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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_03_29RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Coming up for air AJAX ––Deanna Bannister of the Ajax Aquatic Club makes her way through the water while competing at the Ironperson Swim Meet held at the Bowmanville Fitness Complex Monday. Bannister was swimming in the 400-metre freestyle event. Clarington Swim Club hosted the meet. Teachers cautious on Eves PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Ajax golfer signs on Robin Williams vows for U.S. scholarship ‘Death to Smoochy’ SPORTS/19 ENTERTAINMENT/18 PRESSRUN 46,600 28 PAGES FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Cash In On 3 for Free LAST CALL... 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Mr. Eves, the former Ontario fi- nance minister, is expected within days to take over from Premier Mike Harris, a popular target for teacher unions over the last six con- tentious years of education reform. Speaking on education during the election campaign, Mr. Eves spoke of the need for “respect for other people’s points of view and opinions,” and dialogue with “front- line educators” to improve the sys- tem. Mr. Eves also suggested all was not well, pledging an immediate re- view of the education funding for- mula, three-year base funding for school boards so they can better plan spending, and more money for textbooks. Those measures sound good to Bob McDonnell, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association’s Durham secondary unit. “There’s certainly been cuts and cuts and cuts,” he says of education funding in the Tory years. Mr. McDonnell notes the gov- ernment at the high school level has only funded new books for Grade 9 students. Meanwhile, the new cur- riculum has been introduced in Grades 10 and 11 and there has been no money for new textbooks. He’s also concerned there will be no funding for textbooks when the new Grade 12 curriculum is brought in next year. Youthful bandits sought in heists DURHAM —Two masked bandits robbed a 16-year-old Pickering gas station attendant early Wednesday in the latest in a recent rash of holdups. Durham Regional Police said two people wearing ski masks entered the Petro Canada, at 1299 Kingston Rd., just prior to 1 a.m., and shouted demands for money from the teenaged clerk, who complied. They got a small amount of cash and fled. No weapon was involved. The suspects are described as male, white, 18 to 20 years old and slim. One wore black pants, white shoes and a black hooded sweater. Police said the other was wearing khaki pants, dark shoes AJAX —Volunteers are ur- gently needed by the Canadian Cancer Society in West Durham. The society is kicking off its annual springtime canvassing campaign and needs volunteers to canvass and raise money for research and programs such as the transportation program. “Sometimes simply getting to treatment can be tough, espe- cially if you are also dealing with physical or financial chal- lenges or if the treatment centre is far from home,” Lynn Nazarko, West Durham Unit Manager, said in a release about the importance of having money for transportation programs. The door-to-door campaign takes place on Daffodil Days, April 4, 5, and 6. Anyone who can spare a few hours of their time to help fight what affects one in three people can call the Ajax office at 905-686-1516. Cancer Society wants you See DURHAM page 2 See STRING page 5 CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS 180 0 FINE RESTAURANT (416) 281-2180 www.180finedining.com BLACK DOG PUB (416) 286-4544 www.blackdogpub.com And,Mr. McDonnell questions how school boards can negotiate long-term contracts for employees when they don’t know how much money they will receive from the Province. He would like to see a Mr. Eves- led government “go back and ex- amine the legisla- tion passed over the last several years in haste, re- examine it and see if they can make it a lot more workable.” Shelley Page, Durham president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federa- tion, suggested it didn’t matter which one of the Tory leadership candidates took over as party leader and next premier: the province needs a new governing party. “I’m not happy that there’s a Conservative government in power, so I don’t think the election of Eves signals any change in the government,” she says. Mr. Eves’ ap- proach during the leadership race was “fairly low key,” says Ms. Page, adding, “I think that’s what we can expect from him.” Since they came to power in 1995, the Tories have made sweeping changes to the province’s education system, including a new education funding formula and cur- riculum and stan- dardized testing for students. These changes came too fast and without enough support, critics have argued. Ms. Page ex- pects it to be rela- tively quiet in terms of new edu- cation initiatives until the next election is held. “I really think Ernie Eves proba- bly possesses enough sophisti- cation not to do anything drastic in the next two years,” she says. In a radio in- terview before he was chosen leader, Mr. Eves said the Province’s fund- ing formula must be changed to be more flex- ible and not a one-school-board-fits-all ap- proach. Ms. Page says if he was to amend the fund- ing formula to serve the needs of Ontario’s students, “we’d be most impressed,” but quickly adds Mr. Eves was finance minister when it was introduced and she’s not holding her breath. Marnie Daly, president of the Ontario Eng- lish Catholic Teachers’Association’s Durham elementary unit, likes what she heard from Mr. Eves regarding teacher training in the new curriculum, base funding for boards and ad- dressing special-education service delays. “If that stuff is implemented, certainly I can see a large number of the problems that exist today being addressed,” she says. 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For the second time in three years, the Block Parent Program in Ajax and Picker- ing is close to calling it quits because of a lack of volun- teers at the board level. Provincial program organizer Marianne MacBride said cur- rent board members are leav- ing due to personal reasons and an inability to find time to do the job. “We have the Block Par- ents out there,” Ms. MacBride said, noting there’s a waiting list of people want- ing join the program. Howev- er, she can’t sign them up without a full board in place. The vacant positions in- clude president, secretary, treasurer, educator, and member recruiter. They are responsible for recruiting people, keeping members updated, and going to schools to educate students about the program and street safety. Block Parents allow peo- ple who need to escape a danger on the street to use their house. This includes kids escaping from bullies to women escaping rapists, Ms. MacBride said. “We’re not the only orga- nization with this problem,” she said. Ms. MacBride said some people are saying they don’t have enough time to volun- teer because of work, but added, “it’s all in what a per- son puts into the program. As long as they run the basic program, anything else they do is above and beyond.” Colin Knauf, current pres- ident of the Ajax-Pickering Block Parent program, is leaving the position once a replacement is found. While he can no longer carry out his duties due to work commit- ments, he’s hoping the board will be revitalized by new blood. “It’s time to pass the torch, it’s time for a fresh start,” Mr. Knauf said. “If there isn’t this group, the signs must come down, and that’s what makes (the pro- gram) work, that means it’s bona fide. We’ll lose that.” Durham Regional Police Constable Joe Mitschang of the community resource unit has similar concerns. He said children could get into extra trouble if they run to where they believe a neighbourhood has the program, only to find the signs gone. “Sure (the program) is im- portant, but there needs to be commitment. It must be con- sistent,” he said. Ms. MacBride said last year there were 245 incidents of Block Parents’ houses being used in Ontario. Anyone interested in vol- unteering for the local Block Parent program can call 1- 800-563-2771. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 3 A/P Block Parents group sends out urgent message for assistance SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Friday, Mar 29, 2002 News Advertiser GORDON Friday’s Carrier of the Week is Gordon. Gordon enjoys bowling and baseball. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. 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A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 What’s open and closed this holiday weekend DURHAM —While the Easter bunny will be hopping this weekend, many others will enjoy a bit of rest. Liquor and beer stores, and shop- ping centres will be closed Friday and Sunday, but open Saturday and Mon- day. Check with your financial institu- tion for its hours. Mail delivery will be cancelled Fri- day and Monday. In Ajax and Pickering, library branches will be closed Friday, Sun- day and Monday, but open for regular hours on Saturday. Garbage and Blue Box recyclables normally collected in Pickering and Ajax on Friday will be picked up on Saturday, March 30. Elementary and high schools enjoy a long weekend with no Friday or Monday classes. The Ajax Pickering Transit Author- ity will have its buses parked on Friday and Sunday, but running on Saturday and Monday. There will be limited Dial-a-Bus service in the evenings. Check with GO Transit at 416-869- 3200 for bus and train schedules. The Pickering Recreation Complex is closed on Friday and Sunday, but open on Saturday and Monday. The Dunbarton Pool is open Saturday, but closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. In Ajax, all recreation facilities are closed on Friday and Monday, but open for regular hours on Saturday and Sunday. The municipal buildings in both communities will be closed on Friday and Monday. Councils in Ajax and Pickering will meet on Tuesday night. The News Advertiser offices will be closed on Friday, reopening on Mon- day. Durham business leaders gear up for ‘Main Event’ this spring DURHAM ––More than 700 high- profile business people, politicians and guests are expected to celebrate Durham’s business successes at The Main Event, May 15. The one-of-a-kind event will offer business people a chance to network with some of the Region’s top company representatives, says event co-ordinator Carrie North. Guests will hear some of Durham’s top business stories and can browse information offered by the event’s sponsors. Ontario’s new premier-elect Ernie Eves and federal industry minister Alan Rock have been invited to address the audience, says Ms. North. Clarington Mayor John Mutton and Regional Chairman Roger Anderson will be joined by ITER Canada Chair- man and CEO Dr. Peter Barnard, Nokia Canada President Allan Gilchrist and University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology President Gary Polonsky along with representatives from Ontario Power Generation, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and the 407/ETR as speakers at the event. The event will include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, cock- tails and refreshments as well as entertainment including the 15- piece big band, Classic Swing Orchestra and comedic Master of Ceremonies Ron Tite. Event passes are $50 and can be reserved on-line at www.clar- ingtonboardoftrade.com or by calling the Board of Trade at 905-623-3106. 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The heist is not believed linked to a string of knifepoint robberies in Ajax and Picker- ing for which holdup squad detectives are seeking a freck- led bandit. In the past month a suspect described as being in his teens has targeted retail stores in large commercial plazas dur- ing the evening, police say. Brandishing a large knife with a wooden handle, the masked suspect confronts the clerks with threats and de- mands for money, police say. The victims are then or- dered to stuff the cash into a bag provided by the bandit, who police say makes his get- away in a nearby waiting vehi- cle. That culprit is described as male, white, 16 to 19 years, 5- foot-7 to 5-foot-10, 130 to 150 pounds, with slim build, blue eyes, freckles, and wears a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark baggy pants and bandanna or scarf over his face. Anyone with information about the robber’s identity is asked to call Detective Gil Hughes or Detective Jim Smith of the Durham robbery unit at 905-683-9100, ext. 5359 or 5360, or Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477. String of heists probed STRING from page 1 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 5 P Just the fax: 905-683-7363 PICKERING ––Area residents struggling with an addiction have a local place to turn for help. The Serenity Group meets Fri- day, March 29 (tonight) at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. The group deals with all types of addictions, including co-dependen- cy. Child care is available. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. 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At Lights turn left to Felicia’s P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 To the editor: I just couldn’t resist commenting on the impressions given by the photo de- picting busy Pickering City Councillor Maurice Brenner (News Advertiser, March 15) surrounded by thousands of dollars worth of computing and commu- nications devices at his desk at Pickering City Hall. In addition to the Blackberry, I see a cell phone, not one but two lap- tops, and several telephones, one of which he listens to, while simultaneous- ly checking the Blackberry. Give us a break - instead of the title used, it should have been “Why Black- berry at all?” Presumably each of the other council- lors is equally surrounded much of the time, which they make up for by sending one another discretely keyed instant messages across the room during council meetings. