Internet development compa- ny is hiring in Kingston Ont. Visit www.inonmedia.com for more details. Office Help525 LEGAL SECRETARY/Recep- tionist Required - Must have experience in Family Law and Civil Litigation. Experience in Estates and Real Estate an asset. Mail or fax your re- sume to the law firm of Sosna & Burch, 214 Colborne Street West, Whitby, Ontario L1N 1X2. Fax: (905) 668-6999. NEW HOME construction of- fice requires full time Book- keeper/administrative Assis- tant. Knowledge of new home construction and computer experience required. Forward resume and references to: File #660, Oshawa This Week, P.0. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario. LlH 7L5 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 ENTHUSIASTIC SALES HELP wanted at Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. Vitamin knowledge Drop off resume to Manager 10am-5pm., Mon- Fri. SALES REPRESENTATIVE, related experience in glass industry an asset. Proven success in contract negotia- tion & acquiring new ac- counts. Own vehicle required. Fax resume to 705-432-3333 or mail to Ideal Glass, P.O. Box 219, 80 Davidson St., Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0. No calls please. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT needed part-time leading to full-time. Experience an asset, but not required. Drop off re- sume at 3000 Garden St., Su- ite 208, Whitby (905)430– 1341 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 poten- tial. Fax resume to: 416-483- 1391. GROWING DENTAL OFFICE requires Assistant and Re- ceptionist full time, includes some Saturday and evening hours. Only those HARP cer- tified need apply Call 905-831- 6838. PART TIME HYGIENIST re- quired for Pickering Office. Evenings & Saturdays a must. Experience preferred. Fax re- sume to 905-683-8494 Atten- tion: Rhonda. 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. 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. Hotel/Restaurant540 EXPERIENCED WAITER / WAI- TRESS needed for busy bis- tro-style restaurant in Port Perry. Drop resume off before 12:00 or after 3:00. 187 Queen Street. No phone calls. Part-Time Help541 PART-TIME CASHIERS re- quired Monday - Friday 5- 9pm, Saturday's 9-2 or 2- 8pm, Sunday's 10-6pm. Call Barbara (905)683-8704 bet- ween 9am - 5pm weekdays. Payless Drug & Food. PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST for busy vet clinic in Picker- ing. Evenings & occasional Saturdays. Computer & pet knowledge an asset. Apply by resume only to: White's Rd. Veterinary Clinic, 1822 White's Rd. No phone or faxes please. 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. Domestic Help Available555 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Call Teresa (905) 666-0727 to arrange a clean- ing by one of our experienced staff. Employment Wanted570 NEEDING RESPONSIBLE care giver for 2 year old child. 5pm.-3am. Pickering Village area. Starting immediately call 905-626–2821. Houses For Sale100 A BOWMANVILLE BEAUTY, $184,500. 9 years new. Full brick, 3-bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, ceramic tile, 36 oz. carpet, spiral staircase, CAC, gas fireplace, extra deep lot, fully fenced, dead end. See at: www.bytheowner.com access #3791. (905)623–1142. HOUSE WORK GETTING YOU DOWN? We can clean your house professionally to suit your needs. 10 years experience References available. 905-420-1082 eve. 416 451-4221 days LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Lead hand with minimum 7 yrs exp. in stone work and all other facets of landscape construction. Own transportation. Top wages. (905)640–8374 Fax: (905)642-3662 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 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JOBS Jobs are available now in the Pickering/Ajax area. Cash paid daily. After school. Call 1-800-843–2308 NOW Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 23, 2001-PAGE 31 LAIDLAW LOOKING TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY? LAIDLAW IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW, TO FILL POSITIONS AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LAIDLAW • 6775 BALDWIN ST. N. BROOKLIN, ONT. 1-800-263-7987 AJAX • PICKERING • UXBRIDGE • TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED (APPROX. 2-3 WKS. DAILY) PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. 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 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE CAR PAINTER For busy flat rate auto body shop in Whitby. Dupont experience an asset. Call Don (905)668–3331 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help SHEET METAL MECHANICS, ELECTRICIANS & APPRENTICES Immediate positions available. Excellent wages and benefit packages. Fax resume to: Dean (905)831-1628 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents510General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Expanding Fitness Equipment Retailer Now Open in Pickering, Concord & Mississauga Seeking: Experienced Sales People Please fax resume to: (905) 660-8894 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help DIRECTOR OF CARE Full time position available for 104-bed Accredited facility, expanding by additional 50 beds. Candidate must have