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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_04_10AT A GLANCE Police auction slated for April 20 DURHAM — Odds and ends from golf clubs to fishing equipment will be up for grabs at the Durham Regional Police annual spring auc- tion April 20.The indoor event be- gins at 9 a.m. at the police property unit, 19 Courtice Crt. in Clarington. About 300 bicycles, televisions, stereo components, computers and cameras, cellphones, fishing equip- ment, golf items, car radios and amplifiers, tools and other assorted items will go to the highest bidder. For more information call 905- 404-1222, ext. 4735. Panel examines ‘dying patients’ AJAX —An international speaker and clinical specialist in thanatology is speaking at an up- coming panel discussion by Ortho Biotech and Hospice Durham. Joy Ufema will discuss ‘the dying patient as a person’Thurs- day, April 18 at Carruthers Creek Community Church, in Ajax. She will then answer questions from a panel of professionals, including palliative care physician Dr. Gillian Gilchrist and author and speaker Tom Easthope. The event lasts from 7 to 9 p.m., with light refreshments served. Health providers, including physicians, nurses, social workers and clergy are invited to attend. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call Hospice Durham at 905-430-4522 or 1-888-790- 9414 for more information. New osteoporosis treatments served up PICKERING — Enjoy an after- noon of fun at the Pickering Osteo- porosis Support Group’s spring tea. The event is Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Papps Restau- rant in Pickering. The day includes a presenta- tion by Dr. Heather McDonald, a specialist who will discuss new treatments for osteoporosis, re- freshments and prizes. Proceeds from the tea will go to the new woman’s shelter, pro- posed for Ajax. Seating is limited, so book early.Tickets are $10 and available by calling Marie at 905-428-6632. 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FOR YOU TWO MATERNITY Hwy. #2 E. of Brock Pickering Village Courtyard426-2088905 BRAVADO BRASBRAVADO BRAS with this ad $$55 0000 OFFOFF BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —While the Catholic school board says it accepts Marc Hall, it will not endorse homosexual behav- iour by allowing him to attend the prom with his boyfriend. “The principal’s decision and our decision to support the principal is consistent with the instruction of the Church to accept Marc with respect, compassion and sen- sitivity,” Mary Ann Martin, chairman of the Durham Catholic District School Board, said at Monday’s board meeting, reading from a prepared statement. “Just as the Church urges such an ap- proach, it also draws a line. Like the Church, we accept and support Marc, but we also accept and respect the line that the Church has drawn. Marc wants us to help him cross this line at this Catholic school function. This we will not do.” The Oshawa meeting room was packed with media and onlookers as Mr. Hall, a Mon- signor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School student, and his supporters asked the board to change its position. He appealed to trustees after school principal Michael Powers, when asked by Mr. Hall, refused to let him bring his boyfriend to the May 10 prom. Mr. Hall, the last of seven delegations on the issue Mon- day, told trustees their posi- tion was contradictory. “You are basically saying that it’s all right to be gay, as long as you hide it,” he said. Mr. Hall also responded to those who would say he is an attention-seeker whose 15 minutes of fame are over. “I don’t know anyone who would continually exhaust themselves if it weren’t really important,” he said. “I just want to go to prom with my partner, John Paul.” “I plead with you tonight to reconsider your position.” After Trustee Martin read her statement, he broke down in tears. “I understand their point of view, but I believe it to be wrong,” Mr. Hall said in a chaotic scrum outside the meeting room. Answering another ques- tion, he said, “I’ve lost faith, but not in my religion; I’ve lost faith in my school board.” Toronto Centre-Rosedale MPP George Smitherman told trustees — by “prevent- ing two people who care for each other from attending an extracurricular event togeth- er” — was choosing a paltry issue on which to make a stand. Mr. Smitherman, who is a homosexual, said by citing its federal right to run its school system according to Catholic teachings, the board is “rely- ing upon the Canadian Con- stitution as a tool to validate your discrimination. “To those who much power has been granted, so too falls a very high expecta- tion that they will use it wise- ly. I believe that preventing Marc Hall from attending his prom with the date of his choice is an abuse of that power. And I have a warning. If you cross that line — to the other side where you become accountable — the people will rise up and your right to wield that power will be threatened.” Three of the eight speakers to address trustees supported the board’s stance. Acceptance, not endorsement Catholic board denies gay student’s appeal to attend prom PICKERING —Police charged a Whitby man and purported street gang mem- ber with drugs and weapons offences following a routine traffic stop last weekend. A patrol officer stopped a vehicle on Bayly Street in Pickering for a Highway Traffic Act violation Satur- day just after 6 p.m., Durham Regional Police said. Brass knuckles, a col- lapsible baton and small quantities of marijuana and magic mushrooms were seized during the investiga- tion, police said. A member of the Black Pistons street gang, a so- called “puppet club” of the Outlaws biker gang, was ar- rested, according to police. Jason Peter Smith, 27, of Frederick Street, is charged with two counts each of pos- session of a controlled sub- stance, possession of a pro- hibited weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. Man faces weapons charges MAURICE BRENNER ‘We’ve proven it can work.’ Incredible legacy continues to live on Lincoln Alexander students honoured for keeping Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope alive Pickering just keeps on rolling Pilot waste project extended in Amberlea through year-end BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING — The City’s waste diversion pilot project will roll on through 2002 and council may ask the Region to adopt something similar for all eight Durham municipalities. “It’s important to continue the pilot project and keep the momentum going,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner. “We’ve proven it can work.” Pickering’s ‘rolling to re- duce’cart-based pilot project is a three-stream waste manage- ment system for the collection of recyclables, organics and garbage. Garbage and house- hold recyclables are separated in a 416-litre split-cart, while kitchen organic and yard waste is set out in a 242-litre cart. The carts are picked up weekly from the more than 500 Amber- lea neighbourhood homes tak- ing part. Since beginning in Novem- ber 2001, the project, done in partnership with the Town of Markham, has achieved a 63- per cent waste diversion from landfill, compared to 28 per cent from the traditional blue box and bag system. Council voted last week to BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer AJAX —Terry Fox ran halfway across Canada, but one of the most admired Canadians in history was just a regular per- son who proved determination can carry anyone, even a one- legged runner, almost any- where. Betty Fox, Terry’s mother, brought that message to Lincoln Alexander Public School stu- dents recently to show they, too, can achieve great things if they make Terry’s motto, ‘work at it until you get it done’, their own. “It’s not just a story of an in- dividual, Terry Fox, who ran across Canada,” Ms. Fox said. “If you believe in something strong enough, you can do whatever you want to do. Terry was not different than any of you children. He was very ordi- nary; he was very average. But Terry believed in hard work. He never gave up on anything he started.” That strong will saw him av- erage 26 miles a day for 143 consecutive days during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. The cross-country run ended Sept. 1 outside of Thunder Bay when cancer prevented him from fin- ishing the marathon he started to raise money for cancer re- search. Ms. Fox and Terry’s father, RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Rolly and Betty Fox, parents of Terry Fox, were at Lincoln Alexander Public School last week to honour the incredi- ble fund-raising efforts of students. See WOMAN page A5 See HOLLAND page A5 See STUDENTS page A2 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photos High school student Marc Hall, above, speaks with reporters Monday night after the Durham Catholic District School Board ruled he could not attend his prom with his boyfriend. Below, chairman Mary Ann Martin, wipes away tears before addressing Mr. Hall. 575 Kingston Rd. E. of Whites 831-5400 PICKERING HONDA FREE TIMING BELTTIMING BELT Pay for labour only (Timing Belt fatique cannot be detected) A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 Rolly, were at the school to thank stu- dents and staff for their efforts in the annual Terry Fox Run. Over the last two years, the school raised more than $23,500, including over $14,000 in 2001. “That is absolutely incredible and I thank all of you for the wonderful sup- port you give to cancer research and to Terry’s dream of finding a cure for can- cer,” Ms. Fox said. The Foxes entered the school gym for the assembly in their honour, paus- ing to look at newspaper articles from the time their son was running through the province, taped to the wall on either side of the stage. For the umpteenth time, Ms. Fox told a group of students the Terry Fox story — a story that never grows old or loses its emotional impact. From the time he was a child, she said, Terry’s determination character- ized him. As a child, he would spend hours arranging building blocks until they were exactly where he wanted them. He dreamed of playing basket- ball but was told by his high school coach that he was too small. Ms. Fox said he didn’t listen. Rather, Terry went to school early every day to practice in the gym. “You know it paid off,” she said. “It didn’t matter that he was too small. Be- fore long he was starting guard on that basketball team.” If you want it bad enough, you can do whatever you want. But after 20 years, in a world where yesterday’s celebrity quickly fades from memory, where elementary school kids weren’t even born when Terry was running from Newfoundland to Ontario, why hasn’t he been forgot- ten? “I believe that Terry’s integrity, the honesty that he showed when he was doing his run (is the reason),” Ms. Fox said in an interview. “He was never on an ego trip; he did nothing for himself. That still rings true to the tiniest little child.” It does for T.J. McKinlay, a Grade 5 Lincoln Alexander student who was the school’s top fund-raiser last year, garnering $1,450. He was motivated to raise so much because his mom and other family members had cancer. Asked the same question put to Ms. Fox, T.J. suggested the key was why Terry ran, not that he did run. “He was helping the country by raising money for cancer,” T.J. replied. Grade 7 student Nequesha Mo- hamed was asked what sticks in her mind most about the Terry Fox story. “For me, it’s how he always kept at it,” she said. “He never stopped, even when he wasn’t feeling well.” “It must have been kind of hard for them to lose their son,” Nequesha added. “I’m happy for them because his dream is going on.” Students raise $23,500 in two years for cancer fight Read up online:durhamregion.com STUDENTS from page A1 Local man faces drug charges PICKERING —A man sus- pected of eluding drug officers last Thursday was captured by po- lice on the week- end and charged with trafficking. Durham Re- gional Police said an investiga- tion focused on activity at Dell- brook Plaza, on Brock Road. Drug officers on Thursday moved in to make an arrest, but the suspect took off running through back- yards and got away. Nicholas Wal- lace, 19, of Mel- man Street, Pick- ering was arrest- ed at his home Saturday. 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Gray proposed the position should be opened up to an election at large and council de- cided to create a committee to examine the issue and make recommendations. On April 3, the committee, com- prised of one representative from each of Durham’s eight municipalities, ex- amined a variety of options for selecting a chairman. Coun. Gray’s recommenda- tion was eliminated. Instead, the committee proceeded with a recommendation the chairman be elected by council. However, the com- mittee will continue to investigate if the candidates must come from within council or from the community at large. In 1998 council voted to limit candi- dates to members of the elected council and the current chairman. Now some committee members are having second thoughts. “It was a knee-jerk reaction. A lot of us did it on the idea they (outside candi- dates) don’t have a mandate from the people but then we’re eliminating some darn good people,” said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. Current Chairman Roger Anderson was defeated in his run for Ajax mayor in 1997 and then, within the month, was elected by council as chairman. “I think we may have acted hastily because of the current situation. This was not long-term planning,” agreed Uxbridge Councillor Susan Para. Pickering Councillor Mark Holland suggested if council elects the chairman it should be done on a vote weighted on the basis of assessment (the amount of taxes paid by each municipality). “It seems only fair to recognize the contribution of members who are pay- ing into the board,” he said, noting when the Region was formed it was created more as a “service board” to provide shared services than as a level of gov- ernment. Mayor Doug Moffatt said the change to a weighted vote wouldn’t significant- ly change the dynamic already in place, which has an equal vote for each mem- ber of council, but may make the process more confusing. Another recommendation the com- mittee will further consider is whether to hold the election for chairman at the end of the term instead of the beginning. The chairman would be elected in Sep- tember and take office when the new council is sworn-in following the No- vember election. This would eliminate the need for a possible byelection to fill the position of the person who is chosen as chairman, Mayor Moffatt noted. “The only problem I can see with that is we would be making a decision for the next term of council — but there would be a cost saving,” noted Brock Mayor Terry Clayton. If council chooses to take this un- precedented path, it can expect the Province to examine that process for a long time before approving it, suggested the Region’s solicitor Brian Roy, who said the change may not be approved in time for the 2003 election. The options are to be further exam- ined at the committee’s next meeting, April 24. At that time it will consider the role of the chairman and whether it is appropriate for that person to have a vote to break ties of council or forward motions at committee, as is the current practice. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 PAGE A3 A/P No public vote for Durham chairman Committee rules out option, still considering other possible changes MARK HOLLAND Wants vote for chairman weighted on the basis of assessment. Red Cross ensures youth is served DURHAM —A new group dealing with youth issues is looking for volun- teers. The Youth Council, organized by the Durham branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, is looking for ambitious and dedicated individuals with interests in social development, international is- sues and helping those in need. The first meeting is Thursday, April 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Cross of- fice, 419 King St. W. Suite 115 in the Oshawa Centre Office Galleria. 