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt is the only one of the lot quoted who seems credible. Don Woodward, Pickering PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 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 Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario 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 PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 29, 2002 I keep seeing things in the news about the needs of Canadian cities. In some ways, I feel sympathetic. Any- one within cheering distance does benefit from the existence of the Royal Ontario Museum, the National Ballet Company, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. Such things require a large number of peo- ple within a compact area. On the other hand, it was annoying to see my own beautiful neighbour- hood described as ‘remote’ in recent news articles. The word ‘remote’rais- es a question so obvious it is rarely asked - remote from what? I am tired of the idea Canada revolves around Toronto, and that life does not exist beyond the 416 area code. No matter what else happens in the next provincial election, I am 99 per cent certain the media will give exten- sive coverage to every riding in Toron- to before mentioning the rest of the province. My 99 per cent certainty goes beyond election night - once that is over, His Melship will approach the premier to explain, once again, that Toronto’s status as a “world class” city must be maintained. If families summering in Muskoka think that they know the Canadian North, perhaps they should travel to a place where they can experience the springiness of muskeg beneath their feet. We live in a magnificent country, and it cannot be understood by look- ing no further than the offerings with- in a day’s drive from King and Bay. Anyone visiting London would want to see the English countryside; Paris is fascinating, but visitors leave it to explore the Loire Valley. In the Greater Toronto Area we seem to un- derstand that the continued existence of Canada is to our benefit, but there is a blindness to the vastness of our country. Any reporter who could de- scribe a neighbourhood in the 905 area code as ‘remote’ cannot be ex- pected to understand the importance of a drought facing Saskatchewan or the impact on the east coast of the changing fishing industry. The pathetic insistence that Toron- to is a world class city sounds painful- ly similar to a child in training pants exclaiming he is a big boy now. Toronto will never become a truly “world class” city until its residents understand in their hearts their city ex- ists, not in isolation, but as a part of a larger entity, as part of a vast country of amazing beauty; and that it, in turn, exists as a member of an international community. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Beverly Trull Opinion Shaper shouston@durhamregion.com World-class Toronto? Don’t make me laugh When will residents of Hogtown realize that life does exist beyond the 416 area code? Do politicians really need these high-tech gadgets? Before you sit down to your Easter dinner this weekend, take the time to plan to contribute to your neighbourhood bi- annual food drive. Held every Easter and Thanksgiving, the drives provide much-needed goods to many thousands of residents in need throughout Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax. Last year’s food drives collected many tonnes of food and served 4,709 adults and 4,172 children. This year’s drive, sponsored by the Salvation Army and which receives co-operation from fire halls and many super- markets in the four municipalities, has a target of 25,000 pounds of non-perishable food items. Organizers got a jump-start on the season when they col- lected 2,000 pounds of food during two Sundays of free skat- ing at Oshawa’s Civic Auditorium during the March break. The Optimist Club of Oshawa offered a helping hand for the Civic drive. The formal drive kicked off March 28 and runs to April 8. The items most needed in the initiative include peanut butter, canned meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, pasta, sauce and pow- dered milk. Special bags for the food drive are included in today’s newspaper and can be dropped off at any fire station in the four municipalities, which are open 24 hours a day. Donations can also be dropped off at Salvation Army bins at A & P, No Frills, Price Chopper, IGA and Dominion stores in Oshawa, Whitby and Bowmanville and at Loblaws, Dominion and Food Basics in Ajax. Food drive co-ordinator Maryanne Sholdra has been a tire- less worker over the years and has pushed hard to make sure those less fortunate are not forgotten. The Salvation Army takes care to distribute the collected food to those most in need and limits food bank visits to once a month so that contributions are spread over as wide a group as possible. “With the generosity of Durham residents, we feel confi- dent we will be able to reach our goal of 25,000 pounds of non-perishable food items,” said Mrs. Sholdra as the drive kicked off. Over the next week, make a plan to contribute to the food drive. The easiest way is to purchase a few extra items during your next trip to the grocery store. After going through the checkout, simply drop off your contribution at the food bank box before you head out the door. It only takes a few minutes and a few dollars to offer a much-appreciated helping hand. Be generous to those who really need it Easter food drive depends on you NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P Old school needs new name AJAX —The seconds are ticking away for Exeter High School. When the Ajax facility closes its doors in three months, it will be for the last time as a high school. The building will re-open as usual in September for the next school year, but as an elementary school, and the Durham District School Board is invit- ing the Ajax community to re-name it. “We are hoping we will have a name either by the end of April or pos- sibly the first board meeting in May, that’s our hope anyway,” says Gail El- liott, the board’s Ajax schools superin- tendent. Just any name won’t do, however. The board criteria state the school can be named after a person who made a significant contribution to society in the region, province or country. It can receive a historical name that once ap- plied to the area where the school is found, or be named after the street or district where it is located. A school cannot be named for a cur- rent board employee or member. To suggest a name, send your sub- mission in writing by April 9 to Gail Elliott, Superintendent of Education/Ajax schools, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, Ont., L1R 2K6. Pickering Rent-All 621 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905) 839-7771 Stephens Small Engines Sales & Service 860 Brock Rd. S., Pickering (905) 420-1905 Now is the time to give your Outdoor Power Equipment a tune-up! Briggs & Stratton has all the maintenance products you need to extend the life of your engine. Just pick up the Briggs & Stratton Maintenance Kit you need from Pickering Rent-All or Stephens Small Engines Sales & Service or let us do it for you. 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(at Brock St.) (905) 668-2770 Open Sunday new styles, new woods same commitment to quality and craftsmanship Durham Regional spell ing bee noun: a spelling competition for students in Grades 1 to 8 Presented by Oshawa Whitby Clarington Port Perry This Week The Canadian Statesman Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Uxbridge Times Journal For information Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com or call your local Metroland newspaper The Metroland community newspapers of Durham Region are pleased, for the third year, to present the DURHAM REGIONAL SPELLING BEE. Nearly 700 students from all over Durham will compete between April 2 and 13 for a spot in the May 4 Final. We are pleased to welcome students from the following schools: Adelaide McLaughlin P.S. Alexander Graham Bell P.S. Altona Forest P.S. Applecroft P.S. Bayview Heights P.S. Beau Valley P.S. Bellwood P.S. Blaisdale Montessori School Dr. C.F Cannon P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Capt. Michael VandenBos P.S. Cartwright P.S. Cedardale P.S. Central P.S. Durham Christian School Coronation P.S. Courtice North P.S.** Conant P.S. Dr. C. F. Cannon P.S. Dr. Emily Stowe P.S. Dr. Robert Thornton P.S. Dr. Ross Tilley P.S. Duffins Bay P.S. Duke Of Edinburgh P.S. Durham Christian Academy** Durham Elementary Private School** E.B Phin P.S. Ecole Cathelique Notre-Dame de la Jeaness F.M. Heard P.S. Faithway Baptist Fallingbrook P.S. Father Francis Mahoney C.S. Father Venini C.S. ** Frenchman’s Bay P.S. ** Gandatsetiagon P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. Glen Street P.S. Glengrove P.S. Good Shepherd C.S. ** Goodwood P.S. Grandview P.S. Greenbank P.S. H.W. Knight P.S. Hampton Jr. P.S Harmony Heights P.S. ** Harwood Montessori Highbush P.S. Hillsdale P.S. ** Holy Redeemer C.S. Homeschool Immaculate Conception C.S. ** J.M. James P.S. Jack Miner P.S. John Dryden P.S. John XXIII C.S. ** Joseph Gould P.S. Kathleen Rowe P.S. Knox Christian. Lakeside P.S. Lakewoods P.S. ** Leslie McFarlane P.S. ** Lester B. Pearson P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Lincoln Avenue P.S. Lord Durham P.S. Lord Elgin P.S. Lydia Trull P.S. Maple Ridge P.S. Meadowcrest P.S. Montessori Learning Centre Mother Teresa C.S. Msgr. Leo Cleary C.S. ** Msgr. Philip Coffey C.S. Newcastle P.S. Ontario Street School Ormiston P.S. Orono P.S. Our Lady of the Bay C.S. Palmerston Ave. P.S. Parkside P.S. Pringle Creek P.S. Quaker Village P.S. R.H. Cornish P.S. Ritson P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Rosebank Road P.S. S.T. Worden P.S. Sir Albert Love C.S. Sir John A. Macdonald P.S. Sir Samuel Steele P.S. Southwood Park P.S. Sri Sanmukawal St. Anthony Daniel C.S. St. Bernadette C.S. St. Bernard C.S. St. Catherine of Siena C.S. St. Christopher C.S. St. Elizabeth C.S. St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. St. Francis De Sales C.S. St. Francis of Assisi C.S. St. Gregory C.S. St. Hedwig C.S. St. Isaac Jogues C.S. St. James C.S. St. John Bosco C.S. St. John the Evangelist C.S. St. Joseph C.S. Oshawa St. Joseph C.S. Uxbridge ** St. Jude C.S.TEAM St. Luke the Evangelist C.S. St. Margeurite D’Youville C.S. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. St. Mark The Evangelist C.S. St. Matthew The Evangelist C.S. St. Michael C.S. St. Monica C.S. St. Patrick C.S. St. Paul C.S. St. Stephens C.S. ** St.Theresa C.S. St.Thomas Aquinas C.S. St. Wilfrid C.S. S.T. Worden P.S. Sunset Heights P.S. T.R. McEwen P.S. Trafalgar Castle School Uxbridge P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Valley View P.S. Vaughan Willard P.S. Village Union P.S. Vincent Massey P.S. Walter E. Harris P.S. Waverly P.S. Wayside Academy West Lynde P.S. Westcreek P.S. Westney Heights P.S. Whitby Montessori William Dunbar P.S. **Schools that held in-house spelling bees, sending their winners on to the Durham Regional Spelling Bee ‘Best Community Service Project, 2001’ OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 Pierre Berton, Richard B.Wright headline ‘Words in Whitby’ BY JANE MCDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –– What do Mark Twain, Canadian history and cats have in com- mon? They are the life-long loves of Pierre Berton, one of Canada’s best-known writ- ers and a distinguished guest at this year’s ‘Words in Whitby: A Celebration of Au- thors’ reading series. Appearing at the April 6 grand finale, Mr. Berton will read from his latest book, ‘Marching as to War: Canada’s Turbulent Years.’He follows some of Canada’s finest literary talents when they gather in historic Trafalgar Castle School for the third annu- al reading series. “I read everything, including the backs of cornflakes boxes,” admitted the prolific, 82-year-old in a telephone interview from his home in Kleinburg, Ont., last week. “I read Margaret Atwood and lots of books on Canadian history ... and Larry McMurtry and I have everything by Elmore Leonard. My favourite (author) is Mark Twain.” Currently working on ‘Cats I Have Known and Loved,’ scheduled to be pub- lished next fall, Mr. Berton explains, “I’m a cat man. We’ve always had cats and strays find their way to us.” He has also begun work on his 49th tome, ‘The Joy of Writing,’ which needs no explanation at all. It is a reading from his most recently published book, ‘Marching as to War,’ he will share with fans April 6. And as far as the subject matter - how four wars have shaped the country Canada has become - the author knows of what he speaks. A very young ‘Captain’ Berton served his country during the Second World War. Born in 1920 and raised in the Yukon, Mr. Berton worked in Klondike mining camps during his university years. He spent almost four years in the army, rising from private to captain/instructor at the Royal Military College in Kingston. “I first joined the infantry as a private in 1942,” he says. “At RMC, I led the class, and they wound up promoting me to in- structor of Intelligence.” He got as far as England during the Sec- ond World War, intending to serve with the infantry, but as soon as his commanding officers got wind of his Intelligence back- ground, he says he was told, ‘We lost your papers.’ “They put me back in Intelligence and I signed up to serve in the Pacific,” he re- calls. By then, 1945, the war was coming to an end and Captain Berton returned home to Canada. Surely one of Canada’s most treasured authors, Mr. Berton has almost single- handedly made Canadian history interest- ing to generations. He spent his early newspaper career in Vancouver, where he was the youngest city editor on any Cana- dian daily (at age 21 just before joining the military). After the war, he moved to Toronto in 1947 and became managing ed- itor of ‘Maclean’s’ in 1951 at age 31. He joined ‘The Toronto Star’ as associate edi- tor and columnist in 1958, leaving in 1962 to host ‘The Pierre Berton Show,’ which ran until 1973. His television career also included ‘Front Page Challenge’ on which he was a permanent panelist. Not only has his own military experi- ence of so long ago stuck with him, but his style has grown over the years. Canada’s best-known storyteller of history is open about the narrative style of his most recent publication compared to his earlier best- seller, ‘The National Dream.’‘Marching as to War’ has many of his own thoughts and points of view because of his early military experience, not to mention more than eight decades of living and almost 50 books. Organized by The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region and the Whitby Public Li- brary, proceeds from the reading series will go to the library’s New Building Fund. Tickets to the readings and the chance to meet the likes of Richard B. Wright, Alex Pierre Berton, one of Canada’s most heralded writers, headlines an impressive list of authors at the Words in Whitby: A Celebration of Authors reading series. The event begins April 5. Richard B.Wright always had devoted readers, but winning both the Giller Prize and the Governor-General’s Award for his novel, ‘Clara Callan,’ has been a different kind of ex- perience. This wasn’t the first time he’d been rec- ognized for his literary talents.The ‘Age of Longing’ was nominated for both awards in 1995, but he says he was “frankly surprised” by last year’s double win.“One never knows why a book touches a nerve, but it is quite something when a literary novel becomes popular,” he says. While word of mouth has created incredi- ble interest in Mr.Wright’s titles, he has won his share of recognition and awards in the past. He is a winner of the City of Toronto Book Award and the Faber Award, and has also published a children’s book entitled, ‘One John A.Too Many.’ “I’m intrigued by this event,” Mr.Wright says of attending Words in Whitby.“Clearly, the organizers are trying to get something quite special off the ground.” RICHARD B. WRIGHT London resident and former journalist Joan Barfoot started writing fiction because she wanted to write better endings to the re- ports she filed for newspapers. “News stories don’t often end the way you want them to,” she says.“I wanted stories with the endings that I wanted to see, stories that used the array of human sorrow and joy that I observed as a journalist.” The author of nine novels, including the award-winning ‘Abra,’ she was born and raised in Owen Sound, and worked as a jour- nalist and novelist for many years before turning to fiction writing full-time. She is the winner of the Books in Canada First Novel Award and the prestigious Marian Engel Award. Her latest novel, ‘Critical Injuries,’ ap- peared on the Globe and Mail’s and the Toronto Star’s “Best of” book lists for 2001, while her ‘Dancing in the Dark’ was made into a feature film. The successful writer says she’s looking forward to reading on April 6. JOAN BARFOOT Leading authors book space in Durham SANDRA BIRDSELL Award-winning author Sandra Birdsell has wanted to tell stories since she first learned to read and write. “I began by writing scripts for the usual neighbourhood garage summer theatre, what I hoped were entertaining, humourous plays with a heavy dose of slapstick,” she says. “From there I became a moody teenager writ- ing poetry and lyrics that expressed how the world just didn’t understand me.” When Ms. Birdsell’s father died, she want- ed to write something about him.“I entered the essay into a writing contest. I was given first prize, which was a Smith Corona electric typewriter.What else could I do but write?” She completed her latest novel while she was writer-in-residence at McMaster Universi- ty. Nominated for the Giller Prize, ‘The Russ- lander’ draws on her own family’s Russian heritage and explores the lives of people caught up in the brutality of the First World War, and the Russian Revolution. She is looking forward to coming to Whit- by to read on April 6 because she finds it in- vigorating to meet with readers. SUSANNA KEARSLEY Although Whitby author Susanna Kears- ley doesn’t have a favourite among her pub- lished novels, her second book, ‘Mariana,’ stands out a little from the rest. “It was a wonderful book to write,” she says.“When I completed it I knew I had crossed a threshold as a writer,” adding that she had the story inside for a long time. Ms. Kearsley won the Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize in England for ‘Mariana.’ She has since followed that success with four other novels including last fall’s, ‘Season of Storms,’ from which she will read a week from April 6. One of her greatest influences has been author Mary Stewart whose novels place smart women in interesting places.“(Stew- art’s) characters are strong, ordinary females, who find themselves in extraordinary circum- stances,” she explains.“Her books are some of my favourite books. I can crawl up and feel lost.”See AUTHORS page 9 and Ted Barris, Joan Barfoot, Sandra Birdsell, Dave Broad- foot, Susanna Kearsley and Mr. Berton, are available at all branches of the Whitby Public Library, the Whitby Informa- tion Centre and at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge. Dave Broadfoot As one of Canada’s premier comedians, Dave Broadfoot knows the importance of that old showbiz adage, “The show must go on.” So when Don Harron had to cancel his appearance with Words in Whitby, Mr. Broad- foot agreed immediately to re- place him as the Gala Lun- cheon featured speaker. “Don has helped me out in the past, and I’m happy to do this for him,” said Mr. Broad- foot who was matter-of-fact in dismissing any compliments about his generosity. Mr. Broadfoot is best-known as one of the original cast mem- bers of the Royal Canadian Air Farce, and has travelled throughout North America and overseas accompanied by a zany cast of characters, in- cluding Sergeant-Major Ren- frew of the RCMP, Big Bobby Clobber, and everyone’s favourite politician, the Mem- ber from Kicking Horse Pass. Although he writes much of his own material and has an autobiography coming out this fall, Mr. Broadfoot doesn’t consider himself a writer. Nonetheless, he has always had tremendous respect for writers, especially comedy writers. “They’re the lifeblood of our industry,” he says. “Writers are behind all the great entertainers.” Words in Whitby is an ini- tiative of the Whitby Public Library and the Writers’Circle of Durham Region (WCDR). The fun begins at Trafalgar Castle School with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 5. At 8 p.m., the first reading session begins with Ted and Alex Barris, followed by Richard Wright. On the morning of Saturday, April 6, Joan Barfoot and Sandra Bird- sell pair up for the 9:30 a.m. session. A ‘gala’ luncheon is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Sat- urday with Susanna Kearsley and Pierre Berton taking the stage at 3:30 p.m. Friday night’s session is $25. Saturday morning and af- ternoon readers are $20 each, and the luncheon is $30. (A special all-day Saturday ticket is $60 and includes the lun- cheon). Book signings and a chance to meet the authors will follow each session. Call 905-259- 9237 or go to www.wordsin- whitby.ca for more informa- tion. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P Ted Barris Anyone who attended last year’s series agrees Ted Barris’s warm and engaging interviews were a large part of the pro- gram’s success. For Words in Whitby 2002, the CBC Radio broadcaster and award-winning author wears two hats. Not only will Mr. Barris re- turn as series host-interviewer, but he will have the tables turned on him by a talented writer and broadcaster who also just happens to be his father, Alex. “Words in Whitby is a great event,” says Mr. Barris. “As excit- ing as Harbourfront may be, our series has something they don’t. You don’t have that distance. You can reach out and touch the authors - and their words. It’s re- laxed, intimate and friendly. And look at the great name value.” This Uxbridge resident knows something about name value. Mr. Barris’s latest book, co-authored with his father, is a profile of the who’s who of music makers in Canada, ‘Mak- ing Music: A Galaxy of Canadi- an Musical Artists.’ An author of 10 non-fiction books, Mr. Barris’s publications include:‘Deadlock in Korea,’‘Canadians at War, 1950-1953,’‘Carved in Granite’ (the 125-year history of Toron- to’s Granite Club) and ‘Days of Victory’ (also co-authored with father Alex). He has a successful free- lance writing career, is a con- tributing editor for ‘Fifty-Plus’ magazine, writes a syndicated column for an Ontario newspa- per chain, and teaches in the journalism and radio/TV facul- ties of Centennial College. Alex Barris Alex Barris is used to shar- ing the spotlight with his son, Ted. The pair has co-hosted radio shows and written two ac- claimed books together, includ- ing last fall’s ‘Making Music: A Galaxy of Canadian Musical Artists.’ At Friday night’s reading session, the tables will be turned and secrets may be spilled as father and son alter- nate interviews with each other. “We’ll have a little fun with it. We generally work without a script,” says a chuckling Barris senior, adding they like to keep things fresh. “It’s nice to surprise each other too.” Born in New York but calling Canada home since 1948, Mr. Barris has an impressive list of credits writing for newspapers, magazines, radio, and televi- sion. A long-time participant in Canadian broadcasting, he has hosted his own television series, ‘The Barris Beat’ and ‘Barris & Company.’ Alex Barris wrote for two of Canada’s most successful tele- vision shows, ‘Front Page Chal- lenge’ and the ‘Juliette’ show. The Stouffville resident is also the author of several books in- cluding ‘Front Page Challenge: The 25th Anniversary,’‘The Pierce Arrow Showroom is Leaking,’ and ‘Days of Victory,’ (co-authored with Ted Barris). Jazz-lover Barris’s next book, ‘Oscar Peterson: A Musical Bi- ography,’ is due to be released later this year. At the 1994 Gemini Awards, Alex Barris received the Mar- garet Collier Award for Writing Excellence; in 1999, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. Author biographies written by Andrea Adair and Ruth E.Walker Words in Whitby schedule of events Friday, April 5 6:30-8 p.m. Non-alcoholic reception Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds St. Whitby 8-10 p.m. Ted and Alex Barris Richard B. Wright Tickets: $25 Saturday, April 6 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trafalgar Castle School Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds St. Whitby Joan Barfoot Sandra Birdsell Tickets: $20 per session or $60 for the Saturday series, including the gala luncheon Saturday, April 6 Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds St. Whitby 3:30-5:30 p.m. Susanna Kearsley Pierre Berton Tickets: $20 per session or $60 for the Saturday series, including the gala luncheon Gala Luncheon with Dave Broadfoot 12:30-2:30 p.m. Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds St. Whitby Tickets: $30 or $60 for the Saturday series, including the luncheon. Barris boys join fellow authors at ‘Words in Whitby’ event Authors share stories in Durham AUTHORS from page 8 Please recycle your News AdvertiserGREAT BLUE HERON CHARITY CASINO Port Perry, Ontario 1-888-29 HERON www.greatblueheroncasino.com Licence #C000010. Baagwating Community Association. Must be 19 years of age or older. 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SUNDAY, MARCH 31 EASTER EGG HUNT:The Pickering Vil- lage is having its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children seven and under. The hunt takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the corner of Old Kingston Road and Linton Avenue. Call 905-683-8215. MONDAY, APRIL 1 PARKINSON SOCIETY:Parkinson So- ciety Canada, Durham Region Chapter, is having a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, Whitby, on the corner of Colborne and Centre Street.Use the south door entrance.The building is wheel chair accessible from the west side.Rebecca Gruber, Occupa- tional Therapist, will be the guest speak- er. Call Jean Keary at 905-619-1469 for more information. TUESDAY, APRIL 2 PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOAST- MASTERS CLUB:Improve speaking, listening and thinking skills every Tues- day through the club’s weekly meetings in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s main branch, One The Es- planade. Meetings run from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Hazel at 416-560-3768 or Marva at 905-619-0030. PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets local- ly every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223- 7444 or 1-800-488-5666. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free meditation classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax li- brary’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave.S. Call 905-420-7252 or visit www.Saha- jaYoga.ca. Billboard March 29, 2002 Because sport smanship is bigger than sports. T ha nks to all the kids, coaches and parents who made this year’s Timbits Hockey program a fun-filled success. You made us proud to sponsor Timbits Minor Hockey, and proved that sportsmanship is the ultimate goal. (insert Town Name.) The Ajax community is invited to help name the Unnamed Exeter elementary school which is located on Falby Court in Ajax, according to the following criteria: The school may be named after a person recognized as having made a significant contribution to our society in the region, province or country. The school may be given an historical name once applied to the area in which the school is located. The school may be named after the district it will serve or the name of the street on which it is situated. The school may not be named after a current member or employee of the board. If you would like to suggest a name for the Unnamed Exeter elementary school, please send your submission in writing by Tuesday, April 9, 2002, to Gail Elliott, Superintendent of Education/Ajax Schools, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, L1R 2K6. Please include all detailed background or history for the suggested name along with your name, address and telephone number. NAMING OF NEW AJAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL *O.A.C. 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NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 11 A/P Interlinks Youth group meets to discuss topic next week DURHAM ––With so much at- tention drawn to the gay community recently and in light of the Durham Catholic school board’s refusal to allow a gay student to take his boyfriend to the prom, Interlinks Youth wants to clear up some mis- conceptions. Interlinks Youth is a group for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender residents in Durham that holds meet- ings on the first and third Wednes- day of every month. On Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m., at the Durham College Student Cen- tre, Interlinks Youth is inviting the public to join them. “Gay is a touchy subject –– look at pride (parade), it’s a bunch of naked men running around; it’s viewed as tasteless,” said Mike Bur- ley with Interlinks Youth. The group wants to clear up any misconceptions about the gay com- munity, express some of the hurdles sexual orientation in Durham can cause for individuals, and discuss how those interested in supporting Marc Hall, the Grade 12 Catholic student who is not allowed to bring his boyfriend to the prom, can help in a more effective and political manner. A public forum will be held where people can voice their opin- ions on the situation. Those attending do not have to support the cause, but are expected to express concerns in a positive manner. Members from various groups dealing with sexual orientation will be in attendance and residents of any sexuality are invited to join. For more information on the meeting phone the Interlinks group at 905-725-1776 or email mikeeras- tus@hotmail.com. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 Get insight into gay life at meeting Find hidden treats in Village AJAX —The Easter Bunny is leaving behind some of his treats in Pick- ering Village, but you’ll have to find them first. On Easter Sunday, March 31, Pickering Vil- lage is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt for chil- dren ages seven and under. The event takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the corner of Old Kingston Road and Linton Avenue. For more information, call 905-683-8215. “Annandale Dodge”“Annandale Dodge” MON.