current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario, Nursing Unit Administration Program or equivalent. Experienced in Geriatrics or Long Term Care. Proven management skills. Excellent communication for the effective functioning of the Nursing Dept., introduction innovate practices and Care models, meeting all standards and regulations. Send resume by March 30th Attention: Administrator ThorntonView Long Term Care Residence Oshawa, Ontario. (905) 576-0078 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 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 for our special publication on Sunday April 29, 2001 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental BUSY MULTI DISCIPLINARY CLINIC requires F/T REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST New Grads Welcome Call (905) 426-7690 or fax resume to: (905) 426-2731 WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB NOW HIRING SHORT ORDER COOKS DISHWASHERS SERVERS ASST. BARTENDER Fax resume to: (905)294-5115 Or apply in person: 2985 Golf Club Road, Whitevale. Tel: 905-294-9600 540 Hotel/Restaurant 540 Hotel/Restaurant Live and Work in Beautiful Bermuda Montessori Governess Position Available A family in Bermuda is seeking a Montessori primary guide or an experienced Montessori assistant as a gov- erness for their 3-year-old boy and 8-month-old girl. A regular schedule is provided weekly and flexibility is needed to meet the family’s needs and occasional trav- el plans. The governess will work directly with the family to incor- porate the Montessori philosophy into the home and maintain a benevolent Montessori home environment. This position also includes opportunities to work with a Montessori primary guide in a classroom on the family’s estate and direct a classroom of 5-8 children in her absence. This is an opportunity to live and work in beautiful Bermuda.The governess will be provided with an apart- ment near the estate. The family pays rent, utilities and health insurance. A competitive wage is paid monthly and a per diem while travelling. This position is available immediately, however candi- dates who cannot start until after the school year ends in June 2001 will be considered. If this unique opportunity to work with Montessori prin- ciples in a home environment interests you, please for- ward your resume to: Email leaw@waterint.com or Fax: 416-956-4715. 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities PRIVATE SALE ~ $239,900 1091 Ridge Valley Drive, Oshawa 2400 sq. ft. all brick, 2 storey. Quiet northeast Oshawa home, 4 bdrms., 3 baths, incl. en suite, skylight, fully landscaped. High efficiency furnace, air con., water purification system. Fully fenced, beautiful walkways and many more features. Please call (905)725-7596 after 5 p.m. No agents please. 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale 510 General Help 510 General Help 555 Domestic Help Available SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 stor- ey home in desired west end Cobourg, 1 1/2 bath, wood- burning fireplace in den, French doors to sunroom, vaulted ceiling, ceiling orna- ments, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen. Completely fin- ished basement with second family room, playroom and office. Approx. 2,400 sq. ft. plus basement. A/C and C/V. Tastefully decorated through- out, double car attached ga- rage, interlocking and mature trees, walking distance to school, parks and shopping. 833 Northwood Dr., Cobourg. Owners being transferred. $199,700. Call 905-377-1242. HARMONY / ROSSLAND 3000sqft 4-bedroom execu- tive, 3 baths, Jacuzzi ensuite, formal living/dining, open concept family room, gas fire- place, ceramics, C/Air/Vac, 2 walkouts, deck, professionally landscaped premium lot, 905-579–3887. $262,000. 4-BEDROOM SEMI,eat in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, finished basement, fireplace, Central Air, new gas furnace, 6 appliances, $139,900. Call 905-432–1860. OPEN HOUSE, March 24, 25. 1-5 pm. 293 Waverly St. S., Oshawa, near Civic. GORGEOUS 2-bed/2-storey brick, wide front porch, new deck, skylights, desirable N/ Oshawa. Professional land- scaping, paved drive, single- det. garage, fish-pond. Very private. Must see! $157,900. 905-571–7668 BEAUTIFUL CLEAN BRIGHT 3 bdrm house in Westney Heights. New windows, fur- nace, upgrades, hardwood, finished basement, 5 ap- pliances, large deck. Must see! $184,900. Call (905)619– 3270. 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,3 bedroom ce- dar bungalow, aluminum sid- ing, cathedral ceiling, hard- wood floors, skylight, gas fireplace, finished basement, 1/2 acre treed, $179,000. Open House, March 25 and April l. (905) 987–3922 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly area, bungalow on quiet street with main floor in-law suite, updated eat-in kitchen, close to Go, 401 and shopping, walk to lake. $181,900. Call (905)420–4252 EAST OSHAWA SEMI,3-bed- rooms, large fenced yard, near 401, new roof & drive- way. $124,900. Call (905)721- 0601 for more info. Absolutely no agents. (snp) Private Sales103 4-BDRM 2 storey, NW Osha- wa, backing green space, close to schools, Oak kitchen, hardwood, 3 bathrooms, in- ground pool, deck, mainfloor family room w/gas fireplace. (905)579–1889 VICTORIAN STYLE home: 3 bdrms., 2 livingrooms, di- ningroom, large kitchen, wood stove. Walk-out to large patio. Ample parking, mature trees. Near YMCA & Golf course. $130,000. (905)579–1694 Townhouses For Sale105 2-BEDROOM condominium townhouse, finished basement with bathroom, includes dish- washer, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, convenient N. Oshawa location, asking $88,000. Call (905)579–8835. Out-of-Town Properties120 RUSTIC ONE BEDROOM ca- bin to be moved by May 15th. Chalk Lake, $12,000 or best offer. (905) 655-5976 Lots & Acreages135 BUSY PAINT SHOP requires full-time Paint Preppers. Will- ing to train; reliable & inde- pendent workers; wage corre- sponding with experience. 