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However, Ward 2 Regional Coun- cillor Mark Holland has drafted a mo- tion he will bring forward to council in the coming weeks that, if adopted, would mean Pickering transferring all waste management powers to the Re- gion if it adopts a program similar pro- gram to ‘rolling to reduce’. “Our pilot project is a proven suc- cess. Over 60-per cent waste diversion, practically doubling the normal ratio,” he said. “We can achieve economies of scale with the larger, region-wide sys- tem... The Region is the one that bene- fits from a greater diversion to landfill; they’re the ones who benefit and they should be the ones who pay.” And, Coun. Holland said he expects the Region to be fully willing to jump on board with such a successful pro- gram. “Waste diversion is an objective for all of us,” he said. “If they reject this they’re rejecting waste diversion.” The continuation of the program in Amberlea is set to cost the City more than $150,000, but Coun. Brenner said funding from several other sources could help lower the burden on the mu- nicipality. “If Markham extends their pilot program then the cost is less,” he said, adding the City has also applied for a $100,000 government grant and should know the status of the application within the next few weeks. “Also, we’ve requested funding from the Re- gion and that seems possible... we’ll hear within the next two months.” Coun. Brenner also mentioned the Province may pass a waste-diversion options bill when it next reconvenes, which will reimburse municipalities 50 cents on the dollar for projects achiev- ing 50-per cent waste diversion. All of which, he added, would drive down the cost of the pilot project here in Picker- ing and make similar waste-diversion programs more attractive to the Re- gion. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 PAGE A5 P Melinda Selmys travelled from Peterborough to speak to trustees. She told trustees she was a “practis- ing lesbian” before becoming a Catholic. Ms. Selmys said just as a same- sex partner can with no problem at- tend a prom at a public high school, so too in Canadian society the Catholic school system has “also created a space where we need to be respected. “There is a two-way road here, and those who are involved in the gay community need to understand if they want to be tolerated they have to be tolerant.” As a gay person researching Catholic teachings on homosexuali- ty, Ms. Selmys said she came to un- derstand the church’s position and that she had no right to demand it be changed. “The Catholic teaching on homosexuality is not an intolerant, homophobic, prejudiced segment of Catholic teaching that has hung on... it is essential to Catholic sexu- al teaching,” said Ms. Selmys. 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Professional Haircare For Men & Women 905-837-9782 Baywest Plaza 893 Bayly Street Pickering ON L1W 3P6 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Treat her to a day at the spa. Take advantage of our Mother’s Day specials. $10 off highlights or low lights Valid until May 15, 2002 OR Advantage Facial $55.00 1 1⁄2 hours & get a free wash & set SPECIAL Manicure, pedicure & free eyebrow shaping $45 It may be heresy to mention it, but was Mike Harris as good at keeping promises as everyone sug- gests? The Progressive Conservative premier,who is being revered as the premier who always kept his promises, broke a couple even in his last days in office. When announcing he would leave as premier, he said he would “proudly serve the remainder of my term as a member of the legislature for Nipissing.” This normally would not expire until the next election — about 2003 or even as late as 2004 — but he could not wait and has quit al- ready, presumably for bigger pay in business. Mr. Harris also promised many times up to the day he announced he was leaving he would stay to fight either “several more elec- tions” or “at least one more elec- tion”. No one expects a premier to re- veal in advance when he plans to call an election or retire, because this would help opposition parties’ strategies and make him a lame duck in his own party. But when Mr. Harris made these promises, he was trying to help his own causes. When promising to stay as a humble MPP, he promoted the image he is always trying to achieve of being an ordinary guy. When Mr. Harris promised he would lead in more elections, he was trying to deflate criticisms he was no longer around much or committed to his job — and now both promises are shown without substance. These two promises were minor, but Mr. Harris has broken others more serious. In his final days in of- fice, the former premier was praised by many for having policies that fundamentally changed On- tario, but the most constant tribute was he kept his promises. Every speaker at the party con- vention that chose his successor claimed Mr. Harris did what he said he would do and the former Tory leader responded modestly his creed was “a promise made is a promise kept.” News media overwhelmingly said whether people liked them or not, Mr. Harris kept his promises, and even the PC leader’s barber was quoted saying “he was a good premier. He did what he promised to do.” This flattery is based on the fact Mr. Harris kept his major promises, including those to cut taxes and government, end deficits, create more jobs and weaken unions, all of which took willpower. The premier’s staying on his track also contrasted with predeces- sors including New Democrat Bob Rae, who promised such innova- tions as government auto insurance, but found in a recession he lacked money. But Mr. Harris also said, “it is not my plan to close hospitals,” and a commission he set up partly to distance himself from such delicate surgery has directed 32 be closed and already closed seven. The former leader said he would impose “no new user fees” in health care, but imposed some by elimi- nating services that had been cov- ered and requiring seniors to pay more for prescription drugs. Mr. Harris said he was opposed to opening more casinos, particu- larly because of his belief govern- ment already collected too much of residents’ hard-earned money. But he has expanded casinos and other ways of taking money from gam- bling more than any before him. The premier had his MPPs in Toronto promising “my party and I will never support market-value as- sessment,” which taxes city houses higher than equivalent homes in the suburbs. But later he brought in what he called current-value assess- ment, which is exactly the same system under a different name. Mr. Harris promised firmly “we will sell off some assets, such as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario,” but has found it impossible to give up the bottle and the LCBO re- mains unsold. The retired premier said beer should be sold in corner stores, when many were agitating for it, because, “it would make sense”. But, do not go into your local mom- and-pop operation expecting to buy beer. Mr. Harris promised to set up an “arm’s-length commission” to study reducing red tape, but instead named a committee of Tory MPPs who were about as independent as his golf caddy. He promised to keep protection for housing tenants, and even brought in legislation he named The Tenant Protection Act. But, it gave so many advantages to land- lords some in his own party object- ed. The outgoing premier can claim he did better than most premiers in keeping his major promises, but it is a myth, no matter how well-es- tablished, that he kept them all. I promise – record not impressive Despite reports to the contrary, Harris regularly broke pledges Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 Proud members of It’s still about 18 months before the next municipal elec- tion, but Durham’s 28 regional councillors are now heavily debating the position of the person who leads them, the re- gional chairman. Unfortunately, an eight-member committee of council, which includes a representative from each Durham munici- pality, has already ruled out the most democratic way to choose a chairman: that is, to simply elect the person from among all the eligible voters in Durham Region. That was the suggestion of Oshawa Regional Councillor John Gray, who noted, “the chairman is actually a very pow- erful position... (who) should be elected by all the people in the region.” Coun. Gray ran against and lost to incumbent Chairman Roger Anderson in a vote among regional council- lors at the beginning of the current term. The committee has decided to continue the current prac- tice of allowing only regional councillors to vote for the chair- man. Up for further discussion is whether the chairman will be chosen a month after the election by those elected to council, forcing a byelection to replace the successful candidate, or electing the chairman a few months before the election so a byelection won’t be needed. Neither option matters if the incumbent chairman defeats any and all challengers for the position. Of more importance for the democratic process is who should be eligible to run for the position. Taking away the right to vote for candidates is one thing; it’s quite another issue to prevent a taxpaying adult who lives in the region from even running for the job. That’s what council tried, and failed to do in 1998. As it stands right now, anyone, provided they’re eligible to vote in the next municipal election, is eligible to run for the position of chairman. Council attempted, in 1998, to change the Region of Durham Act to allow only those elected to council (or the regional chairman incumbent) to run for the chairman position. The Region made the request to the Province, which must approve any Municipal Act changes. However, the Province did not grant council’s request. Coun- cil can’t prevent anyone from running for the job although, when a reporter from this newspaper recently contacted a number of councillors, they expressed no knowledge the Province chose not to change the legislation. This means councillors were not aware candidates from outside council were eligible to run against Mr. Anderson or Coun. Gray in the 2000 election. Council must clearly indicate the qualifications and rules for election for Durham Regional chairman to the public at large well before the 2003 municipal election. Let’s make the process as democratic as possible and allow all those who want to stand for the position the opportunity to do so. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER APRIL 10, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Impatient motorists nearly cause accident To the editor: Attention all “super drivers”. Who taught you that you were a better driver than the person in front of you? Where did you take your lessons? Have you got this in writing? Have you ever been in an accident? If not, listen well... This morning I drove my chil- dren to school at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Whites Road in Pickering. As I approached the driveway to leave, there was a vehicle in front of me waiting to make a left-hand turn. As you can well imagine, traffic travelling southbound at this time in the morning is quite heavy. I stopped and only after a few seconds of waiting, the car horns behind me started to beep. Not one, but two. I could see the man ahead of me become flus- tered, trying to edge his way out a bit further every time the horn sounded. I could clearly see that his way was not clear and that the cars behind me had to wait. The second round of horn honking made me nervous and, just as I suspected, the vehicle in front of me just booted it out into traffic. It was a rainy day and two cars had to brake suddenly, sliding but just missing the car turning left. This man had just dropped his son off in front of school. He had at least two other children in his car, and I assumed he was drop- ping them at the elementary school further up the road. If any- one has been in an accident you realize how sudden it can happen and how serious the injuries can be. If you haven’t been in an ac- cident, stop and read this article twice for it may save someone’s life. Luckily, this man was not hit, but he obviously was taking a chance just out of “embarrass- ment” due to impatient people behind him. They could not see the road and if they could they would clearly see it was not safe to make the turn at that point. These people could have easily been the cause of a serious accident and injuries not only to the innocent driver, but also to the children who were passengers. This type of driving has to stop. If you haven’t got a moment or two to spare in the morning due to traffic, then stay off the road! Deb Osborn, Pickering Problems no laughing matter To the editor: Re: ‘Seven steps to power-shop- ping heaven’, opinion shaper col- umn, March 24. We felt we needed to comment on this column. We realize it was meant as a satirical commentary, but for some people, compulsive shopping or spending is a very se- vere, very real problem. It is noth- ing to make fun of. As credit counsellors, our goals include the promotion of healthy money management, teamwork with your spouse and the wise use of credit. People could read the comments in the article and mis- take them for validation of their own behaviour instead of interpret- ing them in the spirit of which they were written. Compulsive spending can be likened to other addictive behav- iours such as alcoholism, gambling and drugs. All of these have the po- tential to destroy families. We see this every day. If one person reads this letter and makes changes or seeks sup- port, it will have been worthwhile. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. The way we were Editorial cartoon Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. Can anyone run for chairman or not? Eligibility must be cleared up well before 2003 election campaign The editorial in the April 7 edition, 'Good news at GM is great news for us all,' misidentified the president of Gener- al Motors of Canada. His name is Michael Grimaldi. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Correction Quaker Meeting House In 1807, Timothy Rogers, came to what was then called Duffins Creek to establish a Quaker settlement. Initially, worship meetings were held in his log house. In 1819, after he had given two acres of his land for a meeting house and cemetery, a frame meeting house was built. It was replaced in 1833 by another frame structure. The current brick structure was erected in 1867 at 457 Kingston Rd. W. Following the decline of the Quaker population, the building was put up for auction in 1942. It was bought by the Masonic Lodge and is still used as a lodge hall today. 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 Call REC CONNECT for Swim & Skate Hours, Court Bookings, Facility Hours & More! 905-420-4646 All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME April 10 Race Relations 7:00 pm & Equity April 11 Waterfront Committee 7:00 pm April 15 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm April 16 Heritage Pickering 7:30 pm (LACAC) April 18 Statutory Public 7:00 pm Information April 22 Finance & Operations 1:30 pm Committee April 29 Committee of 7:00 pm Adjustment Poetry Workshop for Teens @ the Central Library Polish those gems-in-the-rough and let them shine. Teens are invited to refine their poems in a workshop and then read them for an audience at an Open Mike Night. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 p.m. To register, please call 905-831-6265, ext. 6243 or email us at teens@picnet.org. The Open Mike Night will be held on Tuesday April 30th at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. Internet for Teens Teens are invited to participate in a hands-on session focusing on the fun side of things - chatting, gaming, cool sites and other handy tips and tricks. This free program will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. To register, please call 905-831-6265, ext 6243. Tender for Removal & Replacement Concrete Box Culvert Tender No. T-2-2002 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 The work consists of the supply of required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances required to remove an existing concrete box culvert and replace it with precast concrete box culvert on Whitevale Road (Concession 5), Whitevale in accordance with specifications prepared by the City of Pickering and the manufacturer. Tender forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting Supply & Services, upon a non-refundable payment of $40.