-THURS. 9-9 FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY 9-5 683-5722 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING ROB BENNETT Sales Manager STAN WELLS JEFF CAVAN Bus. Manager RICK WILKINSON JIM FITZPATRICKPAUL GRANT NEW & USED VEHICLE CENTRE 30 YEARS OF BUILDING TRUST & CREDIBILITY IN THE DURHAM REGION (Over 80 Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles In Stock!!) 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB ST 4X4Introducing the baddest lineup of trucks on the road: the new 2002 Dodge trucks. With all the power, performance and attitude you can handle The all new Dodge Ram Quad Cab ST 4x4 24A package includes: • 4.7L Magnum V8 • Multispeed automatic transmission • Axle anti-spin differential • Carpeted front seat area • Convenience Group includes: speed control and tilt steering •AM/FM stereo radio, CD player with changer controls • 17-inch steel chrome-clad wheels • Four full-size doors that open up 85 degrees NONO PAYMENTS FOR 3 MONTHS 00%%Purchase financing up to 36 months. $$328328** or Lease for a month for 28 months. With $3,875 down payment or equivalent trade. Plus $400 security deposit and $995 freight. NO PAYMENTS FOR 3 MONTHS †† Leases for 2002 Chrysler vehicles equipped as described. Intrepid 22C, Concorde, 27F+ADY+GWA:Sebring Sedan 24H(Vehicle shown with optional rims). *Based on 48 month lease. Total lease obligation: $18,609 Intrepid: $23,201 Concorde;$16,257 Sebring Sedan. Lease finance interest rates are: 3.3% Intrepid/Sebring Sedan; 4.3% Concorde. Kilometers limited to 81,000, charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometers. These are closed end leases with no buy-back requirements. † 0% purchase financing for up to 60 months on all 2002 Chrysler Intrepid and Concorde models. Example: $20,000/$30,000/$40,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term; monthly payment is $333.33/$500.00/$666.67. Cost of borrowing is $0. *Based on a 24 month lease for Dodge Ram Quad ST 4x4(Vehicle shown with optional rims and fog lamps) Total lease obligation is $13.142. Lease finance interest rate is 3.8%. Kilometers limited to 40,800; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometers. This is a closed end lease with no buy back requirements. 0% purchase financing on all 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 models up to 36-months. Example: $20,000/$25,000 @ 0% APR/36 month term; monthly payment is $555.56/$694.Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $20,000/$25,000. This is a sample calculation only. Wise customers read the Fine print:*,**,†,††, These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offers except Graduate Rebate and apply to retail deliveries for personal use only on most new in stock 2002 vehicles. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Lease/financing excludes freight, taxes, license, insurance and registration. Offers subject to change without notice. See retailer for complete details and conditions. 0% purchase financing up to 48 months on all Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan models. Example: $25,000/35,000/$45,000 @ 0% APR/48 month term; monthly payment is $520.83/$729.17/$937.50. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $25,000/$35,000/$45,000. 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Lease for %†0purchase financing for 48 months CANADIAN OLYMPIC LIMITED EDITION INCLUDES: Package savings valued up to $590 • 16’ Aluminum Wheels • Quad Seating • Rear Cargo Organizer • Centre Removable Console • AM/FM/CD Player 6 speakers • Unique Body-colour Bodyside Moldings For and additional $58 a month lease a Grand Caravan Nicely equipped with all the standard Grand Caravan features Plus: or choose NO PAYMENTS FOR 3 MONTHS ††2002 Dodge Grand Caravan2002 Dodge Caravan CANADIAN OLYMPIC LIMITED EDITION INCLUDES: Nicely equipped with all the standard Caravan features plus: • Unique Wheel Cover • Remote Keyless Entry • AM/FM/CD Player with 6 Speakers $258* Lease for a month for 48 months. Plus $4,334 down payment or equivalent trade and $300 security deposit. $995 freight included. For your peace of mind, all 2002 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep models offer a 5 year/100,000km powertrain warranty and roadside assistance. 2002 INTREPID Purchase financing up to %% 60 months NONOPAYMENTS FOR 3 MONTHS For your peace of mind, all 2002 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep models offer a 5 year/100,000km powertrain warranty and roadside assistance. 00 2002 SEBRING $$248248** 24H Package Includes: • 2.4-litre 150 horsepower DOHC 16-valve 4 cylinder engine • 4 speed automatic transmission • Air Conditioning • 4-wheel disc brakes • Tilt Steering • Speed control • Power door locks, windows, and deck lid release • Engine immobilizer • AM/FM stereo with CD player • Multiage driver and front passenger air bags $$19,98819,988 **or cash purchase for Lease for a month for 48 months. With $3,143 down payment or equivalent trade. Plus $300 security deposit and $910 freight. 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Saturday only Saturday only Sale prices in effect Saturday, March 30, 2002 only NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P Health department turns focus to adults in promoting good habits DURHAM ––Parents make sure their kids brush their teeth well but adults need to pay close attention to dental hygiene too, the Durham Health Department says. “Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults,” says Dr. Patricia Abbey, director of dental health for Durham. “More than 75 per cent of adults have periodontal disease, a disease that’s preventable with good and regular oral hygiene practice,” she says. The disease results in bone loss around the teeth. Early warn- ing signs include red, swollen and bleeding gums and a receding gum line. More advanced symptoms in- clude loose teeth, outward move- ment of the teeth, tooth or mouth pain, major swelling of the gums and bad breath. Bacteria from periodontal dis- ease is believed to cause other se- rious illness and affect overall health, according to recent re- search. “In its early stages periodontal disease is painless, therefore, often goes unnoticed,” says Dr. Abbey. “But early warning signs should be addressed as germs from the disease are also known to be associated with pneumonia, heart disease, diabetes, pre-term labour in pregnant women and low birth weight babies.” Throughout April the health department is inviting residents to visit displays at the following locations between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.: Bowmanville Mall, 243 King St. E., Bowmanville, April 5; Reid’s Independent Grocer, 1893 Scugog St., Port Perry, April 11; Oshawa Centre, King Street West and Stephenson Road South, Oshawa, April 12; Pickering Town Centre, Kingston Road and Liverpool Road, Pickering, April 19 and Whitby Mall, Thickson Road South and Dundas Street East, Whitby, April 26. Anyone with periodontal symptoms should see their dentist and hygienist. For more information call the regional health department at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 Durham residents urged to brush up on oral hygiene THE PATH TO PEACE March 31, “Living the Unexplainable” 9:00 a.m. Sundays Tel: 905-839-7271 Dunbarton Fairport Church Dunbarton Rd., West of Dixie Rd., Just north of Kingston Rd./Highway #2 Celebrate and Worship with Us You do not need Absolute Faith To Be Welcomed Absolutely! Series: (905) 985-8390 4km. south of Utica, 4kms. north of Ashburn off Ashburn Road. OR...11km north of Hwy 7 on Ashburn Road, follow the signs. CALL NOW FOR CLINICS Live Better | Spend Less | Every Day Spend Less Plus Get Free Rewards Faster with Canada’s Largest Kitchen Bed and Bath Superstore Look throughout our stores for great brand names at astonishingly low prices. 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The most fuel efficient van in its class▲Buick Century has won a “Consumers Digest Best Buy”award for 1998,1999,2000 and 2001 model year vehicles. $0 $0$0 ▼Certain Taxes and Administration Fees May Apply DOWN PAYMENT SECURITY DEPOSIT FIRST LEASE PAYMENT A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 ‘Rodeo’stars perform daring feats in arenas across the Camargue, rugged cowboy country nestled in Provence BY JAMES GAFFNEY Special to the News Advertiser The agile French cowboy leaps into the air and over the red barri- cade fence like an Olympic athlete. He lands on the concrete safety ledge, barely escaping the wild bull’s horns of plenty. “It’s wonderfully optimistic how these rasateurs dress head to toe in white,” observed one arena specta- tor, her eyes widening at the close call. Plucking a pom-pom affixed to the horns of these equally agile beasts is never an easy feat. And that is precisely why the nail-biting crowds reward successful rasateurs with uproarious cheers during these non-lethal bull games held in this southern French beach town during fetes and religious holidays. Far less potentially bloody are the abrivados, where galloping herders, or gardiens, on horseback drive a handful of bulls through the barricaded downtown streets. As the toe-to-curb crowd of tourists lining Avenue Van Gogh can attest, even panic-stricken bulls navigate round- abouts with less confusion than French drivers. “In some ways,” a suntanned Belgian tourist smiled, “this town is more Spanish than French.” At first blush France’s rugged cowboy country, the Camargue, tucked in Provence less than a half- hour from Arles, looks a lot like southern Louisiana. Egrets, cormorants and herons fill the skies above a crepe-flat delta where the murky fingers of the Petit Rhone empty into the cobalt Mediterranean. It’s also a land of midnight song- birds, and wild-reared black bulls and half-wild white horses that roam marshes teeming with thou- sands of pink flamingos. Silhouet- ted against sunset skies ablaze with fiery Mediterranean reds, the leggy avians step gingerly through the shimmering marsh waters as though walking on eggshells. This is not the Provence of laven- der fields and poppy meadows and stone-hewn medieval villages. Nor is the Camargue, which boasts a 210,000-acre wildlife preserve, part of the necklace of mercilessly chic beaches along the French Riviera. During the day, white-haired men in Les-Saints-Maries-de-la- Mer’s downtown park play p’- tanque, the French version of Italian bocce. Several German tourists snack on a Provencal herb-baked chicken at the farmer’s market held at the park on Monday and Friday mornings during the summer. Visi- tors stroll the pedestrian-only cob- blestone streets of souvenir shops and sun-dappled sidewalk cafes of- fering tempting foods. Tour buses occasionally rumble down Avenue Van Gogh with day trippers from nearby Nimes and Arles. Some flock here for treat- ments with the Camargue’s renowned sea salt, judging from the multitude of signs advertising thal- lasotherapy. Others are lured by the chance to ride horseback, cycle, boat, hike and otherwise soak up the laid-back, marsh-meets-Mediter- ranean rhythm of this once-isolated countryside. At night, lively cafés lining the village streets fill with the aroma of paella and the sound of flamenco- style guitar music issues from Gypsy bars that stay open until dawn. Most people are surprised to learn that the chart-topping musical family, the Gypsy Kings, hails from Arles, not Spain. Les-Saints-Maries-de-la-Mer (‘Saint Marys of the Sea’), popula- tion 2,500, was named for Saint Marie-Jacobe and Saint Marie-Sa- lome, Jesus’s aunts, and Mary Mag- dalene. Legend has it the Romans forced them to flee Jerusalem after the Crucifixion in 40 A.D. in a small boat without a paddle, and they landed here. (In typical French fash- ion, the arrival of the Marys is com- memorated by the navette, a small pastry baked in the shape of a boat.) The Marys’maid, Sara, travelled throughout the Camargue and today she is regarded as the patron saint of Gypsies — even though she has never been canonized. Each May the town hosts a Gypsy pilgrimage for the thousands of Roma, as many Gypsies prefer to be called, who travel here from throughout Europe to honour Sara, as they have for the past six centuries. “Pastis or beer?’’ asks Catherine Aldington as she returns from her kitchen with refreshments. Aldington, a former Marseille psychologist who moved to the re- gion 40 years ago after falling in love with a gardien, lives on a small farm at the tail end of a narrow dirt road near the Pont de Gau bird sanc- tuary. For now, she says, this surpris- ingly large, unspoiled wilderness on France’s coveted Mediterranean coast is the focus of an uneasy truce between farmers and developers, bi- ologists and tour operators. Yet Aldington recalls life as it used to be for the hardy, indepen- dent-minded residents who call the Camargue home. “Before the bridge to the main- land was built, the people here did- n’t give a damn about money,” she says softly. “They just wanted to be free.” A young Isabella Rossellini look-alike smiles as she lavishes our sidewalk café table with a culinary palette of Provencal flavours: warmed slices of rosemary-speck- led goat cheese, tapenade (layered toast triangles), and pastis —flamed red mullet fillets broiled in garlic, all on a springy bed of vinaigrette-driz- zled arugula. If you go: Rail Europe offers a France rail-and-drive package that includes any three days unlimited train travel (with one month to com- plete your travel) and two days Avis car rental with free drop-off at more than 500 locations and unlimited mileage, starting at $169 US per person. For more information con- tact Rail Europe at 888-382-7245 or your local travel agent. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P Cowboy culture in the south of France Travel &TOURISM NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 29, 2002 Get your ews andw views online at durhamregion.comHow to deal with passport delays Here are the answers to this sea- son’s most frequently asked travel questions: Q:Now that we are retired, we would like to see many regions of the world by cruise ship. How do we prepare for the entry documen- tation that will be required? A:Be sure to research well, or retain the services and advice of a travel professional. For example, you may be a Canadian citizen, but some passports require a visa, and some countries require a passport to be valid up to six months after the traveller returns home. Also, in- creased security and background checks have doubled the turnaround time for Canadian passport re- newals. The hand-delivery estimate is now 10 working days, up from five; the mail-delivery timeline is 20 working days, up from 10. Q:I’m confused about reimburse- ment procedures in the event of a travel company bankruptcy. Isn’t there a government compensation fund for consumers? A:No, you are referring to “travel industry” compensation funds. They are private industry ini- tiatives to protect the consumer and are not government sponsored. 