47.5 hours/wk. Apply to: The Wheel Fix, 1041 Hwy 47, Ux- bridge or fax (905)985-5272. LAKE SCUGOG treed building lot. Approx. 200 ft. water fron- tage. One-of-a-kind. $249,900. Private sale. Call 905-619- 0137. MANILLA - North of Port Per- ry, building lot 165x264'. Ven- dor anxious to sell. Asking $69,000. Phone Walter Frank, Royal LePage Frank R.E. 905- 576-4111 Indust./ Comm. Space145 FOR RENT in the Kendall area storage barn, excellent for boat/snowmobile storage. No hydro. Call 905-623-4172 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office space available immediately in Bobcaygeon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 FULL-TIME ENTHUSIASTIC DENTAL HYGIENIST for team oriented office, Hours include days, 2 evenings & Saturdays. Previous applicants need not apply. Apply in person with resume to: Source One Den- tal, 555 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa. OSHAWA PRIME DOWN- TOWN retail location, 2 stor- ey, 1,400 sq. ft., $1,600 per mo. (905) 706-4133 (cell) (905) 728-9465. (res) 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. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT,in downtown Oshawa, suit one person parking, cable, all in- clusive. $585 lst./last Leave message (905)434-7012. 3 BEDROOM, hardwood floor, main floor of duplex, NW side of O.C. Creek runs behind backyard, 2 car parking, available May 1st. $925 plus 1/2 utilities. (905) 723–5513 A Bachelor apt,3rd. floor, parking, laundry, close to Oshawa Hospital, no pets, non-smoker, $535 mo./inclu- sive. Call 905-576–7540, leave message. A1 CONDO, 3 bedroom, 2min N. 401 faces Ravine+Oshawa Creek, 30ft. balcony/all inclu- sive. d.w./w.d./underground parking/newly renovated. F&L, references, no pets/non- smokers, $1,100.00. Available May 1st. 728-0502/725-2624. 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. ADELAIDE/PARK Rd. Large 2- bedroom apartments, $700+ electricity. Includes heat, hot water, parking, laundromat. No Dogs. Available April lst. Call (416) 281-8364 AJAX- Harwood/Hwy 2. - One bedroom large clean apart- ment in luxury home. Close to all amenities. Private en- trance. 1st/last. NO pets/no smoking preferred. $700/ month inclusive. Available March 31. 905-427-4466. AVAILABLE MAY 1, large, bright basement bachelor, open concept, must see. N.W. Oshawa, near amenities, Separate entrance/laundry/ parking/cable, $650-$700 in- clusive, mature, quiet-non- smokers/no pets. (905) 579– 0197. BACHELOR APARTMENT (Pickering) with walkout, parking, laundry, close to Go, no dogs, available May 1st. $700 inclusive. (905)426– 1549 leave message. BROCK/FINCH,large 2-bed- room basement apt, includes 1 parking spot, private laun- dry, separate entrance, non- smokers/no pets. April 15, $900/mo. inclusive, 905-619– 2495. after 6 pm. CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 1- bedroom $747, April 1st. in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. CHARMING, SPACIOUS clean one bedroom main floor, older home, close to oshawa hospital, parking, laundry, non smokers, no jets, references, $675 inclusive. 576–7540 leave message. CHERRYDOWN / TOWNLINE large, bright one-bedroom apartment, lower level of raised bungalow, laundry, parking. Non-smoker, no pets. References, first/last, $750 inclusive. April 1st. Carleen 905-720-3922. CLEAN AND SPACIOUS 2 bdrm basement apt. Recently renovated. Separate entrance, ceramic flooring, c/a, pool, $700 inclusive. First/last. No pets. Avail. April 1st. Call (905)720-3325 or pager (905)720-7035. I BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Oshawa Hospital area. Private entrance, $525 includes utilities. Available May 1st. Suitable for single non-smoker, no pets. Call 432-7308. 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. LARGE 1-BEDROOM condo- minium, sunny south facing balcony, freshly painted, $850/ month includes everything. No pets. No smokers. Mature single person looking for long- term residence preferred. May 1st. (905)263-4631 leave message. 1 BEDROOM in sixplex, main floor, excellent neighborhood, north Bowmanville. Newly renovated. Large backyard, laundry and parking. Available immediately. $575/month in- clusive. Call 571-6658. OSHAWA - 2 bdrm. upper floor of duplex w/loft. Freshly painted, hardwood floors, ap- pliances. $850 inclusive. First, last, references. No smoking or pets. Avail. April 1st. (905)404–1763. OSHAWA -1 bdrm basement apt. Simcoe/Olive area. Owner occupied home. Partly fur- nished, laundry, bus route, avail immediately. $525/ month, First, last, references required. For appt call (905)579–1935 OSHAWA 1 large bedroom, older 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe area, fridge/stove included, asking $750 +utilities. No pets. First/ last required. Avail. Apr. 1st. 905-728-3481, 905-436-6085 OSHAWA APTS. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom. Includes utili- ties, parking. Laundry on site. Building #1 (905)432-8914, or Building #2, #3 & #4 (905)- 571-0425. Or for all 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA,Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, Steven- son N. of Adelaide, close to all amenities, available imme- diately. $750/monthly. No pets, non-smokers preferred. Call (416)321–0561. SIMCOE/TAUNTON Spotless basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, fireplace, a/c, garage, pool. Avail. May 1st. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult or senior. $600/month. Call (905)579-9522. UPPER 3 bedroom bungalow. Close to all amenities. Large backyard/porch. Non-smoker, no pets, quiet. $880 inclusive/ first/last. Available May 1st. Call 905-428-2334 NORTH OSHAWA Very clean one bedroom basement apt., no smoking/pets, parking, shared laundry, a/c, utilities included, female preferred. Available April 1st, $600/mth, first & last. (905)579-6157 or (905)725-4832 WHITBY SPACIOUS,clean, quiet, 1-bedroom mn.flr home, centrally located "Olde Whitby" incl. basement, laun- dry, walkout private patio, yard, driveway. Suit adult working person(s) non- smoker, No pets. April 1. $790+utilities. 905-668-3011. WHITBY - 2 bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance, park- ing. $650 inclusive. First, last, no pets. Avail. May 1st. Call after 4pm(905)579–1076 WHITBY - Gorgeous 3 bed- room main floor apartment, available May 1st. $1075/ month all inclusive. Call Deb- bie 905-430–6229 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 AN 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. A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Ken Col- lis, Associate Broker, Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com AJAX, available April 1, de- tached 2 story, 3 bedrooms, finished basement with Kit.& Bath., $1250 plus utilities. Call Dennis Morgan Sutton Group Heritage. 416-587-0060. BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm back-split. Close to all amenities. $1100/ mth. + utilities. No pets. Avail- able May 1st. Call 434-8781 after 6pm. NEAR 401 & Park St., 3-bed- rooms, main floor of house in excellent area, new carpet, near bus, schools, shopping, April 1st. $897/month inclu- sive. (905)404–8828 NICE CLEAN ROOM $350/ monthly. Available April 1st. Call 427-6106. OSHAWA - EXECUTIVE Cen- tury, King East, $2,900 plus utilities., 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, ideal prof. home occupation. lst/last, ref. required. Dolores Oke, (905) 576-5544 (905) 686-1979 (Toronto) Royal Le- Page Frank R.E. Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $950 per month plus utilities. First/last. Available Apr. 1st. (905) 579- 9956 days. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FURNISHED ROOM in private NE Oshawa home. Working professional male preferred. Non-smoker. Good references required. Weekly rate. Avail- able immediately (905) 432- 0369 OSHAWA - Furnished room in central location, male or fe- male welcome. $360 month inclusive, available imme- diately. No pets. Phone (905)579–0804. ROOM FOR RENT - Perfect for College Student. Shared amenities. $400/month. Call 905-579-1053. Shared Accommodation194 PINETREES,ravine lot. Share house with professional. Ju- nior executive home in Cour- tice. Minutes to 401. Free parking, cable, laundry. Own bathroom. $450. Non smokers only! Call (905)579-5202. 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. Snowmobiles233 1980 SKIDOO BLIZZARD, good track, seat with formula suspension, engine needs work. 705-328-1613 snp Resorts Camps235 BEAUTIFUL SETTING, Lake Seymour 2, 3 & 4 bedroom cottages, fully-equipped. Pool, fishing, 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" locat- ed in the Courtice Flea Mar- ket, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attend- ing each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts direct- ly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436- 1024. 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 HIGH EV.Electric furnace, 1981 Chev pick-up, chain block, steel beams, air condi- tioner, all kinds of wood stoves, chimney tile, 24 boxes of ceramic tiles, bark brick, windows, doors etc., motors, tools, RCA lazer machine app. 200 movies, arc welder. A.Q.H.A. Stallion, Stud service $500.00, for sale $5,000.00 Mrs. White 1573 Townline Rd. N. 1/4 miles N. of Taunton .snp CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re- lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation, fast deliv- ery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. A1 SIDES OF BEEF,$2.39 lb., custom cut, wrapped & frozen, No growth hormones, sides & quarters available, free deliv- ery. Farm Direct. Orono, 905- 983–9471 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 MOVING SALE (Last week EVERYTHING MUST GO) 10 piece Oak dining room suite $1595/Glass top table and chairs $120/Gas dryer $145/ Sofa and 2 chairs $295/ Love- seat $165/Sofa $65/Chair and stool $95/3 piece wall unit $325/9 piece antique mahog- any bedroom suit $4500/ Dressers $45/Pictures+prints $10-$390/Area rugs $55/TV $75/ 2-Queen size beds $185/ 3-single beds $135/2 antiques double metal beds $75each/ Wicker headboard $40/Wine making bottles/Microwave $38/Sowing machine $65/ Walnut table and chairs(1930)$425/Table(1880) $225/Many other antiques and house hold items.Bowman- ville 697-3532. 