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 (905) 420-4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPPO, C.P.P., CMMI Manager, Supply & Services REC COMPLEX Fitness, Health Club, Racquet Sports & Memberships 905-683-6582 Tenders for Playground Construction Tender No. T-11-2002 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 The work consists of the supply of required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the installation of concrete curbed play areas, concrete pads, asphalt pathways, trees, sod and related items in City parks and open spaces, in accordance with specifications prepared by the City. Tender forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting Supply & Services, upon a non-refundable payment of $40.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 (905) 420-4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPPO, C.P.P., CMMI Manager, Supply & Services Pickering Rec Complex located just east of Pickering Town Centre - Valley Farm Road South For complete details call 905-831-1711For complete details call 905-831-1711For complete details call 905-831-1711 Learn how to: Lose weight and keep it off naturally, supercharge your body for energy and vitality, how to live longer and healthier, and how to reduce stress. Topics include: Digestion, Colon, Immunity, Circulation, Antidotes to Aging, Hormones, Weight Management, Candida and Stress. Course is offered at the Recreation Complex at cost of $135.00 + gst Morning and evening classes available April 11th, 2002 10:00 am - 11:30 am (8 weeks) April 11th, 2002 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 pm (8 weeks) HOLISTIC NUTRITION PILATES Take control of your health and learn how to live more vibrantly? Reverse the aging and disease processes in this life-transforming workshop. WEIGHT TRAINING FOR WOMEN A beginner weight training program for women only. A no-stress approach to stronger, leaner muscles and better posture. An emphasis on movement quality, posture and breathing makes Pilates mat work a safe, challenging and revitalizing workout. Perfect core conditioning. • Become skilled in effective weight training techniques. • Understand training theory and how it applies to your routine. • Discover tips that save time and maximize results.Various April start dates available. Once a week for 8 weeks at a cost of $65 + GST Various April start dates available. Classes are 1 hour in length, once a week for 8 weeks at a cost of $67 + GST Coffee & Tea Available George Lake Big Band Listening and Dancing Pleasure Sunday, April 21st Pickering Recreation Complex 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $5.00 per person Pickering Recreation Complex at 905-831-1711 East Shore Community Centre at 905-420-6588 Petticoat Creek Community Centre at 905-420-2370 Tickets available at the Look TODAY! Health • state-of-the-art equipment • spacious, bright, airy • always supervised • fully wheelchair accessible One Year $380 Three Months $152 Youth Health • upon successful completion of F.I.T. Club • Monday to Friday 6am-7pm Saturday and Sunday 7am-9pm One Year $152 Three Months $ 75 Fitness Classes • unlimited classes each week • swim, sauna, whirlpool • yoga, toning, medical needs One Year $314 Three Months $127 Golden • your most exclusive membership • all racquet sports pre-paid, unlimited fitness classes, private fitness consultation, and a personal training session, full use of our Health Club* • public skating (seasonal) One Year $900 Three Month $360 Family $1727 Squash • prepaid court fees • 6 International Courts • Squash club eligibility • full time, CSRA Squash Professional on staff • fully stocked pro-shop One Year $424 Three Month $169 Family $813 Combination • prepaid squash, racquetball and handball courts • triple the fun One Year $451 Three Month $180 Family $866 RECREATION COMPLEX MembershipsMemberships Serving Pickering Since 1983 Racquetball • prepaid court fees • 2 racquetball/handball courts • weekly round robin (seasonal) • part-time CSRA Racquetball Professional on staff One Year $394 Three Month $157 Family $757 Tennis • 50% reduction in court fees • 4 indoor courts • league, ladder and tournament eligibility • full-time Level 3 tennis pro • pro shop One Year $385* Three Month $154* Family $739* * resident fee only, please phone for non-resident rates Swim • prepaid admission to Rec Complex and Dunbarton Pool • Membership changeroom (adults only) during posted swim times One Year $111 Three Month $ 49 Family $210 Youth $ 80 HOURS OF OPERATION Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Summer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. ADD UNLIMITED FITNESS CLASSES TO ANY MEMBERSHIP* FOR ONLY $100 PER MONTH OR $50 PER THREE MONTH *Swim and Family Memberships Excluded 1/4 Million square feet of Fun! 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Two dead women. Two inquests. Too much. For the women on the front lines of domestic abuse, it’s a case of been there, done that. Now, they want more, much more. “We have inquests and I understand why they have them, but shelter work- ers say we need more shelters, coun- selling, second-stage housing, social services and day care,” says Wendy Leeder, director of the new shelter being developed by the Oshawa YWCA. In February, an inquest wrapped up into the circumstances surrounding the Pickering murder of Gillian Hadley by her husband Ralph, who then commit- ted suicide. The inquest followed one just over two years earlier into the 1998 murder of Arlene May, who was killed by for- mer boyfriend Randy Iles, who also subsequently committed suicide. The Hadley jury came back with 58 recommendations, many similar to the more than 200 recommendations from the May inquest. “The Hadley inquest carried many eerie overtones of the inquest held in 1998,” says Pam Cross of the Ontario Women’s Justice Network. While there were differences, there were also “too many similarities. Many of the recommendations made by the May inquest jury have never been im- plemented,” she adds. When releasing its recommenda- tions, the Hadley jury stated, “We are confident that the implementation of our recommendations will more than compensate for this distress (suffered by the families) by preventing similar tragedies in the future.” The jury added, “Domestic violence is a crime that is different from other crimes in two ways — the likelihood of repeat violence is common and at most times predictable, and the victim is known in advance. “With this knowledge, society has an opportunity to use its expertise, re- sources and updated technologies to prevent this type of crime with the ulti- mate goal of a safer environment and the saving of lives. This jury hopes that our recommendations will help achieve these goals.” Those involved in the field wish their services weren’t required. “In an ideal world, there wouldn’t be a need for shelter beds,” says YWCA executive director Eva Martin Blythe. “The reality is whatever number of beds we had, 50, 75 or 100, it won’t be enough. It’s a sad commentary, but a commentary.” Denise House executive director Sandra McCormack agrees. “What we know is we don’t have the beds for the demand.” The YWCA is working on a new 15- bed shelter for central Durham, while a 25-bed is also coming to Ajax (pending final rezoning approvals) — the first such facility in west Durham. While Ms. Leeder said the YWCA is currently looking for its site, the Ajax shelter will likely be located in a build- ing now used by Durham Regional Po- lice. The Ajax plan also calls for a 7,000-square-foot addition. Ms. Leeder hopes to have the YWCA shelter open by the summer, while organizers in Ajax are targeting the end of the year. Currently, Denise House has 27 beds and an occupancy rate of 98 per cent, Ms. McCormack says. It’s not 100-per cent because of transition times between when a woman leaves and an- other takes her place. While the shelter may not have a waiting list, “What we have is a list of women who are calling us requiring our services in the very near future,” Ms. McCormack states. “They’re saying, ‘I’m waiting for the right time to get out.’ “If a woman comes to us or the po- lice bring them or they are in absolute danger, we provide space until she goes on.” A woman in absolute danger “does- n’t happen every day. It does indeed happen and they’re not turned away. There’s assistance here and there’s help once they’re here,” she adds. In addition to providing shelter, there are counsellors working with women to help with “choices they have to make to move beyond the shelter”. The length of time at the shelter can run from a few days to eight weeks. A coalition of 160 organizations, called The Cross-Sectoral Violence Against Women Strategy Group, has been calling on the provincial govern- ment to enact the recommendations of both inquests. After the Hadley jury re- leased its recommendations, Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker said, “Over 90 per cent of the May-Iles rec- ommendations have been implemented or are in progress. This province has the largest and most comprehensive do- mestic violence program in Canada.” The first Hadley recommendation called for the Province to establish a committee, with both government and non-government representatives, to oversee the implementation of the rec- ommendations. In Ontario, about 50 women a year are murdered by a husband, former husband, boyfriend or former boyfriend, claims Ms. Cross. “It can only be hoped that there is not a third such inquest in another three or four years which has to make a sim- ilar recommendation,” she says. The Hadley jury also called for funding for the implementation com- mittee and that it not be bound by a timeline, so “it continues until the com- mittee is satisfied that all recommenda- tions have been implemented across the province”. With the justice system, the jury rec- ommended such things as reverse-onus bail hearings in domestic violence, im- proved victim notification, no bail for accused who have already breached bail conditions, and a stop to the prac- tice of releasing accused individuals di- rectly from police stations. The justice system recommenda- tions are “crucial,” Ms. Cross adds. “The present bail system leaves women and children exposed to ongoing ha- rassment and violence by abusive men.” Justice aside, domestic violence vic- tims also need counselling and support. “There are a lot of services aside from a shelter that address women who see violence,” Ms. McCormack states. “There’s the court and police. As a shel- ter, we’re one part of the system that provides support. “There are many, many women out there who never reach out and don’t know where to go. It’s difficult to know how pervasive the problem is because of the unknown factor. No matter how far we come forward, there’s still a lot hidden. We don’t know how many women and children are suffering.” While the shelter makes every at- tempt to let women know it’s there, “a lot of them hear through word of mouth, from friends or family”. Others hear through church or their child’s school. “The legal system can be an educa- tor,” Ms. McCormack adds. “We can do newspaper advertisements and public service announcements, but it’s also very much information passed by word of mouth. The challenge is it’s such a fast-growing community and we’re rac- ing against that as well.” There’s an element of frustration given that “enough can’t be done. We have to make sure the information is strategically placed.” While more beds are needed, shel- ters are a transition for women and chil- dren. It’s not fair, but usually the victim of domestic violence is the one who has to move. However, Ms. Leeder says there just isn’t enough affordable hous- ing available. The provincial government has an- nounced $244 million for social hous- ing, but “they need to double that,” Ms. Leeder says. And, waiting lists for sub- sidized housing can run five to seven years. “There are many reasons why women stay in an abusive situation. They might not have family support. It might be cultural and they’re not al- lowed to leave or they’ll think they’re a failure.” For others there’s nowhere to go once they are out of a shelter. “‘Who will look after my children when we’re out?’ There are roadblocks all over the place. When they leave, they’re fright- ened. ‘He might come after me’,” Ms. Leeder notes. “In a different situation, yes there are these roadblocks, but there are alter- natives. We try to help them see the al- ternatives. Others have left. We set them up with the options. More housing would be an answer. We give them most of the information they can get. We give them the information and sup- port them.” Ms. Martin Blythe agrees second- stage or transitional housing is lacking, adding it’s “critical” to have such ac- commodations. “It’s support to help make the reinte- gration into the community,” she says. The APPLE Community Project came out of APPLE House, which had provided second-stage housing as well as counselling for women and children. But, in the mid-1990s, funding for the housing stopped, so only coun- selling is now provided. APPLE stood for Ajax-Pickering Protected Living Environment, but it changed to Ajax-Pickering Protected Living for Every woman. “We’ve got staff, front-line counsel- lors who each carry large caseloads,” Ms. Martin Blythe says. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo The incidence of domestic spousal abuse continues to concern women’s rights advocates, the justice system and law enforcement officials. Work is under way in Durham to expand shelter beds for abused women and children, but much more is needed, say those working on behalf of the abused. It’s not a perfect world As such, Durham shelters and domestic abuse service providers struggle to deliver important resources A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 News Advertiser Billboard April 10, 2002 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chap- ter of the One Parent Fam- ily Association meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Ajax Crick- et Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, in Ajax. It’s for cus- todial and non-custodial parents. Meetings are every Wednesday. Call 905-426-4646 for more in- formation. FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are welcome. Call 905- 420-7252. THURSDAY, APRIL 11 OVEREATERS: Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Re- sort House, Pickering. It’s a 12-step program. Call Edith at 905-686-3834 dur- ing the day or Mary at 905- 428-8660 in the evening for more information. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Picker- ing. Group deals with all types of addictions, includ- ing co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 CHURCH SEMINAR:Rev- erend Robert Holburn, au- thor of ‘Healing Revealed’, will teach from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Christian Life Centre, Rossland and Ravenscroft roads, in Ajax. Seating limited, reserva- tions necessary. Child care available for nominal fee. Offering taken. 905-428- 9596. SUNDAY, APRIL 14 OSTEOPOROSIS SUP- PORT GROUP:The group holds its spring tea at Papps Restaurant in Pick- ering from 2 to 4 p.m. Dr. Heather McDonald present new treatments for osteo- porosis. Seating is limited so book early. Tickets $10. Call Marie at 905-482- 6632. MONDAY, APRIL 15 AJAX GARDEN CLUB: Guest speaker Joel Schraven of Pickering Nurseries will discuss ‘roses’, beginning at 8 p.m. Meeting is upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt St. in Ajax. Everyone wel- come. Call 905-426-1268 for more information.SPEC0060707The Leadership Dealership www.scarboroughlexustoyota.com 2000 Eglinton Ave. E. (Just East of Warden) 416-751-1530 401 Vic. ParkDon Valley ParkwayWardenEglinton Ave. E. Lawrence Ave. E.AA0760306The Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection “Minutes” from the Don Valley Parkway! 2002 ES300 $499/mo.* Please support the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. 