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As Smoochy catapults to fame –– scoring hit ratings and the affections of a jaded network executive (Cather- ine Keener) –– Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his lofty status as America’s sweetheart. PANIC ROOM Directed by David Fincher. Starring Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Jared Leto, Dwight Yoakam. Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) is at a crossroads. Suffering through a painful divorce from her husband, pharmaceuticals millionaire Stephen Altman (Patrick Bauchau), Meg moves from their suburban home in Greenwich, Conn., and buys an Upper West Side Manhattan town- house for herself and her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Kristen Stewart). She intends to go back to school, raise her child and start a new life. But the panic she feels at starting over pales in comparison to her fear and desperation when intruders break into her new home. THE ROOKIE Directed by John Lee Hancock. Starring Dennis Quaid, J.D. Ever- more, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Her- nandez. Based on a true story about a coach who discovers it’s never too late to try and make your dreams come true. Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career. Now a married-with-children high school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim’s team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to the state champi- onship for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the field, until he gets onto the mound where he confounds the scouts by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs. Is it possible he could begin a major league career as a pitcher at an age when most players are thinking of retirement? CLOCKSTOPPERS Starring Jesse Bradford, French Stewart, Paul Garcés, Michael Biehn. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. A suburban teenager accidentally activates a machine that enables him to make time stand still. For a complete listing of what’s playing on local screens this week- end, contact your neighbourhood cin- ema. Laughs ensue when rival declares ‘Death to Smoochy’ Robin Williams is at his manic best in the dark comedy ‘Death to Smoochy’, playing this weekend at local cinemas. Writer’s Circle of Durham offers seminars DURHAM ––The Writ- ers’ Circle of Durham is ready to give local writers a boost with several work- shops. Add some jazz to that old writing style. Dorothea Helms holds a workshop on ‘Outrageous Writing’ Satur- day,April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., location to be deter- mined. This course will give the creative boost your writ- ing may need, fiction or non- fiction. Based on Dorothea’s eight-week advanced Cre- ative Writing course, get ready to participate in on- the-spot writing assign- ments. For poets, Rachelle Lern- er will be presenting ‘I do Different Voices’ Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This course will cover lyri- cal, confessional, epistle, haiku, ode and sonnet forms of poetry. Learn to sharpen your poetic skills with im- agery, simile and metaphor. Experiment with turning prose into poetry and poetry into prose. Cost and location is still to be determined. There is a $5 discount on all events for members of the Writers’Circle of Durham. For more information on any events, including costs and locations, contact Lynda Allison at 905-623-0365. 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Axle Riley, a Grade 12 student at Pickering High School, has signed on for an athletic scholarship to play golf for the University of Detroit-Mercy Titans, which compete in the NCAA Division 1 Horizon League. The 18-year-old notes that although he wanted to attend a southern U.S. university in order to play golf year round, he instead chose the Michigan university as it offered the best golf program under coach Mark Engel as the Titans won its conference championship in 1999 and again in 2001 when UDM also advanced to the NCAA regionals in Chicago. The school also offered the most scholarship money, and a high-calibre business program, not to men- tion its close proximity to his Ajax home. He received other scholarship offers at the University of Central Arkansas, Binghamton University in New York and Ohio Valley College before making his decision to join UDM. “It was close to home. I initially wanted to go some- where warm, but I’m really happy (with my decision). They have one of the top 50 men’s golf programs in the country and the conference they play in is really competi- tive,” says Riley. “The coach is good, the school is nice and everything seemed to fit, so I went with it.” And, the school’s golf program has become a haven for young, up-and-coming Ontario golfers as the UDM golf team currently has four Ontarians on its nine-member men’s golf team, with two more freshmen from Ontario, in- cluding Riley, slated to join the team in August. Riley harbours no illusions as to how tough the colle- giate competition will be in his freshman season at UDM. Not only do Titans players play against a strong pool of golfers in their conference tournaments, but they must also compete against their own teammates in order to be one of five players sent from the school to conference events. “Five guys travel to each tournament although there are nine guys on the team, so you have to earn your spot every week. I think it’s good because it keeps everyone sharp,” says Riley, who played rep baseball in Ajax for several years before turning his attentions to golf. Riley caught the eye of several U.S. universities after posting strong results in a number of junior golf events in the province last summer. Based out of Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax, he captured top spot at the Ontario Optimist Championships. He also finished 10th at the Ontario Junior Masters, third at the Quebec Junior Championships and 25th at an American Junior Golf Association event where he was the only Canadian in a strong field of 150 U.S. play- ers. This summer will be equally challenging for Riley as he plans to play at the Ontario Junior Championships, the Canadian Junior Championships and the Canadian Ama- teur Championships. He may also attempt to qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championships, as well as playing at a num- ber of smaller events. Riley hopes to finish out his high school career by com- peting with the Pickering High boys’golf team this spring, but says that will depend on finding a coach for the squad Riley’s collegiate golf career will begin almost immedi- ately after starting at the UDM. He’s slated to play in a tournament in Indiana in his first weekend at the school in August. Ajax golfer Axle Riley, 18, will tee it up for the University of Detroit- Mercy Titans men’s golf team this fall. Riley will be one of several Ontario residents on the Titans, which have won the Horizon League title in two out of the past three seasons on the links. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser file photo (905) 985-8390 4km. south of Utica, 4kms. north of Ashburn off Ashburn Road. OR...11km north of Hwy 7 on Ashburn Road, follow the signs. 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The Data Mirror juniors opened the tournament with an 8-1 win over Ennismore. The second game featured a match against Mariposa and the Picker- ing juniors were once again vic- torious by a 6-4 count. Pickering and Whitby took to the ice for Game 3, with Pickering earning a 7-3 win. Game 4 was a pre- view of the gold-medal match where Pickering took on Ajax, with Pickering winning 6-3. The Pickering junior’s unde- feated play put them in first place after round-robin action. Pickering team captain Mon- ica Pozzan led the way in scor- ing, followed by Michelle O’Brien, Ashleigh Sauve, An- dreane Balconi, Dana Valera, Karly Horton and Samantha Greenwood, who all chipped in on the offence. Tara Carpino, who was in- jured in the first game, was missed for the rest of the tourna- ment. The Pickering junior ‘B’ringette team members celebrate after capturing the championship at the Central Region Ringette Tournament in Pickering last weekend. 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Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-866-5-POLICE Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kerrison Dr. Flectcher Ave. Hibbard Dr. Twigg Dr. Smales Cres. Fishlock St. Hibbons Ave. Todd Rd. Bowles Dr. Maggs St. Delaney Dr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PICKERING Amberlea Rd. Saugeen Dr. Boyre Crt. Sturgeon Crt. Driftwood Crt. Highview Rd. Chiron Cres. Miranda Crt. Strouds Lane Village St. Eramosa Cres. Rosebank Rd.N. Ariel Cres. Springview Dr. Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Braeburn Cres. Weyburn Cres. Beckworth Sq. Foxwood Trail Sultana Sq. Norfolk Sq. Craighurst Crt. Woodview Ave. Pinegrove Ave. Westcreek Dr. 1995 Pinegrove Oakburn St. White Pine Cres. Valley Ridge Cres. Hogarth St. Waterford Gate Wildflower Dr. Summerpark Cres. Autumn Cres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help CANADA'S LARGEST FASHION FABRIC DISTRIBUTOR ASSISTANT MANAGER, & SALES ASSOCIATES,full & part time for days, evenings & weekends, required immediately for new Fabricland store in Ajax. Friendly & courteous with sales & sewing experience: drapery knowledge an asset. Apply in person with resume from April 2nd onwards at: Fabricland Distributors Harwood Place 314 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 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 AVON Sales Dealers Needed MLM earning potential available. For information call Mary - 905-427-2292 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. • Qualified Stylists • Excellent wage and benefits package • Full and part time positions • Busy locations • No clientele required • Advanced training provided HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED Visit our website: www.firstchoice.com AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED® Whitby (905) 666-6890 Hourly wage $7.50 to start. Pickering (905) 831-7569 Hourly wage $8.50 to start The Head Injury Association of Durham Region Requires a full time SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR For a 7-month maternity leave contract position starting May 15, 2002. A post-secondary degree or diploma in a rehabilitation or a human services field is required. Experience in the brain injury field will be an asset. Apply in writing only by Monday, April 8 to the Head Injury Association of Durham Region, 459 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1B9 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 WINBOURNE PARK LTC CENTRE Ajax, Ontario Opening: July 2002 We require the following: • DIRECTOR OF CARE • RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR Geriatric experience essential We offer a progressive, supportive environment Please fax resume to: Patti Wright (905) 472-6455 JOB FAIR APRIL 12 - 2 P.M. - 7 P.M. At McLean Community Centre for other positions available INTERESTED IN A CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITY? A new program is being implemented in Durham to help special needs children, youth and their families! The Case Coordinator Program is a service that will provide community based conferencing and advocacy across sectors. The program will operate on behalf of children (0-18 years), who have highly complex needs and their families. This service will be available to assist families to interface with appropriate agencies that would address their needs. A community representative is being sought to participate on the Steering Committee of the new Durham Case Coordination Program. Should be interested in this important work and serving on the Steering Committee, please contact: Resource for Exceptional Children Durham Region (905) 427-8862 ext. 334, 1-800-968-0066 Closing date for application is April 5, 2002 565 Volunteers 565 Volunteers 565 Volunteers 514 Salon & Spa Help DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/AS- SISTANT - Part-time, experi- enced for dental office. Com- puter experience essential, ABEL an asset. We require a friendly enthusiastic person with excellent personal & communication skills to join our dedicated team. Submit resume in person to: Dr. L. Greenland at 420 Crawforth St., Whitby or fax to: 905-668-4014. EXPERIENCED ORTHODON- TIC hygienist needed for fast past paced orthodontic office in York Region. Minimum 5 years experience required. 2- 4 days, must be flexible. Fax resume to 905-642-9692 or call 905-642–3642. LEVEL II PDA and part time hygentist required for Picker- ing office. Evenings & Satur- days a must. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905- 683-8494 Attention: Rhonda PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time needed for health centre pharmacy in Courtice. Zadall computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to Manager 905- 721-0770. PHARMACIST FULL TIME needed for Oshawa area. At- tractive hours, wages and benefits. Fax resume to (905) 420-7342 or email rtang@ medicalpharmacies.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full/ part-time, friendly customer service essential. Experience in Zadall and/or nursing homes and ability to work in- dependently an asset. Excel- lent wages & benefits. Phone Vincent at Medical Pharmacy (905)728-6277 or fax resume to (905)728-9992. POSITION AVAILABLE for Level 11 PDA, in a relaxed yet highly professional dental of- fice in Oshawa. Mon - Fri. No evenings or weekends. Fax resume to Mary (905) 434- 8520. RPN REQUIRED immediately for female M.D. in Pickering. 3 days a week including evenings. Experience an as- set. Fax resume to: 905-420- 6106. TRANSCARE MEDICAL Transportation has immediate openings for Paramedics Emergency First Responders or other allied health profes- sionals for our Durham opera- tion. Loyalty incentive bonus- es paid, Submit resume and credentials to: TransCare Medical Transportation Inc., Post Office Box 22012, Twin Lakes Postal outlet, Sarnia, Ont. N7S 5P3 VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge invites applicants for permanent part-time RNs. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3, 905-852-0117. Houses For Sale100 COURTICE - Oke Rd. Newer 3 bedroom 2-storey link. 1/5 ga- rage, garden kitchen with deck, unfinished basement with walkout, full + 2 half baths. FAG heating )new, fridge, stove & dishwasher. Fenced ravine lot. End of May closing. $183,000. 905-723- 6069. Showings Tues. & Thurs. evening. RAVINE - PRINGLE CREEK, beautiful garden, cedar-deck, 4 bedrooms, greenhouse kitchen, familyroom/w/fire- place, hardwood, new carpet, crown-moulding, shutters, near schools, OPEN-HOUSE SAT. MARCH 30, 10-4 P.M. 49 WORFOLK PLACE, WHITBY. $279,900. 