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 $450, H-Card bootloader $100, Freeze Fix $25, Open HU-Card $350, Programing $100, Load- er $1100. We buy dead H- cards. Call (905)427–1416. ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Call 721–1703 (snp) ANTIQUE PEDESTAL sinks, two sinks with brass faucets. Excellent 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. BATHROOM VANITY - marble top, oak vanity with 3 section mirror, 2 door, 6 drawers. Asking $450. Call Jenny (905)831–4209. 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. BLACK SUNDAY FIX - Boot- loaders for Black Sunday Cards $140.00; Program your HU Card $100.00; Complete systems with HU Pro- grammed $499.99; 486 Com- puters for your Emulators $69.99. Will buy Black Sunday Cards. Call (905)431-1515 BRIDAL GOWN - One of a kind Alfred Sung designer gown w/veil. Size 10. Never worn. Exquisite, must be seen. Purchased at Ritché, Toronto. Paid $1995; asking $750. Ac- cessories available. Serious inquiries only. 905-576-7076 after 6pm 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 servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN 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 con- trols $300. Pentium 166 com- puter, 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,DSS Satellite boot loaders, $99. Will work with all receivers, no blackouts. Card programming free. 905-626- 6092. DIRECT TV, get H-card run- ning again, boot loader $110, HU programming $100. HU card programmed $350. Complete systems available. Call (905)767-8571, Whitby. DOG KENNEL - 20'x20' with two gates $700; 1890's wood- en wagon $500; 16' wrought iron gate $400; wagon wheel chandeliers with 6 hurricane lampshades $150./pr. 705- 374-4007 DSS H CARD Brought back to life with the new bootstrap cir- cuit board. Call 905-728-9670 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. DTV SATELLITE SYSTEMS $450 all channels open. HU card programming $80 pri- vately coded. 2 month war- ranty. Boot loaders to make your H card work again $120. 7 days per week, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (905) 655-7730 Brooklin. Toronto (416) 737- 9900. House calls for seniors available. $20. extra. ESTATE SALE:Full-length pastel mink. Excellent condi- tion. Size 10-12. Was $4,000 / Asking $900 - 905-571-0668 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 HANDICAP ELECTRIC scooter 4-wheel, $1,000 OBO w/2 new batteries and charger. Wheelchair. Antique wooden bed. Girls 20" CCM bike (paid $135) asking $75. Area car- pet. 905-579–9975 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. KELVINATOR washer and dryer, almond, good condition, Uxbridge, $400/set. Call 905- 852-1481 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 durham - check us out first. Luigi's furni- ture, 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 PENTIUM 100 laptop for sale $450. 12' Fenwick fishing rod, new $175 asking $100. 11' Fenwick fishing rod, asking $50. Shamino fishing reel asking $50, and other reel for $25. Call 837-9213. 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! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 from $95. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Also avail. two PS2 moded with 10 games $800. each. Beatrice/Wilson area (905) 721-2365 POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. PROTECT-AIR 3000 indoor air cleaner, best offer. Contact (905)723–4687. RACING ENGINES for sale: Small block Hey 355 super stock 55 hp; Small block Che- vy 320 Bow Tie with Callies Crank, Crrico Rods, Ross 14.5:1 pistons Barnes Dry Sump 580 hp. Call Jim 416- 684-3606 for details & price. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. STAIR LIFT - STANNAH, straight, 5 years old, Asking $l,600 or best offer. Telephone (905) 420–9966 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 SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages and decks. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 3, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619- 2093. N'SYNC & U2 TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & oth- er concerts. Telephone (905) 626-5568 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. ROTARY HAMMER Drill - Kango or equivalent. Call (905)259-0831 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 WANTED - 3.1 motor and trans- mission for G.M. car, ALSO 350 motor for G.M. Also motor and parts for 1990 Tracker. Call 905- 434-0392 WANTED - MOTOR- 3.1 for Pontiac or Oldsmobile, low kms. preferred. Call 905-434-0392. (snp) WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 Lose Weight Without Exercise Dr. Recommended, Advanced Cellular Nutrition Technology. Increase your metabolism with our natural supplements! www.mygreathealth.com Call (905) 852-0741 