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NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 PAGE B1 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER APRIL 10, 2002 News Advertiser file photo Liverpool Boxing Club’s Amanda ‘Boom-Boom’Beaulieu returned with a gold medal from the Ray McGibbon Novice Development Tournament in St. Catharines last weekend. Reeves, Beaulieu earn titles at St. Catharines event PICKERING —Liverpool Boxing Club fighters were ringmasters at the Ray McGib- bon Novice Development Tournament last weekend. In fact, all five Liverpool competitors came home with medals from the tournament hosted by the St. Catharines Boxing Club. Christian Reeves, 18, made his boxing tournament debut a winning one, defeating his op- ponents in two three-round bouts to earn the gold medal in the 81-kilo light heavyweight category — both by technical knockouts. In the final, Reeves scored a second-round TKO over a fighter from the Big Time Boxing Club from Or- angeville. In his earlier bout, Reeves stopped Abu Alshia of Windsor’s Border City Boxing Club in the third round. Amanda ‘Boom-Boom’ Beaulieu defeated Tristan ‘The Piston’ Wristan for the women’s 67-kilo welterweight title. She won after opening up a 15-point lead in the second round, thus ending the bout. Beaulieu’s a two-time Canadian intermediate women’s boxing champ and will be moving up to the se- nior women’s class for this year’s Canadian amateur championships. Meanwhile, Matthew Locke won the silver medal in the 45-kilo light flyweight bracket. He won his first bout by a decision over a fighter with the host St. Catharines Boxing Club. In the final, however, the referee stopped the fight in the third round. Two other LBC fighters — Liverpool club boxers pack golden punch New Ranger rides into Panthers’ den Pickering juniors hire Jim Wilson for coaching, GM duties BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pon- tiac Panthers will look a lot like the North York Rangers when the OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior Hockey League reconvenes in the fall — at least in a management sense. That’s because Jim Wilson, the former head coach of the South Conference’s North York Rangers, will now serve as Panthers head coach and general manager for the 2002/03 sea- son. Wilson has also brought his North York coaching staff with him to the Pan- thers fold, including assistant coach and trainer Juris Ratineks, assistant coach and defence co- ordinator Mark Minion, assistant coach Allan Avery and goalie coach and education consul- tant Gerry Allen. The coaching and general manager vacancies opened up after both former head coach Bill Purcell and GM Cliff Long stepped down soon after the Panthers’ second-round playoff loss to the Wexford Raiders. For Wilson, 57, he was the odd man out in North York as a new owner sought to make changes to the coaching staff there. Wilson said he got wind of the impending changes in the Panthers’coaching situation after talking with Purcell and assistant coach Craig Chandler near the end of the regular season. “I knew both Craig Chandler and Bill Purcell from coaching the North York Rangers this past year. Bill and Craig said they had decided to move on to other things and the conversation came around to what I would be doing next year,” he said. A meeting with Panthers president and owner Michael Boyer sealed the deal, as Boyer wanted one man to serve in both head coach and general manager capacities. “Mr. Boyer wanted someone he could look to for all hockey matters,” said Wilson. Wilson noted he’s ready for the challenge of guiding the Panthers to continued success next season. “The program the coaches and the ownership put together was exemplary. It was certainly something I was interested in continuing,” he said. As the kingpin of the Panthers’on-ice activi- ties this season, Wilson said he’ll be looking to his staff for input on all decisions affecting the personnel. “We will all work together as a group to de- termine what’s best for the team and best for the players who are there. It’s really going to be a group effort, not just me,” he said. Wilson comes to the Panthers with a 35-year pedigree in coaching, mostly in hockey, but also in a number of high school sports as the head of physical and health education at Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate in Toronto. He’s coached at every level, including tier II junior, university and European pro ranks. Prior to his stint with the Rangers, he served as the head coach of the Toronto Young Nationals midget ‘AAA’ Carna- tion Cup and GTHL champions, which also fin- ished with a bronze medal at the Air Canada Cup national championship during the 2000/01 season. With the Rangers last season, Wilson trans- formed the club from a perennial bottom-feed- ing squad to one of the pleasant surprises of the season, finishing in sixth place in the nine-team South Conference regular-season standings, just four points behind the fifth-place Panthers. In the playoffs, the Rangers nearly knocked off the third-seeded Markham Waxers, losing in the seventh and deciding game. Wilson will officially get his feet wet with the Panthers’evaluation camp May 11 and 12 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. He expects to have two other mini-camps in early June to get the roster down to manageable numbers when the training camp officially opens in late August. Panthers president Michael Boyer was on a two-week vacation and couldn’t be reached for Ring in a new ice season tonight See LOCAL page B2 Please recycle this paper Community Calendar The NEWS ADVERTISER welcomes your notices for bulletin board. Non-profit organizations are welcome to submit their announcements for publication. DEADLINE: 10 days prior to event. FAX them: 905-683-7363 EMAIL them: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com MAIL them: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 Pickering Hockey Association AA & A TRYOUTS Midget (born ‘85/86) CORRECTION ALL FUTURE DATES POSTED AT DON BEER ARENA COST PER TRYOUT IS $8.00 Sun., April 21st 4:00 pm PAD 2 The tryout advertisement which appeared in the Friday, April 5th edition of the News Advertiser inadvertantly omitted the correct age group for the Midget tryouts. The correct version is printed below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 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Pick PLAYOFF NIGHT April 23 7pm Concert & Awards Ceremony Friday April 26 Junior 6pm Senior 7pm Pickering Pentecostal Church 1920 Bayly St. ( Bayly & Squires Beach Rd.) P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 ‘Marvellous’ Marlon Barrington and Adam Milkia — were walkovers in their respective weight categories, meaning they won the gold as no other fighters were entered in their weight classes. Barrington was en- tered in the 71-kilo middleweight bracket and Milkia was slated to fight in the light welterweight divi- sion. PICKERING —Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club members will weave an enchant- ed evening on ice this month with a host of fairytale characters springing to life. The club presents its biannual ice show ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Saturday, April 13 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, featuring characters and songs from ‘Shrek’, ‘Harry Pot- ter’, ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’. The exhibition showcases the skating skills of the club’s preschool, canskate, junior ‘B’, test stream and competitive skaters. The club performs two shows Saturday: one at 1 p.m. and a second at 7 p.m. There will be a limited number of tickets at the door, but those wishing to attend are urged to call the club for advance tickets at 905-420- 4117. Cinderella, Belle, Shrek all coming to life this weekend Local boxers win medals LOCAL from page B1 The underdog Pickering bunny ringette team put up a strong showing at the recent regional championships hosted in Pickering. The bunnies dropped a close decision in the gold-medal final to a strong Whitby squad. Every bunny does their part Pickering ringette club just misses regional title PICKERING — The un- derdog Pickering bunny team almost pulled off the near im- possible by finishing as run- ners-up at the regional ringette championships at the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. Despite the fact nine of the 14 players on the Pickering bunny squad have a year or more of eligibility remaining in the category, the squad was on the verge of upsetting a strong Whitby team in the final. The teams battled to a 6-6 tie at the end of regulation time. Whitby, however, squeaked out a victory in sudden-death overtime. Pickering head coach Tom Calow was ecstatic with the outstanding play of his bun- nies. “It was incredible. Every member of the team had their best game of the year on the same day,” he said. Javier Spence-Maciero was outstanding in goal for Picker- ing, while Adia Hope and Emily Forbes excelled as stay- at-home defenders. The bunnies played almost perfectly throughout the week- end with their only glitch in the round-robin being a 14-6 loss to Whitby in Game 3. Pickering qualified for the final after defeating Sunder- land 7-4. Graduating bunny Lindsay Shanks scored 16 goals and added eight assists over the five tournament games. 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The candidate must have: • Formal Industrial Design background and training • 3-5 years experience in Point-Of-Purchase/ Exhibits Design • Excellent creativity, design talent & aesthetic sense • Knowledge of POP/Marketing trend • Technical drawing, product rendering and presentation skills • Proficiency in graphic design software Mac or PC • Working knowledge in 3D modelling software Please reply in confidence by fax to: 416-754-9574 info@Somervile.ca VOLVO OF DURHAM Requires: ❐1 SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT We Offer: • High income potential • Strong management support • Aggressive advertising budget • Company benefits • Car allowance or company demo • Opportunity for advancement • Monthly spiffs & bonus We Require: • Self motivated • Good communication skills • Professional appearance • Automotive sales experience • Valid OMNIC Sales Lic. We Want To Talk To You! Call Rory O'Connor or Paul Fran @ 905-421-9515 Toll Free 1-866-504-4448 Fax: 905-421-9520 The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 510 General Help 510 General Help ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS 3 Day Job Club will help you find a job FAST In only 3 days you will have: ➢a resume that gets you in the door ➢the ability to answer tough interview questions ➢the knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Contact Lisa at C.A.R.E. (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering (near the GO Station) Sponsored by: Human Resources Development Canada AVON Sales Dealers Needed MLM earning potential available. For information call Pauline Naulls - 1-866-888-5288 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. NOW HIRING SERVERS, SERVICE ASS'T, COOKS, HOSTS/HOSTESSES, P/T OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR HIRING FAIR being held at The Hub Plaza 1360 Kingston Rd., Unit 11A, Pickering (at Hwy #2 & Liverpool) APRIL 15, 16 & 17TH 9AM-3PM & 5PM-8PM Fax Resumes to: 416-977-8054 EASY PHONE WORK Appointment Setting ~ No Selling National Company modern upbeat office. Permanent F/T days. 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Local Busy Oshawa Company Seeking positve TELEMARKETER To conduct survey's over the phone. • No selling • Hourly rate • Full and part time avail • On bus route • Pay day every Friday Call today, start tomorrow (905)720-1507 Ask for Liz or Michelle 510 General Help 510 General Help COSTCO WHOLESALE is Now Accepting applications for Part-time MEAT WRAPPERS With a minimum of 3 yrs. experience Fo r Our Ajax Location Please forward resumes to: COSTCO WHOLESALE 150 Kingston Rd. East Ajax, Ont. L1Z 1E5 Att: Ian McDowell Are you a Newcomer to Canada and looking for work? We can help with a 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 days you will have: A resume that 'gets you in the door' The ability to answer tough interview questions The knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Call Zena at The Unemployed Help Centre (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) To be eligible you must provide a copy of landed immigrant papers Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada 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 WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada’s largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding Our company has a 30 year proven track record & an unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially. • Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission • Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission • Additional sales incentives add up to $1,000 per season • Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week • Great supplemental income opportunity • Automated dialing system • Good verbal communication skills essential AJAX LOCATION:62 Harwood S. 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Must have knowledge of: Wordperfect 6.1 Windows, Conveyancer, and E-Reg. Transport ion required. Submit resume including salary ex- pectation, work experience and availability to fax: D. Eng- land, 905-721-1217. MARKHAM COMPANY re- quires EXPERIENCED OFFICE CLERK for invoicing, receiva- bles, and to assist with cus- tomer service. Computer liter- ate. Fax Resume: 905-470- 0542 PART-TIME receptionist re- quired for a very busy real estate office, to work alternate nights and weekends. Real estate and computer experi- ence essential. Please fax re- sume to 905-683-5001. LEGAL REAL ESTATE Secre- tary with 2+ years exp. for full- time position for law firm in Ajax. Experience with "The Conveyancer" software would be preferable. Please fax re- sume to: 905-683-7794. Sales Help & Agents530 DE BOER'S DESIGN/SALES. De Boer's furniture in Picker- ing is seeking an enthusiastic professional with sales skills & Interior Design background. 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Fax resumes to (905) 683-7826 or email at dentr@rogers.com DENTAL RECEPTIONISTS/Of- fice managers assistants Level I & II, for Whitby/Oshawa area. Seeking independent, motivated individuals. Experience welcome Send resumes to FRIENDLY STAFF File #767, c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa LIH 7L5 EXPERIENCED HYGIENIST needed for one year maternity leave, in a team oriented practice. Could lead to a per- manent position. Send re- sume to: D. Abraham, Suite 204, 1400 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, Ontario. LlG 7W4 or fax (905) 576-6889. PHYSIO and Registered Mas- sage Therapist wanted for busy Pickering clinic. Fax 905-427-9147 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. 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. Hotel/Restaurant540 WAIT STAFF wanted imme- diately in Pickering (Brock/ Hwy. 2). Please call Debbie at 905-683-7444 Houses For Sale100 UPSCALE, 4 BEDROOM , fully bricked, 2 storey, in North- west Whitby. Gleaming red maple hardwood floor, fin- ished basement, 3 1/2 baths, central air, central vac, gas fireplace, dishwasher, double garage, in ground pool, fully landscaped. Walk to schools, asking $320,000. Private viewing by appointment. Open house, Sat. & Sun. April 13 & 14, 1-4 pm. 232 Stonemanor Ave., Whitby. 905-666–0164. NEW DETACHED HOUSE w/ detached garage, 2100 sq ft in new Whitby subdivision. 3bdrms., 3 baths, a/c, hard- wood flooring, fireplace, walk- ing distance to schools, tran- sit & shopping. $243,500. OPEN HOUSE: April 13 & 14, 10:30-4:30., 183 Civic Centre Dr., Please call Ina Mon-Fri. 905-533–2121 or Fri.-Sun. 905-665-8485. 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. APRIL 6TH & SAT. APR. 13TH, 10-4 P.M. 49 WORFOLK PLACE, WHITBY. $279,900. 905-430–6257 PRESTIGIOUS COURTICE lo- cation - 4 level, 2-storey backsplit, 2200 sq ft on 57x108 lot, 3 bdrms, 3-car parking, heated garage (FAG), heated inground pool, a/c, se- curity, 3 decks, 2 walk-outs, ponds ceramics, 2 bath, large eat-in kitchen, large family room, fireplace. $270,000. Call for appt. 905-571–4664 AJAX, PRIVATE SALE,76 Tulloch Dr. Semi-detached brick bungalow w/3 bedrooms, in-law suite w/separate en- trance, 4 car driveway, fenced-in yard (54x115 lot), walking distance to amenities. By appointment only. 905- 428-9888 after 4pm or leave message. No agents 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 BEAUTIFUL 3 PLUS one bed- room detached in Courtice by Liza Homes. Three baths, in- cluding master ensuite, open concept, cac, roughed in cen- tral vac, $229 K. (905) 434– 5701 OSHAWA, 46 ATHABASCA ST 3 bedroom bungalow: 2 baths, hardwood floors, newer kitch- en, finished basement, fire- place, attached garage. $184,900. Call 905-720-2253. HOUSE FOR SALE South End $129,000. Call Ann (905) 725- 7493. Private Sales103 24 FLAXMAN AVE.,Bowman- ville. Beautiful 3-bdrm, well maintained lot. Established neighbourhood near John James School (Mearns/Con- cession), finished basement w/gas f/p, eat-in kitchen with SGWO to fenced backyard. Large master bdrm w/ensuite, built-in dishwasher, ceramic backsplash, FAG, appliances negotiable, flexible closing date. $169,900. Call to view 905-697–1924 BROOKLIN BEAUTY 2500 SQ/ FT, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, Open concept, partially fin- ished basement, fireplace, ceramic & hardwood flooring. C/A and C/V. $299 900. Lots of upgrades. 