905-430–6257 BROOKLIN - Open House March 30th 11 - 2 pm, 18 Zachary Place. Tribute. 3 bed- room detached home, 2 car garage on 40 ft. lot. Numerous extras and upgrades. $229,900. 905-655–9231. www.privatesalebyowner.ca ONLY $145,000.New de- tached freehold homes on 60' lots in Millbrook. Baxter Creek Estates. Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jim 1-800-467-1766. FABULOUS Somerset Es- tates, 62 Whitburn Street Whitby. $344,900. For a pri- vate showing call 905-430-3974. Open Houses102 LITTLE BRITAIN (North of Port Perry) 2500sq ft bungalow. Skylights, gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2 1/2 acres w/spring fed ponds, tennis, putting green. Call John Han- naford 1-888-983-4448 www.finehomes.ca Open House Fri-Sat-Sun 12-5pm 3000 sq. ft. shop with 2 bed- room brick bungalow, indus- trial zoning, Hwy. frontage. Just north of Port Hope on Hwy. 28. $219,000. 905-885-4188. Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNIT FOR LEASE. 3,665-sq.ft. 10% office space, ground level and dock level access. Located in Pick- ering. Available April 1. For more information call 905-424-9936 Office & Business space150 DOWNTOWN BOWMANVILLE Great location (previously Canadian Statesman office). 1050 sq. ft., presently divided into reception area & offices, could be used as retail or office. Rent is $1410/month including utilities. Call John Hill, ReMax Spirit Inc. 905- 728-1600. OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. PORT PERRY Professional Office Space 500-750-sq/ft. ground floor, newly renovated Class A, office building. Sepa- rate entrance, shared kitchen, boardroom, reception servic- es optional, parking. 905-985- 0712 x222 Business Opportunities160 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - Driveway sealing business for sale. Make more money in a day than you make in a week. Steady route and equipment with good customers. Work the summer and take the win- ter off. (Owner retiring). Ask- ing price $99,985. Phone Mar- cel Provenzano (905) 432- 7200. VENDING MACHINES and equipment for sale $5,000. 905-721–0601.snp WHITBY, BEAUTY SALON, 1200 sq.ft., fully equipped, 6 styling stations, 2 tint stations, 3 basins/dryers, 2 esthetic rooms, all equipment included in total rent. 905-655–4623 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM basement apart- ment for rent. Parking and shared laundry, Sommerville/ Rossland area, non-smoker/ no pets, $700/mo. inclusive, first/last. Available imme- diately. Call 905-723-1946 leave message. snp 1-BEDROOM PLUS LARGE open concept basement apartment in Westney Heights, Ajax. Available April 1st, no pets, no smoking. $850/month. Call Bill for de- tails, (905)-427–3909. WHITBY 1-bedroom walkout basement apt. Separate en- trance, non-smoker/no pets, $750/month. Owners on main floor. Call for appointment (905)723–6886 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm, includes parking & hydro. First & last. Available April. (905)426-1161 AJAX HWY2/CHURCH 1 bed- room basement $800 or 2 bedroom basement $925 utili- ties included, partially fur- nished 1300 square feet, sep- arate entrance parking laun- dry no smoking/pets. 1st/last references. Available June1st. 905- 427–8297 APRIL 1ST, one-bedroom base- ment apt. Brand new, Adelaide/ Gibbons. Parking, laundry/air/ con, kitchen, stove/fridge, sin- gle-occupancy. Female preferred $700/mo/ first/last. Yearly-lease, 3 references. Afternoons/even- ings 905-725–8829 Margaret; or 905-404-1613 Laura. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room $950, April & June 1st; 2 bedroom $850 May 1st; In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m-6p.m. F/T EMPLOYED OR RETIREE Immaculate fully furnished suite, residence. Cable, gas, air, fridge, micro., private en- trance. Quiet Central Whitby. parking. Quiet responsible non-smoker, Excellent refer- ences no-pets. , available, $660/month. (905)-668-5478. 1-BEDROOM apt. separate walkout entrance, clean, own parking, air, appliances, ca- ble. Thickson/401, Whitby. avil May 1. $750/month inclusive first/last, No pets, non-smoker. 905-666-0179, 905-431-0202. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Clean one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, a/c, security, laun- dry facilities, suit quiet pro- fessional single person, no smoking/pets. $750 inclusive, May 1st. 905-420-3776 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apart- ments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723–1009 ONE BEDROOM APT. Bright, roomy, extremely clean, available immediately. Well- maintained building, includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, electricity, cable, underground parking, indoor pool, exercise room. Ajax 905 427–7404 ONE BEDROOM, large base- ment apartment, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, 4 pc. bath, private entrance, laundry, parking. Oshawa Shopping Centre area. May lst. (905) 728–5570 OSHAWA - SHORT OXFORD, 2-2 bedrooms quiet building, living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive No dogs.April 1st. Call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA - Quiet, modern one bedroom basement apart- ment. Laundry, parking. No smoking, No pets. $750/month inclusive. First/last. Available May 1st. Call 905-728-7178 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA Ritson/Rossland 1 bedroom basement, 4 pc bath, own entrance/laundry, carpet- ed. No smoking/pets $595 in- clusive 1st/last. Available im- mediately 905-404–1584 OSHAWA, Simcoe S of Bloor. House, main floor, 3 bedroom apartment. Avail. April 1st. utilities included $1195/mo. First/last. Call 905-433-4088 Near all amenities. PICKERING - new immaculate one bedroom large basement apt. 4 pc. bath, kitchen, laun- dry, tiles, carpet. Non-smoker. $700. inclusive. Call 905-428- 8740. PICKERING newly renovated one bedroom apartment. Prime location. Close to all amenities. Ideal for profes- sional non-smoking single or couple. $800 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. Call (905)831–6284 PICKERING DELLBROOK & Brock Rd. Brand new one- bedroom basement apart- ment, walkout, available April 1, no smoking/pets $850 first/ last, all inclusive. 905-427– 4645 PICKERING newly renovated one bedroom basement apt. Close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. Available April 1st. First/last, $750 all inclu- sive. Call Karen 416-994- 9512. PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, ca- ble, laundry, non smokers, no pets. $875 inclusive. (416) 471–1984 SPACIOUS well-maintained1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. STOUFFVILLE/UXBRIDGE - Must see! Huge 3-bdrm, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances, deck, lots of closets, large yard, parking, 2 entrances, $1300 inclusive. Avail. imme- diately. 905-640–2985 WHITE'S AND BAYFIELD - two bedroom, living room, kitchen, separate entrance, really clean, modern, air, close to all amenities Available April lst. (905)839–1695,(416)283-7457 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. AJAX - Oxford Towers.Spa- cious apartment, quiet build- ing, close to shopping, 401, GO. Pool, sauna. 3 bedroom April lst. $1050 + pk. Call (905)683-8421 until 7:30p.m. Condominiums For Rent180 O.P.G.employees preferred. Share newly renovated town- house. Whites Rd/Oklahoma area. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-839–0405 or cell 416-419-0114. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! !If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668- 1800 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE,5 appliances, air conditioning, fin- ished basement with French doors, beautifully showed home. $1350 monthly first/last required. Available April 1st. No pets. non-smokers. (905)426–7154 4 BEDROOM house for Rent/ rent-to-own, Central Oshawa. large fenced yard, 2-car park- ing, income unit, $925+utili- ties. Avail April 1st. Open House 7-9pm Wednesday, March 27th at 254 Bruce St., Oshawa. (905)571–6658. 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. DOWNTOWN WHITBY main floor of house, 2-bedrooms, familyroom, kitchen, garage, fenced yard, laundry room. $849/month all inclusive. Available May 1st. Call 1-888- 811-3729. BUY A HOUSE $0.00 Down! Requires steady income - taking applications now! Shelley or Paul, Sutton Group. 1-800-311-1161 (24hr. pager) EAST OSHAWA - main floor of detached home. 3 bedrooms, laundry facilities, well-kept, first/last. $1075. No pets. Available April 1st. Parking. Fenced yard. 905-668–7112 NEWCASTLE,spotless 3 bed- room bungalow, renovated base- ment, available April, no smokers or pets please. $1,000.mo., plus utilities, call 905-263–1022. PICKERING,3-bedroom, 5 level, townhouse with garage, end unit. Walkout basement, appliances. $1075/month plus. Available May 1st. No pets preferred. Call (905)831–0323 PRIME location, Nice 3-bed- room main floor c/air, ap- pliances. No pets/smoking. $1100+ 2/3 utilities. ALSO large 1-bedroom basement apartment, c/air, appliances, $700+ 1/3 utili- ties. Available April/May 1st. First/last. Furnished or unfur- nished. (905)579–1688 UXBRIDGE area spacious bedroom house, 2 acre lot, appliances included. No pets, no smoking. $1,000 + utilities/ month. 905-473-1796 WHITBY -Spotless main floor of semi-bungalow. $1295+ utilities. Available immediate- ly. No pets. No smokers. 905-430-3800. Townhouses For Rent190 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 3- storey townhouse, under- ground parking, $2,000/month plus utilities. Ajax. 905-686- 0681. CARRIAGE HILL TOWN- HOUSES - 2 & 3 bdrm avail- able. Oshawa. Close to school and all amenities. For appt. call (905) 434-3972. WHITBY - Dundas/Lupin, 3 bed. townhome, 1 1/2 bath- rooms, 4 appliances, c/air, near amenities $1350/mo in- cludes water and hydro. First/ last. No pets/smoking. Avail- able immediately. 416-817- 4992. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE Hwy 2 north of Harwood. Close to all amenities, bus stop. Bright & beautiful. No smoking/pets. Available Apr 4. $500 & $400. 905-428-7266 2 ROOMS in clean home, beautiful setting. Avail. imme- diately. $400 & $450. Cable, utilities incl. ALSO avail. Ga- rage (storage or vehicle) for rent $200/month. Call 905- 706-6051 WEST PICKERING, furnished room in clean quiet home, prefer employed non-smoker. Share separate kitchen, bath- rooms. Parking, references, first/last. Call (905)509–2459 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA LO- CATION - laundry fac., quiet older male preferred. Avail- able April 1st. $350/month. 905-438–9367 PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. ROOM FOR RENT in quiet clean bungalow. Close to G.M. On bus route or parking if needed. References. Call 905- 434-6456. Shared Accommodation194 ROOM TO RENT Clean, quiet, shared kitchen and bath. Gibb and Park Rd. (905)721-8518. HOUSE TO SHARE with mature working male. Non- smokers only. Very clean, c/ a, parking, furnished, quiet street w/private backyard. No pets. $500 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (905)720- 1533. WHITBY share luxury house $575, or master bedroom, en suite, Jacuzzi, fireplace, ca- ble $750. Laundry facilities, parking. Short term available. No lease. 905-608-1132 Sports Equipment230 PILATES REFORMERS (2) Stott Pilates like new $1300 each. Life fitness 5000 sta- tionary bicycle $700. Call 905- 767-4600. Snowmobiles233 1994 ARCTIC CAT ZR-580, 144 new woody's, new clutch, ski skins, green effects. Re- charged shocks, runs & looks great. 95 mph sled. $2800 obo. 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. or weekends. Pools & Supplies234 EARLY BIRD Special - 16x30 O.D. Kayak Pools with decks and fence, limited quantity, from $4,995.00, 25 year war- ranty. 416-798-7509, 1-800- 668-7564. Tutoring Service279 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest Freezers, new scratch and dent $199, new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers 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. PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pia- nos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann 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.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! BIG SCREEN TV, Toshiba 61", colour stream HD, 15 months old, asking $4000. Call 905- 623–0768 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE DESK (pull-down front) $250; French Provincial sofa & chair $500; antique high chair $35; IKEA pine table (55x31/74x31) $200; child's climber/play gym $30; elec- tric lawn mower $50; white/ iron day-bed $125; 905-666– 3449 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apart- ment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell sepa- rately, can deliver. 905-839– 0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 + Dryer $225, 8 mo old dishwasher $275. all top condition. (905) 767-6598 BEDROOM SET (sleigh). 8- pce hand carved Cherry wood. Brand new. Not opened. Cost $9,200. Sacrifice $3800. 416- 917-5807. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BRAND NAME 'Stairmaster" complete with drink holder and magazine rack for sale. Bought May of 2001 from Fit- ness Source in Pickering. Paid $2500, will sell for $1500. 905-697-7810 CAR SEAT/SWING SET $30; 1- 2-3 highchair $25; 2 strollers $25 & $5; Sony boombox with cd/cassette $99; photo copier $30. Call 905-619–0270 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 carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. WANTED:Bedroom furniture + beds; oak, maple, pine or wrought iron kitchen dining- room/dinette furniture, work- ing fridge, shuffleboard table, 32-35" working TV, wrought iron yard furniture, woodwork tools. 905-260-2200-Oshawa INTERNET READY Computer, Pentium II, complete system 17" monitor, 64Mb RAM, 4Gb HDD, CD. Top quality, only $350. Why wait? Get on the net! Can deliver 905-439-4789 ComputerDeals.Net P-4 tower of power with CD-burner $888. Pentium internet starter $249. Laptops, big selection from $399. New ultrafast 2-way satellite internet, available an- ywhere. We love doing up- grades & difficult repairs. (905)655–3661 COMPUTERS - large selec- tion of used Grade A Tier 1 PC's and monitors. Pentium 11's from $250; 14", 15" ,17", 20", 21" monitors; 905-426-9260 We also buy, repair & upgrade PC's. DININGROOM SET.10 pce hand carved Cherrywood. Brand new. Still boxed. Cost $10,200. Sell $3,800. 416-496-2926. CONTENTS SALE - Round solid oak table w/5 Windsor back chairs; upholstered red plaid swivel rocking chair; large wooden TV console; an- tique oak carved large cabi- net; Indian rug 9x11; natural gas bbq., st/steel (Grande Cafe); single futon bed, frame & mattress; brown leather sofa & loveseat; trampoline; exercise bike; rowing ma- chine; combination desk/ bookcase; By appt. only 905- 619–0137 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DSS SATELLITE Program your own DTV HU cards free. HU/H T6 3-in-1 programmer with software $95. H emulation $175. HU Cards $175. HU un- looping $20. 