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 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 PAGE 32-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 23, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net MOVING SALE Sat & Sun March 24 & 25 9am-3pm 807 Batory Ave. Pickering 7pc. teak dining set, king size waterbed, dressers, drop leaf table, bar stools, rugs, paintings, china, linen, demitasse cup collection, etc. Also 1989 Ford Tempo $500 (905)839–3196 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 24th, 6 p.m. MYLES KING AUCTION HALL 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Grandfather clock, wall clock, chesterfield with love seat, freestanding mirror, parlour chairs, piecrust table, vanity an mirror, pine coffee and end tables, apartment size Eaton's piano, full size keyboard, leaded and cut glass lamps, lyne bench, empire mirror, clawed feet gosset bench, Jordanaire and pedestal, clock parts, child;s ar- moire, pine hope chest, pine dresser and chest of drawers, rocking chair, royal family pictures, color tv, signed and numbered prints persian rug, crystal and china, large sale plan to attend. MYLES KING AUCTIONEER 725–5751 OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE AUCTION Furniture, Collectibles, Old Tools Sunday, April 1st at Silvanus Gardens, Orono. Accepting quality articles for this excellent auction. Call for details. Macgregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE MAJOR AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 1:00 P.M. START; PREVIEW: 12:00 NOON Superb Selection of antiques, lifetime collection of F.Tzler who is moving to retirement facility, an- tiques from France, Belgium and England, gift- wares and lots of small treasures. SPECIAL FEATURES:circa. 1920 mission oak din- ing set, several antique sideboards with lead and glass doors, grandfather clocks, Nautical items, ladies and mens diamond rings with appraisals, lots of old china, and collectables. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE:Queen Anne diningroom set, ball and claw drop front desk, oak china cabi- net, several antique sideboards, 2pc. with lead and glass doors, pine dining set, pine cupboards, pine harvest table, oak tea wagon, mah. carved window bench, oak carved sideboard, bedroom furn., coffee tables, mah. serpentine front china cabinet, old delft lamps, oak hall rack, Bridge lamp with Victorian shade, too many items to list. GLASSWARES & CHINA:old English Toby mug, Limoges dinnerware, disc. collection of Royal Winton Chintz, Satsuma, hand painted porcelain, Wedgewood collector plates, and Bradford Series collection, bronze sculptures, Mountain Man, Bronco Buster, Rattle Snake (Remington copy- right). GIFTWARES:selection of giftwares including Ltd. Edition dolls, carriages, lamps, hand painted trunks, shadow boxes, cast iron toys, coca cola signs, Murano hand made clowns, galle vase. MUSEUM QUALITY ARTS & LTD. EDITION PRINTS:Beautiful masterpieces, oil on board, and oil on canvas of various sizes of scenes, portraits, and still like and limited number of Ltd. Edition prints from: Remington, Casson, Thompson, and other well know artists. Assortment of quality mirrors of various sizes. ORIENTAL AND IMPORTED CARPETS-fine selec- tion of new and old carpets of various sizes and colours. ESTATE JEWELRY - Our finest selection of rings, watches, gold and diamonds and international gems. All items must be sold. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS:This sale will be one of the finest selections of antiques to quality gift- wares and collectables. Plan to attend this sale. All items must be sold! No registration fees. No buyers premium. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Amex, Interac. For more info. call Royal Auctions Victor- toll free 416-817-9333 100 Houses For Sale 150 Office & Business Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 315 Articles Wanted 315 Articles Wanted Antiques and Art340 CONTENTS OF HOUSE with gift and antique shop. Many collectable and unique items. New and antique furniture. Saturday and sunday 12-6 pm 76 Elgin St Bowmanville or Appointment 905 697-3164 Restaurant Equipment348 HIGH SHELF STAND,griddle top, $36", Berkel meat grinder & sausage maker, potato peeler. 728-6213 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN ESKIMO Puppies UKC-registered (Male & Fe- male) excellent pets. Protec- tive and excellent with child- ren (look like small Sa- moyeds). $375. Call Casey (905)743-0995 (Oshawa)-or leave message 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 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS - 3 males, 5 females, vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site (also for sale); Ready mid April $450.. 705-374-4007 HORSE FOR SALE - 17 yr. old quarter horse chestnut mare 14.3 hands, trailers well, trail rides, easy breeding, good for intermediate rider $1500. 705- 374-4007. Cars For Sale400 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $2000 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1986 MUSTANG, running condition, needs lots of work, $500 OBO as is. 905-377- 1011. 