905-718–9319 SELLING YOUR house pri- vately? Your own web-page, 6 photos & text $49.99/6 mths. Save $$-no commissions www.privatehomes4sale.com or call 1-866-315-8343. Pri- vate vacation rentals www.privatehomes4rent.com Apt./Condos For Sale110 PRIVATE - upscale condo, Sailwinds Whitby. 2 bed- rooms, 2 baths, balcony, 8th floor NW, new carpets, under- ground parking, laundry en- site, move in condition, $204,900. 905-666–2196 Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent. 199 Waterloo Street, Oshawa, 905-571-6307, 905-839-9104. WAREHOUSE space available located in Ajax, storage as low as $5.50 per skid, pick & pack, order fulfillment, other packaging services available call 905-767–6170. Office & Business space150 DENTAL HYGIENIST required Wednesdays, 2-8 pm. for ma- ternity leave Please submit resume in person to Dr. Sho- niker, 312 Dundas St. W., Su- ite 1, Whitby. OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 MERCHANT'S FLEA MARKET. Great values at Eglinton and Warden since 1988. Limited space available. (416) 767- 5698 Business Opportunities160 1985 GMC Driveway Sealing and Repair Business for sale. Brand new spray-system, certified and emissions. Great earning potential. $5,900 obo. Kevin 905-420–0733; 905- 626-4116 leave message. BEAUTIFUL 1611-SQ.FOOT storefront in extremely busy mall at Westney/Hwy #2. Per- fect set-up for tanning or nail salon. Exclusive for nails and tanning in plaza. Eleanor 905- 619-2639 EXCELLENT ASSOCIATE Part- nership opportunity with an established private practice - Social Worker or Family Counselling or Psychologist. Prime Whitby location. Phone 905-665-9652. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - Business for sale. Make more money in a day than you make in a week. Steady route and equipment with good cus- tomers. Work the summer and take the winter off. (Owner re- tiring). Asking price $94,900 Phone Marcel Provenzano (905) 432-7200. WELL ESTABLISHED Mas- sage Therapy Clinic in down- town Whitby. Main street fron- tage. Free parking. 4 spa- cious treatment rooms. 905- 665-7111. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM NEAR Oshawa Centre, small quiet building, newly renovated, all inclusive. No pets, no smoking, refer- ences. First/last. $775 month- ly. Call (905)433–2484 1-BEDROOM, N.W. Oshawa, quiet area, $650 per mo., in- clusive, 4 pc. bath, first/last, no pets, suitable for non smoking working single, avail. May 1, 905-728–6433. AJAX (North) bright walk-out basement apartment, 1 bed- room, 4-pc bathroom, ap- pliances including washer/ dryer. Private entrance, park- ing, no pets, no smokers. $650, May 1st. 905-428-3112 AJAX LARGE bedroom in basement, no pets, no smok- ing, $750., inclusive. Avail- able May lst. lst/last, refer- ences, (905) 472–0924 AJAX, SOUTH BY lake, pro- fessionally designed, fur- nished basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, laundry, air conditioned, cen- tral vac, full use of backyard, $985/month. Available imme- diately. Call (905)428–2825 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Ajax. Newly finished walkout basement apartment. Kitchen, utilities, cable included. No pets, smoking. First/last, ref- erences required. Rent $800. Call 905-427-8891. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - 1-bdrm walk-out basement, private entrance. $650 inclu- sive. Pinegrove/Altona. First & last. No smoking/pets. Call 905-509–9681 BACHELOR APARTMENT, Mary St. Oshawa, $425/ month, kitchen/living room, own bath, separate entrance, suit single male, first/last, avail. immed. Call Pam 905- 666-7614 or leave message BROCK ST. / TAUNTON Bachelor Apt. with kitchen and bathroom. Available imme- diately, non smoker, no pets, first/last, references. 905-666– 9622. BOWMANVILLE, 3 bedroom upper level of home, 2 car ga- rage, laundry, all appliances, no-smoking/pets, $975.00+ utilities. First / last. Available May 1st., Credit check /refer- ences required. 905-721–8620 Available immediately one- bedroom basement. Brand new, Adelaide/Gibbons. Pri- vate entrance, parking, laun- dry/air, kitchen, stove/fridge, single-occupancy. Female preferred $700/mo/first/last. Yearly-lease, 3 references. Afternoons/evenings 905-725– 8829 Margaret; or 905-404- 1613 Laura. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room $950, April 15, June/ July 1st; 2-bedroom $850 April 15, May 1st; In well- maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m-5p.m. CLEAN BRIGHT, main floor of 3 bedroom bungalow walk out to deck pool, a/c separate laundry $888 inclusive. Call 416-721-5081 or 905-432– 9034. CLEAN SPACIOUS large one bedroom, top floor of house (loft) 139 Agnes Street, Osha- wa, fridge, stove, parking in- cluded. $675 lst/last. May lst. (905) 436–0278 DOWNTOWN WHITBY,up- stairs of tax office, very large 2-storey apartment available by May 1st or 15th. Open con- cept, $1200 monthly. (905)430-1986. LARGE ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, quiet neighborhood, separate en- trance, air con, fireplace, utili- ties and cable included. No pets, non smokers. $700 per mo. May lst. (905) 434-8187. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, 2 appliances, Har- wood/401 area. $700 p/mo in- cludes parking, utilities, laun- dry privileges. Non smoker. Available May lst. First/last. (905) 428-9967. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. large, fireplace, separate entrance laundry. $750 plus utilities. Twyn Rivers/Altona, Pickering. (416) 885–3987 OSHAWA ONE BEDROOM basement apartment. Large, clean, parking, close to 401, working person welcome, non-smoker, pets o.k. $520 inclusive, first/last, available May 1st. (905)-432–6834. OSHAWA - SHORT OXFORD, 1-2 bedrooms main floor, quiet building, living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive No dogs. May 1st. Call 905-721-2232. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult pre- ferred building. 905-579-9016 SOUTH OSHAWA - Two bed- room spacious basement apt. Separate entrance, share laundry. No smoking/pets. First, last & references. $700 + 1/3 utilities. Avail. April 15. Call 416-254-2172 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom apart- ment in duplex near lake. Shared backyard, parking, non-smoker, laundry fac., $850 inclusive, available June 1st. Viewing Sat. April 13th. Call 705-786-1842. OSHAWA SOUTH,near lake, highway, 2-bedroom, parking, laundry, c/air, May 1st. $795/ month. Call (416)267–4397 OSHAWA, spacious, quiet, 2 bedroom apt. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $725 plus hydro. Avail. May 1st. Call (905) 434–9844. PICKERING,1-large fur- nished room in new home. Balcony overlooking French- man's Bay. $625 inclusive. Avail. immediately. Single person preferred. First, last, references. 905-420–4875 PICKERING - new immaculate one bedroom large basement apt. 4 pc. bath, kitchen, laun- dry, tiles, carpet. Non-smoker. Available immediately. Call 905-428-8740. PICKERING GO,one-bed- room, basement, hardwood bdrm flooring, walk-out, pri- vate entrance, a/c, laundry, appliances, outdoor patio, parking, $750 all inclusive. No smoking/pets, lst/last. Imme- diate. Call Sherry 416-345- 5580 leave message. PICKERING PARKWAY - 2- bdrm penthouse apt., 2-indoor parking, newly renovated, pool, in clean & nice bldg. Washer/dryer incl. $1280. First/last, references. Avail. immediately. 905-668–3364 PICKERING, Altona/Sheppard, bright raised 1-bedroom basement apartment, new ex- ecutive home, parking, private entrance, appliances, a/c, $725/month inclusive. No pets/smokers. Available May 1st. (905)509-0008 or (416)730–6136 PICKERING, NEAR Finch/Val- ley Farm, 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, parking, laundry, separate entrance. No smoking, no pets. Avail- bale May 1st. $850/month in- clusive. Call (905)683-9708. PICKERING, NEW 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, air condi- tioned, utilities included. Suit non-smoking working person or couple. $950/month first/last, references required. Available May 1st. (905)427–2293 PICKERING, professionally finished spotless basement apartment, separate entrance, garage and driveway, own laundry, available May lst. $800 includes utilities. No pets/smoking. References re- quired. (905) 686–7504 PICKERING-WEST,Rouge- mount/Hwy. 2. Deluxe 1-bdrm walk-out, new custom home, parking, private entrance, laun- dry, all appliances, A/C, close to all amentities. Forest view, big windows, $1095./monthly, utili- ties/cable included. No pets/smokers. Avail. May 1st. 905-509-2708 PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, ca- ble, laundry, non smokers, no pets. $875 inclusive. (416) 471–1984 ROSEBANK SOUTH,Rouge Valley area, bright, clean, spacious 1-bedroom, 4pc. bath, pine wainscotting, brick fireplace, separate patio, in- cludes laundry & utilities. $850/month. Available April 30th Liz (905)509–3075 SIMCOE ST. S - one bedroom, in triplex, appliances, parking included $620 all inclusive. References, lst. last, available May lst. Convenient to 401. (416)480–1633 SOUTH OSHAWA - available immediately, 2 bedroom basement apt. freshly painted, $675/month includes utilities. No smoking or pets. Call Pete 905-432-7381. SPACIOUS BASEMENT apart- ment, separate entrance, close to Go and Ajax transit. Available immediately. No smoking/ pets. $850 per mo. lst/last, references. (905) 426- 9136 or (416) 706-5752. 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. SPRING IN A country village, 1-bedroom, bright upper, in quiet family 6-plex. $500 plus. Call 1-877-399–3927 SUPERINTENDENT COU- PLES; No experience re- quired. Training provided. Du- ties include cleaning/main- tenance/administration. In- cluded: apartment, competi- tive salary, bonus, benefits and vacation. Fax resume to: (416) 923-9315. TWO BEDROOM APT. (main level), near Shopping Centre. Newly renovated, available May 1st. $950 all inclusive. Call cell: 905-431-9210; Home 905-434-6255 UPPER 3 BEDROOM,$1,045. plus utilities. Lower one bed- room $650 plus utilities. Available immediately. Quiet neighborhood in Oshawa. Tel- ephone (416) 419–1924 ask for Joe. UXBRIDGE large 1 bedroom basement apartment, eat-in kitchen, large living room with fireplace, 4-piece bath & laundry room included. Fridge, stove approx 900-sq.ft. all inclusive $725. 905-852- 9486 WALKOUT basement apart- ments available in Whitby & Ajax. 1-bedroom, kitchen, shared laundry, separate en- trance. $700/month (Whitby), $675/month (Ajax). Available May 1st. 416-451-6102 WESTNEY/HWY 401 one bed- room walk out basement apartment. Spotless, full bath, large eat in kitchen. $695 in- clusive, immediate, credit check. 905-683–0884. WHITBY - bachelor, 2nd floor, available June lst. Well maintained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Ap- pliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laundry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHITBY - DUNDAS/ BROCK, Luxury large 1-bdrm. Carpet, balcony, a/c, very quiet adult lifestyle bldg., storage. $900/month inclu- sive. Avail. May 1st. First & last required. 905-668-0182 or 416-460-5410. WHITBY ONE BEDROOM apartment in quiet family home, huge, bright, inclusive. Parking for one, laundry. Pre- fer single professional. Non smoker. No pets. May 1st. (905) 433-0521 leave mes- sage. WHITBY,Spacious one bed- room basement, suitable for one person. share laundry, very clean, walk to Go/Town, no pets, first & last , $650 in- cludes utilities/cable. May 1st.- 905-666–9442 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 2 BEDROOM CONDO, Nash & Trulls Rd, Courtice. 2 full baths, all appliances, parking. $1050/mo. Call 905-697-8996. BEAUTIFUL CONDO,Ajax, 2- bedroom, 2 baths, Westney/ Hwy 2, newly renovated $1300/month. April 15-May 1st. Exercise room, pool, sau- na, 2 parking, locker. No pets/ non-smoking. Near shopping, 401. (905)471–5911 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 LARGE 3 BEDROOM house on greenbelt, eat-in kitchen, fridge, stove, deck off master bedroom, good neighbour- hood. Available May 1/02. No pets, no smoking, credit refer- ences. First/last required. $1150 plus utilities. Call (905)576–8522 40 MINUTES NORTH of Oshawa, 2200sq.ft., mainfloor laundry, in town on Trent water park, 1.5Acres, built in 2002, near schools, shopping, Main St., parks, playgrounds, walk- ing trails, boat ramp, munici- pal docks, lift locks, hospital, 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, town sewers/water. $1200 (416)931-1494 E-mail "tamp- gard@softhome.net" 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. ELEGANT 4-BEDROOM home in Brooklin. Short or longer term lease considered. Refer- ences & credit check re- quired. No pets or smokers. $1400/month including utili- ties. (905)579–4686 PICKERING,Dixie & Dunbar- ton, 3 bedroom detached, main floor family room, 4 ap- pliances, $1450 mo./ plus util- ities, Richard MacLean, Cen- tury 21 Briscoe Estates, 905- 839–2121. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND- 3 bedroom house, 1 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, no smoking, no pets. $1,000 plus 2/3 utilities. Available April 30th. Tele- phone (905) 428-2145. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our April orientation (3 bed- room only). Applications available at Community Cen- tre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.- Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door bet- ween 10am-7pm.) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. 3 BEDROOMS, walkout base- ment, 4 appliances, exterior maintenance, pool and garage included. No pets. $1175 plus utilities. Avail. May 1. Leave message 416-358-8492 BRADLEY ESTATES (Brock/ Manning, Whitby, 10 Bassett Blvd. Unit 101)- 3 bedrooms, 5-appliances, c/air, single- detached garage. Available June 1st. $1350/mo + utilities. Days: 905-666–1294; Eve. 905-263-2707 CARRIAGE HILL - OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- rooms w/without garage. 2 appliances, hardwood flooring Outdoor pool, sauna Child- ren's playground Close to all amenities Fenced backyards. (905) 436-3346 Housing Wanted191 UNIVERSITY MOM with 3 girls looking for housing in the Simcoe St. S. - Conant St., area, near Cedardale Public School. South Oshawa. Prefer upper level or main floor, 2 or 3 bedrooms, reasonable rent. Available for June lst. Do not wish to share accommodations. Please call (905) 432-0067 after 6 p.m. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 $400/MONTH, first/last. Ma- ture working female preferred. No parking. Cable, laundry, phone included. Share kitch- en, no pets/no smoking. Ref- erences. Pickering Beach Rd./ Hwy. 2 Ajax.. 905-619–0999 AJAX -FURNISHED ROOM includes parking, cable, sepa- rate entrance, share facilities, non-smoker, first/last, $450/ month inclusive. No pets. Avail. May 1st. Call 905-427-6932 AJAX Large room, shared facilities, $400 per month. Non smoker, no pets, close to Go and 401. Available imme- diately. Call (905) 619-2896 after 5 pm 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 DOWNTOWN PICKERING - cozy, furnished bedroom, available May. 1, includes ca- ble, parking, utilities, share bathroom, kitchen, laundry. Minutes to buses, train, PTC. . $475/mo. 905-837-1694 or af- ter 7pm 416-358-0754 Shared Accommodation194 AVAIL. MAY. 1ST - Nice room in quiet home. Full use of house, parking, close to 401, OC, bus. Working professional non-smoker preferred. $425 first/last. Call 905-728-1850 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY share large new luxury home with hot tub, near Thickson & Rossland, one room $460/ month; all inclusive, first/last. Jim or Norma 905-571-1203 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT.to share with two others. Westney/Hwy. 2 Ajax. Avail- able now. $500 month each all inclusive except cable and laundry. Separate entrance. On bus route. Near all ameni- ties. No smoking/pets. 905- 426–5350 CEDAR/CARLTON - semi to share Fully furnished 3 plus 1 bedroom,1 full and 1-3pc. bath first/last $395 + 1/2 gas. Call 905-720–4503 HARMONY/ROSSLAND 4 bedroom townhouse to share with 2 single working females, parking, beautifully appointed house, garden, smokers wel- come, $550 plus 1/3 utilities. Available Immediately 905- 723-4343. PICKERING - large house to share, Sheppard and Whites area, parking, laundry. Non- smoking. Call Jeff 416-878- 9770, leave message. PINETREES,ravine lot. Share junior executive house with professional, in Courtice, re- cently renovated, minutes to 401. Free parking, cable, laundry. $450. Available im- mediately. 