905-626-6092 DIRECT T.V. SALE complete new system $270 (with pro- grammer $350) HU Loader $85 (also H & HU unlooping) with start up disc. Install kits $20. AVR6 $50. 905-259–0320 DIRECT TV HU UNLOOPING $20; HU loaders w/software $99; H & HU cards $200 each; H and HU card programing $20, 30 day warranty. Hu un- loopers $299. Whitby 905- 668-4964, Ajax 905-424- 0364, (905)424-0607 DIRECT TV SYSTEM w/card, loader, & support $499, Hu unlooping $25 while you wait, system w/card $299, 3m 90- day warranty $50 Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas Street, Whitby. 905-665–7732. DIRECT TV SPECIAL - com- plete RCA system $280., Hu loader $95., Hu unlooping $20., Hu programming with 30 day warranty $20. Install kits $20. (905) 767-8571. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB, with hu card $300; H & HU card programming HU card unlooping while you wait, in- stallation available. Kirks Sat- ellite Services, (905) 728- 9670, Oshawa. DSS HU card unlooping $10., Direct TV systems 250 while quantities last. Call (905) 655– 7730 GOLF CARD COLLECTION - over 1200 cards including "Masters Collection" with Tiger Woods. Serious inquiries only. 905-885-4906. HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $2.49 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. HU UNLOOPING While you wait $25. HU Cards $200. Complete systems. Program- ming HU $20, H $25 -1 month guarantee. Pickering 905-831- 6919; 416-409-6855 JET PROFESSIONAL 6" WOOD JOINTER, asking $600; Craftsman 10" professional table saw, asking $900; 905- 434–6922. MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $325. 416- 496-1343 MOULDINGS, PRIMED MDF, priced to sell. March 25 to March 30. Peacock Lumber, 328 Ritson Rd. North, Osha- wa. 905-725–4744 NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? The Original IBM PC, just $1. a day. No money down! The Buck a Day Company, call 1-800-772- 8617. www.buckaday.com NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? The Original IBM PC, just $1. a day. No money down! The Buck a Day Company, call 1-800-772- 8617. www.buckaday.com NURSES UNIFORMS, Lab, X- ray Tech, veterinary, dental, Durham College uniforms. Every Sat. & Sun. East Mall Plaza, 600 King St. E. Oshawa, (Wilson Rd., A&P Plaza). Rubi 905-579-0246. OFF-WHITE KITCHEN cabi- nets, double kitchen sink w/ taps $950; built-in dishwasher $145; 2 steel furnace filters $75; microwave $95; green 3- seater sofa $145; livingroom pictures/paintings $40 each. 905-430–6138 PANASONIC (new) mi- crowave/convection oven $500; Viking stove, $200; Kenmore dishwasher $150; computer desk $100. Call 905- 839-0405 or cell 416-419- 0114 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur-chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates av- ailable. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barb- hall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75; Version 3 $95; Version 4 $125; All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 MITRE-SAW,compound-slide 8-1/2" still in box asking $950; Air-hockey table 3-1/2ft x 6 ft., new $650, asking $325; 905- 433-7005; 905-668-1297. POWER WHEELCHAIR for big men, state of the art worth $9,000 will take $3,000 obo. Used 4 months. Call Marion at 416-754-4778 days or 905- 426–4586 evenings. 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. SCOOTER, 3 WHEEL,Chauffeur, less than one year old, gold in colour - $2,500. Call (905) 728- 4569. SEARS SOFA, honey brown, very good condition, $175. 905-373-6082. SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER All Natural products money back guar- antee! www.stop-the-diet.net. SOFAS sofas sofas.Liquidating many finished & unfinished 3-pc. sofa sets at manufacturers cost. Must sell quick. 416-496-8313. PASTA PRODUCING ma- chine, complete with 5 pasta dies. Makes 40 lbs. of pasta per hour. Excellent condition, $2,000. 905-986-1991. STEEL GARAGE DOOR with all hardware & brand new thermal pane window. Also 2 single-speed bicycles. Call 705-878-9757. OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We have expanded our showroom and are filling it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units. We have a large selection available, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifications.... Let Tra- ditional Woodworking be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been build- ing quality solid wood furni- ture in the Durham Region for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made... Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"..Tra- ditional Woodworking.... 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. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619- 2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TICKETS FOR SALE:Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Rap- tors tickets. 905-626-5568 SHARP COPIER / FAX,Print- ers, Computer/sharing, Server support, service, sales and supplies (new & used). Excel- lent Rates. Garry 1-877-544- 2047 connect2services.com WALNUT DININGROOM suite, table, 4 chairs, china cabinet, buffet $800obo. 2 livingroom chairs, rose velvet, 2 living- room tables, light oak. Kitchen suite, table, 2 leather chairs $100/each. (905)728–6766 Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Men's CROSS- COUNTRY SKIS and boots, size 14. Call 905-377-9983. WANTED - plastic childrens activity swing set. No wood or metal. Preferably a Step 2 or Little Tykes Model. 905-435- 0747. WANTED TO BUY - 2nd hand canoe. Call (416) 497–4801 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Ask for Rob. Vendors Wanted316 4TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 12, 13, 14. Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579- 4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS WANTED - The Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show, April 5th-7th/02 at the Oshawa Civic Auditori- um. The Durham Spring Home Show, April 19th-21st/02 at Ir- oquois Sports Complex in Whitby. For info. please call Wendy at 905-579-4473 ext. 2215. Firewood330 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES 3 females, CKC regis- tered, vet checked & chipped. Excellent line. Ready first week in April. Call 905-985- 2358. PAPILLON PUPS 6 weeks m- $450 f-$500 14 month f ready for breeding Call evenings 905-986-9955. SHIHTZU PUPPIES. Cute & cuddly. Vet checked, first shots, worm-checked. Male & Female. Call 905-985-5254. UMBRELLA COCKATOO, 2 year old male. Very friendly and especially good with children. Includes hatch cer- tificate and cage (26x38x71) $1,500. Call (905)666–3449 Cars For Sale400 1987 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, white, grey interior, runs great, very reliable, body ex- cellent condition, no rust. great gas mileage. Certified/ Emissions $1800. 905-922- 8555 1989 FORD PROBE,certified & e-tested. $2199 Call Janice (905)987–3749. NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. SPECIAL Oshawa 2 B/R apts $700 April, May & June. 280 Wentworth St. W. bright & clean, close to schools & shopping, 3- bedrooms available too. for appointment call (905) 721-8741 1st Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $1,300/mnth. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID#1051 Sutton Group Omega Realty Inc. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Open: Friday: 10 - 5 & Saturday: 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd.Newtonville Exit Call 1-888-257-9995 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket Rent a table at Durham Region's Largest Yard Sale for only $75. for the weekend BARKLAY'S GIGANTIC ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE Our biggest sale of the year Saturday APRILSaturday APRIL 6TH 6TH & Sunday April 7TH& Sunday April 7TH 423 Bloor St. West, Oshawa. Contact Julie (905)571-3223 (Monday - Friday 9 - 5) 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 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 140 Investment/Bus. Properties 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 194 Shared Accommodation 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 1991 FORD TAURUS,au- tomatic, silver/grey, all power, am-fm cassette, good running condition. As is $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 438– 8826 1992 DODGE SHADOW 4- door automatic buckets & console 151,000 km mint condition power stteringm power brakes no rust a/c must sell mechanically A-1 $1650. 905-213-8918 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT, auto, 212,000 km, $2500 certifed & e-tested. New paint.905-434– 0392 1993 MERCURY SABLE, 6 cyl., loaded, a/c, cruise, p.steering, p.w., p.door locks, p.mirrors, tilt, good running condition, as is $1850. Call (905)666–5234 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID, like new. Light blue, loaded, certified, e-tested, 217,500 km. $4900 obo. 905-404-9920. 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ GS 4-door, auto, 1 owner, power steering, power brakes, A/C, buckets & console, mint con- dition, no rust, factory mags, 145,000km, excellent condi- tion, mechanically A1, must sell. $2450. 905-436-6192 1997 FORD EXPLORER, mint condition, one owner, 93,000 kil., alloy wheels, 4 speed au- tomatic, pw., pl., pm., private sale. Asking $12,900. (905) 571-0991. 1999 SL1 SATURN.Mint con- dition! Automatic, air, tilt, air bags, 4 door. Original. Private! Cert, E-tested. Clean! Clean! 74km. $9777. 905-697-0961. 2000 SUNFIRE 2-dr, assume lease, 4 months left on lease. Auto, air, CD player, rear spoiler, only 26,000 km, $271/ mo. with $9600 buy-out at end of lease. Call 905-432–2340 2001 HYUNDAI TIBIRON SE, black, 5 speed, low kil., cloth interior, loaded, sacrifice $21,500 or best offer. Tele- phone (416)358-1890, (905) 428-1890. 88 HYUNDAI GLS 4-cyl, 4- door, hatchback, P/S, P/B, A/C, P/moonroof. Low Kms, buck- ets, console, mechanically A1 condition throughout. Factory mags, must sell $700. 905- 404-8541 91 ESCORT LX 4-door, 4-cyl, auto, power-steering, power- brakes, air, cruise, tilt, buck- ets, console, factory mags. No rust, mint throughout. Certi- fied, e-tested. Must sell $1450. 905-213-8918 CERTICAR AUTO CENTRE IS OVERSTOCKED. Clearing the following pre-owned recondi- tioned autos.. '99 Montana vans; '99 Venture Vans; '99 Saturns; '99 Sunfires; '95 - '99 Jimmys and Blazers, 97-97 Honda Civics. Other specials from $2,995. See you at Certi- car! 155 King St. West at Mid- town Mall. 905-579-2886 Oshawa. CLEAN CERTIFIED cars, under $5,000. warranty available, call Gary 905-436–2239 or cell 905-431-2158. 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 - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1986 CHEV. S10, ext cab. Tool box, 4 new tires in Feb/ 02. New automatic. Fair shape. Asking $800 as is obo. 1-705-328-2212. 1989 CHEVY SILVERADO - 4 x 4, $3000 o.b.o. as is. Phone 905-263-8405. snp 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE 4 X 4, one owner, runs great, air, trailer hitch, auto, am-fm, 244,000 kil., $2,500 or make offer. Telephone (905) 655– 9397 1996 Dodge 4x4 Dakota SLE, ext cab,V8,Auto, Loaded. All synthetic lubes $12,000 cer- tified, E-tested call 905-655 9820. 91 GMC 1500 305 engine, 136,000km power steering, power brakes, air condition- ing, cruise, tilt, new tires, red/ silver, AM/FM cassette. Very clean, well maintained, $6995. 905-404–8468 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 BRONCO 11, 4X4,Ed- die Bauer edition, loaded, needs exhaust work $1,700. ALSO Massey Ferguson trac- tor, 3point hitch, pto, rear scraper blade, new tires, good clutch Call 905-433-2436. 1992 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer safetied, e-tested, new brakes, exhaust, recent tires, battery, leather, factory boards, only 167,000k. $5900. Call (905)686–5594 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 125,000 km. 6 cyl, pwr-side door, 7-passenger, $8900. cert./clean air. Call 905-986- 0326 Brad. 2000 TRACKER,4WD, black, p.windows, p.locks, remote keyless entry, p.sideview mirros, CD, tilt, cruise, roof racks, A/C, 30,000kms. Ask- ing $21,000. (905)432–8405 after 6pm weeknights, any- time weekends. TWO 1988 DODGE VANS,one ambulance, one school bus, good running condition, ex- tended, one-ton, V8 ; Also 1988 Ford Custom150 Econo- line, pw, pl, cruise, am/fm cassette, carpeted inside, Also 1990 Ford Aerostar van, Call 905-434-0392 Motorcycles435 TWO 2001 Birel Torsion Go- carts with 6.5 hp Hondas. Im- maculate only used 5 times. Spare parts, 2 suits, tent and stands. 2 Alfanos with laptop. 4x8 - enclosed trailer. Must sell, leaving province. Asking $14,500 may separate. Call Tyler 905-372-5447. Auto Financing446 Driving Schools447 Lost and Found265 LOST - Female Cockatiel, an- swers to Noel. Grey body w/ white wings, yellow face. Last seen at Morningside/Kingston Rd. Call 416-283-4338 RE- WARD Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends Daycare Available273 BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH - loving environment for all ages. Outings, crafts, nutri- tious meals/snacks. Non- smoking, full and part time available. References and re- ceipts. Call Laurie at 905-426- 3490. 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. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER WANTED,Bayly & Pickering Beach, before & after school, Monday-Friday. My home. Good wages, Call (905)428–6743. URGENTLY NEEDED AFTER school babysitter for 9 year old. Must have own transpor- tation. Rossland/Westney Area. Call 905-427–9770. E.C.E. WANTED to provide care for our 2 boys (1 & 3 years old) in our home, 2 full days/week, to begin mid-May. Successful applicants must be kind, patient and nurturing. Must be able to provide fun & educational activi- ties and experiences. CPR & First Aid mandatory. References need- ed. (New graduates welcome). Rosebank/Sheppard area. (905)839–4259 LIVE OUT - IN Home NANNY Needed IMMEDIATELY! Must LOVE Children -WE have FOUR (3-13). Should have Drivers Licence, CPR & Eng. as 1st Language. Call after 7:30pm weekdays or anytime weekends. (905)426–2446 Music&Dancing Instruction277 MUSIC LESSONS. Private lessons, RCM Prep, recitals, competitions, piano, keyboards, winds, strings, guitar, voice. Joy of Music. (905)427-5222 Registration278 DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING!!!- Easy start program begins in April. Dive Source Scuba & Snorkeling Center Whitby. (905) 668-8566. www.divesource.com. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.15% 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?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576- 3505 Computer/Internet Services169 PERSONAL TOUCH Computers - Onsite computer repairs and upgrades by a certified techni- cian. Competitive rates, honest service and flexible hours. Call John 905-665-8391. Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Gardening & Landscaping735 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683- 1110. Adult Entertainment905 Massages910 MODERN WELLNESS relaxing full body reflexology plus hot tub. 905-579-2715. NEW MANAGEMENT-SPRING SPECIALS! Body reflexology and touch therapy. 905-404- 8353 Jewels will arrive with the intentions of taking your breath away and leaving you... Breathless Exotica’s Jewels Open Noon OUTCALLS ONLY 100% Discretion 905-743-0848 Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ CEDAR TREES 3 ft. - 8 ft. delivered or pickup 1 - (705)432-2237 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 JW PAINTING Int./Ext. Paper Hanging Serving Durham Region since 1983 Free Estimates JIM WALSH 905-683-5838 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 WB RENOVATIONS • New & Old • Interior & Exterior • Improvements • Kitchen/Bathroom • Specialties Recrooms & interior, exterior full finish painting Fully Licensed Free Estimates Wayne (905) 430-2461 or Cell (905) 767-3086 SHAWN ROOFING Shingling Eaves Troughs Soffit & Facia All work guaranteed Call (416) 918-3285 SEAWAY WATER Supply & Disposal Garbage bin rentals. All your seasonal needs. Demolition 905-683-1397 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 ALTEC CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interlock Stone Masonry Retaining Walls Finished Concrete ** fully insured ** Call Vince for free estimates 416-274-7625 905-686-7905 JOHN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Any job big or small, I can do it all!! 22 yrs. exp. • carpentry • drywall • taping • t-bar • painting Call for free estimates 905-427–5774 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul ONSITE COMPUTER REPAIR & NETWORKING $60/hr business or home. Certified Technicians come to your door. Call Now! 905-686-7785 www.TechsOnSite.net $$ MONEY $$ 100% first, second & third mortgages, for any purpose, debt consolidation/ bad credit ok ONTARIO WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. (416) 913–7878 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 of Pickering Bad Credit? No Credit? Bankrupt Credit? We can Help Call Gerry today (905) 421-9191 LEASE TO OWN Lease a new or used vehicle at 8% regardless of credit 905-922-5419 905-260-0050 (after hrs) Tridell Leasing 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.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P Grandview Children's Foundation Seeks Board Members The nominating committee for Grandview Children's Foundation at Grandview Children's Centre, is seeking candidates for Board membership commencing in June 2002. Skills that you should bring to the Board include leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills as well as experience in advertising, marketing or fundraising activities. These are volunteer positions requiring a few hours each month for Board meetings with additional hours required for committee participation. Relatives or friends of Grandview clients, who are familiar with our services, are welcome to apply. Our nominating committee would like to hear from you. Please contact Charlie Ryan, Board Chair, via Pam McColl at Grandview Children's Foundation, (905) 728-1673 ext. 240 or 1-800-304-6180, to arrange for an interview and visit to Grandview, and to learn more about the responsibilities of our Board volunteers. 255 Announcements 255 Announcements 255 Announcements MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Your bank said no? HOME OWNERS - Prime debt consol. to 100% PURCHASE/FINANCE - Ask about cash back - limited time offer Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. Consult an experienced broker no upfront costs. ASK FOR: SYLVIA JULES (905) 686-2557, or evenings & weekends (905) 430-8429 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans AA & CC RR OO OO FF II NN GG aann dd WWII NN DD OO WW SS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Spring Special - 25% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable ((99 00 55 ))55 00 99 --88 99 88 00 oorr ((99 00 55 ))44 22 88 --88 77 00 44 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements C.D. ROOFING Shingles, Flats, Repairs, Aluminum Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Call (416)875–7432, (905)686-8366 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Harwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com EAST COAST TREE SERVICE Expert in removal, trimming, pruning & stump removal Free Estimates Full Insured * Firewood Available * Call Daryl 905-619-8798 ROOFING - WINDOWS 905-428-3322 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping Call RobCall Rob (905) 706-7047 • (416) 702-4252 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES SERVING: • AJAX • SCARBOROUGH • PICKERING • OSHAWA • WHITBY • MARKHAM • UXBRIDGE SERVICES: • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • TOPPING • STUMP REMOVAL • DEAD WOOD • HEDGE TRIMMING BARK TREE SERVICEBARK TREE SERVICE SPECIAL SPRING RATES 4th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW Children's Arena Oshawa April 12, 13, 14 Vendor Space Available Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth Sponsored by: Oshawa Whitby This Week RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services 400 Cars For Sale DEATH NOTICES & IN MEMORIAMS PLACE YOUR AD NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 DEATH NOTICE AUDIO LISTINGS Due to technical difficulties, our phone line is temporarily out of order. We apologize for any inconvenience. SOO-CHAN, Donna Marie - Passed away sud- denly on March 17, 2002 in Trinidad. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Lindsay and Jessica. Pre-deceased by parents Mr. & Mrs. Andrew White and brother Eugene White. Survived by sisters Iris Lambert and Joyce Foreman. Donna will be fondly remem- bered by many friends and relatives. Visitors may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, PICKERING 1057 Brock Road 905-686-5589 Monday April 1, 2002 from 7-9pm. Funeral Mass to be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering) Tuesday April 2, at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery (2505 Brock Rd. N.)In Loving Memory Of MICHELLE BERREY April 5th 1979 - March 30th 1997 As you hold me close in memory even though we are apart my spirit will live on there within your hearts... I am with you always. When you lean on trusted friends and their caring hugs enfold you within their loving arms I’ll be there to hold you... I am with you always. And beyond the far horizon when we’ll finally be together where love will be eternal and life will last forever... I am with you always. 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S. ❖ Free Admission ❖ Children’s Play Areas ❖ Full seminar schedule will be published on Sunday March 31st Win a Goodman Central Air Conditioning Unit Compliments of (Value $1500) Win a Custom Stained Glass Door Compliments of Exclusive Glass (Value $800) Friday April 5th, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday April 6th, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 29, 2002 PAGE 25 A/P Future success could be in the cards Psychic fair offers different look at business world BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer DURHAM —It’s a service and it’s entertainment. It’s a business of a different kind, but a business nonetheless. And, while some say they take advantage of the less-fortunate, gullible souls searching for an- swers, the psychics at Oshawa’s re- cent Psychic Expo say they are helping others with their gift. Willow, a psychic at the fair from Terra Cotta, Ont., one hour northwest of Toronto, has been in the business since late 1980s. She said she learned her craft as a young child from her grandmother who used to read tea leaves, although her psychic intuition is a gift. Now semi-retired, she keeps a hand in the business running a psy- chic and retail booth at fairs around the province throughout the year. She said most psychics stay in the business for more than just money. “We do this because we love it, we could never live off this alone, there’s not very many psychics out there who could make enough to ac- tually live off this,” she said. “Many start out in it for the money, but they lose their shirt and then they leave.” She uses ‘runes’, stones or cards with ancient Viking alphabet sym- bols, to look into a client’s future and said the runes and her intuition can help provide a glimpse into the possibilities ahead. It’s not a per- fectly clear glimpse, though, and she admits to not being able to pre- dict the latest Lotto 6/49 numbers. “People ask, but if I could pick the lottery numbers would I be sit- ting on this side of the table?” she asked. However, she does invite skep- tics to come for a reading and said the only reason she’s been success- ful is the repeat business that comes from people who believe she has a true talent after finding out for themselves. “It’s a gift,” said Linda Fulcher, the fair’s promoter and operator of the Electric Psychic booth. Psychics “recognize they have something and look for avenues to express it.” Ms. Fulcher said it’s just a differ- ent medium of expressing talent and added psychics provide a service and entertainment. But, it’s also a business and Ms. Fulcher has been travelling around Ontario promoting similar fairs for the last 13 years, 12 of which they’ve come to Oshawa. Like any other artist or musician, Ms. Fulcher said psychics may not all make “big money” but some, like Sylvia Browne, who’s world- renowned and a regular guest on the Montel Williams television show, charge thousands for a reading. “It’s like musicians, not every- one can be Madonna,” she said. “But they need to survive and if it doesn’t pay for itself they can’t af- ford to do it. Their time is worth something.” Cindy Hnatyshyn, 19, was tak- ing appointments for her mother Olha, a psychic and consultant who has read European tarot cards as a business for the last 25 years. “My mother has been doing this all my life and I’ve been travelling with her since I was 13,” said Ms. Hnatyshyn. “I’d sit and watch my mother, she taught me how to interpret the cards and now I’m getting brave. I’ve done some readings.” She is also a neuroscience and mass communications major at Car- leton University in Ottawa, al- though she said she is still consider- ing getting into the business of psy- chic consulting, at least as a hobby. “My great-grandmother taught my mom so it’s a part of a family tradition and you can make a very decent amount of money,” she said. “It’s a gift, but everyone has it, it’s just about being in tune with it. Those who are more intuitive just use it more.” Most psychics at the fair charged approximately $50 for a reading, but in speaking with Willow she agreed to give one on the house. She predicted –– quite correctly as it turned out –– it would be a strug- gle, but the Canadian Men’s Olympic hockey team would walk away from Salt Lake City with gold. The cards tell the story for a client of psychic Willow at the recent Psychic Fair in Oshawa. Participants at the event used stones, cards and their own minds to ‘predict’future events. 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Co-Sponsored By But costs for animals is high, donations needed BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM ––A puppy or kitten can seem like the perfect gift –– until a few weeks later. Unwanted and abused ani- mals cost the Humane Society of Durham Region many thousands of dollars to feed, clean, de- worm, medicate, spay, and neuter. Those fees add up quick- ly and can leave the society in constant need of money. “We’re a charity so we don’t get any funds from any govern- ment facilities –– it’s strictly do- nated by the public,” said Inspec- tor Betty Van Seters of the Hu- mane Society of Durham Re- gion. “We’re always trying to scramble to fund-raise to bring in something to pay the vet bills and we don’t want to start turn- ing animals away that need that chance. We do a lot of abuse in- vestigations so there are a lot of animals in through abusive situa- tions, neglect situations, and that can mean emergency surgery,” she explained. “We have illness- es in the shelter all the time - dif- ferent seasons produce different illnesses.” Karin Martins, president of the Humane Society of Durham Region, notes the organization wants “to feel financially safe.” She said the society operates on an annual budget of just over $200,000, which just covers the bills and keeps it in existence. She said the amount leaves the registered charity with no money to move to a bigger location or improve existing animal facili- ties. Mrs. Van Seters also cleared up misconceptions she says some have about the society. “A lot of people think we have a veterinarian on staff - we don’t; we’re too small. A lot of people think we get our veteri- narian care free, we don’t. We pay like everyone else. “Animals like Riley (an Eng- lish mastiff) for example, he was just a bag of bones when he came in. What that means is an ongoing stay at the veterinarian clinic; sometimes they’ll have to put them on IV fluids to give them a boost to re-hydrate them and then you’re talking about specialized food for a long peri- od of time to put some weight on, which is where we’re at with Riley right now,” she said. Medical bills for pets like Riley can go into the thousands of dollars, she said. Mrs. Van Seters said calls about unwanted pets begin right after the New Year and go on for months, especially with dogs. When puppies get a bit bigger and people haven’t taught them any manners, they grow out of the cute puppy stage and can be- come unruly, she notes. “At Easter you have bunnies. Bunnies are cute through pet- shop windows and people buy them for their children and a few months later they don’t want them anymore,” she said. And then the process begins again for finding homes. “People walk in and they want that cute fluffy little kitten or puppy and it’s as simple as that. We always try and encour- age people to do proper things like obedience with the puppy so it becomes a good family mem- ber.” Spaying or neutering can cost anywhere from $100 to 150 for a dog, a lot of money for a society which depends strictly on dona- tions, said Mrs. Van Seters. So why does the Humane Society fix every animal? “There’s too many unwanted puppies and kittens –– there’s so many out there, you can’t find good homes for everything,” said Mrs. Van Seters. “That is some- thing the Humane Society decid- ed is the strongest mandate: to spay and neuter all your pets so you don’t want have all these un- wanted animals.” Anyone interested in donat- ing, volunteering or adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Durham Region can phone 905- 433-2022. 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