1988 CAVALIER, 4dr., 4 cyl., 170,000kms, certified & emission tested., $2000 o.b.o. Call (905)438-8856 1988 CUSTOM CRUISER Sta- tion Wagon, p.w., p.s., door locks, a/c, new exhaust & brakes, cert. & emission test- ed $1500 o.b.o. Call (905)432– 1299 1989 MERUCRY TOPAZ,blue, automatic, 4 dr. good condi- tion, clean, recently passed odc test, asking $l,400 or best offer. Telephone (905) 428– 2420 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4- cylinder, 5-speed, 2-door, black, aluminum rims, factory sunroof, hideaway headlights. 100,000kms, no rust, AM/FM cassette, reliable, economi- cal, clean 42650. certified/ emissions. 905-922-3165 1991 HONDA CIVIC, new tires, brakes, tune-up, no rust, 187,000 kms, sunroof, radio, automatic, white. Certified, E- tested, $2,900. Phone 905- 697-2043, cell 905-716-4316 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST,V6, ps, pb, air/con, am/fm cas- sette, clean car, 220k, asking $3000 obo, certified & emis- sion tested. Call 434-0392. 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 SUNDANCE -Only 66,000 kms, 4cylinder, 4 door, automatic, well maintained company car, safety and emission tested, $3,295. Oshawa Dealer, 83 Ritson Rd.S. 905-718-1808 Murray 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 1988 CHEV NOVA,(toyota corolla), 210,000 kms., no rust, runs well, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, $l,500. Telephone (905) 728–8138 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. 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 MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) Trucks For Sale410 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 Na- tional Car & Truck Clinic. 905- 668–5555. 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, very clean, asking $4500 obo. certified and emission tested, Call 905-434–0392 (snp) 1994 BLAZER LT, 4x4, 4.3L V6 engine, leather interior, a/ c, cruise, p.seat/windows, mirrors, am/fm CD, many more options. Forest green/ tan. Safety/emission certifi- cate $10,995. (905)666–9596 1994 FORD F150,5 spd, 6 cyl, runs excellent, body mint condition $5700 obo. Call 436- 3621 or 579-5410 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1978 FULL-SIZED CHEVY VAN Customized interior, good working condition, needs body work. As is, $2,500 or best offer. Call Tino after 7p.m. 905-436–3129 Driving Schools447 Announcements255 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 LOOKING FOR Lorraine Stone -my birth sister. Born at Oshawa General Hospital. Please reply to: Oshawa Cen- tre, PO Box 30591, 419 King Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 8L8. SNP LOSE OR GAIN WEIGHT with Natural Herbal Products. 30 day money back guarantee. 1-888-989-2183. Daycare Available273 BROCK/HWY 2, LOVING day- care available, my home for 2 yrs and up, part-time or full- time, affordable rates, fenced yard, CPR/First Aid, non- smoking & more! (905)426– 3964. A1 DAYCARE available in my home. Brock/Major Oaks. Lots of experience, close to 2 schools. Lunches, snacks provided. Call Marla (905) 427–9474 DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home, full time or part time, near St. Anthony Daniel Ca- tholic School. Brock/Major Oaks Rd. Call Sue (905)683– 0773. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE - F/ T P/T, infants to 10 yrs. Hwy #2/Ritchie, Ajax. Crafts, sto- ries, songs & snacks. Refer- ences & receipts. Call There- sa (905)683-1556. RESPONSIBLE HOME child care, 10 yrs experience. Inf- ants to 10 yrs. CPR. Creative play. Outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine 905-683-0352. HWY. 2/LIVERPOOL - Infant to 12 yrs. exciting environment, healthy meals, skill base ac- tivities, indoor/outdoor play- time, theme days, Fist Aid Certified. Receipts/Non- Smoking. 905-837–9019 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. FULL-TIME INFANT CARE 3- 18 months. ECE, 1st Aid & Inf- ant CPR. Smoke/pet free, Re- ceipts. Limited space avail- able, experience with twins. Shoalpoint & Bayly. Call Lau- rie (905)426-4954 WESTNEY/ROSSLAN- reliable babysitter available. 15 years experience. Hot lunches + snacks, fenced yard, near Lester B. Pearson School. References. Receipts, rea- sonable rates. Babies wel- comed. 905-427–4937 WHITES & FINCH - Daycare available, 18 months and up, smoke-free. References. Re- ceipts. Safe healthy happy at- mosphere. For more info. call Cheryl 905-420-0206. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER REQUIRED in exchange for room and board, references a must. Pickering area. Call (905)509–9087 HOME DAYCARE needed for 7 mo infant, 3 days per week, starting April 30th. Shepherd/ Finch/Altona area, Telephone (905) 509–6610 Registration278 INTERESTED IN BASEBALL? The Durham Region 10% Ro- tisserie Baseball Fantasy League is looking for new owners. The league is entering its 13th year and is hoping to add up to three new members. Members must be at least 18 years old. Call Chris at (905)404-2469 by March 26. (snp) Health & Homecare285 ARE YOU CARING for your elderly parents and need a helping hand? Call 905-985- 8615 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. Everyone accepted regardless of credit rating. Call for free information. 