905-579-5202 Vacation Properties200 ATTENTION GOLFERS!2- bdrm condo for rent in Hilton Head, April 28th - May 5th. $1,000 U.S. per week includes 4 rounds of golf per day. Call Nancy 905-666-4994 daytime. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ful- ly furnished, air conditioned, 2-3 bedroom manufactured homes. Pools & hot tub, near beaches & major attractions. Children welcome. Photos $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages209 BALSAM LAKE executive cot- tage, winterized, 4-bedrooms, central air, dishwasher, quiet bay with western exposure, large private lot, MONTHLY or SEASONAL only. Boat avail- able. 1-905-623-7496 Sports Equipment230 PILATES REFORMERS (2) Stott Pilates like new $1300 each. Life fitness 5000 sta- tionary bicycle $700. Call 905- 767-4600. 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. Resorts Camps235 10 TRAILER SITES- 1 hour N.E. of Oshawa on Pigeon Lake, quiet camp. sandy beach, good fishing, $1300 per season, Cadigan's Camp; call (705) 292–9075 Tutoring Service279 Party Services289 HENNA GIRL - (100% natural) TEMPORARY TATTOOS. Safe for all ages. Available for kids parties etc.!! Call for appt. 905-985-2423. Poultry and Livestock305 ILLNESS forces sale. 96 AQHA Stallion sorrel, 2001 colt, not reg. sorrel 905-725– 7493 Bargain Centre309 COMPACT washer and dryer with stand $500. great condi- tion; Grey vertical blinds 10 ft. x 7 ft. $50; call 905-686-8025 after 6 p.m. STOVE AND HOOD - $150. Deluxe GE model, almond co- lour. Buyer to pick-up. 905- 831–4718 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. A1 SIDES OF BEEF,$2.29 lb., custom cut, wrapped & frozen, No growth hormones, sides & quarters available, free deliv- ery. Cartwright Farms, Orono, 905-983–9471 14-FT. FIBREGLASS SKI- BOAT.Includes trailer and 1980 55hp Johnson. All ex- cellent condition. Asking $3400. (905)433-4625 1920'S CHIPPENDALE Di- ningroom suite, table, 5 chairs, 1 arm chair, buffet & china cabinet. $3,500; 2 Pro- vincial end tables $100 each. Call 905-655–3646 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! ANTIQUE MAHOGANY Hall Deacon Bench $400; Ornate Mahogany Foyer table w/mir- ror $550; SAXOPHONE, "Ya- maha Tenor Sax". Brand new with velvet case & stand $1,500. Call 905-831–7029 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 ARMOIR OAK CUSTOM made 12 years old antique quality 4' wide 2' deep 6.5' high $975. Kenmore chest freezer 9 cubic feet 2 years old, $295. 983– 6205. 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 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. COMPUTER -Ideal for begin- ner, graphic artist or Journal- ist - MacIntosh Performa 6200 CD with Global Village #1 Modem 56K 13" screen monitor, keyboard and color style writer 2400 printer, and joy stick. Asking $275. firm. After 5:30 p.m. 905-432-3587. 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 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. DININGROOM SET.10 pce hand carved Cherrywood. Brand new. Still boxed. Cost $10,200. Sell $3,800. 416-496- 2926. DIRECT TV SATELLITE Pro- gram your own DTV HU cards free. HU/H T6 3-in-1 pro- grammer with software $95. H emulation $175. HU Cards $175. HU unlooping & pro- gramming $10. 905-626-6092 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 $245., Hu loader $80, Hu unlooping $20., Hu programming with 30 day warranty $20. Hu cards $175. (905) 767-8571. FREE SPIRIT TREADMILL, $500; York 3000 Home Gym $350; Northern Lights incline/ decline bench $225; recum- bent bike $175; 905-723–0301 FRIDGE,18cu. ft., 3yrs new, excellent condition; stove, washer & dryer, almond co- lour, good working condition; pool table w/slate top, 4x8. (905)438–1778 FULL SET OF OAK kitchen cupboards including built in wine rack, 2-door pantry and centre island. Excellent condi- tion $3,000. To view call Cathy 905-432-7645. 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 FIX, $15. with 30 day war- ranty. Unlooped HU $25. Also do H cards. Call 905-424– 8615 INTERLOCKING BRICKS for sale. (905)697–9462 (snp) LARGE SINGLE-VENT candy machines $250 each or 15 machines for $3,000 with 5 machines already placed in locations. Call 905-261-5951. MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $325. 416- 496-1343 NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? No clones, the original IBM PC, just $1 a day...No money down! Call now & get AOL FREE for 1 year! The Buck a Day Co., call 1-800-772-8617. www.buckaday.com OAK DININGROOM SET 6 chairs, table with leaf, buffet, hutch. $1500.00. 905-579- 5319 1 COFFEE TABLE, 2 end ta- bles, round w/glass top $450; built-in dishwasher (almond) $150; laundryroom cabinets $350; Braun juicemaker $75, 2-steel furnace filters $75; liv- ingroom pictures/paintings $40/each. 905-430–6138 ONE SOLID wood table, ma- ple with country blue, with 4 chairs. 1960's gas pump. 905- 571–7923 PENTIUM II COMPUTER 64Mb RAM, 4Gb HDD, 56k modem, CD ROM, floppy, keybd/spkrs/mouse, only $250. 15" monitor $85. Can Deliver. 905-439-4789 PIANO SPRING SALE - Great price reductions on selected Technics Digitals and Young Chang upright models - April 19 to 21st! For more info. call 905-720-4948 or drop in at Alexandrov Keyboards, 43 Wilson Rd. N. Oshawa (at King). PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. 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. Bea- trice/Wilson area (905)721- 2365 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. ROYAL DOULTON CHINA - 'Reflection' pattern. Excellent condition, place setting for 8 (approx. 75 pieces in total) in- cluding teapot, cream & su- gar, soup bowls, asking $800. Call (905)725-3170. (snp) SEARS SOFA, honey brown, very good condition, $175. 905-373-6082. SOFA, 2 WING CHAIRS, 2 ot- tomans $350; Maple table w/4 chairs $400; washer+dryer $240; fridge+stove 5yrs, $550; 1yr. upright freezer $395; Sofa, chair, ottoman 2yrs $550; coffee+end tables $100; 3/4 bed w/frame $125; chest freezer $125; Will deliver. 905-260-2200. SOFAS sofas sofas.Liquidat- ing many finished & unfin- ished 3-pc. sofa sets at man- ufacturers cost. Must sell quick. 416-496-8313. SOLID BIRCH APPX.18 ft. of upper cabinets, 18 ft. lower cabinets, one large pantry 3 ft x 7 ft. Butcher block counter top, $2,500. A white english stove, 2 yrs. old, like new $400., White Panasonic mi- crowave with range hood, like new $400., G. E. electric dish- washer with black front panel, $100. Telephone (905) 985– 7500 SOLID OAK DINETTE set 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, $4000. 3-piece French provin- cial $500. Solid pine wash- stands $300. Royal Grafton china $100 OBO. 905-666– 4926 TABLE, SQUARE solid wood, black with 4 chairs, modern style. (905)697–9462. (snp) 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. WANTED: SPACE for chip truck business during sum- mer time. Willing to pay monthly fee. Licensed & in- sured. Call 905-728–0030 WATER SOFTENER/PURIFI- ER, sutiable for in home use, excellent condition, bought new for $5,000, asking $2,000 OBO, call 905-420–8541. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Diesel engine L10 Cummings for Louisville or 32/8 Cat diesel engine. Call 904-434-0392 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. 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. VENDORS WANTED for Apple Blossom Street Fair in Col- borne May 25 and May 26. Further info, call 905-344- 7000. Firewood330 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 LHASA APSO PUPS - Bred for smaller body structure, non- shedding, non allergenic, pa- per training started, first nee- dles, health guarantee. (705)786–3124 Tickets For Sale385 TICKETS - Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews Band, and Leaf Play-off tickets available. 905-213-4877. Cars For Sale400 "YOU CAN'T always get what you want"....except at Certi- car. Saturnmania..all '99 Sat- urns - air, auto, from 44,000 kms - $9,995 - first come. '99 Montanas - loaded, power slider, 4 dr. from $13,995., '99 Ventures, loaded from 60 kms $14,995., '99 Jimmy SLE, 4 dr., mint, good kms, $16,995., 96 Blazers and Jimmy's - 4 dr., low kms from $13,995., '99 Sunfires and Cavaliers - low kms - from $8,985. Weekly Specials - '94 Corsi- ca, v-6, auto, air, 159 kms - now $3,995./ others from $2,995. All vehicles certified and e-test. Certicar has dras- tically reduced prices. See for yourself at 155 King St. W., Midtown Mall, Oshawa (905) 579-2886. Bank Financing. 1989 FORD PROBE, auto, 2 dr, 262,000 km, newer trans- mission, certified & e-tested. $1899 obo. Call Janice (905) 987-3749 1990 VW JETTA 42,000km on rebuilt motor. New clutch. Certified and e-tested. No rust. Best reasonable offer. 905- 718-0266 or 905-448-0020 1992 BUICK LESABRE,4 dr. auto, air, tilt, p/dl, p/w, p/seats. Black w/grey interior. Lady driven. Economical gas saver, low kms. Excellent condition. $5200 includes certification and E-test. 905-576-1320. 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE, 4 dr., auto., buckets and con- sole, power steering, power brakes, air, excellent condi- tion in and out, no rust. $1,650. Telephone (905)436-7559 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT, auto, 212,000 km, $2500 certifed & e-tested. New paint.905-434– 0392 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, high km, $6995; 1994 CHER- OKEE, high km, $7295; 1993 CHEV. SILVERADO, Ext. cab 4x4, $10,500; 1992 CHERO- KEE 4X4, rebuilt eng. $5995; All vehicles certified & e-test- ed & Lubrico warranty. Call Doug days 905-985-0074 days; Eve. 705-277-3250. Dealer. 1996 HONDA CIVIC CX,5 spd, certified and clean aired, new tires, brakes, red, Pioneer CD, Asking $6600. Call 416- 755-4786, ask for Randy or Sean. 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 89 GMC JIMMY 4x4 V-6, au- tomatic, 150k, all digital, fully loaded, buckets, console, clean, good tires, AM/FM stereo cassette, must see to appreciated, mechanically sound $2975. 905-213-8918. 91 TAURUS LX Luxury Sedan. 4-door, V-6 auto, plush velour interior, buckets, console, full load, immaculate in and out, low km, 150k, must sell, $2350 905-436-7559. 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 ☎NEED A ☎ HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 DIRECT TV BLOW OUT SALE 1WEEK SPECIAL Cards going down everyday? HU card programming with self updating technology avail. System Sale! Call Les 905-430–9214 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 WORKING FEMALE Looking for unfurnished room, private 4 pce. bath required, NO SMOKING, close to bus routes, rent receipts required $325 biweekly, female landlord preferred. Serious calls only. For Wed., May lst/02 Call (905) 831–4983 Ask for Erica (No calls after 10 p.m.) 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 A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com MECHANIC REQUIRED Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates, a 45 hole golf facility situated in north Ajax, requires the services of a golf course mechanic. Candidates with previous ex- perience working in a golf course envi- ronment will be given priority although consideration will be given to candi- dates with similar qualifications. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax their resume to the attention of the: Director of Golf Course Operations @ 905 427-1611. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Metroland Advertising Representative The Position: Identify and develop new advertising revenue streams, building on Metroland’s reputation for creating unique specialty print products for the community. Service and develop existing client base. Skill and Experience: A proven record in media sales along with superior communication and creative abilities are a must. The right candidate will have the energy and determination to source out new clients as well as the personal polish to develop existing clients of all sizes. Apply in writing with income expectations by April 12, 2002 to: NEWS ADVERTISER Your Community Newspaper since 1965 Ajax/Pickering Director of Advertising 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 905-619-9068 (fax) Time For a Change? Bored of the routine? Want to make a difference? Want to develop yourself and your income? We need you! Metroland is a group of 70 community papers and countless other initiatives. We’re big, we’re successful, and we got that way by letting great people do great things. Right now, we’re looking for a great... 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents COMMUNITY NURSING HOME PICKERING (at The Village Retirement Centre) JOB FAIR April 16 -2pm - 7pm 1955 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering L1V 3R6 We are thrilled to announce that in June 2002, we will be opening 64 new beds to add to our existing 169 bed accredited Nursing Home. We are inviting enthusiastic individuals to join our care teams. FT/PT positions are available. RNs/RPNs/PSWs Activation Staff/Volunteer Co-ordinator Dietary/Housekeeping/Maintenance Resumes may be forwarded to: Fax: 905-420-6030 Email: cnh-pickering@excite.com 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Urgently requires REGISTERED NURSES for our Community Visiting Program throughout Durham Region. Criteria Required: *Current RN registration *Community Experience *Added skills/IV Therapy, CADD etc *Must have reliable vehicle *Flexibility to work weekends and evenings •BENEFIT PACKAGE AVAILABLE Please forward resume to: Marie Colliss 500 King St. West Oshawa, ON L1J 2K9 or fax to 905-433-2353 While we appreciate all applications received, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged. THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? Find out how to sell your home without paying commission. Call MCCRISTALL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Two & three bedroom apartments $941 - $1019 per month Call (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent ✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧ OPEN HOUSE Testa Heights Apts. Every Sat. & Sun. 12pm - 4pm. ❐Adult lifestyle building ❐Newly renovated 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge 905-852-2534 ✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧ RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 1011 Simcoe St. OPEN HOUSE Sat. April 13, 10:30-2:00pm, Unit 30 Professionally Managed by Tandem Group •3+4 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt. •All new windows & vertical blinds •New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl. •Totally renovated suites •Seniors’ Discount in effect •Close to schools, shopping & Transit •Park like setting, some overlooking ravine •Available immediately From $975.00 “Your Comfort is our Concern” 905-579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent LIQUIDATION SALE OF COMPUTER STORE As requested by the Bailiff, Tanchat Computers, lo- cated in Bowmanville (Clarington Blvd) between Zellers & Canadian Tire. Complete store liquida- tion, computer software, computers, new & used parts, shelving, desks, repair related tools & equipment. Large selection of computer related ar- ticles. Sale starts Sat. April 13th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sun. April 14th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Note: All articles sell as is. This is a Liquidation & NOT AN AUCTION Liquidation Managed & Sold By MacGregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 525 Office Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent OMCARECO H EALTH ERVICESS ServicesServices de santde sant 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE, excellent condition, fully loaded, Whitby, dark green, 3.8 v-6, auto., starter, fully loaded, a/c, leather seats, cruise, ABS, dual air bags, e-tested, Canadian Tire serviced. This car is in exc. con- dition, 170,000 km., $8,000. Call Tassos at (905) 431-8432 any- time. SPRING SPECIAL,92, 93, 94 Dodge Shadows, from $2200 & up. Certified & e-tested, Also work trucks & vans, from $2000, Whitby Dealer 905-718–9347. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1990 FORD F150,4.9 Litre, 5 speed, cruise air, am/fm cas- sette, box liner, running boards, 221,000 km. Certified emission tested. original own- er. All maintenance receipts since new $3900. 905-697– 3646. 1995 GM SONOMA, red, auto, 4.3L, 93,000 km, am/fm radio. 4 new tires, box liner. Asking $10,500. Call Lee 905-982- 0264. 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE great condition, loaded, asking $13,000. Call 905-721- 1815 & leave msg. snp. 2002 CHEV SILVERADO ext. cab, 4x4, 8' box w/cap. Z-71 offroad, autotrack, 5.3 litre en- gine, bucket seats, loaded, excellent condition, only 8000kms. $37,000 with cap, $36,500 without. Call (905)579–6572 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 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 Coming Events249 KAWARTHA SUMMER-RAMA 3rd Annual Kawartha Sum- mer-Rama: ATV's, street bikes, dirt bikes, pwc's, small boats and campers. SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2002, 9-5 P.M. EVINRUDE CENTRE, (corner of Monaghan Rd. & Lans- downe) Peterborough. Full re- tail show including clothing, accessories, parts stores, An- tique & Custom motorcycles on display. 200 booths, all in- side. Call 705-745-6979 or visit www.ramashows.ca Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND: LARGE AMOUNT of keys including automobile and house keys on a 4 ring holder. Please phone McIntosh-An- derson Funeral Home Ltd., at (905)433–5558.cnp Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Maureen McBride's Healing/Energy Clearing media documented, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain manage- ment; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/issues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1-900- 451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER live in or out, on farm in Ajax. Bus trans- portation available. Experience, references necessary. Robin 416-605-0027, 7-10 p.m. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAYCARE non-smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE. Dixie and Glenanna. Loving, caring mother of two, CPR, lst aid, experienced, children of all ages welcomed. Hot meals, nutritious snacks, daily out- door activities. References available. Call Linda (905) 839–8912 I PROVIDE good affordable daycare in my home, ages 6 months to 3 yrs. Lots of TLC. Hwy 2 and Dixie. For more info call (905) 837–8955 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. SOUTH AJAX, Westney/Har- wood. Looking for playmate for 2 & 1yr old. Non-smoking, hot lunches/snacks, first aid, CPR, references/receipts. Full-time only 40-50 hours, 6:30-5:30. Catherine (905)686- 8423 Daycare Wanted274 LIVE IN Care giver from china professional, experienced, compassionate care, for children disabled or elderly. Helen (416) 708–8686 NANNY LIVE IN two children, flexible hours, legal, referenc- es. Ajax. Reply to File #794, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7L5 Babysitting275 IN MY HOME babysitter available. Monday - Fridays, CPR Certified, Brock/401. Call Ann 905-428–9752 Health & Homecare285 AVAILABLE - PERSONAL Care Worker and housekeeper for live-in. Pickering area pre- ferred. Call 905-875–2157. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. 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. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al 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. House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 HANDYMAN •General Home Repairs •Painting and •Electrical Plumbing Free Estimates JOHN (416) 431–0566 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Gardening & Landscaping735 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! 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SALES LIMITED Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 PAGE B5 A/P Auction Sale Bruce Kellett Auctions Liquidation of Restaurant Equipment At Malcolm Arena 13200 Old Scugog Rd., South Of Blackstock Monday April 15, 2002 @ 11:00am Single door cooler (4 years old), gas deep fryer (2 years old), 10" Berkel slicer, Royal Doulton plates & cups, proofer, soft ice cream machine, dining room chairs, 60 qt Hobart mixer, gas stove & griddle, ice cream dipping cabinet, S.S. soda foun- tain with sinks, Hobart under counter dish washer, smokeerama, S.S. work tables, S.S. soup kettle, convection oven, Savory toaster, curled glass showcase cooler. Many more items. Phone for fax list or www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 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 AUCTION SALE - Pethick and Stephenson Auc- tion Barn, Haydon Sat. April 13 2002 @ 5:30 pm. open @ 4,From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall to Haydon. Misc household articles from a Newcastle home, furniture, glassware etc.Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C,Auctioneer, DON STEPHENSON 905- 263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Barn hours: Mon.-Wed.- Thurs. noon -6pm. Call Don for all yourr auction needs. Next Sale:April 20th. Auction every Sat. night. FARM AUCTION Sat. APRIL 20 - 11:00 a.m. Farm Auction for Fred and Gert Taber of Brooklin, selling at the farm, 6101 Halls Rd. From Brooklin go west at Hwy. 12 and 7, on Hwy 7 for 5 kms to Halls Rd., then right to 1st farm. From Hwy 23, Lakeridge Road and jct. Hwy 7, go east to 1st road, then left to the 1st farm. Watch for signs. TRACTORS:Case 1490 tractor with cab, 4000 hrs, good rubber, D.B. 995-60 HP with loader, D.B. trac- tor 950 needs work, Gehl 2600 skidster, gas, 22 HP, 2 buckets, J.D. 12 HP, Wheelhorse 8 HP riding lawn mowers. EQUIPMENT:N.I. 360 galv. manure spreader, single beater, HD chain, like new, backhoe, long 3 PTH, remote pumps, 2 buckets Super built 7 ft x 10 ft hy- draulic dump trailer, Gehl 1450 round baler, N.H. 479 - 9 ft cut haybine, Keneverland semi mounted 4 x 18s plow, J.D. tedder, 2 Raglan dual wheel hay wagons, trailer with hay rack. M.H. rake, 10 ft, 12 ft Glencoe cultivators on rubber, pull type disc, Raglan bale forks, 3 round bale feeders, tractor chains, 5 HP Homelite water pump, 20 ft grain auger, etc. SHOP - ANTIQUES:Tools, wrenches, steel posts, jack all, feeders, troughs, gates cross cut saws, buzz saw blade, grass seeder, egg baskets, antique sleigh, milk cans, gn plastic pipe, forks, shovels, ladders, 300 steel stakes, electric fencer, snow fence, hoof trim- mer, dehorner, HD disc grinder, Anvil No. 75, gn wire, McCormick seed drill on steel, single furrow plow, tractor wts, weedeater, gas cans, air compres- sor. Much more - never had a sale in 70 years of farming. Farm sold, most items stored inside. Terms cash or good cheque with I.D. Sale goes rain or shine. Fred and Gert Taber - 905-655-4715 Sale Managers and Auctioneers: Carl Durward 905-985-9916 Murray Jackson - 613-354-6713 AUCTION, 3 DAYS at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE Thursday, April 11th at 5PM, Saturday, April 13th at 10AM & Sunday, April 14th at 12-Noon.Partial lists: THURSDAY:1991 Chrysler Dynas- ty, small John Deere riding mower, Ramset never used com- plete with loads, portable battery charger on wheels, 3/4" socket set, explosion proof bars, assorted copper fittings, se- lection impact tools, sanders, chisels, drills all never used. Selection of household furnishings, excellent 3 pc sofa set, dressers, chests of drawers, maple buffet hutch, tables, chairs, good dishwasher, spin washer, excellent small bar fridge, small household articles, dishes, knick knacks, etc. 2 bed- room suites, large selection small new articles from various bankruptcies & closeouts. Everything from tools, toys, model cars, giftware, household articles, etc. SATURDAY: April 13th at 10AM - Contents from a large pristine Cobourg home, owners moving, excellent selection of modern home furnish- ings, some antique pieces, several limited edition prints, col- lectables, etc. Exceptional dark pine 9 pc dining room suite with attractive buffet hutch, ext. table, 6 chairs, also dark pine corner curio cabinet, antique ice box, cannon ball single 4 poster bed, modern solid pine washstand, white youth bed- room set, Beatty wash tub, old scales, excellent old drop leaf table - needs refinishing, excellent telephone table also needs refinishing, old trunks, TV & VCR, antique spooled crib, old horse shoes, quantity good used carpet, "Lumbers" prints, "Mr. Hockey" & "Mt. Everest", Rockwell print, also Leaf prints "Re- turn to Glory" "The Cat" oil paintings, other pictures, old out- board motor, Coke articles, dishes, glassware, miscellaneous other articles from this older home. Too numerous to list. SUNDAY, April 14th at NOON - M. Fleishman Sale, NEW TV's, stereo's, small kitchen appliances, jewellery, gift- ware, bedding. See our website for complete listing at www.warnersauction.com All sales no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 COMPUTER STORE LIQUIDATION SALE NOT AN AUCTION Located in Bowmanville (Tanchat Computers Inc.) between Can. Tire & Zellers. Sat. April 13th 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Sun. April 14th,10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. See ad under "Articles For Sale" Sold & Managed by MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 12 @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Nelson & Helen Palmer of Little Bri- tain plus other farm machinery lawn mowers & re- creational vehicles washstands, Hoosier cupboard bottom, two 6ft. harvest tables, blanket boxes, round wicker table, maple table & 4 chairs, leather chester- field & chair, walnut 4 poster bed, GE 2 door refrig- erator, GE 30in electric stove, 17 cu.ft. freezer, wood- en rocking horse, copper boiler, Aladdin lamp, maple dining table, qty. antique pictures & frames, handmade quilts, china, glass & collectible items. Machinery 7:30pm Belarus 400 Diesel Tractor, Belarus M52 Diesel Tractor 4 wheel drive & cab, 2Hp Evenrude, 9.8Hp Mercury boat motors, 1998 Suzuki King quad 500 4x4, 3 pth 12 ft cultivator, 5 ft. bush hog, 3 pth wood splitter, 14 Hp Allis Chalmers garden tractor with lawn deck & snowblower, 18 Hp Case garden tractor with lawn deck, property of Palmer family 8Hp Canadiana 2 stage snowblower, 4Hp Troy lawn mow- er, 8Hp Honda Riding Lawn mower. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, 6 P.M. APRIL 12TH Selling an antique oval dining table, pair nee- dlepoint parlour chairs, side tables, dressers, old trunk and chest, glassware, china, collectibles, coins, L/E prints, persian carpets, youth quilts, air bumper jack, hardy portable sprayer, fishing equipment, key cutting machine, several dolls and numerous other articles. Preview after 2 p.m., auction at 6 p.m. Check website for full listing Terms: Cash, App. Chq. Visa, Interac, M/C Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 "Estate Specialists since 1971" www.stapletonauctions.com ESTATE AUCTION KAHN AUCTION centre at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. April 11th, Note New Start Time 6:30 P.M. PREVIEW: 12 NOON ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE:Thomasville 9 pc. French influenced cherry di- ningroom suite, original Victorian sofa with matching chair, 8 pc. circ. 1930 Regency mah. dining suite in mint condition, 3 pc. mah. ball & claw bed- room suite, Louis XV style hand painted commode, decorated console w/mir- ror, oak cupboard, pine bookcase, solid pine jam cupboard, serpentie front (feet) mah. sideboard, table & chairs, server, walnut dresser, walnut side- board, too many items to list. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Royal Doulton figurines all discontinued, crystal footed bowl, Nippon china, English cups and saucers, discontinued Royal Winton chintz, old crystal vases, Limoges France, English Toby mugs, Eng- lish candy dish, made in Germany assorted china, Murano glass figurines. This sale will have over 85 assortment lots for sale in this category. SPECIAL INTERESTS:Palace mirror, decorated Italian mirrors, grandfather clock, hockey tickets, lots of housewares, estate jewelry with appraisals, fine selection of new and old oriental rugs. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Har- ris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an op- portunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of professional painted new and old oil on canvas, watercolors etc. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great offering of lots of china, glassware and estate contents of over 350 lots. Note: start time: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with preview beginning 12 noon day of sale. For your info.," there will be a sale every Thursday Night". This facility has been home to quality auctions for over 20 years. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 Gary Hill Auctions (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge Office 905-852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Cellular 416-518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067 AUCTION SAT. APR. 13TH - 10:00 a.m. Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles & Household items from local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) N to Davis Dr. & W 2 km. or Hwy. 404 N to Davis Dr. (Newmarket) & E 24 km. To include: Gibbard 10 pc. d/r ste.; mah. d/r table & chairs, settee, flat back cpbd., oak sdbd., pine & butternut jam cpbd, pine table, chairs & bench; sofa bed, wal. hutch, pine entre. centre, twin oak hall stand w/beveled mirror, 1/2 moon table, sofa w/chair, p/b chairs, Fr. Prov. chairs, rockers inclu. child’s & platform, piano bench, bdrm. stes., jenny Lind beds, highboy, dressers, chest drawers, washstands, desks, trunks, sewing mach., linens washer dryer, fridge, freezer, China, Glass, Silver & Jewelery: Bisque lamps, Royal Albert set, qty. old china & glass, cranberry, coloured, milk glass, s/p brides baskets, qty. 10 ant. gold/silver pocket watches; Collectibles: Eaton’s memorabillia incl. photos signed T. Eaton, crock, foot warmer, old books, jars: collection 30 canes, featherweight sewing mach., doll high chair, LP’s & 78’s, old frames, lg. coffee grinder, Art incl. Bateman, 2 oils Tr ine Jensen; Toys incl. tin helicopter, planes; marbles, green Coke bottles adv. & butter boxes, straight razors; Coins - Silver dollars, halves & other assorted coins; Stamps: - Cdn. Ed Vll & US Washington to modern, World; cameras, Franklin Mint Knives, Sports Cards, 1955 Mont. hockey Champs sweater, convex frame, milk can, old pistol, Star Trek poster, beaded purse; Outdoor, Tools & Misc. GMC 1988 van (as is), Rocket camper trailer, John Deere 11 hp elec. start riding lawnmower w/30” mower deck (ex.), 14’ f/g Grew (1972) on tilt trailer, alum. boat & trailer, 6 hp Evinrude, lg. qty. fishing/camping eqpmt. incl. apx. 50 rods/reels, fish hut, fish mounts, fancy verandah posts, pine doors, wood shutters, wagon wheels, hay knives, birdhouses/feeders, lumber - oak & walnut, bikes, alum. ext. ladders, compressor, Delta grinder & #10 table saw, qty, air & hand tools, drill press, qty. hdwe., jacks, Herbrand tool box, qty. mech. tools, garden tools; Tw o auctioneers selling at same time Preview: 8 a.m. Sale Day Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Please phone if you wish to consign an estate or quality items. April 20 - SPRING FARM MACHINERY & TOOL CONSIGNMENT SALE April 27 - Farm Machinery & Tools - Estate of Ella & the late Erich Horst @ 8300 6th Conc. May 4 - Farm Machinery, Equipment & Tools for Cedar Stables Farm @ SW corner of 4th Conc. & Wagg Rd., Goodwood May 11 - Antiques, Collectibles & Furniture for Estate of Harold Percy of Markham All Sales Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. @ Vanhaven Arena unless stated otherwise. Sat. April 13, 10 am. Mitchell's Auction Building Omemee-115 to Millbrook exit go north 18km on Peterborough County Rd. 10. (just north of Emily Park.)Property of Viva and Peter Ritzie and others. Antique - desk bookcase combination w/mirror and glass doors, sm. Duncan Phyfe dining table, 2 sets of 4 Duncan Phyfe chairs, victrola, drop leaf gate leg table, 2 washstands, chest w/mustache pulls, 9pc. wa- terfall dining suite. Modern - pine cabinet 3' x7' h w/ glass doors, 4 maple dinette chairs, 7' pine dining table w/chairs and bench, 2 good sofa beds, single elec. adj. bed, many sofa suites, dbl. bdrm suite w/ wing mirrors, 3 new sofa suites, china and collecti- bles, 5 and 7 cu. ft. freezer, other good appliances. 11 hp Craftsman lawn tractor and so much more. Cash/ check only! 10 am china and sm household, 2nd auctioneer 11:30 furniture. Doug Mitchell Auctions RR4 Omemee 705-799-6769. SAT. APRIL 13TH, 10:30 A.M. Giant new furniture auction at Orval McLean Auc- tion Center - Lindsay. Selling large consignment new furniture including: new chesterfields, sofa's loveseats, chairs, sofabeds, occasional tables and entertainment units. Dinette suites an dining room furniture, round oak dinette sets, drop leaf sets, large oak table and 6 pressback chairs, oak china cabinets, bedroom suites, bunkbeds, mattress sets, oak rockers, book shelves and new oak s-roll top desk, partial list. Take this advantage to save hun- dreds ORVAL & BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS 1-800-461-6499. Info./flyer OR www.mclean.