905-576-3505. Student loans included. WHITE'S/STROUDS -12 yrs. experience, non smoker, no pets, close to schools, large fenced in backyard, any age welcomed. Call Kathy (905) 831–1796. Home Improvements700 DURHAM BASEMENTS Apartments, rec. rooms, second kitchens & bathrooms entertainment units, (905)427–6237 Call the specialists MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul 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 - $259. 10 in car lessons $197 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 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 23, 2001-PAGE 33 FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale ✰✯✮✭✬✰✯✮✭✬✰✯✮✭✬✰✯✮✭✬✰✯ AJAX FIGURE SKATING CLUB AGM MEETING Wednesday, April 11th 7:00 PM. Admirals Room, Ajax Community Centre 905-683-1753 905-686-2775 or visit our website www.afcs.ajax.on.ca EVERYONE WELCOME!! ✰✯✮✭✮✭✰✯✮✭✰✯✮✭✰✯✮✭✰✯✭✰ 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events NORTH DURHAM HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WORKER LYNN CAMPBELL ...dedicated to helping you to get the help you need... *NEW PHONE NUMBERS* (705)357-3424 TOLL FREE 1-877-406-8723 255 Announcements 255 Announcements 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 Come and Worship 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 Evangelist L.L. Spencer 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. Evangelist Spencer will be our Guest Speaker on Sunday March 25th at 11:00AM. Please join us for our final week of Men’s Conference. You will be truly blessed! 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 9 and 11 a.m. “Jews for Jesus” CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER 7 p.m. Doug Willoughby preaching PRAISE & HEALING St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Pickering 839-7909 882 Kingston Road east of Whites Rd. Friday, April 6, 2001 Deadline: Wednesday, April 4 at 12 noon Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Deadline: Monday, April 9 at 12 noon To advertise your special Easter Services, call Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or fax: 905-579-4218 Special Easter Come & Worship will publish on Monday 7:30PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30PM Bible Study Friday 7:30PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00AM Worship Service 6:30PM Evening Praise & Worship RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. 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Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Fax: (905) 579-4218 Calling all health care professionals! Tuesday May 01, 2001 Location: Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Special Section: April 29, 2001 FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open to public from 1pm til 8pm Participating Companies to date: Markham Stouffville Hospital, Durham Respite, ComCare, Kawartha Quality Care, York Central Hospital, Ontario March of Dimes, Rouge Valley Health System, Lakeridge Health Corp., Partners in Community Nursing, Extendicare/Oshawa,Foster Brook Long Term Care Facility, Home Relief Health Services, John Willoughby Insurance, Custom Uniforms & Scrubs, Victorian Order of Nurses. PICKERING —The Pickering Pan- thers K-Line Insulators major novice ‘A’ hockey team went undefeated to capture first place out of its 10-team division at the Oshawa Central Lions 2001 Hockey Tour- nament. The Panthers cemented the win when they beat a tough Lindsay squad 4-2. Scor- ing for the Panthers were Nicholson Baun with a pair, Jay Henry and Dillon Bess with single goals. Assisting were Kyle Inglis with two, Patrick Booth, Henry, and Curtis Henderson with one each. In round-robin action, the Panthers played stellar defensive hockey, allowing only one goal in their first three games. The Panthers played an outstanding game against Cedar Hill, skating to a 6-0 win. Scoring were Baun with two, Henderson, Henry, Inglis and Ryan Sawyer added one each. Assisting were Booth with two, Karim Corringham, Henderson, Baun, Henry and Brendon Wetering with singles. The Panthers also beat Durham West 4- 0. Scoring were Henry with a hat trick and Jake McNorton with one. Assisting were Booth with two, Henderson and Baun with one each. The first game of the tournament was one of the toughest for Pickering against a tough Port Perry squad, but they pulled out a 2-1 victory. Scoring for the Panthers were Derek Wells and Henry with one apiece. Assisting were Mark Sterling and Inglis. Providing solid goaltending throughout the tournament were Derek Redmond and Brandon Walker. Team members missing from the tourna- ment were Ryan Hoefs and Tyler Kot- sopoulos. The team is coached by Don Booth and assisted by Albert Walker, Rob Wells and Derek Bess. The manager is Liinda Hen- derson. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 23, 2001 PAGE 35 P Pickering novices roar to gold at Oshawa Lions tournament Teams needed for co-ed volleyball tournament AJAX — Teams are being sought for an adult co-ed volleyball tourna- ment being held later this month. Hosted by Ajax Recreation Ser- vices, it’s being held Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westney Heights Public School, 45 Brennan Rd. Teams must have between six and 10 players, with a minimum of two fe- males. The cost is $75 per team and registration is at the Ajax and McLean community centres. 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