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATES & ANTIQUES STORE CLOSINGS MCCRISTALL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th, 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for the Estate of Stella Makarchuk of Port Perry and Restaurant close out, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:5-pc Oak bedroom suite (Ex), queen size boxspring and mattress, twin beds, oak china cabinet, deacon's bench, oak TV stand, bookcases, chesterfield and chair, kitchenette, coffee and end ta- bles, lamps, prints, linens, quantity of collectables and glassware, VCR, stereo and CD player, 27" colour TV, Bulova clock, Hobart commercial dishwasher, stainless steel cart, commercial Toastmaster toaster, stainless steel sink, stainless steel Grand Chef double soup warmer (like new), stainless steel food warmer, com- mercial pots and pans, commercial dishes, Sanyo cash register, electric deep fryer, Security system, large quantity of craft supplies plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 HAPPY 15th to two SPECIAL GENTLEMEN! These Feisty little Snowshoes were born 15 years ago on April 10th. 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The purpose of the cooperative is to promote efficiency through the joint calling of tenders, proposals and/ or quotations for commonly used goods and services. During 2002, the Durham Purchasing Cooperative expects to call tenders, proposals or quotations for the goods and services listed below. Firms interested in bidding on any of these commodities are invited to submit their faxed requests, to: Robert Gallant Recording Secretary Fax No. (905)571-0148 Please include your complete address, contract name, phone number, fax number and e-mail address, as well as a brief outline of your firm's activities. 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ROOFING Shingles, Flats, Repairs, Aluminum Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Call (416)875–7432, (905)686-8366 HOME SERVICES (DURHAM) Minor-Major Repairs & Renovations Electrical◆Drywall◆Kitchen◆Bathroom Plumbing◆Stucco◆Painting◆Ceramic Tile 905-426-5301 ROOFING • SKYLIGHTS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping 400 Cars For Sale 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages, Loans 700 Home Improvements BY PAULO SANTOS Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM –– Dim the lights, raise the curtains, and let the show begin. The Durham Shoestring Perform- ers present Neil Simon's comedy, 'Lost In Yonkers,' as its final perfor- mance of the season. 'Lost In Yonkers' is a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play that takes place during the Second World Wa r,in Yonkers, a suburb of New Yo rk City. It's a comedic drama about a newly widowed father who is forced to leave his two teenage boys, played by Tyler Savery and Rob MacMe- namin, behind with his already bur- dened mother, so he can work in order to pay off some family debt. Carolyn Wilson, artistic director for the Durham Shoestring Perform- ers, said the play is a really interest- ing mix of comedy and drama. "It has huge humour, but it's not light and frilly like some comedies are," she said. "It's a really meaning- ful comedy." Margo Rodgers, director, said it's a little edgier, and should be just per- fect for the Durham Shoestring. "Not only is it funny," she said, "but it's beautiful, and it's truly about family." "Neil Simon is probably the most acclaimed American playwriter cur- rently living," said Wilson. "Some critics have actually called 'Lost in Yonkers' his best play." Simon also wrote 'The Odd Cou- ple,' 'The Good-bye Girl,' 'California Suite,' and many more. The Durham Shoestring is a not- for-profit community theatre group in its 28th season. 'Lost In Yonkers' is the last of four plays in a season that runs from No- vember to April or May. Performances of Lost In Yonkers will run April 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20 at the Resource Centre in Oshawa, behind City Hall. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. for every show. Ti ckets are $8 and can be pur- chased at Walter's Music in Oshawa and at the information booth at Cen- tre Court in the Oshawa Centre. For more information call 905-725-9256 or log on to www.durhamshoe- string.org. P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 10, 2002 A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER APRIL 10, 2002 Go ahead, get 'Lost in Yonkers' BY SARAH TEPER Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Stu- dents at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School improvised their way to a third-place fin- ish and a trip to Ottawa during the recent Toronto Regional Improv Finals. The St. Mary Improv Team (SMIT) was among 45 teams on hand in late March when the curtain went up on the four-day regional competition, consisting of four rounds (life, story, difficult, and character events). Points were awarded for how well each team per- formed the rounds, with the top four teams ad- vancing to Ottawa and the national finals. A strong showing in the ‘wild-card’ competi- tion helped move SMIT out of a tie for sixth place with a day to go, into the top three. “We beat four other teams (in the wild card) to get to the finals,” said Anastasia Lainas-Hay- ward, SMIT coach and teacher at St. Mary. “The quality of play from all teams was at a national level,” Ms. Lainas-Hayward said. “The Toronto teams that go to Ottawa are proba- bly the best.” Although last year SMIT finished 10th at the nationals, Ms. Lainas- Hayward said the trip is not about winning, adding it doesn’t matter what place they finish at this year’s nationals, which started yesterday and run until April 13. “All they can do is go in and do the best they can,” she said. SMIT goes for capital gains in Ottawa Get help bringing out that great novel AJAX —There’s a say- ing that everyone has one great novel in them. With that in mind, the Ontario Writers’ Network is presenting a workshop to help struggling authors get their novel published. An editor, agent and re- cently published author will be on hand to share their experiences and offer advice. This workshop is Sun- day, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, 75 Centen- nial Rd. The cost is $33. For more information, call Linda Melnichuk at 905- 427-2993. Durham Shoestring Performers bring Neil Simon comedy to stage this month ANDREW IWANOSKI/ News Advertiser photo Mary Vollmer, as Grandmama, Robert MacMenamin as Jay, and Tyler Savery as Arty are set to hit the stage in the Durham Shoestring Performers’production of the Neil Simon comedy, ‘Lost in Yonkers’. 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Retief Goosen . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 — Golfweek PGA Tour top statistical leaders Advertising FeatureDistributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune TAP-INS AND LIP-OUTS Faced with the prospect of having to dress as somebody famous to attend a recent church outing,Scott Hoch went as NFL coach Tom Coughlin of the Jacksonville Jaguars. “With our hats on, we look alike,” Hoch said. “He’s like me. He doesn’t get a lot of respect, either.”race yourself. Annika Sorenstam is a better golfer than Tiger Woods. Annika is more dominant than Tiger. She competes against stronger fields than Tiger. Week in and week out, she must outplay her nemesis and archrival, Karrie We bb, while Tiger is still waiting for an archrival to appear. The PGA Tour offers too much money to too many golfers who will never win. Sure, they know how to play with a high degree of skill. Sure, they know how to cash paychecks with an equal degree of dexterity. But they will never challenge Tiger. Golf is waiting for somebody — any- body — to go toe-to-toe and stick-to- stick with Tiger on a regular basis. David Duval has become a disappointment. Ernie Els reads lukewarm on the desire meter. Phil Mickelson has discovered that life runs a lot deeper than golf. Where is the Tiger slayer? Ahhhh, he has yet to appear. Meanwhile, the Sorenstam-Webb rivalry should be enough to carry women’s golf. Throughout the golf sea- son, it is a fascinating confrontation of two giants. After the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first major of the year for women, Sorenstam’s still standing tall, firing a final-round 68 to win by a stroke over Liselotte Neumann and four over rival Webb. It was the first time Sorenstam and Webb had been paired together in the final group of a major. I am sick of those who suggest the Ladies Professional Golf Association needs more sex appeal. Women’s golf needs sex appeal as much as politics needs more men with hairpieces. Real fans come to see the golf, not to behold the babes. Earth to golf fans: Vi rtually all these women are friendly, polite and talented. By comparison, many of the stars on the PGA Tour are one-for-three. After playing a pro-am round March 27, Sorenstam signed auto- graphs for 30 minutes. How many men would have done this? Answer: Somewhere between zero and very few. Across our society, unfortunately, we are prejudiced against women. Male sports fans generally manage to tolerate women who run, jump, shoot or putt, even though men often consider Title IX to be the worst thing that ever hap- pened to sports. The daughter of Title IX: In Oregon, there was a loud but futile outcry recently when Portland State University decided to drop men’s golf but keep women’s golf. While the 2002 women’s NCAA basket- ball tournament was probably more com- pelling than the men’s tourna- ment, men are terrific at pre- tending that women really can’t play the game. The way this is expressed, though, doesn’t say much for thoughtful dia- logue: “They can’t dunk, dude.” Well, they can play golf. Women on the LPGA Tour play very much like male amateurs who compete in tourna- ments. In 2001, Webb averaged 257.9 yards on her tee shots, while Sorenstam averaged 252.3 (ranking 13th and 26th, respectively). Looking at greens hit in regulation, they finished 1-2 for the year. Sorenstam averaged 14.34 greens per round, Webb 13.46. My fantasy is that every man in America should be able, once a year, to play an LPGA course just as it is set up for an LPGA tournament. Believe me, these courses are deceiving. They are more difficult than they appear. Although they may seem puny — most are shorter than the 6,520-yard Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in California — they can be tigers. I have played a bunch of LPGA courses. I have dragged along my friends, some of them kicking and screaming, to do the same. My conclu- sion: These courses always surprise and ambush ego-elevated men who think they play better than any woman on the planet. I will never forget one of my first vis- its to the Richard C. Helmstetter Test Center at Callaway Golf. Swinging as hard as I could, I achieved a swing speed of 97 mph with a driver. I felt as if I was coming out of my shoes. “Congratulations,” I was told. “You have the same swing speed as Annika Sorenstam.” I have since cracked 100 mph, although I am a frequent visitor to woods and housing developments when I use this swing on the golf course. Sorenstam, meanwhile, is the best overall driver of the golf ball I have ever seen (she hit 78.1 percent of the fairways during 2001). Oh yes, she also won eight LPGA tournaments and finished second six times. In 26 appearances, she was first or sec- ond more than half the time. This is preposter- ous. This is incredi- ble. This is amazing. Now I’m listening to Sorenstam talk about plans to follow up this extraordinary act. Sorenstam, the 2002 model, is fit and flexible. If it isn’t sex appeal, call it muscle appeal. She talks softly but decisively. “It doesn’t mean I have to win nine to make it a better season,” she said, “because I think that’s putting too much pressure on myself. But I have set some differ- ent goals, and one of the goals is to perform better in the majors.” She’s off to a strong start after her Nabisco victory, even though it was just by a stroke. Ti ger won the Masters by 12 and the U.S. Open by 15, and his overall record in the majors (six wins) is still better than Annika’s (five wins). An overall analysis of these two superstar golfers, though, favors Annika. And, even though I am entertaining all dis- senting opinions (you can e-mail me at jachenbach@golfweek.com), I say she is a better golfer than Tiger. JAMES ACHENBACH Golfweek BY BRADLEY S. KLEIN Golfweek During your backswing, there are eight things that you need to think about con- cerning the teeing ground that you’re standing on. Don’t worry. Such swing thoughts shouldn’t clut- ter your game — so long as you resolve them before impact. Actually, an awareness of this, the most overlooked part of any golf course, can help you play better golf. In the early 19th century, the tee- ing ground was located within two club lengths of the previous golf hole, i.e. the cup. Eventually, sepa- rate teeing grounds were estab- lished. But questions remain concerning: 1.Which tees.Most golfers play from teeing areas that are too long on the scorecard for their game. It seems to be an ego thing that leads men to play courses from 7,000 yards when they really have a 6,600-yard game. It’s worse for women, who usually are obliged to play courses that are about 300 yards longer from the forward tees than they can comfortably handle. Why shouldn’t golf be fun? 2. Shape of tees.The tradition- al shape of a teeing ground is square. Why? Because it’s the only rational element of what quickly degenerates into a random process once you hit away. 3. Position of tees.If distance is a north/south issue, position is an east/west one having to do with the angle of approach. The saddest thing about forward tees, for example, is that they are often on the wrong side of the hole — such as on the inside of a dogleg when they should be on the wider side. From the back or middle tees, golfers invariably feel more comfortable with tees located in the middle of the hole corridor. Yet to create a sense of unease and uncertainty, clever architects will create an oblique angle of play merely by placing the teeing ground off to one side. 4. Axis of teeing ground.Not only is the location of the teeing area an issue, but the axis of align- ment of the teeing ground also can prove unsettling. Properly construct- ed tees will line up through their center point at an ideal intended tar- get line. Sometimes through sloppy construction, or sometimes through deliberate scheming on the archi- tect’s part, the central axis of the tee will be oriented to favor one side or the other. Even if golfers don’t con- sciously recognize such an align- ment, they will be affected by it when they stand over the ball. Before teeing the ball up, it pays to step back, see how the teeing ground sets up, and decide whether you want to play that line or a slightly different one. 5. Alignment of tee markers. Nothing can be more disorienting to a golfer than teeing markers that are not set perpendicular to the intended line. Don’t forget: Those markers are moved every day to a new posi- tion and then often picked up and replaced (more or less in the “same place”) to allow for mowing. And they are moved not by the golf pro- fessional, and probably not by the superintendent, but by some assis- tant or even a casual day laborer whose ties to the game might be minimal. 6. Slope of teeing ground. You think they build tees perfectly level, don’t you? The only way to drain the surface is to build a little slope into the tee — enough to make water flow but not enough to make your feet know it. A slope of 1.5 percent will do the trick, usually from front to back. This gives you a slight uphill stance, which is easier to hit from and promotes a mild draw. Six (more) things to think about in your backswing Scott Hoch Annika Sorenstam, arguably the best golfer in the LPGA, adds muscle, flexibility for the 2002 season SCOTT HALLERAN/ GETTY IMAGES GET SMART Follow this surefire tip from Cyndi Evans for better golf and lower scores. Find a detour:You don’t have to play the course in the conventional manner. 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